If you had 15 minutes for every play...

[hotShot]

If the play is that slow, I would probably have forgotten what card I player 2 tricks back, because it could have been 2 hours ago.

 

Even if this means 15 minutes/board, I don't know if the extra time you have to concentrate does not cost more at the end of the round than you win during the round.

[cherdanno]

If the play is that slow, I would probably have forgotten what card I player 2 tricks back, because it could have been 2 hours ago.

Yeah it seems just reading through this thread you already forgot its poll question :) :D

 

Anyway, for me it wouldn't make a big difference because I am already taking 15 minutes for every play.

[jukmoi]

In bidding the extra time would not help me much.

 

As for declaring and defending using paper and pencil and all that extra time would help me a lot. No more forgetting the spot cards. No more getting confused trying to crasp all the information. No more lapses in concentration. And being able to write cards down to a paper would help visualisation a lot. Almost like comparing playing chess blind vs seeing the board and pieces.

[h2osmom]

I don't think 15 minutes for each play would help, but actually taking the time I have would make a difference. I often play too fast and then realize I have erred. So taking a few seconds more could make a difference for me. I wouldn't have the patience to write down every card, it would change the game enough for me as to make it no longer enjoyable. Doing it as an exercise though, could help with developing better play and defense. I do notice that the top players play far slower than I do, or than is even allowed in regional events, so using the time one needs obviously helps with better play.

[Double !]

my bidding would improve a bit. my defence and declarer play would improve a lot.

 

but mostly I'd just fall asleep and drool on the table.

What does your the falling asleep and drooling have to do with getting all this extra time.

 

:( DHL

[Double !]

I have significant difficulties with memory and sustained attention span. So, being able to write down the cards played and having some time to think would be quite beneficial for me.

Having a pair of Luis' Xray/ see-through sun glasses would also be helpful.

 

BTW: may I also have a Taser to use on all the people that stand near the table and won't shut up while I'm trying to think ("trying" being the operative word)?

 

DHL

[Jlall]

Anyway, for me it wouldn't make a big difference because I am already taking 15 minutes for every play.

lol

[bluecalm]

. I do notice that the top players play far slower than I do, or than is even allowed in regional events, so using the time one needs obviously helps with better play.

 

Is that true ? Some of the best players I watched are very fast. I only see one truly world class player in action live (Balicki).