I'd have to disagree with that because, when the professionals were playing in real life, it seem a valid and acceptable tactic. It would be unfair to say that they were unsporting as professional snooker players are amongst the most sporting individuals going.

the difference bud is that they are playing for money, whereas this is a game which should be played for fun.

I don't think that can be counted as a factor because they are always playing for money and yet they still display the highest level of sportsmanship.

so you would say that if you were in say original final and there was 50k on it, and you could tap safe to win the match then you wouldnt? you would give the other player a chance?

I thought we were talking about power snooker where the clock is an integral part of the game and part of the game is to utilise it to your best advantage. The scenario you put forward has nothing to do with this argument but the answer would be that it would depend on whether the tap was a valid shot or not.

are you suggesting that tapping is unsportsmanlike?

nope, i didnt really read it through and i was thinking killer when i said tapping haha.

Basically Adam is right.

I was the player he played in the tournament and first frame was even, second frame he took the lead. But a player of my skill, which is the very highest let me assure you... When I break off in the 3rd frame, if I pot and land on a colour which is far from difficult then I then get an extra chance to tally points.

I believe that the greater % of players who break first will win. This shouldnt be the case and isnt the case in real life amongst professionals.

This to me clearly indicates that there is a timing issue. Also when I break first I have never lost.

The timing of roughly 5-7 minutes a frame will always leave an extra minute+ for the first player to score extra points. Obviously the player needs to pot off the break or the shot after but its easy to do so.

My soloution is that you make the break harder to pot or only give one shot from the break. Otherwise the clock should be increased to fit right.

Lag for break - nearest to line off left cushion back to line - you can hit two cushions max

Thus the break is won and gives some players an advantage.

For two good players but not necessarily fast players those who break first have a clear advantage most times

got to final tonight of power snooker - got invite - tried to accept - would'nt let me join - what a farce

I think a fair few people just got kicked off the game mate. A few double DQs in the Arcade Tourny aswell. Nothing to do with a bug in power I don't think.

My opponent didnt get DQ'd - he got a tournie win by entering the tournie room

Like I said 'a fair few' so not everyone had the problem. A load of people got logged out, (myself, my opponent in the game i started and several of my friends list) Plus just now about half the members bar simultaneously not responded at the same time. I'm getting 'connection failing' literally when i'm online so I think it's definitely that that has prevented you making the Final.

Just check out the Arcade Tourny now:

http://www.funkysnooker.com/tournaments/17484

Clear it's server problems.

servers are playing up well bad tonight