Hi

So I was playing quick aikido today, I won a match, and as the next match started, my toribash froze for a few secs, since it is quick aikido, this cost me a valuable 5 seconds.
So then this idea came to my head: Countdown

When a toribash game begins, it will begin with a countown, 5.....4....3....2....1....Begin!

This gives the players time to think and plan their moves. The operator may also choose whether to have a 10sec countdown, or 5sec or 3sec etc.

Sorry if this has been suggested before. What do you guys think?

It should be 3 in my opinion. Also, there needs to be an off switch

Supported

if its 3,it would be super,it just let time to thinks about what you do and for unlucky person who dont have god pcs.,they can play more surely
+Supported+

The idea is only for the beginning of a match, the next turns are just the matter of turnframes and how good you are in reacting.

I also realised that a countdown would definitely prevent players from accidentally spacing at the beginning.

I support this completely. Im always scared to press space to skip replay just incase it freezes when i do it and it registers as a space in the fight.

-Supported

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I'd like to re-suggest this, it has been affecting me in duels :/ And there was another occasion where the other guy accidentally spaced during a duel.

supported only for the 5 second at the beginning,you dont need as pause while playing >.>

It gives people a chance to get from your browser or other window get to tb before they hear the game ding. Definitely support it.

So here is a review of countdown:

-Prevents players from spacing right at the beginning.
-Allows players to examine their opponent because sometimes when multiple people leave, the next person you fight is almost randomized, for example suddenly you are in a fight with hampa, countdown will give you time to notice him and his skill level so you know to shovel him.
-Like said above, gives you time to plan your move, whether to kick, punch, shovel, clap etc so you don't have to rush click your joints.
-Gives some time for players to switch browser before the game begins.
-Whoever leaves/spectates during the countdown will not lose elo rating.
-During countdown, you are not allowed to adjust any joints, but you may move your cursor and camera angle. This also gives the chance for players to get their camera in a good position before the game begins.
-/em may be used during countdown? I'm not sure
-Replays will not include the countdown period.
-It's kinda traditional for every game to have a countdown in the beginning and it's cool ;).
-I propose that the countdown timer is fixed, or maybe the operator may adjust it.
-The Kiai sound will play during the countdown? I'm not sure about this
-Players may purchase different countdown animation from the torishop etc (or even countdown sound)

This is all i can come up with so far.