RMS1364: I tried to start a match and had to bail, never making it to the point of having an opponent or making the first tee, and it cost me three bogeys.
This is another known issue, but some would refer to it as the "patience" issue... I suggested and it seems to me, WGT could implement a 30 or 45 second timer similar to what is used in a game for your opponent that automatically kicks you out and back into the lobby to prevent this dynamic from happening.
As it stands, if you sit there not knowing how long to wait, it leaves you guessing whether it is safe to exit or not, sometimes it appears a match is made without your screen showing it, which then shows you as WD or forfeiting a match you never knew existed -- which in turn prompts the 3 bogeys.
While playing in a showdown, I would advise never canceling or backing out as you never know whether this will happen. And 3 bogies is far too great a penalty to risk if you can help it at all.
kavvz: the code handing disconnects is the same regardless of room so I don't think the issue WGT faces is picking the correct room.
In theory yes, but they are not working consistently or the problems would not still be happening. But, if the disconnects and the chances of a player potentially quitting or WD increases in a lower stakes room, the chances increase that it may not get handled properly. Sometimes it will work, I agree... but in showdowns where every single stroke matters -- it can significantly alter the outcome in the standings or even if you advance to the next stage.
kavvz: I think they need to fix the code handing disconnects
I agree this will help significantly, but it also cost a lot more money, time and expertise to fix, where as room assignment takes far less effort and time to adjust and imho would lower the number of chances, in the veteran group in particular of occurring so often.
I am not saying it is a perfect solution, but less costly on WGT.
The other aspect of this is tee designation in the coin rooms. Do you realize Rookies are the only player group that puts Legends and above off the back tee boxes or their default tees? TC that enter the Rookies division for whatever reason are playing further back than TC who enter the EXPERT group. How does that make sense?
And the TC entering Rookie likely hasn't built up their sponsor apparel yet, whereas the Experts have likely already been doing so but they play closer tee boxes in the highest division. How does that make any sense?