You’re right, Magpie.

It’s true, I did receive a verbal refusal, though it wasn’t formalised via the system. I accepted that refusal when Soso asked me to change the timetable again.

So why did I go ahead and confirm it anyway when it was my turn? Until proven otherwise, everyone plays for their OWN enjoyment! And not to sacrifice my own enjoyment of the game for the sake of others...

No more, no less. These 8 pm match times don’t suit me, and I hate not being able to follow my matches properly. Just a quick check-in here and there. It makes you want to give up.

It’s happened to me twice this week and cost me elimination from the Champions League and, luckily, a place in the Legends Cup. The match director was kind to me, though.

When my opponents decline via the tool, that’s just the way it is – that’s the game. I’ll never win a Champions League or VFFA-style cup for that reason. When I do win, it’s a fluke.

What I regret at the moment is that the subscription option is only for choosing your league fixtures. Which I’m happy to use. This should also be extended to cup matches. Because at the moment, only a small number of people get the chance to play the cups to the full because they’re at 8 pm… and that’s a real shame.

I’m sorry for you, Soso, but I prioritise my own enjoyment of the game over yours. I think you’ll understand. And indeed, you won’t forget to confirm your refusal next time. You’re putting your A team up against me… that’s perfect. Because I wouldn’t be able to field mine. I’d rather lose whilst being there with my B team than be absent with my A team. Just for the pleasure of playing. Otherwise, we might as well give it up……which many have already done (it’s not just the mdm that puts people off).

The only advantage if you win is that your A will also be available the next day at 8 pm. A win-win situation if it turns out that way.

All the best

It’s a shame to ask for their consent and then impose your choice on them despite their refusal.

This feature (the ability to force acceptance after 24 hours without a response) should either be removed or explained more clearly. A short message along the lines of: ‘If you do not respond to the request, it may be accepted by your opponent.’

You reckon I should have held back on enjoying myself just to please my opponent... well, actually, no.

No, that’s not true.
After 24 hours, you have the option to force it – literally.
There’s a choice: a button to click. It doesn’t happen automatically.
If you don’t do it, the match simply isn’t rescheduled.
And nothing is explained when you receive the request. You just have a button.

So in this case, according to soso, he said no in a private message, but something happened afterwards.