Completion time

[softail]

My average completion time is huge because occasionally I walk away and don't return for a few hours. Is there a way to pause so the clock' s not running?

Thanks

[pootie49]

NO.

If you paused the clock ...not you but some
nefarious person ...would find the quote
after one second elapsed, unpause type and have a record time
each and every quote depending on their typing skills,
internet connection and browser.

I can see where a pause would be helpful, but on avg
they take just a few moments to solve. Finish what you ve
started then take a break.

Hope that helps.

[Lurker]

The best way to up your average time is not to start a puzzle if you don't have time to sit there and finish it. Sure, the phone rings sometimes. Just don't load a new one, or decide you don't care about solve times as long as you finish the puzzle. A lot of people go only for 100% and never look at their times.

[Barnabas]

I know Bansai occasionally folds a load of laundry after he's begun a puzzle, which is why his solve time sometimes runs 13 or 14 seconds instead of the usual 6 or 7.

[wvwoman]

now that made me laugh aloud!!
...do you suppose he also has time to fluff while folding?

[Barnabas]

Originally Posted by wvwoman

now that made me laugh aloud!!
...do you suppose he also has time to fluff while folding?

Sure... but what would he do with his other arm?

[wvwoman]

now, now, barnabas--i'm not even gonna go there--some things must be kept private!

[pootie49]

now....that made me laugh out loud!!!!