1650 - no assassins

1650 Scenerio Game #51, I'm playing the Northmen.

Ovatha,
I have no intention of quiting in the middle of a game no matter how
badly I get beat. Really there is no matter of pride on the line when
playing a game for the first time anyway. However, even if there were I
wouldn't quit in the middle of a game no matter how badly I was getting
trounced. I consider quiting in the middle of a game a matter of poor
sportsmanship.

It is simply a question of after playing the first, if the experience
was frustrating and unenjoyable why would anyone want to play a second
if a similar experience is anticipated?
I guess we'll see. Thanks for the responses all!

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From: Middle Earth PBM Games [mailto:me@MiddleEarthGames.com]
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Subject: RE: [mepbmlist] 1650 - no assassins

In this game I suspect it would work something more along the lines of
Player doesn't really enjoy/agree with whole agent aspect of game and
therefore doesn't concentrate on it. Player tries to concentrate on
millitary aspect of game, which they enjoy. Opponent pursues agent
strategy which completely nullifies millitary aspect of game. Player
gets frustrated and decides not to continue playing ME since it doesn't

allow them to concentrate on the aspect of the game that they enjoy and

have a chance of being successfull. Of course, I haven't even played
yet... so maybe I'm way off base... but I could totaly see something
like that being the case for me.

*** The beauty of the game is that different strategies do work.
Primarily
it's a team game so if the team does not work then you will not win the
game. Saying that you can play within the team in many different
manners.
Military, economics and Characters are all part of the game
mechanics. There are many defences to Agents in the game. Primarily
it's
who gets the biggest armies to a certain location at a certain time who
gain the advantage, managing your resources and characters to inhibit
that
is part of the game. We have many hardened Wargamers play the game due
to
the great military strategic game that is offered to play.

Which game have you signed up for btw?

Clint (GM)

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In this game I suspect it would work something more along the lines of

  >Player doesn't really enjoy/agree with whole agent aspect of game and
  >therefore doesn't concentrate on it. Player tries to concentrate on
  >millitary aspect of game, which they enjoy. Opponent pursues agent
  >strategy which completely nullifies millitary aspect of game. Player
  >gets frustrated and decides not to continue playing ME since it doesn't

  >allow them to concentrate on the aspect of the game that they enjoy and

  >have a chance of being successfull. Of course, I haven't even played
  >yet... so maybe I'm way off base... but I could totaly see something
  >like that being the case for me.

  *** The beauty of the game is that different strategies do work.
  Primarily
  it's a team game so if the team does not work then you will not win the
  game. Saying that you can play within the team in many different
  manners.
  Military, economics and Characters are all part of the game
  mechanics. There are many defences to Agents in the game. Primarily
  it's
  who gets the biggest armies to a certain location at a certain time who
  gain the advantage, managing your resources and characters to inhibit
  that
  is part of the game. We have many hardened Wargamers play the game due
  to
  the great military strategic game that is offered to play.

  Which game have you signed up for btw?

  Clint (GM)

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----- Original Message -----
  From: Christopher Engel
  To: mepbmlist@yahoogroups.com
  Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 6:40 PM
  Subject: RE: [mepbmlist] 1650 - no assassins
  1650 Scenerio Game #51, I'm playing the Northmen.

  Ovatha,
  I have no intention of quiting in the middle of a game no matter how
  badly I get beat. Really there is no matter of pride on the line when
  playing a game for the first time anyway. However, even if there were I
  wouldn't quit in the middle of a game no matter how badly I was getting
  trounced. I consider quiting in the middle of a game a matter of poor
  sportsmanship.

  It is simply a question of after playing the first, if the experience
  was frustrating and unenjoyable why would anyone want to play a second
  if a similar experience is anticipated?
  I guess we'll see. Thanks for the responses all!
  RD: Fair enough. I wish you an enjoyable game - but, I have to say, Northmen are vulnerable and therefore not the ideal nation for a newbie. It can be a long hard slog and maybe not too much fun. Communicate with your allies, pick their brains, yell for help before you need it!

  For your next game I suggest you sign up for Noldo or Blind Sorceror, or any neutral except Rhudaur. These nations will give you more time to build up a strong position and feel your way into the game.

  Good luck and hope you stay with the game!

  Richard.

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