Re: Crime Games From: randygr@aol.com (RandyGr) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0000 In article <34BD9256.564A@pacbell.net>, jtaylor3@pacbell.net writes: >>>Does anyone have a list of crime games or some recommendations on >>>ones they've played? Are there any PBM companies that don't focus >>>on fantasy or military wargame? >> I've tried "It's a Crime" twice in a 5 year period. >>While it's a good game, I consider it a BAD value. >>Way overpriced for what little you get to do. >>My opinion. >I am going to have to disagree with >Randy on the "BAD value" comment. >While I will admit that it doesn't have >the depth of a game like AG, it >does have some depth. It is a fun game that >doesn't require a huge time investment. >Jeff No problem Jeff. Let me explain why I stated "Bad Value". To really get anything out of the game you have to play 2 gangs doing a 'double' turn every turn. At 4 bucks per turn per gang, that's $8 BUCKS a turn for about 8-10 pages of reports. Once you get the game system down and a routine for doing your orders, you can be done in about 1/2 hour. I don't know of many games that are worth $16 an hour to play 3 times a month. Plus, the turns are sent via snail mail and there is no price break for sending turns via e-mail. Now, if you just want to dabble at this game (and not be competitive whatsoever), you can do 1 gang with the normal turn (4 orders, yes just 4 orders). That will still run you $2 buck a pop per turn. That fifty cents per order sent out, not a good value. At that rate, your turn report should be about 3 pages. And it really shouldn't take more than 10 - 15 minutes to do your turn (and that's if you read slow). While I do think it is a real good game. I think the 'double' orders should be included in the regular price of $2 bucks a turn. Or even as much as $3. Again, this is just my opinion of an otherwise good game. Randy. References Re: Crime Gamesjtaylor3@pacbell.netWed, 14 Jan 1998 00:00:00 +0000 Up