Re: MEPBMI (or what were you thinking?)

From: Todd Stewart <toddst@itexas.net>

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000

I've been playing Middle Earth since game #7. I try to avoid this
problem by getting into team games and by treat other players with
respect.

On those occasions when I've run into a dishonorable player, I've found
that often other players, including opponents, are willing to take time
out and eliminate the problem.

I respect a players preferences in how he conducts himself. However, I
make note of it for future reference.

Todd

Tom Walko wrote:
>
> Just an observation folks,
>
> Has anyone else noticed an increase in the "all for me, you go to hell"
> attitude in MEPBM lately? Seems the more I talk to friends of mine at
> work, the more I hear those types of stories.
> For example, a friend of mine is playing in a 4th age game. It's early,
> he is getting hammered, he asks for help; 2 replies return to him saying
> "die quickly" and " we don't need you anyway". Another friend of mine at
> work had a "run in" with someone who routinely stole from her. This
> despite telling that person she was near broke. The other guys response,
> "Well, I guess you should guard your pop-centers more closely"...and
> continued with the steals.
> I guess what I am getting at is the game is meant to be fun. If you see
> someone else ruining it for you or for others, what should you do? I
> don't believe dropping a game is the answer, but I can understand why
> someone would. Why pay $6.50 every 2 weeks to "play" with someone who is
> a jerk?
> Perhaps some people need to sit back and look at why they are playing.
> Is it just for "personal gain"? While I fully understand the object
> behind the game is to win, is it worth it? Especially if you are the one
> on the receiving end of "die quickly"?
>
> Comments?
>
> Tom Walko
> (Corsairs, Fire King, Haradwaith, South Gondor player of the past few
> years)

References

MEPBMI (or what were you thinking?)
Tom Walko <Tom@troll.mv.com>
Sun, 16 Nov 1997 00:00:00 +0000