Re: Need recommendations: Middle Earth!

From: Patrick F. McGehearty <patrick@convex.COM>

Date: Mon, 30 Jun 1997 00:00:00 +0000

In article <7Z6UKHAY4StzEw7K@lgtilley.demon.co.uk>,
Laurence G. Tilley <spam_bin@lgtilley.demon.co.uk> wrote:
>In article <MPG.e1e88ef92cba825989684@news-s01.ny.us.ibm.net>, Darren
>Comeaux <lsu0541@ibm.net> writes
>>       I'm looking for a new PBM and I'm sorta thinking on ME. So I'd
>>like to know if I should try 1650 or 2600 (whatever). I heard there is a
>>Fourth Age but I'd like to try one of the above. I'm looking for the more
>>complicated one since I like moderately complicated.
>
>No doubt about it.  Try 1650 first.  This is the original and most
>popular.  I like 2950, but many don't - it certainly works better for
>those who've gained a little 1650 experience first.
>
>Don't accept a weak nation - Ice King, Woodmen, Northmen, Dragon Lord
>all get kicked out early if taken by a novice player.
>
>Regards,
>
>Laurence G. Tilley
>put "laurence" before the @ to reply.

2950 is much more economically limited while the early game in 1650
is militarily oriented.  In either case, a critical factor is having
some good luck in who your teammates are in the game.  With even
a couple of experienced teammates, you can pick up a lot of tips
and play a much stronger game.

I don't consider the Northmen a weak nation in 1650 (yes, I've played them),
but they are a front line nation.  The Dog Lord, Dark Lt, and Long Rider
often go to crush either the Northmen or the Eothraim.  In either position,
if you don't get some support from your teammates, you will be in a world of
hurt.  With support, you can throw back the raging hordes and
counter-attack.  Early use of emissary power to build your economy is
critical for most positions in either 1650 or 2950.

- Patrick McGehearty
patrick@convex.hp.com

References

Need recommendations: Middle Earth!
lsu0541@ibm.net (Darren Comeaux)
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 00:00:00 +0000
Re: Need recommendations: Middle Earth!
"Laurence G. Tilley" <laurence@lgtilley.demon.co.uk>
Sat, 28 Jun 1997 00:00:00 +0000