Re: WW IV by Rolling Thunder Games -- Feedback Wanted

From: Gary Baines <g.baines@dial.pipex.com>

Date: Tue, 23 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0000

Jared Strait wrote:
>
> I recently received information concerning World War IV by Rolling Thunder
> Games, and I was hoping some players out here in cyberspace might give me some
> of their feedback on the game.  I have played many other PBM, so comparing and
> contrasting it with other games would be helpful.  Any other comments
> concerning the moderation and enjoyment of the game would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Jared Strait

WWIV is a great game spoilt by massive pre-game alliances in the
American games.  It is run both in the US and the UK that I know of and I
have played it with each.  If you are thinking of joining I would suggest
you contact the UK modorator, there are more new players in the UK games
so you won't be as badly disadvantaged and pre-game alliances are not as
prevalent.

I have played many PBM's over the last 10 years or so and this is my
favourite, I would class it as medium complexity, but very high on
diplomacy.  If you are not prepared to invest time on this side of the
game then there is little point playing as you will soon find yourself
being picked on by those who do.

I really haven't played any similar games so cannot compare it to games
like World Conquest or Victory, though I get the idea from comments on
this news-group that these are the nearest to it's ilk though more
tactical.

My advice - give the UK game a go, or join the US game with 5 or more
friends!

Gary.

References

WW IV by Rolling Thunder Games -- Feedback Wanted
sjs117@psu.edu (Jared Strait)
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0000

Referenced By

WW IV by Rolling Thunder Games -- Feedback Wanted
sjs117@psu.edu (Jared Strait)
Sun, 21 Jul 1996 00:00:00 +0000