Re: MEPBM Advice

From: "Laurence G. Tilley" <laurence@lgtilley.demon.co.uk>

Date: Wed, 21 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000

In article <Dn4rnJ.7A8@murdoch.acc.Virginia.EDU>, "Keith G. Parker"
<kgp8d@fermi.clas.Virginia.EDU> writes
>Well, I'm about to send off for the startup packet, and I'd
>appreciate advice on which scenario to play.  2950 seems to
>possibly be better for a new player,

NOOOO!  It's harder to survive the first few turns.
> since it's slower to
>develop, and there will be fewer players around who have
>hoarded up a vast array of knowledge through playing previous
>games.
Yes, but in 1650 some of the players with the vast array of knowledge
will be on your side too, and if you let them, they will make you the
benefactor of that knowledge.

>  1650's time frame and politics just interest me more.
It's actually more a case of which nation you should play, rather than
which scenario.  You should avoid those which are in the front line from
turn one.  Avoid:  Dragon Lord, Witch King, Woodmen, N.Gondor, Fire
King, Ice King, Quiet Avenger.  Avoid the neutrals, because you need
your team.  Best choice would be Blind Sorcerer, Noldo, Long Rider,
Sinda(not 2950), Arthedain - all these are fairly safe in the first few
turns, whatever happens in the war, you can afford to make mistakes and
still recover from them.  Don't let your company (is it GSI or
Allsorts?)  start you with one of the tricky ones.

Regards,

Laurence G. Tilley

References

MEPBM Advice
kgp8d@fermi.clas.Virginia.EDU (Keith G. Parker)
Wed, 21 Feb 1996 00:00:00 +0000