Re: Does this animal exist?

From: gbenage@aol.com (G Benage)

Date: Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000

>Although you think I'm irresponsible, I am actually happy to present
>opposing views and let readers decide for themselves.  I haven't got the
>final word on anything, and neither do you.  If I find that I gave WWIV a

>bad rap undeservingly, I will change my tune in print, for all to see.

I think your review of WWIV was irresponsible, Bob.  I don't know you
personally and have no basis upon which to make the claim that you
attribute to me.  Analysis and opinion aside, when you wrote the review, I
believe you made a claim to know something about the combat system of WWIV
(aside from the fact that you didn't care for it or didn't understand it).
 You made objective characterizations of it (e.g., that it was
"mysterious"), and claimed or implied that it was ill-suited for a
wargame.  I believe it was irresponsible to make such claims, based on
your limited time in the game.

I'm also pleased that we have this forum to vent our differences.  I
certainly agree with you that neither of us are the final authority on
anything, including WWIV.  I believe you, and other reviewers, provide a
stimulating and beneficial service to the gaming community.  However, with
that position comes a certain responsibility, Bob.  I just don't think
it's responsible for you to characterize WWIV in the way that you did
after ten turns of play.  In publicizing this view, I'm not attacking your
right to present your perspective or position on anything.  Nor am I
questioning your integrity.  I apologize if I have been understood as
such.

>Let me know if you have an interest in playing another game of WWIV with
>me.  Our views aren't going to change with us here jawing about them...

The idea does indeed sound interesting, and I'll pursue it via e-mail.  I
truly do appreciate your open-mindedness in giving the game another
chance.

Regards,
Greg

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Re: Does this animal exist?
bmclain1@khan2.dandelions.com
Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000

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Re: Does this animal exist?
bmclain1@khan2.dandelions.com
Wed, 06 Sep 1995 00:00:00 +0000