Re: Olympia

From: Kevin McGee <kdmcgee@aol.com>

Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 00:00:00 +0000

Robert Beverley <robertb@pcug.org.au> wrote:
>I am a new player of Olympia and some things are becoming apparent
>with regard to new players and how they develop in relation to
>experienced players.  The short answer seems to be that they are
>unable to catch up and must always remain subservient to
>established positions.
>
>How to correct this imbalance without destroying completely the
>deserved advantage that the established players have built over a
>year of play?
>
>It seems to me that the only thing that cannot be developed by a
>position in an effort to catchup is noble points.  So why not
>allow new starters to begin with the total amount of noble points
>they would have gained if they had played since turn 1.  This would
>give their position the same potential as established positions but
>would not take away the enjoyment of actually building the position
>and would not give them so much catch-up that they would be serious
>competitors for power (immediately).
>
>Whatya think.
>
>Robert Beverley
>scorpion@ozemail.com.au

Robert,

I've only been playing Olympia for 8 turns so I feel that I am only
marginally qualified to offer an opinion on it.  Having said that, I
think that you should consider this; There is more than one way to skin a
cat.  Certainly new players are far behind the demi-gods that started on
turn 1, but these players are not omnipotent.  You need to find some
friends that will help you spin up and get established.  You, by yourself
will never challenge the oldest, most established players, but you could
form or be a part of the organisation that does.

Power games are about slow, steady development.  Joining a power game
on turn 54 is about paying dues.  Get some friends, pay some dues and
then go tug on Superman's cape.

Kevin

References

Olympia
Robert Beverley <robertb@pcug.org.au>
Wed, 12 Jul 1995 00:00:00 +0000