Re: Charging for rules

From: jonmmorris@aol.comnospam (John Morris)

Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 03:44:56 +0000

Carol wrote:
>But there are ways round the problem:
>1 - In a lot of finite games, the parameters change to prevent experienced
players having an unfair advantage.
>2 - GMs and players will often publish hints & tips.
>3 - Some GMs run beginners'-only versions of finite games.
>4 - Pagoda Games in the UK runs solo practice versions of games like WWIV, so
newcomers can learn the ropes - I don't know how general this idea is, but it
seems a good one.
>5 - We publish beginner's guides for long-running open-ended
games in Flagship, written by experienced players.
>6 - New players can learn a lot from diplomatic contact in combat games -
experienced players often need allies.
>7 - Or you could maybe choose a game where combat isn't a vital factor, or
where factions are important - not all games are dog eat dog.

<snip>
 How about,
8 - New players could take over abandoned or otherwise vacant positions at no
cost or reduced cost for a lower risk way to learn the ropes.

--John

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Re: Charging for rules
Carol Mulholland <Carol@flagship-uk.demon.co.uk>
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:31:02 +0000

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Re: Charging for rules
Carol Mulholland <Carol@flagship-uk.demon.co.uk>
Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:31:02 +0000