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Bashytubits11 Dec 2016 4:11 p.m. PST

In my group when someone does something particularly clever we give them the "seal" of approval.

Puddinhead Johnson11 Dec 2016 5:37 p.m. PST

Rub their bellies.

Stryderg11 Dec 2016 5:50 p.m. PST

A knowing nod and a low pitched "hmph".

Wretched Peasant Scum11 Dec 2016 6:06 p.m. PST

I dispute the validity of their parents' marriage.

chasseur11 Dec 2016 6:08 p.m. PST

Ah, yes Jericho. That is how we do it around these parts as well.

Winston Smith11 Dec 2016 8:03 p.m. PST

Check his dice.

The Beast Rampant11 Dec 2016 8:27 p.m. PST

An almost imperceptible sneer.

Leadjunky11 Dec 2016 10:08 p.m. PST

I throw a baby fit and flip the checkers board.

vtsaogames12 Dec 2016 6:23 a.m. PST

Mutter obscenities.

Karellian Knight12 Dec 2016 6:31 a.m. PST

A combination of above, but I will not rub their bellies.

bobspruster12 Dec 2016 7:16 a.m. PST

I tell them how clever they are. Then smash their flanks.

John the Greater12 Dec 2016 9:20 a.m. PST

I whine about how it is soooooooo unfair!

Then I smash their flanks.

wrgmr112 Dec 2016 9:31 a.m. PST

Just a plain "nice move". Then in my mind question his parentage.

Chris Wimbrow12 Dec 2016 10:28 a.m. PST

"Aw crap! I'm doomed. Well done."

(In the back of my mind, "He'll never slip that sleaze past me again.")

Weasel12 Dec 2016 11:01 a.m. PST

It depends a bit.

Some games, we're both deep into the tactical bits and it's just a quiet nod of approval, sometimes, its a more light-hearted game and creative profanity ensues.

FOr a few games, especially if we're learning, we'll stop and discuss the move.

Defender112 Dec 2016 12:13 p.m. PST

Flash a big smile while questioning their parentage.

Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP12 Dec 2016 12:56 p.m. PST

"That's exactly what I would have done."

raylev312 Dec 2016 1:36 p.m. PST

The rules are obviously wrong.

Ottoathome12 Dec 2016 3:11 p.m. PST

I do what Chris Wimbrow does.

Also, as I am called upon to umpire most games as I am the host, I rarely have the incident arise. However, I often have one sides players squealing and asking "Can he do that?????!!!!" Usually my response is…

"Cheesy but legal."

MHoxie12 Dec 2016 4:00 p.m. PST

"Right, I'll do you for that."

Volleyfire12 Dec 2016 4:19 p.m. PST

We never do something particularly clever, ever.

Silent Pool12 Dec 2016 11:02 p.m. PST

It's always best not to. However, a moment of stunned silence is usually the giveaway sign!

Personal logo Tacitus Supporting Member of TMP13 Dec 2016 12:53 p.m. PST

Look him squarely in the eyes, pause for dramatic effect, then ask in a low voice, "are you sure you want to do that?"

Personal logo javelin98 Supporting Member of TMP13 Dec 2016 4:17 p.m. PST

I usually take the pipe out of my mouth, arch the eyebrow that isn't holding in the monocle, and say, "Well-played, sir. Well played."

Personal logo etotheipi Sponsoring Member of TMP13 Dec 2016 4:23 p.m. PST

"Well played!" and a handshake. Usually followed by (depending on how well I know the opponents), "I think I'm screwed … but I'm not giving up!"

grtbrt16 Dec 2016 8:46 a.m. PST

I don't – nor do I show disapproval for his moves(unless they are/were illegal ) . They are just moves, no more no less.
We can chat about them later .

edmuel200016 Dec 2016 9:53 a.m. PST

I usually leer over at them and in my best Herbert Lom voice say, "How I hate you."

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grtbrt16 Dec 2016 1:19 p.m. PST

Though I do at times -amuse myself by saying things like " really, THAT"S where you are moving them to ? hhmmm" then watching then struggle with something they think they missed .

Covert Walrus18 Dec 2016 12:55 p.m. PST

Usually a "Nicely done" is my response. Occasionally it's more like " I wish you hadn't done that . . " or "Oh, great!"

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