 Parzival  | 11 Jan 2018 9:48 a.m. PST |
A recent discussion about a rules question brought the following to mind as potential wargaming axioms: If the rules produce an unrealistic situation, prefer what could really happen. If the rules produce a situation that isn't fun, prefer fun. If you can't agree on either of the above, roll a die and accept the result. If the rules have you and your opponent arguing minutia at every turn, find a different set of rules. If your opponent will argue regardless of the rules, find a different opponent. How about you? Offer some maxims, and we can select the best! |
| wrgmr1 | 11 Jan 2018 9:57 a.m. PST |
It's Not wether you win or loose, did you have fun? |
| jurgenation | 11 Jan 2018 10:09 a.m. PST |
..common sense and fun,,some gamers are so particular,they forget it's a game! |
| Winston Smith | 11 Jan 2018 10:20 a.m. PST |
Whether or not the figures are painted accurately should only matter to the painter. |
| robert piepenbrink | 11 Jan 2018 10:26 a.m. PST |
Those were comments about resolving rule disputes. Many wargamers seem quite happy with rule disputes. If you want advice about happier wargaming, I would say remind yourself frequently that the objective was to HAVE the game. WINNING the game is at most subsidiary. |
| BCantwell | 11 Jan 2018 10:29 a.m. PST |
Unless you are 100% sure of the other player's reaction, avoid bringing up politics or religion |
| rmaker | 11 Jan 2018 10:31 a.m. PST |
Oh, THAT kind of Maxim. I was thinking .303 or 7.62 |
| HardRock | 11 Jan 2018 10:31 a.m. PST |
1 Don't play with people that irritate you.
2 Don't play games that irritate you.
3 Don't play games that irritate you with people that irritate you. |
| General Kirchner | 11 Jan 2018 10:49 a.m. PST |
i love nrealy all of these. unfortunately life ends up being a series of compromises. "should i play with that guy that annoys me, or hold off getting to play that game for another year, since he is the only other guy with an army for that game in a 600 mile radius" Or "that ruleset is clunky and unclear and leads to arguments, and not my favorite, but its the one that my friends like to play" thus, why i mostly just paint these days. |
| Rich Bliss | 11 Jan 2018 11:13 a.m. PST |
It's better to play and lose than to not play. |
| ChrisBrantley | 11 Jan 2018 11:22 a.m. PST |
The DBx maxim for happier gaming….Roll Sixes! |
| Andrew Walters | 11 Jan 2018 11:27 a.m. PST |
Here's a shortcut: show these maxims to potential opponents. If they want to quibble with them, consider whether you want to play with someone else. If they say, "these are pretty good" consider if you want to play with someone else. If they say, "why would we need these?" then treasure that opponent! |
| Doug MSC | 11 Jan 2018 12:40 p.m. PST |
Don't get into a heated argument with your opponent if you're a solo gamer and only game with yourself. |
 etotheipi  | 11 Jan 2018 1:00 p.m. PST |
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| surdu2005 | 11 Jan 2018 2:41 p.m. PST |
Dead men don't check morale. It sucks being everyone's only target. |
| Timotheous | 11 Jan 2018 4:03 p.m. PST |
If the figures you have on hand are close, they are good enough. |
| Timbo W | 11 Jan 2018 5:09 p.m. PST |
Never change your basing to fit the rules, change the rules to fit your basing. |
| mildbill | 12 Jan 2018 4:26 a.m. PST |
Remember, its not whether you win or lose, its where you place the blame. |
| Battle Cry Bill | 12 Jan 2018 8:29 a.m. PST |
I like them. I'm going to see what the group thinks. Bill |
| Old Contemptibles | 12 Jan 2018 9:10 a.m. PST |
Maxims They gave the defense a huge advantage. In WWI they were a chief cause of the trench system which ran from Switzerland to the North Sea. So the defense was much happier. If given the option, I would prefer better painted figures with nice terrain. But certainly not a deal killer. Just nice to have. |
