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Winston Smith07 Oct 2015 3:18 a.m. PST

It's better than losing.

snurl107 Oct 2015 3:38 a.m. PST

Its nice to win one now and then.

FusilierDan Supporting Member of TMP07 Oct 2015 4:16 a.m. PST

I'd rather lose a close run/fun game than win a rollover.

Florida Tory07 Oct 2015 5:04 a.m. PST

It depends on the game, and the groups playing it. Some rules are competitive, others are a beer-and-pretzels social event.

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Personal logo 20thmaine Supporting Member of TMP07 Oct 2015 5:07 a.m. PST

+1 to snurl1 & FusilierDan

As long as the other person is nice about it I don't mind my unbeatable plan falling apart in front of my eyes. And usually there's some sort of compensation – like the Irregular E skirmishers who chase off the Regular A SHC. I still lose – but that's funny whether the SHC are my opponents or mine!

Frederick Supporting Member of TMP07 Oct 2015 5:12 a.m. PST

Not a big deal, which given how frequently I lose is probably a good thing

A hard-fought defeat is often a lot of fun

Mute Bystander07 Oct 2015 5:17 a.m. PST

If my opponent beats me, no sweat.

If I blow it, not a problem.

If the rules design/mechanics are the cause of the defeat then yes that is a problem.

John the Greater07 Oct 2015 5:24 a.m. PST

Winning is always good, but the real purpose is to get together with friends. That's why I don't play in tournaments.

Personal logo McKinstry Supporting Member of TMP Fezian07 Oct 2015 6:36 a.m. PST

I play for fun and a substantial number of some of the best games I remember fondly have been losses. Winning is nice but not a reason to play.

Who asked this joker07 Oct 2015 6:46 a.m. PST

The important thing is did we all have fun? Nobody likes to get stomped and not too many people like to blow out their opponents over and over again. Good, close battles that come down to a nail biter at the end? That's the stuff!

Personal logo etotheipi Sponsoring Member of TMP07 Oct 2015 7:11 a.m. PST

Me winning? Meh. The concept of winning – that someone wins and that is determined by outplaying the others? Vital.

Personal logo miniMo Supporting Member of TMP07 Oct 2015 7:59 a.m. PST

Again, I agree with etotheipi.

Personal logo Saber6 Supporting Member of TMP Fezian07 Oct 2015 8:14 a.m. PST

Nice when it happens

Dave Crowell07 Oct 2015 8:21 a.m. PST

What is this "winning" of which you speak? ;)

RavenscraftCybernetics07 Oct 2015 8:23 a.m. PST

The play is the thing!

Mithmee07 Oct 2015 5:13 p.m. PST

Unless you are in a Real War then Winning is the only goal to achieve.

Syrinx007 Oct 2015 6:28 p.m. PST

I want to have fun first. I try to win but as long as I am competitive I don't mind losing. I don't play in tournaments though.

Ditto Tango 2 307 Oct 2015 10:02 p.m. PST

How the heck do you rip on your friends if you lose all the time? Half the fun of wargaming is recounting the game afterwards and games past and bragging about one's prowess and, in good fun, teasing others about mistakes they've made. If you can't laugh at your disasters with everyone else, then you shouldn't be playing.

Mind you, I usually play with friends here. When we have a visitor, we are respectful and don't get on with foolishness during and after the game.
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Tim

Old Contemptibles08 Oct 2015 3:48 p.m. PST

They say they don't care on turn one. By turn five, everyone cares. It's normal to be competitive and when not taken to extremes, makes the game more enjoyable.

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