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Originally Posted by InzeladunMaster 
I also dislike waiting around in games where the turns take forever, and there is nothing to do when it isn't my turn. Even games like Risk (again, simplistic compared to the games you guys play) give the off player something to do - they can roll dice when they are attacked!
I've have never had a chance to play Diplomacy and have always wanted to. I have heard it is my type of game from several persons. |
Yes, waiting around is a huge pain in the booty, especially when it is a game that is boring to start with. As for Diplomacy, I do think you would enjoy it. Maybe we can start with that one on the 6th. We might be able to count on at least 5-6 players. It would be great if we could fill the table with 7, though!
Of course, your comments about knowing a game are somewhat off, I think, though I do understand your point. Still, a person who knows a game better than another person typically stands a better chance, regardless of the type of game. I think, like me, you simply take issue with that particular style of strategy. In such games it is more about discovering symbiotic relationships than allowing the moves of another to dictate tactical play. In such games it is not so much about being out-maneuvered as it is about being out-discovered.
Wings of War is a tactical game. This is why we enjoy it so much. I think we are just more tactically minded, where the other guys are probably more "relationship" oriented. Even in D&D it is easy to see that I do not enjoy finding the right feat to compliment the right class or skill. I like out-maneuvering someone in the game with whatever talents I happen to have. You are much the same in this respect.