What would you get Matt Ward for Christmas?

[Orcs]

Only if you spike the beer and drop him off in Syria afterwards....

Peter What do you have against Syria?

[sebigboss79]

 

[sebigboss79]

It does Phil, you know I am an old ranter and cynic.

Unfortunately you are correct. I have yet to meet a "gentleman gamer" in any GW System. Also I have not met one person who was open to try new things in gaming. Possibly Germans are a bit more narrowminded in gaming. Another reason for me to come here .

But seriously the "fairness" level is significantly rising if the game is balanced and the gamers more mature. Starmada, Urban War and Mercs...haven't met any person there I would hesitate to talk to a second time. Fair enough GW has the largest fanbase and unfortunately their way of doing business attracts characters that we all want to avoid at the board. Being competitive and the desire to win should not supersede the "having a great time" with a likeminded person.

You are also correct that I suspect most forum members HERE to offer a challenging but pleasing game experience. The fact that some are EX-GW employees could also be interpreted that they have chosen (whether deliberately or not) they do not agree with certain ways of GWs business approach.

To be fair on Mad Ward (  ) he is just the "product" of his surrounding. The philosopher I am still does not let him (or GW) off for ruining wargaming in my eyes.

I would agree with Sandinista would it not take both sides. I am more than willing to offer good gaming in any system I play. But most people prefer staying in their own little GW-world. Sad but true.

[Steve J]

I have played one Warhammer gamer at my old club who was fun to play against and picked an army full of character, rather than one to win. A rarity I must admit. However for Mordheim I only ever encountered 3 players who picked beardy warbands. Everyone else went for character and fun and as a result were a pleasure to play against.

[sebigboss79]

And THAt is how it should be!

[Techno]

Hear, hear !

.....Don't worry about being a cynic and having a good rant 'S'.
You should hear me a lot of the time !!
Cheers - Phil.

[sebigboss79]

You should hear me a lot of the time !!
Cheers - Phil.

Is that a gaming offer 

[Techno]

No !....It's just that I swear at the little figures when they refuse to go right. 
Usually works though....I think I frighten them into behaving themselves !
Cheers - Phil

[petercooman]

Peter What do you have against Syria?

Seriously, it would help syria! Unite against a common foe and all....

[sebigboss79]

To quote Ron Perlman in Alien Resurection: F...ing waste o'ammo....

[petercooman]

To quote Ron Perlman in Alien Resurection: F...ing waste o'ammo....

Who's talking about ammo? Fricking clobber him :p

[sebigboss79]

Who's talking about ammo? Fricking clobber him :p

How much you charge per beat  

[petercooman]

WEll we are having a 3 for 2 sale right now 

[sebigboss79]

WEll we are having a 3 for 2 sale right now 

The perfect Christmas present for all gamers.

[Steve J]

And THAt is how it should be!

I count myself lucky in that all of my regular gaming chums are thoroughly decent chaps who play for fun and in the right spirit. Naturally we all like to win but would rather have a fun game and lose than win at all costs. After all they are only games and not a matter of life and death.

I did initially enjoy playing Warhammer and it's wonderfully rich background, for me the Empire was my thing, but quickly became disillusioned by constantly playing power gamers at the club . I still have the army book and will use this as reference for Imaginations games with WMA etc.