Blather, Waffle and Poppycock!

[Techno]

In my case Ray, it's misusing a hydraulic splitter.....So things fly off......Sometimes backwards !
Cheers - Phil

[Hertsblue]

That's even worse! Technology even! 

[Techno]

But still probably a lot safer than yours truly wielding the long handled axe !
Cheers - Phil

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Phill - I wouldn't let you lose with any sharp object.....

IanS 

[Hertsblue]

But still probably a lot safer than yours truly wielding the long handled axe !
Cheers - Phil

Yeah, I don't see you as a huscarl in a shield-wall, Phil. You'd keep reaching for the Bren gun.... 

[Techno]

Phill - I wouldn't let you lose with any sharp object.....IanS 

Gimme a break  .......I only cut myself with a scalpel (properly) about once a year.....If that...
I'm probably overdue 'one of those moments'..... when I sneak downstairs to get some plasters...Hoping Mrs T doesn't spot me.
I don't half get into trouble when I leave a blood trail through the house. 

Cheers - Mr Clumsy (But only when I rush!)

[Last Hussar]

My son has just had a conditional offer from University of South Wales for their Computer Games Design course.  Last year the first two weeks were spent playing board games, and discussing why 'This' is a good game and 'That' isn't.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Good work fella!

[Ithoriel]

My son has just had a conditional offer from University of South Wales for their Computer Games Design course.  Last year the first two weeks were spent playing board games, and discussing why 'This' is a good game and 'That' isn't.

Good for him. Can't help feeling "discussing why 'This' is a good game and 'That' isn't" doesn't feature highly enough in game design!

[nikharwood]

Sounds good to me 

[Techno]

Excellent.
Hope he enjoys the rain !
Cheers - Phil

[fsn]

Did I win? - yes: good game. no: bad game.

Well that was easy enough.

I think they should eschew board games and dive in to a good old fashioned 10mm brney. You could suggest it to the tutor. Just think how proud your son would be when you rock up explaining the difference between Republican and Imperial Romans, and insisting that the measurement is taken from the middle of the unit. Such fun to be had! 

[Ithoriel]

Did I win? - yes: good game. no: bad game.

Yes, that's my problem with many modern games (computer and board based) in a nutshell. A good game is not one I win, it's one I  still enjoy if I lose. A bad game is not a game I lose it's one I don't enjoy even if I win.

For me, a good game is easy to learn, hard to master, has enough of a skill element that I win because I was clever and enough luck that if I lose it was because I was unlucky

EDIT: Team play can also be useful - my team wins because of my brilliance or loses due to the incompetence of my allies!

[FierceKitty]

My son has just had a conditional offer from University of South Wales for their Computer Games Design course.  Last year the first two weeks were spent playing board games, and discussing why 'This' is a good game and 'That' isn't.

Nice work if you can get it!

[FierceKitty]

Phill - I wouldn't let you lose with any sharp object.....

IanS 

And I wouldn't let you win with one.