Having come into many games as a replacement, and being in many games, I have a nice opportunity to notice "trends" in gaming. One trend I have seen that...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 1:44 pm
1237
In theory, it sounds good, but if one is forced to play with the same general crowd over and over, I can see where a player would not wish to be stereotyped as...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:01 pm
1238
Agreed. But how many of those 20+ year players *started out* looking for a draw?? <SNIP> Some of the best ... take...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:04 pm
1239
Damn straight! Down with the Drawmongers! It is a vile, pernicious practice, unworthy of a superior player. ... ...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:08 pm
1240
Bill, Well said. While I try to take each game by itself, you do get to know others that you play with over and over. A very accurate observation. Web Bill...
wagnew@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:10 pm
1241
Greetings! I disagree with the anti-draw sentiment. If I cannot achieve an 18-center solo, I am going to attempt to be part of a draw LONG LONG before I help...
TrojanOwl@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:22 pm
1242
Packrat, You're telling me that somebody is deciding they're going to draw, EVEN IF they have a clear shot at a win? I'd have to see it to believe it. There's...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:23 pm
1243
Jack, What zines did you play in 25 years ago? I remember those days fonding, playing in DOGS OF WAR, HOOF AND MOUTH, and a zine by Gary Coughlin I can't...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:27 pm
1244
By the way, excuse my typing ... this damned laptop I'm using has tiny keys, and my big fingers are occasionally screwing up the spelling, as well as...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:29 pm
1245
My personal way to set up an alliance is to acknowledge the fact that each ally wants to get to 18. To that end, I try and set up "Conflict Zones". Sort of...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:32 pm
1246
Packrat, Think of it as sacrificing a piece in chess to set your opponent up for the checkmate. Sure, you might end up drawing THIS game, but next game he'll...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:41 pm
1247
Agreed ... From: "Bill Highfield" <magicfan@...> To: <CAT23-Gchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 10:34 AM Subject: Re: [CAT23-Gchat] A...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 2:44 pm
1248
Agreed. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year!...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:42 pm
1249
Agreed again. When did Bill Highfield start getting so reasonable? ;^) ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:44 pm
1250
Damnit, I agree again! ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 1, 2001 3:46 pm
1251
When y'all come around to my way of thinking .. GRIN ... just think, eventually, you'll be in agreement with me on pilitics too ... LOL ... [Check out great...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:01 pm
1252
Now *there* is a disturbing trend!!! ... From: "Bill Highfield" <magicfan@...> To: <CAT23-Gchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001 11:54 AM ...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:09 pm
1253
Sheesh, did I type "pilitics"? Christ I gotta get a full sized keyboard for this laptop. Of course, I mean POLITICS ;)...
Bill Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 4:28 pm
1254
Not a chance. Since I am a good Libertarian, to me you are a flaming liberal/pinko. ... __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 1, 2001 8:43 pm
1255
David, I'm more libertarian than you think ;) -- William "Bill" Highfield, St Cloud, Florida Top Choice Videos and Music ... join our mailing list at ...
William Highfield
magicfan@...
Jun 1, 2001 9:38 pm
1256
AH, yet *another* oxymoron; good Libertarian ... From: "David E. Cohen" <david_e_cohen@...> To: <CAT23-Gchat@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, June 01, 2001...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 1, 2001 10:54 pm
1257
... EVEN ... it. This REALLY HAPPENED in a game I played in. 588 was a standard game and I joined as a replacement Turk in midstream. From the time I joined,...
Charles Schmidt
chaschmidt@...
Jun 1, 2001 11:34 pm
1258
Is this supposed to be humorous? I don't get it.
Packrat wrote:
> AH, yet *another* oxymoron; good Libertarian
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "David...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 2, 2001 12:52 am
1259
Who were those two players?
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Charles Schmidt wrote:
> --- In CAT23-Gchat@y..., Bill Highfield...
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 2, 2001 12:54 am
1260
Never mind. I looked in the cat23 web site game history. I never heard
of either of them, and with that playing style I am (a) glad, and (b)
not surprised....
David E. Cohen
david_e_cohen@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:02 am
1261
David, I'm amazed! I thought I was the only Libertarian on the list, being as how self reliance is politically incorrect these days. -- Ted Miller ... From:...
Ted Miller
lawyerted@...
Jun 2, 2001 1:42 am
1262
My old web site has been deleted. The replacement site is at the following address. If you could not reach it before, please try accessing it now. ...
Rob Coan
rcoan@...
Jun 2, 2001 3:28 am
1263
What don't you get? You know, like "military Intelligence", something where the two items contradict each other. The implication (meant humorously) is that...
Packrat
packrat@...
Jun 2, 2001 3:38 am
1264
Pornography?? Where? Believe me, if there were any porno in here, I would find it. I'm just good like that. There ain't NO porno in that message. -A- *The...
The White Wolf
cloudhurler77@...
Jun 2, 2001 4:27 am
1265
Oh!, like Packrat and tactical expertise. Now I understand. ;^)))
Packrat wrote:
> What don't you get?
> You know, like "military Intelligence", something...
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