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Why do you play?
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Author:  Dave [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Why do you play?
This follows a discussion Matt and I had last night after a game.

I'm curious to know why people play? Do you play to win money? Just to win? For the competition? The challenge? For a good game? For fun?

I also wondered if the reason for playing affected the way someone plays a game. Meaning, does it affect their army choice, how forgiving they are when it comes to the rules, suggestions to the opponent, etc.
Author:  Ghostbear [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
You can win money?!?!
Knowing my luck over the years, I'd get taken out back & beaten till I hand over my cash :)

Seriously though, thats a good question....
When I first started it was because the mini's looked so cool, the image on the front cover of WD108 just hooked me.
Nowadays? Mainly for the fun of it, win or lose doesn't matter as long as it's a giggle, but also partly for the challenge, which could be why my group has some mnany modifications to the rule-sets.. If we don't like it, or dont think it plays how we want... out it goes..
Author:  Steel-Rabbit [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 8:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
I play because I love to paint miniatures, and toss dice.

I play Epic, because the sight of a 6'x4' game of epic going on is a stunning sight. Your battlefield is almost 5x bigger, and thus the perspective of the "camera" zooms out, making your 28mm skirmishes have more of a context.
Author:  The_Real_Chris [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
Habit?
Author:  adam77 [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
For the drama!
I don't care if I win or lose so long as it makes a good story :)
When your opponent is of the same mind it becomes more like role-play than a competition.
Author:  Man of kent [ Thu Dec 09, 2010 10:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
The_Real_Chris wrote:
Habit?


Classic!

I like to drink beer and play toy soldiers with mates...nuff said!

Though I do enjoy the UK tourney scene as a challenging way to attempt to become a better player.
Author:  frogbear [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
World Peace
Author:  captPiett [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
Dave wrote:
This follows a discussion Matt and I had last night after a game.

And immediately after we had this discussion, I thought "what a great excuse to put up a clip of Herm Edwards!" (former American football coach of the NY Jets for our non-US friends) I can't even remember what the reporter's question was, but it was something about the goal of the team for the game just finished (i.e. were you trying to win?), and hence pretty stupid ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMk5sMHj58I

Actually, it's just a great video rather than a synopsis about why I play. Winning is the ideal goal. But, primarily, its to make a good showing/be competitive.
Author:  Carrington [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
captPiett wrote:
Dave wrote:
This follows a discussion Matt and I had last night after a game.

And immediately after we had this discussion, I thought "what a great excuse to put up a clip of Herm Edwards!" (former American football coach of the NY Jets for our non-US friends) I can't even remember what the reporter's question was, but it was something about the goal of the team for the game just finished (i.e. were you trying to win?), and hence pretty stupid ;D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMk5sMHj58I

Actually, it's just a great video rather than a synopsis about why I play. Winning is the ideal goal. But, primarily, its to make a good showing/be competitive.


Nice, but there's a funny Zen thing in there too: play 'to win' too hard, and you find you begin to lose.

Maybe that's where Phil Jackson was coming from.

I'd say I play 'to play.'
Author:  dptdexys [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
For the sheer fun of playing games with friends.
Author:  Moscovian [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
I play Epic to impress the chicks.
Author:  Dave [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
I'm recalling a particular story of you pushing recently cast jetbikes around while making jet plane noises... as your wife enters the room.
Author:  Moscovian [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 10:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
I can neither confirm nor deny that story.

EDITED because Mattthemuppet is a spellcheck Nazi.
Author:  Angel_of_Caliban [ Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
Dave wrote:
I'm recalling a particular story of you pushing recently cast jetbikes around while making jet plane noises... as your wife enters the room.

LOL!! Are you saying you don't line your tanks up and drives them around like Hot Wheels cars? :o ::)

Moscovian wrote:
I play Epic to impress the chicks.


Right there with ya! Oddly enough every time I go to Battle Bunker there seems to be a couple of "hott" chicks nowadays. Before it was only my wife. That must be cutting into some gamers hobby fund to keep hiring these girls! lol!
Author:  Dave [ Sat Dec 11, 2010 1:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Why do you play?
I've been know to push a few around going "put, put, put" with the occasional "pew, pew!" thrown in.

Gamer chicks that is, not my tanks.
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