Reply To: Forgive me, a slight rant

[Phil Dutré]

JozisTinMan wrote:

Got some replies that basically “you’re playing pretend soldiers wrong.”

So?

That’s the nature of discussion. Of course people don’t mean that literally. It’s a condensed statement that actually means “You play your way, I play my way, I think you way is less fun for me and therefore I don’t like your way.” There’s nothing wrong with that, and you have to take all that with a grain of salt.

And if someone really believes that – i.e. really thinks his way is the only possible way to correctly play wargaming – you basically ignore that person, right? Why would such a stupid opinion influence how you enjoy your wargaming?

I always consider it very strange why any wargamer would care how others outside his gaming group play, or wat others think about your style of play?  I couldn’t care less what others think that I might never meet in person, or won’t play a game with during my lifetime. The only thing that matters is whether you and your gaming buddies have an approach to wargaming that works for your little slice of the wargaming universe. Which of course does not prohibit you from sharing  ideas , good practices, hints and tips, with others outside your little gaming circle.

Move on and don’t waste time with the hobby gestapo …