RE: [Epic] Another Epic40K vs NetEpic post :)

From: Andy Skinner <askinner_at_...>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 08:09:31 -0400

> I don't understand this assertion that E40K is "more like a real
> wargame" so it is better.

I wasn't making the assertion, but was just saying that I've heard that
about Epic 40K, when the original poster was saying it about 2nd edition,
and thought that was mildly funny.

> If you want a real wargame, why not play one? Why play a poor
> attempt at one?

You can draw the balance line between fantasy and some realistic effects
(I'm not saying realism) at different places.

> I have never understood this argument. If you enjoy doing
> something, why is
> it important to get it over with as soon as possible?

Because their is only so much time I have to invest in a game. I have a
wife and two kids, and a pretty busy life. I don't like having a game go
too late into the night, even if I was having fun. In 2nd edition, I was
always using forces smaller than what I read about other people using, to
keep the time down. I'm now using more forces with more variety than I used
to.

I'm quite sure many people played 2nd edition more quickly than I did. I
like both games, but just happen to like Epic 40K more now.

andy
Received on Mon Aug 31 1998 - 12:09:31 UTC