team game questions

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I'm currently playing in two team games, have finished a few others and been part of others that died out for one reason or another. One started in 2006. So be prepared, it can get a little frustrating, especially when no one seems to know who has the file. Smooth play is best when each team has a leader who is really into the game, gives orders and takes it upon himself to keep track of the file and communicate with the other team's leader. Definately set up a system for file tracking, with email return receipts.

I also recommend having at least one alternate player for each team on standby. The longer the game lasts, the greater the likelihood of a dropout. I think we've had three drop out in the 2006 game, maybe 4. I forget, it's been so long.

It helps too, I think, if the players know each other a little bit, either personally or through PBEM. I was involved in one game where three of us knew each other and one guy didn't. He ended up getting into an argument with the guy I was playing with and the whole thing went downhill from there. Awful.

Personally, I've always liked team games, but after the two I'm playing in now, I think I'll be done for awhile. Of course, that won't be for a couple more years at the rate we're going.

Have fun!