Noob looking for a game & advice

[Scud]

You guys are both new, so I would recommend you chalk this up as a learning experience and move on.

It's critical when you don't know your opponent that you get all rules out in the open before you begin play. There are many "grey" rules concerning assaults (like surrounding the position with noncombattant vehicles) that are considered unfair play. You can't be expected to know them all, so ask as they come up.

You both need to find opponents where you can play the game without worrying too much about win/loss outcomes. It's just a game. If my opponent had complained to me about something I'd done, I'd first discuss it, and if he was still adament, I'd either seek arbitration, ask if I could replay the turn, scrap the game and play another with rules established ahead of time or just let it go and find another opponent. Personally, I wouldn't report it.

That said, you have the right to declare a win if your opponent quits, but a lot of the fun of PBEM is establishing friendships with people all over the world, winning/losing and ladder points, well...do I really need to say it?

Next time ask Toni or me to step in privately before it goes too far, or, if not us, then ask your opponent to agree to post on the forums and listen to the recommendations of the community.

Lastly, don't worry about it too much. Rookies make mistakes. Good rookies learn from them.

Dave