Have default optional rules changed?

[Kool Kat]

Christmas cards - virtual or real - are terrible for the environment - you're better off doing without them, David. From someone who I trust is part of the silent majority you reference, I can only scratch my head in mild puzzlement when I see this discussion (because the number of optional rules, the explication of them [which might take some searching for] and so on, has never even got near my horizon of 'issues'...I have other pet hates, of course [hexes...], and to each his own, as Mr Grumpy says...) I would just say have a great holiday period, you're doing a great job with these titles. You're unwaveringly polite and helpful, an example to anyone posting, or indeed, managing updates and upgrades to someone else's series of games!! The recent PC graphics updates, plus one of the best engineered set of scenarios so far, I think (comprising Schedlt '44) have been an excellent seasonal gift for me. Have a good break!

Peter

My sentiments exactly. I couldn't be bothered if I am not playing with the 'perfect' mix of optional rules. It's not like I play these games for a living, or you know, I'm in the Australian JTS Wargaming team at the Olympics and a gold medal is at stake. So what if the scenario plays differently because you didn't click on a particular box? Stressing about TOO many optional rules = First World problems.

Gent:

Playing exclusively against the AI is not the same as a PBeM match now is it?

Optional Rules selection can and may impact enjoyment and the "fun factor" when playing against human opponents - not so much against the AI.

AI play - just restart it. Human opponent - you have a greater investment in time and effort.