Is this accepted practise?

[Montana Grizz]

Is is alright to check-out a scenario before playing it against an opponent?

I've begun games with no idea of my opponents beginning location, his force strength, what reinforcements he might have coming, etc.

Since the option is available to each side, it seems fair to obtain this initial information, but if one side were to begin with a host of loaded transports and the other side having long range artillery, it seems that there might be some unfair advantage for the artillery side?

However, there may be no scenario's in which the aforementioned circumstance might occur?

Thanks,

Pat

[Hawk Kriegsman]

Hello MG,

Actually no it is not accepted.

From the Blitz Rules of engagement: Highlighting is by me.

Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you CHEAT! The Blitz considers any "stunt/method" that goes beyond the spirit of the game to be cheating. You may only have one member account. Multiple member accounts on the same ladder are considered a form of cheating. You cannot replay moves, crack open games to see your opponent's side, etc. Of course, no reputable grognard would do such a thing. You are not authorized to replay turns, use hex editors, crack files, or any other nefarious means to gain victory. Earn your wins and losses like a person of integrity by playing fair. Should you be caught cheating, you are subject to expulsion from the Blitz!

Of course your opponent should be honest with you and if he has played the scenario before he should tell you and offer you some advice on the scenario .

Thanx!

Hawk

[The Rattler]

Personally i prefer to play blind and that is often the case as i havent played a lot of scenarios as it just adds to the tension/suprise in the game.Sure this may be a slight disadvantage against seasoned opponents but i suppose im more interested in having a challenge.Of course some scenarios I have played before and have memory of a past battle but still i dont like to play the same scenario too close together unless its very adaptable as to what the opponent does.Its a learning experience playing against others and can be very tense and exciting when every move forward is filled with danger and the unknown.It takes a turn to plot artillery so i suppose you at least have one turns grace before a barrage hits.Dare to be different and go in an unexpected direction if possible.Experience through playing is earning your stripes so to speak in my book.I also feel knowing a scenario well dosent have a huge impact a few turns down the track.Good luck

[Montana Grizz]

I appreciate your opinions gentlemen.

I'm glad the rules are, what they are.

I just didn't want to be at a significant disadvantage since I'm already at a disadvantage based on my poor play :smoke:

[Digger]

Montana,

I like playing scenarios blind myself, hence I tend to pick scenarios that my opponents haven't played. This adds a new dimesion to the game as both sides tend to recon alot more in order to find out where the enemy is actually located. This brings the element of surprise to the game.

On the other hand if both players have played the scenario before as is often the case, the game is a bit like chess, you know pretty much what your opponent has but it is what you do with it that determines the victor.

Matt ~Digger

[John Given]

And don't forget Montana Grizz, any player that looked at another side by starting up a new scenario as the other side (or worse, using the scenario editor) completely ruins the fun of the scenario for himself, in addition to the other issues mentioned. Think of the satisfaction you get when you get a victory - and all you knew about the enemy was the forces seen moving about during the enemy turn, and perhaps the general location of his artillery.

The point of the blitz is to have fun and chill with friends. Ladder points can't hold a candle to the value of comradeship. Besides, even players who lose every single game will still rise on the ladder - they'll just rise slower is all. It's not worth it to peek/cheat.

Glad you asked the question though.

[Huib Versloot]

I don't think it is much of a problem, but I see no reason to open a scn beforehand other than finding out whether a scn will be worth playing or whether I can see right away the it is another crap scn.

Then again, it is only one moment in time and after the first moves everything is different. Every scn you play more than once would have the same issue. Still people play some scenarios over and over again.
Playing blind is nice, but sometimes it becomes painfully apparent that the player has less info on the battlefield layout and has less clue what he is supposed to do than the historical commanders did.

Huib

[Jim von Krieg]

[Montana Grizz]

I've been involved with games here for less than three months.

During that time, I have played against at least 10 different members.

Each of those individuals has been most kind. Each has gone out of their way to offer me tactical and strategical advise. Many, who are far superior commanders have played and continue to play scenario's in which I am provided a definite advantage.

The reason for many of my questions is so I might fully understand what might be expected of me as an opponent. I certainly do not wish to overlook or fail to utilitize any and all scenario information available to me if that information is utilized by my opponents.

I now understand the group expectations.

Thank you for your kind and insightful information gentlemen.

Pat

[Fubar1]