In my long experience with gaming, I've encountered many instances of people who are looking for any way they can to exploit situations to their advantage. They are not there to play the game, they are there to win.
The one thing that I have noticed about these people is, generally, they don't seem to be enjoying the game. They're not there to play, they're there to compete.
Funny, playing the game is more fun. You can enjoy it, even when you lose.
I can remember playing a strategy board game that - through sloppy self-confidence - I lost in the first half hour. I kept the game going for four hours, revelling in a tight defence that made up for my carelessness, even though I had a good idea I could never win. I still took pride and enjoyment in a good game.
Some people would have quit as soon as they felt they couldn't win. But I remember that loss with pride, more than I remember a lot of my wins.
Enjoy the game, but play it with honour!
Crimson Rose
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