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AW1Steve -> RE: Newbie looking (7/26/2011 4:21:26 PM)
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ORIGINAL: xnavytc
would be great to have u as a mentor Steve, any of the small scenarios would be fine to play. havent played against a human so u should probably pick the scenario u think i could learn the most from and any constructive criticism and/or suggestions would be welcome.
Tran Smith
ET1(SS)
My recommendations for a beginner is to go slow,medodically and complete. I recommend 1st playing against the AI (which you've done) then in a PBEM in a very short scenario , either Coral sea or the Thousand mile war. Then another short one in a "mirror game" , that is to play two concurrent games of the same scenario in which you play one as Axis and one as Allies. (This gives you an understanding of the games balances and imbalances by playing each side , and a feel for the interaction). Then I recommend a longer scenario like Guadacanal , followed by the Marinas. Only then should you be thinking about playing "The Grand Campaign", and as first as the Allies.
What I usually do as part of the "Mentoring process" is to do a major debrief after each game (especially after an early surrender). I recommend , if the "Mentee" is interested, in playing one game "open" , that is to say non-competative. There would be intensive interraction between moves , such as you do a turn , and say "I did this and why". And then I respond "this is how and why I'd counter this".
Obviously this is a long term program , and if it's more than you want/need, then unnessary. It's just the sort of thing I'd recommend for someone new to the game , who wants to master it quickly and completely. While it won't get you to the stage when you can take on one of "The Grandmasters" (such as Dixie here) it should put you able to play any competant player. After you do that , I'd recommend you take on as many "Grand Masters" as you can , and expect to have your head handed to you repeatedly and frequently. (That's the stage I'm in. I have a belief , that the more times I get beat , the closer to completely understanding this game I am. And I've been beaten a great many times, and very,very badly).[:)]
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