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From: reiher@ucla-cs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Game Recommendations Sought
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Date: Sun, 16-Mar-86 17:16:57 EST
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Keywords: Cosmic Encounters

While "Cosmic Encounters" is generally a fun game, there are a few things
that should be said about it.  Primarily, don't play it with people who are
argumentative, especially if you are using lots of the expansion sets.  Some
of the powers have subtle complexities on their interactions, some of which
are not really covered in the rules.  When these conflicts pop up, arguments
can become heated.  It helps if some mechanism for solving problems is agreed
upon beforehand, such as voting or random choice.

Also, when playing with others for the first time, be sure that you pin down
whether they are playing exactly according to the rules or whether they
have house rules.  CE seems particularly susceptable to the creation of
house rules, and discovery that everyone but you knew about them and
assumed that they would be followed (while you had assumed standard rules,
or even your own favorite house rules) can lead to more arguments.
-- 
        			Peter Reiher
				reiher@LOCUS.UCLA.EDU
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