AW: Solo AND alliance player

Robert Köhnen <[email protected]> Sun, 08 Feb 2004 15:58:10 +0100
Newsgroups gmane.games.diplomacy.worldmasters.chat.wm2002
Message-ID <001a01c3ee53$f88444a0$0300a8c0@wsxp>
 
I also think, that the results from previous rounds will not have a
great influence at the semis. Nevertheless it`s rather a disadvantage to
have too many solos – in my opinion. A person who soloes without need
shows that he has no mercy for his opponents. I would expect, that such
a person does all to win the game. Actually a good behaviour, but if the
chances are nearly zero, there are some players who would help a friend
or ally instead. I wouldn`t expect, that a player with many solos would
support me instead of seeking his last chance. It`s easy to imagine,
that I would favour a more generous player to be my ally.
But I wouldn`t say, that the effect is too great. I know from myself,
that my personal impression of a player has a far greater influence on
me than the player`s reputation. And I am absolutely sure, that all the
solo-players are charming enough to win the other players (including me)
for their purposes.
 
     Robert