Is Paris the Only Re-Roll Battle?

[Gargantua]

Man - look at the posts in this thread - it’s like reading a novel.

[StuckTojo]

Sorry.  I don’t believe in do-overs.  That’s BS.

If you’re the Axis and fail to take Paris, then either:

1)  Surrender.

or

2)  Play it out and see what happens.

I recently conceded a game where I failed to take Paris, but I also got my clock cleaned in sz 111 and in the sz off Nova Scotia, so I saw no shame in surrendering.  But I’ve also had a game or two where I failed to take Paris but did OK elsewhere and played it out.

Asking for a do-over is kindergarten, at least from the perspective of an old curmudgeon like me.

[Ichabod]

Stuck Tojo,

Are you referring to a friendly table top game or a league/tournament type through the forum?

[StuckTojo]

Good point.

I haven’t played a friendly table-top game in several years, since my regular opponent went into booze rehab (too bad, too, it’s really easy beating a drunk guy).

I guess for a table top game we would both just start over and agree that we played two games that day, and the Allies won the first one.

I also agree with those who say that Taranto is waaaaaaaaay too late to for a do-over, whether that’s tournament or friendly.

[Kreuzfeld]

Since most people agree that the game is tilted in axis favour, it seems weird to me to give the axis a do-over. Use your damn planes in paris, allow some of the british fleet to survive and the game might be more even after that.

[ltbluelight]

hello ichabod, I happen to be the player that this occurred with. just a few points to clarify here.
1. I quit because of your rather poor attitude.

2. I was not rude to you. I simply said “yeah i don’t think ill enjoy playing you, bye!”. Rudeness was when you berated me in public chat afterwards.

3. as so many others have stated, it’s a dice game. if you lost, and wanted to concede, I’d have said “sure! game 2?”. I’ve conceded early, and I’m pretty sure most of the people here have too.  since then, I played a game where Paris did NOT fall g1. By that players choice. he withdrew to avoid heavier losses. he solidly trounced me, and I took some great ideas from him.

I wish you all the best ichabod, I’ve seen you around alot, but try to change the “my way or the highway” attitude. if you would like to reconcile this, I’d be more than happy to play you at global, revised, or pretty much any map. I won’t hold a grudge.

[Ichabod]

ltbluelight,

Crushed my ego, but I can recover  :x

I’m tired of this post and topic. Oh well. And by the way, your viewpoint was supported more than mine. I did think you were rude to me at that moment which is why I asked for a discussion. Saying poor attitude and then leaving real quick with no time for chats seemed unfair.

I did not mention your name in this post to be respectful. I was taken aback how you abruptly quit before any dice rolling. Never had run into a disagreement before that couldn’t be resolved at that moment.

I don’t pathetically whine about dice results and at that same time am hesitant to accept them when my opponent is the one getting diced. Most people make reasonable comments about the dice of course. A good game is more important to me because this is all about fun. I would have stated that it would be worth starting over if Germany was diced in Paris. I’ve seen people purposely give Paris to Italy before also. The merits of that is for a different thread.

“My way or the highway attitude.” If you thought that no sorry. I never got the chance to discuss anything. I really don’t want that perception from you or anyone else. In this particular game community, I do care about my reputation. I’ve played lots of games against many different players in live triplea.

If we meet again on triplea, and you’re looking for a game, I’ll play Global. No grudge here either!

As of others have said, we do this for fun!

[Witt]

That is good to hear.
Happy gaming both of you.

[PainState]

@wittmann:

That is good to hear.
Happy gaming both of you.

This is a dreadful outcome for this thread. Both parties kiss and make up and wish each other…… (PainState reaches for the closest vomit bag).

[Ichabod]

PainState,

Very funny!

Just a word here…I will destroy you in a live triplea game sometime soon I hope!

[Cow]

I stand by my statements. 1% is 1% it is a capital attack, I am always okay with surrendering after a failed capital attack.,

[General 6 Stars]

@Cow:

I stand by my statements. 1% is 1% it is a capital attack, I am always okay with surrendering after a failed capital attack.,

After thinking on this more I got to agree now with Cow.

[Polishpowerhouse]

I see both sides. Depends upon who you are playing with. While it wasn’t france….the best victory I ever had was one in which I got diced trying to sink the American fleet at Gilbraltor. Had 98 percent odds of winning. Lost my whole airforce and  the American transports were still alive. Desperate measures followed. I relentlessly attacked Moscow the next 2 turns even though I couldn’t take it…then bought all bombers for the final push with my stragglers getting into range. The bombers were my hail Mary prayer because pressure was building on the western front. Moscow fell…allies conceded due to my income and the fact it was a one front war. Had I not been desperate who knows if I would have slow played Russia to long. I had just enough defense in Europe to turtle and hold. Had the bombers failed it was game over for me…but the fact I had a chance to pull a rabbit out of the hat is what  are the game fun.