Too Many Pieces, Too Little Words
Newbie : "I don't know how to play" Player: "Don't worry. It is a common game. You will catch on quick." Newbie : I have so many pieces. What do they all mean? Player: "Your pieces add up to 400 points in your hand. You are only allowed to begin with 200 points." Newbie: "What is the value of each piece? What is the goal of the game? What pieces are advantageous to pick?" Player: "Just watch you will pick it up." This scenario is abnormal Most kind considerate game players tell new gamers the objective, rules, and beginning strategy of the game. Most kind considerate game players explain what rule was broken and why the rule breaker is being penalized. Most kind considerate game players don't just say: "Just watch you will pick it up." However In the big wide world of socialization... Newbie: When is it my turn to play my card? Now seems like a good time. "Me too, I love that park. I took my cat ...