Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Whoa, whoa, what universe are you living in? http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

I am on the convention committee for a local SF convention, which is chaired by a woman, vice-chaired by a woman, and half the committee are women.

My SF/fantasy writer's group includes three women and was started by a woman.

The Star Trek role-playing club (OK, it was more interactive fiction than role-playing, but still) I used to belong to included perhaps thirty percent women, with similar representation at the leadership levels.

Um. Shall I continue?

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

Originally posted by LazarusLong42:
<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well, mine seems to be much different than yours. Yours sounds pretty refreshing, though. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif I have never been to a SciFi or gaming convention either; although I always toyed with the ideas amongst my friends.

My universe involves the mundane drudgery of East Coast suburbia. Women around here like to talk about puppies, babies, and clothes. They like expensive restaraunts and NYC outings, plays, social escalation activities, and home decorating (which does not involve Star Wars posters).

I almost fell over when I told a Yoda joke to my 18 year-old sister-in-law, and she looked at me with a blank stare. "You don't know who Yoda is?" I asked. She had never seen any of the Star Wars movies. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/blush.gif

Now, that's a drastic example. But I find Sci-Fi and women a rare combo in my circles, with only rare exceptions.

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I play more duplicate bridge than any computer game (SEIV included). Just yesterday we got 65.5% game ! Here is the link: http://www.manchesterbridge.co.uk/monday.php

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My fiancee' and I played Baldur's Gate on the Playstation (one of the few games you can play cooperatively, besides the major FPS-type games that neither of us like). We also play spades & bridge with her parents; unfortunately, her parents can't stand to be on the same team (very different bidding styles) so I'm always partnered with her father & she's always partnered with her mother. Not generally a problem, except when Dad & I are winning... http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

DirectorTsaarx,

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Small world. I just started playing Spades with my In-laws who live in Northern VA. They are very good at Bridge, so they have beaten the pants off of us 3 times. I just taught my wife how to play... I hope we beat them, or I'll have to configure the teams as you have! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Woah! Congratulations - 65% is pretty darn good! My wife & I bid a modified KS with 12 to 14 point NoTrumps. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif Would we fit in with your club?

(I have always hear that English ridicule Americans for their security blanket of the 'strong' no trump... I am assuming your are English from the url.)

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

41 answers and no trace of any female.

If you just entered this thread go to the first post and enter the poll.

[ December 18, 2002, 07:57: Message edited by: Ruatha ]

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Woah! Congratulations - 65% is pretty darn good! My wife & I bid a modified KS with 12 to 14 point NoTrumps. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/image...s/rolleyes.gif Would we fit in with your club?

(I have always hear that English ridicule Americans for their security blanket of the 'strong' no trump... I am assuming your are English from the url.)[/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks ! Even though I live in UK, I learned bridge when I was in Texas (Austin). So we play "modern Standard American" - 2over1 GF.
Most people here still play Acol (4card Majors, 12-14 NT, strong twos). I suspect our bidding system gives us more tops than my card playing ability deserves. http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon10.gif People very often play in NT with 8-card fit in majors or wind up in 4-3 fit. You would do very well playing Kaplan-Sheinwold ! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon7.gif

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

Do you think your bidding system confuses your opponents or do you think it is superior? I once knew someone that was planning on learning ACOL and I once faced a couple of guys at a regional that were playing something based on it (I think).

4 Card Majors ---UGH!

[ December 18, 2002, 15:00: Message edited by: SamuraiProgrammer ]

Re: Are there any female SE4 players?
 

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I do beleave we have scared them off! http://forum.shrapnelgames.com/images/icons/icon12.gif