MP Game: How bad is too bad?

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Originally Posted by Sombre

It doesn't matter whether the example player of this thread is trying to learn or not, does it? Their effect on the game is the same.

I haven't seen anyone actively teaching another player in any dom3 game.

I think it makes a difference, if he's learning there will be improvement over time. With the negative effect on the game decreasing.

I have seen active teaching. Mostly via PMs during alliances between more and less experienced players. Where the more experienced player helps the newbie to be competitive against the common enemy. I've been on both sides of this and it's been one of the best ways to learn for me.