MP: Noobs vs. Vets II: Mysterio's Revenge, EA, CBM, Game Over. Vets defeat Noobs.

[Stretch]

Has anyone discussed a Pro-Am for NvV3? 1 Vet + 1 noob per team, if we have disparate numbers of players signing up then we can do some teams with 3 noobs instead. If team A's 1st player picked first, its second player would pick last. We'd have to figure out where the teams of 3 would pick but you get the idea.

Working with skilled players in the other game I'm in has taught me a lot. Plus, no forum needed, just private messaging on this forum.

[namad]

the general premise for preponderance1 was that each time would have a skilled and a less skilled player... although it ended up being the case that some teams had two skilled players because there weren't enough people signing up? i'm not totally sure... i definitely remember something zeldor posted in the beginnings of the thread about this...


i'm not sure if zeldor is planning to try and get something like this going for preponderance2 but it would be a bit silly to start starting two games with the same premise at the same time

[Stretch]

I looked at the beginning of that thread and saw

Teaming Rules: [may be relieved if we don't have enough people]
- no hardcore teaming [so 2 of the best of the best cannot play in one team]
- no newbies [unless teamed with experienced player]

Maybe that changed later on, though. I guess with 2 of these NvV games done that many of the new players might be getting above the 5 MP games or less mark in any case.

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by Stretch

Has anyone discussed a Pro-Am for NvV3? 1 Vet + 1 noob per team, if we have disparate numbers of players signing up then we can do some teams with 3 noobs instead. If team A's 1st player picked first, its second player would pick last. We'd have to figure out where the teams of 3 would pick but you get the idea.

Working with skilled players in the other game I'm in has taught me a lot. Plus, no forum needed, just private messaging on this forum.

The idea has been brought up variously at times, though I've always been willing to consider it, I generally have resisted it as other games usually incorporate that idea in some fashion. I'd like to keep the game concept as pure as possible at least through NvV 3. Some argue you can learn more by playing with vets, I had argued that you can learn best by playing against them. It is debatable. There is also the thrill of facing the unknown. The concept is not for everyone, some green noobs are scared stiff of going up against legends of the game, while some vets baulk at the idea of facing 2:1 or even 3:1 odds. I do admire the bravery of all who have participated and continue to do so.

[quantum_mechani]

Teaming with the vets is probably more educational. Teaming against the vets is probably more fun (for both sides).

[quantum_mechani]

If it will keep thedemon from staling (and the game moving), another option is you could send me his turn to sub.

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by quantum_mechani

If it will keep thedemon from staling (and the game moving), another option is you could send me his turn to sub.

Wouldn't that issue with your being in the game already prevent you subbing?

[quantum_mechani]

Originally Posted by Septimius Severus

Wouldn't that issue with your being in the game already prevent you subbing?

No, I have two keys, and in any case I don't think it effects PBEM.

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by quantum_mechani

No, I have two keys, and in any case I don't think it effects PBEM.

I'll need someones e-mail PM'ed to me along with the how long you'll need ASAP.

[Septimius Severus]

Originally Posted by quantum_mechani

Teaming with the vets is probably more educational. Teaming against the vets is probably more fun (for both sides).

While you might learn some things a bit faster by teaming with the vets, I maintain there are some things you just can't learn like that. Things that your vet partner simply won't tell you. And I agree with you, it is alot more fun.