I always enjoyed playing games with forum posters and vets with high rankings. I'm not fantastic player, but usually hold my own and respect the game even in loss.
Recently, though, I've noticed a large disregard in respect. In multiple games, people are flat out insulting in their mode of play. Now I can handle the verbal onslaught, but it is a pathetic tactic that is usually gone by the time people get to vet status. Having find it more prevalent, I'm probably going to pare my games back, and possibly collect a list of players I no longer want to play with. I hate the fact that others do it, but I guess I understand it well.
I could blame it on gunboats and live games inflating the ranks of some players, but it may just be the "new generation" of webdiplomacy player.
Regardless, I'm finding myself disenchanted from the game.
It feels like the older people are leaving and younger, cockier, disrespectful kids have taken their place.
Anyone else noticing this? Am I the only one?
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Open, Cheap, Traditional Diplomacy
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