new players

by **redhawk92** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:09 pm

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by **Sentinel XIV** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:12 pm

Honestly, I'd stick to the Classic map until you get the hang of things. There are no crazy bonuses, and gameplay overall is pretty straightforward on that map. Number of players is really a matter of personal choice, but I like anything four players or above.

by **redhawk92** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:13 pm

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by **Hotdoggie** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:18 pm

kylegraves1 wrote:sounds good will someone good play me and show me some stuff?

yikes you chose conquerman and supermax as your first two maps...they are super toughies.

Imo such maps shouldn't be available to people who just join the site...too complicated.

Anyway yea the guy above was right...go for smth like a 4 player sequential game on classic with either flat or esc cards.

Welcome

by **redhawk92** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:22 pm

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by **t-o-m** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:35 pm

kylegraves1 wrote:i agree i am totaly confused

i did go 17 rounds against a lieutenant

i still don't understand the board

Wow, you wouldnt be expected to understand that yet, they're completely different and not even higher rankers understand them, well some.

Stick to simple gameplay maps or see this thread to see which maps are more complex than others, or see this thread for a list of strategies on some maps.

by **Zemljanin** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:35 pm

kylegraves1 wrote:What type of games should beginners play in and against how many players?

Classic, 6 players, flat rate, adjacent. How many games - depends on talent, but dozen should be more than enough. If it's not enough, proceed only if are truly enjoy. Otherwise, consider choosing completely different game. I mean, different than risk...

by **Iron Butterfly** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:28 pm

Alot of new players are attracted to Circus Maximus. if your lucky you may find a high level mentor there who will help you.

Give Klobber a PM.

by **lanyards** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 7:31 pm

Iron Butterfly wrote:Alot of new players are attracted to Circus Maximus. if your lucky you may find a high level mentor there who will help you.

Give Klobber a PM.

Noobs farming noobs?

--lanyards

by **Timminz** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:38 pm

I'd recommend 4 players, on classic map, sequential, flat rate cards, unlimited fortifications, and NO fog of war. The most important setting being sequential.

by **gloryordeath** on Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:34 pm

If you would like a place to learn termantor games and general game skills. We would be happy to have you in the society of cooks. We turn new players into skilled players.

by **Sentinel XIV** on Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:00 am

gloryordeath wrote:If you would like a place to learn termantor games and general game skills. We would be happy to have you in the society of cooks. We turn new players into skilled players.

That is a great idea. I think wacicha runs that group, and they do a lot of good helping newer players learn the ropes.

by **redhawk92** on Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:20 am

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by **White Moose** on Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:30 am

kylegraves1 wrote:That is a great idea. I think wacicha runs that group, and they do a lot of good helping newer players learn the ropes.

souds good i have contacted gloryordeath about it[/quote]

I got to say im impressed that a new player comes out in the forum and asks for opinions on what maps to play.. very unusuall. and very good! Hope you'll stay kyle

by **PLAYER57832** on Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:50 am

Sentinel XIV wrote:Honestly, I'd stick to the Classic map until you get the hang of things. There are no crazy bonuses, and gameplay overall is pretty straightforward on that map. Number of players is really a matter of personal choice, but I like anything four players or above.

BAD advice! A lot of new people go instantly to Classic, because they know it. The problem? There are a large number of folks here who specialize in Classic Risk and who play VERY, VERY well. If you are playing an almost "filled" game (all slots taken but one or 2) and you can see that everyone is fairly low ranked (sergeant or lower), then you are probably OK, BUT if you start a game, join one with a lot of slots, etc ... watch out!

I always suggest people either start with a less popular map that plays more or less the same as Risk (gain bonuses from "continents", no "funny" attacks -- no bombardments, etc.). Examples include Crossword, Doodle (this,too, has its own special following, but it is small enough to get the hang of quickly), and many of the maps named after real places. (click on the map in "game finder" or "start game" screen and then carefully read all the explanations).

The OTHER route that works for some people is to specifically try games with unusual features. Plan on losing at first, but learn ... and before long you will be one of the "specialists" in this map. Similarly, trying a new map is a decent idea ... no one else can have had much experience (BUT, be warned, people who have played a lot of different maps tend to be able to pick up the basics on any new one more readily).

At any rate, don't worry too much about losing when you first join. Plan to have fun, watch and learn. Visit the Strategy section of forum for general tips and tips on some maps, then build on that to form your own strategies.

Overall, there are 2 sorts of players ... those who like to play and know that losing is just part of it, but still have fun AND those who want rank, acheivement and get upset when they lose. You decide who you wish to be. You will find players who are good and bad in each group, though a lot of those at the very type are of the more competetive ilk (tend to play private games, team games with the same folks, etc.) Also, though it is not always true, those who play freestyle seem to often be more of the competetive ilk.

Overall, over 99% of players here are nice, decent folks. Like everything, there are a few outright jerks. If you happen to encounter them, finish the game, put the person on your ignore list (means they cannot join a game you set up) and move on... there are plenty of truly NICE people out there!