Who gives an EyesOfNight about PBEM?

[Eyes_Of_Night]

Seriously, PBEM isn't even really MP.

[rah]

Yes, the lack of interaction during your turn and the things that you have to do to tweak it, really makes it something completely different. I personally have no interest. But different strokes for different strokes.

RAH
And seeing the plathora of responses that he's had, lead me to believe that it might have done better in the strategy forum.

[SlowwHand]

I don't play PBEM, but it's MP.
And the sun doesn't rise and set on what you like, Eyes.
Take a chill pill.

[Smash]

Not everyone has the time for real time play and long term games are almost non existant.
PBEM is a nice alternative to boring old solo play and very condusive to games going to an actual finish.Also,you can play many scenarios this way which would be a nightmare trying to play real time.Nobody wants to sit while Joe moves 300+ units in ZWK for example.

Just another way to enjoy the greatest game ever made...so far

[atawa]

I missed the 'Eyes shut the **** up you stupid *****' option

[Hydey]

If that option was available none of the others would get a vote

[SlowwHand]

No lie. That's about as standard as "Banana", and makes as much sense.

[DrFell]

I tried PBEM for scenarios, because the longer turns make them unplayable in real MP. But everyone takes so long to actually do their turns, I mean you'd think everyone would have maybe 20 mins in a 3 day period to spare on a game. But no, people disappear for over a week with no notification, and need tons of PMs just to play their turn. Other players drop out all the time too, so it's just too much of a pain in the arse generally. I tried getting into 6 different games, only one is still running.

[DrSpike]

I played a PBEM SMAC game once. It was hell, an experience never to be repeated. But many enjoy PBEM..............let's be a little tolerant of real factors that may lead some to play their MP by PBEM. At least they aren't stuck playing the AI. I vote for atawa's option.

[Flatlander Fox]

Only thing I play PBEM is Diplomacy, only because you can't RELOAD that particular game.

[Deity Dude]

Originally posted by DrSpike
I vote for atawa's option.

So do I - which makes 5. I wonder if a write-in has ever won a poll before.

If not Eyes will be making history again.

[SlowThinker]

(SlowThinker, walking around timorously)

[Scouse Gits]

Originally posted by SlowThinker
(SlowThinker, walking around timorously)

Why the h*ll should you?!
The atawa option

PBEM is MP - the only sort I can play - it has its faults, but is a lot more conducive to RL - unfortunately when you pass the teens there is a lot of RL around!!!

SG[1]

[SlowThinker]

SG, you don't know my perverted "humor"?

I have voted, unfortunately in the moment when I noticed a lot of "atawa votes" and started to feel for Eyes.
Go back to your tomb, SlowThinker!

[Straybow]

PBEM isn't that different from a succession game, in terms of interaction, etc. Never tried; I guess you handle diplomacy via email during your turn?

Anyway, I'd vote for atawa's write-in.