WAR TRAINING SESSION - post 14 Wrap-Up So, that's war. Or one way to play war. There are as many ways to play war as there are people who play in the war. Every affiliation is different. Some are ultra-organized and have everything scheduled down to the last detail, while others are more easy-going. Usually, you just go along and have a great time plotting attacks, reacting, and then plotting counter attacks. *What happens if I don't like the way my affiliation is acting, I don't agree with the decisions made by the loop and the loop leader, etc.? Well, it all depends. If you think they're being unreasonable, take a second look. Think about your own position. Then make a decision. You have three choices -- 1. Compromise and hope you can get your own way later. 2. Go your own way and play as an independent with leanings toward that affiliation, join a sub-group for that affiliation, or join another affiliation entirely (to change affiliations in mid-war, you'll need permission from the War Mistress before switching sides). 3. Quit the war. The by-word for the war is COMMUNICATION, always remember that. War is supposed to be fun. When it stops being fun, stop playing. It's the gray area, when trouble arises, that can make the difference between war being fun again and you dropping out entirely or causing someone else to drop out. If you screw up, make a mistake, or do something stupid--APOLOGIZE! It's not hard, it doesn't cost you anything, and will gain good will and better feeling. Hopefully, if someone else screws up, they'll do the same. If they don't, pretend that they had and carry on. Remember, you're playing to make friends and learn about people, not make enemies . . . or serious enemies, anyway. On your mark, get set, start plotting! Have fun. Play fair. And have a great war! If you have any questions or comments about this war training exercise, please feel free to address them to the following: Laurie Schlagel lschlag@reporters.net Bonnie Rutledge br1035@ix.netcom.com Susan M. Garrett susang@vitinc.com susang@vitinc.com -- http://www.vitinc.com/~susang EVER Faithful Ravenette. "Friends help you move. Real friends help you move bodies."