[Fluxx] Re:Re: Fluxx Newsletter Post? (TheLoneGoldfish)

[Pat]

Yeah, I would have to agree here with the non-instant position only because
I use Fluxx as a social tool. That is, when I go hang with friends at coffee
shops or such, we play as we BS about our day. It's a good distraction if
you run out of subject matter at the moment and still keeps you in
conversation. Putting an instant in there would take the focus away and no
longer make it a relaxing game.

Just my two cents.

_pat

On 1/17/07, Tucker <jazzfish at softhome.net> wrote:
>
> > I've heard some hardcore Fluxxorz say that Counterspell (and other
> > Instants) actually break the game, and they vehemently defend their
> > positions.
>
> Yeah, that'd be me. From a rant I wrote, um, longer ago than I'd care to
> remember:
>
> Fluxx is a great game as it is.  Four easy-to-remember types of cards and
> extremely simple rules.  So why do people keep wanting to add instants (or
> "Instant Actions" or "Fast Effects") to the game?
>
> I hate the idea of fast effects.  There's already so much uncertainty in
> the game that you should be able to take a deep breath and feel like
> you're in control on your turn.  Having people counter or steal (or
> whatever) cards that you're playing is obnoxious and overly complex.  In
> addition, when it's not your turn you should have to watch in horror as
> your "perfect" victory plan gets wiped out.
>
> With Fluxx it's possible to get some people together who've never played
> before, deal them each three cards, and say "Draw one and play one" and
> the game will go from there.  The only element of the game that might
> require any explanation is the concept of "Keeper."  Instants not only
> violate the "Play X" rules, they can easily confuse new players.
>
>
> --
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> Say what you mean. Bear witness. Iterate.
> --John M. Ford, "Against Entropy"
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