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Hi everyone. I am new to the MP scene, and I've been hanging out in the foyer all week. I've had some fun games with both new players and experienced ones.

I've been following the example of a gentleman who goes by the name of Mimesaka Akechi on-line. He posts here regularly but under a different monicker. I won't reveal it just incase he'd like to remain anonymous. Those who know Mime' on-line will know who I'm talking about. He is helpful, never critical, and very patient. And VERY good.

Today, emulating this behavior (except the very good part), I played almost all day long, with quite a few who had never played before. The games were ... um ... interesting, but the point is WE HAD MUCH FUN! I informed everyone about SOS, coached them about the common rules, did my best to reign the wild ones in, and warned them of the skill levels they will encounter on Sundays if they come. I also reminded them that veterans have a low tolerance for BS, and that if they wanted to play some good players, they'd have to learn how to play within the accepted guidelines. Most if not all were excited and willing to cooperate, and learn.

One of them was only 11 years old. He was VERY enthusiastic, though quite impatient and a bit overly talkative. But I looked at it as a test of patience. By the end of the sessions, after losing badly to my fairly well organized armies (even when breaking the 4 max rule over and over again), he was asking me very politely to coach him in the future. I promised him that I would, if he would work on his patience, and listening skills. It was a kick, and my karma glows tonight.

To veterans who still play: I've felt ignored by some of you in the foyer. I'm not a sensitive one, so it's no big deal to me, but if you want to attract more players, it might help to follow Mime's example. Even if it means tolerating a lot of childish behavior at first, and spending a little time tutoring instead of playing. These folks represent a pool of potential players, and some were quite good for first-timers. The more the merrier as they say, and you can always set up private games with passwords when you feel like getting down to it. You have so much to offer those new to the MP side of the game. I realize that you don't want to share your secrets, but the basics and intermediate things would help the new folks get up to speed and give you a run for your koku someday.

I hope I don't sound patronizing--it is not my intent. I just want to see STW WE MP revive, so we can have some great games together.

(*zarei*) [bow from seiza, or kneeling position]

Toga