Subject: The Problems of Power Gaming.
Date: Thu, 10 Sep 1998 15:13:02 -0400
From: Computer Lab User <no_email_set@glacier.Gsu.EDU>
To: fkusumot@ix.netcom.com

To whom it may concern,

        I just recently attended dragoncon in Atlanta, and while i was there i
became a judge. I also witnessed a cruel trick called power gaming. This
is a form of trickery so diabolical only politicians and lawyers would
stoop so low.  I'm here to set these so called "power gamers" in their
place.
What is power gaming you may ask. Heres an example: opponent says ill
cast firestorm i say hold on i may want to respond. if my opponent says
ok ill say nope i dont want to respond to a zero point firestorm.
when a spell is cast such as firestorm or hatred (x) has to be stated
upon casting. The steps for casting a spell are:
1: announcement
2: interrupts (counter etc.)
3: becomes succussfully cast
4: responce
5: resolution
by giving me the opportunity to respond the annoucement phase has
passed, thus (x) is zero. Anyone trying to do this is a first class
@$$hole, and should be counted as equal to any random cheater(mike long
for example).  I have spoken to many other judges and in most
tournaments even ptq's power gaming is illegal and will be met with
harsh punishment. The argument is that this is considered
unsportsmanlike which we all know DCI frowns upon greatly.

So, players beware don't answer yes to anything your unsure of. If you
believe your opponent to be power gaming call a judge immediatly. Don't
take that kind of crap from your opponent.

                Trevor Bradley (Team Orgg)
you can email me at jediobwn@aol.com  or   gs39tlb@panther.gsu.edu