Gaming Decorum

[SteveBerenyi]

Yes, i feel the need to start this thread.

Do you know what it is?

de·co·rum Audio Help /dɪˈkɔrəm, -ˈkoʊr-/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[di-kawr-uhm, -kohr-] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation –noun 1.dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
this is a discussion of how to behave.

1. NEVER TOUCH ANOTHER's Mini's without THE OWNER's PERMISSION!

2. Telling your opponent how crappy his paintjob is is likely to get you socked in the nose.

3. Raising your voice is frowned upon.

4. Complaining that your opponent is picking on you just makes you look childish. dont do it. if you feel he is, learn the rules and beat him next time. it can be done.

5. ALWAYS ROLL THE DICE WHERE BOTH PLAYERS CAN SEE THEM. if you dont it is like telling your opponent his paintjob sucks (see #2)

this will be added to. and if you have your own please add to it.

[JoeGuardsman]

6. Agree as to what is a cocked die before the games begins.

[liveevil2000]

Do not throw dice across the room, no matter how bad they roll, you never know who you might hit when they start bouncing. (true story)

What prompted this post. Did you have a bad run in with a poor sport?

[DeAd_cOmMaNdO]

7. do not throw your daemon prince on the floor in frustration when he dies (ive seen this happen and its just beardyness/power gaming gone wrong)

[Rellik]

when playing a game always be careful of your drinks.last thing you need is to spill a can of soda on the gaming table

[SteveBerenyi]

Great ones guys!

really i just started this after reviewing my experiences from 40k since i started.

[iNsOmNiAc'S dReAm]

8. Declare what each peice of terran counts as BEFORE the game starts...( ie. If its a area terran.. or WYSIWYG.. etc )

Friend of mine had played a game and hid a vital unit behind what he THOUGHT was a patch of forrest.. only to realise to late that it was actually only " tall grass ".

9. When in doubt, flip a coin or roll off on it. Its better to let fate decide rather then hold up the game for half an hour arguing over uncertain rules.

10. Please shower.. or ATLEAST put on deordorant before attending a game... No body enjoys being trapped in a small room with a bunch of stinky gamers... ( remember REAL NINJAS USE SOAP! )

[Ides]

When gaming for fun, side with your opponent's interpretation of an issue every so often unless it is blaringly wrong (and you can prove it quickly). This is building up a certain amount of goodwill which you can draw upon later.

[JoeGuardsman]

Also with watching your drinks and food, WATCH YOUR SMOKES. I have a battle board that is insulation foam covered in soft flock. One scorch mark is too many.

[munkey joe paints]

You guys game drinking SODA??? well i guess I am drinking "soda" too....LOL

Always remember...this is a GAME and a HOBBY meant to be FUN. Smug "Rules Nazis" may be right 90% of the time but they are still JERKS. play for fun !

[SteveBerenyi]

and slap em every once in a while (if you are like me 6'3" 230lbs)

[Warmaster Romulas]

Originally Posted by munkey joe paints

You guys game drinking SODA??? well i guess I am drinking "soda" too....LOL

well there is soda in the cup also at least 40-60%

[Baron von Lexus]

Dont roll your dice where they can hit things and move them, i.e. miniatures or half built buildings.

[TerminatorinHell]

meh im 6'1 and 150 punds of karate killyness so if ass pisses me off KAPOW mawashegari to the face! (front kick)

next rule
don't piss of your friend while he's gaming when you go to his house you will get your ass kicked by him lol :P

[Lord Commander Erus]

A matter of honor. If your opponent doesn't catch a mistake you or he make (in eithers favor, or against eithers favor) be sure to point it out, but politely. This wil usually help guarantee repeat gaming. This rule can be broken if the mistake is an elementary one, or a gamebreaking/making one.

[Astral Claw 126]

Control your temper, no matter how bad you are losing.

And ALWAYS shake hands after a game. That is just good manners and sportsmanship

[Warmaster Romulas]

Originally Posted by Astral Claw 126

Control your temper, no matter how bad you are losing.

And ALWAYS shake hands after a game. That is just good manners and sportsmanship

thats it right on the head
just be cordial
if you like bing treated like crap
then by al means treat people that way
but if you like to have a good game thats fun if you win or lose
just treat people with some respect

i used to play a guy and we couldnt stand each other off the table
but we always played good games and shook hands afterwards

[Astral Claw 126]

EXACTLY. I have had games that my army got pulped...but still had a great time.

[Templar Mikeel]

Originally Posted by JoeGuardsman

6. Agree as to what is a cocked die before the games begins.

Originally Posted by liveevil2000

Do not throw dice across the room, no matter how bad they roll, you never know who you might hit when they start bouncing. (true story)

You two just hit on big ones, in my book anyways. My friend is so anal about dice. If I roll a cocked die, he calls it as is. But if he rolls a cocked die, he gets to reroll it, unless he gets a good roll. He's prone to throwing dice as well if he gets bad rolls.

Originally Posted by munkey joe paints

You guys game drinking SODA???

Underage drinking is frowned upon by the authorities over here.

Let both players set up the table/scenery. Let both players set up an equal amount of terrain, that isn't overly beneficial to either player.

[Astral Claw 126]

[liveevil2000]

Always bring a copy of your codex and an extra "legible" copy of your list. Point out non-WYSIWYG figures and define them. Bring any and all FAQs.

Too many times I have see full blown wars break out over a codex ruling, or a mini which isnt WYSIWYG. I always hand a copy of my list to my opponent and I'm ready to answer/ explain anything on the sheet.
I usually dont have to worry about most of this stuff as I have alot of friends who play and its a more relaxed atmosphere.

My biggest problem is where a novice player gets stomped on by a vet and the vet walks around like a peacock in heat. Always give sage advice to novice players if you can. Even if it means beating yourself. Beating the snot out of a new player is a good way to discourage them from ever playing again. and most of all, its just not cool.

[Brother Warchild]

A peacock in heat LMAO!!!!

And Please make sure you have a tape measure with you.
ID nailed it with #10 PLEASE Shower or use Deodorant.Thank You!

[r4wr89]

somebody sticky this thread, LOL

for the dice, personally, if the dice cocked guidelines weren't properly outlined, make sure to tell your opponent that what you're gonna count as cocked will be counted as cocked, and you should stay consistent [even if he or she isn't !]

[thekinetic]

Well for the drink thing I carry a flask, not for alcohol though. But a bottle with a screw cap would work just a well.

Hmm...the whole dice thing just gave me a good idea, on my table I could build a flip out shallow box that you can roll dice on so you don't disturb terrain or figures and the dice won't land cockeyed.

And of course, good sportsmanship goes a long way. Win or lose, a good "well played" along with a hearty handshake works wonders. As well as taking all losses on the field with a grin just puts everyone in a better mood.

Actually I carry a measuring tool that is probably strange to some of you here, it's a carpentry tool called a "carpenters rule" or "folding ruler". It can serve both measuring and judging line of sight, even though a bit odd!