Tom’s Column – I’m Struggling To Play Igo-ugo Games Now – Strategy Games

TL;DR


1. The author, Tom, expresses his difficulty in enjoying "I-go, you-go" style wargames and strategy games. He finds that the rigid turn structure and lack of simultaneous action can feel restrictive and limit the dynamic interplay he desires in these types of games.

2. Tom suggests that the rise of real-time strategy games and other modern game designs has spoiled him, making it challenging to go back to the more sequential nature of traditional "I-go, you-go" games. He feels that the lack of concurrent decision-making and the inability to react immediately to an opponent's moves can detract from the overall gaming experience.

3. The author acknowledges that "I-go, you-go" games still have their merits and are beloved by many players, but he personally struggles to fully engage with them in the same way he once did. He expresses a preference for game designs that allow for more dynamic and responsive interactions between players, which he finds more engaging and satisfying.

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