(12-17-2013 03:00 AM)erikpdumont Wrote:  Cool.. this game is really proof positive of the idea that all things being equal, if you both follow the same strategy without error or deviation, P1 will win by virtue of going first. The only real difference that I noticed was that lawtai had an additional soldier guarding his back side, whereas Husky Pete did not. Curious what others think - seems like if you're P2 and notice you and your opponent are following the same strategy, you have to do something to throw it off - any creative ideas from the crowd? Seems like around Turn 8 it was probably obvious they were both planning the same thing, and could've been the chance for Husky Pete to change the trajectory of the match.

(12-17-2013 06:09 AM)lawtai Wrote:  I think a big differences was that even though he outnumbered me 3 soldiers + 1 runner vs 3 soldiers, my soldiers were ahead by 1 hex, so I could take out his soldier where as he only took out my runner when he took my wit space. Being that 1 hex closer allowed me to get to the base faster I think.