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schoon · 11-19-2017, 08:39 PM

Various games have various stances on the topic.

Arguments for and against involve technology, ready access to "in-universe" information, etc.

In practice, it favors those who have a more innate/intrinsic sense of distance. They can essentially eyeball distances better.

As I don't see "eyeball skill" as one that should apply in miniature tactics/strategy, I generally favor pre-measuring. It also helps that I generally play sci-fi games.

Everyone has a different opinion, and many are quite vehement.

Honestly, I've never known the official Car Wars stance.

11-19-2017, 08:39 PM	#2
schoon Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oakland, CA, USA	Re: minis and "pre-measuring" distance controversy Various games have various stances on the topic. Arguments for and against involve technology, ready access to "in-universe" information, etc. In practice, it favors those who have a more innate/intrinsic sense of distance. They can essentially eyeball distances better. As I don't see "eyeball skill" as one that should apply in miniature tactics/strategy, I generally favor pre-measuring. It also helps that I generally play sci-fi games. Everyone has a different opinion, and many are quite vehement. Honestly, I've never known the official Car Wars stance.