Colonial Campaigns Club (CCC)

In the course of the past month I have noticed Patrick Mullen rising quickly in the ranks. Good for him. I have also noticed he has been involved in several games ending at the mid-point. By my estimate something along the line of 8 of 20.

I posted a remark at the US tavern, advising players not to take the early termination bid from him, so they can learn by playing more turns, and have a chance to turn the victory levels around. IMO, many scenarios in C1776 favor the Brits in the beginning, and many Colonial wins are achieved toward the end. I encouraged our lads to stick it out and play till the end.

I also included a mathematical example how a player can manipulate the clube awarding of points to his advantage to rise rapidly in the ranks.

DO I THINK THIS IS WHAT PAT HAS IN MIND? NO!

He is a bright boy however, and could figure this out on his own. If he was doing this intentionally, NOTHING UNETHICAL or RULE BREAKING in it, then so what? He's a bright boy that found a quick way to gain rank.

I, a bit tongue-in-cheek, asked my fellow Americans to make him earn his rank by playing all the way through games. FOr some unknown reason, whenever I use tongue-in-cheek humor people become offended. *sigh*

It has be drawn to my attention that the cabinet has been asked to intervene. *sigh*

I now understand that Dierk is very upset with me and my statement. *sigh*

Well, I am sorry.

I hereby resign from the club.

I will finish my current games, and my design for le tour.

This is not a pity-party stun.

I resign.

I'll see everyone at TillerCon I.

Now Dierk, please calm down, the problem is solved.