Hi, D. Cheney here, (first-time poster, long-time reader), and I’m a PBEM virgin as well. I’ve played A&A off and on since I was twelve (a decade ago), and I run into a similar problem as you. My friends seem to think that when playing A&A, as in other games such as golf, pool, fooseball, and water polo ( :wink: ), one should attempt to drink as much beer as possible without losing due to the impairment of one’s faculties. This kind of ruins the fun for me, and I’d like to learn the PBEM process so I can enjoy the more analytical aspects of the game. So I guess, to the point, I was wondering if you wanted to mutually exchange our PBEM virginities. I’m also curious to see if I’m as good as I think I am after having never been beaten by my approaching-alcoholism friends! :D
Shoot me an email if you’re interested.