(07-31-2012, 09:56 AM)Shad Wrote: What's the appeal?
Andrew,
For solo play.... loads.
As a wargamer that, before the internet age, struggled to find adult 'live' opponents, I found that as a sports lover, a season long replay was akin to a campaign in the satisfaction it gave me. The thing with these games is that in general, the game system carries you along rather than decision making like our wargames do.
Given the stats your HQ throws up, I'm surprised you might not see the appeal. But on the simplest of examples, imagine replaying the 1961 season (I think it was) and seeing if Maris can replicate his 61 homers. Or maybe playing a Nolan Ryan life replay and comparing his on-table performances with those on the field of play etc ad nauseum.
For a whole season replay, you can compare team stats, individual stats and so on.
That said, I eventually missed my wargames and then discovered how the internet age had opened it all up again (for opponents) and ironically, this included boards and counter games too.
