Re: Rules Variants Clarification

["Benedict" <boycat_oh@...>]

Hi, Mike

I have no problem with games having variants.  However, if an 
author feels that one or more of the variant rules really 'makes' 
the game, it would probably be better to include that/those rules 
in the main game. A variant could even be the standard game 
minus one or more rules.

As you wrote below, it will be important to give an idea what 
function the optional rules have in a submitted game.  As far as 
judging is concerned, I believe the basic/standard game 
submitted (ie the non-variant rules) should be playable and 
satsifying on its own.

Phillip

>   Just to be clear, I still feel that games can have variants, and 
that these are appropriately listed seperately from the main 
bodies of the rules-sets, but in the case of minor alterations in 
solitaire games, designed specifically to vary the difficulty level, I 
like the idea of including them within the normal rules, and in 
being very clear about what they do to the game.
> 
>   -Mike Schoessow
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