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Subject: Best games as practice for combat
Godofgamblers    5/8/2006 4:34:15 AM
What games are best to prepare men for war? The skills could be anything from conditioning, orienteering, toughness, teamwork or strategy. Rugby is a good game that teaches teamwork while demanding incredible stamina and speed. It is excellent for adrenalin rushing exercise. Some may argue that orienteering exercises in teams is an excellent 'game' to build on survival skills, woodsmanship, etc. For commanders, some may choose something like Chess since it teaches strategy and teaches one to value the different powers and values of different pieces. I myself would choose an Indian (or is it Sikh?) game whose name eludes me. I saw it played once and it looks like the most punishing, pulse pounding game i have ever seen. It looks a bit like Rugby, martial arts and Aussie Rules all rolled into one except that you have to hold your breath when you play (!). (I am counting on our Indian friends to enlighten me on this one) Your views, as always, are much appreciated, Gentlemen. GoG
 
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Godofgamblers    RE:Best games Heorot   5/8/2006 8:24:57 PM
yes, that's the one! isn't there a danger of passing out since you're running, grappling, etc without breathing???? must be great for cardio though.
 
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Godofgamblers    RE:Buzkazi, olive greens   5/8/2006 8:28:56 PM
thanks for your comments, OG. and of course, the cricket throw is the way one should throw a grenade with accuracy. i had forgotten about that. at one time i'm sure Polo was a fantastic preparation for war when cavalry still had a meaningful role to play. it is also a very aristocratic game since only the upper classes could afford it and since war itself was in the realm of the aristocrats.
 
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Godofgamblers    RE:Best games Thomas3   5/8/2006 8:30:16 PM
your sense of humour is as subversive as ever, thomas he he (and i mean that in a good way)!
 
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doggtag    RE:Best games as practice for combat   5/8/2006 10:19:51 PM
WTF? No mention of Paintball??? This "game" does 3 things necessary for honing true combat skills: 1) teaches you how easy it is to get shot (MILES & other laser tag-type trainers are horribly glitch-prone, and can often be tricked/cheated). 2) teaches how hard it is to be a hero (stick your neck out for your buddies) and not get shot in the process. 3) teaches the necessity of cover (your adversary can't hit you), not just concealment (he can't see you). See above reasons about the importance of not getting shot. Besides, getting hit in unprotected areas by paintballs can hurt like hell (like when you actually stick your neck out for your buddies and get hit in the throat): pain isn't something recruits feel when playing laser tag (just a damn annoying, never-ending beeeeeeep until "god" shows up with his "resurrection key"). The problem with video games is, when you get shot there's always a reset button (and occasionally respawn points to save your progress). But in real life combat situations, your reset may take weeks, months, or years of recovery and rehabilition, if you're among the fortunate (and there are no respawn points).
 
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doggtag    RE:Best games as practice for combat   5/8/2006 10:21:36 PM
"rehabilition", should have read, rehabilitation, but I'm sure most of you figured that out.
 
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Jungle-Man    RE:Best games as practice for combat- Pretty easy   5/8/2006 10:52:26 PM
Airsoft and paintball. They SIMULATE combat, what better practice can you have? (Other than actual combat of course)
 
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SteelGear    RE:cricket... what's the point?   5/8/2006 11:35:40 PM
--without meaning to be offensive, tell me what the point of cricket is? it is like a religion in many countries. in some ways it is likea parallel world. people don't follow politics, they just follow cricket. what skills does it develop? -- I my case I develop new levels of Boredom as well as a faster method of going to sleep.....rather watch a Rugby match
 
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SteelGear    RE:Best games as practice for combat   5/8/2006 11:47:49 PM
--The problem with video games is, when you get shot there's always a reset button (and occasionally respawn points to save your progress). But in real life combat situations, your reset may take weeks, months, or years of recovery and rehabilition, if you're among the fortunate (and there are no respawn points).-- Games are simulators which reinforce the basic princples of combat and tactics rather than actually practicing how to fight.
 
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mspurrell    RE:cricket... what's the point?   5/9/2006 12:02:10 AM
It is a gentlemen?s game. It tries to promote good sportsmanship and team playing. The game itself can last a few days also has tea and lunch breaks. There are different laws and forms of cricket as well. Its not a bad game and I find it quite enjoyable. My favourite game would have to be curling though. Ice hockey is also a good game, which is probably the religion of this country. What is the most popular sport in the United States is it still baseball?
 
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TheBigBadWolf    RE:Best games as practice for combat   5/9/2006 1:23:16 AM
For the average trooper?- riding the quarter-horse; teaches self-sufficiency, improves focus and creativity, rewards initiative and ofcourse... relieves boredom;-) But then again, these are officer-centric "attributes". Practice makes perfect.
 
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