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#11
This is copied from Board Game Geek. I thought it was well written so I decided to post it here.

(1)   I will always finish the games I start and assist with the clean up when the game is done. This includes bottles, cups, cans, and other things around the game table.

(2)   I will not consistently take longer to decide my move than everyone else at the table. It is better to make a suboptimal move and consider it a lesson learned than to hold everyone up. It is okay if occasionally I say, "oh man, I'm going to need a minute to think about this one" when I hit a really interesting puzzle. But that's the exception, happening maybe a couple times per game, not the norm.

(3)   I will not eat foods that make my fingers messy while playing. I recognize that games are a dear possession and that my pop stains and "cheesy" prints may not qualify as adding value to a prized possession.

(4)   If you are teaching a game I already know, I will not interrupt you. It is your show. If you've overlooked something, and it becomes clear that you've moved on and are not just going to come back to it, I will politely remind YOU, "remember the rule about ...." and you can explain it. I won't just jump in and add my own commentary whenever I want.

(5)   If you are teaching a game I don't already know, I will be quiet and listen. If I have questions that seem like the kind of questions you'll get to in due course, I'll try to hold them.

(6)   If I decide that I no longer have any chance of winning, I'll play for style points. I mean, for place, or for score. If you decide that you no longer have any chance of winning, you can do whatever you want (just please don't leave). If you decide to knock me out and crown player X the winner just for the fun of it... I will be disappointed, but that is your choice. As Reiner Knizia allegedly said, "the goal is to win, but it's the goal that is important, not the winning." Whether I actually won or not is irrelevant except that it provides feedback about whether my choices were good ones or not. The feedback helps me improve my game, which is one of the finest pleasures of gaming. And here's the thing: the feedback I'd get is the same either way whether I won a game or I lost it only because of douchebaggery. In either case it is evidence that I probably played well, and should probably keep doing more of that.

(7)   I will try to contain my compulsive habit of straightening the pieces on the board until everything is so nice and perfectly straight. I'll try, really I will.

(8 )   When you make a play that hurts me, I won't take it personally, and I will never try to make you feel bad for it. Sure, I may moan and groan a little, but it is all in good fun. Conversely, I pledge to always make the best moves I can think of; whether it hurts you specifically or not. That's my job as a player. I hope you deal with this well, almost all real gamers do.

(9)   If I realize I made a blunder, and the next player hasn't gone yet, and I know exactly what move I want to do instead, then I'll ask you if I can change my move. I won't try to change the past if the next player's already gone. And I won't ask to take it back and then make you wait while I decide all over again what to do. Better to just accept it as a lesson learned and move on. It's good to make sure that when I lose I'll have something to blame it on.

(10)   If I realize you've made a blunder, I'll ask you: "Are you sure?" I don't like game outcomes to be determined by who blunders the least. The exception is if fixing your blunder is injurious to a particular other player (not me). I think that would be very irritating to said player. If others at the table express that they prefer we not help each other in this way, I'm fine with keeping my mouth shut. I'll probably move tables after this game, though; it's just not the kind of vibe I like.

(11)   If you are new to a game and you ask for advice about what to do, I'll offer you my best advice, and make sure to point out the fact that, actually, I almost always lose, so you might want to take my advice with a grain of salt.

(12)   If I realize I'd forgotten about my staffed quarry when I built two turns ago, I might ask, "Hey. Is it okay if I take the extra doubloon that I should have saved?" I won't assume that you'll say yes. And I will NOT say, "If I'd known that, I would have bought this building instead, so when we crafted I should have an extra indigo meaning that the boat should have been full when...."

(13)   I will perform my actions in the open. I won't just drop my hand into my discard pile and announce "and I buy a Province!" Or, when paying five blue cards to build to Miami, I'll fan the cards, not stack them. I assume that you'd like to be able to see for yourself that my actions are legit. I think it's totally reasonable for you to want to see this -- we all make mistakes. I know I have accidentally "cheated" many times and I definitely want to get caught if I do!

(14)   If we realize a rules error was made, that benefited player X or hurt me, I will vote that we just let it stand. It can be very difficult, and often impossible, to reconstruct what the game state "should have been". Better to just move on, even if "it's not fair." If we realize a rules error that helped me, I will apologize and volunteer some penalty that seems appropriate. We can agree on a penalty, be it money, points, or whatever, and move on. Finally, if a rules error hurt a particular player, we can volunteer some simple compensation to that player and move on.

(15)   Sometimes if we realize a rules error, it may make sense to just decide as a group that we're playing a variant, and stick to that change. But this is for the table to decide! I won't whine, "That's not fair, you let HER add a guy there even though it was full!"

(16)   I will not complain that "You never told us that rule!"; even if you really didn't, (but you probably did).

(17)   I won't get mad at you if you don't adhere to the same code of conduct I do. If your behavior is *really* far from it, though, I might just quietly decide to try not to game with you again. Fair enough?

(18)   I will shut my cell phone off as to prevent interruption unless I have a VERY important call I am expecting and that is quite rare. I also realize that constant texting and cell phone use at the game table is bad form and will refrain from my cell phone addiction for the scant time we are gathered to play a game.

(19)   I will not cry "I never get good dice" just because my first die roll in a game was not what I wanted it to be. To elaborate, I will not be a whiner. Whiners are annoying and I do not wish to be annoying. This includes complaining about any "luck" based event or circumstance in the game that I perceive to be deterimental to me. Games are for fun and "whine" should only be spelled "wine".

(20)   I will try not to pass judgment on a game until it's completed. I will also try to comment on the good parts of the game, or the parts that I liked about it. I will not use this as an opportunity to expound on all the reasons the game sucks. I have an opportunity to express my tastes in game ratings.

(21)   I will show up at the designated and agreed time frame so the game can start on time. I recognize that by being late I am inconveniencing all of the other players that have given up their time to play this game. If I am going to be late, I will call the game organizer and let them know. I will not be offended if they decide to start without me. Their time is obviously as valuable and important as mine.

(22)   I will be open to trying new games and playing what the organizers and other players are proposing. I understand some people may not be as enthusiastic about my favorite game in the whole world. If the game being proposed is not one I enjoy, I will resolve to try it and be positive, or excuse myself from playing the game. I recognize that my attitude can have an effect on the other players and their enjoyment of the game.

(23) I will be very respectful of game components. Most board gamers are very protective of their games, especially collectors. Not only do they want to keep their games in good condition, a lot of them are hard to come by and can be very expensive. Some games, for example, have many cards. I will not bend, tap, rub or do anything that will mark or damage the cards.

(24) To be a gracious player, as a winner, I have the right to:
- Comment on where I lucked out
- Accept praise with a thanks and without adding to it
- Point out good moves made by other players

I do not have the right to:
- Point out others mistakes without being asked
- Mock the other players
- Cheer for myself
- Talk about my own skill and how luck played no factor
- Moon the other players


(25) I recognize when playing games certain situations will arise that are not explicitly covered in the rules. After a brief discussion at the table exploring how to make a ruling, I will support whatever rules decision the game owner / explainer comes up with. It is important to get on with the game play and further discussion and debate can take place after the game has been completed.

(26)   Most importantly, I commit to having fun. Games are a leisure activity and should be engaged in with a sense of fun and adventure. I hope that my commitment to the fun and social nature of gaming is contagious enough that I encourage this behavior in others. I want to be an ambassador to this rewarding and entertaining hobby.
#12
Game Discussion / Web Links
September 14, 2010, 08:29:33 AM
This thread will be used as a directory of helpful sites around the Internet. If you have some gaming bookmarks you would like to share, post them to this thread and we will add them to the directory.


<<<<< :1: = New Link >>>>>

General Sites About Gaming
Game Convention Central  :1:
Great Introduction to Eurogames.  :1:
The Board Game Geek (The resource for games & gamers)
Boardgaming.com (A user friendly place to discover games) 
Battlespace Online e-zine for all types of gaming 
The Gaming Gang
Stack Exchange Q&A Site for Board Games
Rules for Card Games (Standard 52 Card Deck)
The Miniatures Page
Fortress: Ameritrash   :1:

Gaming Tools and Utilities
Use your BGG Wish List to check for BGG Auctions!
Dice Rolling Online with lots of customizable options
Select an Appropriate game to play by referencing BGG Accounts & Ratings
Boardgame Pricing Utility

Sites Devoted to a Specific Game
Note: If there is a dedicated thread for a game on this site, the link will be moved to the game entry.
The Carcassonne Shoppe 
Crokinole Boards & Accessories by Willard
Game Company Site for Caledea
Fan Site for RoboRally
Comprehensive site for RoboRally Game Boards
Fan Site for Settlers of Catan
The IceHouse Wiki

Reviews, Podcasts, & Videos
Go Forth & Game
The Living Dice
Board To Death Video Reviews of Board Games
Purple Pawn
Board Game Podcast Directory

Game Related Blogs
Rob Bartel - Canadian Gamer
Tim's Miniature Wargaming Blog
Board Game Night(s) in Saskatoon
Savage Timmy's Playhouse

Play Board Games Online
BoardSpace.Net

Regional Game Clubs & Sites
Yorkton Gamers Guild
Flatland Regional Association of Gamers

Gaming Groups outside of Saskatchewan
Edmonton & Area Board Gaming League
Great Canadian Board Game Blitz
The Gelatinous Dudes (Maritime Gaming Site)
BoardGasm Events (Nova Scotia Boardgaming Society) 

Wargaming
WWII Resources for Gamers & Modellers
Squad Leader Yahoo Group
Squad Leader Academy
Grognard
Consimworld
Matakishi's Tea House (Miniatures & Wargaming Resource)
Pimp Out Your Squad Leader

Role Playing Game Sites, Tools, and Play Aids
Modular Dry-Erase Battleboards
Great Resource for All Things Pathfinder
GM Article: How to deal with disagreements
Fight On! Magazine - Old School RPG Resource
Interesting Hex Map Depicting Popularity of RPG Resource Sites

Game Design & DIY Resources
Collection of Design Resources on BGG :1:
Drive Thru Cards :1:
The Game Crafter
Print & Play Productions
Make Your Own Tuck Boxes
Board Game Designer's Forum
Meta List of BGG Geeklists for Game Design Resources 


Miscellaneous
Rockin BGames
Dapper Devil Laser Cut Game Accessories
Boardgame Awards
Boardgame T-Shirts
Litko Game Accessories
Price Indexer for buying Single Minis for many games
#13
Miniatures Games / MINIATURES GAMES - PLEASE READ
August 16, 2010, 02:14:06 AM
Miniatures Games cover a wide variety of games where miniatures are a significant element of game play. This section will be used for discussions and postings for Flames of War, Warhammer, HeroScape, Star Wars Miniatures, etc.

Leagues
Regina Warhammer League (Fall 2010)
Bixby's Wings of War League (Season One: 2010/2011)

Tournaments / Tournament Structures
None at this time.

Clubs
None at this time.

Directory of Game Entries in this Category
As specific threads are created focused on a single game, links will be added here to make it easier to find those entries.
Axis & Allies Miniatures
Crossfire: Rules for WWII Company Level War Gaming
HeroScape
Wings of War
#14
Description
This is not a particular venue. It is a catch all section for all sorts of gaming events that do not occur in one of the established venues. Perhaps, you are arranging to meet friends and play a game at a pub or coffee shop. Perhaps you know of seldom used gaming venue and you would like to set up an event. This is the section for those events.

This is also where gaming convention events can be posted if they are not taking place in one of our established venues. Quite a few people from this part of the world travel to various major conventions such as Gencon, BGG.CON, Origins, etc. Might be a good idea to post that you are attending.
#15
Marketplace / MARKETPLACE - PLEASE READ
July 13, 2010, 12:42:57 PM
The marketplace section of the forums is a place for members to post threads...
...advertising used games they wish to sell
...items they are looking to buy
...items they are looking to trade
...and information about bulk orders they are placing to see if others wish to join in the order.

Rules for this section:
(1) Store owners and operators may not use the marketplace to advertise items. We wish to minimize any potential store rivalry and want to keep all product pricing posts off of this site.

(2) If you are placing a bulk order at an online game store or other site, please do not post prices or price related items. We wish to support our local game stores as much as possible and posting online prices or engaging in other posts that highlight any pricing differences only serves to alienate the stores that support our hobby at a local level. Ideally, bulk order solicitation would be used for items that are not commercially available through our network of local stores. Please use good judgment.

(3) Be informative with your subject line. Start the subject with one of the following:
    WANTED:
    FOR SALE:
    TRADE:
    BULK ORDER:
Follow that up with the name of the game your item is part of if applicable. This will make it easier to find Warhammer, Magic, and other items in the marketplace.

(4) Please indicate which city you are in (or are close to) if you are posting something that you want to buy/sell/trade.
(5) Items will be moved into archive section after 6 months with no posts or replies.
#16
EVERYONE:
This site is in place to grow the hobby. Games of all varieties are a great social activity to share with family and friends. It is imperative that we support our local game stores and show respect. This section of the forums is to give the stores an opportunity to share information about their location, types of products they sell, contact information and store hours.

Be respectful of all stores. This forum is not an appropriate medium to air grievances or other issues you may have with a store or their policies.

STORE OWNERS / OPERATORS:
This site is in place to give you a place to provide information about your store and product line. There is not to be any postings or information that contain pricing information or negative commentary about your competition. There is lots of business to go around. Let's present a professional image to those who may stumble upon our site and get involved in our hobby.


If you notice that there is a game store located in Saskatchewan that is not in the directory, let us know. We will work with them to get them set up in the directory. Ultimately, we want every store to be represented in the directory, but we respect that some stores may not wish to be included.