poll: what is better?

Originally posted by XanthosNZ
Is quoting yourself fun?

Originally posted by Canadaguy
The real shame of people dying in Iraq is that they will never be turned into a viable food source. I think that would solve the hunger problem in Africa.


Oh, and I definetly prefer checkmate.

Originally posted by TRAINS44
TURNED INTO A "VIABLE FOOD SOURCE"???? Did I miss something here???

checkmate that my opponent doesn't see coming is sweet. the more material left on the board the better. and sweetest of all is the checkmate following a queen sac.

Originally posted by TRAINS44
I say send home all our troops. Simple as that.

Originally posted by Nyxie
Who cares about that when innocent people are dying in Iraq?

From the point of view of someone losing, i resign, and only play to checkmate if my opponent has played a nice combination, and i think it deserves to be played out for the aesthetics of it...

As the winner, i find both equally satisfying, as long as they are both deserved wins.

Originally posted by TRAINS44
My God yes, it is Dr. Bowmann, when I think of it!

Originally posted by arrakis
YEA!!! You get a rec for that! 😉

A win by auto tourney timeout is always rather fun, because normally I'm losing these games. It is nice surprise - something for nothing and doesn't have the stress of forcing a mate or resignation. Furthermore as it is an automatic claim win you don't even have that guiltydirty feeling that claiming a win can leave on your conscience.