To zap or not to zap

[cjjperk]

I know, it is just rude to take away pretty much the reason why you play the game, maybe points I understand but kinzcash??? I just try to ruin anybody's chances of doing it

[Linhaus]

It's nice to know there are othe people out there that play the game without the intent of taking cash away from their opponent. I think it is a lot more fun to not zap, eliminate their chances to zap, and build cash.

I usually try to fill three colors and leave the other column low. That way I can play longer and build more cash. I only fill that last column when it looks like the other person is about to win.

[star37]

-I agree that it is a good game to build cash with. I enjoy the game alot and am glad to hear that so many others get annoyed by the zap happys. I think it is so mean to puposely zap the other person just for the sake of zapping, mostly if the one doing all the zapping is way head. I try to let the other person catch up if I am on a lucky streak. I will start zapping back if it is constantly being done to me.

[BreezyCorners]

I like to play to boost my money... I will not zap unless there are absolutely no other moves... (sometimes you have to rid the board of the eyedroppers) I do prolong the game... by taking moves needed by the other player... you can also "invite" like minded people to play... and really help out your $$ totals... If you play a number of games against one person... they kinda even out .... This is my absolutely favorite game in WebWorld....
:clyde: - Charlie (horse) is my first pet...

[nyisutter]

I prefer not to zap. I play to make money and zapping makes no money and is annoying. I only zap if the other player is zap happy and I need to take away the zappers before they use it.

I will also try to get as much kc as possible before winning as well.

[Linhaus]

It sounds like most of the people posting here are the type of people like to play against. I hope to run into all of you in the Tournament area.

[amrich]

In the early days of the game, it seemed like every time you zapped the other person got a 4 or 5. Now it doesn't always automaticallly make them a good move so I think it's worth doing. If they don't zap, I tend not to zap either, unless I'm down and it will buy me time in the game to come back.
I will sometimes do a pre-emptive zap early in the game, in an opening move, but usually only if it gets me some atoms.
I do know people who think it is always mean to zap.
For strategy, I see a lot of players who take a fast move. I like to wait to see what Goober suggests. It isn't always the best move (sometimes I think of it as the 2nd best move). Sometimes there will be a 4 right there and Goober will suggest something else. However if I am undecided, a Goober rec. can push me to make a move. Sometimes the Goober rec. sets the other player up for something good so I do try to work that out.
I don't try and drag a game out for KC.
Also I use nicknames to keep myself clear on what I'm looking for at the end. For ex, if I still need red and green, I think "Xmas." Otherwise I get a little too caught up in the best move and not what I need. The Goober rec.s are worth less later in the game b/c he doesn't keep track of what you need. (He'll show you the Michigan move when you need Xmas.)
If you are in the lead, you might want to take moves from the top of the board so that things don't change much. If you are behind, you might want to take them from the bottom to shake them up more. Also sometimes when the other player is very chatty (Go Science!), it can be distracting.
-- Rainbow

[hi5fan]

Originally Posted by Jeninfla

Even more frustrating??
When someone sees the game isn't going to go well for them, they quit, then have the nerve to ask you for a rematch! Um..thats NOT gonna happen..

Oh man, I *hate* when that happens!

I also hate it when the only move is a bad move (setting up 4 in a row or the ability for the other person to zap) and the person I'm playing against intentionally makes a mistake (clicking on two atoms that don't create 3 in a row) or if they intentionally time out.

[Linhaus]

This is definitely my favorite game and I can't wait til it works like it use to. I really miss it and look forward to when we can play again......... What I really hate now, is when I actually am able to get into the game and then the person quits or they are a zapper. I don't usually replay with a zapper, but with the way the game is now, I hate to quit because i don't know if i can get back into the game again.

[EMW120]

when you zap it does give the opponent 4 in a row a lot. I don't zap unless there are no more moves or the person is zapping me like crazy like a previous person posted.