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At a public meetup a few weeks ago at my FLGS, someone sat down to join a game we were setting up.
Before we started the teach, this person asked whether this was a game that they could drop out of midway through. I didn't really give a committed answer one way or another, and they ultimately ducked out before the game even started, which is better in my mind than leaving midgame, and they joined a different table for the rest of the night.
Do you think that this is an appropriate question to ask at a meetup, and what do you think is the best answer to give if someone asked you this question?
Before we started the teach, this person asked whether this was a game that they could drop out of midway through. I didn't really give a committed answer one way or another, and they ultimately ducked out before the game even started, which is better in my mind than leaving midgame, and they joined a different table for the rest of the night.
Do you think that this is an appropriate question to ask at a meetup, and what do you think is the best answer to give if someone asked you this question?
I'll discuss this from both views. If I were the person asking, I'd be more specific about what I meant, such as "Hey, I've been interested in this game. Do you mind if I sit in for a teach? I'll stay to play if you have room." I don't have an issue when the question is asked in this way as I can then make a clear decision on whether or not to accept them. The way the visitor asked the question in your case was pretty vague.
If I were the person hearing what you heard, depending on the game, I'd ask for more details. For example, if you folks were playing Earth, it would not matter if they left in the middle of the game since Earth is a multiplayer solitaire-style game. On the other hand, if they started a heavily interactive game, especially one with a set-up depending on the number of players, I'd be very reluctant to add someone who was uncertain about staying for the entire game.
You being non-committal meant that they could interpret what you said however they wanted to, and they chose to sit and listen to the teach. In the future, I'd be more assertive if I were you and decide — or let the group decide — on whether or not it was appropriate for them to join the table with no commitment to stay.
Best,
Ms. Meeple (Jennifer Schlickbernd)
P.S. There will be no "Ask Ms. Meeple" in two weeks as I'll be on vacation, so look for the next column in four weeks. I already have some questions to address, but if there's a situation in your board game group or at a meetup that you would like advice on, send me a Geekmail with "Ms. Meeple" in the title.
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