If you've been on the Forums lately, you've probably noticed me posting a lot about strategy, playstyle, nations that start at a bit of a disadvantage, etc. In turn, I've also recently noticed that some very skilled players will sometimes start brand new accounts so that they can start over tracking their statistics now that they feel more comfortable playing. I have too much stuff attached to my current account to start completely over on a new account (Moderator capabilities for one thing), so I have to keep my current/original. And,... I don't really care about having statistics that look good to other people when they check my profile (especially since it can't be the one I'm on most of the time anyway).
BUT... I did have a bit of an idea that has piqued my interested a bit...
I'm going to start a new account on which I only use random countries and don't take advantage of any perks at all. That description is inadequate and unclear, so I'll explain exactly what I plan to do:
1) I'm going to use the "Choose a Random Nation" button for every game i join. Whatever I get, that's what I'm playing;
2) I'm not going to have Security Council (this one hurts the worst; I am not someone who takes advantage of a lot of offered advantages, but I LOVE me some Fire Control and build/mobilization queuing);
3) I'm not using ANY gold. None. Not a piece. I already played the tutorial, and it forces you to go through its steps, which include gold, but now that it is over, I will never use another piece on that account - not even the gold the game starts with and not the gold I eventually win from games ending. It will just accumulate and sit there, ...mocking me.
4) I'm not going to use any seasonal units. Since I won't have SC on that account, I won't have permanent access to them anyway, but I'm still not going to use them even temporarily when I do earn them.
5) I'm not going to use Officers. I went back and forth on this one, but here's where I eventually landed: Officers are unlocked based on account level, right? So they're not available to everyone all the time. Fine. If a new player can play without any Officers until they earn them, I can certainly play without any Officers on my "bare bones" account forever.
Anyway, so I'm going to play that account ONLY under those conditions, and see what kind of wins/stats I can manage. Wish me luck!
BUT... I did have a bit of an idea that has piqued my interested a bit...
I'm going to start a new account on which I only use random countries and don't take advantage of any perks at all. That description is inadequate and unclear, so I'll explain exactly what I plan to do:
1) I'm going to use the "Choose a Random Nation" button for every game i join. Whatever I get, that's what I'm playing;
2) I'm not going to have Security Council (this one hurts the worst; I am not someone who takes advantage of a lot of offered advantages, but I LOVE me some Fire Control and build/mobilization queuing);
3) I'm not using ANY gold. None. Not a piece. I already played the tutorial, and it forces you to go through its steps, which include gold, but now that it is over, I will never use another piece on that account - not even the gold the game starts with and not the gold I eventually win from games ending. It will just accumulate and sit there, ...mocking me.
4) I'm not going to use any seasonal units. Since I won't have SC on that account, I won't have permanent access to them anyway, but I'm still not going to use them even temporarily when I do earn them.
5) I'm not going to use Officers. I went back and forth on this one, but here's where I eventually landed: Officers are unlocked based on account level, right? So they're not available to everyone all the time. Fine. If a new player can play without any Officers until they earn them, I can certainly play without any Officers on my "bare bones" account forever.
Anyway, so I'm going to play that account ONLY under those conditions, and see what kind of wins/stats I can manage. Wish me luck!