been lurking, decided to register ;)

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In computer strategy games such as Master of Orion, I always play to the bitter end these days even if getting squashed, just for the experience of fighting heroically to the end even if I lose.

I second that. In fact, as part of my sadistic nature, I tend to enjoy more games where I am badly cornered or clearly losing. I have enjoyed mostly games where I managed to turn an impossible situation. Off course most of the time I am getting squashed