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¿Question #393?
ynnen: Do you prefer winning by a narrow margin or by a lot?

Woelf: Narrow
hellibrarian: Narrow, it means the game is balanced and competitive.
oldhoss: If I'm playing with others the former. If I'm playing solo, I don't care.
The Monstrous Jake: Since I play mostly solo games these days, I prefer a good solid victory.
nuzzyfipples: As long as I win, I don't care.
ricardofo: the former
bcooperok: I like to sneaks up on them.
Felimid: A narrow margin is more enjoyable, whether I win or lose. Winning by a lot isn't that much fun, and losing by a lot is even worse.
Boots01: Narrow margin is more exciting.
Zamomin: By a narrow margin. I nearly always feel bad for feeling superior when I'm winning by a lot.
kathleenryan: Does it matter?
Cygnus2112: yes
pwilz: Oh, a lot.
xofour: For a moment I thought you said "arrow" margin and wondered if it was a race. In cribbage I prefer to win by a narrow margin. While skunking a person has it's joy, there is nothing better than pegging out while the other guy counts first and only has like 2 holes to go.
capt yid: Narrow; nailbiters are best!
pooterbug: It makes for a more interesting game if the scores are close. :)
hob69: I'd like to win sometime.
hannibal twin 8: By a lot, but I take a narrow margin any time I'm losing!
Boot2daHead: Just win, baby.
admiraldan: Narrow
potts_games: I prefer a narrow margin. It keeps the game full suspense and tension to the end.
Numskull: Narrow margin, unless it was all luck.
ironsizide: no preference
GameMeister: I like a close game -- more exciting.
Greedo: Depends on the game. Mostly I like close victories, but when playing Magic, I love the 20-0 victories. Flawless!
DHEK: A lot is better of course, but winning by a narrow margin is not too bad either.
ColtsFan76: narrow margin - unless money's involved, then by a lot
elirlandes: Narrow margin, of course.
vampywife: both can be good...as long as the game is interesting, it doesn't really matter anyway.
POvidiusNaso: Narrow. Makes everyone else have fun, too.
ronster0: both, depends on the opponent
Havoc: A lot if with experienced gamers to mock them, narrow margin with newbies to make them want to play again.
dengue: Narrow Margins are more satisfying and you feel less bad about gloating.
Capitaine Grappin: narrow margin
rovdjuret: Narrow. It's not the winning but the game that gives the rush.
czrall: narrow
Chris Page: They both have their charms.
brainrob: Narrow margin
Dorque: Narrow.
Nekura: Depends on the group. If it's folks I'm weaning into the hobby, I usually respectfully only win by a narrow margin.
DrZaius: Narrow margin
Favre4MVP: If scores are unknown throughout the game and revealed at the end, the a lot. If the scores are easily seen during the game, then a narrow margin.
ralpheous: narrow. more exciting that way. Unless it's poker. Then I want to win it all.
mats-k: A lot
Blacknightjj: narrow
MartinTrouman: Degree does'nt matter... the point is to rub it in
mlanza: Either is fine, but if the gap is a sign of the competence of my opponents, I'd prefer the narrow margin.
robe62: BY A NARROW,FOR SURE
Helenoftroy: narrow, The victory is sweeter.
drummermark: Narrow margin. That usually indicates a more tense game.
Jet Jaguar: If the other players don't cry, then I wasn't trying hard enough.
Lemur: A lot ;) - normally the crushing blow makes my NEXT game's victory so much more possible ;)
Csteb: Doesn't matter as long as gameplay was challenging, interesting, exciting, and fun. (If I win, more often that means a narrow margin, but not always...)
Megadev: It's all good. Narrow margins are more exciting though.
billgoode: Narrow margin when I can come from behind at the last minute. A lot if I'm just going to be in the lead for most of the game.
Gialmere: While playing, I prefer a blowout. When telling the story later, I prefer a narrow victory.
confuse_a_cat: It depends. In Scrabble tournaments, point differential matters.
Ozvortex: I prefer winning by a narrow margin. This will always give my opponent the feeling he can beat me next time. I find that most people may not want to play again if they get slaughtered.
Loquutus: Just winning.
skrebs: Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of their women.
ZombyDawg: Narrow margin. It usually means the game was well balance and exciting.
javelin98: Doesn't matter -- winning is winning.
Domokun: narrow margin (unless I really dislike the person I am playing :) )
consolewa: I prefer a spirited game that generates a fond "recollection" or play story. Losing doesn't matter, ultimately, if the overall play experience is enjoyable. I suppose narrow margins of victory tend to fit this model better than wide.
Longbow: narrow
SteveK2: narrow margin
Legend Dan: People bitch less if you barely win.
Mikebegeta: narrow, means it was a good and spirited game
sourwyrm: lot
Dementomstie: narrow margin, because then the game is more suspenseful and can be more fun than one person dominating the game the whole time
Mease19: narrow, less hurt feelings....
tipigi: Narrow, unless it's for cash!
skrutsch: I guess a narrow margin usually means the game was more tense. I prefer that.
Lord_Prussian: Yes, it sure beats losing
shotokanguy: narrow margin
toulouse: crush them into oblivion
puffinge: winning will do
The Unbeliever: 42
bluebehir: Narrow margin - I dislike runaway syndrome, and I enjoy close games. I'd prefer to lose by a narrow margin than win by a lot.
Musti: Narrow margin. That means the end game was fun and tight
scriptorum: I like a narrow margin for most of the game.
Gargoyle: Well, lately my brain has been malfunctioning so much, that at the moment I just would prefer winning every once a while.
ThatFalafelGirl: narrow margin. i feel bad when i win by a lot.
Myszka: Narrow
mrbeankc: I prefer winning by any standard but even better having a good time.
erli: I prefer winning
heli: makes no difference
fellonmyhead: This depends on the game.
Cavedog_pdx: Give me the photo finish.
Wintergoblin: A narrow margin
gnomehome: As long as it's fun
Aldie: doesn't matter. I like to win!
relic10: Narrow margin
Toxidyne: The larger the margin the better, just to ensure clarity.
kennyb: narrow
AlorielLelyn: Narrow margin
isolated: A narrow margin means that the game was fun to all. A lot means that the game was only fun for me.
gamer-stu: Narrow
Windopaene: Narrow
2amp: I prefer losing. I don't learn anything about a game by winning
CherryPie: Narrow, it makes the game more tense and fun.
Fa�l: Narrow margin, as it doesn't discourage my opponent to play again ;-)
Wernazuma: by a lot!
Nightmare: Both... at the same time
Blackwind: narrow
chad56s: Narrow. I even prefer losing by a narrow margin to winning by a lot.
GuyHill: a lot
thoia: Narrow.
threlicus: I prefer winning by the margin by which I feel I played better (assuming I did!). Assuming that's true, I prefer the games where we both played well but I was just a little better.
WasQ: narrow
m_r_tyler: Really depends on the opponent. I like to crush certain opponents. :-)
Bluenose: Don't care. Rather play a fun game and lose than win a dull game.
DangerMouse: Narrow margin
Belash: i prefer winning
madmattuk: Never happens either way!
Thlayli: narrow margin
geberus: narrow
Glamorous Mucus: Narrow margin. More fun for me, more fun for everyone else. It's more fun to finish a close second than to run away with the victory (not that I would *try* to finish a close second).
darthcliff: A Lot. Then rubbing it in
chaddyboy_2000: Narrow.
JoeSteadman: Narrow
Mosse: If it's a good game, I prefer playing - winning is secondary. If it's a bad game, I don't give a damn.
Dave: Generally, by a narrow margin. Winning by a lot usually means that the level of competition was sub-standard.
Mozbink: I enjoy close contests.
djflippy: Narrow margin, because you probably had to work harder for it.
dakarp: Narrow margin, but not too narrow. If a game is always very close, that can be unsatisfying, since it may feel like the game is won or lost on a coin toss.
netfilterz: a narrow win is nicer for everybody involved...
Ludocrazy: Doesn't matter
djlg: Narrowest of narrow narrows.
BobDodgerBlue: A lot
tardibean: a narrow margin is more fun. I know I feel less guilty about winning!
AngusBull: narrow margin
louiseh: Narrow margin. Otherwise I gloat and people won't play again.
Gonzaga: Fun is what counts ....
Shakar: Narrow.
viogression: Narrow.
yossarians: a lot
snoozefest: narrow
Denise: Narrow for sure!
jttm: Depends on the opponents.
Friendless: narrow
queequeg: narrow
Der Das: Narrow, it usually means a tight, tense game. Sports and games are best when there's real competition.
hakko504: That completely depends on how the game was played.
Gelatinous Goo: it's all about the journey, brother
kimbo: A narrow margin.
PopeBrain: narrow margin
CortexBomb: Definitely narrow. Blowouts become boring
Nomadik: narrow
WonderCinz: Narrow.
ping9x: narrow margin
The Maverick: No preference.
TamiWhitsett: narrow
statonv: Narrow margin
Flyspeck23: Narrow margin.
Magnus the Blue: Every victory should be by a narrow margin
CheetohFingers: narrow
MisterCranky: Whichever victory instills the most fear and awe in my opponents.
Debate: Narrow
seppo21: If I win, I'm just happy I won.
tragicpoet: Narrow, keeps it interesting and nail biting
Skyjack: Narrow
Hallow: narrow
ValJor: Narrow margin, the narrower, the better
Jim_P: Depends on the game
HBGlover: Narrow.
Zambogirl: narrow margin, seems to keep things more interesting
Mike A: Yes.
CDRodeffer: An acceptable margin.
skelebone: I just like to play games.
Xlyce: narrow, because then there is a chance you might lose
EYE of NiGHT: Depends if it is a lucky game or a tactical game. If lucky, by a wide margin. If tactical, by a narrow margin.
echoota: I'm most satisfied when I leave everyone in the dust
willythesnitch: narrow
ynnen: I'd far prefer a narrow win in a close fought, fair battle
Donkey Thong: Narrow