>I'd bide my time for a little bit and either one of them would
>logoff, or they'd get bored and leave the Fortress, or an ally
> usually Waserax) would login.

This is one of my biggest break downs. You say "bide my time" but... often there is nothing else to do for the non-exploring type. I mean, gather my preps, return notes, add on to role, wait it out... you can only do so much of that.

Aside from that, I really appreciate your post. Can you talk a little more about what you said about fleeing at 50%, and the edge that can sometimes give you? What you said about "prep when they see you coming" definitely resonates with me! Do you have some more ideas about how to use that type of PLAYER vs. PLAYER strategy (not character vs. character strategy)that might be of help to me?

Thanks!