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« on: June 01, 2016, 12:17:59 pm »
As a side note, since this thread isnt about vp counters yes/no:
For me, vp counters are a a means to make better decisions, for example pulling out a 3pile where your last buy is an estate that gives you the +1 vp win. Of course this could be done without them by memorizing the difference between you and your opponent but im too lazy to do that every game so therefore, for me they add to my perceived fun playing the game rather than taking that away.
Apart from that, I dont think the use of vp counters leads me to resigning more often. When i do resign it is because i feel the strenght of my opponents deck has grown so large relative to mine that There's not enough time for me to catch up before they can end. This is more about deck potentials and vp counters aren't really important to asess this. It's like the Situation you described with teacher/Champion: its not about a (visible) vp lead but about the fact that if your opponent gets to those significantly earlier than you their deck just explodes and theres nothing you can do to catch up in time.
Of course, thats just me personally and for other people seeing their opponent have a big vp lead might be a factor making them resign.