Though obvious: Abstractionists?

Or

Abstrategists?

Mondrians?

Cubists?

Whatevers.

Themelessists?

Abstracts?

Boring.

/troll

Nerds.

Purists


Scott B Reynolds
Abstract Strategy Games

Theme-ophobes.

I don't think you're getting many real answers here Avri. In the end, I call myself a gamer.

Some of these are funnier than the responses in Chit Chat.

actuaries???

Spockers

Abbies

Straccers

Absters

Designated Drivers ...

Abnards

But I like drunk Hiveing . . .

There isn't enough love for abstract gamers to give them an affectionate, or even pejorative, nickname.

We're just "those guys," as in "Oh, wait, you're one of those guys." While Eurosnoot and Ameritrash argue, we try to but in for a moment and they both glare at us with equal annoyance. Wargamers are too busy playing a session.

Sherlocks???

It fits, and has almost enough of a negative connotation to match AmeriTrasher and EuroSnoot.

Gipfnards

Ab-Dominators

As an abstract game fan, this gets my vote (actually, I think 'spocks' would be more appropriate). I think it fits the general perception of abstract fans perfectly. Here's some spock quotes - any of which I would be proud to utter while I thrash you at YINSH.

Kirk: Have I ever mentioned you play a very irritating game of chess, Mr Spock?
Spock: Irritating? Ah yes - one of your Earth emotions.

Bailey: I happen to have a human thing called an adrenaline.
Spock: That sounds most inconvenient. Have you considered having it removed?


Spock: Your illogical approach to chess does have its advantages on occasion, Captain.
Kirk: I prefer to call it inspired.
Spock: As you wish.

McCoy: Shouldn't you be working on your time warp calculations, Mr Spock?
Spock: I am. (He resumes staring into space)

Kirk: You'd make a splendid computer, Mr Spock.
Spock: That is very kind of you, Captain!

For more spockisms (including the above) see

http://tvsothertenpercent.tripod.com/startrek/spock.html

How 'bout: Abstructionists ???

It's a funny thing about timing... I was just thinking about this the other day as I have come to the conclusion that I am neither a raving ATer (AmeriTrasher) or a congested ESer (EuroSnooter). I am but a simple a AGer (Abstract Gamer).

Since I highly doubt a term like 'AGer' would ever take off, I'd have to put in another vote for 'Spocker'.

A Spocker? Ugh...

No - 'spock'. As in geek, nerd, spock.

Purists?

Y'know...enjoying the game solely for the mechanics, themes be damned...