Do you watch the replay on PBEM?

[TheBigRedOne]

Simple enough question, no?

I've been trying to get back into the PBEM world a little more lately. My real world stuff, coupled with my SB related work has kept me from being as active as I'd like to be, and my chops have been a little rusty.

Since getting back into playing multiple games at once, I'm finding that I don't always watch the replay. Early in a game I do, just to catch a glimpse at where my opponent may be trying to maneuver. If I'm play-testing a scenario, I usually do as well because I want to offer the right input to the designer as the game goes along. If I'm playing a boot-camper I watch as well because I try to point out some things they may want to consider, although I'm getting my ass kicked right now by one, so perhaps he should be pointing out my mistakes.....

I've found if I'm the thick of the end-game, I tend to skip over the replay because I want to get to my strategy. I'll look around and see what has happened, but I don't always need to watch the entire thing, especially in a scenario that has some size to it. The replay can't take quite a bit of time.

First thing I always do is check the victory status to see where I am and what things I need to consider when making my turn.

What about you gentlemen?