So, I am in the process of playing my first two games. I played and completed all the tactical puzzles and decided to play two games at once. One was "beginners" and another wasn't ranked but had a mixture of new players and players with a few games (less than 20) under their belts.
Now, I don't mind that we newbs were the first targets. But what I was surprised was the meanness of the experienced players. Even those I was allied with were "bored with explaining things to you" and mocked every play I made. Those against me taunted me constantly.
Sure, I don't know how to play... but everyone has to play their first game.
Was I supposed to have spent 20 hours reading the various specialist combos and ruses even before I started?
I don't want to appear soft skinned, but how common is this? Does Subterfuge attract people with poor gamesmanship, and an interest only in belittling players that are less experienced than them?
I haven't found this with other online games I've played (eg travian)