Bolo was a cult phenomenon back in its heyday in the early-to-mid 1990s. It was a game with a great deal of tactical and strategic depth that it allowed a huge range of player ability. It definitely wasn't the kind of game where some newbie could just start playing and get a lucky win or be a master in days or weeks. It felt more like a sport where you needed to practice the basics (like you mentioned on taking PBs) while you also learned a lot about strategy.
My favorite times were the Bolofests where traveling boloers would come into town and we'd all get together to play on a LAN.
My favorite times were the Bolofests where traveling boloers would come into town and we'd all get together to play on a LAN.