Re: PBeM

From: soliiigm@aol.com (Sol III GM)

Date: Sun, 30 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0000

Phil also said:

>Could well be true, but then it's not possible to do something
commercially
>without advertising or publicity in some shape or form. It's also likely
that
>someone running a commercial RPG as a sole income wouldn't be able to
>afford to advertise. From my experience, I'd say it's impossible to
process
>enough turns at a high enough turnfee for it to be commercially viable.

Actually, Sol III has never been advertised anywhere until this last
week.  We have always existed by walk-in traffic on AOL, Greg Lindahl's
PBM list and site, and word of mouth.  Within the next week, all of that
changes, as our web page is undergoing final testing as I speak.
  Being able to process enough turns at a high enough turn fee is not a
concern.  We run a flat rate for this exact reason.  A turn fee can never
work for an RPG, especially since there can be such a wide range of move
lengths.  We run a $20 a month flat rate for a 3 business day turnaround
time on moves.  It works so well, that we are putting in a premium $35
flat rate in the next few days for 1 business day turnaround time.
  I realise that you qualified your statement by saying "In my experience"
but just be aware that there are more things in heaven and earth than are
dreamed of in your philosophy!
  Cheers, and good gaming!

Eagle
Sol III Game Master
Sol III Play By E-Mail Role Playing Game

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References

Re: PBeM
Phil Shulkind <phil@phildee.demon.co.uk>
Sat, 29 Mar 1997 00:00:00 +0000