Re: It has come to my atention

From: Richard Reynolds <topcat@airmail.net>

Date: Wed, 28 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0000

douglas d wrote:
> :       Felix , a disturbed cat
>
> I agree to this in principle. But. There is one consideration that I
> think you are overlooking.
>
> It is much easier to teach some one about role-playing in person. It is
> much easier to corral a new players who start to ramble out of persona
> when they are right there in front of you. There are many more
> communication channels to use simultaneously, and quickly. The
> communication / feedback loop is very tight face to face. If necessary
> you can also spend 15 in out of character reseting every.
>
> It is understandable that some person running a campaign might prefer to
> accept only those with experience, because of the hassle and repair work
> necessary to bring things back in line from a character who can't pin
> down his persona. Understandable, but not very nice.
>
> So I still think the advice to role play face to face first is good. I
> also think role playing face to face is more fullfilling (if you can find
> a dependable group / time / place / etc.).
>
>         easy,
>         douglas d
>
> --
> _______________________________________________________________
> Douglas D. Conklin                | dconklin@netcom.com
> "Tiger, tiger burning bright ..." | douglasd@sfsu.edu
> ---------------------------------------------------------------
:       Felix , a disturbed cat

I compleatly agree with you on that point it is much more fun to play
face to face . But with the world the waty it is today  you don't have
as much time .

Felix , how long do ya think I'd get for shooting my Xboss?

References

It has come to my atention
Richard Reynolds <topcat@airmail.net>
Sun, 25 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0000
Re: It has come to my atention
dconklin@netcom.com (douglas d)
Sun, 25 Aug 1996 00:00:00 +0000