Re: Looking for a PBM wargame or RPG!!!!

From: cezton@nvg.unit.no (Kjetil Friden)

Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 00:00:00 +0000

Barry (barry@iadfw.net) wrote:
: Hi, i'm interested in playing in a PBM game, preferably a war game like
: Axis and Allies, or a RPG like D&D.  Are there any people out there
: willing to play, moderate, or instruct me in finding these games???

You could try KJC Games' Warlord:

KJC Games, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 3LJ, UK

Blackpool Games have a game called Battle Plan, which is supposed to be
okay.  (not that Warlord is the greatest, it is a side-game for me...)

Else, see the FAQ and with eyes you can find adequate lists to help you.

RPG: Since you mention D&D and PBM in connection I believe you mean the
type of RPG gaming that is not really about playing a role, but to
develope a character in stats.  There are very few real role playing
games by mail.

: I'll play anything, but those are the ones i'm familiar with...

Well, you mentioned Axis, it is not programmed yet (?), and it will need
some thinking to sort out the board-game problems.  PBM games usually
have same-time processing, or any-time processing, while A&A have
turn-arounds - a practical problem.  However, the best of A&A comes when
you cut out that crap World map and make your own, plus change a few
rules.  No game is perfect on release, so make it perfect yourself.

Maybe this is part of the reason why I play Beyond the Stellar Empire
(instead of studying...)

References

Looking for a PBM wargame or RPG!!!!
barry@iadfw.net (Barry)
Fri, 09 Jun 1995 00:00:00 +0000