Re: Midnight Games sold?

From: dwrobel@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (David Wrobel)

Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1993 23:36:23 +0000

In article <2bmdup$r6s@news.acns.nwu.edu>,
Rich Skrenta <skrenta@casbah.acns.nwu.edu> wrote:
>I just heard that Midnight Games had been sold to a customer (a rich one,
>I guess) who was "unhappy with their service", and presumably intends to
>do something about it.
>
>Was my leg being pulled, or has MG really been sold?  Is Jim Landes still
>on board, or has he cashed out?
>
>--
>Rich Skrenta

Midnight Games was bought by Edi Birsan, apparently in conjunction with
some others; F.E. Transport is the corporate name.  At the bottom of your
current turn you should find a note from the GM kind of thing that gives a
hint about Edi's role - he has been a player, and wants to continue
playing, but is open to discussion about it.  The deal was to solidify
Midnight's finances, and free up Jim and some of the others to concentrate
on the game.  If you didn't get the flyer, call or write Midnight on your
next turn and they'll send you one.
   BTW, last time I spoke with Midnight (Carl) they said they were trying
to get access to the net - hopefully, they will do so soon and can answer
questions ....
   I have known Edi for years and think that this will be a very good thing
for Legends - he has been collecting reports of bugs from players and
bringing them to the attention of the programmers for months now.  Also,
he has been gaming for about 30 years, and has run fairly large snail mail
games in the past.  Some of you might remember him as a Diplomacy player in
the 60's.  The point is that he understands both gaming and business, and
things should only improve.

Hope this clarifies more than it confuses, David.

References

Midnight Games sold?
skrenta@casbah.acns.nwu.edu (Rich Skrenta)
Mon, 08 Nov 1993 21:33:13 +0000