Oops... (mistake on previous) From: Greg <xanadu@spock.austin.apple.com> Date: Wed, 28 Jul 1993 15:01:15 +0000 We're Xanadu Simulations, a newcomer to the PBM market. What we're trying to do is figure out what the public wants. We've already got the game ideas ready to roll, but before we do we'd like to know what exactly you, the player, enjoys the most. That way we can "tweak" everything until we (and you!) are satisfied. So, if you could spend a couple seconds filling out the survey in the next message and then emailing it back to us, we'd really appreciate it! Thanks, and we hope to hear from you soon! ======================================================================== SPACE OPERA/OPEN-ENDED SCIENCE FICTION GAME PLAY-BY-MAIL/MODEM SURVEY 1. What level of game complexity/atmosphere do you like? 1. ___ Incredibly complex with a wealth of information every turn 2. ___ Fairly complex, but I don't want 20 pages to go through 3. ___ Lots of detail/atmosphere, but not really complex 4. ___ Short and concise, so it doesn't take long to understand, I can do without "techie" adjectives 5. ___ As short as possible, I want to play, not read. 2. What kind of turn-around do you like? 1. ___ 1 turn/5 days, I'm real quick 2. ___ 1 turn/week, I'm quick 3. ___ 1 turn/10 days, I'm quick, but I like a buffer 4. ___ 1 turn/2 weeks, Gives me time to make decisions 5. ___ 1 turn/3 weeks, Gives me even more time to make decisions 6. ___ 1 turn/month, I like to have LOTS of time 3. What kind of social structure do you like? 1. ___ I like it when the GM does nothing to form the social structure, but lets the players form their own entirely from scratch 2. ___ It's better when the GM sort of outlines some factions, but then lets the players do what they will with them 3. ___ I prefer a mixture of GM & Player designed factions 4. ___ GM designed and abilities added, but the players can sort of elect their own people. 5. ___ I prefer total anarchy, no factions, every person for themselves. 4. What do you consider a reasonable turn fee? 1. ___ Over $15/turn 2. ___ From $10-$15turn 3. ___ From $7-$10/turn 4. ___ From $5-$7/turn 5. ___ From $2-$5/turn 6. ___ From $1-$3/turn 7. ___ Varies, depends on the game, the complexity, and amount you can get done in one turn. 5. What part of space-opera games do you enjoy the most? (please rank 1-6) 1. ___ Combat 2. ___ Trading/Economics 3. ___ Politics/Player interaction 4. ___ Exploration 5. ___ Research/Puzzle Solving 6. ___ Building up positions 6. How do you prefer sending in turns? 1. ___ Email 2. ___ Regular mail (paper hard copy) 3. ___ Diskette 3. ___ Don't care 7. How do you prefer receiving turn results? 1. ___ Email 2. ___ Regular mail (paper hard copy) 3. ___ Diskette 3. ___ Don't care 5. ___ Both Email & Regular mail 6. ___ Both Regular mail & Diskette 7. ___ Both Diskette & Email 8. ___ All three (1,2,3) 8. What type of universal coordinate plane (in the game) do you like most? 1. ___ 3d (x,y,z coordinates) 2. ___ 2d (x,y coordinates) 3. ___ Don't care 9. Of the following PBM games which have you played? (mark all that apply) 1. ___ Atlantean Realm 2. ___ Beyond the Stellar Empire 3. ___ Cluster 4. ___ Orion Nebula 5. ___ Rimworlds 6. ___ Stars of the Dark Well 7. ___ Xenophobe 10. Which did you like the least? (choose only one) 1. ___ Atlantean Realm 2. ___ Beyond the Stellar Empire 3. ___ Cluster 4. ___ Orion Nebula 5. ___ Rimworlds 6. ___ Stars of the Dark Well 7. ___ Xenophobe 10a. Why did you like that one the least (free form answer)? _________________________________________________________________ 11. Which did you like the most? (choose only one) 1. ___ Atlantean Realm 2. ___ Beyond the Stellar Empire 3. ___ Cluster 4. ___ Orion Nebula 5. ___ Rimworlds 6. ___ Stars of the Dark Well 7. ___ Xenophobe 11a. Why did you like that one the most (free form answer)? _________________________________________________________________ 12. Do you think PBM games should have some form of computer aid from the players? 1. ___ Yes 2. ___ No 3. ___ Don't care 13. What type of computer do you have? 1. ___ IBM PC or compatible 2. ___ Apple Macintosh 3. ___ Commodore Amiga 4. ___ Atari ST 5. ___ Apple II 6. ___ UNIX workstation 7. ___ Other (please indicate brand/model:_______________________) 8. ___ I don't own or have access to one 14. Do you own a modem? 1. ___ Yes 2. ___ No 3. ___ I plan on acquiring one in the future 4. ___ I don't plan on acquiring one 15. (OPTIONAL) Would you be interested in receiving information about a new PBM game if it coincides with your interest? If so, please fill in your name and address below. All information will be kept confidential. Name:__________________________________ Address:_______________________________ City, ST:_____________________, _______ Zip Code: __________ Electronic Email accounts: CIS:_______________________ AOL:_______________________ (Which service do you use the most?) GEnie:_____________________ __________________________________ Internet:__________________ 16. Any special comments you would like to add about what you would like to see in an open-ended space opera? (feel free to put whatever you want) Referenced By Up