Re: Play by email.

From: dar6@cornell.edu (Donald Redick)

Date: Thu, 29 Apr 1993 15:36:19 +0000

Yes, PBM games can be a little expensive...
A Duel of a Different Color took two years to develop (yes, it was in
my part-time). The Rulebook and Spell definitions took my partner at least
a year (yes, she also works part-time). Then there is the cost of my
equipment and marketing... going to conventions... not to mention my materials.
rent on the office...

Fractal Dimensions is also looking into a Genie account and hooking up
a BBS system for PBM (where M = modem).. But the cost rears it's ugly head yet
again...

and how about the artist costs for artwork...

and how about R&D on the next game...

So, to answer your questions...

All these games cost so much money to play..
              yes some do...

Could they be played by email free of charge...
              maybe, someone still has to absorb the costs..

Is there someone willing to do it..
               yes, some brave hearts... and God Bless them...

Final note, Firecat...

You get what you paid for...

Since you pay us to run your turns, expect us to listen to you
       It is in our best interest to please you. As a customer you expect
       more. Newsletter, great and prompt service, a good game..

Good Luck on finding that perfect free game...There are some good ones
out there...

Donald Redick
Fractal Dimensions
17-29 Main St., Suite 316
Cortland, New York 13045
(607) 753-9246

References

Play by email.
jurdm@valiant.vut.EDU.AU (Firecat)
Wed, 28 Apr 1993 23:24:14 +0000

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Play by email.
jurdm@valiant.vut.EDU.AU (Firecat)
Wed, 28 Apr 1993 23:24:14 +0000