Conflict Of Interest From: "JimB" <sydjim@ozemail.com.au> Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 13:33:49 +0000 Greetings, I run a freeform play by email (pbem) game called 'Conflict Of Interest'. It is world politics/wargame set in the modern day. You can take over a country, Opposition, figure-head role like a King, or even an non-Government organisation to add depth to our game. Players can implement initiatives, declare war, research projects or a multitude of other actions, not to mention respond to news reports and negotiate with others players and haggle with non-playing countries (NPC's) who have their own agenda. The only real rule we have in Conflict Of Interest is that comments, actions and posts be kept within the bounds of reasonable realism - hence the freeform aspect. Conflict Of Interest is a political simulation more than a military simulation and although there will probably be a need to run a war or three from time to time, we doesn't use mind-numbing stats, which means that players don't have to wade through a plethora of tedious paperwork before things get done. As such i'm looking for someone who has a creative writing ability which gives the other players something to work off rather than someone who wants to "win at all costs" and likes "counting the bombs". Of course, there is plenty of room to forge an empire in the process, but remember that every action you take has an equal and opposite reaction. Now importantly Conflict Of Interest runs a system of two GM's which increases the chance the game will not fizzle after a short time due to burnout and a lot of hard work on the players part as happens so often. We may even be looking to expand our staff later on as the game grows so if you would think you have something to offer by way of a GM's role, get in touch with us. If you have read this and think you have what it takes, drop me a line at sydjim@ozemail.com.au and let me know your name and a list of countries or other positions you would like to take on, and perhaps any experience you have had with other play by emails/by mail. Note that the game is already underway and a lot of the bigger countries are taken, however there are plenty of good'uns left. See you in the Conflict! JimB GM - Conflict Of Interest http://www.geocities.com/pbemcoi2003 Up