New: Cosmos (free, open-ended, email, www, human, space, rpg)

From: lindahl@pbm.com (Greg Lindahl)

Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 20:14:55 +0000

Name:		Cosmos
Costs:		Free
URL:		http://www.topica.com/lists/cosmosgm
Frequency:		ASAP
Email:		cosmospbem@hotmail.com
Type:		Original Space Opera
Last-Update:		2002Dec22
Keywords: free, open-ended, email, www, human, space, rpg

Description:

Cosmos is a PBEM run through a BBS, simply enough, but to answer the
deeper question, it is an RPG that is a unique blend of freeform with
restrictions and limitations.  This style fuses flexibility with rules so
that the players� creativity is not hampered, but at the same time there
is an element of strategy involved, and players can definitely achieve a
sense of accomplishment beyond admirable role-playing.
The genre is futuristic/space, but fairly devoid of most cliches found in
this type of game.  It is not derived from any particular popular sci-fi
literature or movie, it is not too dark or too light, and it does not
(necessarily) involve conquering planets so that you can mine them for
minerals and start a galactic empire.  More on the game world will be
discussed later, but you can rest assured that this is no cookie-cutter
space opera.
First and foremost, Cosmos is supposed to be fun.  The administration is
not out to lord over players with almighty IC power or to make this game
extremely frustrating.	There will be no grand plot line forced on the
game in general and players will not be herded towards any particular
destiny.  Your path is yours to choose, but whether it�s difficult or
easy, just or destructive, ambitious or hedonistic, it should first of all
be rewarding.  This is why player input will be so heavily valued in
numerous issues.
If you wish to play, just email the address provided and you will be sent
the manual, which explains the basics of the game, rules and ideas and
all.  If you're genuinely interested, the process will continue from
there.

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