Re: Combination Roleplaying/Wargames?

From: Carol Mulholland <Carol@flagship-uk.demon.co.uk>

Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 22:46:45 +0000

The Mad One wrote:

> I'm pretty new to this community, but have been running a PBEM of my own
> design for just over a year. It is a rules-light (for the players anyway)
> game in which they play the part of newly born godlings. where the game goes
> has largely been shaped by their decisions on how to interact with each
> other and the world of mortals. this has led to a great deal of roleplaying
> both in turn and in between turns, as well as a smaller element of wargaming
> (which is mostly GM moderated at the moment).

Sounds fun. The best sort of game, I think - lots of interaction between
players and also with you as the moderator.
   I don't know of a 'god' game at the moment, though there have been a
couple of PBM ones in the past: the last one I know of myself
(Spellbinder's 'Heavens Above') was a computer-mod.

> Are there other games out there (past or present) that are;
> a) human moderated
> b) combine both roleplaying and some wargaming
> c) any good

Yes, yes, yes: though most of the ones I know about use computer assistance
programs to sort out the numbers and keep game records. There are tribal
games, historical games and other types of open-ended powergame which
combine theese elements - players love them, so you're onto an excellent
idea even if it's not unique.

I edit the hobby magazine, so feel free to email me. Oh, and we'll post you
a free sample copy if you send me your postal address.

Cheers, Carol

References

Combination Roleplaying/Wargames?
"The Mad One" <pdse05448@cableinet.co.uk>
Sat, 30 Jun 2001 12:52:19 +0000