Re: Moving to PBEM

From: mwilliams <mwilliams@signal.dera.gov.uk>

Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:31:11 +0000

Roy Pollard wrote:

> 'My question to the panel is' should producing PDF-format turns etc. be seen
> as a replacement or an enhancement to the game, or should I carry on sending
> out Laser-printed turns wedged in envelopes with far too many stamps for
> anyone to count?

I've always maintained (supported by feedback from players) that there is a
certain thrill (romance even :o) ) in having a fat turn thump onto your doormat.
As such although a substantial fraction of my players ask to have their turns
e-mailed the moment they appear on the 'completed' list I still send hardcopy
through the post to everyone (additionally) and keep the records on the
turnsheet. As it happens though all this will end soon since I've just been
offered a 70% payrise to go and work in the states (& enjoy their lower tax
rates, cheaper house prices and practically free fuel) and since I don't intend
to send intercontinental hardcopy all turns will have to be wholly electronic
from now on. I've only one player without e-mail and since his character has 245
turns under his belt hopefully he'll invest in a computer to keep in play.

Mark
--
Saturnalia - Swords & Sorcery PBM, running since 1984!

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/5676/sat.html

References

Moving to PBEM
"Roy Pollard" <plod@ntlworld.com>
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:12:26 +0000

Referenced By

Moving to PBEM
"Roy Pollard" <plod@ntlworld.com>
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 11:12:26 +0000