Re: NW PBeM GM -- request any and all constructive criticism

From: jonmmorris@aol.comnospam (JonMMorris)

Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 00:00:00 +0000

Have you asked the 5 players who quit why they quit?
--John

Carl wrote:
>Hello all -- I've been running my first PBeM for almost a year now, and
>have over all been very pleased with its development.
>
>It has continued to be "Fun" for me (the main point, right?) and the
>players have untill recently been very energetic and enthusiastic.
>
>But suddenly I've had a rash of 5 of my original 7 players pick up and
>leave. While I'm presently in the process of adding 4 more -- I'm
>wondering what I'm doing wrong.
>
>I've played in PbeM games for a few years now -- and I've seen it happen
>time and time again. Just when things start getting interesting --
>character personalities are nailed down, the plot it turning from combat
>to combat to an ongoing plot -- players start dropping out. Why?
>
>Such would seem to be what is developing in my game. I would welcome any
>ideas and/or criticisms from whomever -- public or private. I have a
>very thick skin and would like to save my game.

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NW PBeM GM -- request any and all constructive criticism
carl <gothmug@texas.net>
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 00:00:00 +0000