Re: The Death of PBM

From: Sam Palmer <Sam@Bitton.homeway.demon.co.uk>

Date: Tue, 07 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0000

I probably have the most limited knowledge of the PbeM and PBM after all
I have only been involved for about 2 years.

I think or believe that Free PBm and PbeM games are a stepping stone
into commercial Pbem and PBM.

The potential players logs onto the Internet see's these commercial
PbeM. They are not too sure about them so join a free PbeM and play that
for a couple of months.

I also believe that free games are not very structured after all they
are run by hobby GMs who also have a real job so don't have that much
time.

Anyway the GM of the free game points the player in the direction of a
commercial game web-site and they sign up to play, because they want
more structure game.

Later on that player may become involved with PBM. Free games offer a
stepping stone into the industry.

Another point that I forgot to mention, Commerical PBM can not be losing
out with out free and commerical PBeM and PBM losing out. Same point as
above just put different.

Anyway just had to say that..

Sam Palmer

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Sam Palmer

References

The Death of PBM
"Mark Grimbley" <doctor@grimbley.freeserve.co.uk>
Tue, 07 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0000
Re: The Death of PBM
madcentral@aol.com (MadCentral)
Tue, 07 Sep 1999 00:00:00 +0000