Re: newbie selecting a game

From: zirto@indepth.com

Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000

> A group of about 10 freinds and I are trying to choose a play by email
> game - preferably something with a large dollop of strategy and
> diplomacy, a nice front end, simplish to learn (some of us are not as
> computer iterate as others, though email attachments etc. are not a
> problem) that is moderately priced (read as close to free as possible)
> that we can self moderate.
>
> Setting isn't too important, but preferably not fantasy based.

Wow, there's so many ways to answer that.  I'll take it from the
free/cheap angle.

If one of your players are interested in running a hand moderated/
computer assisted game, I'd suggest the Fire on the Suns, PBEM game
kit.  ($25 buys a CD chock full of stuff and there is no other
expense.)  http://www.fireonthesuns.com

If you have a favorite board game that you already own and want to
play via e-mail, there are several free PBEM gaming aids out there.
[Cyberboard, SMS, and V_MAP come immediately to mind]
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/6599  (big update to V_MAP and
its web page due in a few days)

The last time I looked, Greg's list had 249 free games listed.
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/pbm_list/  Of course, commercial games
have their perks.  But, I suggest learning to drive before taking
a Cadilac around the block.
--
TAZ

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newbie selecting a game
anton@mojo.org (anton angelo)
Tue, 29 Dec 1998 00:00:00 +0000