Subj : RE: Gamelists
To   : Aaron Ingebrigtsen
From : Kay Shapero
Date : Sat Dec 16 2000 02:23 am

11 Dec 00 14:36, Aaron Ingebrigtsen wrote to Kay Shapero:

 AI> I'm not too good with the paper-and-dice kind of RPG, but I have 
 AI> fun on MUDs, MUSHes and MOOs. :)  Those kinds of systems allow you to 
 AI> interact with other players in a Virtual Reality World, but it's text 
 AI> based. :)  

About the only on line environment I've tried is FurMUCK, and I really haven't 
the time.  Same reason I avoid chat rooms.  You're squeezing just too much 
through such a narrow channel that it takes forever.  I have enjoyed playing in 
storyboards, which are echoes for roleplaying, usually in a set environment 
like the Past and Future Inn or the Fabulous Donut Shoppe, though since FurNet 
folded I haven't seen any.  It took a long time to finish anything, but it 
didn't use up nearly as much personal time. What I like about the paper and 
dice RPGs is that, paradoxically, in the best of them paper and dice have 
relatively little to do with it..  It's the fact to face interaction that's the 
main emphasis and the mechanics get in the way as little as possible..


 AI> I've played Magic: The Gathering, but I prefer the computer version.  
 AI> I really hate learning the rules from players, they always screw 
 AI> around with your head, constantly coming up with new rules that they 
 AI> conveniently "forgot" to tell you about before you started the game.  
 AI> GRRR!!!

I know the feeling.  I'm reminded of the time I tried to learn Bridge.  I'm 
sure when you know all the rules it's fine, but until you do there are all 
these bids and things that have not only face value meanings but also sub 
meanings that you're supposed to be using to tell your partner what you're up 
to, and when you don't know what they are you give all the wrong signals and 
annoy people.

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