Wierd?

[Child of the 7th Age]

Willie, Neferchoirwen,

I couldn't help noticing your references to the RPG forums. I spend a lot of time there, since I'm a Mod in the Shire and also help out sometimes in Rohan.

Let me make a suggestion to you that would permit you to get your feet wet, but not commit yourself to anything too drastic. All of the RPG forums have Inns. The Green Dragon in the Shire (entry level) and the White Horse in Rohan (intermediate level)are two of these. There's absolutely no requirement about how many times or how often you post. Just create a character, walk in, introduce yourself, and begin to talk with some of your neighbors or pull up a chair by the hearth and begin telling us a tale.

You can do it once a year, or twice a day. There's no basic requirements or restrictions! If you enjoy that, get in touch with one of the Mods (Piosenniel and myself in the Shire, Bethberry in Rohan) and let them know you'd like to join a game. Then we'll put you in touch with the right folk to help.

Unless you're a game founder, you are not expected to post every day. Regular characters normally post two to three times a week, but there are secondary characters where you may only be asked to write a post once a week. Just be honest with the game founder about what you can realistically do. They will often be able to help you.

I love the Books forum, but nothing has given me quite as much of a "kick" as looking at Tolkien and trying to extend his world outward to take in other stories through the RPGs.

In any case, if you're interested, don't hesitate to get your feet wet. It can be a lot of fun, and you will learn a surprising amount. A map takes on whole new meaning when it's your character trying to get from one place to another!

Cami, Shire Mod

[ June 11, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]