From: goldm@rpi.edu (Mitchell E. Gold)
Subject: Re: rec.games.frp.campaign
Organization: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1992 15:01:21 GMT

A number of people have well-stated my case for me, but I feel I should at
least throw a few of my own cents in.


In article <BxBLzo.HDH@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu> cbnorman@cayley.uwaterloo.ca () writes:
			 Revised Proposal (November 6, 1992)

			       rec.games.frp.campaign

>Proposed Newsgroup: rec.games.frp.campaign

>Type: moderated

>Charter: 
>    The purpose of rec.games.frp.campaign is NOT to provide a conference for 
>the posting of play-by-e-mail GM or player moves!
>    The purpose of rec.games.frp.campaign is to provide an area for the 
>posting of ongoing fantasy role-playing game campaigns, which are written up 
>in story format.  In other words, no game terminology will be used, and the 
>campaign 'moves' or 'chapters' will be in story form.  This will entertain the 
>readers of the newsgroup, and provide ideas for their own campaigns.

The above seems to fit the rules of rec.games.frp.archives, while the below
fits the use of rec.games.frp.misc or .dnd as the meta group for the same.
I redirect followups to .misc unless instructed (or set) otherwise.

>    In addition, the newsgroup will also be for the discussion of existing 
>campaigns, ideas for new campaigns, and campaigning in general.


>			   Acceptable Posting Items/Topics
>    1. FAQ.
(self-explanatory, already accepted)

>    2. Campaign moves.
>    A campaign move consists of what can be best described as a scene in a 
>movie, or a chapter in a book.  A 'move' will describe the current location 
>and environment of the campaign, the actions of the characters (as determined 
>by the individual players), and the results of these actions.  A properly 
>designed move will be as easy to follow for a complete novice to fantasy role 
>playing as it will to an expert.  Once a campaign has terminated, the end 
>result should basically be a short story or a book. 

This is acceptable if compiled somewhat. I'm lax on format, but at least
attempt to make it presentable and easy to follow if that's the idea.

>    GMs will have to apply to the moderator before beginning a net-campaign.  
>This is simply to allow the moderator to keep track of what games are ongoing 
>in the Net.

I require nothing, but I do like to have information on such campaigns, because
it will be inevitable that someone will post to the group asking how to join
those games.

>    3. GM Statistical Posts
>    These will be restricted to once/month.  The post will include the
>background for their campaign, and possibly statistical information on the 
>characters in their campaign, or the campaign world in which the adventure 
>takes place.
>    These GM statistical posts will allow players of the same game to relate 
>to the campaign as an actual fantasy role playing game/

In general, these are acceptable, but why not put them in the FAQ if they
are to be posted every month? If items change with characters, put the change
in the campaign move. The rule of rec.games.frp.archives is "can this be used
as a game aid." Stories and such loosely fit this rule, having gained some
ideas and given some in the retelling of campaigns.

>    4. Discussion of Campaigns
>    Controlled discussion of existing campaigns (live or net), ideas for new 
>campaigns, and campaigning in general.

This part is right out and should be carried out on the .misc or .dnd groups.

>			    Justification for Uniqueness
>    The campaign is one of the most important concepts of role playing.  The 
>newsgroup .campaign will provide a centralized location for fantasy role 
>players to study the campaigns of others, discuss these campaigns, and 
>campaigning in general.  While some of the posts which are described above 
>could be made in .frp newsgroups other than .campaign, .campaign will bring 
>them all together. 

I currently don't see traffic on rec.games.frp.archives too great to warrant
a second group that is a subset of its function. If you consider the traffic
in rec.games.frp.misc too large for discussion of individual campaigns, set
up a mailing list and include the address in that campaign's FAQ and moves.
--
 Mitchell Gold     /  middleman of
 sundance@rpi.edu /  rec.games.frp.archives
Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc