From: NCCUT132@TWNMOE10.BITNET (Brian David Phillips)
Newsgroups: rec.games.frp
Subject: DM/GM Aides, Computer Programs
Date: 21 Aug 92 05:10:04 GMT

Hail Eris, All You Fantasy-and-Sci-Fi Folks:

Oh stalwarts, mages, and the likes . . . I am still trying to put together
some sort of helpful listing of NETable {and other} resources for DM/GM
Computer Aides . . . so if you know of any good programs, please-please-
please let me know.

So far, I've been given a couple good FTP sites and program descriptions,
but mostly just requests for the list when I get it done.  Please . . .
send more info . . . and fewer requests (don't worry - - when I've a
sizeable enough listing, I'll post the sucker - - hopefully, the list
will grow enough to justify regular updates too).

I must thank those who've given me help thus far . . . it is appreciated,
now give me MORE!  While locations of FTP Sites are useful, I really don't
have the time, wherewithal, or resources to FTP to every site myself AND
walk through the maze of directories AND download AND test every program
(besides, I can't test any of the Mac stuff at all).

End of aside - - back to business:  What I'm really interested in is a
listing of PROGRAMS available on the NET.  I'm thinking along the lines
of something like some of the MUD-type FAQs which list the name of the
program, describes its function (with perhaps tips on how its employed),
the file name, and where it can be gotten {FTP site(s), Mailservers,
individual NET people, companies [although, we don't want this to be
advertising...besides most of people seem to be more especially interested
in FREEWARE], or whatever}.  Be sure to note the Computer-Platform/Operating-
System along with the Game System (although my own interests run pretty
much along AD&D lines, I'll be happy to include other gaming systems in
the list).

Don't just think in terms of Monster-Character-Dragon-NPC-Whatever-
Generators {albeit these are avidly sought after}, but think in terms
of whatever helps you . . . mapping aides, character data-bases, spell
sorters, sound effects programs, whatever-gets-you-goin'-is okay.

A sample entry might (and does) look like this:

        PROGRAM NAME:  "Genesis" [initial]  {@1992}
        GAME SYSTEM:  Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (2)
        AUTHOR (if known):  Cpt. Goodnight
        FUNCTION:  Character Generator
        OPERATING SYSTEM(s):  IBM (DOS), Amiga
        PRICE:  Freeware (this version, see below for conditions)
        COMMENTS:  Generates any standard 2nd Ed. character class,
              straight or multi-class, restricted to 1-20th level.
              Also, it will generate 1st. Ed. UNEARTHED ARCANA
              Cavaliers and Barbarians (but no thief-acrobats).
              No race restrictions for class (so dwarven paladins are
              possible).  Can use both random or menu selection
              options.  Strictly utilitarian (no bells and whistles).
              The author would appreciate E-Mail feedback from users
              regarding bugs and\or suggestions (including a new name
              for the beastie).  He can be reached on the NET at
              avatar@socs.uts.edu.au.
        FILE(s):  acg.readme & acgdist.lzh
        SOURCE(s):  Available via FTP.
                       greyhawk.stanford.edu   in   /D_D/incoming

Soooo . . . if you've a favo-super-favorite program out there which you
feel others might benefit from, don't be bashful . . . just zap me a bit
of poetic electronic brilliance with some info on the sucker and I'll try
to get it in "The List" - - to be posted whenever I've a decent enough
number of entries to make it worth everyone's while (or sooner, if I
don't get much of anything).

Of course, you can also post the info individually to the list if you want
to hear people's reactions to the same program (kind of a "What-do-y'all-
think-of-this'n?" posting).  That's fine too (I can snarf up the data that
way too -- but ideally you would e-mail me a copy too so I'm sure to get
the beastie).

Okay . . . enough said.  Peace be with y'all, and . . .

  All Hail Discordia,

  Brian David Phillips
  Meiguo Langren Zai Taibei           NCCUT132@TWNMOE10.BITNET
  {An American Werewolf in Taipei}    NCCUT132@TWNMOE10.EDU.TW


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