[Orofacion of the Vanyar]

But going through all that takes away the general Idea of fun the Freestyle RPG room is all about.

Perhaps this isn't quite fair to say, this is your view on the subject and purpose of the Freestyle RPG Forum. I find an accurate RP post far more interesting, satisfying, and "fun" then those of more... creative origins. And besides, read the thread title, "Substantial Tolkien-inspired RPGs."

The question then is why waste this much effort in a mere RPG which so few will actually read , when one can write all this as a fan fic and have it exposed to many more people in general.

To satisfy a personnal desire to be accurate and honor the works of Professor Tolkien to the best of one's ability. I wouldn't dream of creating some abstract, off-base character that would not "mesh" well with Tolkien's works. But that is my opinion.

Some people might not have the time or patience to write their own fan-fic, but feel an RP satisfies their writing desires.

Besides what's the point of a title anyway when people just post away any and everything, even messages that should be private, to get to the next level, regardless of them being on the subject.

I believe the Barrow-Wight stated that to gain your own title, you must have contributed well thought out, developed posts, not just the simple ones many post around the Downs. Quite the contrary to what you say, they must be on subject.

Bethberry is merely bringing useful Rp tools for some into an all in one thread, instead of having to hunt for them, or not knowing where to look at all.

Here we go again, eh Bethberry? You seem to have picked up a few more links since last time. I will add what I can tomorrow when I have more sleep. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

[ July 24, 2002: Message edited by: Orofacion of the Vanyar ]