The Threat of the Trees: Discussion Thread

[Bêthberry]

A very crucial issue has not been addressed in the discussion here: there are not enough gamers and gamers owners around to take responsibility for the kind of extensive planning and character development that are required for the next stages of the game.

There is too great a likelihood of characters being misrepresented, particularly those that have not yet been introduced. And new storylines need adequate discussion among all gamers before they are introduced. Perhaps the term 'game owner' is misleading; 'game master' might be more precise as someone who oversees the game. Games belong to everyone who creates them by writing posts; all gamers have a say in how the game progresses and certainly gamers have complete control over their own characters.

The fact that only two gamers have replied to the concerns of the two moderators also suggests a lack of adequate attention to the game at this time.

Also, here at the Barrow Downs we ask that people not use sarcasm or a flippant tone on discussion threads because they are liable to misinterpretation, as has happened here. Instead, we ask that posters treat each other with respect.

The game thread is now closed temporarily. It will be reopened after the game owners satisfy the Moderator and the Mentor (Bard) that the planning and personnel issues have been resolved. This should happen once a majority of the gamers can respond the expected two to three times weekly.

The discussion thread will remain open to allow for that planning. Posts which do not facilitate that planning will be deleted without warning.

Bêthberry,
Moderator for Rohan

[ July 15, 2003: Message edited by: Bêthberry ]