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Larry_OHF · 04-16-2004, 12:09 AM

DO NOT think that this survey is directed at any one person. I have had more than one complaint from different people about different people...and not all of them are as noticeable as others have been. If anyone wants to take this personal and feel attacked, you have a right to exclude yourself from gaming with the the others in the game I have designed. I do not care if you answer here on this page, or send the answer to me privately, if you have something to hide. Both ways are fine by me. Have fun.

1. Should the game be limited to a rule-set standard, where the players make the moves, but the DM calls the shots? The DM would be able to deny a move if it was outside standard, because he would know the strengths/weaknesses of each person playing...and has knowledge of things that the gamers do not.

2. Should the game be free-form, where each player is his/her own judge, and the game designer would not restrict the creativity of a player, as long as it did not interfere with the game's layout?

3. If you answered "Yes" to #1, what would you do or say if the DM allowed a move that you personally did not think was fair?

4. If you answered "Yes" to #2, do you have any suggestions on "how far is too far"? Does unlimited really mean unlimited or does it mean, "higher limits"? If it means "higher limits", then specify those limits please.

5. Do you trust the Game Designer, including all that he/she allows, does not allow, and the manner in which he/she is conducting the game?

6. If you answered "No" to any part of #5, what might the DM do to improve the game's performance besides conducting this survey and following through with the majority of the vote?

7. If you are the minority of this poll, will you:
a. Remove yourself from the game?
b. Conform to fit in with the majority of the vote?
c. Continue to do things your way until you have to be asked to leave?

8. Do you have a personal problem with anyone in this game, and if so, will it affect your gaming ability? If so, will you make attempts to resolve the issue or continue to allow it to hurt all other players on this game?

As a footnote, some players actually send me PMs of any item they possess, and even what post they are thinking about posting so that I can approve or not approve it. I am sure those people would say that I have been extremely generous and lenient, and those people probably like the way I am conducting this business. But let's see what everyone says now. Tell me if it can be done better, or should I leave it the same. If I leave it the same, what guarantee do I have...that these issues will never again surface?

[ 04-16-2004, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]

04-16-2004, 12:09 AM	#131
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 14,759	DO NOT think that this survey is directed at any one person. I have had more than one complaint from different people about different people...and not all of them are as noticeable as others have been. If anyone wants to take this personal and feel attacked, you have a right to exclude yourself from gaming with the the others in the game I have designed. I do not care if you answer here on this page, or send the answer to me privately, if you have something to hide. Both ways are fine by me. Have fun. 1. Should the game be limited to a rule-set standard, where the players make the moves, but the DM calls the shots? The DM would be able to deny a move if it was outside standard, because he would know the strengths/weaknesses of each person playing...and has knowledge of things that the gamers do not. 2. Should the game be free-form, where each player is his/her own judge, and the game designer would not restrict the creativity of a player, as long as it did not interfere with the game's layout? 3. If you answered "Yes" to #1, what would you do or say if the DM allowed a move that you personally did not think was fair? 4. If you answered "Yes" to #2, do you have any suggestions on "how far is too far"? Does unlimited really mean unlimited or does it mean, "higher limits"? If it means "higher limits", then specify those limits please. 5. Do you trust the Game Designer, including all that he/she allows, does not allow, and the manner in which he/she is conducting the game? 6. If you answered "No" to any part of #5, what might the DM do to improve the game's performance besides conducting this survey and following through with the majority of the vote? 7. If you are the minority of this poll, will you: a. Remove yourself from the game? b. Conform to fit in with the majority of the vote? c. Continue to do things your way until you have to be asked to leave? 8. Do you have a personal problem with anyone in this game, and if so, will it affect your gaming ability? If so, will you make attempts to resolve the issue or continue to allow it to hurt all other players on this game? As a footnote, some players actually send me PMs of any item they possess, and even what post they are thinking about posting so that I can approve or not approve it. I am sure those people would say that I have been extremely generous and lenient, and those people probably like the way I am conducting this business. But let's see what everyone says now. Tell me if it can be done better, or should I leave it the same. If I leave it the same, what guarantee do I have...that these issues will never again surface? [ 04-16-2004, 12:16 AM: Message edited by: Larry_OHF ]