Why We Do the Things We Do
When we released the launch date of our new creative writing role-playing game, the response was fantastic. People were excited, everyone wanted in, and the requests for character sheets kept coming.
Some people asked us why we did this – that’s a question deserving an answer.
Lovin’ the Fun
We love role-playing. It’s been a large part of our lives for many years and we’d never do without it.
In short, we missed our love. We missed having fun. We missed the sheer pleasure of creative writing, and we wanted a place to let our cares go. And we know that you need a place to let your cares go, too.
We wanted to share this love. It’s stress-relieving, exciting and an amazing experience, and it can be enjoyed by both experienced gamers and people who’ve never experienced creative writing role-playing games before.
A Place to Play
More and more, people need a place to relax and unwind.
We see the need daily, watching our friends and peers buzz around the virtual world. They’re overworked and have forgotten how to have fun. A purely creative game can help ease tension and provide a release for built-up frustrations.
It’s a place to play. It’s a place where grownups can let their muse loose.
Distinguished Quality
There is a desperate need throughout the virtual world for quality games.
There’s no shortage of online games out there, true. But these games are either faceless money-makers offering no personal service and an mindless drooling atmosphere or they’re run by teenagers and fly-by-nighters who aren’t serious and are negligent.
We’ve been there. We’ve seen them. We know we can do better.
A Discernable Need
There is a shortage of good blogs for creative writers.
There are some creative writing blogs, yes, but they’re either poorly maintained, abandoned or offer little value for reader. Some are incredibly difficult to read, look terrible or just aren’t user-friendly. Trust us; we’ve done our homework, and we’re very disappointed.
We’re probloggers. We know how the blogging world works, and we know what works in the blogging world. We’re dedicated to providing value-for-reader content on a consistent schedule of delivery.
So please, come join us on May 28 and support our newest venture in the online world. We’ve built these sites out of love, and we hope that you’ll love gaming as much as we do already.
And we promise a lot of fun along the way.
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>> It’s a place to play. It’s a place where grownups can let their muse loose. <<
really catches my eye – looking forward to it! Retaining the fun in life is one of the most important things one can do…as well as the most difficult to remember.
Perhaps creating a Twitter list of creative writers would be a good thing too?
Best wishes,
Barbara
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Looking forward to it… I’ve still got to work on a character though…
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You’ve hit it on the head. If this takes off (and I think it will) you fellas will take RPGs to a whole new level. Yeah, play-by-post has been done before, but not by a community of writers. That, I think, will be the coolest aspect to all of this.
Oh, and I don’t see a photo credit; whose dice are in the pic? I love the rectangular six-siders.
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@ Barbara – I think that professionals and workers in general especially need that creative environment to just let go. The release can be incredibly beneficial to many areas of life.
@ Mark – Get your ass in gear!
@ Bob – Stock photo dice, unfortunately, but mine look like the ones you wanted (nyah nyah!).
And I think that yes – this level of rpg is going to be revolutionary. The Internet is at a crossroads, and I’m choosing to set down a path never walked to shape the virtual world to the way I want.
Join me?
You Men definitely know how to make an announcement, and I reckon
this is going to spread like wildfire. I mean who doesn’t want to play AND write?! Looking forward to the unveiling!
[Of course my character has completely changed since I sent in my sheet (damn you Harry!), but all the changes are improvements, so I only damn in jest. I'll send a new sheet later today.]
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Nicole
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I hope it goes well. I think I’ll be watching from the side lines this summer but I may get involved later.
But remember: do not take “annoying personality” as a trait to get more points in some other category. It’s just wrong
(I know, old D&D joke, but I thought it appropriate)
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@ Bob: We’ve been chewing on this for a long, long time, just waiting for the right moment to put it out there. The both of us were dissatisfied with the glut of RPG boards and chats and felt it needed a new audience. The thing was, where would we find this audience and how?
Blogging presented that opportunity to us and you bet we’re going to grab it!
@Nicole: Change is good, and if you’re happy the way the character shaped up, that’s even better.
@Allison: No, annoying personality is not a good trait to have.
Just sent you guys an email via your contact form about this game. This sounds amazing and fun. I need to expand and get out of my comfort zone!
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Even though I’m late (as usual) to the party I just sent you a request too. Not that I know about role play on paper much, but I have always enjoyed playing an alternative ego as a child (like yesterday). So I’m looking forward to expand my abilities and knowledge and to heaps of fun.
*mhhh, shall I choose that pirate’s sword, the maiden’s apron or Miss Perry? Choices choices
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