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Subject: [rec.games.frp.*] Roleplaying mailing lists and digests part 1/2
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Date: 28 Feb 1994 21:58:07 GMT
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MAILING LISTS AND DIGESTS part 1/2
In addition to rec.games.frp, there are a number of mailing lists and
digests on the net which may be of interest to role-playing enthusiasts.
The difference between a mailing list and a digest is that a digest is
collected, edited, and distributed by an editor, while a mailing list
simply forwards all incoming mail to a list of subscribers. Mailing
lists tend toward high volume with many digressions; digests tend toward
low volume with high signal-to-noise ratios.
Note that some forums are available only for a monetary charge. I do not
wish to include them in this posting, and will not do so knowingly. I
appreciate anything you can tell me about the forums in this resource
list.
Contents:
The RuneQuest (tm) Digest
MULTI USER DUNGEON (MUD) List
Flashlife
The Tekumel Digest
The Elfinkind Digest
The Pern Digest
** Stafnord RolePlayers (digest)
BattleTech digest
Fimbulwinter Newsletter
Abandon Babylon
ADND-L
GMAST-L
ROBOTECH - Robotech Mecha Listserv Group
Conflict Simulation Games List
** SHADOWRN -- discussion of the Shadowrun fantasy game
** SHADOWTK -- Interactive fiction
MYTHUS-L -- Dangerous Journeys
** NERPS -- Shadowrun Enhancements
** Arduin-L
Digests
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Name: The RuneQuest (tm) Daily/Digest
Contact: RuneQuest-Request@Glorantha.Holland.Sun.COM (Henk Langeveld)
Trouble: Henk.Langeveld@Sun.COM
List: RuneQuest@Glorantha.Holland.Sun.COM
Status: Active
Archived: FTP from Runequest Digest archives (q.v.)
Automated access via GRASS-SERVER (q.v.)
Info Updated: Fri May 7 09:41:39 MET DST 1993
Notes: The RuneQuest Digest is courtesy of Henk Langeveld
(Henk.Langeveld@Sun.COM).
Originiall started by Andrew Bell (bell@cs.unc.edu) as the
RuneQuest Digest back in 1988, it deals with all
aspects of the RuneQuest Role Playing Game.
An important aspect of RuneQuest is the game world
of Glorantha, discovered by Greg Stafford in 1966, and
still being developed by people all over the world.
Many people from the RQ "incrowd" are subscribed to
the RQ Daily or Digest.
Discussion focuses on the rules rewrite currently
going on, and on the world of Glorantha.
RuneQuest (RQ) was created by Chaosium, Inc. and is
published by Avalon Hill, the current trade mark
owner.
Name: MULTI USER DUNGEON (MUD) List
Contact: jwisdom@gnu.ai.mit.edu <Joseph Wisdom>
Status: Active
Info Updated: 4-Apr-1991
Notes: If you are new in the MUD world, or are simply looking for new
places to get into, try subscribing to Internet Games MUD-List
today! Make sure to include the string "mud list" in the
subject header.
Name: Flashlife
Contact: flashlife-request@netcom.com (Carl Rigney)
List: flashlife@netcom.com
Status: Active
Archived: Mail from archive-server@veritas.com
Info Updated: 15-Aug-1991
Notes: A Digest for GMs of Shadowrun and other cyberpunk roleplaying
games to discuss rules and scenarios, ask questions, make up
answers, and similar fasfax.
Name: The Tekumel Digest
Contact: tekumel-request@ssdc.honeywell.com
List: tekumel-digest@ssdc.honeywell.com
Status: Active
Archived: anonymous FTP from:
rainbow.cse.nau.edu in /rpg/tekumel (uncompressed)
potemkin.cs.pdx.edu in /pub/frp/tmp (compressed)
quayle.mu.wvnet.edu in /pub/rpg/uploads (compressed)
Info Updated: 15-dec-1991
Notes: This mailing list exists to discuss the world of
Tekumel, the fantasy world invented by M.A.R. Barker in
the roleplaying games "Empire of the Petal Throne" and
"Swords and Glory", and the DAW novels "Man of Gold" and
"Flamesong".
Anything related to Tekumel is welcome: game
modifications, accounts of campaigns, questions,
fiction, tables, NPCs, tips for converting to new game
systems, etc. Listeners as well as contributors are
welcome. This list is in digest format and is mailed
when submissions warrant it (weekly if possible).
Name: The Elfinkind Digest
Contact elflist@lorbit.UUCP (R'ykandar Korra'ti)
Status: Active
Info Updated: 2-Apr-1992
Notes: I run a small mail-based digest for elves and interested
observers. It has been in existence for a couple of
years now, but has not been posted about in public
before. We have an open membership policy, so if you're
interested in being added to the distribution list,
please let me know. Details will be made available upon
request.
Name: The Pern Digest
Contact pern-l-request@spec0.ee.man.ac.uk
List: pern-l@spec0.ee.man.ac.uk
Status: Active
Info Updated: 15-Mar-1992
Notes: For those who are interested: the Pern digest is now in
existence. It's still in its very early stages so bear
with the moderator -- it'll take time to get going.
Please put "Pern" or "Pern mailing list" in the subject
of any messages you send Malcolm about the mailing
list/digest.
Name: Stafnord RolePlayers (digest)
Contact: pierre@shell.portal.com (Pierre Uszynski)
List: No automated mailing. Send to the contact/editor.
Status: Active
Archived: Partial, no automated access yet.
Info Updated: 4-Feb-1994
Notes: Stafnord RolePlayers (SRP) is an open informal group
dedicated to role-playing games on the San Francisco
peninsula (California, USA). When you move to the area,
come and play with us. SRP itself does not organize
games, the game masters do. SRP provides a forum for
scheduling games, finding players, finding game
masters, sharing worlds and systems, etc... SRP emails
a weekly 3-page program bulletin to keep everybody
aware of upcoming and ongoing games. We also email
background supplements at the beginning of new
games. We accept all subscription requests, but warn
that we are essentially of local interest only.
Name: BattleTech digest
Contact: lsdav9376%7669.dnet@east.gsfc.nasa.gov (Glen Davis)
List: No automated mailing. Send to the contact/editor.
Archived: mail to lsdun4044%7669.dnet@east.gsfc.nasa.gov
Info Updated: 2-Apr-1992
Notes: This list is a forum for the discussion of Battletech
and related games such as Renegade Legion. Mail messages
are grouped and mailed out periodically.
Name: Fimbulwinter Newsletter
Contact: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Trouble: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
List: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Status: Active
Archived: All. Request in mail.
Info Updated: 24-Sept-1992
Notes: Fimbulwinter is a playtester newsletter dedicated
to discussion of Ysgarth and To Challenge Tomorrow from
Ragnarok Enterprises. It includes a question and answer
section, articles on world background, examinations of
game mechanics and previews of upcoming releases.
It was originally conceived and designed as a newsletter
for playtest groups, but it is now also available to the
general net public. It can also be subscribed to in hard
copy at $5 for 4 issues from Ragnarok Enterprises at
POB 140333, Austin, TX 78714.
Name: Abandon Babylon
Contact: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Trouble: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
List: dfn@ccwf.cc.utexas.edu
Status: Active
Archived: All. Request in mail.
Info Updated: 24-Sept-1992
Notes: Abandon Babylon is a topical news and info zine on Popes &
Princes and other strategy games from Ragnarok Enterprises.
It includes a question and answer section, articles on world
background, examinations of game mechanics and previews of
upcoming releases.
It was originally conceived and designed as a newsletter
for playtest groups, but it is now also available to the
general net public. It can also be subscribed to in hard
copy at $5 for 4 issues from Ragnarok Enterprises at
POB 140333, Austin, TX 78714.
Mailing Lists
-------------
The next few items are BITNET mailing lists. To join any of them,
send a mail file to the CONTACT address where the first line of the mail
file consists of the command:
SUBSCRIBE <listname> <your-name-here>
(e.g. "SUBSCRIBE GMAST-L John Doe")
Your successful subscription request will prompt the list-server to send
you a mail message with complete information on how to sign off the
mailing list and make other changes to your subscription. Read it and
keep it, or you'll be kicking yourself later when you're snowed under by
mail and don't know how to stop it.
Send actual submissions to the LIST address. Do NOT send requests to
sign off, requests for help, etc. to the list--you'll only succeed in
annoying people. Do not send submissions to the contact address
; it is a simple-minded program which will reject them.
Name: ADND-L
Contact: LISTSERV@PUCC.BITNET
List: ADND-L@UTARLVM1.BITNET
Status: Active
Info Updated: 1-Feb-1991
Notes: The ADND-L mailing list is for the discussion of all aspects of
TSR's Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) and Advanced Dungeons and
Dragons (AD&D) role-playing games. A full archive of this
list *might* be available through LISTSERV on UTARLVM1.
Name: GMAST-L
Contact: LISTSERV@UTCVM.BITNET
List: GMAST-L@UTCVM.BITNET
Status: Active
Info Updated: 1-Feb-1991
Notes: The GMAST-L mailing list was originally created for the
development of computer RPG aids, but it metamorphosed into a
mailing list covering the concerns of the role-playing game GM
(Game Master). Pretty much every role-playing game on the
market has been discussed at some length, as have the various
facets of ole-playing game design. (Most D&D discussion goes
to ADND-L, however.) Limited archives are available, if you
know how to use the LISTSERV database search functions.
Name: ROBOTECH - Robotech Mecha Listserv Group
Contact: LISTSERV@USCVM.BITNET
List: ROBOTECH@USCVM.BITNET
Status: Active
Info Updated: 1-Feb-1991
Name: Conflict Simulation Games List
Contact: LISTSERV@UALTAVM.BITNET or LISTSERV@vm.ucs.ualberta.ca
List: CONSIM-L@UALTAVM.BITNET
Status: Active
Info Updated: 1-Feb-1991
Notes: CONSIM-L is a new list to provide an unmoderated environment
for discussion of historical conflict simulation games,
particularly the games published in Strategy and Tactics and
Command magazines, but also including boxed games from such
publishers as The Avalon Hill Game Company, Victory Games, and
Game Designers Workshop.
The explicit purpose of CONSIM-L is to provide a platform for
discussion of recently published games, but discussion can
range over the general topics of conflict simulation design,
military history, tactics and strategy, game collecting,
convention and club announcements, or any other topic related
to conflict simulation games. As is the case on all unmoderated
lists, the discussion and topics are only limited by the
participation and interest of its subscribers. Subscribers
are welcome to take an active role by posting and/or an
inactive role by monitoring the list. Although not necessary
for participation, it shall be assumed that all subscribers
are basically familiar with board wargames.
Name: SHADOWRN -- discussion of the Shadowrun fantasy game
Contact: LISTSERV@HEARN.BITNET
or LISTSERV@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List: SHADOWRN@HEARN.BITNET
or SHADOWRN@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List Owner: Robert Hayden <hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu>
Status: Active
Info Updated: January 3, 1994
SHADOWRN is a list for the discussion of the game Shadowrun.
This can be questions, comments, stories (fluff), anything
to do with the game Shadowrun.
Traffic is heavy with ~65 postings/day and ~220
subscribers.
Archives of SHADOWRN can be listed by sending the command
INDEX SHADOWRN to one of the above LISTSERV addresses.
In addition, an FAQ is available from the listowner.
Name: SHADOWTK -- Interactive Shadowrun Fiction
Contact: LISTSERV@HEARN.BITNET
or LISTSERV@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List: SHADOWTK@HEARN.BITNET
or SHADOWTK@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List Owner: Robert Hayden <hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu>
Status: Active
Info Updated: January 3, 1994
Shadowtalk is an interactive fiction mailing list based on
the paper & pencil role-playing game Shadowrun. Members
of the list post as characters in genre, and by
responding to each other's posts "in character", stories are
developed. These stories may then be used by players and
GMs alike as a basis for contacts, NPCs, and adventure
plots in their own campaigns.
Traffic is moderate with ~50 postings/day and ~140
subscribers.
In addition to the SHADOWTK list, there is also a
seperate administrative and plot discussion list, along
with several monthly distributions. Full details are
provided to new subscribers.
An FAQ is posted monthly and is available from the owner.
Name: Dangerous Journeys: Mythus Mailing List (Mythus-L)
Contact: LISTSERV@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
List: Given when subscribed
List Owner: mpearson@lynx.dac.northeastern.edu
Status: Active
Info Updated: 1/8/93
Notes: This mailing list exists to provide free and available
support for the GDW Dangerous Journeys: Mythus Role
Playing Game System. An FTP site is forthcoming and we
appreciate any files relating to the game you
can send us! Please send all submission of files to the
listowner.
To Join:
Send a message to: LISTSERV@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU
Text of message: SUBSCRIBE MYTHUS-L <real name>
If you put HELP on another line in the text you
will get some help on other listserv commands.
Name: NERPS -- Net Enhancements for Role-Playing Shadowrun
Contact: LISTSERV@HEARN.BITNET
or LISTSERV@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List: NERPS@HEARN.BITNET
or NERPS@HEARN.nic.SURFnet.nl
List Owner: Robert Hayden <hayden@krypton.mankato.msus.edu>
Status: Active
Info Updated: January 3, 1994
NERPS (Net Enhancements for Role Playing ShadowRun) is a
mailing list that serves as a committee base for a group of
individuals spending time organizing and writing up a
series of net.shadowrun manuals. These manuals contain
everything from new races and spells to new technology and
alternate magic systems.
Traffic is light with ~10 to 20 postings/day and ~50
subscribers.
An FAQ is available from the listowner, and is also
mailed to new subscribers.
Name: Arduin-L
Contact: arduin-l@wizards.com
X-Further-Info: Would be appreciated.
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