02-09-2021, 11:06 AM
(02-06-2021, 03:25 PM)Tasarran Wrote: Hello; I'm a PBM/PBeM gamer from way back (are they even making new ones?)
Welcome! What games did you play in the past?
(02-06-2021, 03:25 PM)Tasarran Wrote: Is the whole idea counter to the 'spirit' of PB(e)M gaming?
That depends on your definition of the 'spirit of PB(e)M gaming'. Technological enhancements that facilitate asynchronous games with deep depth, in my opinion, are NOT in conflict with the 'spirit of PB(e)M gaming'!
(02-06-2021, 03:25 PM)Tasarran Wrote: Am I a heretic for even bringing it up?
Nope! Think of PB(e)M gaming as a cafeteria. Those who prefer the old ways (ugly graphics, numbers instead of descriptive text, physical mail, longer turnarounds, etc.) can play low-tech, less user-friendly games. Those who want a more attractive, more customized interface, faster turnarounds, choices in the delivery of results can choose those games that fills those needs. Everyone can pick games which fit with their preferences.
(02-06-2021, 03:25 PM)Tasarran Wrote: Is this a way to open the hobby up to more people, or is it poison?
This is NOT poisonous to our hobby. It may indeed be an antidote to the poison known as "stagnation".