PBeM games?

Hi list.

Does anyone know of any newbie (i.e. first timers) PBeM games around? I'd like
to join one, but most of them seem to be experienced PBeMers only.

There must be a FEW newbies around SOMEWHERE, surely?

> Thomas wrote:

> Does anyone know of any newbie (i.e. first timers) PBeM games around?
I'd like
> to join one, but most of them seem to be experienced PBeMers only.

Actually I think you'd find that any of the PBeM games would work well for
you. All you really need to know is the basic Full Thrust rules. Things like
how to handle movement and fire weapons. Having the More Thrust book would
help, but is not required. I've know people play PBeM without it. Other
players on your side or the one running the game can fill you in with the
needed information, just ask.

Full Thrust is an easy system to learn and PBeM is also easy to pick up on. So
go ahead and try one. You'll find people willing to help when needed.

Enjoy,

> Does anyone know of any newbie (i.e. first timers) PBeM games around?
I'd like
> to join one, but most of them seem to be experienced PBeMers only.

I whole-heartedly endorse Tom's comments. As most of you know I've run a
number of FT/PBeM games, and I've had no problems bringing in newbies to
a scenario. Hell, we all had to start somewhere, eh? ;-) And FT is
forgiving enough with the rules to allow newbies to join right up there in the
ranks with the experienced veterans. I think in the half dozen or so PBeM
games I've run in FT only one had a full compliment of veterans; the rest had
a mix of vets and rookies.

So, if a game is advertised, go ahead and ask the starmaster who will be
running it if it's okay if you can join, even if you have little/no
experience. I'd say 9 times out of 10 that wouldn't be a problem. And like Tom
said, you'll
have teammates and the ref to help you out/point you in the right
direction ("I said a heading of 10! 10!!";)

Mk

Hey, Tom,

Just because other people signing up have played before doesn't mean you

can't/shouldn't join in! Get in there and get signed up. No one will
mind that you're a newbie. Hey if you hadn't said, no one would have known!!

Try it and see is the best way around here...

Mike Elliott

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> M.J.Elliott@uk22p.bull.co.uk writes:

I know, but I didn't wanto to get involved over my head (ie "I move my cruiser
to B3 by A34.5, heading X+Y or summat) in my first game, and
subsequently tick off the rest of the crew by withdrawing.

> Try it and see is the best way around here...

I've signed up as a lurker (thanks!) so I'll see how it all works first. After
that the world will quake beneath the scourge of my fleet <G>.

> Mike Elliott