Re: Re: One List too many

From: KYER, JEFFREY <jeff.kyer_at_...>
Date: Mon, 05 Jun 2000 09:23:22 -0400

Russell Hoyle wrote:
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Kyer <jeff.kyer_at_...>
> [RE: HeroWars lists]
>
> Yes, I feel more comfortable posting questions in this group than on the GD!
> I am subbed to both, but rarely ever post anything to GD.
> Also, *for me* the signal to noise ratio is a bit low on GD (where noise =
> Gloranthan esoterica)

I fear I must agree. Though some of the fiction there is excellent!  

> I am ambivalent about the need for a distinct HW-rules list and this one
> though, either....why is there a split?
> What is HW-Rules actually for?
> I know there is a lot more traffic there, but *practically* I find it hard
> to discriminate between the lists based on their content.

Steve set up HW-Rules as HW has a lot of definition to go with. There are a LOT of folks who want things nailed down in black and white and red. And the list serves that purpose admirably.

The debate about Oscar Wilde vs the beserk greattroll is now legendary.  

> I guess this list (HeroWars) is for those new to Glorantha, and for that
> purpose maybe it is reasonable to have it separate from the hardened rules
> dissection at HW-Rules.

Yeah, you've got it. And its more of an introduction to Glorantha. We try not to debate the esoterica TOO much here. I leave that to the GD list. Just as long as folks play nice, we should be okay.  

> I suppose I am more eager to read HeroWars mail than HW-Rules mail. It tends
> to be a little more accessible in some way, and more pragmatically useful.

Flattery will get you nowwhere but keep talking... =)  

> I know I am not really helping resolve the issue, but highlighting some
> areas of interest to myself.
>
> Regards
> Rusty

Glad to find your areas of interest match that of the groups's pretty closely. Nick's workign on posting a charter as he seems to have a better knack with words than I.

Jeff

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