Re: Re: Two Cheers for the Textbook Examples

From: Paul May <kax_at_...>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 10:13:46 +1000

At 06:53 AM 17/09/04, Mikko Rintasaari wrote:
>I suppose I'm just used to people who _want_ to make the effort. As for
>an introduction to Glorantha, how difficult is it to write (or tell a
>story) giving the viewpoint of only a single culture.
>
>The last time I needed to introduce new people, I ran a gaumata's vision
>with sundomers. A simple culture to explain, and one that is easy to
>grasp. The newbies especially praised the "hot sand in the sandals"
>feel, and the depth of the setting.
>
>I don't think they would have liked a "do whatever takes your fancy"
>attitude much.

  So, we (the list, or a representative group thereof) write more examples, based around specific cultures. I'm sure it will be well received - I know _I'd_ like a copy... ;)
  Leave the HQ book ones for those who want to make weird choices. I have one PC who wants to go down the sides of the world-cube to see what's there. Ummm...

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