I think starting from scratch is a fine idea, personally. Adapting a system has the problem of having to bend things to make them fit, sometimes. Out of curiosity, are you thinking computer game or RPG, or a combination of both? - Barbara > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck Evans [mailto:bioriot at hotmail.com] > Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2003 4:23 PM > To: onlinerpg at dragaera.info > Subject: RE: RPG > > > If (a grotesquely oversized IF here) I were to get a go-ahead > on this, I > wouldn't develop it as a modified version of another game, > but start from > the ground up and create it. Yes, I realize its more work, > but this creates > lot less technicalities and a more rewarding outcome. > > Again, I don't expect everyone to hop right on the bandwagon. > I was hesitant > to even bring this subject up, because I'm not really sure > how touchy it is. > I don't want to offend anyone, I don't want to get anyone's > hopes up, and I > definately don't want to disturb the development of Dragaera and the > characters within as Steven sees it. > > What I'm getting at-I'm not out to make some highly > marketable spinoff > loosely based on some concepts Steven has presented. I want > to develop the > game so it adds to the story, and can bring fans of the story > more 'in > touch' with Dragaera as a world. > > Chuck > > >From: "Johne Cook" <bio_phy at hotmail.com> > >To: onlinerpg at dragaera.info > >Subject: RE: RPG > >Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 14:33:18 -0500 > > > >I try not to bug SKZB anymore than I have to, but I did send > an e-mail > >to > >him 'way back when Thief was first released from Looking > Glass Studios. I > >thought Vlad and Loiosh and that entire milieu would be an > ideal candidate > >for the sort of thing. > > > >He very politely declined, saying it wasn't his thing, so I didn't > >pester > >him about it further. Still, I could see it being an ideal > match. The > >upcoming game Savage is a combination RPG / FPS, and that > would be even > >more perfect for this universe. > > > >johne (phy) cook > >wisconsin, usa > > > >blog: http://breezeway.blogspot.com > >forum: http://forum.instagiber.com/index.php?h=1&pf=268 > >stormfort list: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/stormfort/ > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: "Baj, B (Barbara)" <Barbara.Baj at nyc.rabobank.com> > >>To: "Chuck Evans" <bioriot at hotmail.com>,onlinerpg at dragaera.info > >>Subject: RE: RPG > >>Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 13:55:41 -0400 > >> > >>I believe that Starshadow, who first started up the project, is the > >>best Person to answer some of your questions, but as she > verified on > >>the Dragaera list, her project was dropped due to lack of > input, so as > >>Far as I know, no one is working on this at this time, at > least as Far > >>as the list is concerned. > >> > >> - Barbara > > > >_________________________________________________________________ > >Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online > >http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 > > > > _________________________________________________________________ > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* > http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > ================================================================== This email (including any attachments to it) is confidential, legally privileged, subject to copyright and is sent for the personal attention of the intended recipient only. If you have received this email in error, please advise us immediately and delete it. You are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited.Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email, we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the viruses in this email or attachments.We exclude any liability for the content of this email, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided in this email or its attachments, unless that information is subsequently confirmed in writing. If this email contains an offer, that should be considered as an invitation to treat. ==================================================================