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Example of Play-By-Email Role Playing

Picture this as you and one of the other players. These are completely fictional and have nothing to do even with Terracon. They are made up entirely out of my head.


To: All Game Player Email Addresses
From: Bob Gamer [Bob_Gamer@email.org]
Subject: The Game - Part 1

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Bob the Mighty, warrior hero of Axafroin-laven, stepped into the crowded tavern. He moved his cloak aside just enough so that anyone looking could see the hilt of his sword in the light.

He moved through the crowd, finally finding an open table. He sat and motioned for a waitress.

"Bring me a beer, miss." He said, looking at her beautiful body as she walked away.

As he waited, he spied a familiar face in the corner. The leathery skin reminded him of someone he'd met a long time ago...

(Tag: Odin Bearfoot)

To: All Game Player Email Addresses
From: Odin [Odin_the_man@yoohoo.net]
Subject: Re: The Game - Part 1

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As he waited, he spied a familiar face in the corner. The leathery skin reminded him of someone he'd met a long time ago...

"Bob... Bob is that you?" The leathery skinned man rose to his feet. Taller than most, he was as wide as a house, and nearly as big.

"It's me, Bob, Odin. By the gods, it is good to see you again." Odin clapped Bob on the back with one of his mighty hands.

"So, how the Hell are you?"

[Tag: Bob the Mighty]


And that's how it goes. It doesn't matter what parentheses you use, as you can see. Just whatever feels natural.