[MR] Re: Gamers of Atlantia, Unite!

[david wendelken]

To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org, brighthills at yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2003 16:24:34 -0400
Subject: [MR] Gamers Guild Proposal

Greetings to the populace of Fair Atlantia!

>I have recently noticed that I am not alone, that there are
>many of us in the fair Kingdom of Atlantia that enjoy games,
>whether they be of the person, cards, board form or even
>dice.  Many members get together and play games on off
>nights and at events between removes and during quiet
>moments. I would like to try and set up a Gamers Guild of
>Atlantia but I'm not sure if
>a.) it would be welcome and
>b.) what exactly I need to do.

>Humbly in the background,
>Lady Daniela Schwartzhaupt
>Barony of Bright Hills

Milady,

There are a number of avid gamers, myself among them, scattered around the Realm.  I'm sure that finding a fun and effective way to promote period gaming would be more than welcome!  Finding a way to organize gamers so that we worked together might well be a way to do so.

I certainly hope that you will consider volunteering yourself to undertake such a task!

That said, I wouldn't worry too much about "officialness", Guilds, Guild Charters, rules, regulations, etc.

Just volunteer to organize fun activities, motivate others to do so, and find a way to get the information out to those who are interested.  No one will stop you, and many will thank you!

If, after things are organized and moving along nicely, if an "official Guild" proves to be useful, **and less trouble than the usefulness it provides**, that will become apparent.  With official status come official rules and all the paperwork that may entail - which will cut into your gaming time!

Feel free to add me to your list of folks who can show up at events with games and teach them.  You may call me at
910 624-6214 if you would like a sounding board on how to go about it, or just for some aural encouragement!

Andras Salamandra