I have not previously used Automagic, but am going to try it with my next turns. It is finally progressed to where it does save time.
And I am one who wasn't going to use it even at the cost of paying more for turns...
Randy Brady
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From: Middle Earth PBM Games <me@MiddleEarthGames.com>
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Subject: [mepbmlist] Automagic
Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2002 18:33:55 +0100
>The whole automagic thing seems to have flown about as well as a lead
>airplane. Because of the way it was implimented, I'm glad it is still being
>used by a low % of players. Clint needs to realize he can't screw us
>without us noticing, being vocal about it, and making sure as many as
>possible know we're being screwed.
*** As this was a different topic I would like to answer this here.
Actually you're information is incorrect. A high percentage of player use
it. (I would estimate between 50-66% of players were using it and by
implication like it - and otherwise they would not use it. I think (we
haven't checked recently but initial estimate) is that around 70%+ use it
now. Heads of states get elected on less...).
The major reasons for not using it include:
1) Don't have Excel hence can't use it.
2) It does not work on my system hence can't use it.
3) I don't want to learn something new.
4) I don't want the GMs to benefit from it's implementation.
5) Waiting for MEOW. (Some players around 10-20% - presently in it's 3rd
stage of playtesting. Lots of bugs and improvements to alter so it will be
a while).
6) Don't want to use it or not computer literate enough to use it.
7) Had problems using it - hence don't want to use it.
8) Don't want to input the characters by hand (sorted with the new version).
9) Don't have email.
10) What's Automagic ?
We've attempted to listen to the feedback here and modified the program as
best we can. I think it's pretty much correct now. We have some small
amendments to make in the future but they are at best minor and don't
impact on the game.
The less time that AM uses for players to create a turn and less edits it
that it creates I think help indicate that this project is a success. It's
something that a year ago we thought would be a pipe-dream but now I feel
is great that we could achieve it. Thanks to Colin and Mike's excellent
assistance here. It means that we will be able to interact the entire
system with an improved SS turn, a better map reader and turn collater in
future. Ie make the game better. Eventually we'll be able to offer extra
programs and modules, better long term security and continue to increase
the wages of our staff, and a better service to our players. It's entirely
your call if you want to be a part of that - as always you have the right
to opt out of using it.
Clint
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