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Current Scheduled Game Meeting

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From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: Diplomacy Letter w/ List
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 11:27:10 -0400

Recently a small group of us has made a point of "collecting" local
people to play the game Diplomacy.  Several of us have played in the
past, but never with a full 7 people.  Finding enough players to play a
face to face game has proven tedious.  What we've felt we've needed was an
informal group which was large enough to give us flexibility in
finding enough players.

In an effort to create a more open environment for such a group, I
thought it might be nice to start e-mailing a group of us on a fairly
regular basis.  This is not a an automated mailing, or an obnoxious
advertisement, just a casual correspondence with those who've expressed an
interest in the game.

LETTER MECHANICS:
I will start by saying that anyone who wishes not to get this "casual"
letter in the future, please e-mail me at work or at home and you will
not get it again.  Anyone who knows anyone who would like to be on the
list, tell me so and that will also be remedied.  If you would like to
be mailed, but would prefer that it be at a different address than the
one I've chosen, again that can be solved with just a simple
notification.  I would really like to see our list of players grow some.  I
know some of you have mentioned people you know who also play and live near
by, if they wish to be included in the list and have e-mail addresses--by
all means mail them to me (their address, not them--though I can receive
binary attachments, if need be).

Also, I will put game related announcements (reasonable ones) in my
mailings if you'd like.   We can all use this as a forum to start games and
gather players, as well.  If someone wants to start a local FTF game of
something in the genre of Diplomacy, etc., I will place it in here with the
rest of the games I have mentioned.  I will do this as long as it is
practical for me to do so.

THE COMING GAME:
It should be pointed out that we DO have a game in formation currently.  We
have 7 players (most of which will receive this letter) and a date.  The
players are:
 Paul Wiegand
 Harry Culpan
 Jennifer Romanski
 David Romanski
 Steve Koehler
 Justin Anderson
 Tim Cox

(If your name is not on the list, but you are interested in possibly
being an alternate in case of cancellation, please e-mail me and I will
notate that.)

The date is the 27th of July, which is a Sunday.  The starting time for the
game has not yet been established, but we are looking at a time close to,
but after noon.  The game will last most of the day, possibly into the
evening.  Last time we did not impose Diplomacy round time-limits and the
time got out of hand, so this time we intend to do so, though we will
discuss the limits (ie:  they may not necessarily be the suggested limits
in the rules).  The game will be in Rock Hill, SC.  Directions will be
provided in a later mailing.  We all sort of bring some snacks and pop,
etc. and share (but there is no obligation to do so), but we prefer not to
include alcohol out of consideration for those in the group who do not
drink.

ANOTHER GAME:
We are looking to play a face-to-face game of Nomic.  This is an
interesting game which involves proposing amendments, additions, and
changes to set of rules which govern the game itself.  More information can
be provided, but can also be found on the net at:
http://www.cs.rmit.edu.au/~geoff/nomic.html   or at:
http://www.earlham.edu/suber/writing/nomic.htm .  Thus far we have two
interested players (Harry and myself) and no established location or
date (though before the end of August).  E-mail me if you are
interested, and include good days for you (in general) if you can.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Steve Koehler has informed me that there are some tournaments this
month, if anyone is interested in going:
 Origins  Columbus, OH     July 18   (Diplomacy)
 AvalonCon      Baltimore, MD  July 30   (Steve is running a
Machiavelli tournament there)

If you would like more information, let me know and I will ask Steve.

NOTE:
Anyone who would put together this mailing list and do this in the name of
the others must be an honorable and trustworthy opponent, and
therefore deserves the benefit of the doubt in any future games of
Diplomacy.  I would never stab anyone...gentle as a lamb...couldn't hurt a
fly...I come in peace.

FINAL COMMENTS:
My home phone number is:  XXXXXXXX.  Call me if you'd like, but
e-mail is easier for me if you want to tell me anything I should
remember.  I prefer to be e-mailed at home (paul@tesseract.org) and
not work, but if you wish to reach me during the day, e-mailing me at
work is fine.  If you do e-mail me at work, you should note that all
e-mail sent to me there is archived and subject to being read by others,
blah blah etc. etc.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Subject:  Charlotte Gaming Society
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 1998 10:39:15 -0800

 Hello gamers,
 
 Last summer, Paul Wiegand tried vailiantly to start up a group of
 people to play strategy games, especially Diplomacy.  I wanted to
 revisit that idea to see if there is interest out their for forming a
 Charlotte Gaming Society.
 
 My thought is to have an informal group that would meet every month or
 so for an evening of gaming.  Nothing more than that.
 
 What are your thoughts?
 
 -- Stephen Koehler



 From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
 Subject:  CGS
Date:  Monday, January 12, 1998 7:00 PM
 
 I've gotten three affirmative responses.  (Jennie and  David Romanski,
 and David Hood).  I know of three others who didn't get the e-mail, so
 we are doing ok.  When does school start at UNCC?
 
 Anyway, lets take a look at Saturday, February 8, 1998 as an initial
 date?  Can you guys make it to Charlotte (or vacinity) on that date?
 
 Steve


From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Subject: CGS
Date:  Tuesday, January 13, 1998 7:00 PM

 I am pleased with all the affirmative responses.  It was suggested
 that we meet on Saturdays, so the tentative first meeting is scheduled for
 Sat., Feb, 7, 1998.  An evening>  


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 suggested.
 
 I have at least five people who said this was a good time.  Let me
 know asap whether you think you can attend.  I am willing to host.

 Steve



From: Culpan, Harry            \ Internet:    (harry@tesseract.org)
Subject: Re: CGS

This is fine for me.  I will plan to be there around 6p.  Several
questions, though.  First, should we bring anything?  Munchies,  drinks, etc.?
Second, what will we be doing?  Is this some sort of  "organizational" meeting,
or will we actually be playing something?   I have several games I could bring
along.

On another topic for your consideration, Paul Wiegand and I have been
tossing around this idea of a gaming group for some time.  I am glad  you got
things rolling.  What Paul and I talked about was setting up  a web site
where people could announce games, set up get-togethers,  find other gamers, etc.
What is your thinking along these lines?

Just a thought to consider.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 1998 03:51:51, -0500
Subject: Re: CGS

Harry,

I definately want to play something.  I've got Dip, Machiavelli, and
others.  Bring all games.

As for munchies, it would be good if people could bring one 2-liter of
soda, or one munchie.  We can order pizza for dinner.

So far, I think the following plan to attend: Me, You(Harry), Steve
Chilcotte, Mike Lowrey, Jennie Romanski, and David Romanski.  That's 6.

No's from Dave Hood, Troy Peters, Edwin Turnage, and Paul Wiegand.

Maybe: Tom Kobrin and Robert Koehler.

No response from Paul Watkins, John Lombardi, and Erik Dutton.

I put the CGS on the Diplomacy Pouch's Club list.  Maybe we will get
some response that way.  A web site of our own would be nice too.  You
know about http://pages.prodigy.com/koehler/diplod.htm ?

Talk to you later!

Steve



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 22:47:59, -0500
Subject: CGS

Looks like at least seven for Saturday the 7th of February.  I am going
to invite everyone to arrive as early as 4 pm but I know that some of
you might not arrive til 6.  We will order pizza and get to gaming asap.
 
I live in south Charlotte.  Let me know where you are coming from and I
can give you directions.  Please also send your phone >  


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Thanks!

Steve



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 1998 20:21:18, -0500
Subject: CGS meeting on Feb 7, 1998

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

So far, I think the following plan to attend: Me, Harry Culpan, Steve
Chilcotte, Mike Lowrey, Jennie Romanski, David Romanski, Tom Kobrin,
Paul Wiegand.  That's 6.

No's from Dave Hood, Troy Peters, Edwin Turnage, Robert Koehler, Paul
Watkins, and Erik Dutton.

The address I had for John Lombardi is no longer valid.

Directions to my house:

XXXXXX

See you on the 7th!

Steve



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 1998 19:17:17, -0500
Subject: CGS Meeting

Of course, that's supposed to be 8, not 6.

Ooops.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Mon,  9 Feb 1998 23:06:10, -0500
Subject: Success

We had a good game of Colonial Dip last night at the first meeting of
the Charlotte Gaming Society.  Harry, Steve C., Tom, Dave, Paul,
Jennifer, and I had a good time.  Tom, Harry, Steve C. and Jenn were in
the lead when we decided to call the game for darkness.

Thanks to everyone for coming.  There was some discussion about our next
meeting.  A tentative date for the next meeting is MARCH 7, 1998.

Harry will be following up with notices about that.

Steve



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 1998 13:10:23, -0500
Subject: ooops

It turns out I have to fly out to NY on March 7.  Any chance we can meet
some other night?  What about the 6th?  Feb 28th?  March 21?



 From: Chilcotte, Steve         \ Internet:    (homerdog@juno.com)
 Subject: Re: ooops

 March 6th sounds good - Friday's are a better night for me anyway.
 
 Steve.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Fri, 27 Feb 1998 15:50:16, -0500
Subject: Re: Questions about next meeting

Where are we supposed to meet this weekend?  I was hoping we could
change to Friday just this once as I am going out of town on business on
Sat.  Let me know.

Steve



From: "Stephen D. Koehler" <sdk@prodigy.net>
To: <CGS@tesseract.org>
Subject: CGS Meeting
Date: Sun, 1 Mar 1998 08:58:12 -0500

Hi,

This is Steve Koehler at my other address.  Do you know WHERE we are
meeting on Friday?

Steve



From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 15:03:31 +0000
Subject: Re: ooops

>It turns out I have to fly out to NY on March 7.  Any chance we can meet
>some other night?  What about the 6th?  Feb 28th?  March 21?

So, did we ever make a decision?  I need to know soon whether we're
playing this weekend or not.

Jenn



From: "Culpan, Harry" <Harry.Culpan@Schwab.COM>
Subject: CGS Meeting on Friday
Date: Mon, 2 Mar 1998 12:22:25 -0800

I apologize for this late notice.  I have been without a computer for
quite some time now, and thus have been unable to send email.

It had been my intention to host the next CGS event at my apartment, and
I am still willing to do so.  This Friday (March 6th) is all right with
me, although in general I would prefer Saturdays.  If this Friday is too
short notice for anyone, or if anyone would prefer Saturday, March 21,
please let the group know.  Unless I hear otherwise, I will assume
Friday is okay with everyone.

As to time, I will plan on being home by 6p, so people can arrive at any
point around that time.  I realize that for some, 6p will be early, so
arrive whenever you can, but try to be there by 7p.  Please let me know
if you will be attending, and what time you think you will be arriving.

As to the issue of games, I have several, including Diplomacy and
Machiavelli.  I have a few wargames, but they are for a smaller number
of people (2 to 3 players, although one I have will go up to 5 or 6, I
believe).  Of course, bring any games you have with you, if you wish to
play them.  We will decide at the meeting.

On the issue of snacks and drinks, I will have some drinks there.  I
will endeavor to have cans of Coke, Diet Coke, and Sprite (or equivalent
beverages) available.  If you have other drinking preferences, please
bring them.  As to snacks, I will have pretzels and potato chips.  If
you desire anything else, again, bring it.  Dinner will be arranged by
the group, presumably ordering out for pizza or something similar.

My apartment is not very difficult to find.  My address is 8030
Woodscape Drive, Apt K.  It is off Village Lake Road, which runs between
Independence and Monroe.  If you are coming from downtown Charlotte,
head down Independence toward Hwy. 51 and I-485.  Village Lake Road is
the second light after the Harris Blvd light.  Turn right (which is the
only direction you can turn, in any case, unless you want to go into a
shopping center).  If you are coming from the direction of I-485,
Village Lake Road is the light right after you pass Best Buy.  Once you
see Best Buy on your right, take the left at the light immediately in
front of you.

Once you are on Village Lake Road, continue until you see a lake on your
right.  Woodscape Drive will be the road on the right just before the
lake, going into an apartment complex.  Follow this road, until you come
to the third apartment building on your left.  The side of this building
will actually be facing the road you are on.  If you continued along,
you would approach the "front" of my building, but my apartment is
actually around the other side.  The best idea is to park in the parking
lot in front of the first two buildings you passed.  As you approach the
backside of my apartment building, my apartment will be located in the
first entrance.  Mine is the left, downstairs apartment.

I realize the above may be somewhat difficult to follow.  I assure you,
it is not very difficult to find.  I own a red Geo Metro, which will be
parked in the parking lot, and there will also be garbage dumpsters in
front of the parking lot in which you should park.  Also, if you need
further assistance, you can email me, call me (704-531-4405), or check
the web page, ../cgs/nextmeet.htm, where a "crude"
map may be found.

Thank you.
Harry W. Culpan
Harry@Tesseract.Org

p.s. Because my home computer is down, I am using my email account at
work.  If you reply to this email, please do so to my normal personal
account, Harry@Tesseract.Org.  Thank you.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Mon,  2 Mar 1998 20:18:05, -0500
Subject: Re: CGS Meeting on Friday

Harry,

I would prefer if you could move the next CGS meeting to March 21.  I think I could make it that date.

Steve



From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 1998 16:10:07, -0500
Subject: CGS meeting

I am writing this on behalf of Harry, whose computer problems are currently overwhelming him.  He is not at work today to send this himself.

We can move the official meeting date to the 21st if that is okay.
If anybody wants to get together and play a war game on Friday (independently of meeting on the 21st), Harry is available...Contact Harry (send email to harry@tesseract.org AND paul@tesseract.org for the time being).

Again, directions are posted on the cgs page:
../cgs/nextmeet.htm



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 08:57:56, -0500
Subject: CGS Meeting of March 21st, 1998

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

Dear CGS Member;

As I understand it, the next meeting of the Charlotte Gaming Society is
scheduled for  March 21, 1998.  Location may be Harry Culpan's place,
unless there was a game there on the 6th, in which case he might prefer
a different location.

Can someone please advise me if there was a get-to-gether at Harry's on
the 6th?

Please let me know if you are planning on attending the next gaming
session/meeting.  If you are, please let me know when you can make it.

It would be helpful if everyone could create a mailing list so that your
responses and comments can be broadcast to all the members, rather than
having me relay it.

I am looking forward to hearing from you and seeing you guys next week.

Steve



Date: Sun, 15 Mar 1998 12:36:50 -0500
From: "Harry W. Culpan" <Harry@Tesseract.Org>
Subject: Meeting on the 21st

We did not have a meeting on the 6th.  As to the 21st, this is fine with
me, and I am still willing to host it.  Of course, I would like to get a
"head count", so I would appreciate it if all those who will be attending
notify me.  I will endeavor to update the above meeting webpage to indicate
the number of confirmed attendees as the week progresses.

The specifics of the meeting (including directions to my house) may be
found at ../cgs/nextmeet.htm.  If anyone cannot get
access to this page, and needs directions, please email me and I will
forward them to you.

The only other issue is that of food.  I will have some drinks available
(Coke, Diet Coke, 7Up, hot tea) and some munchies (pretzels, potato chips).
 If you want anything more than this, please bring it.

Hope to see everyone on the 21st!



Date: Fri, 27 Mar 1998 20:30:10 -0500
From: "Harry W. Culpan" <Harry@Tesseract.Org>
Subject: CGS Maillist

To facilitate communication among the members of CGS, I have setup a
maillist.  At present, no one is signed up for the group.  To signup,
please send email to CGSWelcome@Tesseract.Org.  No subject or body is
required for the email.  In a few moments, you should get a message back
welcoming you to the list.

To send email to the group, send your message to CGSList@Tesseract.Org and
it will be sent to the entire group.

Thank you.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 08:31:46, -0500
Subject: CGS Update

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

Dear CGS Members and other interested parties:

We had an enjoyable game of Britannia at the last meeting of the
Charlotte Gaming Society.  I squeaked out a one-point victory over
Jennifer!

We tentatively discussed having our next get-to-gether on April 25.
Steve Chilcotte suggested that he might host.

Please let me know if you would like to attend.  Steve, would you send
out directions to your place?  There are a couple of new names in my
mailing list (Mike Justice and Heath Gardner) who contacted my about
gaming.

I hope to hear from you guys soon!



From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)
Date: Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:56:14 -0400
Subject: Re: CGS Update

Just so that everyone knows, David Romanski is unable to check his mail
on Juno regularly.  If you could update his address to
XXXXXXXXXXX it would be much appreciated.  I forwarded the
last message on to him.

Thanks,
Jennifer



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1998 19:39:12, -0500
Subject: CGS Meeting

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

Someone suggested May 2nd might be a better date for the next get-
together.  Please let me know which one you prefer.

Steve



From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 10:12:44 -0400
Subject: Re: CGS Meeting

>Someone suggested May 2nd might be a better date for the next get-
>together.  Please let me know which one you prefer.

May 2nd would be better for me.

Jennifer



From: "Harry W. Culpan" <Harry@Tesseract.Org>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 17:23:13 -0400
Subject: CGSList

I just wanted to remind everyone (and inform those who did not get the
prior email) that we now have a CGS maillist setup.  Everyone who was
included in Steve Koehler's email a few days ago has been included.  New
people wanting to sign on can do so by sending email to
CGSWelcome@Tesseract.Org.

To send email to the group, you can send mail to CGSList@Tesseract.Org.  It
will automatically be forwarded to everyone in the group.

To be removed from the list, send email to myself (Harry@Tesseract.Org) or
Paul Wiegand (Paul@Tesseract.Org) and we will remove you.  (Unfortunately,
while signing up is automated, removing oneself from the list is not.)

By using the maillist, of course, we do not all have to keep a list of all
the email addresses.

If you have any question or comments, please email me.



From: Heath Gardner <bassoon@mindspring.com>
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 19:36:10 -0400
Subject: Re: CGS Meeting

Hey, everybody!

I'm 15 years old and my dad and I both love Diplomacy. I live in Raleigh,
my dad in Chapel Hill. I've become pretty active in the hobby and am pretty
good at the game, and we'd like to come there may 2nd.

What I want to know is a little information on the subject. Is there a fee?
Are variants, such as colonial diplomacy played? What other games besides
diplomacy are played?

I'm afraid I don't know many more games other than good ol Dip. But we'll
be there, if you'll have us.

Heath



From: "Matt Turner" <mturner@cetlink.net>
Subject: Live-Action Role-Playing Opp in Charlotte
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 1998 20:54:53 -0400

Aloha, all.  This is Matt Turner from Rock Hell - er, Hill, South Carolina.
 My old friend Paul Weigand tuned me into CGS, and I think it's way cool.

I am one of the founding members of the local chapter of The Camarilla(tm)
LARP group.  The chapter name is Libertas Aeterna.  For those who are
familiar with Vampire: The Masquerade, this is the live version of that
tabletop RPG.  Charlotte has an Anarch chapter.  Our membership rolls are
low, and more members are welcome.  You can check out our website at:

http://www.shack.org/zzharrist/Camarilla/LA.html

Check out the site for much information on who we are and what we do.
Also, our gaming times are posted under the link "Chapter Events".  We'll
be meeting in Marshall Park (hopefully that weather permits) around 7pm.
Contact info is on the webpage.

Myself, I enjoy GURPS, Chill, Call of Cthulhu, TNMT & Other Strageness,
Champions, Rifts and others.  I have yet to play a great majority of games,
so it'll prolly be an eye-opener to see what all you guys are up to.

My email is:
mturner@cetlink.net

My phone # is:
XXXXXXXXXX, but I'm never home before 6:15pm (after work).

Looking forward to seeing you all,
MATT



Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998 16:50:50 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: The CGS Website and player/game info

Well, we have been working on the CGS website in the last day or two.  It
isn't much, but it is laid out a bit differently.  Most importantly,
though, the beginning of a small player and game/campaign database now
appears.  It is still not automated, however.

Checkout the site, if you haven't yet today....let us know what you think.
../cgs/

(if you have checked it out very recently but it looks the same as it did,
reload the page)

My requests for information have gone largely ignored, however.  I will not
put information on the page unless I have reason to believe that the
individual for whom I am representing information has no problem with
having been so represented.  I was, however, hoping there would be more of
an information exchange.  One of the reasons we began CGS was to help us
find more players and games for all kinds of games, and help us grow some
associations for FTF games in the area.

With this in mind, I am re-soliciting for information.  Please checkout:
../cgs/gameinfo.html

to get a picture of who and what is already listed out there.  For
instructions on what kind of information I am desiring, see:
../cgs/gameinfo.html#YourInfo

Thanks everyone!  Let us know what how the site is coming along for you.



Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 10:47:36 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: GenCon Debate

I was passed along some information about a debate raging between the
people who run GenCon and several companies who have apparently decided to
boycott GenCon for various reasons.  I didn't know who would be interested
and who wouldn't, but I posted some of it on the CGS web site:

../cgs/gencon.html

As a gamer who has gone to two GenCon's, I found the whole thing kind of
interesting.  Just wanted to give everyone a chance to see some of it.
There are several companies not attending, one of which is Steve Jackson
Games, Inc.

Speaking of Con's, I believe there is a Con coming up soon in Columbia, SC.
 RoundCon or something.   There is info on the Camarilla site that Matt
mentioned.

Are people intersted in local Con info?  Just a poll...curious, etc.  Those
of you who follow the Con schedules, what on-line resources do you
currently use to find out the info?  Just wanted us to share a little.

Best wishes and happy gaming.



From: "Chilcote, Steve" <chilcs2@ncmi.com>
Subject: CGS - May Meeting
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 14:30:54 -0400

Hello everyone -

I have undetermined business travel plans at this time where
I won't be able to commit to using my place.  Sorry for the late
notice, but I just returned from a trip.

Steve C.

ps.  chilcs@ncmi.com is no longer valid alternative address for me.



Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 14:58:54 -0400
Subject: Re: CGS - May Meeting
From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)

We can use my place.  I have an apartment off of Providence Road.  I'll
send Harry directions if everyone is agreeable.

Jenn



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 19:02:45, -0500
Subject: CGS Meeting

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

So far, I think there are four confirmed.

Me,
Jennifer,
Heath
Heath's Dad

Possible:

Dave Hood
Harry,
Paul?

Let us know if YOU are planning on going!!!

Steve



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 19:02:48, -0500
Subject: Fwd: Re: CGS Meeting

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

> Date: Wednesday, 15-Apr-98 10:14 AM
>
> From: Stephen Koehler          \ PRODIGY:     (Steve_Koehler)
> To:   Koehler, Stephen         \ PRODIGY:     (YXHY13C)
>
> Subject: Re: CGS Meeting
>
> Heath,
>
> There is no fee!  We are simply a group of people who like to game.  So far, I
> think we might only have 4 or 5 people, but we still have  some time before the
> 2nd to line up a full 7 for Dip.  We played  Colonial Dip the first time we met
> and a game called Britania the  second.  This will be our third meeting.
>
> Keep your eyes open for further mailings, including directions to Steve
> Chilcotte's house.
>
> Are you aware there is going to be a big Diplomacy Tournament in Chapel Hill
> called DipCon over Memorial Day weekend?  You should go  if you can.  Let me
> know if you want more information.
>
> Steve Koehler



Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 07:51:12 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: Not attending

Unfortunately, I cannot make it down for this coming CGS meeting.  Probably
I will not make any of the summer meetings (except, perhaps August).  But
after that, I am a regular.

I am looking forward to returning to Charlotte.

Best wishes on the gaming.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 09:34:41, -0500
Subject: May 2nd is the Date

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

Sorry, I did not mention that it appears that MAY 2nd is the date for
the next CGS meeting.  Matt Turner is also coming, and I thin Dave Hood
too.  Paul can't make it.

Please sound off and let me know if you are coming!

Steve



Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 13:18:58 -0400
Subject: Re: May 2nd is the Date
From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)

I plan on coming as well.

Jenn



Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 18:57:28 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: UNCC SF & Fantasy Guild

UNCC has a group that looks to be quite active in terms of gaming.  It
looks like mostly RPG and LARP stuff, but there is a lot there.  I am told
by Ron McClung (a contact of the group) that a lot of activity posted on
their site now will alter soon because of the end of spring semester,
however--so, if you are interested, watch for that.

In any case, it is open to non-UNCC students.

The site is:
http://users.vnet.net/seawolf/guild/

I know they currently have a Vampire LARP, as well as a vamp. RPG.  Two
different campaigns of AD&D.  There is also GURPS, Shadowrun, Star Wars,
Arcanum, etc.

Ron also mentioned that he now knows of 4 gaming groups in the area.  I had
inquired about this, so we can hopefully reach some new people.  Ron also
mentioned a future project together...some sort of event that we all come
in together to do.

I like the idea, but I am predisposed (naturally) to put it off until, at
the very least, mid Fall of 98.

I have some preliminary ideas, though.  Here in Philly, a local gaming
store has a quarterly "Game-A-Thon".  It isn't a Con, as such...just a
2-day get together where events for various games are organized, people
sign up for the events...and each event is run by a volunteer, etc.  Very,
very informal, of course.  Anyway, the UNCC group seems to have access to
some facilities...so this makes things more plausible (although RPGOutpost,
here, does it 4 times a year and their store is pretty small).  I thought
this might be nice to help us all get to know one another.

Perhaps we can start corresponding and try to get representatives from each
group...maybe Matt could start inquiring with his group (Libertas Aeterna),
and see if they are interested.  I guess this email constitutes an inquiry
on my part to see who is interested from CGS.  I assume, since Ron
suggested it, that the UNCC Guild would be interested in it...then when we
find out about the other groups in the area...and maybe the Rock Hill War
Gamers Group, etc.  I think we could probably, given enough time, put
together something reasonably interesting and a lot of fun.

So what are people's thoughts?

BTW:  I am going on vacation, leaving tommorrow (Sun., 4/19) for 7 days.  I
will check my mail tommorrow before I leave, but I will not respond after
that time until next week.  I hope all goes well with the preparations for
the next meeting.



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Sat, 18 Apr 1998 23:10:17, -0500
Subject: CGS Meeting of May 2nd: Looking good!

-- [ From: Koehler, Stephen * EMC.Ver #2.5.3 ] --

The following have said they would come:

Me, Steve Koehler
Jennifer Romanski (HOST)
David Romanski
Heath Gardner
Heath's Dad
Dave Hood
Matt Turner

Possibles:

Harry Culpan?
Ron McClung?
Tom Kobrin?



Date: Sun, 19 Apr 1998 00:56:46 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: Some more gaming group info

I have corresponded with Ron and he has turned out to be a great asset in
terms of local gaming information.  He told me about two groups:  The
Central Peidmont Gaming Guild (RPG's:  AD&D, etc.) and G.A.M.E.R, a
Gastonia gaming group (all kinds of games...RPG's, CCG's, board games, etc.).

Their web sites (respectively):
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Dungeon/1209/
http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Labyrinth/2557/index.html

This is on the CGS web site, as well.

I have sent email to them, telling them about CGS.

Take it easy, all.

BTW:  Since the list has grown a little bit, I thought I would take this
opportunity to re-plug CharNomic.  For those of you who are
unfamiliar...this is an email game in which changing the rules IS the game.
 There is an initial set governing how points can be mode, how the game is
won, how rules can be added, removed, and/or modified, etc.  CGS is
sponsoring such a game, which is open for new players, anytime.  We have 6
active players, 3 inactive players, and 1 lurker.

For more info, checkout:  ../nomic/



Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:51:40 -0400
From: "Harry W. Culpan" <Harry@Tesseract.Org>
Subject: Not attending

I am sorry, but I will not be attending the May 2nd meeting.  Hope you guys
have fun!



Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 21:59:17 -0400
From: Heath Gardner <bassoon@mindspring.com>
Subject: Directions?

If my dad and I are to come, we need directions. Help us out..

Looks like dad may be too cheap to spring for a room, which means spending
a night driving home :)

Heath

p.s. I'm bringing Standard Diplomacy. Any other requests? I'm up for that
or Colonial, or Machiavelli.



Date: Wednesday, 22-Apr-98 11:18 PM
From: Ron McClung              \ Internet:    (seawolf@vnet.net)
Subject: Re: CGS Meeting of May 2nd: Looking good!

 I will attempt to show, but I do need directions (The directions link
on the  web sire does not work).  If y'all want we can make plans to go to
Knite Starr  Con, which is a Con in Charlotte going on that weekend.  If you want
to know  more, I can fill you in.  Otherwise, I'll bring some games we can
break out and  play.

 Ron



From: Steve_Koehler@prodigy.com (MR STEPHEN D KOEHLER)
Date: Thu, 23 Apr 1998 22:57:40, -0500
Subject: Directions

Jennifer, can you please send us directions to your home?  What time do
you want us to arrive?

steve



From: "Culpan, Harry" <Harry.Culpan@Schwab.COM>
Subject: Directions to Jenn's House
Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 05:43:30 -0700

The lack of directions is actually my fault.  Jenn sent them to me, but
I forgot to update the web page with them.  I will endeavor to do so
tonight, so you should be able to get directions by tomorrow.

Sorry about the delay.

Harry Culpan



Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 09:14:03 -0400
Subject: Re: Directions
From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)

>Jennifer, can you please send us directions to your home?  What time do
>you want us to arrive?

I sent directions to Harry and Paul to post, but they're not available
yet.  I have them at home, so I'll send them to the list tonight.

As normal, arrive anytime after 4:00.

Jenn



Date: Fri, 24 Apr 1998 17:39:05 -0400
From: "Harry W. Culpan" <Harry@Tesseract.Org>
Subject: Directions to Jennifer's Apartment

I have (finally) updated the CGS page to list the directions to Jennifer's
apartment.  Also, I will include them here:

>From South 77 (South Carolina)
Take 77 North to Exit 1- 485/Westinghouse.  Take the Exit for 485 East.
Travel to Exit 57 - Providence Road and turn left at the top of the ramp.
 Travel through several lights and through the light for Rea/Alexander
road.  My apartment complex is called Heatherwood and it is on the left
just before the next road (International Drive).  Follow the road into
the apartment complex past the Information Center and then turn left.  My
apartment complex will be on the right 5937 apartment 18 (Providence
Road).

>From North 77 (north of Charlotte)
Take 77 South to the Fourth & Trade street exit.  Follow the road as to
Trade street (Fourth street turns into a one way street, so you won't
want to go that way).  Turn right onto Church street.  Go to the second
light and turn left onto Third street.  Follow Third street out of
downtown Charlotte.  It will then turn into Providence Road.  Stay in the
left lane. At the light after the Manor Theatre (Queens and Providence)
make a left onto a road that is also Providence (if you continue straight
you will be on Queens).  Follow Providence through 6 lights (I think -
Coleville, Wendover, Sharon, Farview, one near the temple, and Old
Providence Road).  At the sixth light you will have to be in the left
lane or you will be forced to turn onto Old Providence Road.  Follow
Providence through one more light at International Drive.  The very next
left will lead you into Heatherwood Apartments.  Follow the road into the
apartment complex past the Information Center and then turn left.  My
apartment complex will be on the right 5937 apartment 18 (Providence
Road).
 



Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 15:06:05 -0400
Subject: Directions to Jennifer's Apartment
From: jenniel@juno.com (Jennifer L Romanski)

>From South 77 (South Carolina)
Take 77 North to Exit 1- 485/Westinghouse.  Take the Exit for 485 East.
Travel to Exit 57 - Providence Road and turn left at the top of the ramp.

Travel through several lights and through the light for Rea/Alexander
road.  My apartment complex is called Heatherwood and it is on the left
just before the next road (International Drive).  Follow the road into
the apartment complex past the Information Center and then turn left.  My

apartment complex will be on the right 5937 apartment 18 (Providence
Road).

>From North 77 (north of Charlotte)
Take 77 South to the Fourth & Trade street exit.  Follow the road as to
Trade street (Fourth street turns into a one way street, so you won't
want to go that way).  Turn right onto Church street.  Go to the second
light and turn left onto Third street.  Follow Third street out of
downtown Charlotte.  It will then turn into Providence Road.  Stay in the

left lane. At the light after the Manor Theatre (Queens and Providence)
make a left onto a road that is also Providence (if you continue straight

you will be on Queens).  Follow Providence through 6 lights (I think -
Coleville, Wendover, Sharon, Farview, one near the temple, and Old
Providence Road).  At the sixth light you will have to be in the left
lane or you will be forced to turn onto Old Providence Road.  Follow
Providence through one more light at International Drive.  The very next
left will lead you into Heatherwood Apartments.  Follow the road into the

apartment complex past the Information Center and then turn left.  My
apartment complex will be on the right 5937 apartment 18 (Providence
Road).

Just a note:  When travelling from 77 south to Trade street you will need
to take the East Trade street exit (there also may be an East Third
street, but I can't remember).

Also, if any of you other CGS members know a better way for those
travelling from out of town, please share those directions with them.

Thanks,
Jenn



Date: Tue, 28 Apr 1998 12:08:33 -0400
From: "R. Paul Wiegand III" <paul@tesseract.org>
Subject: WebRPG

One of the members of CPGG pointed out a good on-line resource for RPG'ers.
 It is called WebRPG ( http://www.webrpg.com ).  This resource has several
things which are interesting...including (and most notably) an on-line
player/GM database.

I encourage all the gamers in the group to check it out if you are not
already familiar with it.  Also, I encourage those interested to register
themselves in their DB.

You can create a new registration entry at:
http://www.webrpg.com/jquery/jquery.cgi?query=myreg

You can search for players/GM at:
http://www.webrpg.com/jquery/jquery.cgi?query=regsearch

>From what I have read on the site, they indicate that they will not sell or
give email addresses away, btw.

I did a quick search for gamers in the Charlotte area, and there are
several listed...including a couple on the CGS mail list.  Do check it out.

Thanks,



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