Note from the Editor
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Support Your Local Game Host!
Dear Readers,
I was hosting a Story Telling contest today and participated in the
judging of a Poetry contest and noticed something I would like to share.
In both cases, we were short on players. Both games only barely made the 5
player minimum. I realize that Short Stories and Poetry isn't everyone's
"thing." But did you realize the lower the number of participants the higher
your chance to win the prizes?
This lead me to consider some of the wonderful games that simply never
"took off." One that I know of enough to actually use for example would be
"Red Dragon." It was tremendous fun, the host was personable, friendly,
helpful and competent. This was a game which required luck and
interaction. But it was difficult to find enough players to support the game.
This discouraged a good host and now we've lost another gaming option.
We have many hosts (discounting me naturally as I only host during special
events due to time constraints) that attempt to bring us variety in our games
and events. I submit that perhaps taking a chance on a new game or
two would be worth the time and effort if only to encourage our hosts.
They give so much of their personal time and effort. They create help
websites, assist players with game software and even encourage new players when
they have "trouble." We have wonderful hosts and I hope with the passing
of time we will have even more new hosts and NEW GAMES.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. As the name implies an
editorial means this is MY opinion alone. If you feel that I have in any
way offended or impugned anyone, please contact me directly at
tamber@vzmembers.com or ESP me IW.
I am always happy to be of assistance.
Caretaker Tamber
Editor, NewHorizone News & Inventory
Guide Caretaker
P.S. Just a little something to consider... If only 5 participants
in a game with 3 prizes that means you have a 60% chance of bagging a prize!
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