What is an Email Simulation?

"n 1: the act of simulating 2: a theoretical account based on a similarity between the model and the phenomena that are to be explained; "it was a computer simulation of problem solving" [syn: analogy] 3: a representation of something (sometimes on a smaller scale) [syn: model] 4: the act of pretending [syn: pretense, pretence, pretending, feigning]"

On the USS Galaxy Email Writer's RPG, we expand on this to incorporate common role-playing games into the concept. If you've ever played Dungeons and Dragons either through tabletop playing or any roleplaying PC or console games such as Baldur's Gate, Elite Force, Rainbow Six, etc, then you've already grasped the concept.

Essentially, you the writer, take on a role that you've created within the Star Trek universe we've created here, and stake a claim within this environment. We write together as a group, following along the GamesMaster's plot that s/he establishes at the onset of each 'mission', or campaign. We could even call it a chapter, if you will. We typically call them Episodes here (we also have 'Seasons), as we like to align ourselves with the fact that each writer here is the 'Star of the Show', or cast member, and some members get spotlighted more than others, as evidenced by the 5 television series, but all get to shine.

The missions are wide-open, but they do have some limits, which we will get into as we go along. Until then, keep reading! For a more in-depth look at what this RPG is all-about, click the navigation link on the right or here.