Re: Supplement publication idea

Nathan wrote:
> 
> Greetings all,
> 
> I'm relatively new to this list and to Full Thrust (which is a great
> system, I think).  I too would like to see additional material
available
> for it.  One method I thought might be a good way to go about it is
this
> (please forgive me if this is something that's been discussed
already):
> 
> Step 1: Writer of Cool New Idea/Background/Ship submits document to a
> review group (or the whole mailing list).
> Step 2: Reviewers of the document send feedback to writer and document
is
> modified accordingly.  Some  playtesting probably might happen here.
> Step 3: Semi-final draft is sent to mailing list/GZG/Jon for OK and
> supplement number.
> Step 4: Final doc is formatted and proofed and post to
> official/semi-official web site.
> 
> I see this process similar to the way articles are submitted to the
Journal
> of the American Medical Association (JAMA) or the way a proposed new
> Internet standard might be dealt with.
> 
> These steps assume that a system to support it be built (who does
what, a
> hosting web site, legal issues are sorted out, etc...).
> 
> Just a thought,
> Nathan
Great Idea! I think Task Force Games used to use something like that in
Star Fleet Battles. If you had the right setup you could set it up not
only on a web site, but also for future publication.