The eighth through twelfth paragraphs of the "Words from the Wood" editor's column on the inner back cover is included below.
Due to the limited MEPBM content in this issue of Whispers of the Wood, we are not including the full issue as a scanned PDF. All of the content relating to MEPBM in this issue is included as text below.
Middle-earth™ update - We've received quite a few calls and letters from players chosen to participate in the ME-PBM playtests expressing concern that they may have been forgotten. No, you have not been forgotten, so calm your fears. Yes, we did report that playtests would begin around April 15, which they obviously haven't. Some slight delays crept up in the printing of the full color, 3' x 2' master game maps. We now suspect the presence of a Ringwraith. However, there is a light at the end of the Morian mine shaft; the problem has been ironed out and things are back on track. For those of you who are waiting (and who isn't!), give not into despair, your lonely vigil is soon to end! We thank you for your patience, and your materials will be speeding out as we speak.
Now, one can hardly talk about Middle-earth™ PBM and not mention Origins '90 in the same breath! It's where the cross-roads meet! The end of this month will see us in the center ring at the Atlanta Hilton and Towers, unveiling our newsest creation. Drop by the booth, number 75, on the dealers' floor for a peek and a chat, and then come by our special Middle-earth™ PBM symposium for all the details. While at the booth, you can check into our other games, thumb through a rule book or two, and generally get to know us better. Pete and Bill will be happy to shoot the breeze with you. And if you are one of the few who still haven't picked up your copy of GSI's critically acclaimed role playing game, WOOF MEOW, Role Playing in a World of Intelligent Dogs and Cats, you can rectify that situation as well (for those of you who can't wait 'til the end of the month, or can't get to Origins, check out the WOOF MEOW ad inside this issue!).
Here's what we'll be up to in Atlanta. If you're planning to attend the convention, jot this info down:
Middle-earth™ PBM: A special seminar hosted by Bill and Pete, previewing our latest, and perhaps greatest, postal diversion. Come and take a journey through the newest incarnation of Prof. Tolkien's world. This is a must for fans of the good Prof's works or of cutting-edge PBM.
PBMA Seminar: Frank talk, lively discussions, expert panels. Find out all the why's and wherefores of everybody's favorite postal pastime. Discover the status of the PBM industry; where it is, and where it's going. Share points of view with professional game moderators, such as our own Bill Feild. Get the scoop.
Middle-earth™ PBM
DATE: Saturday, June 30
LOCATION: The Vienna Room
TIME: 8:00 PM
HOSTED BY: G.S.I.
PBMA Seminar
DATE: Saturday, June 30
LOCATION: The Fayette R
TOME: 9:00 AM
HOSTED BY: The PBMA
Dennis P. Edelen
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