Playing a PBEM is a commitment. Your fellow players rely on you to add to the story and to write posts regularly.
If you are going to get the most out of the game for yourself, you have to take the time to read what the others are writing before you can write your own part. Let’s face it – it takes time. Many of us are busy and have our calendars booked with things that need to be done. If you play a team sport, attend a class or have a job; you know you have to allocate time in your schedule for these activities. I am sure no one finds that strange at all. However, do you allocate time to read and write posts?
If you think about it, setting aside a timeslot for writing is actually something quite normal.
Playing a PBEM game is just like any other activity. Some people are interested in sports, some go fishing and we enjoy writing. Isn’t writing for a PBEM game worth just as much as Wednesday night football practise? If you think about it, setting aside a timeslot for writing is actually something quite normal. If the football players can do it, so can we!
You might not actually have to set up a fixed time for, say 6 pm to 9 pm every Friday and Tuesday. But making space in your calendar a few hours a week for reading and writing will help you enjoy the game more.