In Character Newspaper?

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Been tossing the idea around in my own mind for awhile now, figured I would try for some feedback, so please come with opinions on wether or not this is a good idea.

I was thinking of doing a weekly post here on the forum that was an actual IC newspaper, just with articles about local gossip from different cities, and stories about big occurances etc. I would of coarse not want to go this alone, but maybe recruit a bard or two..or three to help me out, or even other types of characters maybe for 'specialty' articles about like lore and magic and stuff...anyone think this is a good...bad...dumb...alright..idea? Merchants could advertise....editorials could be taken...that type of thing...let me know what you think people

[ShadowCatJen]

I'd say that if you're willing to do it (i.e. be the main force of putting it together and posting every day/week) then it sounds like a fine idea.

Though I would advise to only have the "news leaflet" once a RL week. It would be very taxing and could get very boring if you put one out every day. There's only so many PC merchants to put their adverts in and letting a week pass at least makes sure that you have some material for people to put into it.

I'd also think that the best way to go about it is to have your "reporters" PM you the articles and you put it together all in one post for easy reading.

[Nim_White]

Happy to help : Mez might write you a topical verse or two, as well as reporting on events.

I suggest that to get full coverage there should be reporters or correspondents from all the major time zones: Europe, America, Far East and Australia/New Zealand.

Letters to the Editor should also afford some room for fun for 'casual' correspondents (i.e. posts in reply to each weeks edition, which I assume would be edited and posted as one 'issue')

Edit: written originally before shadowcatjen's reply was posted

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Yeah once per RL week, or maybe even once per 2 weeks RL was my thinking, and I would be the driving force behind putting it together. I would want stories submitted by PM so I could edit them if they needed editing.

[Paragon]

You could call it the "Cormyr Crier."

...but don't the bulletin boards in the inns serve the same function in game for advertising and such? I think it's a pretty good idea otherwise.

[Foomanchu]

I like the idea and support it fully! It would be interesting to know what is going on while I'm not playing! Keep up on current events and what-not! Although I think merchants could pay a fee to advertise just to keep them from over advertising, but I'm sure y'all wouldn't do that in the first place Good luck with this project.

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Well the boards do serve that purpouse..or at least -could- but no one really posts much about current events on them that I have seen. Once in awhile but not like with any consistancy. This idea has come from me wanting to create more for myself to do..as I spend alot of my time standing around waiting to sell potions or items as a merchant. I think it could be a roleplay starter for at least myself and a few others.

[marklar]

i like the idea, maybe people could PM the person in charge with info on something they thought was interesting, that way it's less taxing for the person writing it.

[kaltorac]

I like the idea as well. See Beloril in game ... He'd likely purchase a full page add in the first edition for his wares.

[Masterbard Alyster Darkharp]

Well feedback seems good so far, keep it coming people, I have already been doing some minor roleplay surrounding this idea, just mentioning it to a few people, and making the arrangements on where it will be put together and such (since I don't have a shop!!). Classified adverts anyone?