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SuiteGM has moved (changed domains)
In an effort to cut down on costs and administrative overhead, equalling time lost on actually developing this product, I let the suitegm.com and suitegm.org domains go. The site is now hosted at Sourceforge: http://suitegm.sourceforge.net. SuiteGM is an opensource, Java-based application to help GM's (and players) enhance game play.
Middle-earth Talk Radio - Show 6 - November 16th, 2008
The sixth installment of Middle-earth Talk Radio. Duration: 44:21 (44 minutes, 21 seconds). Filesize: 81.9 MB.
Middle-earth Talk Radio - Show 5 - 2008-11-02.
Show number 5 of Middle-earth Talk Radio is now available.
Middle-earth Radio Episode 4 now available.
This was announced on the merp email list (to subscribe send blank email to merp-subscribe@merp.com): "Middle-earth Talk Radio Show #4 Recorded October 26th, 2008. Topics covered include:"
Merp.com is currently experiencing significant server issues. (2008-09-30)
We have received a flood of emails about two different (but possibly related)issues regarding account management (joining/registration, password-retrieval, etc.), and email-webforms (sending messages through the webforms). We are currently scrambling to resolve the issues. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Now accepting submission for Issue 5 of Other Minds Magazine. Deadline October 1st.
We are accepting (and already receiving some) submissions for issue #5 of Other Minds Magazine "The unofficial, International Role Playing Gaming magazine dedicated to exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and beyond. " http://www.other-minds.com
Middle-earth Role Playing Gaming Email List Update
Some "Tweaks" have been made to try to resolve some of the issues some people have had subscribing to the merp@merp.com email list...
Register for MerpCon IV Today!
There is limited seating, so register early. Don't miss out on 2008's MerpCon, register via the RSVP form today. John D. Rateliff, author of "The History of the Hobbit", and Michael Martinez are this year's guest speakers, so don't miss this year!
More server moves. More interrupted services.
More servers are being moved, this means some services will be unavailable periodically during this move.
New section added to Wiki: Races & Cultures of Middle-earth (and beyond). Please help fill in the rest.
A new section has been added to the Merp.com Wiki pages: Races & Cultures. This is an attempt to put together all the information related to each race and culture of Middle-earth (and beyond).
Middle-earth Distances Table by Ardamir
Thanks to Ardamir for donating this table showing distances between locations in Middle-earth.
Hotmail blocking all emails from merp.com without any explanation!
No idea why this suddenly started happening in the last couple days...
New Merp.com website launched at last!
Well, it's been maaaaany months in the waiting, and at long last is here!
New www.merp.com Portal Server on the way.
We've ordered a brand spanking new, fairly beefy server to replace the aging one.
New Merp.com Website 6.0 Nearing Launch!
It's official, Merp.com is overhauling it's website for the first time in over 2 years. Lots of great improvements in design, content, and functionality based on the community's feedback.