Society for Interactive Literature West

The Game of Empire
January 10-12, 2003
San Jose, California

Signup and Casting Questionnaire

Please PRINT and MAIL this form after you fill it out!
Name:
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone
Email: Age: Sex

If you don’t have time to answer the questions now, just send the signup in anyhow to reserve your space in the game. We will send you another copy of the questionnaire with your confirmation letter. Please enclose a check for $75 ($85 after 15 December, $95 at the door) made out to SIL-West.  Mail to:

Society for Interactive Literature West
c/o Stephen R. Balzac
278 Nimitz Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94061

Feel free to elaborate on any of your answers on a separate sheet of paper. We read everything you write.

What previous roleplaying or acting experience have you had? Briefly describe your favorite character and explain why you liked it.
How much time do you plan to put into the game?

Play occasionally.
Have other things I'd like to do, but will spend a reasonable amount of time playing.
Will play most of the time, but I expect to eat and sleep.
The Vow: No food, no sleep, only the GAME!

With defeat staring you in the face, do you risk all, or adopt more creative methods? Explain...
Are memories all they’re cracked up to be? Why or why not?
Creatively complete the following: “Do not meddle in the affairs of wizards, because....“ Would that really stop you? Why or why not?

Which of the following interest you, and which turn you off? If you’re not sure what we mean by any of these, feel free to provide your own definitions.

politics
information exchange
public speaking
characterization
accomplishing goals
back-alley sneaking
insidious scheming
costuming
working with a team
trading items
lounging around
working with a partner
solving puzzles
freewheeling chaos
working alone
leadership

Do you have any skills, hobbies, or interests that might aid us in casting? Any that might not?
Please list six adjectives describing yourself, and six other adjectives describing the character you would like to play.
Is there anyone you would like to be teamed with? No guarantees, but it does help if the other person asks to work with you, too.
What else should we know about you that we didn’t think to ask?

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