Chasme
March 17th, 2020, 16:08
Good day everyone,
I am here as a member of this community and as a person that's living in an area that's hit pretty hard with the Corona Virus. In line with the spreading Covid-19 (Corona) virus that seems to be slowly affecting everyone's lives. The virus also seems to put a heavy burden on our local game stores and roleplaying groups. I am sure plenty of people here are worried about the effects of the said virus.- Whether in line with public health or the effect it might have on their usual tabletop adventures.
I've personally had to postpone playing with my local groups in order to facilitate the government's wishes. In order to stretch out the spread of the virus so local health facilities won't get overrun with a demand for aid. Yet I know that there's plenty of people in my area that also suffer from social isolation due to this. Now I've already suggested to my players they might want to open their wallets and buy FG, in order to at least bring a little light in these dark times. However, it also made me realize that perhaps not everyone has that freedom of financial stability or their situation (Like this pandemic) might not allow them the luxury of investing in their own social well-being.
I have to recognize that an organization behind a program like Fantasy grounds could do more in these times of need. That might prove beneficial to the social situation and by extending their services to people in need, perhaps win themselves a healthy influx of new customers. Considering everything Fantasy grounds are able to provide to these people. My suggestion is this: Why not create a free-trial for an extended period of time whilst this topic is present in our society. Help aid the world through this horrible pandemic by adding a level of comfort to a craving desire for social connection.
I'm pleading for this for all the people it could help benefit and I could speak endlessly about the why's and but's. - But I think the situation speaks for itself and ask everyone to be empathic to this cause. So I implore the people behind Fantasy grounds to extend the arms of our wonderful inclusive community. So that everyone forced in physical isolation might at least enjoy the social company of our favorite fictional characters.
Thank you for your time and my best wishes to all those affected,
Chuck Smits
I am here as a member of this community and as a person that's living in an area that's hit pretty hard with the Corona Virus. In line with the spreading Covid-19 (Corona) virus that seems to be slowly affecting everyone's lives. The virus also seems to put a heavy burden on our local game stores and roleplaying groups. I am sure plenty of people here are worried about the effects of the said virus.- Whether in line with public health or the effect it might have on their usual tabletop adventures.
I've personally had to postpone playing with my local groups in order to facilitate the government's wishes. In order to stretch out the spread of the virus so local health facilities won't get overrun with a demand for aid. Yet I know that there's plenty of people in my area that also suffer from social isolation due to this. Now I've already suggested to my players they might want to open their wallets and buy FG, in order to at least bring a little light in these dark times. However, it also made me realize that perhaps not everyone has that freedom of financial stability or their situation (Like this pandemic) might not allow them the luxury of investing in their own social well-being.
I have to recognize that an organization behind a program like Fantasy grounds could do more in these times of need. That might prove beneficial to the social situation and by extending their services to people in need, perhaps win themselves a healthy influx of new customers. Considering everything Fantasy grounds are able to provide to these people. My suggestion is this: Why not create a free-trial for an extended period of time whilst this topic is present in our society. Help aid the world through this horrible pandemic by adding a level of comfort to a craving desire for social connection.
I'm pleading for this for all the people it could help benefit and I could speak endlessly about the why's and but's. - But I think the situation speaks for itself and ask everyone to be empathic to this cause. So I implore the people behind Fantasy grounds to extend the arms of our wonderful inclusive community. So that everyone forced in physical isolation might at least enjoy the social company of our favorite fictional characters.
Thank you for your time and my best wishes to all those affected,
Chuck Smits