The Final Draft?

Below is what I hope to be the final draft of the Experience Point System. As for the question mark, well I'm always finding out that nothing is final. As of this draft, I have received very few comments about the levels, points, and awards. I realize some members wish we hadn't started this, and perhaps they're right. However, this version, I hope, won't bankrupt the club treasury by extending memberships forever and ever, and does make it a little bit easier to get from one level to the next. The awards might not seem like much, but it's a little something that the club can give back.

I do want to thank the following members who voiced their opinion, Frank Young, Jeff Schmidt and Rich McCoy. At least they kept me thinking, on how to fine tune the EPS and suggested some improvements. So without much further ado, here it is.

DRAGONSLAYERS UNLIMITED EXPERIENCE POINT SYSTEM

Purpose: To promote greater participation from the club membership into the club's activities.

Judging Committee: This committee shall consist of the following: A Committee Chairperson and four club members in good standing. The Committee Chairperson shall be appointed by the club president to serve a one year term. The chairperson in turn will appoint four club members to serve a one year term. No club officer shall be appointed to this committee. Their job will be to award points for participation in the club and the newszine. Each committee person will assign points to the member for their involvement. The chairperson will tally up the points and notify the club president of a members points. The chairperson will also keep track of points a member receives and notify the club president of any awards to be given.

Eligibility: All members who are in good standing are eligible. Members who are on the committee are ineligible to vote on experience points for themselves in regards to a club activity, newszine submission or serving on the committee itself.

Changes and Modifications: Any changes must follow the guidelines established by the club constitution and by laws.

Point Levels:

1st: 1-1500
2nd: 1501-3000
3rd: 3001-5500
4th: 5501-8500
5th: 8501-11,000
6th: 11,001-13,000
7th: 13,001-17,000
8th: 17,001-21,000
9th:21,001+

Awards:

1st Level: Your choice: One large dice bag or a complete set of dice.

2nd Level: A blister pack of three miniature fantasy figures or a fantasy paperback novel, membership is reduced to $13.50.

3rd Level: Two booster packs of fantasy/sci fi, trading cards membership is reduced to $13.00.

4th Level: A complete set of paints, brushes and one miniature fantasy figure, membership is reduced to $12.50.

5th Level: Membership is reduced to $12.00 and one booster of fantasy/sci fi trading cards.

6th Level: A five dollar voucher good towards a purchase from the Mail Order Hobby Shop, club membership reduced to $11.50 a year permanently.

7th Level: One gaming supplement or module not to exceed $15.00, plus two booster packs of fantasy/sci fi trading cards, membership is reduced to $11.00.

8th Level: One year subscription to any of the following gaming magazines: DUNGEON, DRAGON, PAPER MAYHEM, membership is reduced to $10.50.

9th Level: Membership reduced to $10.00 per year permanently, a $10.00 voucher from the Mail Order Hobby Shop, and a dice bag complete with a set of dice.

Events:

Newszine Contributions:

Independent Articles: 50-100 pts.
Poetry: 75-150 pts.
Artwork: Front Cover: 75-100 pts, Interior: 25-50 pts.
Club Forum Letters: 10 pts.
Feature Article: 50-150 pts.

Club Events:

Holding office for 1 year: 100- 500* pts.

Serving on a committee: 75-250** pts.

Running a PBM for club members: 100 - 300****

Renewing club membership: 100 pts.

Running a club sponsored game at a convention: 150~450***

Participating in club activities such as contests, puzzles, etc. Points will be awarded on correct answers, quickness in response. 25 pts.

Proposing a new member, (new member must join club within 30 days): 250 pts.

Meritorious acts: determined by the club president and staff. Examples are volunteering to serve in a position such as Crimsonvale Project Coordinator, Game Master/Mistress, Editor for Feature Article 250-500 pts.

* Club officer must be "active" in club affairs to receive points. This "active" status, or how active the officer is, is determined by the Experience Point Committee.

** Determined by the club president. Chairperson must submit in writing those committee members who are active in their positions.

*** Credit for running a club sponsored game at a convention should include a copy of the convention booklet with the games listed, the words "sponsored by Dragonslayers Unlimited", the number of times the event will be run, any assistance by other club members. Any additional documentation from the convention organizer, the event proposal would be appreciated.

**** Determined by the players of the game based on flexibility of the DM, timeliness, does the game make sense etc.

E.P.S. Chairperson: Rich McCoy has volunteered to be the E.P.S. chairperson.

Message from the DU president

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