This thing certainly is taking off like a rocket! I've already received
23 e-mails containing a wealth of information and suggestions. The note
sent by Kevin M. (aka HSwiftfoot) brought up an excellent point that I
feel has not yet been clarified. As I have read the notes regarding the
idea of creating an "online city" my interpretation was also of
blueprints, notes, histories, characters, etc. for the various parts and
personalities who could be found there. These items could then be
developed as "accessories" for DMs and PCs and would be maintained and
available through a specified web site. This would provide a wealth of
information for all concerned since many of the items could be used for
either the Imperial City or modified for use in whatever city the DM or
PC desired. Developing such a detailed infrastructure would be far too
time consuming for one or two people (as I'm sure Ed can attest to) but
by using all our talents as a group we could develop this.

I'm not against the idea of a true "online city" such as a PBEM but my
own opinion is that such a project would prove far too time consuming to
maintain.

What are the thoughts out there about this? Which of the two choices do
we want to pursue?

I've also sent an e-mail to Darkstar asking what he would like to do
about gathering information (since we both volunteered for that duty).
Once I hear from him I'll send out another note to clarify what we are
going to do to gather further information.