In Praise of Google Docs

[James Martin]

I see a lot of people who had computer issues in the Critique My Item thread. I cannot say enough good things about getting a Google Docs account for RPG Superstar. Your item is available from any internet connected computer anywhere, your work is not bound to a single place and it's free!

I'm using it regularly now and it's a great tool for this sort of contest.

That's all I have to say. Anyone else have good RPG Superstar tips?

[Azmahel]

Be AWESOME ;)

Really. If you manage to loose your item in 1 month, imagine what happened if you lost it just before you wanted to submit your draft. Having multiple copies and online copies are good failsaves.

[Thomas LeBlanc]

I tried to use it but it is blocked from my work network which is how I get my internets.

As for tips, have someone who doesn't play proofread your entry.

[Crowface]

Not sure if would help with your work situation Thomas but Drop Box is a nice service that works across multiple computers, mobile phones, and the internet. The basic service is 2 GB of storage and is free.

"Superstar" advice: Never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line!

[Lilith]

Second both Dropbox and Google Docs. They are my friends.

[verdigris]

I can't agree more! I have no one to blame but myself that my copy of my item doesn't *quite* match the one I entered. Making changes in the submission window at the last minute wasn't the best thing, but forgetting to copy it to my googledocs file was worse. Lesson learned.

[Cody Coffelt]

Google Docs has been a great help to me with my submissions and PBP games. I love that I can access anything I want from any computer, so I can work on stuff from home, work, or a friends house. Also the ability to have multiple people looking and editing a document at the same time is too cool.