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Yeh, you don't _need_ scripts.  But scripts let you make sure the game gets restarted if the Dom3 process (program for you non-techie types) dies or the machine reboots, help you ensure that turn files and other critical files are backed up, etc. 
 
And they let people run actual game _servers_ capable of hosting multiple games at the same time, with players able to create new games via a web (or other) interface. 
 
As far as PbEM games go, I'm not sure you even really need scripts for them either - a good enough mail client can do about 75% of the work required.  Again, scripts can help automate things and prevent human error. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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