While searching for an alternative to Quarkx, I stumble on an open source software called Scribus:
I did not have a chance to try it yet, but it seem pretty like the kind of software useful to write rules. Maybe some people want to check it out.
First I thought of using latex from writting rules but I then realize that in rule writing the page layout is really important. You need to be able to place pictures where you want. I could also do it in Corel draw, but maybe Scribus has some logical text formatting options like latex.
My primary objective is to make the final version of the rules for print and play game. I currently use corel draw for making the prototype print-out, so I do not need any other software.
As for latex, I like later but it seems to be limited when you need to do a very intensive layout formatting. For example, you cannot place pictures at specific places on your page and makes text wrap around it like in a news paper layout. Pictures generally float around your document the way latex wants them. I never found a way to make side bars ( I searched every module, tried marginal text, Searched the FAQ, etc. and it does not works).
In order to make the rules clear, since it often requires illustrations, I thought I could use that kind of software instead of latex. Corel draw allow some text management and placement, but it does not offer any logical formatting options ( like this is a new chapter). Since Scribus is a text only tool, I thought it could supply this kind of features (that is probably what the styles are for ).
Anyways I might give a second chance to latex.
By the way, I heard a rumor that they wanted to release a 3rd version of latex, does any of you knows anything about it?