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Message no. 1
From: Gurth <gurth@******.NL>
Subject: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 12:28:57 +0100
Fro recently contacted me about how there are around 180 people subscribed
to this list, but nothing really ever seems to get done here... He had a
few good ideas to get interest in NERPS up again, which I'll get to in a
moment. Fisrt up, though, another thing I want to bring to your collective
attention:

1) There are 14 promised articles for the NAGTTW, but only four or five of
them actually seem to be under construction. I would like to hear from the
writers of the following pieces whether they intend to submit them for
the NAGTTW; if I don't get a reply for an article within about a week
(that's until the 10th of August), I'll remove it from the authors &
articles list.

Australia
Baltimore City
CAS
Cleveland
Iceland
Israel
Minneapolis/St. Paul
New Zealand
Norway
Oklahoma
Siberia


2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)

Adam and I had some ideas what the book should be about, but I will not
mention them here just yet because I want to hear what YOU think. The only
direction I'd like to push the ideas in, is at something else than the
articles in Foundations: that is, no people, places, or adventure seeds.
Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay?



Now for the Germany Sourcebook stuff:

Bryan Borich said on 16:57/ 2 Aug 97...

> << Do you have any more info than that?? Like a name and address? >>
> Yeap, just not to hand right now.... Do you want to try this way?

Could you please take this off the list? It seems to me you're working out
some kind of deal to get that book, which I doubt many other people on the
list are really interested in. Private email would be much better for
this, especially if you plan on swapping snail-mail addresses for this
thing...

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Message no. 2
From: Bull <chaos@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 07:00:57 -0400
At 12:28 PM 8/3/97 +0100, Gurth wrote these timeless words:
>Fro recently contacted me about how there are around 180 people subscribed
>to this list, but nothing really ever seems to get done here... He had a
>few good ideas to get interest in NERPS up again, which I'll get to in a
>moment. Fisrt up, though, another thing I want to bring to your collective
>attention:
>
>1) There are 14 promised articles for the NAGTTW, but only four or five of
>them actually seem to be under construction. I would like to hear from the
>writers of the following pieces whether they intend to submit them for
>the NAGTTW; if I don't get a reply for an article within about a week
>(that's until the 10th of August), I'll remove it from the authors &
>articles list.
>
> Cleveland
>
I still am working on teh Cleveland file. it's currently a little rough,
and has a few sections that are missing (Hey tinner! That's your part dude!).

The file is currently in the style of NAGTNA, but I[m thinking of
converting it a little to something more similar to what's in Target:
UCAS. <shrug> but i do still have it and want to submit it...;]

>2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
>in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
>take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
>put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
>but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
>the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)
>
>Adam and I had some ideas what the book should be about, but I will not
>mention them here just yet because I want to hear what YOU think. The only
>direction I'd like to push the ideas in, is at something else than the
>articles in Foundations: that is, no people, places, or adventure seeds.
>Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay?
>
Ok... me and Fro were talking about this last night, and here was the Idea
that I came up with...;]

NERPS Catalog 2059 (Chances are it'll be around then when this finally gets
finished:)).

Bascially this would be a general book full of "miscellaneous" stuff that
everyone around here creates. New Spells, New Weapons, New Vehicles, New
Gear, etc.

A book like this would be relatively simple, and could be done with a
minimum of fuss, effort, or time. It could also be a running NERPS
project. Every year, compile all the new spells, gear, and stuff created
by members during the year.

That was my idea, at least...;]

Bull
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Message no. 3
From: Barbie <barbie@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 13:19:07 -0500
At 03-Aug-97 wrote Gurth:

Hoi all this is my first post on the NERPS list.

>2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
>in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
>take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
>put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
>but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
>the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)

Thats just that why I was so quiet over here, since I subscribed.
No offence, I simply have not this much time.

>Adam and I had some ideas what the book should be about, but I will not
>mention them here just yet because I want to hear what YOU think. The only
>direction I'd like to push the ideas in, is at something else than the
>articles in Foundations: that is, no people, places, or adventure seeds.
>Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay

What I would like is some stuff about the day-to-day live, the cultures, art
fashion, household electonics.And so
Can I speak to my toaster and say toast at level three or must I get over
there?
Sure real life addressed a little bit but not enough for my taste.
One realy importend thing IMO is that its time for SR-tech to catch up
with the current tech available.
An other idea would be a who-is-who of SR, arrrggghhhhh you said no people.




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climbing over sumertowm you can kiss the air we`re
gliding follow me for sumerland no sound no life
no essence we lay enstranged in our curious ways
memories lay beside us but i`m seeing through an
age who i`m through sumerland.

(Fields of the Nephilim-Eilzium-Weil of Sumer)

Message no. 4
From: Josh Higham <jhigham@******.STUDENT.CWRU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 11:00:07 -0400
Well, I am pretty new to SR, and am doing a lot of reading on the net to
get to know the world. However, aside from a couple of runs on IRC, I
have yet to play a game (I'm working on joining a group), and so I don't
feel comfortable enough to actually write anything.

You did mention locations, and I might get to work writing some things up
on Montana...hmmm, I just noticed that it is Souix nation, there's some
interesting possibilities there (I don't think that all the people with
underground fortresses and weapon stockpiles larger than most 3rd world
nations are just going to say "Here, have fun with it.").

Or maybe they will. I'll think on it.

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Message no. 5
From: Christopher Casey <mirage5@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Sun, 3 Aug 1997 13:11:54 -0500
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Gurth, I'm here! I'm here!
The Oklahoma report is coming slowly <hanging head in shame for my =
tardiness>, but it'll be up here within the next week or so, I think, =
barring unforseen difficulties.
As for a book of shorties ... sounds like fun. One vote for.
--Chris Casey


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<P>Gurth, I'm here! I'm here!</P>

<P>The Oklahoma report is coming slowly &lt;hanging head in shame for my =

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Message no. 6
From: Robert Hudsson <R_Hudson2@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 11:30:13 UT
At 12:28 PM Aug. 3, 1997 Gurth wrote:

----------

>2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
>in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
>take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
>put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
>but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
>the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)

Actually I rather like this idea. There are probably enough guns and other
weaponry floating around the web to give me new hardware for my player's
opponents until the magic REALLY comes back - but the sort of material you're
talking about here is pretty sparse.

I've had players ask me about things that the FASA books (and most net
material) just don't seem to think about, such as clothing and fashion trends
by geographical region, how much their power bill is, and what the latest
virtual video game was. Since it looks like that's the sort of thing you're
talking about, I'm 100% for the idea.


Robert Hudson
Message no. 7
From: David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 08:46:25 -0600
Gurth wrote:
)
)1) There are 14 promised articles for the NAGTTW, but only four or five of
)them actually seem to be under construction. I would like to hear from the
)writers of the following pieces whether they intend to submit them for
)the NAGTTW; if I don't get a reply for an article within about a week
)(that's until the 10th of August), I'll remove it from the authors &
)articles list.

I've got (IMHO) a great idea, but I am having a hell of a time
finding any info on it. I want to create an aquology centered on
Troll (currently the worlds largest offshore drilling platform). By
2056-58 the gas field should be dry. And Trolltown just makes a
great name. My problem is that I've only been able to find the basic
stats (weight and dimensions) for Troll. And I'm having a hell of a
time finding information on non-fixed rigs. Does anyone know any
good books or libraries I could check out (I've got pretty much
unlimited internet access).

As soon as I get a handle on the research I'll officially register
for this one.

)2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
)in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
)take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
)put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
)but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
)the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)

I'd love to.

)Adam and I had some ideas what the book should be about, but I will not
)mention them here just yet because I want to hear what YOU think. The only
)direction I'd like to push the ideas in, is at something else than the
)articles in Foundations: that is, no people, places, or adventure seeds.
)Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay?

Hm... Shadowrunning Tactics. The Rules of the Game (not gaming
rules, but the rules of shadowrunning: "Don't spank your Johnson"
etc). Fashion. Entertainment. A Day in the Life. Something Funny
Happened to Me on the Way to the... Bloopers and Practical Jokes.
Contacts: What are they really good for? News Bites. Environmental Issues.

-David
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born & never stops until you get up to speak in public."
Message no. 8
From: Tomer Brisker <brisker@******.CO.IL>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 1997 01:10:23 +0300
At 12:28 PM 8/3/97 +0100, Gurth wrote:
>Fro recently contacted me about how there are around 180 people subscribed
>to this list, but nothing really ever seems to get done here... He had a
>few good ideas to get interest in NERPS up again, which I'll get to in a
>moment. Fisrt up, though, another thing I want to bring to your collective
>attention:
>
>1) There are 14 promised articles for the NAGTTW, but only four or five of
>them actually seem to be under construction. I would like to hear from the
>writers of the following pieces whether they intend to submit them for
>the NAGTTW; if I don't get a reply for an article within about a week
>(that's until the 10th of August), I'll remove it from the authors &
>articles list.
>
> Australia
> Baltimore City
> CAS
> Cleveland
> Iceland
> Israel
> Minneapolis/St. Paul
> New Zealand
> Norway
> Oklahoma
> Siberia
>

Israel reporting in- sorry, i have been faily busy lately, i will finish the
next version of the Israel article before this month ends.

>2) Adam's idea. This is to write a book consisting of many short articles,
>in which everyone can participate simply because the articles shouldn't
>take long to write -- half an hour to an afternoon or so -- which should
>put them into reach of the people who would like to contribute something,
>but don't really have the time to type up major articles. (For an idea of
>the kind of article we have in mind, take a look at NERPS: Foundations.)
>
>Adam and I had some ideas what the book should be about, but I will not
>mention them here just yet because I want to hear what YOU think. The only
>direction I'd like to push the ideas in, is at something else than the
>articles in Foundations: that is, no people, places, or adventure seeds.
>Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay?
>
sure... maybe new equipment?
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Message no. 9
From: Pete Wilson <piatro@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Mon, 4 Aug 1997 18:16:56 -0600
David wrote:

>Gurth wrote:
>)
>)Apart from that, let's hear some thoughts about this, okay?
>
>Hm... Shadowrunning Tactics. The Rules of the Game (not gaming
>rules, but the rules of shadowrunning: "Don't spank your Johnson"
>etc)....

Shoot! That must be where I'm screwwing up. (Mental note: no more
spanking) I think shorter articles is a lot more reasonable for me. I
don't want to say that I have been scared off in the past, but it would be
safe to say that I've scared _myself_ off. I start to think about all that
I would want to include in a "complete" article and realize that I don't
have enough time for all of that.

Piatro
Message no. 10
From: David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject: Re: Important idea! (also Re: german sourcebook order)
Date: Tue, 5 Aug 1997 06:48:27 -0600
Pete Wilson wrote:
)I think shorter articles is a lot more reasonable for me. I
)don't want to say that I have been scared off in the past, but it would be
)safe to say that I've scared _myself_ off. I start to think about all that
)I would want to include in a "complete" article and realize that I don't
)have enough time for all of that.

I was planning on approaching it with the idea of adding "my two
cents" to any of the article ideas that are finalized. Like writing
down 3+ paragraphs on whatever subject and letting Gurth edit it in
(;)). That way I won't get scared away, and once I get started on
something it might turn out to be article length after all (but don't
bet on it :).

-David
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