From:	"Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject:	Re: [FAQ] ShadowTalk: Interactive Shadowrun Fiction
Date:	Mon, 29 Nov 1993 17:54:50 -0800

Who didn't read the following?


1. Why Format Correctly?
Proper formatting of messages to Shadowtk is important for
several reasons. First of all it helps sustain the illusion
of a Shadowrun BBS. Secondly, it allow for ease of reading
for your fellow list members. Lastly, it makes it easier for
the listowner and all other people who are keeping logs to
format them in a consistant manner.

2. How do you use encrypts properly?
Encrypted messages are used to allow only certain
characters in Shadowtk to read a specific message. While
this would be most realistically done by sending the message
to the players of the desired characters, it is done though
the use of an encryption header to allow everyone to follow
the development of storylines.

An encrypted message starts with a line that denotes that
the message is encrypted and an encryption key to tell which
characters can read the message. Starting on the next line,
write the message as if it had not been an encrypted message.
As said above, there is no need to end an encrypt. Once the
message has ended, the encrypt has ended.

A secondary use of encrypts is to allow the author to
neglect to specify an otherwise meaningless detail. Encrypts
of this nature are placed inside a message and appear in a
format similar to "Meet me at >>Encrypted<< in two
hours."

3. ID and Time/Date Stamp
All message must have an ID and a time/date Stamp at the
end of the message. This includes messages that are disrupted
during sending since ID and Time/Date are determined before
the posting character starts his message. Leaving the ID and
Time/Date Stamp off of a post is very confusing and should not
be done.

Aren't they pretty :)

===============================================================================
See Ya in Shadows, "Keep your friends close, but keep your enemies closer."
Jason J Carter -- Deep Throat, The X-Files
The Nightstalker Carter@***.EDU