From:	mneideng@****.caltech.edu (Mark L. Neidengard)
Subject:	Re: Otaku; was Re: Knowbots
Date:	Tue, 30 Jan 1996 13:03:47 -0800 (PST)

According to Evan Hughes:
>
> I like the idea of epic histories. But they have to be realistic and
> balanced. The elves are not balanced out by anything.

Also, it's once again a question of the intent of the system. If the idea
is cyberpunk, then "epic" stuff should be used with caution. If not, well,
I've been pretty deceived up until now. =)
>
> What would be cool: A war (vast interdimensional thing. Standard
> fantasy stuff)

Yish. See above. =)

between two allied races: (take you pick with who gets
> bandied up with who, although my personal fav. would be a race of cruel
> uncivilised elves (god I hate all the air time elves get... =), vs. a race
> of strong, noble-blooded, true-hearted orks/trolls... That would be MUCH
> more interesting than the standard ugly == bad, good == pretty...)

Do I hear a call for the Irda (Dragonlance)? *sigh*
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