From:	"Andre D. Gironda" <adg16427@***.EDU>
Subject:	Question regarding exchange of equipment
Date:	Wed, 3 Sep 1997 13:33:48 -0700

Here's a few examples of questions that have come into play jist
to get an idea of how exchanging equipment works.

Let's say I've got Redline and Viper in play (Viper has firearms, Redline
does not). Viper is sporting an Ingram Valiant (which requires Fireams,
and the pict. is of the Ingram Smartgun BTW). I have recently equipped
Viper's LMG with a Laser Scope (which adds +1 Firearms to user).

According to the rules, you may switch any amount of equipment b/t two
runners after tapping them both and announcing that you wish to do so.

Can Viper give Redline BOTH in the same exchange? Is the reasoning that
you could do so b/c a) the exchange of equipment happens simultaneously,
or b) the laser scope is an accessory played on the weapon, and therefore
comes with it? To add to the confusion, here's another thought:

If Viper also had another ranged weapon, could he give the Ingram to
Redline with the laser scope, and then take back the laser scope to put
on his other weapon? Since the card "Ingram Valiant" says to play on
a Runner with Firearms, does that mean only when initially played, or
also in the exchange of equipment?

Well, I still don't get it really, but any ideas or comments are
encouraged.


dre