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From: Doctor Doom <JCH8169@*****.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Assorted Replies . . . II
Date: Wed, 16 Feb 1994 13:29:48 -0600
1. Von Obi Wan:

>Doesn't hitting the ACCESS IC stop it from triggering an alert ? I haven't
>looked at the decking rules for a while, but that was my impression.

One must continue to execute successful "slow" or "attack" programs
against
the ACCESS IC to prevent it from triggering an alert--until, of course, it is
crashed. If, at any time, one should fail in an attack, the IC shall trigger
an alert on its next action.


2. Von Dave:

>I have a question that keeps coming up in my mind....probably was one of the
>first ones answered on this list...is it too munchkinous to stick to the rules
>about smart gun links and laser sights (can't be used in conjunction) till the
>day said munchkin dies?

Why should it be considered Munchkinous to deny a player the option of
utilizing laser and smartlink systems in tandem? If anything, I should
consider it to be preventative of Munchkinism.


3. Von Herrn Waisley:

> Well to start off, with my players I required them to have a writen
>history of their character (I have one turned in so far). I also help most of
>them create the characters (and being a great stat fiddler, I can honestly say
>that most of them are nasty when it comes to a fight). Of course the most

>As you can see, if you force your players to think about what they are doing,
>they will often surprise you.

An excellent procedure to follow. Character concept is, I feel, one of the
single most important elements in successful roleplaying. 'Tis the foundation
upon which all else rests.

Further, I would vigorously echo Herr Waisley's quite adroit policy of Game
Masters assisting in creation of the character's statistics. I have always
found it advisable for a Game Master to be present at character generation.
It prevents mis-application or erroneous interpretation of rules & regulations.
Also, it serves to ensure direct communication of the expectations and
limitations of the campaign, as well as any "House Rules" that may be
pertinent.


4. Von Herrn Roberson:

>>I know that I'll probably get flamed for this, but what is a MUD or a MUSH?

>A MUD is a Multi-User Dimension/Dungeon. Not sure what MUSH stands for.

Also knows by the term: Malicious Undergraduate Destroyer

Auch von Roberson:

>>Remember that average grunts in an army are not overly cybered. It

>Unless you're in Ivy's Army. ;)

I still find her suggestion of an armed forces of only 150,000 men laughable.


5. Von Dem Powerhouse:

>Essentiatlly you really need TECH A with B and C placed wherever. Also you
>need a sniper rifle :) Try explosive ammo for that little extra umph. Oh
>and don't forget that silencer.

. . . and a flash suppresser, which some have argued is far more crucial to
a successful sniper. Probability is strongly against enemy forces from
ascertaining a sniper's position merely from the report of a single shot
fired. A flash suppresser is held to be far better insurance from detection
as should anyone have perceived the muzzle flash upon discharge of the
projectile, the location will be betrayed instantly.


Colonel Count von Hohenzollern und von Doom, DMSc, DSc, PhD.

Doom Technologies & Weapon Systems -- Dark Thought Publications
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