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Message no. 1
From: The Reverend <MDB0213@*****.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: LA Sourcebook, etc.
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1993 15:26:17 -0500
]The other SR books are good -- but lets face it, not really up to par with
]CyberPunk fiction of Gibson, Sterling, Effinger. Nyx Smith, though, has proven
]to be in that category of writers. Nyx really has is in tune with what SR world
]is about. -- I would give several body parts to collaborate on anything with He
]r/Him.
I dunno about that one. The SR novels are decent, but I wouldn't call them
"good". Possibly 2XS, but that's about it. I don't blame them, though...
aren't half of them engineers?

]and have a LA Sourcebook in my head -- I live in wonderous City of Angels).
I hate to do this to you, but an LA sourcebook exists. And will probably never
see the light of day. According to what I've heard, the history included all
the different riots that happened over the years. And yes, 1992 was one of
those years. When I was talking to Tom about LA, he said that it was on his
desks when the riots occurred, and he sent it back to the writer. Since then,
I've talked to Tom, and he said it was put on hold indefinitely. :(


BCNU,
Rev
Message no. 2
From: "Dylan Norhtup (PHY)" <norhtup@*****.CAS.USF.EDU>
Subject: Re: LA Sourcebook, etc.
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1993 17:36:57 -0400
On Sun, 20 Jun 1993, The Reverend wrote:
> I hate to do this to you, but an LA sourcebook exists. And will
> probably never
> see the light of day. According to what I've heard, the history included all
> the different riots that happened over the years. And yes, 1992 was one of
> those years. When I was talking to Tom about LA, he said that it was on his
> desks when the riots occurred, and he sent it back to the writer. Since then,
> I've talked to Tom, and he said it was put on hold indefinitely. :(

But why? Are they afraid that the inhabitants of Los Angeles are going to
read the book, look at the timeline, and coordinate their rioting with the
'historical evidence'? This is inane to say the least. If this is not
the reason I would very much like to hear Mr. Dowd's thinking on the matter.

Speaking of Mr. Dowd, I take it from your repeated assertions of your
communication with him that he is aware of the existence of this board. I
am wondering how much affect we as members of this board and its sister
board, SHADOWTK, affect the games and upcoming products for it. I am
aware that their is a forum for discussing Shadowrun on GEnie that the
designers are regular members of, but alas I do not have the money to fund
my modeming activities beyond calling locally to my server and getting on
Internet through my university (read: I donon have any money to get on
anything that is not free). Does this board offer those of us with no
extra funds an outlet to discuss our views of the game with those in charge
or do they just listen to those who can afford to subscribe to GEnie?

Questioningly yours,
Dylan Northrup/Doc X
Message no. 3
From: The Reverend <MDB0213@*****.TAMU.EDU>
Subject: Re: La sourcebook, etc...
Date: Thu, 24 Jun 1993 14:49:29 -0500
Sorry to take so long. READ MY OTHER NOTE FIRST! Tom talks about the LA
sourcebook, etc.

]I would very much like to hear Mr. Dowd's thinking on the matter.
They didn't want it to look like they were cashing in on the riots.

]that he is aware of the existence of this board.
He knows that we exist. We're the Internet Mailing List. He knows of us from
several people (Doom, Flare, Myself, etc) who call and ask questions. In case
you don't know, Doom nicknamed him the Dark Lord on High (or something close),
and Tom seems to like the nickname!

]am wondering how much affect we as members of this board and its sister
I don't know how much, considering that I don't believe that they get this
list. CI$, GEnie both charge to get/send internet e-mail, so it would be
cost-prohibitive to get this list. Personally, I think that they should send
us mail once in a while telling us what's going on. After all, we (by now)
probably have ~150 people, and we are REAL PLAYERS! Heck, I'd like to see this
mailing list become part of the "test pool".

]Does this board offer those of us with no extra funds an outlet to discuss
]our views of the game with those in charge
Unfortunately, no. However, you CAN send Tom email. (I don't know it offhand,
and it may change when they move to AOL). No guarantees that he'll reply,
however. Your best bet is to call FASA. (If you really want the number, call
me. But it's a toll call... area code (312), if you'd just rather check with
information) Depending on how lucky you are, you can get ahold of Tom, Sam,
Paul, and a couple others. Tom himself is rather personable, and knows the
rules WELL. He can answer your questions. OR, just send him snail mail. We
recently got back some stuff on enhanced articulation, via one of the list
members (sorry, I ferget who it was). And, you also have a lot of VERY
knowledgable people on this list, and they can answer most questions for you.
Certain ones get debated for a while, and someone usually winds up calling FASA
and getting an answer from the Dark Lord. Give us your best shot!

BCNU, Rev

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