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Message no. 1
From: Joshua Bell <joshbell@**********.COM>
Subject: On with the show...
Date: Sat, 2 May 1998 17:42:24 -0400
OK, so most of you GMs out there didn't like my CYberware additions
(EPSION, S. EPSILON), I don't care.. it was my opinion and gaming style,
that is yours. Cool! different styles are what make RPGs fun. I just
wanted a few things noted.

*- I know that DELTA cyberware is different in Cybertechnology, because I
created my chart before cybertechnology came out, and didn't feel like
downgrading mine.

*- I don't know greek. so I named them as i remembered them (i.e. GAMMA
after DELTA). I didn't think it was important.

I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little OUT
THERE too fast. So hold on a sec......<loud sound in the background>

<ahhhh!...>

There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!
Message no. 2
From: Matb <mbreton@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sat, 2 May 1998 23:27:25 -0700
Joshua Bell wrote:

> There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!

Hey, don't worry about it, Josh -- for a first-time post, it wasn't that
bad. Take the fact that people pointed out potential flaws as a good
thing (they paid attention long enough to understand it! :) And, of
course, take the comments to heart or not -- it's your campaign.

Just don't ever, ever mention grounding through a
quickeni--AAAaaaauuuuurrgh!

(sound of large wet fish)


- Matt

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Message no. 3
From: John E Pederson <lobo1@****.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 00:48:25 -0500
On Sat, 2 May 1998 17:42:24 -0400 Joshua Bell <joshbell@**********.COM>
writes:
> OK, so most of you GMs out there didn't like my CYberware
additions
>(EPSION, S. EPSILON), I don't care.. it was my opinion and gaming style,
>that is yours. Cool! different styles are what make RPGs fun. I just
>wanted a few things noted.


You'll find that there are *many* different styles of GM's and players on
the list. And if the ultra-high-grade cyberstuff doesn't fit in most of
their campaigns, well, you're just weird(j/k) :):) Not that the rest of
us aren't weird:) If it fits in your game, fine. If it fits without being
unbalancing or causing terrible amounts of strife and heartburn for those
involved, terrific! And if it doesn't fit in mine, that's fine, too.
Certainly, I'm the *last* person who should lecture on the evils of
power-gaming:) Which doesn't mean I don't:) But I probably shouldn't. But
I digress...


>*- I know that DELTA cyberware is different in Cybertechnology, because
I
>created my chart before cybertechnology came out, and didn't feel like
>downgrading mine.


Your prerogative, but you maybe should have noted this in the original
list, eh?


>*- I don't know greek. so I named them as i remembered them (i.e. GAMMA
>after DELTA). I didn't think it was important.


Neither did Tom Dowd. Which is why we have Deltaware instead of
Gamma-grade cyber:)


>I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
>cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little OUT
>THERE too fast. So hold on a sec......<loud sound in the background>
>
><ahhhh!...>
>
>There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!


Nice try, but I don't believe it:P I would suggest moderating the 'way
out' stuff - keep in mind that lots of folks run low to mid power
campaigns around here and that some of the stuff that you toss out may
well seem excessive to the high-power folks as well (Hi, K! :) But don't
run off just yet. It's not like we haven't all had the occasional idea
that seemed whacked to the rest of the world (I've had several which I've
quite thankfully repressed and cannot presently bring to mind:). And it
could have been worse. You *could* have posted this to rgfc and started a
flamewar:)

Well, back to lurking for me...


--
John Pederson "She thinks I'm average-looking."
aka Canthros, shapeshifter-mage --MST3K
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Message no. 4
From: Airwasp <Airwasp@***.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 07:41:31 EDT
In a message dated 5/2/98 9:43:47 PM !!!First Boot!!!, joshbell@**********.COM
writes:

> I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
> cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little OUT
> THERE too fast. So hold on a sec......<loud sound in the background>
>
> <ahhhh!...>
>
> There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!

Hey Josh, don't worry about it, it happens to all of us, trust me.

So welcome in for the long haul, and be always aware of where Gurth's stairs
are in case of an incoming carping.

Mike
Message no. 5
From: Gurth <gurth@******.NL>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 13:48:34 +0100
Joshua Bell said on 17:42/ 2 May 98...

> *- I know that DELTA cyberware is different in Cybertechnology, because I
> created my chart before cybertechnology came out, and didn't feel like
> downgrading mine.
>
> *- I don't know greek. so I named them as i remembered them (i.e. GAMMA
> after DELTA). I didn't think it was important.

Perhaps it would have been a good idea to include a note about these
points in the original post, it would have cleared up a lot of confusion
beforehand.

> I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
> cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little OUT
> THERE too fast.

I didn't see any problem with your post, but I wouldn't use it myself.
Some people are more easily irritated than others, though.

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Message no. 6
From: The Vagabond <nomad74@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 12:14:33 PDT
> OK, so most of you GMs out there didn't like my CYberware
additions
>(EPSION, S. EPSILON), I don't care.. it was my opinion and gaming
style,
>that is yours. Cool! different styles are what make RPGs fun. I just
>wanted a few things noted.

To quote the veinacular: "By Jove, I think he's got it!"

>
>*- I know that DELTA cyberware is different in Cybertechnology, because
I
>created my chart before cybertechnology came out, and didn't feel like
>downgrading mine.

Woulda saved a LOT of headache if you stated that orginally.

>
>*- I don't know greek. so I named them as i remembered them (i.e. GAMMA
>after DELTA). I didn't think it was important.

It isn't. As a matter fact, none of it is. It's all a game.

>
>I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
>cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little
OUT
>THERE too fast.

NEVER apologize for stating what you believe in. Be it RPGs, or a
political views. They are your views and you have a right to express
them (and change them if I can talk you into it<g>). But keep in mind
we all have a right to disagree. I don't think anyone has taken your
posts personal, and I don't think any of our posts were meant for YOU to
take personal. You posted your ideas. I didn't particularly like them,
and I stated why. But like I said, if it works for you, more power to
you.
I don't think anyone should hold grudges over rules of a game- we
save that for our RL gaming groups. :)

So hold on a sec......<loud sound in the background>
>
><ahhhh!...>
>
>There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!
>

I for one welcome you. It's good to get new and intresting ideas and
inputs. Although I didn't like your posts, doesn't mean I don't look
foward to new and different viewpoints. I don't know about everyone
else, but that's why I joined(contrary to popular belief, I didn't join
to hear my own voice<g>- that's why I have a job ;)

-Vagabond
"I may not like what you have to say, but I'll defend to the
death your right to say it."
-Thomas Jefferson
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Message no. 7
From: rabiola <rabiola@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 22:44:15 -0500
>
>I am new to Newsgroups/Messages and so I just posted what I thought was
>cool, and if it IRITAITED some of you..sorry, I guess I got a little
OUT
>THERE too fast. So hold on a sec......<loud sound in the background>
>
><ahhhh!...>
>
>There I just killed my evil twin, Hi I am Josh, and I am here to stay!
>

Don't sweat it, Josh...just get some Dermal implants and let it roll
off. Thick skin is almost a necessity around the net...

Tony Rabiola rabiola@**.netcom.com
Fourth and Sixth World Adept
Still working on the Fifth...
Message no. 8
From: MC23 <mc23@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 12:16:14 -0400
Once upon a time, The Vagabond wrote;

> "I may not like what you have to say, but I'll defend to the
>death your right to say it."
> -Thomas Jefferson

VOLTAIRE!!!


grumble, grumble, grumble

Now it might have been Jefferson that said, and I paraphrase for not
having the quote,
If I was left with only one right it would be Freedom of Speech, and
with that one I would win back all the others.


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briefed, debriefed, or numbered "
-No. 6, The Prisoner

I am MC23
Message no. 9
From: MC23 <mc23@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 12:17:50 -0400
Once upon a time, Matb wrote;

>Just don't ever, ever mention grounding through a
>quickeni--AAAaaaauuuuurrgh!

It can't happen but I will now make an exception for going against =
you.
B>]#

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><>

"THAT¹S NOT FAIR!"
"You say that so often. I wonder what your basis for comparison is."
-Sarah and Jareth, Labyrinth

I am MC23
Message no. 10
From: The Vagabond <nomad74@*******.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 12:18:20 PDT
>Once upon a time, The Vagabond wrote;
>
>> "I may not like what you have to say, but I'll defend to the
>>death your right to say it."
>> -Thomas Jefferson
>
>VOLTAIRE!!!
>
>
>grumble, grumble, grumble
>
>Now it might have been Jefferson that said, and I paraphrase for not
>having the quote,
> If I was left with only one right it would be Freedom of Speech,
and
>with that one I would win back all the others.

Hey, it was in my American History book. Don't blame me, blame the
pooblick edjukashun sistym.

-Vagabond
"Under wandering stars I've grown"
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Message no. 11
From: Ereskanti <Ereskanti@***.COM>
Subject: Re: On with the show...
Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 22:37:03 EDT
In a message dated 5/4/98 2:20:06 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
nomad74@*******.COM writes:

> >Now it might have been Jefferson that said, and I paraphrase for not
> >having the quote,
> > If I was left with only one right it would be Freedom of Speech,
> and
> >with that one I would win back all the others.
>
> Hey, it was in my American History book. Don't blame me, blame the
> pooblick edjukashun sistym.
>
> -Vagabond
>
Yeppers, it was both of 'em.

-K

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