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Message no. 1
From: Robert Hayden <rahayden@*****.WEEG.UIOWA.EDU>
Subject: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Sat, 17 Oct 92 19:19:03 CET
About 6 months ago, I talked briefly about the idea of making another
listserver for "shadowbabble" like we've had this past week. Nobody
commented and I let the idea die. But now I am reviving it.

I think it is a wonderful idea to have it, but I fear we might get kinda
cluttered out a bit on SHADOWRN.

The rules of SHADOWTK@****.bitnet would be simple, it operates as a
fictional BBS system for discussion of things like "why did the Aztech net
go offline?" and things like that with everyone allowing the everyday life
of seattle and the world grow and evolve, while letting rules hashing and
things continue on SHADOWRN.

Now, I know some may feel that we can handle both with SHADOWRN, but I
guess I'd rather see it in a different forum for the simple purpose of,
for example, GMs could have their players read SHADOWTK to get a feel for
the seattle stage, while keeping rules hshing seperate and away from
innocent player eyes. I think a lot of fun and creative things could come
out of SHADOWTK.


One other thing as long as I'm here.

RE: replacing date and time in the LTG address

My understanding is that it is virtually impossible to do that because it
is a hard coded action. Now, I'm not trying to be a schmuck, but in all
of FASA's works, only Smiling Bandit has done it, I just find it
interesting that everyone is doing it now. *shrug* . . Oh well, just
being annoying I guess.



In any case, I would love to see some discussion of a SHADOWTK listserv.
I don't know exacltly what is required to get the listserv put up, but I
can write up an FAQ and introduction if people like the idea.

If you have any questions about what I mean or need clarification on the
purpose of this, please feel free to ask and I'll be happy to reply.

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Message no. 2
From: Mary Margaret Danforth <mmd@***.UMD.EDU>
Subject: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Sun, 18 Oct 92 19:19:25 -0400
>Personally, I think it's a great idea. I do not GM much, but I do think
it would be fun to participate in, and to read. I'm still confused as to why
David M Girardot (Girardot, David) wrote that he dislikes it. David: Why?
What's wrong with it? It can't bother you! If you don't like it, don't
subscribe to it. That's all you have to do. Well, who do we talk to to get
it started?!

>>>Andrew Danforth (aka Tailhook)
Message no. 3
From: steven mancini <mancinis@******.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
Subject: Re: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 00:18:08 EST
>>>>>[ If we are looking for just opinions, I am all in favor of
separating the fictional storyline type chatting from the game
mechanics-theory discussions. I have no great logically derived
reason for this; it is purely personal preference.]<<<<<
>>>>>>-Minotaur

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Message no. 4
From: Mary Margaret Danforth <mmd@***.UMD.EDU>
Subject: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 08:17:16 -0400
>>>>>[ When I'm tinkering with my Banshee, would I use Ground Vehicles
B/R
or Aricraft B/R? I guess it would classify as an Aircraft 'cuz it's vecored
thrust, but I just wanted to make sure! ]<<<<<

>>--Tailhook (Look Ma/I can fly!)
Message no. 5
From: Mary Margaret Danforth <mmd@***.UMD.EDU>
Subject: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 10:24:18 -0400
>>>>>[ Someone says that I would use Hovercraft B/R, but I don't think
that's right, because a Banshee is not a hovercraft... anyone? ]<<<<<
>>--Tailhook (Look Ma/I Can Fly!)
Message no. 6
From: "Richard Pieri/Stainless Steel Rat"
Subject: Re: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 11:09:46 EDT
>>>>>[ Someone says that I would use Hovercraft B/R, but I don't think
that's right, because a Banshee is not a hovercraft... anyone? ]<<<<<
>>--Tailhook (Look Ma/I Can Fly!)

>>>>>[The GMC Banshee LAV is a Low-Altitude Vehicle. That means VTOL
aircraft, chummers. Can you say "Harrier"? ][ knew you
could]<<<<<<
>>--Dreamline
Message no. 7
From: "David M Girardot (Girardot, David)" <GIRARDOT@********.BITNET>
Subject: Shadowbabble
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 12:23:31 edt
Robert, (and everyone else) I am not trying to convince anyone. I stated my
"vote" as it were and someone asked me to clarify my position. Okay?

--David
Message no. 8
From: Robert Hayden <rahayden@*****.WEEG.UIOWA.EDU>
Subject: Re: Shadowbabble
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 19:53:48 CET
David, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to sound like I was jumping on your case
or anything.

What I was trying to do was to clarify what its purpose would be. Sorry
if I sounds beligerant.


>> Robert Hayden | rahayden@*****.weeg.uiowa.edu | aq650@****.INS.CWRU.Edu <<
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>> Quorum, n.: The requirement for a Congressional meeting to take place. <<
>> From Latin quo: "where is (the)" and rum: "alcoholic
beverage" <<


On Mon, 19 Oct 1992, David M Girardot (Girardot, David) wrote:

>
>
> Robert, (and everyone else) I am not trying to convince anyone. I stated my
> "vote" as it were and someone asked me to clarify my position. Okay?
>
> --David
Message no. 9
From: Mary Margaret Danforth <mmd@***.UMD.EDU>
Subject: SHADOWBABBLE
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 92 23:07:07 -0400
>>>>>[ This was sent to my personal Mailbox:

>>>>>[I hate to tell you this, but a Banshee is a
Panzer.]<<<<<
--Psuedo <24:40:12/10-20-92>

Now I know that a Banshee is a panzer, it was someone else who said that
it wasn't. And just to clarify the point, I dug out an copy of the Good Old
Webster's Ninth NEW Collegiate Dictionary, and they define Panzer as:

>panzer: adj. (ca. 1940): of or relating to an armored unit
> and esp. a panzer division.

I think that a Banshee would definetely classify as an armored unit, don't
you all? Hahaha... well, just had to clarify that...

Catch you all later.]<<<<
>>--Tailhook <Look Ma/I can Fly!>

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