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From: Matthew M. Teixeira mteixei1@*****.rr.com
Subject: SR Novels (Re: SR Future Products and Such)
Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 22:57:56 -0700
>> Matt does make a good point. However, I've been the new person who had
to
>> figure out what was what in the SR universe by myself. However, I
managed.
>> Know why? THE NOVELS. They've fleshed stuff out tremendously.
Personally,
>> I hate it when the company gives out too much detail on what the world
is.
>> IMO FASA (and a lot of other rpg compainies) have hit the nail on the
head
>> with the idea of using novels to flesh out the world.

>I'm curious, what could you not figure out w/o the novels? I know lots
>of players who haven't read any of the novels, but keep up on the
sourcebooks
>and have no trouble knowing what's going on.

My suggestion was that the novels are a great source of inspiration and
'atmosphere'. For those who want that. The discussion is about products that
people want to see - 'atmosphere' was what was asked for. The novels provide
a great deal of that - and they are available. So I was pointing out a
source of information matching that which was asked for, that's all. If you
don't want to, you don't have to read them and some GM's get by without
them. I get a great many ideas from them (2XS was a great novel and gave me
some interesting things to try on my groups - look out, Doc).

As for those who want to acquire the books but can't without a credit card -
eBay is the best suggestion (get them packaged up many for a few bucks -
they are not high demand items online). Next would be Amazon - who should
take a postal money order (which anyone can get at the post office - if US
that is). Western Union may be an alternative. Try some other online shops -
for example http://www.dragonscroll.com or http://www.gamersrealm.com. I'm
sure they would accept check or money order with an order.

Just a couple of ideas. And my two cents...

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