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Message no. 1
From: Ulrich Haupt <sandman@****.UNI-OLDENBURG.DE>
Subject: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 14:38:43 +0100
Hi,

I've got just one question. I'm creating a new character and
I want to give him Smartlink (big surprise :-). I think I
have read some thing about a Smartlink II system. But I
can't remember which book it was. Therefor I'd like to know
where I can find Smartlink II or did I just confuse it with
something else ?

Thanks

Sandman
Message no. 2
From: David Buehrer <dbuehrer@******.CARL.ORG>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 06:52:45 -0700
For the mere cost of a Thaum, Ulrich Haupt wrote:
/
/ Hi,
/
/ I've got just one question. I'm creating a new character and
/ I want to give him Smartlink (big surprise :-). I think I
/ have read some thing about a Smartlink II system. But I
/ can't remember which book it was. Therefor I'd like to know
/ where I can find Smartlink II or did I just confuse it with
/ something else ?

I'm pretty sure the Smartlink II is in Fields of Fire.

BTW, your Reply-to field is overiding the list. This means that
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Message no. 3
From: Gurth <gurth@******.NL>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 19:36:57 +0100
According to Ulrich Haupt, at 14:38 on 24 Nov 98, the word on the street
was...

> I've got just one question. I'm creating a new character and
> I want to give him Smartlink (big surprise :-). I think I
> have read some thing about a Smartlink II system. But I
> can't remember which book it was. Therefor I'd like to know
> where I can find Smartlink II or did I just confuse it with
> something else ?

The smartlink II is in Fields of Fire on page 57, with game rules for it
on pages 84-85.

I was going to add something about your reply-to field, but I see David
already mentioned it.

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Message no. 4
From: Wolfchild <nathan.olsen@*******.MSUS.EDU>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 13:16:29 -0600
On Tue, 24 Nov 1998, Gurth wrote:
>
> The smartlink II is in Fields of Fire on page 57, with game rules for it
> on pages 84-85.

For those of us without FOF, what's the difference between smartlink and
smartlink II? I'm not asking for game mechanics (which could violate
copyright stuff), but generally what makes it better than the original.

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Message no. 5
From: Starjammer <starjammer@**********.COM>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 16:47:30 -0500
At 01:16 PM 11/24/98 -0600, you wrote:
>
>For those of us without FOF, what's the difference between smartlink and
>smartlink II? I'm not asking for game mechanics (which could violate
>copyright stuff), but generally what makes it better than the original.
>
>Wolfchild - "Discinctaque in otia natus."

Smartlink II systems give the same bonuses as basic systems, but also
reduce the penalties for called shots, give extra bonuses for long-range
shots when used with a rangefinder, and give bonuses to indirect-fire
weapons like grenade launchers.

SL2 systems are, obviously, a virtual must-have for would-be snipers and
marksmen.

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Message no. 6
From: Scott W <see_scott_run@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Where to find Smartlink II
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 16:32:48 -0800
On a different note along the same topic, how do you
folks handle letting your PCs (either starting or
veteran) get ahold of the Smartlink II? It certainly
doesn't seem to be extraordinarily hard to get, based
on availability and such.
My problem with it is that the called shot modifier
improvement makes it extremely appealing to anyone
who fires a gun. While that's fine in itself, I'm not
prepared to let it phase out the older model (why fix
it if it ain't broke?). FASA seems to feel the same,
otherwise I assume they'd have replaced it in SR3
just like they did with the headware memory (though
who really knows except FASA :)
Do you limit its purchasing to those who have the
proper contacts (and who would those contacts be?
Military? Street-Doc? Corporate dude?) Is it only
available in certain clinics? Is it a free-for-all
where everyone has it and it basically is a replacement
for the original Smartlink (You can tell how much I like _that_
option...every shot a called shot...)?
Do you make beginning characters take the original
model and upgrade later?
Of course, this little spiel could apply to any piece
of technology I guess (think Muscle Aug vs. Muscle Rep,
Bone Lacing vs. Dermal Plates).

Scott
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Message no. 7
From: Ulrich Haupt <sandman@****.UNI-OLDENBURG.DE>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:56:27 +0100
Many thanks to all those who replied (or started to do so)
to my question!

> I'm pretty sure the Smartlink II is in Fields of Fire.
Ah, thats why I didn't find it. It's one of the few book I
don't own!
>
> BTW, your Reply-to field is overiding the list. This means that
> replies to your posts will go directly to you, instead of back to the
> list (unless the replier changes the address). If you want replies to
> your posts to go to the list disable/clear the Reply-to field/option on
> your mailer.
I must apologize - I should have known.
I had a liitle computer problems last weeks and I had to
reinstall my mail programs and it seems that I missed to
configure this one but it should be corrected now. If it
still behaves uncomfortable please let me know.

Sandman
Message no. 8
From: Gurth <gurth@******.NL>
Subject: Re: where to find Smartlink II
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 11:24:52 +0100
According to Wolfchild, at 13:16 on 24 Nov 98, the word on the street was...

> For those of us without FOF, what's the difference between smartlink and
> smartlink II? I'm not asking for game mechanics (which could violate
> copyright stuff), but generally what makes it better than the original.

It's better at making called shots and, when linked to a rangefinder, at
long-range attacks. It also is better capable of calculating arcs for
indirect fire, and just "feels better" to the user.

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