From:	Jani Fikouras <feanor@**********.UNI-BREMEN.DE>
Subject:	Re: Always running...
Date:	Thu, 21 Sep 1995 12:03:46 +0200

> > How does it allow you to "see"? I don't think a smartgun link provides
optical
> > sensory info, does it? Basically it just puts a dot or crosshair in your line of
> > sight based on where it is pointed, right? And since your line of sight does not
> > extend behind you (or around a corner per your example), I don't think it would
help.
>
> Good question... I play it more like you KNOW where it's pointed,
> instinctively (though it can also provide visual effects). So, point it
> behind you, and you know where it's pointing. Now... knowing what it's
> pointing at is another matter.

According to "Nights Pawn" a smartlinks effect is nothing more than
a small dot (or crosshair or whatever) on your field of vision showing
the exact point of impact of a bullet fired from the smartlinked gun
this particular moment.

In other words its much like the laser sight with two major differences.
a) You are the only one who can see the litle red dot
b) Its much more acurate as it isnt just a projection

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"In my mind I see the matrix, and in the matrix is held the power. The lock
to the matrix is my will, and in the matrix my will becomes the power."