From:	GRANITE <granite@**.net>
Subject:	But my PC always does that!! was: hate mail
Date:	Tue, 24 Sep 1996 01:55:01 -0700

Loki wrote:
> I handle my players the same way, I never assume on the part of their
> characters. I must be informed of actions taken.......

> A GM has to know certain things...
>

I would have to agree..I know in RL there are some people that
religilously lock the door to their house but rarely lock their car
door..This has to be reflected in the game by the sometimes laborious "I
did this or that as I left the vehicle/house/corp/whatever." However, A
little house rule that seems to satisfy everyone is WRITE IT DOWN!!! If
your PC always locks the door of his/her vehicle upon exit then write
that little tidbit down [letting the GM know of course] and say this is
something my PC always does..If you wish to leave the door unlocked then
a concious effert has to be made at that time to SAY "I am leaving my
vehicle unlocked so I can make a quick getway."
The same works for conjuring watchers and such..If it a thing or action
your PC is in the habit of doing then write it down and tell the GM so
everyone that need to know will know..And then if a situation arises
where the GM forgets then a kind reminder and documented proof can save a
PC big headaches..Of course a good GM will find ways of using youe habits
against you as well..[evil GM smile]..
It goes both ways "Oh but your PC *always* locks the door to your car and
puts the keys in his jacket..Too bad your jacket is now in the office of
that Renraku security chief..I know it was hot in there and all that
sweat would have shorted out the control panel..But thems the breaks..Oh,
yes while your PC was searching his pockets the Red Guard started
deploying in the street behind you...Have a nice day.."
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-------------------------------GRANITE