From:	Loki <gamemstr@********.COM>
Subject:	Re: Magic and the Matrix
Date:	Thu, 17 Apr 1997 18:30:53 -0700

> You'll be happy to know that I agree with you:) If Loki's Manajack spell
> were to show up in my game, it would be a special case, but...Likewise, I
> can see an Edge which would allow such a character to ignore penalties,
> but I'd say it would be at least a 3 point Edge...Again, only special
> exceptions.

The Edge idea may be something I'd consider.

Don't really have the specifics on the Mana Jack. As I said, it was mainly
an NPC plot device. The spell idea is being researched by a Tir
corporation. The idea is that a specially designed "technomantic" focus
gets connected to the cyberdeck. A spell is then cast that opens a link
between the mage's mind and the focus (thus cyberbeck and matrix). The
spell channels the pulses of the matrix and it's articial universe into a
means the Mage is able to better relate to. However, test cases to date,
from a cross section of known magical traditions, have exhibitted varying
degrees of insanity after prolonged exposure to the matrix via the Mana
Jack.

GM's should be able to go from there in their own games...

@>--,--'--- Loki

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
- A. C. Clarke

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