From:	Fade <runefo@***.UIO.NO>
Subject:	Re: FASA's On/Off Course?
Date:	Thu, 7 May 1998 22:30:11 +0000

David wrote:
> / Oh, I agree. I don't think that SR without magic would be the same.
>
> But would it be Shadowrun?
>
> The answer depends on how one defines Shadowrun. And being
> individuals we each define it differently.
>
> In my definition of Shadowrun, magic is an integral factor. In
> someone else's definition that might not be the case. And neither
> one of us would be right or wrong.

Magic in shadowrun is there for the duration. I don't think *anyone*
is considering removing magic altogether. The question is wether
shadowrun would be shadowrun if it had *LESS* magic.
Wether you interpret that as reduced influence by the IE and Dragons,
or if it is reduced power of magic, or any other way, is up to you.

It appears SR3 will not emphasise IE's and Dragons as much as is done
currently, but not remove them altogether. Is that still shadowrun?

For my part, yes, most assuredly so.

(Do I get a 3rd edition BBB for free now, FASA please? ;)

--
Fade

And the Prince of Lies said:
"To reign is worth ambition, though in Hell:
Better to reign in hell than to serve in heaven."
-John Milton, Paradise Lost