| From: | Geoff Skellams <geoff.skellams@*********.COM.AU> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: Ingentization |
| Date: | Wed, 27 May 1998 12:37:00 +1000 |
> >What everyone seems to be forgetting is that these are all just
> >stereotypes. In Shadowrun, it *is* possible to have a tall skinny
dwarf
> >(5'3" is probably where a dwarf would top out), just the same way as
it
> >is possible to have a short, fat elf. The figures in the book are
just
> >averages. There are probably elves as short as 5'3" as well.
>
<<< SNIP >>>
>
> BTW, even if what's listed are statistical averages, it doesn't say
how
> much variation there is ... although, the 20 questions section talks
> about being a tall thin dwarf or a short fat elf, it doesn't say what
> that means ... :P~
>
Personally, within reason, I reckon they mean what you want them
to mean. Mind you, a 6'6" dwarf is pushing things a bit.
> > Let's see more short, fat, ugly elves. And ork or troll
> >supermodels. It makes the world a more interesting place
> >
> > "That rates about a 9.5 on my weird-shit-o-meter"
> > - Will Smith in "Men in Black"
>
> Sorry I just *HAD* to transplant that ;)
>
I had to think about why, but it was funny when I did :) Actually, there
probably would be Ork or Troll supermodels in the world of 205x. At
least to some extent. Look at what we have now. Supermodels come from
all sorts of ethnic backgrounds. There are also a few "larger size"
supermodels as well. I'm sure that this would extend to metatypes in the
future. Sure, there are some people who would be offended by it, but I
am sure that some people are offended by the current set as well.
> >cheers
> >Geoff
> <SNIP Sig>
>
> Cheers? Interesting, where you from?
Me? Australia. Canberra to be more specific. (the email address is a bit
of a giveaway).
cheers
Geoff
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"That rates about a 9.5 on my weird-shit-o-meter"
- Will Smith in "Men in Black"
