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From: Lehlan Decker <decker@****.FSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Real-Life Computing ...
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 09:52:46 -0500
>
> In a message dated 5/26/98 10:11:15 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
> robert.watkins@******.COM writes:
>

> Talk about this brings up a heller of a question to me. When
> pawning/bargaining/trading in the SR realm, what kind of guarantees are viable
> options to ask for from a Fixer concerning stuff like this. Sure, I know, you
> should probably go to a Deckmeister, but for the samurai who just wants a
> code-breaker for a maglock or something similar, that option may not be an
> option.
>
> Basically, has anyone -really- thought out the Negotiations/Etiquette role-
> playing impact this could have?
>
Usually I handle this case by case, depending on the dice and if
the person actually role plays it worth a damn. :)
Usually I let better rolls lower the price, or throw in several small
things for free. I don't think any of my fixers would warranty anything
to the players. (They know better. :))


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