From:	Scott Peterson lrdmtlyn@**********.com
Subject:	The Forgoten Synthlink [was: Disguise?]
Date:	Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:55:14 -0700

> It seems to me that a character with a good set of programming skills
> (possibly specializing in cross-platform integration and protocol
> translations) could set up a Synthlink to be able to control items
> other than synthesizers. One idea that springs to mind is to use it to
> issue complex commands drones by programming the synthlink to be able
> to issue complex commands to a RC Deck that's in Captains' Chair mode.
>
>
Wouldn't this be a cheaper or even a stop gap measure for a running team
who doesn't have a rigger to be able to rig drones and such?

Also doesn't this just duplicate a VCR?

Would have to look up the prices and such but might be a cheaper way to
rig....but depending on the intepretation I would think that if the
runners used this as a means to rig there would have to be some serious
lag in the commands and such and you would not be able to get the full
value of the drones sensors and the like.

This would apply to decking also I think. I always figured it was like a
WIN Amp and whets the name of that computer synthesizer (?) all in your
brain at once. Anyway its basic a way to handle instruments and
such.....

Hang on let me pull out the books...

Ok I noticed the synth link didn't even make it into the 3rd ed
book....In Shadowbeat from what I read(two small paragraphs in the
equipment section and several in the main rule book) it appears to be
just a way to rig a auto synth to facilitate wannabes trying to be
musicians or to add to some of the better performers shows.

Don't think it would work like you and I thought:)

Scott