From:	night_train@*****.com night_train@*****.com
Subject:	Big Bag O' Questions
Date:	Tue, 6 Jul 1999 19:07:52 -0400 (EDT)

---- On Jul 6 Wolfchild <nathan.olsen@*******.msus.edu> wrote:
> 1) Unless I'm mistaken, the physical damage done to a decker from black IC
> is done through an energy feedback through the decker's connection.
> Wouldn't it be simple to create a sort of fuse or circut breaker on the
> line to prevent damage from black IC?

No, black IC does damage through biofeedback. Things like stopping your heart, redlining
your blood pressure, etc.

> 2) Datasofts can be utilized with either a datasoft link or a display
> link. Does this mean that the two pieces of cyberware are functionally
> interchangeable? Sure, one lets you "know" info while the other makes you
> read it, but is that it?

Uh, think real hard about the difference between reading something and "knowing"
it before you say "is that it."

> 3) About how big is a standard medkit? Could it be installed in a
> cyberarm?

Problably about the same size as a medium sized first aid kit today. And no I wouldn't
allow it.(personal call)

> 4) What is the barrier rating of 1 inch of orichalum?

Not sure about that one, but remember orichalcum is prized for its mystical qualities not
its heavy duty (balistic/impact).

> 5) What do people like better, point-based character generation (ala SR
> Comp and SR3) or priority-based character generation (ala SR2)?

My personal choice is point based. But it's also situational, point-based allows more
flexibility, priority-based is faster and simpler.



Always feed the troll. -Night Train
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