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From: Darrell L. Bowman darrell@******.dhr.state.nc.us
Subject: ED Development (Re: Crater Lake)
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 14:01:23 -0400
On 30 Jul 99, at 23:39, Ereskanti@***.com wrote:

> Twist, exactly what routes should/could they have taken then? They
> couldn't do a "cyber" theme, otherwise they'd just be rehashing a game
> they (FASA) already had. Horror was a theme being overdone (WW and
> AD&D:Ravenloft), and the "UFO Conspiracy Theory" was not having much
> success in other areas (Dark Conspiracy).
>
> So, I ask you, just WHAT could ED have done different other than a
> "Fantasy Theme?"

I wanted to ask just what the frag he was thinking to, but I
decided there probably wasn't any point. I mean, I think it's
different enough to say it's a great concept, with a great
gaming system, and all I got back was generalizations about
how it's the same as ever other fantasy system.

---
Are you with us Kareena?
Of course I'm with you, you quaalz-headed fool! The
Horror's going to eat our brains. You know that, don't you?
-- Kareena, Dwarf Swordmaster and Delain, Human
Troubadour from Kaer Moar.
_Lost Kaer_, by Nigel Findley


Nightshade, Human Racoon Shaman
or
Raven, Elven Irish Rigger with an attitude.

Darrell Bowman
darrell@******.dhr.state.nc.us

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