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From: Starrngr@***.com Starrngr@***.com
Subject: Programming
Date: Sun, 26 Sep 1999 21:44:28 EDT
In a message dated 9/26/99 00:30:07 Pacific Daylight Time,
datwinkdaddy@*******.com writes:

> The next test is an open-ended 'coolness' factor test. Have the decker
> roll some number of dice [I don't know what to link it to] plus the dice
> he got from the programming test open-endedly. The number you get is the
> program's coolness. The program can be sold at about coolness * difficulty
> * 10 ny a pop.

I'd make it an open end Charisma test myself, since charisma represents more
than just a persons looks, but also their personality, force of will, etc.
Its also the base for Impact test for both Pix and Concert tests from
shadowbeat, and I believe the same sort of thing would apply to making a
"Cool" game that everyone wants.

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