Re: [BNW] Re: bnw-digest.19990926

[Charles Little <infinite@infinite-visions.com>]

> It is--if the books were planned a year down the line then the perception
> would be wrong--But  in this case those books, BNW Rulebook and Ravaged
> Earth were  out within a span of time that the proofs probably sat side by
> side for final approval--and that's a cheat, it intentional sorting of
> information in an attempt to make me spend 55.00 dollars on a game rather
> than merely 30.00.
> I should be able to make that decision based on the quality of the
> material--not based on the fact that if I want mentalist packages, or what
> have you that I need to buy the next book.
> 
This is pretty unfair, given that many games are distributed with more
than just one book at the same time. What would have been better- to make
one giant book with all of the information in there?  Where would you have
made the cut?  The other packages are not _required_ to play the game.
They are pretty cool, and give more options, but realistically you can
play with just the packages in the basic book.  I personally want as much
information as I can get it as soon as I can get it.

BTW, as far as your question on how to make totems, I'm sure I remember
something in there...  but I don't have my rulebook handy.  As soon as I
do, I'll reply...