Re: [Re: [DL] Im doing conversions (SHANE)]

[Ogy Joe <OgyJoe@netscape.net>]

Well stated.  I hate opening up a core rulebook and getting only rules with no
background.  At least give some idea as to why we would want to play.  I have
never had such a problem with Deadlands though, because background is always
well written.

Ogy Joe

PEGShane@aol.com wrote:

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> In a message dated 11/29/2000 9:33:36 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
> nbouqu1@gl.umbc.edu writes:
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> > hey Shane, have you seen the new Star Wars RPG? Uses the D20 system. I'm 
> > interested in what your professional game designer opinion is of the new 
> > game.... Nick PEGShane@
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> Just got it yesterday. I'll let you know.
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> Initial thoughts are that the Adventure Game (not the RPG) should have had a

> more open, two-column presentation. Sounds picky, but it's offputting to 
> someone who's new to what we do. Open it up, make it breezy, and they'll be

> more willing to read and try. A game book (these days) shouldn't look like a

> technical manual.
> 
> Shane


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