Re: [DL] Wow! Talk about a bunch of posts!` [half OT, half not]

[Joey Fanning <wraith530@comcast.net>]

That's nothing.  I moved, and didn't get my computer up for a couple days.
300 e-mails!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jeff Shoffner" <shoffner@esper.com>
To: <deadlands@gamerz.net>
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2002 2:31 PM
Subject: [DL] Wow! Talk about a bunch of posts!` [half OT, half not]


> Man, ya take an 18 hour nap, and miss out on all the fun! (fighting evil
> nasty viruses; for some reason, by body just likes to shut down for a long
> time)
>
> Five, count them, FIVE digests for one day!  And of course, I want to
chime
> in just to hear my own voice....
>
>
> Mr. McGlothlin;  wow, you have mafia ties where you can contract out hits?
> Every time you post, you add more depth to your personality!  Oh, and
don't
> be so negative about Dead Presidents--I thought you did an excellent job
> with the adventure, & I'm sure lots of others think so too.  Of course,
(to
> show my skewed thinking) I liked "Something About a Sword....."  :-)
>
>
>
> Marguerite; I've always typed your full name--you should be happy!  And
you
> don't like Buckaroo Banzai???  What's wrong iwth you; that was a hilarious
> movie.  Even based my primary DL character on Jeff Goldbloom's persona.
>
>
>
> Lost Colony & why folks argue over it:  I'd have to admit, I was a little
> let down with what I read.  To a point, it seemed like it had been edited
> poorly (references to things & people that aren't in the book), & seemed
to
> focus on too few people.  Of course, I didn't read the marshal's section,
> and apparently I need to read Banshee Screams in order to fill in the
> blanks--didn't know that last part until today.  I'd probably play it as a
> player character.
>
>
> Doomtown or Bust is a pretty good source book I think; right up there with
> City o' Gloom.  Whoever wanted to know, yeah, I'd suggest buying it.
Lot's
> of concept "seeds" for making adventures.
>
>
> Accessories for DL:  Clint pointed me to a place that has historical
> replicas; forget the name.  Has great pieces like badges, poker chips,
> cards, replica guns, etc.  I'd recommend you search for it, or ask Clint
> nicely for directions.  For my personal preference, I like the Marshal of
> Deadwood badge; very elegant.  My friends had to have the Texas Rangers
> badge, but I guess I'm a nonconformist.  As for why Pinnacle doesn't put
> these things out, long ago I asked something similar & was told that such
> things don't bring in enough money to warrant production--ie: it's a
losing
> proposition.  Still, this place had some great items.  I've been meaning
to
> buy a bunch of the 'dance girl' tokens to use for fate chips.
>
>
> The rest I'll just ignore for Chris McGlothlin's sake.
>
> Jeff "I told you I was sick!" S
>
>
> ps:  there are several spots to enter the Hunting Grounds.  Without giving
> away things, I'd suggest checking out City o' Gloom, Doomtown, Ghost
> Dancers, and one of the Back East books (I think).
>
>
>
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