From: owner-the-edge-digest@ (The Edge Digested) To: the-edge-digest@robin-nvh.bvsd.k12.co.us Subject: The Edge Digested V1 #57 Reply-To: the-edge@robin-nvh.bvsd.k12.co.us Sender: owner-the-edge-digest@ Errors-To: owner-the-edge-digest@ Precedence: bulk The Edge Digested Tuesday, May 26 1998 Volume 01 : Number 057 Today's subjects from The Edge: [The Edge] feedback Re: [The Edge] CPC Handbook Re: [The Edge] feedback Re: [The Edge] CPC Handbook ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 12:38:21 EDT From: AtlasGames Subject: [The Edge] feedback Folks, though I haven't had a chance to respond, I wanted to say thanks for all the feedback on the CPC ideas. I'm filing all the suggestions to help in the book's development. Keep the discussion and suggestions coming! - -jn [O] You received this message because you are subscribed to the-edge [0] To (un)subscribe, send a message to majordomo@robin.ml.org with body of [O] (un)subscribe the-edge ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 10:07:08 -0700 From: Rob Lightner Subject: Re: [The Edge] CPC Handbook [it's all snipped] Two comments regarding the player/GM sections in sourcebooks: 1. I've been playing since '94 with AMPLE opportunity to either read my GM's books (she's my housemate) or just buy them for myself. I haven't, not because I have superhuman willpower, nor because my GM has eerie powers, but because I play the game to explore this world in a particular way (roleplaying), and reading the source material defeats that purpose. If other players want to read the material, that's up to them, though I can't see the point. 2. If this is a real problem, though, perhaps Atlas should publish the book as material for GMs only, with material they may show players at their discretion. This would lend itself to providing player information through faux memos, files, handbook sections, etc., which are more intriguing and entertaining. As well-written as the Players' Handbook is, I still prefer the photocopied maps and forms my GM gave me. Though I'm having too much fun playing a not-quite-completely-hapless burger to even consider joining the CPC, I'd like to see the book come out as it would fit the tone of our game better than Cloaks (I think...). - - Rob [O] You received this message because you are subscribed to the-edge [0] To (un)subscribe, send a message to majordomo@robin.ml.org with body of [O] (un)subscribe the-edge ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 23 May 1998 12:16:00 -0600 From: David Ebrey Subject: Re: [The Edge] feedback At 12:38 PM 5/23/98 EDT, you wrote: >Folks, though I haven't had a chance to respond, I wanted to say thanks for >all the feedback on the CPC ideas. I'm filing all the suggestions to help in >the book's development. Keep the discussion and suggestions coming! > >-jn In my oppinion, part of the beauty of the main OTE book and of Weather the Cuckoo Likes is that they work from the source material (Borroughs, Dick and the likes) to make the game supplement. Choosing a few inspiration sources to make central to the CPC book would add to the flavor and give the reader more source material. It also gives the book certain themes to focus on. I can't say that I can think of any authors/books off hand, but then again I don't quite know the nature of the CPC. What do other people think about this? I could see that it might limit the possibilities, but I think if you choose your sources wisely... David [O] You received this message because you are subscribed to the-edge [0] To (un)subscribe, send a message to majordomo@robin.ml.org with body of [O] (un)subscribe the-edge ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 26 May 1998 23:44:20 -0500 (CDT) From: Russ Collins Subject: Re: [The Edge] CPC Handbook On Sat, 9 May 1998, AtlasGames wrote: > So my question for the list is...what cool topics would you want to see in > such a sourcebook? > > As it stands, I envision the book as having two parts, and being targetted at > both players and GMs. The first part would be the Agent's File, having > information open to any player in a CPC series. > [SNIP] > > The Administrator's File is for the GM(s)...there may be more than one if > "troupe-style play" is employed. > [SNIP AGAIN] > > So that's what I'm working with at the moment. I thought, what the heck, why > not see what the EdgeList would like to see covered in such a book, and what > thoughts there are about the elements above. Any comments? > Replying later than never: Ideally, I'd love to see the two sections in separate volumes, like FASA used in some of their supplements for Star Trek and Dr. Who. That way, the players can avoid the temptation to read stuff they shouldn't. Of course, I realize that this may not be economically feasible. Also, you might want to consider having "No Man's Land" section(s) in between, with information the GM might or might not allow the players to read, as appropriate to his/her campaign [this latter idea swiped from Deadlands -- used without permission]. Russ Collins rgc@io.com - -- Deck us all with Boston Charlie Walla-Walla Wash., an' Kalamazoo! 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