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From: lucius@tardis.UUCP (lucius)
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Subject: Re: Response to Laser Crystal idea cont'd
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Date: Thu, 5-Dec-85 15:36:16 EST
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> The point I am trying to make is that Fantasy Role-Playing is just that,
> fantasy.  Global statements like "Anyone who would consider a laser crystal
> has got to be incredibly stupid" or answers like "Suggestions?  Yes, here's
> one, DON'T DO IT." are not really helpful.
	. . .
> Really, what is so different about a Laser Crystal, and an MU who says to
> the DM, "I want to create a magical wand, which emits a focused flame to
> a distance of 30 ft (Just like Burning Hands, but more controlled).  The
> only difference is that the latter is purely magical, and therefore
> possible, while the former is "physically" impossible and therefore not
> magically possible.
> 
> Like everything else, this controversy will pass.  I would like to think,
> however, that when someone asks for useful suggestions or comments, you
> will take the time to think about the problem, without making a stunningly
> intelligent response like:  "This is incredibly stupid.  I'm embarrassed
> that you put such an article on the net."

	Normally I do not quote large portions of an article only to make a
small response.  In this case, however, I think that this one is important
enough to quote much of it and to say that I second the opinions expressed
therein.

-- 
	-- Lucius Chiaraviglio { seismo!tardis!lucius | lucius@tardis.UUCP }
	"Don't tug on that.  You never know what that might be attached to."