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Tricks of the Internet Gurus

Tricks of the Internet Gurus

The original blurb stated: "The only book in the market that focuses on tips and techniques that allow the reader to more effectively use the resources of the Internet. -- Explains search techniques and the use of kill files to filter information -- Features...

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MUSErs not Lusers

MUSErs not Lusers

An article about "Cyberion City," a text-based interactive environment at MIT. Originally published by bOING-bOING magazine, April 1993.

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What Does LVX Mean?

A Brief Excursion into Qabalistic Semiotics. The answer's rather involved, so remember - you asked for it! Step One: Lux = Light Remember that a Latin "U" is written as a "V", so the word becomes "Lux", which means "Light". Light is the first object created ("Fiat...

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The State of IF

The State of IF

A Report on the Production of Ghosts In The Machine The circle is still chanting softly as the CyberGoddess faces Darwin down. She turns to address the participants: "All those who find the defendant Darwin Krayne innocent as plead, say Aye" (participants respond);...

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Ghosts in the Machine

Ghosts in the Machine

Cast & Crew Handbook for the "HyperTheater" production of the semi-scripted live roleplay "Ghosts in the Machine," presented in two performances at the third annual CyberArts arts & technology conference in Pasadena California, 1992. [pdf-embedder...

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War on a Distant Moon

War on a Distant Moon

War on a Distant Moon is a Spacemaster 2nd Edition adventure module. Fighting for their HomeWorld with little to lose, the rebels of the Tayan Liberation Front have proven themselves a force to be reckoned with. Although Darran Provincial garrisons have been tripled,...

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Kingdom of the Desert Jewel

Kingdom of the Desert Jewel

A classic Shadow World regional module! Over the ages, the people of Gethrya have built a great and orderly society ruled by benevolent kings and blessed by the gods. Here, revered priests and astrologers define the way of life, but perils old and new threaten this...

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CyberSpace

CyberSpace

The Sprawl [San Francisco] 2090 The city is at war with itself. Rivalry spreads through the grimy streets, bedrooms, boardrooms and the unreal computer matrix of Cyberspace. For some, victory is an intangible gain in a vast power struggle. For others, it's just...

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Tales from Deep Space: Perils on the Imperial Frontier

Tales from Deep Space: Perils on the Imperial Frontier

Tales from Deep Space is a Spacemaster 2nd Edition adventure module. Somewhere out there, in a distant and unsurveyed Sector, lurks a cold and mysterious presence. Amongst the icy remains of his last helpless victims, he hides in the frozen hold of a derelict vessel....

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Space Master Companion

Space Master Companion

The Space Master Companion is a 1st Edition supplement that expands five areas of the Space Master RPG system... Here are Alternate Settings, adding fascinating variety to your sci-fi scenarios. The Stellar Empire fleshes out the details of man's expansion into the...

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Beyond the Core: The Worlds of Frontier Zone Five

Beyond the Core: The Worlds of Frontier Zone Five

Beyond the Core is a Spacemaster 2nd Edition adventure module. In the power-hungry and paranoid world of Space Master, no region breeds as much avarice and distrust as the Frontier. Here, beyond the reaches of the Core Provinces, resources are still "up for grabs." It...

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