Cambridge University R|e-Playi~g Society Newsletter the Second 1993/94 And so, as it had been foretold in that Greatest of all Tomes, 'Ye Tragicall Comedie of Advanced CyberCthulhu & Gurpshammer2000 (2nd Edition)', the Committee did once again meet. Theysat, huddled around the runyc coffee table, in what was to become the age-old tradition. The king leant back in his chair. The candles guttered, casting eerie shadows in the gloom. "Master, are... are... are we all here now?" "Yes, Ratty. All that matter. All that shall be attending." "And, that horrid Black Knight is gone? For good?" "Yes, yes. Don't worry yourself." He paused for dramatic effect, only to be interrupted by the Scribe . "I have been researching The Book, and it is written that there shall be another member of the committee." "And in what form should we expect this new member." Smeone had awoken the Magician. "It says '.. Lo upon completion of the Holy Rite of EGM, shalt there appear before Ye a most wondrous sight. Thou shalt know it as the Apprentice.'" "Then let it be so" spake the King. Thunder R|led, Lighting Flashed, Smoke Billowed. A tall figure appeared, stood incongruously atop the coffee table. "Greetings. You were expecting me." declared the Apprentice, taking an empty seat. They settled back. The meeting was to begin. The scribe borrowed some parchment, and then sharpened his quill. He dipped it in the ink, and set to work. "Excuse me," said the Apprentice, "is it just me, or is there a draft around here?" Parchment rustled in the styll room as a distant voyce whispered "This chair is already taken!" The startled Apprentice leapt out of his chair as the ethereal form of the Black Knight materialised around him. Frantically, the magician searched for a warding, but to no avail. King and scribe drew their swords, and prepared for the worst. Ratty ran and hid. Arguably the best move. "How dare you Pratchett me!" whinged the Black Knight. The King lunged towards the spectral figure, passed right through him and landed in a crumpled heap on the floor. From the depths of his mind the Magician drew forth a spell of deep and potent magic. For an instant, the whole company and such things as lay beyond were illuminated by a swirling, cleansing octarine light. Dark, hideous patterns skirted on the edges of their perceptions. The effects faded, leaving things much as they had been before. "Oh, Bugger!", muttered the Magician, "It looks like we're stuck with this..., this thing." Gingerly, the swirling grey form of the Black Knight got to its feet. The join between his soul and reality wasn't nearly as solid as it had been before, but it seemed to be holding. Somewhere, he felt sure, he had lost the initiative. Desperately, he searched for the deep, damning comment that would regain his lost momentum. "Err... Anyone for a game of Kersplatt?" Mgetings The dates and venues for the remainder of the meetings this term are as follows. 26th October Upper Hall, Emmanuel 2nd November Old JCR, Emmanuel 9th November See right 16th November Upper Hall, Emmanuel 23rd November Upper Hall, Emmanuel 30th November See right Your society needs you!! We have been unable to obtain rooms in Emmanuel for the 9th and 30th November. If you have any viable suggestions, could you please contact one of the committee members. Christ's and Downing have also proved to be unavailable. Thys is obviously a matter of Life and Death!!!. We also need a venue for the Christmas Party. Something along the lines of the Pythagoras Room at St. John's would be ideal. New Vice-President Following the election held at the E.G.M., the committee are pleased to announce the appointment of a new Vice-President. Welcome, Mark Mackey. May your time with us be profitable. Pub Meetings The next pub meeting will be at Catz Bar 7.30 28th October. After that, they will be every fortnight, i.e. 11th, and 25th of November. Video Evening This term's video evening will be held from 6pm until midnight on the 6th November, in Z-Basement at Christ's. We are currently planning to show: Labyrinthe Highlander Alien (Wide Screen) although the order has not yet been decided. If you have any suggestions, or videos for future showings, then let a committee member know. One-Offs This term's one evening special will be on the 16th November. These will be open to all, so come along and try something new. If you wish to run a game, give a description to the Committee ASAP. There will be none of the regular weekly games on thys night. Christmas Party This will be on the 4th December. Contact the Junior Treasurer for your ticket(s), they will not be sold on the door. Furtherdetails in the next newsletter. Live Role-Playing If anyone is interested in helping organise live Role-Playing in Cambridge, please turn up to a meeting at 3pm, Su~day 31st October in P3 Memorial Court, Clare Labyrinthe Trip There will be the custo}ary trip to Labyrinthe on the morning after the Christmas Party - Sunday 5th December. Hangovers abound. Contact Ed Carter. Money will be required by the Pub meeting on the 25th November. Live Mage Contact Dave Chart< E8, New Court, Trinity. Society Filespace We do not, as yet, know what is going on here. The filespace is, at present, unavailable. We are trying to resurrect it as a temporary measure, until it can be transferred onto a PWF. Mgmbership Cards If anyone has still not received their New Membership Card, please hassle your nearest Committee Member. Real World Members Could all of you either provide us with a free method of getting newsletters to you, or send us 2.50 to cover the costs of delivery. If we don't hear from you, you get deleted from the lists. No more free copies. Library This resides in the Presidents room. It is FREE, and stcks rule-books and modules for most games. You need your membership card, and a cheque as security, but it is a damn sight cheaper than buying them. Wargames If anyone is interested in fantasy or science-fiction wargames, could they please contact: Roy Loh, E3 Angel Court, Trinity. Cambridge Games Fayre This is being held at Milton Primary School, Cambridge, from 9.30am on Sat 30th October, and features the British Britannia Team Championships. Cost: 1 in advance or 1.50 on the door. Again, contact Ed Carter for details, but beware of the Answering Machine. Campaign Directory The following campaigns have space in them for players. Contact the GMs in advance if possible, if not, just turn up atthe next available meeting. Sunday : 7 : Vampire : Nick Clayton : Trinity Monday : 7.30 : AD&D(2) : Mark Brown : Peterhouse Tuesday : 7 : Werewolf : Anthony Caryl0: contact at Dept. of Genetics, played at I3, New Crt., Trinity Weekly meetings : 7.30 : Star Wars : Darren Graves : Box 447 King's 7.30 : Battlelords of C23 Jonathan Wood : 0223 413625 7.30 : AD&D Ole Moeller : Wolfson T.B.A. : Ars Magica Matt Paley : 0223 61188 (ext. 386) Paranoia Luke Hares : Downing If none of these take your fancy, then we have a list of people looking for campaigns. Why not make your own? (Double sided sticky-tape is available from Ry}ans, with a 10% student discount.) This week's Committee is: President Chris Watts (Dougal) W32 - Christ's Vice-President Mark Mackey (The Roundabout) Trinity Hall Secretary Mark Brown (Ermintrude) 6 Fen Court - Peterhouse Assistant Secretary Ian Lewis (Brian) Rm 1, 34 Warkworth St. - Emma Junior Treasurer Tom Williams (The Credits) E301, Wolfson Court - Girton External Officer Ed Carter (Zebedee) 37, Lingholme Close 0223-312448