Cambridge University R|e-Playing Society Newsletter the Fifth 1993/94 From the dawn of time, the committee had gathered, scheming, plotting, and generally back-stabbing. One by one, they had found their niche, one by one, they relegated each other to a lower place in the pecking order. And now, the situation was looking desperate. Each outwardly hated some, and loved others. Inwardly, the situations were reversed. And the King wondered why everybody was so pleasant to him. My, someone had even turned up to the Tavern of the Lost Souls, and tried to engage him in conversation. OK, so the Apprentice was feeling guilty, but he still had time to learn. The Scribe was possibly in the worst state. Lying, asleep in the corridor, and no-one cared. Much longer, and he would take root. But no worries, that would be considerably more interesting. At this rate, there was no chance of being forced to write the next newsletter, whyle everyone else discussed Vodka and Gardenias. A strange combination, but a most pleasant one at that. No-one had seen the Black Knight since the last public meeting. The rumours spread suggested that he had joined his cohorts in the quest to do bugger-all. No change there. {Insert advert for Blaze of Glory and/or Kersplatt} Ratty was su|king. He wanted to be out at a 'party'. He wasyoung, he was inexperienced, and he was desperate. If he wasreally brave, he would take on New Hall (maybe even while sober). There was still a chance. Next year would bring the nubile young wenches for whych he so badly yearned (and probably also the Fitz-daemon). It looks like the Magician had vanished. Perhaps a conspiracy with the Black Knight? The last anyone had seen of him, he was enchanting his Sword. (And covering it with rubber.) What's worse, was that nobody could seriously believe that he would ever find a use for it. So much for the recumbent committee. They were neari~g their end. Much longer, and T.S.R. would attempt to write a trilogy trying to explain their metamorphosis into a 2nd Edition. But that wouldn't matter. People would always claim that the original was much better, and that it had all become far too simple now. Somehow, it would never be the same. Somehow the Scribe would never be the same. The King had just read thys. The Scribe faced reality suddenly. He didn't really want to know why they were called Nut-Crackers. But he got the feeling he would find out soon. "OK, OK, I'll write how absolutely wonderful you are. How your majesty outshines even the sun itself. How your word is taken as the gospel, and followed subserviently by millions around the world." "Not being sarcastic, I hope?". The prospect of a corkscrew had silenced the Scribe. "No, No, No. Well, not really. Well, all right then, yes. I'm sorry.0 I didn't mean it. I promise I'll never write again." ... Weekly Meetings Unfortunately, we have been left in the lurch by Emmanuel, and so we wi|l be unable to hold the meetings for the 1 March and 8 March there. We have tried VERY hard to convince,/con any other college to let us have a room instead, but the tight bastards wanted to charge us lots 'n' lots of dosh for them (Almost twice the cost of a T-Shirt for each evening!!). Those are the last two official meetings of this term> We have a couple of one-offs run around the time of the Varsity match which may well interest, and of course, the off-peak meetings continue as usual. Pub Meetings The last pub-meeting was a resounding success, with one of the largest attendances of this term. Following in this tradition, we will be holding another on Thursday 3 March (back to the usual day). The committee promises to attend, to not talk about work, and to not force the society down your throats. What more could you want? (Apart from free beer.) Varsity Match Currently we have four players (most of whom are only pencilled in) for the event. This means that we need at least 12 more. The current plans for the weekend long event are as follows: Friday 11th Morning Lectures finish Afternoon Oxford arrive Evening RPG & Pub (the Eagle) Saturday 12th Morning Sleep / Rest Afternoon Varsity &c. Evening Varsity & Pub Sunday 13th Morning Sleep / LRP? Afternoon The losers depart Evening We gloat For the 'RPG' sessions, turn up in Chris's room, where any available GM's will meet and collect players. At the moment, the committee will run0games on both Friday evening, and Saturday afternoon. However, we would like other people to offer as well, and possibly even some people willing to play. Not to much to ask, is it? Live R|e-Playing Due to the blatant stupidity of Darkrych, they have arranged the live role-play for the Friday before the Varsity match, rather then the Sunday after as we requested. This is under negotiation, but if you are interested in either date, and wish to pressure for one of the two, then collar Ed or his ansa-phone. Annual Dinner We regret to announce that due to the lack of demand, we have been forced to cancel this event. This is a source of greatsadness, as this is an age-old tradition. If the interest remains, we may splash out on a society trip to Pizza Express, but you will have to come and find us. Even if you don't, then the sec. and a few of his friends will still go - and maybe even invite some of the committee. T-Shirt We are going to the printers to get these printed this week. This is an absolute promise. We will deliver those by next weekend, but as we will have a couple spare, we are still accepting orders. The cost is 8, by cheque, made payable to 'Mark Brown's beer fund', or gold bul|ion. Anyone presenting the President with a full-size punt in his room will be given a complimentary T-Shirt. In fact, we'll make it two. Money from the Rag Dungeon To all you people who coped with the social embarrassment of talking to your friends, then admitting that you play Role-Playing games and asking for money for doing it, well done. If you would be so kind as taking the money you raised, either as cash, or a cheque then give the money to Mark Brown by the 1 March, and he will pass it on to a Rag person (Honest Guv - that beer fund is looking good). Library We would like to spend more money on the Society's Library to extend our extensive collection. What do you guys and gals want? The plans at the moment are for the racial handbooks for AD&D (e.g. Complete Dwarves Handbook.) These are the kind of thing that you wouldn't want to buy, but are damn useful to read as you try to generate character backgrounds. Satanic Implications Could someone provide a goat for the blood sacrifice to be held at midnight on Parker's Piece on the 29 February? Sacrificial robes and black candles are available from all good gaming shops, but unfortunately Games and Puzzles is not offering a discount, even on production of a membership card, backed up by that passport photo' that you thought you could hide in your wallet/purse forever.. If you actually managed to make this then well done. A.G.M. There will be an A.G.M. at the beginning of next term to sort out the committee for next year. For this we need proposed and seconded nominations for each of the posts listed at the bottom of the page. Also, if you have any motions which are either of interest or importance (but not both) then could you let us have them (in writing, pinned to a large denomination bank note for maximum effect.) Those Denying Responsibility This Week Are: President Chris Watts (Snoopy) W32 - Christ's Vice-President Mark Mackey (Don't Quote Me) Trinity Hall Secretary Mark Brown ( * ) 6 Fen Court - Peterhouse Assistant Secretary Ian Lewis (I'm Not Going) Rm. 1, 34 Warkworth St. - Emma Junior Treasurer Tom Williams (The Moths) E301, Wolfson Court - Girton External Officer Ed Carter (The Hamster) 37, Lingholme Close 0223-312448 * Spot another literary classic. By the way, look at the Phial-space, pretty please. I know in-flight magazines are more exciting, but I don't have to write those. Mind you, if you want to write this, you are welcome.