I read with interest, Bart Massey's goodbye message, and while I don't
feel the same way about GDW, I must admit my continuing confusion aboutthe
various 'versions' of TRAV.
I've been hanging around the TML for about a year or so now, and I too
enjoy the interesting discussions, albeit manyof them go straight over my
head!
I have been trying to collect as many of the Original TRAV booklets and
seem tohave done fairly well, but MEGA TRAV I find boggling.
And despite it all, I still can't get a grip on how to start a Trav game.
Participation in the PBeM has been the most gratifying experience, but
it's more like taking part in a play, than actually playing TRAV. I've no
complaints...
However, after all is said and done, I'm still confused about Traveller,
MegaTraveller, Traveller 2000 (or is it 2300) etc. etc.
If ANYONE has even a basic understanding of the what lies behind the
decisions to constantly revise (read: overhaul) the system from revision
to revision, could you enlighten me?
I suppose this really won't help me PLAY Trav, but might at least helpme
decide whether to dispense with Classic Trav, in favour of MegaTrav or
whatever!
Also, has anyone compiled a glossary of acronyms? I still get confused
when I see things like COACC and others. What the hell IS COACC?
Daleus
aka Dale Poole
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