Subject: A Modest Proposal Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998 15:55:20 -0700 From: "Paul D. Wood" To: fkusumot@ix.netcom.com Dear Frank, I have THE solution to all the cheating at Pro Tour events, but WOTC will never implement it on a large scale because it would be pretty pricey. Kick Microprose in the ass so that they finish what they started with Magic PC and play on a damn network set up at the tournament site. Yes, I know, I know, people could try and hack the play programs of what ever, but not if they don't have access beyond playing the game. Think of it. The computer won't let you draw extra cards. You don't have to be right across the table from some idiot calling out random numbers while you count his library. You can count his library with a single click, and if you make a mistake using the interface and lose a game because of it then it's your own fault! It would be ideal, but the number of computers involved would be high for a real PT event. WOTC also won't do it because the other postings are right too. WOTC only uses the PT to market the card game, and they won't want to market the PC game. It's the old Not Invented Here routine. As a fan of both the card game and the PC game, it would be nice though. Paul D. Wood aka Meaux at the Circle M Bar and Grill