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<<< The Smuggler's Run Startup Kit >>> This is the Smuggler's Run Startup Kit. You must also download the latest issue of The Galactic Inquirer, the official monthly newsletter for Smuggler's Run, to play the game. The file name for the latest issue will be GI-MONYR.TXT where MON is the first three letters of the current month (i.e. JAN or DEC) and YR is the last two digits of the current year (i.e. 93 or 94). The earliest available issue is GI-NOV93.TXT, the Novemver 93 issue. You may download old issues to read up on previous articles, stories and features, but only the latest one is needed to play. Have fun! Mark W. Martin, Distant Vistas E-Mail Address: Internet: d.vistas@aol.com America Online: D Vistas Aquarium BBS: (714) 549-2258, Account #4 <<< Smuggler's Run Ordering Information >>> To order a complete Smuggler's Run start-up kit, which includes everything you need to start playing: a printed rulebook, a character creation sheet, the latest issue of the Galactic Inquirer, and a lovely map of The Core (which would make a tasteful accent to any home), send a $10.00 check or money order to: Distant Vistas, P.O. Box 90993, Industry, CA 91715-0993 <<< Attention BBS Users! >>> Distant Vistas is now online on Aquarium BBS and America Online! In our on-line Distant Vistas support conference, you can leave questions and suggestions about Smuggler's Run, as well as keep updated on the latest offerings from Distant Vistas. Support programs can be downloaded free of charge to Smuggler's Run players, as well as the latest economic information and news bits from around the galaxy. Distant Vistas is now accepting turn orders via E-Mail. Just enter your orders in a text format with one order per line. Do not number each line, just make sure order #1 is on line 1, order #2 is on line 2, and so on, up to line 15. Name the file ORDERS.ACT where ACT is the 3 digits of your account number. So the orders for Account KP-593 woudl be ORDERS.593 The file might look like this: JU 1111 / You can enter comments after a slash... JU 112 EX DO /There must be a leading space before the slash. SC 15 10 /But make sure there are no other slashes!!! PC 23 08 BH SN GA 03 100 JU 78 DO /Docking on Sol. UI 34 SC 23 08 TI +03 -07 +09 +32 LS -3500 /Paying back that darn loan. Please note that all numbers under 10 begin with a 0 (i.e. a 7 is 07 and a 2 is 02). The only exception is jump orders where the numbers are all strung together as one (i.e. 8877 or 1112). Attatch the file to any message to D Vistas on America Online or to Account #4 on Aquarium BBS. Please remember that every error YOU make in your orders has to be corrected by us, and that slows things down. Make sure you enter your orders correctly, don't forget your DOCK orders, be careful with JUMP orders, and make sure that each order is on a separate line! Continued errors may result in us not taking your orders by e-mail. <<< How Much Is This Gonna Cost Me? >>> That's a darn good question. Your first two turns of Smuggler's Run are FREE. Yes, that's right, FREE. No, you're not imagining things. Pinch yourself; it's not a dream. FREE FREE FREE. After that, each wonderfully exciting turn of Smuggler's Run is $3.00. Yes, that's right, $3.00. No more, no less. No hidden charges, taxes or fees, ever. Where in the universe could you ever find a better deal than that? That's what we thought you'd say. <<< Smuggler's Run Payment Policy >>> Personal checks should be made out to Distant Vistas. Please include your account number on the check and the number of credits being purchased. A minimum of 5 credits ($15.00) must be purchased at a time. For every 10 credits purchased at one time ($30.00), you will receive one FREE turn credit for your account. Yes, you heard right. More free stuff! <<< Player Referrals >>> Referral requests for the Smuggler's Run Startup Kit will receive the kit for only $5.00, a 50% discount off our regular price. This includes a printed Technical Manual, a character creation sheet, a map of The Core, the latest issue of The Galactic Inquirer and 2 free turns. Just include the name and account number of the referring player with your order. If the new player continues for at least 5 turns, the referring player will receive a FREE turn credit to their account. Cool, huh? <<< Late Checks >>> If for any reason your credits drop to 0 and you haven't sent in your payment, please let us know. We can process your turn on time if you expect your check to arrive late. <<< Bad Checks >>> If a check is returned to us by a player's bank, the player will receive a $20.00 penalty on his account for the returned check. Continued problems with checks may result in the player being expelled from the game. ============================================================================= <<< Sample Turn Results >>> * The following is a text version of an actual sample turn for Hanover Fist, * a Male Terran smuggler. The name of the actual player has been excluded to * protect the innocent. SMUGGLER'S RUN CHARACTER STATUS SHEET SMUGGLER PROFILE: Hanover Fist, Male Terran, (Net Worth: 166865 QPs) Agi: +1 Str: +1 Tou: +1 Mec: +4 Per: +1 Life: 60 Health: 49 Reputation: 1 Bribe: 4 Cheat: 1 Fight: 2 Imbibe: 3 Pilfer: 2 Swindle: 1 Yellow: 2 Demerits: 0 Admin: +0 Brawling: +0 Con: +1 Dodge: +1 Electronics: +0 First Aid: +1 Gambling: +1 Haggling: +2 Interpret: +1 Lasers: +0 Melee: +0 Pilot: +1 Shields: +0 Streetwise: +0 Theft: +1 Weaponry: +0 STARSHIP PROFILE: The Drifter (Ship# 193) is in Quad 28:29 (Shaula) Computer: 1 Jumpdrive: 1/1 Cargo Bay: 1/1 Maneuver: 1/1 Sensors: 1/1 Laser Gun: 1/1 Shield Gen: 1/1 Hull: 1/30 Aggressive: -5 Retreat +5 Attack Level: 0 Attack Class: I Decoy: None. Nukonium Petrolex: 14 POSSESSION PROFILE: 83981 QPs, 34 Victory Points, 250 Shares of SPA Stock Weapon Used: Knucklethorn Armor Worn: Riot Armor Back Taxes: 0 QPs Debts: 0 QPs 35-Envirosuit 01-Knucklethorn 07-Nettle Gun 34-Bigelow's Guide 26-Medical Kit 22-Plastogloves 24-Rubberoid Boots 37-Lifecom 21-Bureau Vox 14-Riot Armor 23-Ooloorp Beast Cargo: 18-Inert Radiates (10 pods) ======================== SMUGGLER'S RUN TURN 1 RESULTS ======================= SMUGGLER: Hanover Fist, Male Terran SHIP REGISTRATION#: 193, The Drifter ORDER #1: PURCHASE CARGO 22 10 The cargo docks were crowded as usual. You went to buy 10 pods of Genetic Materials. You had 125291 QPs to spend. A Terran Merchant came over to you to make a deal for the goods. The price was 3643 QPs per cargo pod. You accepted the deal and the Genetic Materials cargo was loaded onto your ship while you signed the appropriate customs documents. The total cost of the cargo was 36430 QPs. You earned 1 Victory Point using: (Haggling & Interpret) ORDER #2: JUMP 77 Start jump from Quad 27:32... End jump in Quad 25:32 (Alpha-Centauri). ORDER #3: EXPLORE You begin your exploration of Quad 25:32 with a Long Range Sensor Sweep out to 1 quad. The following signals were discovered: >>> 1) Quad 24:31............................... Planet (Spingle) >>> 2) Quad 25:32............................... Planet (Centaurus) Your diligent search of quad 25:32 revealed a ship. It was The Burdened Pesky Shrew, a Safari Ship on its way to Antares. You ignored the ship and moved on your way. ORDER #4: DOCK You were given access to land in bay 90 by Imperial Starcontrol. You landed at the Centaurus spaceport in Alpha-Centauri and shut down your ship's systems. The Spaceport Marshall was a firey Terran. Various docking fees, taxes and surcharges were levied upon your arrival, totalling 647 QPs. Your taxes came to 2147 QPs, which included an import tarrif. The transport of hazardous cargo has made you ill. The customs officials decided to do a spot-check deep scan of your ship! However, no illegal cargo was found, so you were allowed to continue with your business. You paid the taxes happily and with great enthusiasm, left the spaceport and went into the city. You were tired from the trip, so you went to a bar for a quick drink. Drinking, gambling and whatever else could be had at The Toad and the Panther Bar. You saw merchants making deals in the back. A waiter sat you at a table. It was hours since your last meal, so you ordered Persimmon Monkey Casserole and a glass of Canopian Ale. After finishing your meal, you paid the 22 QPs for the bill and sat back down to relax. A Terran named Yigal Adon gave you some information about a Tools & Supplies surplus on Nibor of the Regulus system! You gave him a few QPs for his trouble. You earned 1 Victory Point using: (Interpret & Con) ORDER #5: SELL CARGO 22 10 You headed for the Trader's Guild to sell 10 pods of Genetic Materials. A Brogian Guildsman, Komkham, was ready to bargain for the cargo. The final price offered was 7155 QPs per pod, which included a 10% hazard pay bonus. You accepted the deal and several cargodroids unloaded the Genetic Materials from your ship while you sat down and watched. The total amount paid for the shipment was 71550 QPs. You earned 4 Victory Points using: (Haggling & Interpret) ORDER #6: BAR HOP The place was called Giovanni Paolo's Starfish Bar. What a nice name. Several people were toasting a successful deal. Only a bum would be caught dead here. You were hungry and decided to order some Zephyrian Pepper Steak and a glass of Betelgeusean Hot Pepper Ale. It was very good. The total of your bill came to 13 QPs for the meal and drinks. While you were there, a Piil decided to assault you! Your opponent had a Laser Rifle and was wearing Monkey Armor. You didn't have to take the insult, so you stepped outside with it! It was fast and furious as gun bolts let loose and everyone leapt back to make room for the fight! You fired and he fell to the ground, mortally wounded. You earned 3 Victory Points using: (Lasers & Dodge) ORDER #7: USE ITEM 34 ===============================BIGELOW'S GUIDE================================ Location: Centaurus (Alpha-Centauri) 25:32 Type: Desert Diameter: 6024 Gravity: .5242085 Atmosphere: N/O Pressure: Very Thin Terrain: Barren Climate: Very Cold Satellites: 3 Agriculture: 1.6171 Industry: 4.73 Mining: 6.922 Technology: 2.730 Empire: 6 Underworld: 1 City Directory Cargo Gamble Loan Repair Train (1) Kronos X - - - - (2) New Moscow - - - - X (3) Mount Frost - X X - - ============================================================================== ORDER #8: TRADE ITEM +23 -13 +14 Centaurus has many bazaars, but few are as colorful as The Fancy Leopard Store. Quickly, a husky Terran salesbeing came over to assist you with your shopping. You were interested in purchasing an Ooloorp Beast. You bargained back and forth for a while, and the salesbeing offered it to you for 112 QPs. You shook his hand and bought the Ooloorp Beast from the merchant. You wanted to trade some Plastic Armor that you had. The salesbeing offered you a price of 3850 QPs. You shook his hand and you sold the Plastic Armor to the merchant. You were interested in purchasing some Riot Armor. You both argued over a fair price and the salesbeing offered it to you for 6090 QPs. You accepted the bargain and bought the Riot Armor from the merchant. You decided to stop in a bar for a quick drink. One of the best spots on Centaurus was The Crane Bar. The waitress was beautiful. There were many people inside. You wanted something to eat and a drink. The Spicy Eelfish with Tartar Sauce and a glass of Deneban Gold Whiskey sounded good, and you relaxed for a while in the lounge. The evening's festivities cost you 13 QPs but it was worth it. You learned of a Terran named Gyula Halim who has 6 pods of Raw Nukonium to sell (Cargo# 41). The buyer is a Terran, Silvano Loknath, currently located at Shaula. The pods must be delivered to him within 5 turns, at which time you will be paid for the value of the shipment plus a 20000 QP delivery bonus for each pod. You earned 4 Victory Points using: (Haggling & Interpret) (Interpret & Con) (Interpret & Streetwise) ORDER #9: FUEL UP 5 You went to fuel up your ship with 5 units of Nukonium Petrolex. The total cost of the fuel was 5000 QPs, and you had a total of 16 units in your tank. ORDER #10: INVEST SPA +250 You wanted to purchase 250 shares of Slipping Penguin Artifacts. It was valued at 71 QPs per stock share. It seemed like a pretty good bargain, so the shares were transfered into your account, with the price of the stock totaling 17750 QPs. ORDER #11: PURCHASE CARGO 18 10 You went to the local Trader's Guild to buy 10 cargo pods of Inert Radiates. You had 133642 QPs to spend. A Terran Merchant, Jack Kalman, was ready to bargain for the cargo. The price was 4376 QPs per cargo pod. You accepted the deal and the Inert Radiates cargo was loaded onto your ship as you signed the shipping papers. The total cost of the cargo was 43760 QPs. You earned 1 Victory Point using: (Haggling & Interpret) ORDER #12: JUMP 22 Start jump from Quad 25:32... End jump in Quad 27:30 (deep space). ORDER #13: JUMP 2 Start jump from Quad 27:30... In Quad 28:29 you encountered a ship. It was The Gross Steel Duck, a Cargo Transport on its way to Sirius. You ignored the ship and moved on your way. End jump in Quad 28:29 (Shaula). ORDER #14: DOCK The local spacedock authority gave you permission to land your vessel. You landed at the Bangor spaceport in Shaula and readied yourself to explore the vast city outside. The empire forbids the use of guns at this port, so you armed yourself with your Knucklethorn. The local dockmaster was an imfamous Terran. He was there to examine your ship for taxation, and you were charged 859 QPs for a planetary tax fee. Your taxes came to 2859 QPs, which included an import tarrif. You were dizzy and threw up all over the place. The customs officials decided to do a spot-check deep scan of your ship! However, no illegal cargo was found, so you were allowed to continue with your business. You used your admin to get yourself into a lower tax bracket. With a quick grunt, you paid your taxes to the Bangor authorities and left the station. You earned 2 Victory Points using: (Admin & Interpret) ORDER #15: SNOOP Into the city you went, hoping to find a valuable trading tip. Although you tried to make a good contact, there is no useful contraband to be had on this planet. ============================END OF TURN INFORMATION=========================== Victory Points Earned This Turn: 16 Guild Dues Paid: 4422 QPs Ship Maintenance Costs: 0 QPs LifeCom Service Contract: 50 QPs Salary Paid: 0 QPs !!!DANGER!!! You have injuries and may need medical attention! Ships In Your Quad: Ship #22: The INSS Decimator (Level 6 War Frigate), Pilot Gustavo Micha Ship #567: The Peach Dugong (Level 1 Shuttler), Pilot Nikeyire Brenainn Ship #949: The Aardvark of Thuban (Level 3 Medical Ship), Pilot Flynn Marius