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<blockquote data-quote="Tortoise" data-source="post: 1011103" data-attributes="member: 146"><p>Back in 1988 I was sitting in the office of my then employer at 6am wishing TSR would produce a "pocket" version of the core rule books with plain covers, black and white, mostly text interiors. My reasoning at the time was as follows:</p><p></p><p>These would be portable, and less likely to draw unwanted attention when in places other than at the game. (For instance, at the office.) This was especially important if you remember the controversial nature of the game in some sectors at that time.</p><p></p><p>I wrote a letter, but sadly did not receive a response and until now had not even given it another thought. Nice to see I'm not alone in thinking how cool this idea is. Thanks for bringing it up Psionicist!</p><p></p><p>What I'd like is just as above with a boring brown or blue outer cover saying nothing more than SRD Reference Guide in either black or white text. You could read that almost anywhere without a second glance from others, unless of course they know what the SRD happens to be.</p><p></p><p>It also wouldn't take up as much desk, counter-top, or other space and be easier to put aside when doing other things without having to put it completely away.</p><p></p><p>Here's hoping someone with some publishing muscle and know-how can do this right.</p><p></p><p>The size Green Ronin uses for the Arcane Grimoire is how I picture it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tortoise, post: 1011103, member: 146"] Back in 1988 I was sitting in the office of my then employer at 6am wishing TSR would produce a "pocket" version of the core rule books with plain covers, black and white, mostly text interiors. My reasoning at the time was as follows: These would be portable, and less likely to draw unwanted attention when in places other than at the game. (For instance, at the office.) This was especially important if you remember the controversial nature of the game in some sectors at that time. I wrote a letter, but sadly did not receive a response and until now had not even given it another thought. Nice to see I'm not alone in thinking how cool this idea is. Thanks for bringing it up Psionicist! What I'd like is just as above with a boring brown or blue outer cover saying nothing more than SRD Reference Guide in either black or white text. You could read that almost anywhere without a second glance from others, unless of course they know what the SRD happens to be. It also wouldn't take up as much desk, counter-top, or other space and be easier to put aside when doing other things without having to put it completely away. Here's hoping someone with some publishing muscle and know-how can do this right. The size Green Ronin uses for the Arcane Grimoire is how I picture it. [/QUOTE]
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