Re: Cyberspace PBM

From: zirto@indepth.com

Date: Fri, 30 Oct 1998 00:00:00 +0000

>> 'mini-programs' to crack ICE systems etc.. The Java front-end could be
>> linked dynamically to another server program that did nothing except show
>> rendered images to make it look as if you were truly 'mancing. You could be
>> attacked by system avatars at ICE points, and depending on how could your
>> wetware was you would either have to key in attack commands or use attack
>> modules that you could custom build/rip from other 'mancers. In game as
>> well, when you meet another 'mancer the Java window could open up a chat
>> box for you to speak real-time to them
>
> This sounds a blindingly good idea!, would there also be support for
> "Wetware" rpg'ing, say corporate black op teams sent out to take down
> the hacker who just trashed their network?, or meeting up with shadowy
> figures to get "missions" for cash to buy new equipment?
> How about storylines that can be discovered, corporate wars, dark
> conspiracies, an AI escaped/set loose by a hacker from a Corporate R&D
> site rampaging through the net...
> Will you be contacting any "hackers" to reality check your ideas?
> Could this be the dreams of any Gibson fan come true? I certainly hope
> so.

Guys, besides the possibility of using VRML, check out 3D Anarchy.  It's
a beta of a 3D world builder with built-in chat capability.
See www.anarchysoftware.com (I think.)

--
TAZ

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