From - Mon Oct 05 17:30:37 1998
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 17:30:32 -0500
From: Myrla Kurosawa <myrla@kef.net>
Organization: Ka'at Exploration Fleet
To: Ragnar Fyri <ragnar.fyri@daf.no>
CC: Gyroplast <gyroplast@wtal.de>, sfox@funtv.com,
   josefcub@usa.net, tigra@lionking.org, Jamzhart@aol.com,
   Talbain@ix.netcom.com, sfox80@juno.com,
   wizzes_gandalf@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Pfff... a subject line. PAH. Just read it!

Ragnar Fyri wrote:
> 
> 'Twas the night before 04-Oct-98, and all through the net,
>  not a creature was stirring, except for Myrla, who whispered ominously:
> 
> [transport systems stuff cut]
> 
> >Bluedevil started something similar long ago.. its the shuttle you see
> >in the park. At present, it only takes you to the Space Port and back
> >again. We really do need to complete it.
> 
> The shuttle would work best for space and sf locations (as a matter of
> fact I have been thinking about making SFOXS Space Station location #003,
> and as soon as Canon unidles long enough to nod I guess we can consider it
> official?)

Sounds good to me.. go ahead.  (Myrla applies her paw-print of approval)


> A slightly ridiculous (albeit convenient) feature of the FM taxi is that it
> can be called from pretty much *anywhere*, even your own bedroom! Can
> someone come up with an idea for a transport system that can be used from
> anywhere, or should the 'taxi' be limited to outdoor rooms (on the surface
> of one planet, or should there be a taxi able to go into space? Maybe with
> carefully arranged environments each planet could have its own local taxi
> service?)

Well, by utilizing the various Environment Rooms, you can group such
modes. Currently, we have an Outdoor Room, an Indoor Room, and a Null
Room. (Whatever that is)  I dont remember if we have a Space Env Room or
not, but we could add one if we dont.  The only limitation with this
idea would be not everyone is going to know to, or know how to, link
thier particular project with the appropriate Environment Room.

As far as creating the taxi service, it's easy to do. It's nothing more
than a room with multiple exits. Link it to Room #0, and you can call it
from anywhere. On FM, they even employ random exit messages to show a
variety of taxi drivers.

Furtoonia uses a location specific taxi service, they call KhazKab (or
something). You have to go to one of many taxi stops located around
Furtoonia and call the Kab.


> >I have *lots* of space in my park development. It was my intention for
> >that to be the starting place for the muck, and that you should be able
> >to get to most anyplace from there (if you walk far enough).
> 
> The best laid plans of ka'ats and men... *sigh*
> 
> BTW, it's not just a question of making things work, it's also one of letting
> people know they do. Would be nice to have some maps somewhere, for instance.
> I took the liberty of making one based on Myrla's map ofthe Kurosawa district
> and my own exploration notes. If you're curious enough you can find a beta
> version (?) at http://home.eunet.no/~rfyri/Kurosawa.gif

Thats the biggest problem. We've already noted not everyone pays
attention to @bulletins or the Message Of The Day (motd), or actually
reads the posts on the bulletin board. .. So, how do we spread the word?

I took a look at the Map you made. It's beautiful!  There are a few
(minor) errors/omissions as far as structures are concerned, but
overall, you did a great job.

                   ...Myrla