Thanks Dan,
Great review as always.
Unfortunately, all your criticisms hold true with respect to the system failures of the book. I guess that's my bias as a guy who enjoys his rules light, real light.
I am working on a second edition which incorporates a new mechanic that will hopefully address all the points you mention. Chargen will be included - although all the familiar Planet staffers will be available for quick play. A detailed combat system will also be provided (NO, you can't Dodge bullets - sorry
). And, yes, of course, the game will boast the one and only, legendary Dan Davenport.
MY BIG HOMER MOMENT (slap hand on forehead and yell, "Doh!") - Another thing people asked for is tips on how to write stories for experience. I'm sorry I overlooked that because it was the perfect opportunity to describe the newspaper world to the layman. Rest assured, this will be rectified in Boomtown Planet - Extra Extra (or whatever the second edition is called).
I expect the second edition to available in '07. Currently, I am working on a large (and secret) RPG project that demands all my spare time.
Thanks again.
