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Re: What makes a classic? was Re: What's wrong with the industry?

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From: Matthew Murray
Date: Sat, 08 Aug 1998 00:00
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On Sat, 8 Aug 1998, Trina Borr?s wrote:

> BAK's better than good, it's great.  Nothing's wrong with it, it's
> flawless.  If it were being produced today one might hope for more in
> terms of mapping (i.e., being able to note where treasure chests are
> for example), but for then the mapping was wonderful.  Why are you
> *looking* for problems?   Trust your judgment on this one,

	He need not look for problems--they're >extremely< easy to see.  I
have, for many years, felt that Betrayal at Krondor is one of the most
overrated games ever.

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Subject: Re: What makes a classic? was Re: What's wrong with the industry?
Date: 1998/08/08
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