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Like any good acolyte in the church of Briwkars, I have a three-ring binder with all of the rules printed out, which I keep updated regularly. It is massive. 8 pounds, and probably about 10x13". When traveling, that's a lot of real estate to take (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars, lugnet.org.us.nelug)
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(...) Well, since these rules have been released in pdf format, I think the only thing you need is: a PDA (iPAQ for example), PDF reader (I suppose it is available for those devices) and the main files. Prepare some dollars for that electonic toy! (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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You can always ask DaveE to tag along with you. He really knows the rules, all versions of them (he can even quote some of the flavor text) and has a very handy "search loophole" feature. Now seriously, or may be not so seriously, what about a (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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(...) The text files fit just fine in my $99 Palm m500. Depends on your budget though, the Palm Pilot screens are a little small - about 12x30 characters - so you might consider a laptop or one of those new tablets I keep hearing about. Maybe I (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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(...) So large, so bulky, so ... pasé!!! I'm hoping for something that won't require another bag, or take up a large chunk of one. I know, I know ... conflicting demands! Small enough to tote anywhere, and easily concealed even within the minimal (...) (21 years ago, 1-Aug-03, to lugnet.org.us.nelug, FTX)
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(...) Personally, I think a laptop would be easier to read and search through. I have a Pocket PC and it's irritating to have to tap and scroll. It's best for quick notes and stuff, not large documents. Also, on a laptop, you can use the internet (...) (21 years ago, 20-Aug-03, to lugnet.gaming.brikwars)
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