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post Feb 28 2005, 03:42 PM
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NERPS: Contents under pressure. Do not expose to excessive heat, vacuum, blunt trauma, immersion in liquids, disintegration, reintegration, hypersleep, humiliation, sorrow, or harsh language.

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post Feb 28 2005, 04:12 PM
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What is NERPS? It's what they sell at Stuffer Shack.
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post Feb 28 2005, 04:37 PM
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NERPS, as far as I've known, stands for the Net Enhancement for Role-Playing Shadownrun. There have been a number of NERPS net products on the web that spwaned from the NERPS group. If that's what FASA meant by it, I can't say for sure.

NERPS appeared in FASA products long before the NERPS mailing list and net.books; the list was named after the FASA NERPS, not the other way around.
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post Feb 28 2005, 04:34 PM
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Sadly the demise of FASA seems to have NERFed NERPS :D
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post Feb 28 2005, 04:56 PM
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Instant Ubik has all the fresh flavor of just-brewed drip coffee. Your husband will say, <bleep>, Sally, I used to think your coffee was only so-so. But now, wow! Safe when taken as directed.

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My hair is so dry, so unmanageable. What's a girl to do? Simply rub in creamy Ubik hair conditioner. In just five days you'll discover new body in your hair, new glossiness. And Ubik hairspray, used as directed, is absolutely safe.

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Can't make the frug contest, Helen; stomach's upset. I'll fix you Ubik! Ubik drops you back in the thick of things fast. Taken as directed, Ubik speeds relief to head and stomach. Remember: Ubik is only seconds away. Avoid prolonged use.


This thread made me instantly think of a book by Philip K. Dick. The book's title is, you guessed it, Ubik. Safe when read as directed.
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post Feb 28 2005, 05:03 PM
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Sadly the demise of FASA seems to have NERFed NERPS :D

SOTA: 2063 ...
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post Feb 28 2005, 05:17 PM
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The only explanation for what FASA is an acronym for that I've ever seen is Freedonian Aeronautic and Space Administration (Freedonia being a small European country from the Marx Brother's 1933 film, Duck Soup).

I'm curious to what else you've heard it's an acronym for, since as far as I know, that was the official one.

FASA's first products were Traveller modules and sourcebooks in the early '80s. GDW at the time assigned sectors of the Traveller universe to several third-party companies to develop at their leisure. FASA's region included a planet named Freedonia (presumably after the Marx Brothers' movie) and they came up with the FASA acronymn for the company name. Just like GURPS, what was probably only half-serious to begin with stuck.
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post Feb 28 2005, 05:49 PM
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It's been some time but as I recall Nerps is...

Nothing
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Steve/Scott (I dont recall if it was one or the other I think it depended on when you asked the question which name was there.)

Yep. That's it.

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post Feb 28 2005, 06:15 PM
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This product contains One (1) NERP.
  • Use only as directed.
  • Do not apply internally, externally, or in any Heisenbergian space. For indoor and outdoor use only.
  • Not to be used as protection from a tornado.
  • Do not use while sleeping.
Warning: This product may contain NERPs.

You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside.
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post Feb 28 2005, 06:16 PM
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All Natural NERPS!

Contains atrificial colors, artificial flavors, atrifical presertives, traces of MSG, Partially hydogenated soy seed oil, mechanically separated krill, and salt.
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post Feb 28 2005, 07:33 PM
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NERPs. it's what you do.


(and btw: Net Enhancements, etc... was used as an acronym based on the popularity of NERPs the product. You really should try some NERPs. .... there's even NERPs in some candy that they sell in Germany [warning, may cause goblinization])
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post Feb 28 2005, 08:49 PM
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NERPs stands for the following:
Nerps
nErps
neRps
nerPs
nerpS

I do believe this one's my favorite.

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post Mar 1 2005, 02:12 AM
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:D Thanx! :D
:P :P :P :cyber: :P
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post Mar 1 2005, 03:53 AM
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QUOTE (Little Bill)
QUOTE (RunnerPaul @ Feb 28 2005, 03:24 AM)
The only explanation for what FASA is an acronym for that I've ever seen is Freedonian Aeronautic and Space Administration (Freedonia being a small European country from the Marx Brother's 1933 film, Duck Soup).

I'm curious to what else you've heard it's an acronym for, since as far as I know, that was the official one.

FASA's first products were Traveller modules and sourcebooks in the early '80s. GDW at the time assigned sectors of the Traveller universe to several third-party companies to develop at their leisure. FASA's region included a planet named Freedonia (presumably after the Marx Brothers' movie) and they came up with the FASA acronymn for the company name. Just like GURPS, what was probably only half-serious to begin with stuck.

There is a town in upstate New York called Freedonia.
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post Mar 1 2005, 04:15 AM
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There is a town in upstate New York called Freedonia.

Not exactly. There's a Fredonia, New York, with only one E. The Marx Brother's Freedonia has two Es

Didn't stop the city fathers of Fredonia from complaining about "their town's name" being used in the film when it was released. The Marx Brothers' reply? "Change the name of your town, it's hurting our picture."
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post Apr 11 2005, 12:58 AM
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NERPs ideas posted here may be misused, stolen, spindled or mutilated in Shadowland. (In other words, I need your help! :) )
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post Apr 11 2005, 07:21 PM
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But if NERPS is like fnord, but you can see it, then people will fnord be distressed by this, and confused about fnord we are talking about, because they can't see it. an of course they will not fnord remember reading this either.

NERPS is a part of this complete breakfast.
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post Jan 17 2006, 08:31 AM
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Regarding the FASA thing. I have a very old Star Trek:RPG book that lists them as FAntasy Simulations Associates which pre-dates the FASA logo. (thus we get FASA by putting it together). Yes, I am a 'veteran' rp'er. Yes, I also have the 6' bookshelf full of old rp gomi. :D
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post Jan 17 2006, 12:20 PM
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Just thought i'd add my NERPS.


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post Jan 17 2006, 02:47 PM
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post Jan 17 2006, 03:37 PM
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And on the 7th day God Rested, with NERPS, and pronounced them good.
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post Jan 17 2006, 09:45 PM
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[Revised...]

NERPS is both a Floor Wax and a Desert Topping
NERPS brings out your hair's natural lustre and body
In case of a water landing, NERPS may also be used as an approved flotation device.
NERPS makes your clothes smell fresh as a summer breeze
NERPS fits conveniently in your purse or travel bag
NERPS is also in available in Spanish
NERPS should be used only under adult supervision

NERPS is a registered trademark of NERPS
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post Jan 17 2006, 09:48 PM
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NERPS may be larger than they appear in rearview mirror.
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post Jan 18 2006, 03:30 AM
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Personaly, I love the convient carrying size of NERPS. Really handy.
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post Jan 18 2006, 04:21 AM
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QUOTE (chromedog)
Regarding the FASA thing.  I have a very old Star Trek:RPG book that lists them as FAntasy Simulations Associates which pre-dates the FASA logo.  (thus we get FASA by putting it together). Yes, I am a 'veteran' rp'er.  Yes, I also have the 6' bookshelf full of old rp gomi.  :D

Same here,

Still have the original 3 book of D&D set, The first printing of Champions (that one looks like it was typeset on an old Olivetti Underwood). FGU's totally unplayable Chivalry & Sorcery (and the equally mind numbing Space Opera) Traveller and a few games by small press operations that were "here today - gone an hour later". One of the best of these came out of Kansas (believe it or not) called Beasts Men & Gods. Actually quite a fun, well detailed, colourful game with a good chargen, combat & magic system for a level based FRPG.

Now, back to our sponsor...

NERPS, for when your home is invaded by those pesky Drop Bears.
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