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Perhaps the idea is that most of these creatures are just bunnies or whatever that have been given an extra limb or more "bounce", or whatever. What the genetics lab needs is an additional floor (or... basement?) in which are kept those really dangerous creatures, cyborg bear-rillas et al.

Somewhat embarassingly, I did actually think of a couple of points to make here on my walk to university later in the day, but now, being completely sozzled, have forgotten them*

As funny as it would be, I just can't think of any reason how free speech would let you run around with swords (not foam weapon, but actual swords).

Fair point. Could it be assumed that under certain circumstances, "the masses" consider these swords to be (mostly-) harmless replicas? They are sold from a costume shop, after all. Maybe "LARP costume" could be an armour that successfully disguises a sword (as clothes etc. disguise pistols, and trenchcoats cover up shotguns?), but such disguises are as bad as walking around nude when Free Speech (or whatever laws that govern acceptability of LARPing) are AC?
I'd like to point out, by the way, that I neither LARP nor have anything against those who do. I just thought that it could provide a characterful, humourous solution to the issue of maintaining a disguise whilst brandishing a sword.

*I lie, I've just remembered one: how about a message/announcements log? I can't count the number of times I've accidentally buttoned past a message that I later realise could give vital clues about the sudden disappearance of an important LCS member. Also, while I'm here, I'd just like to thank the makers of Oubliette, Toady One, Jonathan and all the "curses crew" for their part(s) in bringing LCS to the masses. Kudos to you all, and thanks again to Jonathan for continuing to further develop this awesome game (regrettable though it is that it appears to be taking over my life!)

Well, while I am a little concerned when any of my safehouses suddenly rocket to >100% heat, I'm not going to invite the Conservatives around for a raid just to get rid of it... especially if it has no discernable effect on the likelihood of my safehouses being raided under normal circumstances.

So, heat on your activists only disappears if they "do time"?

Is there a way of knowing how much heat is on a particular activist? I've only been able to see the (most recent? most severe?) crime in an activist's criminal record, and heat as a percentage on each of my safehouses via the site actions screen.

Also, what is the relationship between heat on activists, and heat on sites? Do sites get heat when known offenders return to them after committing Liberal acts (e.g. site actions)? I've noticed that raids seemed to happen with much greater frequency in previous versions; in the current version, I haven't been raided yet (even on sites with 100%+ heat and only moderate secrecy); is this a characteristic of the current release, or are my Liberals simply better at avoiding Conservative attention for whatever reason?

At the moment I am most enjoying sending hobos with high charisma to the Gentlemen's Club to bat their eyelashes at Corporate bosses.

Also, changing my slogan from something more aligned with self-righteous Liberal activism (e.g. "Peace! Justice! PEACSTICE!") to something more generally, um, expressive, just so my fighters can go to the park and shout "PUT THE FUCKING LOTION IN THE BASKET!" at Conservative passers-by.

Before watching the video, I can only hope that you've been more fortunate than I have when playing Star Zoo. Having read that you're playing a Philosopher, I'm not sure even that will be enough! I can't remember ever reaching close orbit of Snow Cup with anything but a Pilot... but this is perhaps because I suck?

Anyway, best of luck with this (very difficult) game! I look forward to watching your LP; not least because I might pick up some hints that might make completion of the first stage more attainable to me.

[edit: After watching your videos, I think you will need some luck after all! I had forgotten how unforgiving the corridor/shooter bit could be. As for the mic problems:
1. Popping "p", "b" and other "plosive" sounds can be remedied with a pop shield. Most microphone manufacturers will recommend you buying one of their own expensive models, but you can acheive the same effect with a light fabric (such as tights... um, "pantyhose"?) stretched over a frame. A simpler method of reducing pop is to increase the distance between the source of the sound and the diaphragm.
2. This is only a guess, but if your mic uses a (mini-) TRS connector to plug directly into your soundcard, it could be a fault with either the connector or its mate (I have a similar problem with my headphones). Basically, movement will sometimes pull the contacts out of... contact. It's likely either the connection, or a fray/breakage along the cable somewhere.

Hope that helps 

Apart from that, fun! I look forward to more nightmares.]

Bloody hell, that money looks just... rubbish.