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This text file should explain everything you need to know about SiNiSTER and
the way it works.  If you have any questions please E-Mail them to:
death@sinister.org...  First, Packets will be released the 1st of EVERY month.
All work for the pack must be submitted AT LEAST 5 days before the pack is
released!  This gives me time to put together a modlist and a file_id.diz and
put it all together in a nice pack...  Second, as soon as you accepted into
the group you will be added to my NON-PUBLIC member list, this list is for
my, and the rest of the high counsil, uses only...  You won't be added to the
PUBLIC member list until you have released something under SiNiSTER...  So,
pretty much if you don't produce you will never be added to the public member
list and won't get any credit...  If you don't produce for 2 months in a row
you will be removed TOTALLY from the group...  Now onto the rulez!

1.) There is no limit/requirment for how much work you must turn in for each
    pack.  We want QUALITY NOT QUANTITY!  So if you only get a couple pieces
    to me per pack not a problem, as long as they ROCK :)...

2.) Multiple-Grouping (Being in more than one group at once) is allowed if:
        A.) You keep producing for SiNiSTER
        B.) You keep any group "secrets" a secret

3.) Couriers and Member/Distribution BBSes will get the packs a day earlier
    then they will be released.  This is for the sole purpose of preping the
    BBS/DCC List.  They are not to be offered on the InterNET or on BBSes 
    until the release date which will ALWAYS be the 1st of the month!

4.) All members are equal!  The "Senior Staff" will not "pull rank" unless
    forced to.

5.) All work must be attatched to mail and submitted to death@sinister.org

6.) This is a VERY important rule!  I DON'T want wars!  If any member is
    starting wars with other groups it is AUTOMATIC REMOVAL!  If someone
    starts trouble with you, come to me or any of the other senior members
    and tell us what happened who started the trouble and what group, if any,
    they are in...  I will then speak with the president of that persons 
    group...

That's about it FOR NOW, for the rulez...  If a problem arises and a rule
needs to be added it will and all members will be informed...

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                                 Packaging

When you have completed a piece of work and are ready to submit it use the
SIN_ID.DIZ that is included in the member packet, edit it and rename it to
FILE_ID.DIZ...  There is also a file called INSTALL.DOX, this is the file you 
will edit and explain how to install the mod...  Zip all the files together 
and name it something that represents you and the mod...  Here's an example:

My handle is DeaTH, I made a light file area changer mod...  I named the zip
file DT-LBFAC.ZIP...  

Please us the same 2 or 3 letters that represent your handle everytime you
submit a piece of work.

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                       Preparing a Member/Distr0 BBS

If you are a SysOp of a BBS your BBS is automatically a member/distr0 BBS
of SiNiSTER...  There are a few things that need to be done to the BBS...  
First, there is a file in this pack called SINLOGO.ANS, please add it to your
logon sequence.  Second, add a file base for SiNiSTER distrobution and as new
packs and mods are released please put them on the BBS, and try to keep it up
to date...

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That looks to be about it...  If you have a question, first think, if that
fails E-Mail it to death@sinister.org...  Here is the rest of the High Counsil.
They can also answer most of the questions you may have.

Chairman                : DeaTH (OLi)
 InterNET E-Mail        : death@sinister.org
 iRC NickName           : DeaTH-SiN (OLi)

Chairman                : Storm Lord
 InterNET E-Mail        : storm@burnsville.mn.frontiercomm.net
 iRC NickName           : strm[sin]
                     
Director of iNiQUiTY    : Thelemtish
 InterNET E-Mail        : tish@it.pulsenet.com
 iRC NickName           : tish

Co-Director of iNiQUiTY : Jack Phlash
 InterNET E-Mail        : jp@washington.xtn.net
 iRC NickName           : mr_phlash

Director of OBLiViON/2  : Outlaw
 InterNET E-Mail        : outlaw7@txdirect.net
 iRC NickName           : {out\aw}

Director of Renegade    : Electric Head
 InterNET E-Mail        : chris.j@ab.medtechnet.com
 iRC NickName           : elechead

Director of ANSi        : Prophet
 InterNET E-Mail        : prophet@axsnet.net
 iRC NickName           : prophet

Director of ASCii       : Jack Phlash
 InterNET E-Mail        : jp@washington.xtn.net
 iRC NickName           : mr_phlash


                                Good Luck,
                                  DeaTH
                                President
