George,

        Below is a draft of a letter to Monolith.

     Read the letter first, then see my comments below.  I don't know how
     much importance this has to you, but I can engineer the letter to help
     meet your goals with Monolith.

        Also, the regret indicated in the letter is genuine.

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     Monolith,

        Some time ago, I discussed in a private DCC conversation with a
     friend of Jason some weaknesses, in my opinion, in Blood.

        Doing so was a blatent mistake, for which I am embarrassed.

        It was wrong of me to verbally contemplate business end matters
     that I know little about.  Among these are the actual release dates of
     both Shadow Warrior and Blood, and the profit divisions for each
     product.

        Perhaps it was foolish of me to assume that the person to which I
     was speaking would not violate privacy law by recording our
     conversation without my permission.  In any case, the discussion was
     not meant for public eye and I am thankful that it is secure.

        It is generally policy for me to not discuss business on-line
     through any other channel than direct e-mail with those I know
     personally. This instance was a unique, wrong occurance with a person
     I (mistakenly) felt the discussion was safe.

        I regret and have learned from the situation and hope that we can
     move forward not as opposition, but as allies.  After all, our goal in
     the end is to create the best entertainment in the industry.

                                        -Randall Pitchford

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        First, how should the letter be addressed?  It's currently to
     "Monolith," is that correct?

        Also, I mention several things in this letter for specific reasons.

        The first is that I acknowledge contriving "weaknesses" with Blood
     that are "my opinion."  This covers the stuff I discussed that you
     originally wanted us to let them know about; i.e. the main character,
     some of the level stuff, etc.

        Then I admit wrongfullness and embarrassment.  This is sincere.

        The next paragraph is an attempt to fix any business stuff between
     you and Nick that might have been hindered by what I discussed about
     release times and such.  I'm not exactly sure what (if anything) needs
     fixing, but I'm basically reducing the business/release date part of
     my conversation to personal speculation (which it really was) with has
     little bearing on what is actually taking place.  You mentioned that
     you're currently working on renegotiations with the Blood team.  The
     last thing I would want is to affect those negotiations and
     potentially hinder future profits for 3dRealms (my bread and butter
     <g>).

        I then recognize that the conversation was recorded without my
     knowledge.  Current law considers recorded conversations
     (voice/telephone or data/telegraph) without consent of both parties
     illegal.  I could omit this part, or adjust it to not appear to shift
     guilt.  However, I'm sure you can identify with my own feeling of loss
     of privacy...I'm sure you'd feel the same in my shoes.  This section
     might be important, though.  Most people don't realize that recording
     internet conversations without permission is illegal and such
     recordings cannot be used as evidence in court.

        The next section isolates the event and again recognizes my
     mistake.  It also attempts to remove a feeling of conflict and create
     a feeling of partnership.

        Is there any other impression you think I should include?  Also, do
     you think any of the points I have made may violate 3dRealms' goals
     with Monolith and Blood?  If so, how can I change them.

        Also, how should the letter be sent.  If I send the letter
     directly, responses will come to my e-mail address.  However, if you
     send the letter for me, it might appear that you influenced my
     apology.

        After you've read this and have some time, give me a call and we
     can discuss it if necessary.

                                        -Randy