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For those who have read this, did you think there was much point in creating the alternative 1982?
Paul Gormley No point whatsoever. The background events had little bearing on the lives of the main characters, apart from a demo making Charlie a few hours late f…moreNo point whatsoever. The background events had little bearing on the lives of the main characters, apart from a demo making Charlie a few hours late for an appointment. Changing the outcome of historical events made little sense either. Padding.(less)
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