RE: [HOE] Lost Edges

[Ralph Dula <rdula@ezonline.com>]

>  One of my player's character recently lost their
>animal companion, a dog named Bama.  The dog was shot
>up by some cyborgs and then the templar tried to stop
>his bleeding and botched, killing the dog off. [SNIP]   my question is
should the character be able to find
>another animal companion (he did pay the points
>initial) or should he have to gain the edge again? 
>Let me know what you guys think.
>

If this is the first of second time the player had participated in a game
of Deadlands I'd say sure (no reason to give the shaft to a new player so
badly he doesn't want to play Deadlands ever again). 

However, if he's been playing for a while and used to the harsh ways of
Deadlands I'd say he should have to pay for the Edge all over again.  After
all, a character can buy the Belongin's Edge to buy equipment he might
normally not have access to, such as grenades, special ammunition, or other
expendable things.  When a character uses up such items you don't
automatically replenish his supply of them at the end of the adventure.  

-Ralph