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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623 ![]() |
So the gene tech in 4th edition allowed me to introduce such things as "tanks" from "space: above and beyond." For those who have no idea what they were or what that series was "tanks" we're vat grown humans specifically designed as cannon fodder for international wars. If they survived their service they could earn their freedom but were treated as 2nd class citizens. This fit into the Shadowrun world very nicely and gave every one another race to treat even worse then the orcs.
So does anyone know why they decided to recon gene tech out of the game or was that just a rumor? |
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Douche ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 1,584 Joined: 2-March 11 Member No.: 23,135 ![]() |
If you're already inventing things for the game world, what's the problem?
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Target ![]() Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 15-June 13 Member No.: 111,607 ![]() |
Where exactly can i find this in shadowrun 4e? I've never heard of this before
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 7-June 11 From: Virginia Beach, VA Member No.: 31,052 ![]() |
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623 ![]() |
Not worried about, just wondering at their thought process. Was the addition of gene tech taking the game to far away from the cyberware feel? I understand why they removed/retconned Nanotech. The thing was too easily abused and as written had the potential to be a game breaker. Yes, I may house rule gene tech back in for 5th edition but simply use it for the production of NPC corporate cannon fodder.
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Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,039 Joined: 23-March 05 From: The heart of Rywfol Emwolb Industries Member No.: 7,216 ![]() |
Well we did have one crazy doc who spliced gecko and monkey genes into a rockerboy who was looking for that edge to take him to the top.
With an extendable tongue and apish charms he is fast climbing the charts... His name? Gene Simians (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Prime Runner Ascendant ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 ![]() |
Well we did have one crazy doc who spliced gecko and monkey genes into a rockerboy who was looking for that edge to take him to the top. With an extendable tongue and apish charms he is fast climbing the charts... His name? Gene Simians (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) *hangs head* You have absolutely no shame, do you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) |
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Neophyte Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 ![]() |
*hangs head* You have absolutely no shame, do you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) What is this 'shame' of which you speak? Can you eat it? |
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Shooting Target ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 24-May 03 Member No.: 4,629 ![]() |
Nanotech's not been Retconned, just facing a 'Nanopocalypse" of sorts.
I've not seen any mention of Genetech issues whatsoever, other than the failing of Leonization. I'd say the best course of action would be to wait for the eventual Augmentation-style book and see what's cooking. |
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 750 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 9,059 ![]() |
In Storm Front Fastjack's alter ego wanted him to get a nanohive AND a certain gene mod to complete/accelerate the take over of his mind. That and freelancer (?) chatter over the last few months indicates that both are getting pulled back.
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 ![]() |
Pulled back, but not necessarily removed entirely.
Also keep in mind, so far we only have the core rulebook out. We don't know what is up with the plot behind Fastjack yet, and we don't have any expansion material. Until then, not worth panicking. |
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 689 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Colorado Member No.: 5,623 ![]() |
No panic, just curious about some comments to that point that may have been taken out of content.
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Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,039 Joined: 23-March 05 From: The heart of Rywfol Emwolb Industries Member No.: 7,216 ![]() |
*hangs head* You have absolutely no shame, do you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) Not if it means the band is getting a reboot for KISS 2075 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) now just need to figure out the others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Figure a Cat Shaman, A free spirit and a cyberzombie to start, but may need tweaking. |
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Target ![]() Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 16-August 13 From: Denver, Co Member No.: 144,074 ![]() |
I made this half pony half monkey monster to please you.
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Prime Runner Ascendant ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 ![]() |
Not if it means the band is getting a reboot for KISS 2075 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) now just need to figure out the others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Figure a Cat Shaman, A free spirit and a cyberzombie to start, but may need tweaking. Well, if you are rebuilding the whole Band for the 2075 tour, than by all means... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohplease.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohplease.gif) Looks like a good start, but you are right... probably needs tweaking. |
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 608 Joined: 7-June 11 From: Virginia Beach, VA Member No.: 31,052 ![]() |
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Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 3,009 Joined: 25-September 06 From: Paris, France Member No.: 9,466 ![]() |
Many current writers are fans of 2nd ed era and would like to see the game go back to this era. Others were pushed away during late 3rd/early 4th ed and take their revenge now by rejecting everything made by those who were in charge at that time.
Or so it seems at least. I still think the 3 eras solution would have been the best option. |
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Great Dragon ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 5,090 Joined: 3-October 09 From: Kohle, Stahl und Bier Member No.: 17,709 ![]() |
Remember than genetech was always only introduced in the cybertech books, AFAIK the BBB never said anything about genetech. Therefore he 5th Ed BBB not mentioning genetech does not tell us anything.
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Runner ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,039 Joined: 23-March 05 From: The heart of Rywfol Emwolb Industries Member No.: 7,216 ![]() |
As versus Jeantech, which almost made it into the Style over Substance.
Lowriders Wireless bonus: adjustable height riding |
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Moving Target ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 13-August 13 Member No.: 142,622 ![]() |
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