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  Mar 16 2008, 09:33 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 438 Joined: 21-September 07 From: Houston Member No.: 13,369  |
Okay So I saw a copy of the newest printing and Im a lil Jealous. I have the 3rd printing and It's fine (though I have already worn it down quite a bit.) I'm guessing I may have to get a new copy in a few months... It's important to have more than one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
anywho though, It was nice seeing the Catalyst logo on there and it just has a slicker look about it. I approve. I only looked at it quickly, didn't have too much time. My new copy will have to wait since I have to get Arsenal tuesday and I finally got to pick up runner havens today. I am still missing Emergence, as my final SR$ book but I will probably get it sometime soon. My birthday is coming up so... heh we'll see. |
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Mar 16 2008, 09:36 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 28-November 05 Member No.: 8,010 |
I saw it at Boarders when I picked up my older Fanpro copy. I noticed the new one was $5 more expensive, and they had an older Fanpro printing, so I grabbed the cheaper one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
It does look good, though. Its has darker, richer colors. |
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Mar 16 2008, 09:40 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Sorø, Denmark Member No.: 5,604 |
So all of us with the PDF can only hope for an updated version soon (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Lars |
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Mar 17 2008, 05:12 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 811 Joined: 30-January 07 From: Portland, OR Member No.: 10,845 |
Let's hope so. Also, I'm sure it's just a matter of time before my Fanpro BBB falls completely apart (The binding is really not looking too hot). I'm glad to hear the CGL version is looking good. I really hope they have changed all the damage codes to what was errataed. It would be really nice if they added in the line about Threading -2DP not applying to pool for that CF being theaded. Actually, once you get started, there are a million things that need an extra sentence or two. *sigh*
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Mar 17 2008, 06:13 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
QUOTE (swirler @ Mar 16 2008, 10:33 PM)  anywho though, It was nice seeing the Catalyst logo on there and it just has a slicker look about it. I approve. I only looked at it quickly, didn't have too much time. My new copy will have to wait since I have to get Arsenal tuesday and I finally got to pick up runner havens today. I am still missing Emergence, as my final SR$ book but I will probably get it sometime soon. My birthday is coming up so... heh we'll see. I just Got my first Print Shadowrun books. Ironicly, they were Emergence and 5th Printing BBB. |
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Mar 17 2008, 06:15 AM
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panda! Group: Members Posts: 10,331 Joined: 8-March 02 From: north of central europe Member No.: 2,242 |
sounds like a good start (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Mar 17 2008, 06:52 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (BetaFlame @ Mar 16 2008, 05:36 PM) I saw it at Boarders when I picked up my older Fanpro copy. I noticed the new one was $5 more expensive, and they had an older Fanpro printing, so I grabbed the cheaper one (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) What? The price on the back of our printing is $34.99, same as the FanPro printings. |
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Mar 17 2008, 06:57 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 28-November 05 Member No.: 8,010 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 17 2008, 01:52 AM) What? The price on the back of our printing is $34.99, same as the FanPro printings. The Catalyst book was $39.99 at my local Boarders, while the FanPro print was $34.99. I didn't pull the store labels up to see if they were charging the MSRP or not, I just went with the least expensive option. |
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Mar 17 2008, 07:09 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
That's interesting; Borders has it listed on their site at 39.99 as well.
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Mar 17 2008, 07:21 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
Hell, I was just cruzing on Amazon for more Shadowrun books, and Someone is charging $137.85 for Arsenal....
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Mar 17 2008, 11:23 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 15,746 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 17 2008, 02:09 AM) That's interesting; Borders has it listed on their site at 39.99 as well. Hmmm...I was always under the impression it was illegal to go over the MSRP. But of course, I know pricisely dick about it so I should shut the hell up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Mar 17 2008, 11:42 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Retired Admins Posts: 1,784 Joined: 28-July 04 From: Cleveland, OH Member No.: 6,522 |
QUOTE (Drogos @ Mar 17 2008, 07:23 AM) Hmmm...I was always under the impression it was illegal to go over the MSRP. But of course, I know pricisely dick about it so I should shut the hell up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It's definitely not illegal, at least in the US. It's just, in most cases, a poor business decision. I could ramble on about this for a while, but it's pretty far off-topic for Dumpshock. Try visiting a bargain hunter board like fatwallet or slickdeals for more info, if you really want it. |
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Mar 17 2008, 11:50 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 15,746 |
QUOTE (the_dunner @ Mar 17 2008, 06:42 AM) It's definitely not illegal, at least in the US. It's just, in most cases, a poor business decision. I could ramble on about this for a while, but it's pretty far off-topic for Dumpshock. Try visiting a bargain hunter board like fatwallet or slickdeals for more info, if you really want it. Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. In short, Borders Sucks!!!! Visit your local (and most likely, Independent) Gaming/Hobby Store, they will appreciate your business and likely be very knowledgeable and friendly within the realm of gaming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Take mine for instance, I mentioned to the owner the Catalyst Gaming Line and that night he placed an order for every book he could (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Mar 17 2008, 12:55 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,188 Joined: 9-February 08 From: Boiling Springs Member No.: 15,665 |
QUOTE (Drogos @ Mar 17 2008, 07:50 AM) Thanks for the info. I appreciate it. In short, Borders Sucks!!!! Visit your local (and most likely, Independent) Gaming/Hobby Store, they will appreciate your business and likely be very knowledgeable and friendly within the realm of gaming (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Take mine for instance, I mentioned to the owner the Catalyst Gaming Line and that night he placed an order for every book he could (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Either he's a former 'Runner himself or your his best friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) |
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Mar 17 2008, 12:56 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 573 Joined: 6-March 08 Member No.: 15,746 |
QUOTE (KCKitsune @ Mar 17 2008, 07:55 AM) Either he's a former 'Runner himself or your his best friend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) Not sure on his runner status, but he and I are not the best of buds for sure (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) |
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Mar 17 2008, 01:18 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 194 Joined: 30-August 07 Member No.: 12,989 |
What do you guys mean with BBB?
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Mar 17 2008, 01:22 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 698 Joined: 26-October 06 From: Iowa, United States Member No.: 9,720 |
"Big Black Book"
SR4 Core Edition |
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Mar 17 2008, 01:33 PM
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panda! Group: Members Posts: 10,331 Joined: 8-March 02 From: north of central europe Member No.: 2,242 |
iirc the first print of the earlier editions of the rules had a limited print run done in all black and put up for sale at a con around release date, dont recall if that was the case with SR4 to...
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Mar 17 2008, 01:50 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 276 Joined: 6-August 02 From: Kiel, Germany Member No.: 3,071 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 17 2008, 08:09 AM) That's interesting; Borders has it listed on their site at 39.99 as well. The only german shop I found having the 5th printing has it listed for 39,95€ which equals about 60$.... |
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Mar 17 2008, 02:14 PM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
The limited edition of the SR4 main book is all-black too.
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Mar 17 2008, 02:15 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 166 Joined: 28-November 06 From: Broomfield, CO Member No.: 10,065 |
There is a limited edition print run for SR4. I don't know if it was a con only purchase though.
One question. I was waiting on this release to see if it was corrected or addressed. The Combat Mage example has a "Increase Initiative" spell in his list. As this came up in yesterday's game, I did a quick read of the spell and it says specifically it can't be used to increase Special attributes like Initiative. I checked it in the new book (the player had it and the FLGS we were in had a couple on the shelf) just to make sure it still said it. I had the player change it to "Increase Reaction" so that Initiative would increase but I thought I'd post a question to clarify it. Carl |
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Mar 18 2008, 06:17 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
Another Quick problem.
Page 309, on the Equipment Tables: The Statblocks for Sports Rifles has been mislabled Machine Pistols. The Statblocks for Siniper Rifles has been mislabled Machine Pistols. The Statblocks for Shotguns has been mislabled Submachine Guns. |
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Mar 18 2008, 06:43 AM
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Grand Master of Run-Fu Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,840 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 178 |
QUOTE (Matsci @ Mar 17 2008, 12:21 AM) Hell, I was just cruzing on Amazon for more Shadowrun books, and Someone is charging $137.85 for Arsenal.... Arsenal isn't even out in hardcopy just yet. So, someone's selling an advance copy and expecting to make a fortune off of it. Pity that most fans have pdfs, and the hard copy is coming out tomorrow, March 18. EDIT: Looks like someone actually bought it! |
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Mar 18 2008, 07:01 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 3-March 06 From: CalFree Member No.: 8,329 |
QUOTE (bofh @ Mar 17 2008, 09:15 AM) The Combat Mage example has a "Increase Initiative" spell in his list. As this came up in yesterday's game, I did a quick read of the spell and it says specifically it can't be used to increase Special attributes like Initiative. I checked it in the new book (the player had it and the FLGS we were in had a couple on the shelf) just to make sure it still said it. I had the player change it to "Increase Reaction" so that Initiative would increase but I thought I'd post a question to clarify it. Carl There is an "Increase Initiative" spell which is a different spell from "Increase Attribute". It gives extra IPs even, at, I believe, higher drain. |
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Mar 18 2008, 07:43 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
QUOTE (b1ffov3rfl0w @ Mar 18 2008, 08:01 AM) There is an "Increase Initiative" spell which is a different spell from "Increase Attribute". It gives extra IPs even, at, I believe, higher drain. Increase Reflexes. It is right below Increase [x] spell. |
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