 Catalyst Game Labs Celebrates 20 Years of Shadowrun!, 20th Anniversary Edition |
 Mar 11 2009, 06:40 PM
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FASA Corporation launched what would become one of the best selling RPGs of all time in 1989. While building off of the blocks laid by the emerging dystopian future-cyperpunk genre, Shadowrun took a very different route by slamming that concept head-on into traditional fantasy elements of dragons, magic and fairy folk.
Shadowrun, Fourth Edition Anniversary Core Rulebook To celebrate 20 years of this seminal RPG, Catalyst Game Labs is pleased to announce the Shadowrun, Fourth Edition 20th Anniversary Core Rulebook, which includes a host of upgrades for any Shadowrun player.
Never has a core rulebook been so fully meshed with its full line of expansion rulebooks; check out the PDF previews of all this great book has to offer! Shadowrun, Fourth Edition Anniversary Core Rulebook Previews Shadowrun, Fourth Edition Anniversary Core Rulebook PDF and Pre-Orders
(If you bought the SR4 PDF from BattleCorps.com or DriveThruRPG.com in the past, check your email for a limited-time coupon for the SR4 Anniversary Edition!)
Runner's Toolkit To continue the Shadowrun celebration, several anniversary projects are in the works. The next is the Runner's Toolkit, a box set of tools that any runner or GM will find useful for any type of game play. The Toolkit contains the following:
And that's just the beginning. Other 20th Anniversary projects, along with a full line of supporting Shadowrun books, will release throughout the year. Look here for more announcements in the future! |
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Mar 11 2009, 06:43 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,206 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Fresno, CA Member No.: 8,856 |
Thanks for the update Adam! I'm excited to get my wallet out for this!
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Mar 11 2009, 06:50 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 90 Joined: 25-May 07 From: Florianópolis, Brasil Member No.: 11,747 |
My original 4th Ed. Core Rulebook is kind of breaking apart... i guess this will be an amazing substitute. The book look gorgeous.
BTW. It's nice to see Sam Fischer on the cover. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Mar 11 2009, 06:52 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
QUOTE (Demerzel @ Mar 11 2009, 10:43 AM)  Thanks for the update Adam! I'm excited to get my wallet out for this! My wallet cries, as it has little money left in it, and I already have a core rule book. Interesting to note, however, is that chemistry has officially become an active skill Edit: What's the diffrence between the regular edition and the Limited one? |
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Mar 11 2009, 07:02 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 602 Joined: 2-December 07 From: The corner of Detonation Boulevard and Fascination Street Member No.: 14,464 |
much grass, Omae!
Very pretty! probly going for the combo again. but now I have to decide which one....ya'll are evil, ya know that? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grinbig.gif) |
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Mar 11 2009, 07:44 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lisbon, Cidade do Pecado Member No.: 185 |
More will be revealed in coming previews, but rest assured the Anniversary Edition has plenty of additional content. Besides the enhanced layout, new full-color artwork, the SR4 Core Master Index, and updated errata... some of the bonus content includes all new short stories, several advanced rules incorporated in the core book, multiple rules tweaks (these will be released as errata) and the entire timeline/contents advanced to 2072.
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Mar 11 2009, 08:05 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
Ah man, killed Battlecorps (I'm getting a blank page after clicking on Confirm Order). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif)
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Mar 11 2009, 08:06 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 282 |
Will the Limited Edition be available in Germany as well?
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Mar 11 2009, 08:09 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,245 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Running the streets of Southeast Virginia Member No.: 11,548 |
Hmm... gonna have to buy this one I think. Might be able to convince the Mrs to let me get the full monty package.
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Mar 11 2009, 08:18 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 5-February 05 From: Lake Stevens, WA Member No.: 7,055 |
We're experiencing technical difficulties.
Our Technomancer has been alerted. |
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Mar 11 2009, 08:23 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 78 Joined: 5-February 05 From: Lake Stevens, WA Member No.: 7,055 |
And he has fixed the problem!
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Mar 11 2009, 08:32 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
Got my copy! Thanks.
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Mar 11 2009, 08:55 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 16-September 05 From: London Member No.: 7,753 |
Looks good.
Reminds me of the CoC 21st anniversary edition... ...A rulebook that seems right for the material contains. As much as I complain about SR4, this looks very good. Very pleased to see "old" archetypes... ...And nice to see a complete history and complete index. Am I right in that amended PDF versions will be available free to me, now I've got the PDF version ?? |
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Mar 11 2009, 08:57 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
Correct.
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Mar 11 2009, 09:53 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 199 Joined: 16-September 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 5,625 |
Looks awesome! I've got two questions - what's the diff between the limited and regular editions? And will I be able to order the limited edition through my FLGS?
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Mar 11 2009, 10:01 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
The Limited Edition will be individually numbered and have a spiffy special cover. You'll be able to get it in your FLGS, but only if they are diligent about ordering copies when they're made available; once they're gone, they're gone.
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Mar 12 2009, 12:44 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (Sma @ Mar 11 2009, 09:06 PM) Will the Limited Edition be available in Germany as well? |
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Mar 12 2009, 12:56 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be; if German stores order it, they'll get it. I'll double-check with Dave to be sure.
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Mar 12 2009, 01:15 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
For those curious, here's the entire thing, eating up half my coffee table just as greedily as it's been eating half my desk for the last few weeks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/adamjury/3347003377/
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Mar 12 2009, 01:44 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 2-August 06 Member No.: 9,006 |
Please tell me that the big picture we see on the SR4 website is the cover! That is the sort of thing that will catch eyes!
I so need to get one of the LE books..*divertign funds from my gen-con savings to get it...* |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:03 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Utah USA Member No.: 9,402 |
Is the pdf out already?! And any idea when the book is coming out? My birthday is April 2nd and all I want is this freakin book. Heck, I may splurge for the limited. Give me some good news.
Also, is the only thing that comes with the limited edition a different cover and a number? Is it signed? Anything else? Thanks!!!! |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:08 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 17-May 08 From: Germany Member No.: 15,983 |
What exactly is PACKS? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/question.gif)
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Mar 12 2009, 02:10 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 732 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 7,508 |
QUOTE (Cardul @ Mar 11 2009, 08:44 PM) Please tell me that the big picture we see on the SR4 website is the cover! That is the sort of thing that will catch eyes! I so need to get one of the LE books..*divertign funds from my gen-con savings to get it...* That would be the front of the cover, yes. That piece of art is continued on the back, so you only see 1/2 the gorgeous art in the preview. Oh, and you see it again in the brand-new full length intro fiction, which happens to tell the story of the picture... |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:12 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 732 Joined: 21-July 05 From: Seattle Member No.: 7,508 |
QUOTE (Ayeohx @ Mar 11 2009, 09:03 PM) Is the pdf out already?! And any idea when the book is coming out? My birthday is April 2nd and all I want is this freakin book. Heck, I may splurge for the limited. Give me some good news. Also, it the only thing that comes with the limited edition a different cover and a number? Is it signed? Anything else? Thanks!!!! If you want it signed, come to GenCon. Several of the authors (and maybe some of the artists) will be there. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:18 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 932 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orlando, Florida Member No.: 1,042 |
The map of North America is the goddamned bomb! Leaving the 5th World state, province, and national borders on the map is precisely the right thing to do. Now I can tell at a glance territory ended up in which nation.
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Mar 12 2009, 02:27 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Canada Member No.: 12,350 |
I know, I missed that one was well Zen. Apparently it was covered in The Book That Will Never See Daylight.
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Mar 12 2009, 02:30 AM
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ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
I want an LE, but then I'd want a regular printing both for the cover art and to use. The package looks like a good deal...but it's still expensive. Woe is the poor gamer.
Hmm. |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:48 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lisbon, Cidade do Pecado Member No.: 185 |
QUOTE (Xerxos @ Mar 12 2009, 02:08 AM) What exactly is PACKS? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/question.gif) PACKS will be exactly what Adam described it as, an easy to use character and gear "template" system that will save players and gamemasters alike time during character or NPC creation (while remaining entirely customizable and flexible). But more on that when Runner's Toolkit is on final approach. |
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Mar 12 2009, 03:12 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Utah USA Member No.: 9,402 |
I just ordered the LE and the pdf and I noticed that the 1st/2nd edition cover pic (the one with Ghost, Sally and Dodger) is in there. Is that the normal edition or the limited edition cover??? While the other looks great I am a sucker of nostalgia.
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Mar 12 2009, 03:22 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 18-August 03 From: Apopka, FL U.S.A. Member No.: 5,516 |
Adam, will the LEs be available at GenCon (i.e., will you be holding some back), or will you sell them all through normal (i.e., retail) channels?
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Mar 12 2009, 03:25 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Utah USA Member No.: 9,402 |
I just pre-ordered the LE from BattleCorp if that helps.
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Mar 12 2009, 03:29 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
Helps me. I pre-ordered one too (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Maybe I can break away from work and hit GenCon (best ask soon, eh (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ).
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Mar 12 2009, 03:32 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Ayeohx @ Mar 11 2009, 11:12 PM) I just ordered the LE and the pdf and I noticed that the 1st/2nd edition cover pic (the one with Ghost, Sally and Dodger) is in there. Is that the normal edition or the limited edition cover??? While the other looks great I am a sucker of nostalgia. That's page 1 of the interior, the usual "splash" page. |
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Mar 12 2009, 04:36 AM
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Hoppelhäschen 5000 Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 3-January 04 Member No.: 5,951 |
Looks great.
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 11 2009, 07:40 PM) (If you bought the SR4 PDF from BattleCorps.com or DriveThruRPG.com in the past, check your email for a limited-time coupon for the SR4 Anniversary Edition!) Is that already activated at BattleCorps? It sure doesn't work for me. |
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Mar 12 2009, 05:14 AM
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Project Terminus: Soul Hunters Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 6-November 03 From: Casselberry, Florida U.S.A. Member No.: 5,798 |
Ok broke now but I got my LE YAY!!!!!!
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Mar 12 2009, 06:38 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Utah USA Member No.: 9,402 |
For those that ordered the pdf from Battlecorps and are having a tough time downloading the pdf.
There's a few ways to get to the pdf that you ordered; this is how I got it though. |
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Mar 12 2009, 06:43 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 346 Joined: 17-September 06 From: Utah USA Member No.: 9,402 |
What picture does the regular edition come with on the front cover? Is it the old 4th edition picture?
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 11 2009, 11:32 PM) That's page 1 of the interior, the usual "splash" page. Excellent choice gang, much appreciated. I have a poster of Sally and the gang in my closet. Glad to see it in my books again. |
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Mar 12 2009, 06:57 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig @ Mar 12 2009, 12:36 AM) Is that already activated at BattleCorps? It sure doesn't work for me. I'll have to wait until biz hours PST to look into this, sorry. QUOTE (Ayeohx @ Mar 12 2009, 02:43 AM) What picture does the regular edition come with on the front cover? Is it the old 4th edition picture? No -- the front cover of the PDF is the front cover of the print book; second page is the back cover. |
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Mar 12 2009, 08:56 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 2-August 06 Member No.: 9,006 |
*arches an eyebrow* OK, three things I have noticed, and I might be reading too much into this..but,
1) There is no mention of Dumpshock in the "find us online", while previously, there was 2) Holostreets is put in there 3) I actually went to www.holostreets.com, and it now mirrors the official SR4.com page... Does this mean there is an impending distancing from Dumpshock as the official unofficial forums, with Holostreets in the forseeable future? |
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Mar 12 2009, 09:43 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 12 2009, 01:56 AM) I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be; if German stores order it, they'll get it. I'll double-check with Dave to be sure. Shipping via Battlecorps is so damn expensive, that's why I asked. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Mar 12 2009, 12:15 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Sorø, Denmark Member No.: 5,604 |
I love this, but I do have a few questions:
The SR4 PDF that I got a new download for is still the old 1.3 version. Does this mean that the old PDF won't be updated to reflect the latest print? Do I have to buy the new SR4 20th Anniv. PDF, or will I get a free update from my old SR4 PDF? Will the new SR4 20th Anniv. book now be the only official BBB? How about all the references in the other rulebooks (Aug, SM, Ars, Unw, RC), will they be updated to fit with the new 20th anniv. rulebook? Thanks, looking forwards to the rest of the new material. Lars |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:04 PM
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Hoppelhäschen 5000 Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 3-January 04 Member No.: 5,951 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 12 2009, 07:57 AM) No -- the front cover of the PDF is the front cover of the print book; second page is the back cover. Thanks, it's working now. While the new general artwork is a huge improvement and old pieces are features - how come that the anniversary edition replaced all of the weapon pictures with uniform gray blocks? |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:34 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Larsine @ Mar 12 2009, 08:15 AM) I love this, but I do have a few questions: The SR4 PDF that I got a new download for is still the old 1.3 version. Does this mean that the old PDF won't be updated to reflect the latest print? Do I have to buy the new SR4 20th Anniv. PDF, or will I get a free update from my old SR4 PDF? You won't get a free download, but there should be a discount coupon being sent out via email. I actually think it is contained in the email that informed you about the faux update to the old SR4 book -- that's the best way for us to send an update to everyone who bought the previous PDF. QUOTE Will the new SR4 20th Anniv. book now be the only official BBB? It's our base for moving forward, but it's heavily compatible with the previous SR4 printings -- you can mix and match them at the table with minimal issues. QUOTE How about all the references in the other rulebooks (Aug, SM, Ars, Unw, RC), will they be updated to fit with the new 20th anniv. rulebook? Most of them don't need updates beyond minor errata and page number references. We'll be sliding those out when we reprint those books. |
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig @ Mar 12 2009, 10:04 AM) While the new general artwork is a huge improvement and old pieces are features - how come that the anniversary edition replaced all of the weapon pictures with uniform gray blocks? Are you having a PDF rendering isuse, or are you just slamming the equipment art? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Mar 12 2009, 02:43 PM
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Hoppelhäschen 5000 Group: Members Posts: 5,807 Joined: 3-January 04 Member No.: 5,951 |
I'm just wondering why, say, an Ares Alpha doesn't look like, well, an Ares Alpha anymore. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)
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Mar 12 2009, 03:13 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 647 Joined: 9-September 03 From: Sorø, Denmark Member No.: 5,604 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 12 2009, 03:34 PM) You won't get a free download, but there should be a discount coupon being sent out via email. I actually think it is contained in the email that informed you about the faux update to the old SR4 book -- that's the best way for us to send an update to everyone who bought the previous PDF. Thanks, just wantet to make sure. Downloading as I type this... Lars |
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Mar 12 2009, 03:23 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,532 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Calgary, Canada Member No.: 769 |
cool! I can't believe I almost missed this. It'll be a great reference. Gonna be starting up a Ghost Cartels campaign soon, it'll be nice to only need to lug around one book.
I'll be calling my FLGS today. They're good for pre-orders. |
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Mar 12 2009, 03:35 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,755 Joined: 5-September 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 9,313 |
Funny thing I was just considering buying a new BBB after using some packing tape to fix the corner of my binding. (As a side note this book has put up with some abuse and only recently gotten a small tear) My (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nuyen.gif) is secured once again be stalking that poor mailbox.
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Mar 12 2009, 03:48 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Canada Member No.: 12,350 |
Is there any chance of getting a peek at what that "spiffy" Limited Edition cover will look like?
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Mar 12 2009, 03:56 PM
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Mar 12 2009, 04:10 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Canada Member No.: 12,350 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 11 2009, 06:01 PM) The Limited Edition will be individually numbered and have a spiffy special cover. Is the "spiffy special cover" one with different artwork or just different printing weight etc? |
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Mar 12 2009, 04:11 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 5-December 07 From: Lower UCAS, along the border Member No.: 14,507 |
That's some nice artwork there!
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Mar 12 2009, 04:36 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
We haven't finalized exactly what the limited edition cover will be. David is working on that as we speak ...
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Mar 12 2009, 05:19 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 17 Joined: 16-December 08 From: Palatine, IL Member No.: 16,688 |
Just ordered my copy of the Limited Edition and PDF. This is absolutely fantastic, guys, I can't wait to get the printed version in my hands. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Mar 12 2009, 06:36 PM
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panda! Group: Members Posts: 10,331 Joined: 8-March 02 From: north of central europe Member No.: 2,242 |
hmm, my second print SR4 is starting to become loose in the spine, so i guess i could grab myself a copy of this one when it goes to print.
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Mar 12 2009, 07:15 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 16-October 03 From: Westminster, CO Member No.: 5,727 |
I had budgeted some money for other gaming products this week, but now I've diverted those funds towards your shiny new edition.
Well played, CGL, well played... |
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Mar 12 2009, 11:15 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 282 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 12 2009, 01:56 AM) I don't see any reason why it wouldn't be; if German stores order it, they'll get it. I'll double-check with Dave to be sure. Please do. I'll make sure to make my store to order if there's a chance to get one. |
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Mar 13 2009, 04:59 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 144 Joined: 18-November 08 Member No.: 16,609 |
I just got my PDF, and I love it. New art is awesome.
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Mar 13 2009, 08:13 AM
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Dumorimasoddaa Group: Members Posts: 2,687 Joined: 30-March 08 Member No.: 15,830 |
The skills preview sold me now Ihave to go down to my bank and move some money about.
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Mar 13 2009, 08:43 AM
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Looking at that cover, I don´t think I´ll need myself a limited edition... very nice! The TOC and index previews make me look forward to the changes, much. What does the image show on the back?
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Mar 13 2009, 10:40 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Good ol' Germany Member No.: 7,015 |
Just for your Info
the first German buyers seem to be very happy with the PDF (lots of Praises in 3 German Forums ) Hough! Medicineman |
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Mar 13 2009, 10:43 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,328 Joined: 28-November 05 From: Zuerich Member No.: 8,014 |
I boight it, will download it in the evening.
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Mar 13 2009, 11:05 AM
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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 |
QUOTE (Medicineman @ Mar 13 2009, 11:40 AM) Just for your Info the first German buyers seem to be very happy with the PDF (lots of Praises in 3 German Forums ) Bah. I want the Limited Edition! |
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Mar 13 2009, 11:28 AM
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Dragon Group: Members Posts: 4,328 Joined: 28-November 05 From: Zuerich Member No.: 8,014 |
QUOTE (Grinder @ Mar 13 2009, 12:05 PM) Bah. I want the Limited Edition! Get both! |
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Mar 13 2009, 12:17 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,748 Joined: 25-January 05 From: Good ol' Germany Member No.: 7,015 |
And I want a Limited German Edition with Autographs from Tigger,SirDoom ,Labrat and Nyx (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
with a special dance Medicineman |
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Mar 13 2009, 12:37 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 |
Both! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif)
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Mar 13 2009, 04:41 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 379 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Earth Member No.: 1,274 |
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! Just when you get some "spare" cash in the bank, something like this turns up. Guess Fate is trying to tell me something.
Now, if they can only get Larry Elmore to revamp the original 1st Edition cover and update those runners (Dodger, Ghost & Sally) for 2072... |
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Mar 13 2009, 04:54 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 7-March 08 Member No.: 15,752 |
Forgive me if this has been posted elsewhere, but I can't seem to find it.
Other than a vague "Pre-orders are available 6-8 weeks from the date pre-order becomes available", I can't tell what the actual release date of the Limited Edition is. I pre-ordered mine... I'm just wondering when I can expect to receive it. Should I just guess sometime in May? |
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Mar 13 2009, 04:58 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Murrdox @ Mar 13 2009, 12:54 PM) I pre-ordered mine... I'm just wondering when I can expect to receive it. Should I just guess sometime in May? We have not announced a street date yet. As soon as we know it, it will be posted. |
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Mar 13 2009, 05:14 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 170 Joined: 7-March 08 Member No.: 15,752 |
I will be waiting with bated breath.
In spite of the economy I was already halfway into the preorder process for the Limited Edition before I even wondered "Hmmm... I wonder why the limited edition is more expensive". I shrugged it off a few minutes later, assuming that it would be cool. Even if it's just shinier, I'm sure I won't be disappointed. I'm going to try really hard to make it to Gen Con this year and get it signed, I can tell ya. |
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Mar 13 2009, 05:34 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
I find it very suspicious that my SR4 Catayist BBB's spine failed today. The Cover Fell off, while my players Fanpro book is fine.
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Mar 13 2009, 05:39 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,228 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Canada Member No.: 12,350 |
QUOTE (Matsci @ Mar 13 2009, 01:34 PM) I find it very suspicious that my SR4 Catayist BBB's spine failed today. The Cover Fell off, while my players Fanpro book is fine. Nanites man. They can do a lot. |
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Mar 13 2009, 08:20 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 3-February 08 Member No.: 15,626 |
Another Quick question. When are we getting the attached Errata? It would make life easier than writing a program to compare the two.
QUOTE (Malachi @ Mar 13 2009, 09:39 AM) Nanites man. They can do a lot. Fraggin smart Demolishers. |
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Mar 13 2009, 08:47 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,314 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Lisbon, Cidade do Pecado Member No.: 185 |
We will be looking to post a reference document to all the major changes/errata as soon as we possibly can, but we've got our hands full preparing the next few books at the moment. Note there's a lot of minor rewording and tweaks for clarity that are unlikely to make it to errata though.
QUOTE (Matsci @ Mar 13 2009 @ 01:34 PM) I find it very suspicious that my SR4 Catayist BBB's spine failed today. The Cover Fell off, while my players Fanpro book is fine. SOTA. Nuff said. |
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Mar 13 2009, 09:27 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 11-April 03 From: Maine Member No.: 4,431 |
I just went to my e-mail to get the nifty discount on the pdf, but when I click on the link I get a 404 Not Found error and nothing comes up on the drivethrourpg site.
Has something happened to the link??? |
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Mar 13 2009, 11:04 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
ShadowPavement, can you forward the exact email to me: adamjury@catalystgamelabs.com -- I'd like to see just which hyperlink they sent you. After you've done that, please contact their customer support: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/contact_us.php
Thanks, and sorry for the troubles. |
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Mar 14 2009, 01:54 AM
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Moving Target Group: Validating Posts: 151 Joined: 27-August 05 From: MI / USA Member No.: 7,628 |
Are there plans to re-release any of the other Fanpro titles in a similar format (ie Street Magic and On The Run) so that we can get updated PDFs moving forward?
Thanks in advance. AJC Now to get back to the new PDF... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) |
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Mar 14 2009, 02:09 AM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (AJCarrington @ Mar 13 2009, 09:54 PM) Are there plans to re-release any of the other Fanpro titles in a similar format (ie Street Magic and On The Run) so that we can get updated PDFs moving forward? On the Run will be part of the new Runner's Toolkit. No plans announced for Street Magic. |
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Mar 14 2009, 02:34 AM
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Moving Target Group: Validating Posts: 151 Joined: 27-August 05 From: MI / USA Member No.: 7,628 |
Adam:
Thanks for the quick response and info. Crossing my fingers for a future announcement... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Now back to the 20th Ed - which is simply gorgeous!! AJC |
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Mar 14 2009, 03:07 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 11-April 03 From: Maine Member No.: 4,431 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 13 2009, 11:04 PM) ShadowPavement, can you forward the exact email to me: adamjury@catalystgamelabs.com -- I'd like to see just which hyperlink they sent you. After you've done that, please contact their customer support: http://rpg.drivethrustuff.com/contact_us.php Thanks, and sorry for the troubles. E-mail forwarded and message sent to customer services. Thanks for the help Adam. |
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Mar 14 2009, 05:23 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 602 Joined: 2-December 07 From: The corner of Detonation Boulevard and Fascination Street Member No.: 14,464 |
purchase complete!! very pretty book. wife loves the art. I love the fiction. gotta find time to read... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleepy.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sleepy.gif)
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Mar 14 2009, 10:13 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,336 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 15,706 |
I just purchased the PDF from battlecorps, and three times, I have tried downloading it. Three times, as soon as I click the link, the page freezes. Three times, it has counted against my download limit.
Not once has it even begun to download. |
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Mar 14 2009, 10:17 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Muspellsheimr @ Mar 14 2009, 06:13 PM) I just purchased the PDF from battlecorps, and three times, I have tried downloading it. Three times, as soon as I click the link, the page freezes. Three times, it has counted against my download limit. You can always email quartermaster@battlecorps.com to get your download count reset. Are you using some sort of download accelerator or something like that? If you do, try disabling it, and do a simple right click "Save as" for the download. This solves 99% of reported download problems. |
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Mar 14 2009, 10:17 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,078 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 67 |
QUOTE (Muspellsheimr @ Mar 14 2009, 06:13 PM) I just purchased the PDF from battlecorps, and three times, I have tried downloading it. Three times, as soon as I click the link, the page freezes. Three times, it has counted against my download limit. Not once has it even begun to download. I don't pretend to know anything about downloading at Battlecorps, but try right-clicking the link and doing a Save As. It might be trying to load the PDF in your browser, which can be memory-intensive and cause the browser to lock up. |
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Mar 14 2009, 10:29 PM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,336 Joined: 24-February 08 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 15,706 |
It has downloaded now, but twice of my listed three times were right-clicks, & I use the Firefox default download utility.
As for the browser locking up, not really. It was only that specific tab. Everything else, even in the same window, functioned without issue. |
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Mar 14 2009, 10:34 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
Glad to hear that it worked out without much more time lost. We're working on a revamped store that will better suit our digital+print selling needs, as the current one is rather patchwork. Appreciate your patience. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Mar 15 2009, 02:40 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 289 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 16,968 |
QUOTE We haven't finalized exactly what the limited edition cover will be. David is working on that as we speak ... May I give a suggestion? While I would like see a new cover for the Limited Edition, I found the Anniversary Edition cover really cool. So please, If possible, try to keep it somehow for the Limited Edition. Maybe inside it, as a second cover? |
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Mar 15 2009, 03:18 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 992 Joined: 2-August 06 Member No.: 9,006 |
OK, I love the sheet in the SR4A PDF. I am curious about when we can expect to see that become the sheet up on the webpage? I like it much more then the SR4 sheet. I still do not think it has enough skill slots, though...but that is just me.
However, I like the book from what I have seen so far, but I am still in the process of reading the pdf. |
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Mar 15 2009, 03:55 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 15-March 09 Member No.: 16,970 |
It appears to me the problem with the download was simply that it was downloading in the browser. My Experience has been that the tab where the PDF is downloading will appear to freeze (but actually it is downloading, just taking forever) all other tabs will be fine and usable.
The 20th Ann. Edition is Awesome. I had to order it the second I looked into it. |
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Mar 17 2009, 05:10 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,245 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Running the streets of Southeast Virginia Member No.: 11,548 |
QUOTE (Cardul @ Mar 14 2009, 10:18 PM) OK, I love the sheet in the SR4A PDF. I am curious about when we can expect to see that become the sheet up on the webpage? I like it much more then the SR4 sheet. I still do not think it has enough skill slots, though...but that is just me. However, I like the book from what I have seen so far, but I am still in the process of reading the pdf. I just want to add the following... I bought the big combo package ($109) despite some things I dislike about the new edition. Partly to support a favorite game but also because some of those things are getting addressed / adjusted. The artwork is quite nice IMO. I do have to ask though... would it be all that hard for the character sheet in the PDF file to support being filled out online and printed? Some players (myself included) have some pretty awful / atrocious chicken scratching. Having clean / typed text in the fields would make things a lot easier. What I'm talking about above is the same feature the IRS uses in it's downloadable forms. You can fill them out inside the viewer and then print them. Thanks. |
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Mar 17 2009, 09:30 PM
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Dumorimasoddaa Group: Members Posts: 2,687 Joined: 30-March 08 Member No.: 15,830 |
Does the Battlecorp store ship to outside the USA?
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Mar 17 2009, 11:49 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (darthmord @ Mar 17 2009, 01:10 PM) I do have to ask though... would it be all that hard for the character sheet in the PDF file to support being filled out online and printed? Some players (myself included) have some pretty awful / atrocious chicken scratching. Having clean / typed text in the fields would make things a lot easier. It's on the [big] TODO list; both getting the sheets setup as form-fillable and then making them free downloads. |
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Mar 17 2009, 11:52 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Dumori @ Mar 17 2009, 05:30 PM) Does the Battlecorp store ship to outside the USA? Yes. |
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Mar 18 2009, 11:58 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,245 Joined: 27-April 07 From: Running the streets of Southeast Virginia Member No.: 11,548 |
QUOTE (Adam @ Mar 17 2009, 07:49 PM) It's on the [big] TODO list; both getting the sheets setup as form-fillable and then making them free downloads. If I knew how to do that in Acrobat, I'd do it for you for just for the honor of being able to say "YAY! I contributed to Shadowrun". |
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Mar 18 2009, 12:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 767 Joined: 18-November 08 Member No.: 16,610 |
In any thread I have searched Adam is always being helpful.
From what I know there is not set shipping date for the hard edition of SR20A and Runner's Toolkit, but is there an estimated timetable for either of the products. For example weeks, months, late spring, early summer? This question applies to SR20A, SR20A LE, and Runner's Toolkit hardcopy editions. Thanks in advance. |
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Mar 18 2009, 12:15 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 946 Joined: 16-September 05 From: London Member No.: 7,753 |
QUOTE (SincereAgape @ Mar 18 2009, 12:11 PM) In any thread I have searched Adam is always being helpful. From what I know there is not set shipping date for the hard edition of SR20A and Runner's Toolkit, but is there an estimated timetable for either of the products. For example weeks, months, late spring, early summer? This question applies to SR20A, SR20A LE, and Runner's Toolkit hardcopy editions. Thanks in advance. Of course, those things rely on them having the SR license. Any news on that little issue ?? |
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Mar 18 2009, 07:20 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (SincereAgape @ Mar 18 2009, 08:11 AM) From what I know there is not set shipping date for the hard edition of SR20A and Runner's Toolkit, but is there an estimated timetable for either of the products. For example weeks, months, late spring, early summer? This question applies to SR20A, SR20A LE, and Runner's Toolkit hardcopy editions. We do our best not to offer rough dates, instead waiting until we have a final street date. Some might find that annoying, but we think it's much less annoying than "Spring... no, summer... ugh, sorry, fall!" for both fans, ourselves, distributors, and stores. |
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Mar 18 2009, 07:21 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
QUOTE (Synner667 @ Mar 18 2009, 08:15 AM) Of course, those things rely on them having the SR license. Any news on that little issue ?? Our Shadowrun license with Topps is secure. |
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Mar 19 2009, 03:22 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 211 Joined: 26-December 08 From: Longmont, Co Member No.: 16,709 |
With the large unofficial changes thread (almost 500 posts now), is there an estimated time when the official list of changes will be available?
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Mar 19 2009, 01:19 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (Freejack @ Mar 18 2009, 11:22 PM) With the large unofficial changes thread (almost 500 posts now), is there an estimated time when the official list of changes will be available? Carl AFAIK, all the changes listed in that thread that are from the PDF are "Official" changes. There are no Unofficial Changes. There's a handful of people who are unhappy with the changes for one reason or another, and someone got it in their skull that since the PDF was supposedly released before the book was sent off to print that Dumpshock should be allowed to "vote" on the changes and get them "fixed" before the book actually saw print. Which is just plain silly, IMNSHO. There's a whole pile of reasons why that's a bad idea, not the least of which is that it would delay the print book that much longer, not to mention how little Dumpshock really represents the fanbase as a whole, AND that the handful of people who are unhappy can't even agree on what it should be in the first place. Plus, they're not devs, they're not freelancers, I'm sure CGL playtested the material in house, etc, etc, etc. So to answer your question, yes. The estimated time when the official list of changes will be released was last week. You can buy the PDF now from CGL and DriveThruRPG. If you were wondering when the updated SR4 Errata would be posted, that incorporates the SR4A stuff, that's a completely different question, and I haven't seen a release timeframe mentioned yet beyond "Hopefully in the near future". Bull |
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