One Character to Rule Them All, A theoretical character build question Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[mister__joshua]

This is a simple question, but one that will have a complex answer. It's something I've been thinking about while reading various sourcebooks and so I thought I'd put it out there.

Is it possible to build a character that really can 'do it all'? Obviously, due to the nature of the system, over an infinite amount of time and with an infinite amount of karma any character could max out every skill, every stat, initiate to an exponential level etc. but this is unfeasible. My question is more about if you had to build a character to act alone, as a solo, covering every role in the party, how would you do it? Is it even possible? I'm thinking money no object, so you can cram the 'ware in, but BPs should be at least reasonable (4 or 5 hundred). Where you can get 'ware or software to replace or enhance skills, go for it! I think things like Skillwires and Agents will both be key, but maybe other people see it differently.

This is mostly just a theoretical excercise so have some fun with it. I know there are broken builds in shadowrun, as in any game, with people running faster than cars and shooting bows that hit like artillery. This isn't about being exploitative, just being really good in any and every situation. Sort of like Future James Bond.

I look forward to any replies (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Epicedion]

You could always use the Priority system from Runner's Companion. Simpler, and much less prone to abuse than BP.