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[Fenris]

Disclaimer: Those members of Reflections of a Full Moon and Reflections of a New Moon that choose to submit either existing characters or new characters here will receive priority. However, that being said, please feel free to apply since I'm looking to fill 8 spots.

As I mentioned in the two previous threads, I think my format failed because I lost my "motivator" (and I was taking 34 units in University). With both of those problems corrected, I'm ready to move forward again. So, the format for this game will be as follows:

I'll be running the game with an over-arcing story line in mind. This means I expect it to cover several runs, not just one. I'm expecting, based on the normal pacing of the boards, that it will go on for a couple of years. From previous experience on the boards, I'm also sure I'll lose some people. Critical mass in my mind is 5 players + my motivator (who I'm positive isn't going anywhere), so when I lose 2 or more players, I'll put out a call for new ones.

Every player will be expected to post at least three times a week, preferably at least once a day. Action will move forward, to some degree, every week. I'll set a target goal for where we should be by the end of the week, and if we're not there, I'll take it upon myself to bump forward the action to the stated goal, playing PC characters as necessary. It won't be as robust as in my previous games, but I'm not trying to finish it before school starts either ;) If you fail to post the minimum amount for at least three consecutive weeks, I'll find someone to replace you in the game. Yes, real life stuff comes up, and you're welcome to talk to me about it if something does come up. I'm a reasonable guy.

The premise of the game is that runners have heard through reliable contacts that Watanabe Security Consulting is offering long term, stable work to "freelance" operators that can be stable and reliable. WSC has a good reputation among higher B and A rated corporations as a sort of testing grounds. Basically, corporations hire WSC to make mock "runs" against their corporation to test security, find weaknesses, etc. After the "run", a full break down of the action is given, including information about how weaknesses were found, how they got in, etc. These runs are usually done using non-lethal weapons and ammunition. (If your character is unable to or uncomfortable with using non-lethal methods or weapons, this is not the run for that character.)

So, those of you brave enough to try this I'm taking submissions from now until the 29th, at which point I'll choose the final group of 8 players.

Here's the mechanical guidelines:

450 build points. Otherwise standard rules on caps (230 on physical stats) and allowances, including availability. If there's something you really think your character should have, send me a PM, but be warned, it will require some pretty significant back story, both in quantity and quality.

Those of you bringing characters from the other two threads are welcome to carry over directly with earned karma and gear. Those of you who were players in the other threads but are bringing in new characters, you'll be allowed half of the earned karma before I officially ended the games for your new character.

Free contact points = 2 x your base, natural Charisma, obviously you can purchase more if desired.

I'm very strict about allergies, so if you're going to take one, it needs to be significant.

I've worked out a conversion system for merits and flaws from SR3 to SR4, so if there's something you want from SR3, let me know.