 Threading Specialization, A rules question for Missions |
 Feb 8 2011, 03:42 PM
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Can you specialize the Software Skill in Threading, even though it is not a listed specialization? (In SRM specifically) Supporting Facts: The Shadowrun 4th edition FAQ (which is listed in the SRM4 FAQ as being something to be familiar with), says: Can I have _______ specialization, even if it's not listed for the skill?Yes. The listed specializations with each skill are not all-inclusive, and players are free to come up with other specializations that fit their characters. No specialization should be applicable for all tests undertaken with that skill. Gamemasters have final approval on all characters. Technomancers use the software skill for at least 2 other tests besides threading. One is the Source Code Submersion Task. The other is creating backdoors onto systems (unwired). Specific Questions: Because software skill is not used only for threading, threading seems to be a legal specialization. Is this the case? If it was approved, does it… Work in all games due to grandfathering? Work in games which the Gamemaster permits Threading as a specialization? If the second one is true, what proportion SRM GMs view Threading as a legal specialization for TMs? |
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squee_nabob Threading Specialization Feb 8 2011, 03:42 PM
GrimWulf As it requires GM approval, I'd likely say tha... Feb 8 2011, 08:30 PM Yerameyahu The argument is that Technomancers only use Thread... Feb 8 2011, 08:34 PM Wasabi QUOTE (THE SRM FAQ at http://www.shadowrun4.com/re... Feb 9 2011, 12:36 PM squee_nabob The reason I ask about this is that it seems legit... Feb 9 2011, 04:35 PM Yerameyahu And the test of GM approval. I wasn't proposi... Feb 9 2011, 07:13 PM Wasabi Rule 0 doesnt apply in games run by the Catalyst D... Feb 9 2011, 11:17 PM Neurosis The FAQ seems to clearly indicate that it IS allow... Feb 10 2011, 07:19 PM Yerameyahu Anything is allowed by the FAQ's stance, even ... Feb 10 2011, 07:38 PM KarmaInferno The current take is that the individual table GM i... Feb 12 2011, 01:57 AM Bull KarmaInferno has it right. Generally speaking if ... Feb 12 2011, 08:08 PM
Dakka Dakka QUOTE (Bull @ Feb 12 2011, 09:08 PM) Karm... Feb 15 2011, 04:47 PM Wasabi So I guess choose a specialization that covers the... Feb 12 2011, 09:40 PM Bull That would be my suggestion. It seems more in lin... Feb 12 2011, 09:54 PM squee_nabob Thanks everyone who responded! I am glad the q... Feb 14 2011, 08:27 PM Wasabi On the bright side it adds both to program tests A... Feb 15 2011, 01:00 AM Yerameyahu Those, while RAW, are equally 'too wide open... Feb 15 2011, 04:53 PM Dakka Dakka The question is whether those are indeed errors or... Feb 15 2011, 05:11 PM Yerameyahu *shrug*. The only appropriate solution is to grin ... Feb 15 2011, 05:19 PM Bull Oh, trust me. I loath and detest "Unarmed Co... Feb 15 2011, 06:13 PM  |
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