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rlemansky
post Jul 25 2004, 08:54 PM
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Greetings.

If (or, since) CyberPunk is a major theme in SR, what thematic role does magic-and to a lesser extent, the presence of fantasy races and species-play?

Is magic meant as a great equalizer in a dystopian world run by faceless, ultra-powerful megacorps? Are the fantasy creatures a symbol of the durability of man's dreams and imagination-surviving despite adversity, perhaps thriving because of it?

I don't know. I think ShadowRun is one of the freshest (even at this late date in the game's lifespan), most versatile ideas in Fantasy, let alone RPGs (along the lines of Doctor Who-what a concept!). If you want Gritty, it's there. If you want High Fantasy, it's there. If you want Hi-Tech, it's there. Awesome. I think the creators were/are brilliant. The sourcebooks and modules are great reads on their own, let alone the quality and diversity of the novels.

I love the inclusion of magic. From many of the polls, I think most players use lots of magic in their games. Why is it so popular? How does it fit into the world-view?

Any input?

R
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