Nov 17 2004, 03:52 AM
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I'm trying my hand at GMing at the moment and I have a player who wishes to make a Ghoul character. When he submitted his finished character sheet and I looked at it, I saw he had a pair of cybereyes. And this is where we got into conflict with the rules about Ghouls...
On page 34 of the Shadowrun Companion is the "Ghoul Characteristics Table" listing all the things that affect your character sheet by being a Ghoul character. One of the things listed on that table is: "Blind Flaw (see p. 19)" In the Edges and Flaws section of the book (page 19), under "Blind", first paragraph, last sentence: "Cyber-replacement eyes cannot correct the Blind Flaw." HOWEVER... On page 33 of the Shadowrun Companion, second paragraph, it reads: "All Ghouls suffer from a degree of physical blindness. However, their dual nature allows them to see perfectly well on the astral plane. Ghouls cannot see colors or fine details in non-living objects, which keeps them from making effective use of most technological devices. Many of the more socially adapted Ghouls use eybereyes to overcome this problem, provided they can find a street doc willing to implant cyberware in a ghoul." (Emphasis is mine) HOWEVER... On the same page earlier in the same paragraph it reads: "Almost all ghouls who remain functional members of society hide their condition through a combination of perfumes [...] plastic surgery [...] and cybereyes." (Emphasis is mine) So that could mean that the only reason Ghouls get cybereyes in the first place is to blend in with society better. Nevertheless, I've opted to post the question here on the Dumpshock forums so hopefully long-time vets and those who've memorized more of the rules could let us know what is the best answer. Thank you for your assistance. |
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Signal Ghouls and Cybereyes Nov 17 2004, 03:52 AM
Doctor Funkenstein Quick Answer: Ghouls are a special case. They ha... Nov 17 2004, 03:54 AM
Fortune What Doc said! Nov 17 2004, 03:57 AM
Cain Yah. Special case rules always trump the general ... Nov 17 2004, 05:36 AM
Snow_Fox More correctly, special rules correct sloppy editi... Nov 17 2004, 12:26 PM
toturi Actually, Ghouls can overcome their Blindness with... Nov 17 2004, 12:36 PM
hyzmarca By the strictest interperation of canon, a charact... Nov 17 2004, 01:07 PM
Doctor Funkenstein No, you can be blind without the Blind flaw and su... Nov 17 2004, 02:11 PM
ES_Riddle Ah, blind characters without the blind flaw…remind... Nov 17 2004, 03:40 PM
Edward My riger (timothy carter the ex astechnolegy rigge... Nov 17 2004, 04:10 PM
Rev I think that strictly by the rules it is meant tha... Nov 17 2004, 06:24 PM![]() ![]() |
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