 Looking for a 2nd edition book, I need it to upgrade a character. |
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  Aug 31 2006, 01:59 PM
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Hi guys, it's been a while a long while. I still remember when I asked about alcohol, and you guys wee nice enough to give me a ton of infomation. So I need your help once again. I'l be back ater with another post about this subject, but I have to leave for work so I better make this quick. Many years ago I owned a book that was an add-on to the second edition I believe it was called Archetypes. It had new archetypes and contacts (like the terrorist). But I donated it (along with my second edition) to to a high school library. Trying to get others to try Shadowrun was the point, but now I'm sort of regretting it. So my point is does anyone know where to find it or has a copy they'd be wiling to give up. There's a character I'm working on I need it to see if one of the archetypes will fit. Also, how do you convert it to the third edition which my GM is using? Thanks alot guys!
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Aug 31 2006, 02:19 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,328 Joined: 9-September 04 From: Alabama Member No.: 6,645 |
Donating RP books? That's cool of you. I wish my high school library had had RP books. Oh well. Wish I could help you.
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Aug 31 2006, 02:26 PM
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The Dragon Never Sleeps Group: Admin Posts: 6,924 Joined: 1-September 05 Member No.: 7,667 |
I believe the 2nd edition GM screen came with contacts and archetypes booklet?
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Aug 31 2006, 02:42 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 6,748 Joined: 5-July 02 Member No.: 2,935 |
Definately sounds like the Contacts booklet included with the 2nd Edition GM screen, as DireRadiant said. Other sourcebooks included contacts and archetypes, but only contacts was devoted solely to it.
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Aug 31 2006, 04:00 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 903 Joined: 7-February 03 Member No.: 4,025 |
I happen to have a copy within arm's reach. Ain't gonna sell it though. (One day my kids are gonna get a laugh out of looking through this stuff.)
If you need some specific info, or there's another way I can help, PM me. |
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Aug 31 2006, 04:05 PM
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ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
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Aug 31 2006, 04:06 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 903 Joined: 7-February 03 Member No.: 4,025 |
One man's treasure....
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Aug 31 2006, 04:15 PM
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ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
Yup. I've had my copy for a few years now. But then, I'm a completist freak, so...
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Sep 1 2006, 01:09 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 90 |
I was lucky the city public library where I used to live had 1st and 2nd editon AD&D books you could check out. |
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Sep 1 2006, 03:14 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 704 |
Well I was working at a school library for a short time (volunteer unfortunately) but I noticed there wasn't an RPG section, so I started off with an AD&D Boxset, Shadowrun and TMNT (don't ask). After going through high school, I decided it was my way of liberating others from the cruel fate of our education system and get them ready for the future battes ahead in our society. And what better way then have them run around furute Seattle as an orc??? :D
Now why, would they laugh. Oh wait. Thank you, I'll take you up on that offer. especially if...
Thank you. I've contacted them (sorry dog) and should I wait untill I get a reply or send the money order telling them I was the one whose buying the guide from them on Ebay? This is the first time using it, really. Anyway, thanks again for your help. :) EDIT: Okay, I need to know what sourcebooks do you recommend for a future NA player. The Native American Nations Volume One and Two of course. But what about magic, totems, and military (concerning the uprising of SAIM and later, NAN). This post has been edited by Darkclaw: Sep 1 2006, 03:24 AM |
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Sep 1 2006, 04:04 AM
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ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
The librarians I've spoken to in the past say that they don't keep RPG books on hand because people just steal them.
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Sep 1 2006, 04:31 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 903 Joined: 7-February 03 Member No.: 4,025 |
Shadows of North America (10655) may prove useful.
And... you need never apologize for saving me work. |
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Sep 1 2006, 04:41 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 704 |
Hmm, true. That's why libraries needs more troll bouncers. :D EDIT: Thanks for the suggestion Dog! :) This post has been edited by Darkclaw: Sep 1 2006, 05:14 AM |
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Sep 1 2006, 01:47 PM
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ghostrider Group: Retired Admins Posts: 4,196 Joined: 16-May 04 Member No.: 6,333 |
As to your Ebay question, they should send an invoice to your registration email shortly. Either that, or you can sign in, view your "My Ebay" page, and you have several options from there, including "request total from seller".
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Sep 25 2006, 12:07 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 704 |
I found a copy, it was believe it not, at my game store. :)
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Sep 25 2006, 01:52 AM
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Incertum est quo loco te mors expectet; Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,546 Joined: 24-October 03 From: DeeCee, U.S. Member No.: 5,760 |
To answer your second question, the conversion from 2nd edition to 3rd edition is fairly trivial. The only thing that comes to mind is a few pieces of ware were tweaked and the rules apply differently to the same characters (initiative rules, no grounding, etc.) That's assuming you're using a premade character. If you're using a new character, the character generation rules have shifted a bit (the big ones being that race is no longer priority A).
Oh yeah! And firearms has broken down into pistols, shotguns, rifles, assault rifles and SMGs, and all the etiquette skills have simply become 'etiquette'. I would probably upgrade all the smartlinks to smartlink 2's and generally add a few notches to their relevant skills to make up for antiquated equipment. Gloss over the details of the gear as much as you can. Hrmm... Oh, knowledge skills are now 'free', so characters should have more background skills than is listed in the book. You can decide where to put those. I guess that's about it. |
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