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 Sep 23 2011, 09:25 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 582 Joined: 13-April 08 Member No.: 15,881  |
One of the most valuable tools that I have and use every day at work is my multitool. It's a cheap little Leatherman, but it works very well and does what I need it to do.
So, why doesnt Shadowrun have one? I would have thought a multitool would be a perfect shadowrunner piece of gear, but I dont see one. The only thing that comes close is the Survival Knife. But beyond that...why is this arguably invaluable piece of equipment missing? |
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Sep 23 2011, 09:30 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,656 Joined: 29-October 06 Member No.: 9,731 |
Probably because, if the Gear section included every one of those arguably-invaluable little gizmos, it would be bigger than the whole rest of the book. If you think there should be a multitool in SR, houserule it.
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Sep 23 2011, 09:31 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,911 Joined: 26-February 02 From: near Stuttgart Member No.: 1,749 |
I think such items are so common they are not mentioned. If you buy a tool-box, one goes for free or anything like that. ^^ Besides the victorinox blade or staff are some sort of leatherman....for killing.^^
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Sep 23 2011, 10:03 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-January 10 Member No.: 18,018 |
Get a survival backpack. Notice the little clause in the rulebook that says it contains additional equipment your DM might allow.
One of my characters has beaten some gangers to death with a spade once. True story. |
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 Sep 23 2011, 10:39 AM
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Running Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,128 Joined: 9-December 06 From: In Your Mind Member No.: 10,324 |
Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Sep 23 2011, 10:43 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-January 10 Member No.: 18,018 |
QUOTE (MK Ultra @ Sep 23 2011, 11:39 AM)  Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) It already exists. Among other things, it is taught to Spetsnaz. |
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 Sep 23 2011, 10:47 AM
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Running Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,128 Joined: 9-December 06 From: In Your Mind Member No.: 10,324 |
I know that it exists IRL, I meant we should have had rules for it in Arsenal! I think there are a few pages on this topic in most contemporary military forces basic indoctrination text books - at least we had something like 3 pages (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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Sep 23 2011, 01:12 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
My entrenching tool is a very nice German model from the 1950s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Sep 23 2011, 01:18 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 973 Joined: 8-January 10 Member No.: 18,018 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Sep 23 2011, 02:12 PM) My entrenching tool is a very nice German model from the 1950s. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) And it is still in working condition? |
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Sep 23 2011, 01:22 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Primo condition. No rust, no wood rot, nothing. Paint isn't even chipped.
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Sep 23 2011, 01:57 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
I know SR3 has a multitool, because it comes with a stim patch (worth more than the cost to buy the multitool).
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Sep 23 2011, 02:42 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,803 Joined: 3-February 08 From: Finland Member No.: 15,628 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Sep 23 2011, 04:57 PM) I know SR3 has a multitool, because it comes with a stim patch (worth more than the cost to buy the multitool). Isn't that the survival knife? |
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Sep 23 2011, 02:43 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
QUOTE (Mäx @ Sep 23 2011, 10:42 AM) Isn't that the survival knife? Ah! Yes. But it was a multitool. |
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Sep 23 2011, 04:19 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,083 Joined: 13-December 10 From: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Member No.: 19,228 |
QUOTE (MK Ultra @ Sep 23 2011, 12:39 PM) Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Nahkampf? Why? |
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Sep 24 2011, 12:36 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,542 Joined: 30-September 08 From: D/FW Megaplex Member No.: 16,387 |
There's also my survival gear:
[ Spoiler ] No multi-tool, but I'll be damned if it's missing more than a space suit (and maybe the restricted B&E gear). |
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