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[Blackbird71]

Over a decade ago, I had a friend who used to regale me with stories of "running the shadows." It sounded like lots of fun, but unfortunatley I never had the opportunity to try the game.

Now, I find myself with an established gaming group that may be looking to try something new in the near future, so I thought it would be a good time to give Shadowrun a go.

I've done a bit of research on multiple sites, and for various reasons, I've decided that the SR3 rules will probably work best for us. That having been said, I've come up with a number of questions I'd like to figure out before I get started. Please bear with me, as there is so much I don't know, and learning a new game can be a bit overwhelming. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif)

First off, is there any difference between the Third Edition rule book published by FanPro and the one by FASA? I ask because the FanPro one seems to be available at a cheaper price for similar quality. The cover appears the same, but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I know that the FASA works are generally considered to be better quality, but I wasn't sure if that extended to the rule book itself, or if in this case, FanPro just reprinted the same book.

From what I've read, SR2 supplements are generally considered to be better quality than the SR3 stuff, but they are supposed to be compatible between both editions. So are there any SR2 books that would be considered essential (or even just really good) to have starting out? Are there any SR3 books worth picking up as well?

Are there any published adventures (either SR2 or 3) that would be ideal for introducing a new group to the game?

Are there any specific things from SR2 that I would be well-advised to add to an SR3 game? For that matter, is there anything in SR4 that would be useful to use?

Are there any general house rules that are so common that I should consider using them right from the start?

I'm sure I'll have more questions going forward, but this should at least be enough to help me pick out some books and start buying what I need to get up and running.

Thanks in advance for your patience and help!