 Storm Front is out!, Leading to SR5! |
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 Mar 14 2013, 08:02 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker  Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50  |
I've read it (several weeks ago (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ), but my opinions are obviously biased, so... I'm just waiting to see what everyone else thinks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Mar 14 2013, 08:13 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 280 Joined: 25-February 13 Member No.: 76,416 |
I just bought it but I have to go to work now. See you in 8 hours.
Small spoilers from my quick overlook: The Hidden Stories are in the book (Jackpoint Talk) The plot about FastJack heats up but is not resolved completely, only that its not just FastJack [ Spoiler ] Sirrung [ Spoiler ] GeMiTo [ Spoiler ] Hestaby [ Spoiler ] Ghostwalker & Harlequin [ Spoiler ] Obviously because of personal preferences I focused on the dragon stories. Someone else has to fill in the rest. |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:36 AM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:38 AM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
QUOTE (Ixal @ Mar 14 2013, 09:13 AM)  I just bought it but I have to go to work now. See you in 8 hours. Small spoilers from my quick overlook: The Hidden Stories are in the book (Jackpoint Talk) The plot about FastJack heats up but is not resolved completely, only that its not just FastJack [ Spoiler ] Sirrung [ Spoiler ] GeMiTo [ Spoiler ] Hestaby [ Spoiler ] Ghostwalker & Harlequin [ Spoiler ] Obviously because of personal preferences I focused on the dragon stories. Someone else has to fill in the rest. |
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Mar 14 2013, 09:51 AM
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The King In Yellow Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,922 Joined: 26-February 05 From: JWD Member No.: 7,121 |
Something went wrong there, Grinder.
Also, there seems to have been another ebook release, but I am experiencing download difficulties on it. |
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Mar 14 2013, 10:35 AM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (hermit @ Mar 14 2013, 04:51 AM) Something went wrong there, Grinder. Also, there seems to have been another ebook release, but I am experiencing download difficulties on it. There were three releases total: Storm Front, an epub called Sim Dreams & Nightmares (BTLS and Sims), and the old Neo-Anarchists Guide to North America (Finally!). Which are you having problems with, and what is happening. I can't do anything myself, but I can make sure to let Jason and Matt know, and they can get it fixed up quick, hopefully. And is anyone else having any problems? |
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Mar 14 2013, 11:00 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 5-December 07 From: Lower UCAS, along the border Member No.: 14,507 |
Not to speak for Mr. Meiers, but I saw him say awhile back that Clutch was the last piece he'd be doing for Catalyst for awhile, because he has to focus on some other stuff in his personal life. So good luck to him.
I'm disappointed with what sounds like went down with the dragons. I'm not going to hide my disappointment that Aztlan is allowed anywhere near Denver; if it's as it sounds, and the Azzies have a seat at the table, booo. It underlines my (admittedly paranoid) feeling that we're trying to go back to the 1e / 2e days, and I'm really not digging that. Also not happy with what's happened with Hestaby, Alamais (and I swear, if I see one fruitcake joke...), blah. Really not feeling this book. But I'll admit, I haven't been following mainline SR canon for awhile - just stealing bits and pieces as I go on. |
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Mar 14 2013, 11:10 AM
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The King In Yellow Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,922 Joined: 26-February 05 From: JWD Member No.: 7,121 |
QUOTE There were three releases total: Storm Front, an epub called Sim Dreams & Nightmares (BTLS and Sims), and the old Neo-Anarchists Guide to North America (Finally!). Which are you having problems with, and what is happening. I can't do anything myself, but I can make sure to let Jason and Matt know, and they can get it fixed up quick, hopefully. Well. I already wrote to Drivethru, but I get the following error message when trying to download my (watermarked) copy of SimDreams&Nightmares from DTRPG: "The requested source file could not be found. Please contact us and let us know about this error." I guess something went wrong with the upload of that file somehow. Also, the threadsplit Grinder seems to have intended didn't seem to work, or is the bulk of this thread being with the announcement thread on purpose? Reading Stormfront now. Review WILL be coming. So brace yourselves. |
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Mar 14 2013, 12:21 PM
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Great, I'm a Dragon... Group: Retired Admins Posts: 6,699 Joined: 8-October 03 From: North Germany Member No.: 5,698 |
I merged two threads, not tried to split one up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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Mar 14 2013, 12:44 PM
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The King In Yellow Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,922 Joined: 26-February 05 From: JWD Member No.: 7,121 |
Ah, I see.
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Mar 14 2013, 01:37 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 215 Joined: 16-October 11 Member No.: 40,831 |
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Mar 14 2013, 02:17 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 24-May 03 Member No.: 4,629 |
Yeah, James is out for a bit, taking care of life issues, but he'll be back. He's still around for us to bounce things off of from time to time, however.
As for Storm Front ... go forth! Read! There are Things in there! |
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Mar 14 2013, 04:45 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Wakshaani @ Mar 14 2013, 08:17 AM) As for Storm Front ... go forth! Read! There are Things in there! Are they Tentacled Things? |
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Mar 14 2013, 05:04 PM
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Tilting at Windmills Group: Members Posts: 1,636 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Amarillo, TX, CAS Member No.: 388 |
That would be telling. *whaps something offstage with a cattle prod*
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Mar 14 2013, 05:38 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 525 Joined: 20-December 12 Member No.: 66,005 |
QUOTE (ShadowJackal @ Mar 14 2013, 05:37 AM) ...in a good way or a bad way? QUOTE (Patrick Goodman @ Mar 14 2013, 09:04 AM) That would be telling. *whaps something offstage with a cattle prod* 0-0 I get to continue my scheming for bringing Cthulupunk into SR?! Unsuspecting PCs + Tentacled Horrors = Endless entertainment for GM |
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Mar 14 2013, 07:02 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 280 Joined: 25-February 13 Member No.: 76,416 |
I'm back.
Time to read it cover to cover But first I hope it is OK when I post the index so that people know what they miss if they don't buy it. I also add a small explanation what the chapter is about and which Hidden Stories it covers QUOTE THINGS THAT GO BOOM............................................3
Introduction by FastJack. EYE OF THE HURRICANE............................................5 Pure fiction. Same as the Hidden Story with the same name. THE TRIUMPH OF AZTLAN..........................................9 Aztlans victory in South America. Contains Pulling the Trigger and Battle for Bogotá. FALL OF A DRAGON...............................................35 The entire Dragon Civil War from buildup to its resolution in GeMiTo. Dragons Hidden Story included. SEATTLE SHAKES.................................................63 Brackhavens Dilemma and what going on in the Ork Underground LIGHTNING IN DENVER............................................87 War between Harlequin and Ghostwalker in Denver, from cold to hot. No Hidden Story. ARES TREMBLES.................................................112 Ares Problems and they are many. Ares Hidden Story. SHADOW NETWORK.............................................130 Interlude as thing switch to less apocalyptic events. FIRST AMONG EQUALS............................................131 The election in Tir featuring Grimmy the Grimoire and the Princes hidden story which, if it were complete would cover the whole chapter. THE ARTFUL DODGER.............................................136 The Artful Dodger hidden story about Dodger and De La Mar SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY.......................................139 The Hidden Story with the same name. ESCAPING THE GHOST DECADE....................................144 What the three AAA Japancorps are up to. FRACTURES.....................................................151 Pure Story, as as the Hidden Story with the same name and much more. THE CRACKS INSIDE...............................................155 The new Matrix revealed and more about people starting to act strange which is a lot bigger than just FastJack GAME INFORMATION.............................................186 Duh |
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Mar 14 2013, 07:25 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,139 Joined: 31-March 10 From: UCAS Member No.: 18,391 |
Looks very good. I saw the table of contents on Drive thru, it's nice to see just what was in each chapter. With the hard copy release being so close I'm debating waiting... Thing is I always end up getting the PDF anyway, just a matter of priorities, and when/ where the money goes. Sometimes Shadowrun books are cheaper on the 'Zon, sometimes, not and harder to find.
I know I really want to read this stuff. So those of you that have it, more details!!! |
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Mar 14 2013, 07:56 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 280 Joined: 25-February 13 Member No.: 76,416 |
QUOTE (Pepsi Jedi @ Mar 14 2013, 08:25 PM) I know I really want to read this stuff. So those of you that have it, more details!!! Well, what do you want to know and how much of a spoiler should it be? |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:00 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,930 Joined: 9-April 05 From: Scandinavian Union Member No.: 7,310 |
I'm a bit lost on what this book is supposed to be, it's not a module, it's not a rulebook, it doesn't seem to have much in the way of in game application...
Are we buying pure fluff? |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:02 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,648 Joined: 22-April 12 From: somewhere far beyond sanity Member No.: 51,886 |
I imagine it is a bit like Emergence, with adventure ideas pertaining to the chapters?
Correct me if I'm wrong. |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:24 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 5-December 12 Member No.: 65,233 |
From DriveThruRPG's description:
QUOTE Storm Front provides plot information as well as adventure hooks that are compatible with Shadowrun, Fourth Edition while also laying the groundwork for the upcoming Shadowrun, Fifth Edition. As a bridge between the two editions, this book is useful to all Shadowrun players, setting the stage for explosive stories and memorable campaigns. -Kishe |
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Mar 14 2013, 08:51 PM
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Grumpy Old Ork Decker Group: Admin Posts: 3,794 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Orwell, Ohio Member No.: 50 |
QUOTE (Lionhearted @ Mar 14 2013, 04:00 PM) I'm a bit lost on what this book is supposed to be, it's not a module, it's not a rulebook, it doesn't seem to have much in the way of in game application... Are we buying pure fluff? Portfolio of a Dragon, Dunklezahn's Will, was pure fluff and world information. And yet I don't think I'd be overstating it when I say that book has launched a million Shadowruns. I'm not saying that Storm Front is on the same level as Dunkie's Will, because it's a bit more plot and story driven than the Will. What it is though, is the culmination of a lot of SR4 plotlines. It ties some up, sets them in place for the next stage of the game (SR5), and introduces a couple new ones. It's a nice Coda for SR4, and it will be a good starting point for new (or returning) players in SR5, I think. I hope. That was the goal, anyway. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Bull |
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Mar 14 2013, 09:14 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,973 Joined: 4-June 10 Member No.: 18,659 |
QUOTE (Pepsi Jedi @ Feb 25 2013, 07:09 PM) Yeah that's actually what I was talking about. They're acting like one faulty assault rifle and Ares is suddenly desperate. Desperate enough to be messing around with bugspirits and what not. Crappy products happen and it's been hinted that the Excalibur was the target of corp sabotage anyway. I just don't understand how one gun, from a company that produces hundreds of guns and tanks and cars, and has private police across the globe, and and and and and and, could be so desperate from one crap product. Did I miss a book where that was such a big deal? Did an entire army's guns suddenly blow up killing all the troops? What? It's either something going on beneath the surface, or just shitty writing. I'll be saltwater fishing off the docks in Bogota if you need to know which I suspect more. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) |
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Mar 14 2013, 09:14 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 280 Joined: 25-February 13 Member No.: 76,416 |
QUOTE (bannockburn @ Mar 14 2013, 09:02 PM) I imagine it is a bit like Emergence, with adventure ideas pertaining to the chapters? Correct me if I'm wrong. All the adventure seeds are clustered in the Game Information part together with a suggested reward. No new weapons/equipment but stats for major players, some of them reprints. If you hate your group, send them to GeMiTo. It even traumatized Kane. |
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Mar 14 2013, 09:15 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,648 Joined: 22-April 12 From: somewhere far beyond sanity Member No.: 51,886 |
Thanks for the clarification. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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