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 Sep 26 2013, 11:49 PM
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Running Target  Group: Members Posts: 1,405 Joined: 23-February 04 From: Honolulu, HI Member No.: 6,099  |
I was just wondering what the average wealth your runners tend (if there is an average) to end up with. Is it a function of game-level-intent? Street version games vs International Shadow Action? Does it matter if you're a mundane or a tech-type? Are you still street-level poor, Permanent Middleclass, Higher? Kane level of "Yeah I operate multimillion dollar vehicles to further my piracy and stuff" of wealth?
How long did it take you to achieve the wealth rating you ended up with? I'd say the 'retirement wealth' my chars end up with tends to be a few million (3-7). Depending on if I need to upgrade cyber and stuff post chargen, it may be less. |
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Sep 27 2013, 12:19 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
20¥ and a gift certificate for Stuffer Shack.
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Sep 27 2013, 12:27 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Members Posts: 10,289 Joined: 2-October 08 Member No.: 16,392 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Sep 26 2013, 07:19 PM)  20¥ and a gift certificate for Stuffer Shack. Wait, you actually PLAYED a game? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) |
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Sep 27 2013, 12:50 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 19-August 10 Member No.: 18,949 |
If he did, he must have been playing the rigger.
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Sep 27 2013, 12:57 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
Nah, he just used the core book's pay scale. I think that the gm was generous with the gift voucher.
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Sep 27 2013, 01:02 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Arizona Member No.: 53,066 |
I would say that depends on the group, some groups like to have to struggle to make enough for Rent & ammo, others like to have enough to buy an upgrade of some sort every few sessions. I plan to keep an up to date calender for my group & allow them to decide how much money they make by budgeting their time.
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Sep 27 2013, 01:34 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Sep 26 2013, 07:27 PM) Wait, you actually PLAYED a game? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) I GM. It is how I'm able to write for the game.
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Sep 27 2013, 05:07 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Sep 26 2013, 07:57 PM) Nah, he just used the core book's pay scale. I think that the gm was generous with the gift voucher. well, maybe the GM felt sorry for him since the pay increase for facing two great dragons as opposed to one doesn't exist (unless the party consists of only one person and that's the only encounter, in which case you would qualify for being outnumbered two to one by NPCs of a professional rating of four or better and you qualify for a 1k nuyen bonus, but that only applies if that one PC never faced 3 or more random schmucks. also, at six great dragons, you qualify for another 1k nuyen bonus, and may also qualify for that outnumbered bonus if your group has 3 PCs instead of only 1). |
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Sep 27 2013, 05:23 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,696 Joined: 8-August 13 Member No.: 140,284 |
QUOTE (Jaid @ Sep 27 2013, 01:07 AM) well, maybe the GM felt sorry for him since the pay increase for facing two great dragons as opposed to one doesn't exist (unless the party consists of only one person and that's the only encounter, in which case you would qualify for being outnumbered two to one by NPCs of a professional rating of four or better and you qualify for a 1k nuyen bonus, but that only applies if that one PC never faced 3 or more random schmucks. also, at six great dragons, you qualify for another 1k nuyen bonus, and may also qualify for that outnumbered bonus if your group has 3 PCs instead of only 1). I laughed out loud. So true. So sad. |
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Sep 27 2013, 12:12 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Arizona Member No.: 53,066 |
yeah, the pay should scale a bit better, if you're facing a GD, I'm asking for 200k/person minimum.
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Sep 27 2013, 02:23 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 493 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Kiev, USSR Member No.: 14,536 |
I /try/ to pay my runners well, but it turns out the Johnson's are usually trying to screw them! Poor runners.
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Sep 27 2013, 02:34 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,696 Joined: 8-August 13 Member No.: 140,284 |
Thankfully they can ask for half up front. Pretty standard, in good part for that reason.
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Sep 27 2013, 08:37 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (Chrome Head @ Sep 27 2013, 10:34 AM) Thankfully they can ask for half up front. Pretty standard, in good part for that reason. half of "getting paid less than the cost of the ammunition i would need to use assuming you the great dragon never actually counterattacks or defends itself in any way" up front is still not a convincing argument that i should face down a great dragon. |
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Sep 27 2013, 10:41 PM
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Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,039 Joined: 23-March 05 From: The heart of Rywfol Emwolb Industries Member No.: 7,216 |
QUOTE (Jaid @ Sep 27 2013, 03:37 PM) half of "getting paid less than the cost of the ammunition i would need to use assuming you the great dragon never actually counterattacks or defends itself in any way" up front is still not a convincing argument that i should face down a great dragon. Would you do it for a Scooby Snack? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) |
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Sep 27 2013, 11:07 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,696 Joined: 8-August 13 Member No.: 140,284 |
QUOTE (Jaid @ Sep 27 2013, 03:37 PM) half of "getting paid less than the cost of the ammunition i would need to use assuming you the great dragon never actually counterattacks or defends itself in any way" up front is still not a convincing argument that i should face down a great dragon. Haha I'm not arguing that. The pay grades don't scale properly at all. I think most GMs will likely ignore that part of the book entirely. |
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Sep 27 2013, 11:09 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Arizona Member No.: 53,066 |
I'll use it as a guide, but likely increase the amounts.
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Sep 28 2013, 04:01 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (Sendaz @ Sep 27 2013, 06:41 PM) Would you do it for a Scooby Snack? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) no. ....... i'd do it for *two* Scooby Snacks (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Sep 28 2013, 04:07 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
QUOTE (Jaid @ Sep 28 2013, 12:01 PM) good man. Hold out for a fair price. |
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Sep 28 2013, 06:18 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
*Steals the Scooby Snax and eats them quickly*
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Sep 28 2013, 06:23 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 24-May 05 From: A 10x10 room with an orc and a treasure chest Member No.: 7,409 |
For 25k I'll find out what happened to the Scooby Snax.
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Sep 28 2013, 07:11 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,696 Joined: 8-August 13 Member No.: 140,284 |
For 40k I'll guarantee no one messes with the Scooby Snax. Ever.
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Sep 28 2013, 07:25 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Arizona Member No.: 53,066 |
for 100k I'll blow up the Scooby Snax so whoever has them gets dead. & make sure every box is loaded the same way.
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Sep 28 2013, 07:25 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 651 Joined: 20-July 12 From: Arizona Member No.: 53,066 |
for 100k I'll blow up the Scooby Snax so whoever has them gets dead. & make sure every box is loaded the same way.
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Sep 28 2013, 08:15 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
for ten bucks (Plus expenses) I'll run down to the store and grab a fresh packet. what isle are they in again?
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Sep 28 2013, 03:54 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 7,089 Joined: 4-October 05 Member No.: 7,813 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Sep 28 2013, 02:18 AM) *Steals the Scooby Snax and eats them quickly* eh, this isn't so bad. now i don't have to go take on any great dragons any more. enjoy your shadowrun CanRay. |
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