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 Apr 29 2014, 01:39 PM
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Great Dragon  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 5,092 Joined: 3-October 09 From: Kohle, Stahl und Bier Member No.: 17,709  |
The Aztlan book also has Force used in character (when discussing the summoning of blood spirits). And IMO it makes sense, because prices, legality and other stuff are based on Force. Without IC Force ratings, how would anyone judge that a focus is illegal? "Based on my training and experience™ it kinda felt, like, a bit too far on the strong-ish side"?
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Apr 29 2014, 07:05 PM
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Grand Master of Run-Fu Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,840 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Tir Tairngire Member No.: 178 |
Just because there's numbers for something doesn't mean everyone will understand them.
I don't know much about cars. I know that engines are rated in horsepower, but what exactly that translates to in practical terms is beyond me. So, if somebody tells me an engine has over 9000 horsepower, I'm going to smile and nod, since I have no idea what that means. The same thing applies here. Most characters in the Shadowrun world aren't going to have a clue what Force ratings actually mean. The players get to figure out how to tell one another, in game. Using the actual ratings is shorthand for that description, but you can assume that they've accurately described things to one another. If someone tried to explain horsepower to me, I'm sure I'd understand the examples they used; shadowrunners can be assumed to do the same. |
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Apr 29 2014, 11:00 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 (Cain @ Apr 29 2014, 12:05 PM)  Just because there's numbers for something doesn't mean everyone will understand them. I don't know much about cars. I know that engines are rated in horsepower, but what exactly that translates to in practical terms is beyond me. The same thing applies here. If someone tried to explain horsepower to me, I'm sure I'd understand the examples they used; shadowrunners can be assumed to do the same. Not so sure about that one... I have looked... there sure as hell isn't room in an engine compartment for 500 Horses. Not even in the BiG vehicles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) |
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Apr 30 2014, 12:10 AM
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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 (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Apr 29 2014, 06:00 PM) Not so sure about that one... I have looked... there sure as hell isn't room in an engine compartment for 500 Horses. Not even in the BiG vehicles. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wobble.gif) 500 MLP maybe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Driving is Magic™ |
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Apr 30 2014, 12:11 AM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Sendaz @ Apr 29 2014, 05:10 PM) 500 MLP maybe? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Please... No, for the love of all that is Holy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) |
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Apr 30 2014, 07:45 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 702 Joined: 21-August 08 From: France Member No.: 16,265 |
QUOTE (Sengir @ Apr 29 2014, 03:39 PM) The Aztlan book also has Force used in character (when discussing the summoning of blood spirits). And IMO it makes sense, because prices, legality and other stuff are based on Force. Without IC Force ratings, how would anyone judge that a focus is illegal? "Based on my training and experience™ it kinda felt, like, a bit too far on the strong-ish side"? good point! |
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Apr 30 2014, 09:25 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,575 Joined: 5-February 10 Member No.: 18,115 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Apr 29 2014, 05:11 PM) Please... No, for the love of all that is Holy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) I dunno - they could be in liquid form. Probably have to be, to fit. *polishes an industrial blender* Anyone want smoothies? ~Umi |
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Apr 30 2014, 01:27 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 (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Apr 29 2014, 07:11 PM) Please... No, for the love of all that is Holy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/eek.gif) but.... but I bet it moves like greased lightning . (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Apr 30 2014, 10:55 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 865 Joined: 31-December 03 From: Shadows of Britain Member No.: 5,944 |
Plenty of cases in Sr2 and 3 where things like Force is used IC
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May 1 2014, 02:12 AM
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Moving Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 587 Joined: 27-January 07 From: United States Member No.: 10,812 |
QUOTE (Sengir @ Apr 29 2014, 08:39 AM) The Aztlan book also has Force used in character (when discussing the summoning of blood spirits). And IMO it makes sense, because prices, legality and other stuff are based on Force. Without IC Force ratings, how would anyone judge that a focus is illegal? "Based on my training and experience™ it kinda felt, like, a bit too far on the strong-ish side"? I can see an officer saying that, but more for bribery purposes than because they actually believed it. Overall, I'd say that making players figure out how their characters understand rating is like making the figure out how to spend the corporate script or foreign currency (especially in Denver) they got paid in. Interesting for fluff reasons, but it's easier to assume your character knows the sixth world better than you do. |
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