 Artifacts, giving foci more than just dice |
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  Feb 6 2015, 09:04 AM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-October 08 Member No.: 16,424  |
I can't see anything in the rules so I wanted to posit a question to the Runner Community.
So, foci are basically just enchanted items that add dice to rolls of some kind. I hope I understand that correctly. So what about artifacts, say, Charlamagnes Claymore? I feel there should be something much more than just a dice bonus for something of such significance. What then could be given? My first thought was access to spell like effects but I am reticent to get all DnD on Shadowrun. What do you all think? |
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Feb 6 2015, 10:52 AM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,647 Joined: 22-April 12 From: somewhere far beyond sanity Member No.: 51,886 |
In Street Magic, you'll find suggestions on how to create unique artifacts. The example is a sword that provides its advantages even to mundanes, but has a certain drawback.
There's nothing stopping you from creating something similar, but there are no hard rules for it. |
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Feb 6 2015, 12:54 PM
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Running Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,003 Joined: 3-May 11 From: Brisbane Australia Member No.: 29,391 |
For higher power foci it might be appropriate just don't use the one from war!
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Feb 7 2015, 03:07 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 104 Joined: 4-October 08 Member No.: 16,424 |
Heheh you know I have yet to flip through War! Is it truly that bad?
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Feb 7 2015, 06:53 AM
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Running Target Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 1,003 Joined: 3-May 11 From: Brisbane Australia Member No.: 29,391 |
In parts yes.
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Feb 7 2015, 11:26 AM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,782 Joined: 28-August 09 Member No.: 17,566 |
QUOTE (bannockburn @ Feb 6 2015, 03:52 AM)  In Street Magic, you'll find suggestions on how to create unique artifacts. The example is a sword that provides its advantages even to mundanes, but has a certain drawback. There's nothing stopping you from creating something similar, but there are no hard rules for it. Digital grimoire has expanded guidelines for this. |
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Feb 7 2015, 12:10 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,647 Joined: 22-April 12 From: somewhere far beyond sanity Member No.: 51,886 |
Ah, right. It's not in Street Magic at all. Thanks for the heads up, I misremembered that.
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Feb 7 2015, 06:35 PM
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Great Dragon Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 5,085 Joined: 3-October 09 From: Kohle, Stahl und Bier Member No.: 17,709 |
QUOTE (Shortstraw @ Feb 6 2015, 01:54 PM) For higher power foci it might be appropriate just don't use the one from war! The necromantic artifact from the Tomb of Ancient Evil isn't even a focus, just a knife with upped stats. Also, don't mention the WAR! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) @Bannockburn: Maybe because the German version includes Digital Grimoire. |
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Feb 7 2015, 08:46 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 (Pollux710 @ Feb 6 2015, 08:07 PM) Heheh you know I have yet to flip through War! Is it truly that bad? There is always some bad... It really depends upon where your line is. For me, it was mostly good, with a few bad parts... |
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Feb 7 2015, 08:47 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,647 Joined: 22-April 12 From: somewhere far beyond sanity Member No.: 51,886 |
QUOTE (Sengir @ Feb 7 2015, 07:35 PM) @Bannockburn: Maybe because the German version includes Digital Grimoire. Nah. I just misremembered (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Feb 8 2015, 05:15 AM
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Great Dragon Group: Members Posts: 5,542 Joined: 30-September 08 From: D/FW Megaplex Member No.: 16,387 |
QUOTE (Pollux710 @ Feb 6 2015, 03:04 AM) I can't see anything in the rules so I wanted to posit a question to the Runner Community. So, foci are basically just enchanted items that add dice to rolls of some kind. I hope I understand that correctly. So what about artifacts, say, Charlamagnes Claymore? I feel there should be something much more than just a dice bonus for something of such significance. What then could be given? My first thought was access to spell like effects but I am reticent to get all DnD on Shadowrun. What do you all think? Fun with Free/Ally Spirits! |
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