 New SR Novel!, Due in Nov. 2005 |
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 Aug 24 2005, 02:06 AM
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Man In The Machine  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,264 Joined: 26-February 02 From: I-495 S Member No.: 1,105  |
The winning tourny team at GenCon also got pre-editor copys of the book. Seemed Sharon had a few boxes of them in the back she was handing out to friends (and their friends).
So far its not too bad =) |
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Aug 24 2005, 06:38 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
There was an pre-release copy on Ebay not too long ago, but it went for almost twice the suggested cover price, so I had to let it go. But now that I have all the ordering info I need, I can let my local Borders or Barnes & Noble get it for me. 8)
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Aug 24 2005, 10:56 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 189 Joined: 17-December 03 From: Louisville, KY Member No.: 5,912 |
even though he used the same plot device pretty much every time, i wish nigel findley was still around to write for sr. i loved his books.
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Sep 28 2005, 06:17 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
The pre-release novel went for a lot more than I was willing to pay for, but the Barnes & Noble near me can order books in advance & get it in by the release date. :)
I just today picked up the latest Previews catalog, and here's what I found on p.492; Shadowrun Book 2: Poison Agendas MMPB Shadowrunner Kellan Colt thinks she's ready to strike out on her own when she discovers the location of a secret cache of military weaponry--right in the heart of the supernatural creature-infested Awakened Wilderness! Sceduled to ship in Dec. 2005 (CAUT-4) DIA 294798...........$6.99 The "CAUT-4" rating means it may ship sometime in Feb. 2006 |
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Sep 29 2005, 04:30 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
does anyone else find the runners names in the shadowrun novels a bit cheesy? Like Dirk Montgomery ( good books, bad names) , or "Kellan Colt"? Is it just me? I mean sure, you get all the street names which can have their own cheese to them. but these so called real names.... I dunno, that's my rant. I'm done.
Thanks BW. hehe... BW.. GW... hehe |
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Oct 3 2005, 03:48 AM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 29-September 03 Member No.: 5,658 |
Finished reading the new novel....awesome!!
Yes, some of the names are a bit cheesy, but it is also good to see a return of a few old faces, such as Green Lucifer. And the copy didnt cost THAT much..... Ferratus Modesto, CalFree underwater habitat |
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Oct 3 2005, 04:37 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
I've read it too, and it's rather entertaining. It's very much a "beginner" Shadowrun novel, in that it's meant to introduce the world to new readers and re-introduce the world to those who haven't read a Shadowrun novel in years -- but it's fun enough for an evening read.
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Oct 3 2005, 07:56 PM
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King of the Hobos Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 2,117 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 127 |
Since the books were written as a Duels tie-in, I take it that they're firmly Shadowrun 3 version books as it were?
Hey Adam, on a slightly related note this reminded me that wasn't there some kind of recording done of the What's Up with Shadowrun talk and possibly putting it up online? Or am I losing my marbles? |
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Oct 3 2005, 08:10 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 29-September 03 Member No.: 5,658 |
Yes, very much a SR3 book. But it has a good romp of a feel to it....good action, fun story.
I give it a thumbs up! |
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Oct 3 2005, 09:01 PM
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Prime Runner Group: Retired Admins Posts: 3,929 Joined: 26-February 02 From: .ca Member No.: 51 |
The first six books are SR3 in timeline; if WizKids publishes beyond that, they're planning on catching up to the 70s.
And yes, the Shadowrun seminar was recorded and I do have a copy of it, although I haven't had time to even listen to it yet. Additionally, Flak, you haven't had any marbles to lose for a long, long time. |
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Oct 5 2005, 03:45 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
Green Lucifer, right on. One of my favs. Good times.
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Oct 5 2005, 04:01 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 288 Joined: 3-December 03 From: Boston, Mass Member No.: 5,874 |
Just a note to everyone I organized a Book Signing at Pandemonium Books and Games in Boston Saturday November 12th. I'll also be promoting Shadowrun 4th edition out in front of the store. (They don't have game space) Stephen doesn't do much with SR anymore and only did minimal conceptual development for SR4 in it's earliest stages. He's the line developer for Mutants and Master Minds and will be promoting some of there stuff as well.
From what I can tell he's fairly laid back overall. So if your in the area come on by. I'll be posting an official post in a week or two. I won't be able to respond, I've got to jet out to Salem Hosptial for work. Message me if you have any questions on the event. |
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Oct 16 2005, 01:17 PM
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Target Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 9-October 04 Member No.: 6,738 |
I love the Shadowrun Novels, but I'm sad to see the art is still so cheesy (well, judging by the cover of the new book). Why can't we have cyberpunk novels that go beyond the 80's vision of it?
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Oct 24 2005, 09:49 PM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
Well, it's been two months. Any news? |
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Nov 10 2005, 07:41 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Order your copy via your local Barnes & Noble or Borders bookstores. Make sure you have everything (title, author, printer & ISBN # from the main SR site). I ordered mine on Nov. 1st & it came in 5 days later :D. Am already on chapter 5 & will update in a couple of weeks after finishing.
Stephen Kenson (the author) is using the characters from the Shadowrun Duels figure 'game'. More later. |
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Nov 10 2005, 08:11 AM
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Shadowrun Setting Nerd Group: Banned Posts: 3,632 Joined: 28-June 05 From: Pissing on pedestrians from my electronic ivory tower. Member No.: 7,473 |
Hm. Guess not.
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Nov 10 2005, 09:27 AM
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Canon Companion Group: Members Posts: 8,021 Joined: 2-March 03 From: The Morgue, Singapore LTG Member No.: 4,187 |
Ohh... pwn by Admin Adam. Ouch! |
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Nov 10 2005, 06:36 PM
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Project Terminus: Soul Hunters Group: Members Posts: 1,052 Joined: 6-November 03 From: Casselberry, Florida U.S.A. Member No.: 5,798 |
Order? I just walked into barnes and noble on the 5th and picked it up they had several copies. Started reading last night put in about 3 and a half hours got to chapter 7 so far I have to say I like it. |
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Nov 11 2005, 05:39 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Agreed, Casazil, but my local B&N didn't know about it until I ordered it. Sometimes it's just easier to do it that way.
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Nov 17 2005, 07:53 PM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,379 Joined: 16-April 02 From: the LI shadows Member No.: 2,607 |
Well, finished the book last night on the 3 am train home from NYC. I have to say, Steven Kenson has not disappointed me yet with his storytelling. To me, it doesn't come off arrogant, rules-pointing nor does his style have that "this-is-canon-live-with-it" that other SR novels have had (Steel Rain had that, IMHO). I'm looking forward to his next SR novel in January. :D
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