I did a search to try finding info on this topic, but most of the results were about shapeshifting, shapeshifters, etc, but I didn't find a discussion on spellcasting while shapeshifted.
I've read the Shadowrunner's Companion on Shapeshifters and Drakes. Both sections specifically state that Adept powers are available to the shapeshifter in either form. They also state that shapeshifters' 1 Magic doesn't confer the ability to cast spells, assense, astral project, conjure, etc, unless they also take the Magician (& etc) qualities. But I haven't seen mention about whether they will be able to cast while in their animal form or drake form. The spellcasting rules state that all a spellcaster needs to do is concentrate to cast a spell. Seems to me like you can concentrate just as well in either form. This is assuming of course no incantation, gesture type geasa have been taken.
So would a spellcaster be able to cast spells while in their animal or drake form? Or what about spellcasters who have used a shapeshifting critter form spell? (Which would require sustaining the spell and of course applying the modifier for sustaining.)
Thanks!
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