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Master Database for 2072

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What is 2072?

2072 is a collaborative, fully persistent Shadowrun world where Shadowrun 4th edition campaigns play out within a single game universe. All stories that are written under the 2072 umbrella are interlinked. For players, it is an opportunity to play a character for the length of more than one game on this message board and see them develop and grow over the long term. For gamemasters, it is a chance to engage in a cooperative, world-building venture with other like-minded individuals, which would hopefully reduce the burden on any single GM while simultaneously creating a more colorful, interactive game world than would be possible with individual effort. In the end, the traditional distinction between player and GM is abolished - anyone can play at any time, and anyone can GM at any time. If you're currently a player and nothing interesting is going on at the moment, you're free to switch gears and GM for someone else whose character is idling. Similarly, if you're a GM and the story thread you're creating is temporarily stalled, you can jump into your own character and do some roleplay. Of course, there is absolutely nothing preventing you from doing both at the same time!

How do I GM for 2072?

Just jump into the IC thread and start writing - you don't even need an approved character. If you want to GM a full-blown run, then make some kind of IC recruitment pitch, grab some interested parties, and go! As a GM, you have full autonomy to tell the stories you want to tell, provided you don't contradict the stories already written by other GMs and players. GMing for 2072 is no different than GMing any other game, except that instead of creating one instance of a Shadowrun world to be your sandbox, you are launching your game in a collaborative setting shared with other 2072 GMs and players. Anyone can be a GM for 2072, and GMing doesn't necessarily mean running your players through a lengthy and involved mission - it can be as simple as GMing a single scene for a single player.

How do I play in 2072?

All you need to do is create a character, get it approved, and dive into the IC thread and start roleplaying. Character creation follows the standard 400 build point rules in SR4A. You can RP with other characters, create your own scenes, or have your character embark on a mission pitched by a prospective GM. The nature of this project means that recruitment is always open - the only thing required is that you play a character that you love, because you'll be offered the opportunity to stay in with them over the long haul! smile.gif

For all character submissions, please format your character sheet according to this template:

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What house rules will 2072 be using?

Since this is a multiple GM project, we will add house rules on an as-needed basis with the overall goal of deviating from canon as little as possible. Until a mechanic is proven to be irreparably broken, GM rulings on it will be by the book.

How will karma and nuyen be awarded?

Due to the unique nature of this game, karma and nuyen will be awarded based on activity, at the rate of one karma point and ¥2500 per week. The award is abstract, and represents all the experience and money you earn for going on runs as well as any downtime activity. If you've done something in 2072 that week, whether that be making a post as a GM or a player, or writing any kind of scene, you will be eligible to receive that week's karma and cash award. Only in-character posts count towards an award. Karma and cash are distributed on Mondays every week.

How often am I expected to post?

You can post as frequently or infrequently as you like, which is one of the benefits of the freewheeling, open-ended style this game will be adopting. We all have real life obligations that sometimes require us to drop off the grid for awhile, and this game is designed to handle that - whenever your circumstances resolve themselves, you're free to come back in at any time. However, as stated above, you would only be eligible to receive the karma and cash award for a given week if you've made at least one IC post that week.

How often will Edge be refreshed?

Edge is usually refreshed at the end of every adventure in a traditional game, but since much of your activity in 2072 will be considered "downtime" and not be in the form of self-contained missions, edge recovery will be handled a bit different. Specifically, the rate at which your edge pool will refresh will be dependent on the level of lifestyle your character is currently paying for. Your Edge will recover completely in: 12 months for a Street lifestyle, 9 months for a Squatter lifestyle, 6 months for a Low lifestyle, 3 months for a Middle lifestyle, and 1 month for a High lifestyle.

Take note that this rule only applies for downtime use of Edge. Your Edge is automatically recovered in full if your character takes on a bona fide adventure run by a GM.

More to come as the project develops...
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Cast of Shadows

Dahlia Bekhit, played by AStarshipforAnts (PvP: Off)
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Ultima, played by Abschalten (PvP: Off)
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Silk, played by Aria (PvP: On)
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Seti, played by Suicidal Street Sam (PvP: On)
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Rhodes Rashburne, played by Red_Cap (PvP: Off)
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Silver, played by Combat Mage (PvP: Off)
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"Doc" John Martell, played by Solon (PvP: Off)
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Mask, played by Karoline (PvP: Off)
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Akecheta, played by Combat Mage (PvP: Off)
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Scar, played by Grimm (PvP: Off)
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Copperhead, played by Notsoevildm (PvP: On)
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Red, played by Atomic Communist (PvP: Off)
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Gamer Manifest

Abschalten [ 15/15 karma, ¥30000/30000 ]
Aria [ 8/10 karma, ¥10000/25000 ]
Atomic Communist [ 1/1 karma, ¥2500/2500 ]
AStarshipforAnts [ 9/9 karma, ¥22500/22500 ]
Combat Mage [ 11/11 karma, ¥27500/27500 ]
Grimm [ 9/9 karma, ¥22500/22500 ]
Karoline [ 1/1 karma, ¥2500/2500 ]
Notsoevildm [ 2/2 karma, ¥5000/5000 ]
Red_Cap [ 5/5 karma, ¥12500/12500 ]
Solon [ 1/1 karma, ¥2500/2500 ]
Suicidal Street Sam [ 4/6 karma, ¥15000/15000 ]
TheDoctor [ 2/2 karma, ¥5000/5000 ]
unsound [ 3/3 karma, ¥7500/7500 ]
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