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WearzManySkins
Lamia Lifestyle
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Fixer
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Digital Heroin
Gorramnit... just the customizing of Frankenstein's cyberarms is 13 avail... not counting each arm.
Digital Heroin
Monstrosity, thy name is Damien Stein...

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Stingray
QUOTE (WearzManySkins @ Jan 15 2011, 03:26 AM) *
Lamia Lifestyle
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Fixer
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..just remember rolling starting cash as middle lifestyle not high " note ; however , that lifestyle remains at the level of categories chosen; the final
LP tally with Positive and Negative qualities effects only the final cost, not the level of lifestyle" (Runner's Companion pg 161) smile.gif
Stingray
QUOTE (Thanee @ Jan 13 2011, 10:53 AM) *
Nice. Havn't played that yet. smile.gif

Gonna write up a character sheet here... seeing there is a Technomancer and two mostly social characters, I think a Magician would be a good fit.

Character Sheet
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Thanee

Urban Explorer Jumpsuit have maximum 9 modification slots (1,5 x 6 = 9 ) "each piece of armor or clothing can only accept a total number
of modification rating points equal to 6 or the highest number of its armor ratings (Ballistic or Impact) x 1,5, whichever is higher" (Arsenal pg 44) smile.gif
Seth
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Monstrosity, thy name is Damien Stein...

Pleased to meet you Damien.
Thanee
QUOTE (Stingray @ Jan 15 2011, 05:03 PM) *
Urban Explorer Jumpsuit have maximum 9 modification slots (1,5 x 6 = 9 ) "each piece of armor or clothing can only accept a total number
of modification rating points equal to 6 or the highest number of its armor ratings (Ballistic or Impact) x 1,5, whichever is higher" (Arsenal pg 44) smile.gif


Stingray, you are wrong there. Check that page in Arsenal and read on (next headline covers it). smile.gif


@Digital Heroin: If we use the 2xCHA as free BP for Contacts house rule, you have 4 BP left to spend. smile.gif

Also, Wired Reflexes don't improve Dodge (that's Move by Wire).

Bye
Thanee
Stingray
QUOTE (Thanee @ Jan 15 2011, 08:10 PM) *
Stingray, you are wrong there. Check that page in Arsenal and read on (next headline covers it). smile.gif


@Digital Heroin: If we use the 2xCHA as free BP for Contacts house rule, you have 4 BP left to spend. smile.gif

Also, Wired Reflexes don't improve Dodge (that's Move by Wire).

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Thanee

..IF using Armor Suit Capasity rules (not mentioned!!), then i am wrong, if so..sorry, my bad.. embarrassed.gif
Thanee
Yep, when you have an armor suit then you use those rules.

It's not a question of using this or that rule, it is a question of having an armor suit (which the Urban Explorer is; it is even specifically mentioned there), then you use capacity, or not having an armor suit, then you use 1.5 x highest armor rating.

Bye
Thanee
Seth
I didn't know that about armour. Mind you I always use DKs spreadsheet
J. Packer
QUOTE (Seth @ Jan 15 2011, 01:42 PM) *
I didn't know that about armour. Mind you I always use DKs spreadsheet

Yeah, it's far from an elegant system. If it's an armor suit, it has a number of slots, but no maximum ratings. If it's just off the rack armored gear, it has a maximum rating. I got burned by that on a character once - thought that an armored coat got 9 slots instead of 9 ratings...
Digital Heroin
Changed up Frankie's contacts to make them more connected all round. As for the 'flexes, I know they do not directly effect dodge, but when they are on his reaction is enhanced by two, which means his Dodge is two points higher in total.
Thanee
I see. smile.gif

Bye
Thanee
Panticles
I make it 5 players for the house rule, with 2 players having not voted yet.

As such the house rule is approved, with the provision that all contacts created using the house rule have a limit of 4 in Loyalty and Connection. Contacts you buy using regular BP are unaffected by this rule. Please indicate which contacts are which on your character sheet.

@Seth - Barry the Fixer and John Plod look good but what knd of group is the 405 Hell Hounds and where are the rules for group contacts found? I'm sure I've read them but I can't remember where.

@WearzManySkins - The lifestyle seems fine and 'Puffy' looks like a good choice for a fixer.

@Digital Heroin - Damien Stein is approved and will be added to the player list.

That means I'm waiting for one more player character to be posted I think? Belvidere are you still interested in playing? Any other folks out there interested in playing? I've got one character space left before I cut off player intake for this game.

The game thread will be up tommorrow evening some time.

I've got to read through the adventure book and figure out what needs to be changed and updated. Plus like I said in my original post in the Johnson Memorial thread I'm not exactly the greatest GM in the world so if you spot me doing something that I shouldn't be doing feel free to let me know and I'll get it fixed. Plus if you've got suggestions or comments on how to improve the game feel free to post them!

Can you all also paste your completed character sheets into the OOC thread and I'll edit them into my initial post.

Is there anything I'm missing?
J. Packer
I've updated Flash with the free contact points. Got him better ratings with his blogger friend and his fixer, as well as a new contact in drone sales and service that will come in handy once he gets paid enough to make use of her.

I'm pretty sure the 405 Hell Hounds are a Seattle area go-gang, if memory serves.
Seth
The 405 hell hounds are out of "Runner Havens".
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405 Hellhounds
Turf: Bellevue, Route 405
Colors: Red and Orange
These guys are a mostly human go-gang that specializes in moving goods (particularly illegal goods) from one end of Bellevue to the other—consider what you’d get if you mated the insane
recklessness of a bicycle messenger with the bad-ass firepower of a motorcycle gang, and you’ve pretty much got the Hellhounds. Named after the two “pets” of a former leader, the gang spends about as much time fighting turf wars as it does delivering goods.


The rules for groups are in runner companion "Advanced Contacts", and basically allow you to say "this group is my contact" so as well as loyalty and connections you get to pay extra for size and a couple of other things.

I quite like John Plod, so I will do a final tweak with Barry and John as my contacts.

Looking forwards to starting: see you all in game smile.gif
Thanee
QUOTE (Panticles @ Jan 16 2011, 04:30 AM) *
As such the house rule is approved, with the provision that all contacts created using the house rule have a limit of 4 in Loyalty and Connection. Contacts you buy using regular BP are unaffected by this rule. Please indicate which contacts are which on your character sheet.


Ok. smile.gif


One suggestion: I see you have copied the character sheets to your first post in the OOC.

You should hit quote post for the post containing the original sheet and then copy the relevant part from the editor that opens up (but do not send the quoted post, it is only quoted to copy&paste the text contained therein). That way you keep all the formatting (bold tags and such) intact. smile.gif

Also, in my case, you only need to copy down to the Background. The part below titled Character Generation isn't really relevant for looking up stats (everyting in there is also included above, except for the BP numbers, of course).

Bye
Thanee
Seth
If you are still looking for another person, my son (dump shock name Big Fella) requested to join in. He has played quite a lot of Shadowrun in the past. He liked the Cindy story, so wondered if he could be my bodyguard:

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Belvidere
Sorry for taking so long folks, I had some trouble trying to actually pin my character down and figure out what I wanted him to be able to do. I finished him on my lunch break at work, I'lll have him posted up tonight for sure. grinbig.gif Right now, I'm ninjaing on near the end of the day.
Panticles
Well it's Tuesday so I'm only a day late but better late than never!

@J.Packer - That looks good.

@Seth - Thanks for the info on group contacts! I'm happy for your son to join the game as Gtore, but get him to post in this thread so that I know that he's keen.

@Belvidere - I look forward to seeing your character. Once s/he is posted I'll add you to the game.

Right I read through the First Run book and the first adventure doesn't work as is so instead I'm going to tweak it so that I give you a variation of 'Food Fight!'.

Link will be up in a second.
Digital Heroin
As long as Frank gets to maul people, happy with whatever run I be...
Seth
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I'm happy for your son to join the game as Gtore, but get him to post in this thread so that I know that he's keen

Thanks. Hes looking forward to it
Seth
"Food Fight!" was my very first shadowrun adventure when edition 1 came out. A tear comes to my eyes when I think about it. The random tables. The Chaos. The colours. The smells. The slime...ah happy happy times.
Panticles
@Digital Heroin - Oh he will my friend, he will!

@Seth - Probably not quite the same version of Food Fight as you remember but it'll be the same in spirit I assure you!

Ok folks first post is up feel free to introduce yourself and make some suggestions on how I could improve the first post if necessary. I've left you outside the building to start off with but the entrance to the restaurant is a double set of faux wooden doors thrown open, through which you can see a thin troll dressed in an ill fitting suit standing behind a podium. I'll have a map up in the next day or so

Link to the game thread - http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=34077

Big Fella
Thanks for inviting me.

Gtore started life as in the Redmond Barrens. It was a hard childhood, and Gtore thrived in it. When the army came and said "come with us, or we put you in jail", Gtore joined up.
Army life did not suit Gtore. They kept trying to teach him silly things "leadership", "first aid"... Now the demolitions was nearly interesting until the accident. Gtore doesn't remember much about the accident, but critical glitch with a logic of 1 and no demolition skills can be painful. Gtore was rail-roaded out the army, dishonourable discharge, and is now seeking to survive the barrens all over again...only this time he his friend Mr Ingram White Knight to help him

His first job is with the Yakuza. Keep this person safe they said. OK you said. You asked the person what meant, and they said: "hang around and lets have a good time". Ok you said. So here you are out of the army, and now the body guard of a hot music star: Hard Candy.

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Panticles
Hi Big Fella!

Welcome to the Forums and welcome to the game. I just need to look over your character but you should be fine to start posting as soon as your ready.

Xahn Borealis
Hey, room for one more? I'm currently involved in another PbP game here, A trip to Renewal, but I like the idea of an introductory run, as I'm still a little new to SR.
I'm thinking of a mundane hacker that specalises in malware and the like. He's the guy who can upgrade everyone's warez for you, but might leave a trojan as insurance. biggrin.gif After all, technos might have spooky Matrix powers, but how often do you see one carting around loads of cracked, high-spec progs?

To start with, I'm gonna be using the sample malware provided in Unwired, but I wonder if you would allow Bit (that's his name) to write his own with Software skill? Maybe if we've got a few spare months, hmmm? biggrin.gif

So, should I post the guy or am I wasting your (and mine) time? I can always go on reserve.

If you're not into that, for whatever reason, I've got a teenage nosferatu I've been wanting to use for that 'holy shit' factor that I find so lacking these days. grinbig.gif
Seth
Mis post
Xahn Borealis
QUOTE (Seth @ Jan 21 2011, 05:09 PM) *
Mis post


I've heard of double and triple posts, but this has me intrigued. Wrong thread?
Seth
Well I started saying"welcome, please place the hacker not the nosferatu"...then I realised it wasn't my game smile.gif

In any case "welcome" is nicer than "Mis Post", so welcome.
Panticles
@Xahn Borealis - Post up your hacker dude Xahn, or you can try your teenage vampire if you want. I'm easy either way. We've got space for you as one player seems to have dropped out.

@seth - Good save!:)
Xahn Borealis
Here he is.

Bit

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He was built with the SR4CG DK version 1K spreadsheet so any errors aren't my fault smile.gif
EDIT: Swapped Intuitive Hacking for Restricted Gear.
Seth
Hey Xahn: nice build. I don't know how trojans work, but it should be fun to see them in action.

If you don't want character review services just say so, but I think the following might be of interest:
  • Can I suggest you add PuShEd from augmented. its very low cost and adds 1 to all your logic skills... i.e. all your hacking skills.
  • Does your Transys steed have a built in Medikit (the valkyrie rigger cocoons already does I think)?


Xahn Borealis
I don't think I can squeeze out another 15,000 for some geneware, unfortunately. As for the Steed, only the enhanced rigger cocoons have valkyrie modules.
WearzManySkins
@Xahn Borealis
Response Upgrade 6 is Availability 16 which would require a Restricted Gear Quality.

Also not to throw a spanner in to players gear design

SR4A Errata
SR4a Errata

Below is from the Above SR4A erratta
MODULAR ELECTRONICS
Modular Electronics allows the upgrade of a vehicle’s Signal and
Response hardware above the normal +2 limit by making components
modular and easy to replace.
Slots: 1
Threshold: 8
Tools: Kit
Cost: 1000¥
Availability: 6
Special Skill: Hardware
Xahn Borealis
Yeah, but he started with a Transys Avalon, which has Response 4. As for the availability, I'll just swap the Intuitive Hacking Quality for Restricted Gear. Tbh, I crunched the character up on a whim a while ago and dusted him off for this game. I forgot about the Response availability thing, so I deleted the Restricted Gear Quality. I was wondering what that was for...

Thanks for the review, though, a second opinion is always welcome. (And saves on me having to proofread.)
Thanee
Are commlinks limited to a +2 increase in Response/Signal over the base ratings?

Just wondering, because the above quote from the errata says "vehicle".

Bye
Thanee
marcgarc
Hi all, runners!

I'm totally a noob at SR4E, and have been a long time without playing pure RPG, outside computers.
I used to play several RPG's some years ago, SR1E between them, so the ambientation isn't unknown for me, and perhaps many rules sound familar too.
Nowadays, I have no possibility to play local games, cause no other players close to me, so I'd like starting to play PBP games; I think this is a great option for those between us
not being able to play local.
So, I was wondering if there's any empty slot at this run, and if I could fill in it. I'd have to create my character (thinking about an elf whith martial arts specialization) yet, but I'm willing to.
if there was no free slot for me, I could figure as reserve, so if somebody leaves the game by any reason, I could get in.
Thx, people!
Xahn Borealis
QUOTE (Thanee @ Jan 25 2011, 06:10 AM) *
Are commlinks limited to a +2 increase in Response/Signal over the base ratings?

Just wondering, because the above quote from the errata says "vehicle".

Bye
Thanee


Yeah, it's from SR4a, apparently. I suppose it makes sense that you can't take a rubbish computer and upgrade it to the brand-spankiest piece you could imagine. I don't know that much about hardware, anyway. It just makes it a little more expensive to get THE SHIT.
WearzManySkins
QUOTE (Thanee @ Jan 25 2011, 12:10 AM) *
Are commlinks limited to a +2 increase in Response/Signal over the base ratings?

Just wondering, because the above quote from the errata says "vehicle".

Bye
Thanee

Thanee
It states vehicles not drones or comm links. Does it make it any clearer...not to me.
Thanee
Hmm... no, not really. It also doesn't help, that the document (SR4A Changes) isn't SR4A errata, but is meant to show the changes from SR4 to SR4A, while this does not seem to appear in SR4A (at least I wouldn't know where...). biggrin.gif

I found the +2 limit by now, but that Modular Electronics stuff is just weird. I thought it might be some kind of vehicle modification, but couldn't find it either (maybe that's what they mean with "will be included in future printings of Arsenal", i.e. when it is updated to SR4A like they did with Street Magic; could be, that the stuff printed there is not in any book yet, but will be in Arsenal eventually; that would at least make some sense). grinbig.gif

Bye
Thanee
Xahn Borealis
Either way, it doesn't affect Bit. Yay, Transys!
Panticles
@Xahn Borealis - Bit looks good. You are approved and are welcome to start posting in the game thread when you're ready.

@marcgarc - You're more than welcome to join marc! We've got one character spot open so as long as you post up your character sheet your in. Unless I've miscounted?
Thanee
Should be right, if one of the original 7 has dropped out (I suppose JP?).

Bye
Thanee
marcgarc
QUOTE (Panticles @ Jan 26 2011, 01:21 PM) *
@marcgarc - You're more than welcome to join marc! We've got one character spot open so as long as you post up your character sheet your in...


Thanks a lot! I´ll try to set my character up ASAP, and I'll post the datasheet here.
What about the martial arts adept elf idea? Do you agree with it? Will this kind of runner fit OK? Or would you prefer me choosing another one? It's up to you, Panticles, don't mind changing my initial idea.
I suppose standard 400 BP's being used, isn't it?
Xahn Borealis
Whatever you go with, marcgarc, do it quick. I'm only 12 minutes late IC and Johnson's probably pissed at that. I wouldn't keep him waiting any longer.
Thanee
QUOTE (marcgarc @ Jan 26 2011, 02:51 PM) *
Thanks a lot! I´ll try to set my character up ASAP, and I'll post the datasheet here.
What about the martial arts adept elf idea? Do you agree with it? Will this kind of runner fit OK? Or would you prefer me choosing another one? It's up to you, Panticles, don't mind changing my initial idea.
I suppose standard 400 BP's being used, isn't it?


Yep, it's standard 400 BP. We also get 2x CHA in extra BP to be spent only on Contacts (with max. Rating of 4 in Connection/Loyalty for the free Contacts).

I really don't think Panticles will have any problems with an Elven Martial Arts Adept.

Go for it! biggrin.gif

Bye
Thanee
marcgarc
Ok, then. Not enough free time until weekend, but I'll try to set up my character tonight, when I arrive home after work.
marcgarc
Not finished yet, but almost done with my Elven Martial Arts Adept. I'm looking for a little background for him, and choosing some gear to beat the streets. Tomorrow I'll post him for sure, ok?
marcgarc
Trying to post my character, by submited incomplete by error. I'm posting him in a short time. Sorry by being so late, guys...
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