One of the most valuable tools that I have and use every day at work is my multitool. It's a cheap little Leatherman, but it works very well and does what I need it to do.
So, why doesnt Shadowrun have one? I would have thought a multitool would be a perfect shadowrunner piece of gear, but I dont see one. The only thing that comes close is the Survival Knife. But beyond that...why is this arguably invaluable piece of equipment missing?
Full Version: Multitool?
Probably because, if the Gear section included every one of those arguably-invaluable little gizmos, it would be bigger than the whole rest of the book. If you think there should be a multitool in SR, houserule it.
I think such items are so common they are not mentioned. If you buy a tool-box, one goes for free or anything like that. ^^ Besides the victorinox blade or staff are some sort of leatherman....for killing.^^
Get a survival backpack. Notice the little clause in the rulebook that says it contains additional equipment your DM might allow.
One of my characters has beaten some gangers to death with a spade once. True story.
One of my characters has beaten some gangers to death with a spade once. True story.
Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten 
QUOTE (MK Ultra @ Sep 23 2011, 11:39 AM) 
Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten
It already exists. Among other things, it is taught to Spetsnaz.
I know that it exists IRL, I meant we should have had rules for it in Arsenal! I think there are a few pages on this topic in most contemporary military forces basic indoctrination text books - at least we had something like 3 pages 
My entrenching tool is a very nice German model from the 1950s.
QUOTE (CanRay @ Sep 23 2011, 02:12 PM)
My entrenching tool is a very nice German model from the 1950s.
And it is still in working condition?
Primo condition. No rust, no wood rot, nothing. Paint isn't even chipped.
I know SR3 has a multitool, because it comes with a stim patch (worth more than the cost to buy the multitool).
QUOTE (Draco18s @ Sep 23 2011, 04:57 PM)
I know SR3 has a multitool, because it comes with a stim patch (worth more than the cost to buy the multitool).
Isn't that the survival knife?
QUOTE (Mäx @ Sep 23 2011, 10:42 AM)
Isn't that the survival knife?
Ah! Yes. But it was a multitool.
QUOTE (MK Ultra @ Sep 23 2011, 12:39 PM)
Ahhhh, we realy need a new Martial Art style - Nahkampftechniken für Klappspaten
Nahkampf? Why?
There's also my survival gear:
No multi-tool, but I'll be damned if it's missing more than a space suit (and maybe the restricted B&E gear).
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No multi-tool, but I'll be damned if it's missing more than a space suit (and maybe the restricted B&E gear).
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