These articles are simply the observations of an aging GM, trying to make sense of the Shadowrun rules and setting, which often seem to be at odds with each other - why this should be, I do not know. If I have quick questions or observations I'd like to discuss, then I usually air them over at the catalyst site forums. However, sometimes my thoughts ramble too far to be summarized in a forum post. That's when they end up here...
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Denver
Denver, an executive summary, or "I read the books so you don't have to"
Having recently picked up the Denver adventure trilogy (S...
Date created 13/3/2018 |
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Magic And The Astral
There is often confusion as to whether a certain type of spell can affect a target, eg. Can a magician on the astral target a physical ta...
Date created 3/1/2017 |
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Cat and Mouse in the Host
Ok, so you’ve hacked into a host, now you’re moving around inside, trying to find that file you need. But will the host spot you? Do you ...
Date created 30/12/2016 |
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Augmented Reality
The Basics
To access AR, you need something with Image Link – this can be cyber...
Date created 4/4/2016 |
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Owners and Personas
Owners
Owners and Personas are the basic objects which a matrix user in SR5 uses to gain access....
Date created 4/1/2016 |
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Rollplaying
Roleplaying vs RollplayingThis article is designed to help those who want to inject some mystery and suspense back into their...
Date created 18/12/2015 |
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Player Briefing
Character Creation
Chummer
To create a character, ideal...
Date created 18/1/2015 |
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Knowsofts Now
Being able to load a knowledge skill or language, or even an active skill such as SMG, has been a staple of the Shadowrun...
Date created 6/1/2015 |
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Law & Order
Introduction
Shadowrunners are hardened criminals. Dress it up whichever way you like, it's a fa...
Date created 17/12/2014 |
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Magical Tracing
Hot on the heels of the 'Plot Spells' article, comes tracing people with magic. If you need to find someone in a hurry (friend or foe), w...
Date created 31/10/2014 |
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Plot Spells
What are Plot Spells?
I'm a fairly new GM to SR5, and as soon as I pick up a new system I automatically scan the...
Date created 30/10/2014 |
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