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Shadowrun RPG => SR4 (Shadowrun 4th Edition) General Discussion => Topic started by: kv on January 30, 2007, 04:52:49 PM
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Hey, I need more things to do with my life, so I'm going to learn the SR 4th rules backwards and forwards so I can run games when they finally get out here for convention this year.
I only need one or two players, but I wanted to do a basic stuffer-shack run, and then something small, so I can figure out the different aspects of the game.
Anyone up to experiementing with me?
-kv
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... As it is, me being super shiney and new, I wouldn't mind. I'm horrible at SR4 though. Everything just kind of confuses me. It would be nice to learn so that I might actually work from the book rules instead of basing a new game off of SR. <~ has her own book and everything. (my games cooler though. kidding kidding!)
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Well, now there are two subjects here- now I want to hear about your game, and I wanted to say that the idea was to learn the 4th Edition rules better. So you wouldn't have to already know the rules- we would be able to screw around and learn them, (and also get potshots from the peanut gallery, so everyone here can understand what's going on)
-Kid_Vid
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1. eheh... sorry 'bout that. I don't know very much about my game *cough* making it up as I go *cough cough* Haven't had a good run of it yet.
2. That would be fabulous. learning the rules would do much for converting them to work for me. ;)
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Is this still open or did it go by the by? If you still want a second player to learn the SR4 rules with, then I'm up for a small PBP.
-K.
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I have the fourth edition book. I've read it cover to cover, although I was half asleep at the time.
I'd be interested in a demo game, and I'd do my best to help answer questions about it.
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We might be able to start something small-- I wasn't really planning on it, but life is what happens when you're planning other things, right?
-kv
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I have finished a technomancer character for a fourth edition game. So anyone who wants to start a game I am ready. I will be honest though and tell everyone that I may not understand all the rules in the 4th edition. But you only learn by doing I think. ;D
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Worth a shot at least. *will probably use already made char. because mechanics of game make the Seloa head go splodey*
do pardon my stupid moment there.
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In my experience thus far, it's better to look over the pre-made characters, read the rules, and then make your own character. After only one or two characters, you'll understand why you need what you need (and what you don't need that the writers thought you did)
Like the Dodge skill. Trust me.
-kv
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*nod* I figured as much when I check stuff over. I have an NPC I made once but she was meant to help out so she's pretty out there as far as "new characters" go.
I'm pretty good at working with a characters downfalls though. That's why I suggested using an already made character. Might change a few things but I'm fine with using a "surplus clunker."
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Well the sample characters in the 4th Edition book are FAR superior to the ones in the 3rd edition book, especially when it comes to relevant (useful) skills, extraneous gear, and the like.
Apparently the guys who wrote the rules revised them so that the way they make characters is the right way. (Trust me, a character without a high dodge skill isn't going to last long in a gunfight) and EDGE IS ESSENTIAL. At least, it was in the little demoes my friends and I ran.
-kv
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is this game still happening?!! I'd love to get in on this, maybe even run it, actually, I've got some experience making the rules work. I've never run a play by post before, but I'd be willing to give it a try.
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You are more than welcome to attempt running a PBP Gilliam. I was planning on running one, but I haven't gotten enough players, and now my book (err... I mean, brothers who own the 4th edition book) have gone missing.
-kv
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what all is involved in running a PBP game? As I said, I've never really run a game along these lines before...
how is dice rolling usually handled?
would we be able to use an area of these forums to conduct the game in?
and finally, how appropriate would a player cap be? I'm thinking 4 players max...that's about all I'm willing to deal with, while also trying a new mode of running a game.
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Well, dice is up to you. You can leave it up to the players (what I usually do, because it's slightly lower maintenance), roll everything yourself, or use an independant roller. I don't know of any really good ones. I use Invisible Castle for D&D rolling, but I'm not aware of a similar one for SR-related-endeavors.
Running a PBP game takes... patience. You don't even need a complete story, just a concept and a few details to get started. You might have a complete idea, but it's going to take a few months, if not a year or so to get through it. Shorter is better.
We have an area in these forums for PBP games. It's down at the bottom, under "Welcome to the Shadows" Just start a thread under any name, and designate it as 'your thread.' It also helps to cut down on in-thread chatter to have a second thread designated for OOC (out-of-character) stuff.
The player cap isn't going to be a problem. A bunch of people on these threads are interested in games, but not everyone is able to make the time to visit the site every day and keep up on the thread. Having a small game for one, two, or three players would probably work best. Also, people usually drop out early on in the game, so seperating players at the beginning works the best. At least, that's been my experience.
Any other questions?
-kv
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yeah, just a couple more...
where would character sheets go?
and do I have to clear a PBP game with a moderator? Or do I just kinda start it?
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Technically, I'm a moderator, but no, you don't have to have any sort of 'clearance' to start a new game.
Different GMs have done things different ways, from posting the character sheets in the OOC thread to just PMing them to a GM, and letting him deal with them. I prefer the former, but I've done the latter more often.
-kv
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So ... what's up with the game? I'm interested, if you get something up and runnin'.
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I'm in EMT academy at the moment, and that's kicking my ass. I still have enough time to check in on here once every few days, but not enough to run a full game. Sorry, omae.
-kv
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Sorry for what? You don't have to apologize for living a full and productive life.
After all, not everyone's a slack bastard like me. ;)
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phew... sorry, I really haven't checked up on this forum in forever. I'm willing to give a PBP game a go... I think I'll just start a thread up, see who's interested.
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wel ant tolearn forth ed any way
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wel ant tolearn forth ed any way
Holy crap! Mercy gets closer and closer to inventing Or'zet every day. :o
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Well, I think this game has pretty much died before it started, I'm heading back to school soon, so I won't be able to run much of anything. I'm brewing up some ideas though, I'll start up a new thread with that, looking for some brainstorming help with my tabletop group (gonna run something next summer)
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I'll be at school most mornings, and if my classes this morning were any indication, I'm going to have some free time on my hands.
I'm offering to GM this little SR4 thread, if anyone is interested.
-kv
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If I pick up the lab-proctor job that I'd like, I could probably play. I'm just not up to organizing a whole run while trying to teach myself calculus (I have professor douchebag teaching calc 2)
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Well, I can understand that. I'm starting school too, which means that I'll actually have MORE time to play around with stuff like this while I'm waiting for classes and the like.
That being said, is anyone interested in participating in this 4th edition game?
-kv