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Shadowrun's Sixth World

Started by Theory of Games, February 03, 2021, 02:00:55 PM

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February 03, 2021, 02:00:55 PM Last Edit: February 03, 2021, 02:11:07 PM by Theory of Games
Is this not the best setting?

Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Orks, Trolls, Androids, magic, cybertech, dragons, powerful corporations, intrigue, a helter-skelter government.

It's crazy. As a player you get wild options. As a GM, you get insane setting tools.

What have you done? What are you doing? What do you want to do?
TTRPGs are just games. Friends are forever.

Chris24601

#1
February 03, 2021, 02:04:22 PM
Never heard of it. Link?

Theory of Games

#2
February 03, 2021, 02:09:58 PM
Quote from: Chris24601 on February 03, 2021, 02:04:22 PM
Never heard of it. Link?
You're lost. Repent.
TTRPGs are just games. Friends are forever.

KingCheops

#3
February 03, 2021, 06:48:11 PM
I mean yeah I love it but only certain years of it.  Basically after the Renraku Arcology storyline resolved itself the world went kind of silly.  I think there might be one or two adventures after that that I liked but I can't remember.  It's been a while and whenever I consider prepping a campaign it is always focused on the few years leading up to Brainscan.

zircher

#4
February 03, 2021, 07:17:34 PM
You can find my solo Tarot based rules for Amber on my home page.
http://www.tangent-zero.com

Two Crows

#5
February 03, 2021, 11:26:50 PM
Don't forget:

Hackers, Biker Gangs, Punk Rock, 1980's Yuppies, Unbridled Capitalism, Native American tribes ... Oh My!

The original setting had the feel of "Repo Man" meets "WallStreet" meets "RoboCop",  Plus all of the elements of the Hobbit.
If I stop replying, it either means I've lost interest in the topic or think further replies are pointless.  I don't need the last word, it's all yours.

Wicked Woodpecker of West

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February 04, 2021, 04:55:07 AM
QuoteIs this not the best setting?

If you like kitchen sinks, then yes, it's probably ultimate one.

HappyDaze

#7
February 04, 2021, 05:01:41 AM
Quote from: Two Crows on February 03, 2021, 11:26:50 PM
Don't forget:

Hackers, Biker Gangs, Punk Rock, 1980's Yuppies, Unbridled Capitalism, Native American tribes ... Oh My!

The original setting had the feel of "Repo Man" meets "WallStreet" meets "RoboCop",  Plus all of the elements of the Hobbit.
Biker gangs? The original Seattle Sourcebook had airborne gangs that operated ultralight aircraft and gyrocopters. And those never got mentioned again.

Mishihari

#8
February 04, 2021, 05:36:55 AM
Quote from: Wicked Woodpecker of West on February 04, 2021, 04:55:07 AM
QuoteIs this not the best setting?

If you like kitchen sinks, then yes, it's probably ultimate one.

Ummm... RIFTS?

I actually thought it was reasonably well focused within its premise.  Cyberpunk fits, Tolkienish fits, everything else not so much.

And I really love the setting.  The game wasn't bad, either, but the setting really clicked for me.  It probably helps that I quite enjoy Seattle, political stupidity aside.

Wicked Woodpecker of West

#9
February 04, 2021, 06:56:20 AM
QuoteUmmm... RIFTS?

Point taken - RIFTS is like Shadowrun Square Rooted... no wait it's like Shadowrun^13, that's better.
Also I suppose not Tolkienian but more... Earthdawnish roots, right?

Two Crows

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February 04, 2021, 12:34:41 PM
Quote from: Wicked Woodpecker of West on February 04, 2021, 06:56:20 AM
QuoteUmmm... RIFTS?

Point taken - RIFTS is like Shadowrun Square Rooted... no wait it's like Shadowrun^13, that's better.
Also I suppose not Tolkienian but more... Earthdawnish roots, right?

EarthDawn was later, and it was actually set in Shadowrun's distant past.
If I stop replying, it either means I've lost interest in the topic or think further replies are pointless.  I don't need the last word, it's all yours.

Two Crows

#11
February 04, 2021, 07:49:28 PM
Quote from: HappyDaze on February 04, 2021, 05:01:41 AM
Quote from: Two Crows on February 03, 2021, 11:26:50 PM
Don't forget:

Hackers, Biker Gangs, Punk Rock, 1980's Yuppies, Unbridled Capitalism, Native American tribes ... Oh My!

The original setting had the feel of "Repo Man" meets "WallStreet" meets "RoboCop",  Plus all of the elements of the Hobbit.
Biker gangs? The original Seattle Sourcebook had airborne gangs that operated ultralight aircraft and gyrocopters. And those never got mentioned again.

Yeah, Bikers ("Go-Gangers").

IIRC, they were the antagonist of the very first Shadowrun scenario ever.  Was it called "Food Fight"?  All I remember is it was in a StufferShack, and had random tables for what you shot up in the isles.

If I stop replying, it either means I've lost interest in the topic or think further replies are pointless.  I don't need the last word, it's all yours.

Abraxus

#12
February 05, 2021, 08:50:31 AM
Quote from: Two Crows on February 04, 2021, 12:34:41 PM
EarthDawn was later, and it was actually set in Shadowrun's distant past.

Fasa decided to setup that Earthdawn was Shadowrun history and Shadowrun was it's future with some major NPCs like Harlequin surviving to live in the Shadowrun universe. Then in Fasa infinite 'wisdom" they decided to kill the Earthdawn line to focus on VOR. Create big setup only to nuke the entire project to compete against Games Workshop. They even had a novel where one of the major horrors from Earthdawn showed up in Shadowrun. Instead "nah screw-up lets push our 40k clone".

Vic99

#13
February 05, 2021, 07:43:39 PM
I agree with OP.  Loved Shadowrun.  Played first edition (with some house rule tweaks) for several years.  So much to work with as a GM.  That was in the 90s I think.  I'm 50 now and I couldn't run it now.  I can't use street names with a straight face at my age.  Have so many great memories and I don't want to ruin in.

Now I've been running Mongoose Traveller for over two years. That's got a lot of design space creativity options too.
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