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Who are shadowrunners in Shadowrun?
Shadowrunners are the elite criminals of the Sixth World. When conflicts arise that cannot be solved by legal means, the corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and even organized crime will subcontract their dirty work to deniable specialists. Shadowrunners fall outside the structured corporate world.
Will there be a Shadowrun Returns soundtrack?
From the composers of the much-loved Shadowrun SEGA and SNES games, the Shadowrun Returns Soundtrack will pay homage to the classics but with a modern twist. Explore the story of Shadowrun Returns even more with an illustrated PDF of short stories written for the game and edited by Jordan Weisman, the creator of Shadowrun.
Who is Stevie J from Shadowrun based on?
Stevie J, the BTL dealer, is modeled after Steve Jackson, the game designer that made GURPS, Munchkin, and many more games. Dowd, the deceased runner referenced several times, is a reference to Tom Dowd, the writer of several novels and source materials for Shadowrun, including some that parts of the story derive from.
How do I Grow my Shadowrun character?
Players start with a representative Shadowrun character archetype and are then free to grow their character as they wish, spending Karma points to choose any skill or ability available in the game. Abilities from various archetypes can be combined.
What is Shadowrun 5e?
Shadowrun, Fifth Edition is the newest version of one of the most popular and successful role-playing worlds of all time—a fusion of man, magic and machine in a dystopian near-future. With rules for character creation, magic, combat, Matrix hacking, rigging, and more, you have everything you need to face the challenges of the Sixth World.
What is the meaning of the word “Shadowrun”?
Shadowrun. The title is taken from the game’s main premise – that industrial espionage runs rampant in a near-future setting. A shadowrun – a successful data theft or physical break-in at a rival corporation or organization – is one of the main tools employed by both corporate rivals and underworld figures.
Is Shadowrun a cyberpunk or urban fantasy?
The Shadowrun world is cross-genre, incorporating elements of both cyberpunk and urban fantasy. Unlike in a purely cyberpunk game, in the Shadowrun world, magic exists and has “worked” since 2011.