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Shadowrun Second Edition

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Shadowrun Second Edition: Fantasy and hi-technology combined... (1415 words)
by - written on 20/09/01 (Very useful, 199 readings)
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Shadowrun (n.). – Any movement, action, or series of such made in carrying out plans which are illegal or quasilegal. -WorldWide WordWatch, 2050 update (taken from rulebook) Produced by FASA, the people behind the BattleTech/MechWarrior games, Shadowrun ranks second in my top three all-time great pen-and-paper role-playing games. At number three is the original Dungeons And Dragons (never experimented with AD&D, maybe I should…) and the top slot belongs (probably for ever) to Vampire: The Masquerade. --==The Setting==-- Shadowrun is set on Earth in the not-too-distant future. The year 2053 to be exact. The setting catered ... Read the complete review

Shadowjog (100 words)
by - written on 21/11/00 (Useful, 40 readings)
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Shadowrun is a very well developed rpg. The background provided is exquisit, and the system is quite easy and suitable. However what i found to be dissapointing about the book was that it was mainly geared towards playing criminals. Although a rpg based on a criminal underworld, or gang violence is enjoyable to play, i felt that Shadowrun was selling it's self short somehow by guiding players only in that direction. Shadowrun is a wonderful setting, and should be used by all rpg'ers, but ignore the criminal bit and have whatever sort of game you want. ... Read the complete review

Shadowrun Second Edition: The way of the future (102 words)
by - written on 30/07/00 (Somewhat useful, 48 readings)
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Shadowrun is a fantastic world of mystique and intrigue, and to read this book is to fall in love with it. The world combines a mytical world of elves and orcs, and puts them into a futuristic Blade Runner style world. The game system is good, although slightly confusing at times. The joy of creating your own characters is great, and the scope for change is also huge. You can star in your own movie, as any type of person. Create your own alternate personas, and journey to the future as whatever you want. Anyone with an imagination should love this game. ... Read the complete review