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« Reply #30 on: <12-11-14/0127:03> »
Currently doesn't exist (I think) but a homebrew version has been posted in the child forum of gm lounge (I think).
Quote- Mirikon on 7/30/2019 at 08:26:51
Agreed. This looks like a 'training wheels' edition, that you can use to introduce someone to the setting, and then shift over to something like 5E or 4E. Like how D&D 5E is best used as training wheels for D&D 3.X.

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« Reply #31 on: <12-16-14/1222:16> »
New favourite to add:
Ares Viper Silvergun as a sidearm or primary for a non-combatant.
30 round clip and a built in silencer means it packs a punch and re-loads are only needed infrequently.
Accuracy is low, but a simple personalised grip and laser sight/smartgun puts it right back on track.
Best bit is that SA/BF give a -2 penalty to dodge, and flechette ammo puts this up to -4.
This is as good as getting a stack of extra dice to shoot with, which most deckers/TM's/Mages could really do with.
A powered folding stock would be a good idea for some recoil comp too but the weapon is still very cheap even with accessories considered
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« Reply #32 on: <12-16-14/1239:05> »
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Where is it stated that flechette ammo imposes a -2 defense penalty?

I thought flechette rounds only got that benefit when fired from a shotgun.

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« Reply #33 on: <12-16-14/1246:38> »
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Where is it stated that flechette ammo imposes a -2 defense penalty?

I thought flechette rounds only got that benefit when fired from a shotgun.

That was my understanding as well; I'm curious where it says that.

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« Reply #34 on: <12-16-14/1300:40> »
As was mine (starting sound like a busted techno track, lol).
Quote- Mirikon on 7/30/2019 at 08:26:51
Agreed. This looks like a 'training wheels' edition, that you can use to introduce someone to the setting, and then shift over to something like 5E or 4E. Like how D&D 5E is best used as training wheels for D&D 3.X.

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« Reply #35 on: <12-16-14/1706:10> »
Maybe that's a throwback to 4th edition? I know ol Csjarrat has been steeped in 4th ed from his PbP

On the pl;us side you can make it a -5 to defense if you long burst. Granted then you run into recoil issues, but options are always a good thing to have.
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« Reply #36 on: <12-17-14/0339:20> »
Nightmare, just been back and re read it, doesn't apply as part of the ammo type in 5e..
Must be a hangover from 4e!!
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« Reply #37 on: <12-17-14/0550:36> »
Chunky Salsa. Hands down my favorite.

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« Reply #38 on: <12-18-14/0059:37> »
Since most of my favorite items are now out of the system (oh Manhunter, where did you go?) I would have to go with:

Ingram Smartgun X - recoil compensated and suppressed? What not to like!
Savalette Guardian w/gas vent III

Mortimer Great Coats, Ballistic masks
Retractable Spurs, Cyberarm Gyromounts, Smartlink

Suzuki Mirage (Yamaha Rapier, why did they scrap you too?)
Saab Dynamit
Appaloosa Light Scout Vehicle
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« Reply #39 on: <12-18-14/0853:13> »
Many of the vehicles are technically still around, they just use the same/similar states as other already made. There is a sidebar that lists similar vehicles. The Mirage and Rapier would be equivalent in 5th ed.
Quote- Mirikon on 7/30/2019 at 08:26:51
Agreed. This looks like a 'training wheels' edition, that you can use to introduce someone to the setting, and then shift over to something like 5E or 4E. Like how D&D 5E is best used as training wheels for D&D 3.X.

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« Reply #40 on: <12-19-14/0539:49> »
Yeah and that saddens me because there used to be diversity straight from the very first Rigger Black Book. Sadly with each edition the number of choices has diminished very the names remain :/
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