[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

So, I plan on running SR4A in meatspace soon, but I wanted a bit of practice before I do.

So, I was thinking of running something similar to jonathanc's Limited Engagement - no expectation to continue on past finishing this run, but should we all click, then we can see how things go.

Chargen
I'd rather K.I.S.S. but if you wish to use anything outside of Core Books, jut let me know what book it comes from (if possible, with a page reference), and I'll yay or nay it.

As space seem to get snapped up like gold-dust on here, I'll simply ask for a brief character summation now, then a character sheet as soon as you are able:

Archetype/Race
Peronality
Quick Background
Particular Gear/Style/Whatever

Posting

I can manage at least one post a day, most days. I'd ask for a minimum of one post every other day.

I'll post up more info as we get more interest.

[Parttimebuster]

Your a first time GM, and I am a first time runner for 4e.

I am waiting on my book for now, but I woud like to get in a game. I used to do PBP things all the time when I had an office job, but now that I am back in school I find I have some time left over. I have been playing table top's for about 10-12 years now so I am not green by any means, I just haven't played much Shadowrun.

The reason I am also doing this now, is because a few friends of mine elected me to be the GM, so I wanted to practice a bit from a character standpoint. So if they have any questions or things I can relate a bit.

TL:DR - Exspecting my book in about 2-3 days, if you want me you got me. I'll probably play more of a Combat oriented role, maybe more infultrator then anything.

Ed

[Reiper]

I'm similar to Parttime as well.

Books come in this week, played 2nd and 3rd ED a lot. I've got some PBP RP under my belt, but none of it actually using dice, so that would be new.

I do have a live online game coming up soon, and wouldn't mind getting in some board RP early, and would help pass the time when it gets slow at work.

I generally do face/sniper classes, but been wanting to try out a face/mage that I had set up. I think she's all core rules too although I may see if I can't get a few non-core gear in (with your thumbs up) because it would fit her better.

[Padawan]

I.am a first time runner as well, and am also about to start my first meat world game (you don't live in Maine by chance do you?) This would be perfect to get in the swing of things.

Metatype:Ork
Archetype: combat focused adept
Personality: If it doesn't work, shake it or hit it. If they won't cooperate, shake them or hit them. He's very straightforward, sometimes too much so. He isn't quick to trust, but once a friend he's a fiercely loyal one. He views his magical augmenation as a gift from his ancestors
Gear/style: keeping with his no nonsense view of the world, he is nearly always in combat gear. His two prized possessions are a family sword and his pistol from before he was a runner.
Background: Jak Urbog was born in the slums of Portland, Maine. When he was just 10 his parents were killed by gang members and he was kidnapped and brought to be bred at the underground arenas. For 15 years he fought in the arenas, but eventually pit fighting bored him and he wanted new adventure. He killed his way out of the arena when the guards resisted and disappeared into the world of shadowrunning.

[nullnostalgia]

I've played more than a few times, and I'm not precisely a 'noob' but I'm no expert either.

That said;

Metatype: Troll(Minotaur. I can nix this if you want SR4 core only.)
Archetype: Street samurai.
Personality: Loud, boisterous, and Russian. The good doctor has a tendency towards the bombastic actions atypical a minotaur. He harbors a level of resentment for the average sprawl ganger, and prefers professional criminals. He likes to maintain an air of civility and upper-class restraint, despite the loud nature of his metatype.
Gear/Style: Heavy augmentations and first aid/medicine support, all attached to that lovely durability that being a troll provides.
Background: Vallens Sextilius was born in Moscow, Russia. Born with a legitimate SIN, he was groomed to be a doctor in the employ of Evo. After finishing his degree, however, a contraction loophole led to him losing his position in Evo and being forced out of Russia due to medical black-listing. Seeking an employment opportunity in the Americas, he relocated to Seattle and spent some time as a first-responder for DocWagon. Here he recieved his first notable cybernetics, and swiftly became addicted to the surge of power they brought. It did not take long for his DocWagon coworkers to notice the outlandish new chrome and biotech he was sporting. After 'resigning' from there, he now works as a trauma surgeon in a Seattle clinic- working as both a Shadowrunner and a street doc to feed his augmentation addiction.

[Comrade Wolf]

Sounds like fun!

I'm somewhat experienced with the game, and would also like an opportunity for some board play alongside a live game (hi, Reiper). I get the impression that a lot of people are confused/exasperated by the Matrix rules, but I'm pretty familiar with them, so I'd be more than happy to be the team's hacker. I'll try to have a character concept up in a few minutes.

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

As far as Hacking goes, I was thinking about cutting down on the amount of rolling required - would you be okay playing with a stripped-down Matrix?

As for Metatypes, they are okay - but understandably rare (i.e. expect something akin to Signature Style).

[Reiper]

So looks like we have four people.

My manipulation mage/face will be able to provide support, just not much in the way of healing so we may want to see if we can get a character to sidespec as a medic (basically slap some skills and some nuyen on medkits)

[Chronicler]

If the game isn't full already, I'd be interested in joining. Are you only allowing one of each archetype though? Because I'd be interested in playing a magician also.

[Ted Fast]

Hey whiskeytangofoxtrot how many player do you want? If you have room for one more then I would like join but I understand if you feel that five is enough players.

I have never played Shadowrun in meatspace or in a Play-by-Post but I'm prepping for DMing a game myself so I like to think I have some familiarity with the rules.

I don't have a K.I.S.S. charter ready to go but I should be able to build something tomorrow if I can join.
I would prefer to play a Street Samurai but seeing as the party already has two combat specialist a third one might be excessive.
*Forgot to say that it's 3 at night where I live so that's why I can't make a character right away.*

Well regardless if I join you guys I hope you have fun with this PbP.

[Reiper]

Just a quick question, do we want to go with the Charisma x2 worth of contact points for free?

I know most games I've run used that in the past, and its an option to turn on in Chummer

[Padawan]

So looks like we have four people.

My manipulation mage/face will be able to provide support, just not much in the way of healing so we may want to see if we can get a character to sidespec as a medic (basically slap some skills and some nuyen on medkits)

I'll look to see what my adept might be able to do, unfortunately I forgot my computer at a friends house so I won't be able to look until tomorrow, do if we don't have another volunteer by then I'll see if I can find some "medic" powers.

Whiskey: Would you allow path qualities from the Way of the Adept book?

[Comrade Wolf]

As far as Hacking goes, I was thinking about cutting down on the amount of rolling required - would you be okay playing with a stripped-down Matrix?

As for Metatypes, they are okay - but understandably rare (i.e. expect something akin to Signature Style).

Yeah, for sure. I've also played a game where the hacker acts as a kind of sub-GM and figures out whatever rolls are necessary to work through whatever the real GM wants to have happen - if we're using the forum diceroller, you can be sure they're not fudging the numbers :3 So that's another option. It's your game, though, so whatever you think is best!

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Just a quick question, do we want to go with the Charisma x2 worth of contact points for free?

I know most games I've run used that in the past, and its an option to turn on in Chummer

Sure, that sound good. Make sure that each of you have a contact in common - a Fixer by the name of Jack. You can pick how many point you spend on her.

If the game isn't full already, I'd be interested in joining. Are you only allowing one of each archetype though? Because I'd be interested in playing a magician also.

I'd prefer one of each archetype. The overlap from the Sam and the Adept is fine, but two Magicians (even of different Traditions) might feel too samey in such a short game.

Hey whiskeytangofoxtrot how many player do you want? If you have room for one more then I would like join but I understand if you feel that five is enough players.

5 is enough, for now, but if you want to work up a character and submit it, I can keep your details a a spare should someone drop out?

Whiskey: Would you allow path qualities from the Way of the Adept book?

Pass. Not read it, but I will give it a look today and see what I think.

[Reiper]

Here is my first draft of my character.

I tried to keep with the corebook for the most part, but I went over a littlebit in a few other sourcebooks, but tried to keep it under control. All of my spells are sourcebook only, her Tres Chis clothing isn't in the corebook, but it suits her style and doesn't have any modifiers so figured there wouldn't be a major issue with that one.

Gonna go ahead and list some of my non-core book stuff real fast, and then posting the character in spoiler tags below. I am very easy going on character adjustments, so if you notice I'm missing something major, if you think a power is too strong, or if you don't want me using a specific non-core item (or any at all) let me know and I can make the changes.

Weapons
Ceska Black Scorpion (core)
-Red dot system is GH but acts the same as a laser site +1 dice I can change it back to laser site if you prefer
-Sling its fairly self explainatory, its 1 point of RC (although not sure if it should stack with the stock though, if not keeping it on just to keep the weapon shouldered, will just mark it as uninstalled so it doesn't give the bonus),
-Folding Stock (powered), non-core, just replaced the stock stock with a folding one. I think it gives -1 conceal when its folded down.

Colt Manhunter (core)
-Again the red dot
-Low-light flashlight, non core but added it,

Fichette Security 600 (core, but I did a lot of modifications on this one)
-Red dot
-Ceramic Compounds 1 (non-core, made to help bypass security systems, I think it reduces security systems dice by 1 when looking for it)
-Electronic firing
-Concealable holster
-Hi-C Plastic rounds - to go along with the ceramic items to reduce the chances of getting caught.

The last gun is a light pistol, does crap for damage, but its designed to potentially be smuggled into security areas more easily, manhunter is a gun to use when trying to not gain too much attention (hence the silencer), and the Scorpion is my on (*$# gun.

Gear:
Backpack (non-core but no idea why it would be problematic)

The character is basically a Face/Mage.
I do have 12k left in character creation money left, so worst case scenario if I don't spend it I may add in a 1/1 contact.

I haven't worked on her background yet, but she's going to be a former Ancient gang member, left on good terms. But didn't want to dive too deep into her background until I got the thumbs up on the character.
Oh and if someone notices something blaringly obvious that I missed, let me know. Haven't played SR in about five years, and that was 3rd ed, and I was GMing then, so I havent played a character since '01.

[spoiler]
== Info ==
Street Name: Lasciel
Name: Lasciel
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 6
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 1
Public Awareness: 0
Elf
Composure: 12
Judge Intentions: 10
Lift/Carry: 5 (30 kg/20 kg)
Memory: 8
Nuyen: 0

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 4
REA: 3
STR: 2
CHA: 7
INT: 3
LOG: 3
WIL: 5
EDG: 3
MAG: 5

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   6
Initiative:                6
IP:                        1
Astral Initiative:         6
Astral IP:                 3
Matrix Initiative:         5
Matrix IP:                 1
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         11

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 2
Animal Training            : 0                      Pool: 2
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Armorer                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Artisan                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Assensing                  : 1                      Pool: 4
Automatics                 : 2                      Pool: 6
Binding                    : 1                      Pool: 6
Blades                     : 0                      Pool: 3
Climbing                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 3
Computer                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Con                        : 2 [Seduction]          Pool: 11 (13)
Counterspelling            : 1                      Pool: 6
Cybercombat                : 0                      Pool: 2
Data Search                : 0                      Pool: 2
Demolitions                : 0                      Pool: 2
Disguise                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Dodge                      : 0                      Pool: 2
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 3
Etiquette                  : 0                      Pool: 6
First Aid                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Flight                     : 0                      Pool: 1
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Gymnastics                 : 0                      Pool: 3
Hacking                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 3
Infiltration               : 0                      Pool: 3
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 6
Intimidation               : 0                      Pool: 6
Leadership                 : 0                      Pool: 6
Locksmith                  : 0                      Pool: 3
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 3
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 2
Negotiation                : 1 [Diplomacy]          Pool: 8 (10)
Palming                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Parachuting                : 0                      Pool: 2
Perception                 : 1                      Pool: 4
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 2
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 2
Pistols                    : 2                      Pool: 6
Riding                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Running                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Shadowing                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Spellcasting               : 5                      Pool: 10
Summoning                  : 1                      Pool: 6
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Swimming                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 3
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Unarmed Combat             : 0                      Pool: 3

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Seattle    : 3                      Pool: 6
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Gangs                      : 5 [Ancients]           Pool: 8 (10)
Japanese                   : 2                      Pool: 5
Mafia                      : 1                      Pool: 4
Magical Theory             : 3                      Pool: 6
Parazoology                : 3                      Pool: 6

== Contacts ==
Jaxin Summers (Ancients) (3 (4), 4)
Yakuza (2 (5), 3)

== Qualities ==
Allergy (Common, Mild) (Shellfish)
Allergy (Uncommon, Mild) (Silver)
Low-Light Vision
Magician
Mentor Spirit (Seductress)

== Spells ==
(Tradition: Shamanic, Resist Drain with WIL + CHA (12))
Confusion                  DV: (F÷2)
Control Emotions           DV: (F÷2)
Control Thoughts           DV: (F÷2)+2
Fling                      DV: (F÷2)+1
Improved Invisibility      DV: (F÷2)+1
Phantasm                   DV: (F÷2)+2
Physical Barrier           DV: (F÷2)+3
Stunbolt                   DV: (F÷2)-1

== Lifestyles ==
High  2 months

== Armor ==
Très Chic Clothing casualwear (Aztechnology)0/0
Vashon Island: Synergist Short Jacket (Ensemble)4/3

== Weapons ==
Ceska Black Scorpion
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Red Dot Sight
   +Sling
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Folding Stock, Powered
   Pool: 7   DV: 4P   AP: -   RC: 5
Colt Manhunter
   +Concealable Holster
   +Red Dot Sight
   +Silencer
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Spare Clips
   +Flashlight, Low-Light
   Pool: 7   DV: 5P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Fichetti Security 600
   +Concealable Holster
   +Red Dot Sight
   +Spare Clips
   +Ceramic Components Rating 1
   +Electronic Firing
   +Folding Stock, Powered
   Pool: 7   DV: 4P   AP: -   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 3   DV: 1S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Sony Emperor (2, 0, 0, 3)

== Gear ==
Ammo: Explosive Rounds (Machine Pistols) x35
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x40
Ammo: Hi-C Plastic Rounds (Light Pistols) x30
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x50
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Machine Pistols) x70
Backpack
   +Flashlight
   +Micro Flare Launcher
   +Micro Flares
   +Survival Kit
   +Light Stick
   +Stimulant Patch Rating 3
   +Tranq Patch Rating 5
Contact Lenses Rating 3
   +Vision Magnification
   +Flare Compensation
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Spatial Recognizer
Plastic Restraints x10

== Vehicles ==
Ford Spiral 115Ti (Low-Cost Sports Car)
   +Vehicle Sensor
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