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« Reply #180 on: <07-04-18/1303:49> »
Street name Ace
Character Name: Arkhan Sunstrike
Concept: Paladin in the Shadows
Priority: Attributes B (20), Metatype (C) (Elf 3), Skills (22) D, Magic E (None), Resources A (450k)

Character Description- With Rainbow highlighted Blonde hair and a strong jawline, Ace strikes many as a likely candidate for another elven boy band. High Fashion Suits, Fancy Cars, and Playboy image all help disguise from the fact that he is as powerfully augmented Street Sam. In combat Ace prefers to max it up in hand to hand, controlling the battle space with exceptional speed and well placed kicks. For ranged combat he prefer large pistols with high damage capacity. Seeing them as the optimal compromise between concealability and fire power.

Background- Arkhan has estranged himself from his family. His parents are elven enchanters who could never really manage get over or hide their disappointment that their eldest son lacked any magical talent. Though they were proud he was accepted into the Paladins, they strongly disapproved the cybernetic enhancements he got, as member of that order. Seeking to further his experience, Arkhan become Ace and has taken a leave from the paladins and moved to Seattle to get first hand experience running the shadows.

Attributes-         
Bod   3           
Agi   3            
Str   3            
Rea   6 (10)            
Log   3
Int   5
Wil   3
Cha   5
Edge   4
Init   15+3d6
Essence .3
Condition Monitor P-12 S-10 O-5
Stat AVG for Skills- (Agi 7, Str 6)

Combat-
Reaction+Intuition 15, Block 27 [8]
Kick- ACC 8, AP 0/-5, DP 20, DV 13P/13S(e), REACH 1 
Ruger Super Warhawk- ACC 7, AP -5, DP 17, DV 11S(e), MODE SS, Smartlink, 6(cy)
Cavalier Champion- ACC 6(8), AP -6, DP 15, DV 14P, Mode SS, Smartlink, Silencer, 1 (Br)
Colt Coral Snake- ACC 5(6), AP +3, DP 16, DV 7P (15S), Mode SS, Laser Sight , 5(cy)
Soak 23 (Sleeping Tiger Line, -3 from perception checks)(AR 20)


Derived-
Composure 8
Judge Intentions 10
Lift/Carry 6
Memory 6

Limits-
Mental   5
Physical 7
Social 5(7)

Qualities- (-23, +25 Net +2 )      Martial Arts- Tae Kwon Do,
Aptitude Unarmed -14         Kicking         
Ambidexterity   -4         Sweep
Biocompatibility (Cyberware) -5    Opposing Force Block      
Prejudice (Humanis PoliClub) +5   
Code of Honor (Paladin’s Code) +15   
National Sin (Tir Tangire) +5      

Skills-             
Pistols (Revolver) 6 (+2)      
Computers   2
Con      2
Etiquette    2
Gymnastics   4         
Unarmed Attack (Martial Arts) 7(+2)   
Sneaking`   3         
         
      
Knowledge Skills -      
Knowledge Local Johnsons 3    f
Knowledge Streets 3      
               
Languages            
Japanese 1            
Mandarin 1            
Spenrithil 2         
English (N)            



Cyberware (E-5.7)(433.25)
Customized Optimized Obvious Full Cyberleg (x2) (104k)
(E-1.8)(AGI 7(10), Str 6(9),(Unarmed)) [19/20]
Cyberlimb Enhancements (Agi 3, Str 3, Armor 2)(90.25k)
Leg Mods: Skates, Shock Foot, Internal Air Supply 2
Customized Synthetic Cyber Lower Arm
(E-.4)(AGI 7(10), AGI Enhancement 3, Armor 2 ) [4/5]
Reflex Enhancers rating 2 (.66) (26k)
Wired Reflexes 2 (2.7) (149k)
Cybereyes Rating 2 (.27) (14k)
(Low Light, Imagelink, Thermographic, Smartlink)
Skilljack Rating 1 (.07)(20k)
Skillwires Rating 1 (.07)(20k)
Skillsoft Network Silver (10k)


Gear-
BMW 400GT
Mods: Morphing Licence Plate, Spoof Chip, Armor 4, Run Flat Tires
Sleeping Tiger Suit
(Non-Conductive 5, Holster, Tag Eraser, Auto-injector, Biomonitor)
Customized Ballistic Mask
   (Perception Enhancer 6, Audio System, Madscanner)
Kata Slide
   (+1 Armor, Combined Gun Slide, Speedloaders)
FairLight Caliban
Fake Sin Rating 3 (Griffon T. White)
Ruger Super Warhawk
   (Smartlink, 3 Speedloaders (2 Stick-n-Shock, 1 Explosive), Sleeping Tiger Holster)
Cavalier Champion
   (Smartlink, Silencer, Concealed Quick Draw Holster, (Shoulder Rig Opposite Ruger)
2 Colt Coral Snakes
   (Laser Sight, 2 Speed Loaders, (in the Kata Slides))
30 Stick-n-Shocks rounds (HP), 10 ADPS (SMG)
30 Explosive Rounds (HP), 40 Capsule Round (DMSO/Narcojet) (HP)
Lifestyle Medium 1 month
6 Stim-patches rating 6

Contacts-
Cowboy 4/4               
Street Doc 3/3               
Charming Escort 3/3

Karma Summary 27
-10 Cash (20k)
-17 Martial Arts

My default weapons choice are generally non-lethal, DMSO/narcojet drops most enemy generally more effectively then ADPS, But if Narcojet is +4 it's gonna be fairly dangerous to use it.

btw i combined the free 4/1 from Cowboy with 3/3 I had in Fixer, but I'm slightly concerned simply b/c 4 loyalty means Cowboy and Ace must have some fairly serous history together. Maybe they bounded over 6 guns, without any real knowledge of the NPC I have no idea what would be appropriate? I can revise that down as you prefer Red, but it's something I wanted to check on.
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« Reply #181 on: <07-04-18/1449:16> »
== Personal Data ==
Street Name: Ryu
Name: Takeshi Hideyaki
Movement: 8/16 (2m/hit)
Swim: 3.5 (1m/hit)
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human Male Age 26
Height 6" Weight 13st
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 6
Lift/Carry: 6 (45 kg/30 kg)
Memory: 11
Nuyen: 3.5¥

== Priorities ==
Metatype: E,0
Attributes: B,3
Special: E,0
Skills: B,3
Resources: A,4

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 4
REA: 3
STR: 3
CHA: 3
INT: 3
LOG: 6 (8)
WIL: 3
EDG: 3

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   4.09
Initiative:                6 +1d6
Rigger Initiative:         6 +1d6
Astral Initiative:         
Matrix AR:                 6 +1d6
Matrix Cold:               6 +4d6
Matrix Hot:                6 +5d6
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Limits ==
Physical:                  4
 +2 Implanted Smartgun
Mental:                    8
   Attention Coprocessor: +1, Only for Perception
   Audio Enhancement (Cyberears): +1, Only for Perception (Hearing)
   Medkit (Backpack (Good)): +2, Only for First Aid and Medicine
   Vision Enhancement (Cybereyes Basic System): +2, Only for Perception (Visual).
Social:                    5
   Ballistic Mask: +1, Only for Intimidation, Must be visible
Astral:                    8

== Active Skills ==
Biotechnology            Base: 1          Pool: 9
Blades                   Base: 0          Pool: 5
Computer (Matrix Perception) Base: 6          Pool: 14 (16)
Cybercombat              Base: 4          Pool: 12
Disguise                 Base: 5          Pool: 8
Electronic Warfare ([Electronic Warfare Matrix Action]) Base: 2          Pool: 10 (12)
Etiquette (Street)       Base: 1          Pool: 4 (6)
Forgery                  Base: 0          Pool: 9
Gymnastics               Base: 0          Pool: 5
Hacking (Hosts)          Base: 6          Pool: 14 (16)
Hardware                 Base: 2          Pool: 10
Palming                  Base: 5          Pool: 9
Perception               Base: 3          Pool: 6(7) (+1/2 audio/visual)
Pistols (Semi-Automatics) Base: 3          Pool: 7 (9) (+2 smartgun)
Running                  Base: 0          Pool: 4
Sneaking                 Base: 5          Pool: 9
Software (Data Bombs)    Base: 2          Pool: 10 (12)
Swimming                 Base: 0          Pool: 4

== Knowledge Skills ==
English                  Native
Japanese (Speak)         Base: 1          Pool: 4 (6)
Area Knowledge: Seattle  Base: 2          Pool: 5
Cybertechnology (SOTA)   Base: 1          Pool: 9 (11)
Data Havens (N. America) Base: 2          Pool: 5 (7)
Law Enforcement Procedures (Professional)Base: 1          Pool: 9
Matrix (Host Design)     Base: 2          Pool: 10 (12)
Matrix Threats           Base: 1          Pool: 9
Sports (Soccer)          Base: 1          Pool: 4 (6)
Street Gangs: Seattle    Base: 2          Pool: 5

== Contacts ==
Cowboy; Seattle; Fixer (4, 2)
Janus; Seattle; Infobroker (4, 1)
Jenner; Seattle; Street Doc (2, 3)

== Qualities ==
Biocompatability (Cyberware)
Ninja Vanish
Overclocker
Phobia (Uncommon, Mild) (Dogs)
SINner (National) (UCAS)

== Lifestyle ==
Flat + grid subscritpion (Low) 1 Months
   + Mapping System Subscription, Basic [+50¥]
(proxy for +1 comforts and grid subscription)

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Attention Coprocessor
Cerebral BoosterRating 2
Cyberdeck
CyberearsRating 1
   + Sound Link
   + Antennae
   + Antennae
   + Antennae
   + Audio EnhancementRating 1
Cybereyes Basic SystemRating 2
   + Image Link
   + Smartlink
   + Vision EnhancementRating 2
   + Flare Compensation
   + Vision Magnification
Datajack

== Armor ==
Ares Victory: Rapid Transit        9
   + Concealed Pocket
   + Concealed Pocket
   + Electrochromic Clothing
Ballistic Mask                     +2
Clothing (STREET SCUM)             0
Clothing (DECENT)                  0
Clothing (FORMAL)                  0
Form-Fitting Body Armor            8
   + Chemical Protection 1
   + Concealability
   + Custom Fit
   + Nonconductivity 2

== Weapons ==
Ares Predator V
   + Concealable Holster
   + Smartgun System, Internal
   + Spare Clip
   + Spare Clip
   Pool: 7 (9)   Accuracy: 7   DV: 8P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Fichetti Executive Action
   + Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   + Silencer
   + Smartgun System, Internal
   + Spare Clip
   + Spare Clip
   Pool: 7 (9)   Accuracy: 8   DV: 7P   AP: -   RC: 2
Knife (Survival Kit)
   Pool: 5   Accuracy: 5   DV: 4P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 3   Accuracy: 4   DV: 3S   AP: -   RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Renraku Sensei (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 3, FWL: 3)
   + Commlink Functionality [Camera, Micro, Chip Player, Credstick Reader, Earbuds, GPS Guidance System, Micro Trid-Projector, Music Player, RFID Tag Scanner, Shock- and Water-Resistant Case, Touchscreen Display]
   + Trodes
   + Subvocal Mic
   + Sim Module
Sony CIY-720 (ATT: 7, SLZ: 6, DP: 5, FWL: 4)
   + Sim Module, Hot
   + Universal Connector Cord (Meter)
   + Commlink Functionality [Camera, Micro, Chip Player, Credstick Reader, Earbuds, GPS Guidance System, Micro Trid-Projector, Music Player, RFID Tag Scanner, Shock- and Water-Resistant Case, Touchscreen Display]
   + MultiDimensional Co-Processor

== Gear: Equipped ==
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x30
Ammo: Subsonic (Light Pistols) x30
Backpack (Good)
   + Gecko Tape Gloves
   + Survival Kit [Compass; Lighter; Lightweight Thermal Blanket; Matches; Several Days' Worth of Ration Bars; Water Purification Unit]
   + Tool Kit (Hardware)
   + Medkit Rating 2
   + Ammo: Explosive Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x30
   + Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Heavy Pistols) x30
   + Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Light Pistols) x30
   + Stealth Tags x10
   + Datachip x10
   + Standard Tags x10
   + Cram x2
Data Tap
Datachip
   + Bootstrap
   + Browse
   + Configurator
   + Edit
   + Encryption
   + Search
   + Shredder
   + Signal Scrub
   + Toolbox
   + Virtual Machine
   + Armor
   + Baby Monitor
   + Biofeedback
   + Biofeedback Filter
   + Decryption
   + Defuse
   + Demolition
   + Exploit
   + Fork
   + Guard
   + Hammer
   + Mugger
   + Shell
   + Smoke and Mirrors
   + Sneak
   + Stealth
   + Tantrum
   + Track
   + Wrapper
Fake SIN (Derek Long) Rating 4
   + Fake License (Cyberdeck License) Rating 4
   + Fake License (Matrix Software License) Rating 4
   + Fake License (Weapon License) Rating 4
   + Certified Credstick, Standard
   + Certified Credstick, Silver
Jammer, Directional Rating 6
Micro-Transceiver
Multidimensional Coprocessor

== Description ==
Tall for a lad of Japanese descent, "Ryu" stands about 6" tall and has moderate length hair gelled up into spikes most days.
He has little facial hair and trimmed what he does have into a neat chin beard and moustache kept at slightly longer than stubble length.


== Background ==
Parents came to west coast from japan and worked in corp middle management. Ryu went to a good school and excelled in technical aspects, studying at university into computer science but changing to cybersecurity after his first year. After failing to land a permanent corporate job, he fell in with the wrong crowd in seattle and happened across work in the shadows and has been paying the bills on a fairly ok flat in the outskirts of the industrial belt with shadow work and occasional consultancy for small firms.

== Concept ==
Pure decker, specialises in VR decking

starting nuyen= 3D6 => (4 +1 +5) = 10 (rollz.org) =603 nuyen total
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« Reply #182 on: <07-04-18/1533:19> »
ok, so whats the crack with dice rolling? i want to run some matrix searches on the tattoo parlour
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« Reply #183 on: <07-04-18/1543:21> »

Baron
Elf Male, Age 27
Composure: 13; Judge Intentions: 13; Lift/Carry: 6 (45 kg/30 kg); Memory: 7
Movement: 10/20 (2m/hit); Swim: 4 (1m/hit)

Priorities
Metatype: D, Attributes: B, Special: A, Skills: C, Resources: E

Attributes
BOD: 3, AGI: 5, REA: 2, STR: 3, CHA: 8, INT: 5, LOG: 2, WIL: 5, EDG: 1, MAG: 6

Essence: 6.00
Initiative: 7+1d6; Rigger Initiative: 7+1d6; Astral Initiative: 10+3d6
Matrix AR: 7+1d6; Matrix Cold: 6+3d6; Matrix Hot: 6+4d6
Physical Damage Track: 10; Stun Damage Track: 11

Limits
Physical: 4
Mental: 5
Social: 9
   Vashon Island: Sleeping Tiger [+1] (Must be visible)
   Vashon Island: Synergist Business Line Longcoat [+1] (Must be visible)
Astral: 9

Active Skills
Assensing 5 (10; Aura Reading +2), Automatics 1 (6; Machine Pistols +2), Counterspelling 6 (12), Disguise 2 (7), Locksmith 1 (6; Maglock +2), Palming 2 (7), Perception 1 (6; Numinous +2), Performance 6 (14), Sneaking 2 (7), Spellcasting 6 (12; Illusion +2, Manipulation +2), Summoning 6 (12; Spirits of Man +2)

Language Skills
English N, French 2 (7), Haitian Creole 2 (7), Sperethiel 1 (6)

Knowledge Skills
Magical Theory (Street) 1 (6), Psychology 5 (7), Underworld 1 (6; Drugs +2)

Contacts
Evangeline Malu; Vodou Talismonger (Connection 2, Loyalty 5)
Jared "Bloodmoon" Ark; Drug Dealer (Connection 3, Loyalty 4)
Magnus McAlastair; Bartender (Connection 2, Loyalty 1)
Ronan Finnigan; Seattle Mafioso (Connection 5, Loyalty 2)

Qualities
Astral Chameleon, Charlatan, Consummate Professional, Did You Just Call Me Dumb?, Emotional Attachment (Gris-gris), In Debt (9), Low-Light Vision, Magician, Mentor Spirit (Seducer), SINner (National) (CAS)

Tradition: Vodou, Resist Drain: 13

Spells
Clout (F-3), Gravity Well (F+3), Heal (F-4), Improved Invisibility (F-1), Increase Agility (F-3), Increase Charisma (F-3), Increase Reflexes (F), Influence (F-1), Opium Den (F-1), Rewind (F-1), Trid Phantasm (F)

Lifestyle
Elias Laveau's Apartment (Low); 1 Month (Comforts 2, Area 3, Security 2)
   + Grid Subscription (Public Grid) [+50¥]

Armor
Vashon Island: Sleeping Tiger      15
   + Custom Fit
   + Electrochromic Clothing
   + Faraday Pocket
   + Gel Packs
   + Newest Model
   + Nonconductivity 6
   + Ruthenium Polymer Coating 3
   + Shock Weave
   + Holster
Vashon Island: Synergist Business Line Longcoat 10/+3
   + Biofiber Pocket
   + Custom Fit (Stack)
   + Holster

Weapons
Cavalier Evanator
   + Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   + Electronic Firing
   + Folding Stock
   + Laser Sight
   + Personalized Grip
   + Smartgun System, Internal
   + Sound Suppressor
   Pool: 6 (8)   Accuracy: 5 (8)   DV: 6P   AP: -   RC: 3 4
Shock Gloves
   Pool: 4   Accuracy: 4   DV: 8S(e)   AP: -5   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 4   Accuracy: 4   DV: 3S   AP: -   RC: 2

Commlink
MCT Blue Defender (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 1, FWL: 5)
   + Commlink Form Factor, Non-Standard (Bracelet)
   + Commlink Functionality [Camera, Micro, Chip Player, Credstick Reader, Earbuds, GPS Guidance System, Micro Trid-Projector, Music Player, RFID Tag Scanner, Shock- and Water-Resistant Case, Touchscreen Display]
   + Diagnostics
   + Subvocal Mic

Gear
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Machine Pistols) ×10
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Machine Pistols) ×20
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Machine Pistols) ×20
Ammo: Subsonic (Machine Pistols) ×10
AR Gloves
Backpack (Good)
Contacts Rating 3
   + Image Link
   + Flare Compensation
   + Smartlink
Cram ×3
Earbuds Rating 2
   + Sound Link
   + Select Sound Filter Rating 1
Fake SIN (Elias Laveau) Rating 3
   + Fake License (Mage License) Rating 3
   + Fake License (Pistol License) Rating 3
   + Fake License (Private Investigator License) Rating 3
Fashion Gasmask
Psyche ×3
Reagents, per dram (Vodou) ×150
Shaman Tuxedo (Spirits of Man)
Slap Patch, Stim Patch Rating 3 ×3
Sustaining Focus, Health Rating 2
Tool Kit (Disguise)
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« Reply #184 on: <07-04-18/1546:20> »
I think Roll20 was the purposed solution.
Not sure where that is in the setup phase.
I'm sure Red can purpose a temporary solution.
There no shortage of dice roller sites, or just roll and report the results maybe?
Whatever the group is good with.
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« Reply #185 on: <07-04-18/1550:36> »
cool thats what i thought it was, i just used rollz.org for starting nuyen and threw the result on the bottom of my sheet above, hope that works for you red. i have signed up for a roll 20 account too but cant figure out how to get it to roll dice, figured you need to be in a game room or something.

@GM I'm assuming akuro means she'll send on the relevant dossier to the face rather than us needing to send a cv in? or have i read that wrong?
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« Reply #186 on: <07-04-18/1644:56> »
Everyone can feel free to answer the last message in the IC chat giving your intro via you dossier that you send to adzling and he can contact you from their. if you character is not fully finished please feel free to join we will hand wave while you finish up but since this is the opening scenes it should be fine.

I posted one based upon this.
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« Reply #187 on: <07-04-18/1650:47> »
Is Jusenkyo around?
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« Reply #188 on: <07-04-18/1822:33> »
Ah, righto. I'll get it edited tomorrow then, bed now!
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« Reply #189 on: <07-04-18/1925:23> »
So as has already been said this game is going to be very deadly, with what amounts too about a 50% increase in the base damage of almost all weapons, there are a couple things we should all be very aware of. First Armor is great but +4 to damage means you need 12 dice of armor over your normal to get same level of effect. Which is really just a nice way of saying armor is not going to be very effective in this game. So I would strongly recommend brushing up on the rules for aborting defense, and take a very long look substitute defensive qualities in Run and Gun, particularly for those whom will is not a strong stat.

Further if you're considering kicking off ye'oldie Plan B, think about it extremely carefully, before starting the ball. Things like wading through supressive fire are going to be very dangerous in this game. Even fairly low prof rating gangers with heavy Pistols have a decent chance of putting meaningful damage on these characters.   If a fight has to happen we need to do all we can to insure it kicks off on our terms, and ends as quickly as possible.
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« Reply #190 on: <07-04-18/2220:44> »
Yeah, I'm all for doing things non-lethal and off the radar mate. VR deckers are not built for a fight
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« Reply #191 on: <07-04-18/2354:49> »
yes this is a high damage game so combat should be used with caution or only when you have the drop on the target.

As for the rolls just use any and post results for now and we will work on honor system until I get the roll20 set up. Dossiers was my bad I did mena that the fixer would send them. I just wanted you all to put down what cowboy sent. but well just roll with it for now.

Happy 4th or treason day which ever the case may be. Bloody colonials. :) That was not meant to offend I love my country but I love humor as well and my friend from London always sends me that last one on this day. It makes me laugh every time.

Sorry I was Off most of the Day my Club was ridding in a parade today and then I had a Bike show to go to.
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« Reply #192 on: <07-05-18/0039:39> »
A quick matrix search search on Lou's would bring up the following from an old shadowrun posted Seattle guidebook.

Lou ’s Tattoos
Roosevelt Way NE & NE 65th Street
Looking for a long-lasting reminder of your visit to Seattle? Then you might want to visit the place voted #1 tattoo parlor in the metroplex. Lou, the proprietor, still does most of the tattoo work himself, and you can get anything from traditional ink to biolum, nanotats, or full-body dye jobs. Make sure you have some idea what you want before you sit down in that chair, though, or schedule a consultation with Lou to create your own unique design, because Lou’s doesn’t do “off the wall” tattoos; each is an original piece of art. Does your body deserve any less?

> Lou (the only name that he gives) is a Japanese dwarf trained in traditional Japanese tattooing. At least part of his impressive reputation for artistry and customer satisfaction comes from his ability to know, just know, exactly what the client wants and to bring it into being. The bravest clients can go in there cold, sit down, and ask Lou to “do whatever comes to you” and not walk away disappointed. If you think that sounds almost magical, well, you’re not the only one.
> Lyran

> Although you might prefer to work with Lou himself, don’t overlook his part-time assistant Selena. She’s there on an irregular schedule, and can sometimes be a bit choosy about her clients, but her work is truly amazing. There’s also something going on between her and Lou that’s more than just business, but I don’t know what it is. Not romantic (at least, I don’t think) but shared glances and pregnant pauses full of unspoken meaning.
> Ethernaut

> Poetic silences aside, it’s worth knowing that Lou also does a fair amount of work for the Yakuza, and his place enjoys their protection.
> Danger Sensei

> Speaking of protection, it’s interesting to note that Lou’s is unusual in having quite decent magical wards that look like complex, swirling designs around the shop on the astral. Definitely not off-the-shelf work.
> Lyran

Marcus when you pull up the knowsofts you will note that from what you saw of the work he was doing on the First Nation gangers Lou is all original. however, though the stylings he was using is indicative of Native artwork he was defiantly using Japanese tattooing techniques to create the tribal designs. the equipment he used was traditional bamboo handles with silk wrapped metal needles commonly used by the Horishi in Irezumi tattoo work.
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« Reply #193 on: <07-05-18/0153:07> »
So as has already been said this game is going to be very deadly, with what amounts too about a 50% increase in the base damage of almost all weapons, there are a couple things we should all be very aware of. First Armor is great but +4 to damage means you need 12 dice of armor over your normal to get same level of effect. Which is really just a nice way of saying armor is not going to be very effective in this game. So I would strongly recommend brushing up on the rules for aborting defense, and take a very long look substitute defensive qualities in Run and Gun, particularly for those whom will is not a strong stat.

Further if you're considering kicking off ye'oldie Plan B, think about it extremely carefully, before starting the ball. Things like wading through supressive fire are going to be very dangerous in this game. Even fairly low prof rating gangers with heavy Pistols have a decent chance of putting meaningful damage on these characters.   If a fight has to happen we need to do all we can to insure it kicks off on our terms, and ends as quickly as possible.

@GM, does the +4 damage apply to ALL damage, including spells, or just weapon damage?

Also, my character intends to assense the parlour before going in. 5 hits. Any information he could gather from that?
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« Reply #194 on: <07-05-18/0603:18> »
Crow is also Assensing the area, because yeah.  I got 5 hits.