Shadowrun
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New anthology on the way, to be released at GenCon 2015. Full post on the CGL website (http://www.catalystgamelabs.com/2015/07/25/catalyst-at-gen-con-2015/):
SHADOWRUN WORLD OF SHADOWS, ANTHOLOGY ($12.95)
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The Sixth World is a dangerous place, with deadly hazards lurking around every corner. Everywhere shadowrunners go, from the top of the world to the deepest, darkest Sprawl neighborhood, some’s always looking to make their rep by taking you down.
World of Shadows is the second anthology of original Shadowrun short stories, each one showcasing some of the most far-flung, treacherous locations around the world. From a scientific mission gone wrong in the snowy wilds of Russia to an AR nightclub in Morocco sheltering runners on the lam to a recovering runner drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in the darkest alleys of Hong Kong, these eighteen original short stories explore exotic settings far off the beaten path. Featuring stories by Michael A. Stackpole, Mel Odom, Jean Rabe, Aaron Rosenberg, Phaedra Weldon, Annie Bellet, Chris A. Jackson and many others, find out what happens when shadowrunners have to battle not only with ever-present threat of the corps and Mr. Johnson, but also the dangers of the very land they stand on.
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oooo.. that looks tasty.
Sadly can't make the Con... do they have a rough ETA for release after the event as we know the Con run is always a limited run and not part of the normal distribution.
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No street dates yet, I'm afraid. :-\
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Am intrigued to see another Stackpole story in the mix. Will it be another Wolf story or something entirely new?
Damn teases. :P
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This is a fun one. ;D
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There's a great story by some guy named Zimmerman in there that's a lot of fun.
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There's a great story by some guy named Zimmerman in there that's a lot of fun.
So we going to finally get that Strays/Shadowrun crossover: Life on the Streets from a Pet's Perspective? :P
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It's good, man, but it's not that good....
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I got this Thursday afternoon shortly after I got to the con. I did read the Stackpole story as soon as I could. Yes, it is a Wolf story, no Raven, no Kid Stealth but you can't have everything. It was a good story and I can't wait for more! I"m about halfway through the collection, in fact, just finished Patrick Goodman's story. So far, there's only one story I haven't liked(no, not Patrick's, it was one of the good ones!). Based on what I've read so far, I'd recommend it for fans of Shadowrun. I love the idea of setting the stories in places we don't normally see in Shadowrun stories and scenarios.
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And now a review has come in. Maybe I can relax now...nah. Not in my nature, sadly.
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Where is the review posted? Any idea when will the book be available for purchase?
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Deville just gave his review. I've seen nothing formal yet.
It sold briskly at GenCon, and I reckon it's in the pipeline to B&N and local game shops as we speak, so (while I don't have official word yet) I'm going to go out on a limb and say, "Soon."
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I'm looking forward to seeing what folks think of it as well.
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It indeed sold briskly at Gen Con--we sold out! This was a print-on-demand run, so the full run should be coming shortly. Which means no street date yet, but hopefully before long.
Jason H.
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So, finally finished reading all the stories in the anthology and I have to say that my previous comments still stand. There was still only one story I didn't like and I have no doubt someone else would read it and totally disagree with me, so, if you get the chance, pick World of Shadows up and get ready to enjoy the round the world action. I, of course, especially loved the Stackpole story, but also recommend Mel Odom's "Nothing Personal". It definitely ended the book on a high kick ass note. I won't say all of these stories were the greatest ever written but this is a solid collection of stories and there's plenty of things to enjoy and lots of 6th World character. If I were rating this on Amazon, it would get 4 stars easily!
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Thanks for the info! Really looking forward to this one, once I can get me hands on a copy ;)
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I got this Thursday afternoon shortly after I got to the con. I did read the Stackpole story as soon as I could. Yes, it is a Wolf story, no Raven, no Kid Stealth but you can't have everything. It was a good story and I can't wait for more! I"m about halfway through the collection, in fact, just finished Patrick Goodman's story. So far, there's only one story I haven't liked(no, not Patrick's, it was one of the good ones!). Based on what I've read so far, I'd recommend it for fans of Shadowrun. I love the idea of setting the stories in places we don't normally see in Shadowrun stories and scenarios.
I thought Wolf had CFD... does that mean that they were able to cure him??? The story about taking him down was pretty good but it concluded after he was subdued & the CFD had been hacked but they were going to try to go to the Metaplanes to retrieve his soul.
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I got this Thursday afternoon shortly after I got to the con. I did read the Stackpole story as soon as I could. Yes, it is a Wolf story, no Raven, no Kid Stealth but you can't have everything. It was a good story and I can't wait for more! I"m about halfway through the collection, in fact, just finished Patrick Goodman's story. So far, there's only one story I haven't liked(no, not Patrick's, it was one of the good ones!). Based on what I've read so far, I'd recommend it for fans of Shadowrun. I love the idea of setting the stories in places we don't normally see in Shadowrun stories and scenarios.
I thought Wolf had CFD... does that mean that they were able to cure him??? The story about taking him down was pretty good but it concluded after he was subdued & the CFD had been hacked but they were going to try to go to the Metaplanes to retrieve his soul.
The story you're referring to just happened to have a character also named Wolf in it who has CFD. So far, there's been nothing official to say that the Wolf in that story by a different author is the same Wolf from Stackpole's Wolf & Raven series. Not to say that it can't be, just that no one beyond readers of that story have been saying anything about this . . . once again, so far.
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Has this been spotted in the wild yet? I know there have been some controlled releases at cons, but has it been seen by a wider audience as of yet?
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nothing at the local B&N as yet, but not surprising. :P
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nothing at the local B&N as yet, but not surprising. :P
Yeah, been watching--no sign of WoS, Borrowed Time, or Shaken at my local BNs.
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Any word on the electronic release date?
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Are there updates on when we can see this product in digital or PDF form?
Thanks,
Ed
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I got this Thursday afternoon shortly after I got to the con. I did read the Stackpole story as soon as I could. Yes, it is a Wolf story, no Raven, no Kid Stealth but you can't have everything. It was a good story and I can't wait for more! I"m about halfway through the collection, in fact, just finished Patrick Goodman's story. So far, there's only one story I haven't liked(no, not Patrick's, it was one of the good ones!). Based on what I've read so far, I'd recommend it for fans of Shadowrun. I love the idea of setting the stories in places we don't normally see in Shadowrun stories and scenarios.
I thought Wolf had CFD... does that mean that they were able to cure him??? The story about taking him down was pretty good but it concluded after he was subdued & the CFD had been hacked but they were going to try to go to the Metaplanes to retrieve his soul.
The story you're referring to just happened to have a character also named Wolf in it who has CFD. So far, there's been nothing official to say that the Wolf in that story by a different author is the same Wolf from Stackpole's Wolf & Raven series. Not to say that it can't be, just that no one beyond readers of that story have been saying anything about this . . . once again, so far.
Really? I thought it was pretty heavily implied that it was Wolf from Wolf and Raven in the short story in Data Trails. Its possible he was "cured" or that it is another shaman going by the handle Wolf. I think I'd much rather it be the same Wolf but cured of CFD. Makes things more interesting. But I haven't read this new Worlds of Shadows book, so I have no idea if they directly contradict each other.
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Wolf is probably a fairly common street name.
As a note though, Stackpole's Wolf is not a Shaman. He's an Adept. Well, proto-adept, as he predates the adept rules being published.
In essence though, he's an Adept with a Totem (Something not technically possible till 5th ed ;)).
And AFAIK it' a different wolf in Data Trails.
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In essence though, he's an Adept with a Totem (Something not technically possible till 5th ed ;)).
*Ahem*
"Shamanic physical adepts use the normal rules for totems with one major exception: these adepts do not receive Sorcery or Conjuring benefits or penalties ... They must accept any applicable limitations ... and may receive any applicable bonuses ..." Awakenings, 110.
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In essence though, he's an Adept with a Totem (Something not technically possible till 5th ed ;)).
*Ahem*
"Shamanic physical adepts use the normal rules for totems with one major exception: these adepts do not receive Sorcery or Conjuring benefits or penalties ... They must accept any applicable limitations ... and may receive any applicable bonuses ..." Awakenings, 110.
Shush you. I meant they didn't really have any individual benefits and the like for being an Adept. But yeah. (I blame my cold. Brains still a bit fuzzy.)
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Confirmed that this book is AT the printers, but no ETA on when it is expected to hit distribution. For this interested in the digital version, that won't be available until the book has found it's way onto store shelves.
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From FB (https://www.facebook.com/groups/Shadowrunnersunion/permalink/700688133402086/):
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Looks like we're getting pretty close on seeing this in shops. Jason H has confirmed that once the books are in general distribution, we'll be seeing the digital version offered.
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Excellent! I'm getting close to running out of reading material. :-\
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Finally!!!
Now the nerves as I wait for people to read it and tell me what they think about my contribution to this little guy....
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Looks like we're getting pretty close on seeing this in shops. Jason H has confirmed that once the books are in general distribution, we'll be seeing the digital version offered.
Looking forward to it, though will probably have to get the digital version as am not back in the States until much later in the summer.
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Digital versions now available:
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DARKNESS EVERYWHERE
The Sixth World is a dangerous place, with deadly hazards lurking around every corner. Everywhere shadowrunners go, from the top of the world to the deepest, darkest Sprawl neighborhood, someone’s always looking to make their rep by taking you down.
World of Shadows is the second anthology of original Shadowrun short stories, each one showcasing some of the most far-flung, treacherous locations around the world. From a scientific mission gone wrong in the snowy wilds of Russia to an AR nightclub in Morocco sheltering runners on the lam to a recovering runner drawn into a deadly web of intrigue in the darkest alleys of Hong Kong, these eighteen original short stories explore exotic settings far off the beaten path. Featuring stories by Michael A. Stackpole, Mel Odom, Jean Rabe, Aaron Rosenberg, Phaedra Weldon, Annie Bellet, Chris A. Jackson and many others, find out what happens when shadowrunners have to battle not only with ever-present threat of the corps and Mr. Johnson, but also the dangers of the very land they stand on.
BattleShop (http://www.battlecorps.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=3545)
DTRPG (http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/173398/Shadowrun-World-of-Shadows?src=slider_view)
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Neat.
What was the first anthology, if this is the second, though?
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The first was Spells & Chrome (http://www.amazon.com/Shadowrun-Spells-Chrome-John-Helfers-ebook/dp/B003MGK9B4), which came out in 2010 (SR4).
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FINALLY!!!!
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Of course, now it's available for wide electronic release (hopefully in widespread dead-tree format soon), I have to start sweating about reviews again.
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Of course, now it's available for wide electronic release (hopefully in widespread dead-tree format soon), I have to start sweating about reviews again.
I don't think you'll need to sweat too hard; I've enjoyed your writing so far! I hope to get this and the other released novel this week, assuming my local Barnes & Noble actually stocked them.
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Good read, all of it. I especially liked the story with Leif, and the story about the ancient troll.
Some of the stories could have used some thorough proofreading though :/
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On the whole I enjoyed the anthology, some stories I'd like to see extended in novels, but there were a couple that left me scratching my head and wondering why they were included.
I really enjoyed Patrick Goodman's story about Dragonslayer actively choosing to mentor a new runner, and I'd like to read more about how Erica grows as a Mage.
Russell Zimmerman, you actually made me get a little angry at the start of your story, so thoroughly did I get immersed in the story. Great to read more about one of the Street Legends.
I was particularly disappointed by "Queen for a Minute" by Annie Bellet. If it had been included with the original Shadowrun Returns game it may not have thrown me so much, but having a 2052 setting story in a new Shadowrun compilation seemed a very strange choice.
Overall I'm glad I bought it. Off to read "Deniable Assets" now!
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I'm very chuffed that you enjoyed "Thunderstruck," Sterling; thank you for the kind words. I would love to do more with Erica in the future, and I have at least one story idea with Sophie as the lead. Leland will be back soon, for sure.
It was fun writing a lighter shade of gray for this one, and I'm happy that you liked those folks.
If I could ask a favor of you: please go back to your point of purchase and give it a rating and a review. This helps drive teaffic to it.
Thanks!!
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Done as requested!
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Of course, now it's available for wide electronic release (hopefully in widespread dead-tree format soon), I have to start sweating about reviews again.
Any word on when it might be available in print? I was able to order Deniable Assets from Barnes & Noble (my local store still doesn't stock the Shadowrun novels until way after they come out (they finally got a copy of Crimson in) >:( ), but they had no listing for World of Shadows.
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Not a blasted clue.
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Not a blasted clue.
Ok, I'll probably just get a digital version for that one then. Thanks for the head's up!
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I've found this at two US-based online stores:
FRP Games (http://www.frpgames.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=114466)
TheWarStore.com (http://www.thewarstore.com/product104331.html)
Noble Knight Games (http://www.nobleknight.com/ProductDetailSearch.asp_Q_ProductID_E_2147598939_A_InventoryID_E_2148336680)
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I've found this at two US-based online stores:
FRP Games (http://www.frpgames.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=114466)
TheWarStore.com (http://www.thewarstore.com/product104331.html)
Noble Knight Games (http://www.nobleknight.com/ProductDetailSearch.asp_Q_ProductID_E_2147598939_A_InventoryID_E_2148336680)
Huh, wonder why B&N doesn't have it listed then? Oh well, thanks for the links! ;D
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Not sure...might have to do with distribution and such.
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Russell Zimmerman, you actually made me get a little angry at the start of your story, so thoroughly did I get immersed in the story. Great to read more about one of the Street Legends.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Sterling! As always, anthologies are by nature a mixed bag; not some good and some bad, but many different things written by many different people, based on different aspects of the setting (in this anthology more than most!). That's going to lead to some stories really hitting the spot for certain folks, while others fall flat. I think it's just the nature of a collection, y'know?
At any rate, though, I'm glad I fell on the "hit the spot" side of things, instead of the falling flat. :) The kind words and the review are much appreciated.
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It was a good comedy that story. I found myself laughing quite a bit. Reminded me a little of the Monty Pythons honestly.