[Information] House Rules

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HOUSE RULES These are subject to change and I will keep this list updated with any new additions PbP rewards – see Additional Rewards section below Contacts’ connection rating is capped by Charisma+2 rather than Charisma Foci can be bound at character gen initiation / submersion can be undertaken at char gen Spells can be learnt with karma at char gen but please purchase the spell formulae from starting nuyen. Amp Up can be used on all spells providing +1 hit / +1 drain, provided the rolled D give net hits by themselves Adept powers with levels are capped by the Adept’s magic unless another lower cap exists Humans may purchase an additional quality above the normal limit of 6 for normal karma cost (might make them fractionally more attractive mechanics wise) Humans can select any one other attribute to spend their bonus adjustment points on from the meta type priority. Where Analytical Mind works for the Logic attribute used in Note that this can only be done once per turn.any test, Attribute Mastery works for including the Magic and Resonance attributeany other attribute used with Note that this can only be done once per turn.any test that uses that attribute. Impaired Attribute can only be taken once per attribute (unless with explicit GM consent so PM me if it’s central to your concept) Stolen Gear will have some additional rules (based on the draft SRM FAQ) which apply damage before any run starts – PM me if you want to consider this quality Abilities that grant edge for a single roll don’t count towards the max 2 gained / turn Grenades/explosives do half the listed damage in the CRB (still more than a Panther Assault Cannon at point blank but no longer tac nukes!) Toxins are half power from that listed in the CRB You get one move/sprint action per turn as normal but this does not preclude actions like hit the dirt or take cover Commlinks have Item Rating Attributes (D/F) Meta Link 1 1/2 Sony Emperor 2 2/2 Renraku Sensei 3 2/3 Erika Elite 4 3/4 Hermes Ikon 5 3/5 Transys Avalon 6 4/6 increased D/F as suggested in Banshee’s matrix FAQ PANs can be networked as suggested in Banshee’s FAQ Languages only cost 1 knowledge point for general fluency, there’s no need to buy more to communicate (2 points removes your native accent, 3 points allows you to talk with a native accent for that language) Please feel free to point out house rules that you want considered! Note the following were House rules that have been clarified in the second printing: Adepts lose power points from essence/magic loss Adepts (not mysads) can use adjustment points to buy up magic at char gen and get the resulting power points Adepts (not mysads) can raise magic with karma at char gen and get the resulting power points

ADDITIONAL REWARDS Because pbp is notoriously slower than tabletop play, I use a I stole borrowed this from Ariallesreward system slightly different to that advocated by the CRB which pays out based on sessions played. Character Sketch (+1 karma) Character Description (+1 karma) Character Background (+3 karma) A (at any contact level) The rival does not have to be hostile. They could be a very competitive friend who is always trying to out do you. Just know that they might not survive the campaign.(Rival) Contact that is equal to your character (+5 karma) An (at any contact level) This contact can be whatever you want. But they may be killed off at any time. But you can use them while they are around.(Expendable) Contact that you can use for free while they are around Runs pay out nuyen as ‘normal’ and are subject to the negotiating skills of the PCs 1 karma and 1 The Mark can be used as a +1 to your group's roll when requesting extraordinary expenses from Mr. Johnson ([Influence + Charisma Opposed test] with Mr. Johnson getting a +1 for each 1k requested).Mark is given per 2 IC posts (This will be rewarded at the end of each chapter If you fail an opposed test with Mr. Johnson for a request where his bonus was completely offset by spending an 1 mark per every 1k requestingequal amount of marks, then paying an additional amount of marks will This is in place if the gear or funds are really needed and failure is not an option. This means that players can make private request from Mr. Johnson as well.guarantee success. Karma can be spent in downtime in between chapters. (I just ask that you justify gains in your first post of the new chapter.)

Posting Conventions When talking use this format: [say]What you are saying.[/say] - "What you are saying." When you are thinking use this format: [i](What you are thinking.)[/i] - (What you are thinking.) Optional method for thinking is to use this format: [tt=thought](What you are thinking.)[/tt] - A (What you are thinking.)thought I had. When you are texting use this format: [b]>>>What you are typing.[/b] - >>>What you are typing.