| From: | "Frank Pelletier (Trinity)" <jeanpell@****.QC.CA> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: SR3 and it's affects (effects..tsk tsk Erik :) ) |
| Date: | Tue, 4 Aug 1998 21:01:08 -0400 |
>As some of you are aware, GenCon is in a few days. This is also the
>official release of Shadowrun, Third Edition.
>
>We've already discussed what will happen in regards to the timeline
>shifting to 2060.
>
>There are other changes that will occur however, changes to the mechanics
>that will affect our PC's power levels and what they can do and how well;
>all of which could affect stories and threads here on TK.
>
>Essentially, certain things are going to be cut in power, magic being key
>among them.
>
>Skills will be altered. Key example is Firearms. It will now be broken up
>into what could be called concetrations. As of SR3, you don't take simple
>Firearms, you'd have to learn Pistol or SMG or Assault Rifle, or whatever.
>
>Magic will generally be depowered overall, much of this is in game
>mechanics. One key element will be the elimination of Spell Locks. They
>will no longer exist, and will be replaced by Spell Sustaining Foci.
>Similar to Locks, but the spell must be recast each time after being turned
>off.
Yes..several changes are to occur. I understand that.
But could we wait 'til everything is settled, rumors stop flying around, and
we actually have FACTS concerning the changes in SR3? Some of you will
have the book during GenCON... Hopefully, I will have it shortly after (as
fast as UPS can get it here).
Let's give us a month, starting from the end of GenCON. Let's talk about
this here. 30 days of honest discussions on the changes we should make, and
of adjustments on TK (as needed).
Just my 2 cents (about 1.25 cents US :) )
-Frank
