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Shadowrun

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This book is far superior to 2nd edition rules. A perfect book for the beginner, and a great update for an experienced player. The new layout is user friendly. Plus the updated rules on magic make more sense! My only disapointment is the artwork. More "realistic" artwork would be a nice inclusion. Growth in this area is definately needed. I found The chapeter on character developement much improved also, as they include active, knowledge, and language points, giving more depth to characters. In conclusion, I must say its nice to see FASA attempting to compile more information into fewer sources to make the game more affordable for the younger generation of players. For those of us who have already spent tons of Nuyen on their previous editions and supplements... well Chummer, even Alphaware becomes obsolete. Time for an upgrade! "Chameleon".

I can only agree with all the other reviews, but what I'd like to mention is the gear section. Inclusion of Alpha-ware is a nice thing, but were is all the advanced equipment from the old sourcebooks? Is that not to overwhelm beginners or just to make a few more bucks with additional sourcebooks? I liked the old layout of the list better, it was more funtional and not fancy and unsorted like the new one. Also the advanced combatrules from "Fields of fire" could have been included (two handed fighting). And where is the big connections list? I like the new player-charachters in the book, they give more room for rp, rather than for senseless firefights.

The new Shadowrun 3rd edition has many new improvements and clarifications. Including revisions to combat and the magic system. It also has a problem with organization and "user-friendliness". Much of the book is not ordered in a way for easy play and reference. I am forced to have to memorize much more of the book because of this. Unless you are already experienced with Shadowrun, it will take some time before you can begin playing the 3rd Edition.

The only flaw i found in this book was a lack of an updated map. This book is excellent, FASA has really outdone themselves this time. It adds so much more depth and realism to an already great world. They revised the writing in the book and it reads great. A must have for any who truly love the shadowrun RPG.

Shadowrun is one of those roleplaying games that evolves. I've been a player since the first edition hardcover and I've seen all the changes. The 3rd edition is more user-friendly, faster, easier to pickup, better. Combat is still nasty only cleaner and easier on non-Samurais, the magic rules have more feeling though they're less powerful, the rigger and decker sections are the best yet and even the gear is a great improvement. Bad points are no critters (have to buy the screen 4 that) and contacts (I get the idea they know we GMs don't use their archetypes so they've slashed these down to basics). Better written, better explained and ..... the history, there's no game quite like it. Where else can a dwarf run a corp, a dragon run for President and a human run from cybered up Gangsters. FASA, please keep this up! [synner@ucas.online -2060.02.24]

Although SR3 does provide updates to the SR2 rules in the form of Rigger2 and VR2.0-lite it does have a tendency to wreak havok on existing campaigns. If your a new player, looking to get into Shadowrun, it's all fine and dandy, but fairly major changes to the magic and skills system, don't be expecting to spend a few minutes and update your SR2 char to SR3.

The 3rd edition is much better than 1st and 2nd edition. As usaual they do not make major changes to the system. Just subtle changes to make the game play more balanced. They also do a better job of explaining concepts than in previous editions. Defintely worth the price.

Sr 3rd ed is greatley improved overy its predassors. With an enhanced readers point of view in mind this book is everything one would need to start thier own game. The rule has been clerfied and simplified over the cumlesy and hard to find rules from 2ed. A defniate must buy.

Shadowrun 3rd edition rocks, the rules are much much simpler than the first two, and there are many cool additions. Although I just wish Amazon had a hardcover of the third edition. It would be alot better. Well this is a definite must

I think this is one of the best books by FASA ever. I think everyone who ever played shadowrun should buy it. Very good information and good descriptions of everything.