Shadowtech (Shadowrun, 7110) (Paperback)

by Karl Wu (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1555601561
• ISBN-13: 978-1555601560
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,399,335 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The lecture procedure of Shadowtech, December 17, 1997

By	[e-mail] (Gainesville GA) - See all my reviews

Karl Wu's book, Shadowtech, has become an indespensable resource to serious shadowrunners, yet there are several intrinsic problems in his content. His most profound mistake, in the content of the book, is his style of lecturing about the information. People take part in the shadowrun universe to escape the daily lectures from supervisors or teachers. From the opening it reads like a biology text from a college course. A lecture on the human anatomy and how it interrelates with the futuristic ideas of cyberware and bioware are not what shadowrunners are after. Again, near the end of the text, Wu goes on to explain the finer points of genetics. These entire sections of the book can be exempted from serious thought which leaves the rest of the content. The rest of the book is chocked full of meaty examples that pertain to the shadowrun universe. After the lecture sections have been cut and cauterized out of the way we are left with a book that details organic and cybernetic body enhancements of the shadowrun future. Lists and examples of how to procure and utilize these body enhancements are included. Also included, and equally interesting, is the section that deals with technological body enhancements and legality. A runner can become a near superman in the future "mean streets" of Seattle, but he had better keep an eye out for the police. Overall, From muscle enhancements to orthoskin replacements, the book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in taking part in the shadowrun universe.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any Shadowrun campaign, November 17, 1997

By A Customer

Shadowtech is an essential guide to all that is cyber, and much more. This book introduces Bioware and is still the only real reference for this wonderful addition to the game. For deckers, the headware selection is immense and expands upon the rules, and even mages can take advantage of the dangerous chemicals- load up your Squirt! In addition to a massive catalog of equipment, this book describes in detail surgical procedures involving cyberware and bioware, as well as laws and fines pertaining to munitions and cyberware. Note: Cyberware, although a fine book in its own right, does not render Shadowtech obselete, nor is it meant to.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Warning, April 14, 1999

By A Customer

If you are reading this, I must warn you not to by this book. Alone it's pretty good but... Fasa will be releasing a book called Man & Machine: Cyberware to outdate this book. It will be combinging Shadowtech and Cybertech. Something for you street sams to cream your jeans about.