Introduction
Why I wrote this & what I hoped to achieve
Category: Archived
Introduction
What I’m trying to do
The houserules
How to use (most of) the 6e Matrix rules in 5e
Furious Magic x Sprawlrunners x MagusRogue
Using the rules from Furious Magic in Sprawlrunners
Key differences between Matrix rules in SR5e to SR6e
Line-by-line comparison of the Matrix rulesets
Matrix fundamentals
The devices that make up the Matrix’s infrastructure
Using the Wealth Die in Sprawlrunners
Handling money for incidental purchases without having to keep track of a bank balance
Interface modes
Augmented reality and virtual reality
Icons, spotting, and positioning
How your commlink decides what to show you and where to put it
SINs and SINners
The ins and outs of proving you are a member of society
The Heat Die
Game mechanics for when you’re being hunted
Reckless casting
In a rush? Prepared to take a risk? Here you go!
Personal Area Networks (PANs)
How normal people protect their Matrix stuff
Personas
Your commlink as the keys to your life
Searching the Matrix
Finding stuff out
The Matrix re-fluff
An (incomplete) attempt to re-write the in-game Matrix to make more sense
Using the SR 6e Matrix rules in SR 5e
Being a Matrix backport attempt, presented for your delight (doubtful) and utility (maybe)
Appendices & notes
Trappings & modifiers
Options for combat spells
Code breakers and thief takers
How the Matrix works for criminals and those who hunt them
The Matrix & cyberware
How the Matrix interacts with cyberware and other gear
Sprawlrunners archived rules
Rules I’ve removed from my Savage Worlds campaign
Appendices
Bits and pieces