Which edition of Shadowrun is right for me?
An attempt to answer an impossible question
Shadowrun
All stuff related to the Shadowrun game system
Why should you play Shadowrun 1e?
The one that started it all
Why should you play Shadowrun 2e?
Not currently written up; can you help contribute?
Why should you play Shadowrun 3e?
The ultimate evolution of the OG game mechanics
Why should you play Shadowrun 4e?
The ‘second era’ of Shadowrun game systems
Why should you play Shadowrun 5e?
The last ‘complete’ version
Why should you play Shadowrun 6e?
The latest? Yes. The greatest? Hmmm.
Alternative rulesets for Shadowrun: Sprawlrunners
My personal favourite
Shadowrun houserules section
A master list of all my Shadowrun houserules and rule ideas
Introduction
Design goals, summary of changes from RAW
Introduction to my Matrix houserules
Discussing what I am trying to achieve here
Simplified skills
Trim the number of skills back
Matrix basics
Matrix attributes, types of devices, commlinks
Summoning and spirit rebalance
Rebalance spirits to make them less overwhelming in combat
Downtime
Things to do between missions
Spotting icons & hiding on the Matrix
How to find things, and avoid being found
Foci rebalance
Nerf foci, but make them more flexible too
Contacts rules
How to know a guy who knows a guy
Matrix damage and how to fix it
Various kinds of Matrix damage, link-locking, biofeedback, etc
Reagents and trinkets
Change reagents to add a new option - trinkets
Direct Neural Interfaces (DNI)
What it does and how to get it
Matrix actions
A streamlined set of Matrix actions
Initiation and metamagic houserules
Cap initiation, cap max number of quickened spells, but make quickened spells more durable
The combat turn, initiative, and bonus actions
How to figure out who goes when and what they can get done
Cyberdecks
Decks, programs, agents
Hosts & devices
Hosts, common devices, and IC
Overwatch, GOD & convergence
All about the Grid’s po-po
Addiction rules
Drugs are bad, mmmkay
Physical actions
Actions done in meatspace
Posthumans
The next stage of human evolution
Matrix actions
Actions done in the matrix (for riggers & deckers)
Firearms accessories
Gun modifications and accessories
Magical actions
All magic-related actions (in meatspace or the astral)
Cyberware
Cyberware, bioware, and other augmentations
Common Matrix actions & how to do them
Short examples of common tasks for criminals
Interrupt actions
Acting defensively out of turn
Appendices
Footnotes, miscellaneous stuff
Combat modifiers
An attempt at streamlining this ungainly beast
Stuff for Shadowrun GMs
Links, resources, and ideas for Shadowrun GMs
Getting started with Shadowrun
Tips and tricks for first-time tables
GMing links
Links for Shadowrun GMs
The Matrix re-fluff
An (incomplete) attempt to re-write the in-game Matrix to make more sense
Introduction
Why I wrote this & what I hoped to achieve
Matrix fundamentals
The devices that make up the Matrix’s infrastructure
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
Personal Area Networks (PANs)
How normal people protect their Matrix stuff
Searching the Matrix
Finding stuff out
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
Appendices
Bits and pieces
Using the SR 6e Matrix rules in SR 5e
Being a Matrix backport attempt, presented for your delight (doubtful) and utility (maybe)
Introduction
What I’m trying to do
The houserules
How to use (most of) the 6e Matrix rules in 5e
Key differences between Matrix rules in SR5e to SR6e
Line-by-line comparison of the Matrix rulesets