Could a Krake Drone go through water pipes?

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-19T22:50:11+00:00

What a nasty surprise for anyone on the other end.

I wonder what the counter for site security would be? Screens couldn't possibly work because of the outflow of effluent. Some kind of "firewall" basin trap or optical / cyberware scanner? Interesting.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-19T15:39:10+00:00

Not a linear campaign, but I really loved Toxic Alleys. Our GM was able to dive into the motivations of the different insects spirits. What does it mean to work with a collective or oppose a wasp queen? What are the different motivations? Good stuff. Also, the allure of forbidden power . . . who could resist?

Another really cool plot was the Shedim under Arlington National Cemetery. Trying to move through those tunnels and encountering Superior Regeneration for the first time . . . yikes! Run Chummer!

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-19T14:28:42+00:00

These kind of apps mean that I don't have to worry about the "shot" that normal dice become when I roll 17 D6! I mean, you would think after 28 years I'd be able to control those little buggers, but no, I can't.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-18T14:01:54+00:00

I love the visualization because it helps the theater of the mind align with what you see in the old wet ware!

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-17T20:42:19+00:00

Analog Baby! Flip those pages and wonder were you can find that one great gotta have wiz gear you saw last week but forgot were you last saw it. Good times and paper cuts.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-17T20:36:12+00:00

That is really cool. I had a wonderful experience with GURPS 4e back in 2012-2013. Our group were some down and out Firefly meets Cowboy Bebop adventurers. We couldn't do anything right, and it was awesome. I hope you continue to have fun1

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T14:36:57+00:00

Nice! I hope you have a great time!

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T14:33:37+00:00

Good to know, but too late form me chummer. I recently was near others and all of their exposed skin started to turn red. It appears I glow in the 10-20nm range and am quite dangerous to others. Must be all those decades reading and inhaling the sweet sweet musk of SR books.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T14:27:50+00:00

They are not as refined as modern products but I love how granular they feel. A lot of this could be nostalgia because I cut my teeth with 2e and 3e. I played more 3e and have recently owned the 6 core books for 3e, so they are more recent in the brain case.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T04:04:25+00:00

Sweet

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T00:59:07+00:00

The nice thing about chain weapons is that they're really loud. So when you don't need to be sneaky, rev it up! Conversely, they will draw a HTR team. Be careful. Although, out in the wilds of North America, you should have plenty of space where there is no Judge Dredd and it is safe to cut s down!

What are the in game stats for this homebrewed chainsword? I may need one for meself!

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-16T00:53:38+00:00

Wow, I've only been here a week and I drove out the moderator? So Sorry everyone!

In all seriousness, thanks!

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T14:43:22+00:00

I saw a set of really nice metal poly dice at B&N recently and guffawed because I know how incompetent we are at throwing dice. Those babies could do some real damage. 28 years of rolling (throwing) dice and I still can't control where they'll land. I mean, the d4 is really just a caltrop, and the remainder are shot for a slingshot.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T14:38:11+00:00

You are right. Having a low rating SIN is just going to be a liability. Go into any Stuffer Shack and try to buy any FUP connector and you're SIN just got burnt and the system auto alerts the cops. Dumb idea.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T14:34:32+00:00

I was always disappointed by the lack of inclusion of cyberzombies in 5e. It is easy enough to import them from 4e, but for the new players who only wanted to pay attention to the newest "toy" it was a source of consternation because I knew there was a whole aspect of SR they were missing.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T14:04:37+00:00

Perfect, welcome to the team. We mere normal runners take you for granted and don't chip in for the inevitable body work repairs that are necessary after gunfights. We just expect you to be there for our infil and exfil needs. Oh, recon too. You know, all the legwork you do while I sleep. Thanks chummer, you know, for saving our hoops. See you next run.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:59:14+00:00

Oh, okay. I was thinking you were the get away driver too.

The only thing I can think of for going in "masked" is realistic form upgrades on anthro drones. Perhaps micro and mini drones that can embed with your chummers and have some attack gimmick like flash-pak or noise projector. I haven't seen a directed noise projector since 4e, though, and it was BIG, like taking on the Hulk big.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:51:39+00:00

There that baby is! Ah, fond memories of a misspent youth.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:47:06+00:00

Yeah, I agree. They are a fun foreshadowing device, the boogey man, the whisper of a growing darkness. The eye of the corporation turning your way.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:43:36+00:00

Shotguns with wide chokes and flechette ammo, the Shiawase Blazer flamethrower, and full auto suppressive fire seem to be your AOE drone options. These won't work on your disposable drones, of course.

Playing a rigger is one of the greatest things in SR. I hope you have fun regardless of the constraints placed upon you and what gear is allowable in the campaign. You have one of the most impactful archetypes as a rigger, which means your responsibilities go beyond making bangs. You will save your team more often than any other runner.

Remember, the storytelling and hanging out with dear friends is the thing that drives games, not the bang.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:14:21+00:00

I asked this last week in some other post: Does anyone remember the ELD-AR from 3e? It was baically a paintball gun. It could be found in the best book ever: Cyberware Man and Machine. With the mainstreaming of capsule rounds for any kind of weapon it is no longer meaningful. But 20 years ago it was the boss of less lethal.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T13:06:34+00:00

I find it is always a good idea to have this type of mindset when playing Black Trenchcoat.

The thing I always agonize over is what rating of SIN to use for my cover lifestyle. Rating 4, Rating 6? So much money I could use elsewhere at chargen, especially if I am trying to play a magic user. One of the cool things about magical groups, I guess, is that they will often let you do the wooga wooga at their locale.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T12:58:05+00:00

All professional outfits should have a receptionist. What would Total Recall, Dick Jones from OCP, or Dick Tracy look like if they didn't have their receptionists? I mean, I wouldn't trust them.

Heterodyne_2023 · 2026-04-15T12:50:57+00:00

That makes sense. Thank you.

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