Good combat mechanic in old Shadowrun ttrpg

[phasepanther]

Shadowrun is a blessing and a curse.

I swear that some of the mechanics just feel so amazing and the way they handle two magic systems is incredible.

And yet.
At other times, you just feel like staring at the sky asking why.

[bednash]

Fun fact! In Shadowrun 5e they still give you bonuses to your roll if you have greater reach than the opponent. However, if you get involved in grappling or clinch(can’t remember which rn) then you actually get a penalty to your roll equal to your reach because you can’t effectively use your longer weapon when in close combat. I think it’s neat!

[leachofsouls]

This video Inspired me to play Dragonfall dont care for the ttrpg but the games are glorious

[childrenoftolkien]

Heck yes!!!! Shafowrun one of the best RPG's ever!!!

[professionalshovel]

I liked how magic and machine abilities/bonuses countered each other

[Floatnotfound]

I recall reading a bunch of shadowrun rulebooks for the lore, but I saw that it was pretty mechanically complex, and while if I ever played I wouldnt like that, I can appreciate the levels the devs went too to make it

[MordenkainenTheMad]

SHADOWRUN?!
That's been a low key obsession of mine for about a decade.

Just when I think this channel can't get better . . .

[JasonGracePJO]

Honestly? No matter what kind of advantages the system has, I will always roll lower than the required amount

[kiraangle]

Glad to see shadowrun mentioned outside of a dedicated shadowrun space

[osogitzgraymane]

I love the video games. And a friend of mine loves the tabletop.
I need to find friends who want to play that live closer than Mexico...

[wisdomdude]

This replays so smoothly that I watched it twice

[lidlett]

Shadowing the mix of technology and magic

[Beregond]

Thought he was about to start a video essay on the plasma sword from Halo *Reach* lol.

[hoarauthomas]

Shadowrun ? Like ! Sorry . . . Interesting subject ! In the fifth edition they make you use strength to use bow. Stronger character can use terrifying powerful bow.

[seimen]

And thats what i did in my system ;)

I play with percentages and give dis-/advantages for things like this.
And the weight and length defines who attacks first.

[DeclanLemtur]

Love all the knowledge about swords and katanas but I'm entirely here to watch you lol

[mobus]

My man walking up with a lance right now be like

[caseycundiff]

This is also how it works in WFRP and I love it

[dariuslupus]

Problem with that game mechanic, that reach also makes it harder to fight closer up. Ask any spear fighter against someone with a sword and board

[unkindnes]

I really like Mount & Blade: Warband's damage system