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Learn To Play Shadowrun 5th Ed: Bug City
Aztechnology CSO & VTOL went down in Lincoln Park. Roach Spirits nabbed him, alive. 24 hours to extraction. Get the suit, get out, or stay forever.
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Weekly / Tuesday - 10:00 PM UTC
Session Duration / 3–4 hours
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About the adventure
CONNECTED TO: SHADOWLAND BBS (CHICAGO LOCAL NODE DOWN) ACCESS LEVEL: RESTRICTED DATE/TIME: 10-MAY-2076 // 03:14:08 EST POST: [URGENT] THE SUIT IN THE SWARM POSTED BY: [REDACTED] Listen up Chummer and listen well: An Aztechnology executive VTOL has slammed into the ruins of Lincoln Park—deep in the heart of territory claimed by the Roach Hives. The last transmission from the craft’s rigger is a high-definition nightmare: the sound of tearing metal, the chittering of a thousand legs, and a final image of Juan Gonzales-Schimmerman being dragged, alive and screaming, into the dark by massive, oily-chitinous horrors. Aztechnology can’t send an army without sparking a corporate war or a political scandal. They need "independent contractors." They need shadows. No Backup: Once you’re over the Wall, you are on your own. There is no DocWagon coming for you. The Economy: Nuyen is useless inside. You’ll be trading clips, soy-kaf, and favors to navigate the warring street gangs and "Rat Shack" communities. The Clock is Ticking: The Roach Spirits don't keep captives for long. They are looking for hosts. If you don't reach Juan in time, you won't be bringing back a man—you'll be bringing back a cocoon. Logistics: Resource management is key. Ammo, reagents, and battery packs are gold. Deckers not needed, Matrix is down in the Containment Zone. Threat Profile: Insect spirits are lethal. You’ll need to play smart, use the environment, and coordinate your abilities to survive the swarm. Chicago is a scar on the face of the UCAS. Since the 2055 "Bug City" incident, the Chicago Containment Zone (CZ) has been a lawless hellscape walled off by the military and crawling with insectoid nightmares. Most people spend their lives trying to stay out. You’re being paid a king’s ransom to go in. The Wall is closing behind you, Chummer. The shadows in Chicago have legs. Do you have what it takes to bring the suit home? [03:15:22] > Lincoln Park? That’s Roach Central. You're basically asking for volunteers for a meat grinder. — Haze [03:16:45] > Azzie money smells like blood, but in the CZ, blood is the only currency that hasn't devalued. — 0-Dyne [03:18:10] > Confirmed: Matrix coverage ends 100 meters before the Wall. If you rely on the grid, you’re already dead. — Glitch_Bitch
Game style
Roleplay Heavy
Rule of Cool (RoC)
Theater of the Mind
Game themes
Meet the Game Master
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About me
"Never let the truth get in the way of a good story." I love fun. And roleplaying games. And cheese. And horror! I'm a professional "Learn To Play" DM, artist & writer, that enjoys teaching beginners how to play these games. I love writing and collaborative storytelling in all its forms. I use horror as a tool for creating fun and escaping reality for a few hours. I'm a professional storyteller in all its forms: writing books, ttrpg adventures, short stories, novels, and TV shows. Roll20 and Discord are my favorite replacements for in-person gaming. I live on a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, so that makes in person gaming difficult these days. So, I invested a ton of time, energy, art, writing, and creative juice to improve my Virtual DM game. I am one of the best Professional DMs you will ever encounter and have over 40 years' experience (I'm older than dirt lol). Most of my players are LGBQT and women, so we respect consent and are kind to all who play. No racism, transphobia, misogyny, or homophobia allowed. I want this to be a fun safe place for everyone. My favorite game systems are Call of Cthulhu 7th ed, D&D 5e (2014), Pathfinder 2nd ed, Cyberpunk Red, and Shadowrun 5th ed. I live in the Azores, Portugal on Sao Miguel Island. It's the Hawaii of Europe and an awesome place to live. I reside here with my family, chickens, dogs and cats.
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Creating your character
Before 1st Session: Free Session 0 for character creation using Shadowrun 5th Ed core rulebook, Street Grimoire, Howling Shadows, & app Chummer5A V 5.225.1145 No Deckers (Matrix down in the Chicago CZ) Character Sheet Shadowrun 5th Ed Advanced by Jen
What to expect
Preparing for the session
Discord: https://discord.gg/XYgNnvycyD Roll20: https://app.roll20.net/join/21058769/L9BKZw Chummer5A V 5.225.1145
What Sad Potato brings to the table
Maximum fun, Ambient music, Accents and Voices, Sound effects, Handouts, Rule of Cool, Heavy Roleplaying, Theater of the Mind, No Crunchy rules or Math, Isometric maps, animated tokens and spells, I am the author and specialist in Weird History and the Paranormal in Chicago. Yes, I've done a lot of tv shows on the subject of paranormal, true crime, and weird history of Chicago, both in front of and behind the camera. Former owner and tour designer at Weird Chicago Tours.
Homebrew rules
Too many to list here, but it will be primarily 5th ed Shadowrun rules with snippets of other books pertinent to campaign.
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Internet
Computer
Microphone
Webcam
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Safety
How Sad Potato creates a safe table
Consent, aftercare, lines & veils, check ins, & breaks. If you're not feeling safe & having fun, I'm not safe & having fun. LGBQT are both family & friends.
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