So, slight change of plans! Instead of posting some lore content over on WattPad, I decided to finishing working on a project that’s been some time in the making.
In case you hadn’t noticed, I enjoy playing myself some Shadowrun 5E. Any of you who’ve played it though, know that the rules and content are... rough. Let’s say rough. Don’t get me wrong, the amount of content Catalyst has released for 5E is honestly impressive and provides an incredible level of options. But they also spread it across 6 books and the rules were already a bit esoteric. So I fixed them.
Head over the Google Drive link and you can check out a full rework of 5E rules for Shadowrun, including magic and Cybercombat. This includes quick reference pages for stats, explanations of what all of the terms mean, background details for things like Hosts and Grids, and a breakdown of the basically everything combat related.
I even reworked how combat turns play out in terms of action options. And threw in some fun new Edge options (because wow that was under utilized). As always, everything you see is completely free to use privately, with permissions required for public use.
But I’m also not done. Head over to my Ko-Fi page and you can find PDFs of every (and yes, I mean every) spell, program, and piece of Cyber or Bioware available in 5E. Oraganized for your convenience. Some of it has been reworked to fit the new rules, but it’s all there regardless. Every. Single. One. And it’s all searchable. And free, unless you decide that throwing me a few dollars for my work is up your alley. Which, I hope it is! Because seriously, I could use a coffee. Or six.
So, happy Wednesday and go forth to enjoy Shadowrun with these new rules and organizations! I hope they help!!
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Shadow Captain Branwen is an HQ choice for a Legiones Astartes Raven Guard army. She may only be taken in the Loyalist faction.
WS BS S T W I A Ld Sv
6 5 4 4 3 6 4(5) 10 2+
Unit Type: Infantry (Jump, Character, Unique)
Wargear
Sic Semper Tyrannis (Master-Crafted Paragon Blade)
Warplate of the Favored (see notes)
Bolt Pistol
Frag & Krak Grenades
Melta Bombs
Digital Lasers (Extra attack represented on profile)
Jump Pack
Special Rules
Legiones Astartes (Raven Guard)
Independent Character
Master of the Legion
Hatred (Alpha Legion)
Warlord: Paragon of Glory
Notes
Warplate of the Favored: Shadow Captain Branwen wears a suit of MKVI ‘Corvus’ armor of the highest quality, gifted to her from the Primarch himself. It provides a 2+ Armor Save and a 4+ Invulnerable Save.
Branwen’s Furies: If Shadow Captain Branwen is taken in an army, a single Dark Fury Assault Squad may be taken as her command squad. This unit does not occupy a slot in the Force Organization Chart. When attached to this unit, Branwen gains the Sudden Strike special rule (see Dark Fury Assault Squad)
Never Trust the Hydra: Shadow Captain Branwen has the Hatred (Alpha Legion) special rule. If Branwen is taken in a Legiones Astartes army, the Alpha Legion becomes "By the Emperor's/Warmaster's Command" on the Allies Matrix.
Paragon of Glory (Warlord Trait): If Shadow Captain Branwen is the army's Warlord, automatically use this trait: Shadow Captain Branwen is Fearless, and friendly units within 6" add 1 to their Combat Resolution score.
(Built as per the Legions of Darkness Army list - this is pretty much the standard Legion Praetor with about 5 extra points thrown in for the non-rulebook options. Tournament-Legal Branwen is 5pts cheaper but has to roll for her Warlord Trait and doesn’t hate the Alpha Legion as much :P)
Right so, Im trying to write up Table Top rules for the GoA now for some time, looking through Horus Heresy Books, 5th Edition and 7th Edition Space Wolves Codex, the new Astartes/Imperium Codex and so forth. So I am going to put down what rough draft I have for rules at the moment, and would love to get some feed back regarding them. And please, if you know someone who is a real rule stickler, link this to them and ask for their 2 cents. All feedback is appreciated. Rules are down below.
* (Tanks, Super Heavy Tanks) Fast, Ancient Machines Spirits.
[High King Surtr Muspelson, The Asgårdian, Will of The Nine] ~230 Pts
WS BS Str T W I Att Ld Move Sv
8 3 5 5 5 5 4/6 10 5" 2+/4++
*Unit Type: Infantry (Character)
*Wargear:
* Artificer Armour
* Bolt Pistol
* Frag & Krak Grenades
* Blade of Muspel (WIP)
* Iron Halo
*Special Rules:
* Legion Astartes (Guardians of Asgård)
* Independent Character
* Eternal Warrior
* Adamantium Will
* Fearless
* The High King's Command
* Wrath of the Gods
Wargear Rules:
[Blade of Muspel; Mastercrafted, +2 Str AP3 or x2 Str AP2, inbuilt H.Flamer]
Special Rules:
[The High King's Command; Einherjer may be taken as Troop Choice (?) ]
[Wrath of the Gods; (WIP) ]
Options:
For +50 Points, may replace Artificer Armor for "Surtr's Warplate". If chosen,
it replaces his Artificer Armor, Bolt Pistol, Frag & Krak Grenades for the Warplate.
This changes his armor stat to 2+/3++, no able to run or make Sweeping Advances, increase move distance to 9′ per turn. If Surtr were to lose his final wound, roll 1D6. on a 5+, Surtr is returned into play with 2 wounds, along with Hatred to the faction responsible in killing him. May only occur once per game.
[Eiyr Stormborn, Ascended Valkyrie, Spear of The Nine.] ~190 Pts
WS BS Str T W Att Ld Move Armor-Save
6 4 5 5 3 5 9 12 2+/4++
*Unit Type: Jump Infantry (Character)
*Wargear:
* Artifacer Armor
* Bolt Pistol
* Frag & Krak Grenades
* Spear of Asgaard
* Storm Shield
*Special Rules:
* Legion Astartes (Guardians of Asgaard)
* Independant Character
* Fearless
* Ride of the Valkyries
Wargear Rules:
[Spear of Asgård; Mastercrafted, +1/+2 Str on charge AP2]
Special Rules:
[Ride of the Valkyries; Fast Attack units may be taken as compulsory troop choice, power/frost weapons at reduced price (~75% of original cost)]
[Guardians, The Vanir, Blades of The Nine] 90 Pts Troop (Compulsory)
WS BS Str T W I Att Ld Move Sv
4 4 5 5 1 3 2 8 5′ 3+ Guardian (8 Guardians)
4 4 5 5 2 3 2 9 5′ 3+ Huskarl
*Unit Type : Infantry
*Wargear:
Power Armor
Boltgun
Bolt Pistol
Close Combat Weapon
Frag & Krak Grenades
*Special Rules:
Acute Senses
Counter Attack
Blood of the Æsir (And they shall know no fear)
Legion Astartes (Guardians of Asgård)
Options:
-May take an additional 9 Guardians (+10 Pts per Guardian)
-Any model in the squad may exchange their Close Combat Weapon for a power weapons +6 Pts
-For every 5 Models in the squad, one model may exchange their Boltgun for a Support Weapon; Volkite Charger +X Pts, Meltagun +X Pts, Combi-weapon +X Pts, Flamer +X Pts.
-One model may take a Yggdrasil Standard
-The Huskarl may exchange his close combat weapon for; Power Weapon +X Pts, Frost Weapon +X Pts, Wolf Claw +X Pts.
-The Huskarl may exchange his Bolt Pistol for; Volkite Serpenta +X Pts, Hand Flamer +X Pts.
-The Huskarl may forsake both close combat weapon and bolt pistol for a pair of Wolf Claws +X Pts.
1. You do not talk about D&D club
2. You DO NOT talk about D&D club
3. If you have problem or criticism with my DMing, just tell me it after play
4. You MUST get your own dice (within a reasonable time)
5. Player vs Player conflict is allowed, when applicable and appropriate
6. You cheat, you leave. No coming back, ever.
7. Roll all dice in front of your DM or within sight of another player
8. No in-character vulgarity of non-essential form
9. Subjects of Rape WILL NOT be discussed
10. I have last say on rules, if I made a mistake then tell me afterwards. I'll make a note for next time
11. Do not mess around on your phone when it isn't your turn in-combat. Please ignore your phone during play, in-general, unless absolutely necessary
12. Don't roll your dice absent-mindedly, if you roll then you take that result
13. If the dice you rolled is cocked, get the other player to confirm before you roll again
14. The table is neutral, no arguing beside, over or near the table
15. If you have information that either the players or their characters do not, keep it to yourself. Let them experience it all for the first time, or figure it out. If you could inform them in-game, then you may do so
16. You are responsible for your character, and while the DM knows all your stuff, you should know better
17. NO creating character "clones", when and if you die, you cannot recreate your character so as to continue playing them through another name
18. If you don't know what to do on your turn, take action anyway. Don't wait up the line: think about what you're going to do while everyone else is taking their turn
19. Do not kill for XP alone, get into useless fights or murder out of boredom- killing mercilessly, unscrupulously and impulsively will get you dead fast
20. Romance is encouraged, but romantic deeds will go no further than the closing of the door
21. You DO NOT skip religious services or important routines for this
22. You DO NOT overlook family, educational, employment or spiritual obligations for this
23. If at any point you feel this interferes with your conscience, let me know and if I can do anything I will. Otherwise just leave the group, it's only a hobby 24. If you do not conduct yourself well or there comes into serious public question of your stability, your character will be pulled and saved, with your removal from the group being immediate and permanent until the action or behavior is corrected.
25. If at any point I hear you’ve skipped out on therapy appointments, stopped taking any necessary meds or have been involved in unscrupulous activities you will be removed until I can confirm with you personally the reasons behind the questionable activity.
