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[-] skulblaka@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

Honestly I think the dice are both the high and low point of Shadowrun. At low to mid level, when everything that happens requires 6-15 d6, it can drag a little bit.

Counterpoint, once you have your build running, sniping a guy in the head from three blocks away for 162d6 damage is very empowering. Or being able to cleave a man square from head to asshole right through his dermal plating with a vibro katana.

But by and large though SR is loved for its setting more than for its mechanics. Cyberpunk is probably just generally a better TTRPG, no matter how much of a sordid love affair I have with SR.

this post was submitted on 05 Nov 2026
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