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[Shadowrun] - Adjusting adventures for newer editions

Started by Harl Quinn, September 22, 2016, 09:29:31 PM

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Harl Quinn

September 22, 2016, 09:29:31 PM
I'm in the process of gearing up for a Shadowrun game and there are a number of adventures from past editions that I want to use. Of course, there's going to be the requisite conversion, substitutions, and whatnot with regard to stats, but what I'd like to know is this: when it comes to the PCs getting paid, do you "adjust" for "inflation" between editions? If so, how much?

Thanks!

Harl
"...maybe this has to do with my being around at the start of published RPGs and the DIY attitude that we all had back then but, it seems to me that if you don\'t find whatever RPG you are playing sufficiently inclusive you ought to get up off your ass and GM something that you do find sufficiently inclusive. The RPG setting of your dreams is yours to create. Don\'t sit waiting and whining for someone else to create it for you." -- Bren speaking on inclusivity in RPGs

James Gillen

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September 24, 2016, 05:05:59 AM
Shadowrun 5E actually has a set of guidelines for how much nuyen people should get paid.  As I don't recall there being similar guidelines in the older books, I'd say inflation is not much of a concern.  If you want to account for such, do an inventory on the equipment lists and see how much the prices for equivalent items have changed to estimate a percentage.

JG
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Harl Quinn

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September 24, 2016, 06:49:33 PM
Good points. My game is fourth edition, so I wasn't aware of the info in the fifth edition.

Thanks!

Harl
"...maybe this has to do with my being around at the start of published RPGs and the DIY attitude that we all had back then but, it seems to me that if you don\'t find whatever RPG you are playing sufficiently inclusive you ought to get up off your ass and GM something that you do find sufficiently inclusive. The RPG setting of your dreams is yours to create. Don\'t sit waiting and whining for someone else to create it for you." -- Bren speaking on inclusivity in RPGs

James Gillen

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September 25, 2016, 03:05:47 PM
You're welcome!

jg
-My own opinion is enough for me, and I claim the right to have it defended against any consensus, any majority, anywhere, any place, any time. And anyone who disagrees with this can pick a number, get in line and kiss my ass.
 -Christopher Hitchens
-Be very very careful with any argument that calls for hurting specific people right now in order to theoretically help abstract people later.
-Daztur
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