[mtfeeney = Baron]

Yeah, although I did find the reason to have a higher rating in a language.  I saw an old post by A4BG that pointed out a passage about language skill limiting social influence skills.  Now I'm down from 12 languages to 3 or 4.  Even though Sperethial isn't useful, I refuse to get rid of it.

[Sichr]

KISS:
So what. With my character...am I In or not???

[All4BigGuns]

Yeah, although I did find the reason to have a higher rating in a language.  I saw an old post by A4BG that pointed out a passage about language skill limiting social influence skills.  Now I'm down from 12 languages to 3 or 4.  Even though Sperethial isn't useful, I refuse to get rid of it.

How isn't it useful? It's the native language for the character I'm putting forth, and if everyone takes it, then that's a language that we can use to speak amongst each other that most 'common folk' (and probably a lot of corporate folk) won't understand.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

KISS:
So what. With my character...am I In or not???

You do realize that what you just said is very rude, correct?

[mtfeeney = Baron]

Updated sections.

Skills
== Active Skills > 1 ==
Arcana                  : 1                      Pool: 8                                   Linked to: MS
Assensing             : 1                      Pool: 8                                   Linked to: MS
Astral Combat       : 1                      Pool: 6                                   Linked to: MS
Binding                  : 1                      Pool: 7                                   Linked to: MS
Con                       : 4                      Pool: 20                                 Linked to: CI
Counterspelling     : 4 [Combat]      Pool: 10 (12)                          Linked to: MS
Dodge                   : 2                      Pool: 4                                   Linked to: SB
Etiquette                : 4                      Pool: 20                                 Linked to: CI
First Aid                 : 1                      Pool: 8                                   Linked to: SB
Intimidation            : 1                      Pool: 14                                 Linked to: CI
Leadership            : 4                      Pool: 20                                 Linked to: CI
Negotiation            : 4                      Pool: 20                                 Linked to: CI
Perception             : 1                      Pool: 8(11 Vis.)(15 Snd)        Linked to: SB
Pistols                    : 2 [SA]              Pool: 4 (6)                              Linked to: SB
Spellcasting           : 4 [Manip]         Pool: 10 (12)                          Linked to: MS
Summoning            : 1                     Pool: 7                                   Linked to: MS

== Knowledge Skills ==
Corporate Interactions     : 3                      Pool: 10
Magic School                   : 8                      Pool: 15
Shadowrunning Basics    : 5                      Pool: 12

== Language Skills ==
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Japanese                 : 4                      Pool: 11
Sperethiel                : 3                      Pool: 10
Cantonese               : 1                      Pool: 8


Contacts
== Contacts ==
Raven, Decker (5, 6)
Quick Ben, Fixer (4, 4)
Cpt. Sean Flannigan, Lone Star Captain (5, 5)
Don Anthony Gambino, Mafia Don (6, 6)
Henrietta Montclaire,Talismonger (3, 4)


Gear
== Commlink ==
Custom Commlink (5, 5, 6, 3)
   +Custom Commlink OS [Firewall 6, System 5]
   +Empathy Software Rating 5
   +Subvocal Microphone
   +Trodes
   +Nonstandard Wireless Link Rating 6
   +Armor Case Rating 6
   +Biometric Lock
   +Hardening Rating 6
   +Eurosoft Clavicula [Decrypt 5, Encrypt 5]
   +FTL Matrixware Power Suite [Analyze 3, Browse 4, Command 2, Edit 4, Purge 4, Scan 2]
   +Skinlink
   +Optimization (Empathy Software)
   +Noise Analysis Software Rating 5
Disposable Commlink (1, 2, 1, 3)
   +Disposable Commlink OS

== Gear ==
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x40
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Heavy Pistols) x30
Backpack
Contact Lenses Rating 3
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
   +Image Link
DocWagon Contract: Basic
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Spatial Recognizer
   +Chemical Seal
   +Hardening Rating 6
   +Skinlink
Fake SIN (Steel Johnson) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapons & Ammo) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapon Modifications) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Commlink Software & Upgrades) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Magical Implements) Rating 4
Fake SIN (Phillipe ValJean) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapons & Ammo) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Weapon Modifications) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Commlink Software & Upgrades) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Magical Implements) Rating 4
Goggles Rating 6
   +Flare Compensation
   +Smartlink
   +Vision Magnification
Medkit Rating 6
Neural Amplifiers, Limbic Rating 3
Neural Amplifiers, Neocortical Rating 3
Spare Clip (Ares Predator IV) x4
Sustaining Focus (Manipulation) (Bonded Foci) Rating 3
Trauma Patch

[RHat]

KISS:
So what. With my character...am I In or not???

You do realize that what you just said is very rude, correct?

...  I'm Canadian and I don't see how that's rude.  If you must, consider the last S to be self-referential.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

We're discussing something.  He comes in, and says "What you're talking about doesn't matter.  Pay attention to me instead."  That's rude in any culture.

[Aryeonos]

Did I miss something along the lines, and we are debating something? I feel like I missed something.

Okay, other note

I speak : Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish

Mtfeeney speaks: English Japanese, Sperethiel, and Cantonise

A4BG Speaks: English Japanese, and Sperethiel

I don't know about everyone else though.

[Aryeonos]

If you really like I could switch out a spell for a mindnet, or you guys could help me get a mind net in game. Also, we could easily all just communicate over encrypted DNI conversations, it's not very expensive to set that one up nor particularly difficult, as encryption just is a simple action at 2x the program rating, no rolls.

[All4BigGuns]

This should be the final version.
The entry of 'XXXXXXXXX' under Negative Qualities is something that the GM knows about, but is unnecessary for others to know.

Name: Siobhan Beckman
Alias: Sidhe
Race: Elf
Sex: Female
Nationality: Tir na Nog
Lifestyle: XXXXX
Karma Spent: 750 Creation Karma
Attributes

Body	Agility	Reaction	Strength
5	8 (12)	3 (5)	3 (5)
Charisma	Intuition	Logic	Willpower
4	4	3	3
Edge	Magic/Resonance	Essence	Initiative
3	N/A	1.60	7 (9)

Positive Qualities
SURGE, Class III
–Metagenic Improvement (Agility)
–Celerity
–Dynamic Coloration
Restricted Gear (Rating 4 Muscle Toner)
Restricted Gear (HK Urban Fighter)
Restricted Gear (Terracotta Arms AM47)
Negative Qualities
Distinctive Style
Records on File (Tir na Nog)
SINner (Siobhan Beckman)
XXXXXXXXX
Extravagant Eyes
Weak Immune System
Low Pain Tolerance
Nano Intolerance
Active Skills

Stealth Skill Group	4
Athletics Skill Group	1
Blades (Knives +2)	4
Con (Fast Talk +2)	3
Etiquette	3
Hardware (Maglocks +2)	4
Longarms(Sniper Rifles +2)	4
Perception	1
Pilot Ground Craft (Wheeled +2)	1
Pistols (Semi-Automatics +2)	4

Knowledge Skills ( [Logic + Intuition] x 3 free points)

Combat Tactics	4
Music	3
Security Tactics	4

Language Skills

Sperethiel	N
English	6
Japanese	4

Cyber/Bioware

Cyberware	Essence	Cost	Notes
Attention Coprocessor	0.3	9,000¥	Rating 3
Datajack	0.1	500¥	-----
Wired Reflexes	3.0	32000¥	Rating 2
Bioware	Essence	Cost	Notes
Muscle Augmentation	0.4	14000¥	Rating 2
Muscle Toner	0.8	32000¥	Rating 4
Synthacardium	0.2	20000¥	Rating 2
Tailored Pheromones	0.6	45000¥	Rating 3

Gear (247080¥)

Ceramic Knife (Personalized Grip, Chameleon Coating) x2	2350¥
HK Urban Fighter	1400¥
Concealable Holster	75¥
Spare Clip (Regular Ammo) x5	225¥
Spare Clip (Stick-N-Shock)x5	825¥
Spare Clip (Tracker Round)x2	310¥
Terracotta Arms AM47	8250¥
Spare Clip (EX-Explosive) x5	925¥
Chameleon Suit (Thermal Damping Rating 6)	11000¥
Ballistic Mask (Ruthenium Polymer Coating)	7630¥
SecureTech PPP (Full Set w/o Helmet)	900¥
Clothing (“Long Dark Coat” Ruthenium, Nonconductivity Rating 6)	8800¥
Contact Lenses Rating 3 (Flare Compensation, Vision Enhancement 3)	500¥
Glasses Rating 2 (Smartlink, Vision Magnification, Skinlink)	700¥
Earbuds Rating 3 (Audio Enhancement 3, Select Sound Rating 3)	920¥
Transys Avalon	5000¥
NovaTech Navi	3500¥
Firewall Rating 4 Upgrade	2000¥
Subvocal Microphone	50¥
AR Gloves	250¥
Analyze Rating 6 (Optimization 2, Ergonomic)	1100¥
Encrypt Rating 6 (Optimization 2, Ergonomic)	1100¥
Data Bomb Rating 5 (Optimization 1)	5100¥
Renraku Sensei	1000¥
Renraku Ichi	600¥
Subvocal Microphone	50¥
Maglock Passkey Rating 4	8000¥
Maglock Sequencer Rating 4	800¥
Autopicker Rating 6	1200¥
Chisel	20¥
Wire Clippers	25¥
Stealth Tags x500	125¥
Tag Eraser	150¥

Vehicles
Suzuki Mirage – Racing Bike

Handling	Accel	Speed	Pilot	Body	Armor	Sensor	Availability	Cost
2	20/50	200	1	6	4	1	0	6500¥

Contacts Contact C/L Sean McFionn – Elven Fixer 6/3 Alyson Lithari – Human Smuggler 4/4 Jacob Groen – Dwarf Surgeon 3/4 ”Snake” – Ork Cabbie 1/3 Advanced Lifestyle Comforts Entertainment Necessities Neighborhood Security High High High Low High Comforts Network Bottleneck -1 LP No Privacy, Astral Rating 3 -3 LP This Isn't Big Bob's Autos -1 LP

[mtfeeney = Baron]

If you really like I could switch out a spell for a mindnet, or you guys could help me get a mind net in game. Also, we could easily all just communicate over encrypted DNI conversations, it's not very expensive to set that one up nor particularly difficult, as encryption just is a simple action at 2x the program rating, no rolls.

I've not heard of this.  How do you do the encrypted DNI conversations?  I'm not getting an implant, if that's something necessary for it to work...

[RHat]

... Trodes work just fine for that, and as a Common Use program Encrypt is very cheap.

[All4BigGuns]

A Datajack would be preferred though, since the Trodes could get mussed.

[RHat]

For augmented characters, that can be true (isn't a concern in some games).  For Awakened, not at all preferred.

There aren't exactly any mechanics for trodes getting messed up, though.

[mtfeeney = Baron]

Are trodes what I picture?  Wires running to sticky things or suction cups attached to my forehead?  How would that not get in the way or at the very least look stupid?

Ok, since I had some time on my hands, I took a look at everyone's characters.  Feel free to ignore my comments, since they're mostly just my opinions and obersvations.

Aryeonos: You have 4 unused free contact points.  You wasted money on buying a lifestyle, since he said not to buy one and we all get a free month of medium.  Your starting money would be more than just 400.  Do you need Orgy AND Orgasm?  You can usually hit just a single person with Orgy if you need to.  You could have a spirit use Influence, instead of taking the spell.  I'm probably going to drop Alter Memory, so it's good that you have it.  Can nagas not use any form of armor?  You could wear an armored sock or blanket or something...  Your headphones have no sensor functions, are they only for listening to music?  Are you able to take hacked software at creation?

A4BG: You have 14 unused free contact points.  You also bought a lifestyle.  Are you planning to run around nude to benefit from the color changing skin?

RHat: I've never seen a technomancer before, so this will be exciting.  You have 10 unspect free contact points.  You also bought a lifestyle.  You didn't put an OS in your Sony Emperor.

Sichr: You need to change your character to a 750 Karma build.  You won't need to buy a lifestyle.  You would have a LOT of free contact points as the character is now.