[Jame Rowe]

Alcohol

This is a fairly rare allergy, you are more likely to run into people with alcohol intolerance.

However there are a few rare cases of persons having reactions including severe rashes, difficulty breathing, stomach cramps or collapse with exposure to as little as 1ml worth of alcohol.  (Basically what you would consume in a full swig from your beer)

Alcohol is fairly common and a runner who doesn't drink might face a bit of social stigma in some circles, especially if the group hangs in rougher bars.

Coffee is another one that would get some negative reactions. My wife-to-be has it, and most of the time she gets "really? Nah, you must be allergic to caffeine - what, the coffee? Really?" The allergy is to the coffee proteins (that's usually it for most food allergies anyways). Up to the individual GM how common coffee is in the specific game world.

[El Lanzador]

I am allergic to Eucalyptus. Yes, the fancy leaves you see in flower arrangements and Chinese restaurants.

And I'm not talking a running nose or puffy eyes here. I mean being in the same room as the devil-weed can cause my throat to close up.

[8-bit]

Coffee is another one that would get some negative reactions. My wife-to-be has it, and most of the time she gets "really? Nah, you must be allergic to caffeine - what, the coffee? Really?" The allergy is to the coffee proteins (that's usually it for most food allergies anyways). Up to the individual GM how common coffee is in the specific game world.

Since most of the world enjoys the delicious substitute of Soykaf, that would be an Uncommon allergy. It's certainly possible to obtain real coffee, but unlikely.

I am allergic to Eucalyptus. Yes, the fancy leaves you see in flower arrangements and Chinese restaurants.

And I'm not talking a running nose or puffy eyes here. I mean being in the same room as the devil-weed can cause my throat to close up.

That's ... a new way of describing Eucalyptus. For a default Seattle campaign, I would say that's Uncommon.

Thanks for your suggestions!

[El Lanzador]

That's ... a new way of describing Eucalyptus. For a default Seattle campaign, I would say that's Uncommon.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Maybe it is just a US thing, but 99% of the time, this is how you will usually find Eucalyptus.

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EDIT: Oh, you probably meant the "devil-weed" comment. Ignore what I said previously.

[8-bit]

That's ... a new way of describing Eucalyptus. For a default Seattle campaign, I would say that's Uncommon.

Thanks for your suggestions!

Maybe it is just a US thing, but 99% of the time, this is how you will usually find Eucalyptus.

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EDIT: Oh, you probably meant the "devil-weed" comment. Ignore what I said previously.

I've never heard it referred to as "devil-weed". That makes it sound like a street drug in SR5. I understand though.

[All4BigGuns]

How about an allergy to chocolate?


As to what was mentioned with onions, keep in mind that even something as innocuous as ketchup has onion powder in it. Go through some of the stuff in your cabinets, and you'll probably be surprised how much stuff has various dyes (also suitable for allergies) and things like onion in them.

[8-bit]

How about an allergy to chocolate?


As to what was mentioned with onions, keep in mind that even something as innocuous as ketchup has onion powder in it. Go through some of the stuff in your cabinets, and you'll probably be surprised how much stuff has various dyes (also suitable for allergies) and things like onion in them.

Chocolate is a good one. Adding that to Uncommon.

I see your point with Onion, I'm just not sure in the world of Shadowrun (where so much stuff is synthetic) how much real food would be included in the diet of a Middle lifestyle or lower (Middle lifestyle does have some real food, but that's uncommon, normally they still eat synthetic food). I don't know enough about the cuisine of Shadowrun to really know whether it's Common or Uncommon.

Thanks for your suggestions!

[All4BigGuns]

I'm sure that even the lower lifestyles (other than Street of course) still use good old fashioned ketchup (since there are poorer people today who pretty much live off of ketchup and other packets like that), so onion probably would still fall under Common. Not to mention that onions are very cheap to grow because you can grow them practically anywhere, same with garlic to a slightly lesser extent since garlic does need a lot of water.

[8-bit]

I'm sure that even the lower lifestyles (other than Street of course) still use good old fashioned ketchup (since there are poorer people today who pretty much live off of ketchup and other packets like that), so onion probably would still fall under Common. Not to mention that onions are very cheap to grow because you can grow them practically anywhere, same with garlic to a slightly lesser extent since garlic does need a lot of water.

You have a good point. Moved to Common.

[All4BigGuns]

But my last post also reminded me, toss garlic up there. I could see it as being Uncommon (unless you're in Italy) since it does take more water to grow, but I could also see it as Common because the higher amount of water it takes can come from someone's laundry room (I've seen that done).

[8-bit]

But my last post also reminded me, toss garlic up there. I could see it as being Uncommon (unless you're in Italy) since it does take more water to grow, but I could also see it as Common because the higher amount of water it takes can come from someone's laundry room (I've seen that done).

I would assume if Onion powder is common, then Garlic powder probably would be too.

Added to Common.

[All4BigGuns]

It really would suck to be allergic to either of those, in my opinion. I love both foods.

The chocolate on the other hand, well, that wouldn't affect me really since I can take it or leave it.

[8-bit]

It really would suck to be allergic to either of those, in my opinion. I love both foods.

The chocolate on the other hand, well, that wouldn't affect me really since I can take it or leave it.

Same here, I love Garlic and Onion.

[Sendaz]

And it is not just Runners who may have issues with onions.

The pungent juice of onions has been used as a moth repellent and can be rubbed on the skin to prevent insect bites.

If boiling water is poured onto chopped onions and left to cool, the resulting liquid can be sprayed onto plants to increase their resistance to pests, and the onion plants when growing are reputed to keep away moles and insects.

Now we are not saying carrying a sack of onions will keep that Flesh form bug spirit off you, but it may give them pause.

[psycho835]

And it is not just Runners who may have issues with onions.

The pungent juice of onions has been used as a moth repellent and can be rubbed on the skin to prevent insect bites.

If boiling water is poured onto chopped onions and left to cool, the resulting liquid can be sprayed onto plants to increase their resistance to pests, and the onion plants when growing are reputed to keep away moles and insects.

Now we are not saying carrying a sack of onions will keep that Flesh form bug spirit off you, but it may give them pause.

*Translation from clicking-and-clacking*
BUG 1: "Careful guys, it has onions!"
BUG 2: "Ghost, I hate that smell!
BUG 3: "Remember, it can't actually hurt us. Although we might get a little teary-eyed"
BUG 2: "Is it true that those things eat it?"
BUG 1: "EAT IT?! What kind of monstrosity could possibly consume this... THING!"
BUG 3: "Chill out, it's probably just propaganda."