[Crash_]

Hey everybody!

My tabletop group are starting a Shadowrun campaign. I have played other system just never SR.  Our GM is the only one that has played before.

There are going to be 5 players (Melee Troll, Face, Decker, Mage/Wizard/Magic Guy?) and none of us are interested in playing a rigger.

Since we are just getting started with the system we'll be using the just the Core book for now.

I built a character with the intention of using guns and augmentations. Kind of the suave/shooter type.

Haven't really fleshed out Knowledge/contacts/backstory yet. Just wanted to see if I got the basic system understood.

Sorry if this post sucks it's been a long day!
Thanks!

EDIT: Added character info.

== Info ==
Street Name: Crash2.0
Name: Unnamed Character
Movement: 18/36
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Elf
Composure: 7
Judge Intentions: 9
Lift/Carry: 7 (60 kg/40 kg)
Memory: 5
Nuyen: 1089

== Priorities ==
Metatype: D - Human or Elf
Attributes: B - 20 Attributes
Special: E - Mundane
Skills: C - 28 Skills/2 Skill Groups
Resources: A - 450,000¥

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 7 (9)
REA: 4 (6)
STR: 3 (4)
CHA: 4
INT: 5
LOG: 2
WIL: 3
EDG: 1

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   1.38
Initiative:                9 (11) + 3d6
Rigger Initiative:         11 + 3d6
Astral Initiative:         
Matrix AR Initiative:      11 + 3d6
Matrix Cold Initiative:    5 + DP + 3d6
Matrix Hot Initiative:     5 + DP + 4d6
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Limits ==
Physical:                  6
Mental:                    4
Social:                    7
Astral:                    7

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 3
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 8
Armorer                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Automatics                 : 6 [Assault Rifles]     Pool: 15 (17)
Blades                     : 0                      Pool: 8
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 8
Computer                   : 0                      Pool: 1
Con                        : 6 [Seduction]          Pool: 10 (12)
Cybercombat                : 0                      Pool: 1
Demolitions                : 0                      Pool: 1
Disguise                   : 2                      Pool: 7
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 8
Etiquette                  : 2 [Nightclubs]         Pool: 6 (
First Aid                  : 0                      Pool: 1
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Free-Fall                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 8
Gymnastics                 : 1 [Parkour]            Pool: 12 (14)
Hacking                    : 0                      Pool: 1
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 8
Impersonation              : 0                      Pool: 3
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 3
Intimidation               : 0                      Pool: 3
Leadership                 : 0                      Pool: 3
Locksmith                  : 1                      Pool: 10
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 8
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 4
Negotiation                : 3 [Bargaining]         Pool: 7 (9)
Palming                    : 2                      Pool: 11
Perception                 : 6                      Pool: 11
Performance                : 0                      Pool: 3
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 5
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 5
Pistols                    : 0                      Pool: 8
Running                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Sneaking                   : 2                      Pool: 13
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Swimming                   : 0                      Pool: 3
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 8
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Unarmed Combat             : 0                      Pool: 8

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Seattle    : 1                      Pool: 6
Bars and Clubs             : 4                      Pool: 9
English                    : 5                      Pool: 10
Gangs                      : 1                      Pool: 6
Security Tactics           : 1                      Pool: 6
Shadow Community           : 1                      Pool: 6
Sperethiel                 : N                      Pool: 0
Street Drugs               : 1                      Pool: 6

== Contacts ==
Ares Guy; Corporate Manager (3, 4)
Black Market; Smuggler (3, 1)
Fixer; Fixer (4, 2)
Street Doc; Street Doc (4, 2)
Stripper; Red Circle; Stripper (2, 3)

== Qualities ==
Addiction (Mild) (Novacoke)
Catlike
Distinctive Style
First Impression
Low-Light Vision
Natural Athlete
Prejudiced (Common, Biased) (Wageslaves)
Weak Immune System

== Lifestyles ==
Home  1 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Bone Lacing (Aluminum)
Cybereyes Basic System Rating 2
   +Image Link
   +Flare Compensation
   +Low-Light Vision
   +Smartlink
   +Thermographic Vision
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 1
   +Vision Magnification
Datajack
Internal Air Tank Rating 1
Muscle Augmentation Rating 1
Muscle Toner Rating 2
Orthoskin Rating 2
Symbiotes Rating 2
Synaptic Booster Rating 2
Tailored Pheromones Rating 2

== Armor ==
Actioneer Business Clothes          8
Armor Clothing                      6
Armor Jacket                        12
Armor Vest                          9
Helmet                              2
Lined Coat                          9

== Weapons ==
AK-97
   +Shock Pad
   +Silencer
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 15 (17)   Accuracy: 7   DV: 10P   AP: -2   RC: 4
Ares Alpha
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Shock Pad
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 15 (17)   Accuracy: 7   DV: 11P   AP: -2   RC: 9
Ares Crusader II
   +Gas-Vent 2 System
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 15   Accuracy: 7   DV: 7P   AP: -   RC: 5
Ares Light Fire 70
   +Silencer, Ares Light Fire 70
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 9   DV: 6P   AP: -   RC: 3
Ares Predator V
   +Silencer
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 7   DV: 8P   AP: -1   RC: 3
Combat Knife
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 6   DV: 6P   AP: -3   RC: 3
Grapple Gun
   Pool: 0   Accuracy: 3   DV: 7S   AP: -2   RC: 3
Streetline Special
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 4   DV: 6P   AP: -   RC: 3
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 6   DV: 6P   AP: -   RC: 3

== Commlink ==
Hermes Ikon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 5, FWL: 5)
Meta Link (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 1, FWL: 1) x5

== Gear ==
Ammo: APDS (Assault Rifles) x100
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Assault Rifles) x100
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Assault Rifles) x100
Autopicker Rating 3
Biomonitor
Bug Scanner Rating 1
Certified Credstick, Silver
Certified Credstick, Standard x5
Crowbar
Datachip x10
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Select Sound Filter Rating 2
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 1
Fake License (Bodyguard License) Rating 3 x6
Fake SIN Rating 4
Fake SIN Rating 2
Gecko Tape Gloves
Grapple Gun
   +Catalyst Stick
   +Microwire (100m)
   +Myomeric Rope (10m)
   +Standard Rope (100m)
   +Stealth Rope (100m)
Light Stick x4
Lockpick Set
Maglock Passkey Rating 1
Medkit Rating 6
Medkit Rating 3
Micro-Transceiver
Miniwelder
Rapelling Gloves
Restraint, Plastic x10
Security Tags x10
Sensor Tags x10
Sequencer Rating 4
Slap Patch, Stim Patch Rating 6 x2
Slap Patch, Trauma Patch
Standard Tags x10
Stealth Tags x10
Subvocal Mic
Survival Kit
Tag Eraser

== Vehicles ==
Ford Americar (Sedan)
   +Sensor Array Rating 2
Suzuki Mirage (Racing Bike)
   +Sensor Array Rating 2

[Hobbes]

First criticism unreadable file.   : )

Generic Street Sami for you to check it over. 

Street Name: Street Samurai
Name:
Movement: 18/36
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human F Age 29
Height 5'11" Weight 175 lbs
Composure: 7
Judge Intentions: 10
Lift/Carry: 9 (60 kg/40 kg)
Memory: 4
Nuyen: 840

== Priorities ==
Metatype: C - Human, Dwarf, Elf, or Ork
Attributes: B - 20 Attributes
Special: E - Mundane
Skills: D - 22 Skills/0 Skill Groups
Resources: A - 450,000¥

== Attributes ==
BOD: 5
AGI: 6 (9)
REA: 5 (
STR: 1 (4)
CHA: 4
INT: 5 (6)
LOG: 1
WIL: 3  (Base 1, +2 from Karma)
EDG: 7

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   0.05
Initiative:                10 (15) + 2d6
Rigger Initiative:         15 + 2d6
Astral Initiative:         
Matrix AR Initiative:      15 + 2d6
Matrix Cold Initiative:    6 + DP + 3d6
Matrix Hot Initiative:     6 + DP + 4d6
Physical Damage Track:     11
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Limits ==
Physical:                  7
Mental:                    4
Social:                    4
   Securetech PPP: Arms Kit [-1] (Must be visible)
   Securetech PPP: Legs Kit [-1] (Must be visible)
Astral:                    4

== Active Skills ==
Automatics                 : 6 [Assault Rifles]     Pool: 15 (17)
Exotic Melee Weapon        : 6 [Monofilament Whip] Pool: 15
Intimidation               : 1 [Physical]           Pool: 5 (7)
Pilot Ground Craft         : 1  (Karma)                   Pool: 9 
Sneaking                   : 6 [Urban]              Pool: 15 (17)

== Knowledge Skills ==
Parazoology                : 6 [Spirits]            Pool: 7 (9)
Small Unit Tactics         : 5                      Pool: 11

== Contacts ==
Gang Leader (4, 1)
 Fixer (5, 2)

== Qualities ==
Agile Defender
Biocompatability (Cyberware)
Family Curse
Jack of All Trades Master of None
Perfect Time
Phobia (Uncommon, Mild) (Toxic Spirits)
Revels in Murder
SINner (National) (CAS)
Weak Immune System

== Lifestyles ==
Drive in townhome  1 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Active Hardwires Rating 5 - Perception
Cerebellum Booster Rating 1
Datajack
Fingertip Compartment
Muscle Replacement Rating 3
Reaction Enhancers Rating 3
Reakt
Smartlink
Synaptic Acceleration

== Armor ==
Ares Victory: Big Game Hunter       16
   +Custom Fit
   +Gear Access
   +Gel Packs
   +Liner - Insulation (6)
   +Thermal Damping 2
   +Holster
Ares Victory: Wild Hunt             12
   +Gear Access
   +Liner - Insulation (6)
   +Thermal Damping 2
   +Holster
Bike Racing Helmet                  2
   +Gas Mask
   +Single Sensor Rating 2
      +Ultrasound
Securetech PPP: Arms Kit            1
Securetech PPP: Legs Kit            1

== Weapons ==
Ares Alpha
   +Foregrip
   +Foregrip
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Shock Pad
   +Sling
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   +Underbarrel Weight
   Pool: 15 (17)   Accuracy: 7   DV: 11P   AP: -2   RC: 9
Ares SIGMA 3
   +Folding Stock
   +Foregrip
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Personalized Grip
   +Slide Mount
   +Sling
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   +Spare Clip
   +Underbarrel Weight
   Pool: 15   Accuracy: 9   DV: 8P   AP: -   RC: 8
Grenade: Flash-Bang
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 7   DV: 10S (10m Radius)   AP: -4   RC: 2
Grenade: Fragmentation
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 7   DV: 18P(f) (-1/m)   AP: +5   RC: 2
Grenade: High Explosive
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 7   DV: 16P (-2/m)   AP: -2   RC: 2
Minigrenade: Thermal Smoke
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 0   DV: (10m Radius)   AP: -   RC: 2
Monofilament Whip
   Pool: 15   Accuracy: 5   DV: 12P   AP: -8   RC: 2
Remington Suppressor
   +Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   +Personalized Grip
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   +Sound Suppressor
   +Spare Clip
   Pool: 15   Accuracy: 9   DV: 7P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Remington Suppressor
   +Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Personalized Grip
   +Spare Clip
   Pool: 15   Accuracy: 7   DV: 7P   AP: -1   RC: 5
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 8   Accuracy: 7   DV: 4S   AP: -   RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Nixdorf Sekretar (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 2)
Transys Avalon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 6)
   +Add Module (Cyberdeck module) [Program Carrier]

== Gear ==
Activesoft (Perception) Rating 5
Ammo: APDS (Submachine Guns) x100
Ammo: APDS (Machine Pistols) x50
Ammo: APDS (Assault Rifles) x100
Contacts Rating 3
   +Flare Compensation
   +Image Link
   +Vision Magnification
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
Fake SIN (Bobbi) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Restricted Bioware License) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Restricted Cyberware License) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Military Armor License) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Automatic Weapons License) Rating 4
Grenade: Flash-Bang
Grenade: Fragmentation
Grenade: High Explosive
Lockpick Set
Medkit Rating 6
Minigrenade: Thermal Smoke x6
Monocle Rating 4
   +Thermographic Vision
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
Restraint, Containment Manacles
Single Pack, Electronic Parts x2
Survival Kit

== Vehicles ==
GMC Sidewinder (SUV)
   +Sensor Array Rating 2

[Crash_]

Thanks for the reply. Upated my post with a dropbox link to my chummer5 character sheet.

[Whiskeyjack]

Muscle replacement with a whip, Hobbes? What even.

[Top Dog]

That .chum5 file is unreadable for a lot of people too, Crash (or at least, unreadable in a lot of places).

Chummer should have an option to export as plain text (which you can directly post here - should look a lot like Hobbes'). I know it can output a decent html and pdf version (which are more widely readable).

[Whiskeyjack]

Yeah I'll second that actually putting the sheet in a text field in this forum will get more responses. I don't have a computer that runs chummer (it's literally 40 steps to install it on a Mac) and don't have interest in having to open new tabs to other sites just to view someone's sheet.

[drakir]

Looked ok. You are going to get suggestions to lower etiquette because for some reason (missions?) etiquette is not used as in the rules.
Most glaring miss I saw was you haven't used any of your 25 karma (only the karma you got from neg. qualities). Use the karma for some low-level skills and/or lower amount of negative qualities.
I would skip pilot (or buy 1 with karma) and put the points in Con instead. Also I would use karma to buy some locksmith and buy some B&E tools.
You also have a lot of redundancies and some strangeness in equipment.. Why have both Ares Alpha and AK97? both a bike and a car? 5 different armors? Explosives without skill?

[Crash_]

Thanks for the replies. I posted the character in text in my original post (finally).

You also have a lot of redundancies and some strangeness in equipment.. Why have both Ares Alpha and AK97? both a bike and a car? 5 different armors? Explosives without skill?

As far as both guns it seemed better to have the choice between a Restricted and Forbidden rifle. Both vehicles for flavor really. Again freedom of choice for armor. Explosives I kind of threw in there. Wasn't sure if I wanted to take them or not.

[Top Dog]

I actually agree with the two guns; I do that all the time. Much for the same reason. The Ares is just better, but you don't always have the luxury of bringing your shiny Forbidden stuff. And they're relatively cheap (for most characters).

Mind you, if you need some cash, that's something to save on - you can always buy one again later.

"Hookers and blow" isn't really an addiction as far as the game is concerned. I'd just change it into Novacoke (i.e. the Blow part) and just add the hookers on the side if you want as a roleplaying thing (depending on the group, you may not want to emphasise that part).

Cyber/Bioware:
Your initiative is a bit on the low side. Granted, if you're all new players, it may work, but you're going to want to upgrade those synaptic boosters sooner rather then later - and chargen is a good time to do that. The R2 one is expensive though.
On Cybereyes, you might consider keeping your eyes and installing the mods on your retina. It saves 6k, although at the cost of some Essence (0.5 instead of 0.3 - you don't need to get Image Link, after all, since you have a datajack). For even more savings, consider getting some of those as contacts (or glasses/googles); that's cheaper in both essence and nuyen. Plus it saves you your eyes. (That's partially a style choice though).
I'd consider Bone Lacing before Orthoskin. Bone Lacing gives the same soak dice (although with 1 less armor - it gives effective Body instead) for a fair chunck of cash less. Granted, it's not thát much, but it's still better. (You can consider higher levels too). Bone Lacing stacks with Orthoskin, if you want to go tank, but I'd usually get the lacing first.

Etiquette seems a bit high. Not that a high etiquette is high, but a lone etiquette skill thát high without other socials to support it... Meh? Still, not sure how you could solve that.

Helmets are awesome! That is all for now.

[Whiskeyjack]

I would suggest trading Attributes and Resources. LOG 3 really isn't doing anything that useful for you, where you could get a lot of mileage out of more ware. You can trade some of the cheap stuff up to Alpha, maybe get Used Muscle Toner for another rank, and fit in more stuff to add soak.

Etiquette 6 is crazy overkill.

I'd suggest taking a melee skill. Bone Aug/Lacing + Unarmed is a great pick.

[Hobbes]

I'd swap out Synaptic booster 1 for Wired 1 and Used Reaction Enhancers 3.  You've got essence to burn. 

Gymnastics is usually unopposed.  Think about moving the 2 group skill points into Athletics, and taking Sneaking. 

[Hobbes]

Muscle replacement with a whip, Hobbes? What even.

I was aiming to max out Defense Tests and wound up in kind of  an odd place.  Spare Essence and it fixed the Str dump stat without karma.  The build is actually posed in All4bigguns Homebrew Archtypes post.  http://forums.shadowruntabletop.com/index.php?topic=12881.0 if you wish to comment. 

Apologies to the OP for the threadjack. 

[Crash_]

Thanks for the reply guys. I updated my post with some changes.

Hobbes I didn't see your post before I put up my changes. I'll take those changes into consideration. Since I am unfamiliar with the system not to sure how some of the skills are used or how often they come up.

I appreciate the feedback!

[Whiskeyjack]

Why points in Pistols instead of just carrying an MP as your sidearm?

[Crash_]

Thanks for all the replies! Finally got around to applying some the suggestions. Update sheet in the OP.

I hope it's not too bad.