Good day, I am still good for the Denver shadow game. Working on a 400 and a 500 BP build for the same Type of PC.
Our group offers roughly 500BP for all player's in our group. But we put controls on the last 100- so we have players make 400BP, then we let them add +1 to their two lowest Attributes, 5 skills at level 1 with Specialization (these skills cannot be added too till after play begins) 25K for fake SIN, lifestyle, and Vehicle only, and 25BP in contacts. To get the Bonus the players need to come to the table with 20 questions filled out and if possible for their type of PC a portrait. I have found these PC still function in there specialization, but have a more well-rounded feel to them. Another rule we have is no dump stat (no starting with 1 in any ATT.) unless it fits the Meta type.
Just my two cents on PC creation....but enjoy any and every type offered in the book.