[Dracain]

This is a simple question but I need to double-check it just to be sure I understand fully.  When the game says a character cannot start with an item with more than 12 availability, does it mean up to 12F too?  I always assumed it was 12R because having a forbidden item from the beginning seems a bit strange, but since I am not sure, I figured I would ask the experts.  Any answer is greatly appreciated. 

[Netzgeist]

Yes, you can start with any item up to avaliability 12, even if it's a forbidden one.

[Mirikon]

R&F have no bearing on whether you can get something. However, anything with an R means you need a license, pretty much, while anything with an F means if you're caught, you go to jail, period.

[Dracain]

Thanks, sorry for asking a question that seems so obvious, I just want to be 100% sure because I am showing a couple friends and I haven't even played it myself, so I thought I'd make certain.  I know what restricted and forbidden mean, was just checking about the character creation rules and regulation.  Thanks to both of you for the quick posts. 

[Netzgeist]

No problem, that's what the forums are for. Anything you need to know, just ask.

[Mirikon]

We were all noobs once. Ask, and we'll answer to the best of our ability, usually with a minimum of snarkiness.

[Dracain]

Thanks again, I greatly appreciate all the help. 

[CanRay]

The only stupid question is the one not asked. 

[JustADude]

The only stupid question is the one not asked. 

Really? Okay, so what... no... no, I'm not going there. If I succeed, I'll create a vortex of stupidity that could end the world.

[Mirikon]

There are no stupid questions. Only stupid people who ask questions before getting hit with a rolled up newspaper.

[CanRay]

The only stupid question is the one not asked. 

Really? Okay, so what... no... no, I'm not going there. If I succeed, I'll create a vortex of stupidity that could end the world.

If that would have happened, it would have been one of my calls when I was working Tech Support.

And now I have to go back to my corner as I rock myself back and forth, crying, as the memories return...

[All4BigGuns]

The only stupid question is the one not asked. 

Really? Okay, so what... no... no, I'm not going there. If I succeed, I'll create a vortex of stupidity that could end the world.

If that would have happened, it would have been one of my calls when I was working Tech Support.

And now I have to go back to my corner as I rock myself back and forth, crying, as the memories return...

You just reminded me of a story I was told about a guy who called tech support saying the 'cup holder' on his computer broke. 

[CanRay]

You just reminded me of a story I was told about a guy who called tech support saying the 'cup holder' on his computer broke. 

Not just him...

[All4BigGuns]

You just reminded me of a story I was told about a guy who called tech support saying the 'cup holder' on his computer broke. 

Not just him...

Is this a common call?   

[Mirikon]

You just reminded me of a story I was told about a guy who called tech support saying the 'cup holder' on his computer broke. 

Not just him...

Is this a common call?   

There are a lot of stupid people out there.