[Twitchy D]

If you plan to use the Barrett at some point in the future (I agree it's not really worth Restricted Gear), then Pistols/Longarms is an OK weapon choice - but it really does need Palming to back the Pistols part up. Even Palming 1. Actually, that would be a good idea for the blades, too. What's the point of using ceramic knives if you don't have the skill you need to actually conceal the ceramic knife? I would cut a point of Survival and get Palming 1. Other than that, I don't see any major issues.

Also, on the clips/magazines thing, I was actually just making a joke about that being the best way to get the people who actually know about guns to show up.

Kay... that doesn't seem too bad... a single die won't matter too much to me... and hiding illegal weapons is always a good idea...
...
...so are we going to argue about the shotgun thing again? Because the whole thing wore me down to a stub.

In all seriousness, once I get enough nuyen for the Barrett, I'm definately getting it. However, you did mention a really good Sport Rifle in GH2. What was that called again? I was thinking that when I could afford that PDF, then when I could afford the gun, I would use that as my main weapon.

[Twitchy D]

Oh, yeah, one more thing. Thanks for the honest opinions. I really appreciate the help, man.

[UmaroVI]

The Terracotta Arms Caravan. Keep in mind I'm not saying it's a great gun, just a great sporting rifle.

[All4BigGuns]

Personally I am completely in agreement with you, carrying a full shotgun or rifle in downtown Seattle or any civilized area of Seattle will get you noticed by the cops, and even if it is technically legal in most places will get you extra scrutiny. Since your always one license failure away from having a "really bad day" a subtle option pays well.

Here's where I disagree: I think that carrying a AK-47 through downtown Seattle strapped to your back, and (openly) carrying a pistol through downtown Seattle will get you the same level of scrutiny from the police, whatever that level is. In SR, not real life, of course.

Have to agree here. IMO, since both can be carried with a permit by the game rules, if the GM is making life more difficult for the players with assault rifles than with pistols (assuming all are carrying R rather than F versions of their respective weapons) then he is using far too much 'realism', in my opinion.

[Twitchy D]

The Terracotta Arms Caravan. Keep in mind I'm not saying it's a great gun, just a great sporting rifle.

Yeah, I'll keep your sniper rifle reccomendation in mind. Thanks again!

[Twitchy D]

Well, that's that...

I'm finally finished tweaking my character to the point where I'm satisfied with his stats. I'll post below.

“Paul Meixner” (Commlink’s registration)

---Attributes---
Body      4 (5)
Agility      5 ( 8 )
Reaction      4 (5)
Strength      4 (7)
Charisma      2
Intuition      4
Logic      2
Willpower      3
Edge      4

Initiative      10
Passes      2
Condition (Stun)   10
Condition (Physical)   11

---Qualities---
<Positive>
•   Bioware Compatability
•   Erased II
•   High Pain Tolerance II
•   Restricted Gear

>Negative<
•   Hung Out to Dry
•   Amnesia
•   Flashbacks - Uncommon
•   Scorched
•   Sensitive Neural Structure

---Skills---
Groups
•   Athletics Group      2


Combat
•   Blades         7   =13
•   Longarms         4   =12
•   Pistols         4   =12

Physical
•   Climbing         2   =9
•   Gymnastics      2   =8
•   Infiltration         1   =9
•   Palming         1   =9
•   Perception         4   =8
•   Running         2   =9
•   Survival    (Urban)      2 (+2)   =5 (7)
•   Swimming         2   =9

Technical
•   Armorer         3   =5

Knowledge
•   Cooking (Grilling/BBQ)      2 (3)
•   Bars (Go-Ganger/Biker Bars)   3 (4)
•   Boltholes (Seattle)      3 (4)

Language
•   German         4
•   Russian         3
•   English (Natural)      NA

Cyberware
•   2 Modular customized lower cyberlegs with skimmer disks, Armor +2

Bioware
•   Synthcardium  II
•   Synaptic Booster I
•   Suprathyroid Gland
•   Muscle Augmentation II
•   Muscle Toner II

Weapons

Melee
•   Katar, personalized grip,  custom look (I), Gecko Grip.
o   Matte black, with silver ivy engravings, bearing ‘XIII’ on both sides.
•   Ceramic Knife
•   Bayonet (attached) X 2

Firearms
•   Ruger Super Warhawk, custom grip, custom look (I), concealable Holster, speed loader, default smartgun, Firing Selection small (semi-auto).
o   Matte black, with silver ivy engravings, bearing the words ‘Paranoia is a Survival Trait’ on the barrel. Handle is of dark wood.
•   Enfield AS-7, Drum Clips, folding stock, custom grip, Foregrip, Firing Selection small (Full auto), sling.
•   Mannlicher Wildhüter, top mounted imaging scope, shock pad, custom look (I), Sling, Firing Selection small (semi-auto).
o   Scrimshaw of Peter Nicolai Arbo’s Åsgårdsreien (1872) in micarta on the stock.

Thrown
•   2 Flashpaks

Gear
•   Urban Explorer Jumpsuit
•   Form-Fitting Body Armor Half-Body Suit
•   Helmet (Ballistic/Impact - +1/+2)
•   Light Stick (10)
•   Medkit (Rating 6)
•   Survival Kit
•   Stimulant Patch (Rating 6) X 6
•   Trauma Patch
•   Grapple Gun
•   Flashlight
•   Earbuds
•   + Audio Enhancement III
•   + Select Sound Filter III
•   Gas Mask
•   Glasses
•   + Flare Compensation
•   + Vision Magnification
•   + Low Light
•   + Vision Enhancement III
•   Contacts
•   + Smartlink

Fake SIN’s
Paul Meixner   UCAS Citizen, Paranimal Hunter            Level 4 fake

Fake Licenses
Paul Meixner   Katar                     Level 4 fake
Paul Meixner   Ruger Super Warhawk               Level 4 fake
Paul Meixner   Mannlicher Wildhüter               Level 4 fake
Paul Meixner   Concealed Carry               Level 4 fake

Commlink
Renraku Sensei with Renraku Ichi OS

Ammo
90 heavy pistol rounds
60 ex-EX heavy pistol rounds
60 sports rifle rounds
2 flashpaks

Cash left over: 1860 nuyen

The bad news is that I will not be using this character for a while or playing Shadowrun at all, for at least three months, due to changing circumstances in my life. As you can imagine, this sucks eggs to a whole new level. I'll still be sticking around, just less often.

[Mara]

Oh...Para-Critter hunter would be a SEPARATE permit from your fake SIN...

[Ethan]

Looks good. Just curious, but did you buy "normal" cyberfeet to plug-in?

[Twitchy D]

Looks good. Just curious, but did you buy "normal" cyberfeet to plug-in?

No, I paid an extra 1000 for modular. The plug-in's were listed under modular plug-ins, so, modular lower legs made sense.

[Twitchy D]

Oh...Para-Critter hunter would be a SEPARATE permit from your fake SIN...

Well, I have enough cash for another permit, so I'll pay for a 400 nuyen one.