![]() ![]() (Only in certain instances will the House Rules override the existing rules. Rather than type out all the rules, I'm just going to insert a quick list of all the various rules sources, what they are, and how the Hub uses them. So, I mentioned before that there would be a collection of rules resources for you. Currently, the 'Hub has a minimum 30 day delay on new sourcebook rules, to make sure they are compatible with gameplay already going on.) (If you are using specialized rules from the various source books, mention that as well. When you submit a character sheet, send a copy of your character's PDF, a link to the online location of the save file, the character name (as the title of the post) and a quick archetype they fall into, and what your priority choices were. Their job is not to make sure you have fun the primary job is to make sure you have made a functioning character. If you want advice, though, all you have to do is ask. They might offer advice on what to set in your character, and they might not. They are primarily checking that it is legal. The Sheetheads on Hubchargen will review your character (regardless of which software you use). You'll need this when you submit your character to /r/HubCharGen. Once you have a concept, though, take a note of the priorities you selected, and in which order, to create your character. Both systems read left to right, but you might find yourself jumping back and forth once in a while. HeroLab's layout is a little confusing at first, but it does get simpler to work with as you continue. Once you have a software package, play around with it a bit before creating a character. Please note this is not an official endorsement from Runnerhub of a product.) (I use CutePDF, but you can use whatever one you feel comfortable with. Load HTML file to Google (or appropriate browser).(If you have a PDF converter, click 'print.')The long way (Chummer) After clicking the print icon, this will pop up. (Plus, it simplifies things tremendously.) There's a couple things you can do if you don't have a full (paid) copy of Adobe Acrobat on your computer, or you can download a PDF converter.Ĭropped screenshot of Chummer5 file. So, a PDF copy of your character sheet is essential. Google Drive does funky things to the Chummer save file, and not everybody has a license for HeroLab. Yeah, runners will need to have their file as a PDF format. (Check out this episode of the Arcology Podcast for more details.) Chummer is essentially an open-source file, and fans have kept the software going through a couple of editions now. You will, however, get the page number as a reference. So if you are looking for specific wording as found in the book, you aren't going to get it. ![]() Free to use, free to download the latest release, free to update. One of the major benefits of Chummer is that it is free. The second software package to create Character Sheets is Chummer: specifically Chummer5. (Your priorities for your character, that is.) Similarly, Runnerhub is not an official sponsor of the Arcology Podcast, but has been interviewed by them.)Ĭhoose wisely. (Runnerhub does not endorse or sponsor the product, but likes to recommend it because it supports Catalyst Game Labs, the company that makes Shadowrun games.Not sure what the exchange rate is right this very second.) This episode of the Arcology Podcast discusses HeroLab. However, you can very easily create a character for under $70. When new information or books come out for the system, there is a minor cost for access to those. The first Character Sheet software Runnerhub uses is HeroLab a simple, straight-forward sheet that is easy to read, easy to use, and licensed by Catalyst Game Labs. This image is from the free Demo Version, and is only intended to provide an orientation image to new users. Screenshot of HeroLab (running Shadowrun 5e programming). As an aside, the Hub is just about evenly split between the two, so there is no wrong answer (unless it's a third option). Runnerhub does not dictate which software package you use, but you must use one of the two following options. Once your character is approved, you can make the character permanent. When going through /r/HubCharGen, you will need to submit both a PDF of the character sheet, and the original save file. There are two software packages that Runnerhub uses to keep track of characters. While we don't have ARO displays (yet) like the 2075 Shadowrun setting, we have stepped away from traditional paper for recording characters. ![]()
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