BeCKS v2 Now Available
Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2003 10:54 pm
The Shadowrun Supplemental is pleased to announce that the stand-alone release of BeCKS - Bethyaga's Complete Karma System Version 2 - is now available at <a href="http://tss.dumpshock.com">http://tss.dumpshock.com</a>
BeCKS v2 allows you to create Shadowrun, Third Edition characters using Karma as opposed to Points or Priorities, allowing for smoother progression between character generation and later advancement. It alsow allows for more variance between starting characters - any amount of Karma can be allocated at generation, so you can easily play street newbies or veteran 'runners.
The major changes from the previous version include:
* New rules for otaku, shapeshifters ghouls, and SURGE.
* Total revision of resources. Resources may now be purchased 1 Karma point at a time with an increasing stepped progression. The top end has been lowered to 120 Karma.
* Reduction of Contact costs.
* Slightly increased costs for Trolls.
* The "extended character creation phase" option has been removed. Instead, the "standard" BeCKS rules are followed by options and guidelines for customizing them for individual campaigns.
BeCKS v2 also includes a Frequently Asked Questions list and four sample characters.
Author Mike Jones is unable to comment, as he is busy being served on hand and foot by his many fans. Says one female fan: "BeCKS? It's just good Karma! Mike Jones saved my Shadowrun campaign!". The editor of The Shadowrun Supplemental, Adam Jury, would like many people to download BeCKS v2, so he's not going to pimp the great features of BeCKS v2 any more, and instead just point out that you can download it for free at <a href="http://tss.dumpshock.com/">http://tss.dumpshock.com/</a>!
<b>About The Shadowrun Supplemental</b>
The Shadowrun Supplemental is the longest continually running Shadowrun magazine in existence. We publish adventures, characters, locations, rules, equipment, spells, reviews, and just about anything to do with Shadowrun! The Shadowrun Supplemental is dedicated to providing new and interesting source material for the Shadowrun role-playing game.
Submission guidelines are available at <a href="http://tss.dumpshock.com/guidelines.htm ... es.html</a>.
BeCKS v2 allows you to create Shadowrun, Third Edition characters using Karma as opposed to Points or Priorities, allowing for smoother progression between character generation and later advancement. It alsow allows for more variance between starting characters - any amount of Karma can be allocated at generation, so you can easily play street newbies or veteran 'runners.
The major changes from the previous version include:
* New rules for otaku, shapeshifters ghouls, and SURGE.
* Total revision of resources. Resources may now be purchased 1 Karma point at a time with an increasing stepped progression. The top end has been lowered to 120 Karma.
* Reduction of Contact costs.
* Slightly increased costs for Trolls.
* The "extended character creation phase" option has been removed. Instead, the "standard" BeCKS rules are followed by options and guidelines for customizing them for individual campaigns.
BeCKS v2 also includes a Frequently Asked Questions list and four sample characters.
Author Mike Jones is unable to comment, as he is busy being served on hand and foot by his many fans. Says one female fan: "BeCKS? It's just good Karma! Mike Jones saved my Shadowrun campaign!". The editor of The Shadowrun Supplemental, Adam Jury, would like many people to download BeCKS v2, so he's not going to pimp the great features of BeCKS v2 any more, and instead just point out that you can download it for free at <a href="http://tss.dumpshock.com/">http://tss.dumpshock.com/</a>!
<b>About The Shadowrun Supplemental</b>
The Shadowrun Supplemental is the longest continually running Shadowrun magazine in existence. We publish adventures, characters, locations, rules, equipment, spells, reviews, and just about anything to do with Shadowrun! The Shadowrun Supplemental is dedicated to providing new and interesting source material for the Shadowrun role-playing game.
Submission guidelines are available at <a href="http://tss.dumpshock.com/guidelines.htm ... es.html</a>.
