Running in the Shadows

Stephanie chats about Orks in Shadowrun 20th Anniversary Edition. She moves beyond the stereotypes to discuss the rise of Ork intellectuals, the cultural power of "Orxploitation" music, and the systemic challenges posed by groups like the Humanis Policlub. From the temperamental Hobgoblin metavariants to the defiant spirit of the Ork Underground, this episode is a tribute to the "burn bright, burn fast" mentality that defines the most resilient metatype in the sprawl.

Stephanie chats about Elves in Shadowrun 20th Anniversary Edition. She covers the mechanical superiority of the Agility 7 and Charisma 8 caps, the massive tactical edge of Low-Light Vision, and the weird world of "Surge" changelings with the Glamour quality. From the ancient mysteries of "Spike Babies" to the high-society infiltration tactics that only an Elf can pull off, this episode is a masterclass in playing the Sixth World's most elegant survivors.

In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the nitty-gritty of character creation in Shadowrun 20th Anniversary Edition. She walks you through spending your 400 Build Points, balancing your Physical and Mental Attributes, and why Charisma is a runner's secret weapon. You will learn about the delicate trade-off of Essence when installing cyberware and how to specialize your skills to be the best in the sprawl. Finally, she dives into the high-stakes world of combat, hacking, and magic, explaining how Initiative and dice pools keep the adrenaline pumping when the job goes sideways.

This is the first episode and pet project of mine to spread awareness of Shadowrun Anniversary edition. Its my favorite. Enjoy!