Taloquin posted:
I think the whole sci-fi vs fantasy debate really hit a head in the Shadowrun universe. IMO it was probably the ultimate collaboration between the two. I mean come on, it was set in the future, with cybernetics, bio-organic implants, radical military technology, "virtual reality" hacking, etc. along with orcs, trolls, elves, dwarves, swords and sorcery. It's just a shame that FASA failed to market the setting as it should have been.
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to play an MMO set in the Shadowrun universe, but that will probably never happen. Not unless Microsoft (the current holders of the IP for electronic purposes afaik) decides to delve into the MMO market.
On the other hand, I'm reminded of an old joke from the 90s about Microsoft and AOL. Would you rather have your toaster crash, or have it say "
ou have toast!".
I think the whole sci-fi vs fantasy debate really hit a head in the Shadowrun universe. IMO it was probably the ultimate collaboration between the two. I mean come on, it was set in the future, with cybernetics, bio-organic implants, radical military technology, "virtual reality" hacking, etc. along with orcs, trolls, elves, dwarves, swords and sorcery. It's just a shame that FASA failed to market the setting as it should have been.
I would ABSOLUTELY LOVE to play an MMO set in the Shadowrun universe, but that will probably never happen. Not unless Microsoft (the current holders of the IP for electronic purposes afaik) decides to delve into the MMO market.
On the other hand, I'm reminded of an old joke from the 90s about Microsoft and AOL. Would you rather have your toaster crash, or have it say "
ou have toast!".lol @ the joke...LOOOOOOOOOVE the Shadowrun universe, not just for the mix of sci-fi/fantasy but the freedom that that blend provided in combat and general game play.
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