Shadowrun 2nd Edition for Foundry VTT

A comprehensive game system for playing Shadowrun 2nd Edition in Foundry Virtual Tabletop.

Features

Character Management

• Complete attribute system (Body, Quickness, Strength, Charisma, Intelligence, Willpower, Essence, Magic, Reaction)
• Automatic calculation of derived attributes and dice pools
• Condition monitors for Physical and Stun damage
• Magic system with awakened character support

Skills System

• Three-tier skill structure: Base Skills → Concentrations → Specializations
• Separate ratings for Base, Concentration, and Specialization levels
• Dynamic skill selection from comprehensive skill database
• Roll-specific dice pools: Choose to roll with Base, Concentration, or Specialization rating
• Clear indication of which rating type is being used in rolls
• Automatic enabling/disabling of rating fields based on selections

Dice Pools

• Combat Pool: (Quickness + Intelligence + Willpower) ÷ 2
• Hacking Pool: Reaction + highest Computer skill
• Control Pool: Reaction + Vehicle Control Rig bonuses
• Spell Pool: Highest Sorcery skill rating
• Astral Combat Pool: Willpower + Charisma (awakened only)
• Task Pool: Intelligence base
• Karma Pool: Manual management

Equipment & Augmentation

• Cyberware: Browse from comprehensive catalog with essence costs
• Bioware: Bio Index tracking and installation management
• Spells: Complete spell catalog with force and drain mechanics
• Adept Powers: Power point management with level-based costs

Combat & Initiative

• Multi-phase initiative system authentic to SR2e
• Automatic initiative dice and reaction bonuses from cyberware
• Initiative tracker with phase management
• Multiple actions per round based on initiative scores

Dice Rolling

• Exploding 6s system
• Success counting (TN 4 default)
• Critical failure detection
• Detailed roll results with chat integration

Installation

Method 1: Manifest URL (Recommended)

1. Open Foundry VTT
2. Go to "Game Systems" tab
3. Click "Install System"
4. Paste this manifest URL: https://github.com/criticalfault/foundry-sr2/releases/latest/download/system.json
5. Click "Install"

Method 2: Manual Installation

1. Download the latest release from GitHub
2. Extract the zip file to your Foundry Data/systems/ directory
3. Restart Foundry VTT

Usage

Creating Characters

1. Create a new Actor and select "Character" type
2. Fill in attributes on the Attributes tab
3. Add skills using the Skills tab - select base skills and concentrations
4. Browse and add cyberware, bioware, spells, or adept powers as needed
5. Set awakened status in the Magic tab if playing a magical character

Combat

1. Select tokens and open the Initiative Tracker (Ctrl+I or token controls)
2. Add combatants and roll initiative
3. Start combat and use Next Turn/Next Phase to progress
4. Characters act multiple times based on initiative scores

Dice Rolling

• Click rollable elements throughout the character sheet
• Skills roll only their rating (not attribute + skill as in later editions)
• Spells include automatic drain resistance rolls

Compatibility

• Foundry VTT: Version 11+ (Verified on v12)
• System Version: 1.0.0

Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions

License

This system is licensed under the terms specified in the LICENSE file.

Acknowledgments

• Based on Shadowrun 2nd Edition by FASA Corporation
• Built for the Foundry VTT community
• Includes comprehensive data from official sourcebooks

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Shadowrun is a trademark of Catalyst Game Labs. This system is not affiliated with or endorsed by Catalyst Game Labs.