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Never Deal with a Dragon!

Shadowrun Returns, a classy turn-based RPG set in one of the most iconic Sci-Fi worlds where cyberpunk meets fantasy, sporting excellent character development mechanics and a sleek visual style drawing you right into the dark and dangerous Seattle metroplex, is available 40% off on GOG.com, for Windows and Mac OS X. That's $11.99 for the first 48 hours.

People will tell you about the word "Shadowrun". They'll explain that it describes the act of falling off the grid to perform some shady doings for a power that prefers to stay anonymous. Like one corporation trying to silently eliminate some key "assets" of another. Or a high-profile magician in need of some fresh virgin blood. Or the law going after someone that would normally be out of their reach, because of that whole corpo-extraterritoriality thing. Get it? That kind of stuff. But I'll tell you this man, I think that's not where the word originates. I've been around for a long time, and I've seen some things no one was ever supposed to see. I know things that you generally wouldn't want to know. Dangerous, that kind of knowledge, a health hazard if you catch my drift. So, believe me when I tell you: it's not actually "shadowrun". It's "shadow-run". A word describing the true hierarchy of power in our good old sixth world. This whole planet is now being run by shadows whose motivation and goals guys like you and me won't ever understand. I don't even mean the dragons. There's something else out there. Something… different.

Shadowrun Returns, a single player, turn-based tactical RPG taking place in a fan-favorite cyberpunk slash fantasy setting. Enter the amazingly depicted futuristic Seattle metroplex, and embark on your mission to uncover the mystery of a series of gruesome killings. Who knows what you'll discover? In the world of Shadowrun nothing is what it seems at first glance. With deep and involving storyline, top-notch turn-based tactical combat mechanics, and deep skill-based character development system, this vibrant imaginative role-playing game just keeps on giving!

Whether you are a die-hard fan of the pen&paper predecessor, or you're just looking for an extensive computer RPG experience, you can't go wrong with Shadowrun Returns, for only 11.99 on GOG.com. The 40% off release discount offer last for 48 hours only, that's until Thursday, December 12, at 10:59AM GMT.
Will the DLC be available on GOG as well or are they just releasing the base game and being done with it? I didnt want a gimped version before and I certainly dont want one now.
Is it based on SR3 or 4 rule-wise?
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Fenrir007: Will the DLC be available on GOG as well or are they just releasing the base game and being done with it? I didnt want a gimped version before and I certainly dont want one now.
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ErekoseDM: " Harebrained Schemes is pleased to announce that we are now able to release fully DRM-free versions of Shadowrun Returns and future expansions such as Berlin. "

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1613260297/shadowrun-returns/posts/659187

berlin dlc/expansion info
http://harebrained-schemes.com/post/shadowrun-dragonfall/
Post edited December 10, 2013 by Piranjade
Am I the only one who immediately thinks of DOOM II whenever I see the logo for Shadowrun Returns?
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fronzelneekburm: Am I the only one who immediately thinks of DOOM II whenever I see the logo for Shadowrun Returns?
nope i got hit by nostalgia too
Couple of answers to some burning questions:

Yes, SRR has Windows 8 support.

Yes, the editor is included.

Hope that helps, guys and gals :)


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fronzelneekburm: Am I the only one who immediately thinks of DOOM II whenever I see the logo for Shadowrun Returns?
It's the skull that does it and, yeah, I get the DOOM II feeling as well :)
Post edited December 10, 2013 by JudasIscariot
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Barry_Woodward: Will Harebrained Schemes be giving Kickstarter backers a code for the game on GOG?
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TurnipSlayerr: If you're a backer then you can drop a line to Harebrained Schemes and they should provide you with a key. :)
Drop them a line where? On Kickstarter, through the Harebrained Schemes contact form, the forum...?
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TurnipSlayerr: If you're a backer then you can drop a line to Harebrained Schemes and they should provide you with a key. :)
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spindown: Drop them a line where? On Kickstarter, through the Harebrained Schemes contact form, the forum...?
http://harebrained-schemes.com/about/contact/

:)
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spindown: Drop them a line where? On Kickstarter, through the Harebrained Schemes contact form, the forum...?
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JudasIscariot: http://harebrained-schemes.com/about/contact/

:)
Thanks! I suppose they can verify that I'm a backer if I use the same email address I used on KS.

Edit: Received my key. Awesome!
Post edited December 10, 2013 by spindown
Also, since someone at Microsoft had to ok this being *gasp* DRM-free *petulant fainting in terror*, any chance seeing more titles that Microsoft has a hold on?
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ShadowWulfe: Also, since someone at Microsoft had to ok this being *gasp* DRM-free *petulant fainting in terror*, any chance seeing more titles that Microsoft has a hold on?
Wait I am confused, Microsoft owns this game, I check Publisher and it only says Harebrained Schemes?
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ShadowWulfe: Also, since someone at Microsoft had to ok this being *gasp* DRM-free *petulant fainting in terror*, any chance seeing more titles that Microsoft has a hold on?
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Elmofongo: Wait I am confused, Microsoft owns this game, I check Publisher and it only says Harebrained Schemes?
Microsoft only owns the franchise license, not the game
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ShadowWulfe: Also, since someone at Microsoft had to ok this being *gasp* DRM-free *petulant fainting in terror*, any chance seeing more titles that Microsoft has a hold on?
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Elmofongo: Wait I am confused, Microsoft owns this game, I check Publisher and it only says Harebrained Schemes?
Microsoft owns the Shadowrun intellectual property. They initially opposed a DRM-free release but later changed their mind for some reason. Which is why Shadowrun Returns is now on GOG!
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Elmofongo: Wait I am confused, Microsoft owns this game, I check Publisher and it only says Harebrained Schemes?
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spindown: Microsoft owns the Shadowrun intellectual property. They initially opposed a DRM-free release but later changed their mind for some reason. Which is why Shadowrun Returns is now on GOG!
Well great bring in Age of Empires, Rise of Nations, Marathon or whatever good classic PC game thats published by Microsoft.
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spindown: Microsoft owns the Shadowrun intellectual property. They initially opposed a DRM-free release but later changed their mind for some reason. Which is why Shadowrun Returns is now on GOG!
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Elmofongo: Well great bring in Age of Empires, Rise of Nations, Marathon or whatever good classic PC game thats published by Microsoft.
Why doesn't anyone want Impossible Creatures ??? :((
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Elmofongo: Well great bring in Age of Empires, Rise of Nations, Marathon or whatever good classic PC game thats published by Microsoft.
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Licurg: Why doesn't anyone want Impossible Creatures ??? :((
I never heard of it, because I was only a 10 year old kid eating up crap from the Gamecube and PS2 and did not really got into PC gaming, but was envious of games coming out that gen like Battlefield 2.

(Not saying crap negatively mind you)