ShadowHaven Reloaded:Character Generation Guide - Revision history

Samitefan1: /* Step 4: Make a Wiki Account */ Clarified where to go to get account creation process started.

2026-01-09T06:12:09Z

Step 4: Make a Wiki Account: Clarified where to go to get account creation process started.

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	==Step 4: Make a Wiki Account==		==Step 4: Make a Wiki Account==

	Ask for help from our wiki staff by using the <code>@wiki</code> group. Like this:		Ask for help from our wiki staff by using the <code>@wiki</code> group in the #wiki-help Discord channel. Like this:

	@wiki I need to create a wiki account, can you help please?		@wiki I need to create a wiki account, can you help please?

Bulldogc: /* Step 4: Make a Wiki Account */

2025-11-26T03:21:42Z

Step 4: Make a Wiki Account

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	==Step 4: Make a Wiki Account==		==Step 4: Make a Wiki Account==

	~~Press~~ the ~~create account button in the top right corner of the website. Choose a username and password and create an account~~.		Ask for help from our wiki staff by using the <code>@wiki</code> group. Like this:

	~~If you have any trouble, you can always ask for help from our wiki staff by using the <code>@wiki</code> group. Like this:~~		@wiki I need to create a wiki account, can you help please?

	@wiki I ~~can't seem~~ to create a wiki account, can you help please?

	This will alert the team, and one of the volunteers should be around to help you out soon.		This will alert the team, and one of the volunteers should be around to help you out soon.

Archtmag: /* Step 2: Generate Your Character */

2025-01-12T07:52:14Z

Step 2: Generate Your Character

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	2. Create your own contact. It's recommended that you have some experience with Shadowrun before putting too much time in here, but if you're committed to doing so, you can follow the [[Contact Rules]]. Remember that you'll need to create a wiki page for your new contact. This adds the contact to the ShadowHaven world and lets other characters use your creation.		2. Create your own contact. It's recommended that you have some experience with Shadowrun before putting too much time in here, but if you're committed to doing so, you can follow the [[Contact Rules]]. Remember that you'll need to create a wiki page for your new contact. This adds the contact to the ShadowHaven world and lets other characters use your creation.

	3. Defer it until later. If you're overwhelmed by the options, you can add placeholders to your character sheet. Instead of adding an existing contact or creating your own, just pick a name, a Connection rating, a Loyalty rating, and an Archetype (on ShadowHaven, we only use [[Contact_Rules#~~Choose_a_Contact_Type~~\|a few types of contacts]] to make things a bit simpler). Placeholder contacts can't be used in a game until they are fleshed out.		3. Defer it until later. If you're overwhelmed by the options, you can add placeholders to your character sheet. Instead of adding an existing contact or creating your own, just pick a name, a Connection rating, a Loyalty rating, and an Archetype (on ShadowHaven, we only use [[Contact_Rules#Contact_Archetype\|a few types of contacts]] to make things a bit simpler). Placeholder contacts can't be used in a game until they are fleshed out.

	When choosing contacts, one of them should be a Fixer archetype. A fixer is sort of like an agent for an athlete or actor or a handler for an undercover cop or spy. From an in-game perspective, they're the ones that connect you with jobs. You still use one of the three options above to choose a fixer, just like any other contact.		When choosing contacts, one of them should be a Fixer archetype. A fixer is sort of like an agent for an athlete or actor or a handler for an undercover cop or spy. From an in-game perspective, they're the ones that connect you with jobs. You still use one of the three options above to choose a fixer, just like any other contact.

Fangblade: /* Step 9: Apply To a Game */

2024-09-02T18:22:22Z

Step 9: Apply To a Game

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	Once your character is approved, you may participate in any of the in-character chat rooms on discord. Roleplaying is also usually encouraged during runs.		Once your character is approved, you may participate in any of the in-character chat rooms on discord. Roleplaying is also usually encouraged during runs.

	ShadowHaven is built around trust and a common goal of having fun with the game. Please read up our [[Community Expectations]] and [[RP_Rules\|Roleplaying Rules]] and follow them to the best of your ability to ensure an enjoyable experience for you and your fellow runners. If something goes horribly wrong, let someone know. You can talk to any one of the Moderation staff on Discord or submit a ~~[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCFyJ3BEUTOSKXQHYinH3hSQbbkiUfYR0vLfRMs8wom5xZoA/viewform Community Integrity Feedback form]~~.		ShadowHaven is built around trust and a common goal of having fun with the game. Please read up our [[Community Expectations]] and [[RP_Rules\|Roleplaying Rules]] and follow them to the best of your ability to ensure an enjoyable experience for you and your fellow runners. If something goes horribly wrong, let someone know. You can talk to any one of the Moderation staff on Discord or submit a ticket in the tickets channel on the discord.

	You're part of this community now. Let's have some fun.		You're part of this community now. Let's have some fun.

	[[Category:Guides]]		[[Category:Guides]]

Bulldogc: /* Chummer Amends File */

2024-03-02T15:19:17Z

Chummer Amends File

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	===Chummer Amends File===		===Chummer Amends File===

	If you are using Chummer, you can download our amends file at [https://github.com/Syphilen/ShadowHaven-Rules Chummer Amends]. This should automatically remove banned content, and apply many of our house rules. Click the green Code dropdown, select Download Zip, and extract the resulting file into the customdata directory for Chummer.		If you are using Chummer, you can download our amends file at [https://github.com/Syphilen/ShadowHaven-Rules/releases/latest Chummer Amends]. This should automatically remove banned content, and apply many of our house rules. Click the green Code dropdown, select Download Zip, and extract the resulting file into the customdata directory for Chummer.

	===Getting Started===		===Getting Started===

Syphilen: /* Step 1: Read the Rules */

2024-02-11T16:44:02Z

Step 1: Read the Rules

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	*[[Contact Rules]] describes the system we use to manage and share NPC contacts.		*[[Contact Rules]] describes the system we use to manage and share NPC contacts.

	It's okay if you don't read through all of these resources completely. Part of the rationale for having a character review process is to let experienced players help newer players create characters which are legal and play well so everyone enjoys the game a bit more.		It's okay if you don't read through all of these resources completely. Just look at the parts that are relevant for your character. Part of the rationale for having a character review process is to let experienced players help newer players create characters which are legal and play well so everyone enjoys the game a bit more.

	==Step 2: Generate Your Character==		==Step 2: Generate Your Character==

EnigmaticOxygen: /* Creating a Shadowrunner */

2023-11-28T18:49:16Z

Creating a Shadowrunner

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	=Creating a Shadowrunner=		=Creating a Shadowrunner=

	==Step 1: Read the ~~rules~~==		==Step 1: Read the Rules==

	The [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115985/Shadowrun-Fifth-Edition-Core-Rulebook Shadowrun core rulebook] has most of the rules you need. If you're going to play Shadowrun, this is where to start learning.		The [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/115985/Shadowrun-Fifth-Edition-Core-Rulebook Shadowrun core rulebook] has most of the rules you need. If you're going to play Shadowrun, this is where to start learning.

EnigmaticOxygen: /* Running the Shadows */

2023-11-28T18:45:21Z

Running the Shadows

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	=Running the Shadows=		=Running the Shadows=

	==Step 7: Character ~~review~~==		==Step 7: Character Review==

	ShadowHaven requires that every character be approved by a member of our chargen staff. This serves two purposes. First, it guarantees GMs and other players that the characters they meet and interact with on a table are all playing by the same rules. Broken or invalid characters means problems for everyone. Second, it gives players a second pair of eyes on their characters. This can be useful for new and old players alike. Nobody likes being surprised by an accidental oversight in their character or a misunderstood mechanic, and character reviews catch most of these before they bite back.		ShadowHaven requires that every character be approved by a member of our chargen staff. This serves two purposes. First, it guarantees GMs and other players that the characters they meet and interact with on a table are all playing by the same rules. Broken or invalid characters means problems for everyone. Second, it gives players a second pair of eyes on their characters. This can be useful for new and old players alike. Nobody likes being surprised by an accidental oversight in their character or a misunderstood mechanic, and character reviews catch most of these before they bite back.


	===Posting a ~~review thread~~===		===Posting a Review Thread===

	To submit a character for review, you'll need to create a post on the ShadowHaven Character Generation subreddit here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenCharGen/ ShadowHavenCharGen].		To submit a character for review, you'll need to create a post on the ShadowHaven Character Generation subreddit here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/ShadowHavenCharGen/ ShadowHavenCharGen].
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	After your post goes up, a chargen staff member will volunteer to review it. The status flair on the subreddit will usually be changed from <code>Pending</code> to <code>Claimed</code>, indicated that there's a volunteer working on it.		After your post goes up, a chargen staff member will volunteer to review it. The status flair on the subreddit will usually be changed from <code>Pending</code> to <code>Claimed</code>, indicated that there's a volunteer working on it.

	===Handling ~~your review~~===		===Handling Your Review===

	''Please be patient.'' We all know the anticipation and excitement that comes while waiting for a character to be approved for play. You want to get out there and run the shadows, and we want you there. But remember that chargen volunteers are real people with their own lives. If you want your character approved faster, the best thing you can do is respond promptly to questions asked on your character review post and correct illegalities on your sheet when asked. Remember that this is a two-way street, too. If you have questions, concerns, or just want to try to improve your character further, it's okay to ask your reviewer for help.		''Please be patient.'' We all know the anticipation and excitement that comes while waiting for a character to be approved for play. You want to get out there and run the shadows, and we want you there. But remember that chargen volunteers are real people with their own lives. If you want your character approved faster, the best thing you can do is respond promptly to questions asked on your character review post and correct illegalities on your sheet when asked. Remember that this is a two-way street, too. If you have questions, concerns, or just want to try to improve your character further, it's okay to ask your reviewer for help.
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	You may also be given recommendation on how to make your character better. You are not required to make these changes, but our chargen staff is here to help you. Generally, they are trying to help make your character play well on a table. Again, if you have questions or feel that a recommendation isn't quite right for your character, talk to them. There's usually a variety of ways to make something better.		You may also be given recommendation on how to make your character better. You are not required to make these changes, but our chargen staff is here to help you. Generally, they are trying to help make your character play well on a table. Again, if you have questions or feel that a recommendation isn't quite right for your character, talk to them. There's usually a variety of ways to make something better.

	===Approval ~~for play~~===		===Approval For Play===

	''Your character is not approved for play until your reviewer says so.'' This is important. If you submit the character, receive a review, and make changes, you still need to let your chargen staff member approve it. This is to make sure, for instance, that one illegality isn't traded for another. A second look at a sheet usually takes ''far'' less time than the first, as most of the ground has been covered and the reviewer is already familiar with the character. It isn't unusual to go back and forth several times to refine a character.		''Your character is not approved for play until your reviewer says so.'' This is important. If you submit the character, receive a review, and make changes, you still need to let your chargen staff member approve it. This is to make sure, for instance, that one illegality isn't traded for another. A second look at a sheet usually takes ''far'' less time than the first, as most of the ground has been covered and the reviewer is already familiar with the character. It isn't unusual to go back and forth several times to refine a character.
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	After you and your reviewer are both satisfied with your character, they will approve your character for play. They will help you roll for starting nuyen either through the reddit bot or the discord bot. (It must be rolled using one of these two publicly-visible methods.)		After you and your reviewer are both satisfied with your character, they will approve your character for play. They will help you roll for starting nuyen either through the reddit bot or the discord bot. (It must be rolled using one of these two publicly-visible methods.)

	==Step 8: Track ~~your progess~~==		==Step 8: Track Your Progress==

	Congratulations! Your character is ready to go!		Congratulations! Your character is ready to go!
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	To enable career mode, open your character sheet and click on the <code>Character Info</code> tab. In the upper right-hand corner, check the box labeled <code>Mark character as Created</code>. Save your character. You should see a dialog box pop up asking you to enter the results of your starting nuyen roll. Enter the sum of the dice that you and your chargen minion rolled in Step 7. If you are confused or did not roll your starting nuyen, talk to your chargen minion or any of the chargen staff. They'll help you out.		To enable career mode, open your character sheet and click on the <code>Character Info</code> tab. In the upper right-hand corner, check the box labeled <code>Mark character as Created</code>. Save your character. You should see a dialog box pop up asking you to enter the results of your starting nuyen roll. Enter the sum of the dice that you and your chargen minion rolled in Step 7. If you are confused or did not roll your starting nuyen, talk to your chargen minion or any of the chargen staff. They'll help you out.

	'''Upload ~~your new sheets~~'''		'''Upload Your New Sheets'''

	It's useful to keep your sheet available and up to date. As you make changes in career mode, adding rewards from runs or purchases your character makes, repeat [[#Step_5\|Step 5]] to re-upload the PDF and or <code>.chum5</code> files (skipping the step about creating a new folder—you can reuse your current one).		It's useful to keep your sheet available and up to date. As you make changes in career mode, adding rewards from runs or purchases your character makes, repeat [[#Step_5\|Step 5]] to re-upload the PDF and or <code>.chum5</code> files (skipping the step about creating a new folder—you can reuse your current one).

	==Step 9: Apply to a ~~game~~==		==Step 9: Apply To a Game==

	'''Make a Roll20 ~~account~~'''		'''Make a Roll20 Account'''

	Many GMs use the virtual tabletop site ~~Roll 20~~ to run their games. Ultimately, whether a game uses it or not is up to the GM, but if you apply to a game that uses it, you should either have an account before the game starts or let the GM know that you are unable to use it. Some GMs may choose to make special arrangements so that you can play, but they are by no means required to do so.		Many GMs use the virtual tabletop site Roll20 to run their games. Ultimately, whether a game uses it or not is up to the GM, but if you apply to a game that uses it, you should either have an account before the game starts or let the GM know that you are unable to use it. Some GMs may choose to make special arrangements so that you can play, but they are by no means required to do so.

	To make an account, visit [https://app.roll20.net/sessions/new This Page] and click on <code>Create an Account</code>.		To make an account, visit [https://app.roll20.net/sessions/new This Page] and click on <code>Create an Account</code>.
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	'''Roleplaying in and ~~outside games~~'''		'''Roleplaying In and Outside Games'''

	Once your character is approved, you may participate in any of the in-character chat rooms on discord. Roleplaying is also usually encouraged during runs.		Once your character is approved, you may participate in any of the in-character chat rooms on discord. Roleplaying is also usually encouraged during runs.

EnigmaticOxygen: /* Updating the Wiki */

2023-11-28T18:43:55Z

Updating the Wiki

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	*''Upload your files:'' Open your folder. To upload a file, you should be able to simply drag a file from your computer onto the browser window. If this does not work for you, click the <code>Upload files</code> button on the right-hand side of the page.		*''Upload your files:'' Open your folder. To upload a file, you should be able to simply drag a file from your computer onto the browser window. If this does not work for you, click the <code>Upload files</code> button on the right-hand side of the page.

	'''Which ~~Diles~~ Do I Upload?'''		'''Which Files Do I Upload?'''

	We need two files: your character file and the PDF you exported in [[#Step_3:_Export_a_PDF\|Step 3]]. The character file you're looking for has a <code>.chum5</code> extension. If you can't find it or forgot where you saved it, open your character in Chummer and click <code>Save As</code> in the <code>File</code> menu. This will usually show the current location where your character was saved.		We need two files: your character file and the PDF you exported in [[#Step_3:_Export_a_PDF\|Step 3]]. The character file you're looking for has a <code>.chum5</code> extension. If you can't find it or forgot where you saved it, open your character in Chummer and click <code>Save As</code> in the <code>File</code> menu. This will usually show the current location where your character was saved.
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	Please upload ''both'' these two files to your cloud folder.		Please upload ''both'' these two files to your cloud folder.

	==Step 6: Create a ~~wiki page~~==		==Step 6: Create a Wiki Page==

	ShadowHaven's wiki is the primary mechanism for exchanging information on the characters who populate our living world. It gives GMs a sense of who they are running with and players a closer connection to their fellow runners. It represents an important part of what ShadowHaven is.		ShadowHaven's wiki is the primary mechanism for exchanging information on the characters who populate our living world. It gives GMs a sense of who they are running with and players a closer connection to their fellow runners. It represents an important part of what ShadowHaven is.

EnigmaticOxygen: /* Step 5: Upload to the cloud */

2023-11-28T18:43:23Z

Step 5: Upload to the cloud

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	This will alert the team, and one of the volunteers should be around to help you out soon.		This will alert the team, and one of the volunteers should be around to help you out soon.

	==Step 5: Upload to the ~~cloud~~==		==Step 5: Upload To the Cloud==

	You'll need a web-accessible folder to put both your character file and your PDF file. ShadowHaven relies on third-party cloud storage for this.		You'll need a web-accessible folder to put both your character file and your PDF file. ShadowHaven relies on third-party cloud storage for this.
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	*''Upload your files:'' Open your folder. To upload a file, you should be able to simply drag a file from your computer onto the browser window. If this does not work for you, click the <code>Upload files</code> button on the right-hand side of the page.		*''Upload your files:'' Open your folder. To upload a file, you should be able to simply drag a file from your computer onto the browser window. If this does not work for you, click the <code>Upload files</code> button on the right-hand side of the page.

	'''Which ~~files do~~ I ~~upload~~?'''		'''Which Diles Do I Upload?'''

	We need two files: your character file and the PDF you exported in [[#Step_3:_Export_a_PDF\|Step 3]]. The character file you're looking for has a <code>.chum5</code> extension. If you can't find it or forgot where you saved it, open your character in Chummer and click <code>Save As</code> in the <code>File</code> menu. This will usually show the current location where your character was saved.		We need two files: your character file and the PDF you exported in [[#Step_3:_Export_a_PDF\|Step 3]]. The character file you're looking for has a <code>.chum5</code> extension. If you can't find it or forgot where you saved it, open your character in Chummer and click <code>Save As</code> in the <code>File</code> menu. This will usually show the current location where your character was saved.