This question involves non-system-specific interaction with otherworldly spirits.
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How effective are spirits (bound or unbound) as security patrols in Shadowrun4E
How much attention do spirits (bound and unbound) patrolling a facility typically pay to non-astral threats? It probably depends on the orders given to the spirits, but what is typical in Shadowrun ...
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How do I handle astral security?
When a shadowrunning team tries to break into a facility protected by magic, it seems to me as a GM like the team's biggest liability is getting past magical security. If a mundane B&E character ...
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Effective game mechanics for handling conflicts with spirits
A very effective set piece can be conflict with the spirit world. A nice example of the kind of thing I am thinking of is from the 1982 Conan film, where the wizard opens a gateway to the spirit ...
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Why do magical traditions specify a spirit type for each spell category?
In the SR4 rulebooks, magical traditions have listings of which spirits a character of that tradition can summon.
For example:
The Aztec Tradition
Concept: ...
Combat: Guardian
Detection: Fire
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