Simpler alternatives to run Shadowrun?

[schneeland]

Since it was brought up a couple of times (and I'm also monitoring this): the Kickstarter preview page for Anarchy 2e is Shadowrun: Anarchy 2.0. Campaign is launching on August 26.

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

I might also add Cy_Borg.

Cy_Borg will need to have more traditional classes created for it, I think, although creating new content for Borgs is super-easy.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

Cy_Borg will need to have more traditional classes created for it, I think, although creating new content for Borgs is super-easy.

Yeah, the Borg system is pretty easy to hack. And I'm sure there are already plenty of fan-made classes for it. To incorporate the magic of Shadowrun, it would also be easy to poach some stuff from Mork Borg. Though I think you probably are going to get an even skuzzier vision of the future than Shadowrun regular.

 

[Not a Decepticon]

Cy-Bog + Mork-Bog hack is an interesting option, adding it to the list

Another possible option I have realized - Outgunned with mixing some of types of action flicks it can be about from its expansions.

 

[johndesmarais]

I haven't run it myself, but Cities Without Number?

I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to do this with one of my groups. CWN has everything you need - even the magic - already baked in.

 

[Laughing Man]

Many systems could work. How much effort do you want to put into making a system work, may be the question to ask yourself.

 

[Crusadius]

I am looking for ideas for systems that I could run Shadowrun that are not as complicated and crunchy (and, let's be honest, mess) as Shadowrun itself. So far I have been eyeing Cypher System, Daggerheart, Savage Worlds: Sprawlrunners, Runners in the Shadows and Shadowrun: Anarchy. I am looking for more potential options, especially in the area that is less crunchy than D&D 5e but not more simplistic than Forged in the Dark games - it is for a group with this unique combination of players where some call D&D "math fetish, not a game" and others argue you cannot do anything but Moves in Powered by the Apocalypse, so I need to pick games more balanced between the two extremes, more towards rules medium or slightly rules light.

Since you mention PbtA, Metro:Otherscape has PbtA roots and is a fantasy cyberpunk roleplaying game that removed Moves from the system.

 

[Ruin Explorer]

Another possible option I have realized - Outgunned with mixing some of types of action flicks it can be about from its expansions.

Outgunned is a good idea though it is worth noting Outgunned campaigns are intentionally relatively short and contained by the design of the game, rather than potentially open-ended like Shadowrun. That might actually be a benefit if you're not wanting to run an open-ended campaign though.

that removed Moves from the system

Christ I need to actually read my copy of Metro:Otherscape properly, I didn't know that!

 

[Not a Decepticon]

Many systems could work. How much effort do you want to put into making a system work, may be the question to ask yourself.

From those that I already listed, which ones you feel require the most effort to make them work and which ones the least?

Since you mention PbtA, Metro:Otherscape has PbtA roots and is a fantasy cyberpunk roleplaying game that removed Moves from the system.

Interesting, I also see it uses tags system. How does it play compared to FATE?

Outgunned is a good idea though it is worth noting Outgunned campaigns are intentionally relatively short and contained by the design of the game, rather than potentially open-ended like Shadowrun. That might actually be a benefit if you're not wanting to run an open-ended campaign though.

That is good to know, I could run a short, more focused campaign with it.