Shark Bytes 2 Supplements

Shark Bytes 2

Copyright © 2004 Alter Ego Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Shark Bytes 2 is released by permission from William Littlefield, Editor of Shark Bytes, The Unofficial Savage Worlds Fanzine, Volume 1, Issue 2, October 2004, available by download at http://www.sharkbytes.info..

This help file contains information on how to use the data for items found in Shark Bytes 2.

Loading the Data Sheet

The Shark Bytes 2 data sheet must be loaded before you can use the data in it. To create a character that uses the Shark Bytes 2 data sheet:

Create the character.
Select the File | Load Data Sheet... command.
Double-click SharkBytes2.mds in the Data Sheet Files list.
If you want the data sheet to be loaded every time Metacreator starts, also click the Load Always button under the Loaded Data Sheet list when SharkBytes2.mds is loaded.

Creating Savaged Redline Characters

Because Savaged Redline is a campaign setting with unique parameters, a separate data sheet and character sheet template were created for it. To create a Savaged Redline character:

Select the File | New... command.
Double-click the SavagedRedline.cst template.
The Shark Bytes 2 data sheet is automatically loaded for Savaged Redline.

Races vs. Archetypes

For ease of use (and because only humans exist in the Savaged Redline setting), race selection is used to choose the various Savaged Redline archetypes. You can still pick the standard Human race if you want a character with a free Edge as its choice.

Archetype Attribute Bonuses

Certain archetypes (Savants, Rejects, etc.) have attribute bonuses or deficient attributes. Attribute bonuses and deficiencies are included on the race directly, instead of adding a separate Edge or Hindrance. To change the selected attribute:

Double-click the name of the archetype in the Race list.
Click the Atribute or Deficient Attribute option.
Click the up and or down arrow to change the selected attribute.

Pirate and Ship Names

To choose pirate or ship names:

Select the Utilities | Name Finder... command.
Click "Pirate" in the Secondary Attributes list to list pirate names, or "Ship" to list ship names.
Click the Find button.