A dwarf who’s jumped into a fleet of surveillance drones, seeing the world through their cameras as if they were his own eyes. The Stakes
Once you have your copy, don't try to memorize it all at once. Shadowrun is famous for its "crunch." Focus on the (Attribute + Skill vs. a Target Number) and let the specific rules for hacking or magic come into play as they are needed during your first session.
SR5 is notoriously crunchy. It is a dice-pool system using D6s, but it involves limits, wireless bonuses, recoil, decking grids, and astral projection. However, compared to the borderline unplayable complexity of earlier editions, SR5 is the "Goldilocks" zone for simulationists. It provides depth without requiring a computer science degree to hack a lock.
The PDF version on Trove is a great way to access the core rulebook, with excellent formatting and layout. The search function and bookmarks make it easy to navigate the content.
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