: Combat is fast-paced, with high-initiative characters potentially taking multiple actions per round through "initiative passes". Character Creation Shadowrun, Fifth Edition Core Rulebook - Cloudfront.net

: If half or more of the dice rolled are 1s, a "glitch" occurs, causing a complication even if the action technically succeeds.

: A central theme where characters sacrifice their "Essence" (humanity) for cybernetic or organic enhancements to survive the gritty streets. Key Gameplay Mechanics