Nearly everyone has a commlink and why would it impaire them for normal use? I can see an implant commlink being a problem, but the most commlinks are wireless and are suitable when the Technomancer doesn't feel like immersing herself in the Matrix (sometimes, using a "disposable" is more safer.)<br/><br/>As for other things, it's going to be core book only, sorry. But I do not own any of the previous materials and they will be releasing a magic book soon.<br/><br/>A retractable staff may be doable though, but magic from previous editions? No go.<br/><br/>For more Adept powers, you're simply going to have to wait hon. ^^