Roll over....Good Boy. Now play dead!, Drones are dumb...really dumb, right? Options Track this topic Email this topic Print this topic Download this topic Subscribe to this forum Display Modes Outline Switch to: Standard Switch to: Linear+

[mrobviousjosh]

I've just read through all of the Drone Rules for Riggers including Rigger 3 (Yes, I have avoided it and the Matrix for the longest time now) and I have to say that some of the drones defecits, like comprehension rolls, seem difficult to me. What I mean is, I would have to tell a drone to "Open the door, go up the stairs, and signal me when you reach the roof" with three separate complex actions and then they may not even follow. Rating 3 piloting costs 25,000 :nuyen: and that's the highest you start with. It specifically goes into detail about how limited the commands should be with an appropriate TN. So if I told a drone to "Retreat" it might not understand me, especially if it involved multiple mundane tasks (normally TN 2 or 3 to accomplish). Am I wrong? I hope so because I don't like thinking that if I play a rigger with 3 drones (all grouped) and give the group a command of "Fire on hostile targets" it wouldn't understand. Even when you tell them a formation you have to get specific about speeds, positioning, etc. but the book also suggests you go simple. How much can drones really do on their own? Thanks guys, I think I needed to vent a little.