 Magic Computers, Cheesy, but does it work? |
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 Nov 30 2012, 08:40 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 268 Joined: 3-December 10 From: Connecticut Member No.: 19,202  |
So we all know how silly things get when a magician gains access to an Inhabitation spirit, but I like in fiction when you get magic computers, and you can do that with inhabitation spirits.
Assuming a flesh form merge and all that jazz, would you be able to add a spirits Force to the device's ratings? As in: Firewall + Force, Signal + Force, System + Force and Response + Force. |
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Nov 30 2012, 08:47 PM
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Running Target Group: Banned Posts: 1,105 Joined: 23-August 10 Member No.: 18,961 |
nope
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Nov 30 2012, 08:52 PM
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Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,930 Joined: 9-April 05 From: Scandinavian Union Member No.: 7,310 |
Magic computers in fiction?
Sounds interesting, what does it entail? |
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Dec 1 2012, 03:44 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
QUOTE (Lionhearted @ Nov 30 2012, 04:52 PM)  Magic computers in fiction? Only one I heard of so far is Hex on the Discworld.Sounds interesting, what does it entail? Anthill Inside. |
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Dec 1 2012, 03:48 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Dec 1 2012, 11:44 AM) you need other examples? |
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Dec 1 2012, 03:48 AM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
QUOTE (FuelDrop @ Nov 30 2012, 11:48 PM) you need other examples? Not really, Sir PTerry is the man!
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Dec 1 2012, 03:58 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
...And so it was that on that day Sir Terry Pratchett's true godlike nature was discovered on Dumpshock, and there was much rejoicing. Fortunately, Sir Pterry then turned down the job of supreme master of the universe because it would interfere with his busy writing schedule. And there was much rejoicing.
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Dec 1 2012, 05:41 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 664 Joined: 26-September 11 Member No.: 39,030 |
That probably won't work, but you could argue that a spirit with the movement power should be able to increase the response of the computer or commlink and maybe the system property. Because you're speeding up all of the machine's processes. And that's a multiplier. This is especially true if your GM has allowed movement to be used to multiply a vehicle or other machine's speed. I suspect your GM will still veto it or have the computer experience terrible lag issues or other problems when interfacing with the matrix, but you can always argue that it works, because MAGIC!
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Dec 1 2012, 07:02 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
Magic and Computers mix about as well as /dev/grrl and hardcopy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Of course, that didn't stop me from forcing her to write out Safehouses in pencil! |
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Dec 1 2012, 07:10 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 23-September 11 From: Vegas Member No.: 38,733 |
Due to Canray's obsession with Safehouses, it's been added to my Christmas wishlist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Dec 1 2012, 10:56 PM
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Immortal Elf Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 14,358 Joined: 2-December 07 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Member No.: 14,465 |
QUOTE (taeksosin @ Dec 1 2012, 03:10 PM) Due to Canray's obsession with Safehouses, it's been added to my Christmas wishlist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Some people call it selling your work.I prefer "Pimping Myself Out". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) |
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Dec 2 2012, 12:07 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,018 Joined: 3-July 10 Member No.: 18,786 |
QUOTE (CanRay @ Dec 1 2012, 11:56 PM) Some people call it selling your work. I prefer "Pimping Myself Out". (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) I'm surprised you don't have a link to it in your sig in addition to the self-prostitution. |
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Dec 2 2012, 01:47 AM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Halinn @ Dec 1 2012, 05:07 PM) I'm surprised you don't have a link to it in your sig in addition to the self-prostitution. Don't give him any ideas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Dec 2 2012, 02:16 AM
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Running Target Group: Members Posts: 1,018 Joined: 3-July 10 Member No.: 18,786 |
QUOTE (Tymeaus Jalynsfein @ Dec 2 2012, 02:47 AM) Don't give him any ideas... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Why not give him ideas on how to market Safehouses? Safehouses is a pretty good source for what precautions runners take, and I quite enjoyed reading Safehouses. ... Safehouses. |
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Dec 3 2012, 04:18 PM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
QUOTE (Ramaloke @ Nov 30 2012, 04:40 PM) So we all know how silly things get when a magician gains access to an Inhabitation spirit, but I like in fiction when you get magic computers, and you can do that with inhabitation spirits. Assuming a flesh form merge and all that jazz, would you be able to add a spirits Force to the device's ratings? Pg 102 Street Magic Posession QUOTE The spirit does not enhance any tech or software-based statistics such as the object's Device Rating or a vehicle's Pilot software. That covers possession. Inhabitation, they would have to be able to interface with the Matrix in the first place, which spirits can't do. It would also have to be an ally spirit to Inhabit like that. That being said, check out the old novel The Lucifer Deck. Haven't read it myself but heard some things about it "back in the day". [ Spoiler ]
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Dec 3 2012, 04:27 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (fistandantilus4.0 @ Dec 3 2012, 09:18 AM) That being said, check out the old novel The Lucifer Deck. Haven't read it myself but heard some things about it "back in the day". [ Spoiler ] I really liked that story, myself. Was very entertaining. I just finished reading it again not long ago. |
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Dec 4 2012, 04:04 AM
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Uncle Fisty Group: Admin Posts: 13,891 Joined: 3-January 05 From: Next To Her Member No.: 6,928 |
It was on my list of books to get a few years ago, and I tend to like Lisa Smedmen. But Fortune talked me into reading something by Nyx Smith, and that kinda killed my interest in the old novels. Fair? No. But Nyx Smith has that affect.
Sorry for the tangent, but I'm still bitter. Hours of my life I can't get back. |
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Dec 4 2012, 04:32 AM
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Neophyte Runner Group: Members Posts: 2,389 Joined: 20-August 12 From: Bunbury, western australia Member No.: 53,300 |
Personally I prefer tech being good at some things while magic is good at others.
Tech can't summon gods, make you incorporeal, or control minds (At least, not without preparation). Magic can't do maths. |
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