JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 05:31 AM
The background (apologies, I cribbed the format from others on the board 'cause I liked it)
[ Spoiler ]
Subject: 2070 Mascot competition // nominations
Chewtoy>>So hey, what about Oily? I think she’s legal.
Wendolyn>> Barely. Kid’s more eligible for the Rookie of the Year award.
Chewtoy>> C’mon, girl’s solid, Wen.
Wendolyn>> No doubt, like I said, rookie of the year. But mascot? Get serious.
Fitty_nuyen>>What the drek are you people talking about?
Wendolyn>> Long story…see, Oily’s actually been around for about 10 years, but it don’t really count. See, she was just a kid. Like pre-teeny bopper kid.
Kyew>> Gawd, not another script kiddy.
Oily>> WHAT did you call me?
Chewtoy>> Chill out, O. Look, Wen can’t tell a story to save her hoop. Let me start. See, Oily was born blind, and her parents couldn’t afford the surgery. Remember, back in the 50’s, cybereyes were pretty costly, and you couldn’t get the work done at the mall. Anyhoo, to hear her tell it, she had a rough time in school of it…I mean, who walks around blind in this day and age? Anyway, her dad picked up some dinosaur cyberdeck from somewhere and scrounged up some ‘trodes. Kid took to it right off the bat. I mean, considering the steaming pile she was decking on, she had a pretty good AV, and she fit in pretty well. Well, I don’t know how it started, but the kid started poking around the Matrix. Nothing like real decking, mind you, but she had hez, and some pretty good smarts. Covered her tracks better than the teeny trash you usually see pulling stunts. I took a shine to her. So did Wen, and a bunch of the old timers. I kicked her some biz…well, not real biz. A search here and there, mostly footwork. Not enough that she’d learn anything dangerous, but useful stuff. It worked out great…kinda like having an Agent that you don’t have to spend time programming. I spread the word, and she did pretty good biz over the years. Damn good for a little kid.
Fitty_nuyen>> Shouldn’t the brat have been in school?
Oily>> Nah, I got myself out just before Jr. High. Fixed some scores to make it look like I was autistic. By the way, as long as we’re dropping data on my past, I should correct a few things. For starters, my dad didn’t find the cyberdeck, it was a neighbor. My parents hate technology. I grew up eating “natural” soy drek and veggies. I was lucky they couldn’t afford to move out to the sticks like they wanted, or I wouldn’t have had a matrix connection at all. Real ‘back to earth’ types. Same reason they wouldn’t get my eyes fixed. Hell, as far as they knew, I spent all those hours in my room “meditating”. Ha!
Wendolyn>> Ah, so that’s why you stayed blind so long. I’m surprised to hear you dropped out of school though. You’re chock full of useless info.
Oily>> There’s better education to be found on the matrix. I would’ve spent my whole life there if my mom wasn’t dragging me outside every afternoon for ‘nature hikes’. I picked my spot. Crash wiped out all kinds of people’s info…I looked into it though, and my stuff was still intact…emphasis on “was”. After that was taken care of, I pulled down the cash I’d been squirreling away, told my parents I’d gotten a scholarship, and moved up to Seattle. I swear, if I never see another granola bar, it’ll be too soon. Any more questions?
Kyew>> Yeah, when they said you were “barely legal”, did they mean…?
Chewtoy>> Watch it, chummer.
Oily>> Aw, back off him Chewwy. He’s like the creepy uncle I never had. Kyew, I’ll add you to the list. There’s about 50 guys ahead of you. You’re right behind Mooby the Puff Puff Dragon.
Kyew>> Wait, what? Mooby isn’t even real!
Oily>> LOL, neither are your chances of nailing me.
And now, the stats:
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Oily
Metatype : Human
Mundane
Attributes
Body: 3
Agility: 3
Reaction: 3
Strength: 2
Charisma: 4
Intuition: 4
Logic: 4
Willpower: 4
Edge: 3
Initiative: 7
Essence: 5.34
Knowledge Skills
English : N
Japanese : 4
Or'zet : 3
Sperethiel : 3
Chemistry : 3
Magic Background : 1
Security Systems : 3
Parazoology : 2
SOTA Science : 1
Poison antidotes : 2
Engineering : 2
Active Skills
Computer : 4
Data Search : 4
Hardware : 4
Software : 4
Cybercombat : 4
Electronic Warfare : 4
Hacking : 4
Dodge (Ranged Combat) : 4
Pistols (Semi-Automatics) : 4
Clubs (Parrying) : 2
Inflitration : 3
Perception : 3
Medicine : 1
Etiquette (Other) : 2
Positive Qualities
First Impression
Negative Qualities
Allergy com/mild (meat) (she was raised by vegans)
Low Pain Tolerance
Cyberwares
Cybereyes Basic System (Rating 2)
+ Flare Compensation
+ Low-Light Vision
+ Smartlink
+ Vision Magnification
Datajack
Biowares
Synaptic Booster 1
Weapons
Ares Predator IV
EX-Explosive Rounds (30 shots)
Armors
Armor Jacket
Vehicles
MCT Fly-Spy (Minidrone)
GM-Nissan Doberman (Medium)
Commlinks
Commlink : Fairlight Caliban
Response Upgrade (5)
Sim Module Modified for BTL/Hot Sim
Skinlink
Subvocal Microphone
Analyze (Rating 5)
Browse (Rating 5)
Edit (Rating 5)
Encrypt (Rating 5)
Scan (Rating 5)
Armor (Rating 5)
Attack (Rating 5)
Biofeedback Filters (Rating 5)
Decrypt (Rating 5)
Defuse (Rating 5)
ECCM (Rating 5)
Exploit (Rating 5)
Medic (Rating 5)
Sniffer (Rating 5)
Spoof (Rating 5)
Stealth (Rating 5)
Track (Rating 5)
System (Rating 5)
Firewall (Rating 5)
Equipments
Fake SIN (Rating 4)
Survival Kit
Medkit (Rating 6)
DocWagon Contract (Basic - per Year)
Contacts
Chewtoy (L:3 C:4)
Retired Decker/Fixer
Contacts
Wendolyn (L:2 C:3)
Rigger/Smuggler
Adam
Aug 24 2006, 05:46 AM
For what it's worth, I don't think there's any point in putting any part of this post behind spoiler tags. What's it spoiling?
laughingowl
Aug 24 2006, 06:06 AM
| QUOTE (Adam) |
| For what it's worth, I don't think there's any point in putting any part of this post behind spoiler tags. What's it spoiling? |
Well my guess would be perhaps other in his game play here... and might be making it easier for them not to accidently read...
Although it does make it easier to read what would be a very long post, since it becomes collapsible.
Critias
Aug 24 2006, 06:07 AM
I think people mostly use spoiler tags for characters to just neaten up the page a bit -- collapsability is fun and handy.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 06:14 AM
| QUOTE (Adam) |
| For what it's worth, I don't think there's any point in putting any part of this post behind spoiler tags. What's it spoiling? |
It makes the post look cleaner. I hate looking at one gigantic, long-ass post at once.
Teulisch
Aug 24 2006, 11:10 AM
first of all.... looks like you grabbed a couple of skill groups. is that how you bought them? if not kick one skill up to 5 or 6 right now.
attributes, im only seeing 19 of a posible 20. edge does not count against the bp limit for atributes remember.
having a gun with ONLY EXEX ammo is a BAD idea. you will be much better off to grab a mix of cheaper ammo (regular and gel, for instance). a silencer would also be a good idea, as you seem to like the idea of stealth.
its possible to start with firewall 6. and its a good idea to get your probrams and OS at 6: one, you could get to 6 response with a light load and the right program. plus your going to upgrade hardware eventualy, and that will save you a lot of cash long-run. sure its going to be down to 5 or 4 most the time, but its worth it.
consider grabbing a few basic micro-sensors. some can be very usefull to have.
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 11:17 AM
Get an implanted Commlink. Those additional 2K¥ are well-invested.
mintcar
Aug 24 2006, 01:10 PM
Looks great to me. Very likable character judging from that background conversation. It's just one thing... what's up with the name? Oily sounds pretty gross.
Grinder
Aug 24 2006, 01:14 PM
Well-rounded character, I like him.
Lazerface
Aug 24 2006, 01:16 PM
*coughyoucoughmeancoughhercough*
Serbitar
Aug 24 2006, 01:21 PM
Why not buy all programms on rating 6? You will have to buy them anyway . . . By stopping at 5 you are throwing money out of the window.
LilithTaveril
Aug 24 2006, 01:25 PM
Because buying them at 6 is a waste of money as well if you can't use them at 6.
Grinder
Aug 24 2006, 01:26 PM
| QUOTE (Lazerface) |
| *coughyoucoughmeancoughhercough* |
Him, her, it - doesn't matter in the Matrix.
silhouette
Aug 24 2006, 01:30 PM
The point is if you get them all at 6 then as soon as your response is increased to 6 all your programs work at 6.
If you buy them at 5 you have to increase your response to 6 and then buy every single program at 6 again, wasting all the level 5 costs.
Lazerface
Aug 24 2006, 01:33 PM
| QUOTE (Grinder @ Aug 24 2006, 08:26 AM) |
Him, her, it - doesn't matter in the Matrix. |
Unlike with yer internet. Ain't technology grand?
LilithTaveril
Aug 24 2006, 01:34 PM
Increasing your response means you're still using them at 5. You have to increase both response and system. And then you worry about whether or not the programs will run at capacity.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 04:28 PM
You can't buy a response of 6 at character generation, because the availability is higher than 12. As for why I didnt' spend more on attributes...well, I ran out of money. Ditto for the implanted commlink. I also couldn't figure out why I'd want to spend extra cash and essence on having a computer inside of me, especially since I'd be upgrading it (response and probably signal too) as soon as I got some money. Hopping into a chopshop every time you want to upgrade your commlink seemed a bit inconvenient to me to say the least. Thanks for the advice though.
I did buy them as skill groups, which meant those skills were capped at 4. I suppose I could have bought hacking up, but I think that's a decent dice pool to start with, and is appropriate for a hacker who has kind of eased into Shadowrunning from a young age, but hasn't done anything too serious yet.
I will reconsider the name, though I always thought Oily seemed like a good name for a hacker (either that or an infiltrator).
GrinderTheTroll
Aug 24 2006, 05:33 PM
Minor points:
1) Buy some Gear! You've got Infiltration and no gear associated with it, not that is a big deal but might save you some time when it's at a premium.
2) Buy some Agents! Handy little programs to have in your back pocket, plus if you break the Copy-protection you can xerox them into infinity.
3) Buy a Bike! You have drones, but no personal transportation. Drop a few progs to raise some cash.
4) Buy more fake SINs! One fake ID is rough. I'd consider a few more SINs and fake Licenses for your weapons, programs, etc.
Not a bad attempt, but most Hackers start looking the same.
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 06:36 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| I also couldn't figure out why I'd want to spend extra cash and essence on having a computer inside of me, especially since I'd be upgrading it (response and probably signal too) as soon as I got some money. |
Because it is, literally, the best thing since sliced bread.
It never gets lost, is hard to detect and integrates hardwired into the rest of your cyberware.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 06:55 PM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig) |
| QUOTE (JonathanC @ Aug 24 2006, 06:28 PM) | | I also couldn't figure out why I'd want to spend extra cash and essence on having a computer inside of me, especially since I'd be upgrading it (response and probably signal too) as soon as I got some money. |
Because it is, literally, the best thing since sliced bread. It never gets lost, is hard to detect and integrates hardwired into the rest of your cyberware. |
Err...wouldn't that make it easier for someone to hack your cyberware via the commlink? Not to mention you're going to set off more metal detectors. And since commlinks are legal, having your's detected doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me. I admit it's nice to have one that can't be easily taken or lost, but when I weighed it against the inconveniences (I mean, I'm seriously upgrading that response the first chance I get), it just doesn't seem worth it. Granted, we don't have rules for surgery downtime yet, but that's eventually going to be a pain in the ass.
ShadowDragon
Aug 24 2006, 06:59 PM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig @ Aug 24 2006, 01:36 PM) |
| QUOTE (JonathanC @ Aug 24 2006, 06:28 PM) | | I also couldn't figure out why I'd want to spend extra cash and essence on having a computer inside of me, especially since I'd be upgrading it (response and probably signal too) as soon as I got some money. |
Because it is, literally, the best thing since sliced bread. It never gets lost, is hard to detect and integrates hardwired into the rest of your cyberware. |
I've never seen the alure either. It's just nice flavor. I mean, how are you going to lose your commlink? Does your GM really make you do a perception check every morning to find it or something? 50Y skinlinks can make your cyber hardwired, and commlinks are so small anyway that the only time you have to worry about them being detected is through the Matrix.
OP,
I'd switch the synaptic for wired 1 (or 2) and use the extra points elsewhere. You're not exactly hurting for essence. You should also get some vision and hearing enhancement. An extra 3 dice on perception checks can make a huge difference.
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 07:00 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Err...wouldn't that make it easier for someone to hack your cyberware via the commlink? |
As easy as if it is skinlinked or connected wirelessly or via datajack - but you can mute everything and still operate internally.
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Not to mention you're going to set off more metal detectors. |
Cyberware scanners only - which you will anyway.
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| And since commlinks are legal, having your's detected doesn't seem like that big of a deal to me. |
That really depends on the situation. It is usually better to carry a cheap one around, too - and people carrying two commlinks are not that usual.
| QUOTE (ShadowDragon) |
| I mean, how are you going to lose your commlink? |
Glitches are bitches.
RunnerPaul
Aug 24 2006, 07:01 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Err...wouldn't that make it easier for someone to hack your cyberware via the commlink? |
All cyberware has wireless capablity. This may be turned on or off as needed. If it is on, the best defense is to subscribe it to your PAN, to get the benefit of the hub's firewall. Having a commlink implant does not make it any easier for you to be hacked.
In fact, by having it, even if your external commlink is taken, your internal one can serve as your PAN hub, meaning you still get the advantage of the decent Firewall rating instead of the lower Device Rating based firewalls of your other implants.
ShadowDragon
Aug 24 2006, 07:03 PM
Glitch from what?
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 07:07 PM
| QUOTE (ShadowDragon) |
| Glitch from what? |
Combat, Athlectics, etc. External gear is always more likely to get lost, damaged or caught in the wrong moment.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 07:12 PM
Still, what about upgrading the thing? Who wants to have invasive surgery everytime they upgrade their computer?
I probably will go for wireless to free up some points.
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 07:30 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Still, what about upgrading the thing? Who wants to have invasive surgery everytime they upgrade their computer? |
By 2070, that probably involves an ambulant stop at the BodyShop and getting some nanites injected that do all the work within one hour.
lorechaser
Aug 24 2006, 07:32 PM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig) |
| QUOTE (JonathanC @ Aug 24 2006, 09:12 PM) | | Still, what about upgrading the thing? Who wants to have invasive surgery everytime they upgrade their computer? |
By 2070, that probably involves an ambulant stop at the BodyShop and getting some nanites injected that do all the work within one hour.
|
Or the pizza is free!
No, wait.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 07:41 PM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig) |
| QUOTE (JonathanC @ Aug 24 2006, 09:12 PM) | | Still, what about upgrading the thing? Who wants to have invasive surgery everytime they upgrade their computer? |
By 2070, that probably involves an ambulant stop at the BodyShop and getting some nanites injected that do all the work within one hour.
|
Well, the flavor text about cyberware still includes street docs and having to worry about whether you're going to wake up from surgery or wind up being sold for spare parts to Tamanous, so...I'm guessing it's still a concern.
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 07:44 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Well, the flavor text about cyberware still includes street docs and having to worry about whether you're going to wake up from surgery or wind up being sold for spare parts to Tamanous, so...I'm guessing it's still a concern. |
For those not being able to afford legitimate medical attention, sure.
JonathanC
Aug 24 2006, 07:48 PM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig) |
| QUOTE (JonathanC @ Aug 24 2006, 09:41 PM) | | Well, the flavor text about cyberware still includes street docs and having to worry about whether you're going to wake up from surgery or wind up being sold for spare parts to Tamanous, so...I'm guessing it's still a concern. |
For those not being able to afford legitimate medical attention, sure. |
Would you really want to see a legitimate doctor to have an excessively powerful commlink loaded with illegal software implanted in your body? Especially if you're a wanted criminal operating under several assumed names?
Rotbart van Dainig
Aug 24 2006, 08:06 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Would you really want to see a legitimate doctor to have an excessively powerful commlink loaded with illegal software implanted in your body? |
Of course not - I want the most powerfull commlink on the market to play all my favorite games in full details at the same time.
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| Especially if you're a wanted criminal operating under several assumed names? |
What criminal? See, my SIN says I'm a straight citizen with too much money on my hands... and a good lawyer, so don't even think of breaking the no-tissue-retention paragraphs.
GrinderTheTroll
Aug 24 2006, 09:18 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
Still, what about upgrading the thing? Who wants to have invasive surgery everytime they upgrade their computer?
I probably will go for wireless to free up some points. |
There is mention that most headware is constructed with nano-surgery and therefore non-invasive.
FanGirl
Aug 24 2006, 11:56 PM
Let's not forget that, if a goon
really wants to get a implanted commlink, he can get it - but then his drycleaning bill would be astronomical.
ShadowDragon
Aug 25 2006, 12:11 AM
| QUOTE (Rotbart van Dainig) |
| QUOTE (ShadowDragon) | | Glitch from what? |
Combat, Athlectics, etc. External gear is always more likely to get lost, damaged or caught in the wrong moment.
|
Ya know that's a good idea. I never really thought of glitch penalties like that.
Wasabi
Aug 25 2006, 03:46 AM
| QUOTE (silhouette) |
The point is if you get them all at 6 then as soon as your response is increased to 6 all your programs work at 6.
If you buy them at 5 you have to increase your response to 6 and then buy every single program at 6 again, wasting all the level 5 costs. |
If you successfully load a Reality Filter program (has to be done per node you visit and is resisted by the node) then the +1 Response would then allow a starting-maxed-out commlink to run all the rating 6 programs at 6. If you fail, load it again and hope no nasty IC is stalking you.
Plus, once you crack the programs your agents can use it too and get a tasty +1 Response and be better as either attack programs or overload them with apps and have very diverse Agents that are still 4's across the board after they lose 1 Reaction from having 7 programs loaded inside themselves.
JonathanC
Aug 26 2006, 03:19 PM
You know, I've been thinking...perhaps I don't really need to spend money on wired reflexes OR synaptic boosters. I mean, I can always ride one of the drones in hot-sim mode for extra initiative passes, or just control them via AR, where they'll have 3 passes anyway. What do you think?
Serbitar
Aug 26 2006, 03:24 PM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
| You can't buy a response of 6 at character generation, because the availability is higher than 12. |
So what? Buy them at 6, and they will run as programm 5 till you get 6 bth in response and system . . .
JonathanC
Aug 28 2006, 07:05 AM
After considering everyone's advice, here's what I came up with. The essence came in just bit lower than I would have liked, but I think it's worth it for having the 3 initiative passes. Plus, for the rebellious kid of two anti-tech hippies, going down to about 3 essence kind of makes sense. As always, comments are welcome:
Codename: Oily (also known as Seven.Day.Weekend)
Real Name: Saturday Sunshine Adams (her parents are neo-hippies. Oily takes great pains to prevent anyone from learning her real name, as much out of embarassment as for security reasons.)
Metatype : Human
Mundane
Attributes
Body: 3
Agility: 4
Reaction: 3
Strength: 2
Charisma: 3
Intuition: 4
Logic: 4
Willpower: 5
Edge: 3
Initiative: 7(9)
Essence: 3.28
Knowledge Skills
English : N
Japanese : 4
Or'zet : 3
Chemistry : 3
Engineering : 2
Security Procedures : 3
Matrix Games : 1
Club Music : 1
Parazoology : 2
Magic Background : 2
Poison antidotes : 1
Japanacorps : 2
Active Skills
Computer : 4
Data Search : 4
Hardware : 4
Software : 4
Con : 4
Etiquette : 4
Leadership : 4
Negotiation : 4
Clubs (Staves) : 2
Cybercombat : 5
Electronic Warfare : 3
Hacking : 5
First Aid (Combat Wounds) : 2
Pistols (Semi-Automatics) : 3
Positive Qualities
First Impression
Negative Qualities
Low Pain Tolerance
Scorched
Moderate allergy to wildflower pollen (uncommon/moderate)
Cyberwares
Cybereyes Basic System (Rating 2)
+ Flare Compensation
+ Low-Light Vision
+ Smartlink
+ Vision Enhancement (Rating 2)
Wired Reflexes (Rating 2)
Datajack
Weapons
Staff (blind person's cane)
Ares Predator IV
Regular Ammo (50 shots)
Gel Rounds (30 shots)
Armors
Clothing (Chic)
Clothing (Regular)
Actioneer Businnes Clothes
Armor Jacket
Commlinks
Commlink : Fairlight Caliban
Response Upgrade (5)
Sim Module Modified for BTL/Hot Sim
Jammer, Directional (Rating 6)
PROGRAMS
Analyze (Rating 6)
Browse (Rating 6)
Edit (Rating 6)
Encrypt (Rating 6)
Reality Filter (Rating 6)
Scan (Rating 6)
Armor (Rating 6)
Attack (Rating 6)
Biofeedback Filters (Rating 6)
Decrypt (Rating 6)
Defuse (Rating 6)
ECCM (Rating 6)
Exploit (Rating 6)
Medic (Rating 6)
Sniffer (Rating 6)
Spoof (Rating 6)
Stealth (Rating 6)
Track (Rating 6)
Firewall (Rating 6)
System (Rating 6)
Equipments
Fake SIN (Rating 4)
Fake SIN (Rating 4)
Fake Gun License (Rating 4)
Respirator (Rating 6)
Gecko Tape Gloves
Survival Kit
Medkit (Rating 6)
DocWagon Contract (Basic - per Year)
Contacts
Chewtoy (L:2 C:3)
Retired Decker/Fixer
Contacts
Wendolyn (L:2 C:2)
Smuggler/Rigger
Cabral
Aug 28 2006, 07:18 AM
| QUOTE (JonathanC) |
Codename: Oily (also known as Seven.Day.Weekend)
Real Name: Saturday Sunshine Adams
<SniP>
Contacts
Chewtoy (L:2 C:3)
Retired Decker/Fixer
Contacts
Wendolyn (L:2 C:2)
Smuggler/Rigger |
I love the names you came up with
JonathanC
Aug 28 2006, 07:39 AM
Thanks.
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