I've read the matrix rules a little, and have been following SR3R development, but have never used the matrix rules, and it's a big hole in my knowledge.
Would you be willing to take an absolute n00b? (God, I can't be the first to have said n00b in a pnp context, can I?) It'd be a big help.
Below is an NPC I've been building. Could I run with her?
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Build Points: 140
Race: Human (0) <PL: 140>
Magic ability: Mundane (0) <PL: 0>
Attributes: 21 (42) <PL: >
B S Q I C W M R
2 2 4 7 3 4 0 5
Resources: Y20, 000 (0) <PL: 50>
Edges & Flaws:
• Bonus Attribute Point (intelligence) (2)
• Spike Resistance (4)
• Natural Hardening (4)
• Braggart (-1)
• Distinctive Style (-1)
• Day Job (-3)
TOTAL: <PL: 93>
ACTIVE SKILLS:
Skill: Rating Points Given:
Computer (Decking) 6 (7) 7
Computer B/R 5 5
Electronics 5 5
Electronics B/R 4 4
Stealth 3 3
Athletics 3 4
Etiquette (Matrix) 2 (4) 3
Clubs (AZ-150) 2 (4) 5
Pistols (Ruger Super Warhawk) [signature weapon] 2 (4) [5] 4
TOTAL: 40
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS:
Skill: Rating Points Given:
Computer Background (decking) 3 (4) 0
Electronics Background 2 0
Data Havens 6 6
English (Netspeak) 5 (7) 6
English R/W 4 2
Japanese 4 2
Japanese R/W 4 3
BTLs 3 3
BTL dealers 3 3
Pornography 4 4
Chemistry 4 4
Corporate Security Systems (Novatech) 5 (7) 2
Music (Underground Alternative) 1 (5) 3
Matrix Topography 3 3
Pirate Trideo 4 4
TOTAL: Free/+: 35/
Language: -10
I haven't purchased a deck and programs as of yet, as the whole thing still intimidates me. Maybe you could help me out with that and set me up a starter deck and suite of utilities? Either that or I could just rape the deck and utilities off one of the Archetypes.