Another week and no PMs. Are you all wanting to continue?

Hell yeah I will send my pm this week.

You said end of the month... we are not there yet.

And yeah, was kinda busy this week... but definitely working on it.

Bye
Thanee

PM sent

Bye
Thanee

Sorry. Usually I start getting some responses and questions. Hadn't heard a peep yet. Looking yours over now. Thanks!

Where did the time go?

Into the past see there it goes ^^^^^^lol

Would Jazz be interested in putting together a Team software package/suite to share the costs and set a security standard?

The rest of us could all kick a couple of K in to it and she could maintain it as her share.

I guess she would need to suggest a recommended minimum hardware package (At least this level of commlink WITH Only skinlink turned on,...) for us to buy so that the hardware could properly support the software security.

If you are looking at pirate copies for standard programs, the cost is quite low, really.

A Rating 6 Common Program with Optimization 3 (so it runs on a Response 3 Commlink) only costs 90¥ with 5¥ for patches every month.

All you really need for security (apart from the Firewall, of course), unless you want to use it actively, is Encrypt, though.

Bye
Thanee

Rating 6? That is not bad at all.

So does Encrypt cover commlink to commlink communication?

So if Jazz was going to commit multiple felonies with some one what would be the minimum level of security you would want their commlink to have?

I will make my ruling regarding all the pirated software this weekend. Thanee sent me a considerably detailed email.

Thanks!
-rp

Yeah, Unwired changed that stuff quite a bit.

@cndblank: For my own characters I usually aim at a Response 4 Commlink with System 4, Firewall 6, and Encrypt 6 (Optimization 3), plus Skinlink. That's 8,950¥ (with a Hermes Ikon), when bought legally. With fully pirated software it's 3,640¥ plus monthly updates of 55¥ to keep the software from degrading.

Bye
Thanee

Hey Redjack,

I thought about "stealing" your CSP idea for my pnp game. I was wondering how it would work out, if those points could also be spent on gaining new contacts (2 Karma for 1 Rating point, just like Karma character generation) during downtime.

What do you think about that?

Bye
Thanee

Hmmm... That sounds feasible, though I think in the past I've done 1:1 with a max rating of 2 in most cases for new contacts that are purchased.

Also, I am behind schedule. I endeavor to catch up.

For Loyalty, I guess (as limiting the Connection Value that way does not make much sense, as it is a fixed value for the contact, and not a relationship between character and contact).

I would actually limit it to 1 for new contacts, but also allow to raise it that way (slowly and within reason). Guess I will just try it like that and see how it goes.

I will stay with the 2:1 Karma to C/L points ratio, though, as that is the same as during Karma generation, which should be a good enough approximation of their value in Karma.

Bye
Thanee

Ok, I finally got a moment to read the registration and piracy rules. Registration issue now make sense for hacking with registered programs, however there are some complications missing for pirated software:
(1) Future unavailability of patches (ergo: no one providing them)
(2) Delay in release of patches
(3) Destruction of the source hacker network
(4) Introduction of malware in patches
(5) Obsolecence of source program requiring replacement (registered users get a free upgrade)
(6) Further reduction in street value of 2nd hand registered software due to availability of pirated versions.

In the end, I like it and will work up something for inclusion in the Dumpshock Datahaven and for use in the game. I will endeavor to make it neither burdensome, nor complicated, rather something to provide a little bit more balance for the benefit.

Sure, let me know how you want to handle it, so I can change the list accordingly.

Bye
Thanee

As this continues to bounce around in my head, here is what I am currently thinking: Each time the software is due a patch, the player rolls 2xEdge(2) for the patch to be available for each software.
2+ hits: Patch is readily available.
1 hit: Patch is delayed until halfway to next scheduled release (causing software to be temporarily depreciated by 1 until patched).
No hits: Obsolescence of source program or lack of maintainer for code base. Program will no longer be upgrade, will depreciate and must eventually be replaced.
Glitch: Patch introduces the "Bug-ridden" software bug.
Critical Glitch: Introduction of malware in patches or destruction of the source hacker network

Additionally, due to the availability of pirated versions, the market is considered "flooded" for 2nd hand software.

As I think through this, I think I want to assign a rating to the Cracker Network and make the roll: Network Rating + Character Edge(2)

So, what happens when two characters are both looking into the same network?

In other words... I don't think an individual's Edge belongs in there.

I understand where you are coming from with that, but it just seems weird.

Bye
Thanee

P.S. with the "reliable source" I have mentioned in my PM, I was aiming at something like "Warezhouse 24" (i.e. a Virtual Group Contact; see Runner's Companion p. 130).

The higher edge makes the roll for the individual software. In finding the software, a glitch by any one person makes it unavailable for all.
I do agree though, it is too dependent on the character. A rating of the network is never taken into account contrasted to the availability rating of the software to see if the software is even available on the network.

One year should be plenty of time for a hacker of Jazz' caliber to get a recommendation; I do note the preference is to trade for programs though.

Yeah, I thought, that should be reasonable.



Not necessarily trade them, just being able to acquire them in a more or less reliable fashion would be great (and very convenient ).

Bye
Thanee