QUOTE (suoq @ Aug 14 2011, 03:25 PM)
Optimization works on Program Types: Common, Hacking, Autosoft, Simsense (Unwired 115)
Empathy is Sensor Software. (Arsenal 60)
A good point, which means you can't simply run the software on a 'link - you need the sensors to feed data to the software: at least a thermal camera, microphone (with sound filters), possibly a moisture sensor, and whatever other sensors the DM says is necessary (as a benchmark, lets say you would have to spend the same amount on sensors as you would on the equivalent level toy). If you don't have enough sensors, the effectiveness of the software is limited.
On the other hand, so the runners face does turn up to meet a johnson with Teddy Ruxspin sat on his shoulder...
Options:
The johnson says "get lost you clown"
The johnson says "please deactivate your toy"
The johnson cuts his starting offer in half
The johnson also has an r6 toy on his shoulder
The johnsons hacker interferes with your toy, maybe giving you a penalty on your negotiation*
*how many faces out there have actually asked the hacker to load up the toy with IC and a decent firewall??
Another thing, why would anyone think an Emotitoy would be useful in negotiations with a spirit? The toy is designed to read human physiological responses none of which are displayed be a materialised spirit (unless maybe it has the Realistic power). IMO. YMMV. Blah.