[Csjarrat]

@Csjarrat: Unless this is normal, I think Taylor would be spooked by this.  An unspecified source that may or may not be a middle man for Mr. Smith giving him an obscure location to be at in a short timeframe and then non-responsive smells really fishy to him.  Before I go and have Taylor do something stupid I want to make sure he doesn't know something I don't, namely wether this is as fishy as it smells to me   If this an odd, but still within the bounds of "normal," construct for him and Mr. Smith then he'll probably go the loo route and set up some precautions.  Otherwise this is going to be a blown meet, and he'll contact Mr. Smith notifying him of the unorthodox scenario.

ETA: Also, can I have him order a micro-camera with an image link in it.  Should have done it at char gen, but forgot.  It's ¥125 with an availability of -, which I take to mean that I can just order form the equivelent of Amazon Prime and have it delivered to the house?

Its not totally unprecedented for Smith, it makes you nervous because you assume something has either got him rattled or whatever job he has is urgent and he needs you to get right on it.
Its not the usual by any standards though.

As for the camera, no problems. If you're using the SiNner quality, just buy it straight out of your starting money. It'll be delivered pre-9 tomorrow.
If using a fake SiN, i'll need to run a sin scanner over it :-)

Also, Invisible castle seems to be having tons of problems.
I've been using orokos.com recently with no issues if you guys want to use that going forwards

[Csjarrat]

oh and scawire, if you want to run the ritual, it takes a decent chunk of time so you can either do it now before you head to sleep (with all your wound modifiers) or run it after you've gotten some rest and healed up.
either way, its your choice mate

[Zweiblumen]

Its not totally unprecedented for Smith, it makes you nervous because you assume something has either got him rattled or whatever job he has is urgent and he needs you to get right on it.
Its not the usual by any standards though.

As for the camera, no problems. If you're using the SiNner quality, just buy it straight out of your starting money. It'll be delivered pre-9 tomorrow.
If using a fake SiN, i'll need to run a sin scanner over it :-)

Also, Invisible castle seems to be having tons of problems.
I've been using orokos.com recently with no issues if you guys want to use that going forwards

Okay, that makes sense.  Off to the crapper I go!

Using the SINner quality for the camera.

[Zweiblumen]

Did I get any info on the host from my matrix search?

Also, going to compile a Crack sprite, and then cover that one with Static Veil.
Compiling Level 6 Crack Sprite (Res 6 + Comp 6 = 12): 12d6t5 6 (limit 6, nice!)
Crack Sprite Resist (Level 6 = 6): 6d6t5 2 (4 tasks)
Soaking Compliation Fade 4dv (Resonance 6 + Will 5 = 11): 11d6t5 7 (woah!)
Static Veil threshold 2 (Res 6 + Software 6 = 12): 12d6t5 6 (limit 2, I used the word threshold instead of level sorry)
Soaking Static Veil (Wil 5 + Res 6 = 11): 11d6t5 2 (just enough)

That brings Alastair to the group with 4 tasks, soaked all fade.  If I understand the rules both Winston and Alastair have 2d6 OS as I've not cleaned them yet, but neither are generating any more as long as I maintain the Veil on Alastair.  Mams has Focused Concentration (2), so he can maintain that without the -2 die modifier for maintaining that.

With that, he'll head into the host with both sprites.

[Csjarrat]

nope, host is running silent.
You'll be able to spot it once you accept the mark (so you can join the meet)
Winston is registered so doesn't have OS until he starts doing illegal shit, alistair will start accrueing OS from now though

[Zweiblumen]

Can I not cover Al with Static Veil?  It says "Persona" so I don't know if a Sprite's manifistation in the Grid counts as a persona or not :/

And I thought to enter the host it needs to accept a mark from me?
P. 239 CRB
ENTER/EXIT HOST (COMPLEX ACTION)
Marks Required: 1 Test: n/a
You enter a host that you have a mark on and your icon appears there, or you leave a host you’re already in. There is no test for this action: a host allows anyone to enter if they’ve got a mark, and anyone inside can exit. The host might not be so welcoming once you’re inside, of course, and some IC has the ability to keep you trapped in a host until you can break out.
When you leave a host, you return to the grid from which you entered.

Matrix Perception to find the Host (Int 5 + Computer 6 + MP Specialization 2 + Techno 2 + VR 2 = 17): 17d6t5 6 (limit 6)
I'm on fire today!  But I think that doesn't matter.  I don't have any specific info on the icon with which to find it   If the meet request sent an invite mark action along with it, then I'll be able to get info on it, if not I'm kinda out in the cold.  I'm not accepting marks from strangers as that will let them find me anywhere in the matrix (need a second for finding me in the meat), and do at least +2 damage when they try to beat on me.  Just seems like a bad idea to me.

[Csjarrat]

Yeah the meeting request from becks had an invite for a mark on the host, when you joined you used it, gaining one mark so you can enter. Just stops unwanted traffic and spambots getting in otherwise.

Mate, honestly, you're being too paranoid. Chill, I'm not going to kill you in first day of the job lol

[Zweiblumen]

Yeah, I noticed!  But hey, Runners that aren't paranoid die fast

The mark invite makes sense, but a request for an invite doesn't to me :/
Have I met Bexter before?  Feels like there's a familiarity to it.  I had a whole IC post written up, but then I realized I didn't know where you wanted to go with it, so I'll make a short "sure thing" response.  I'm assuming the data is in this host, and that Bexter will give me access to it.
I'll run a MP on the icon:
MP on encrypted data (Int 5 + Comp 6 + MP Spec 2 + TM 2 + VR 2 = 17): 17d6t5 8 (limit 6)
Questions:
Rating of encryption
Is there a databomb
When was the most recent edit of the file
What marks are on the icon
If there is a bomb, what rating is the bomb
Are there any fluffy bunnies?  (Ran out of questions )

[Csjarrat]

Yeah, I noticed!  But hey, Runners that aren't paranoid die fast

The mark invite makes sense, but a request for an invite doesn't to me :/ apologies if i've miswrote something; the intention was it was a meeting invite(date and time) with an invite to take a mark on the host to enter the meet (passkey).
Have I met Bexter before?  Feels like there's a familiarity to it.  I had a whole IC post written up, but then I realized I didn't know where you wanted to go with it, so I'll make a short "sure thing" response.  I'm assuming the data is in this host, and that Bexter will give me access to it.
I'll run a MP on the icon:
MP on encrypted data (Int 5 + Comp 6 + MP Spec 2 + TM 2 + VR 2 = 17): 17d6t5 8 (limit 6)
Questions:
Rating of encryption
Is there a databomb
When was the most recent edit of the file
What marks are on the icon
If there is a bomb, what rating is the bomb
Are there any fluffy bunnies?  (Ran out of questions )

You've met her before, two or three times virtually. she tends to do the online middleman stuff for smith, the data usually comes on a datachip from a dead drop location that is arranged 6-12 hours after the digital meet

[Csjarrat]

There is no data in the host btw, it'll be on a chip

[Zweiblumen]

Oh, that makes things *much* easier (or harder depending on how you look at it )  I'll IC the rest of the meet and get out of the loo

[Scawire]

Question CS

In the new book "Run Faster" have they come out with my pyro mania, lost loved one, or media junky. Since if they have it would be cool to change them back to what they where before.

[Csjarrat]

Don't think so mate, I'll check tomorrow

[Zweiblumen]

They've got some that cover it closer IMHO.

Pyromania -> Poor Self Control (Compulsive)
Compulsive (4 To 12 Karma): There is an order to all things that must be maintained, and the character feels the need to exert their sense of order on everything. The value of this mental malady comes from how severe the compulsion is and how much of a negative impact it can have on the character. Maybe she likes a tidy house, maybe she sees a necessary order to the items on the tables out in the world, or maybe she feels the need to practice her skills (be they hacking, casting, shooting, talking, stealing, sneaking, etc.) every chance she gets. The character must make a Composure (2) test to resist the compulsion. The base Karma value is (2 x threshold needed for Composure Test; must be from 1 to 4); then add 2 for things in the character’s personal environment (e.g., placement of furniture and minor appliances), 3 for a single aspect of the public environment (e.g., cor- recting bad apostrophes on signs, counting every Ford Americar they see), or 4 for a broad aspect of the public environment (e.g., touching every light post they walk by, hacking into every camera they see).

Lost Loved One -> Driven
DRIVEN
BONUS: 2 KARMA
The character has an obsession, something that drives them forward. Everything they do is designed to bring them one step closer to solving the enigma in their life. This can be finding a disappeared loved one, discover- ing a hidden truth about themselves, or even getting revenge on an old enemy. Whatever the cause, when faced with a clue or opportunity to advance their quest, the character must make a Willpower + Logic (4) Test to not immediately drop everything and pursue this new information. Unless the character succeeds, they will sacrifice anything and anyone to get closer to the truth. On the other hand, such single-minded obses- sion makes the character a tough nut to crack. As long as the character is actively working a lead, he gains +1 to his Willpower.

Dunno about media junky other than addiction

[Zweiblumen]

Memory Test (Will 5 + Logic 6 = 11): 11d6t5 6