[brantlymedders]

I have a quick question about Hosts and Mental Attributes:

I'm assuming that when one wants to perform an Edit File inside a host, you utilize the Host's rating in place of Intuition in the opposed Computer + Logic [Data Processing] v. Intuition + Firewall test. (Since I'm assuming files inside the Host are effectively owned by the Host).

However, how does this work with really high rating (7+) hosts?  Do they get their full Host rating or are they limited to the normal maximum of 6?

[Michael Chandra]

The maximum racial attribute rating has nothing to do with DR.

[brantlymedders]

Good point. So the Security Host in Splintered State would get a whopping 17 dice to defend against an Edit File action?

[S.K. Ren]

Can you install an RCC into a cyberlimb like you can a Cyberdeck?

[martinchaen]

According to RAW: unlikely. While the RCC is mentioned as being "like a deck", it is not a cyberdeck by the rules. As such, there's no corresponding RCC augmentation.

As a GM, I would personally allow it, using the same rules for the cyberdeck augmentation, but that would most likely be a house rule if anything.

[Namikaze]

According to RAW: unlikely. While the RCC is mentioned as being "like a deck", it is not a cyberdeck by the rules. As such, there's no corresponding RCC augmentation.

As a GM, I would personally allow it, using the same rules for the cyberdeck augmentation, but that would most likely be a house rule if anything.

Ditto.  It seems totally reasonable to install a RCC inside a cyberlimb.  Maybe not in a skull, but a torso, arm, or leg sure.

[Kanly]

Can drones substitue Electronic Warfare for Perception?

To be exact, can they substitue Electronic Warfare autosoft for the Clearsight, while using Sensor perception?

This would pretty much make Clearsight obsolete, so I'm guessing no. But hey, worth a shot.

[Razhul]

According to RAW: unlikely. While the RCC is mentioned as being "like a deck", it is not a cyberdeck by the rules. As such, there's no corresponding RCC augmentation.

As a GM, I would personally allow it, using the same rules for the cyberdeck augmentation, but that would most likely be a house rule if anything.

Ditto.  It seems totally reasonable to install a RCC inside a cyberlimb.  Maybe not in a skull, but a torso, arm, or leg sure.

I don't know. A Cyberdeck is described as the size of 2 cards of decks. A RCC is described as briefcase sized. I cannot imagine cramming a briefcase into my arms or legs, to be honest.

[Bariasu]

Does a spirit have a armor = force ?

i know it has a Immunity to physical attacks AKA Hardened Armor = Essence * 2 = Force *2

but in the case that the spirit is hit with a Weapon Focus or a Fire Ball ... what's his effective Armor against those ?

thanks!

[Michael Chandra]

None. Against Magical damage, a Spirit resists solely with Body.

[Bariasu]

None. Against Magical damage, a Spirit resists solely with Body.

Thanks you!

[JackVII]

I feel like this has probably been addressed in a previous edition, but not yet clarified in 5E:

Does the Remote Operation specialization for the various Pilot skills apply to a rigger who has jumped in? Or is it intended for Control Device style operation?

[Kanly]

My guess would be that "Remote Operation" applies if your body is not in the vehicle, whether you are using Control Device or Jumped In via wireless (I think that's possible? :S).

Question: how much does a weapon retrofitted with internal smartlink cost? I assumed 1*Weapon Cost (for the weapon) + 2*Weapon Cost (for the smartlink). But I saw a lot of posted character builds use 2*Weapon Cost for the whole retrofitted weapon (so sum is 2x, not 3x). Anyone knows which one it should be?

[JackVII]

I think the text in the accessory description is more clear than the table.

Retrofitting a firearm with an internal smartgun system doubles the weapon’s price and adds 2 to its Availability.

It seems like the text refers to purchasing the weapon and modifying it at the same time it is purchased. Given that the final two modifiers (cost and availability) apply to the weapon, I would go with (Weapon Costx2) for the whole thing.

[Kanly]

Ooops, it seems I missed the text Thanks!