[Ryo]

And now for the part where things will likely get messy.

Free Action: Reconfigure - Data for Sleaze; overclock Sleaze
Free Action: Reconfigure - Toolbox for Exploit
Simple for Free: Reconfigure - Browse for Stealth
Simple for Free: Encryption for Fork

Attack 3
Sleaze 6(8)
Data Processing 4
Firewall 5

Programs: Fork, Exploit, Virtual Machine [Stealth, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Sleaze
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

Complex: Hacking a mark on both Niles files in one shot. Hack on the Fly (Hacking 6 + Logic 8 + Codeslinger 2 + Hot-Sim 2): 18d6t5 5

Shit. Edge again. Edge Reroll: 13d6t5 5

Hit my limit of 10.

Free: Reconfigure - Sleaze to Attack; Overclock Attack.
Free: Reconfigure - Exploit for Decryption.

Attack 6(8)
Sleaze 3(4)
Data Processing 4
Firewall 5

Programs: Fork, Decryption, Virtual Machine [Stealth, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Attack
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

Bring on da noise, bring on da funk. Crack File!

Complex Action: Crack File (Hacking 6 + Logic 8 + Hot-Sim 2): 16d6t5 4

...Mother fucker. Edge! I'm gonna run out of Edge in this host.

Edge Re-roll: 12d6t5 6

Blew past my limit of 8. If that doesn't cut it I'm fucked.

Free: Reconfigure - Decryption for Toolbox.
Free: Reconfigure - Attack for Data Processing. Overclock Data Processing.

Attack 4
Sleaze 3(4)
Data Processing 6(8)
Firewall 5

Programs: Fork, Toolbox, Virtual Machine [Stealth, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Data Processing
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

And I'm probably gonna need initiative, because that was an Attack action.

Matrix Initiative (Intuition 4 + Data Processing 8 + 4d6): 4d6+12 24

By my count I have 1 Edge left, so hopefully my dice rolling gets better now that these guys will be after me.

[rednblack]

Ok, I might need some hand-holding here.

You can put 2 MARKs on 2 files with 1 action?  Does the Host still roll defense for each?  Assuming so, but can adjust OS as necessary.

Is Archive cracking the first Niles Gray File -- the Security threats on campus one?  Assuming so, and successfully cracked.

Does IC roll Rating+Data Processing + 4d6 initiative?  Assuming so

<<Baby Monitor:21

CT 1 IP 1
Patrol IC 34
Archive 24
Spider 17

Action is to Red-eye.  Could you also post IC about what Red-eye's been up to when you get a chance?

[Ryo]

Ok, I might need some hand-holding here.

You can put 2 MARKs on 2 files with 1 action?  Does the Host still roll defense for each?  Assuming so, but can adjust OS as necessary.

The Fork program lets me perform 1 matrix action on 2 different targets at the same time. I roll once, and the effect is applied to both equally. Both defend separately, and I gain OS for both separately as well. So Fork is great for action economy and reducing dice rolls (and Edge) needed to accomplish multiple actions, but it brings convergence like a freight train since so many defense tests get rolled in rapid succession.

Is Archive cracking the first Niles Gray File -- the Security threats on campus one?  Assuming so, and successfully cracked.

I'm using Fork, so I marked both, I cracked both, and in a minute I'm about to try to Copy both.

Does IC roll Rating+Data Processing + 4d6 initiative?  Assuming so

Yeah. IC, Agents and Drones are all treated as if they are in Hot-Sim.

<<Baby Monitor:21

CT 1 IP 1
Patrol IC 34
Archive 24
Spider 17

Action is to Red-eye.  Could you also post IC about what Red-eye's been up to when you get a chance?

I'll get a post up once I get home from work.

[rednblack]

@Ryo, gotcha.  I could've saved myself some trouble by reading about Fork.  I'm on board now.

No trouble cracking the second file either, though OS takes a hit.

<<Baby Monitor:24

[Ryo]

Attack 4
Sleaze 3(4)
Data Processing 6(8)
Firewall 5

Programs: Fork, Toolbox, Virtual Machine [Stealth, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Data Processing
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

Complex Action: Fork Copy File: Edit File (Computer 6 + Logic 8 + Hot-Sim 2): 16d6t5 3
Free Action: Swear
Free Action: Swear more

3 hits on 16 dice, and I only have 1 edge left. We're going for broke here, people.

Edge Re-roll: Edge Reroll: 13d6t5 2

Sweet merciful shit I'm boned.

EDIT:

All joking aside, I'm gonna need those two free actions to defend myself from the pain that is surely coming my way.

Free: Reconfigure - Data Processing for Firewall. Overclock Firewall.
Free: Reconfigure - Stealth for Encryption.

Attack 4
Sleaze 3
Data Processing 5(6)
Firewall 6(8)

Programs: Fork, Toolbox, Virtual Machine [Encryption, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Firewall
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

My Initiative drops to 22 for changing my Data Processing.

[rednblack]

CT 1 IP 2
Patrol IC 24
Archive 12
Spider 11

IC coming up, in more ways than 1.

[Ryo]

<<Baby Monitor: 38

Woah, how'd I gain 14 OS?

[rednblack]

<<Baby Monitor: 38

Woah, how'd I gain 14 OS?

2 very (un)lucky rolls against Edit File. 

Action is back to Archive.

[JackVII]

I don't think Edit File generates OS. It has to be an Attack or Sleaze action...

When you perform an Attack or Sleaze action, your OS increases by the number of hits the target gets on its defense test.

[rednblack]

I don't think Edit File generates OS. It has to be an Attack or Sleaze action...

When you perform an Attack or Sleaze action, your OS increases by the number of hits the target gets on its defense test.

You're right.  I've been counting it against all opposed tests.  Let me fix things here.

OS is 21.  Will adjust IC.  That leaves quite a bit more breathing room.

[Ryo]

Here goes nothing.

Attack 4
Sleaze 3
Data Processing 5(6)
Firewall 6(8)

Programs: Fork, Toolbox, Virtual Machine [Encryption, Baby Monitor]
Overclocking: Firewall
Hot-Sim: Yes
Running Silent: No

Free Action: Reconfigure - Firewall for Data Processing. Overclock Data Processing.
Complex Action: Fork Copy File - Edit File (Computer 6 + Logic 8 + Hot-Sim 2): 16d6t5 7
Free Action: Reconfigure - Data Processing for Firewall, Overclock Firewall.

And that is why I love Perfect Time. Switched to Data 8, then right back to firewall 8 when I finished. Two Free Actions is the best thing ever for deckers.

And I damn near hit my limit, so here's hoping that worked.

[rednblack]

@Ryo, both Edit File attempts succeed.

For IP 2, the Patrol IC got a good read on you, and the Spider is attempting to Brute Force Archive's persona.  Give me a Willpower + Firewall roll. 

CT 1 IP 3
Patrol IC 14
Archive 2
Spider 1

[JackVII]

Should I know who Catlin is? Those are hilarious posts, BTW. Makes me think of Bobby Moynihan's "Drunk Uncle" bit on SNL.

[rednblack]

Should I know who Catlin is? Those are hilarious posts, BTW. Makes me think of Bobby Moynihan's "Drunk Uncle" bit on SNL.

Sorry, I meant to make reference to that IC.  Catlin is Caitlin Franks, an elf in the department.  Bookworm may or may not have had classes with her, but she'd know Dr. Franks by reputation.  Generally well liked, though probably what the RFers would call "uppity," especially given that she's an elf.  Bookworm would be under the impression that she was mostly mentioned due to her metatype.

[Ryo]

@Ryo, both Edit File attempts succeed.

For IP 2, the Patrol IC got a good read on you, and the Spider is attempting to Brute Force Archive's persona.  Give me a Willpower + Firewall roll. 

CT 1 IP 3
Patrol IC 14
Archive 2
Spider 1

Matrix Defense (Willpower 5 + Firewall 8): 13d6t5 4

Whether or not that succeeds, I'll do the following:

Complex Action: Exit Host

Next Initiative:
Matrix Initiative (Intuition 4 + Data Processing 6 + 4d6): 4d6+10 23

Then on my next IP

Simple Action: Switch Interface Mode
Lost Init (3d6+3): 3d6+3 13
My Init drops to 10 for exiting VR, so I get my second Simple Action on Initiative 10.
Simple Action: Jackout

Let me know whether or not I succeeded in avoiding those marks, and whether or not anything shows up to stop me in-between exiting the host, switching interface mode and jacking out, so I can incorporate that into my next IC post.