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« Reply #60 on: <02-05-15/0018:14> »
I could throw a total curveball and have the infected troll be the failed parent. He infected somebody, somebody he now feels responsible for, and they've completely embraced their new nature as a man-eating monster, while he's trying to fight to be normal. Have you ever seen the Syfy version of Being Human? Kinda like Aidan and Henry.

I presume Submersion will be allowed as well? Probably settling on a Technomancer.

Glutton for punishment, eh?

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« Reply #61 on: <02-05-15/0025:02> »
As for location, I've decided to have it take place in chicago. Don't feel like you need to have your character live there or even ever have been there, but you'll end up there by the end of page 1, one way or another.

EDIT: And I gotta come right out and say that I'm actively starting to look forward to this Troll of yours, Ryo.

Poor Ryo. Here's to hoping there's no FAB that we run into. Should be fun though!

Any thoughts on how much advancement we are getting in phase 2? I'm scoping out a build for phase 1, but just curious.

It will depend on how long you've been around. For Baby Hardcore, not much.

Did I say 18?  I meant 81.  Baby Hardcore was one of those 20th century punks

How old was he when he took his first job?
How old do you want him to be at the start of the game?

I'm totally kidding.  But to answer your questions, if he's 17-18, he's been on the streets for 5-6 years, and probably turned to the gun 3-4 years ago.  At least another year after that before he started running,  That would put him at the absolute earliest taking his first official shadowrunning job at 15.  Yeah, that sounds about right to me.  Whether he's 17 or 18 will depend some on the makeup of the team and the established fiction, I think.

ETA: Ryo, I don't know who Aiden or Henry are, but that sounds awesome.
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« Reply #62 on: <02-05-15/0035:06> »
I presume Submersion will be allowed as well? Probably settling on a Technomancer.

Glutton for punishment, eh?

Possibly  :)

I've been wanting to play a Technomancer for an awfully long time now. And I think it could be fun and interesting.

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« Reply #63 on: <02-05-15/0040:49> »
ETA: Ryo, I don't know who Aiden or Henry are, but that sounds awesome.

Being Human is an awesome show and I highly recommend it. The US version, not the UK. I don't know why anyone likes the UK one, I think they just give it points for being the original. I'm not sure if Henry is the right comparison, since Aidan turned him on purpose before he started trying to redeem himself, but he treats him like a son and pretty regularly has to clean up after him.

But yeah, I could run with that idea. Maybe make it a combo of a Dependent and a Contact, or something.

I presume Submersion will be allowed as well? Probably settling on a Technomancer.

Glutton for punishment, eh?

Possibly  :)

I've been wanting to play a Technomancer for an awfully long time now. And I think it could be fun and interesting.

They are definitely interesting, it's just that the rules for them are pretty terrible, which hampers the fun. I've made many posts about the shortcomings of technomancers, including one where I've largely rewritten the rules of how they work.

Sprites are awesome and are totally worth it if you just want to compile some coded friends, but if you're planning to do any normal hacking, Decker is a superior choice in every way.

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« Reply #64 on: <02-05-15/0054:35> »
Yeah, if you wanna play a technomancer, the more I think about it, the more I think Ryo is gonna have to agree to it first. His houserules make the most sense and I barely understand them. If Ryo doesn't feel like being the matrix guru for this game, lets avoid technomancers, unless you're just DYING to do it, in which case be prepared for a lotta "on the fly" rulings.
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« Reply #65 on: <02-05-15/0154:38> »
Eh, I can live without being a Technomancer.

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« Reply #66 on: <02-05-15/0200:40> »
I certainly wouldn't say no to you guys playtesting my rules. The whole reason I make them is for people to use them.

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« Reply #67 on: <02-05-15/1402:26> »
Well, I wouldn't mind playtesting the rules, but if it's a big problem for Poindexter (also, I could have sworn your name was Pointdexter, I guess I've gotten in wrong for a while), I don't want to cause any trouble.

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« Reply #68 on: <02-05-15/1427:41> »
No trouble for me, if it aint no trouble for Ryo.

And you aint the first person to imagine a "T" in there. You wont be the last.
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« Reply #69 on: <02-05-15/1625:48> »
All right, I'll continue with the Technomancer then. Going to be pretty busy tonight, but I'm thinking of ways to incorporate the character into the Swimming Stone or Failed Parent categories.

@Ryo

You mention that Data Processing is based on a different attribute depending on your Network. I don't see any other mention anywhere else to Networks. Could you clarify?
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« Reply #70 on: <02-06-15/0134:19> »
I think I'll leave Wicked Atoner open for Tecumseh and go for either Swimming Stone or Failed Parent, so whichever one you don't take 8-bit.

You mention that Data Processing is based on a different attribute depending on your Network. I don't see any other mention anywhere else to Networks. Could you clarify?

Ah crap, that was an error on my part. It's supposed to be Stream. Anyway, it's the Technomancer equivalent of a Tradition and basically describes the way in which you understand the Resonance and process data.

Scholars process data logically, seeing the Resonance as basically the ultimate source code of the Matrix that only they have been able to tap into. A Scholar Technomancer is the most similar to a Decker in the way they approach the code, and they both rely heavily on a Logical approach. But even so, a Scholar describing their method to a Decker would be like a quantum physicist trying to explain something to a high school science class. They're discussing things that the average person can barely wrap their head around.

Savants process data intuitively. They see the Resonance as an inherent quality of their mind, and essentially have the approach of 'I think it and then it happens.' They interact with the Matrix as if it is just an extension of the self, and could not even begin to describe what they're doing or how they do it, no more than you could describe how your imagination works.

Arbiters process data charismatically. The Resonance to them is a power that ties all technology together, and something to be manipulated. The Matrix is like a living thing to them, a network that connects all things, and with the right orders, can be commanded to do what you will. An arbiter trying to explain how they do what they do will likely explain it as something like either persuasion or command. They ask/tell the door to open, and it does.

TL;DR

Scholars: Data Processing = Logic
Savants: Data Processing = Intuition
Arbiters: Data Processing = Charisma

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« Reply #71 on: <02-06-15/0305:05> »
Wicked Atoner it is then. First draft of qualities for the Syndicate Kid:

Positive
Jack of All Trades
Made Man
Privileged Family Name
Solid Rep
Trust Fund

Negative
Code of Honor (Omerta)
Prejudiced, Outspoken (Dwarves or Elves)
SINner (National)

It's possible that I'll drop Trust Fund. It seems like something a mob brat would have but I'm guessing Lifestyles won't play a major role in the campaign.

Is anyone going to be an elf or a dwarf? I'm thinking about being prejudiced against one or both. I'd pick up more qualities but I'm bumping against the 25 Karma cap for chargen.

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« Reply #72 on: <02-06-15/0339:50> »
@Tecumseh:  my mys-ad will beyond doubt be a dwarf, if that influences your decision making in any way.

I'm planning to work up the meat of the build tomorrow.  Are we posting sheets for phase one publicly in this thread, or PMed to Poindexter?

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« Reply #73 on: <02-06-15/1355:17> »
Feel free to post them in your placeholder slots and we'll update them as we go along. That way, the most recent version of everyone's character is on page 1.
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« Reply #74 on: <02-06-15/1413:23> »
To clarify, we're using Standard build with Prime Quality numbers fr our first draft, an then we're going to get a karma and cash boost for our start of game builds?

I have a question about qi focuses, even though it's the example from the core book. Say I have Improved Reflexes 2. I buy a level 4 qi focus for Improved Reflexes at force 4 and then have IR 3? If magic is 6 I have no risk of addiction either, right?
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