[Thermo]

All three nodes are visible, it's a modern wireless setup using standard equipment

[Thermo]

In reply to your question, sure it's possible! There are several examples throughout the books where a hacker made a smartgun-equipped weapon eject its magazine, so why not have it spam the firing command? The AK-97 has a device rating of 4, so it rolls 8 dice to resist your spoofing attempt.

[Thermo]

@Hyena: I'll allow you to perform a full Dodge by using your second IP, otherwise you'll just roll Reaction to dodge the gunfire. It is fortunate that Jerry warned you a split-second in advance!

[farothel]

@Hyena: I'll allow you to perform a full Dodge by using your second IP, otherwise you'll just roll Reaction to dodge the gunfire. It is fortunate that Jerry warned you a split-second in advance!

I'm going to use only a free action from my next IP to just drop prone.  According to the suppressive fire rules, that should keep me clear (p154 SR4A: Characters in the suppressed area who do not move, remain behind full cover, or simply drop prone are not at risk).

PS: +1 to you Sent.  I approve of inovative ways to use hackers in combat.  I have to remember this one.

[Sentinemodo]

PS: +1 to you Sent.  I approve of inovative ways to use hackers in combat.  I have to remember this one.

[Thermo]

I've reviewed the section on suppressive fire and here's how I'm going to rule it:

Everyone in the area will be required to roll a Rea+Edge test to avoid the random gunfire. Since there's no "skill" being used as a threshold, I'll assign one of (3). I'm giving Hyena a modifier of +3 dice since she was warned a split-second before the gunfire started. Just going prone won't necessarily help since the shooter is so close by that going prone could still get you a bullet in the back (and since the shooter isn't shooting randomly downrange but is instead shooting COMPLETELY randomly.) If you'd like to use your next action you can add your Dodge skill to the roll as well (the Igbo won't have this option since they were completely unaware that it was going to happen).

[farothel]

I've reviewed the section on suppressive fire and here's how I'm going to rule it:

Everyone in the area will be required to roll a Rea+Edge test to avoid the random gunfire. Since there's no "skill" being used as a threshold, I'll assign one of (3). I'm giving Hyena a modifier of +3 dice since she was warned a split-second before the gunfire started. Just going prone won't necessarily help since the shooter is so close by that going prone could still get you a bullet in the back (and since the shooter isn't shooting randomly downrange but is instead shooting COMPLETELY randomly.) If you'd like to use your next action you can add your Dodge skill to the roll as well (the Igbo won't have this option since they were completely unaware that it was going to happen).

I'll roll just my reaction + edge then.  I want that next action to grab my pistol and start shooting.  Those Igbos are starting to piss Hyena off big time. 

reaction 6 + edge 3 + 3 bonus =12 (12d6.hits(5)=4)

I'll add it to my IC post and keep the rest.  Dropping on the ground seems something logical to do and I can just call it a dodge instead of dropping prone.

[Eleven]

PS: +1 to you Sent.  I approve of innovative ways to use hackers in combat.  I have to remember this one.

Echo the above, very cool indeed.

[Thermo]

Igbo Group #2 is going to hold their actions until the 2nd IP, partly to reflect that I don't like how ALL the action takes place in the first IP, and partly to reflect the fact that they're still reeling from being sprayed with machine-gun fire from their ally

Jerry, that means you're up!

[Sentinemodo]

Does flare compensation gives any protection to resisting flash-bang damage?

[eighth circuit]

Just to make it clear, I'd intended to just call the spirit out of standby, and have it hang out in astral space for now. Want to hold off on materialization so the spirit can take advantage of astral speed and surprise, if necessary. Also don't want to draw attention to Eugene's being a mage...

[Thermo]

Does flare compensation gives any protection to resisting flash-bang damage?

A flash-bang is a concussion grenade, so while flare-compensators will help with any aftereffects from the bright flash they won't help with the stun damage. They do 100% damage to a radius of 10m and drop off to nothing outside that range.

[Thermo]

Just to make it clear, I'd intended to just call the spirit out of standby, and have it hang out in astral space for now. Want to hold off on materialization so the spirit can take advantage of astral speed and surprise, if necessary. Also don't want to draw attention to Eugene's being a mage...

Ok, no sweat. Spirit is chilling out in astral space.

[Eleven]

Can Doc see the northernmost Igbo in group two, the one furthest away from Hyena?  Based on the map, it looks like the boxes between Doc and the last Igbo might only offer partial cover.  Based on positioning, I'm guessing that's the one that shot at his friends and Hyena, which may have drawn Doc's attention.  BTW - really cool mapping program.

[Thermo]

Can Doc see the northernmost Igbo in group two, the one furthest away from Hyena?  Based on the map, it looks like the boxes between Doc and the last Igbo might only offer partial cover.  Based on positioning, I'm guessing that's the one that shot at his friends and Hyena, which may have drawn Doc's attention.  BTW - really cool mapping program.

Thanks on the mapping! I use Google Sketchup and 3D model the whole thing. I used to do CAD work full-time so it doesn't take me too long even through the program is a little awkward at times.

As for the question about the Igbo, yes you can see the one that just did the shooting. The rest of them are behind the tall crates and are out of your line of sight. You can see his upper chest and head (the shorter boxes are 1.25m tall).