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Technomancer - only using the 20th Anniversary Rulebook

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Snarkhunter

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« on: <11-20-12/0040:24> »
As someone new to the game, in a group of players that are new to the game, I would appreciate any feedback on the technomancer I have been working on (standard 400 BP, max 12 availability, but using only the 20th Anniversary Rulebook - so no access to Unwired, Arsenal, etc).  Also, thanks a bunch to UmaroVI, and others whose insightful posts have helped me get this far.

Here's the game mechanics for my PC.  I'm still sorting through the background fluff:

== Info ==
Street Name: Snarkhunter
Name: **************
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 6
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 1
Public Awareness: 0
Elf
Composure: 7
Judge Intentions: 7
Lift/Carry: 4 (15 kg/10 kg)
Memory: 7
Nuyen: 2900

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 2 (1)
REA: 1
STR: 1
CHA: 4
INT: 3
LOG: 4
WIL: 3
EDG: 2
RES: 6

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   6
Initiative:                4
IP:                        1
Matrix Initiative:         7
Matrix IP:                 3
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Active Skills ==
Compiling                  : 4                      Pool: 10
Computer                   : 4                      Pool: 8
Con                        : 1                      Pool: 5
Data Search                : 4                      Pool: 8
Electronic Warfare         : 1                      Pool: 5
Etiquette                  : 1                      Pool: 5
Gunnery                    : 5                      Pool: 6
Hacking                    : 5                      Pool: 9
Hardware                   : 4                      Pool: 8
Infiltration               : 1                      Pool: 2
Leadership                 : 1                      Pool: 5
Longarms                   : 1                      Pool: 2
Negotiation                : 1                      Pool: 5
Perception                 : 1                      Pool: 4
Pilot Aircraft             : 1                      Pool: 2
Pilot Anthroform           : 1                      Pool: 2
Registering                : 4                      Pool: 10
Software                   : 4                      Pool: 8

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Seattle    : 4                      Pool: 7
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Japanese                   : 3                     Pool: 6
Sperethiel                 : 3                     Pool: 6
Vehicles                   : 6 [Drones]             Pool: 10 (12)
Data Havens           :4                       Pool: 7

== Contacts ==
*******************   (3, 3)

== Qualities ==
Addiction (Mild) (BTL Dreamchips)
Allergy (Common, Mild) (Soy)
Codeblock (Decompiling)
Codeslinger (Command)
Low-Light Vision
Sensitive System
Technomancer

== Complex Forms ==
(Tradition: None, Resist Fading with Willpower)
Analyze Rating: 6
Armor Rating: 6
Browse Rating: 6
Command Rating: 6
Exploit Rating: 6
Smartlink: 1
Spoof Rating: 6
Stealth Rating: 6

== Lifestyles ==
Middle  1 month

== Armor ==
1,000 Nuyen of Clothing                  0/0
Urban Explorer Helmet     0/2
Urban Explorer Jumpsuit   6/6
   +Biomonitor
   +Nonconductivity 6

== Weapons ==
Remington 990
   +Imaging Scope
   +Quick-Draw Holster
   +Shock Pad
   +Smartgun System, Internal
   +Stock
   Pool: 4   DV: 7P   AP: -1   RC: 1
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 0   DV: 1S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Living Persona (3 (4), 4, 3, 3)
   +Living Persona
   +Biofeedback Filter Rating 4
Meta Link (1, 1, 1, 2)
   +Vector Xim
   +Satellite Link

== Gear ==
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Shotguns) x40
Certified Credstick, Standard (2,000 Nuyen)
Contact Lenses Rating 3
   +Skinlink
   +Smartlink
   +Vision Magnification
Datachip x5
Earbuds Rating 1
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Skinlink
Fake License (Remington 990) Rating 4
Fake License (Contact Lenses) Rating 4
Fake License (Chrysler-Nissan Partol-1) Rating 4
Fake License (GM-Nissan Doberman) Rating 4
Fake SIN Rating 4
Medkit Rating 6
Stealth Tags x20
Tag Eraser

== Vehicles ==
Chrysler-Nissan Patrol-1 (Patrol Car)
   +Firewall 5
   +Response 5
   +Rigger Adaptation
   +Signal 5
   +System 5
   +Vehicle Sensor
      +Camera Rating 6 [Low Light, Smartlink, Vision Enhancement 3]
      +Camera Rating 6 [Thermographic, Vision Magnification]
      +Microphone Rating 6 [Audio Enhancement 3, Spatial Recognizer]
      +Laser Range Finder
      +Motion Sensor
GM-Nissan Doberman (Medium)
   +Firewall 5
   +Response 5
   +Signal 5
   +System 5
   +Walker Mode
   +Weapon Mount (Normal, External, Turret, Remote)
   +Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Assault Rifles) x40
   +Ammo: Regular Ammo (Assault Rifles) x40
   +Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Assault Rifles) x40
   +Clearsight Rating 3
   +Medium Drone Sensor
      +Camera Rating 6 [Low Light, Smartlink, Vision Enhancement 3]
      +Camera Rating 6 [Smartlink, Thermographic, Vision Magnification]
      +Camera Rating 6 [Smartlink, Ultrasound]
      +Microphone Rating 6 [Audio Enhancement 3, Spatial Recognizer]
      +Laser Range Finder
      +Motion Sensor
   +Targeting (Self) Rating 3
MCT-Nissan Roto-drone (Medium)
   +Firewall 5
   +Improved Takeoff and Landing Level 2
   +Response 5
   +Signal 5
   +System 5
   +Weapon Mount (Normal, External, Fixed, Manual)
   +Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Light Machine Guns) x100
   +Medium Drone Sensor
      +Camera Rating 6 [Low Light, Smartlink, Vision Enhancement 3]
      +Camera Rating 6 [Smartlink, Thermographic, Vision Magnification]
      +Camera Rating 6 [Smartlink, Ultrasound]
      +Microphone Rating 3 [Audio Enhancement 3, Spatial Recognizer]
      +Laser Range Finder
      +Motion Sensor
== End ==
« Last Edit: <11-20-12/0841:02> by Snarkhunter »

Kat9

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« Reply #1 on: <11-20-12/1038:49> »
I don't think Codeblock works on Decompiling as that is a Resonance Ability as opposed to a standard Matrix related skill.

I'd drop the patrol car, you don't have a license for that Restricted vehicle, it'd be points you can put towards attributes. I think all your drones can be slaved to your bionode, and if that is the case then you really don't need to ramp up their firewall/system etc.

Overall, to me, it seems you have put a lot of points into gear and really sort of limited your attributes.
« Last Edit: <11-20-12/1042:52> by Kat9 »

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« Reply #2 on: <11-20-12/1652:12> »
Well, a dronomancer is a viable build...
Your drones do seem to be lacking autosofts though. (Rotodrone has none, doberman hasn't got any defense)
Doesn't have to be a problem if you're jumped in or remote controlling, but it could be when you're occupied elsewhere and they need to rely on themselves.
Mild allergy to soy... now that can be nasty!

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« Reply #3 on: <11-20-12/1656:11> »
Mild allergy to soy... now that can be nasty!

It's still possible, just expect to check and double check with your Fixer regarding what that resturaunt the Mr. Johnson is waiting at serves for it's meals, and possibly an increase in cost regarding your lifestyle costs.

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« Reply #4 on: <11-21-12/0742:02> »
Mild allergy to soy... now that can be nasty!

It's still possible, just expect to check and double check with your Fixer regarding what that resturaunt the Mr. Johnson is waiting at serves for it's meals, and possibly an increase in cost regarding your lifestyle costs.

It's very possible, the books even say allergy to soy is on the rise, due to overexposure.