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Relic_Zero

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« on: <01-07-13/1649:56> »
   Here is a hacker for an upcoming session that I wanted to get some input on.  I'm very new to the matrix side of things so all input is helpful.

Race: Human

Stats
Bod: 3
Agi: 4
Rea: 4
Str: 2
Cha: 2
Int: 4
Log: 5
Wil: 4

Ess: .16
Edge: 2

Active Skills
Cyber Combat: 2
Electronic Warfare: 2
Hacking: 6
Electronics Group: 4
Mechanic Group: 1
Stealth Group: 1
Pistols: 2
Dodge: 4
Perception: 4
First aid: 1

Qualities
Positive
-Code Slinger (Hack on the fly)
-Born Rich
-Photographic memory
Negative
-Allergy (uncommon mild)
-Media Junky Moderate
-Enemy (5bp)
-Reality Impaired
-Virtual Personality (light)
-In debt (lv 1)

Cyber/Bioware
-Full right cyberarm (Synthetic)
Datajack
Commlink
Nanohive
 -Neocorticals rt3
 -Enhanced Agi 3
 -Custom Agi 3
PuShed
Wired Reflexes 2
Encephalon 2
Sleep Regulator
Cyber eyes basic (lv 1)
 -Smartlink
 -Flare comp
 -Image link
 -Recording link


Gear

Commlink (Meta link w/ Vector Xim) Running in public
Commlink (Fairlight Caliban w/ Novatech navi) (Running in hidden)
-Custom Firewall 6
-Custom System 6
-Custom Response 5
-Sim Module (Hot)
Agent rt 4

Programs
-All common programs at rating 6 (I'm not sure if I can drop some of these or not)
Hacking programs (Could really use help on these, not sure what really comes up often)
-Armor 4
-Attack 4
-Biofeedback filter 4
-Blackhammer (maybe blackout) 4
-Decrypt 4
-ECCM 3
-Exploit 6
-Sniffer 4
-Spoof 6
-Stealth 5

Micro-Transceiver
RFID tag x20
Standard tag x20
Security tag x20
Tag Eraser
Directional Microphone
Satelite Link
GPS
Dirctional jammer
Area Jammer
White noise generator
Radio signal scanner
Laser range finder
Motion sensor
Mapsofts
Datachip
Wire Clippers
ToolKit
Med kit

Helmet
FFBA (half) (Fire resist 2)(Non conductivity 2)(Chem seal 2)
Globe trotter heavy armor clothing (Fire resist 2)(Non conductivity (2)(Chem seal 2)
Poncho (Ruthenim coating)
Leather jacket

Cermaic knife
Defiance shocker
Cavalier Deputy
(Various ammo)

Earbuds (rt 3)
-Audio Enhancement 3
Contacts (rt 3)
-Lowlight
-Vision Magnification
Glasses (rt 4)
-Thermographic
-Vision Enhancement 3

Suzuki Mirage (bike)

I think that pretty much about covers it.  I know I still need to flush out the knowledge skills and contracts, but I wanted to make sure I was headed in the right direction so far. 
« Last Edit: <01-09-13/1852:56> by Relic_Zero »

UmaroVI

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« Reply #1 on: <01-07-13/1714:32> »
Codeslinger has to be for a specific matrix action. Hack on the Fly is a common choice.

You have a bunch of skills at 2. I would consider doing a bit of shuffling for karma efficiency, eg, instead of Pistols 2, EW 2, Cybercombat 2 I would think about having one at 4 and the others at 1, which will leave you better off long-term.

Because of how Stun boxes round, odd Willpower is better than even. I would think about -1 Willpower, +1 Intuition.

Again, thinking long-term, having averagey stats is bad for karma efficiency. I might similarly suggest -1 Agility, +1 Reaction.

Photographic Memory is not a very good quality; the bonus it gives is extremely situational. I would suggest dropping it for more stats or skills or something.

Programs: because of how pricing works, rating 4 programs are not a good idea. If you want a "basic" program, get 3. If you want a good program, get 5 (or 6, and just run it at 5 until you can upgrade). As for what programs you need: everyone runs the matrix a little differently. Check the Combat Hacker in the first link of my sig for my recommendations. I am not a fan of cyercombat, but if you want Armor/Attack/Blackhammer, go for it.

I'm not a big fan of cybereyes either, but if you do want them, I recommend getting Eye Light System as it's useful and can't go in eyewear, whereas the other stuff you have can.

Fat Elf

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« Reply #2 on: <01-09-13/0403:10> »
You can't have system rating 6 availability is higher than 12. I would also recommend hacking aptitude over tons of ware.

All4BigGuns

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« Reply #3 on: <01-09-13/0415:43> »
You can't have system rating 6 availability is higher than 12. I would also recommend hacking aptitude over tons of ware.

Actually the problem with System 6 isn't the System's availability. It's the availability of Response 6.
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« Reply #4 on: <02-04-13/2014:36> »
A good future upgrade would be Simsense Booster (I think) for 65k for the fifth Initiative Pass.

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« Reply #5 on: <02-05-13/1702:53> »
well there are two ways of going about your hacking software.
you can either go all at rating six (avail 12) but they are limited to 5 due to repsonse. you can then upgrade to response 6 later and unlock the potential.
or, you can go all at rating five and then put some options on them, like ergonomic (doesnt drain response rating) and mute (takes longer to set off alarms).
have a read through the options in unwired as they can come in handy if you're gm plays it right
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