Shadowrun: Hong Kong - Extended Edition

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Each and every of our Deckers is a Technomancer
Isn't that crazy? I mean, what are the odds that every Decker in the Shadowrun games is actually a Technomancer? You know, the guys who are able to view the Matrix as a world with programs manifesting as creatures and other programs acting like spells? You know, since a normal Decker only sees menus, buttons and windows?

FFS, this game is so full of BS.

Every decker has a living persona and E-Spirits. Wow.
Última edición por Hex: Onii-Chan; 24 AGO 2015 a las 16:09
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GunofBrixton 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:54 
Is this dickbutt still arguing stupid ♥♥♥♥?

Find me a decker than can log in with no equipment for matrix, and I'll give you they're all Technomancers.

Until then, I don't care about ANY details until you can get an equipmentless decker into the matrix. Because frankly, it doesn't matter about the details, because Technomancers do not use equipment, they use their mental stats. Let me know when my wisdom and cha provide function for my decker. No? You can't? Probably because you want to focus on the unachievable aspect of coding a video game to include the tabletop's use of UNBOUND IMAGINATION.

Played all the video games since SNES, and 4th and 5th Edition. You are pathetically entrapped by minor details explained away by the limits of current technology, or by the 50+ book quotes that chop your ONLY MY THOUGHTS CAN BE RIGHT! ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ in twain. Go home, you're a sucky communicator, a worse debator, and a nonpresent critical thinker.

PS: I trolled you because thats the only medium you seem to be able to communicate within.
Hex: Onii-Chan 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:55 
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is this dickbutt still arguing stupid ♥♥♥♥?

Find me a decker than can log in with no equipment for matrix, and I'll give you they're all Technomancers.

Until then, I don't care about ANY details until you can get an equipmentless decker into the matrix. Because frankly, it doesn't matter about the details.

Well, ofc, if you dont care about the details or the things that are in the rulebooks - its perfectly fine. You are on the same page as the devs, thats for certain.
Última edición por Hex: Onii-Chan; 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:55
GunofBrixton 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:57 
Are you over there saying something about how you got your Decker able to jack in with zero equipment, using your mentals instead? No? Well, you let me know when you can get over the first hurdle before we talk about the second.
HoroSaga 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:58 
Publicado originalmente por Kasseopea:
Publicado originalmente por HoroSaga:
In the tabletop game, ESPs still exist, but they're essentially simulated intelligences (not to be mistaken for a full, artificial intelligence). They're used for autonomously controlled software and hardware, such as the autopilot on a vehicle or drone.

VI have more than 1 ability. And more IPs than your average decker.

Right, but as aforementioned, what are in the games are actually Frames (also referred to as Agents in the Matrix sourcebook for 3e, page 88). They're limited-purpose programs designed to assist deckers in the Matrix, which can be designed to fulfill a number of purposes, one of which is assisting the decker during cybercombat. The name was changed, but they're still a pre-existing concept from both second and third edition.

They're not actually virtual intelligences, they're simulated intelligences. The more advanced agents can learn from experience, but they're still bound by the limits of their individual programming.
Última edición por HoroSaga; 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:01
GunofBrixton 27 AGO 2015 a las 13:59 
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?
HoroSaga 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:00 
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?

He's arguing that ESPs are E-spirits, mostly because he doesn't like the way they look.
Raincloud Man 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:00 
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?
Yes, that is exactly what he's trying to say... *Sigh*
Alteisen Knight 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:02 
The guy doesn't even own the game, why bother arguing? I mean look at the games he plays lol. Not worth the time.
GunofBrixton 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:05 
Publicado originalmente por Kasseopea:
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is this dickbutt still arguing stupid ♥♥♥♥?

Find me a decker than can log in with no equipment for matrix, and I'll give you they're all Technomancers.

Until then, I don't care about ANY details until you can get an equipmentless decker into the matrix. Because frankly, it doesn't matter about the details.

Well, ofc, if you dont care about the details or the things that are in the rulebooks - its perfectly fine. You are on the same page as the devs, thats for certain.


You are still blatantly ignoring your most damnning counterpoint, the equipment is not optional. No Technomancer requires equipment. /thread
Apocalypse 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:16 
Publicado originalmente por -MCG- Fabe:
Since when did all programs have consciousness? Sure there is stuff out there that does that everyone else would mistake for programs but every thing having one? I don't think so.

The resonance gave otaku in some way the ability to interact with programs as they were living. Though virtual reality stats that their brain sends still the same commands, it just that the technomancers percieves the matrix and his actions different.

And btw, as we are still in the 50's we have apdets and techoschamans, only the shamans do consider the matrix as really alive. Around 56 they became avaible as player characters. So maybe we see a a pure matrix driven campaign next, with deckers, cyberadepts and technoschamans. The matrix really would need some major dev time, getting unique iconographics for different megas, different styles for your personal style, etc

And actually the technology would be helpful to introduce finally astral space combat too …

… or just forget all that and go the AR route which would be useful to implement wifi hacking of the 70's and as well astral vision. Our little blind friend actually has astral perception for example.
Apocalypse 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:17 
Publicado originalmente por Zagreus:
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?
Yes, that is exactly what he's trying to say... *Sigh*

I am not sure why he thinks they are sprites when they behave like more like (dumb) frames.

Publicado originalmente por HoroSaga:
Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?

He's arguing that ESPs are E-spirits, mostly because he doesn't like the way they look.

My decker can design his frames to look however he likes :p
Última edición por Apocalypse; 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:18
HoroSaga 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:22 
Publicado originalmente por Arknight:
The guy doesn't even own the game, why bother arguing? I mean look at the games he plays lol. Not worth the time.

Because I like to talk about Shadowrun, and while the OP may be pretty goofy, everyone else in the thread is cool. :)
khalil 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:43 
Goofy is the wrong word. I think butthurt is more fitting because I haven't seen someone this butthurt since the last time I told a libertarian that Eyen Rand took social security.
Última edición por khalil; 27 AGO 2015 a las 14:43
Hex: Onii-Chan 27 AGO 2015 a las 22:01 
Publicado originalmente por HoroSaga:
Publicado originalmente por Kasseopea:

VI have more than 1 ability. And more IPs than your average decker.

Right, but as aforementioned, what are in the games are actually Frames (also referred to as Agents in the Matrix sourcebook for 3e, page 88). They're limited-purpose programs designed to assist deckers in the Matrix, which can be designed to fulfill a number of purposes, one of which is assisting the decker during cybercombat. The name was changed, but they're still a pre-existing concept from both second and third edition.

They're not actually virtual intelligences, they're simulated intelligences. The more advanced agents can learn from experience, but they're still bound by the limits of their individual programming.

Sooo, basically Agents + Fuzzy Logic? Why are they not available in 4th and 5th i wonder. (honestly)

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Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Is he trying to say ESP's are Sprites?
Yes, that is exactly what he's trying to say... *Sigh*

Im saying they are represented as E-Spirits. Their abilities and the way they get summoned.

Publicado originalmente por GunofBrixton:
Publicado originalmente por Kasseopea:

Well, ofc, if you dont care about the details or the things that are in the rulebooks - its perfectly fine. You are on the same page as the devs, thats for certain.


You are still blatantly ignoring your most damnning counterpoint, the equipment is not optional. No Technomancer requires equipment. /thread

I never bothered answering it, because it is the obvious difference. We are not speaking about the way they work, but about the way the Matrix is presented to us. Our deckers perceive the matrix as a technomancer would.

Publicado originalmente por Apocalypse:
Publicado originalmente por Zagreus:
Yes, that is exactly what he's trying to say... *Sigh*

I am not sure why he thinks they are sprites when they behave like more like (dumb) frames.

Publicado originalmente por HoroSaga:

He's arguing that ESPs are E-spirits, mostly because he doesn't like the way they look.

My decker can design his frames to look however he likes :p

They dont behave smarter or dumber than your companions. They follow command.

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To shorten the discussion a little - Technomancers are from 4th / 5th edition. Arguing "That isnt a Technomancer's view on the matrix because of 2nd/3rd edition" is a little strange. The game plays in the 205X. So far so good. However - the current rules apply to any year if you were to play the tabletop now.

Let's say you play out the past of your 4th/5th edition character from 20 years ago - are you going to build him from 0 with the 2nd/3rd edition rules? What if you get past year 2080? Do you have to wait for the 6th edition?

The representation of the matrix is not proper and we all know it. It is neither detailed enough, nor follows the rules of matrix combat / movement.

And it IS a lot closer to that of technomancer - abstract forms rather than well designed, using your body to actually throw programs rather than using them, summoning ESPs to fight along your side - that is how Technomancers fight, not deckers.
Última edición por Hex: Onii-Chan; 27 AGO 2015 a las 22:07
Fabe 27 AGO 2015 a las 22:34 
So how should a Decker lanching a attack program look in the matrix?
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