But is that defined anywhere? While they do save you basically treat a technomancer like a commlink attached to a brain, I don't think I saw anything stating that you only use those attributes (obviously if no other device is in their network, they would have to). Dedicated and Generic Attributes mentions that many devices have specialized hardware and software for their particular setup (dedicated). It then mentions that other devices have generic attributes, which are meant to operate with a network. It doesn't specify 'only' commlinks of having this, but it does mention commlinks on the next line.Trill wrote:A TM does not get a benefit out of using a commlink.Coldstone wrote:Frank gave a similar answer once around that question, but I don't think it was an actual answer. ^^; By saying 'Their ratings are generic' are you confirming ans saying 'yes, the devices with the higher ratings would contribute' or did you misunderstand the question? ^^;
After that, the next paragraph mentions that when a network forms, all the parts of it automatically use the highest available generic attributes.
This would imply that even if you are using a particular commlink to attach to your brain, if you snagged the enemy's commlink and added it to your network, even though it's not the one attached to your brain, if it had a superior attribute, it would benefit you.
The only line I have found that suggests this excludes Technomancers is under 'Technomancers and their attributes'. There it mentions that their attributes are not dependent on her equipment in any meaningful fashion. That could be taken to imply only their Techno-attributes apply, but it can also be taken to mean that they don't need any sort of tech on them at all to create their network, not even a flash drive.
There is a mention for techno riggers using a physical commlink for easier communicating with drones they control, and there is the emphasis on that particular matrix powers that depend on techno-based signal have to be done by that signal and no other.
...It may just be a point to show this could use clarification down the line and maybe not that big a deal. Given that Logic is a core attribute for all hackers means it would be encouraged for the most part, and given logic is = to system, it tends to start pretty high anyways. but if you don't want to be heavily dependent on high mental attributes, it provides a way to fortify response or firewall with another device in your network if it does work.
...and if it doesn't, well at least then you don't have to worry about it at all!
Ah, you mean the reduction of their Resonance! Yeah, ECCM should help (though keep in mind that your dicepool for this is also reduced, so getting a friendly Hacker close, connecting to them and letting them use it on you can work wonders). It should stack with the Clarity (for Static zones) and/or Filter (for Spam zones) Powers your sprites have.This one may be me failing to use proper terminology, so I shall use a more direct example: Someone sets up a an Area Jammer and creates a R3 background count. Normally this would cause a technomancer's Resonance score to go down 3 points while affected by it (and for the non-techno hackers, make it harder to do matrix stuff). ECCM allows you to counter this I believe, so the question is if the Technomancer would benefit from it in reducing the penalty to his resonance score as well, or only reduce the penalties to matrix actions?
If you know the background hit is coming up and can at least get a sample of it, Since the program is sustainable you could, in theory set up ECCM before it affects you and carry it into the field, minimizing your dice penalty in the first attempt. Teamwork is definitely an option though.
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A new question I forgot to ask initially!
Matrix related
11) Matrix stealth mentions that smacking someone with black hammer will give you away, and reality filters will force you to show up. Ignoring the fact Technomancers don't have reality filters (a sense of danger will probably do a similar thing), What constitutes being 'obvious?' Just being an attack program? causing some sort of damage to the icon in question? Will non-combat style actions also make you stick out to the icon in particular? What qualifies for this exposure? Cause if using Jingle makes a network suddenly redlight you the moment you try to remind them to buy more tasty wheat, it becomes a lot harder to plant those subliminal messages to sing your password under your breath whenever you plug it in.
EDIT: accidentally left in a close quote mark and nearly broke the thread page. eep. Fixed it!