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Desiani

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« on: <08-17-17/2039:23> »
So This is Ballsy. A brief summary: He was an adept who awakened in his early teens after surviving a car crash that left him paralyzed from the waist down. He took to AR Gaming with surprising ease and developed his mana flow to adapt to the quick twitching  needed for those hot gaming skills. He also took to Hacking these AR games to give him unfair advantages along with his quick reflexes.

During is late teens a group of people who looked like the mafia, suspiciously like he has seen in his AR games, offered him a deal. They give him the ability to walk and give him some Augs to make him better at gaming for the simple price of using his skills for them when he is given an order to do so. He took it, seeing as he couldn't walk and and who didn't want to become at the things they loved? He's 27 and been working for 'Those guy' for 9 years. He doesn't get orders often, maybe once or twice a year.  He's taken his gaming skills to the Streets working for a variety of gangs and small time hacking clubs.

He is Human and was made via Karma Buy

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== Attributes ==
BOD: 4
AGI: 4
REA: 4
STR: 2
CHA: 2
INT: 5
LOG: 6 (8)
WIL: 5
EDG: 4
MAG: 5

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.4
Initiative:                11 +1d6
Rigger Initiative:         11 +1d6
Astral Initiative:         10 +3d6
Matrix AR:                 11 +1d6
Matrix Cold:               5 + DP +3d6
Matrix Hot:                5 + DP +4d6
Physical Damage           Track: 10
  Stun Damage           Track: 11

== Limits ==
Physical:                  4
Mental:                    9
Social:                    5
   Ballistic Mask [+1] (Only for intimidation, Must be visible)
Astral:                    9

== Active Skills ==
Computer                 Base:  0          Pool: 14
Cybercombat              Base:  0          Pool: 11
Electronic Warfare       Base:  0          Pool: 11
Escape Artist            Base:  0          Pool:  5
Gymnastics               Base:  0          Pool:  5
Hacking                  Base:  0          Pool: 14
Hardware                 Base:  0          Pool: 11
Perception               Base:  0          Pool:  8
Pilot Ground Craft       Base:  0          Pool:  5
Pistols                  Base:  0          Pool:  6
Sneaking                 Base:  0          Pool:  7
Software                 Base:  0          Pool: 11
Unarmed Combat           Base:  0          Pool:  5

== Knowledge Skills ==

== Qualities ==
Adept
Codeslinger (HotF)
Crystal Spine
Overclocker
Perfect Time
Quick Config

== Lifestyle ==
Solo apartment (Medium) 1 Months
   + Speech Template Comparison [+250¥]
   + Thermal Mood Reading [+250¥]
   + Vocal Tension Lie Detection [+250¥]

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral BoosterRating 2
Datajack
Datajack

== Armor ==
Armor Jacket                       12
Armor Vest                          9
Ballistic Mask                      2

== Weapons ==
Ares Predator V
   + Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   + Personalized Grip
   + Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 6   Accuracy: 8   DV: 8P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Combat Knife
   Pool: 3   Accuracy: 6   DV: 4P   AP: -3   RC: 2
Defiance EX Shocker
   + Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   + Laser Sight
   + Personalized Grip
   Pool: 6   Accuracy: 6   DV: 9S(e)   AP: -5   RC: 2
Survival Knife
   Pool: 3   Accuracy: 5   DV: 4P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 5   Accuracy: 4   DV: 2S   AP: -   RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Meta Link (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 1, FWL: 1)
Meta Link (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 1, FWL: 1)
Renraku Tsurugi (ATT: 6, SLZ: 5, DP: 5, FWL: 3)
Transys Avalon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 6)

== Gear: Equipped ==
Fake SIN (Greg Bamani) Rating 4

== Vehicles ==
Suzuki Mirage (Racing Bike)       
   + Morphing License Plate
   + Sensor Array Rating 2

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Due to chummer5 crashing on me.

My adept powers are Improved Reflexes 3 3.5 and Imp. Ability (Hacking) 3. Also, does the +2 initiative score work with Imp. Reflex? IR Gives +reaction where Spine just gives =2 Initiative score.
I've also bought programs.

If I've done something wrong Let me know! :D Please criticize.

Edit: Added race and creation method
« Last Edit: <08-18-17/1449:21> by Desiani »

Mathan

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« Reply #1 on: <08-17-17/2142:37> »
correct me if I'm wrong but you likely don't have enough for imp reflexes 3 and all the hacking power. you may want to recheck that since you only have .5 power points thanks to the jacks and booster in your head. Unless I missed something wonky in Forbidden Arcana.

Which is possible

Desiani

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« Reply #2 on: <08-17-17/2257:43> »
I have .6 essence taken up Augs which decreases my essence to 5 as well as magic cap. Crystal Spine takes 1 essence and 10 karma, but doesn't take away the magic  loss as an aug would do.

The Blood Crystal section of forbidden arcana

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« Reply #3 on: <08-17-17/2338:15> »
OK, that was me misreading it to start at 5, my bad.

Well first thing is first then... I don't know that you need reflexes buffed that high. It's not BAD mind you, but my understanding was/is that, in spite of what chummer says, you SHOULD be getting your magical mystery die from reflexes when decking. Now anyone who has done more than one adept-powered dohicky with this feel free to correct me, but that's how I understood it and really that would mean you'd be getting basically the same initiative regardless.

Well, a point less, but that's a full power point you could devote to something else.

Not quite sure why the vest and jacket, though that's a small thing and probably something Im missing in general. Really the only advice I could give at the moment is see if you could add a negative quality that would let you buy something like a sleep regulator, perhaps. Unless you have plans for the rest of the essence later you might redline it a bit more with some simple bio in the head.

Edit: Ok ok so looking for where I read before it should be full die and can't find it, so yeah it may just cap cold sim to help ensure differentiation between it and hot sim. But either way reflexes at 2 SHOULD get you the 4/5D6 and free a point, if you want it.

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Desiani

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« Reply #4 on: <08-18-17/0143:12> »
I was thinking about going IR2 for the 2.5 and buying a Qi focus for level 3.My issue is that I don't really know what else I'd put there. I debated Wall run or something like that, but i was unsure if it made sense given he literally thinks the Shadows is a living video game and he's using his Deck and magical twitchiness to Hack and make things go his way.

Mathan

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« Reply #5 on: <08-18-17/0211:37> »
Well it depends, what are you looking to do with this character long term?

Pure decker works, but you do have options.

For example,

Adept spell may give you a trick up the sleeve depending on how you want to take things.
Analytics would help with many of your mental tasks. More useful than you think.
Attribute boost for when you REALLY need to get over a hill with something
Improved mental potential
Possibly Missile mastery with some retweaking to help make a more innocuous unarmed foe when cornered
Killing/elemental hands with water for when throwing out black IC isn't enough to brick another jerks decking/riggign
Mystic armor to be hardier
Plague Cloud as a bailout move
Skate for GTFO, which I do have as actual skates on one decker
Spell resistance to avoid dealing with mages who think you're a soft target
Sustenance for long term decking
Three Dimensional memory for planning heists
TV/VCR repair

And much much more!

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« Reply #6 on: <08-18-17/1409:34> »
Let's check that in order.

Attributes
Only thing that might be worth modifying is the 4 body, much better to stick to 3 or 5 for the bonus damage monitor box.

Active Skills
Add a Social skill! With only 2 CHA you roll 1 dice for all your social encounters, you can't always count on your face especially since you can meet people in the Matrix where he won't be with you. Etiquette or Con are the two good ones.

Qualities
Howling Shadows add a Spider mentor spirit that add 2 dice to computer, might be worth checking out.

Crystal Spine is the worst Blood quality. It only adds 2 initiative +1 armor and doesn't stack with anything so forget using Imp Reflexes with it. Also do you plan on hacking from VR or AR? Because in VR those initiative boost won't apply. There is only one spot where it is noted that bonus to initiative only apply to physical and it is in the Final Calculation Table page 101 of the CRB where only Physical initiative mention "Add appropriate attribute and initiative dice bonus". The problem is that Physical Initiative is just called Initiative which easily leads to confusion.

If you want to add some powers, given your high Intuition getting stuff like Astral Perception or Improved Sense are worth.

Desiani

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« Reply #7 on: <08-18-17/1442:01> »
@ Kuriem The main reason I took Spine was because it doesn't show so no one would be all MUST KILL AND DISSECT HIM! I do want  a Blood crystal quality for the weirdness factor. Would you be able to suggest anything? Maybe a leg for future Claw and Blade upgrades?  My immediate concern for this character to optimize him for decking right out of the gate. His Adept-ness is to compliment the decking.

The qualities I have are what I am starting out with since his main deal is Decking . He is a primary AR Decker as he believes the true skill lies in using both the mind and body all at once.  Plus... He's an avid AR game collector xD

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« Reply #8 on: <08-18-17/1538:05> »
Blade is pretty strong, only work on arm though and you need a good str to use it at its best. I can certainly understand the appeal of the weirdness factor, it makes for some fun to write backstory too, like my Crystal Bladed Adept.

Since you are human Crystal Eye is a good choice giving low-light vision and +2 Perception (might as well replace both) and you can pick Assensing with it saving on precious PP.

The Crystal Breath is the second one I would recommend for a non-melee character, it gives small but nice bonuses for only 5 Karma and you can breath underwater for an extra 10.

If it's just for fluff Crystal Gut offer some small bonuses and doesn't prevent much wares/magic so they are good and cheap enough.

For Adept power definitely takes Improved Reflexes 3 if you want to AR decker else you will lag behind Matrix threats that run at +3/4D6 initiative.

The Qualities are fine, I was just mentioning the hacker mentor spirit in case you've missed it.

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« Reply #9 on: <08-18-17/1627:50> »
Yea. Spider would have to come after Chargen sadly. As much as I want that hang time! :p I was also debating the Quality Master Debater for the HUGE boost in dice pool it would give me over since it makes Logic the attribute for negotiation tests.
 If i go for the crystal eyes would you auggest one or both so i can make use of contacts?

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« Reply #10 on: <08-18-17/1720:50> »
I would do both, you can get whatever vision enhancement you want on glasses anyway. Also depending on your GM you might not be able to use some with only one contact YMMV.

Really try to do something about that lack of social skill though but I don't recommend bothering with Negotiation, leave it to your Face (especially since Master Debater only work for a single Negotiation skill).

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« Reply #11 on: <08-18-17/1803:40> »
Yea, that was a mock up. I looked it back over and I overspent my possible 825 karma. The new one is comming along nicely with both a con and nego of 2. Chummer still crashes when trying to  add improved reflexes. No idea why

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« Reply #12 on: <08-18-17/1844:09> »
Try to get the latest Nigthly version maybe.

Desiani

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« Reply #13 on: <08-18-17/2329:28> »
I have. Its ONLY Imp Reflexes that crashes it xD

Desiani

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« Reply #14 on: <08-20-17/2131:30> »
This is an updated version of Ballsy. Feature complete.

Keep in mind that I also have Improved Reflexes 3.  Chummer likes to crash when trying to add it.


== Personal Data ==
Street Name: B2
Name: Unnamed Character
Movement: 6/12 (2m/hit)     Swim: 4 (1m/hit)     
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 1
Public Awareness: 0
Human
Composure: 7
Judge Intentions: 7
Lift/Carry: 5 (30 kg/20 kg)
Memory: 13
Nuyen: 1,634¥

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 3
REA: 4
STR: 2
CHA: 2
INT: 5
LOG: 6 (8)
WIL: 5
EDG: 4
MAG: 5

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.4
Initiative:                9 +1d6
Rigger Initiative:         9 +1d6
Astral Initiative:         10 +3d6
Matrix AR:                 9 +1d6
Matrix Cold:               5 + DP +3d6
Matrix Hot:                5 + DP +4d6
Physical Damage           Track: 10
  Stun Damage           Track: 11

== Limits ==
   Autopicker [+6] (Only for picking a mechanical lock)
Physical:                  4
   Autopicker [+6] (Only for picking a mechanical lock)
Mental:                    9
   Audio Enhancement [+2] (Only for audio Perception)
   Vision Enhancement [+2] (Only for visual Perception)
Social:                    5
   Ballistic Mask [+1] (Only for intimidation, Must be visible)
Astral:                    9

== Active Skills ==
Blades                   Base:  0          Pool:  5
Computer                 Base:  0          Pool: 14
Con                      Base:  0          Pool:  4
Cybercombat              Base:  0          Pool: 10
Electronic Warfare       Base:  0          Pool: 10
Etiquette                Base:  0          Pool:  3
Gymnastics               Base:  0          Pool:  4
Hacking                  Base:  0          Pool: 17
Hardware                 Base:  0          Pool: 10
Negotiation              Base:  0          Pool:  3
Perception               Base:  0          Pool:  8
Pilot Ground Craft       Base:  0          Pool:  5
Pistols                  Base:  0          Pool:  5
Sneaking                 Base:  0          Pool:  5
Software                 Base:  0          Pool: 10
Unarmed Combat           Base:  0          Pool:  4

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Denver   Base:  3          Pool:  8
Black Markets            Base:  3          Pool:  8
Combat Tactics           Base:  4          Pool: 12
Matrix                   Base:  4          Pool: 12
Matrix Games             Base:  4          Pool:  9
Matrix Threats           Base:  4          Pool: 12

== Contacts ==
Uncle Larry; denver; Fixer (3, 3)

== Qualities ==
Adept
Astral Beacon
Codeslinger (hotf)
Crystal Eye
Day Job (10 hrs) (Professional AR Gamer)
Ork Poser
Overclocker
Perfect Time
Prejudiced (Specific, Biased) (VR Gamers)
Quick Config

== Powers ==
Improved Ability (skill) (Hacking)Rating: 3

== Lifestyle ==
654654 (Medium) 1 Months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral BoosterRating 2
Datajack
Datajack

== Armor ==
Armor Jacket                       12
Armor Vest                          9
Ballistic Mask                      2

== Weapons ==
Combat Knife
   Pool: 5   Accuracy: 6   DV: 4P   AP: -3   RC: 2
Savalette Guardian
   + Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
   + Personalized Grip
   + Smartgun System, Internal
   Pool: 5   Accuracy: 8   DV: 8P   AP: -1   RC: 3
Survival Knife
   Pool: 5   Accuracy: 5   DV: 4P   AP: -1   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 4   Accuracy: 4   DV: 2S   AP: -   RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Renraku Tsurugi (ATT: 6, SLZ: 5, DP: 5, FWL: 3)
   + Program Carrier (vm)
   + Browse
   + Edit
   + Encryption
   + Search
   + Shredder
   + Signal Scrub
   + Toolbox
   + Configurator x3
   + Armor
   + Baby Monitor
   + Biofeedback
   + Biofeedback Filter
   + Blackout
   + Cat's Paw
   + Cloudless
   + Decryption
   + Demolition
   + Defuse
   + Evaluate
   + Exploit
   + Fly on a Wall
   + Fork
   + Guard
   + Hammer
   + Hitchhiker
   + Lockdown
   + Smoke and Mirrors
   + Sneak
   + Stealth
   + Tantrum
   + Wrapper
Transys Avalon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 6)
   + Meta Link x2

== Gear: Equipped ==
Autopicker Rating 6
   + Crowbar
   + Miniwelder
   + Miniwelder Fuel Canister
   + Lockpick Set
   + Restraint, Plastic x20
   + Restraint, Metal x4
Certified Credstick, Silver x3
Certified Credstick, Standard x5
Datachip x20
Earbuds Rating 3
   + Sound Link
   + Audio Enhancement Rating 2
Fake License (Adept License) Rating 4
Fake License (Concealed Carry Permit) Rating 4
Fake License (Private Investigator License) Rating 4
Fake SIN (Leroy Baker) Rating 4
Glasses Rating 4
   + Vision Enhancement Rating 2
   + Smartlink
   + Image Link
Standard Tags x10
Stealth Tags x10

== Vehicles ==
Horizon-Doble Revolution           
   + Gyro-Stabilization
   + Morphing License Plate
   + Smart Tire
   + Sensor Array Rating 2
« Last Edit: <08-20-17/2138:23> by Desiani »