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Tsuarok

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« on: <07-17-12/0848:04> »
Is it safe to assume that one can find autosofts for all non-magic/resonance active skills?

raggedhalo

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« Reply #1 on: <07-17-12/0947:52> »
No.  The list of autosofts is explicit and, in my view, exclusive.  ActiveSofts, sure, but not AutoSofts.
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KarmaInferno

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« Reply #2 on: <07-17-12/1031:34> »
I am assuming you mean Drone Autosofts specifically, as opposed to Agent Autosofts?

Chaser - Shadowing
Cover Ops - Infiltration
Trailblazer - Tracking
Clearsight - Perception
Electronic Warfare - Electronic Warfare (duh)
Maneuver - Any one Piloting skill
Profession - Any one Technical or Knowledge skill
Targeting - Any one Firearm skill

There are also a couple of non-skill Autosofts:

Adaptability - Adds dice to drone Comprehension Tests for figuring out weird commands or unexpected situations
Defense - Adds to Defense rolls


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Tsuarok

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« Reply #3 on: <07-17-12/1203:05> »
The reasons I think that any are available:

Form Arsenal p. 102
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MECHANICAL ARMS AND LEGS
Some vehicles and many drones feature mechanical arms
or legs. Th e standard utilization of these arms and legs is part of
the vehicle’s Pilot programming (see Pilot Capabilities, p. 103).
Autosoft s (p. 239–240, SR4) can also be purchased to improve the
use of such limbs with particular skill (for example, Demolitions
or Blades).
If any skill tests with the limb are required, roll Pilot
+ autosoft +/– Handling (if the drone is operating on its own) or
Response + skill +/– Handling (for jumped-in riggers).

which gives explicit examples of non-listed autosofts (note that blades is a non-technical skill), and

From Unwired p. 113
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The ubiquitous use of drones has lead to the development
of a plethora of different and often very specialized
autosofts for drones equipped with the proper mechanical
tools to actually execute the task governed by
the software. The most common autosoft suites are
designed for housekeeping tasks such as cooking, cleaning,
groundskeeping, and home maintenance, allowing
drones to skillfully complete household chores without
constant supervision. Other mainstream autosoft
packages include traffic management, construction, firefighting,
pest removal, and farming/crop maintenance.

One interesting new type of autosofts helps a drone
to respond more effectively to human behavioral patterns
based on the input the drone receives from sensor
software (particularly Empathy software, p. 60, Arsenal).
Many drones have benefited from this new advance in
autosoft programming, including creature-like pet drones
that respond to their owner’ emotional states with realistic
animal patterns, robo-nannies that take care of an
infant’s needs, and, of course, anthroform sex bots.

which suggests that a huge variety of unlisted autosofts are available.
« Last Edit: <07-17-12/1216:02> by Tsuarok »

KarmaInferno

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« Reply #4 on: <07-18-12/1143:03> »
Most of that can be covered by Profession or Targeting. I did make a mistake, Targeting can be any weapon skill, not just Firearms.

For the rest, I suppose, but at that point your GM has to Make Stuff Up.




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