Matrix Rules

Matrix Attributes (222)

to simplify, all matrix attributes of a device are combined into a single device rating, unless upgraded on a specific device.

Matrix Actions (228)

All Matrix actions take one initiative pass, with "talking" being a free action. This can be used to command agents or sprites.

Common Use Programs (232)

All common use programs are included with your OS. They match your OS score, or the device rating.

Hacking Programs (233)

All hacking programs are as per the book, though we don't do spoofing, encryption, or electronic warfare so you don't need programs for those.

Agents (234)

You can only run one agent per user device. Agents use the system rating of the device they are loaded on, up to their own rating. Otherwise the rules are as per the book and GM fiat.

Hacking (235)

As per the book.

• Hack On The Fly, Hacking + Exploit extended opposed test (Target Firewall, +3 for security account, +6 for admin account)
  • Target rolls Analyze + Firewall (your Stealth) for each roll you make to detect and trigger an alert.
• Probing The Target, Hacking + Exploit extended test (System + Firewall, +3 for security account, +6 for admin account), with an interval of 1 hour if done in VR, 1 day if done in AR.
  • Target gets one free Analze + Firewall (your Stealth) when you log in. If it succeeds, an alert is triggered.

Cybercombat (236)

Initiative (236)

• Initiative is AR uses physical stats.
• Initiative in VR is Response + Intuition

Combat is (Cybercombat/Agent + program ) vs. (Response + Firewall) (+Hacking/Agent Rating if using Full Defense)

Damage is program + net hits

Damage to Attack is resisted with (system + armor), damage to Blackout or Black Hammer is resisted with (Willpower + Biofeedback). Houserule, you always take 1 stun damage from attacks. You can't soak everything.

Technomancers (239)

Get around to writing these when someone wants to play one.

Rigging (242)

Autosofts are handwaved as being part of the pilot program. Use Pilot.

Drone perception (245) is still Pilot + Sensor or Perception + Sensor if rigging.

Drone initiative is Pilot + Response and they get 3 total initiative passes.

Controlling drones (245) is still done by; Issuing commands, Remote Control, or jumping in/"Rigging".

Drones cannot be hacked when a rigger is rigging them.

We do not use Electronic Warfare (246).

Misc Considerations

We don't worry about storage.

We don't worry about processor limit (222).

We only have two device modes (223), Active and Hidden.

Access IDs(224) are assumed to be spoofed by Hackers. Because Duh.

Subscriptions for hacking (224) and rigging (244) are handwaved.

Cold Sim (226) gives an extra initiative pass (total of 2).

Hot Sim (226) gives an additional initiative pass (total of 3). It also gives a +2 to all matrix actions.

It's awesome that they include Spoofing(236), Encryption, and Electronic Warfare, but we don't do it for the sake of simplicity.

You do not need to roll to command(232) a device to do the basic functions of that device. Turn up a comlink's volume, make a call, make a car welding robot weld some cars.... etc... These have GUIs built for half illiterate morons. If you want to make that car welding robot dance the macarana, then yes, you're going to need to roll. We do this to save time.

House Rules

• We don't do Electronic Warfare.
• You always take 1 stun damage from cybercombat attacks. You can't soak everything.
• You do not need to roll to command(232) a device to do the basic functions of that device. Turn up a comlink's volume, make a call, make a car welding robot weld some cars.... etc... These have GUIs built for half illiterate morons. If you want to make that car welding robot dance the macarana, then yes, you're going to need to roll. We do this to save time.