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Message no. 1
From: Phillip Edwards <DJSchwa2@***.COM>
Subject: Decker Combat
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 11:46:20 -0500
Could you please give me a clear example of combat between deckers using
programs to inflict damage? Specifically, 1. When can it take place? I am
assuming only during a Shadowrun but I want to know for sure. Your help in
this is appreciated.
Message no. 2
From: Jason Gress <Gumbyflex1@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Decker Combat
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 14:29:15 -0500
deckers can attack one another through the matrix at any time
they just naad the program and thet are set
any program can be turned at any time (excepy 4 sticky fingers-which says so
on the card)
Message no. 3
From: Matb <mbreton@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject: Re: Decker Combat
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 1997 09:05:19 -0800
Phillip Edwards wrote:
>
> Could you please give me a clear example of combat between deckers using
> programs to inflict damage? Specifically, 1. When can it take place? I am
> assuming only during a Shadowrun but I want to know for sure. Your help in
> this is appreciated.

Okay: There are two Matrix Programs (Hog and Black Hammer) which allow
a Decker to attack another Decker. (You can also use Bar Fight, which
is *really really handy* when you've got Tiny and your opponent has
FastJack.

Hog kills a program off the loser; Black Hammer does real damage. Like
any program, these can be turned at any time to start combat. (Two
programs don't quite fit this shoe: Sticky Fingers specifically reads to
turn during owner's Legwork; Armor Skin sounds as if it should be a
constant ability, like wearing a gun or armor. This is supported by the
fact that Gear is declared before combat).

So, you can activate a Program during a shadowrun to attack a Decker.
I'm assuming this is being defensively? (I can't think of an offensive
team doing this, since it puts the Decker at further risk.)


-Mb
Message no. 4
From: Phillip Edwards <DJSchwa2@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Decker Combat
Date: Wed, 29 Oct 1997 09:59:42 -0500
Thanks for clarification on Decker combat. I am a Netrunner player also and I
enjoy the Deckers and programs in SRTCG. Now I can build an effective deck
with Deckers.... PHIL EDWARDS

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