| From: | Felix Hoefert <FHoefert@********.DE> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Re: Fastjack's ability kills |
| Date: | Tue, 26 May 1998 22:50:09 +0200 |
>
> I was reading the latest Q&A and found out that Fastjack's ability works
> against Closed System. I mean, Fastjack is a decker and his ability IMHO
> is being used through the Matrix (plus, someone once told me it was like
> a big Browse). I always thought that CS were created to stop deckers, in
> any way. Does this also mean that if a challenge is Security Decker, I
> don't get to have chance to trash this son of a b... ??
>
> If the Q&A is right (and I hope not), what's the use to have Dodger
> (beside not having both cards yet) ?? In SR, both runners are very
> powerful deckers. Should one have an edge over the other (beside paying
> for the ability) ??
>
> One of my friend once have both Fastjack, Torgo, thrash and a couple
> other runners on the table. It cost a lot, but the basics were there:
> choose the order of the challenges, make a run. Second turn: add 2 more
> nuyens to credstick, heal runners. Round three: add 2 more nuyens, pay
> Fastjack's ability, make a run, and on and on and on !!!
>
> Does anybody have any comment on this, besides the trio I mentionned ??
There are a few ways to fight such a constellation. They might not
always work for lack of handy cards, though. a) Attack Fastjack with
Wanted!, Cement Shoes, Drive-By, Riots or similar cards. That player
will soon run out of LotIs to counter your specials. b) Use Challenges
that will kill his runners in any order they are put down. Always check
your opponent´s Runners´ skills before deploying a Challenge. c) Suck on
his money by trashing his Rockers. He will not get enough money for his
sleazers or fighters if he pays 3 upkeep each turn. Or use Shady
Manager.
Admittedly, there´s no failsafe way to beat your opponent, but there´s
never a 100% winning deck. ---Felix
