From:	Felix Hoefert <FHoefert@********.DE>
Subject:	Re: runner on runner combat (was Re: Amerindian Expansion)
Date:	Wed, 15 Jul 1998 14:25:49 +0200

Dean S. wrote:
>
> Sorry about the Delay in my response to this message =)
>
> In a message dated 98-07-10 10:53:45 EDT, you write:
>
> << IMHO the Runner using the Drone or Spirit isn´t even near the attacker,
> but controls his D/S remotely. So the attacker doesn´t have the option
> to attack him. This is just my interpretation, the way we handle
> these situations, but I believe I´m correct. ---Felix >>
>
> I know this is Runner on Runner, but from the booklet....
>
> '....when a Rigger uses Drones on a Shadowrun he may not add his Attack Value
> to the team's Attack Value during combat. The Rigger, however, is still
> vulnerable to attack from Challenges and Special Cards.'
>
> The damage from Challenges is what makes me believe a Runner could get 'em.
> Otherwise, it would make no sense how a Feeding Ghoul would have the option of
> hitting Mr. Rigger. The Drones wouldn't look tastey, I'd assume.
>
What the rbt means is that if a Challenge affects a random or target
Runner, you can´t avoid this by "sacrificing" your drone. A simple
threat rating to face gives you the option of using the drone. Feeding
Ghouls will of course frag a Runner, not his drone. But when you fight
it, you can use a drone to take the damage. ---Felix