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Message no. 1
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 16:58:38 -0500
The Cranial RCD is spiffy but I want a cyberarm version so do these stats
sound okay? (they were developed by compared the cyberarm cyberdeck in
Cybertechnology to the cranial cyberdeck in Shadowtech.)

Essence Price Availability Street Index Legality
Cyberarm RCD
Stand RCD - 20,000xRtg 5/6 days 1.5 Legal
Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal

The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
installed to access the RCD ...

Some optional rules:
Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
cyberlimb
Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
both).

What do you think?

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` Trideo killed the Video Star ... o/`

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Message no. 2
From: Mongoose <evamarie@**********.NET>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 22:01:43 -0700
-----Original Message-----
From: D. Ghost <dghost@****.COM>
To: SHADOWRN@********.ITRIBE.NET <SHADOWRN@********.ITRIBE.NET>
Date: Saturday, September 12, 1998 3:04 PM
Subject: Cyberarm RCD


:The Cranial RCD is spiffy but I want a cyberarm version so do these stats
:sound okay? (they were developed by compared the cyberarm cyberdeck in
:Cybertechnology to the cranial cyberdeck in Shadowtech.)
:
: Essence Price Availability Street Index Legality
:Cyberarm RCD
: Stand RCD - 20,000xRtg 5/6 days 1.5 Legal

That's just the standard deck, right? Cost x4 for cybelimb
instalation, plus DNI adaptation if desired. Since there is a CSB, i
would not allow a flux amplifier of the normal type, or other mass adding
equipment (or maybe allow somethung like 5% of the users mass to be the
mass of adapted limb gear).

: Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal
:
:The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
:installed to access the RCD ...

Year; you could even use your normal jack, whic you would want any how
for using some vehicles.

:
:Some optional rules:
:Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
:cyberlimb
:Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
:Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
:Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
:squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
:both).

I'd allow the CRD a -25% essence cost for limb instalation, and no price
boost; its in line with Cybertechnolgy's rules for limb mount tactical
computers.

:
:What do you think?


I think we've had characters do the normal x4 thing for cyberarm RCD's
before (long ago, in an edition far far away...)- I'm not sure.

Mongoose
Message no. 3
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sat, 12 Sep 1998 22:36:08 -0500
On Sat, 12 Sep 1998 22:01:43 -0700 Mongoose <evamarie@**********.net>
writes:
>-----Original Message-----
>From: D. Ghost <dghost@****.COM>
<SNIP>
>:The Cranial RCD is spiffy but I want a cyberarm version so do these
stats
>:sound okay? (they were developed by compared the cyberarm cyberdeck in
>:Cybertechnology to the cranial cyberdeck in Shadowtech.)
>:
>: Essence Price Availability Street Index Legality
>:Cyberarm RCD
>: Stand RCD - 20,000xRtg 5/6 days 1.5 Legal

> That's just the standard deck, right? Cost x4 for cybelimb
>instalation, plus DNI adaptation if desired. Since there is a CSB, i
>would not allow a flux amplifier of the normal type, or other mass
adding
>equipment (or maybe allow somethung like 5% of the users mass to be the
>mass of adapted limb gear).

Why? That limitation isn't put on a standard deck in a cyberlimb (I mean
the other equipement, not the signal amp) ... and what's CSB?

>: Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal
>:
>:The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
>:installed to access the RCD ...

> Year; you could even use your normal jack, whic you would want any
how
>for using some vehicles.

I mentioned the DNI link so you din't Have to have a fiber-optic cable
running from your head to your cyberarm ...

>:
>:Some optional rules:
>:Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
>:cyberlimb
>:Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
>:Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
>:Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
>:squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
>:both).

>I'd allow the CRD a -25% essence cost for limb instalation, and no price
>boost; its in line with Cybertechnolgy's rules for limb mount tactical
>computers.

Why? Cranial Cyberdecks installed in a Cyberarm don't cost any essence
...

<SNIP>
>Mongoose

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 4
From: David Foster <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:33:19 -0400
On Sat, 12 Sep 1998, D. Ghost wrote:

->The Cranial RCD is spiffy but I want a cyberarm version so do these stats
->sound okay? (they were developed by compared the cyberarm cyberdeck in
->Cybertechnology to the cranial cyberdeck in Shadowtech.)
->
-> Essence Price Availability Street Index Legality
->Cyberarm RCD
-> Stand RCD - 20,000xRtg 5/6 days 1.5 Legal
-> Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal
->
->The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
->installed to access the RCD ...
->
->Some optional rules:
->Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
->cyberlimb
->Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
->Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
->Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
->squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
->both).

I like it, and it does fit the rules perfectly. 4x cost for
normal equipment (and it'd need the DNI link or the plug for a cord) and
1.2x cost for cranial equip.... Rigger gonna get a new toy... ]:-)

Fixer --------------} The easy I do before breakfast,
the difficult I do all day long,
the impossible only during the week,
and miracles performed on an as-needed basis....

Now tell me, what was your problem?
Message no. 5
From: Mike Bobroff <Airwasp@***.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:49:56 EDT
In a message dated 9/12/98 5:03:38 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
dghost@****.COM writes:

> Some optional rules:
> Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
> cyberlimb
> Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
> Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
> Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
> squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
> both).
>
> What do you think?

I don't see any reason why you can't put a RCD into almost anything. The only
question that comes to mind is how small you want it to be. Using cybertech
versions of RCD means the components are remarkably smaller, and more
expensive. Getting the normal RCD to be shaped into other things besides a
box like thing, it would just cost a little extra cred, that's all.

And as for putting other component types into the item, I don't see any
difficulties, neither do I see it as costing any additional cred beyond the
base cost either.

-Herc
------ The Best Mechanic you can ever have.
Message no. 6
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:58:51 -0500
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:49:56 EDT Mike Bobroff <Airwasp@***.COM> writes:
>In a message dated 9/12/98 5:03:38 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
>dghost@****.COM writes:
>
>> Some optional rules:
>> Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
cyberlimb
>> Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic
cyberlimb
>> Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
>> Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
>> squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
>> both).
>>
>> What do you think?

>I don't see any reason why you can't put a RCD into almost anything.
The only
>question that comes to mind is how small you want it to be. Using
cybertech
>versions of RCD means the components are remarkably smaller, and more
>expensive. Getting the normal RCD to be shaped into other things
besides a
>box like thing, it would just cost a little extra cred, that's all.

Oooo ... now this has potential ... combine a cranial RCD and a Cranial
CDeck into a non-cyberware cybernetic deck ... You'd probably have a
combonation Deck/RCDeck the size of walkman ... Bull would probably love
it :)

>And as for putting other component types into the item, I don't see any
>difficulties, neither do I see it as costing any additional cred beyond
the
>base cost either.
>
>-Herc
>------ The Best Mechanic you can ever have.

I included the double cost in the optional rule because in R2 it says
nothing else can be installed in a Cyberarm with Cyberarm Signal
Boosters.

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 7
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 13:06:09 -0500
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:33:19 -0400 David Foster <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
writes:
>On Sat, 12 Sep 1998, D. Ghost wrote:
>->The Cranial RCD is spiffy but I want a cyberarm version so do these
stats
>->sound okay? (they were developed by compared the cyberarm cyberdeck
in
>->Cybertechnology to the cranial cyberdeck in Shadowtech.)
<SNIP>

> I like it, and it does fit the rules perfectly. 4x cost for
>normal equipment (and it'd need the DNI link or the plug for a cord) and
>1.2x cost for cranial equip.... Rigger gonna get a new toy... ]:-)
>
>Fixer --------------} The easy I do before breakfast,
<SNIP Sig>

Cool. To be honest, I thought it up because my Rigger character couldn't
fit everything I wanted to put in her ... (She has .25 Essence and 17
nuyen left and I want to put another cyberarm on her ... doh!)


D. Ghost (Who's kind of bummed on realizing that his char needs to get
everything at better than alphagrade [which she can't afford after buying
her RV] in order to make it fit into 6 points of Essence.)
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 8
From: Mongoose <evamarie@**********.NET>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 13:12:00 -0700
:> That's just the standard deck, right? Cost x4 for cybelimb
:>instalation, plus DNI adaptation if desired. Since there is a CSB, i
:>would not allow a flux amplifier of the normal type, or other mass
:adding
:>equipment (or maybe allow somethung like 5% of the users mass to be the
:>mass of adapted limb gear).
:
:Why? That limitation isn't put on a standard deck in a cyberlimb (I mean
:the other equipement, not the signal amp) ... and what's CSB?

Cyberarm signal booster; since it takes up the whole arm, I wouldn't let
somebody put a deck in thier arm that has normal boosters built in.

:
:>: Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal
:>:
:>:The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
:>:installed to access the RCD ...
:
:> Year; you could even use your normal jack, whic you would want any
:how
:>for using some vehicles.
:
:I mentioned the DNI link so you din't Have to have a fiber-optic cable
:running from your head to your cyberarm ...

Right; but to save cash and essence, you could still link to it like any
normal deck.

:
:>:
:>:Some optional rules:
:>:Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
:>:cyberlimb
:>:Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
:>:Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
:>:Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
:>:squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
:>:both).
:
:>I'd allow the CRD a -25% essence cost for limb instalation, and no price
:>boost; its in line with Cybertechnolgy's rules for limb mount tactical
:>computers.
:
:Why? Cranial Cyberdecks installed in a Cyberarm don't cost any essence

HMM. I'd forgoten that; in that case, sure, a CRCD in an arm would not
take any essence. But what would be the point, compared to a normal deck?
Is it cheaper than adapting a normal deck to limb use?


Mongoose
Message no. 9
From: Nexx <nexx@********.NET>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 14:12:20 -0500
----------
> From: Mike Bobroff <Airwasp@***.COM>
> I don't see any reason why you can't put a RCD into almost
anything. The only
> question that comes to mind is how small you want it to be. Using
cybertech
> versions of RCD means the components are remarkably smaller, and
more
> expensive. Getting the normal RCD to be shaped into other things
besides a
> box like thing, it would just cost a little extra cred, that's all.

Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
action)... sounds like a great idea to me. I figure the added bonus
of some extra room would probably make the cost comparable to a
cranial version, with most of the mark-up coming from having to
customize it to fit your leg.

***************
Rev. Mark Hall, Bard to the Lady Mari
aka Pope Nexx Many-Scars
*
The place to improve the world is in one's own heart and head and
hands, and then work outward from there. Other people talk about how
to expand the destiny of mankind. I just want to talk about how to
fix a motorcycle. I think that what I have to say has more lasting
value.
-Robert Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Message no. 10
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 15:38:23 -0500
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 13:12:00 -0700 Mongoose <evamarie@**********.net>
writes:
<SNIP>
>:>I'd allow the CRD a -25% essence cost for limb instalation, and no
price
>:>boost; its in line with Cybertechnolgy's rules for limb mount tactical
>:>computers.

>:Why? Cranial Cyberdecks installed in a Cyberarm don't cost any essence

>HMM. I'd forgoten that; in that case, sure, a CRCD in an arm would not
>take any essence. But what would be the point, compared to a normal
deck?
>Is it cheaper than adapting a normal deck to limb use?
>
>
>Mongoose

A CDeck is slightly cheaper than a CCD but for some reason, a CDeck
adapted to a limb is easier to get a hold of (ie, lower availability T# &
base time) The stats I posted were just about the same as the CDeck
stats with very little deviation/innovation ... :)

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 11
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 15:34:30 -0500
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 14:12:20 -0500 Nexx <nexx@********.NET> writes:
>----------
>>From: Mike Bobroff <Airwasp@***.COM>
>>I don't see any reason why you can't put a RCD into almost anything.
The only
>>question that comes to mind is how small you want it to be. Using
cybertech
>>versions of RCD means the components are remarkably smaller, and more
>>expensive. Getting the normal RCD to be shaped into other things
besides a
>>box like thing, it would just cost a little extra cred, that's all.

>Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
>and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
>with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
>accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
>action)... sounds like a great idea to me. I figure the added bonus
>of some extra room would probably make the cost comparable to a
>cranial version, with most of the mark-up coming from having to
>customize it to fit your leg.
>
>***************
>Rev. Mark Hall, Bard to the Lady Mari
<SNIP Sig>

I don't think any sort of keyboard device would work well in a cyberleg
... A cybernetic I/O would be just danady, however. (Or a jack plug for
an external keyboard ...)

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 12
From: Paul Gettle <RunnerPaul@*****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 20:33:02 -0400
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At 02:12 PM 9/13/98 -0500, Nexx wrote:
>Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
>and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
>with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
>accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
>action)... sounds like a great idea to me.

Yes, but to be able to get to the keyboard in the first place, the
rigger would have to be without pants, would they not? :)

I know some people's characters ocasionally end up naked on runs (some
even have whole reputations built on it), but still...

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Message no. 13
From: Nexx <nexx@********.NET>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 20:28:40 -0500
----------
> From: Paul Gettle <RunnerPaul@*****.COM>
>
> At 02:12 PM 9/13/98 -0500, Nexx wrote:
> >Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an
arm,
> >and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
> >with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
> >accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
> >action)... sounds like a great idea to me.
>
> Yes, but to be able to get to the keyboard in the first place, the
> rigger would have to be without pants, would they not? :)
>
> I know some people's characters ocasionally end up naked on runs
(some
> even have whole reputations built on it), but still...

Yet another reason why pants ruin a perfectly good idea. PANTS WILL
CORRUPT YOU ALL!!!!

OTOH, someone suggested putting in a CRD in instead of a normal one,
which would work even better.

***************
Rev. Mark Hall, Bard to the Lady Mari
aka Pope Nexx Many-Scars
*
The place to improve the world is in one's own heart and head and
hands, and then work outward from there. Other people talk about how
to expand the destiny of mankind. I just want to talk about how to
fix a motorcycle. I think that what I have to say has more lasting
value.
-Robert Pirsig, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance"
Message no. 14
From: "D. Ghost" <dghost@****.COM>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 21:08:42 -0500
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998 20:28:40 -0500 Nexx <nexx@********.NET> writes:
>----------
>> From: Paul Gettle <RunnerPaul@*****.COM>
>>
>> At 02:12 PM 9/13/98 -0500, Nexx wrote:
>> >Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
>> >and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
>> >with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
>> >accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
>> >action)... sounds like a great idea to me.

>> Yes, but to be able to get to the keyboard in the first place, the
>> rigger would have to be without pants, would they not? :)
>>
>> I know some people's characters ocasionally end up naked on runs (some
>> even have whole reputations built on it), but still...

>Yet another reason why pants ruin a perfectly good idea. PANTS WILL
>CORRUPT YOU ALL!!!!
>
>OTOH, someone suggested putting in a CRD in instead of a normal one,
>which would work even better.

yeah, but if you don't get the DNI link, you stil have a cable running
out of your pants ....

Player1: "This? It's a fiber-optic cable controlling my cyber--"
Player2: "--I DON'T
want to
know ..."

>***************
>Rev. Mark Hall, Bard to the Lady Mari
> aka Pope Nexx Many-Scars
<SNIP Sig>

You know ... I just realised something ... You are a Butthole Surfers
song ... (or at least your char is ...)

D. Ghost
(aka Pixel, Tantrum, RuPixel)
o/` I traded my Flesh for a Fantasy and now my truck broke down, my wife
left me, and my dog died o/` -- Billy Idol, Jr. Rock Country Singer

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Message no. 15
From: Nexx <nexx@********.NET>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Sun, 13 Sep 1998 22:36:30 -0500
----------
> From: D. Ghost <dghost@****.COM>
> >Yet another reason why pants ruin a perfectly good idea. PANTS
WILL
> >CORRUPT YOU ALL!!!!
> >
> >OTOH, someone suggested putting in a CRD in instead of a normal
one,
> >which would work even better.
>
> yeah, but if you don't get the DNI link, you stil have a cable
running
> out of your pants ....
>
> Player1: "This? It's a fiber-optic cable controlling my cyber--"
> Player2: "--I DON'T want to know ..."

You're a sick man... for some reason, this brings to mind the thread
of cyberrears...

> >Rev. Mark Hall, Bard to the Lady Mari
> > aka Pope Nexx Many-Scars
> <SNIP Sig>
>
> You know ... I just realised something ... You are a Butthole
Surfers
> song ... (or at least your char is ...)

WHAT? Tell me more about this...
Message no. 16
From: David Foster <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 07:20:23 -0400
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Mongoose wrote:

->:> That's just the standard deck, right? Cost x4 for cybelimb
->:>instalation, plus DNI adaptation if desired. Since there is a CSB, i
->:>would not allow a flux amplifier of the normal type, or other mass
->:adding
->:>equipment (or maybe allow somethung like 5% of the users mass to be the
->:>mass of adapted limb gear).
->:
->:Why? That limitation isn't put on a standard deck in a cyberlimb (I mean
->:the other equipement, not the signal amp) ... and what's CSB?
->
->Cyberarm signal booster; since it takes up the whole arm, I wouldn't let
->somebody put a deck in thier arm that has normal boosters built in.

Put it in the OTHER cyberarm..... ]:-)

->:
->:>: Cranial RCD - 30,000xRtg 4/3 days 2 Legal
->:>:
->:>:The player will either have to have a DNI link or a datajack plug
->:>:installed to access the RCD ...
->:
->:> Year; you could even use your normal jack, whic you would want any
->:how
->:>for using some vehicles.
->:
->:I mentioned the DNI link so you din't Have to have a fiber-optic cable
->:running from your head to your cyberarm ...
->
->Right; but to save cash and essence, you could still link to it like any
->normal deck.

Yeah, but that takes all the fun out of it.... ]:-)

->:>:Some optional rules:
->:>:Standard RCDs above rating 6 may not be installed in a synthetic
->:>:cyberlimb
->:>:Cyberarm Signal Boosters may not be installed in a synthetic cyberlimb
->:>:Cranial RCDs MAY be installed in a cyberlimb with a Cyberarm Signal
->:>:Booster (If a cranial RCD can fit in your skull, it SHOULD be able to
->:>:squeeze in there) but both accessories must be modified (x2 price for
->:>:both).
->:
->:>I'd allow the CRD a -25% essence cost for limb instalation, and no price
->:>boost; its in line with Cybertechnolgy's rules for limb mount tactical
->:>computers.
->:
->:Why? Cranial Cyberdecks installed in a Cyberarm don't cost any essence
->
->HMM. I'd forgoten that; in that case, sure, a CRCD in an arm would not
->take any essence. But what would be the point, compared to a normal deck?
->Is it cheaper than adapting a normal deck to limb use?

The CRCD wouldn't be cheaper in a cyberarm than a RCD in a
cyberarm. However, since CRCDs are very small (they have to fit in your
fraggin' skull) you could, feasibly, put a CRCD and the Signal Booster in
the same cyberarm, but not be able to do the same with the RCD & Signal
Booster. Just as someone (I forget who) stated above.

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Message no. 17
From: David Foster <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 07:42:23 -0400
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, D. Ghost wrote:

->>Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
->>and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
->>with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
->>accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
->>action)... sounds like a great idea to me. I figure the added bonus
->>of some extra room would probably make the cost comparable to a
->>cranial version, with most of the mark-up coming from having to
->>customize it to fit your leg.
->
->I don't think any sort of keyboard device would work well in a cyberleg
->... A cybernetic I/O would be just danady, however. (Or a jack plug for
->an external keyboard ...)

Ever sit with your leg in your lap? Putting the keyboard in the
inside of your calf/shin would make a GREAT place. I usually put my
keyboard in my lap anyways, and since my leg's already there.....

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the impossible only during the week,
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Message no. 18
From: David Foster <fixer@*******.TLH.FL.US>
Subject: Re: Cyberarm RCD
Date: Mon, 14 Sep 1998 08:03:20 -0400
On Sun, 13 Sep 1998, Paul Gettle wrote:

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->At 02:12 PM 9/13/98 -0500, Nexx wrote:
->>Why not put an RCD in a cyberleg? There's more room than in an arm,
->>and you're not removing as many options as if you fill up your arm
->>with an RCD. Put a roll-back cover over the keyboard so you don't
->>accidentally push keys, but can get it open on the quick (free
->>action)... sounds like a great idea to me.
->
->Yes, but to be able to get to the keyboard in the first place, the
->rigger would have to be without pants, would they not? :)
->
->I know some people's characters ocasionally end up naked on runs (some
->even have whole reputations built on it), but still...

Knickers, anyone? Short-shorts for da ladies.... ]:-)

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