Message no. 1

From:	Shad Owens <shadow@******.LINFIELD.EDU>
Subject:	decker's involvment
Date:	Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:49:23 -0800

On Mon, 25 Nov 1996, Paolo Marcucci wrote:

> ObSR: In running a decker or another char type who isn't directly into
> combat, how do you interact with the party? I mean, someone wrote here
> that he was running a wheelchaired decker, and that's fine - great
> opportunities for role-playing - but how did he kept the character
> involved into the (usual) action of the rest of the party?
>
> I'm seeking for run ideas or gm experience for this in-topic topic :)

A decker can do a lot, actually, without getting shot at :) They've the
unique position of coordinating a run (let's say the team is infiltrating
at several points, going into different places at the same time, or
spliting up to accomplish different tasks. The decker can be in contact
with them all, organizing/coordinating/timing everything so that the team
can do the run smoothly) and at the same time, providing overwatch. My
decker has visual and auditory links to each member of the team (aren't
modern electronics fun?) and so she can watch them all, while taking care
of matrix security (and confusing the physical sec, too). So, while she
isn't often involved in direct combat (although she can take care of
herself in combat, mostly) she still can be "with" the team while on a
more dangerous physical run.

Jennie (the decker who's smart enough to avoid getting shot at...)