| From: | Loki <daddyjim@**********.COM> |
|---|---|
| Subject: | Low Essence Drawbacks [ was Re: Physical Adepts and |
| Date: | Thu, 5 Jun 1997 18:24:43 -0700 |
>
> I'm curious how people apply the negatives of cyber.
>
> o Do low essence individuals get penalties when dealing with
> high essence contacts. ( he twitches, he seemed cold,
> uncaring like he would cut off his own arm for an
> edge)
Yes, per the rules in Cybertechnology. However, my players now tend to
avoid characters with a very low Essence.
> o Do you have cops hassle Sams with visible smart links?
The cops hassle the players even without visible cyberware, but then
Brand and Chet have developed a long and tangled history with the law
enforcement powers that be.
However, in answer to your question. Yes, visible (offensive)
cyberware and weaponry will attract unwanted attention from Lone Star
and such.
> o Do you have some places say sorry sir, you have to much
> cyber to be allowed in the club.
It would depend on the establishment, but I could see it happening.
Heck it happens to those of "undesirable" races...
> o Airports or other secure locations, do they say "Sorry Madame,
> you'll have to wait for a special flight." or "Please
> put
> these on and don't move too fast or stand near
> transmitters or microwave ovens."
Yup, per the rules in the original Harlequin campaign or NAGRL. Gotta
love them taser or explosive restraints. ;o)
> o Do you remember to check for cyber damage after they take
> damage.
Yup, all the time. Or at least when it's a PC that took the damage.
EGMG
> o I'm sorry but the treat spell just does not work to well on
> you.
Oh how my group has felt the brunt of this one...
<snip>
> What are the other checks people use for cyber individuals?
> EMP grenades?
Check out the microwave pulse weapon in Plastic Warriors' Running
Gear. Don't have it here at work, but I think it's called a maser or
such.
There's also electrical projection from critters, or lightening
elemental effect for spells. These zap cyberware quite nicely. Also,
corrosive secretions or saliva for those external bits. Still, better
yet check out the Soul Jar spell (on my page) for low essence
characters, there's a nightmare waiting to happen. EGMG
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