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Message no. 1
From: Matthew Deatherage <mddeath@*****.CIRC.GWU.EDU>
Subject: Program Frames
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 03:34:48 -0400
> I use Auto Exec Program rating for Reaction for a Smart Frame and +D6 for
> Initiative. I also use the AutoExec prog as the Computer Skill of the
> frame. Dumb frames? I'm not sure.

Why would anyone bother with program frames then? They don't
stand up well in combat(MCPC of 1), they have terrible
reaction/initiative(AutoExec + 1d6) and they take up processing time in a
node(adds to Load Rating). All in all they seem to be a waste of time.
Message no. 2
From: The Digital Mage <mn3rge@****.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Program Frames
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 1995 16:29:35 +0100
On Sun, 18 Jun 1995, Matthew Deatherage wrote:

> Why would anyone bother with program frames then? They don't
> stand up well in combat(MCPC of 1), they have terrible
> reaction/initiative(AutoExec + 1d6) and they take up processing time in a
> node(adds to Load Rating). All in all they seem to be a waste of time.
I don't think so at all, I had a smart frame which had an
Attack(serious):5 program, along with Shield of 3 and AutoExec of 7 (thus
half the time its going to get 2 actions per turn. It can be quite useful
in cybercombat, if only to annoy teh decker and force then to use Hacking
Pool, and against IC it can be very effective. But teh main reason is
that it allows the other players to control a 'character' in the Matrix
so they don't get bored. By teh way I don't use teh Load rules as they
are way too number crunchy.

The Digital Mage : mn3rge@****.ac.uk
Shadowrun Web Site under construction at
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Message no. 3
From: Stefan Struck <struck@******.INFORMATIK.UNI-BONN.DE>
Subject: Re: Program Frames
Date: Mon, 19 Jun 1995 11:09:02 +0200
Matthew wrote:
> Why would anyone bother with program frames then? They don't
> stand up well in combat(MCPC of 1), they have terrible
> reaction/initiative(AutoExec + 1d6) and they take up processing time in a
> node(adds to Load Rating). All in all they seem to be a waste of time.
>
What about information-gathering. It is done in the novels and I use it
sometimes for low-security systems. Like : "See what you can get and when
something tricky comes up, let me know and I handle it."
Saves lot time and lets you work on important things.
bye,
Stefan
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