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Illegal actions leave traces in the Matrix, but the Resonance
 
Illegal actions leave traces in the Matrix, but the Resonance
 
can erase a few of them.
 
can erase a few of them.
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Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test.
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Make a Simple '''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test.
 
For each hit, reduce the target’s Overwatch Score by 1.
 
For each hit, reduce the target’s Overwatch Score by 1.
  
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This complex form entry is shorthand for four different complex forms,
 
This complex form entry is shorthand for four different complex forms,
 
one for each Matrix attribute. Make an Opposed  
 
one for each Matrix attribute. Make an Opposed  
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Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test.
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'''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall''' test.
 
If you win, the target’s attribute is reduced by your net hits.
 
If you win, the target’s attribute is reduced by your net hits.
 
You can’t reduce an attribute to less than 1.
 
You can’t reduce an attribute to less than 1.
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You infuse a file with Resonance long enough to
 
You infuse a file with Resonance long enough to
 
manipulate its contents. Make a  
 
manipulate its contents. Make a  
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Software + Resonance [Level] test against the Intuition + Data Processing
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'''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test against the Intuition + Data Processing
 
of the file’s owner.
 
of the file’s owner.
 
You can make the same amount of changes to the file
 
You can make the same amount of changes to the file
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You pull signals out of the Resonance and surround
 
You pull signals out of the Resonance and surround
 
the target with them. Make a
 
the target with them. Make a
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Software + Resonance [Level] v. Logic + Data Processing test.
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'''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Logic + Data Processing''' test.
 
For each net hit you get, the target’s noise is increased by 1.
 
For each net hit you get, the target’s noise is increased by 1.
  
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forcing it to perform a Matrix action. Pick a target and a
 
forcing it to perform a Matrix action. Pick a target and a
 
Matrix action for it to perform.
 
Matrix action for it to perform.
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Make a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test
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Make a '''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall''' test
 
with a threshold based on the type of action:
 
with a threshold based on the type of action:
 
1 for a Free Action,
 
1 for a Free Action,
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Instead of using Matrix channels, you communicate
 
Instead of using Matrix channels, you communicate
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through a Resonance channel. Make a Simple Software
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through a Resonance channel. Make a Simple  
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+ Resonance [Level] test. For each net hit, reduce the
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'''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test.
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noise due to distance from the target device by 1.
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For each net hit, reduce the noise due to distance from the target device by 1.
  
 
==Resonance Spike==
 
==Resonance Spike==
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You send a spike of raw destructive Resonance into
 
You send a spike of raw destructive Resonance into
 
the target, causing errors and mayhem. Make a  
 
the target, causing errors and mayhem. Make a  
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Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test.
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'''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall''' test.
 
Your target takes 1 box of Matrix damage per net hit,
 
Your target takes 1 box of Matrix damage per net hit,
 
with no chance to resist.
 
with no chance to resist.
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something has happened in the Matrix. It’s a convincing
 
something has happened in the Matrix. It’s a convincing
 
illusion if you can succeed in a  
 
illusion if you can succeed in a  
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Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing test.
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'''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing''' test.
 
Even if the target has reason to believe what it’s seeing is fake,
 
Even if the target has reason to believe what it’s seeing is fake,
 
it needs to make a Matrix Perception Test with a
 
it needs to make a Matrix Perception Test with a
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Make a  
 
Make a  
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Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing test
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'''Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing''' test
 
against all icons that have spotted you.
 
against all icons that have spotted you.
 
If there’s more than one, compare your hits to each
 
If there’s more than one, compare your hits to each
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Resonance energy coils around you, hiding you from
 
Resonance energy coils around you, hiding you from
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GOD. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test
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GOD. Make a Simple '''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test
 
with a threshold of 1 if the target is on the public grid
 
with a threshold of 1 if the target is on the public grid
 
and 2 on any other grid. As long as you sustain this complex form
 
and 2 on any other grid. As long as you sustain this complex form
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You knit the Resonance patterns in a sprite back together. Make a
 
You knit the Resonance patterns in a sprite back together. Make a
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Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test.
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Simple '''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test.
 
For each hit, remove 1 box of Matrix damage from the target sprite.
 
For each hit, remove 1 box of Matrix damage from the target sprite.
  
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The Resonance can be used to mimic the telltale
 
The Resonance can be used to mimic the telltale
 
signs of illegal activity in the Matrix — to your target’s sorrow.
 
signs of illegal activity in the Matrix — to your target’s sorrow.
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Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test.
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Make a Simple '''Software + Resonance [Level]''' test.
 
For each hit, increase the target’s Overwatch Score by 1.
 
For each hit, increase the target’s Overwatch Score by 1.
 
This only works if your target has an Overwatch Score.
 
This only works if your target has an Overwatch Score.
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but neither do others targeting you.
 
but neither do others targeting you.
 
You also don’t take a penalty from the public grid. Make a Simple
 
You also don’t take a penalty from the public grid. Make a Simple
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Software + Resonance [Level] Test.
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'''Software + Resonance [Level]''' Test.
 
The effect persists for one minute for every hit you get.
 
The effect persists for one minute for every hit you get.
 
When you run out of hits, the complex form ends.
 
When you run out of hits, the complex form ends.

Revision as of 12:51, 21 July 2020

5th Edition Rules
Basics // Combat // Magic // Matrix // Driving // Character Creation
Basics Skills/Attributes Actions Jargon Cyberdecks Programs How To Complex Forms Echoes Sprites Sprite Powers IC

Cleaner

Target
Persona
Duration
S
Fading
L-2

Illegal actions leave traces in the Matrix, but the Resonance can erase a few of them. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test. For each hit, reduce the target’s Overwatch Score by 1.

Coriolis

Target
Persona
Duration
E (5, 24 hours)

Derezz

Target
Persona
Duration
I
Fading
L-1

Diffusion of [Matrix Attribute]

Target
Device
Duration
S
Fading
L-2

This complex form entry is shorthand for four different complex forms, one for each Matrix attribute. Make an Opposed Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test. If you win, the target’s attribute is reduced by your net hits. You can’t reduce an attribute to less than 1.

Editor

Target
File
Duration
P
Fading
L-1

You infuse a file with Resonance long enough to manipulate its contents. Make a Software + Resonance [Level] test against the Intuition + Data Processing of the file’s owner. You can make the same amount of changes to the file that you would be able to make with your net hits in Edit File actions.

FAQ

Target
Device
Duration
P
Fading
L-3

IC Tray

Target
Host
Duration
I
Fading
L-5

Infusion of [Matrix Attribute]

Target
Device
Duration
S
Fading
L-2

This complex form entry is shorthand for four different complex forms, one for each Matrix attribute. Resonance floods the target device, boosting the specified attribute. The Level of the complex form must equal or exceed the value of the attribute being affected. The attribute is increased by the number of hits scored, up to twice the target’s normal rating (any hits that would increase the at- tribute beyond this maximum are ignored). Each attribute can only be affected by a single Infusion at a time. If an attribute boosted by this complex form is swapped in a Reconfigure action, this complex form ends.

Misread Marks

Target
IC
Duration
P
Fading
L-1

Pulse Storm

Target
Persona
Duration
I
Fading
L-3

You pull signals out of the Resonance and surround the target with them. Make a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Logic + Data Processing test. For each net hit you get, the target’s noise is increased by 1.

Puppeteer

Target
Device
Duration
I
Fading
L+1

You push Resonance commands into a target, forcing it to perform a Matrix action. Pick a target and a Matrix action for it to perform. Make a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test with a threshold based on the type of action: 1 for a Free Action, 2 for Simple, and 3 for Complex. If you succeed, the target performs that Matrix action as its next available action.

Redundancy

Target
Device
Duration
S
Fading
L-3

Resonance Channel

Target
Device
Duration
S
Fading
L-4

Instead of using Matrix channels, you communicate through a Resonance channel. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test. For each net hit, reduce the noise due to distance from the target device by 1.

Resonance Spike

Target
Device
Duration
I
Fading
L-3

You send a spike of raw destructive Resonance into the target, causing errors and mayhem. Make a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Willpower + Firewall test. Your target takes 1 box of Matrix damage per net hit, with no chance to resist.

Resonance Veil

Target
Device
Duration
S
Fading
L-4

This complex form lets you make the target believe something has happened in the Matrix. It’s a convincing illusion if you can succeed in a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing test. Even if the target has reason to believe what it’s seeing is fake, it needs to make a Matrix Perception Test with a threshold equal to your net hits to see through the illusion.

Static Bomb

Target
Self
Duration
I
Fading
L-1

Make a Software + Resonance [Level] v. Intuition + Data Processing test against all icons that have spotted you. If there’s more than one, compare your hits to each of theirs separately. Each icon you beat loses you, and you’re no longer spotted by those icons. Any icon that has a mark on you doesn’t lose you, of course.

Static Veil

Target
Persona
Duration
S
Fading
L-4

Resonance energy coils around you, hiding you from GOD. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test with a threshold of 1 if the target is on the public grid and 2 on any other grid. As long as you sustain this complex form and the target doesn’t hop to another grid, the veiled persona’s Overwatch Score doesn’t increase due to time (p. 231). It still increases as a result of the target’s illegal actions, though.

Stitches

Target
Sprite
Duration
P
Fading
L-5

You knit the Resonance patterns in a sprite back together. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test. For each hit, remove 1 box of Matrix damage from the target sprite.

Tattletale

Target
Persona
Duration
P
Fading
L-5

The Resonance can be used to mimic the telltale signs of illegal activity in the Matrix — to your target’s sorrow. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] test. For each hit, increase the target’s Overwatch Score by 1. This only works if your target has an Overwatch Score.

Transcendent Grid

Target
Self
Duration
I
Fading
L-6

You broaden your connection to the Matrix and connect to all grids at once. You take no penalty for acting across grids (because you’re on all of them), but neither do others targeting you. You also don’t take a penalty from the public grid. Make a Simple Software + Resonance [Level] Test. The effect persists for one minute for every hit you get. When you run out of hits, the complex form ends.

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