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--- azazel_rigging [2022/05/28 12:44] – [The Bad] khai
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 ===== Azazel's Rigger Notes =====
-This reflects the state of the game as of ** May 28, 2022 **.
+This reflects the state of the game as of ** November 29, 2022 **.
 ==== The Good ====
 TL;DR: rigging trivializes combat in the early through mid game
-  - The most heavily armored drone (the GM-Nissan Doberman) can be obtained while still in chargen.
+  - The GM-Nissan Doberman, which ties for the most heavily armored drone in the game, can be obtained while still in chargen.
-  - Magic vs drone functionality doesn't exist yet in the mud, meaning drones are immune to enemy spellcasting.
+  - Magic vs drone functionality doesn't exist (yet), meaning drones are immune to enemy spellcasting.
-  - After chargen, it takes ~20k nuyen of upgrades to make the doberman able to easily handle most enemies, even through 500+ rep autoruns.
+  - It takes ~20k nuyen of upgrades to make the doberman able to easily handle most enemies, even through missions that require 500+ rep.
-    * With a dikote coating, the doberman is immune to any damage codes with power up to 15.
+    * With a dikote coating, the doberman is immune to any damage codes with power up through 15.
-    * With a hardpoint, gas vent IV, and underbarrel weight, the doberman suffers zero recoil penalties using an HMG firing full auto (10).
+    * With a hardpoint, gas vent IV, and foregrip/underbarrel weight, the doberman suffers zero recoil penalties using an HMG firing full-auto 10.
     * With an ultrasound sensor module, the doberman spots enemies using improved invisibility
 ==== The Bad ====
-TL;DR - rigging lacks convenience, lacks survivability in the late game, and high rating VCRs aren't worth it.
+TL;DR - rigging lacks convenience and lacks survivability in the late game.
   - Drones can only shoot at targets in the same room.
   - Drones with more than one weapon mounted will take multiweapon penalties, even when only one weapon is being fired.
   - Drones have no way to deal with doors and can't push elevator buttons.
-  - Drones can only act while being actively controlled - they can't follow the rigger as the rigger does other things (like opening doors and using elevators)
+  - Drones can only act while being controlled - they can't follow the rigger as the rigger does other things (like opening doors and using elevators)
-  - The only drones with decent armor are ground-type, so they can't traverse areas involving swimming or climbing.
+  - The control pool is only being added to driving tests (so no dodging, and poor damage resistance against attacks with power high enough to get through the drone's armor)
-  - The control pool is only being added to driving tests (so no dodging, and poor damage resistance for hits that get past the armor)
-  - Reaction/initiative use the rigger's meat stats
 ==== The Tips ====
-  - Because the mud code is using the rigger's meat reaction/initiative, we can build like a street samurai, just with a VCR 1 (alpha) from chargen, plus your choice of datajack.
+  - Allocating combat pool dice to offense adds to drone gunnery tests.
-  - Combat pool applies (though only the dice allocated to offense).
   - So long as the rigger and mounted weapon have the cyber and accessory, the smartlink bonus applies.
-  - A drone can be used as a tank, even against enemies that the drone's weapon may not be able to damage.
-    - Drive the drone in and engage to draw aggro.
-    - RETURN to your meat, leaving your drone in place.
-    - Pick off enemies with other options while enemies are still beating on the drone.
   - A roto-drone can tow (i.e. lift) a doberman over any terrain.
+  - Autonavs can be added to drones, and gridguide can be activated over remote control.
+  - Drone movement ignores initiative, so it's possible to enter a room, shoot, and then immediately leave the room without being delayed until your next initiative pass.

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