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khai_deckbuilding [2024/10/05 00:23] – Add deck component success rates by computer b/r and cyberterminal design dice khaikhai_deckbuilding [2024/10/08 16:38] (current) – [Chargen vs Custom Cyberdeck] Note time needed to build deck khai
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 ===== Decker Creation ===== ===== Decker Creation =====
 ==== Chargen vs Custom Cyberdeck ==== ==== Chargen vs Custom Cyberdeck ====
-Probably the most important decision when creating a decker is whether you intend to initially rely on a store-bought cyberdeck or if you intend to build your own custom deck as soon as possible. A store-bought cyberdeck (including the CMT Avatar that the pre-built decker archetype starts with) has a cold ASIST, which does not allow us to use your hacking pool.+Probably the most important decision when creating a decker is whether you intend to initially rely on a store-bought cyberdeck or if you intend to build your own custom deck as soon as possible. A store-bought cyberdeck (including the CMT Avatar that the pre-built decker archetype starts with) lets you jump into decking immediately (rather than having to spend a week IRL on building), but has a cold ASIST, which does not allow us to use your hacking pool.
  
 However, access to the hacking pool means that a custom MPCP 6 deck can often perform better than a CMT Avatar, depending on host ratings, even though the Avatar has a higher MPCP rating. The plot below shows a comparison between a CMT Avatar and a custom MPCP 6. Both deckers are assumed to have started with Computer 6 and have picked up all relevant cyberware and bioware. Because the decker with the custom MPCP 6 has spent significant time/effort in building their deck as well as programming rating 6 utilities, it is reasonable to assume that the decker with the CMT Avatar has also taken some effort to increase their computer skill to 7 and to upgrade their utility programs to rating 7 so as to maximize the benefit they get from their CMT Avatar's MPCP 7. The plot also assumes that both decks have detection factor = 6 and that the opposing Matrix Host has a security rating value equal to 2/3 (round down) of the targeted subsystem rating. The alert state is not taken into account, though an alerted host can be approximated by taking its subsystem rating as 2 points higher on the plot. However, access to the hacking pool means that a custom MPCP 6 deck can often perform better than a CMT Avatar, depending on host ratings, even though the Avatar has a higher MPCP rating. The plot below shows a comparison between a CMT Avatar and a custom MPCP 6. Both deckers are assumed to have started with Computer 6 and have picked up all relevant cyberware and bioware. Because the decker with the custom MPCP 6 has spent significant time/effort in building their deck as well as programming rating 6 utilities, it is reasonable to assume that the decker with the CMT Avatar has also taken some effort to increase their computer skill to 7 and to upgrade their utility programs to rating 7 so as to maximize the benefit they get from their CMT Avatar's MPCP 7. The plot also assumes that both decks have detection factor = 6 and that the opposing Matrix Host has a security rating value equal to 2/3 (round down) of the targeted subsystem rating. The alert state is not taken into account, though an alerted host can be approximated by taking its subsystem rating as 2 points higher on the plot.
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 ==== Success Rates ==== ==== Success Rates ====
-These tables show success rates for building MPCP 6 deck components by number of computer b/r dice and cyberterminal design dice. The time to build is divided by the number of successes you roll. Success rates for programming are not shown here because they are typically easier (you can get TN bonuses from your computer having abundant active memory, and bonus dice from having a Programming Suite).+These tables show success rates for building MPCP 6 deck components by number of computer b/r dice and cyberterminal design dice. The time to build is the base time for the specific part divided by the number of successes you rolled. Success rates for programming are not shown here because they are typically easier (you can get TN bonuses from your computer having abundant active memory, and bonus dice from having a Programming Suite).
  
 ^Odds to Succeed                    ^Computer B/R dice (skill + 'ware bonuses)^^^^^ ^Odds to Succeed                    ^Computer B/R dice (skill + 'ware bonuses)^^^^^
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