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--- sunnys_decking_guide [2022/05/24 10:52] – [PART 5 "Paydata for fun and profit" (How to Snag Paydata and NOT be Flatlined!)] lucien
+++ sunnys_decking_guide [2023/06/17 14:24] (current) – [PART 3 "Why do I fumble everything in the Matrix?"(A treatise on buying programs)] khai
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 I am always updating this document, so please MAIL me if you would like to contribute.
-Also, feel free to call me on 72063215.
+Also, feel free to send me mail or ask on the radio for my current commcode.
 Your friend,
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 Active Memory: this is your deck's RAM. You can only run utilities in MP equal to or less than your deck's Active Memory. So if you're running your high level Sleaze program(which you should!!!), that can cost a lot of AM. you want to try to get this reasonable to be able to run a few utilities.
-Storage Memory: Storage Space! Swapping a utility from Active to Storage doesn'tremove it from Storage-you still need the space for them.
+Storage Memory: Storage Space! Swapping a utility from Active to Storage doesn't remove it from Storage--you still need the space for them.
 I/O Speed: Transfer rate of MP per combat turn. The faster this is the faster stuff gets transferred.
-Response Increase: Matrix Reflexes, and real nice to have. Think of it as being like wired reflexes, but for matrix combat. The level of Response Increase can only be the MPCP/3, round down, so a good MPCP is crucial.
+Response Increase: Matrix Reflexes, and really nice to have. Think of it as being like wired reflexes, but for matrix combat. The level of Response Increase can only be the MPCP/3, round down, so a good MPCP is crucial.
+Reality Filters: The benefit of having a custom-made deck is that you can filter the matrix to make it easier to identify threats (NB: The S3 downside to reality filters are not coded.)
-Hot ASIST/cold ASIST: Store bought decks and ASIST headware only have cold ASIST. When you run hot, you use your full decker potential... but you also risk frying your brain.  Hot ASIST's very illegal, so you know that it must be good.
+Hot ASIST/cold ASIST: Store-bought decks and ASIST headware only have cold ASIST. When you run hot, you use your full decker potential... but you also risk frying your brain.  Hot ASIST's very illegal, so you know that it must be good.
 <code>Sunny's Deckbuilding Price List:
 persona programs and other software sold separately,
-& prebuilt/preowned/preloved decks available at competitve prices
+& prebuilt/preowned/preloved decks available at competitive prices
-Custom hot ASIST decks starting at 300,000 nuyen
+Hot ASIST decks custom made to order, starting at 200,000 nuyen
-MPCP: 6*, Hardening: 4, Active: 1000, Storage: 3000, I/O: 240.
+MPCP: 6+, Hardening: 4, Active: 1000, Storage: 3000, I/O: 240.
 INCLUDES hot ASIST.  YOU WON'T FIND THESE IN STORES!
-(*At the time of writing can only do MPCP 6, but expect to be able to offer
-higher ratings probably by the time you're reading this)</code>
+(OOC: I mostly left this in as IC flavor.
+Deck building is fun, if you're so inclined.
+There there are many in-game who can potentially build for you.
+Also, please note, that I do not typically keep a stock of premade decks on hand.) </code>
 ====PART 2 "Persona Chips, and YOU!"(How to Understand your Icon's Potential!)====
 Your deck can handle MPCPx3 points of Persona Chips.
-For example: 6 MPCP deck could have 6/6/6/0, or 4/4/4/6 etc. You need to install persona chips onto your deck, but you do not have to set them as default. These persona programs make up your icon and allow you to attempt actions in the matrix. Think of them as your vital statistics in the matrix.
+For example: 6 MPCP deck could have 6/6/6/0, or 6/4/4/4, or 5/5/5/3, etc. You need to install persona chips onto your deck, but you do not have to set them as default. These persona programs make up your icon and allow you to attempt actions in the matrix. Think of them as your vital statistics in the matrix.
-You do not need to set these to load, these are different to utility programs. Think of these four as your decks statistics.
+You do not need to set these to load, these are different to utility programs. All you need to do, to use these chips, is **INSTALL** them on your deck. (See [[sunnys_guide_to_programming_and_deckbuilding|Sunny's Guide to Programming and Deckbuilding]])
-All you need to do, to use these chips, is to INSTALL them on your deck.
 BOD: Protects your icon from damage. The higher, the more punishment your icon can take before getting dumped from the matrix.
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 SENSORS: Want to find anything, ever? The higher the number, the more you'll see.
-MASKING: Higher number, harder for the host and IC to notice you... also makes it easier to hide from also other deckers.
+MASKING: The higher the number, the harder it is for the host and IC to notice you... also makes it easier to hide from also other deckers. Bigger is better. The average of your MASKING persona chip and any sleaze program you are running is what determines your detection factor. You WANT a high detection factor. The higher your detection factor, the longer it is before IC notice you, Omae.
-If you're just going for a sweet matrix hang out with your buddies, don't bother with this. But if you want to hide? Bigger is better.
-EVASION: Talk shit get hit. Forget your Evasion persona program? Get hit. The average of your EVASION persona chip and any sleaze program you are running is what determines your detection factor. You WANT a high detection factor. The higher your detection factor, the longer it is before IC notice you, Omae.
+EVASION: Talk shit get hit. This is used in matrix combat.
-**Want to buy? SUNNY's price: 20,000 nuyen each, rating as per request**
 ====PART 3 "Why do I fumble everything in the Matrix?"(A treatise on buying programs)====
-A common query I've heard is about "why do my attempts to do ANYTHING in the matrix always fumble?"
+A common query I've heard is "why do my attempts to do ANYTHING in the matrix always fumble?"
-Assuming you've got the right aptitudes and skills and chrome and bioware, and that your deck isn't total drek, it could be because you don't have the right utility programs installed and or loaded on your deck. Check below!
+Assuming you've got the right aptitudes and skills and chrome and bioware, and that your deck isn't total drek, it is likely because you don't have the right utility programs installed and or loaded on your deck. Check below!
 To use these programs, you will need to INSTALL the chip on your deck.
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 If you are looking for information on programming, see [[sunnys_guide_to_programming_and_deckbuilding|here]].
 __**PROGRAM / MATRIX UTILITY CHEAT SHEET**__
-//SUNNY SELLS ALL PROGRAMS 20000 nuyen EACH//
 ^MATRIX ACTIONS desired result ^Associated UTILITIES(S) ^Comments^
 |Abort Host Shutdown           |Swerve                |Aborts Host Shutdown|
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 |Analyze <host/security>       |Analyze               | |
 |Analyze <IC/File/Subsystem>   |Analyze               | |
-|Armour                        |Armour                |Reduces Power of IC's atk|
+|-                       |Armor                |Reduces Power of IC's atk|
 |Combat Maneuvers              |Cloak, Lock-on, Attack|(lock-on stops enemies from avoiding you!)|
 |Crash                         |Swerve                |Crash host. Makes IC weaker.|
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 |Disconnect                    |N/A                   |Dumps you from the matrix. OUCH.|
 |Disarm paydata                |Defuse                |Defuses databomb|
-|Evade                         |Cloak                 |Evades attacks|
+|Evade                         |Cloak                 |Evades IC|
 |Download                      |Read/Write            |Download files, paydata|
-|Locate <host/file>            |Browse,               |If you already know the name, you can skip this.|
+|Locate <host/file>            |Browse                |If you already know the name, you can skip this.|
-|Locate <ic>                   |Browse, Analyze       | |
+|Locate <ic>                   |Analyze               |If they're hiding, find them. |
-|Locate <decker>               |Browse, Scanner       |If they're hiding, find them.|
+|Locate <decker>               |Scanner               |If they're hiding, find them.|
-|Locate paydata                |Evaluate              |If you're looking for the money shot... Decays periodically, so you'll need to keep buying tee|
+|Locate paydata                |Evaluate              |If you're looking for the money shot... Evaluate Utilities decay periodically, so you'll need to keep cooking new ones.|
 |Logoff                        |Deception             |Return to meat space  without frying your brain. Can't use when fighting Black IC.|
 |Logon <host>                  |Deception             |Locate host name first using locate host|
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 ^What                ^Comment^
 |Datajack            |__ESSENTIAL__: Neccessary to jack in|
-|Math SPU            |Improves your hacking abiliy by rating... also a clock!|
+|Math SPU            |Improves your hacking ability (hacking pool) by rating... also a clock!|
-|Encephallon         |Improves hacking ability by rating|
+|Encephallon         |Improves hacking ability (hacking pool) by rating|
-|Chipjack, Skillwires|Don't know how to deck? Just buy some activesofts.|
+|Chipjack, Skillwires|Don't know how to deck? Don't know how to program? Just buy some ActiveSofts.|
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 OK. If you are looking for how to build a deck, see [[sunnys_guide_to_programming_and_deckbuilding|here]].
+(OOC note: [[khai_deckbuilding|Khai's Guide to the Amateur Decker]] is perhaps an easier quickguide. Thanks Khai!)
 Please review previous parts, but to summarise:
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 ^WHAT:              ^COMMENT:^
 |A cyberdeck        |Get as high a MPCP rating as you can. Store bought decks are OK, but if you want to maximise your success, you need to quit worrying about frying your brain and get hot ASIST. It's illegal, so you * know * that it must be good. Seriously, without hot ASIST you can't even hack at your best! Also, you're slower! Unless you love lag, go with a custom deck and hot ASIST. Want a custom deck? See part 2, above. Talk to Sunny, baby!|
-|Persona chips      |At bare minimum you MUST have bod and sensors installed on your deck to even start it up deck up. (The total ratings of all four programs cannot exceed 3x MPCP rating of your deck.) See part 2, above.|
+|Persona chips      |At bare minimum you MUST have bod and sensors installed on your deck to even start your deck up. (The total ratings of all four programs cannot exceed 3x MPCP rating of your deck.) See part 2, above.|
-|Programs           |Programs also known as Utilities are how a decker stands a chance at succeeding at things. Don't forget to install those, and perhaps consider setting your most used programs to default. For a description of what each of the programs do, and a price list if you are looking at acquiring some, please see part 3.|
+|Programs           |Programs also known as Utilities are how a decker stands a chance at succeeding at things. Don't forget to install those, and perhaps consider setting your most used programs to default. For a description of what each of the programs do please see part 3.|
 ====PART 5 "Paydata for fun and profit" (How to Snag Paydata and NOT be Flatlined!)====
 Follow these steps to be on your way to raking in the nuyen.
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   - Repeat steps 3-7 until there is no more paydata to be found anywhere.
-That is basically all there is to **getting** paydata. **Selling** paydata's another story. There's a dwarf out in West Tacoma named Krakerjack that buys paydata. He's on Crescent Street. The quicker you can get the data to him, the more he'll pay. He pays more for orange, red and black host data. But you can still make a tidy profit selling the easy stuff.
+That is basically all there is to **getting** paydata. **Selling** paydata's another story. There's a dwarf out in West Tacoma named Krackerjack that buys paydata. He's on Crescent Street. The quicker you can get the data to him, the more he'll pay. He pays more for orange, red and black host data. But you can still make a tidy profit selling the easy stuff.
+<code> Factors determining paydata value (in no set order):
+. What security code (color) host did the paydata come from?
+(least valuable) blue < green < orange < red (most valuable)
+. How rare the data you're trading in is
+(eg, how much paydata of that 'color' has been sold to Krackerjack recently)
+. How 'fresh' the data you're selling is / how long since you downloaded it from the host
+. Your negotiation skills vs Krackerjack's negotiation skills
+. Your skills with data brokerage
+</code>
+NB: Previously I warned everyone not to crash the market, but with hindsight, I regret this as it was not my intent to scare deckers new to Seattle away from snatching a piece of the data-apple-pie.
+The market will fluctuate, and you won't always expect it. But equally, a correction usually occurs in a couple of days, and at worse you will only be receiving **less** money than you expected. There are diminishing returns on paydata. Which is good, otherwise some of you would never venture into meat space.
+((OOC: Don't be afraid of crashing the market. It will occur when lots of pay data is traded, but the market will recover eventually.))
-//NB Please note that if you're flooding the market with milk-run easy data, it does reduce the market value of ALL data for EVERYONE going to Krackerjack!//
 ====Part 6 "Hell is Empty and the Devils are Here" (fighting ICE and corpo spiders)====
-Well! I admit, I mostly think AVOIDING IC is the way to go. You just do not get much out of destroying IC. There's no special paydata for running your attack utility, as far as I know. There's no karma in it. And when you destroy an IC the security level in the host ticks up!
+Well! I admit, I mostly think AVOIDING IC is the way to go. You just do not get much out of destroying IC. There's no special paydata for running your attack utility, as far as I know. There's minimal karma in it. And when you destroy an IC the security level in the host ticks up!
-But inevitably the drek always hits  the fan. I'm still writing this guide, and will update it soon.
+But inevitably the drek always hits the fan. I'm still writing this guide, and will update it soon.
-But the gist is... Make sure you have armour utility, camo, and cloaking.
+But the gist is: You want as good a sleeze utility as you can get. You want an armor utility.
-Make sure you have a matrix attack utility.
+Make sure you have a matrix attack utility. Some people claim that cloak and matrix evasion is useless, but I have found it helpful.
 RUN ATTACK <ic> as soon as you can.
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 And if it is looking bad? Get out of there, Omae.
-LOGOFF if you can, but if you cannot... DISCONNECT will dump you from the matrix, but a bit of dumpshock's better than getting your icon and utilities shredded. Well. Sometimes.
+LOGOFF if you can, but if you cannot... DISCONNECT will dump you from the matrix, but a bit of dumpshock's better than getting your icon and utilities shredded.
 ====PART 7 "The Matrix Travel Guide*"   (A List of Popular Jackpoints and their Danger Levels - Reviewed!)====
-Please see below for a work in progress list of the various hosts around Seattle and surrounds.  All paydata price guides assumes a certain level of mastery in databrokerage (OOC: assumes databrokering 6)
+Below is a snippet of a datafile on some of the hosts in the Seattle LTG and the Tacoma LTG.
-^Location         ^Host danger level              ^Comments/paydata value^
+As you look around the LTG you will see many more obvious hosts.
+^Physical Location         ^Host danger level              ^Comments/paydata value^
 |SEATTLE LTG                                                     |
 |Library          |Nil. The milkiest of milk runs              |Everyone knows this one. Data sells for 1000-2000 nuyen|
 |Dantes'          |Danger! Iceman doesn't like it when you go looking for paydata :(|There is actually IC protection here that will shred your icon if you're an idiot and go in without being protected. I mostly use this one to jack into and the LOGON to LTG and go about my Biz elsewhere.|
 |TACOMA LTG                                                          |
-|Nybbles n Bytes  |Nil to Low.|Data sells for 1000-2000 nuyen|
+|Nybbles n Bytes  |Nil to Low. |Not connected to the Tacoma LTG. Data sells for 1000-2000 nuyen|
-|Tacoma Junkyard  |Low. You can get IC if you aren't careful.|Data sells for 1000-2000 nuyen|
+|Tacoma Junkyard  |Low. |You can get IC if you aren't careful.  |
 |Tacoma Mall|Low. Plenty of IC, but they won't shred your proggies.|Lots and lots of paydata. Data sells for 1000-2000 Nuyen.|
-This is a work in progress. If you have locations and reviews to submit,
-send Sunny a mail in your pocket secretary, today!
 ===="There and Back Again" (A guide to how to logon to the RTG, the LTG, and any connected hosts!)====
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 In the section about Utility Programs you can see the list of every action you can take in the matrix, that I'm aware of.
-The following is an explaination about what you can do with LOGON.
+The following is an explanation about what you can do with LOGON.
-As you know, you CONNECT to the matrix at a jackpoint (see the travel guide for some hints about jackpoint locations).
+As you know, one **CONNECT**s to the matrix at a Jackpoint (see the travel guide for some hints about Jackpoint locations).
 Once you are in the matrix, you can do so many things. But something you might want to do is travel somewhere else.
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-  - So! Clever smarty pants CONNECT to the matrix at a jackpoint unrelated to where they are going to go to work. Yes? This means you don't have to get into Mitsuhama HQ to get that sweet, sweet corporate paydata. In this example I am giving, lets say the decker CONNECTed to a Jackpoint in the Library.
+  - So! Clever smarty pants might try to CONNECT to the matrix at a Jackpoint unrelated to where they are going to go to work. And there's nothing wrong with that -- that means you don't have to get into Mitsuhama HQ to get that sweet, sweet corporate paydata. There are downsides, of course.
+  - In this example, let's say the decker CONNECTs to one of the jackpoints in the Library.
   - They then use LOGON LTG to connect to the Local Telecommunications Grid. The Library, being in Seattle, is connected to the Seattle LTG.
   - They then could use LOCATE HOST <keyword> to find the telephone number of any host connected to the Seattle LTG.
+  - Once you know the phone number, a decker can use LOGON HOST <phone number> to attempt to fool the host into letting them in.
   - But if they wanted to connect to a host, say, in Tacoma, they would need to LOGON RTG, the Regional Telecommunications Grid.
   - They would then need to LOCATE HOST TACOMA to find Tacoma's LTG, and then LOGON <phone number>
-  - Once in Tacoma LTG, they can LOCATE HOST <keyword> to find the address of any host on the Tacoma LTG. For example, Nybbles.
+  - Once in Tacoma LTG, they can LOCATE HOST <keyword> to find the address of any host on the Tacoma LTG. For example, 'LOCATE HOST Nybbles' should result in finding that host's phone number.
-  - They can then LOGON <phone number> to connect to that host.
+  - They can then use that phone number, eg, LOGON <phone number>, to connect to that host.
 See? Easy, Omae.
+As I mentioned earlier, there are some downsides to jacking in from a remote device rather than a legal console.
+You may notice that it is much easier if you jack directly into the terminal in question, especially when dealing with orange and red security hosts. Also, your I/O speed and bandwidth are limited by the Jackpoint you are using. Also, as your icon traverses the matrix, you keep your security tally with you. This means that the further you are from your intended destination, the more actions you have to take to *get* to your destination, and the more chances that the host will be set on alert.
+Whatever you are up to, I do recommend throwing some nuyen at a street samurai to watch your meat while you're decking, especially if you decide you will bypass some of the matrix heat by sneaking into Novatech in meatspace.

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