Questions tagged [hacking]
For questions about game rules for "hacking" that model attacking and exploiting vulnerabilities in software or hardware. (If the question is instead about "hacking" an existing game system by modifying the mechanics to make it work differently, use [house-rules] or [homebrew].)
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Can a holocron be hacked and its data extracted by a droid?
As a player is trying it for the first time. Is it even possible that a holocron can be hacked by a droid with his interface and the data extracted?
Or is it impossible / too difficult?
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How does the Divine Blessing of Triune work?
The description of the Divine Blessing of Triune says:
Triune: You can use a computer without having a user interface or hacking kit simply by touching it. You must still succeed at a Computers ...
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What can you do without a deck in the Matrix to help the Decker?
I'm trying to run a quick one-shot for some friends, and upon realizing that we need to figure out how to get some files, we've stopped to read the Matrix section of the book.
I'm a little confused; ...
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How does hacking a gun work in SR5?
In Shadowrun 5, it's possible for a decker to hack a gun, but I don't quite get how that works.
Do you need a mark on the gun? The example on page 228 suggests you don't. But can you get a mark on ...
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What do I need a Hacking Kit for?
I'm working on my initial equipment. I'm buying a level 1 computer (miniaturized with Range I). Can I use it for hacking, and/or do I need to purchase a hacking kit?
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How can I accurately capture the fun and challenge of computer hacking in a LARP?
Occasionally, I like to do CTFs. For the uninitiated, a CTF is a computer security challenge in which a bunch of computer systems are left deliberately vulnerable, and participants exploit those ...
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Can a mechanic's exocortex actually hack?
In Starfinder, a mechanic with an exocortex gains the Wireless Hack ability at 5th level. It allows the exocortex to attempt a Computers check each round against a designated computer within 20 feet, ...
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How do I make my hacking narration more interesting?
I'm GMing Eclipse Phase. I can describe most scenes and put my player in the mood, but when it come to hacking I'm at a loss for words.
I try to concentrate on the impact of the outcome, but my ...
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What can I do with marks on a Smartgun?
I have an opponent with a smartgun system on his weapon. I use a Hack On the Fly to put one mark on it.
With the Control Device Action and a test of Electronic Warfare + Intuition [Sleaze] v. ...
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How Can I Re-Skin the Hacker in A Medieval Game of Leverage?
I'm designing a Leverage one-shot using Robin Hood's Merry Men, and I've got pretty much everything figured out but the Hacker. I'm trying to define exactly what a Hacker can do in a medieval setting, ...
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Is the trigger of a smartgun mechanical or software?
With Data Trails out and additional matrix actions available, the following question came to my mind when reading the garbage in/garbage out Matrix action:
It states that you can repgrogam a smartgun ...
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Assist Decker by attaching friendly drone on hostile drone
Does attaching a slave to a target give a bonus to hacking? If so, and the target is also a slave, does it allow to use the defense values of the target and not the masters' values?
During our ...
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Decking in combat seems useless. Have we missed something?
In a few days I will master my first Round of Shadowrun and I talked with my players about specifics of their roles. During that I stumbled across the problems of deckers in combat. To me the rulebook ...
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Can a Decker Brick an Enemy's Gun?
I feel like this is a question that should have a simple answer, but I have had a difficult time finding a clear answer one way or the other. Some sources seem to hint that you can brick a gun, like ...
