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Old 02-21-2018, 11:29 AM   #8
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Default Re: What does a computer really do for you?

A second advantage which comes to my mind is that a computer, once you know how to use it (Computer Operation roll to find and use the good soft) is an amazing calculator. So, it can help for every skill which requires calculation: Mathematics, of course, but also Accounting, Astronomy, Physics, Engineering ...

In terms of rule, I would give a bonus to the skill roll for good equipment.
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I would use +1 for good-quality equipment, or maybe +2 for fine-quality equipment (Basic Set, page 345), depending on how much the computer is already supposed to be required in the skill description ... Or, better, I would probably use the Complementary Skills rule in Action 2, Exploits (page 5). The player would make a Computer Operation roll and would have a +1 to his other skill for a success (+2 for a critical success, -1 for a failure and -2 for a critical failure).

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