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Arcology Expert Program: Text replacement - " Test}}" to "}}"

2024-03-04T18:53:31Z

Text replacement - " Test}}" to "}}"

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	When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.		When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.
	{{Table:Social Search Pool Modifiers}}		{{Table:Social Search Pool Modifiers}}
	Based on the nature of the information, the GM assigns a Threshold from from the {{Table\|Social Search Difficulty}} and the Seeker rolls a simple {{Test\|Socialize + CHA [Social] ~~Test~~}}, modified by the {{Table\|Social Search Pool Modifiers}}. Multiple characters can contribute to a search using via a Teamwork Test{{src\|sr5\|ref=49}}. Divide the time by hits in excess of the Threshould, but multiply it by an adjustments from the {{Table\|Social Search Time Modifiers}}. In the case of bribes, the Seeker can self-impose a reduced Limit equal to the Threshold — they know exactly what success will cost them, but won't get things any faster because they're too cheap to spread money around.		Based on the nature of the information, the GM assigns a Threshold from from the {{Table\|Social Search Difficulty}} and the Seeker rolls a simple {{Test\|Socialize + CHA [Social]}}, modified by the {{Table\|Social Search Pool Modifiers}}. Multiple characters can contribute to a search using via a Teamwork Test{{src\|sr5\|ref=49}}. Divide the time by hits in excess of the Threshould, but multiply it by an adjustments from the {{Table\|Social Search Time Modifiers}}. In the case of bribes, the Seeker can self-impose a reduced Limit equal to the Threshold — they know exactly what success will cost them, but won't get things any faster because they're too cheap to spread money around.
	{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}		{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}
	Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.		Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.

Arcology Expert Program: Text replacement - "thier" to "their"

2023-12-20T16:09:17Z

Text replacement - "thier" to "their"

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	[[Category:House Rule]]		[[Category:House Rule]]
	A '''Matrix Search'''{{src\|sr5\|ref=241}} is undeniably useful for gathering information, the lowest rungs of society may not be connected enough for ~~thier~~ information to reach the Matrix and the highest of the high are connected enough to prevent that information from being found. While [[Contacts#Legwork\|Legwork Contacts]] are useful to bridge that gap, the area they have actual knowledge of is limited. Sometimes a 'runner just has to pound the pavement and put ~~thier~~ own legs to work.		A '''Matrix Search'''{{src\|sr5\|ref=241}} is undeniably useful for gathering information, the lowest rungs of society may not be connected enough for their information to reach the Matrix and the highest of the high are connected enough to prevent that information from being found. While [[Contacts#Legwork\|Legwork Contacts]] are useful to bridge that gap, the area they have actual knowledge of is limited. Sometimes a 'runner just has to pound the pavement and put their own legs to work.

	A '''Social Search''' represents a character's efforts seeking ~~thier~~ own answers. This could be a detective interrogating the cityblock for information on a suspect, the journalist exhaustively interviewing anyone they can for a glimpse of the truth for their story, or simply the humble wage slave asking around to figure out where a bus route ends. Many people are willing to talk, it is only a matter of finding the right person to listen to, and staying out of trouble while they're at it.		A '''Social Search''' represents a character's efforts seeking their own answers. This could be a detective interrogating the cityblock for information on a suspect, the journalist exhaustively interviewing anyone they can for a glimpse of the truth for their story, or simply the humble wage slave asking around to figure out where a bus route ends. Many people are willing to talk, it is only a matter of finding the right person to listen to, and staying out of trouble while they're at it.
	==Pressing the Flesh==		==Pressing the Flesh==
	{{Table:Social Search Difficulty}}		{{Table:Social Search Difficulty}}

Arcology Expert Program at 21:21, 9 October 2023

2023-10-09T21:21:27Z

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	Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching this new, secific target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typically from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.		Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching this new, secific target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typically from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.
	{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}		{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}

	==References==		==References==
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Arcology Expert Program: /* Digging for Dirt */

2023-10-09T21:21:17Z

Digging for Dirt

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	Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.		Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.
	==Digging for Dirt==		==Digging for Dirt==
	Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching ~~the~~ new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, ~~typicall~~ from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.		Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching this new, secific target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typically from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.
	{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}		{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}

	==References==		==References==
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Arcology Expert Program at 21:19, 9 October 2023

2023-10-09T21:19:31Z

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	Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching the new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typicall from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.		Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching the new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typicall from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.
	{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}		{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

Arcology Expert Program: /* Digging for Dirt */

2023-10-09T21:19:04Z

Digging for Dirt

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	==Digging for Dirt==		==Digging for Dirt==
	Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching the new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typicall from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.		Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching the new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typicall from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.

	{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}		{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}

	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

Arcology Expert Program: /* Digging for Dirt */

2023-10-09T21:18:57Z

Digging for Dirt

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	Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.		Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.
	==Digging for Dirt==		==Digging for Dirt==
	Some information is too secret or protected to be found ~~out so easily, as per GM fiat~~. ~~If this is the case~~, the ~~seeker~~ may instead ~~opt to look~~ for ~~someone who knows~~ the ~~information instead. The threshold and time associated with this test is GM Fiat, but~~ generally ~~should be “Limited Interest or Not Publicized” at least. Upon finding out who the character is~~, the ~~GM may require using social skills such as Negotiation, Con, Intimidation,~~ or ~~some other solution to acquire the information. As per any social encounter, GM Fiat is the deciding factor at the end of the day~~.		Some information is too secret or too protected to be found by simple conversation. In these cases, the end result of a Social Search may instead point towards somebody who ''would'' know what they're looking for. Approaching the new target will generally require a variety of Skill Tests, typicall from the Stagecraft or Influence Skill groups.




			{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}


	~~{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}~~
	==References==		==References==
	<references />		<references />

Arcology Expert Program at 21:06, 9 October 2023

2023-10-09T21:06:19Z

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	A '''Social Search''' represents a character's efforts seeking thier own answers. This could be a detective interrogating the cityblock for information on a suspect, the journalist exhaustively interviewing anyone they can for a glimpse of the truth for their story, or simply the humble wage slave asking around to figure out where a bus route ends. Many people are willing to talk, it is only a matter of finding the right person to listen to, and staying out of trouble while they're at it.		A '''Social Search''' represents a character's efforts seeking thier own answers. This could be a detective interrogating the cityblock for information on a suspect, the journalist exhaustively interviewing anyone they can for a glimpse of the truth for their story, or simply the humble wage slave asking around to figure out where a bus route ends. Many people are willing to talk, it is only a matter of finding the right person to listen to, and staying out of trouble while they're at it.
			==Pressing the Flesh==
	{{Table:Social Search Difficulty}}		{{Table:Social Search Difficulty}}
	When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.		When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.
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	{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}		{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}
	Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.		Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.
			==Digging for Dirt==
	===~~Finding Secrets~~===

	Some information is too secret or protected to be found out so easily, as per GM fiat. If this is the case, the seeker may instead opt to look for someone who knows the information instead. The threshold and time associated with this test is GM Fiat, but generally should be “Limited Interest or Not Publicized” at least. Upon finding out who the character is, the GM may require using social skills such as Negotiation, Con, Intimidation, or some other solution to acquire the information. As per any social encounter, GM Fiat is the deciding factor at the end of the day.		Some information is too secret or protected to be found out so easily, as per GM fiat. If this is the case, the seeker may instead opt to look for someone who knows the information instead. The threshold and time associated with this test is GM Fiat, but generally should be “Limited Interest or Not Publicized” at least. Upon finding out who the character is, the GM may require using social skills such as Negotiation, Con, Intimidation, or some other solution to acquire the information. As per any social encounter, GM Fiat is the deciding factor at the end of the day.

Arcology Expert Program at 21:00, 9 October 2023

2023-10-09T21:00:01Z

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	When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.		When making a Social Search, the character or group (the Seeker) speaks to people in meatspace to gather that information or at least find someone they can manipulate to figure it out. The Seeker selects a topic or question as well as a physical location to ask around. The location must be somewhere the seeker has physical access to with people to talk to, and one with physical bounds that can be reasonably described — a neighborhood or borough, a few city blocks, a school campus, the lobby of an office building, ect.
	{{Table:Social Search Pool Modifiers}}		{{Table:Social Search Pool Modifiers}}
	Based on the nature of the information, the GM assigns a Threshold from from the {{Table\|Social Search Difficulty}} and the Seeker rolls a simple {{Test\|Socialize + CHA [Social] Test}}, modified by the {{Table\|Social Search Pool Modifiers}}. Multiple characters can contribute to a search using via a Teamwork Test{{src\|sr5\|ref=49}}. Divide the time by hits in excess of the Threshould, but multiply it by an adjustments from the {{Table\|Social Search Time Modifiers}}.		Based on the nature of the information, the GM assigns a Threshold from from the {{Table\|Social Search Difficulty}} and the Seeker rolls a simple {{Test\|Socialize + CHA [Social] Test}}, modified by the {{Table\|Social Search Pool Modifiers}}. Multiple characters can contribute to a search using via a Teamwork Test{{src\|sr5\|ref=49}}. Divide the time by hits in excess of the Threshould, but multiply it by an adjustments from the {{Table\|Social Search Time Modifiers}}. In the case of bribes, the Seeker can self-impose a reduced Limit equal to the Threshold — they know exactly what success will cost them, but won't get things any faster because they're too cheap to spread money around.
	{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}		{{Table:Social Search Time Modifiers}}
	Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.		Success on this test means they've conclusively found the information they're looking for (they've chased down a rumor and confirmed its validity, they've narrowed down the possibilities by process of elimination, they've gotten three sources to confirm their assumption, or some other similar contrivance as stated by the GM). Divide the base time by net hits upon success, similar to Matrix Search. Failure means the seeker could not find anyone who would give them the time of day or knew what they needed, wasting the modified base time associated with their test. Glitches should complicate things, getting in a fight, someone threatening to out the person unless they pay up, the person/entity they were gathering information about finding out, ect.

Arcology Expert Program at 20:55, 9 October 2023

2023-10-09T20:55:29Z

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	{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}		{{Attribution\|http://wiki.chrome-company.net/index.php?title\|Skills#Social_Search}}
			==References==
			<references />