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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What are ways for beginner playing a hacker to support the team in a mission? [closed]
In cyberpunk or modern settings, we have hacking as replacement to magic system. As a beginner to DND, usually you just look at a list of spells, pick 3-4 of them for use later in combat (mainly) or ...
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Tech Casting - Limiting OP use with Modern Magic UA Ruleset
We're many sessions into a homebrew cyberpunk 5E, and I've recently introduced hacking using this Modern Magic UA. I can't see in there any stipulation on how frequently a hacker class can cast a ...
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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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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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How can I simulate fun and challenging 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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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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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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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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