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bigalphillips 28 Sep 2022 00:56
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Oldos Hacking

Hahaha, I did save exactly that…9 years ago. The links were broken in the first post of this thread but I fixed those now. Interesting to dig back into that system again.

Main website structure worked more-or-less like non-hacking choice encounters do now:

If you try to "Elevate Privileges", you enter a combat fight with one or more hacking opponents. Similar to regular combat except instead of making chains of techniques (eg. 4-5-6-7), you had a total Memory which you could use on tools (eg. here I had 11 memory so could use any combinations of tools that add up to 11 or less - the blue numbers on the tools represent memory use).

(Ignore the red text, that's just a script I was using to more easily spade alert values.)

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bigalphillips, 28 Sep 2022 00:56

Cryptodynamic 27 Sep 2022 17:48
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Oldos Hacking

Afraid I don't have any screenshots of what it used to look like, but essentially when you hacked into a system you got something that looked like a choice encounter. You'd have a number of options, one of which was generally Elevate Privileges. You could use that to enter net combat, and winning would unlock new choices from the base menu. And using those choices or doing stuff in net combat would raise the alert until you eventually got kicked off.

I think the results of some options could change depending on what software you had installed, but you just had to have it installed. Picking specific functions only came into play during the combat portion.

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Cryptodynamic, 27 Sep 2022 17:48

beesareinmyEYES 27 Sep 2022 06:28
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Oldos Hacking

Can anyone send me some screenshots of what oldos hacking used to look like? I joined after the transition to novos and I've always been curious, but unable to create an account to ask!

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beesareinmyEYES, 27 Sep 2022 06:28

beesareinmyEYES 27 Sep 2022 06:01
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Decorative Cybergun

Tested 20 combats with Crushing Punch, Dive For Cover, Improvisation, Power Strike, Leaping Dodge, and Dirty Trick. No results for any new techniques.

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beesareinmyEYES, 27 Sep 2022 06:01

beesareinmyEYES 27 Sep 2022 05:42
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Exposed Cybergun

Tested 20 combats with Crushing Punch, Dive For Cover, Improvisation, Power Strike, Leaping Dodge, and Dirty Trick. No results for any new techniques.

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beesareinmyEYES, 27 Sep 2022 05:42

Cryptodynamic 25 Sep 2022 22:03
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » The White Worm

Looks like if you get a tie against the worm, it still sticks around for you to try fighting again, thankfully.

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Cryptodynamic, 25 Sep 2022 22:03

bigalphillips 25 Sep 2022 03:10
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Ballistic Arm

I just realized how similar Ballistic Arm [4] and Reflexive Blade [2] are. Both from Cybercrafting, both enhanced following Punches, (better with appropriate cyberware, better following Melee or Punch with appropriate cyberare.) I want to set up a gang warfare battle where we face off with both techs.

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bigalphillips, 25 Sep 2022 03:10

bigalphillips 21 Sep 2022 12:17
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Ballistic Arm

Great find and welcome to the wiki! It looks like the Ballistic Cybergun specifically needs to be used? I'm not getting anything for the integrated cybergun but got it first time with ballistic cybergun.

I can confirm your hypothesis that Crushing Punch is needed - didn't get anything with regular Punch.

EDIT: some samples:

+ show block

– hide block

Following Shovel Claw: You scoop at the thug with your hand for 1 melee damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 11 ranged damage.

Following Tiger Claw: You tear into the thug with your hands crooked like claws for 2 melee damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 14 ranged damage.

Following Punch: You punch Muttspam for 1 melee damage.
You fire your cybergun for 14 ranged damage as your fist withdraws.

Following Razor Snowflake [Chain-3, Stealth]: You reach, extending a razor-sharp snowflake from your hand and cutting into the lake serpent for 10 etheric damage.
You bring your cybergun close to the lake serpent and fire for 20 ranged damage.

Following Brick Punch (etheric): You give a solid hook for 2 melee damage, but the lake serpent is already underwater. The water absorbs all of the damage.
You fire your cybergun for 25 ranged damage as your fist withdraws.

Following Pry: You tear at the lake serpent for 1 melee damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 18 ranged damage.

Following Psychotic Break (*when qualifying for an etheric attack, but the base type of the attack is Stealth - that's consistent with the way vs. techniques work): You imagine a dark place filled with knives and blood and screaming. Then you drag the guard into that place, leaving him shaken and bleeding for 19 etheric damage.
You bring your cybergun close to the guard and fire for 8 ranged damage.

Following Psychotic Break (non-psychotic): You slash into the guard, a manic grin on your face, laughing wildly while you do 12 stealth damage.
You bring your cybergun close to the guard and fire for 14 ranged damage.

Following Parry: You set your feet and prepare for a powerful parry.
You bring your cybergun close to Muttspam and fire for 8 ranged damage.

Following Knife: You stab at Muttspam for 2 melee damage, but he ducks behind his shield, which absorbs all of the damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 9 ranged damage.

Following Wing Assault (non-attack): You fling your arms wide with a dramatic flourish.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 15 ranged damage.

Following Integrated Ram Play: You charge the guard with the strength of a professional athlete, dealing 5 melee damage, but he ducks behind cover, which absorbs all but 1 damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 8 ranged damage.

Following Slicing Mandible: You lash at the guard as though trying to cut meat from him for 2 melee damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 4 ranged damage.

Following Extending Baton: You snap an attack at the guard for 4 melee damage, but he ducks behind cover, which absorbs all of the damage.
You follow up with a surprising cybergun shot for 8 ranged damage.

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bigalphillips, 21 Sep 2022 12:17

beesareinmyEYES 21 Sep 2022 05:06
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Ballistic Arm

Sorry for low quality page, this is my first submission.
I didn't test extensively but I'm fairly certain you gain this technique via Crushing Punch in combat.
If it's like the technique Cybergun you likely can't use Ballistic Arm in combat in order to receive it.

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beesareinmyEYES, 21 Sep 2022 05:06

bigalphillips 18 Sep 2022 15:27
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Cut The Lights

A few rounds of combat data using Cut the Lights:

+ show block

– hide block

You cut the lights.

R Muttspam lines up a shot professionally for 2 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 5 ranged damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

Round 2 (HP 34):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 6 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

Round 3 (HP 28):
S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 12 stealth damage.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

Round 4 (HP 16):
R Muttspam fires a short burst into you, dealing 5 ranged damage.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

Round 5 (HP 11):
R Muttspam lines up a shot professionally for 10 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

Round 6 (HP 11):
R Muttspam shoots you for 5 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 7 (HP 11):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 8 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

Round 8 (HP 11):
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

Round 9 (HP 11):
R Muttspam lines up a shot professionally for 9 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 10 (HP 11):
S Muttspam repeats his ambush for 7 stealth damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

Round 11 (HP 11):
R Muttspam lines up a perfect shot, breathes, and fires, dealing 12 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 3 damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 12 (HP 8):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam shoots you for 7 ranged damage.

R Muttspam pumps his remaining rounds into you, dealing 15 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 7 stealth damage, but you saw it coming and avoided all of the damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 4 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 2 (HP 37):
R Muttspam lines up a shot professionally for 2 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 3 (HP 37):
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

Round 4 (HP 37):
R Muttspam lines up a perfect shot, breathes, and fires, dealing 10 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 10 stealth damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 5 (HP 27):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 9 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 12 ranged damage.

Round 6 (HP 6):
R Muttspam shoots you for 10 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam fires a short burst into you, dealing 5 ranged damage.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 10 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam shoots you for 1 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all of the damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 10 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 30):
R Muttspam shoots you for 2 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

Round 3 (HP 25):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 2 ranged damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 5 ranged damage.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 7 ranged damage.

Round 4 (HP 11):
S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 6 stealth damage.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam pumps his remaining rounds into you, dealing 12 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 10 stealth damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 2 damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam pumps his remaining rounds into you, dealing 13 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 2 (HP 26):
R Muttspam shoots you for 5 ranged damage.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 13 ranged damage.

Round 3 (HP 8):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 12 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 4 damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 18 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 4 (HP 4):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

S Muttspam repeats his ambush for 5 stealth damage.

R Muttspam pumps his remaining rounds into you, dealing 10 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 2 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all of the damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 2 (HP 39):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 9 stealth damage.

Round 3 (HP 30):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 9 ranged damage.

R Muttspam fires a short burst into you, dealing 6 ranged damage.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 16 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 1 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam fires a short burst into you, dealing 1 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all of the damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 9 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 31):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 6 stealth damage.

Round 3 (HP 25):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam shoots you for 6 ranged damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 4 (HP 19):
R Muttspam lines up a shot professionally for 7 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

Round 5 (HP 19):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 13 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 15 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 6 (HP 19):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 10 ranged damage.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 10 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 10 stealth damage.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 12 ranged damage.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 16 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 3):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 7 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 13 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 8 stealth damage.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 14 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 19):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam shoots you for 8 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam pumps his remaining rounds into you, dealing 14 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all of the damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 3 (HP 11):
R Muttspam shoots you for 9 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 9 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 11 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all but 1 damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 4 (HP 1):
R Muttspam lines up a perfect shot, breathes, and fires, dealing 18 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 4 damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 9 ranged damage.

R Muttspam shoots you for 10 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 6 stealth damage.

R Muttspam fires a short burst into you, dealing 8 ranged damage.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 10 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 17):
R Muttspam lines up a perfect shot, breathes, and fires, dealing 10 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 9 ranged damage.
(E,S) You glimpse his plans.

R Muttspam shoots you for 8 ranged damage, but your shield absorbs all of the damage.
(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Muttspam dives for cover.

Round 3 (HP 8):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam repeats his ambush for 5 stealth damage.

Round 4 (HP 3):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

S Muttspam repeats his ambush for 4 stealth damage.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 9 ranged damage.

You were driven back!
-
You cut the lights.

Round 1 (HP 41):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 3 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 5 ranged damage.

Round 2 (HP 36):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 4 ranged damage.
(M,E) You claw at your flesh bloodlessly.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 8 ranged damage.

Round 3 (HP 24):
R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 5 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all of the damage.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

R Muttspam takes another professional shot at you for 5 ranged damage.

Round 4 (HP 19):
R Muttspam lines up a perfect shot, breathes, and fires, dealing 10 ranged damage. The attack came from an unexpected angle, avoiding your defense.
(M,R,E,F) You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 6 ranged damage, but your strange dance slips around all of the damage.
(R,F) You leap into dance, driven by inaudible music.

(M,R) You raise your shield to block.

Round 5 (HP 9):
Muttspam dives for cover.
(M,R,F,S) You dive and tumble like an action hero.

S Muttspam prepares an ambush for 6 stealth damage.

R Muttspam raids you at gunpoint for 12 ranged damage.

You were driven back!

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bigalphillips, 18 Sep 2022 15:27

Cryptodynamic 14 Sep 2022 23:40
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Avatars

Got the Mafia avatar with the following:

Hat: glimmering HUD
Weapon: Metroplex slugger
Offhand: industrial heart
Shirt: black dress shirt
Pants: pressed slacks
Gadget: honorary Omega pin

Effects
Ocean Song (7)
Ocean Sight (10)
Expensive Smoke (16)
Burning Vision (131)
Bone Spikes (131)

Took full control of the Waterfront. I tried it with Expensive Smoke and not the equipment but wasn't getting it… but even after putting on the shirt and slacks it still took at least 10 shakedowns before I got it. So I think it's probably the Expensive Smoke effect, with RNG. Especially given how old the avatar ID turned out to be.

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Cryptodynamic, 14 Sep 2022 23:40

bigalphillips 14 Sep 2022 03:31
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Avatars

I note both Mafia are smoking cigars - expensive smoke involved somehow?

EDIT, got it! From Shakedown (waterfront), with Expensive Smoke:

You shake down some of the crooked dock supervisors. It's a good workout and nets you a fair chunk of cred.

You gained 58 credits!

You've unlocked the Mafia Shakedown Avatar

You've earned 4 XP in Strength

I had
Forgiveness Sparked (11)
Expensive Smoke (11)
Gang Beatdown (29)
Hat: dashing hat
Weapon: personal nailbat
Offhand: church candle
Shirt: black dress shirt
Pants: pressed slacks
Gadget: TZR chipdeck
Techs: 4x Ghoul Bite, 4x Cruel Slash, 2x Beatdown, 4x Pry, 4x Nailbeating

If anyone wants to try for this, I would try it with just Expensive Smoke first, I don't know how much of the rest of this is necessary. I had complete control (10 clones) on the waterfront, also maybe not necessary. I got it first try (I think).

Is there a Third Eye Shakedown equivalent?

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bigalphillips, 14 Sep 2022 03:31

bigalphillips 05 Sep 2022 02:45
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Spun Chaos

With the Spun Lattice equipped, there seems to be a chance of Spun Chaos appearing, more likely with more Code Finesse:
(each line shows one hack, each time I reconnected Y(es) or N(o) shows if I got the Spun Chaos)

2 CF:

YYNYN
NYYNNNNNNYYN
NNNYNYNYYNN
NYNYYYNNNYN
NYYNNNNNNYYYYN
NNNYNY
YYNNNYN
NNYYNNNNYYY
YNNYNN
NNNNNNYNNN
35/93= 39%

13 CF:

YYNYYYYYY
YYYYYYYYYYYYY
YYYYYYYYYYYYNY
YYN
YYYNY
YYYYYYY
YYYYYYYYYYYY
YYYYYYYNYY
68/73 = 93%

Crypto reported not noticing this function not showing up, which would make sense with high CF. When first found I estimated 80% chance of it appearing, not sure what my Code Finesse was at the time.

The four options it picks from when used may not be totally random - needs investigating. Anecdotally it took a long time to get the +Defense message and I don't have a lot of Defence in my deck.

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bigalphillips, 05 Sep 2022 02:45

Cryptodynamic 02 Sep 2022 23:53
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Chained Freight Elevator

Looks like a roomsweeper and Lead Shot doesn't work, either.

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Cryptodynamic, 02 Sep 2022 23:53

bigalphillips 21 Aug 2022 03:12
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Paper Mache Horn

One data point: 5 tubes from one.

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bigalphillips, 21 Aug 2022 03:12

bigalphillips 20 Aug 2022 13:01
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » The White Worm

Some combat data, and a win, and new skill. I think just winning with Matsuo active is the trigger for the skill? I also had Writhing Flesh active and got hit by the extra strong acid wave.

+ show block

– hide block

6 Etheric Power
5 Evasion Power
2 Ranged Power
2 Melee Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
17 Melee Defense
8 Ranged Defense
6 Stealth Defense
-
You dive and tumble like an action hero.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 17 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 7 damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You set your stance and prepare to block.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 16 melee damage, but you foul the attack, avoiding all but 2 damage.

The worm gnashes its mandibles and chews you for 37 melee damage.
-
You dive and tumble like an action hero.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 11 ranged damage, but you tumble out of the way, avoiding all but 2 damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You raise your leg to protect your core against the worm.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 17 melee damage, but all but 5 damage was turned aside by your leg.

The worm gnashes its mandibles and chews you for 32 melee damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 27 stealth damage.
=
6 Etheric Power
7 Evasion Power
2 Ranged Power
2 Melee Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
24 Melee Defense
9 Ranged Defense
11 Stealth Defense
-
You raise your leg to protect your vitals against the worm.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 12 ranged damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.
-
You set your stance and prepare to block.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 11 ranged damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 25 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 44 melee damage.
-
You dive for cover.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 7 melee damage, but you duck behind cover, which absorbs all of the damage.

You set your feet and prepare for a powerful parry.
The worm gnashes you with its for 10 melee damage, but you block deftly and deflect all of the damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 31 stealth damage.
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You dive for cover.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 17 ranged damage, but you duck behind cover, which absorbs all but 2 damage.

You set your stance and prepare to block.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 24 melee damage.
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You fire a heavy round at the worm for 1 ranged damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 6 melee damage.

You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.
The worm gnashes you with its for 12 melee damage, but golden light weighs down its attack, preventing all of the damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 26 stealth damage.
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You set your stance and prepare to block.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 4 melee damage, but you foul the attack, avoiding all of the damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.

You fire a heavy round at the worm for 2 ranged damage.
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You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 15 ranged damage, but golden light weighs down its attack, preventing all of the damage.

You watch for trickery, taking a shot when none is apparent for 1 ranged damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.
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You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 18 ranged damage, but golden light weighs down its attack, preventing all of the damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You set your stance and prepare to block.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 6 melee damage, but you foul the attack, avoiding all of the damage.

The worm gnashes its mandibles and chews you for 27 melee damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 33 stealth damage.
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Giant mandibles close on you for 18 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 43 melee damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 31 stealth damage.

You've been beaten to hell!

You've earned 5 XP in Strength
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6 Etheric Power
5 Evasion Power
2 Ranged Power
2 Melee Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
26 Melee Defense
9 Ranged Defense
9 Stealth Defense
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You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 11 ranged damage, but golden light weighs down its attack, preventing all of the damage.

You dive for cover.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You stand your ground against the worm.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 2 melee damage, but you push back all of the damage.

The worm gnashes its mandibles and chews you for 28 melee damage.
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You reveal the surprising depths of your hunger, biting into the worm for 2 stealth damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 3 melee damage.

You set your stance and prepare to block.
The worm gnashes you with its for 8 melee damage, but you foul the attack, avoiding all of the damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 31 stealth damage.
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You open your third eye, bathing the area in golden light.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 18 ranged damage, but golden light weighs down its attack, preventing all of the damage.

You watch for trickery, taking a shot when none is apparent for 1 ranged damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 20 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 56 melee damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 28 stealth damage.
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NEW DAY

6 Etheric Power
5 Evasion Power
11 Melee Power
-2 Ranged Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
26 Melee Defense
2 Ranged Defense
9 Stealth Defense
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You lay into the worm for 1 melee damage.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 22 ranged damage.

You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 2 fire damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You swiftly stab the worm for 2 melee damage.
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You swiftly stab the worm for 1 melee damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 2 melee damage.

You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 1 fire damage.
The worm gnashes you with its for 4 melee damage.

You lay into the worm for 1 melee damage.
The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 26 stealth damage.
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You lay into the worm for 2 melee damage.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 28 ranged damage.

The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 30 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 45 melee damage.

The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 28 stealth damage.
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6 Etheric Power
5 Evasion Power
14 Melee Power
-2 Ranged Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
26 Melee Defense
2 Ranged Defense
9 Stealth Defense
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Your strike clashes with the worm's attack. The jolt deals it 2 melee damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 3 melee damage.

You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 2 fire damage.
The worm gnashes you with its for 5 melee damage.

You swiftly stab the worm for 2 melee damage.
The worm looms over you and disgorges a river of acid, dealing 23 stealth damage.
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You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 1 fire damage.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 21 ranged damage.

You lay into the worm for 4 melee damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 23 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 52 melee damage.
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7 Etheric Power
5 Evasion Power
19 Melee Power
-2 Ranged Power

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
26 Melee Defense
2 Ranged Defense
9 Stealth Defense
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You swiftly stab the worm for 1 melee damage.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 28 ranged damage.

You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 2 fire damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 27 melee damage.
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You lay into the worm for 5 melee damage.
The worm pulls back its head and spits a stream of acid at you, dealing 19 ranged damage.

You light a tiny fire to drive back the darkness, burning it for 1 fire damage, but the concrete absorbs all of the damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

Giant mandibles close on you for 27 melee damage.

The worm continues viciously gnashing its giant mandibles for 50 melee damage.
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WIN:
7 Etheric Power
-1 Evasion Power
29 Melee Power
-2 Ranged Power
4 Power to Techniques Using Strength

Defense
-3 Etheric Defense
29 Melee Defense
6 Ranged Defense
9 Stealth Defense

Hat: guard helm
Weapon: heavy fishing pole
Offhand: achromatic lamp
Shirt: shark hide jacket
Pants: achromatic slacks
Gadget: TZR chipdeck
crystal focus skull
garish cybereye
Lots of effects, including Channeling Matsuo.

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**You tear into the worm, trying to feast on its organs. The interrupted search does 18 melee damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 1 melee damage.

You latch onto the worm and tear a chunk out of it with your teeth, dealing 32 melee damage, but the concrete absorbs all but 5 damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You viciously slash the worm for 13 melee damage.

You tear at the worm, applying all your leverage and dealing 25 melee damage.

The worm continues bleeding from the jagged wounds, taking 10 damage.
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You tear into the worm, trying to feast on its organs. The interrupted search does 11 melee damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 1 melee damage.

You latch onto the worm and tear a chunk out of it with your teeth, dealing 13 melee damage.
The worm gnashes you with its for 1 melee damage.

You viciously slash the worm for 15 melee damage.
The worm disgorges a river of acid, etching horribly intoyour flesh for 47 stealth damage.

You tear at the worm, applying all your leverage and dealing 20 melee damage.

The worm continues bleeding from the jagged wounds, taking 9 damage.
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You tear into the worm, trying to pull out its internal organs. The search deals 25 melee damage.
The worm spits a stream of acid at you, etching horribly into your flesh for 28 ranged damage.

You latch onto the worm and tear a chunk out of it with your teeth, dealing 20 melee damage, but the concrete absorbs all but 2 damage.
The worm burrows into concrete.

You viciously slash the worm for 20 melee damage.
Giant mandibles snap at you for 1 melee damage.

You tear at the worm for 14 melee damage.
The worm gnashes you with its for 1 melee damage.

The worm continues bleeding from the jagged wounds, taking 7 damage.

You've won the battle!

You found: worm mandible

You found: pale worm hide

You tear one mandible loose of the worm as the other shatters in your hand like the blades used by the Demon Slayer.

You've learned a new Skill: Swordbreaker

After the combat, you patch yourself up, healing 3 hit points.

You feast on the worm's flesh, savoring the organs and regaining 5 Energy and HP.

Lumps of knotted muscle and flesh knit over your wounds.

You regain 7 hit points!

You've earned 15 XP in Strength**

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bigalphillips, 20 Aug 2022 13:01

bigalphillips 15 Aug 2022 21:01
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Ruins Octopus

Nothing special for winning a fight with Octopus with 5 turns of Ink Covered active (lose all turns at end of fight, got one octopus ink as normal).

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bigalphillips, 15 Aug 2022 21:01

bigalphillips 14 Aug 2022 01:29
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Metroplex Day Rewards

You find a street vendor picking up his blanket and wares. "Hey, saw you enjoying the fireworks on Metroplex Day. Good show, eh?"

"Here, I've got some extra merchandise from then. Can't move it any other day, so you can have it."

He slips you a handful of merchandise and heads on his way.

You found: firework globe

You found: Metroplex Day book

You found: eternal sparkler

You found: fireworks shades

You found: 20 charred fireworks

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bigalphillips, 14 Aug 2022 01:29

Cryptodynamic 14 Aug 2022 00:46
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Metroplex Day 2022

This should probably be fixed now, and Kinak put the waterlogged firework into my inventory.

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Cryptodynamic, 14 Aug 2022 00:46

GoldS 14 Aug 2022 00:27
in discussion Hidden / Per page discussions » Metroplex Day 2022

It looks like the game was trying to award item #2996, which doesn't exist yet. It isn't actually added to your inventory either - trying to equip 2996 or use 2996 in crafting gives the "you don't have that item" message.

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GoldS, 14 Aug 2022 00:27

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