For the next move to make sense I will need to explain the concept of Noise. Noise is tied into the situation that is happening in the fiction, but also the Operators Contracts and Obligations.

Noise

Constant net-access means constant traceability. Being a Ghost in the Floating World means hiding your signal under the background information overflow. Certain actions generate Noise, which open for Controller to Fuck with you.

Each operator has a base Signal. This is how much Noise sie generates if sie does something that generates Noise.

Noise has six segments.
1-3 is still hard to trace. Your Operators enemies must make a dedicated effort to find hir, if they are actively looking, then this gives them a lead. So if you are off the radar, this isn’t too bad, if your hot then expect complications. Noise at this level fades rather quickly, drowning in the general hubbub of the Floating World.
5-6 and you are over the threshold. If your Operators enemies are not actively looking, this will get their attention. Expect complications shortly. Noise at this level does not go away without some work.
6 is spiking. Your Operator is like a beacon in the A.R. You will get fucked, and you will get fucked rapidly. Your immediate surroundings may be considered to be a Free Fire Zone. This takes some effort to get lowered.

When you go DARK AND SILENT to reduce your Noise ROLL + HACK. You got to keep moving, and you got to move fast. It is expensive as hell, you do take a – 1-Credit. On a 10+ pick three, on a 7-9 pick two:
•   Your noise drops one segment (may be chosen more than once).
•   They just know your general location.
•   You kept the cost down ignore the Credit loss.

In a firefight you may get these additional options:

Why? Because I like more detailed firefights in my games, and ... well do I need more reasons.

When you SPRAY AND PRAY to give someone cover ROLL + EDGE. Doing this adds + reload to any weapon you are using (naturally this can’t be done with a + reload weapon). On a 10+ pick three. On a 7-9 pick two.
•   You don’t empty your clip (- reload).
•   You keep them covered (only incidental fire; 0- harm or 1- harm).
•   You don’t do collateral damage.
•   You don’t generate Noise.

When you BRAVE THE HEAT to get somewhere or stay put under fire ROLL + ATTITUDE. On a 10+ you can keep going for three ticks, just taking incidental fire (0- harm or 1- harm). On a 7-9 you can keep it together for one tick. If you miss you fucked up and are really hanging out there, vulnerable as fuck.
Alternative:
On a 10+ you pick three. On a 7-9 you can pick two. If you miss you fucked up and are really hanging out there, vulnerable as fuck.
•   You get there or at least closer.
•   You only take incidental fire (0- harm or 1- harm).
•   Feel the flow (take a + 1 if you are still BRAVING THE HEAT).
•   You are back under or find cover.
•   You get do what you wanted to.

When you GET THE FUCK DOWN to stay out of harm’s way ROLL + STREET. This isn’t a dodge bullets move! You got to see it coming. It’s a move for those times you just want to curl up into a little ball and let the hail of death pass you by. On a 10+ pick two, 7-9 pick one.
•   You are under cover and safe.
•   You drop off the radar.
•   You may do shit.

Basic Moves:

Needless to say, failing any roll sets you up for the Controller to fuck with you. And trust me, you will receive.

When you BRING THE PAIN to hurt, damage, or kill someone you ROLL + EDGE. On a 10+ pick three, on a 7-9 pick two
•   You suffer little harm (- 1-harm)
•   You inflict terrible harm (+ 1-harm)
•   You impress, dismay, or frighten your enemy
•   You generate no Noise

When you KEEP COOL to do something dangerous, stupid or maybe both, or just take the heat ROLL + ATTITUDE. On a 10+ you do it. If you hit a 7-9 you flinch, hesitate or stall. The Controller can offer you a worse outcome, a hard bargain or an ugly choice.

When you FACE OFF against someone to make them do what you want ROLL + EDGE. On a 10+ they have to chose; force your hand or take it like a bitch. On a 7-9 they can instead choose 1:
•   Get the hell out of your way.
•   Barricade themselves securely in
•   Give you something they think you want
•   Back of calmly, hands where you can see them.
•   Tell you what you want to know (or what you want to hear).

When you DAZZLE OR BLOW SOMEONE AWAY to get them to do what you want ROLL + STYLE. Against NPCs they ask you to promise something first. On a 10+ it is up to you if you keep your promise, on a 7-9 they want assurances first. Against other Operators, on a 10+ it is both, 7-9 choose 1:
•   If they do it they mark experience
•   If they refuse, they got to keep cool.

When you GHOST TRAWL to learn something hidden about the Interface ROLL + GHOST. On a 10+ you get to ask one question, on a 7-9 ask one question but you generate Noise. The controller must answer this truthfully, and if there are no secrets then sie must let you know that.

When you GHOST HACK to screw with the Interface, ROLL + GHOST. On a 10+ you get to pick three, on a 7-9 you get to pick two.
•   It doesn’t take very long.
•   You can restore function afterwards
•   There is no collateral
•   It generates less Noise (-1 Noise)

When you READ FACES on the edge, ROLL + STREET. On a 10+ hold three. On a 7-9 hold one. Spend holds one for one to ask:
•   Is your character telling the truth?
•   What is your character really feeling?
•   What does your character intend to do?
•   What does your character wish I’d do?
•   How could I get your character to … ?

When you FEEL THE STREET in a situation that has gone critical ROLL + STREET. When ever you act on on of the Controllers questions, you get a +1. 10+ ask three, 7-9 ask one.
•   What is my best escape route/way in/ way past?
•   Which enemy is most vulnerable to me?
•   Which enemy is the biggest threat?
•   What should I be on the lookout for?
•   What is my enemy’s true position?
•   Who is in control here?

Ok, so it has been a while. I was going to kick off and do a lot of stuff with this here hack, but then life kinda snuck up on me. But inbetween other things I made some progress.

Step one was to simplify everything. I guess I was too ambitious as usual.

Step two was to type my notes into something legible.

Step three is to make them public and then play.

So this here thread is more about progress reports and other tangential things related to my Source Code hack.

A diary of sorts I guess.

Hey Vincent

I am at the stage now where I can commit to a dedecated hack forum for Source Code. You fix?

Kaare

One thing I really hate about my creative process is the constant stream of distractions. Some authors use stream-of-conciousness,  have stream-of-distractiousness.

However the distraction helps. I am gradually developing a better understanding of the Moves structure.

One of my distractins, Paranoia World (hacking old Paranoia), saw me giving every troubleshooter only access to thre moves:
Use violence to get your way
Terminate a traitor
Do something stup... dangerous in the service of the Computer.

And then having the different service firms, mutations, and secret societies giving access to different moves.

This made me thing a lot about how the moves focus gameplay, bringing me back to Sourcecode and what I want with it. Now I just need more time.

I might just steal this. It is perfect for what I am doing.

Jupp, consider it stolen.

Thanks.

-K

You're right. There is a connection there, and it will be important. But the ApW are intriscally connected to their community and my take, note, my take, is that a lot of the Fronts are threats to the community as an extension of the characters.

I don't see threats to the city as a valid driving force for the characters. This may change... :)