Netrunning

To emulate Netrunning we provide our players with Android tablets in 3D printed cases to make them easier to carry and a little more robust. These are provided for your enjoyment in-game so don't worry too much about them getting knocked about as they are low value and we have many spares.

Each hacking task is emulated with local WiFi hotspots.

If the tablet has gone to sleep, double-tap the screen and it will wake up. Then slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen to open it: there is no lock code.

To attempt the hacking task you will need to find a 'pair point' near where the linear is happening. This causes the Tablet to connect when you press it up against it. The range on the RFID tags used for this isn't amazing so you need to hold the top right area of the Tablet flat against the white tag in the middle. It will then ask if you would like to connect.

There is then a 'Hack' icon on the home screen which will take you to the task. Some tasks are co-operative and require you all to work on the same thing. Some tasks are solo.

All the tasks are a little 'website' with 'tabs' along the top. The task does not start immediately and there will be a 'Help' tab explaining how to play the game and complete the task.

Sometimes the Netrunning task will interact with something in play, open a door, switch something on/off etc. or you might get the option to download some files to the Tablet to view later. If you struggle at all, a GM will be available to help you out, this is there to give you an interesting experience not block your game.

Here's a quick video demonstrating how the tasks work, but at games we will try and make time to show you the system and give you a chance to practice on a dummy task in case anything has changed.