Technomancer: Resonance attribute and Submersion tracking #149

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opened 2026-04-07 08:09:59 +02:00 by shahondin1624 · 0 comments
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Description

Technomancers use the Resonance special attribute (similar to Magic for mages). Resonance determines Living Persona Device Rating, maximum Complex Form level, and sprite compilation limits.

Submersion is the Technomancer equivalent of initiation — it increases Resonance and grants access to Echoes (special abilities).

Key mechanics:

  • Resonance: Special attribute, starts based on priority table, max = 6 + submersion grade
  • Submersion: Costs karma (13 + 3 × new grade), increases max Resonance by 1
  • Echoes: Special abilities gained at each submersion grade (e.g., Overclocking, Skinlink, Living Network)

Acceptance Criteria

  • Resonance attribute tracked as special attribute (like Magic)
  • Resonance displayed prominently for Technomancers
  • Submersion grade tracking with karma cost calculation
  • Echo selection at each submersion grade
  • Predefined list of common Echoes
  • Max Resonance increases with submersion grade (6 + grade)
  • Resonance loss from essence reduction (cyberware incompatibility)
  • UI for submersion management
  • Serialization support
## Description Technomancers use the Resonance special attribute (similar to Magic for mages). Resonance determines Living Persona Device Rating, maximum Complex Form level, and sprite compilation limits. Submersion is the Technomancer equivalent of initiation — it increases Resonance and grants access to Echoes (special abilities). Key mechanics: - **Resonance**: Special attribute, starts based on priority table, max = 6 + submersion grade - **Submersion**: Costs karma (13 + 3 × new grade), increases max Resonance by 1 - **Echoes**: Special abilities gained at each submersion grade (e.g., Overclocking, Skinlink, Living Network) ## Acceptance Criteria - [ ] Resonance attribute tracked as special attribute (like Magic) - [ ] Resonance displayed prominently for Technomancers - [ ] Submersion grade tracking with karma cost calculation - [ ] Echo selection at each submersion grade - [ ] Predefined list of common Echoes - [ ] Max Resonance increases with submersion grade (6 + grade) - [ ] Resonance loss from essence reduction (cyberware incompatibility) - [ ] UI for submersion management - [ ] Serialization support
shahondin1624 added the type:featurepriority:should-have labels 2026-04-07 08:09:59 +02:00
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