RULES Program & Daemon Creation Template

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Program & Daemon Creation Template​

The Template's Code

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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[list][*][B]Image Source[/B]: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
[*][B]Permission[/b]: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]PROGRAM/DAEMON INFORMATION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST][*][B]Name:[/B] (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
[*][B]Type:[/B] (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
[*][B]Functionality:[/B] (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
[*][B]Complexity Level:[/B] (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
[*][B]Cost (Eddies):[/B] (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
[*][B]Availability: [/B](Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
[*][B]Activation Requirements:[/B] (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
[*][B]Scope of Impact:[/B] (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]PROGRAM/DAEMON DESCRIPTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST]
[*][B]Primary Effect:[/B] (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
[*][B]Secondary Features:[/B] (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
[*][B]Visual/Aesthetic:[/B] (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
[*][B]Limitations:[/B] (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
[*][B]Countermeasures:[/B] (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]RATIONALE AND FUNCTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST][*][B]Design Intent:[/B] (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
[*][B]Impact on Netrunning:[/B] (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
[*][B]Risk vs. Reward:[/B] (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
[*][B]Upgrade Paths:[/B] (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
[*][B]Special Features:[/B] (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
[*][B]Potential Uses in Roleplay:[/B] (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]DESCRIPTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
(All other information about technology/item in brief.)

The Template With Simple Template

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Image Source: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
• Permission: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)

PROGRAM/DAEMON INFORMATION

• Name: (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
• Type: (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
• Functionality: (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
• Complexity Level: (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
• Cost (Eddies): (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
• Availability: (Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
• Activation Requirements: (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
• Scope of Impact: (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)

PROGRAM/DAEMON DESCRIPTION

• Primary Effect: (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
• Secondary Features: (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
• Visual/Aesthetic: (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
• Limitations: (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
• Countermeasures: (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)

RATIONALE AND FUNCTION

• Design Intent: (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
• Impact on Netrunning: (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
• Risk vs. Reward: (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
• Upgrade Paths: (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
• Special Features: (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
• Potential Uses in Roleplay: (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)

DESCRIPTION
(All other information about technology/item in brief.)

The Code for the Double Template

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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[list][*][B]Image Source[/B]: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
[*][B]Permission[/b]: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]PROGRAM/DAEMON INFORMATION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST][*][B]Name:[/B] (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
[*][B]Type:[/B] (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
[*][B]Functionality:[/B] (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
[*][B]Complexity Level:[/B] (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
[*][B]Cost (Eddies):[/B] (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
[*][B]Availability: [/B](Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
[*][B]Activation Requirements:[/B] (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
[*][B]Scope of Impact:[/B] (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)
[/LIST]

[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]PROGRAM/DAEMON DESCRIPTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST]
[*][B]Primary Effect:[/B] (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
[*][B]Secondary Features:[/B] (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
[*][B]Visual/Aesthetic:[/B] (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
[*][B]Limitations:[/B] (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
[*][B]Countermeasures:[/B] (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)
[/LIST]

[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]RATIONALE AND FUNCTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
[LIST][*][B]Design Intent:[/B] (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
[*][B]Impact on Netrunning:[/B] (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
[*][B]Risk vs. Reward:[/B] (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
[*][B]Upgrade Paths:[/B] (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
[*][B]Special Features:[/B] (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
[*][B]Potential Uses in Roleplay:[/B] (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)
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[b][COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)][SIZE=5]DESCRIPTION[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
(All other information about technology/item in brief.)
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Second Template Version With Headers

• Image Source: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
• Permission: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)

• Name: (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
• Type: (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
• Functionality: (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
• Complexity Level: (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
• Cost (Eddies): (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
• Availability: (Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
• Activation Requirements: (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
• Scope of Impact: (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)

• Primary Effect: (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
• Secondary Features: (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
• Visual/Aesthetic: (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
• Limitations: (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
• Countermeasures: (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)

• Design Intent: (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
• Impact on Netrunning: (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
• Risk vs. Reward: (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
• Upgrade Paths: (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
• Special Features: (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
• Potential Uses in Roleplay: (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)

(All other information about technology/item in brief.)

Second Template Version With Headers' Code

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[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/KLdqxDz/Generic-headers-ooc.png[/img][/center]
[list][*][B]Image Source[/B]: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
[*][B]Permission[/b]: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)
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[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/jyjgwdn/Generic-headers-prog-info.png[/img][/center]
[LIST][*][B]Name:[/B] (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
[*][B]Type:[/B] (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
[*][B]Functionality:[/B] (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
[*][B]Complexity Level:[/B] (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
[*][B]Cost (Eddies):[/B] (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
[*][B]Availability: [/B](Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
[*][B]Activation Requirements:[/B] (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
[*][B]Scope of Impact:[/B] (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)
[/LIST]

[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/Bs0N5wk/Generic-headers-prog-descript.png[/img][/center]
[LIST][*][B]Primary Effect:[/B] (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
[*][B]Secondary Features:[/B] (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
[*][B]Visual/Aesthetic:[/B] (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
[*][B]Limitations:[/B] (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
[*][B]Countermeasures:[/B] (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)
[/LIST]

[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/X7PQ7JS/Generic-headers-rationalandfunction.png[/img][/center]
[LIST][*][B]Design Intent:[/B] (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
[*][B]Impact on Netrunning:[/B] (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
[*][B]Risk vs. Reward:[/B] (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
[*][B]Upgrade Paths:[/B] (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
[*][B]Special Features:[/B] (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
[*][B]Potential Uses in Roleplay:[/B] (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)
[/LIST]

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(All other information about technology/item in brief.)
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REFERENCE - BALANCING CHART

REFERENCE - BALANCING CHART

Type	Cost (Eddies)	Effectiveness	Complexity Level	Limitations	Scope
Utility Program	500 - 2,000	Unlocks or enhances basic systems	Low to Medium	Limited to one action per use	Single target or small networks
Defensive Program	1,000 - 5,000	Shields or repairs cyber systems	Medium to High	Slower activation, high RAM usage	Multiple systems or self-defense
Offensive Program	2,000 - 8,000	Damages ICE or netrunners	Medium to High	High RAM use, easy to detect	Single or multiple ICE targets
Black ICE Daemon	10,000+	Lethal to netrunners, autonomous	High to Experimental	Self-destructive, limited runs	Entire networks or critical systems
Hybrid Program	5,000 - 15,000	Combines multiple functions	High to Experimental	Prone to failure, high upkeep	Variable (depends on design)
Data Fortress	50,000+	Full control over a network hub	Experimental	Immovable, expensive, vulnerable	Entire local or regional networks
Encryption Program	2,000 - 5,000	Protects data with advanced encoding	Medium	Slows down authorized access	Small or medium-sized networks
Decryption Program	3,000 - 7,000	Breaks through encoded data	Medium to High	Time-intensive, high detection risk	Single file or connected systems
Spy Daemon	4,000 - 8,000	Monitors or records activities	Medium	Can be traced if left too long	Single or multiple nodes
Cloaking Program	5,000 - 10,000	Hides presence of netrunners	Medium to High	Limited duration, drains resources	Localized networks
Recon Daemon	3,000 - 6,000	Maps out network architecture	Low to Medium	Limited by complexity of network	Entire connected systems
Trap Daemon	8,000+	Sets automated countermeasures	High	Vulnerable to decryption programs	Single point or node
Combat Program	6,000 - 12,000	Directly engages intruders	High	High resource demand, noticeable delay	Single or multiple targets
Virus Program	10,000+	Corrupts or disables systems	High to Experimental	Hard to control spread, potential recoil	Entire network
Firewall Booster	5,000 - 10,000	Temporarily strengthens defenses	Medium	Short-lived, costly to maintain	Localized or regional networks
Net Launcher Daemon	8,000+	Traps netrunners in localized areas	High	Risk of entangling allies	Specific user nodes
Honeypot Program	7,000 - 15,000	Lures attackers into false systems	High to Experimental	Requires advanced programming	Decoy or false nodes
Adaptive ICE	12,000+	Reacts to intruders with learning AI	Experimental	Extremely expensive, hard to upgrade	Entire networks or high-security hubs
Resource Leech	4,000 - 9,000	Drains processing power or RAM	Medium to High	Slow to activate, detectable	Individual targets
Emergency Reset	3,000 - 8,000	Resets compromised systems	Medium	Leaves system vulnerable temporarily	Single or small clusters
Skill Enhancement	6,000 - 12,000	Temporarily boosts netrunning skills	Medium to High	Limited to short durations	Netrunner-focused
Signal Jammer	4,000 - 8,000	Blocks communication between nodes	Medium	Limited range, can be countered	Localized systems
Proxy Shield	6,000 - 11,000	Masks the source of an attack	Medium to High	Can fail against advanced tracing	Entire regional systems
Neural Feedback ICE	15,000+	Causes physical harm to intruders	Experimental	Risk of collateral damage	Individual or small connected systems
Replication Virus	20,000+	Multiplies itself across networks	Experimental	Hard to contain once activated	Entire system ecosystems

OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION

• Image Source: (The location of the image link, if it is a gif, the official website of the movie/game or the IMDB link is sufficient. In all other cases, if possible, link the image from the original creator. We only accept Pinterest and Reddit links if the image can't be found elsewhere, because those places don't respect the creators. And in all cases, you need the full link where you found the image, not just the image itself.)
• Permission: (It must be filled in if you need to ask permission from someone else to use their character, another submission, etc. in this submission. Otherwise please write N/A to this field. | In all cases, the permission print screen/picture must be linked, which must include the question for which you are requesting permission and the answer from the other person.)

PROGRAM/DAEMON INFORMATION

• Name: (What is the name of your Program or Daemon?)
• Type: (Program or Daemon? Specify if it's Black ICE, Utility, Offensive, Defensive, or a Hybrid.)
• Functionality: (Briefly describe what the Program/Daemon is designed to do. Examples: Hacking, data extraction, net combat, etc.)
• Complexity Level: (Rate how advanced the Program/Daemon is: Low, Medium, High, or Experimental.)
• Cost (Eddies): (What does it cost to acquire or develop?)
• Availability: (Common? Limited? Rare? Unique?)
• Activation Requirements: (What is required to run it? Specify cyberdeck power, skill level, or special conditions.)
• Scope of Impact: (Does it target a single device, multiple systems, or entire networks?)

PROGRAM/DAEMON DESCRIPTION

• Primary Effect: (Detail the main ability or function. Example: Black ICE may deal damage to intruders, a utility may unlock encrypted files, etc.)
• Secondary Features: (Optional: List any secondary or bonus effects.)
• Visual/Aesthetic: (How does the Program/Daemon appear on a netrunner's interface or in cyberspace?)
• Limitations: (What are the drawbacks or conditions that limit its use? Examples: High resource usage, potential self-destruction, etc.)
• Countermeasures: (What can stop or counteract this Program/Daemon? Example: Specialized ICE, high-level security protocols.)

RATIONALE AND FUNCTION

• Design Intent: (Why was this Program/Daemon created? What purpose does it serve, and what gap does it fill?)
• Impact on Netrunning: (How does it affect gameplay, roleplay dynamics, or netrunning mechanics?)
• Risk vs. Reward: (What are the stakes when using this Program/Daemon? Is the reward worth the potential risk?)
• Upgrade Paths: (Can this Program/Daemon be enhanced or modified over time? How?)
• Special Features: (Does it offer any unique interactions, rare benefits, or lore-based applications?)
• Potential Uses in Roleplay: (Describe how this Program/Daemon could shape interactions or scenarios.)

DESCRIPTION
(All other information about technology/item in brief.)