Evaluator:
The third test in this evaluation series sees a return to combat in the form of hacking abilities. This is one of the more interesting set of programs to me due to the similar properties it has to code crafting. Those programs allowed the user to create code in the Matrix, while the hacker abilities allow the user to manipulate code and even weaken or break it down. It is primarily used on other RSIs or hostile programs in the Matrix. This evaluation will focus specifically on the virologist branch of the hacker ability set.
The format for this evaluation will change slightly compared to the previous combat evaluation used for the martial arts portion. This evaluation will begin and finish on one day. It is not the most favorable format for me but it does seem to be the most fair for the participants involved.
1. To be a volunteer subject, you must state so here with your name, or in a private message to Merrit here on the Data Node One network (one name per Data Node One ID). Please make sure you give the name you go by in the Matrix, because many times this is different from your Data Node One ID.
2. Only items from the hacker's virologist program trees will be evaluated. This includes the Network Attacker, Ravager, Ballista, Howitzer and Destroyer disciplines. No abilities from the patcher section of the tree or any other trees will be allowed for this test. There is a prerequisite set of programs that must be loaded to an RSI in order to obtain this, referred to as the "Awakened tree." Obviously, all programs from this tree will be included in the evaluation.
3. The articles of clothing Panacea shirt and Mother's coat have been excluded from this analysis and future analyses by subject request.
4. Enhancements by the use of pills or injections (referred to as "boosters" or any outside weapons (sharp wooden objects, vials of water, silver bullets, prison mastery device, etc.) will not be included in the evaluation.
5. Subjects must reset the RSI just before each duel. This can be done by defeat through another duel scenario, or jacking out of the simulation entirely, then entering again.
6. Those who defeat their opponent subject will move to the next round. Those who are defeated will be awarded their 75 points and will end this exercise.
I didn't participate in the other evaluations. Does that mean I can't participate in this one?
No. There are no restrictions on who can and cannot participate in each evaluation. You may participate in any or all of them.
Do I have to be at a certain neurokinetic level to take part in this evaluation?
No, but please be aware those in lower neurokinetic levels are at a disadvantage in this test and it may not be possible to obtain the maximum possible number of points. Any points you earn will go towards the overall total for all evaluations, so participating is advantageous to not participating at all.
Do I have to sign up on Data Node One to be eligible to participate?
Yes. See the above rules for the specific way of signing-up.
If the evaluation has already started, and I arrive late, can I still participate?
If the evaluation is still in the first tier or round, yes, but you must sign-up according to the rules above. If the test is in the second tier or later, I'm afraid it will not be possible to join with the format the way it is.
Can I mix abilities from all different parts of the virologist trees?
Yes. The only restriction is to keep the abilities within the virologist branch.
Can I use firearms?
Yes.
Why are there no patcher abilities allowed in this test?
I'm looking to analyze those separately.
How will the scoring system work in this evaluation?
Like evaluation 1, places are awarded based on number of victories.
1st - 1200 points
2nd - 1000 points
3rd - 900 points
4th - 800 points
5th - 700 points
6th - 600 points
7th - 500 points
8th - 400 points
9th - 300 points
10th - 200 points
How many duels will there be for each subject in each round?
One.
Will there be 75 points awarded to each person who participates?
Yes.
Please ask any additional questions here, to me directly in the Matrix, or through a private message here to Merrit on Data Node One. Thanks for your participation!
The location for this evaluation will be the closed-off dirt construction area just south of the eastern Tabor Park phone booth. Approximate coordinates are: X:920, Z:220.
Evaluation 3 results:
1200 points-
BlazinWolf(3)
1000 points-
Aquatium(2)
Teravonika(2)
900 points-
shearman(1)
Omega02(1)
AltDimension(1)
75 points-
EmeraldGoblin
Dedatorus
Haxadec
GangsterD
