Phone
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 Hunter The Vigil Sourcebook p.237 | |
| Resources | ●● |
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| Modifier | Academics Skill, Computer Skill, Occult Skill |
Equipment modifier possibilities: Academics Skill, Computer Skill, Occult Skill.
Cell Phone
- Durability 1
- Size 0
- Structure 1
- Cost ●
Modern cell phones have digital cameras and basic notetaking functions along with their phone and messaging capabilities. A decent price plan (affordable with Resources • or higher) offers large numbers of free minutes — a boon to any hunter cell. Along with wired or wireless headsets, a conference call allows all members of a cell to stay in instant communication. When silence is of the essence, short messaging offers a viable alternative to voice.
In addition to allowing instant communication, modern cell phones can access the Internet. While typing web addresses and search terms on a phone keypad is a nightmare, it can save the hunter a journey back to base.
She subtracts three dice from Academics or Occult rolls based on Internet research, but can make those rolls while watching a cult conduct a blasphemous ritual.
Smart Phone
- Durability 1
- Size 1
- Structure 2
- Cost ●●
Smartphones can run third-party programs in addition to whatever the phone manufacturer bundles with it. While that doesn’t seem like much of a difference, it can be. Storing reference books on memory cards allows a hunter to carry around an occult encyclopedia in his pocket, and search it in seconds.
Most smartphones have a QWERTY keyboard. While not full sized — and thus not ideal for typing — it makes messaging and Internet use a lot easier compared to a cell phone.
A smartphone also offers all the communications benefits of a cell phone.
It also allows a dedicated user to attempt most Computer rolls, though at a penalty.
Internet research and computer use suffer a -2 penalty due to the small screen size and relatively slow cellular connection.
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| Parent | Electronics +, and Game Mechanics + |
| Pool | Academics Skill +, Computer Skill +, and Occult Skill + |
| Resources | 2 + |
| Source | Hunter The Vigil Sourcebook + |
