Show Notes: [Exchange of Information] Information Overload – Transmetropolitan, “back on the street” Casting Call – Laramy Fisk Hacktivist Meeting – Holiday decks Exploratory Romp – Investment cards Correction – Demolition Run can only be used on HQ or R&D
Install from Heap 17–‘Tis the Season
Join us for this Holiday-themed Netrunner extravaganza, at nearly 30 minutes. Hold on to your butts.
Install from Heap 16–“I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords.”
This week, we discuss the amazing South African science-fiction novel ZOO CITY, talk about how we’re all already in the Shadow Net, and ponder the Laguna Velasco District. Join us! And be sure to reach out to us at @rattleboxgames
Install from Heap 15 — Calling from Tech Support
In this episode, Brendan discusses the Meat/Net damage deck “Red Meat,” the legendary hacker Kevin Mitnick and his influence on the card pool, our new Hactivist Meeting challenge segment, and the card “Social Engineering.” Join us on the stimhack forums or reach out to @rattleboxgames!
Install from Heap 14 — Tilting at Windmills
In Frantic Coding, we explore “Eleven,” our STRANGER THINGS-inspired Chaos Theory deck. Also, in Executive Boot Camp, Brendan discusses the eternal struggle of the jank player — trying to make a card work that just doesn’t work. Why do we do it?
Install from Heap 13 — Magnum Express in Franchise City
What happens when Ken Tenma installs Magnum Opus? He visits Taco Bell. Or something. Join Brendan as he explores the IDs Ken Tenma and Haarpsichord, talks about the infamous Glass House hack, and wonders what the Android world is like in Franchise City.
Install from Heap 12 — The New School
Brendan talks about the brave new world of post-rotation, Core 2.0, new MWL, offers another new Brain Rewiring section, and ponders the theme of Data Folding.
Install from Heap 11 — Bye Bye Noise
Glad to be back! Brendan talks about his Noise Cache Refresh deck, introduces a new segment about cyberpunk, “Brain Rewiring,” and discusses the flavor of God of War.
Install from Heap 10 – How to be a Sunny
Brendan explores, with the help of the Reddit Netrunners, Mark Rosewater’s idea of the “three kinds of Magic players,” and considers whether a fourth model, the “Sunny,” might be necessary to round out Netrunner psychographics. Flavor of the week: Ronald Five.
Install from Heap 09 – Etiquette
Brendan discusses Jinteki.net etiquette and his attempts to make an Architects of Tomorrow deck. Thanks for joining us. Reach out to @rattleboxgames or wombat929 on Reddit or Stimhack or BoardGameGeek.