Mandatory Draw: Manhunt
Welcome to the first installment of Mandatory Draw, a segment where I will showcase and playtest a specific card for one week. Before delving into the topic I offer the caveat that I do not claim to be...
View ArticleI Sense a Disturbance in the Meta
As if millions of decks called out for use and were suddenly viable…. Welcome back to SMC, today’s topic will be the shift in card roles and values that the Lunar Cycle has brought on. The greatest of...
View ArticleMandatory Draw: Crisium Grid
Welcome back to another episode of Mandatory Draw where a specific card will be showcased and playtested. Today’s topic is Crisium Grid, a Weyland region/upgrade that neutralizes several powerful...
View ArticleAppetite for Disruption
Welcome back everyone and sorry for the long hiatus, I am transferring my employment to a different hypercorp so I lost my handle on the blog. My feelings exactly Today I would like to discuss the big...
View ArticleTournament Report: Redcap’s Corner Winter Tournament 12/14/14
Hello Everyone, Last week I had the fortune to attend a tournament at Redcap’s Corner in Philadelphia with the Philly usual suspects and a lot of newcomers. 22 people were in attendance and I have to...
View ArticlePhenomenal Cosmic Power!!!!
Welcome back to Self-Modifying Code, today I want to review the state of the Weyland Consortium and its new divisions. Since the release of Order and Chaos, most of the excitement seems to be around...
View ArticleANRBlackhats Video – Deckbuilding Derezzed – Ep 1 – Argus Meat Market
So, big news, I joined the Blackhats as a video content contributor. My segment will be called Deckbuilding Derezzed and you can find it above. Here is the channel for ANRBlackhats on YouTube, check...
View ArticleNoise: The Once and Future King
Noise, the hacker extraordinaire. In the world before Jackson Howard he was the king and he has been my primary runner for most of the time I have been playing Netrunner. He lost popularity for a while...
View ArticleDamage Incorporated: To Ensure Peace is to Prepare for War
Hello everyone. Welcome back after a three month hiatus to Self-Modifying Code. This game called Netrunner has been around for a bit and I have noticed a trend emerging, we can’t keep those pesky...
View ArticleTrash Compactor – Runner Efficiency and the Need for Psi
When I think of Netrunner’s balance between Corps and Runners over the years a pendulum comes to mind. The power balance has oscillated back and forth as the designers have implemented new mechanics to...
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