Monthly Archives: January 2016

Playing the High Stakes Game with Personal Evolution

Dealing with the psychology of mind-games in competitive Netrunner, and making a case for high-stakes competitive play. Why many important decisions are not purely tactical. From the author of the modern Personal Evolution archetype Bag of Tricks, discussing why you should learn to play the opponent as much as their deck. Detailing strategy and deck breakdown as well as discuss the psychology of mind-reading and how to avoid it’s pitfalls.

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Winter Kit – Round 1, Game 2: Reina Roja vs. Blue Sun – The Métropole Grid

Deep inside the lunar power plant, a security console jumps to life. “Code red threat,” it warns, “Security protocols under attack!” Ms. Diego cracks a slow smile, “Red? Looks like our old friend is walking free once again.” Simone calmly sets down her warm mug of YucaBean and fires up the main power display. “All generators at full power!” she orders into the comms unit, “Initiate the security AIs!” Simone leans back at her security station as the entire complex begins to emit a soft and soothing hum, “It’s about time the Queen learned the true meaning of ‘Unlimited Power’.”