Starfinder: Basics of Computers

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[@yegorzarubin91]

Wow. Thanks. This is not just retelling of big rulebook, but actually "this is how you use it in a game"

[@jeremiahplye2352]

Thank you. I was so overwhelmed by the info in the book. I'm still not entirely confident that I understand the computer system , but I definitely a much better grasp on it now. Great video.

[@HowItsPlayed]

You're welcome! I agree, the computer rules are a bit of a mess. Our video on Hacking (to be published later this week) might help fill in a few gaps too.

[@Tanglangfa]

For some reason this was a bit more digestible than just reading it. Thank you!

[@HowItsPlayed]

You're welcome!

[@hoopyfrood7887]

Man keep up the good work, you're a real asset to the playerbase.

[@HowItsPlayed]

Thanks!

[@kidrissa]

This video was SUPER helpful. I’m playing an SFS game tomorrow with a pregen Envoy who has a computer and I had NO idea how to use it. 😅

[@stevenoneal7637]

And now I'm actually wanting to run a skill challenge using computers. Thanks!

[@stevenoneal7637]

That wasn't sarcastic.

[@harbinger8208]

This playlist has been a big help getting started for Starfinder noob, thanks for the help!

[@NapalmNewt]

Your videos are excellent and keep it up. A great resource for the community!

[@HowItsPlayed]

Thanks!

[@timwamail]

Great job. I've distributed this to my players!

[@Zygon2004]

Thank you very much for the time you put into these videos. I am finding them incredibly helpful. (y)

[@HowItsPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@roboconn8534]

This video was so informative and easy to follow. Thank you for the hard work.

[@HowItsPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@The_Happywolf]

Fantastic video! I always wonder how does it work if a player wants to have a control module to the starship? like doors,lights,PA system etc etc

[@HowItsPlayed]

Thanks! Every starship comes with a basic computer of a Tier that is one half that ship's level, and I don't think you would need a control module for things like doors and lights as those would be considered "Basic Functions." But I think essentially, having a computer to manage your ship would be no different than having a computer to manage the basic features of your home. And I can definitely see how installing an AI in a player's ship could be fun!

[@MrLardmonkey]

Thanks for making this!!!

[@HowItsPlayed]

You're very welcome!

[@tabletopgamingwithwolfphototec]

Please reconsider covering Starfinder again.

[@xCCflierx]

as a dm, you can also set the tier of the computer to whatever you need it to be that makes sense. My phone is a tier 9 computer cause im a great hacker and aint nobody getting into my phone

[@Sideways117]

i would love to see starship combat video/vidros

[@HowItsPlayed]

Thanks for the suggestion! It's on the "to do" list, but might be a while until I get to it. There's a lot to unpack with Starship Combat.

[@m4thewrezidy611]

awesome

[@RicardoPM777]

👏👏👏

[@Lyow1]

can you have a computer provide a bonus to professions, computers or even like engineering ( such as getting information about stuff)?

[@tabletopgamingwithwolfphototec]

Yes, but the computer has to have the information & has to be used.

[@defeeded0887]

thanks to the party that im playing with in starfinder, i find my self without a role as a mechanic, their is a player that has a higher engineer skill then me and higher computer skills then i do, that leaves me with out a roll in the party to do, any suggestions?

[@HowItsPlayed]

That can be rough. I'm guessing the other player is an Operative? Maybe try and having them be a gunner and let you handle Engineering. Might be more "bang for the buck" even if you sacrifice due to the skill difference.

[@defeeded0887]

@@HowItsPlayed we have a technomancer for engineering

[@JuddsonIvines]

How exactly do computers let players use skill checks they don't have? Seems I missed that rule.

[@HowItsPlayed]

This is accomplished with Control Modules (page 215). You connect the computer to another device and it can use that device with a total bonus equal to 2.5 x Tier. So, a Tier 2 computer connected to a rich database might be able to make Culture Checks at +5. Or if it's attached to a camera, the computer can make visual Perception Checks at +5. Or if attached to an enercycle, it makes Piloting checks at +5.. and so on. Also, installing the computer with the Artificial Personality upgrade (page 216) allows the computer to make Bluff, Diplomacy, intimidate and Sense Motive checks at 2 x Tier.

[@joaozorek5900]

I would like the video, but the like count is at 420.

[@Johnny_Nitro]

I have watched a lot of these videos now and holy crap Starfinder is just like the 3.5 ruleset in that it is way too crunchy and rule heavy. So many phases to keep track of especially in starship combat. Makes my head hurt. This system is better suited to a computer game rather than a table-top game. Don't get me wrong, the setting is my absolute favorite but these rules are too complex.