Computer Operation

This is the ability to use a comput-
er: call up data, run programs, play
games, etc. It is the only computer
skill needed by most end users. Learn
Computer Programming (below) to
write software and Electronics Repair
(Computers) (p. 190) to troubleshoot
hardware.
This skill only exists in game
worlds with computers. Individuals
from settings without computers can-
not even use it by default until they
have had time to gain familiarity with
computers! In settings where it is pos-
sible to “jack” your brain into a com-
puter, Computer Operation includes
the ability to use a neural interface,
but new users initially suffer a -4
penalty
for
unfamiliarity
(see
Familiarity, p. 169).
Modifiers: -2 or more for an unfa-
miliar computer, operating system, or
program.