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Snitch
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Darksbane
, Feb 13 2013 05:09 AM | Last updated Feb 13 2013 05:09 AM
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SnitchType: Program Cost: 3 Memory Units: 1 Faction: Runner Criminal Faction Cost: 2 Once per run, you may expose an unrezzed piece of ice when you approach it. You may then jack out. Strength: - Set: Cyber Exodus Number: 045 Quantity: 3 Illustrator: Mashuri |
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7 Comments
Influence cost low enough that it might splash into other factions?
I think it's a great match for Chaos Theory (Shaper) where the memory hit doesn't hurt and you have Test Run to grab whatever ice breaker you need, but need to know what you're up against first.
Personally, I tend to do a lot of ice face-checking in the first turn, just to see what's there and force the corp into bad rez decisions to drain money. Snitch allows me to avoid some brain damage, losing unwanted clicks (if I was expecting Viktor and got an Ichi or when I bounce off an unexpected Enigma with clicks to spare) and see the ice even if they don't want to show it.
All in all, solid card, my Gabe doesn't leave home without it.
I just thought of this as a good counter to Replicating Perfection. They love stacking those taxing ICE on centrals, this allows you to not have to deal with it before checking remotes.
Snitch is decent against glacier in general, Jinteki particularly, and RP especially. It's a good card for a cautious runner. But, it is overhead, and if you are knowledgeable enough about the card pool and common deck builds it can be an unnecessary safety net. Also waiting around for a snitch before putting pressure on the corps is a big tempo loss. Especially in criminal, where Faerie offers a relatively easy way to run early without fear of sentries.
Having said that, Snitch does combo well with several other cards, and in a context where you are leveraging its synergy with other cards it can be solid.