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Stats

The player has several stats that can be increased in order to progress in the game.

Hacking

Represents the player's ability to code and hack.

Affects:

• Time it takes to hack a server
• Time it takes to execute the grow() and weaken() function
• Chance to successfully hack a server
• Percent money stolen when hacking a server
• Success rate of certain crimes
• Time it takes to create a program
• Faction Reputation gain when carrying out Hacking Contracts or Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:

• Manually hacking servers through Terminal
• Executing hack(), grow(), or weaken() through a script
• Committing certain crimes
• Carrying out Hacking Contracts or doing Field work for Factions
• Working certain jobs at a Company
• Studying at a university

Strength

Represents the player's physical offensive power

Affects:

• Success rate of certain crimes
• Faction Reputation gain for Security and Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:

• Committing certain crimes
• Working out at a gym
• Doing Security/Field Work for a Faction
• Working certain jobs at a Company

Defense

Represents the player's ability to withstand damage

Affects:

• Success rate of certain crimes
• The player's HP
• Faction Reputation gain for Security and Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:

• Committing certain crimes
• Working out at a gym
• Doing Security/Field Work for a Faction
• Working certain jobs at a Company

Dexterity

Represents the player's skill and adeptness in performing certain tasks

Affects:

• Success rate of certain crimes
• Faction Reputation gain for Security and Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:

• Committing certain crimes
• Working out at a gym
• Doing Security/Field Work for a Faction
• Working certain jobs at a Company

Agility

Represents the player's speed and ability to move

Affects:

• Success rate of certain crimes
• Faction Reputation gain for Security and Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for certain jobs

Gain experience by:

• Committing certain crimes
• Working out at a gym
• Doing Security/Field Work for a Faction
• Working certain jobs at a Company

Charisma

Represents the player's social abilities

Affects:

• Success rate of certain crimes
• Faction Reputation gain for Field Work
• Company Reputation gain for most jobs

Gain experience by:

• Committing certain crimes
• Studying at a university
• Working a relevant job at a Company
• Doing Field work for a Faction