# Android: Netrunner – A Study in Static

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 3.18 / 5
- **Designers**: Lukas Litzsinger, Richard Garfield
- **Artists**: Adam S. Doyle, Amelie Hutt, Christina Davis, Juan Manuel Tumburus, Mauricio Herrera
- **Publishers**: Fantasy Flight Games, Edge Entertainment, Galakta, Giochi Uniti, Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Collectible Components, Expansion for Base-game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Action Points, Hand Management, Secret Unit Deployment, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you're already hooked on Android: Netrunner and crave more strategic depth and new temporal tactics, this expansion is your next move! It supercharges the base game with fresh options.Expands existing strategiesNew tactics and tricksFocus on time manipulationBoosts deck efficiencyRequires base Netrunner gameHigh language dependencyFor experienced playersFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
The fourth Data Pack of the Genesis Cycle for Android: Netrunner, 'A Study in Static,' is here to shake things up! This expansion dives deep into enhancing each faction's established strengths while simultaneously unlocking brand-new strategic avenues for players to explore. Get this: every Corporation gets a fresh piece of 'ice' (that cunning cyber defense!) and all three Runners are equipped with a new 'icebreaker' to crack those defenses. New resources and agendas allow for tightly focused deck builds, packed with tricks and traps designed to keep your opponent on their toes. Plus, 'A Study in Static' encourages you to revisit and reconfigure your existing decks for maximum efficiency. Featuring 60 new cards (20 unique cards, 3 copies each), this pack elevates the game's cyber-struggles to an art form. Forget just building and breaking snares and subroutines; the real game-changer here is manipulating the very flow of time! 'A Study in Static' is a masterclass in accelerating and impeding the passage of time, turning perception and movement into strategic weapons. Prepare for an experience that will redefine how you think about time in the Netrunner universe.

## FAQ
### Do I need the base Android: Netrunner game to use 'A Study in Static'?
Yes, absolutely! 'A Study in Static' is a Data Pack, meaning it's an expansion. You need the core Android: Netrunner game to play with the new cards.

### How many new cards are included in this pack?
There are 60 cards in total, featuring 20 unique cards with 3 copies of each. That's plenty to build new strategies with!

### Does the game become more difficult with this expansion?
It adds more complexity and strategic depth, focusing on new tactics. If you're already comfortable with Netrunner, you'll likely enjoy it. If you're just starting, it might be best to get the hang of the base game first.

### What is the main theme of this expansion?
The central theme revolves around time manipulation, exploring how to accelerate or delay events to gain an advantage in the game. It fits perfectly within Netrunner's cyberpunk and hacker universe.

### Are the cards random, or is it a fixed set?
As a Living Card Game (LCG), the cards come in a fixed set. You know exactly which 20 cards you'll get, with 3 copies of each, making deck planning easier.

### Is it necessary to know English to play?
Yes, the language dependency is high. Most cards have text explaining their abilities and effects, so a good level of English is recommended, or you might need to rely on fan-made translations.

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