JP/Playstyle Tips

In-Game Tips

 * JP is built to win by Hacking. You'll need to craft a Network PC and the System Shutdown Code.
 * Hacking is an ultimate way of winning, being able to kill everyone at once. However, it requires a lot of time and preparation.

General
Hacking is what really defines JP. Unlike other characters, JP will be successful with Hacking when using Network PC. Therefore, it's the preferred win condition of most JP players. Hacking doesn't require any combat, so JP is usually in Stealth Stance. He benefits greatly from items that reduce damage taken or chance to be found, such as Tuxedo, Optical Camouflage Suit, Optical Camouflage Bag, and Smoke Bomb.

In general, Hacking is performed in three stages: Crafting, Using the Network PC, and Searching in the Research Center.

The two objectives in the Crafting stage are to craft the Network PC and System Shutdown Code. During this stage, JP should also be gathering food, stamina, and armor in preparation for the next two stages. Since Hacking does not require combat, JP can equip an ingredient such as Hammer or Soldering Iron.

When using the Network PC, JP consumes 30 Stamina and must stay within the same area for 70 seconds without being discovered and getting killed. This is nearly impossible during the day time, since JP's location and action is instantly revealed to all players. However, at night time, JP's location is not revealed and he also gets a 35 second window before the other players even know that he's Hacking. JP can also start Hacking in an area that will restrict in 70 seconds, which keeps him safe in the final few seconds as nobody would enter a soon-restricted area. When picking an area to begin Hacking, one can consider the items in the area and the likelihood that someone will enter the area. This stage does not require the System Shutdown Code to be complete.

After the 70 seconds are up, all Restricted Areas open, and JP can search in the Research Center for two Restriction rounds. Every time JP searches in the Research Center with the Network PC in his inventory, he gains GPS stacks. GPS stacks increase the chances of finding the Shutdown Sequence and winning the game. However, to use the Shutdown Sequence, JP must also have the System Shutdown Code in his inventory. Mr. Meiji guards this area, so JP can use him as a meat shield until Mr. Meiji dies. After that, JP can only stay outside of the Research Center for 15 seconds at a time, lest he lose his GPS stacks. This gives him enough time to re-activate Optical Camouflage Suit, but not much time to rest or search for food.