Beginning of the End? (Inactive)

Game Master RocksAhead

Marcus nods, "Yes, a bus is not fuel efficient. However, there is probably plenty of fuel for one operating bus in the region which can either be taken from the gas stations, diesel vehicles, fuel farms, or public safety departments. In addition, we can make the diesel last longer by making the bus a bio-fuel bus by making minor changes to the fuel system. I am sure there is a restaurant or two with grease captures with our names on it and who cares if we smell like french fries as we drive around. And there is the tactical advantage of sitting up high, having multiple exits and entrances into the vehicle which only one is easy to access, a sturdy frame to move road debris, and an engine that keeps on running. I have read that people changed out the diesel engine for a wood gasification engines. Personally, I don't like that idea since we need live trees to help us survive with plenty of good oxygen, we use wood to build with, and we currently do not have a gasfication engine which are rare to begin with due to popularity only within the survival community. We can wait until later for the bus but we should stock up on a diesel additive that neutralizes both water and algae that grows in diesel fuel tanks?"

Marcus nods, "A 4x4 pick-up is the most decent of smaller vehicles, and diesel dually would be the most ideal in that category. The only problem is safety for people and items in the bed. Also, remember 4x4s are also not fuel efficient and regular gas breaks down while diesel does not but obviously has its own problems but it is not as bad as regular gas. If we want to go off road, perhaps we should look for ATVs, or motorcycles, or better yet, horses. If can find Arabians or Gypsy Vanner horses, the better. Gypsy Vanner horses are the beautiful horses that were given to Bilbo, the Dwarves, and Gandalf in the Hobbit by Beorn. Before CMD zero hour, the breed had began to gain popularity in the US. And Arabians are the winners of many endurance rides across the world in both desert and temperate climates"

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Marcus looks at Greg, "Sorry for your vehicular loss Greg." Then looks at Rich, "Well, if we get a tow truck or like vehicle, we might as well get that bus but I understand your point and I can disable it with maybe a little help since I have a multipurpose tool and not an electronic kit?"

Can Rich or Greg assist Marcus? I can get DC 14 by taking 10, +6 skill, -2 for multipurpose tool.

No skill at all, sorry!

Sure I'll help you Marcus what do you need me to do.
Greg is untrained in disable device so he unfortunately can't do the aid another check. The above is just roleplaying your request for aid. Looks like a roll attempt with 50% chance of success or failure. You could always leave it alone for now and maybe it won't have been scavenged by someone else when you come back to later with an electronic kit or a level of experience. Speaking of XP you both got 300 XP from the Civic Center Combat.

"How much you know about electronics Greg? I will need someone to watch over me to see I don't make a mistake and cause the alarm to sound drawing unwanted attention. If we had Jojo's keys, we could silently turn off the alarm?"

(Just role playing it out.)

I know how to change the battery on boats but I am not really good with electronics. True about JoJo's keys. We think we know where those are too. Do you want to maybe grab the keys off him and get in the car later? Someone else might loot it before we get back but if we did that we would draw any attention.

Marcus nods, "I agree, we should try to get the keys if it is safe. Or we can take my car and hopefully find an electronics kit along the way? Lastly, we can always drive the pickup with the horn sounding until we find a spot where it is safe from CMDs to fully disarm the system. Of course, no promises of safety from the remaining survivors." Marcus looks at Rich, "What do you think Rich?"

Just for clarification there is no pickup truck. That was Greg's personal vehicle and it has been stolen. In the parking lot are 4 vehicles. Yael's vehicle and another one which had the windows smashed out and looked to be looted. Yellow Camry (JoJo's vehicle) and Marcus's personal vehicle which you previously stated was an old economy vehicle. You didn't run through town to get to Backwoods but rather on the Miner's Drive just North of town. You don't remember seeing any vehicles on Miner's Drive on your run here. I'll wait for Richard to chime in but it sounds like you want to wait on the JoJo's car and the gun inside for now. And head to the Dance Studio to loot for food and other items. Looking out for a Bus or Pickup Truck along the way. Correct?

Not bus, to gas inefficient. Maybe Pickup. SUV. Anything with a big trunk

It is great to discuss future plans but at present I assume you want to get in Marcus's economy car and drive the short drive into town to check out the Dance/Exercise Studio. Is that right?

"Let's just use my car and see what we find that is easy for the scavenging? We will keep the bus on the back burner for now. Are you ready?"