Xzavier is right. Guilty as charged. Plus being on summer break helps :)
My last post will be the only one from me today that drives the story. The rest will be rping or ret-cons.
A lot of us get excited on the first few days of the game and post super-rapidly.
Xzavier is right. Guilty as charged.
If the shoe fits... I'm guilty of that too. Not due to being on summer break, but mostly because of having an entirely unpredictable sleep cycle.
It's heading into winter where I am anyway. :)
Batteries on laptop are almost dead and my charger's at home so I'll be posting tomorrow then. Have a great day all you awesome people.
By the way, Doctor Chronis, I believe you knew me once by a different name... Dr. Rubedo Grimoire ;-) Too bad the Academy campaign didn't pan out.
Oh yes... That was a shame. :( I have interesting campaigns but apparently they don't interest other people. :P
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@Xzavier, I'm usually one of them. Work is slow about 95% of the time, yesterday was an exception to the rule.
@Jack: I haven't made it by the IG thread yet, so I might've missed all of this in the 30+ posts that have showed up since I was last here. I'd really rather we sort out major stuff like "how do we stay alive" IG rather than OOG. It might just be my preference, and if that's the case I'll live with being in the minority. I'd just generally rather the Rolls be secondary.
@Boss: What's a reasonable ammount of upgrades on the computer the Gunny is carrying? They don't weight a thing. I was planning on having 2-3 as a soon to be instructor. I'd meant to bring this up earlier and plum forgot.
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I'm just sitting back watching you guys fix everything. I saw that most everything was covered and I only have knowledge (tactics). As I level I plan on learning from people a few things and take some skills to account for it.
I'm just a simple soldier/pilot lol. We get attacked though, you'll be glad to have me!
What was Jack's rank when he was in the service? The Gunny's probably going to refer to him as that, much to his chagrin. I'm anticipating fun antics between the lifer and the anti-authoritarian.
Umm... good question. Probably finished up as a chief technician or W/O in RAF/RAAF terms. I think that would put him somewhere about E8 on the American military pay scales, but I'm just not as familiar with US structure, so call Jack's rank equivalent to a USAF senior master sergeant?
I'm partly basing that on the fact that I was accorded E5 equivalent by the US on my ADF rank before I was discharged, but frankly we (I mean us Aussies) always found that a bit funny, as the US military promotes a hell of lot faster than the ADF, so I actually had far more training and responsibility than a US sergeant of equivalent seniority. But then again, there aren't as many of us, so fewer slots in the TOE to fill up.
I'm just a simple soldier/pilot lol. We get attacked though, you'll be glad to have me!
Roger that. Jack will be holding back and letting you meat shields... err, I mean trained combat types... do the bulk of the fighting. :)
With a +10 stealth and +4 perception, he's quite willing to play scout when required though.
I'm just sitting back watching you guys fix everything. I saw that most everything was covered and I only have knowledge (tactics). As I level I plan on learning from people a few things and take some skills to account for it.
I'm just a simple soldier/pilot lol. We get attacked though, you'll be glad to have me!
Don't worry Mr. Hayes. Micaiah has plans for you! Someone has to test out all the mech walkers and aerial vehicles she's gona be making right? :)
What's this 'sabotage' stuff Doc Williams is posting IG? Did I miss something important?
I am interested as well. Is that a fact or a conjecture Dr. Williams?
Not necessarily. Some of us have been chatting with the DM on the other site and he's been providing some additional information. In a way, it makes it easier as we each have consoles and computers and tablets designed for specific things. Some information is accessible to others that isn't (immediately) accessible to all.
Not necessarily. Some of us have been chatting with the DM on the other site and he's been providing some additional information. In a way, it makes it easier as we each have consoles and computers and tablets designed for specific things. Some information is accessible to others that isn't (immediately) accessible to all.
Oh I get it. So Dr. Williams can access additional records with her clearance, and those records led her to the sabotage conclusion. Right?
Conjecture, Jack. Given the stark rarity of something like this happening by accident, she's assuming it's on purpose.
Micaiah, maybe, but that's not the case here. She merely looked at the basic route they had plotted, then took a rough comparison of the odds that there would be an incident next to a planet as opposed to anywhere along the trip. It very unlikely as accidents would happen much more frequently upon launch, around asteroids, or during re-entry.
Ok that makes sense now.
@Isaacsohn: Upgraded computer gives a +1 to knowledge tech. according to the equipment section.
I'm under the impression you can upgrade more than once, though I could certainly be wrong.
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Here is the relevant section under Know: Tech:
Write Program: A character can create a program to help with a specific task. Doing so grants the character a +2 circumstance bonus to the task. A specific task, in this case, is one type of operation with one target. The DC to write a program is 20; the time required is 1 hour.
1 type of op. with one target: Op = Mimic core functions of sensor control module. Target = an auxiliary module.
Need you input on this one voice.
@Aden: Exactly. The programs need to be very defined. This isn't something you'll be doing in battle... hopefully.
As well, some fine RPing in gameplay. I'm really impressed by everyone's quality. We've got a diverse following and honestly, I'm more tempted to read this than my current sci fi novel. Kudos all around.
Just an FYI: This weekend is a "run around in the woods and hit my friends with sticks" weekend. I'll be back sometime on sunday and I'll be able to catch up then.
If there are any trips outside, assume the Gunny goes with and concentrates more on his work than his companions. He might chip in once he's satisfied they've addressed the damaged hull.
He will be bringing a rifle with him and he'll suggest everyone else do the same.
Will do Gunny.
Kinda wish that I had failed either rolls... Now I don't know what to do lol.
I want to ask everyone to not disturb Micaiah and Dr. Chronis until the dialogue is finished. She will reveal to Dr. Chronis what she saw on the monitor and her impression of Michelle's behavior. She chose Dr. Chronis because traditionally, doctors usually play the role of confidents to their patients, and Micaiah herself is too young and inexperienced to deal with this kind of thing.
I want to ask everyone to not disturb Micaiah and Dr. Chronis until the dialogue is finished. She will reveal to Dr. Chronis what she saw on the monitor and her impression of Michelle's behavior. She chose Dr. Chronis because traditionally, doctors usually play the role of confidents to their patients, and Micaiah herself is too young and inexperienced to deal with this kind of thing.
No problem. Michelle will be concentrating on the team's progress outside and keeping her motives hidden (or failing to) from Micaiah. That said, it's unlikely she'll have an action to post until they are finished unless something relatively significant happens.
I'm ok with player on player rolling so long as it is done in good taste, which is absolutely the case this time. So as a bonus, Micaiah's attitude towards Dr. Chronis just shifted from Friendly to Helpful! If you ever need some help with crafting or in the ER, just let her know. She has high Craft: Pharma and no Know: Earth, which I interpret as she knows the effects of drugs but not the physiological mechanisms behind those effects - just like a nurse.
Voice: Can you post the info for the 4 new tier 1 tech that we unlocked? They are Wasteland Rover, RS Plating, Compact Headquarters and Proxima Missiles.
Those deuces.
Micaiah can do first watch unless you have someone else in mind Gunny.
Edit: Nvm. Edmund just volunteered.
I think Aden's a better match, actually. A techie and a grunt on each shift.
Gunny / Aden
Oschia / Chronis
Hayes / Wynn
Jack / Williams
Bossman, is the stim required to stay up for 2 more hours or am I alright to go without? Gunny should be pretty cognizant of how beat he is.
I'm off to my Age of Worms game but I'll post when I get back tonight. Bravo on a superb post Dr. Williams. Very dramatic. Honestly, this would make a great book/movie/tv show/podcast... etc.
Hehe. Edmund is probably the oldest of us and you just called him 'son' Gunny.
Unless someone wakes him up (or kills him in his sleep), Jack is not going to resurface until local morning, whenever that may be. I think he'd really be so exhausted by this point that William's paranoia is of no interest to him at all, whether or not it has any basis in reality.
Nah Chronis has a good few years on Edmund, they
Probably look about the same age though as Edmund's economic state likely left him without all the health benefits a talented and renowned doctor would have access to. Plus I'm sure Edmund respects the Gunny enough to not be all that bothered :)
Edit: I could have sworn Chronis was in his 80s but can't find anything to support my wild theory. Sorry about that!
It fits. So, I'll go along with it. :P
Updated Technology with the four Interstellar Warfare Techs recently acquired.
Awesome! I cannot wait until we have some kind of fabber. I need more crafting skills...
Any chance you can visit the FAQ while you're about?
Awesome! I cannot wait until we have some kind of fabber. I need more crafting skills...
Any chance you can visit the FAQ while you're about?
Answered your question on the FAQ.
Awwww. Micaiah wanted to make friends with Brunhilde. :)
Awwww. Micaiah wanted to make friends with Brunhilde. :)
Hey, don't worry, I think the toaster in the life pod's galley is lonely... >:)
lol. Good one Jack! XD
I'm planning on putting up some more banter for the watch. We can do that here, in spoilers or on the forums. Whatever you prefer.
My kindle isn't being cooperative at the moment or id at least kick thins off here inspoilers.
Edit: On second thought, lets do it on the forums. :P
Thanks I appreciate it guys. I want to give the brilliant scientists as much game time as I can while also letting the gunjacks go outside and explore.
Thanks I appreciate it guys. I want to give the brilliant scientists as much game time as I can while also letting the gunjacks go outside and explore.
Since Jack is neither a brilliant scientist nor a gun-jack, I can only hope that there will actually be room for him in there somewhere. :)
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Thanks I appreciate it guys. I want to give the brilliant scientists as much game time as I can while also letting the gunjacks go outside and explore.Since Jack is neither a brilliant scientist nor a gun-jack, I can only hope that there will actually be room for him in there somewhere. :)
Well... is he not a... Jack-of-all-Trades?
VitS, I've got a question about my equipment.
Before I asked I went and built a spreadsheet and found that I'm actually at 52 lbs. My mistake.
I'm going to make the same request I was going to originally and how I don't just need to drop 2 lbs from what I've got already. If the below doesn't work, I'll ask about switching out my armor instead. I do understand how it looks tossing away a weapon after securing a bunch on the way into the pod. I just realized it doesn't make as much sense for an instructor to be carrying a rifle as it does a sidearm.
Remove: Nightvisioin Goggles(3 lbs) & Demega Rifle (12 lbs)
Add: Ashram Pistol (in Drop Holster (4+1 lbs),
VALKyRIE / Computer Add-Ons: Flashlight, Penlight (.5 lb), Smartphone (.5 lb), Binoculars, E-O (4 lb), Binoculars, RF (1 lb*), Walkie Talkie, Professional (1 lb), GPS Receiver (1 lb)
Total weight removed: 15 lbs
Total Weight added: 13 lbs
Total weight: 50 lbs
*The RF feature on Binoculars adds 1 lb to standard binoculars. I'm hoping I can justify it with just the weight it'd add.
I'm also hoping that this doesn't make my little computer friend actually weigh 14 lbs but just uses up that much allocation. The Gunny just packed light.
Final Loadout: Ashram Pistol (Masterwork) w/ Drop Holster, Knife, 200 Rounds Ammo, Tactical Vest (Masterwork), VALKyRIE (Tablet Computer (Masterwork), Upgrade x2, Compass, Penlight, Smartphone, Binoculars (E-O / RF), Walkie Talkie, Prof, GPS receiver), Fatigues, Multitool (Masterwork), Rangepack
I wouldn't mind adding in some skill references as well. Namely Knowledge: Technology, Knowledge: Tactics, Perception and the Sciences.
Well... is he not a... Jack-of-all-Trades?Thanks I appreciate it guys. I want to give the brilliant scientists as much game time as I can while also letting the gunjacks go outside and explore.Since Jack is neither a brilliant scientist nor a gun-jack, I can only hope that there will actually be room for him in there somewhere. :)
You are fired.
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From Joke-Telling. GMing is a thing you are awesome at.
I just realized after the IG 'grenade incident' whom Micaiah reminds me of; I used to have a technomancer character, who was basically someone who could interface and configure technology with his mind, in a Shadowrun game who suffered from neoteny, so despite being in his mid twenties, anyone not in the know tended to dismiss him as a pre-teen kid (a huge advantage in some situations in Shadowrun). When Puck got bored between missions, he'd do things like reconfigure all of the kitchen appliances in the team's safehouse to act as booby traps, infecting them with machine sprites to act as spies and cause gadgets to go haywire if intruders broke into the house, then 'forget' to mention the fact that he'd done that to the rest of the party...
@Jack: Micaiah will take after your character in inquisitiveness and inspiration, but probably not the slyness. :)