DM Alexander Kilcoyne's Rogue Trader (Warpstorm Trilogy) (Inactive)

Game Master Alexander Kilcoyne

I'll be updating up to the Defence Council later today, want to keep us moving through the plot and you'll likely have tapped Jorun for as much as possible by then.

12 is apparently my lucky number today.

Total Acquisition Modifier +10 to -19= 30 Commerce opposed roll.

Total Acquisition Modifier -110 to 130= 60 Commerce opposed roll.

Starting with just a couple to make sure I get it right, before updating the table to suit current PF and Commerce skill. I also commit to hosting the full table on my profile if AK wants to free up some campaign info space.

Navis Commerce is 58, assume average roll of 50 means just success
Add one bonus degree of success from Seeker of Lore.

TAM +10 to -19 is Commerce 30
Average roll of 50 is Failure, with two extra degrees
Therefore degrees of difference are 4 - and PF modification is 8
Base PF = 34 +8 = Modified PF of 42

TAM -110 to 130 is Commerce 60
Average roll of 50 is Success, with one extra degree
Zero degrees of difference - PF modification is 0
Base PF = 34 +0 = Modified PF of 34

Is that right AK?

Yup. Navis Yosarni can already hold his own against some of the most shrewd merchants in the Imperium.

Note that for Unique and near-Unique items, the table may no longer apply. Everything up to that level or rarity is fine though.

Proposed table that I'll add to my character sheet:

Navis Commerce: 58 = Success, with bonus degree from Seeker of Lore
Base Profit Factor: 34

Modified PF Table:
TAM = Total Acquisition Modifier
TAM : Merchant Commerce : Deg of Fail / Success : PF Adjustment : Final PF
+110 to +81 : 15 : F with 3 : +10 : 44
+80 to +41 : 20 : F with 3 : +10 : 44
+40 to +11 : 25 : F with 2 : +8 : 42
+10 to -19 : 30 : F with 2 : +8 : 42
-20 to -39 : 35 : F with 1 : +6 : 40
-40 to -59 : 40 : F with 1 : +6 : 40
-60 to -79 : 45 : F : +4 : 38
-80 to -99 : 50 : S : +2 : 36
-100 to 109 : 55 : S : +2 : 36
-110 to 130 : 60 : S with 1 : 34

Minimum TAM for auto success is +56
Maximum TAM before auto failure is -40

Example Acquisition Layout:
Acquisition X/Y:
Five Common Inferno Grenades (ItS p116)
TAM = Trivial (+20) Common (0) Rare (-10) = +10
Modified PF 42 +10 = 52: 1d100 ⇒ 86 - failure

That is not how I pictured the Governor. Or Blitz, for that matter.

Its not a great picture of the Governor (admission: took that one from google and he looks a lot more hardcore than Governor Kapak is).

But thats an accurate depiction of Blitx.

No complaints here. I just had this vastly different idea in my head that, in retrospect, doesn't fit the governor's description all that well. It's just what I had stuck in my head.

As for Blitz, I just kind of pictured Harrison Ford last in the last game and kept that idea. Though I can't remember if we saw him long enough to get an actual description. All I remember is that he was a scoundrel. ;)

Nice pictures there. Definitely we deal with Kapak. Dante looks tougher than a 2 dollar steak lol.

A note on dice rolls-

I've had this conversation over IM with one player but I think better I do it here for posterity.

You should always assume a roll is Challenging (+0) unless I have specified otherwise.

With that in mind, please always include (or edit in) whether you have passed, failed and the degrees to which you have done so. Failing that, at least include the TN (target number).

You can also "name" the dice tag to say what roll it is, include the TN, or even the degrees of success/failure.

As an example of a re-roll of Silas' last check-

Charm (TN47, Fail With 4 Degrees): 1d100 ⇒ 95

This is achieved simply by adding an = tag to the dice prefix-

[dice"=Example (Remove the "'s to function)]1d100[/"dice]

Leaving a dice roll with no other denoters adds to my already impressive workload- especially when I don't always know without checking if the skill is trained, if you are Talented in it... this will only get more complex over time at higher ranks.

I'm really enjoying the game so far and we're coping very well with 8 players, but I am a stickler for format etc. to make the management easier.

Many thanks in advance.

Looks good. I'll start using that as standard format for my rolls.

Are you negotiating for a better base reward, or additional lucrative rewards upon excellent performance? I asked in IC and still need a decision.

BoggBear (Ludicious) mentioned he might be out from the 9th to the 18th and may need to be botted. so he may not be able to respond to that question for a bit. :P

As far as what we're negotiating for - I'd go for additional rewards upon excellent performance.

I think we better negotiate for more lenient victory conditions. Defending against orks may require us to sacrifice portions of the planet so that we can save the whole. Also the PF we spend on our troops should be considered as PF invested in the planet's defense.

Silas - 'more lenient victory conditions' wasn't one of the options. We have the choice of 'better base rewards' or 'additional rewards for excellent performance'.

And I don't think we can expect any tangible and lasting benefit from investiture of PF in the effort - beyond potentially making the endeavor easier for us.

I'm not sure that's actually an option. Game mechanics-wise, our options are for the base reward to be higher than +2 PF or for it to take less than 100 points to earn extra PF. The second could be *really* good. Both are only good if we're successful. The first is simpler and more straightforward. Given we're a little desperate on PF, I'd suggest that our crew would almost certainly gamble. But at this point, I think that's up to Silas.

As to PF use, the upside is that achievement points will be easier to get (which directly adds to our success and end reward). The downside is that if we need to get anything for ourselves (personally or ship/crew related) it'll be significantly harder.

Edit: Yeah, what Navis said. :)

I will throw in that I agree the 'additional rewards for excellent performance' would be the route I would recommend going.

Hopefully that should tie in a bit better with the Governor as well, as we could spin it that it doesn't come directly from his pocket - rather that he could sub-extort it from his constituencies etc.

Holding off posting by proxy for Ludicus - but I would suggest he attempts the following as his Interaction roll.

Intimidate (TN 40 +10 = 50):
Another +10 potential if Silas' Scholastic Lore roll applies; or Ludicus can attempt his own with a TN of 40.

As Navis and Iago said, more lenient victory conditions are not an option.

However, Navis is mistaken about the invested PF. Not only will it make your endeavour potentially easier, it will also grant additional PF upon endeavour completion. Damaris would reimburse your sacrifice... with interest.

I had forgotten that Ludicus was absent. But it still made the most sense to direct the question at him as it led on from Iago's mention of his mastery of strategy. I'll bot his response.

Yeah I kind of mangled my words there - what I meant was that it wouldn't result in tangible material benefits (as in more shooty or stabby bits for our underlings).

As to investing PF I'm for it in this instance... we'll need to be creative / lucky when it comes to any interim acquisitions, but fortune does indeed favor the brave.

I propose we let Officer PlayerBot handle the negotiations. All in favor say aye? :-P

Nay.

I won't accept Silas' last roll for two reasons-

1. I haven't yet had time to write the Governor's response, which is likely to be an immediate change of topic.

2. I'd like to let the others chime in on a roll; suspect that Navis would definitely like a go on the next one...

ok. you want me to delete that last one?

its 11:28pm where i am now...

placed it in spoiler.

Yeah, I think Iago has definitely done what he can to help this along. Now it's all you guys. :)

Your comments can stand but I won't give any mechanical bearing to them, Silas. Thanks

I'll roll in thread in a few moments ;)

Unfortunately I don't thinks there's much I can add to this challenge, Trien shall be supporting you wholeheartedly...and extremely quietly.

Trien is much better suited to Exploration challenges, which function in a similar manner. In fact, social challenges are based off the mechanics of said Exploration challenge :).

I am the very model of a modern Trader's Seneschal.
I've information vegetable, animal, and mineral.
I know the price of produce and I quote the fights historical
From Cadia to Damocles in order categorical.

I am very well equated too with matters most heretical
I understand the Eldar both the Craftworld and piratical.
About the Inquisition I am teeming with a lot of news...
With many cheerful facts about their acolytes and retinues!

With many cheerful facts about their acolytes and retinues!
With many cheerful facts about their acolytes and retinues!
With many cheerful facts about their acolytes and reti-reti-nues!

I am very good at spotting fakes or any sign of treachery
My constant kind restraint conceals signs of my master’s lechery
In short in matters animal, vegetable or mineral.
I am the very model of a modern Trader's Seneschal!

In short in matters animal, vegetable or mineral.
He is the very model of a modern Trader's Seneschal!

I know Imperial histr’y from St. Drusus to Macharius
I unravel diplomacy on matters most precarious
I quote Sebastian Thor on the matters of divinity
And can recite all his sermons with unrivalled magnanimity

I can curse in seven languages with all manner of vulgarities
And steal from orphans and the poor and perishable charities.
At auction I can value what a man has never seen afore
And doing so sing praises of his holiness, Sir Malcador!

Then I can write a datascript in Necron circuit-cuneiform
And tell you every detail of my master’s finest uniform.
In short in matters animal, vegetable or mineral.
I am the very model of a modern Trader's Seneschal!

In fact, when I know what is meant by “Harridan” and “Hierophant”,
When I can tell at sight a Nurglish Death-Bloom from a potted plant,
When such affairs as surprises and sorties I’m more wary at,
When I return to speaking terms with all the Commissariat,
When I learn what progress has been lost in plasma gunnery
When I can do a week without accusal of a felony
In short, when I’ve a smattering of elemental strategy...
You’ll say a better Seneschal has never fought in zero-G!

You’ll say a better Seneschal has never fought in zero-G!
You’ll say a better Seneschal has never fought in zero-G!
You’ll say a better Seneschal has never fought in zero-ero-G!

For my military knowledge, though I’m dutifully and erudite
Is lacking both a tutor and any form of oversight.
But still in in matters animal, vegetable or mineral.
I am the very model of a modern Trader's Seneschal!

AK with Pirates of Penzance for the win!!!!!

Stole it from an old RT thread I used to watch, but always makes me chuckle.

Hahaha, 99 scrutiny to determine what the Governor wants me to wear. Priceless! I should be in a ladies' evening gown!

LOL nice seneschal LOL great techpriest

Anyone here familiar with Eisenhorn's Glossia?

Silas, we should probably decide now how much PF we're willing to "invest" in the defense of Damaris. My suggestion is the full 15. Unless someone *really* needs to make an acquisition beforehand and we think it'll make a significant difference.

We will invest the full 15 but before that: I need a targeting monocle lol

I think the Lady Orleans may have it in stock lol

I'm not sure that will be an option. Though, of course, that's up to AK. I got the impression that the "downside" to investing will be a lower PF when making acquisitions on the planet. But I could be wrong.

I plan on getting that targeting monocle by wooing the fair Lady Orleans LOL am open also to wooing the navy captain LOL

general is not my type lol

He's definitely not ex-navy then. :P

I am going to be away from my computer until about Sunday or Monday. I will probably have internet access and will strive to post, but if I seem to be taking too long, please bot Arannis as necessary.

You will reduce your PF before any acquisition tests. You don't have enough time to stall your spending.

Given that we've tacit approval here, I'll be adding some fluff to Navis' following discussions with Jorun and also tonight to tangibly show that we're investing in the planet.

Just a reminder that Navis knows a few things about Jorun courtesy of Arannis' mind probe. Might be useful. :-)

might be AFK for the next 2 days. major storm headed for where i am.

link to know more:
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2014/07/14/1346166/pagasa-glenda-may-be-s tronger-destructive-milenyo

Yikes. Stay safe!

Hope it's just your internet disrupted and nothing more major.

thanks guys.

Good luck!

Aye - good luck with the storms Silas.

For clarity - Navis will take care of describing how we:
Spending vast money on Damaris industry, you will be able to pull vast amounts of workers away from agriculture and into industry to boost production. This will translate to stronger defences on all of Damaris' outer walls, for a cost of 4PF.

I'd suggest that other parties could 'own' the other PF investitures and work in the spending of the money to their following actions, etc. I would also wager that it would help at the later gala where we can use the evidence of investing to assist in swaying the other parties to be supportive rather than argumentative.

Also we have nine persons to schmooze tonight:
Rogue Trader Jaramiah Blitz ?
Rogue Trader Elizabeth Orleans Silas Tyr?
General Dante (head of the 'Highland Levy' planetary defence force) Iago Elias McKie?
Commander Reynolds (Head of the Damaris system Defence Fleet) Ludicus Marleno?
Lord-Captain Sylvia Locke ?
Bishop Arint (custodian of the shrine of Saint Drusus) Irena Tyr
Tech Priest Hadron Shard (master of the forge-district) Varius Kavro
Marshal Solaria Thrace (leader of the 'Magistratum' - the Damaris police force) ?
Chief Astropath Kevil Staysis Arannis Crane

I've provisionally matched up suggested schmooze partners, feel free to embellish or discard as you see fit. I'm happy to schmooze multiples if needed, and fit around anyone else's preference.

Obviously, the major three are Orleans, Dante and Locke. These 3 will definitely require a social interaction challenge.