DM Barcas - Star Wars - Agents of the Empire (Inactive)

Game Master Isaac Duplechain

I just checked the experience chart. Everyone will have around 5500 EXP, just short of leapfrogging level 3 entirely. The next adventure will be relatively quick to compensate.

lol, I missed your answer to Sho's action. Post 751 on another page lol.

Sounds good.

EXPERIENCE!

Everyone gets 2645 EXP from the combat encounters.

562.5 from the space battle escaping Tattooine.
600 from the fight to rescue Luke.
250 from the dianoga in the trash compactor.
733.3 from the fight to take out the tractor beam.
500 from the escape from Starkiller.

Urirawa: 540 RP EXP, 10.19 average per post
Krassus: 400 RP EXP, 8.16 average per post
Raal: 355 RP EXP, 8.66 average per post
Sho Larn: 500 RP EXP, 9.43 average per post

Now, by my spreadsheet, here's what your overall EXP totals should be:
Urirawa: 5705
Krassus: 5430
Raal: 5440
Sho Larn: 5550

That's more than enough to bring you to level 3, and level 4 really isn't that far off either.

I took the average HP rounded up so that is +7 hp including my Con Bonus.

+7 hp
+1 defenses (though it doesn't show for Ref due to armour)
+1 Threshold

Feat
Dreadful Rage (Rage is now +4 hit and + damage)

Talent
Tough as Nails (so I can get hit a bit more)

Force 6 points
Destiny 3 points

I was wondering if Urirawa's actions are sufficient to be considered worthy of earning a Ryyk Blade.

The damage is basically the same as the Vibro Axe (2d10) but symbolically it is special to a Wookiee.

See Forces Unleashed Campaign Guide or Star Wars wiki for details if you are not familiar with it.

Noble 1/Jedi 2
HP +7
BAB +1
Saves +1
Theshold +1
Skills +1
Feats: (3rd)Force Training, (jedi 2nd) Weapon Finesse

Force Powers: (2+wis=3) Looking into them now, will probably go with some kightsaber combat powers.

Urirawa, looks good. I'll figure a way to get it to you.

Noble 1/Jedi 2

HP +7
BAB +1
Saves +1
Theshold +1
Skills +1
Feats: (3rd)Force Training, (jedi 2nd) Weapon Finesse

Force Powers: (2+wis=3) Looking into them now, will probably go with some kightsaber combat powers.

I'm not sure if you get a +1 to Skills on 3rd level.

The Saves go up every level but Skills go up at +1/2 level like the bonus to damage is +1/2 level.

I know in the game I run, I consider 1st level +0, 2nd level +1, and 3rd level +1.

Raal wrote:

Noble 1/Jedi 2

HP +7
BAB +1
Saves +1
Theshold +1
Skills +1
Feats: (3rd)Force Training, (jedi 2nd) Weapon Finesse

Force Powers: (2+wis=3) Looking into them now, will probably go with some kightsaber combat powers.

I'm not sure if you get a +1 to Skills on 3rd level.

The Saves go up every level but Skills go up at +1/2 level like the bonus to damage is +1/2 level.

I know in the game I run, I consider 1st level +0, 2nd level +1, and 3rd level +1.

Your right, of course. Fixed. Thanks :)

Your right, of course. Fixed. Thanks :)

np, :>

Soldier 3
HP +7
BAB +1
Saves +1
Threshold +1
Feat: (3rd level) Burst Fire
Talent: Autofire Assault (Galaxy at War)
Special: I Am An Autofire Machine, Baby!

Kensae/Jedi 3
HP +6
BAB +1
Saves +1
Threshold +1
Feat: (3rd level) Force Training
Talent: Telekinetic Prodigy (Force Unleashed) - If Move Object taken with Force Powers, you get an extra power with the telekinetic descriptor for each time the feat is taken

Force Powers from feat:
Force Whirlwind [T] - Knights of the Old Republic
Blind [T] - Jedi Academy
Move Object
Vital Transfer
Cloak - Clone Wars
Energy Resistance - Knights of the Old Republic

[T] = Telekinetic Descriptor

That's going to be a lot of Force powers.

That's going to be a lot of Force powers.

May the Force be with me!

So...approved then?

So you should have 8 powers (2 of which are move object) plus 2 bonus telekinetic powers, for a total of 10?

1. Move Object
2. Move Object
3. Bonus Telekinetic - Force Whirlwind
4. Bonus Telekinetic - Blind
5. Vital Transfer
6. Cloak
7. Energy Resistance
8. Force Shield
9. Force Slam
10. Mind Trick

That correct?

So you should have 8 powers (2 of which are move object) plus 2 bonus telekinetic powers, for a total of 10?

1. Move Object
2. Move Object
3. Bonus Telekinetic - Force Whirlwind
4. Bonus Telekinetic - Blind
5. Vital Transfer
6. Cloak
7. Energy Resistance
8. Force Shield
9. Force Slam
10. Mind Trick

That correct?

You are absolutely correct. Force Slam and Force Shield are both Telekinetic powers as well. All Telekinetic powers plus Move Object work with my Telekinetic Savant talent (put back in Force suite as a swift action).

Looks good then. Everyone remember to reset your Force Points.

K, now that everyone is leveled up and I accidentally missed my court time, I posted the introduction to the next arc.

In case you're worried, I'm not the defendant on the court time.

Oh, and you'll get an additional 2000 credits each from your military salary.

Ok, I'm taking Surge and Battle Strike, but I'm hvaing difficulty selectiong a 3rd one. I'm looking into the lightsaber combat powers but can't make up my mind...

These big long posts take quite some time, but I hope they're worth it.

These big long posts take quite some time, but I hope they're worth it.

How F-ing COOL is that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Poetry Barcas, sheer poetry!

These big long posts take quite some time, but I hope they're worth it.

Worth it. Definately.

I'm taking Hawk-Bat Swoop as my 3rd force power. Urirawa needs a flanker I think.

Edit: Hmm... Just re-read the Force Training feat and it only grants 1 + wis mod force powers, don't know why I thought it was 2 + wis mod. Ah well, I'll stick with surge and battle strike. Leave Hawk-Bat Swoop for now.

Yup, good job DM. Makes me jealous when I compare to my own DMing posts.

Oh, well, you learn by watching others as to what is possible.

Yup, good job DM. Makes me jealous when I compare to my own DMing posts.

Oh, well, you learn by watching others as to what is possible.

A little more facial hair and that guy LOOKS like a Wookiee too!

Well I envy your ability to get into Urirawa's character. I am really enjoying y'all. Wait until you see what else I've got planned.

Well I envy your ability to get into Urirawa's character. I am really enjoying y'all. Wait until you see what else I've got planned.

Thank-you.

I write as a hobby; so, doing PbP is a good way for me to practice as I work towards when I can get a novel accepted and published.

After the party scene finishes, we'll get to the next set of missions.

Anything in particular you would like to see? Lightsaber-wielding mooks, for instance, to give the chance for some lightsaber duels that aren't against a Sith Lord? Three-dimensional jetpack battles? A whole mess of rancors?

To give you a preview of what's to come, you're going to be hunting down a biotoxin developed by the Black Sun before it gets into the hands of the Rebels.

Urirawa likes opportunities for melee.

I would like to have a combat in an area where Urirawa can use some of his climbing and leaping skills as part of the combat.

I'm not sure what to do with the money at the moment since most of Urirawa's needs are supplied by the Empire.

He has the Bowcaster for ranged fire and Ryyk blade now for melee combat.

It might be good to draw some mechanics, computer, security tools or items. What do people think?

Urirawa likes opportunities for melee.

I would like to have a combat in an area where Urirawa can use some of his climbing and leaping skills as part of the combat.

I'm not sure what to do with the money at the moment since most of Urirawa's needs are supplied by the Empire.

He has the Bowcaster for ranged fire and Ryyk blade now for melee combat.

It might be good to draw some mechanics, computer, security tools or items. What do people think?

Security type items are always good. We should assess some other things as well, such as medical (none of us can heal worth a darn) and skills.

I suggest we see what the mission is and request what we can from the Empire.

Likes: I love dark jedi - always tough and cool. I love jet packs - we should all get one!

Likes: I love dark jedi - always tough and cool. I love jet packs - we should all get one!

+1

I'm all for good combat but the obstacle course you had us run on the death star was a bomb, I love skills and skill checks.

But "It doesn't matter what you do as long as you look cool doing it."

Okay, folks.

The ship is yours to modify. This specifically built ship has 10 unused emplacement points that you can pick and choose. (Technically, they were picked and chosen by the command staff for you.) They're willing to spend a lot of money on you, but not unlimited.

Soo.. Who knows their way around a starship? I'll have to read up to make pithces and I wont get the chance till tomorow evening at first.

Yeah, I haven't built any ships yet; so, not sure on how to do this.

It is in Starships of the Galaxy. Alternately, you can tell me what you want and I'll see what I can do.

What kind of general specifications do we have to work with like Size, anything already installed like a hyperdrive, any weapon systems, any shields?

For the group's needs the three ships that are close to what we could use are;

Imperial Assault Shuttle
Lamda Class Shuttle
Skipray Blast Boat

They all seem to be built generally around three to four weapon systems

Pilot
Co-Pilot
Gunner

That seems to meet our group's configuration of skills.

Sho is a good pilot.

Urirawa has a variety of skills which makes him good as a fill in for roles or to work computers and shields.

Call is a good gunner.

Raal can back up like Urirawa in Piloting and Computers and also work as a commander providing bonus where needed.

A backup astrogation droid or pilot droid would be good when we have to leave the ship and then call for a pick-up.

Possibly a modified version of the Cargo Ejection System would be good for HALO style insertions (or LOLO Insertions - Low Orbit Low Opening).

We might also want a ship based medical droid for when we get injured or convert some cargo space to cryogenic freezers for transport back to medical bases or long distance journeys when we want to extend the consumables.

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BTW what kind of skill check will we need with the Grav Wings that we are being issued? Piloting, Mechanics Use, Computer Use (Navigation)?

It'll be a Pilot check, but only for fine-tuning the movements. The general course will be pre-programmed.

It'll start as the basic, stock version of the ship, but with 10 EPs instead of the normal 3.

How about turrets, missile tubes, shields, more armor and better steering? A more powerful nav-computer and better engines?

Shields are always good. As are powerful guns, possibly ion cannons for capturing ships instead of destroying them.

It's quite a read going over the staship systems..

So far what has cought my eye is;
Manuvering Jets
Sublight Accelerator
Better sublight drive
combat thrusters
cloacking device, stygium
holo-net transciever...

but as I says, it's quite a read to go through all the stuff I want. Can't we just have all of it?

btw, what type ship do we have? wondering what's the standard equipment on it.

That's strange. The post where you get the ship is not there. Gonna check my other threads. I'm not crazy! You must've been confused.

Okay, we have a YT-1300 to spend 10 points to modify. The ship comes with an R4 astromech droid as co-pilot. Okay, we can work with this.

so cool!

Ok, this is the plain transport:

Now to figure out where best to put the 10 points.

I'm thinking less cargo, more luxury, speed and manuverability.

I'm not worried about luxury, but I am concerned about the lack of shield rating and the low Reflex score. Plus we need to up that starship scale speed or we're not only a sitting duck, we're a dead duck as well.

Also, strip out the laser cannons and put in something with a little more kick. I advise ion cannons, they're cheaper and leave us the option of not destroying our enemies. Of course, we could add in some missiles to give us the option of blowing our enemies out of the water.

Definitely less cargo, though. Definitely.

Wish List:

Combat Thrusters: 1 EP, 10,000 credits
Sublight Drives (5 spaces): 4 EP net, 100,000 credits
Shields, SR 50: 3 EP, 25,000 credits
Quad Heavy Laser Cannons (7d10x2): 3 EP, 30,000 credits

For every 5 tons of cargo we lose, we gain 1 EP.

Basic Luxury Upgrade: 1 EP, 50,000 credits
Medical Suite: 1 EP, 15,000 credits

These are my suggestions.

1 EP spent for a Deck Gun might be a good choice for the ship. It'll give Call something to suppress heads to cover getting off the ship or doing a 'hot' retrieval.

Designing a starship is haard... :( I'm up to 44 EPs with what I want..

I understand your pain Raal.

I think it comes down to how much of a Taxi we want the ship and how much we want it to be multipurpose tool.

It is easier to dedicate the design to one or two functions.

Call's design for example covers much of the basics in a Taxi function to take us to a game mission sight and have a bit of fun doing a shoot-out on the way in or out.

I might suggest a Proton Torpedo Launcher for 1 ep to give a bit more bite.

Of course, we also don't need to get everything today. The ability to trade off some cargo space for ep will allows some ability to later, Upgrade the design as we own it. Giving it a bit of growth after missions is a great incentive program by a GM to see where the ship will grow and become in time.

Yep, good points.

We'll be launching on the mission when I get home from work in about 5 hours. If the ship isn't ready, we'll just design it on the fly.

No one has any comment about the exhiliration of terminal velocity?