Assuming I don't get shot to hell, I'm going to work through the East Group one at a time. Eekz may be doing the same thing.
Ted and P37 seem to be focusing on taking out the West Group. I'm not sure which group Grix is focusing on.
I think Kreel's shooter is one of the two North-most guys, which would put you in the crossfire. You might catch some damage doing that.
Snowheart... you probably missed this, cause I've never known you to not respond to something you'd seen, so I'm reposting:
So I have a question... are we sorta caught in the middle of a skirmish between two gangs? or were they both targeting the dwarf and now us? If they are gang members, does Eeks know who they are or what their factions are? Would they know Eekz?Per his background and trait, can we try to salvage this situation if these are known gangs?
Yup, totally missed it, sorry. Thanks for saying something. Work has been a s@+! show this week, bleeding into my nights, and, well... anyway!
That is what it looks like, yes.
So, officially, I'd say you recognize it's between two gangs. But in terms of catching any significance in clothing, insignia, etc., there's too much chaos. Maybe after the laser fire stops.
Also, to reiterate, it's impossible to see who shot Duravor.
I can use my standard action to move at my speed, right?
I just posted in the gameplay thread but basically you still have a move and standard action left. You have a +1 BAB as a Solarian at first level, so you can draw/activate your weapon as part of a Move action. That means you can move and draw at the same time, and still have a standard action to attack or move again.
Assuming everyone has the books, there's a quick reference chart on page 244 of what actions are available.
Copying/moving from the gameplay thread:
As a heads up, I'm not seeing nameplates on the enemies in Roll20.
Thanks! That explains some of the confusion. I think I've got that fixed now.
Also, (and I hope you don't mind more confusion) could you point out where it says activating stellar mode is a swift action? I'd assumed it was just automatic when you entered combat.
Absolutely.
Your solar weapon functions as a one-handed kinetic advanced melee weapon, and you’re automatically proficient with it... Forming or dismissing a solar weapon is a move action that takes the same amount of effort as drawing or sheathing a weapon (and can be combined with a move as a single move action or used with the Quick Draw feat).
Emphasis added.
Your solar weapon functions as a one-handed kinetic advanced melee weapon, and you’re automatically proficient with it... Forming or dismissing a solar weapon is a move action that takes the same amount of effort as drawing or sheathing a weapon (and can be combined with a move as a single move action or used with the Quick Draw feat).Emphasis added.
I've got you on the solar weapon part, but I'm not sure what that has to do with stellar mode?
Sorry, reading comprehension fail. That's interesting. The rules really don't say very clearly, do they?
Arc, for now, I'm just going to rule it's a actually a mandatory free action on your first turn in combat. I think that's right but it's not clear. I'll research it in the meantime.
Okay, so it looks like choosing your attunement at the beginning of combat is a non-action, or "free" I guess. You pick photon, graviton, or un-attuned. That's more advantageous as it still leaves you with a swift action.
Okay, so it looks like choosing your attunement at the beginning of combat is a non-action, or "free" I guess. You pick photon, graviton, or un-attuned. That's more advantageous as it still leaves you with a swift action.
Cool, that's how I was reading it too.
Don't post yet. SH has to resolve our actions then hit us with a sleetstorm of bad guy laser fire... then we change undies and get to start the next round. :D
Oh he is GOING to get the Princess, no doubt about it. :)
Feel free to talk Burlap up to all the hot half-elf and human princesses we run across. His goal is a TALL princess with less body hair.
A girl with danishes on the side of her head shouldn't be so judgy. :D
Besides, Solarian = Jedi-in-training. Burlap is the kinda-sorta Han Solo character.
lol... I SO got the LMM's Hamilton from Arcalinte - before you even said anything about it... that's freaky weird... well done! and I love the reference.. I am obsessed with that show... have been since I first heard the music, and moreso since I got to see the show last month!
Go right ahead. I can't remember if I said as much, but through first level and probably for second level, I'll let you guys make changes to your characters outside of combat. We're all learning.
Also, question for y'all...
If you look at the "stat summary" under my alias, you'll see links for how I'm doing maps and handouts in my other two games. I decided to use Roll20 here for maps because I already have everything setup for my F2F game, but handouts I could either do within Roll20 under the Journal tab, or I could make a Google slide and do handouts through that.
Any preferences?
Google slides for handouts would be easier to access..
No need to ask us Arc, it all sounds good to me. :>
I'm with Grix... whatever you decide is fine with make... character should be right for you, whatever that is!
also - Sorry if I'm a few posts behind... Husband is in surgery today and probably won't be able to post again til late tonight or tomorrow... Again, sorry for any delay - feel free to bot me to keep the action moving...thanks.
Oh boy. I hope it's not for anything too serious and, regardless, that things go well. Fingers crossed for y'all.
@ Spectre... nothing personal... just reacting ic... I'm sure Eekz will warm up to you in the long run.. hope that's mutual. don't worry, he's not a fire-starter, lol.
FYI - I'm playing solo dad Saturday through Wednesday, and covering for our person who does payroll at work, so my posting may be a bit slow the next few days.
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Responding to Burlap, he says "I respond to any of those."And for some reason, 'Hey Siri.'
And this is why I always say "please" and "thank you" to Siri.
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Putting my answer to Spectre's question in here rather than in gameplay:
My first SFS character is an android, so this question was at the top of my mind and I spent a bunch of time pouring over forum posts in search of how to interpret the android rules. Turns out I was mostly overthinking it.
Androids are just like any other humanoid: they don't have the construct type or any associated benefits or penalties. While they don't need to breathe, nothing in their race info obviates the need to eat, drink or sleep, or any of the other normal humanoid expectations. The do have one special rule that references constructs, though its written in a confusing enough way that I've already seen some variation from GMs and players.
For effects targeting creatures by type, androids count as both humanoids and constructs (whichever effect is worse).
Telepathy doesn't target creatures by type. Therefore this doesn't come into play. Where it does come into play is if you have a spell with 'target humanoid' in its target line. In that case the android might count as a construct because that is worse, or it might count as a humanoid if that is worse (ie. if its an effect with a bad result for the android, but targets humanoids, they count as a humanoid. If its an effect with a good result for the android, but targets humanoids, they count as a construct).
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Sounds good, and that makes sense.
From everything I've read, androids are a lot of different kinds of creatures. I'm not sure I care for the "soul" androids have.
I'm playing Spectre more as a droid/robot that has gained sentience and agency through never having had a major memory wipe or received new programming resulting in an adventurous and independent attitude.
But regardless of where I fall on the android spectrum, it sounds like I'm treated the same as everyone else on this.
Thanks!
Based on my experience playing Keskodai in a PbP SFS scenario, I found putting telephathic "speech" into italics (with quote marks) seems to be the best way to handle it on these boards. Internal thoughts/monologues would also be in italics but without quotes.
If folks have better suggestions based on the limited formatting options we have here, feel free to offer them. Just explaining how I suggest handling it for now. (I also really like the way Grix is accenting his audible speech.)
Yep, italics and quotes was what I was thinking too. The only downside is that it doesn't stand out too well. I've been thinking about using the [ bigger] tag to give it a bit of bold-ish-ness.
Aaaaaaand.... I came down with the flu yesterday. Trying to catch up on my games this morning. Will have something up soon.
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Real talk question: Am I RPing Arcalinte right? I feel like a lot of what I've done is just provide color commentary on what's been going on and haven't really delved into his character much. I confess to feeling a bit rushed since I haven't had much posting time what with my recent vacation and then diving right back into work upon returning...I'm not quitting, but I'd like some suggestions on how to make Arcalinte more engaging.
No worries Arc, your character has come through pretty clear to me in the posts you've made. Just keep up posting when you have more time and (when appropriate) drive forth with posts about exactly what your character is either doing or wants to do. Commentary on events is good for flavor and defining your character's personality, but actions keep the game moving. A short action post when you're pressed for time is always good.
Personally, I view characters as if they were in a novel. You never learn everything about a character in the first few chapters. Their stories unfold over time. So I don't rush character development. I wait for an appropriate in-game opportunity to reveal some fact or element about my character.
I'd also add the way this adventure starts (a combat), you don't get a change for RP right away. That said, what follows will be plenty of opportunity. I'll try to make an effort to call it out a bit more with the NPCs.
I am here to serve.
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Just got home from the vet. Had to say goodbye to a dear companion kitty today. I'm a wreck and may or may not post later. Tomorrow morning I leave on a 4 day retreat, so my posting may be spotty if at all during those four days. Please bot me as necessary... sorry and thanks.
Eekz, very sorry to hear that. We have a dog of 11 years and will be devastated when we have to say good bye to him. Even as the parent of a two-legged child, I can say the dog is family.
Take care and I hope the retreat is recreational and not work related.