GM Tyranius Live Exploration Extreme (Tier 1-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

”Where are those damn cables?!” - Diamond says, cursing the chaotic Goblin engineering.

With all the movement on the fight, he finds it difficult to find what his looking for, but he keeps trying.

Engineering: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

Stiehle continues to keep the goblin's attention on himself while Diamond tries to sabotage its suit. He hopes the android mechanic is able to do something soon, that last lunge from the goblin nearly planted its weapon into his throat. But his distracted thoughts cost him dearly and he nearly stumbles on a loose rock...

Knife Attack DRR: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 vs KAC
'Ghost' Trick Attack DRR: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 vs DC 20 + CR
Pistol Damage DRR: 1d6 ⇒ 5 slashing + Trick Attack: 1d4 ⇒ 4 damage

Ugh...

Zoey starts taking her aim more seriously, and promptly misses again. She squeeks Get that big meany!

Shot; Miss chance (high is good); damage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 91d100 ⇒ 891d4 ⇒ 4

Standard: shoot, move: get 'em -> all get +1 to hit

Stiehle's knife finds a glancing blow across a dense piece of metal. Purple sparks arc across the blue mist as Diamond continues to try and disable the suit. Though he still isn't able to find a decent opening. From his knowledge on engineering the armor would have to be a bit more damaged.

Zoey takes aim and misses as the mist begins to play tricks on her mind.

Purple Unstable Junklaser vs Taeon EAC 16: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Miss chance; low is good: 1d100 ⇒ 14
Damage (Fire): 1d4 ⇒ 3

Taeon feels another tinge of pain in the back of his leg as the little goblin's laser burns him again.

Round 6
Stiehle (SP 2/19; HP 23/23; RP 4/4)
Diamond (SP 3/7; HP 10/10; RP 4/4)
Zoey (SP 6/6; HP 10/10; RP 3/4)
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Goblins (Purple -5)
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Eevee (SP 2/7; HP 10/10; RP 5/5)
Taeon (SP 0/10; HP 11/16; RP 2/4)
Ash (SP 0/7; HP 9/11; RP 2/4)
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Big Genius Polbak (-7)
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Ash takes a guarded step to not be threatened by the goblin and shoots with his heavy weapon.

Will you die!

Azimuth Laser: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 1 = 16
Damages (F): 1d10 ⇒ 1
>20%: 1d100 ⇒ 32

Taeon winces at the laser shot. "Someone kill that little menace!" He mutters a quick mantra to steady himself.

Inspiring Boost. 7SP to Taeon.

I don't see any wording saying the damage had to be to SP or that Inspiring Boost can't heal more than the damage taken.

"On it!

Trick attack:
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23 for an extra DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Azimuth Pistol: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6 for F: 1d4 ⇒ 2
1d100 ⇒ 17

But Eevee's shot is way off target.

Correct Taeon :) It can be over the damage and doesn't matter if it was SP or HP damage. I have a bit more bad news though. :( Unfortunately you also cannot Inspiring Boost yourself.

As a standard action, you can signal an ally within 30 feet who has taken damage from any attack made by a significant enemy (see page 242) at any point after your last turn ended.

If an improvisation allows you to grant an effect to an ally, you cannot grant yourself that effect unless the improvisation states otherwise.

Wow, normally you count as your own ally. Learning so much. Ok, I'll shift to Inspiring Boost on Stiehle, who took damage this round.

Yup, a few odd changes.

Even though Eevee pops out from the shadows her shot still misses as it burns into a stalagmite. Taeon inspires Stiehle to stay on target and stay in the fight as Ash steps backa nd fires his artillery laser into Big Genius Polbak. The laser glances off barely singing the junk armor.

Punchslicer vs Stiehle KAC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Big Genius Polbak spins in a large circle with his bladed arm. the punchblade cuts through Stiehle's armor and into his chest.

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Taeon- Inspiring Boost (Stiehle)

[ooc]Round 7
Stiehle (SP 0/19; HP 22/23; RP 4/4)
Diamond (SP 3/7; HP 10/10; RP 4/4)
Zoey (SP 6/6; HP 10/10; RP 3/4)
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Goblins (Purple -5)
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Eevee (SP 2/7; HP 10/10; RP 5/5)
Taeon (SP 0/10; HP 11/16; RP 2/4)
Ash (SP 0/7; HP 9/11; RP 2/4)
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Big Genius Polbak (-8)
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Stiehle catches a signal from Taeon and is able to just barely avoid what could have been a very serious injury! As it is, the big goblin's weapon deals a shallow gash into his flesh, the blade finding a weak spot in his armor.

"Oh, I'm going to make you pay for that one, ugly." The operative snarls as he again lunges with his knife, but then he whirls suddenly and feints a strike at the other goblin behind him and finishes with a double bluff as he slashes at Polbak!

Knife Attack DRR: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 vs KAC vs Polbak
'Ghost' Trick Attack DRR: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (18) + 14 = 32 vs DC 20 + CR
Pistol Damage DRR: 1d6 ⇒ 3 slashing + Trick Attack: 1d4 ⇒ 1 damage
+2 to attack roll for 'flanking' bonus with Diamond

Move 5' as part of trick attack, which won't draw an AoO from Polbak because of Mobility, and I'm not currently in purple's threatened area so I'm safe from him. However, I've put myself in a bad situation just to get flanking on Polbak. I hope it's worth it...
Eh, a solid hit I think, but weak damage. :(

Noticing that Polbak's armor still too intact to be able to access any critical function, Diamond pulls out his knife and tries to stab the goblin, hoping to open new oportunities for his engineering skills to be of more use.

Knife, survival vs. Polbak: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 = 6
damage slashing: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Zoey moves in a bit, to get a better shot at Polbak. She is missing most of them, after all...

GUN!: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 111d4 ⇒ 4

Stiehle feints back and ends up stabbing a hole through Polbak's armor plating. He drags back as the serrated edges shred the metal frame.

Diamond and Zoey each miss the uparmored goblin. Seeing Stiehle get in close the small goblin peon fumbles around and draws a dogslicer slashing at Stiehle.

Dogslicer vs Stiehle KAC 18; flanking: 1d20 + 0 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 0 + 2 = 20
Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

The goblin nicks Stiehle's arm. "Look Big Genius. Look!" the goblin points excitedly at the wound.

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Taeon- Inspiring Boost (Stiehle)

Round 7
Stiehle (SP 0/19; HP 21/23; RP 4/4)
Diamond (SP 3/7; HP 10/10; RP 4/4)
Zoey (SP 6/6; HP 10/10; RP 3/4)
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Goblins (Purple -5)
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Eevee (SP 2/7; HP 10/10; RP 5/5)
Taeon (SP 0/10; HP 11/16; RP 2/4)
Ash (SP 0/7; HP 9/11; RP 2/4)
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Big Genius Polbak (-12)
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Taeon moves to flank the smaller goblin and draws his survival knife. It was a giant version of the scalpel that he wielded in his surgical days. He tries to make a much less clean incision than he is used to in the goblin's torso.

Attack (flank): 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 3 + 2 = 14
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

This time, Ash doesn't make any move and shoots twice at the goblin in big armor!

Take that!

Canon Lazer #1: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 5 - 4 = 14
Damages (F): 1d10 ⇒ 6
>20%: 1d100 ⇒ 54

Canon Lazer #2: 1d20 + 5 - 4 ⇒ (17) + 5 - 4 = 18
Damages (F): 1d10 ⇒ 10
>20%: 1d100 ⇒ 92

"DIE ALREADY!" she shouts at the sidekick.

Trick attack:
Stealth: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 for an extra DMG: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Azimuth Pistol: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 for F: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Eevee's frustration affects her aim.

Eevee fires another shot but it only seems to reflect off of Polbak's armor. Taeon stabs his tactical knife into the goblin's gut, quickly eviscerating it.

Ash leans into the weapon and fires a barrage into Polbak. Even protected by his armor the shifty goblin can't even hold out. The lasers cut right through as the last shot goes right through the goblins neck.

The undead begin to clap. Wazasha steps forward. "Diamond. Ash. Would you care for a quick interview for the audience?"

With him out of the way, the ghast directs you and the film crew to the chamber's edge, where lies a massive steel door. "This shouldn't stand in our way. But make it look good, Starfinders!"

You can make or aid an Athletics or Engineering check to open the door in a cool manner.

Eevee, while not strong looking, knows her way around leverage and ergonomics. She settles up to do her part.
She takes a position to show off her physique for the camera, and gives it her best shot. Athletics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

Ash knows that the Society needs to look good for recruiting other agents, he so agrees to be interviewed.

Once out, Ash tries to help his comrades.

Enigneering (aid): 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

Stiehle breathes a sigh of relief when the big goblin falls, and he watches as Ash and Diamond are directed to the interview chamber. The operative sits down to take a much needed rest and when Wazasha indicates they should get the door open, he waves the ghast away. "Give me a few minutes to recover, then I'll help with that. Maybe you'd like us to blow it up for the cameras?" He asks with a wry look.

After getting his second wind, he rises to his feet and moves toward the door, doing what he can to bypass its security measures in a manner that he wonders if the audience will find 'exciting'. But in the end, it's only opening a door...

Engineering Check DRR: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25

Use a Resolve Point to regain lost Stamina Points, if Stiehle is given 10 minutes to rest - which he will definitely insist upon no matter how much of a rush Wazasha is in.

Taeon sits with Stiehle and talks about the man's fan interest. There was something to be said for being mysterious.

Spend Resolve point to get back stamina.

The group rests while Diamond and Ash go through the strange interviewing process. Once that is completed Stiehle moves to the door, able to find a few weak points that he makes weaker with Ash's help. Showing Eevee where to pull the android nearly rips the door right off the hinges as it flings through the air.

Wazasha grows incredibly excited and rushes forward. "Let the camera crew go in first. That was we can get a great reaction shot." The undead pile into the room.

The door exits onto an elevated walkway that runs along the length of a horizontal cylindrical space that’s several hundred feet in diameter and that extends as far as the eye can see to the right and left. At several points along its visible length lie heavy doors like the one you just opened. Most notably, though, you spot a digital terminal near your door, its display glowing with strange alien text that quickly cycles through various forms before stopping on Common.

TERMINAL DISPLAY
Simulation #20,553
Dwarven Quest for Sky
Planet Golarion
Circa –4,900 Absalom Reckoning
(simulation local calendar approximation)
Status: Simulation ongoing.
ALERT: ERROR! Immediate repair required.
ERROR! External influence detected.
ERROR! Control measures enacted.

At a second glance, you can see that each of the doors along this huger gallery have a similar terminal next to them, suggesting there are untold numbers of other simulation chambers sustaining other artificial worlds within the moon.

By the Gap! What is this place?!

Can't stop to say Ash seeing the strange place.

Taeon looks around the room at the readouts. "Is it possible this has all been a simulation? Everything we faced?" He looks at the dwarven priest. "Have your people been living in this chamber the whole time?"

He looks at the others. "Can we pull up more information?"

Seems like it, as it seems there is other simulations still going on on the other doors...
What was the purpose of this place? I have no idea. It may be forgotten since the gap.

"Camera crew in first? That seems.... whatever."

Eevee looks around, the wonderment on her face isn't acting. "How big IS this place? How many other civilizations? Who built this?"

Like Eevee, Stiehle is irritated by the undead cameramen rushing through the door ahead of the Starfinders. Still, if there is danger there at least they have their cannon fodder, so to speak...

"I don't think the dwarves are going to be thrilled with this..." Stiehle mutters to himself as he takes a long look around the immense chamber, then turns to look over the readout. He nods at Taeon's suggestion. "It's possible... let me take a look." The operative examines the terminal and tries to determine if there is a way to utilize the computer to call up more information on this simulation (and perhaps others as well), and to learn more about who is behind it. If he must hack into a secure system to do so, he will attempt that as well.

If the computer is unsecured and I can Take 10, will do so for a roll of '20'. But if hacking is required, the dice roll is below:

Computers Check DRR: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (14) + 10 = 24

Waiting to see if Diamond wishes to interview or not before pushing on.

Diamond goes in silently to the booth to be done with the interview

When Diamond comes out of the bubble from the interview, he assesses the situation and aproaches Stiehle, offering some help with the terminal if needed.

Computers: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Not one of you went for the bait and ramped up the drama against Stiehle like you were on Jersey Shore :).

Diamond and Stiehle begin to head to some of the other terminals to find out more information. Wazasha signals you all. "This is the perfect spot to end for a cliffhanger! Let's assemble for one final action shot"

You can each attempt a DC 15 Charisma check to appear especially brave, powerful, or stylish in these images. One last chance to each earn fan favor.

Wazasha asks a few final questions for the group as well. “But do you think aliens did it?” and “Does this change our understanding of the galaxy’s history?”

Eevee shakes her head with a smile. Not my bag, but let's do this! 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (11) - 1 = 10. She messes up her pose. She tries to turn it into something comedic.

She grabs the camera one last time, "Honestly, I don't know. I mean, aren't we all aliens? I mean, we'll just have to keep exploring. Right?"

Charisma check: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (9) + 0 = 9

Not used to smile or be on camera, Ash smile is more like a grimace.

May be, may be not. Could be... I'm a soldier, not a professor or a sage. The Starfinder Society will go on the bottom of this.

Someone should have been the loose cannon. :)

CHA Check: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

Taeon smiles and crosses his arms, hoping that it's a look of wise power. "Come on, this is our last chance to show the Pact Worlds how amazing this can be!"

Charisma: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

Diamond stays in a corner, arms crossed, his face void of expression

Charisma Check DRR: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Stiehle shrugs, his usual pragmatic style not really a good fit for reality vids, apparently. "I think there's a lot out there in the black waiting to be found, that's one of the reasons the Starfinders are here. People have questions, we try and provide answers through exploration. Others need help, we try to assist. It's our job, and though sometimes it can be trying..." he shoots a look at Wazasha, "the Starfinders always come through in the end."

This camera opportunity seems VERY fitting for Zoey. Oh, and thanks all for not demonizing Stiehle in your interviews! Even though yeah, it probably would have made things more... interesting! :)

Zoey!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

Are rerolls a thing in SFS? Can't remember
Zoey!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

Zoey clears her throat, and seems to hesitate for a while, then starts to sing a sad song:

Don't you say
Just leave me here
To be myself
And go your way
Just hide those eyes and smile
For just another day
I don't want to hear
There's nothing left to say
Stare in empty silence
There's no other way
What do you say?

Can anyone know?
Can anyone say?
How it will make us feel?
There will be a day we meet again
Goodbye!
Good-byyee!

Just after the camera crew takes the last set of pictures, Wazasha asks aloud, “How about we hear how they’re wrapping up the event in the studio?” She pulls up a program on her wrist computer, which plays the live audio feed with Zo! shouting excitedly.

“What a discovery! What a destination! What a band of unlikely heroes! What could lie deeper in Salvation’s End? Find out on the next episode of Live Exploration Extreme! when the Starfinder Society returns to—”

“What?” shouts Luwazi with alarm from near Zo!’s microphone. “That was not part of our deal, Zo! You can’t just add a sequel when we haven’t—”

Zo!’s voice insistently cuts back in. “Ha ha! And now a word from our sponsors!”

A booming add for Nova Solutions blares out of Wazasha’s
computer before she closes the program, rolls her eyes, and
orders the teams to retrace their way to the surface. Seeing Stiehle eager to explore more of the rooms she warns. "There is likely far more dangerous stuff behind each of those doors."

Back on the Exemplarion, Luwazi seems somewhat frazzled as she meets with you to hear their un-glamorized accounts of your expedition. She reports "Zo! is desperately trying to negotiate for additional filmed excursions, but so far I'm left him with a curt “We’ll see.” Prior to dismissing you, Luwazi asks for your thoughts on whether Live Exploration Extreme! should return for another episode or not. Otherwise, you are free to partake in the endless festivities on the Exemplarion, where they can bask in the fame and infamy of their respective performances.

"Furthermore, there’s still the question of what to do with the Marbleheart dwarves. The gaping hole through which we arrived and the open door into this chamber shatter the artificial existence in which the dwarves have lived for at least a century, and the existence of a larger galaxy beyond their tiny world may inspire some to travel the stars. For others, the stress may be too much without patient mentors to guide their path. It’s clear, though, that given the malfunctioning machinery, remaining in the simulation isn’t a viable option."

You arrive back at Absalom Station shortly after the live broadcast reaches the Pact Worlds. get invited as guests to a host of programs, game shows, nightclubs, and other events. Sadly, the fame only lasts for about a week, after which the news cycle quickly latches onto new short-term celebrities. It's only a matter of time before you receive their next call to explore the galaxy and make a name for themselves.

The end. Please feel free to continue to roleplay. I will finish boons this evening after work and get them out to you. Now would be a good time for Dayjob rolls if you have them and any information I need for reporting purposes if not already sent in.

Congrats, you each unlocked the Dwarf Race Boon.

To Luwazi, Ash says I'm not the best for that type of mission. But, if it helps the Society to recrut I think it's a good way to advertise what we do and make people want to come to help us.

As for the Dwarf Ash adds They seems to be good warriors and could be a good addition to the Society with a unique point of view of the Galaxy.
May be we could train them to adapt to their new world.

During his short term celebrity, Ash advertise his expertise he shows during the show.

Profession (Mercenary): 1d20 + 5 + 1 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 + 4 = 21

"I mean, I'm not shy, but my whole job is best done behind the scenes. Still, it should give Castamir's Station some good publicity. "

As always GM, a great time!

"Wazasha, I'd be happy to join any new team you're making for another excursion. Count me in. Actually, I'm willing to help provide commentary for any production or if you need an expert to discuss the stresses Starfinders or others explorers find in the Pact Worlds. Of course, I would appreciate any help in promoting my book. I'm thinking of starting a new one. Something about helping new species adjust to our worlds." He smiles at the dwarf.

Profession (Counselor): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Dayjob
Profession (vidgamer): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Despite his misgivings, Stiehle has to privately admit that the mission proved interesting to say the least. In response to Luwazi's query, the operative shrugs. "Count me in, of course. I'm interested in whatever other secrets that moon holds. The camera crew did make things a bit dicey at times, but I think it's good to let the citizens of the Pact Worlds know that we're out here to protect them. If a little discomfort on our part helps to get that word out, then it's worth it in the end." As to the dwarves' situation, Stiehle is even more adamant. "We can't force them to hide in a shell, they deserve to know the truth of what's out there."

Dayjob Check (Vidgamer): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 *2 (Known Quality Boon) = 36

After bidding his companions farewell, he returns to the vidgame circuit for awhile, riding the wave of his newfound fame to some degree, and though perhaps some of the 'haters' out there keep him from realizing his full potential during his brief time in the spotlight, still he figures he's done pretty well for himself. Perhaps this 'reality vid' craze isn't so bad after all...

Thanks for the game GM, was a lot of fun!