The year is 1914. The place is the battlefield of the Great War You’re here for the duration, until your life or mind are destroyed, or until this deadly struggle with the mud, disease, and the enemy finally ends in the paneled halls of some national capital far from the fighting.
Cant use roll20 at the moment. My computer is broken and all posting comes from my phone. It will probably be december at the earliest until i can get a new one.
Sorry about that. Anyway, I'm up and running. If everyone will follow the link and sign in (those who can). You find yourselves in an abandoned blacksmith's shop.
Yep. Zoomed all the way out, all I see is a small black box in the upper left quadrant and the gray background on the rest of the page, even in the lower right.
Try it now, Aleksei. Until you checked in as a player, I could not connect you to the character, so you were unable to see the battlefield. You should be able to see, now.
I sent a PM on Roll20 with an image of what I am seeing, but I can continue without it, as I have a pretty good Theater of the Mind brain, if I do say so myself.
Aleksei pats his Mosin affectionately, as if soothing it. He looks about, trying to see if he can get a good view of the sniper without himself getting exposed.
A little unsure as to where the sniper is since I theoretically noticed him earlier... Gonna make a contributive roll to Aleksei's to try and point him out.
Notice:1d4 ⇒ 4 Notice Ace:1d4 ⇒ 4 Notice Ace:1d4 ⇒ 2= 10, which contributes 2 to Aleksei's roll if I'm remembering these rules right. Notice Wild:1d6 ⇒ 2
Jacques steps next to the Russian, crouching low, and turns his shoulder slightly, adjusting his aim. "Up zere, do you see?"
Morgan steps out before Aleksei can stop him. He looks to the Lieutenant. "Do I think it is wise for him to go out just yet? They already know someone is out here in the field. I want to take down that sniper as much as the rest of us, but he is most likely not alone out there."
To be sure, Aleksei sight his weapon towards the sniper. "Say the word, boss."
"On the other 'and, mate, that sniper seems to have lost us for the time being - do you want to give away our position to *everyone* out there by firing a shot at 'im, or should we just keep on sneakin'?"
Lt. Thayer replies to Aleksei, "Not yet. Northbrook is right. We shoot the sniper, then they know exactly where we are. We should try to be more stealthy."
"Can I count on the four of you," he indicates Northbrook, Yarovich, Morgan, and Corbett, "To take care of that problem?"
As he speaks, the clouds covering the moon part, providing a view of the battlefield.
Aleksei nods to the LT as he shoulders his weapon and makes for the same building Morgan went to. He stifles a grunt as a short stumble into the wall pains his shoulder.
Jacques nods, adjusting his glasses again and wincing slightly as Aleksei knocks his shoulder hard on the wall. He makes a mental note to check that once they're done here before starting off after the others, his rifle at low ready.
Daniel manages to spot the sniper (indicated by the red arrow) on the roof of a nearby building. Unfortunately, the sniper spots you first. A shot rings out, the bullet ricocheting off the ground nearby.
Bobby curses quietly under his breath. Whispering, he says "Well, that buggers it. What do we do, mates, keep on going and 'ope he loses sight of us, or shoot back?"
BTW all, we all forgot the +2 for darkness (or maybe +1 for moonlight now?).
WhtKnt - I'm just curious, who did the sniper spot? The lowest rolls I see are 4, which are a Success, even ignoring the +1 for moonlight...
"He shot twice. Knows we are here. Good chance rest of enemy already knows too. We shoot back." With that, Aleksei runs for the next cover and as he slides into it, he takes a pot shot at the sniper to keep his head down.
Daniel aims down his barrel and slows his breathing. After three breaths he exhales and squeezes the trigger in the slow, controlled manner that he'd done countless times before.
Aleksei looks at Morgan and gives an approving nod. "Good shot. I'll cover you while you confirm your kill." He then takes aim and watches the area near the body for any signs of movement.
The sniper was the only enemy in the init. order, so I'm guessing not. WhtKnt, when you comment on combat, could you please end it with either saying Out of Combat or saying who goes next? Thank you.
Daniel gives the thumbs-up to Aleksei and sprints across the ground.
He stumbles on the uneven ground, but drops prone close to his kill, and starts to search the body.
Run. Dropping prone. Searching.
Jacques continues to bring up the rear, scanning to the left and right, giving Morgan a small nod and smirk at his excellent shot. Assuming everything is clear, he'll move up near Aleksei and whisper after a moment. "Zat was all? Somezing seems... Off," he holds his rifle up in port arms, pushing his glasses up against the barrel. "C'est calme...Trop calme?" He mutters in French.
Aleksei nods to Jacques. ""Da, seems too quiet. Sniper would have notified others by now. Mnye ne nravitsya." He goes back to watching Morgan search the body.
