So with the map the way it is, going to buildings further off is going to mean you don't have a shot - none of the buildings are more than a story or two high, so you wind up losing the line of sight as you make the angle of of the shot lower and lower.
And I just meant going shot-for-shot against SF monsters is tricky, especially when they typically have higher to-hit and hit points than your average PC.
Oh yeah I will agree with that and am happy where I am if that's what is available :).
Trading damage typically doesn't work out, agreed. But since it's my only gun, figured I would make the most of the range
Jink would be prone, or at least not standing on a roof, part of trying to hide. I did forget to mention this. That takes my KAC to 18. I am outside of 70ft from the gasbag, and as it used it's move action to fly, it can't use it's move action to steady it's rifle, which means it should be firing into it's second range increment, which should give it a -2 and it misses.
If it has some rules I am missing then ignore the above, or if the -2 is already included, or if the weapon has a native range that can hit me.
It does have an additional ability that I will rule allows it to still land the hit. Also, I'll be a bit of a hardass here and point out that in a PBP game in particular, things like going prone and whatnot do need to be stated. So We're going to rule for now that the hit still stands.
That said, if it turns out that I nearly kill you or wipe the party we can duke it out for realsies, but given that 1.) You just critted him and 2.) My mental tactics were to use that sniper rifle the one time as a 'softener' and then switch to machine gun fire and 3.) he is almost certainly retreating at this point - I don't think it will do anything but give us a little 'fear of god' into Jink.
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I am perfectly happy with that.
I don't know why I didn't mention going prone in any of my posts. I think it is one of those "I thought about it so often that I just thought I had done it" type of deals.
I will ensure I don't leave anything like that out in future.
I do appreciate that we can actually have discussions about s%!# like this rather than just a
"NYE! YOU SHOT ME AND YOU SHOULDNT HAVE!"
"NYE! IT HAPPENS BECAUSE I SAID SO!"
It is a good tradition to spell out things. And Jink didn't spell it out. I had to go check as I thought he was lying on the roof.
Because roleplay wise - a small guy with a sharpshooter rifle asking for a roof from where to shoot? The weapon even has a monopod at the front for lying around like every sharpshooter does if possible. Just for the fun of it, check the picture in the SCRB.
Yeah, I shoot to run a civil game. It is the rare player indeed that I need to get my MadHammer out for - things like "I never decided which god my holy symbol is for, so I am going to make a decision months after I wrote 'holy symbol' on my character sheet that it must be for the god that I just realized is runnin' this temple." So as long as you're not that player (who was also a known dice cheater and would let parties die due to his cowardice - there was multiple levels of backstory there) - then you're doing just fine.
And you guys are also 100% right - there is a clear and logical reason that Jink probably would have been lying down to take the shot (especially being Ysoki and having that sick upright ability) - but how were we to know that Jink wasn't a big Halo fan and was taking no-scope shots at a full run when he landed that headshot?
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I didn't try to argue your point. Just wanted to offer a little of my view to get us all on the same page imagination wise.
And I'm not trying to argue your point either - I think I need some sort of [light-hearted] command to pop into banter to get across a jocular tone.
Plus the dice won out - Can't say that the gasbag's shot didn't recieve a more-than-just retort between Jink and Kitty.
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By the way, expect to see some personality shifts with Kindu during combat. His powers have more than just a mechanical effect on him >:-3
[banter]I'm in a RL table game where our bard has the highest armor of all, always stands in the last row (at least if there is no danger from behind) and is out in gaseous form as soon as it gets dangerous.[/banter]
But besides the funny part, I'd like to know what you deem cheating dice.
By the way, expect to see some personality shifts with Kindu during combat. His powers have more than just a mechanical effect on him >:-3
Excited. Already. >:)
[banter]I'm in a RL table game where our bard has the highest armor of all, always stands in the last row (at least if there is no danger from behind) and is out in gaseous form as soon as it gets dangerous.[/banter]
But besides the funny part, I'd like to know what you deem cheating dice.
It was blatant disregard for the number on the dice - like, trying to roll so no one could see it and then picking the number he wanted to say. I never caught him myself, but a bunch of the other regular GMs did - and we all noticed that he had a tendency to 'accidentally' roll off the table during high-impact rolls and make the call from the ground - again, somewhere where no one could see him. He basically wound up single-handedly breaking up Society play in that region because there were so many people that wouldn't sit at a table where he had signed up to play - and he was easily our most voracious player and would always sign up to play. I wound up being the only GM who would run Society games regularly, and then I moved for my fiancee to go to school - the community just sort of spun off into it's separate corners after that.
...sooooooo enough downer talk about gaming years gone by. You got some mooks to drub solidly!
Ok. I was assuming PbP game and wondered where cheating would start here. As the dice gods on these boards are pretty decent in preventing cheating. And even if you found a way to trick them, it'd be hard to detect.
But I guess with the artillery down and blask dealin gthe pain, this will be over soon. I hope they leave some small firearms. As Glitch has none yet. These things are damn expensive.
The the floating meat balloon might have something too >.<
Oh - there will be Loot.
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@ Glitch: you can barrow my pulsecaster pistol for now. It my “backup weapon” lol
@ GM: [sarcasm]pinky-promise bout the loot LOL[/sarcasm]
Caloo is mostly looking forward to studying this recently felled biomaterial...
@ Glitch: you can barrow my pulsecaster pistol for now. It my “backup weapon” lol
My gear has some 'I got no clue what this stuff is for' Issues. I invested a lot in a 2nd tier computer (probably, failed to note down the tier) wrongly assuming that you need one to communicate. It's miniature, hardened, self loading and has an artificial personality, but it got no single module that would give it a purpose.
Without that I would have had the money to buy a second gun besides the one Kitty got.
But reading up on the computer got me wondering. What would it take to have that computer autonomously control a weapon mounted on kitty. Easiest thing: have the computer take control over the weapon already mounted, to avoid the penalty if the drone has to act on its own.
But the Control Module section states that a computer controlling a weapon gets proficiency with it. Which my drone doesn't until I get a lot more modules via the class abilities for the drone...
That and a lot of duct tape might increase the damage kitty can deal by a significant amount. Just in case Caloo isn't sitting behind it to boost the shot.
...Mannnnn that sounds terrifying. Making deathbots? (which is basically what a targeting computer with an AI is).
...I'm gonna have to make you guys fight some high-level mechanics, aren't I?
(For real GM talk for a second, I think what it would take would be some sort of mounting system, which I would rule is probably going to require heavy armor? As someone who works in a high-engineering/fabrication environment, I can tell you right now that the number one way to find out that a suit of armor has a flaw is to try to mount weapons-grade force onto it. That said - if Glitch is open to investing into Power Armor feat trees to get a shoulder-mounted murderbot, I'd help as much as I can.)
But reading up on the computer got me wondering. What would it take to have that computer autonomously control a weapon mounted on kitty. Easiest thing: have the computer take control over the weapon already mounted, to avoid the penalty if the drone has to act on its own.
But the Control Module section states that a computer controlling a weapon gets proficiency with it. Which my drone doesn't until I get a lot more modules via the class abilities for the drone...
That and a lot of duct tape might increase the damage kitty can deal by a significant amount. Just in case Caloo isn't sitting behind it to boost the shot.
I feel like I remember something about computers having a pretty terrible modifier for attacks, though, despite having proficiency...
I guess the attack bonus is equal to the computer tier, which isn't terrible .
The correct way to go to get a serious weapon mounted on kitty would be to add another weapon mount module (to get two for being able to mount a two handed weapon) plus another module for the weapon proficiency. The issue is just, that I get only one mod every two levels. Which might be reasonable balance wise. But also totally stupid, in a world, where I can simply buy the parts and attach them.
As for the attack modifier. If I steer the attack of the drone myself it has +3 to hit. If I don't it is at -1. The computer has +2. That's not great, but once I got a weapon for Glitch too, it starts getting interesting.
Looks like that also depends on the progression of the AI in the drone, which is level bound. Right now it is too stupid to remember a command to repeat it next round. At level 7 it will finally reach the state, where it is able to shoot on it's own. At -4.
Can I get a pet instead of that mechanical piece of sh..? At least a snow leopard has half a brain, and the option to get a full brain at level 4. I guess glitch will have a very special relationship with Kitty, which involves a lot of kicking at the chassis :P
That's actually how I've been treating my drone in a different SF game. Keep grumbling and yelling abuse at it while it just takes it stoicly.
Loot recovered:
Giblan (barathu): autotarget rifle, 24 rounds
assault hammer (9.5 cr if sold)
Kasatha Ringwear I
frag grenade I
Frag grenade I
Street toughs:
flight suit stationwear (9.5 cr if sold)
Flight suit stationwear
Flight suit stationwear
cestus battleglove (10 cr if sold)
Battleglove
Battleglove
survival knife (9.5 cr if sold)
Survival Knife
Survival Knife
tactical semi-auto pistol w/ 26 ammo: Glitch
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: (26 cr if sold)
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo:
total of 700 credits (100 per PC) in unmarked credsticks
I wrote I take two clips, but what I meant is 26 small arm rounds (or 1/3 of the small arm ammo given).
I'll take one of those pistols so I can do something in battle besides talk and move forward. And it seems like the creds will split to an even hundred for each of us if my count is accurate.
Awesome thanks for that Blask. Also, awesome job there Glitch with the roll + description.
When it comes to loot, I vote we only track Credits/TradeGoods/UPB and then we claim whatever we want and leave all the rest. I suggest someone claims the grenades...
Loot recovered:
Giblan (barathu):autotarget rifle, 24 rounds
assault hammer (9.5 cr if sold)
Kasatha Ringwear I ??
frag grenade I: blask
Frag grenade I: ZhorStreet toughs:
flight suit stationwear (9.5 cr if sold)
Flight suit stationwear
Flight suit stationwearcestus battleglove (10 cr if sold)
Battleglove
Battleglovesurvival knife (9.5 cr if sold)
Survival Knife
Survival Knifetactical semi-auto pistol w/ 26 ammo: Glitch
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: kindu
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: (26 cr if sold)total of 700 credits (100 per PC) in unmarked credsticks
My suggestion, if allowed by GM: auto-sell whatever we don’t want/need/have a use for (ie gloves, knifes, etc) for 1/10th costcas per rules and create a “group credit pot” to use for healing or that little extra needed for an upgrade?
So presuming nobody claims the gloves, knives, flightsuits, Hammer = 9.5+7=66.5+30=96.5
Jink takes 24 heavy sniper rounds
I also want a tac knife as I currently have a club.
Also some healing would be great :P
Kasatha Ringwear I
OK, I think this is a typo.
It could be Lashunta ringwear I (heavy armor).
Or it could be Kasatha microcord I (light armor).
I don't need either one, but others might.
I could take the assault hammer for if I need a backup weapon or I want to do bludgeoning.
Loot recovered:
Giblan (barathu):autotarget rifle, 24 rounds
assault hammer: zhor
Kasatha Ringwear I ??
frag grenade I: blask
Frag grenade I: ZhorStreet toughs:
flight suit stationwear (9.5 cr if sold)
Flight suit stationwear
Flight suit stationwearcestus battleglove (10 cr if sold)
Battleglove
Battleglovesurvival knife: glitch (9.5 cr if sold)
Survival Knife
Survival Knifetactical semi-auto pistol w/ 26 ammo: Glitch
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: kindu
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: blask? (Unless someone else wants it)total of 700 credits (100 per PC) in unmarked credsticks
My suggestion, if allowed by GM: auto-sell whatever we don’t want/need/have a use for (ie gloves, knifes, etc) for 1/10th costcas per rules and create a “group credit pot” to use for healing or that little extra needed for an upgrade?
So presuming nobody claims the gloves, knives, flightsuits = 9.5x5=47.5+30=77.5
Loot recovered:
Giblan (barathu):autotarget rifle, 24 rounds: Jink
assault hammer: zhor
Lashunta Ringwear I: sell for 41 unless claimed
frag grenade I: blask
Frag grenade I: ZhorStreet toughs:
flight suit stationwear (9.5 cr if sold)
Flight suit stationwear
Flight suit stationwearcestus battleglove (10 cr if sold)
Battleglove
Battleglovesurvival knife: glitch (9.5 cr if sold)
Survival Knife: blask
Survival Knifetactical semi-auto pistol w/ 26 ammo: Glitch
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: kindu
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: blask? (Unless someone else wants it)
Selling:
(x3) flightwear = 29.5Tact knife = 9.5
(x3) battleglove = 30
Lashunta Ringwear = 41
69 or 110 depending of Lashunta Ringwear
I think I might be one of the only ones to wear heavy armor, and I already have a set of ringmail.
Jink takes 24 heavy sniper rounds
I also want a tac knife as I currently have a club.
Also some healing would be great :P
Do people just not read my posts?
[rules rant]If that stuff goes for 1/10th of the purchase prize, I want to know where the flea market is where that stuff gets sold.
This economy system is even more skewed than the pathfinder one. It could be invented by Megamind having the large "NO YOU CAN'T" posters all over it.[/rant]
Do people just not read my posts?Jink takes 24 heavy sniper rounds
I also want a tac knife as I currently have a club.
Also some healing would be great :P
Someone give poor Jink a tac knife and a megaphone. ;)
Do people just not read my posts?Jink takes 24 heavy sniper rounds
I also want a tac knife as I currently have a club.
Also some healing would be great :P
I read it, I just put down the wrong Ysoki :)
Reading through your guys posts, I think I'll need a longer response than I was originally thinking, so I'll get it up tonight - we're QA testing one of the robots at work today really hard so I am not able to focus on a good post right this second.
Loot recovered:
Giblan (barathu):autotarget rifle, 24 rounds: Jink
assault hammer: zhor
Lashunta Ringwear I: sell for 41 unless claimed
frag grenade I: blask
Frag grenade I: ZhorStreet toughs:
flight suit stationwear (9.5 cr if sold)
Flight suit stationwear
Flight suit stationwearcestus battleglove (10 cr if sold)
Battleglove
Battleglovesurvival knife: Jink (9.5 cr if sold)
Survival Knife: blask
Survival Knifetactical semi-auto pistol w/ 26 ammo: Glitch
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: kindu
Tactical semi-auto w/ 26 ammo: blask? (Unless someone else wants it)Selling:
(x3) flightwear = 29.5
Tact knife = 9.5
(x3) battleglove = 30
Lashunta Ringwear = 4169 or 110 depending of Lashunta Ringwear
Feel free to have Kindu or Scrambles correct me in game. I called the wrong guys. :P Whom I work for? A...something.
Hey guys,
We're about a month in and you guys have started to scratch the surface of Prosperity - looking forward to the next couple reveals, that I think will help make things more... interesting.
I was just curious as to people's thoughts and impressions - Like talked about at the beginning, this is my first time GMing on the boards in years, and the first time I've ever exposed a homebrew to people, so I'm interested in any feedback you guys have on style, content - any of it. Want to make sure that I'm running a game that matches your playstyles and interests.
I am thoroughly enjoying it
It's kind of silly with the Reality TV-Show setting. But it's also fun, as it has the outlaw wild-west feeling. Where playing badass gets you neither jailed nor does anyone care for us being exactly heroic.
Overall no problems, though I did miss the beginning. :(
That last map though had so much stuff on it that was incomprehensible.
Well, I'm having a ton of fun!
I'm beginning to enjoy playing Nilan as a cross between Han Solo and Billy the Kid....
I actually really like the "Reality Television" aspect of the game.
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I'm actually being completely serious, though. Our characters never actually introduced each other. He honestly has no idea what your names are.
Didn't catch that - that's pretty incredible and I am laughing out loud and my fiancee thinks I'm crazy for it.
And yeah - that map was just cluttered. I think it's supposed to be sort of a junkyard shantytown, so there's a ton of fences and small cramped buildings and miscellaneous mechanical junk - but suuuuuper visually busy, and I didn't explain enough overall.
And as far as silly goes... you can ask my IRL group, you were going to get that with me anyways :)
Hey guys, just a heads up - I wasn't just being a merciful GM and trying to give Caloo a chance to post by not posting last night. My sister-in-law gave birth yesterday, so we're juggling some family stuff right now - helping out and visiting our new niece. I'll try to keep the pace up (Padre's turns are easier anyways), but it might be spotty for a day or two. Now hurry up and kill some mooks!
As soon as I'm somewhere where google docs isn't blacklisted and I can see whom I can shoot :(