OutPost I: GM Wolfspirit's Live Exploration Extreme (Inactive)

Game Master Wolfspirit

Discussion for OutPost I Live Exploration Extreme!

Kultanien checking in.
PFS 100387-701
Faction: Wayfinders
Day job: Takes ten10 + 15 = 25 50 credits

Player: EwokBanshee
Number: 240237-701
Character: Hudathan Swarmbait
Faction: Dataphiles
Dayjob: Forgoing Dayjob to check a box on a chronicle sheet.

Class: Soldier 2
Boons:
Faction: Dataphiles
Starship: Hero of the Stars
Social: Faction's Friend
Slotless: Elixir of Renewal, Claimant to Salvation, Marked Field Agent, Star Sugar Heartlove!!!, True Savior of Tasch, Starfinder Insignia

Player name: bigboom
Character name: Raatchet
Number: 194657-701
Faction: Dataphiles
Dayjob: Similar to EwokBanshee, forgo dayjob for...

Player: Elinnea
Character: Remi
SFS#: 270121-701
Dayjob: Forgoing for...

Player name: bigboom

Character name: Raatchet
Number: 194657-701
Faction: Dataphiles
Dayjob: Similar to EwokBanshee, forgo dayjob for...

** spoiler omitted **

Slotted Boons

Starship: Solar Powered Weapon System

Ooh, that sounds exciting. What is it?

It adds +1 damage to a starship 'laser' weapon and a gunner can spend a resolve point to get +4 to ATK for 1 round. Kinda nifty!!

I had signed up for the game, but missed the new site...am I too late to join in? Looks like you already have 5 players.

If not:

Player name: Rhanloi Ehlyss
Character name: Chirrk Do'Tak
SFS #: 83583-702
Faction: Second Seekers
Dayjob: You can forgo making a day job roll to instead devote down time to assist with the growth of Tasch.

You definitely aren't too late to join in; I was just about to PM you. Hop on in.

I'll move things along tonight.

Yay! Thanks =)

Hey guys, I've been hit with a big uptick in baby rearing duties for the next several days. Therefore my posting frequency will go down a bit from what it usually is between now and Sunday. However, things should be back to normal for me afterwards. Please go ahead and bot me if needed!

Babies are important. On the plus side. They also sleep a lot.

Still, those little days are ones you never get back. Prioritising them over online play sounds like a very wise move.

So, my policy is RL always comes first. I'll bot you as needed, but take care of you. The same goes for everyone else; as long as we have at least two people to keep things moving, I'm good.

(It should be noted that work is going to be crazy the next... oh... 11 days, but I should be able to keep things moving along.)

So, one thing I wanted to get people's feedback on was an upcoming concept for this scenario called "The Booth." In true reality tv fashion, your host will take members of the party for brief interviews. I want to make sure this aspect is represented (it's pretty key to getting Fan Favor), keep the game flow going, but not bog people down with writing.

One thing I'm considering is setting up a google doc for everyone, so the questions can be a bit more organic. The alternative is Spoilering questions / booth conversation.

Regardless, it should be noted that the Booth interviews have the expectation that the rest of the party can view them, at least eventually.

Also: Iron Rat?

Haha! That rat works!

For the booth, either way sounds fine by me. I'd say whichever method is easiest for you to manage! My guess is that Google docs may be easier to manage than spoilers spread throughout a thread?

Either of these work for me. I try to keep it on the board as much as possible. Spoiler text has the advantage of being able to be done off the side of the main gameplay. Another option might be to use the Recruiting tab, so it stays in the forum, but distinct.

Ooh, I'm down with Google docs or the recruitment tab! That sounds like a fun mechanic!

Hello everybody. I am new to Starfinder and PbP but I saw that you might have space for another character. If that is the case it would be great if I could join you. ;-) Thanks and have a great weekend!

I am willing to work it any way you want (he says after already posting in the main Gameplay thread...) But since the interviews are actually part of the game, and I DO LOVE a good story, I wouldn't mind them being where they are!

I'll be away Tuesday/Wednesday my time (likely M/T US time) so expect me to go quiet for a couple of days.

Hey guys, apologies for my posting delay. The aforementioned increased baby duties is slowing me down. I'll get that booth post up as soon as I can!

As for combat, quick question: does Raatchet also get to now act per the initiative rolls?

If yes, then Raatchet will 1) activate combat tracking on the closest goblin (red, I believe?), giving Raatchet an additional +1 to hit, and 2) take an overcharged shot with my laser rifle.

If we were walking along with our weapons stowed away, then change my action #1 to 'draw laser rifle' instead of 'activate combat tracking.'

GM Wolfspirit, if you confirm it is also Raatchet's turn to act, I'll put all this and the rolls in the gameplay thread, unless I take too long and you bot me first, which is OK too!

GM Wolfspirit, if you confirm it is also Raatchet's turn to act, I'll put all this and the rolls in the gameplay thread, unless I take too long and you bot me first, which is OK too!

Oops. Yeah, you're up

I don't see a map link...am I missing it?

It is in GM Wolfspirit's status line

I love the background music. It's been great for setting the scene. two thumbs up

Oh, yeah. That's something I wanted to incorporate as soon as I saw this scenario. I'm glad you appreciate it :)

I also have two PbP characters I'm trying to decide between: DJ Techn0mancer (who plays music during fights), and a Vesk Melee character (who plays music during fights... but who is going to argue with the Vesk to turn down the music....)

My vote is for DJ Techn0mancer or how about DJ Techn0dancer?

I'm with Rat on this. But the VEsk option does bring image of a bagpipe wielding warrior to mind.

I also love the musical selections - in my last game I had an entertainer who also picked great songs to match her spells!

Your combat commentary in the spoiler is also awesome! I'd better up my game if I'm gonna keep up with this crowd =)

"Everyday I'm trundling..."

Love it!

I owe raat a fitting response. Will post tomorrow

Sorry I’m on a short vacation. Will return on 18 Mar, Sunday. Still have internet access but posting will likely be slow. Please bot where necessary.

No worries

Raatchet - nicely done, my friend...well played!!

Haha! Luckily, opportunity and inspiration aligned themselves for a moment!

I could be wrong but I think one of the rules about being on TV is that one should not look directly into the camera. So it totally cracks me up how all our characters are constantly looking directly into the camera!

Ha! Amateurs! It's actually a joke documentary, like the office.

The Office! Yes! That's exactly what this scenario feels like! Haha!

Well, I'm relatively sure that the party's antics weren't anticipated, and I've adlibbed everything Zo! has said since the initial briefing. I've loved the energy so far, though; it's definitely inspired me to put more effort in.

I wish that I wasn't working ridiculous hours right now, otherwise I'd be sure to try and do more.

You're doing great! Fun, involved, groups like this are a lot harder to manage in PBP!

I'm actually incredibly curious to see how this plays out on a tabletop. I'm not sure my PnP group will be good with the social elements.

Yah, you've been doing a great job, Wolfspirit!

I imagine a face to face game can get equally wacky but there may not be enough time if the group wants to finish an organized play scenario in one sitting. All the horsing around eats up a lot of time when sitting around a table!

One of the great things about PBP is you can put in a lot of fun text.

I'm just a bit gutted that work and family is so busy at the moment that Kultanien is taking a bit of a back seat. She is normally all about the social scene.

Hey guys, I'll be travelling for the next couple days. So there's a chance my posting rate will slow down but afterwards I should be back to normal! Do bot me if needed!

Poppilo stares at the grease-filled tunnels and sighs audibly. "Well, I'm glad I'm not wearing my nice clothes today. Lubricant, you say? That reminds me of that time at that club in Akiton ... Ah, I better stop there."

Just so you know that you weren't the only one to think: 'lubricant...aaaayyyyyy?'

*AHEM* Anyways, moving right along.....

;-D

I think there's only one grease roll away. I'll try to move forward tonight.