[SFS-Outpost] SFS109 Live Exploration Extreme! (Inactive)

Game Master Kludde

Markar fires a shot at the hurt ooze, and his shots shrivels up an appendage, as if melting plastic.

The black glob keep projecting balls of acid, and one of them hits Markar, badly.

Spit, Markar: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 232d4 ⇒ (2, 3) = 5
Spit, Alton: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13

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Jim
Blasto
OP
Markar
Id-Sinitis
Alton
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Black mess (2)
Black mess
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Blasto tries for another trick shot, doing a back-flip in the air, before firing off his shot.

Trick Shot, Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16 Vs DC 20+CR... Nope.
Azimuth Laser Pistol, Crit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23, for 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (3) + (3) = 6 Fire damage.
Burn: 1d4 ⇒ 2.

Running down(?) the stairs after Blasto OP-1 turns around the corner and tries to surprise one of the black messes

Targeting an already damaged one if there's a choice to make
Trick shot using stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28 (dc 20+target's CR)
To hit EAC (vs flatfooted if trick shot worked): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Fire damage if hit: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Extra trick shot damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Shrugging off the acid attack Markar advances on the goo he's attacked, hitting it with his tactical pike.

Opening Volley Pike: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 5 + 2 = 20

Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Coordinated Shot and reach weapon means +1 to attack for everyone on the black goos.

Having a line of effect to both oozes now, Id, plants his feet and conjures three more globes of energy to hurl at the oozes. He fires all three missiles at the ooze Markar already damaged (unless his allies destroy it first, in which case he'll target the other ooze instead).

Full-round action cast magic missile. One more 1st level spell remaining.

Force Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 3 = 8

Alton lays a barrage of laser fire down the stairwell. He considers shouting something insulting to goad them, but he figures a shambling ooze doesn't have any self-esteem to wound with his words.

Attack (full round), laser pistol: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 2 - 4 = 5 - wide miss
Attack (full round), laser pistol: 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 = 16 - potential hit
Damage, fire: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Instead, he just settles on a rather vulgar lashuntan swear word he picked up a few years ago.

OP-1 turns around and smiles at the camera to let everyone at home know he's doing fine

OP-1 manages to land a shot on one of the oozes, as does Blasto! the killer jellyfish! Id, Alton and Markar focus on the last amorphous blob, and blast it to pieces.

Nice effect with the force spheres! #LEE the monitor says.

Combat over

In the large entrance room, a dwarf lies trapped under a fallen chunk of debris, crying out for help.

Blasto! floats forward to help free the dwarf.

Alton will also hurry over to assist in any way he can.

"Howdy folks at home! It looks like we have a REAL EMERGENCY! There's a person trapped under a chunk of FALLEN DEBRIS, but that doesn't mean we should charge right in, because we could become casualties too! Remember what we always say on Jim's Jams -"SAFETY FIRST", lets do the first letter of the process 'D' for 'Danger', let's quickly look for anything dangerous in the area like fallen live wires, or further collapse!"

"She's still crying out, so we know she's 'R' Responsive, which means she has 'A' for Airway, and 'B' for Breathing, so we can afford to be safe and careful"

Jim and Buster take a pause to look first.

The dwarf, a priest, is still screaming for help Torag, why have you forsaken us? Us, who have made such progress towards the sky. Embattled as we are, by the orcish foe. Why this test? Do you not trust our mettle?

The short orcs, with their magic wands. Your rumbling. Have we displeased you so?

Once Jim establishes that no further risk of collapse is present, the dwarf can be freed from under the rock.

OP-1 joins in on the rescue attempt making sure his back isn't turned to the camera and/or blocking the view of the heroic action.

”Who is this god you shout to? How did you get here? Worry not, we’re here to help!”

Markar moves to help the distressed dwarf. Using his natural strenght as well as the leverage of his tactical pike to help lever the debris off.

Why, you have much to learn. Torag, the great smith. It was him that called us on the quest for the sky, the earthquakes he sent spurring us into motion. We dug ever higher, and higher. Yet, what have we done to earn his displeasure? He sends the short orcs to test us? Are we near the surface? Does that displease him in some way?

These orcs, they wields vile magic wands! Not small wooden ones, but glowing rods of metal, and they conjure bright flashes of fire. What's worse, they works their vile, vile magic to poison the air itself. Is it the sky-air? Can we not breathe it? Is our quest for naught?

The dwarf seems close to despair, while the monitor moves in with next bits of comments.

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Clearly an actor #LEE

Ooh, nice plot twist! #IsntToragDead #LEE

Lame, totally predictable what will happen next. I want my hour back. #LEE

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The dwarf points out the direction of the tunnels that the short orcs are coming from. Wazashi suggests the party moves that way.

Well then, this one guesses that the rest of these 'short orcs' should be tracked down, to see what conclusions can be drawn about what, precisely, is going on around here!

Striking a heroic pose, Blasto! then darts off down the tunnel.

OP-1 shows the dwarf his azumith laser pistol

"Wands like these?"

Maybe your God sent us to aid you on your trails. Markar says, unsure how to proceed with being a calming influence on crazy dwarves. We will see to the goblins

Diplomacy: 1d20 ⇒ 10

Jim hops onto Buster and takes off with a slightly cavalier demeanour (involving excessive wheel spin) after Blasto!

Id adopts his pensive look. ”The remnants of a dead god. Dwarves seeking purpose in a vacuum of divine inspiration. Perhaps we can learn from them, not just the other way around.”

He turns back to the dwarf. ”Few can breathe the sky air. But your quest is not in vain. We’ll travel with you and dispatch these monsters.”

Id takes out his comm unit as they proceed into the tunnels. I don’t know what these dwarves are talking about. I wonder if any viewers do. He checks the live feed from the LEE infosphere for any theories that might hold water.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29

Torag's beard! the dwarf exclaims when OP-1 shows her laser pistol, Does that mean you bested one?

The infosphere is rife with theories:

These dwarfs are clearly actors! #Fake #LEE

Holograms, I saw one fade out just now!

Dude, what if we're the shows, and they're watching it! #mindblown #LEE

I don't know what is going on, but OP-1 is kinda cute #LEE

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Blasto shoots off, moving back through the rift, and down into the corridor, with Jim close behind. Holsin join the party, claiming he can grant the protection of Torag. The corridor system is extensive, and after a good ninety minutes of commercial-interrupted travel, the air in the corridor turns an opaque blueish-green.

Id cocks his head at the strange mist, and tries to identify it.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Following the lead of some of the theories, he closely examines the dwarves for evidence they might be trying to pull a fast one.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13

Markar mediates on the way, regaining his lost strength.

Spending one RP to regain all SP

"We're looking at a strange mist ahead, can't say it's a great idea to go riding through it - SAFETY FIRST kids!" Jim also tries to work out what it is...

What skill required?

"Do you think Torag can protect us from that opaque blueish-green air over there?" OP-1 asks Holsin

If you are wearing armor, you can activate environmental protections. If you're not, Holsin will come to your aid.

The dwarven priest calls for Torag's help, and something somewhere seems to responds, as he surrounds himself with divine protection.

Any of you not wearing appropriate armor?

The fog extends into the corridor, and the subterranean terrain turns rocky, an unexpected break from the smoother corridor so far. The ground is broken, with stalagmites scattered about. The mist obscures vision, leaving no further than 60 feet to see.

I need to set up an encounter, but I'm struggling with the tablet I'm on (travelling, right now waiting at DMK (!) airport). If there's anyone who has run this, could you perhaps add the combat map and some tokens to the slides deck? Otherwise I can try later today.

Jim seals his armour and moves forward carefully...

OP-1 activates his environmental seals as well

Sorry, I don't have the scenario

Alton grabs his EVA respirator and makes sure the strap on it is secure. His second skin should ensure that everything else is airtight. (Alton also activates his environmental seals.)

Id fuses shut his second skin's environmental seals, proceeding cautiously.

Markar uses his environmental seals as well and keeps moving, trusting that someone will inform him what the mists signify.

The broken ground leads up to a trench, which is spanned by a single bridge. On the other side, barely visible in the blue toxic mist, a few goblins can be made out, wearing spacesuits. One of them even has a powered suit, and seems to be the leader.

The goblins cry out as they see the adventurers: Hah! You be food! You no match for Big Genius Polbak! Big Genius have best zappers and hackers! Big Genius will shot you with big fire stick and crush you helmet. You breathe air what makes you real sick!

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Jim
Markar
Alton
Blasto
OP1
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Big Genius Polbak
Goblin
Goblin
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ID-Sinitis
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Blasto! glides through the air, and tries an Acrobatic shot at one of the lesser Goblins.

Trick Shot, Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 10 + 4 = 25 Vs DC 20+CR...
Azimuth Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6, for 1d4 + 1d4 ⇒ (2) + (2) = 4 Fire damage.

Engineering: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Trying to hide behind the edge of the bridge OP-1 uses this cover to shoot at the closest goblin without him ever seeing the where the shot came from

Trick shot using stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 (dc 20+target's CR)
To hit EAC (vs flatfooted if trick shot worked): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Fire damage if hit: 1d4 ⇒ 2
Extra trick shot damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Jim pops a shot off against the nearest Goblin

Laser rifle
Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 vs EAC
Damage 1d8 ⇒ 8

"These little guys aren't too bad once you get to know them, such a shame they always make it so hard to invite out for a beer with the guys"

Alton steps forward beside Big Jim and fires at the northern-most goblin.

Attack, laser pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 - crit!
Damaage, fire: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5 (plus 1d4 burn)

Pulsecaster: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Energy damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Markar moves up as far as she can and then fires at the most hurt goblin he can see, trying to end as many threats as possible.

Blasto tries a neat trick shot, but misses his mark. OP-1 also tries to be flashy, and manages to take out a goblin with a single shot. Jim calmly takes out the other goblin, while Alton sets the big genius Polbak on fire.

Markar's shot goes wide.

The menacing goblin still advances, taking a pot-shot at Jim while he does so.
Zapper, Jim: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 272d4 + 4 ⇒ (4, 3) + 4 = 11

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ID-Sinitis
Jim
Markar
Alton
Blasto
OP1
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Big Genius Polbak (8)
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Deciding to just go for a standard shot...

Azimuth Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21, for 1d4 ⇒ 4 Fire damage.

...Blasto! is rewarded with a solid hit.

Id focuses all his remaining magical energy into a brilliant assault on the remaining goblin. "Light of the void claim you, violent creature!" He hurls his orbs of light at the nasty little bugger.

Full-round action: cast magic missile.

Force Damage: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 3 = 9

Markar advances as far as he can but isn't quite able to get into melee range even with his tactical pike. He contents himself with firing again.

Pulsecaster: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Energy: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Sticking to what hopefully will become a crowd favorite OP-1 ducks into some shadow to emerge blasting his pistol at the last goblin

Trick shot using stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 (dc 20+target's CR)
To hit EAC (vs flatfooted if trick shot worked): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Fire damage if hit: 1d4 ⇒ 3
Extra trick shot damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4
Crit damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1 and burn
No clue if trick damage get's doubled but just in case: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Alton sees the success of his previous shot, and decides to throw caution to the wind. (Full-round attack)

Attack, laser pistol vs EAC: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0
Attack, laser pistol vs EAC: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11

However, his shots go waaaaay off the mark. (a ZERO!?)

The crew fire at the incoming large goblin, and deal with it with deadly precision. Markar, id-sinitis, OP-1, Blasto all hit, and Alton adds a couple of stray shots for comical effect. The burly goblin goes down, though, ending the threat.

Combat over!

With the goblins down, the cavern is free to explore. Wazashi gives production directions, and soon the party discovers a large door. With the goblins' explosives and mechanical gear strewn about, it shouldn't be too hard to open it.

DC 16 Athletics or Engineering - who wants to show off?

Id reaches out telepathically to his allies, his mandibles sore from all the physical speaking he’s had to endure on camera. I bet the audience would love it if we rigged the goblin explosives to blow up the door.

"Look here mums, dads, kids at home! Goblins have left all these explosives strewn about, and with a big locked door a ahead of us - well that just looks to me like a great opportunity to make something interesting happen!"

"Home decorationg and renovation shows are all over the Vidsphere and I think we have all got a great understanding of how to build things and make them pretty, but in todays episode we're going to look at basic demolitions you can do around the home out of things that might be lying about, like spare goblin explosives!"

Jim and Buster takee people through the considerations for home-based demolition practices, placement of explosives for best effect, and of course, all the various safety considerations (Like always having a parent around when handling plastic explosives)
"SAFTEY FIRST KIDS!"

Engineering - Take 10 for a 19.

Alton cuts to the camera. "Remember... just because they're plastic, doesn't mean they're toys."

JIm pries the door open, and Wazashi interevenes before the Vesk can step in Wait, wait, let me set up the crew inside for an entry shot. The vapor and lighting will make the perfect cliffhanger shot!

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 Jim just opened. Most notably, though, there is a digital terminal near their door, its display glowing with strange alien text that quickly cycles through various forms before stopping on Common;

See handout

At a second glance, each of the doors along this huger gallery has a similar terminal next to it.

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!”

Could you all please all make sure you have your SFS details listed on slide 1?

Jim chuckles at the text .

"So there you have it kids, the door safely blown out and everyone safe and sound. That about wraps up todays show so from Buster and I have a SAFE day all!" Jim waves and Buster skakes one of his 'action arms' for the camera as they fade to credits"[/b]

"What a cracker show!" Jim exclaims, "Ratings are going to be huge!"