yep
Just waiting for the others. This is out of Kara's realm of expertise: being moody and cross, shooting things, etc etc...
just need an easy astrogation check and you are on your way. We can skip it if no one wants to do it, just trying to let everybody shine when they can.
Awesome :)
Let's give Aristi till the end of the day, then I vote Aneira gets itchy fingers and starts playing with the NavComputer.
If all else fails we'll just get Kara to glare at it :p
Hah. Thought I'd wait until you're all ready.
Mitts off of the NavComputer, though. Don't change Juviest's settings or you might end up in a star!
Hands off your NaviComp, right you are :p
Darn, missed the chance for the astro check!
Sorry for absence, last week was a bit crazy and it took this week to get caught up, thought I should tend to GMing duties first.
Sorry for absence, my computer was hacked earlier this week and I didn't want to use it online until I could get it sorted. I'll post forthwith. What have I missed?
I have just been called away with work to the other side of the world (like 8 time zones away). I'll be travelling today and will have intermittent access to internet.
I'll do what I can to keep posting, but apologies for any lag in dealing with things. I'll be there until 12 June or so. Sorry about this.
I leave tomorrow for Origins in Columbus OH. Big game convention here in the States. I will be gone - immersed in game goodness for four days. Tomorrow will be my last post until Sunday night.
Out of curiosity, anyone going?
Sounds great! I've always wanted to go to Origins. No conventions for me this year, though it would have been fun to go to Star Wars Celebrations in London.
Back from Origins, recovering from 3am drinking and boardgaming binges. Will get back to it double-quick.
Sorry all - this is the first break I've had since 5 a.m. Friday, when it became clear that a majority of my fellow Brits were actually going to jump into the Abyss (and thanks for that, you cockwombles).
Looks like I'll have time this evening, if nothing else breaks. I'll try and post something then.
As an outsider living in the UK, it's been odd watching it all unfold. Interesting times.
Brexit takes a very distant second to England losing to Iceland in the Euros...
Currently in the process of dropping games left right and centre. Feel really bad about it, but it's clear that 'normal service' has left the building for the foreseeable future.
I'm going to cling on to this game, if I possibly can.
And OGGM - I couldn't care less about round-ball; rugby is where it's at ;)
I will be leaving today for vacation over the next week. I should be able to post, but it will be spotty.
Still here and still Thrask mean mugging people by the door ready to wade deep into a bar fight if needed.
Back. Not spotty, but non-existant.
I got back from vacation on Monday so I am a little behind also. Will try to post today.
Face-types, we are waiting on you. If Aristi is the one talking to Proc, then let's get this going. If we can't let's say so and re-adjust.
I think we may have too many of our talkers spread out too much for a pbp format. Everyone should be at the table talking to Proc to facilitate this.
Sorry, life here still chaotic, I'm triaging and have been leaving this to Aristi. I'll step in here (dice permitting!).
EDIT: Oh, and DM - I do appreciate your giving us non-violent types some face things to do! I will participate in future, I promise; life recently has been... fraught. Apologies for slowing this up so much.
EDIT II: dice permitted! Yay. Didn't have to use the Dark Side (let it show up a bit in the RP, though - a momentary flash of fear)
Ditto. Life's just become hectic, and I've not really had much that I could call free time. Ironically, I'm on holiday this week so I thought I could check in most nights but it's not been the case, and after tonight I'll be away for the weekend.
I'll post just now, but I'm not wanting to hold up the game, if you want me to drop out that's okay. I'm expecting to be able to post again Monday evening. As always, feel free to NPC Aristi if I've missed an opportunity to post, I don't want to be a roadblock for the group.
Good news is, last month I ran a one-off pen and paper session of Edge of Empire and the group enjoyed it so much that they've asked to keep it going as a campaign. Perhaps another thing that's eating up my time at the moment as I'm trying to get that game sorted, but this campaign was a good learning platform for me. I'm enjoying this immensely!
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People please don't take it the wrong way when I push us as players to move the story. I enjoy this game and the group we have. But as a GM, I believe players have just as much responsibility as the GM to move the story. To that end,
1) we need to post regularly.
2) we need to try to stay together as much as possible, because separate groups make for separate threads for the GM to tie up, and that slows it down.
3) If you have to go off somewhere (ala Thrask and myself by the door), then state what your intent is so that DM Xyro can 'ignore' you as needed. I believe Thrask and I understand this isn't our moment to shine, so we are standing here looking mean while you guys talk.
4) anything else we can do to make it easier on Xyro is not good, but essential.
Thanks for listening, now let's get out there!
I have been very busy also, my main drive is to not have people quit due to inactivity. It has been a good group and story so far and I have alot of ideas and hooks, most of you got a hook for you character. I have left it up to you as a group to pick which hooks to bite. Maybe this caused some slowdown so it becomes an issue I can start the ole railroad for a while if it suits everyone.
I like subplots and hooks, but right now I'm struggling to keep everything straight in my head. If I lose track of something, a quick ooc note or PM will be welcome.
Hoping things settle down in the next month or so.
I had been tempted to do a wiki or something where we can keep notes as I keep forgetting also. any one have an idea for a place to do it?
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<or OGGM here>
People please don't take it the wrong way when I push us as players to move the story. I enjoy this game and the group we have. But as a GM, I believe players have just as much responsibility as the GM to move the story. To that end,
1) we need to post regularly.
2) we need to try to stay together as much as possible, because separate groups make for separate threads for the GM to tie up, and that slows it down.
3) If you have to go off somewhere (ala Thrask and myself by the door), then state what your intent is so that DM Xyro can 'ignore' you as needed. I believe Thrask and I understand this isn't our moment to shine, so we are standing here looking mean while you guys talk.
4) anything else we can do to make it easier on Xyro is not good, but essential.Thanks for listening, now let's get out there!
All those points sound like good sense!
Stepping back a bit, the part about Kara's angst over her past was the only way I know how to RP those 2 Threat I rolled. A little stress, some anger, etc. Couldn't think of any application in game terms for GM Xyro to use, so I went with that.
Thanks, Djebelle for running with it!
Hi all,
Just to let you know that things have changed – yet again – but this time in a good way: as of tomorrow (Monday) I'm taking on a different set of responsibilities, which are more in line with what I want to do and will leave me with lots more time to do other stuff outside work.
Thanks for bearing with me over the last couple months, it's been fraught but it's now not my problem any longer. I look forward to getting back to doing some proper posting with you all!
Congrats!
sorry got busy this week. will post tomorrow.
Heh. I have a feeling that one day, Djebelle and Kara are going to have a blazing row in the middle of a firefight; and it will be epic.
:-)
I'm wondering how common is the knowledge that Alderaan was destroyed by the Empire. Did the knowledge die with Tarkin and the Death Star? Vader would know, but everyone else died when the Death Star blew up. Certainly, the Alliance would spread the news, because Leia witnessed it.
Did Tarkin broadcast the news throughout the Empire to frighten the other systems? That would seem to have been his intent, because that was goal - to 'demonstrate the full power of this battle station.'
Its really only important if a discussion breaks out based on Kara's last comments. What would everyone know? The Alliance would have one view, the Empire another. I can see the Empire propaganda machine kicking in as well, both for the Alderaan and Death Star incidents. I'll explore that if anyone challenges her on her views.
I'm into it. Feel like a history discussion with someone who (wrongfully) believes he's lived through it all?
I read the Sullustans' usual and historical view as 'We don't care who's fighting, as long as we can sell ships and weapons to both sides!' While our resident grumpy grandpa doesn't share most of Sullust's non-aggressive views, he still grew up around that.
i would think it is fairly well known amongst people who arent just poor dirt farmers.
I'm wondering how common is the knowledge that Alderaan was destroyed by the Empire. Did the knowledge die with Tarkin and the Death Star? Vader would know, but everyone else died when the Death Star blew up. Certainly, the Alliance would spread the news, because Leia witnessed it.
Did Tarkin broadcast the news throughout the Empire to frighten the other systems? That would seem to have been his intent, because that was goal - to 'demonstrate the full power of this battle station.'
Its really only important if a discussion breaks out based on Kara's last comments. What would everyone know? The Alliance would have one view, the Empire another. I can see the Empire propaganda machine kicking in as well, both for the Alderaan and Death Star incidents. I'll explore that if anyone challenges her on her views.
Good questions. Would knowledge have fuelled speculation about other death star-type weapons of mass destruction out there in the galaxy? Would the families of those serving aboard the Death Star have risked suing the government for compensation for their deaths? Or maybe they received posthumous decorations? It would be fun to see all the possibilities.
Aristi's comments comments are based on his own family's collusion with the status quo. Privately they may have no love for the Empire, but nor are they willing to upset things by taking a stand.
Pretty sure ol' Dark Helmet is the subject of a number of superstitions; Djebelle's certainly picked up a couple.
Dark Helmet??? You mean the guy from Space Balls? All we need is 'ludicrous speed'!
While I for one have enjoyed the in character arguments and roleplay...Thrask finds it deplorable that you would do so in front of someone you may work for and that you do it without drawing blood ^__^.
While I for one have enjoyed the in character arguments and roleplay...Thrask finds it deplorable that you would do so in front of someone you may work for and that you do it without drawing blood ^__^.
Kara doesn't care...Imperial bias and all that.
Lol, I was just typing my 'cynical-type' post when I saw Djebelle's second post. You know Kara too well! Damn Force user! :)
Anyone watch the Rebels animated series? My daughter and I enjoy it, and it was a real treat to see Grand Admiral Thrawn make an appearance in a recent episode. It made me wonder just how widespread Chiss were in the galaxy these days - I know all the old novels have been nixed but they seemed to indicate that apart from Thrawn (and Kara!) they were all but unknown in the galaxy beyond their home space.
Lol, I was just typing my 'cynical-type' post when I saw Djebelle's second post. You know Kara too well! Damn Force user! :)
Heh. Between you and Juviest, it was pretty much a gimme :)
"We'll just kill anything that wants to harm our little girl..." she growls through a feral grin.
Awww! She likes me!
So, on to Triton?
Anyone watch the Rebels animated series? My daughter and I enjoy it, and it was a real treat to see Grand Admiral Thrawn make an appearance in a recent episode. It made me wonder just how widespread Chiss were in the galaxy these days - I know all the old novels have been nixed but they seemed to indicate that apart from Thrawn (and Kara!) they were all but unknown in the galaxy beyond their home space.
As far as I can tell from the RPG books, they are pretty much unknown. there are a few in Imperial service, and generally as officers, but that's about it. The MMO would have you believe that they are everywhere, because it's a playable class in the game.
For the record, I have every intention of letting Djebelle have her moment here. Kara doesn't like it, but she will defer if Djeb is insistent enough. I hope we are all thinking the same.
I, as a player, am absolutely for all of us exploring an ancient ruined temple. Juviest is unwilling to go inside, but he wouldn't want to abandon Djebelle inside, and wouldn't really shoot her. So instead he's resort to using his abysmal persuasion skills to try and convince her to leave now, but will follow if she insists. Just going off of the fact that I've got a bad feeling about this.
Kara: I guessed as much - but having the argument is half the fun! :-)
Juviest: Djebelle's "instructions" are explicit - she's to enter alone. She's not going to ask you to join her; quite the opposite.
As far as I can tell from the RPG books, they are pretty much unknown. there are a few in Imperial service, and generally as officers, but that's about it. The MMO would have you believe that they are everywhere, because it's a playable class in the game.
Yeah, that's about what I thought. I don't mind, Chiss are one of my favourite aliens in Star Wars so it's fun to see one playing out in the group.
Can't wait to see what Djebelle finds in this place. :)