Traveller - TNE (Inactive)

Game Master Daniel Stewart

And so he does...the creatures have elongated nails (now claws) that they tear at their victim's with.

Ok then, moving on to the next round....the party can act.

I will be on the road Tuesday – Thursday please feel free to bot me as necessary. I do not foresee having any problems posting. However, tomorrow is going to be an 18 hour day and I might just hit the sack when I get to my hotel.

I've enjoyed the run so far and would love to continue on.

Whoot!

Sorry busy week. So it looks like we have 3 players. Do you want to try and recruit another one or two players, or go it alone? You may also adjust your characters slightly. Check with me for any changes you want to make. I am also giving you each 2 extra points to place in any skills you already have, or you can use the two points to open a new skill at level one

Sounds good, I'm fine going with three but wouldn't cry if we recruited another.

Can we run a second character?

I'm putting my points in:

Electronics: Computers 2->3
Gun Combat: Shotgun 1

Do we need a Doctor/Scientist?

I think we should recruit, and that person should be free to build their own character. However, yes, we could use a Doctor/Scientist.

I used my two points to improve Vacc Suit and Persuasion. I'm basically Guns and Talking. I hope there's some talking in our future. :-)

We should probably recruit then. I'll put point into:
pilot 1->2
not sure about the other one yet.

Ok. all points look fine so far. I can open up the recruitment page again, unless one of you knows someone who might be interested in playing??

I asked around,no takers.

No problem...sorry work is kicking me around here for the next little while. I will try and post a new recruitment here later today and then hope to kick off the next section of the game in a week or so.

Some of you asked to alter your characters. Tell me what you are thinking of and I will give it some consideration. I think we cover most of the major areas, and with a new player it should help strengthen those skills, but if you still think you need to alter something, tell me about it and we shall see!

Hey gang...sorry have been a busy week, but I do have a new player...he is just completing his character now and I hope should be ready to go shortly.

While we are still here at the base, is there anything you want to do? In game time you will have about a week before the next chapter begins.

Look for any information about "The Event" that might be hidden in some security documents?

Get a new ACR from the arsenal.

Go talk to Doc Beaumont and tell her how I feel because I'm not sure any of us have any more time to take it slow.

I'd be willing to roll up a second character to fill spots when needed, and sit quietly in a corner at other times...

That sounds like an option.

I would rather add an npc in that case. I will PM our new addition and see if he is still interested or not. If not, then we can just carry on, if that will work for you guys?

Fine by me.

Hey everyone, sorry for holding up the game : /

I hope it's ok with Daniel that I post this here.

Braydn Hobbs

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 9 (+1)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

Skills:
Athletics: 0
Diplomat: 0
Drive: 0
Electronics: 1 (Computers)
Engineer: 1 (Life Support)
Investigate: 0
Mechanics: 0
Medic: 2
Science: 1
Survival: 0
Vacc Suit: 0

I guess I still need to make connections with two characters, though I'm not sure how to go about that.

If you have any suggestions or advice or you can see I've done something just plain wrong please let me know.

Here is my character generation steps I guess, you can see where I've picked up my skills:

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 8 (0)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

With further reading I realised I missed that I did the advancement wrong? So I've fixed that and hopefully have it right now...

Braydn Hobbs

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 9 (+1)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

Skills:
Athletics: 0
Diplomat: 0
Drive: 0
Electronics: 2 (Computers)
Engineer: 2 (Life Support)
Investigate: 0
Mechanics: 0
Medic: 4
Persuade: 1
Science: 0
Science: 1 (Biology)
Science: 1 (Physics)
Survival: 0
Vacc Suit: 0

Character Generation steps:

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 8 (0)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

First off, only 4 terms...you have 5. As for the connection skills, feel free to take whatever skills you want. The base is a pretty small place, so you will know the other players...your background write up can cover those connections. Finally you may take 1 bonus skill of your choice as part of the "group" package offered at the start of the game.

I think that is all....others please chime in if you notice anything out....and breaking up your science skill is fine with me, as it lists as "science" so you can chose the specific skill for it to go in...

From Recruitment Thread:

4. The players may choose 1 career to follow and will gain all Basic Training skills for that career, plus may advance 1 term in this career. Due to the primitive conditions, this constitutes training from either your parent or another adult who actually served in the career.
5. The player next takes 3 more terms in one of the following careers:
Citizen (Worker only), Drifter (Scavenger only), Rogue (Thief only), Scholar (Physician only), and finally Army (Support & Infantry only).

Sorry, seems I misinterpreted this... that's ok. I'll get rid of the last term and probably drop my Medic skill by 1 so I can keep Engineer (Life support) at 2

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 9 (+1)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

Skills:
Athletics: 0
Diplomat: 0
Drive: 0
Electronics: 1 (Computers)
Engineer: 2 (Life Support)
Investigate: 0
Mechanics: 0
Medic: 3
Persuade: 1
Science: 0
Science: 1 (Biology)
Survival: 0
Vacc Suit: 0

I shall, do my backstory and connections tonight and select my group package skill.

Looks great Kip...just have one more joining, then I will do a recap and we can start moving forward.

The more the merrier.

For your assessment and approval - skills can be tweaked if anything obvious required by the party. or if I've missed anything
Rho Argent
Male Human

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Characteristics
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STR 9 (+1)
DEX 12 (+2)
END 9 (+1)
INT 7 (+0)
EDU 7 (+0)
SOC 10 (+1)
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Skills
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• Admin 0
• Athletics 0
• Deception 3
• Electronics 0
• Flyer (grav) 1
• Gun Combat (Slug) 1
• Heavy Weapons 0
• Mechanic 0
• Melee 0
• Recon 1
• Stealth 2
• Streetwise 1
• Survival 0
• Vacc Suit 0
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Character Advancement
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Background Skills – Electronics 0, Admin 0, Mechanic 0
Basic Training - Vacc suit 0, Athletics 0, Gun Combat 0, Recon 0, Melee Combat 0, Heavy Weapons 0

1 Term – Army (support) Gun Combat 1, support: Flyer (grav)1
2 Term – Army (support) Recon 1, PD: dex +1
3 Term – Rogue (thief), thief: deception +1
4 Term – Rogue (thief) Stealth 1, thief deception +1
Connections – Cole Deschain +1 streetwise, Marcus Carter +1 deception
Group Skill Package – +1 stealth

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Backstory
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It would be nice if you could blame Rho’s behaviour on a lack of parents or poor parenting, but his parents are solid citizens of Thoth, just doing their bit to keep things afloat.
Rho likes to cultivate that solid dependable image, rarely partying or socialising, enabling him to obtain a rather cushy job as quartermaster. It isn’t his fault that lack of production means some items are missing, or that the quality of a few of the items he distributes aren’t quite up to the same standard they were 5 years ago. Nothing that overtly endangers the small community on Thoth, that would be against his self-interests, but he has certainly improved his standard of living over the years.
All good things come to an end, and new procedures limit opportunities, so it’s time to see where else a quick buck can be made…
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Connections
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Marcus Aurelius Carter – resident busy body
Ephraim Cole – Rho has acquired items from Ephraim when he has had to replace missing items, albeit they are never at the quality of what went missing. What can you do, everything’s wearing out nowadays.
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Equipment
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Vacc Suit TL-12 P:+10, RAD: 90, Wt: 8kg, Skill: Vacc Suit 0
Portable fusion generator
Light Intensifier Goggles
ACR: 450m, Dmg: 3d, Kg: 3, Mag: 40, Traits: Auto 3, Scope
Combat Knife: melee Dmg 2d+1 Kg: 2

If Rho is a male, you've chosen a funny avatar for him.

lol...do not think that is his profile..lol

Looks good, get it onto your profile and we can get started.

Braydn Hobbs

STR: 5 (-1)
DEX: 8 (0)
END: 8 (0)
INT: 9 (+1)
EDU: 11 (+1)
SOC: 7 (0)

So it looks like we have our party. The 5 of you will be reporting to the Commandant's office for a briefing. You each receive a +1 to a skill you already have, or you may open a new skill at 1. Get your characters finalized and post "FINAL" when you are all done so I know you have everything. I will open the Game Thread either later tonight or tomorrow.

One last thing to check, as late comers do we get this bonus skill rank?

So for Gear, can I procure a Vacc Suit, Snub Pistol, Medkit, Scientific toolkit, Engineering (M drive) toolkit, and possibly Light Intesifier Googles?

Happy Thanksgiving to those in the USA. Everyone else Happy Thursday!

@Brayden

I doubt it...

(Quote:Most non-personal equipment is property of the base, so other than your cloths and a few personal items, you "own" nothing. You can request equipment from stores, and while working, tools and such are made available to you so you can function at your given profession.

Vacc Suits are very precious and many are well worn and have been patched many times. Weapons are strictly guarded, and only security is ever armed (and even they have to return their weapons at the end of shift.) Tools are a little easier to obtain, and of course there is said to be a 'black market' for items like food, clothes, ect. but none of you would know anything about that....now would you...lol

To start you may each take 1 item from the book. It can be a weapon (pistol (slug) or melee only), a piece of equipment or tool kit. This represents what you personally have scavenged from the base stores, or perhaps received as payment for a 'off the books' job. Just check with me if you have any question about an item you might like.)

For the last mission, we were provided the vacc suit and weapon for the mission. Along with the first aid kit, and later some tool kits.

Emilyene's one personal item from the book is a hand comp with a couple of specialized programs. All of her other equipment has been returned to inventory.

@Brayden

I doubt it...

(Quote:Most non-personal equipment is property of the base, so other than your cloths and a few personal items, you "own" nothing. You can request equipment from stores, and while working, tools and such are made available to you so you can function at your given profession.

Vacc Suits are very precious and many are well worn and have been patched many times. Weapons are strictly guarded, and only security is ever armed (and even they have to return their weapons at the end of shift.) Tools are a little easier to obtain, and of course there is said to be a 'black market' for items like food, clothes, ect. but none of you would know anything about that....now would you...lol

To start you may each take 1 item from the book. It can be a weapon (pistol (slug) or melee only), a piece of equipment or tool kit. This represents what you personally have scavenged from the base stores, or perhaps received as payment for a 'off the books' job. Just check with me if you have any question about an item you might like.)

For the last mission, we were provided the vacc suit and weapon for the mission. Along with the first aid kit, and later some tool kits.

Emilyene's one personal item from the book is a hand comp with a couple of specialized programs. All of her other equipment has been returned to inventory.

I'm aware, I was more putting a list of stuff together that Braydn would want with him on a mission I guess.

Perhaps the Engineering (M Drive) Tool kit could be his personal item. Made up of tools his father accrued over his years of working with the tech department.

Sorry for the delay guys...had to go to the hospital last week from more eye exams and get scheduled for surgery in the new year. Will try to get more up in the coming days...

Again really sorry for the delay...health issues continue to plague me...and with the holiday comming up...I think we will wait until Monday to continue on

Happy Holidays everyone!!

Happy new year to all.

Hey group...I am really sorry to do this, but with my continuing medical problems I am going to have to put this game on hiatus. I am not too sure when or if I will be able to get back to it in the future, but I do not want you all waiting and wondering what is going on. Again I am really sorry for this.

Thanks for the fun and enjoyment.

daniel

No problem Daniel.
I wish you the best of outcomes with your problems.

Good luck, and take care.

Daniel: I hope you feel better soon! Look us up when you do.

All the best,

Scott / Tarondor

Also, please close the thread from the Campaign Info tab. Thanks!

No worries Daniel, all the best!

If you want a game to drop off your campaign tab go to the gameplay subforum and find the gameplay thread of the game. Click the symbol (circle with a slash through it) on the right to 'hide' the gameplay thread. The campaign will no longer be displayed in your campaign tab.

Braydn, I don't want to use that method because then I won't see it if Daniel starts it back up.