paizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The Commencementpaizo.com Recent Gameplay Posts for Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The Commencement2020-06-01T04:58:12Z2020-06-01T04:58:12ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2372020-05-27T17:47:57Z2020-05-26T06:08:03Z<p>In a day's time, you're summoned back to the Lorespire Complex. That same familiar hallway beckons, and in due time you're ushered into a room where Guidance broadcasts the image of a wizened korasha lashunta.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"Welcome back, initiates. The faction leaders have reported back on your assignments! Your ratings have come back, and you have one 'Excellent' rating, two 'Above Average' ratings, and one 'Acceptable' rating. Don't worry, Historia-7 has never rated any initiate above 'Acceptable' in her time with us. Don't take it personally."</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"Thanks to your contributions to the Society in this time of need, you are hereby granted full Agent status within the Starfinder Society!"</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>"With the loss of so many agents in the Scoured Stars incident, you will have opportunity, and we see in you great potential. Work hard and you may yet live up to your promise."</span></p>In a day's time, you're summoned back to the Lorespire Complex. That same familiar hallway beckons, and in due time you're ushered into a room where Guidance broadcasts the image of a wizened korasha lashunta.
"Welcome back, initiates. The faction leaders have reported back on your assignments! Your ratings have come back, and you have one 'Excellent' rating, two 'Above Average' ratings, and one 'Acceptable' rating. Don't worry, Historia-7 has never rated any initiate above 'Acceptable' in...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-26T06:08:03ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2362020-05-26T05:57:14Z2020-05-26T05:57:14Z<p>Laboni giggles. <b>"Ohmigosh guys that was so fun! So fun!"</b> She hops out of the racer and approaches Ratrod. <b>"Hey, Ratrod—I'm sor—"</b></p>
<p>The ysoki turns away, in disgust, eyes closed and arms folded on his chest—until he peeks through one eye and notices the ysoki kids filming from the stands. He sighs, and turns back around.</p>
<p><b>"FINE. I accept your apology. Are you going to go away and leave me and my league in peace?"</b></p>
<p>Laboni says, <b>"Actually, I... was going to keep racing. You've got another race next week, right?"</b></p>
<p>Ratrod sputters. <b>"But-but—why don't you—"</b></p>
<p>Laboni adds, <b>"I mean, if you don't want a rematch..."</b></p>
<p><b>"Fine! You win! Well, uh... well-raced, young lady."</b></p>
<p>Laboni grins in the direction of her "pit crew" as she takes the winner's podium.</p>
<p>Velocity can't seem to wipe the smile off their face. Halfway through the winner's ceremony, Lemgem finally barrels through the finish line and crashes into Velocity's podium. <b>"Sorry! Wasn't watching!"</b></p>
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<p>Radaszam takes in the scene from the pit with all of you. <b>"Salvage Union thinks Laboni's the next big thing, for some reason, so they've offered a sponsorship and sent over a down payment as a token of good will. Laboni let me know that you can take some of it. I guess Ratrod's been kind of put off by the whole ordeal, but they're going to try to smooth things over so he has a credible opponent."</b></p>
<p><b>"I'm glad you salvaged something out of this mess. Wasn't expecting new contacts in the Salvage Union though, that's a hard place to get traction in. Kind of strange how that whole thing worked out. Oh, and they sent you these Murderhobo-brand t-shirts. Did you know Lemgem is their most popular racer? And she's last every race! I don't get how any of this works. Maybe I can pawn this off on Historia-7..."</b></p>
<p>Radaszam rolls his eyes and exits the pit.</p>Laboni giggles. "Ohmigosh guys that was so fun! So fun!" She hops out of the racer and approaches Ratrod. "Hey, Ratrod--I'm sor--"
The ysoki turns away, in disgust, eyes closed and arms folded on his chest--until he peeks through one eye and notices the ysoki kids filming from the stands. He sighs, and turns back around.
"FINE. I accept your apology. Are you going to go away and leave me and my league in peace?"
Laboni says, "Actually, I... was going to keep racing. You've got another race...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-26T05:57:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2352020-05-26T06:08:57Z2020-05-26T05:43:05Z<p>In the early scrum, Brivarius pilots Laboni's <i>unusually fast</i> ship to the front of the pack as less-than-lethal weapons criss-cross the racing field behind her. Winston grabs control of the cannon and gets a shot off at Ratrod, who returns fire!</p>
<p>Ratrod's hotrod speeds up as the laser fire that would scorch it overpowers a battery. Velocity launches what looks like a bowling ball at the rat's racer, though, directing it's burst of speed into a wall, which Ratrod barely steers through—creating a shower of sparks!</p>
<p>Nyizin fires at Orsis, grunting something to the effect of <b>"Not this time, pretty boy."</b> The shot hits, but Orsis pulls out of a collision just in time, and maintains speed. Lemgem's round "rolling pin" careens into a wall, and the crowd hears Lemgem's gleeful laughter! You can tell she totally doesn't care.</p>
<p>Brivarius keeps steady hands on the virtual wheel, and it's Laboni in first, followed by Orsis, Nyizin, Velocity, Ratrod, and Lemgem! The crowd is silent. An ysoki in the stands yells, <b>"Are you really gonna let her push you around like that, Ratrod?!"</b></p>
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<p>Perhaps remembering Lemgem's warning, Winston starts taking aim at other racers—this time, tracking Orsis as the lashunta pulls up close, and Winston fires another winning shot! Ratrod fires a desperation shot from the back of the pack, while Lemgem (aided by her insane laughter) fires an assortment of junk in the air, giggling, and an assortment of tin cans, teddy bears, and what might be half of the print edition of the <i>Arcanamirium Dictionary of the Common Language</i> at the second-place racer. Velocity keeps firing at Ratrod, and laughs, <b>"This is SO FUN!"</b> Nyizin isn't sure what to do with all the laughter and fires aimlessly in front of her.</p>
<p>Brivarius's hands slip on the controller and Laboni skids along a smooth section of wall. <b>"Hey! Watch it! I spent hours on that paint job!"</b> yells Laboni into comms. Behind you, Winston's shot sends Orsis skidding, and then he's knocked off his racer by a dictionary!</p>
<p>Ratrod looks frustrated. <b>"GET BACK HERE YOU PIPSQUEAK!"</b> he yells in your direction, and he begins accelerating. Nyizin and Velocity keep pace behind you, but Lemgem has apparently given up on the race at this point.</p>
<p>The field is beginning to take shape! Laboni remains in the breakaway, but Nyizin, Velocity, and Ratrod are all chasing!</p>
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<p>Winston has a plethora of targets to choose from, and fires at the lead racer in the chase group, Nyizin, who begins to swerve. Another barrage of junk blankets the track, and a beachball drifts into her left intake, melting all over the frontmost compressor! Already swerving, Nyizin loses thrust and flips, nearly getting run over by Ratrod and Velocity!</p>
<p>Velocity giggles. <b>"Ratrod, you're such a good target!"</b> Ratrod yells. <b>"I'm TRYING to beat this Starfinder noob! Get out of my WAY!"</b> Velocity doesn't care, and fires another bowling ball into the ysoki, who loses control—but the talented pilot regains control just before entering another turn. He fires another shot at Laboni, and yells at Velocity, <b>"GO AWAY!"</b></p>
<p>From the ground, Nyizin also gets her craft to fire at Laboni—which is quite a feat, really—just as Brivarius begins steering the racer away from the barrier, and the combination of blasts pushes the racer back into the sheet metal! Laboni moans. <b>"Those door handles were a pain to find! And now they're gone, just like that!"</b></p>
<p>Ratrod yells, <b>"I've almost got you!"</b> Velocity tries to keep pace, but keeps falling further behind. Orsis gets back in the race. Lemgem calls out, <b>"Hey, where'd everyone go?"</b></p>
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<p>A series of misses sends laser fire, stuffed renkrodas, and—medical waste? Where did Lemgem get AbadarCorp medical waste from??—all over the track, to terrifically little effect. </p>
<p>Nyizin sees an opening, and the black runes on her racer glow bright. A gout of purplish flame erupt from the tail end of her craft, along with a gout of smoke. <b>"I need to get back in it! For—"</b> she begins, before the track shakes. <b>"Damn. I thought I FIXED the engine-rich combustion problem!"</b> Brivarius recognizes a good tactic when they see it, and copy the strategy—down to the melting engine! Laboni yells, <b>"I don't even care anymore! We're almost there!!"</b></p>
<p>Orsis, Velocity, and Ratrod hold steady behind the leader. Lemgem pulls out a datapad and begins steering with her knees, to predictable effect.</p>
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<p>The crowd goes silent as the burned-out husk of the <i>Shooting Star</i> crosses the finish line just before the entire combustion chamber explodes in a burst of flames, and Laboni's doused with flame retardant. Behind her, Nyizin's wreck slowly drifts to the back of the pack—at least, the part of the pack that cares—while Velocity holds off Ratrod and Orsis just long enough to pull into second. Ratrod screams in frustration and just barely out-muscles Orsis for third.</p>In the early scrum, Brivarius pilots Laboni's unusually fast ship to the front of the pack as less-than-lethal weapons criss-cross the racing field behind her. Winston grabs control of the cannon and gets a shot off at Ratrod, who returns fire!
Ratrod's hotrod speeds up as the laser fire that would scorch it overpowers a battery. Velocity launches what looks like a bowling ball at the rat's racer, though, directing it's burst of speed into a wall, which Ratrod barely steers through--creating...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-26T05:43:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2342020-05-26T05:44:10Z2020-05-26T05:06:02Z<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
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[Spoiler omitted]GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-26T05:06:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementBrivarius (alias of FireElemental)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2332020-05-26T04:18:55Z2020-05-26T04:18:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>I just remembered we have this thing available.</span>
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<div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>You can now take an action to double your base speed! (That's pretty nuts.) There's a 50% chance you'll permanently damage the engine, though, and reduce it to 1/2 of its base speed afterward.</blockquote><p><span class=messageboard-ooc> If on the 4th turn, we are close enough to finish line to win using it, I'll give it a try to see if we finish this up for Winston.</span>
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Quote:You can now take an action to double your base speed! (That's pretty nuts.) There's a 50% chance you'll permanently damage the engine, though, and reduce it to 1/2 of its base speed afterward.
If on the 4th turn, we are close enough to finish line to win using it, I'll give it a try to see if we finish this up for Winston. [Spoiler omitted]Brivarius (alias of FireElemental)2020-05-26T04:18:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2322020-05-26T03:59:46Z2020-05-26T03:59:46Z<p>Velocity seems aloof, but winks at Feighnswelle as they approach the starting line.</p>
<p>The booming voice of the announcer calls out, “Welcome to Ratrod’s Scrap Battle! Sponsored by the Salvage Union. Our reigning champion, Ratrod, will be facing off against a new contestant, Laboni of the Starfinder Society.” As the announcer continues his introductions, the junk racers get into position. You each log into Laboni’s remote system allowing you access and control of the weapons and the wheel. You can also see from the cameras installed in her helmet.</p>
<p>With one last announcement from the sponsors, the signal is given and the racers are off!</p>Velocity seems aloof, but winks at Feighnswelle as they approach the starting line.
The booming voice of the announcer calls out, “Welcome to Ratrod’s Scrap Battle! Sponsored by the Salvage Union. Our reigning champion, Ratrod, will be facing off against a new contestant, Laboni of the Starfinder Society.” As the announcer continues his introductions, the junk racers get into position. You each log into Laboni’s remote system allowing you access and control of the weapons and the wheel. You...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-26T03:59:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementWinston T Walrus (alias of Jeff_Barnes)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2312020-05-25T22:59:01Z2020-05-25T22:59:01Z<p>Winston shoots at Ratrod because Ratrod.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Shot 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Shot 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Shot 3:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Shot 4:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7</span></p>Winston shoots at Ratrod because Ratrod.
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[dice=Shot 4]1d20+3[/dice]Winston T Walrus (alias of Jeff_Barnes)2020-05-25T22:59:01ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementSir Feighnswelle (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2302020-05-25T20:03:27Z2020-05-25T20:03:27Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception to Improve Velocity's Racer:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (18) - 1 = 17</span></p>
<p>Sir Feighnswelle finds some flame decals for the android's racer. </p>
<p>As for the name, the morlamaw notes, <b>"Better than 'Shot Up Star' I suppose."</b></p>
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Sir Feighnswelle finds some flame decals for the android's racer.
As for the name, the morlamaw notes, "Better than 'Shot Up Star' I suppose."
[Spoiler omitted]Sir Feighnswelle (alias of Lysle)2020-05-25T20:03:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementBrivarius (alias of FireElemental)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2292020-05-25T17:54:47Z2020-05-25T17:54:47Z<p><b>"<i>Shooting Star</i> sounds like a great name. However, we might want a different <i>spin</i> on the marketing."</b></p>
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[Spoiler omitted]Brivarius (alias of FireElemental)2020-05-25T17:54:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementVreelin (alias of AFlashInTime)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2282020-05-25T16:45:55Z2020-05-25T16:45:55Z<p>Vreelin will attempt to fix up Velocity's racer.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11</span></p>
<p>Unfortunately, Vreelin has no ability to pilot. He suggests Brivarius.</p>
<p>Vreelin also is ready to take his turn at the weapons controls! He will always target whoever is in first that isn't us, unless that person is an ally. Basically he will target the leading non-ally!</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack 1:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (3) - 4 = -1</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack 2:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 4 = 2</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack 3:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (9) - 4 = 5</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Attack 4:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 4 ⇒ (8) - 4 = 4</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Vreelin is, I think, statistically the worst possible gunner possible in society play. No BAB, no pilot, racial penalty to Dex to make it an 8. Four attack rolls (albeit with an additional minus 3 penalty) and the high result is a 5. And we got into the negatives, too!</span></p>
<p>As for a name, Vreelin suggests <b>"What about the <i>Shooting Star</i>, because we're Starfinders, and it goes fast, and it can shoot things! I like it!"</b></p>Vreelin will attempt to fix up Velocity's racer.
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Unfortunately, Vreelin has no ability to pilot. He suggests Brivarius.
Vreelin also is ready to take his turn at the weapons controls! He will always target whoever is in first that isn't us, unless that person is an ally. Basically he will target the leading non-ally!
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Vreelin is, I think,...Vreelin (alias of AFlashInTime)2020-05-25T16:45:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2272020-05-25T07:40:14Z2020-05-25T07:40:14Z<p><span class=messageboard-bigger>Outstanding Decisions</span>
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<b>Velocity</b>: Computers, Engineering, Perception, or Physical Science check, to improve the speed of Velocity's racer (everyone can attempt this once if you like)
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<b>Pilot</b>: Who's our best pilot? Is that Brivarius with the +3?
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<b>Ship Name</b>: Got any suggestions?</p>
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First racer to the finish line wins! In case of ties, furthest distance past is the tiebreak. Ratrod's optical sensors aren't great and if you get past the first tiebreaker, you tie.</p>
<p>Laboni will be your official pilot, but one of you can play pilot remotely!</p>
<p>========</p>
<p>Normally this race takes place in turns, each turn having two phases, but we're going to compress things a bit. We're going to break this up into the opening four turns to let things shake out, take stock, and then we'll run the rest of the race to the finish!</p>
<p>First, we need a pilot. Our top pilot appears to be <b>Brivarius</b> with a... +3? Well, <i>this'll</i> be interesting! Let us know if we have any challengers for that particular crown! Once we settle on a pilot, I'll need <b>four piloting checks from the pilot</b>. The pilot will receive an additional +2 bonus from your racer!</p>
<p>For <b>everyone else</b>, you get to play Twitch Plays Pokemon—I mean, Fitch Plays Poketron—with the cannon!</p>
<p>Please make <b>four attack rolls</b>, each at a -3 penalty because you're going so darned fast. Alongside each attack, choose a target! Your valid targets include:
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• Whoever's in first!
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• Ratrod the rat boss
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• Nyizin the ryphorian
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• Orsis the stylish lashunta
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• Velocity the colorful android</p>
<p>(Lemgem's friendly!)</p>
<p>Whoever has the highest attack roll has control of the cannon that turn, and they choose the target! If one of these choices turns out to be an ally, attacks against them will be converted to attacks against whoever's in first. Attacks don't cause damage, but they <i>do</i> provide a penalty on the target's piloting checks that round!</p>Outstanding Decisions
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Velocity: Computers, Engineering, Perception, or Physical Science check, to improve the speed of Velocity's racer (everyone can attempt this once if you like)
Pilot: Who's our best pilot? Is that Brivarius with the +3?
Ship Name: Got any suggestions?
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First racer to the finish line wins! In case of ties, furthest distance past is the tiebreak. Ratrod's optical sensors aren't great and if...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-25T07:40:14ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementBrivarius (alias of FireElemental)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2262020-05-25T07:27:32Z2020-05-25T07:27:32Z<p>Brivarius tentatively raises their hand. <b>"Looking at the Starfinder New Agents Profiles(TM) that was just releases, it appears I may be the most dexterous of our party from those who submitted a profile."</b> <span class=messageboard-ooc>I have a +3 for piloting. Winston T Walrus might have more, but has no sheet, so I don't know.</span></p>Brivarius tentatively raises their hand. "Looking at the Starfinder New Agents Profiles(TM) that was just releases, it appears I may be the most dexterous of our party from those who submitted a profile." I have a +3 for piloting. Winston T Walrus might have more, but has no sheet, so I don't know.Brivarius (alias of FireElemental)2020-05-25T07:27:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2252020-05-25T07:11:09Z2020-05-25T07:11:09Z<p>Laboni says, <b>"Wow! That's... that's <i>fast!</i> What do you want to call her? And who's piloting? As for the gun..."</b></p>
<p>Laboni holds up a number of control pads. <b>"I read about this time the infosphere did this crazy thing where they let everyone input commands to a single vidgame simultaneously—what was it, Flinch Plays Plays Poke-tron? Something like that! I wasn't sure how many guns you'd add, so I made a bunch of these! I guess everyone who's not piloting gets one!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Who should play pilot?</span></p>Laboni says, "Wow! That's... that's fast! What do you want to call her? And who's piloting? As for the gun..."
Laboni holds up a number of control pads. "I read about this time the infosphere did this crazy thing where they let everyone input commands to a single vidgame simultaneously--what was it, Flinch Plays Plays Poke-tron? Something like that! I wasn't sure how many guns you'd add, so I made a bunch of these! I guess everyone who's not piloting gets one!"
Who should play pilot?GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-25T07:11:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2242020-05-25T05:13:34Z2020-05-25T05:13:34Z<p>Velocity is a beautiful android with silver hair and skin. They have self-modified to have both masculine and feminine attributes, and have decorated their clothing, eyelids, and lips with bright, colorful patterns.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Winston wrote:</div><blockquote>He pauses at Velocity's pit, feigning shock. "Auntie Ethel, is that you! Why, I haven't- Oh, wait." He eyes Velocity's colorful shirt. "Apologies, old bean. With that on, I mistook you for someone I knew. Good thing. Beastly creature." He mock shudders and continues on.</blockquote><p>Velocity stares in... shock, perhaps, as Winston passes by, most definitely <i>not</i> like a ship in the night.
<p>Brivarius, Osho, and Vreelin sneak up beside Velocity as they stare at Winston. The android gives a start.</p>
<p><b>"Oh! I. Uh, didn't see you there!"</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brivarius wrote:</div><blockquote>"Greeting, Velocity! Your colors are fantastic. They remind me of home. I do not suppose you would be willing to share any advise? I have never been at one of these races before."</blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Quote:</div><blockquote>Vreelin: Diplomacy Velocity: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (20) + 7 = 27</blockquote><p><b>"Oh! Thank you! I went quite conservative today. I hope to show off on the track. Maybe leave some scorch marks on the other racers!"</b>
<p>Osho peeks around Velocity's racer, but can't make head or tail of the machine.</p>
<p>The dynamic trio make fast friends with Velocity, who notices Osho's investigations and whispers, <b>"Could you help me? I've been <i>itching</i> to race something faster, but I'm not <i>half</i> the mechanic I want to be."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You think that if you were to make a <b>Computers, Engineering, Perception,</b> or <b>Physical Science</b> check, to improve the speed of their racer, they might <i>really</i> like you.</span></p>Velocity is a beautiful android with silver hair and skin. They have self-modified to have both masculine and feminine attributes, and have decorated their clothing, eyelids, and lips with bright, colorful patterns.
Winston wrote:He pauses at Velocity's pit, feigning shock. "Auntie Ethel, is that you! Why, I haven't- Oh, wait." He eyes Velocity's colorful shirt. "Apologies, old bean. With that on, I mistook you for someone I knew. Good thing. Beastly creature." He mock shudders and continues...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-25T05:13:34ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2232020-05-25T04:10:08Z2020-05-25T04:10:08Z<p>Orsis is a stoic, dark-haired lashunta who looks unfairly good in black and gold.</p>
<p>The party approaches Orsis with several strategies. He seems to look long and hard at each of you in turn.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feighnswelle wrote:</div><blockquote>Sir Feighnswelle confronts Orsis. "Those antennae don't appear to be too aerodynamic, My Boy. Are you sure that you have the teeth to race?"</blockquote><p>Orsis sits, looking pretty, leaning against his racer. His antennae seem to point toward each of you. <b>"My teeth might not be as big as yours, sir morlamaw, but I assure you they're sufficient for racing. And eating lunch. What brings you by?"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Osho wrote:</div><blockquote>Orsis Engineering: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8 What kinds of weapons or I can ask for one what energy weapon?</blockquote><p><b>"Oh, I see you're just here to scope out the competition. Don't worry. I'm just as big of a threat as you think I am."</b> Osho is unable to get a good read on Orsis's weaponry as he shifts back and forth to block whatever you're trying to look at!
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brivarius wrote:</div><blockquote>"Hello, Orsis. You look very stylish. Is that your own personal brand? Would you be willing to share any tips for a new racer?</blockquote><p><b>"I'm glad you're being polite. To respond in just as polite a manner, I must regretfully decline."</b>
<p>You don't get as great a read on Orsis as you do on the others.</p>Orsis is a stoic, dark-haired lashunta who looks unfairly good in black and gold.
The party approaches Orsis with several strategies. He seems to look long and hard at each of you in turn.
[Spoiler omitted]
Feighnswelle wrote:Sir Feighnswelle confronts Orsis. "Those antennae don't appear to be too aerodynamic, My Boy. Are you sure that you have the teeth to race?"
Orsis sits, looking pretty, leaning against his racer. His antennae seem to point toward each of you. "My teeth might not be...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-25T04:10:08ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2222020-05-25T02:48:57Z2020-05-25T02:48:57Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feighnswelle wrote:</div><blockquote>Later, he shuffles to Lemgem's pit. "Quite the colorful mane, you sport there. I reminds me of one of my relatives."</blockquote><div class="messageboard-quotee">Winston wrote:</div><blockquote>"Lovely paint job," he says enviously to Lemgem. "One can barely see the rust beneath it!"</blockquote><p>You approach Lemgem's pit, Lemgem being a blue-haired gnome covered in piercings, tattoos, and augmentations. She's <i>almost</i> as augmented as her racer.
<p>The gnome throws caution to the wind and greets you. She looks Feighnswelle up and down. <b>"What, you're one of my opponents? BO-RING! But your relative must have awesome taste. You got any pics? I really wanna see a blue walrus!"</b></p>
<p><b>"Not you, though, you big lug."</b> She says to Winston. <b>"C'mon, you're trying to embarrass me with rust on a <span class=messageboard-bigger>JUNKRACER???</span>"</b> Her voice carries... an amazing distance.</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Vreelin wrote:</div><blockquote>Diplomacy Lemgem: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16</blockquote><p>Vreelin has a pleasant conversation with Lemgem, who says. <b>"Aw! That's so CUUUUTE! Sure I'll help you and your friend out! Watch out for Ratrod, by the way. Little twerp has some sort of mod on there that uses energy weapons to power his racer. Use kinetic on him!"</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Osho wrote:</div><blockquote>Lemgem Engineering: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (14) + 0 = 14 What kinds of weapons or I can ask for one what energy weapon?</blockquote><p>Osho investigates Lemgem, and realizes that she's lacking a <i>certain flair</i>... a <i>particular panache</i>... perhaps a <i>modicum of talent</i> for racing? He doesn't think she's going to be particularly effective at either racing or gunnery.
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Brivarius wrote:</div><blockquote>"Hi, Lemgem! You look like you take no prisoners. Any advise for a noob?" Brivarius asks a bit awkwardly as he tries to sound casual."</blockquote><p><b>"Yeah, sure! You hang out with a cool crowd. I say, uh... keep the other racers on their toes! I like to mix things up and always go a different speed. Means they don't know where to shoot!"</b>Feighnswelle wrote:Later, he shuffles to Lemgem's pit. "Quite the colorful mane, you sport there. I reminds me of one of my relatives."
Winston wrote:"Lovely paint job," he says enviously to Lemgem. "One can barely see the rust beneath it!"
You approach Lemgem's pit, Lemgem being a blue-haired gnome covered in piercings, tattoos, and augmentations. She's almost as augmented as her racer. The gnome throws caution to the wind and greets you. She looks Feighnswelle up and down. "What, you're...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-25T02:48:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2212020-05-21T05:28:47Z2020-05-21T05:28:47Z<p>Nyizin bears still-fresh scars, both on her body and on her junkracer—it looks like she's got some <i>seriously</i> unstable mods!</p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Feighnswelle wrote:</div><blockquote>"Why the dour look? Don't tell me you already know that you are going to lose."</blockquote><p><b>"I have lost enough already."</b> she says. <b>"You wouldn't understand the loss of a bonded dragonkin. They were everything, and now they are nothing, and I am nothing."</b>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Winston wrote:</div><blockquote>"Brilliant coiffure," he says to Nyzin. "Looks the same before and after the race. Perhaps less dust in it now, though."</blockquote><p><b>"You might be surprised how one races when you have nothing to lose."</b>
<p>To Vreelin, she shakes her head. Looking at Vreelin and Brivarius, <b>"I don't trust anyone now. I can't. But you two <i>seem</i> nice enough... tell you what. I'll show you a trick. See this valve here?"</b> She points at a rough-cut flap on a feeder line. <b>"If you were to, oh... inject some nitrous in here, you'd get a burst of power. Don't do it to any engine you have long-term plans for, though."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>You can now take an action to double your base speed! (That's pretty nuts.) There's a 50% chance you'll permanently damage the engine, though, and reduce it to 1/2 of its base speed afterward.</span></p>
<p>Osho lurks around, but can't make head nor tail of the black-market dragonbone-and-arcane-magick modifications here. He's pretty sure that Nyizin wants to win or die, though.</p>Nyizin bears still-fresh scars, both on her body and on her junkracer--it looks like she's got some seriously unstable mods!
Feighnswelle wrote:"Why the dour look? Don't tell me you already know that you are going to lose."
"I have lost enough already." she says. "You wouldn't understand the loss of a bonded dragonkin. They were everything, and now they are nothing, and I am nothing." Winston wrote:"Brilliant coiffure," he says to Nyzin. "Looks the same before and after the race. Perhaps...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-21T05:28:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2202020-05-21T04:31:16Z2020-05-21T04:31:16Z<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Junkracer Build Status</span></b>
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<b>Speed</b> 7 improvements: +35 Speed (each increases base speed by 5 feet)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+1 Piloting modifier each)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+1 attack modifier.)
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<b>Steering</b> 2 improvements: +4 EAC (+2 bonus to its EAC.)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+2 bonus to its KAC.)
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<b>Weapons</b> 0 weapons found (see spoiler)
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Undecided Upgrades:</b>
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<i>none</i></p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>BASIC JUNKRACER</span></b>
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<b>Speed</b> 75 ft., full 750 ft.
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<b>EAC</b> 14; <b>KAC</b> 12
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<b>Attack</b> energy weapon (–4 to Piloting)
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<b>Modifiers</b> +2 Piloting, –3 attack
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<b>Passengers</b> 1
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<b>SPECIAL ABILITIES</b>
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<b>Remote Control</b> Laboni’s junkracer and weaponry can be remotely controlled by the PCs, allowing them to make attack rolls and attempt Piloting checks in her place.</p>Junkracer Build Status
Speed 7 improvements: +35 Speed (each increases base speed by 5 feet)
Steering 0 improvements (+1 Piloting modifier each)
Steering 0 improvements (+1 attack modifier.)
Steering 2 improvements: +4 EAC (+2 bonus to its EAC.)
Steering 0 improvements (+2 bonus to its KAC.)
Weapons 0 weapons found (see spoiler)
[Spoiler omitted]
Undecided Upgrades:
none
BASIC JUNKRACER
Speed 75 ft., full 750 ft.
EAC 14; KAC 12
Attack energy weapon (–4 to Piloting)
Modifiers +2 Piloting, –3...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-21T04:31:16ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementSir Feighnswelle (alias of Lysle)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2192020-05-20T17:53:48Z2020-05-20T17:47:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Alex wrote:</div><blockquote> <b>"Shove off, you—you big walruses!"</b> the ysoki with mottled gray-and-white fur yells. <b>"You couldn't even beach yourself on one of my junkracers!"</b> A crowd around him giggles.</blockquote><p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11</span>
<p><b>"Is that so, <i>Runt</i>rod?"</b> Sir Feighnswelle replies, as he moves his bulk forward, threatening to plop himself up on top of the ysoki's racer.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Intimidate:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">GM Alex wrote:</div><blockquote> Ratrod sputters.<b>" "You-you-you big buffoons! I'm gonna stick a harpoon on my racer just for YOU!!"</b></blockquote><p><b>"I might be mildly concerned, if I thought your composition of trash were capable of sufficient speed to catch me."</b> he replies as he waddles away.GM Alex wrote:"Shove off, you--you big walruses!" the ysoki with mottled gray-and-white fur yells. "You couldn't even beach yourself on one of my junkracers!" A crowd around him giggles.
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20-1[/dice] "Is that so, Runtrod?" Sir Feighnswelle replies, as he moves his bulk forward, threatening to plop himself up on top of the ysoki's racer.
[dice=Intimidate]1d20+8[/dice]
GM Alex wrote:Ratrod sputters." "You-you-you big buffoons! I'm gonna stick a harpoon on my racer just...Sir Feighnswelle (alias of Lysle)2020-05-20T17:47:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementVreelin (alias of AFlashInTime)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2182020-05-20T17:09:06Z2020-05-20T17:09:06Z<p>Vreelin thinks for a second.</p>
<p><b>"We're here to win a race, right? Well let's go fast!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>All upgrades to speed! More speed!</span></p>Vreelin thinks for a second.
"We're here to win a race, right? Well let's go fast!"
All upgrades to speed! More speed!Vreelin (alias of AFlashInTime)2020-05-20T17:09:06ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementOsho (alias of GM Jeffrey)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2172020-05-20T05:42:39Z2020-05-20T05:42:39Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 0 ⇒ (10) + 0 = 10</span></p>
<p><b>Energy nobody else knows about. Ratrod, you always win so what about sharing your secret with me?</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27</span></p>[DICE=Sense Motive]1d20 + 0[/DICE]
Energy nobody else knows about. Ratrod, you always win so what about sharing your secret with me?
[DICE=Diplomacy]1d20 + 8[/DICE]Osho (alias of GM Jeffrey)2020-05-20T05:42:39ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementWinston T Walrus (alias of Jeff_Barnes)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2162020-05-19T23:28:02Z2020-05-19T23:28:02Z<p>Winston will boost EAC x 2.</p>Winston will boost EAC x 2.Winston T Walrus (alias of Jeff_Barnes)2020-05-19T23:28:02ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2152020-05-19T21:41:56Z2020-05-19T21:33:21Z<p>Feighnswelle notices Ratrod himself as he unearths what appears to be yet another tactical nuclear missile deployment platform that someone has run out of tactical nukes. (Where <i>are</i> people finding all of these things?) Feighnswelle verbally jabs at the ysoki's build quality, just as Winston flippers the ysoki in the back and congratulates him on his impending loss. The rat is nearly small enough to share a square with either of the two morlamaws.</p>
<p><b>"Shove off, you—you big walruses!"</b> the ysoki with mottled gray-and-white fur yells. <b>"You couldn't even beach yourself on one of my junkracers!"</b> A crowd around him giggles.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]
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[/spoiler]</p>
<p>Vreelin and Osho step in afterward, and tries to "patch things up." The rat is very clearly <i>rat</i>-tled. <b>"You <i>can't</i> be my biggest fan with <i>those two</i> lurking around here!"</b> he steams to Osho, gesturing at Feighnswelle and Winston. <b>"Nice to see a friendly face though, yeah? Welcome to the big leagues! Try to lose gracefully! Oh, and my secret? I dunno, I've just got a certain <i>energy</i> nobody else seems to know!"</b> He grins at Vreelin. <b>"You too, hot stuff. Tell those buddies of yours to lay off or I'll have something special in store for 'em!"</b></p>
<p>Vreelin keeps tabs on Ratrod, and notes that while he isn't the best pilot, he's both an excellent pilot and perhaps the best shot here. Ratrod, to nobody's surprise, might be your toughest opponent on the course.</p>
<p>Osho thinks Ratrod emphasized "energy" a little too much. Maybe there's some secret about energy weapons? Why does the rat have a laser rifle in a vise pointed at the junkracer? Osho has questions.</p>Feighnswelle notices Ratrod himself as he unearths what appears to be yet another tactical nuclear missile deployment platform that someone has run out of tactical nukes. (Where are people finding all of these things?) Feighnswelle verbally jabs at the ysoki's build quality, just as Winston flippers the ysoki in the back and congratulates him on his impending loss. The rat is nearly small enough to share a square with either of the two morlamaws.
"Shove off, you--you big walruses!" the ysoki...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-19T21:33:21ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementGM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2142020-05-19T21:20:31Z2020-05-19T21:20:31Z<p>Sir Feighnswelle finds a lot of components! Heavy cannons, light starship cannons... is this a starship shield generator here? And it's even the Mark II edition! Unfortunately, none of these are even close to the right size for a junkracer!</p>
<p>Winston, on the other hand, does have more luck. <span class=messageboard-ooc>What two upgrades would you like to make?</span></p>
<p>Vreelin keeps finding all sorts of smaller components that are in great shape—like here's a perfectly good turbopump! Sure, it's attached to a 60-year-old engine, but the turbopump is in peak working condition! <span class=messageboard-ooc>All four of those checks work, Vreelin! What four upgrades would you like to make?</span></p>
<p>Osho pokes around, and doesn't find a lot going on, so he moves onto bigger and better things.</p>
<p>Brivarius finds a Speed enhancement—an engine shroud that actually fits Laboni's junkracer's engine!</p>
<p>Dr. Apati does some digging as well, and finds some familiar-looking injectors... those could be handy! The doctor has two prescriptions for speed! (Okay, maybe not <i>that</i> kind of speed.)</p>
<p><b><span class=messageboard-bigger>Junkracer Build Status</span></b>
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<b>Speed</b> 3 improvements: +15 Speed (each increases base speed by 5 feet)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+1 Piloting modifier each)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+1 attack modifier.)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+2 bonus to its EAC.)
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<b>Steering</b> 0 improvements (+2 bonus to its KAC.)
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<b>Weapons</b> 0 weapons found (see spoiler)
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[Spoiler omitted]</p>
<p><b>Undecided Upgrades:</b>
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Winston: 2
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Vreelin: 4</p>Sir Feighnswelle finds a lot of components! Heavy cannons, light starship cannons... is this a starship shield generator here? And it's even the Mark II edition! Unfortunately, none of these are even close to the right size for a junkracer!
Winston, on the other hand, does have more luck. What two upgrades would you like to make?
Vreelin keeps finding all sorts of smaller components that are in great shape--like here's a perfectly good turbopump! Sure, it's attached to a 60-year-old engine,...GM Alex (alias of Terminalmancer)2020-05-19T21:20:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost III - GM Alex's SFS 1-01 The CommencementDr. Apati (alias of Oriklad)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivl2n/gameplay&page=5#2132020-05-18T10:51:21Z2020-05-18T10:51:21Z<p><b>"Hmmm, what if I injected this fuel that I found into the engine..."</b></p>
<p>1. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering for Speed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12</span>
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2. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering for Speed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18</span>
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3. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering for Speed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23</span>
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4. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering for Speed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14</span>
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5. <span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering for Speed:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27</span></p>
<p><b>"Ohhhh my, this is making my back not hurt as much... Maybe we can stop some hearts with our racer... then I can actually be a doctor!!!"</b></p>"Hmmm, what if I injected this fuel that I found into the engine..."
1. [dice=Engineering for Speed] 1d20+10 [/dice]
2. [dice=Engineering for Speed] 1d20+10 [/dice]
3. [dice=Engineering for Speed] 1d20+10 [/dice]
4. [dice=Engineering for Speed] 1d20+10 [/dice]
5. [dice=Engineering for Speed] 1d20+10 [/dice]
"Ohhhh my, this is making my back not hurt as much... Maybe we can stop some hearts with our racer... then I can actually be a doctor!!!"Dr. Apati (alias of Oriklad)2020-05-18T10:51:21Z