The Commencement, cause why not (Inactive)

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Email, you can pm me this and I probably already have most of yours, just send it again.
I'm assuming everyone here has played this, so let me know which mission you want to do first.

therealthom -- level 1 envoy Could rebuild to soldier if that fit the party better.

Farol -- lvl 2 Vanguard that I could put on this one, in couple of days he is finishing special.

Hawthwile newly-created Envoy

Vyecmuraf Details for the character have been figured out - now just to translate them into a profile.

Sethran -- a Soldier

I could even rebuild to mechanic. Or I have a level 2 operative, or a level 1 mystic that could play.

I just ended a game with a team that had two technomancers, two biohackers, a solarian and operative. Great bunch of players, but ridiculous overlap. The technomancer and biohacker builds were very similar.

Player Name: Farol
Character Name: Aravon
SFS: 2359780-709
Faction: Second Seeker (Jadnura)
Boons: Nothing of use ;)
Downtime: Social worker: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Aravon is a Vanguard, which means that he is good at being punched ;) He is not really skilled in anything ;) He has a point in Life Science, Intimidation, Stealth, Survival.

Actually this is the scenario that I played the least of all repeatable ;) From my previous experience junk racers were my least favorite part so I propose to do it first ;) The rest I don't mind

Player Name: Hawthwile
Character Name: Vyecmuraf
SFS #: 264524-703
Faction: Acquisitives
Boons: None
Downtime: Profession (Art Critic): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

I've actually never played this scenario, but I understand if folks want to push through things they've already done multiple times.

Missed it before, Vyecmuraf is Hawthwile's envoy.

Envoy, Vanguard, Soldier -- I've a level 1 mechanic to round out the party.

Player Name: therealthom
Character Name: HFG-5-309
SFS #: 90661-706
Faction: Dataphiles
Boons: TBD
Downtime: None

Oh, gameplay is up, go ahead and post in. Yes, it is a fast start, though I see Vyecmuraf has never played it, so let me know if I'm going to fast or if I can slow down to let you roleplay and enjoy the scenario

Player Name Sethran
Character Name and number 34762-710
Faction Acquisitives
Boons

Ally: Hireling (Diplomacy, Intimidate, Bluff)
Personal: N/A
Social: Saviour of the Scoured Stars
Promotional: T-shirt (Re-roll, 2 novas)
Starship: N/A

Downtime Profession(wrestler): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11

I'm happy to take this properly to get the best experiences for new timers. No scenario should ever be rushed!

Also willing to go a little slow for group RP.

I normally like some OOC tabl talk too, but I have to get to work now.

We can start thinking about roles for the race, and race strategy.

DG, what're the base cycle stats and what mods have we got available?

I think there's no real spoilers if I say we at least need a good pilot. HFG has a +7 modifier, but I believe based on everyone's choices of skill rolls that he's also the best engineer.

And if I recall correctly I think we need an engineer and possibly a gunner or two, too.

Sethran, are you a fan of McDonald's ? Or at least their 70s and 80s advertising?

Farol, good to be playing with you again!

Sethran, are you a fan of McDonald's ? Or at least their 70s and 80s advertising?

Farol, good to be playing with you again!

Not particularly- sorry missed something (also from the UK and a 90s child so don’t know their advertising)

It was the name Grimace and the fact that you picked the big blue vesk.

Speed 40 ft., full 400 ft. EAC 10; KAC 12 Attack energy weapon (–4 to Piloting) Modifiers +2 Piloting, –3 attack Passengers 1 SPECIAL ABILITIES Remote Control 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.

Upgrades add 5 to speed each, or 2 to EAC or KAC, or an extra weapon, or upgrade the current weapon, or upgrade the piloting, or +1 to attack modifier. Most people add speed and piloting in this scenario, will post results in a few minutes.

Likewise therealthom,

With regards to race just a word of explanation for Vyecmuraf as that was a surprise for me. This race has no map, and the description of it sounds a bit like the only speed that makes the difference here. So there are no maneuvers and any strategy. So the race consists basically: move forwards and decide who to shot.

@GM please correct me if I remember something badly I played this scenario once.

With regards to upgrades yeah I am fine to put majority into speed and piloting. But I will let Vyecmuraf decide.

Vyecmuraf would have no opinions on the matter - this is hardly what one would consider "high art", after all. XD

And as a player, speed and piloting make the most sense for a race.

@realthom Ahh, nope no idea ^^, scary though.

Grimace is happy to go for speed, but would focus two of their upgrades on weapons, whether installing a new one or reducing the attack penalty as required. It's a Vesk thing :P

If the only roles are pilot and gunner, we should go full Mad Max and add two guns. Otherwise some one is left aiding others. Let's try to blow stuff up. Then put the rest in speed or piloting aids, 'cause we want to win.

DG, am I interpreting the stats right? Does firing the guns penalize piloting?

No, firing the gun does not penalize your piloting. The gun itself has a -3 modifier to it. So the gunner would use his dex+bab-3 to determine the hit rate. 3dex+1bab-3 to the gun=1 to hit the enemy. Unless you are referring to the -4, then in that case, A successful hit would cause the enemy to have a -4 to piloting.

Cool. Yeah. Let's get a gun for everyone! Boost piloting by 2 or 3, because I think the scenario probably assumed a 9 or 10 piloting score, and dump the rest in speed.

Heads up, my brother decided to mess with the wifi and internet connection to make it better. Instead he made it worse. He might try to refix the problem later this week and make it even more worse. Them darn computer programmers.

So who's driving? I think I've got the best pilot mod, but Grimace is almost or just as good. Or we could let V have the controls since it's his first time on this scenario.

Vyecmuraf isn't trained in piloting, so probably not the best candidate for that role. XD

Did we lose Grimace?

I've played the scenario twice before. Never won the race that easily, but also didn't rock the skill checks like we did. Good job team.

Don't know, I'll have to PM Grimace if we don't hear from him in another day or so. I'll update tonight with a roleplaying post of your win, a congratulations and what missions are left.

Player Name: Hawthwile

Character Name: Vyecmuraf
SFS #: 264524-703
Faction: Acquisitives
Boons: None
Downtime: Profession (Art Critic): 4 + 11 = 15

I've actually never played this scenario, but I understand if folks want to push through things they've already done multiple times.

Whoops, forgot the email - sorry! You can use hawthwile.pfs@gmail.com

Looks like I need to provide the same. kenner.tim122 at gmail dot com.

Game has been reported. Chronicles still not out yet, mainly because I procrastinate on them. It should be out tomorrow, or for those of us who are already at the midnight threshold, today.

Alright everyone should have their chronicles, make sure you have them and done correctly, once confirmed, I close this game.

DG, I accepted the implant, but it's crossed off my chronicle.

At the Lorespire Complex

An android enters, silently takes its sample and accepts the subdermal implant.

This android, it's clearly an android from the tracery of circuits along the surface of a plastically clear complexion, has a shock of wavy black hair running straight back from its high forehead. It's tall and lanky; its expression, blankly serene. It's high-collared form-fitting armor is reminiscent of work overalls, with pockets on the chest and thighs. Various gear hangs off its belt and pokes from the pack on its back.

[b]"I am HFG-5-309, mechanic....

DG, I accepted the implant, but it's crossed off my chronicle.

Same here.

I got my chronicle, the implant is crossed off, but I don't really care for it ;) I am fine not having it.

Thanks for the game all! See you at other tables.

I've not got my Chronicle yet - Grimace also took the implant

I've not got my Chronicle yet - Grimace also took the implant

Oh right, I don't have your email, that is who I was missing. And the implant, yep okay mistake there, DM did his first and never takes it. then I just kept editing the top part. Will resend them.

Nice! Thanks, DG! I see Paizo has already updated HFG's profile.

And thank you for running the game.

Everyone, I look forward to seeing you around the boards.