PbP GameDay IX: GM Sfounder's "The Last Bite" [Tier 7-8] (Inactive)

Game Master Chris Marsh

I understand. If the rest of the group wishes to go for starship combat, I'll participate. Reaper is pretty good at it.

If Desha wants Acts of Compassion. let's go with that. I'd rather we make decisions quickly and keep moving this along. I am really sorry for slowing all of you down with my recent distractions.

Sorry guys. I'm pouring one out for RGB. I'll post ASAP after you pick.[/ooc]

Acts of Compassion because we've someone who requested that specific one.

I would support any of them.

Hey guys! You've got an Aid Token! Sadly there are no boosts on it. (Had a level 2 player get crit by a CR 4 Ksarik. Wasn't pretty.)

Enjoy!

Mech Coy expends a RP to boost Remote Assistance. Pass it on!

We still have boosts and are in good position for Starship Combat. Let’s help someone who will struggle with it.

GM, regarding your question about timezones... both Dr. Mech Coy and Trusty are in CST, only one hour behind EST.

Hmm

Desha is also CST. In fact, Desha's player lives only a handful of miles from DMC and Trusty!

Mjolbeard

Yeah, we've all gamed in person, which was pretty darned awesome. Once upon a time!

Gunnery, Resolve Points and Switching Seats

@Reaper

If you decide that you want to preserve resolve points, we can switch seats at any time during this starship slog so that we can keep broadsiding as long as possible.

@Everyone

If you are eighth level or better, remember that you get a bonus resolve point at the start of Starship Combat for any sort of RP-related shenanigans. If you're eighth level look at your resolve point options to see if there's something fun that can use that bonus resolve point!

I did forget about the bonus Resolve for starship combat. Thanks for the reminder. Also, if we do it right, this fight will be over before we need to switch seats.

GM, if things are crazy right now, you could probably get a backup GM to help out with the table -- even if he or she only covered the hours that you're in school. I'm serving as backup helping out another table right now.

Hmm

Was thinking about that, but I free up to post 1030-1600 for the most part. I'd feel bad for one hour of coverage. We're caught up now.

If we are to make any progress, I think we need a door procedure and marching order. That way our GM can move us from room to room quickly.

Who checks the doors, who opens them, and what order do we come in?

Trusty and Reaper are probably the best ones to be in front.
I don't care where my character is in the order.

Arratoi is squishy. I'd prefer he stay in middle or back within the marching formation

That's the SOP for my home games too.

Alright, here it is.

Trusty and Reaper both check the door.
Trusty opens it, using Engineering if required.

Marching order:
Reaper
Trusty
Dr. Mech Coy
Arratoi
Datch
Patrick
Desha

Change it if you wish, change the map to match that.

I have moved people up to the first door to the north.

As long as someone is keeping watch over Datch, it looks good to me.

Looks good!

Can we discuss this? I didn't go down this hallway, and Dr. Mech Coy specifically said not to go down there? And now he's dead from a hallway that he didn't go down, and a trap that he did not go near?

I'd like us to pause here for a moment.

Hmm

Fair. I rushed this room, and should have waited until passing through this room. I suspected it would go south since a few in the party have run this. I went with someone actually examining the mosaic. Since I did say we're going with updated maps, and the map is not updated to show anyone close enough to examine it.

How about this. My solution is a combination of gut experience, and the thread itself:

Arratoi: in the room. The narrative of the trap wiffing, is cool.
Desha: No post
Dr. Mech Coy: Voiced concern, did not enter.
Trusty: No post
Patrick: Definitely in the room as he looks down upon it.
Reaper Sigma: No post

So in my oxymoronic cautious rushing, I think it's fair that we advance as if Patrick and Arratoi are in the room with the dice as rolled.

I prefer that to dying.

It is a difficult thing, since I am GMing this at the same time. I have been handling that by not examining the details of an area until my group goes there. My group had not made it to the Mosaic, so I felt it was reasonable to express concern.

Thank you for reconsidering on this.

Thank you, GM.

Hmm

Since we're closing in on the end, it's time for boons!

Roll a d20. If you get a 19-20, roll 1d3 to determine the boon:

Boon?: 1d20 ⇒ 19 Yay!
Which one is it?: 1d3 ⇒ 1

I actually don't know.... We'll see!

boon: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 20
Which one?: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Yeah, who is trashy now, baby?

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 18
Which one?: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Uh....D'OH!!!

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 8

Nope! Congrats to those who won a boon, though!

Boon: 1d20 ⇒ 6

No boon for me.

We are so close to the end everyone! Borrowing from Dr. Mech Coy:

Don't forget THIS
The magnanimous Zo! thanks the PCs by gifting them a voucher for a one time 10% discount on gear or equipment purchased on Absalom Station for the duration of the adventure.

you guys could really help me out by posting the item, the price, and the discounted price

You mean this?

(snip)... Furthermore the magnanimous Zo! thanks you by gifting you a voucher for a one-time 10% discount on gear or equipment purchased on Absalom Station for the duration of the adventure.his discount does not stack with any other discount The VIPs also pool their resources in appreciation. Each PC can select a serum or grenade from the Core Rulebook with an item level less than or equal to the group’s APL to receive free of charge.

Nothing for Reaper.

I have 807 credits, so guess I need to grab the money from the scenario to buy something significant.

Looks like we earn 5,835 from the chronicle.

Assuming that is correct, he will be purchasing MotoSpheres.

5600 - 560 = 5040 credits.

Oh that is a good deal! Guess I’ll go for a set of Gloves of Storing:

4600 - 460 = 4140 credits

Actually, scratch that, I’d like to pick up a set of Advanced Darkvision Capacitors:

9000 - 900 = 8100 credits

I had to update my inventory tracking to realize I started this scenario with over 7000cr, so the 5k we’re earning here should make that affordable, if pricey. But hey, a +2 to vision-based Perception checks ain’t nothing!

IAssuming that is correct, he will be purchasing MotoSpheres.

5600 - 560 = 5040 credits.

Me too. I cannot resist them!

Patrick would be looking for either a rather large telescope or a ultra fast computer but, since those aren't really in the rules for purchase

He'll go for the True Frame Camera Scanner at 12,250 - 1225 = 11,025. This is a level 9 item and Patrick is level 8 so, does that count?

If that's not an option - the Pathing Telescope
7000cr - 700 = 6300cr

He's currently got a tad over 10,000cr to spend before payment from this scenario.

It is from Armory, I think the limit is your level except from chronicles or CRB.

You are most likely right - I was wondering if it was offered during the adventure, whether or not it would count as being on the Chronicle.

The other thought was - maybe he'd need the ten grand for psychotherapy :)

If it is on a chronicle, you could certainly do it. It has to actually be listed on the chronicle though.

The chronicle for this adventure does not list any items for purchase.

The limit is
CRB= Character Level + 1
Chronicle Sheet= Character Level + 2
Other= Character Level

Both of those items are from the Armory, so the limit is your level.

Arratoi will buy a new set of armor...

Item: D-Suit III
Original Price: 13,300
Discounted Price: 11,970

Thank you!!!

The limit is

CRB= Character Level + 1
Chronicle Sheet= Character Level + 2
Other= Character Level

Both of those items are from the Armory, so the limit is your level.

Edit: Unless they're on one of your character sheets, then the limit is your level + 2.

Hey Everyone!

Your chronicles are HERE. I trust you to fill in your option for the Second Seeker bonus at the bottom. If you need a fixed chronicle sheet, let me know.

I'll keep this thread open for 72 hours or until everyone confirms they're good to go. Thank you everyone and may all your rolls be crits!

Looks like we don't have access to the chronicles, using the link.

Try again?

HERE

Got it! Unfortunately, mine does have an error on it. You've got my character number as 706. It should be 704. No rush on fixing that, but if I could get a corrected chronicle, I would greatly appreciate it!

Mine looks good - only one minor niggle, using the X to indicate Datch's fate could be interpreted as us killing her, since the X was also used to cross out the irrelevant tiers. It would have been clearer to use the tick, or to use the strikeout line to cover up the option not taken.

I'll fix that on mine.

Got it! Unfortunately, mine does have an error on it. You've got my character number as 706. It should be 704. No rush on fixing that, but if I could get a corrected chronicle, I would greatly appreciate it!

It was reported correctly. I'll fix in the am as I did them at work.