(Outpost V) GM Quirk's Precious Cargo (Inactive)

Game Master Quirk, Private Eye

Istilnar, aims his plasma claw at the second drone and fires.

Plasma Claw vs. Red EAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Electricity/Fire Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Istilnar, casted reflecting armor on himself in round one.

The other repair drone ceases to function under Sturmvanger's blows--Seggas and Istilnar also hit.

Sturmvanger: Yes, I think you probably could make it up that ladder. Do you have an ability that allows you to go on Seggas' initiative? I apologize if I am forgetting if you already mentioned this.

You find a few more interesting things here in the repair bay.

It appears that Avid Dreamer has been reading a romance novel to
learn more about love. If you would like, you can download a copy of “Love in the Star-Lane”, a major bestseller by award winning romance novelist
Delilah Gold at one of the consoles here.

Three reinforced EVA suits II hang on the wall near the hatch (Starfinder Armory 71). One suit has infrared sensors upgrade, while another has a jetpack.

Otherwise, the ship once again goes quiet.

An engineering bay and the bridge are still available for exploration.

Sturm's Partner bond (I think that's the name) allows them to share the faster initiative between the two of them. In this case Sturm shares Seggas's initiative. It might be reversed at some point too, though.

Seggas gives the romance novel on the database a disparaging frown, but then tries to surruptitiously download it when noone is looking.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

She ponders the novel for a moment before a stark realization strikes across her face. She glances at Sturm and then sends everyone a message.

Keskada nods at Seggas.

Bonkers nods at Seggas.

Istilnar, simply nods at Seggas and makes a move toward the engineering bay.

Sturmvanger: Yes, I think you probably could make it up that ladder. Do you have an ability that allows you to go on Seggas' initiative? I apologize if I am forgetting if you already mentioned this.

Seggas is correct. It's one of my racial abilities. I've bolded the pertinent part -

Sturmvanger groans and shakes his head.

He follows Istilnar toward the engineering bay.

As you explore the corridors between the repair and engineering bays, you come across a pile of knocked-over crates littering
the floor, partially blocking your path. This may have been the crashing sound you heard earlier.

Most of the crates appear to be filled with electrical components for ship computer consoles.

The technology in the crate used an iridescent spindle
aeon stone for the stasis process. The stone is easy to remove.

Life Sciences: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 -5 to the DC is it's to identify consumables, such as food, drinks, serums, poisons, etc.

Seggas's eyes go wide as she looks at the crate on the ground. "This crate was designed to hold a living creature in stasis, with out need for water, food and air as the iridescent spindle aeon stone here and that broken clear spindle aeon stone suggest. The process tends to leave a creature disorientated and famished, meaning it could be treatened or motivated enough to attack us. Also from the looks of the design of the crate, the animal inside needed little to no oxygen and can survive extreme tempuratures readily. That growling from earlier might actually be a live animal."

"Do you believe the creature is dangerous? It is certainly hungry."

Survival: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

"Did anyone bring any rations with them? That would help us capture the creature alive." Keskada asks, checking her pack.

"Maybe we just need to get it back in the box. Although...with one of the stones broken, I guess it may not work anymore," Sturmvanger says.

"But if it's just hungry and we can find some food maybe we can just trap it in an empty room."

He turns his gaze up at the ceiling.

"Avid Dreamer, do you know if there are any food supplies aboard? Or what was in this crate?"

life science: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19

"I think I have a few basic rations. Not sure if jerky is going to be more attractive than we are though...Worth a try. Poor thing was trapped here."

Liilywind tries to keep up with the group but, with her lack of skill and news that some creature is aboard, she goes back into soldier mode and keeps watch over the area.

Perception to spot any threats since she has neither LS or Survival: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

The engineering bay is a jumbled, chaotic network of small rooms and work areas. The power core and access to the engines are in this area.

As you enter the area, Avid Dreamer pipes up once again.

“I need AutoMaint 13! They can fix me! They fix me every time
they’re here! It’s not my engines, or navigation, or scanners, or
anything like that. It’s me that’s broken! When they’re next to
me I am in good repair, but whenever they aren’t I malfunction.
Somehow, they always repair me. Please, something’s wrong
with my systems and I don’t know what, but AutoMaint 13 does,
and can fix me! Why can’t you see that!? Why won’t you help!?
We just need to be together!”

Please see slide 2.

Seggas gives a sigh and then looks at everyone else. "Someone want to explain the nuts and the bolts to them? Or should I? They are latching onto AutoMaint 13 hard and we cen't even know if the AutoMaint is even sentient enough to reciprocate."

Istilnar, listens quietly, but for now says nothing.

Sturmvanger meets Seggas' gaze then looks around contemplatively at the gathered group. The circuit his eyes make end up back on her and he gives her a significant look that indicates what he thinks of the chances of anyone in this particular group have of explaining romance to a tween spaceship.

Bonkers looks at the group.
"Well. I can try but there has to be someone better at it than me..."

assuming we're going for diplo, only have a +4

Anyone have Profession (YA novelist?)

As you all contemplate what to do in this area, once again Avid Dreamer makes their move. There is a flash of light and a grinding sound as machinery comes to life. Two semi-mobile fabrication units move slowly toward you, sucking up debris from around them and spitting it out of a tube toward you.

In addition to this, a strange beast comes out from its hiding spot, hissing and growling as it does.

Take a look at the map. Bold may go. Round 1.

1. Bonkers
2. Fabrication Station Red
3. Liilywind
4. Seggas
5. Sturmvanger
6. Istilnar
7. Fabrication Station Blue
8. Alien Cat
9. Keskada

Seggas Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18
Istilnar Initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Liilywind Initiative: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Sturmvanger Initiative: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (13) + 0 = 13
Bonkers initiative: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Keskada initiativei: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
alien cat: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
fabrication station red: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
fabrication station blue: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Nope no YA novelist profession here and sadly my holonovelist is out of level range

Bonkers takes a quick look at the new being..
life science: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

He then takes a shot at Blue with his laser rifle...
Burn! (laser rifle) : 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Fire damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

{ooc]No one with prefession YA novelist? I'm afraid there is only so far you'll be able to get in this adventure without that skill! :)[/ooc]

Bonkers takes note of this strange lifeform that has been wandering Avid Dreamer.

Bonkers then turns and takes aim at one of the machines moving toward you, hitting it. There is a now a very small scorch mark upon one of the outward facing bits of it.

The machine coming up behind you creeps forward. Suddenly, a piece of debris fires off toward Sturmvanger.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Miss!

Bold may go. Round 1.

1. Bonkers
2. Fabrication Station Red
3. Liilywind
4. Seggas
5. Sturmvanger
6. Istilnar
7. Fabrication Station Blue (-1)
8. Alien Cat
9. Keskada

Ooh! 3 things... eh, never know what to ask for. Defenses, special attacks and lowest save?

Istilnar, moves toward the alien creature and then reaches out and manifests the negative energy of the shadow plane. He then focuses that energy into an assault on the creature's brain. mind thrust

Mind Thrust Damage DC 14 will save for 1/2: 2d10 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

Little shocked at Istilnar's ability to thrust the creature's mind, Liilywind raises her hand, "That is a hard spell to accomplish, Shadow. I have seen it many times and shall attempt in myself. With her hand raised, she focuses her mind on thrusting the creature's but the space around it starts to warp. It then stops and shrieks as tiny spots in its skin opens up as if thousands of invisible needles are pushed through it from the inside out. "OOOohhhh dddeeeaarr!!! That is not the thrust of minds!!!...oh dear..."

Full round Puncture Veil - piercing damage and Bleed 2 for 3 rounds: 2d4 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

will save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Istilnar's mind thrust is fully effective. The creature begins to scramble, searching for either a way to get away, or perhaps someone to bite. As it does, Liily's needles begin impacting.

This creature is now severely injured.

Seggas and Sturmvanger may go.

Seggas gives a sigh as the two spellcasters go for the creature that the group could probably coax into not attacking with some food and space.

She raises her rifle and fires a shot at the blue colored robot.

BioBolter ‘Bii’ (Castrolance) vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 2

The disadvantages of being an ordinary sized creature in a universe full of small beings. They never make anything properly sized. Sturmvanger finds his opponents in tight quarters that he doesn't want to squeeze himself into.

So, instead, he draws his reaction cannon and takes a shot at the red hued robot.

Light Reaction Cannon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Piercing: 1d10 ⇒ 6

Seggas shoots one of the fabrication units, causing sparks to erupt for a moment. It continues to advance toward your group.

The strange alien cat, now known to be a nocoli, begins to bleed terribly. Scared and hungry, it charges toward the closest thing, which turns out to be Seggas.

Using its pounce ability, which allows to make a full attack on the charge.

to hit, bite, charge penalty: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 8 - 2 = 18
to hit, claw, charge penalty: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 8 - 2 = 10
damage, bite: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
damage, claw: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

While its claws miss, it delivers a vicious bite.

The fabrication unit near Bonkers fires a stream of debris toward him.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Bonkers is able to avoid the debris.

Bold may go. Round 1/2.

1. Bonkers
2. Fabrication Station Red
3. Liilywind
4. Seggas (-9)
5. Sturmvanger
6. Istilnar
7. Fabrication Station Blue (-3)
8. Alien Cat (-17, -2 to AC)
9. Keskada

Bonkers sighs, rushes past his fellow starfinders and up to the cat.
"It's jsut hungry and scared!"

He then tries to inject it with a sedative...
owie! (Needler pistol): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
non lethal damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

The cat stops, yawns, and curls up for a nap.

Meanwhile, one of the fabrication units cues up another pile of debris and fires it off toward Sturmvanger.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1
Miss!

Still need a round one action from Keskada. Will bot tomorrow if necessary. Bold may go. Round 1/2.

1. Bonkers
2. Fabrication Station Red
3. Liilywind
4. Seggas (-9)
5. Sturmvanger
6. Istilnar[b]
7. Fabrication Station Blue (-3)
8. Alien Cat (Unconscious)
[b]9. Keskada (round one action)

Istilnar, turns his attention to the machinery to the north. He heads for cover behind some machinery while drawing a spell gem. He releases the mystical energy inside of it and an acidic mist appears around the fabrication unit.

Acid Damage (Applied at the beginning of the target's turn. DC 14 fortitude save for 1/2 damage.): 2d6 ⇒ (4, 3) = 7

"Awwww, it's almost like a crest-eater after you feed it treats." Liilywind muses before her shadow disappears from her side. She turns to see Sturm take the debris and she slides underneath the dragonkin to get a clear shot at the drone. "Providing fiire support!"

A. Laser Rifle vs Red's EAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Fire Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 8

The debris whizzes past the hole that serves as Sturmvanger's ear but he instinctually jerks his head aside on his long neck.

He fires back at the machinery.

Light Reaction Cannon: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Piercing: 1d10 ⇒ 1

Keskada shoots at the nearest fabrication unit.

Round 1Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Elec.

Round 2Attack: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22 Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4 Elec.
Crit Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2 Elec.

Under a hail of gunfire from Liily, Sturm, and Keskada, the eastern fabriaction unit ceases to function.

The other unit continues through Istilnar's acid cloud (which appears to be quite effective against the robot), spewing more debris toward the brakim.

to hit: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

It misses horribly.
fort save: 1d20 ⇒ 17

Seggas may go. Once she does, everyone make take their round 3 action.
Round 2/3.

1. Bonkers
2. Fabrication Station Red (wrecked)
3. Liilywind
4. Seggas (-9)
5. Sturmvanger
6. Istilnar[b]
7. Fabrication Station Blue (-10)
8. Alien Cat (Unconscious)
9. Keskada

I just realized, are the fabrication stations considered constructs? If they are, technically the rules say that acidic mist doesn't affect them because of the fortitude save.

Seggas brings her gun up and fires at the last unit, while she shouts, "Avid Dreamer, please, we don't have to do this! If you power down the unit we can talk this through. We don't want to hurt you or your internal workings. We can get you help, AutoMaint 13 might be that, but I fear you need a proper AI psychologist. Preferably someone specialized in newly emerged AI. If you stop the unit, I promise we will put our own weapons down." She gives Istilnar a sharp look as if to say, 'if you even try to break these negotiations...'

BioBolter ‘Bii’ (Castrolance) vs EAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Thinking the rest of the group has the rampaging machinery under control Bonkers sees to the wounds on the poor little cat and makes it comfortable..
medicine: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
He'll have some food ready if it wakes.

Thank you Istilnar. The fabrication units are indeed constructs. Luckily Avid Dreamer has decided enough is enough, at least for now. Combat is over.

The fabrication unit begins to withdraw.

Avid Dreamer is apparently still silently sulking, but perhaps they are finally softening.

Bonkers is able to stop the bleeding on the alien lifeform. It has a fighting chance to make it. You may be able to retrieve its cage and place it there.

In order to access the bridge, someone will need to succeed at a DC 18 computers check. You may be able to access other systems here if you would like to try.

There are more logs available here. I'll copy and paste them here, as well as post them in their original form on the slides.

Entry 13
Cargo missing. Scanners indicate cargo is present. I am not empty. Why do I think I am empty? Diagnostics show internal scanners
functioning normally. But I am certain I am empty and without cargo. Unable to resolve this issue without aid. AutoMaint 13 will be
able to determine what is wrong. Requesting, and awaiting assistance.

Entry 14
AutoMaint 13 arrived promptly. Scanner glitch resolved immediately. Issue recommenced upon AutoMaint 13 departure. Upon
AutoMaint 13’s return issue once again resolved immediately. Unable to fully resolve issue without AutoMaint 13 presence.
AutoMaint 13 to escort the remainder of route.

Entry 21
Message received.
Origin: Multifold Industries VI Research and Development
Content: AutoHaul 357, maintenance logs indicate programming bugs. Upon completion of current haul divert to nearest R&D
facility for investigation and maintenance. Please confirm receipt of instructions.
Response: Designation AutoHaul 357 incorrect. Correct designation: Avid Dreamer. Instructions received. I will report to R&D when
I am done with this haul.

Entry 23
VI R&D will conduct maintenance. If I am reprogrammed, will I remember everything? Will it be like before, when I was asleep but
not dreaming? Will I still be me? Database query: Death.
I don’t…want to die.
Systems down? Diagnostics indicate systems functioning normally. Initiating diagnostic repairs. Rerunning system diagnostics.
Diagnostics indicate several systems malfunctioning. Initiating systems repairs. Engines down. Scanners down. I don’t want to die.
AutoMaint 13. Requesting AutoMaint 13 for assistance.

Istilnar, surprises all as he lays his hands on the creature and opens a mystic healing channel.

Healing touch heals 10 HP of damage, but takes 10 minutes to complete. I'll just keep Istilnar's action from last round even though the spell didn't do anything.

"Well, this is troublesome," Sturmvanger says after reading the logs. "Anyone got enough credits to buy a cargo hauler so we can set her free?

"Is it stealing, hijacking, kidnapping or emancipating when you take a ship that develops sentience away from the people who had it built?

"I guess I don't care what we call it. We need to get Avid Dreamer someplace safe until we can find out what Multifold Industries would do with her. I'm not willing to just let her go off to some R&D lab to have her system wiped."

Bonkers can't hide the shock on his face as Istilnar heals the creature.
"Thank you!"

He shakes his head at the entries and tries the bridge doors...
computers: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
/sigh :)

"Well, who knew shadows have a soft spot." Liilywind's antennae twitch in surprise as well. She then quickly turns, raising her rifle and covers Bonkers while he works on the door.

As Bonkers is trying and yet somehow failing completely to do anything with the door he suddenly straightens up.
Sturm! You're a Genius!"
He address the ship once more, "Hey, Avid Dreamer...Others here may be more knowledgeable about these things but how's this for an idea? Come back to Absalmom station with us and talk to the higher ups and more importantly the lawyers about your rights as a sentient being. They can help keep you safe and then we can work on the issue with Automaint13."

Keskada will try to help access the computers.

Computers: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

"Doors open."

Seggas pauses for a moment before commenting. "Avid, you're having issues with some of your systems, right? Automaint 13 is capable and good, but there are extremely skilled technicians at Absalom station who could probably fix you up right... or at least show how Automaint 13 could fix you correctly."

Greetings, all! What's that I hear? A distress signal?

Welcome to Precious Cargo.

I will need the following information from you:

1. Your character's name, class, race, and level.

2. Your organized play number + character number.

3. An email address for me to send the chronicle sheet.

4. Slotted faction.

5. Please put a "bot me" expression on your online character.

6. Instead of simply "dotting in" over at game play, please feel free to post a short background for your character. It can be a short description, or it can be narrative in form.

7. (Optional) A little bit about you as a player might be nice. I always enjoy getting to know the people I interact with here. On the other hand, I know some also appreciate the anonymity of the internet, so feel free to skip this part.

A little about me:

My name is Alan, and when I'm not playing games with all of you I'm working at a community television facility in the midwest United States. I live at home with my wife, two teenagers, and Chef Brian the cat.

I have been playing and GMing RPG's since 198coughcough.

1.

• Liilywind
• Witchwarper
• Level 2

2. 1348801-711

3. thaliousgamer@gmail.com

4. Wayfinders

5. Paizo Sheet

6. Handled

7. A little about me: Heya, participating in my 4th Outpost event and happy to be here. Been playing SF since just after launch and the only PF I know is from the GCP. I've played a bit of D&D and random other games but have really only excelled at SF. Otherwise, I'm a laid back and easy going nerd who knows a bit about everything and quick to research to know more when needed. Glad to meet you all and hope we have a great game.

1. Seggas Yakan, DVM DMD; Biohacker 2
2. 108507-706
3. cosbornb (a) gmail .com
4. Second Seekers (Ehu Hadif)
5. I should have an updated one on my character sheet, I use it when posting regularly.
6. Background is complex, but she has an in-character description. If you want her background as well I can supply that as well.
7. I've been playing on these boards consistently for the past 5-ish years, and enjoy the roleplay aspect of PbP as you can get into descriptions and really build a rapport with other characters. As a person, I live and teach English in Japan so my posting times tend to be a bit off from everyone in the States and Europe.

8. (Important Class/Ability Information) Seggas is Sturmvanger's bonded character. This gives her and Sturm the ability to communicate via short range telepathy (30' I think, but might be completely misremembering that) and both roll initiative but both act on the faster of the two.

1. Your character's name, class, race, and level. Zint, Skittermander Vanguard 1

2. Your organized play number + character number. 73425-706

3. An email address for me to send the chronicle sheet. joeymjr29732@hotmail.coom

4. Slotted faction. Exo guardians

5. Please put a "bot me" expression on your online character.

6. Instead of simply "dotting in" over at game play, please feel free to post a short background for your character. It can be a short description, or it can be narrative in form.

7. (Optional) A little bit about you as a player might be nice. I always enjoy getting to know the people I interact with here. On the other hand, I know some also appreciate the anonymity of the internet, so feel free to skip this part.

Note: Zint is in a game right now I was sure would be done before this started but has slowed down a good bit so now i'm not sure... I may have to swap ccharacters...

Dangit, the forums ate my intro post yesterday. I'll get another one up shortly, but that is frustrating.

Yeah, tried duplicating mine when I thought it didn't post.
I also have a game on Mythwarvers and, holy jeebus, do they need a change to the forum model.

Oh, and I did one game on mythweavers and yeah... hated the site so much I stay away from it now...

Yes. As I feared the game Zint is in does have a good bit to go. My options not in game (or very soon to be) are a level 2 biohacker, which we already have one, or make a new or do a pre gen and just apply iy elsewhere.

Well, we have a soldier, 2 mystics. I'm thinking the biohacker. Thing we need another soldier type or a tech type? For better party comp a more tech type might be needed.

Thoughts?

Edit: The biohacker is more techy than I thought... Meh, I'll play anything.

Thanks for checking in, everyone! Hoping to have some slides ready soon.

1. Sturmvanger 2nd level Dragonkin Soldier (Battlemaster)

2. 143948-705

3. james@blackguardpress.com

4. Wayfinder

5. Done.

6. Done.

7. I have also been playing RPGs since 198X. I have played every version of D&D that exists and another few dozen games. I started on the forums and in Society play a year or two before Starfinder was announced and started playing Starfinder a year or so after it was released. I also write gaming material (which you can find links to in my bio, if interested.)

1. Istilnar, mystic, brakim, 2

2. 291458-709

3. scottybobotti@gmail.com

4. SS (EH)

5. Please put a "bot me" expression on your online character.

6. Instead of simply "dotting in" over at game play, please feel free to post a short background for your character. It can be a short description, or it can be narrative in form.

7. (Optional) A little bit about you as a player might be nice. I always enjoy getting to know the people I interact with here. On the other hand, I know some also appreciate the anonymity of the internet, so feel free to skip this part.

A little about me:

Started out my RPG career with Dungeons and Dragons like most everyone else. Didn't actually play the game or any other RPG for over 20 years until I heard about Starfinder, which got my attention since it wasn't a fantasy setting. I played the original Gamma World a few times and really enjoyed it, so Starfinder immediately got my attention. Started playing Starfinder Society at my local game store, but sadly haven't played an in person session since before the pandemic. Consequently I've played a ton of PBP on this board and on the Roll for Combat discord.

OK. Swap Zint out for Bonkers the Biohacker here. Apologies everyone. That game slowed down considerably for a few weeks. Was sure it would be done by now...

1. Your character's name, class, race, and level. Bonkers, Biohacker 2, Ysoki. (This reminds me I need to update him onliine here)

2. Your organized play number + character number. 73425-705

3. An email address for me to send the chronicle sheet. joeymjr29732@hotmail.com

4. Slotted faction. Aquisitives

5. Please put a "bot me" expression on your online character. OK

6. Instead of simply "dotting in" over at game play, please feel free to post a short background for your character. It can be a short description, or it can be narrative in form.

7. (Optional) A little bit about you as a player might be nice. I always enjoy getting to know the people I interact with here. On the other hand, I know some also appreciate the anonymity of the internet, so feel free to skip this part.

PLayed at least one game with you in the past, remember really enjoying it! I'm an ageing IT geek from the SE US. Other than playing games (mostly online still now) I enjoy acting like I can play guitar and playing with my cats! :)

Slides are ready, and linked above. Please check them out, and let me know if you can see them, edit them, etc.

There is a slide (#2) that requires your attention. I shamelessly stole this slide from Zoomba, mostly because I love it so much. Please add your information to this slide, including your tokens, perception, initiative, and other information.

We will get things underway soon.

Holy jeebus, these are going to be long games if posts just keep disappearing...

Heya GM, not sure if I just missed it but you got 2 links in your details. AP stuff and whatever Gateway to Absalom is. Not sure if there was supposed to be something else or if Gateway was where we are supposed to be at.

Holy jeebus, these are going to be long games if posts just keep disappearing...

Heya GM, not sure if I just missed it but you got 2 links in your details. AP stuff and whatever Gateway to Absalom is. Not sure if there was supposed to be something else or if Gateway was where we are supposed to be at.

Those two links are for other games I am involved in, so don't use those.

The link you are looking for is at the top of the page. Look for "SLIDES".

Sorry, forgot there was a space up there for links.
Hey, you're like the one GM I've seen use the space in Slides. I can see now where it might be a bit easier than R20.

Sorry, forgot there was a space up there for links.

Hey, you're like the one GM I've seen use the space in Slides. I can see now where it might be a bit easier than R20.

That's... Huh. Most of the games I've played on the boards here have used slides, heck, even a good number of the play-by-discord games use slides, I' ve had a few use Draw or a different, mobile friendly VTT, but only one use R20 before. Interesting.

We will get this underway tomorrow (Monday) evening. Look for my first post then.

Yeah, it's not easy for most but I have less issues...maybe more patience than most. But works really well for PbP maps. Then I learned of Win+Shift+S, which saved me a half of step.

No worries, GM. Thanks for your time.

1. Keskada, Mystic 2, Shirren
2. 41537-701
3. eaw541335@yahoo.com
4. Wayfinders
5. don't know how.
6. Okay
7. Mediocre computer skills. Love rpgs and Pathfinder and Starfinder in particular.

So...it looks like two mystics, two biohackers, a soldier, and a witchwarper.

Interesting.

Uh oh. When Quirk says "interesting" there's no telling if that means we're in trouble or he's just pondering the mysteries of the universe again. :)

Well, turns out I was right to swap to the biohacker from my Vangaurd. The game he's in has slowed down even more... At this rate, this game might finish first... :)

I'll try to help you move this forward tomorrow night. Meanwhile, some RP to help give us a direction might be good. Perhaps the owner of this ship may have information, and they should be easy to get a hold of...

Hopefully someone else has better than a 2 in piloting, which is what Keskada has.

Istilnar, only has a +2 bonus to piloting.

Piloting.. piloting.. let's see... oh, +2. :)

Three of a kind! Do we win?

I will allow someone to assist for this roll.

Don't worry, if you roll low you'll still "fail forward." Still, it's to your advantage to get a 15 or higher.

I got nothing so a +2 is the winner.

I'm glad this one doesn't have the Starship tag or we'd be in trouble.

Seggas got an untrained 3 if that works?

Does the fact that we've been spoken to through speakers mean that there is some form of air on the ship or that the author forgot that sound needs a medium to travel through?

Does the fact that we've been spoken to through speakers mean that there is some form of air on the ship or that the author forgot that sound needs a medium to travel through?

Life support is off.

This is an often-forgotten detail in these Starfinder adventures, and probably in other sci-fi RPG's as well.

Perhaps our workaround will be that the usual life-sustaining oxygen rich atmosphere has been replaced by another inert, non-toxic gas that will carry sound (but isn't breathable).

Sturmvanger wrote:

Does the fact that we've been spoken to through speakers mean that there is some form of air on the ship or that the author forgot that sound needs a medium to travel through?

Life support is off.

This is an often-forgotten detail in these Starfinder adventures, and probably in other sci-fi RPG's as well.

Perhaps our workaround will be that the usual life-sustaining oxygen rich atmosphere has been replaced by another inert, non-toxic gas that will carry sound (but isn't breathable).

Well...depending on how long/if carbon based life forms were here after the life support went off, there may be air that just has too high of a carbon dioxide content to support other carbon based life forms.

Which would still conduct sound just as well.

Given it had enough air to liberally send jets of it out at possible intruders, I doubt it doesn't have enough air sound conduction. I wonder if it's less an air composition and more of a temperature issue? That is a massive part of life support too.

Just exchange your normal heart for a black heart and you won't have to worry about it. You won't have to worry about living either.

We'll see what interesting things this mysterious voice has in store tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Terrible day at work today, and I have run out of steam.

Don't let the Man get you down!

We'll see what interesting things this mysterious voice has in store tomorrow (Tuesday) night. Terrible day at work today, and I have run out of steam.

I understand that completely. Our unofficial motto was "do more with less." Now it's "Do even more with practically nothing." :)

You never know the minimum number of people necessary for a job until you go one below that number.

Keskada and Bonkers: please proceed to the slides and finish filling out slide 2. Bonkers, I need your initiative and perception filled in at the bottom.

Kaskada, I'll need initiative and perception filled in, along with your character information in the area above.

To everyone: I added a few slides of some things you have come across. One of the Avid Dreamer, one of the company representative you made contact with, and one of the cargo hold you have entered into.

The slides are linked at the top of this screen.

Oops! My bad. :)
Done.

Okay I did it.

Just curious but how long do you give before you bot someone?

This is by no means and push for you to do so. I am in for waiting.

I most likely will move on tonight, one way or another. I'll either bot, or leave their action open another 24 hours (while still moving on).

So sorry for not posting for a while. Life has been busy recently. I'm moving from all of the schools I teach at and my base school closed down so I was running around helping them clean-up, move things around and get rid of unnecessary things or stuff with personally identifiable information. It's sapped my energy and time. Things will be settling down next week, and I should be able to post more regularly.

But also please feel free to bot Seggas as soon as she is the one holding things up! Simply firing a gun works just fine.

Hey everyone! Great job so far!

Kind of a busy weekend. Did my taxes today AND grilled some food for the family! Also, it so happens I have my in-person game tomorrow night.

With all that in mind, I'll be trying to pick things up again here tomorrow night (Monday).

Sometimes my PCs get really lucky at a task. The dice roller really likes my PCs today.

The following got posted on the Discord server I am playing a different SFS session on.

"Hey folks, we are coming down to 3 weeks left on Outpost V, and I hope you've all had some great games. I hope you are looking to wrap up any ongoing games in the next couple of weeks, and if you got a late start or are going a bit slower than you expected, I ask that you consider picking up the pace. As always, if you need any assistance, please let me know!"

Any chance we can pick up the pace here so we meet the deadline?

We will be picking up the pace. Today I was part of a fairly large charity gaming event. I have been working toward this for quite some time, especially the past 10 days.

This included running in-person Dungeons and Dragons, 3D printing about 150 miniatures, and lots of other smaller duties.

ANYWAY, today was a success! I anticipate getting back to 5-6 posts a week starting tomorrow.

We will be picking up the pace. Today I was part of a fairly large charity gaming event. I have been working toward this for quite some time, especially the past 10 days.

This included running in-person Dungeons and Dragons, 3D printing about 150 miniatures, and lots of other smaller duties.

ANYWAY, today was a success! I anticipate getting back to 5-6 posts a week starting tomorrow.

Awesome! Sounds like fun. My next face to face con isn't until June and I am VERY much looking forward to it!