Pretty slammed with finals season, hopefully I'll be back up to speed with things soon.
Is there any psyk/psych-protection gear?
Not really. The best you could really hope for is something like a serum reproducing Owl's Wisdom (which is not in SF but I'd allow it). Unfortunately, you don't really have time to research and generate it. Psychic bad guys have not, to this point, been a really common thing, the Whip being a notable exception. That might change in the next phase of the campaign (season 2), but for this adventure, you're kind of out of luck.
Pretty slammed with finals season, hopefully I'll be back up to speed with things soon.
It's cool. We can slow burn it until you're back in the swing.
Last question, I think... when upgrading gear:
Do we just pay for the difference in armor cost, or sell back at half then purchase?
Or is it an entirely new purchase?
It gets messy in Starfinder. Technically I think you only get 10% when selling equipment, which works okay in a game where you're picking up ray-guns as lootz every other encounter.
But for this game where increasing treasure isn't a goal (and would be frowned upon by the OSF), I think I'll allow up-front exchanges, full value. In other words, you pay the difference.
But for this game where increasing treasure isn't a goal (and would be frowned upon by the OSF), I think I'll allow up-front exchanges, full value. In other words, you pay the difference.
Thank you!
Apologies for being a total screw up... Rudo doesn't have Heavy Weapons proficiency... Basic Melee, Advanced Melee & Small Arms.
I picked up Longarm Proficiency as a feat, previously. Next level, I'll take the feat that allows Specialization with it.
I guess I will look at Advanced Melee options (Vanguard gives Weapon Focus), but Nethys seems to be down (at last I can't reach it).
I picked up Longarm Proficiency as a feat, previously. Next level, I'll take the feat that allows Specialization with it.
So you're good with the laser rifle/pistol combo for now then?
I picked up Longarm Proficiency as a feat, previously. Next level, I'll take the feat that allows Specialization with it.So you're good with the laser rifle/pistol combo for now then?
Yes, I've been fine... but giving up +4 to damage with the rifle. It's all good.
From a Rudo-centric perspective, he might want to swap an advanced melee weapon instead of the rifle for this excursion.
If allowed, is there something that would be considered "standard" or can I pick something and you'll let meet know?
Advanced Melee would work with his Weapon Focus & Specialization.
I've been focused more on story and RP, so wasn't paying much mind to the weapon situation.
But honestly, now I'm terrified of the psychic threat... so want to be up to snuff.
Hmm... looks like Battle Ribbons, Power Ribbons or Polarity Gauntlets (they are all operative weapons, using Dex).
But, they don't seem to be "common" so I'd doubt we'd have any available.
The pickle of a Dex based melee character.
If allowed, is there something that would be considered "standard" or can I pick something and you'll let meet know?
The level breakoffs are weird on Advanced Melee Weapons. I don't want to give you something that will overshadow Legion in melee (he's been our main melee guy). I'm tempted to recommend a Longsword or Tactical Battleaxe, but neither is overly impressive. If you can come up with something better at Level 6 or below we can discuss it. Hell, if you want to port something from Pathfinder we can look at that as well; far more melee weapon variety there.
The level breakoffs are weird on Advanced Melee Weapons. I don't want to give you something that will overshadow Legion in melee (he's been our main melee guy). I'm tempted to recommend a Longsword or Tactical Battleaxe, but neither is overly impressive. If you can come up with something better at Level 6 or below we can discuss it. Hell, if you want to port something from Pathfinder we can look at that as well; far more melee weapon variety there.
If allowed, is there something that would be considered "standard" or can I pick something and you'll let meet know?
For now, let's stay within the lines...
Polarity Gauntlets, Static - Level 4 <<< LinkThat OK?
Polarity Gauntlets, Static - Level 4
That OK?
Approved.
Approved.Polarity Gauntlets, Static - Level 4
That OK?
Thanks, added.
Are we equipped with breather/rebreather units for this mission? I think that's my only other question.
Well, maybe some standard climbing gear.
Are we equipped with breather/rebreather units for this mission? I think that's my only other question.
Yes. You have sealed helmets and the miniaturized filters Engineer Vassaley-Simmons designed after the fungal-spore incident on 61-Cygni-b2.
Busy busy holidays
I'm typically happy being a "cowboy" but I don't have the knowledge checks to pull anything off.
Something's not right with the dice roller... Not posting in Gameplay.
Something's not right with the dice roller... Not posting in Gameplay.
weird. seems to work for me. maybe try clearing your browser cache and/or reboot your device. or maybe it was broke and it's fixed now.
In any case, if you ever find it not working when you are posting, just roll off-line and post your results and explain you can't get dice to work. I trust you guys, we've been playing together long enough.
Well, I can confirm that the die roller remembers the number... it previewed that 1d20 = 7 roll twice last night, just wouldn't post in the thread.
And, kept it until now... when it did post!
We've slowed down quite a bit lately. Is there still interest to keep this campaign going? I have a second season planned, but we could just close it out here if you want.
Looks like the dice are punishing me for forgetting it was my turn.
Apologies, after the Will Save (fail), thought I was done.
Love the game and would like to continue!
I can pick up the pace, and will do so... But, in approach it was more "figuring things out" and that's not Rodu's strength. So had him take a back seat.
I still enjoy Yusil and Taylor, thought he slow down has left me a touch disheartened. I wanna roleplay, darnit.
I'm still game! We could maybe think about bringing on a few more players? With only three of us, momentum can really slow down when people aren't as active.
Okay, we'll keep it going then. Thanks for the feedback. I've got some fun stuff in mind for season 2!
Awesome, let's get going then!
Is there a way to quickly regain stamina?
Biohackers can be the quickest along with some medical gear, but I believe Yusil targets hit points dirrecrly herself. You can spend a Resolve point and use a number of .inutes resting, but not exactly an option as of now.
Yeah, you need 10 minutes, which you don't really have. Don't worry too much. You don't have to bring this one down from max HP, in all likelihood it won't be an issue.
As a side note, Yusil CAN heal Stamina damage, but it's generally considered a waste of resources, since it can be healed in a brief time anyway.
Rudo was the commaninding officer for the mission, right?
Rudo was the commaninding officer for the mission, right?
Legion would be ranking officer. Rudo was in charge of security, as he often is.
Oops, I had thought Rudo was.
Nope, nope... I'm but a humble security officer.
Rudo is a bit out of his element this act... skill wise. I'm OK moving on.
Been down with the sick ess as they say, past few days. Still recovering from. Whatever I've got but I'll get Mt stuff updated soon. WNt us to do some interpersonal role-playing in the meantime?
Been down with the sick ess as they say, past few days. Still recovering from. Whatever I've got but I'll get Mt stuff updated soon. WNt us to do some interpersonal role-playing in the meantime?
We can. Here or PM? What do you have in mind?
Meant like between our characters and such.
oh. duh yeah. feel free as always. can interact with any of the NPCs you'd like as well.
More money and better armor? :)
My levelling should be mostly done. Been grappling with a pretty resilient cold for a week or so now so I'm a bit out of it, hopefully I'll be on the mend before too long and can get back into things,
More money and better armor? :)
Go ahead and add 1700 worth of equipment. You can do full replace value on any equipment you're trading up with. I'd say you can get up to Level 7 equipment now.
If no one's interested in delving into the ship upgrades, I can cover that and point out what I did, or you can make suggestions.
My levelling should be mostly done. Been grappling with a pretty resilient cold for a week or so now so I'm a bit out of it, hopefully I'll be on the mend before too long and can get back into things,
Thanks, sounds good.
Here's my upgraded version of the Guangzhou for Season 2 (changes are swapping out a twin laser at 5d8 for a particle beam at 8d6, and the addition of psionic shielding, a Dokkaran innovation):
Orion Space Force Destroyer - Tier 5
Large destroyer
Speed 8; Maneuverability average (turn 2); Drift 3
AC 12 (Before Pilot Ranks); TL 12
HP 170; DT —; CT 34
Light Shields (60, 13/12/0/12)
Attack (Forward) tactical nuclear missile (5d8), particle beam (8d6)
Attack (Port) light laser cannon (2d4)
Attack (Starboard) light laser cannon (2d4)
Attack (Turret) heavy laser cannon (4d8)
Power Core Arcus Maximum (200 PCU); L8 thrusters, drift engine signal major; systems crew quarters (common), basic medium sensors, mk 1 tetranode computer, mk 3 armor, mk 3 defenses, sensor drones, psionic shielding
Expansion Bays: cargo hold, shuttlecraft x 2, brig, escape pods, medical bay, science lab, small gymnasium; Modifiers +1 Piloting; Complement 60 (minimum 4)
200 PCU
-20 (shields)
-10 (tactical nukes)
-20 (particle beam)
-10 (light laser cannons port and starboard)
-10 (heavy laser cannon on turret)
-80 (L6 thrusters)
-10 (mk 1 tetranode computer)
-10 (psionic shielding)
-2 (mk 3 defenses)
-1 (science lab)
-2 (escape pods)
-1 (medical bay)
176 PCU in use
Hey, have you guys done Roll20 at all? I've never used it, usually I've used Zoom or Facebook video for remote games, but I'm working on a new game and looking at using Roll20.
I had started a Discord server around VTTs...
I thought that guys at Harpy... https://harpy.gg/en were interesting, can check it out for free.
What I find interesting is that they started as a (specifically) PbP platform!
I've vaguely been in a couple of Roll20 games very briefly. Wasn't too impressed.
Roll20 is actually what really helped start my journey as a role player in this medium. Rise of the Runelords was my first campaign. Anyway, yeah I'm familiar with it. I don't actually run any games there in a traditional sense, nor am I a part of any. My current GM favores Forge/Foundry.
I went through a tutorial earlier, I think I've got the basics. Of course, I haven't tried it with my camera and mic hooked up doing actual video, so I'll have to do a test run.
I'm still considering though. Getting all those maps and tokens and stuff together is time consuming, I might just prefer mind's eye, at which point Messenger Video Chat is as good as anything.
In any case, regardless of medium, I'm planning on running once a month for about 4 hours at a stretch. Here's my campaign idea:
The summer of 1976 is one of scorching heat and simmering tension in Elysium. The neighborhood that was so hopefully named decades ago is now a symphony of crumbling concrete and rusting steel. It is a visual cacophony of peeling paint, shattered windows and graffiti-covered walls; empty streets echo with the ghosts of a once thriving metropolis. The shadows seem to stretch endlessly, hiding the faces of those who prey upon the innocent. Likewise, the city is plagued by a rash of arson fires. The sense of fear and unease is palpable, as the city's inhabitants go about their business, constantly looking over their shoulders, never quite sure when the next attack would come.
Against this backdrop of chaos and destruction, a group of protectors arises in the neighborhood. A group of people somewhere between superheroes and a street gang known as Urban Defenders is Elysium's best hope for survival. This group is you.
Right now I've got one potential player, looking for 3 or 4 more. There's a local Facebook board I'm going to hit up, but I wanted to extend an invite to you all first. System is slightly modded Pathfinder 1e. It's totally cool if you're not interested, but I wanted to give chances to people I know before I started hitting the public at large.
This will not affect my continued running of this game.
So long as I don't actually need to show my ugly mug, I could find that to be fun. I've wanted to play a regular campaign for a supers game since I got into them, it's all been PBP for me this far.
I'll give it a shot... will depend on schedule. Sounds very cool!
Ship upgrade looks cool, love the psionic shield.
I don't have much experience with ship building. I just always like speed & maneuverability.
Sorry, not much help.