Starfinder Orion Space Force 2022

Game Master rando1000

Targeting 2nd from the bottom of the map, closest to Simmons.

Looks like Rudo and Arkady are targeting the same enemy. Yay!

Newb question... is Fire (F type) damage different than Burn?

And, does the Vanguard's Entropic Strike critical on a Natural 20?

I rolled a Nat 20, should I have rolled damage twice?

Newb question... is Fire (F type) damage different than Burn?

Fire is a type. Your laser does Fire damage. If a creature is resistant to Fire, the laser will do less damage.

Burn is an Effect that most often happens on a weapon critical with a Fire damage weapon. If you critical with your laser, in addition to double damage, it catches on fire and takes an additional amount of damage each round from Burn.

And, does the Vanguard's Entropic Strike critical on a Natural 20?

I rolled a Nat 20, should I have rolled damage twice?

Yes, but don't now, as your opponent's already down. I'm giving you a +7 damage bonus to your next successful attack to make up for it.

Yes, but don't now, as your opponent's already down. I'm giving you a +7 damage bonus to your next successful attack to make up for it.

Grazie!

Is there a penalty for firing on an enemy adjacent to your allies, like in Pathfinder... creating the need for a Precise Shot type feat?

I looked for it, not that lazy... just making sure.

I'm starting to notice the nuanced differences in combat like, no 5-Foot Step (boo! one of my personal faves)... makes melee combat, especially for a Rogue, akin to a dance.

Is there a penalty for firing on an enemy adjacent to your allies, like in Pathfinder... creating the need for a Precise Shot type feat?

I looked for it, not that lazy... just making sure.

I'm starting to notice the nuanced differences in combat like, no 5-Foot Step (boo! one of my personal faves)... makes melee combat, especially for a Rogue, akin to a dance.

No penalty for firing into melee, unlike Pathfinder.

For the grit-factor... Simmons got Crit'ed.

What's an Aphelion Laser Rifle rate of fire? Can Rudo shoot twice?

I guess so, it's not "unwieldy."

Full Attack

You can spend a full action to make two attacks, each with a –4 penalty to the attack rolls. These attacks can be made with the same weapon or different weapons, though certain weapons have a firing speed so slow that you can’t shoot them more than once in a round, even with a full attack. These weapons have the unwieldy special property (see page 182)."

You are correct.

So this is a holiday weekend for Jewish and Christian cultures, and the middle of Ramadan to boot. So if we slow down for a few days, no big deal. Have a good one guys. Chag Pesach Sameach, Happy Easter, Ramadan Mubarak, and any other holidays I've missed.

Oh yeah, trifecta! Happy Holidays all!

Oopsie, thought we were at the top of the order. My bad.

But, dang folks... Crits flying!

So, that's 9 Stamina damage to Rudo. I'm still getting used to the Stamina vs HP thing. Reflected on sheet.

How far back is the hole in the side? On a scale of 1-5, 3 being the middle... 5 the rear.

Is it closer/shorter distance to get to the helm (assuming front)?

How far back is the hole in the side? On a scale of 1-5, 3 being the middle... 5 the rear.

Is it closer/shorter distance to get to the helm (assuming front)?

Hole is slightly closer to the front of the ship; about 2.4 on your scale.

Happy Orthodox Easter!

Pf, of course I roll a two. I'm sure it's just a regular, normal human. She's probably catatonic, maybe I should go check on her...

Oh, well, now that's interesting... I wonder just what really happened there.

You can add 1500 CR to your purchased items and/or cash on hand, representing your continued paychecks from when this adventure started to the next one. You can also count any or all of this as UBP for any crafting you might attempt during downtime, since they are basically a 1 to 1 with Credits.

I'm aiming for leveling this first time after three adventures, so you're about 1/3 of the way to 4th level.

If anyone does wish to do crafting of any sort, you will have 27 days of Downtime as the Guangzhou journeys to its next destination. We ca RP some of that, too.

Keep in mind my new house rule that you get at most 2 bonuses from Downtime representing the last two actions you've done before the adventure.

Keep in mind my new house rule that you get at most 2 bonuses from Downtime representing the last two actions you've done before the adventure.

54 Downtime bonuses... Yippee!!! (jus' kiddin')

Nice mystery... Kudos!

Since we're not leveling this time, I'll give everyone a few days to think of any questions or anything they want to discuss and then I'll move on to the intro of Adventure 2 - The Void.

Hi rando1000, are you OK with the Hephaistos char sheet link or do you prefer copying the sheet into Paizo?

Or some combo, like Quick Reference items under the Character name.

Also, not being preachy (in any way)... But, I really enjoyed the Hephaistos site and donated!

Ko-fi page... never shared before <<< Link Click in the H logo up top to donate.

They suggest $3, but I'm sure any is fine and they accept Paypal.

I'm sharing because I guess like I'm supporting the independent arts!

Ignore at will!

Okay, I'm assuming no one has questions about equipment or downtime, so if you can each get me two downtime activities you did in the last 27 days, I'll post your bonuses and have the start of Adventure 2 up sometime tomorrow.

Hi rando1000, are you OK with the Hephaistos char sheet link or do you prefer copying the sheet into Paizo?

It wouldn't hurt to have BAB, Saves, AC, and HP/Stamina under your character, but I can click the link without too much trouble.

Oren
A bit freaked out by the whole unseen entity thing, she dives into what she's best at... refreshing herself on neuro-linguistic programming techniques. And when feeling not so intense, she reads about different cultures, both terran and extra-terrestrial.

She's comforts herself by spending time with friends and colleagues, checking on them as time permits and being social.

Rudo
In what passes for VR (holo-deck type, or helmet/goggles) Rudo engages in mental exercises... sharpening his senses, patterns, sounds, reaction times. He also engages in target practice with his rifle and ship weapons.

Rudo checks in on Janessa from time to time, chiding about her tooth and how tough she was planet-side. It's genuine professional admiration and a tad more. He's not coming onto her, just letting her know he understands how awesome she is.

Both ensure their shipboard duties are tended to, checking in with teams, individual subordinates and commanding officers or team leaders.

Oren gets a single reroll on Diplomacy and an extra Resolve Point

Rudo (who probably won't appear in Adventure 2 but you can bank them for next time) gets the a Combat reroll and a +1 for three D20 rolls of your choice for adding to your character's personality.

I kept thinking I had something to add, but never quite got there mentally.

Yusil will spend a good amount of time both studying and working to fly remove any traces of the fungal infection from herself and the others. Scans of the catatonic woman would've been ordered and properly studdied. In part this helps the former actives, while also passing some interesting questions regarding picnic abilities and their effects. This is probably close enough to being two separate activities to count.

Young on the other hand will do much of his usual, with an added benefit to performing a few more combat simulations to prepare himself for the eventuality of more combat. While his performance during the battle left him feeling confident in his own skills, there was no reason he couldn't be even better. Otherwise, he'll spend some time familiarizing himself with the rest of the bridge crew, trying to form some friendships and the like.

Arkady will look into mechanical solutions for the fungus. Ways to keep that stuff out with minimal amounts of additional gear, whether just breathing filters will work, etc.

Dr. Yusil gets a reroll in Medicine and an additional Resolve Point.

Young (who will probably not appear, but can bank these for next time) gets access to the Full Power Pilot Action for 1 use (normally unusable until 6th level). He also gets a reroll in Diplomacy, should he need it.

Vassally-Simmons gets a reroll in Engineering and manages to design a smaller version of the OSF rebreather, which the Captain declares will be assigned for all missions to uncatalogued environments from now on.

Think Legion’s just gonna work out again. Don’t have too much use from the other downtime activities.

Oh, silly question... the 1500 Credits... for all characters or only those involved in the scenario?

And, I just realized I never gave Oren any equipment, not even the general issue from the OSF. Yikes!

Lastly - I don't think I'll need/want any now, but... how do we handle Weapon/Item Fusions with the Aphelion Laser & Laser Rifle?

Are we allowed? Up to Level 3 fusion for a Level 9 weapon/item?

And, I just realized I never gave Oren any equipment, not even the general issue from the OSF. Yikes!

Oren's gear done... interesting exercise.

Working on Rudo's usual gear.

Ah yes. Humans and their far, far too short lives in comparison to a drow Dokaran...

all characters or only those involved in the scenario?

All characters is fine. Essentially this is my way of getting everyone up to Wealth by Level (at minimum) by the time you reach your next level, so that you remain relatively balanced against the system.

Lastly - I don't think I'll need/want any now, but... how do we handle Weapon/Item Fusions with the Aphelion Laser & Laser Rifle?

This gets tricky here, given the setting and house rules. Technically Fusions are magic, so we need to approach them carefully for consistency. I'd say if we can reasonably describe a Fusion as Technology, it's allowable. If we can't, it would by definition be Psionic, and Psionic items are meant to be kind of rare in the setting. So I'd lean away from it unless a PC with Mysticism wants to delve into that aspect of their character.

Short answer: Make an argument for a specific fusion, then GM fiat.

Are we allowed? Up to Level 3 fusion for a Level 9 weapon/item?

I gave everyone higher than normal Lasers because I wanted two things to be true in the setting:

So normal rules call for at most +3 over character level, and technically you're already past that with Aphelion; let's say at level 4 you can add a +1 Fusion. Now for a lesser weapon (such as a Tactical Handaxe (Level 4), I'd allow you to go up to 2 Fusions now, 3 at level 4. Sound fair?

Trid to add a bit to the lore, if that's alright. You probably have some other things in mind, but of course, her information is a few decades out of date. Things that were facts back then might've been disproven by now.

Trid to add a bit to the lore, if that's alright. You probably have some other things in mind, but of course, her information is a few decades out of date. Things that were facts back then might've been disproven by now.

All good. Doesn't contradict anything I have in mind and adds to the immersion.

It wouldn't hurt to have BAB, Saves, AC, and HP/Stamina under your character, but I can click the link without too much trouble.

Hey @rando1000, check out the Quick Stats under Oren's name... let me know if there is a better order for them (if they are grouped properly).

Don't mind changing them at all. Thanks for your patience.

Hey @rando1000, check out the Quick Stats under Oren's name...

Looks great. Maybe throw your perception up there too, I use that relatively often.

Looks great. Maybe throw your perception up there too, I use that relatively often.

Done!

Apologies if Oren's (I'm) being overly chatty (post happy)... might be nervous. No weapons and even with weapons, she's not much in a fight.

So, might be over compensating with ideas, suggestions, requests (of other PCs & NPCs). Trying to find her niche.

Trying to be cognizant of time constraints, though we haven't entered "Rounds" yet... a warning before we do would be great!

Unnatural... just indicates Oren's got a 40' land speed. From her Operator class.

Confirming that Oren is attacking the sensor on the ceiling.

Confirming that Oren is attacking the sensor on the ceiling.

Oh dammit I'm sorry. I'll retcon it.

Mind botting me this round? I just finished my last final and I’m absolutely wiped.

For next action... Thematically, no real in game advantage...

I have this crazy idea of Oren running towards the robot and jumping up and into the edge of the cubicle divider and whacking the other sensor.

Mind botting me this round? I just finished my last final and I’m absolutely wiped.

Sure, no problem.

For next action... Thematically, no real in game advantage...

I have this crazy idea of Oren running towards the robot and jumping up and into the edge of the cubicle divider and whacking the other sensor.

That would be an Acrobatics check followed by an attack. Hold on that until top of round please.

Trying to be creative and fun (outcome aside).

I got her some bracelets that help with +1 balance to stay on narrow ledges, etc... So I keep imagining her running, one for in front of three other, along some long narrow surface. Arms out for balance.

Anime style...

Are we out of combat rounds, and is there second sensor destroyed?

We are out of combat unless someone follows the security robot, and yes, that sensor is destroyed. all the red dots on the map are security sensors, though Engineer Vassaley-Simmons is working on defeating them temporarily.