Gameday XI GM Kate's A Time of Crisis (Inactive)

Game Master Kate Baker

Elite hireling, diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16

Hellih clicks a few buttons on his custom rig and some of his circuits begin to glow with warm light

"My name is Hellih, I am a gunsmith and I have my own workshop in downlow. We crashed here just as you did, we are not trying to bring you over or recruit you. But simply maintain a friendly relationship with you. We might be able to help one another."

"I'll be honest with you. I’m glad to learn we aren’t alone on this planet. Still... you must know that your Society is known for uncovering many dangers, intentionally or not. There are many, including some among our contingent, who think you bring more trouble than good, and trouble is definitely something we could all do without right now. So, tell me, Starfinders, why should we work together?"

I UNDERSTAND YOUR HESITATION. Cygpo nods. IT IS FACTUAL THAT THE STARFINDER SOCIETY FREQUENTLY ENCOUNTERS A STATISTICALLY DISPROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF BAD LUCK. HOWEVER, THE DANGER HAS ALREADY HAPPENED TO YOU AS WELL AS US. AND THIS PLANET IS NOT UNINHABITED - WE HAVE ALREADY ENCOUNTERED AND NEEDED TO DRIVE OFF MULTIPLE PREDATORS. WHILE THIS NATURAL FEATURE OFFERS SOME PROTECTION, IT IS ALSO ISOLATED AND NOT FULLY FORTIFIED. OUR MAIN CAMP HAS MANY MORE AGENTS AND SHIP RESERVES. WE ARE CONSTRUCTING FULL BARRIERS AND REPURPOSING SOME OF THE STARSHIPS' WEAPONRY AS TURRETS AGAINST PREDATORS. POOLED TOGETHER OUR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL UNTIL HELP ARRIVES GROWS SIGNIFICANTLY.

Engineering: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (11) + 15 = 26

"Your attitude is quite understandable. Many people seem to believe that exploration and history should stay buried, but sometimes the past needs to be found. Take for example the story of..."

All'ock then starts in on a Sarenrae parable related to something being lost and forgotten causing issues later.

"Still it is also a story of Sarenrae that one should share the bounties one has. We are recent arrivals to this world, but we do have goods that you may be lacking. Cooperation would increase all our survival odds and follow the dictates of Sarenrae."

Mysticism: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 29

Kiss smiles, somewhat oblivious to the demeanors of either character.

"Hey, you don't have to worry about me. I know things seem scary and it's good practice to be weary at a time like this but I'm a true and proper Champion of Desna. So, any wayward travelers are safe in my hands. I want to make sure I can offer you whatever luck the lady grants to me in a time of dire need."

Diplomacy with Sidereal Influence: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 12 + (2) = 23

"Trust me, I'm a Politician!" starts Eddie!, before pausing. "Well look, I'm a Starfinder and a Politician, it's perfect to bring everyone together, just like a Weydan Congregation and move together, trust us, we're Starfinders!" Eddie! tries to sound as convincing as possible.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 13 + (2) + 1 = 18

Eddie! isn't sure mixing Starfinder and Politician was the best combo to go for...

"Well you have me convinced!" Djeyd says with a smile. Denskaro still looks thoughtful, and Wander-Fourth openly scoffs. Still, you feel like you've made good progress.

Each PC, please post your 2nd-round argument, and include the accompanying skill check. Remember that using the same skill you used last time will increase the DC.

"And not only do we have the talents needed to survive, we've got the tools!"

Ratatat describes the survival gear available as well as possibilities of repurposing equipment to help with storage of food, foraging, water filtration, etc.

Engineering: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30

Perhaps someone can offer our remaining week of supplies to them along with their next argument? That may help turn Wander Forth around?

Cygpo looks to Denskaro YOU ARE WEYDANITES, CORRECT? THE ENDLESS HORIZON IS ABOUT EXPLORATION, BUT THAT EXPLORATION AND THE DISCOVERIES FROM IT ARE TO BE SHARED. IF YOU JOIN US IN OUR LARGER CAMP, WE CAN EXCHANGE WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED SO FAR ABOUT THIS WORLD, AND THE WORLDS WE WERE RETURNING FROM WHEN WE BECAME STRANDED HERE

Mysticism: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Kiss attempts to win the android over, realizing their hesitation towards the Starfinders specifically.

"Look, if you're weary of Starfinders you don't have to worry. I'm not even a Starfinder, I'm just a fellow wandering soul! But I work with these Starfinders since this whole crash here on this planet! After all, we all have to work together at a time like this and share our resources to get by!"

Bluff: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

Profession (gunsmith): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (3) + 17 = 20

"I saw that some of your weapons could use some maintenance. Dirty conductors work at a lower capacity and the laser beam is less focused. The longer you wait with that the higher chance there is to damage the weapon completely. I am a gunsmith, and I would be happy to help you while I am here. I opened a similar 'office' in our camp."

And the blows keep coming ;) 4 and now 3

"Well, if you're not going to think of us as trustworthy Starfinders, how about friends and allies in this uncertain time!" Eddie! gives his best and most convincing smile.

Culture: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 12 + (3) + 1 = 33

Posting now because I may not be able to post again until late tonight. All'ok, you can still post your round 2 check, in addition to the one below.

"Hm...you make interesting points" Denskaro says, thoughtfully. "Wander-Fourth, we could use help with equipment and supplies, and they present a pretty good case that they can help with that" (20 is exactly what you needed, Hellih). "And it's always good to have allies."

"I don't trust them. After all, how do we know it's not their fault we're here in the first place? It's just coincidence that our drift drive fails when we happen to be right next to Starfinders?"

Denskaro seems convinced, but you haven't quite won over Wander-Fourth yet.

Everyone can post their third (and final) round of arguments. Skills you've used before are at a higher DC. All'ok can post two checks.

Engineering: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (13) + 15 = 28

"I can check your drift drive to see what have failed. But our drivers have failed as well. We have plenty of skills and resources. We can help you upgrade your fortification, repair some of your equipment or establish a row between our camps "

"This is a situation where more people are better, particularly for gathering supplies. The more you have the more specialized each person can be, which makes everyone better at their job. Our camp has that kind of person power."

Survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24

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"Finally, and something I can speak of myself, we have specialized medical care you might need. I myself am quite skilled at medicine, but I will be the first to admit that I cannot fix everything."

Medicine: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17

YOUR CREW COMES FROM MANY DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS. Cygpo says to Wander-Fourth. SHIRREN, VESK, ANDROID. AND WEYDAN ENCOURAGES SHARED GROUPS. WELL OUR SOCIETY IS EVEN MORE A MELTING POT. I AM CERTAIN IF YOU MEET WITH OUR LEADERSHIP AT CAMP THEY WILL BE ABLE TO SHOW YOU OUR BEST INTENTIONS.

Culture: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25

"Your drive failure certainly wasn't caused by the Starfinders. In fact, you crashed before we even arrived, so we could not have been the cause. We suffered the same fate as you. Let me describe for you what we went through and I'm sure you'll find it similar to your experience..."

Ratatat then describes how control of the ship was lost from a pilot's perspective and the emergency maneuvers required to bring the ship down to a crash landing.
Piloting: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (2) + 15 = 17

"Besides, we're experienced in these kinds of situations as well! Let me tell you about the time I was stranded on the moon of Vesk-8 and had to look extensively for a portal to make our way back to an inhabited place again."

Kiss begins to tell an extensively long story about other missions in which they were stranded and got through it with the power of teamwork... and a bit of luck.

Since I don't have so many options and Diplomacy with sidereal influence is by far my best skill I'm going to use my Sensate theme ability "Charming Curiosity" and just roll twice and take the better with a Diplomacy against the higher DC.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 12 + (5) = 21

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 12 + (3) = 18

Well... I tried. With those rolls it wouldn't matter what skill I used.

Eddie! wanders over to Wander-Fourth, "Look, you could even say it's highly BENEFICIAL to be landed next to Starfinders in a Crisis, we're the best there ever was in a Crisis, trust me."

Eddie! will Bluff...he's seen Starfinders in a Crisis.

Bluff: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (10) + 13 = 23

"I'm afraid our drive, and the rest of our ship, is beyond repair, but thank you Hellih" Denskaro says. He pauses a moment to think, then looks at his companions, his gaze lingers for a moment as it meets Wander-Fourth's eyes, as if an unspoken conversation flows between them. The android sighs and says "Fine. I suppose we do need the help."

With that, Denskaro turns back to you. "Very well, Starfinders, we accept your proposal and thank you for your offer of help." He pulls out a comm unit and syncs it with your, sending you their comm frequency and requesting yours, as well as the coordinates of your camp, in return. [b]"We will stay in contact with you; please do the same, and don't hesitate to call us if there's anything we can help you with as well."

After saying your goodbyes and stepping out of the cavern t begin your journey home, Djeyd comes jogging up to you, holding a small satchel. "I know Wander-Fourth came off as a little unfriendly, but that's just their way. They really do appreciate your offer of help, and they asked me to give these to you, as a gesture of thanks. Have a safe trip back!" With that, she waves and jogs back in to the cavern. Inside the satchel is a pair of xenowarden's boots, an amber hyperboloid aeon stone, and a set of mk 1 travel treads, all bearing the symbol of Weydan.

Success! You needed 12 total success for the highest level of success (to convince Wander-Fourth), and you got 13.

Moving on to "Repair Work"

Your return journey to camp is uneventful, and Bennock is excited to hear about your success in convincing the Weydanites to ally with you. In the days that follow, you return to normal duty rotations and settle back in to life at camp. Four days after your return, as you're heading to a shift on kitchen duty, Bennock intercepts you once again.

“Hi folks. I know you’re scheduled for other duties this morning, but I asked the chef if I could borrow you for a few hours first to take care of an urgent task that popped up. I hope you don’t mind.”

Bennock pauses while passing through the large clearing at the center of camp. He points to the top of a nearby hill where a lightweight tower bearing an antenna reaches into the sky. [b]“Notice anything off about that tower we put up a few weeks ago? The light’s gone out.” He grins slightly before continuing. “It seems the antenna has stopped functioning altogether. We put that thing up to get a better read on some strange energy fluctuations we’ve been seeing, and it worries me that it’s already broken. I’d like you to hike up there this morning and see if you can figure out what’s going on. If you can fix it, even better. If not, we can send a mechanic to help out. At the very least, try to figure out how it broke so we can prevent it from happening again.”

The base of the hill is less than half a mile from camp. The tower itself is mostly obscured as you hike through the surrounding forest, but it suddenly comes into view the moment you rise above the tree line. It's composed of lightweight metal struts that support a small platform, from which a tall antenna extends upward topped with a red light, which is currently extinguished. As you approach, you can see the jagged ends of several cables that have been ripped from their housing near the top of the tower.

Also visible as you approach, a group of four winged creatures that screech when you come into site, spreading their wings and launching in your direction!

Initiative!

"Incoming!!" warns Ratatat as he opens fire at the red creature!

If the first shot happens to take red down, then Ratatat's second shot will be directed at green.
plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (16) + 13 - 3 = 26
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (2, 7) + 6 = 15
plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 13 - 3 = 29
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (6, 10) + 6 = 22
[ooc]Ratat's Sniper's Aim reduces the ac bonus from cover by 2 but doesn't apply against total cover.

As he fires, Ratatat remarks, "Could these things have ripped out the antenna cables?!? They don't look strong enough..."
I'm waiting for Ratatat to then get slapped silly by the flying creatures for saying that...hehe

Ratatat shoots twice, connecting both times with the lead creature but not dropping it. Another one of the creatures soars forward, gaining a little altitude as it flies above a nearby rock formation (double move).

Initiative!

Hellih moves to the side to not have to shoot through his allies. He looks at the wounded flying creature and aims at it

Laser rifle@red, 120 ft range: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage, laser, overcharge: 3d6 + 6 ⇒ (6, 6, 2) + 6 = 20

He pauses for a moment and pulls the trigger, laser beam flies right at the creature.

Hellih takes careful aim at the already-wounded creature and fires, knocking it out of the sky! Red is down.

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Initiative!

Kiss uses their jetpack to fly forward 30 ft and ascend up towards #2. Then they can strike it with their solar shield once.

Solar Shield vs KAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (11) + 11 = 22
Bludgeoning: 1d6 + 14 + 1d2 ⇒ (6) + 14 + (1) = 21

Eddie! sizes up the situation and yells "Take that one down first" while pointing at 2.

Move Action - Get 'Em on 2 (+1 morale bonus to attack rolls)

Eddie! then turns his attentions to 3 and will fire upon it.

Membrane Holdout Pistol EAC vs 3: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Realizing his ranged options are more limited then it remembered, Cygpo channels mystical energy to send a barrage of wrench-shaped blasts at the flying bats(?) What check would it be to try and ID?

Magic Missile at #2, full-round cast
3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 1, 4) + 3 = 10

Kiss flies up and strikes #2, Surprisingly, the creature suddenly molts some of its hide, harmlessly absorbing some of the impact (hardness 10 vs. Kiss's attack). Eddie, meanwhile, directs the rest of the party to do the same (though his own shot flies wide). Cygpo complies, opting for a trio of magic missiles. Life Science to ID.

#3 flies forward and fires a spine at Eddie!

spine vs. Eddie!: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

#4 flies forward and does the same to Kiss.

spine vs. Kiss: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (13) + 9 = 22
Piercing: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10

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Initiative!

Ratatat targets the nearest creature and fires!

Having trouble on my end loading the slides due to limited internet acces, so I'm not sure which color is closest, but whichever one is, Ratatat will attack that one. Sorry for the brief post!
plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (12) + 13 - 3 = 22
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (7, 10) + 6 = 23
plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (2) + 13 - 3 = 12
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (9, 3) + 6 = 18
Ratat's Sniper's Aim reduces the ac bonus from cover by 2 but doesn't apply against total cover.

I apologize, I didn't think I'd run into anything with hardness so I didn't note this before but thanks to my Minor Muon crystal my shield attacks do have the penetrating 4 property. I will note that on further attacks.

STRANGE CREATURES... Cygpo says as it observes its defensive molting.

Life Science: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29

I apologize, I didn't think I'd run into anything with hardness so I didn't note this before but thanks to my Minor Muon crystal my shield attacks do have the penetrating 4 property. I will note that on further attacks.

No worries, I'll add that back in to the damage. These are weird critters, no reason you should have suspected they would have hardness.

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Ratatat takes careful aim at the approaching green-hued creature (green/#3), firing twice and hitting once.

Cygpo, meanwhile, things about what they know about these creatures, recalling that they are vasporan broodlings. Normally ambush predators, they are known for being able to quickly molt their skin in interesting ways, including to defend themselves and to sail along the wind. You know that they can only use their defensive molt against attacks that target KAC. You can have two more questions worth of info about them if you'd like, though you've seen most of their stuff already.

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Initiative!

All'ok targets the green broodling and fires her gun once.

Attack Roll, Plasma Bolter vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21
Damage: Fire, Electrical, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (7, 2) + 5 = 14

"Are we sure none of us are wearing some sort of animal bait?" All'ok says as she fires. "We seems to be attracting a lot of beasts/"

All'ok targets the green broodling and fires her gun once.

Attack Roll, Plasma Bolter vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage: Fire, Electrical, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (6, 1) + 5 = 12

"Are we sure none of us are wearing some sort of animal bait?" All'ok says as she fires. "We seems to be attracting a lot of beasts."

All'ok hits green for 14 damage!

The Blue creature swipes twice at Kiss.

claw: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 4 = 15
ouch!: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

claw: 1d20 + 12 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 4 = 21
ouch!: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Initiative!

"Huh, they've got a pretty thick hide. Well... I guess I've never really used this thing before but let's see if it helps."

Kiss pulls out a Singing Disk and starts whirling it around a bit, then swings it towards the Blue creature in front of them!

Soprano Singing Disk vs EAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20
Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13

Hellih turns around and shoots twice at green flying creature

"Hold on Kiss! I will take care of the other first!"

Full attack@green vs EAC, possessed augmentation: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 10 - 3 = 18
Damage, laser: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (2, 5) + 6 = 13

Full attack@green vs EAC, possessed augmentation: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (3) + 10 - 3 = 10
Damage, laser: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (1, 1) + 6 = 8

Seeing Kiss occupying one of the vasporans, Cygpo focuses his magic on the other wounded one. green #3

magic missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 4) + 3 = 10

SHOO!

Kiss tears into Blue with a singing disk.

Hellih manages to take down Green!

I'll assume Cygpo targets Blue instead with Green down.

Initiative!

Cygpo sends three magic missiles at Blue, who is barely hanging on!

Eddie! moves behind his teammates for cover and shoots at Blue trying to finish it off.

Membrane Holdout Pistol EAC vs 2: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Eddie can't quite connect as he darts for cover.

Purple flies over and attacks Ratatat by shooting out a spine!

spine: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

ouch!: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Initiative!

All'ok targets the bluebroodling and fires her gun once again. "So glad I am carrying extra batteries."

Attack Roll, Plasma Bolter vs EAC: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
Damage: Fire, Electrical, Nonlethal: 2d8 + 5 ⇒ (5, 5) + 5 = 15

"Wily little critters these things!!!" exclaims Ratatat as he fires on blue, hoping to take it down!

plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (11) + 13 - 3 = 21
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (5, 5) + 6 = 16
plasma array, full action, focus fire: 1d20 + 13 - 3 ⇒ (6) + 13 - 3 = 16
E&F damage: 2d10 + 6 ⇒ (1, 5) + 6 = 12
Ratat's Sniper's Aim reduces the AC bonus from cover by 2 but doesn't apply against total cover.

All'ok can't quite get the aim right, but Ratatat takes out Blue! He then gets a shot off on Purple.

Initiative!

Kiss rushes up to #4 with their jetpack and continues spinning the whirring disk at it, trying to hit it out of the sky.

Soprano Singing Disk vs EAC: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17
Sonic Damage: 1d6 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Full attack@green vs EAC, possessed augmentation: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (19) + 10 - 3 = 26
Damage, laser: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 2) + 6 = 11

Full attack@green vs EAC, possessed augmentation: 1d20 + 10 - 3 ⇒ (14) + 10 - 3 = 21
Damage, laser: 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (4, 4) + 6 = 14

Hellih starts shooting at the last foe "I almost got them" says sending laser after laser

Eddie! looks at Purple and yells "Get em! There is only one left!"

Move Action - Get 'Em on 2 (+1 morale bonus to attack rolls)

Eddie! shoots at Purple!

Membrane Holdout Pistol EAC vs 4: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 1 = 20
Fire Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

**HOUSE GM ANNOUNCEMENT**

“Great job, Starfinders!” Bennock’s voice crackles over the comms. “We’re learning a lot about the area around us. We’ll make a chronicle of all this, I’m sure.”

Table GMs, the Surveyed Wildlife condition on page 12 is in effect.

The cumulative efforts of everyone bring down the last vasporan!

You can now repair the tower with a DC 16 Engineering check.

I'll move you on to Guard Duty shortly.

With everything looking clear, Ratatat gets to work on repairs.

Engineering: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (7) + 13 = 20