This thread will be for OOC discussion and announcements.
Checking IN.
Okay, everyone, welcome to the game! First and foremost, if you have any lingering notes from the Recruitment regarding any changes, go ahead and get those finished up.
Second, feel free to discuss amongst yourselves regarding any potential backstory ties - I know Philo left several openings in their backstory to tie into PCs.
Finally, a few notes to hopefully make gameplay run a little more smoothly:
1. For combat, we will use a block Initiative format. I will roll Initiative and then post the order. Players can act in whatever order they post in their block of players. For enemies, I will group their initiative together based on type. As an example, if you were engaged in a blaster fight with 2 stormtroopers and 2 scout troopers on speeder bikes, the stormtroopers would act on the same initiative count, and the scout troopers would act on the same initiative count.
2. I may also roll Perception checks on your behalf, depending on the situation.
3. When creating your alias, make sure your alias header has your character's Hit Points, Defenses, Damage Threshold, Perception Modifier, Force Points, Destiny Points, and current location on the Condition Track. This will make it easy for me to determine if an attack hits you and tell what your current status is. You may include any other information you feel may be relevant.
4. If you have an ability that can be used as a reaction (such as Deflect, Block, etc.), say you intend to use it in your combat post for your round, and if it requires a roll, please make that roll ahead of time, as well. If the ability can be used multiple times, like Deflect or Block, either you can roll the additional checks, or I roll them as needed, applying any relevant penalties. This goes for any possible opportunity attacks, as well.
5. Finally, if a majority (over 50%) of the players are in agreement about making a specific choice, I may move the party in that direction even if others haven't weighed in yet. This is just to try and keep things moving forward so we don't get too bogged down over a decision.
That's it, for now. If I come up with anything else, or if there are any questions, I'll be around.
Oh, and Gameplay is open, so you can go dot in there to add the campaign to your Campaigns tab. I'll post the opening crawl and set the opening scene on Monday.
Just want to note that my dad’s in town for the weekend, so I may not post much until Tuesday.
That's fine.
Also, I almost forgot: maps!
We will be using Roll20 for maps. If there is a specific image you would like me to use for your character's token, please provide a link. Otherwise, I'll use the picture from your alias. If you have difficulty getting to Roll20 (such as predominantly mobile posting), let me know and I'll try to remember to provide a screenshot of the map for your actions. I'll post the invite link on Monday.
Thank you! I'll look for something cool.
Thanks for the invite, and thanks even more for running this, Phntm888!
Thanks so much for running this. I have made the requested changes to the alias - while I ordinarily post from my computer, meaning no major issues with Roll20, I will be out of town at a conference until the 22nd, and I will likely be primarily be posting from my phone until then.
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voila!
While it's unlikely I would have a shared background, Gotal spent time prior to the Clone Wars on Coruscant, mostly with Diplomats of the Senate. When the Clone Wars started, he moved to Alderaan. When the Clone Wars ended he was in the Outer Rim, mainly Lasan. The last several months he has been working his way back to the Core and just ended up on the Sel Zonn station over Brentaal.
Jaath grew up near the Shipyards at Kuat, where his father was an admistrator and Imperial Loyalist. He's a Scoundrel and pretty much a transient at this point. He's a good pilot, with all the skills that entails, and likes to gamble.
If anyone wants to link up, backstory-wise, I'm open to it...or he can be there...Solo. (See what I did there? :D )
(Hmmm. My info bar is messed up. Checking it again.)
Gotal and Zixto might have crossed paths at the temple occasionally. But Zixto wasn’t even a proper padawan, he ended up being shipped off to the EduCorps (which turned out to be lucky because it meant that he was off on a research assignment when Order 66 happened).
As far as backstory is concerned, I tried to keep my character's background relatively open-ended. The most obvious direct connections I can see are between Rilri and either R2-AC, who could have worked as the astrogator aboard the Horizon Glory, or Sai'liana'yi Vanyari, who could have subcontracted Vral'Rigad Freight for some business venture or other. Alternatively, I heavily implied in my backstory that Rilri's boss, Ven Vral'Rigad, was smuggling weapons to resistance groups, so my character may be inadvertently mixed up with Telzha (Jaath's friend) and her group.
Likewise, members of the Jedi Order or those who worked with them (Gotal, Zikto, and R2-AC) may have worked with Rilri's sister Kilra, a Jedi Watchman assigned to an obscure corner of the Outer Rim. Hope this helps.
Gotal and Zixto might have crossed paths at the temple occasionally. But Zixto wasn’t even a proper padawan, he ended up being shipped off to the EduCorps (which turned out to be lucky because it meant that he was off on a research assignment when Order 66 happened).
That might make sense, for some reason I did not realize you made a Jedi character, Gotal is 32 years old, so he would have been in the Temple since he was probably 2 till about 18 or 20, does that math work in your background based on your age?
I think that it'd be cool if Rilri and Jaath had crossed paths before, during deliveries from Ven Vral'Rigad. Wouldn't know each other, necessarily, but have a passing aquaintance, maybe?
A little side note to our two Jedi-types: Jaath is (unknowingly) Force Sensitive. Might come into play as well.
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A little side note to you two: Jaath is (unknowingly) Force Sensitive. Might come into play as well.
My Destiny is Education so it could certainly come into play depending on how Phntm wants to handle that aspect of my character.
Sai’liana’yi has decided they don’t have the bandwidth to play and learn the system at the same time in a large group, so they’re going to just follow along. We’ll have six, then.
Gotal and Zixto might have crossed paths at the temple occasionally. But Zixto wasn’t even a proper padawan, he ended up being shipped off to the EduCorps (which turned out to be lucky because it meant that he was off on a research assignment when Order 66 happened).That might make sense, for some reason I did not realize you made a Jedi character, Gotal is 32 years old, so he would have been in the Temple since he was probably 2 till about 18 or 20, does that math work in your background based on your age?
I'm not actually sure what Yaka lifespans are, but if we assume they're human-like, I figure he's about 20ish now, and has been at the Temple since shortly after birth (certainly as far back as he can remember).
Ace's unit was often doing scouting missions, so they would sometimes go to the outer rim and return to Coruscant. I like the idea of running across Kilra, Gotal and Zixto at some point. Of course I was using a different designation at the time. And likely different plating. Also, I was the droid coming along with a Jedi, so they may not have paid much attention to me.
I can also see running into Jaath at the shipyards. I have an idea that we can play with. You had snuck into a hangar bay to joyride in one of the prototype ships. But there was a schedule change and suddenly a large group of people can in. Obviously a tour from somebody higher up, with attendant security. You were hiding from them when an imperial astromech unit came by and saw you. Instead of reporting an unauthorized person, the droid simply went to the wall and opened a maintenance panel for you to escape.
I'm not actually sure what Yaka lifespans are, but if we assume they're human-like, I figure he's about 20ish now, and has been at the Temple since shortly after birth (certainly as far back as he can remember).Gotal and Zixto might have crossed paths at the temple occasionally. But Zixto wasn’t even a proper padawan, he ended up being shipped off to the EduCorps (which turned out to be lucky because it meant that he was off on a research assignment when Order 66 happened).That might make sense, for some reason I did not realize you made a Jedi character, Gotal is 32 years old, so he would have been in the Temple since he was probably 2 till about 18 or 20, does that math work in your background based on your age?
So then I am sure we saw each other but never interacted much as there is a 12 year age gap. I would probably be familiar to you but not vice versa.
Ace's unit was often doing scouting missions, so they would sometimes go to the outer rim and return to Coruscant. I like the idea of running across Kilra, Gotal and Zixto at some point. Of course I was using a different designation at the time. And likely different plating. Also, I was the droid coming along with a Jedi, so they may not have paid much attention to me.
Makes sense, Obi Wan didn't remember R2 so clearly even the "nicest" Jedi don't pay Droids much mind unless they tinker with repair.
Makes sense, Obi Wan didn't remember R2 so clearly even the "nicest" Jedi don't pay Droids much mind unless they tinker with repair.
To piggyback on this, there's an episode of The Clone Wars animated TV show where Anakin's fighter gets hit during a mission and he temporarily loses R2, and Obi-Wan's like, "Well, it's just a droid, we can't get too attached."
That's the prevailing attitude towards most droids in the galaxy, particularly given that it's common procedure to regularly memory wipe them.
First gameplay post coming shortly. Feel free to continue ironing out any pre-game connections. The Roll20 link will either come later this afternoon or tomorrow.
I've also placed the house rules and home-brewed droid accessories in the Campaign Info tab, and I'll continue to post other information there, such as the names and brief writeups of potentially important NPCs.
Topher Grace cut 10 Star Wars movies into a 5 min edit called Star Wars: Always.
Well worth the watch, and could help set the mindset for the game :D
Check it out HERE
Okay, finally got that taken care of. Here is the Roll20 Invite link. Go ahead, join the game, and let me know who you are so I can give you control of your token.
Next Gameplay update coming momentarily, as well.
I will be on vacation beginning Sunday through next Friday. I will be mobile limited, so I might be able to get an update in depending. Regardless, I won't be able to update the map.
Still waiting for people to act in the first half of Round 1.
Rilri, throw me a Persuasion check.
Okay, sorry about that, folks. I thought I'd have more time to get in here while I was on vacation. I'm updating now and assigning control of tokens.
EDIT: Right, that's done. Everyone should have control of their tokens, except Storyteller Shadow.
I need you to join the Roll20 in order to grant you control.
Okay, sorry about that, folks. I thought I'd have more time to get in here while I was on vacation. I'm updating now and assigning control of tokens.
EDIT: Right, that's done. Everyone should have control of their tokens, except Storyteller Shadow.
I need you to join the Roll20 in order to grant you control.
It's on my to do list!
Game On! Yay!
Well, that's a nice way to start a campaign.
Well, that's a nice way to start a campaign.
Dice roller is feeling your character!
Sorry for the delay, bit of a family emergency. Updating us now.
As the last man flees, Zixto doues his saber and pulls his sporting blaster rifle, squeezing off a shot at the last man.
[dice=Attack]1d20-1
[dice=Damage]3d6
That roll was unbelievable.
I'll give Jaath another day to take a parting shot before I end combat.
Ace: Yes, there is an information terminal you can plug into.
Wife tested positive for Covid. I'm okay so far, and I'm going to update shortly, but that's the reason for the delay.
Wife tested positive for Covid. I'm okay so far, and I'm going to update shortly, but that's the reason for the delay.
Ugh, sorry to hear it, how is she feeling?
Mostly tired and sniffly.
I hope she gets better. I have a friend who still isn't tasting things right after almost two years. But he got infected before the vaccine.
I'm sorry to hear that, and I hope your wife gets well soon!
Covid moved to me, will post when capable.
Hope you and your wife are feeling better, Phntm888.
I'm at about 75%, she's probably around the same or even a little better. Our kid's got it now, too, but she's doing better as well. We're still Covid positive, though.
And this is just a general system? I guess that means that hacking is simply not an option at all for at least five to six more levels. And for secure systems, probably ten more levels. I wish I had known that before making my character.
Yes and no. You are directly connected to an Information Terminal, which has an attitude of Indifferent. However, that terminal only has information about the layout of the space station and the stores on the Promenade. You need to connect to the station's Central Computer for information about any potential fugitives, which is a secure system.
Everything is built off the rules for Use Computer. The Central Computer has a Will Defense of 17 and an attitude of Hostile. Getting Information from a computer is the Access Information use. You can only Access Information from a system that has an Indifferent attitude or better. In order to get a system from Hostile to Indifferent, you need to Improve Access twice. The DC for that is equal to the system's Will Defense, modified by the computer's attitude towards you.
I don't see a Talent on your sheet. I'm not sure if that was my oversight when I was reviewing your character, and if it was I'm sorry, but may I suggest that you grab Gimmick off the Slicer talent tree so you can get Master Slicer at level 3. Since we're fairly early in the campaign, I'll also let you rework your Skill Focus feat to Use Computer instead of Deception, if you want.
And this is just a general system? I guess that means that hacking is simply not an option at all for at least five to six more levels. And for secure systems, probably ten more levels. I wish I had known that before making my character.Yes and no. You are directly connected to an Information Terminal, which has an attitude of Indifferent. However, that terminal only has information about the layout of the space station and the stores on the Promenade. You need to connect to the station's Central Computer for information about any potential fugitives, which is a secure system.
Everything is built off the rules for Use Computer. The Central Computer has a Will Defense of 17 and an attitude of Hostile. Getting Information from a computer is the Access Information use. You can only Access Information from a system that has an Indifferent attitude or better. In order to get a system from Hostile to Indifferent, you need to Improve Access twice. The DC for that is equal to the system's Will Defense, modified by the computer's attitude towards you.
I don't see a Talent on your sheet. I'm not sure if that was my oversight when I was reviewing your character, and if it was I'm sorry, but may I suggest that you grab Gimmick off the Slicer talent tree so you can get Master Slicer at level 3. Since we're fairly early in the campaign, I'll also let you rework your Skill Focus feat to Use Computer instead of Deception, if you want.
Gimmick is going to be rarely useful, except as a prereq to the next feat.
Though deception was important to the background, I'll need to use the focus in order to have any chance, so I'll do that.
Hi guys! Just to tell you I went on holidays with the idea of connecting from the phone, but found out there's totally no signal here. I managed to come to the major city today and rushed to warn you I'll be stuck in the real world until Sunday.
I'm figuring we are on hold anyway until Phntm and the family are recovered from COVID.
Actually, I've been waiting on you guys. So far Gotal is the only one to respond to my last post.
Hi and sorry for the absence. I was on holidays, and wanted to check in after I came back home. Then I got sent to a formation for promotion at job, and my studies got even busier, so it took me more than intended to come back. I didn't even have time for my RL game!
But with all of this in mind, and given I'm not the biggest poster ever, I think it would be wise to retire and leave an empty spot.
I don't know when, or even if I'll be able to come back, but I hope you'll live daring adventures and be able to forgive me for leaving like that.
Wish you all well.
Checking in, been quiet here for a while now!