Traveller (Inactive)

Game Master trawets71

@Trawets

Character gen has always been a fun pass time for me in most systems :P

I only now saw I get +1 to M/O if I have Gambler 1

This will bring my Cr to an extra 100k. While still keeping everything else

Just so you know that I'm not spending more than I should.

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There are a couple things here. As basic training in a new career you get 1 skill from the service skill list at 0. Also you don't get the +1 DM to your benefit roll as that was for navy career. You also gain an Ally and a rival from your event.

Correct. But I get 1 from having Gambler 1 :)

I forgot to add the skill. I'll up my pursausion to 1

I added the rival and ally in the main sheet of my profile

Thanks!

Axel Black wrote:

Looks amazing.

And yes. The two High Nobles will each take an Executive Suite :P

Sleeping alone? Good to know

I have also TOTALLY not finalized backstory btw

Could be that Jason's ex who died was a guy.
Could be that Jason is non-binary & bisexual.
Could be that NO ONE needs to sleep alone ...

@Trawets

Character gen has always been a fun pass time for me in most systems :P

I only now saw I get +1 to M/O if I have Gambler 1

This will bring my Cr to an extra 100k. While still keeping everything else

Just so you know that I'm not spending more than I should.

I almost typed that and then looked at benefits. That only applies to cash rolls and did you have gamble 1 when you rolled cash?

Axel Black wrote:

@Trawets

Character gen has always been a fun pass time for me in most systems :P

I only now saw I get +1 to M/O if I have Gambler 1

This will bring my Cr to an extra 100k. While still keeping everything else

Just so you know that I'm not spending more than I should.

I almost typed that and then looked at benefits. That only applies to cash rolls and did you have gamble 1 when you rolled cash?

I got gambler in my first term :P

This is what I get for going to the grocery store ...

Daniel has unveiled my second favorite yacht!

Totally love the Destiny though.
LOL
probably love the 41% ownership more tho.
WOW

Ok...so what is your favourite yacht??

Aranda Slade wrote:

Axel Black wrote:

Looks amazing.

And yes. The two High Nobles will each take an Executive Suite :P

Sleeping alone? Good to know

I have also TOTALLY not finalized backstory btw

Could be that Jason's ex who died was a guy.
Could be that Jason is non-binary & bisexual.
Could be that NO ONE needs to sleep alone ...

Group Naked Fun Time?

Thanks for the geriatric nightmare fuel

Jason "Rion" Prince wrote:

Aranda Slade wrote:

Axel Black wrote:

Looks amazing.

And yes. The two High Nobles will each take an Executive Suite :P

Sleeping alone? Good to know

I have also TOTALLY not finalized backstory btw

Could be that Jason's ex who died was a guy.
Could be that Jason is non-binary & bisexual.
Could be that NO ONE needs to sleep alone ...

Group Naked Fun Time?

Thanks for the geriatric nightmare fuel

LOL that was actually kinda funny

Ok, how about we leave the sleeping arrangements 100% off the thread.

Jason "Rion" Prince wrote:

This is what I get for going to the grocery store ...

Daniel has unveiled my second favorite yacht!

Totally love the Destiny though.
LOL
probably love the 41% ownership more tho.
WOW

Ok...so what is your favourite yacht??

Same designer, but this ship is like poetry.

To really fall in love, take a look at the hi-res deck plan
HI-RES

He doesn't have cost on his ships that I saw. He does have nice ship plans though. He even does ship parts. Take this bridge, that accommodation, this engine bay and that cargo and *poof* you made a ship.

His site is here

He doesn't have cost on his ships that I saw. He does have nice ship plans though. He even does ship parts. Take this bridge, that accommodation, this engine bay and that cargo and *poof* you made a ship.

His site is here

That was a lot of what I love, the thoughtfulness. Especially how both the crew area and the passanger area are much much more loungy.

I am happy to work on putting together a base cost to go over with you if you want, let me know (I will do it with 2 laser turrets).

DM Trawets wrote:

He doesn't have cost on his ships that I saw. He does have nice ship plans though. He even does ship parts. Take this bridge, that accommodation, this engine bay and that cargo and *poof* you made a ship.

His site is here

That was a lot of what I love, the thoughtfulness. Especially how both the crew area and the passanger area are much much more loungy.

I am happy to work on putting together a base cost to go over with you if you want, let me know (I will do it with 2 laser turrets).

I appreciate it but let's not put effort into that yet. Once ship type is picked we can look at model. I would prefer ships from core but when I looked at the yacht I noticed it was unarmed so started looking on the web. Your ship will need to be armed.

Jason "Rion" Prince wrote:

DM Trawets wrote:

He doesn't have cost on his ships that I saw. He does have nice ship plans though. He even does ship parts. Take this bridge, that accommodation, this engine bay and that cargo and *poof* you made a ship.

His site is here

That was a lot of what I love, the thoughtfulness. Especially how both the crew area and the passanger area are much much more loungy.

I am happy to work on putting together a base cost to go over with you if you want, let me know (I will do it with 2 laser turrets).

I appreciate it but let's not put effort into that yet. Once ship type is picked we can look at model. I would prefer ships from core but when I looked at the yacht I noticed it was unarmed so started looking on the web. Your ship will need to be armed.

Understood

He doesn't have cost on his ships that I saw. He does have nice ship plans though. He even does ship parts. Take this bridge, that accommodation, this engine bay and that cargo and *poof* you made a ship.

His site is here

For my seven shares, I want a transparent Dome that I can float in. All the while, doped up on some entertaining pain killers...Please

Ah cool...target practice!! lol

Ah cool...target practice!! lol

I'd like to link my newly discovered number of enemy: 1d3 ⇒ 2

with your:

Mishap: 1d6 ⇒ 4 - Job goes wrong and forced to flee (Pilot Spacecraft 1)
FORCED TO LEAVE SERVICE

please

Adding one additional benefit roll

money: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Sounds good to me!! Did you help me escape maybe?? I had to leave the planet so I would have to take a starship.

I'm thinking more of science experiment for a weapon, and

The weapon was designed as a dimensional life weapon. Aranda didn't really understand the science, but She knew that it was misnamed. It was a death weapon. She hated the project. It was a sadistic way of killing a crew and then taking the ship. Heartless and cruel.

Aranda is at the targeting computer. A burst of energy expands, why? Unknown. "Crawford...I think this thing is going to cascade!"

The weapon pulses a cascading wave of Necrotonic energy. The wave expands in a spherical burst. The small armada of thief guild ships, they just stop communicating. "I think, we killed your friends." She said slowly. "Let's get out of here."

Little did Aranda know, that two of the guild still lived. They both blame Aranda for the massacre. Maybe they're right.

Computers 1

@Aranda

So just checking did you write Axel as an enemy or was that a different admiral?

:P

Wow I participated in RL for a day and forty eight posts.

Axel, I saw you took another term, that will put you four years older than Lucian, which is fine. I don't like the idea of testing my luck.

As for the ship I'm good with whatever you all pick. I'm fine with someone else getting the Executive suites, as long as Lucian can use the fancier showers.

Daniel, in my brain Lucian met you his 5th tour when dealing with the 'Mishap' ran afoul of a criminal gang, corrupt bureaucrat or other foe. Gained an enemy We're you undercover in a criminal gang? You good with that being when Allen and Lucian met?

@Aranda

So just checking did you write Axel as an enemy or was that a different admiral?

:P

My Romantic Ally is your enemy. I'm just willing to help my lover should he ask. I wonder what he'll ask me to do...and when

Axel Black wrote:

@Aranda

So just checking did you write Axel as an enemy or was that a different admiral?

:P

My Romantic Ally is your enemy. I'm just willing to help my lover should he ask. I wonder what he'll ask me to do...and when

? I'm confused, maybe I missed something and need to reread all the 48 posts instead of skimming them. But, if you're with his enemy why would we let you on the ship?

Wow I participated in RL for a day and forty eight posts.

Axel, I saw you took another term, that will put you four years older than Lucian, which is fine. I don't like the idea of testing my luck.

As I mentioned. I'm really enjoying the pregame banter and discussion. So I got caught up in the fun and went with one last term to show what he did early out of service of the navy. Enjoying a bit of retired fun and exploration, especially with his new Noble Ranking

My idea is a rags to riches kind of story

A nobody pilot on a backwater asteroid colony that managed to work his way up in the Navy. Through deeds and service he has extinguished himself and earned the titles and position he now holds

Aranda Slade wrote:

Axel Black wrote:

@Aranda

So just checking did you write Axel as an enemy or was that a different admiral?

:P

My Romantic Ally is your enemy. I'm just willing to help my lover should he ask. I wonder what he'll ask me to do...and when

? I'm confused, maybe I missed something and need to reread all the 48 posts instead of skimming them. But, if you're with his enemy why would we let you on the ship?

Axel Black wrote:

Aranda Slade wrote:

Aranda saw the ships security move with an assertive strategy. She could tell that they were aware of the theft that was being portrayed.

Lance had melted her heart. He was an idealist. Lance's homeworld was dying, but the only medicine was on an imperial cruiser. The cruiser was heading to some dim-s$!$ anti-aging facility which was dedicated to lengthening the wretched lifespans of the nobility. We had a short time to plan. The Imperium dropped the hammer on Lance for the attempted theft.

But all the death's of men, women, and children in his home, made the hate of the Admiral increase with every body. My love, My life rots in prison. Lance tells me, "Be close to him. Travel with him. I'll contact you."

Electronic (Sensors) 1

Axel is innocent of this crime

I find this response odd.

What crime did the Admiral commit? From his perspective, he stopped a theft from his 'Armada'. I'm sure the 'medicine' was a small part of whatever items the Imperium told him to move. He probably didn't hear a defense for Lance's theft until trial, If he bothered to track the criminal trial.

From a writing perspective, It would have created an interesting sub-plot...IMHO

I already thought of a possible conversation that can take place

So let's see how it goes. That's why I just needed to make sure I understood the situation

From a writing perspective, It would have created an interesting sub-plot...IMHO

Sorry, still drinking my first cup of coffee, so the brain may not be working right. But I hate even the possibility of PVP.

Aranda Slade wrote:

From a writing perspective, It would have created an interesting sub-plot...IMHO

Sorry, still drinking my first cup of coffee, so the brain may not be working right. But I hate even the possibility of PVP.

I agree, conflict is one thing, PvP is something different

OK..so it looks like I have 2 players that want to use me for their connection, but also on the same Term. That could be very interesting. I figured I planned and executed the heist plan with Aranda, and then Lucian was there to help in my escape?? Is that possible? Either way, I will be taking Computer-1 from one of you and Carousing-1 from the other :-) On our group package I would also like to take Computer if it is available...

Aranda Slade wrote:

From a writing perspective, It would have created an interesting sub-plot...IMHO

Sorry, still drinking my first cup of coffee, so the brain may not be working right. But I hate even the possibility of PVP.

I think our two characters can handle it. Come by the med bay, and I'll give you an enjoyable muscle relaxant.

I think our two characters can handle it....

While that may be true, I don't think it's the type of game I want to play in.

Trawets, thanks for running the game, I think I'm going to step away from this recruitment. Good luck everyone and good gaming.

Lucian Brachtarna wrote:

Wow I participated in RL for a day and forty eight posts.

Axel, I saw you took another term, that will put you four years older than Lucian, which is fine. I don't like the idea of testing my luck.

As I mentioned. I'm really enjoying the pregame banter and discussion. So I got caught up in the fun and went with one last term to show what he did early out of service of the navy. Enjoying a bit of retired fun and exploration, especially with his new Noble Ranking

My idea is a rags to riches kind of story

A nobody pilot on a backwater asteroid colony that managed to work his way up in the Navy. Through deeds and service he has extinguished himself and earned the titles and position he now holds

Keep in mind that the noble ranks are for DM-T to designate, they are NOT automatic. SOC works a lot like it works in the US --- Bill Gates is Tech Royalty, many many retired General/Admiral types are Military Royalty, and there are the Hiltons, the Kardashians, etc. None of those will be members of the House of Lords any time soon.

Been kicked for some reason. Enjoy your game guys

Well who is still here to play?? We might need to alter our connections with 2 people leaving??

There are 4 currently. RH isn't going anywhere. I am giving pinvendor until tomorrow to post something then I will PM him to see if he is still interested. RH might come back in with a different character. We will see.

I have put up a gameplay post to get thing going. I thought it might help set the scene for you guys to discuss your ship purchase in character and your roles on the ship. We have a couple of days before we being in earnest but I thought you might enjoy fleshing out your characters before I kill you all. :)

I will be honest, I came up with a pretty cool story idea for the ship ... so maybe we can all sound off about what would be cool, and then see how that looks relative to RH possibly transforming into a Marine, and privindor joining us also.

(and then we will all manifest a LOT of 5s for RH upon Mustering Out, so that in addition to his TAS he gets a bunch of shares)

You roll for commission instead of advancement

Hmm...most of the resources I located indicated that Commission rolls in lieu of Advancement were optional. I even found one unverified statement quoting a forum thread from Mongoose (the link to the page being quoted has been made defunct due to age) even suggested that one could attempt a Commission roll then proceed to roll Advancement if the Commission roll failed.

You can rule however you choose as the Referee, but in terms of earth military it seems odd that my character is unable to choose to Advance in the "enlisted" path and only move forward if obtaining an officer rank.

DM Trawets wrote:

You roll for commission instead of advancement

Hmm...most of the resources I located indicated that Commission rolls in lieu of Advancement were optional. I even found one unverified statement quoting a forum thread from Mongoose (the link to the page being quoted has been made defunct due to age) even suggested that one could attempt a Commission roll then proceed to roll Advancement if the Commission roll failed.

You can rule however you choose as the Referee, but in terms of earth military it seems odd that my character is unable to choose to Advance in the "enlisted" path and only move forward if obtaining an officer rank.

We miscommunicated, it looks like I forgot an ed. You rollED for commission therefore you do no get to roll for advancement. You can totally advance as an enlisted man but you can't roll for commission and advancement in the same term.

8d. Military characters (Army, Navy, Marines) can roll for commission instead of rolling for advancement.

We've run into this issue previously. You can choose to try for commission in your first term but you give up your advancement roll or you can just keep your advancement roll and continue on.

Hmm, I think there is still confusion. I rolled for Commission on Enlistment to see if I entered as an officer. My thought being that would be allowed like as if my character had joined ROTC or enrolled at Annapolis (US Navy college).

Once I ended the term, I only rolled Advancement. The Commission roll was intended to be pre-career.

There is no pre career commission roll. You start all military careers as enlisted.

My apologies for misunderstanding. Please disregard the Commission roll then as I assumed I'd be able to make a free one for the reasons indicated above. I shouldn't have assumed this would mirror real life possibilities. :P

If I choose to just run 1 or 2 more terms will that make my character too underpowered, or does anyone think it might be fun to have a slightly less powerful "rookie" for the burgeoning team?

In the end it's up to you where you want to stop. Most of us did 6 to 7 terms

If YOU are happy with a lower tiered character, you're welcome.

But a suggestion: 3 or 4 is average

To be honest, a rookie could be just as valuable as the crusty old guys. Between connections and the skill package selections, you could still have a solid Level 1 in something that would be useful, and one of your connections could want to "give you a chance" so to speak

Pinvendor, you are welcome to come have a look in the discussion thread, you are up first to pick a skill from the Traveler package

To be honest, a rookie could be just as valuable as the crusty old guys. Between connections and the skill package selections, you could still have a solid Level 1 in something that would be useful, and one of your connections could want to "give you a chance" so to speak

On the other hand, a second term would give a second connection. I would recommend rolling until '30' so your not rolling for aging, but it would give you three tours. So more knowledge, two connections and three to five mustering out rolls. either way you'll still be the 'rookie young guy' I think two of us are 42 and the others 46, or maybe 64, I get it confused... but, you know, old....

Edit: And if he keeps rolling he may get gunnery on his own. Yeah, I'm hoping it's still left when I get to pick from the 'package' :)

Age 22 + 4 = 26

Well, that kind of sucked. Increased my Engineer skill, but don't get anything else and now have to get a new career. Well, unless gaining a Rival is considered a good thing...

Age 26 + 4 = 30

Alright...did I do this all correct? If I Muster Out now, what exactly do I roll? One Benefit roll for my single term with Agent?

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Age 26 + 4 = 30

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Alright...did I do this all correct? If I Muster Out now, what exactly do I roll? One Benefit roll for my single term with Agent?

I am going to beg forgiveness for not scrolling back: did you muster out of the Navy? I really don't remember.

The only other thing that I can see that's missing is that you would need to pick a specialization when you took Gun Cbt (something) 1 and then you would need to decide if you were actually increasing that to 2, or if you were taking another specilization at Level 1