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A comm unit is essentially just a Tier 0 Computer with the Miniaturization Upgrade.

So just bolt on other upgrades using that as your base frame.

IIRC, when I was adding a custom comm unit to my Technomancer in Society, there was a point where I wasn't sure of the exact price of something. Some Upgrades are a percentage increase and others are a flat cost. In those cases either consult your GM (in a homegame) or go with the higher cost (Society) and you should be fine. It doesn't cost much more in the long run.

Does Solarion + Junk Armor not accomplish this? This gives you the mechanics, and you fill in the flavor.

I realize that you have to be a Solarion and/or Mystic to pull it off, but it's doable.

I have a Technomancer 10 who walks around wielding and wearing junk 24/7 and it's very enjoyable.

I'm playing my Nuar Technomancer for the first time tomorrow

What a blast from the past. This weekend will be his first game at 10th level, and one of his 4th level spells is junksword ^_^

More thoughts on the Engineered-variation of Junk Sword.

I think it's great to flavor where the junk in your junksword comes from. The articulated arm of that sentry drone your group encountered. The remains of an explosive trap you failed to perceive. Almost as a way to record the memorable encounters your group has had.

Mechanically-speaking, it should probably just translate into higher-level spellslots.

Looking forward to next year.

I am unaware of whatever this thing is, but I happily volunteer to be a host ^_^

For science, of course.

(says the worshipper of Yaraesa; 66548-706...)

I'm playing my Nuar Technomancer for the first time tomorrow and while choosing spells I came across junksword. Since every Technomancer I've seen picks the same magic missile or jolting surge, I thought this would be fun change.

I was also planning on taking Weapon Focus and had the same questions as the first few posters, which led me to this thread. Made me feel all giddy that other people noticed the same discrepancies.

I hope this gets an eventual FAQ or errata as well. Until then I'll take Weapon Focus and Versatile Focus to handle any table variation. Thanks for the suggestion!

Thank you again for everything!

I think as recompense you should allow Maze Core equipment ^_^

My Nuar was somewhat confused when Triune took his equipment away >.>

Thank you for GMing! Thank you all for playing!

No rush on the Chronicle. I just finished GMing a Slot Zero for Skittershot and that Chronicle isn't available yet, either.

"Hey, Iseph, you finished yet?" Braford asks as he straps himself in.

Taking advantage of Rogers's quick maneuvering, Braford thrusts twice.

Spear vs. KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 2 - 4 = 18
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Spear vs. KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 - 4 = 16
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

"If this don't work, we hightail it towards that gun."

Braford steps into a Flank with Rogers (guarded step) and jabs his spear forward.

Spear vs. KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Hmm. I can Channel for 2d8 HP (not SP, unfortunately), Attack, or Full Attack. I'll wait until after Levylissa posts, or take suggestions.

If Levylissa steps back, the two Nuar can flank it.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"Don't line up! It'll spit sound at you!"

Braford calls his trusty spear to his hand (honestly this is my favorite tactic in Starfinder, Lol) and jabs at the invertebrate (standard action).

Spear vs. KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Darn. Wish those numbers were reversed =(

"Rogers? Wrong way! Today we want to get away from the storm! Not challenge it!"

Survival: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Braford herds the group along to safety.

"Cover your faces! We're about to inhale our daily dose of toxins in one go!"

Braford straps in.

"Where's an Android when you need one?"

"Thanks. It could have easily turned into a slaughterhouse."

"Huh. These computers seem... Magical in nature. I don't bother with computers normally, but let's see if I can tinker with this console here..."

Rolling for the second set of spoilers.

Either way.

Mooove, Toss, Call.

Spear vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"I reckon that'll do 'im in..."

Braford turns a one-eighty and runs back to where he came from (double move 80ft).

"Let's corral them in!"

My Mysticism check was only a 10, and normally I'd slot my Promotional Boon for a free reroll but you can't in this Quest =\

You don't have to report the players twice.

You can report a game with zero players and just yourself as GM.

Braford plows forward, his hooves clopping and clanging loudly against the steel floor (double move 80ft)

Presented with a Flank, Braford strikes to the left with his spear while goring upwards with his right horn (Full Attack)

Spear vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 2 - 4 = 17
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Gore vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 2 - 4 = 14
Piercing: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

How do I have 2hp of damage, but only 3sp?

Braford thrusts his spear forward again.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"HRRUUU!!!"

Braford calls his spear to his hand (swift) and jabs it into the ribcage of the undead in front of him (standard).

Spear vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Unfortunately, it just rattles around inside the skeleton ineffectually.

"Give up ya bags o' bones! Surrender in the name of the law!"

"I got outgoing!"

Braford calls his spear to his hand (swift action) and tosses it at the nearest skeleton (red, standard action).

Spear, Range Penalty: 1d20 + 4 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 2 = 4
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

As his spear goes wide, Braford tries to recall what he knows about this type of foe.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Initiative: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (17) - 1 = 16

An unexpected rift opens in space-time and a passenger shuttle exits the Drift between the two vessels. It pulls alongside the Loreseeker and flashes its hazard lights. In the middle of the front dashboard you see a glowing pink sticker that reads "DRYFT".

"*comm crackle crackle* -llo! Pardon the belated intrusion. Venture Captain didn't think I'd make it to you in time! Looks like you already did all the hard work. Mind another body to help you board 'em?"

If your name is Rogers, and you're a flight instructor, do your students call you "Mr. Rogers"?

This will be when I Pregen. Whatever role is left, I'll take it.

Most Bots I've seen were the GM making a simple attack or following what the character would normally do.

Delaying can negatively impact the rest of the party, IME.

That's why Braford has a "BOT ME!" spoiler on his profile.

For as much as I play and GM I still consider myself to be a newb.

Can I cast Stabilize on the ghoul?

I might moo it over for a bit.

@ Rogers - Sorry, I must have read Braford's stats; not used to having so many nuar in a party. : )

You sayin' we all look alike?

;-)

"You'll be reportin' it, partner. Better than visitin' the Lady o' Graves, wouldn't ya say?"

Intimidate: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (5) + 0 = 5

Oops. I meant Rogers. Braford was not in range at the time.

*gulp*

I think with my 40ft speed I can get adjacent to her going through the path and then into the foliage.

"Just what the doctor ordered. Thank ya kindly!"

Braford shakes his massive head and charges (figuratively) at the ghoul.

Spear vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Braford grumbles again as he CLOPs towards and down the ladder at the end (double move). He drops his spear as he begins his climb down (free action), and calls it back to his hands when he's at the bottom (swift action).

"I got this exit covered! Let's round 'em up!"

Oh, wow, did a 20 miss the woman?

"HRRUUU!!!"

Braford moves further down the walkway to bypass the cover of the thugs (move), tosses his spear at their leader (standard)...

Miss Chance: 1d100 ⇒ 60
Spear vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20
Piercing: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

...and calls his spear back to his hands (swift).

"Gigs up ya varmints. Surrender in the name of the law!"

Eek!! Why wasn't I getting updates? I just checked in to bump it =\

Braford high tails it down the walkway (double move) and calls his tactical spear to his hands (swift action).

Braford snorts.

"Thank ya kindly, partner. If you ever come across a copy of that movie, I'll pay good credits for it. Make sure it ain't scratched."

And he CLOP CLOP CLOPs his way out of the pawn shop.

Braford grumbles audibly before scraping a horn against the metal shelving, producing a horrible noise.

"I said 'nostalgic', not 'ancient'. And I don't like being made fun of with your PUNS, either!" he says in an ever-increasing volume.

"Why don't you tell my friends here what they want to know, Vesk-ling. You don't want a double dose of mad cow disease."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (20) + 0 = 20

"What about an old PlayStation 9? I'm nostalgic."

Braford peruses the shelves for anything interesting.

"Got any physical copies of Wild Wild Vast? I used to love that movie as a kid."

"Sounds cramped," says Braford, more to the other Nuar than the rest of the group.

"That'll probably be me. Failed Vehicle Ed twice, now. I always feel squished into the driver seat. But gosh that'd be excitin' to drive a police cruiser some day. Maybe work for the Stewards during downtimes."

"I've been free rangin' my whole life. Born on the Station, lived in the Spike, the Ring, even the Armada. Used to be a medic, but higher learnin's so expensive these days. I felt so blessed when the Society said they'd take me. Not often you see one of us bein' sent off on a mission, and here we are two of us!"

"What about all you lot? What's your story?"