paizo.com Recent Posts by Helios-4paizo.com Recent Posts by Helios-42022-03-28T20:58:13Z2022-03-28T20:58:13ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=6#2652022-04-20T11:41:29Z2022-04-20T11:41:29Z<p>Sorry for disappearing a bit towards the end, and thank you very much for the game, it was really fun! No worries about not being able to finish. I look forward to playing with you all again!</p>Sorry for disappearing a bit towards the end, and thank you very much for the game, it was really fun! No worries about not being able to finish. I look forward to playing with you all again!Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-20T11:41:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=5#2382022-04-11T17:37:43Z2022-04-11T17:37:43Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Shaan Poloo wrote:</div><blockquote><b>"Thanks, Helios-4 - that's a handy trick!"</b> </blockquote><p>Helios winks as he sidesteps away from the big creature. <b>"Wait 'til I show you my other party tricks!"</b>
<p>The android takes the rifle back from his hip and aims down, trying to finish the large alien.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span></p>Shaan Poloo wrote:"Thanks, Helios-4 - that's a handy trick!"
Helios winks as he sidesteps away from the big creature. "Wait 'til I show you my other party tricks!" The android takes the rifle back from his hip and aims down, trying to finish the large alien.
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-11T17:37:43ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=5#2282022-04-08T17:47:49Z2022-04-08T17:47:49Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>@Chris: Thank you, it is very mild fortunately. I am a student, currently doing a bachelors in physics :)</span></p>
<p>As Helios' shot goes wide, he holsters the blaster and quickly rubs his palms together, emitting sparks and radiating energy. He strides over to Shaan and places both hands on his Doshko, transferring his energy to the weapon, which begins humming and crackling.</p>
<p><b>"C'mon, give it a good hit!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Using Supercharge Weapon on Shaan's doshko for +4d6 damage if the next attack hits</span></p>@Chris: Thank you, it is very mild fortunately. I am a student, currently doing a bachelors in physics :)
As Helios' shot goes wide, he holsters the blaster and quickly rubs his palms together, emitting sparks and radiating energy. He strides over to Shaan and places both hands on his Doshko, transferring his energy to the weapon, which begins humming and crackling.
"C'mon, give it a good hit!"
Using Supercharge Weapon on Shaan's doshko for +4d6 damage if the next attack hitsHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-08T17:47:49ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=5#2192022-04-06T12:40:29Z2022-04-06T12:39:00Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Super sorry for the absence, end of semester hit hard and I tested positive for covid yesterday</span></p>
<p>Helios looks at the creature curiously and aims. <b>"Hmm. Looks like a thing straight from the history books."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5</span></p>Super sorry for the absence, end of semester hit hard and I tested positive for covid yesterday
Helios looks at the creature curiously and aims. "Hmm. Looks like a thing straight from the history books."
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-06T12:39:00ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=5#2072022-04-04T16:31:24Z2022-04-04T16:31:24Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Culture:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Mysticism:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (1) + 8 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sleight of Hand:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25</span></p>
<p><b>"Hmm, what are those..."</b></p>[dice=Culture]1d20+8[/dice]
[dice=Mysticism]1d20+8[/dice]
[dice=Engineering]1d20+12[/dice]
[dice=Sleight of Hand]1d20+6[/dice]
"Hmm, what are those..."Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-04T16:31:24ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=4#2002022-04-03T22:22:04Z2022-04-03T22:22:04Z<p>Without a word, Helios steps forward, hands in his pockets, and examines the Ryphorian's carvings. He turns back and says:</p>
<p><b>"That's some interesting theoretical research."</b> he begins with a mocking smile <b>"Maybe Vyecmuraf could appraise it. But jokes aside — dimensional explorer? Care to elaborate?"</b></p>Without a word, Helios steps forward, hands in his pockets, and examines the Ryphorian's carvings. He turns back and says:
"That's some interesting theoretical research." he begins with a mocking smile "Maybe Vyecmuraf could appraise it. But jokes aside -- dimensional explorer? Care to elaborate?"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-04-03T22:22:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=4#1832022-03-31T23:28:33Z2022-03-31T23:19:19Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Sure, I don't mind, but in the interest of keeping things moving forward I thought it would be better to just move along instead of getting lost in planning. Besides I think the plan is pretty obvious: you have a great Mysticism bonus, Vyecmuraf has Culture and Gletch has Engineering. Sorry if I was too fast.</span></p>Sure, I don't mind, but in the interest of keeping things moving forward I thought it would be better to just move along instead of getting lost in planning. Besides I think the plan is pretty obvious: you have a great Mysticism bonus, Vyecmuraf has Culture and Gletch has Engineering. Sorry if I was too fast.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-31T23:19:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=4#1812022-03-31T18:02:25Z2022-03-31T18:02:25Z<p>Helios examines the glyphs and pulls out a datapad from his pack.</p>
<p><b>"Hmm. Lemme see if I can crack somethin' here."</b></p>
<p>He pulls out a packet of gum and begins chewing vigorously as he begins calculations.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Computers:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 13 ⇒ (16) + 13 = 29</span></p>
<p>With a sly grin, he adds: <b>"Gimme a sec, I think I'm onto something."</b></p>Helios examines the glyphs and pulls out a datapad from his pack.
"Hmm. Lemme see if I can crack somethin' here."
He pulls out a packet of gum and begins chewing vigorously as he begins calculations.
[dice=Computers]1d20+13[/dice]
With a sly grin, he adds: "Gimme a sec, I think I'm onto something."Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-31T18:02:25ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=4#1652022-03-30T12:09:45Z2022-03-30T12:09:45Z<p><b>"Heh. Gotcha, Vyec."</b></p>
<p>Helios targets the last of the guardians.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 5 + 1 = 15</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8</span></p>"Heh. Gotcha, Vyec."
Helios targets the last of the guardians.
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-30T12:09:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=4#1582022-03-28T21:00:45Z2022-03-28T21:01:59Z<p>Taking advantage of Vyecmuraf's distraction, Helios takes a shot at the green guardian:</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 5 + 1 = 26</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Crit Damage, + 1d6 Burn F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 4 + (4) = 16</span></p>Taking advantage of Vyecmuraf's distraction, Helios takes a shot at the green guardian:
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]
[dice=Crit Damage, + 1d6 Burn F]1d8+4+1d6[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-28T21:01:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1452022-03-27T13:57:32Z2022-03-27T13:57:32Z<p>Helios changes target yet again.</p>
<p><b>"Bleh. Seems like I do need the practice."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em vs. Black:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 5 + 1 = 16</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9</span></p>Helios changes target yet again.
"Bleh. Seems like I do need the practice."
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em vs. Black]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-27T13:57:32ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1412022-03-27T03:40:51Z2022-03-27T03:40:51Z<p>Helios targets the enemy as directed by Vyecmuraf.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em vs. Blue:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 5 + 1 = 9</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10</span></p>Helios targets the enemy as directed by Vyecmuraf.
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle, Get 'Em vs. Blue]1d20+5+1[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-27T03:40:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#242022-03-25T04:16:59Z2022-03-25T04:16:45Z<p>@Shaan: for the first question, <a href="https://aonsrd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=112" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">yes, you can draw a weapon as part of a movement</a> provided you have a BAB of at least +1 (see "Exception" in the Draw or Sheathe a weapon section)</p>
<p>As for the weapon, haven't ever used a similar weapon myself so I can't really be of help!</p>@Shaan: for the first question, yes, you can draw a weapon as part of a movement provided you have a BAB of at least +1 (see "Exception" in the Draw or Sheathe a weapon section)
As for the weapon, haven't ever used a similar weapon myself so I can't really be of help!Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-25T04:16:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1322022-03-25T01:01:09Z2022-03-25T00:59:57Z<p>Helios takes the laser rifle holstered ostensibly at his hip and takes aim with a grin.</p>
<p><b>"Finally. I was dying to get some target practice!"</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Azimuth Laser Rifle:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Damage, F:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9</span></p>Helios takes the laser rifle holstered ostensibly at his hip and takes aim with a grin.
"Finally. I was dying to get some target practice!"
[dice=Azimuth Laser Rifle]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Damage, F]1d8+4[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-25T00:59:57ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1222022-03-23T21:15:04Z2022-03-23T21:15:04Z<p>Helios acquiesces the location being pointed by Shaan on the datapad.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Mission 3 works for me</span></p>Helios acquiesces the location being pointed by Shaan on the datapad.
Mission 3 works for meHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-23T21:15:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1152022-03-22T21:52:22Z2022-03-22T21:52:22Z<p>As Helios turns back from helping Shaan, he speaks to Vyecmuraf and Gletch.</p>
<p><b>"Let's help the uh... <i>non-scientific</i> people before going."</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>If I'm not mistaken, Shaan cannot do those checks either, so we'll have to roll for them before going ourselves.</span></p>As Helios turns back from helping Shaan, he speaks to Vyecmuraf and Gletch.
"Let's help the uh... non-scientific people before going."
If I'm not mistaken, Shaan cannot do those checks either, so we'll have to roll for them before going ourselves.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-22T21:52:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1122022-03-22T13:55:45Z2022-03-22T13:55:45Z<p>Helios stops his sprint for a moment upon getting to the door. He glances back and sees Shaan struggling to get past the fungus.</p>
<p><b>"Shaan!"</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Life Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18</span></p>
<p>At his current distance, Helios has some trouble discerning the organisms, but he tries to point at a spot of harmless fungi.</p>
<p><b>"Try taking this route! They shouldn't be dangerous! <span class=tiny>I think?</span>"</b></p>Helios stops his sprint for a moment upon getting to the door. He glances back and sees Shaan struggling to get past the fungus.
"Shaan!"
[dice=Life Science]1d20+12[/dice]
At his current distance, Helios has some trouble discerning the organisms, but he tries to point at a spot of harmless fungi.
"Try taking this route! They shouldn't be dangerous! I think?"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-22T13:55:45ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=3#1052022-03-21T12:01:04Z2022-03-21T12:01:04Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Apologies for the delay</span></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Life Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28</span></p>
<p>Helios quickly identifies the fungus and, based on Gletch's pathing, manages to find a way forward.</p>Apologies for the delay
[dice=Life Science]1d20+12[/dice]
Helios quickly identifies the fungus and, based on Gletch's pathing, manages to find a way forward.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-21T12:01:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=2#872022-03-18T15:55:32Z2022-03-18T15:52:22Z<p>Helios quickly nods in approval of Vyecmuraf's desire to stay alive.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Physical Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30</span></p>
<p>Helios scans the wall ahead briefly before turning to the others.</p>
<p><b>"There's a structural weakness just over there!"</b> he shouts, pointing at a small crevice in the wall. <b>"Damo! Bash it or something, it should break down!"</b></p>Helios quickly nods in approval of Vyecmuraf's desire to stay alive.
[dice=Physical Science]1d20+12[/dice]
Helios scans the wall ahead briefly before turning to the others.
"There's a structural weakness just over there!" he shouts, pointing at a small crevice in the wall. "Damo! Bash it or something, it should break down!"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-18T15:52:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=2#792022-03-17T17:33:33Z2022-03-17T17:33:33Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Acrobatics:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17</span></p>
<p>Helios tries to navigate around the falling debris, giving a pat on Shaan's back as he passes him by.</p>
<p><b>"Glad to still see you up here!"</b></p>[dice=Acrobatics]1d20+3[/dice]
Helios tries to navigate around the falling debris, giving a pat on Shaan's back as he passes him by.
"Glad to still see you up here!"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-17T17:33:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=2#672022-03-15T00:37:09Z2022-03-15T00:37:09Z<p>Helios reflects on the potential missions before weighing in.</p>
<p><b>"Personally, I'm wondering what 'Rimerunning' entails. Anyone?"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>My vote goes to Rimerunning but I'm open to whichever as always.</span></p>Helios reflects on the potential missions before weighing in.
"Personally, I'm wondering what 'Rimerunning' entails. Anyone?"
My vote goes to Rimerunning but I'm open to whichever as always.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-15T00:37:09ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#232022-03-14T18:21:20Z2022-03-14T18:21:20Z<p>GM, I don't know if it's not appearing for you, but Gletch's save seems to be between Damo's and Shaan's on my end.</p>GM, I don't know if it's not appearing for you, but Gletch's save seems to be between Damo's and Shaan's on my end.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-14T18:21:20ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=2#552022-03-14T12:04:21Z2022-03-14T12:03:55Z<p>Helios frowns and rubs his forehead.</p>
<p><b>"What is this!? Is this an illusion?"</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Will:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17</span></p>Helios frowns and rubs his forehead.
"What is this!? Is this an illusion?"
[dice=Will]1d20+4+1[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-14T12:03:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay&page=2#512022-03-13T16:42:31Z2022-03-13T16:42:31Z<p>Helios reflects for a moment, trying to understand the what the guardian really means.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Sense Motive:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1</span></p>
<p>Finding it more confusing than helpful, he finnaly shrugs and responds with a satisfied look on his face:</p>
<p><b>"Has to be when we were sent to the Scoured Stars system. After the first foray in that system, a lot of Starfinders became trapped, and we were sent in a huge mission to save them. T'was pretty much at the start of my career as a Starfinder, but I remember it like it was yesterday."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18</span></p>Helios reflects for a moment, trying to understand the what the guardian really means.
[dice=Sense Motive]1d20-2[/dice]
Finding it more confusing than helpful, he finnaly shrugs and responds with a satisfied look on his face:
"Has to be when we were sent to the Scoured Stars system. After the first foray in that system, a lot of Starfinders became trapped, and we were sent in a huge mission to save them. T'was pretty much at the start of my career as a Starfinder, but I remember it like it...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-13T16:42:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#462022-03-12T06:02:27Z2022-03-12T06:02:27Z<p>Helios nods slowly at his comrades' words.</p>
<p><b>"Mmyeah. Like my friends are saying, the Society strives to build bridges. We don't deal in attacks, demands or treachery. When we intervene, it's always with good intentions at heart."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Society:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17</span></p>Helios nods slowly at his comrades' words.
"Mmyeah. Like my friends are saying, the Society strives to build bridges. We don't deal in attacks, demands or treachery. When we intervene, it's always with good intentions at heart."
[dice=Society]1d20+8[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-12T06:02:27ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#362022-03-09T20:30:35Z2022-03-09T20:30:35Z<p>Prompted by the guardian, Helios sighs ever so slightly. He advances, hands in his pockets, and begins:</p>
<p><b>"Y'see, the Society regroups people from all over the Pact Worlds and beyond. Everyone has a part to play during a mission. My friends over here..."</b> he says, gesturing at Damorisovitch and Vyecmuraf <b>"...Are skilled with 'diplomatic liaisons', let's say. For my part, I specialize in magic and technology."</b> As he finishes his sentence, he picks a small clockwork device out of his pocket and floats it telekinetically in the air, spinning the gears around as if to show his magical abilities to the guardian.</p>
<p>Helios grins widely as the device returns to his pocket. <b>"And piloting starships. Boy am I good at it."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Diplomacy, aid:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14</span></p>Prompted by the guardian, Helios sighs ever so slightly. He advances, hands in his pockets, and begins:
"Y'see, the Society regroups people from all over the Pact Worlds and beyond. Everyone has a part to play during a mission. My friends over here..." he says, gesturing at Damorisovitch and Vyecmuraf "...Are skilled with 'diplomatic liaisons', let's say. For my part, I specialize in magic and technology." As he finishes his sentence, he picks a small clockwork device out of his pocket and...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-09T20:30:35ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#332022-03-09T18:13:44Z2022-03-09T18:13:44Z<p>Helios whistles in awe as the guardian begins to speak, staring at him up and down. He raises his hand to cast a magic detection spell, but ultimately decides against it, unsure if that would be considered a faux-pas. Judging the Kasatha to be a much better diplomat than him, the android remains arms crossed, waiting for a reply.</p>Helios whistles in awe as the guardian begins to speak, staring at him up and down. He raises his hand to cast a magic detection spell, but ultimately decides against it, unsure if that would be considered a faux-pas. Judging the Kasatha to be a much better diplomat than him, the android remains arms crossed, waiting for a reply.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-09T18:13:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#172022-03-09T05:33:47Z2022-03-09T05:33:47Z<p><b>Personal:</b> Scoured Stars Survivor
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<b>Faction:</b> Wayfinders Champion
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<b>Ally:</b> Dream Whispers
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<b>Social:</b> AbadarCorp Acquaintance
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<b>Slotless:</b> Private Vault, True Savior of Tasch (box 2 of 5)
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<b>Starship:</b> Defender of the Fleet</p>Personal: Scoured Stars Survivor
Faction: Wayfinders Champion
Ally: Dream Whispers
Social: AbadarCorp Acquaintance
Slotless: Private Vault, True Savior of Tasch (box 2 of 5)
Starship: Defender of the FleetHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-09T05:33:47ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#252022-03-08T15:44:44Z2022-03-08T15:35:04Z<p><b>"the Singing Pillars seem really intriguing. My vote would go there."</b> Helios shrugs. <b>"But I wouldn't mind the Emissary either if Damo...risovitch wants to make use of his diplomatic skills."</b></p>"the Singing Pillars seem really intriguing. My vote would go there." Helios shrugs. "But I wouldn't mind the Emissary either if Damo...risovitch wants to make use of his diplomatic skills."Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-08T15:35:04ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#132022-03-08T04:19:54Z2022-03-08T04:19:54Z<p>Yeah, that's what I figured, it's all good :) Helios might put up a bit of resistance later on</p>Yeah, that's what I figured, it's all good :) Helios might put up a bit of resistance later onHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-08T04:19:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#222022-03-08T02:04:23Z2022-03-08T02:04:23Z<p>Helios seems taken aback by the Vesk's request. <b>"Oh. Um, yeah, sure."</b> he mutters. <b>"Didn't mean no disrespect."</b></p>Helios seems taken aback by the Vesk's request. "Oh. Um, yeah, sure." he mutters. "Didn't mean no disrespect."Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-08T02:04:23ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#202022-03-08T01:45:48Z2022-03-08T01:45:48Z<p><b>"Glad to have you on our side then, Damo."</b> Helios replies with a grin, still chewing gum. <b>"You don't mind me calling you Damo, do you?"</b></p>"Glad to have you on our side then, Damo." Helios replies with a grin, still chewing gum. "You don't mind me calling you Damo, do you?"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-08T01:45:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/gameplay#162022-03-07T16:45:38Z2022-03-07T16:45:38Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Before the briefing</span></p>
<p>Moments before the briefing comes in a tall, slender android comes into the room with a sly grin painted on his face, a very casual attitude despite his late arrival. A crest of auburn hair falls lazily upon his shoulders, surrounding a pale blue face strewn with pulsating circuitry. The android nods curtly to the assembled Starfinders.</p>
<p><b>"Sup y'all."</b> he begins. <b>"Name's Helios-4. Haven't been assigned to a mission in a hot minute, so I'm kinda hoping we'll get to see some good action."</b> He shrugs. <b><span class=tiny>"Was hoping I wouldn't get assigned to this Thriune-forsaken piece of red rock, but 'tis still better than nothing I s'ppose."</span></b></p>
<p>As the first seeker comes into the room, Helios greets him with a wave of the hand, reaching into the pockets of his stained cargo pants and producing a packet of gum. He chews vigorously while the first seeker speaks.</p>
<p><b>"Gotcha boss. I'll see where I can be useful."</b> The android seems in a good mood as he runs around, trying to help out.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Ixthia</span>
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Helios approaches the Copaxi, hands still tucked in his pockets.
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<b>"Gimme a sec. I still have some contacts on the planet from back when I worked here. Lemme see what I can find."</b> He pulls a datapad out of his pack and searches for intel about the ruins.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Culture:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Naiaj</span>
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<b>"Hey, lemme help."</b> The android walks up to a few crates of medicine and examines them. <b>"That'd be better off over there,"</b> he says while pointing at a crate. <b>"Those boosters work a lot better on Shirren that they do on Humans. Trust me."</b>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Life Science:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24</span></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Arvin</span>
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<b>"Y'all don't worry."</b> Helios begins while adressing the nervous Starfinders. <b>"The Society has a wealth of knowledge of all things magic-y. Whatever we find out, there, we can handle it."</b> he tries to prove his point by projecting a few files on the personal research he made while traveling to Akiton.
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Mysticism:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17</span></p>Before the briefing
Moments before the briefing comes in a tall, slender android comes into the room with a sly grin painted on his face, a very casual attitude despite his late arrival. A crest of auburn hair falls lazily upon his shoulders, surrounding a pale blue face strewn with pulsating circuitry. The android nods curtly to the assembled Starfinders.
"Sup y'all." he begins. "Name's Helios-4. Haven't been assigned to a mission in a hot minute, so I'm kinda hoping we'll get to see some...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-07T16:45:38ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#112022-03-07T16:28:15Z2022-03-07T16:28:15Z<p>Apologies for the late start, last days have been crazy. But I'm aboard now, writing my first post right now!</p>Apologies for the late start, last days have been crazy. But I'm aboard now, writing my first post right now!Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-07T16:28:15ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: Outpost V: GM S's "Perils of the Past" [Tier 3-4] DiscussionHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivmbz/discussion#62022-03-04T20:50:31Z2022-03-04T20:50:31Z<p>Thanks for having us GM! </p>
<p><b>Player:</b> CaptainBacon
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<b>Character:</b> Helios-4 (347661-704)
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<b>Faction:</b> Wayfinders</p>Thanks for having us GM!
Player: CaptainBacon
Character: Helios-4 (347661-704)
Faction: WayfindersHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2022-03-04T20:50:31ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/discussion&page=2#882020-10-14T18:14:33Z2020-10-14T18:14:59Z<p>Jetpack sounds great, thanks for the advice. So that's 3100 • 0.9 = 2790 creds. If you could also put a +1 SkS on there that'd be awesome :)</p>Jetpack sounds great, thanks for the advice. So that's 3100 * 0.9 = 2790 creds. If you could also put a +1 SkS on there that'd be awesome :)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-14T18:14:59ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/discussion&page=2#852020-10-14T15:09:36Z2020-10-14T14:43:29Z<p>Thank you very much GM Dennis, I really enjoyed the game! I look forward to playing again with you all!</p>
<p>I would also like to buy an item (as well as a +1 SkS), I will skim over my shopping list and edit this post in a few minutes with the desired item.</p>
<p>EDIT: Having a hard time deciding on a useful purchase... Helios just hit lvl 4, so lvl5 is fait game. Any suggestions? Been looking at Thermal Capacitors, Jetpack, Amber Hyperboloid Aeon Stone, but not too sure.</p>Thank you very much GM Dennis, I really enjoyed the game! I look forward to playing again with you all!
I would also like to buy an item (as well as a +1 SkS), I will skim over my shopping list and edit this post in a few minutes with the desired item.
EDIT: Having a hard time deciding on a useful purchase... Helios just hit lvl 4, so lvl5 is fait game. Any suggestions? Been looking at Thermal Capacitors, Jetpack, Amber Hyperboloid Aeon Stone, but not too sure.Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-14T14:43:29ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/discussion&page=2#702020-10-13T14:59:21Z2020-10-13T14:58:22Z<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Boon:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 ⇒ 4</span></p>[dice=Boon]1d20[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-13T14:58:22ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=9#4202020-10-13T14:54:05Z2020-10-13T14:54:05Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Spike 'Croaker' wrote:</div><blockquote><p> As the last forcefield falls Croaker slumps on the seat in the spaceship.</p>
<p><b>"Get us out of here. Anyone is dying? If not I need to take a breather and then I can stitch you together."</b></p>
<p>Says Croaker trying to not bleed too much.
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</blockquote><p>Helios takes a moment breathe, then goes to help Croaker. <b>Don't sweat it, lemme help with your bandages."</b>
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<span class=messageboard-ooc>Post Ceremony</span></p>
<p><b>"Indeed, we did a pretty damn good job."</b> says Helios before downing a glass of whiskey. <b>"Ahhhh. A pleasure to work with y'all. I have to say I wonder what our new First Seeker's gonna be like."</b></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Eleazar Amasa wrote:</div><blockquote><p> <b>"....that is where I became what I am....apparently the mystic that brought me back couldn't connect to Desna like they should, and the spell...went wrong. That place also lost me my partner....."</b></p>
<p><b>"Maybe we should hit the free bar, and drink for fallen friends there Freeman..."</b>
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</blockquote><p><b>"Sounds like you had a rough time there, friend."</b> Helios raises the new glass the server gave him. <b>"Here's to old and new friends, to comrades that have passed, and all in between!"</b>Spike 'Croaker' wrote:As the last forcefield falls Croaker slumps on the seat in the spaceship.
"Get us out of here. Anyone is dying? If not I need to take a breather and then I can stitch you together."
Says Croaker trying to not bleed too much.
Helios takes a moment breathe, then goes to help Croaker. Don't sweat it, lemme help with your bandages." ----------------------------
Post Ceremony
"Indeed, we did a pretty damn good job." says Helios before downing a glass of whiskey. "Ahhhh. A...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-13T14:54:05ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=9#4092020-10-12T18:52:44Z2020-10-12T18:52:44Z<p>Helios acquiesces.</p>
<p><b>"Worth a shot. Maybe just... run out of the room in case there are tentacles sprouting out of the bloody statue?"</b></p>Helios acquiesces.
"Worth a shot. Maybe just... run out of the room in case there are tentacles sprouting out of the bloody statue?"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-12T18:52:44ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post Discussion: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/discussion&page=2#632020-10-12T18:51:26Z2020-10-12T18:51:26Z<p>Apologies for disappearing again; I think the folders thing might be a good guess. Other than that, since Lao is the god of assassins/backstabbing and whatnot, we always could try offering Datch by means of betrayal. •shrugs• I'm a bit at a loss too</p>Apologies for disappearing again; I think the folders thing might be a good guess. Other than that, since Lao is the god of assassins/backstabbing and whatnot, we always could try offering Datch by means of betrayal. *shrugs* I'm a bit at a loss tooHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-12T18:51:26ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=8#3832020-10-09T18:20:48Z2020-10-09T18:20:48Z<div class="messageboard-quotee">Sebrir Feedbringer wrote:</div><blockquote><br />
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<b>"Odd. This person has a subdermal graft on their hand... and it looks like a very old version of the Starfinder Society symbol! Very curious...."</b></blockquote><p><b>"Huh, you mean like the ones they implant after your Commencement? Curious indeed. Do they have any ID on them or anything?"</b>Sebrir Feedbringer wrote:"Odd. This person has a subdermal graft on their hand... and it looks like a very old version of the Starfinder Society symbol! Very curious...."
"Huh, you mean like the ones they implant after your Commencement? Curious indeed. Do they have any ID on them or anything?"Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-09T18:20:48ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=8#3812020-10-09T17:28:36Z2020-10-09T17:26:51Z<p>Helios chooses to ignore Datch for the time being and puts his rifle away. He take s breather for a moment before taking a peek through the files. He pulls on one of the drawers. <b>"Damn. You have a lot of really good informers."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Mysticism:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18</span></p>
<p><b>"Given that our friend here..."</b> he says while pointing at Datch. <b>"...seems quite enamored with Grandma Rat, I'm guessing those documents probably have some sort of religious value rather than a purely practical one. Y'know, secrets and all that stuff."</b></p>Helios chooses to ignore Datch for the time being and puts his rifle away. He take s breather for a moment before taking a peek through the files. He pulls on one of the drawers. "Damn. You have a lot of really good informers."
[dice=Mysticism]1d20+7[/dice]
"Given that our friend here..." he says while pointing at Datch. "...seems quite enamored with Grandma Rat, I'm guessing those documents probably have some sort of religious value rather than a purely practical one. Y'know, secrets and...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-09T17:26:51ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=8#3792020-10-09T14:34:56Z2020-10-09T14:34:56Z<p><b>"Croaker! Hang in there!"</b></p>
<p>Helios gathers energy in his hand, then discharges it in Eleazar's weapon.</p>
<p><b>"Go for it! She probably doesn't have much fight left in her!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Supercharge Weapon on Eleazar</span></p>"Croaker! Hang in there!"
Helios gathers energy in his hand, then discharges it in Eleazar's weapon.
"Go for it! She probably doesn't have much fight left in her!"
Supercharge Weapon on EleazarHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-09T14:34:56ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=8#3682020-10-07T19:03:33Z2020-10-07T19:03:33Z<p>Helios bursts into the room, rifle in hand.</p>
<p><b>"Who the hell are you!? Anyway, showtime's over!"</b> He raises his empty hand and conjures a layer of grease beneath the elf's feet.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Grease as shown on slides; DC16</span></p>Helios bursts into the room, rifle in hand.
"Who the hell are you!? Anyway, showtime's over!" He raises his empty hand and conjures a layer of grease beneath the elf's feet.
Grease as shown on slides; DC16Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-07T19:03:33ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=7#3392020-10-04T17:19:55Z2020-10-04T17:19:55Z<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Thank you for the botting</span></p>
<div class="messageboard-quotee">Spike 'Croaker' wrote:</div><blockquote><p> Croaker smiles broadly and shows thumbs up to Helios-4. </p>
<p><b>"Nice one Helios-4, nice one."</b> </blockquote><p>Helios smirks. <b>"Damn right, you <i>are</i> a good shot! Let's do it again!"</b>
<p>He presses his palm against Croaker's weapon, once again charging it with energy.</p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Supercharge Weapon on Croaker</span></p>Thank you for the botting
Spike 'Croaker' wrote:Croaker smiles broadly and shows thumbs up to Helios-4.
"Nice one Helios-4, nice one."
Helios smirks. "Damn right, you are a good shot! Let's do it again!" He presses his palm against Croaker's weapon, once again charging it with energy.
Supercharge Weapon on CroakerHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-04T17:19:55ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=7#3192020-10-01T21:10:54Z2020-10-01T21:10:54Z<p>Helios stays in the corridor and imitates Second.</p>
<p><b>"You seem like a pretty good shot, huh."</b> he says to Croaker. He lifts his hand, which, after a few seconds becomes blindingly luminescent, and puts it on the Ysoki's weapon, charging it with energy. <b>"Fire away!"</b></p>
<p><span class=messageboard-ooc>Supercharge Weapon on Croaker</span></p>Helios stays in the corridor and imitates Second.
"You seem like a pretty good shot, huh." he says to Croaker. He lifts his hand, which, after a few seconds becomes blindingly luminescent, and puts it on the Ysoki's weapon, charging it with energy. "Fire away!"
Supercharge Weapon on CroakerHelios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-10-01T21:10:54ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=7#3052020-09-30T19:29:46Z2020-09-30T19:29:46Z<p>Helios stops to consider the doors.</p>
<p><b>"Let's see..."</b> he raises a finger in the air and begins chanting while alternating between the doors: <b>"Eeny meeny miny moe... Heh, kidding."</b> He heads to the door on his left and adds: <b>"Left seems good to me. Should we split up to cover more terrain or stay together in case another death trap springs up?"</b></p>
<p>Just before passing the threshold, he stops and looks at Datch's desk for a moment. <b>"Maybe we oughta search her desk. See if we could find something we could use, I dunno, passcodes or countermeasures maybe."</b></p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Perception:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19</span>
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<span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Computers:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23</span></p>Helios stops to consider the doors.
"Let's see..." he raises a finger in the air and begins chanting while alternating between the doors: "Eeny meeny miny moe... Heh, kidding." He heads to the door on his left and adds: "Left seems good to me. Should we split up to cover more terrain or stay together in case another death trap springs up?"
Just before passing the threshold, he stops and looks at Datch's desk for a moment. "Maybe we oughta search her desk. See if we could find something we...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-09-30T19:29:46ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=6#2952020-09-29T20:02:18Z2020-09-29T20:01:19Z<p>As the doors lock and the warning message is heard, Helios emits a short stifled laugh. <b>"Well. You've certainly fallen low. Such a shame, this place is pretty damn cool."</b> his smile only remains for an instant, though, and soon his expression shifts to concern, as might be expected in such a situation. He heads over to where Freeman is pointing and assists him in trying to unlock the doors.</p>
<p><span class="messageboard-dice"><b>Engineering, aid:</b></span> <span class="messageboard-dice">1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 30</span></p>As the doors lock and the warning message is heard, Helios emits a short stifled laugh. "Well. You've certainly fallen low. Such a shame, this place is pretty damn cool." his smile only remains for an instant, though, and soon his expression shifts to concern, as might be expected in such a situation. He heads over to where Freeman is pointing and assists him in trying to unlock the doors.
[dice=Engineering, aid]1d20+10[/dice]Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-09-29T20:01:19ZRe: Forums: Play-by-Post: [Gameday IX] GM Dennis - SFS 3-00: The Last Bite (Tier 3-4)Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)https://paizo.com/campaigns/v5748p75ivled/gameplay&page=6#2872020-09-28T23:19:08Z2020-09-28T23:19:08Z<p>As the Stewards end the comms, Helios fights against the oncoming barrage to maneuver the ship into a safe position. After a while, he manages to land and disembarks with a determined air. <b>"Alright, let's get this over with."</b></p>
<p>The android also looks around while walking in the complex, visibly as unsettled by the lack of security measured as the rest of the team. When he spots Datch, a brief look of disgust washes over his face and his circuits start to pulsate with a red glow. Helios crosses his arms, listening, unimpressed, to the Ysoki making talk without seeming overly bothered by the situation. He raises en eyebrow as she mentions Croaker. <b>"Hmm? Know her personally?"</b></p>
<p>After listening to her, he adds: <b>"Alright, Datch. What's your game? You knew the Society, and perhaps even law enforcement would be after you. If you'd been bright and valued your freedom you'd have fled outside the Pact Worlds or someplace where we couldn't find you, not in this bloody fortress."</b> After a pause, he continues. <b>"And after all the lengths we went through to corner you I do believe you are <i>very</i> bright. So, what gives?"</b></p>As the Stewards end the comms, Helios fights against the oncoming barrage to maneuver the ship into a safe position. After a while, he manages to land and disembarks with a determined air. "Alright, let's get this over with."
The android also looks around while walking in the complex, visibly as unsettled by the lack of security measured as the rest of the team. When he spots Datch, a brief look of disgust washes over his face and his circuits start to pulsate with a red glow. Helios crosses...Helios-4 (alias of CaptainBacon)2020-09-28T23:19:08Z