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Could.. alternatively use other "challenges" for the crew to complete that replaces starship combat.. ie holodeck style stuff where we end up fighting a dinosaur or having to solve a strange problem that's time sensitive. Would all be.. illusionary of course and succeeding means success in the starship fight or failure etc... I guess I would relate it to Picards encounters with Q .. Would let you run something fun and creative without us losing the encounter totally.. i dunno!
Seems like starship combat was supposed to be something fast paced and anxiety inducing at a table. But in pbp it seems like a huge pain like others have eluded to. I cant think of many options that make it better without removing player automomy. :(
After deflecting the assualt Paeon lines up to fire again,
Would a hard turn action from the chief mate help us get into a better position?
Paeon with not much to do at the moment takes control of the gyrolaser (front arc?).
As Ed shouts Paeon also begins shouting and bashing almost frantically at the ships console as alarms blare warning at the crew, 'Let's see, just turn those that way, turn off those alarms.. One final smash of the console as a calm falls over the bridge, alarms silenced (aside from Ed), 'There ya go Noah, that should do it.. Oh by the way.. HOLD ON' Hard Turn: You manually adjust additional thrusters and bypass safety systems, shouting for your fellow crew members to brace themselves for a stomach-turning tactical maneuver. This bit of risky co-piloting might overtax the starship’s turn radius, but it can also help the pilot get significantly more maneuverability out of the vessel when the crew finds itself in a lurch. Attempt an Acrobatics or Athletics check (DC = 10 + 1-1/2 × your starship’s tier). If you succeed, the pilot can make one turn during the round as though the maneuverability of the starship were improved by one step. This has no effect on a ship with perfect maneuverability. If you fail your check by 10 or more, you overheat and temporarily degrade the effectiveness of the starship’s maneuvering thrusters, causing the ship’s maneuverability to worsen by one step for the rest of this round.
Paeon transmits to the crew, Doesn't seem like there's anything to be gained, and they aren't letting us get away. Ed, what's your call? I think we have to fight. To the Corpse Fleet, 'Ksshhh, coordinates are as fo--ows. Kshh, krsshh, alp-a...---ro, ksshh.... -err...........'
Paeon looks to Ed amused..
Replying to Rictus, 'A moment please Captain Kul-Ancs, request to board for medical assistance is denied.' To our ship... 'Computer! Do you have knowledge of Captain Kul-Ancs? Noah, anything in your database? Is he Eox government?' To the Rictus, 'If you wish to know what myself and the Commander spoke of, you will have to trade for it, nothing is free. I would also request a moment to confer with colleagues if you will.'
Paeon sits up as the commotion around his begins to ramp up, 'Ship, if you wouldn't mind patching me through.. Captain if you would be so kind as to speak in the pact world common language so all those might benefit from our conversation. I am Paeon Tel'domah. Commander Hebiza has informed us that those of the Corpse Fleet are trained in sentient languages. I would advise against boarding at this time, I remain infected by Akata.. '
'Speaking of Commander Hebiza Eskolar of the Corpse Fleet, we met him earlier and our crew jettisoned him when the Hippo was recalled to Absolam station, we couldn't be sure if it was being stolen so we ensured our cargo was safe. Do you travel on behalf of Nor?'
Paeon clears his throat, 'Oh, right.. If we are boarded, Commander Hebiza will be lost to space... forever.'
'However, if you chose to remain in your craft. We can come to an arrangement. We were promised.. 5. wait, maybe 600 credits for the return of the Commander, each. If you want the coordinates to the Commander now, without Nor's personal command to us, i will sell you the information for 1000credits per crew member. Otherwise, we will continue on our mission.'
Paeon grumbles as he opens his tired eyes, 'Yes Cap'n'.. SHIP! Patch them through.'
As Ed thinks out loud.. or inside our heads.. Paeon ponders his knowledge of smugglers,
I was reviewing my skills and looks like i forgot to do skills for a level.. so given my new space pirate theme.. GMBD i added.. 1 Athletic, 1 Bluff and 2 Culture SPACE PIRATE(things) Edit: i goofed and forgot to update my character sheet from my level up stuff.. im going to rejig to have those skills in culture if thats ok.
Paeon is an Ace Pilot, but its a dex based check.. and his dex is quite low.. so anyone with a higher dex would make a better pilot... if piloting was charisma or str would be great! If no one else wants to assume the role I can rejig my skills to have more piloting... which would put still only at max a +4 roll for now. I think i wasn't doing it because we initially had Kris who had 18dex and ace pilot and skill.
Paeon hurries behind Ed as he makes his was to the hold, 'Ed if they are rare don't eat them all. Let's sell them for profit and then open up our own noodle shop!' Peoon stumbles as he chases after the hunger driven 'with respect Captain..'
Paeon settles into the number two chair listening in as Noah translates the conversation while Ed throws quips. 'knew you were the right bug for the job Ed!' As he relays his closed message Paeon responds, 'gottem Ed, you gottem.' As the conversation comes to an end Paeon reaches into his pocket and throws a Noodle Doodle Dandy at Ed, [B]'Found this in the cargo bay Cap'n'/[b]
I like Ed as captain! As for continued fun and role play scenarios GMBD.. if Ed was too busy cowering to issue an order can first mate do it? Or aid?
After a short rest Paeon has been mulling about the cargo bay,
As the comms come through the lashunta groans and begins making his way to the bridge, 'what now....'
A bit of an overhaul GMBD.. I think i hit it all though with the level up.. took space pirate as a secondary theme.. seemed to fit with my shady dealings... I don't think i've been playing him to his potential.. but i think that will change hopefully a bit more now. Also spending the level to change paeons mote from a 2h, to a one handed weapon.. and will likely take an offhand gun / throwing weapon for when i can't make it into melee. Level Up: Level Up - SP Increased to 21 .. HP Increased to 25.. BAB +3, Gained +1 Ref Bonus.
To hit - +3 Str. +3 BAB, +1 (Focus), -2 (Deadly Aim) = +5
Dropping Heavy Armor Proficiency. Taking Weapon Focus Feat (Level 1) - Chose one weapon type (small arms, longarms, heavy weapons, etc.). You gain a +1 bonus to attack rolls with that weapon type. If your base attack bonus is at least 3 lower than your character level (or your mechanic’s class level, if you are a drone), you gain a +2 bonus instead. Taking Deadly Aim Feat (Level 3) - When you take the attack or full attack action with weapons (including a Solarian’s Solar Manifestation, but not Spells or other special abilities of any kind), you can take a –2 penalty to your attack rolls. If you do, those attacks deal additional damage equal to half your base attack bonus (minimum 1). Gain Weapon Spec. as Bonus Feat - Benefit: Choose one weapon type (small arms, longarms, heavy weapons, etc.). You gain specialization in that weapon type, which means you add your character level to damage with the selected weapon type, or half your character level for small arms or operative melee weapons. You can never have specialization in grenades. Gain Sidereal Influence - To use your sidereal influence, you must spend 1 minute in meditation, then choose either graviton skills or photon skills. When attempting a skill check with one of your selected skills of the chosen type (either graviton or photon), you can roll 1d6 and add the result as an insight bonus to your check. This ability lasts until you enter combat, fall unconscious, sleep, or meditate again to choose a different skill type. You can reactivate this ability by meditating again for 1 minute Graviton - Bluff
Skills +1 Bluff, Intimidate, Diplomacy, Pilot
Will do calculations on Armor Class when we get some cash and a chance to shop.. will have to drop heavy armor for a light armor.
Just got back from a a mini vacation so will delve into everything before the weekend hits. Haven't had any chance to look into second theme for my lashunta.. Ace pilot still seems to be the best fit for melee solarion so will have to find something that compliments what i've done so far in the campaign..
Yup will be trudging along with everyone, i'll take a look at what's out there but likely staying solarion.. dunno if there are variants now or something to change.. Glad everyone is staying, Happy there will be more Ed, i truly enjoy your character!
Paeon flops down as the goop covers him. He turns to his crew mates having the conversation with Clara, 'A deals a deal, record what you have to say, provide us with the proof and I will make sure you are free. You looking for work? I know a guy that might just have need for your skill set... ever heard of King Kurney?'
'Cap'n Ed, does this ship have record of its owners? Is there a way to uhhh, change it so we are the owners.. you know.. star-port authority and what not.''
Paeon lurches forward after the blasts attempting to strike home with his solar blade,
The lingering electricity seems to have disoriented the Lashunta...
Paeon backs off as a grenade is handed to Ed... 'try to not boom the ship too'
As Paeon runs, others is tow a thought dawns on him, 'Ship! Is there any way to contain a Garaggakal!?'
Paeon rushes to the lifepod bay as quickly as possible in hopes of catching
As Paeon prods forward he freezes in step as his antennae stiffen slighty, 'Uhh, this thing feels just like that Garaggakal.' His mote hovers back toward him as the light fades, his blade appears.
'We don't even know what the cargo is! What if it's valuable Nipper? Maybe the ship knows the inventory.'
Paeon heads toward the sounds, his solar mote gliding out in front of him producing a light source, The Lashunta projects his thoughts forward, attempting to communicate, 'Hello?' He looks back at the crew, shrugs, and heads forward.
Paeon yells back at Ed as he heads toward the bay, 'Keep us goin home Captain! We are the owners of a beautiful new ship, no way were letting a bit of an infection take it away!' He arrives as Clara has her rifle aimed at Nipper, 'Easy now, you remember our agreement, no funny business or we jettison you as parts. Scanner picking up a life form in here that isn't any of us. You get bit down there by anything?'
'Easy Ed! Why don't we just go take a look.. we knew Clara was on board..' Paeon pushes himself up with some effort.
Paeon settles back in, closing his weary eyes, as Ed chatters in the comms. 'Take us home Ed'
Paeon turns tail and runs to the maiden! 'Lets gooooo!'
Paeon looks quickly behind at the ship and ahead past only who he assumes is Clara, 'Nipper, Noah2, ready yourselves... or prepare to run.'
The Lashunta moves to put himself between the Garagga... and Nipper/Noah2. He draws his solar weapon and prepares an attack. 'Fight or run Clara, but know the choices will determine how we chose to deal with you.'
Paeon moves up to where Nipper and Noah are. 'Careful now, company...' Paeon shouts out to the figure, 'That's far enough! Who are you?'
Paeon grabs the Counteractant and downs it through a shaky arm,
After downing the counteractant Paeon moves to help nipper bring in the goods.
would prefer ed to captain the ship for my own entertainment and his enthusiasm :) Gotta earn him a name somehow!
Paeon salutes Ed, 'Searching the ship!'
Paeon begins searching the ship for any stow aways are bad baddies!
Paeon has 18 cha, i think we had him pilot in the last encounter but im not bothered either way who is captain.
Paeon salutes Ed casually as his order is bellowed, 'aye aye!' He follows Ed to the bridge.
As the baddy disappears Paeon's stellar mote retreats to its usual globe shape. He takes a quick look back at the ship, his comrades and the area. Too tired this time... Paeon shuffles his way to the 'safety' of the ship. 'Better get movin before that thing decides to walk straight into this ship with us.'
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