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Just so everyone is aware, my family got hit hard with Covid this weekend. I was the last to get it and I’m in the middle of fighting it off. Suffice to say that i will try to post as i can, but even this is taking up what energy i have.
So going over this, it seems that most are in favor of having the main force simply be background noise and the rest of you applying your unique skills to small unit battles for big combats. I can certainly do that. Each of your smaller actions can affect the final outcome of the battle. For now, we’ll finish up this round and then I will go ahead and roll out the rest of it, with your bonuses and such added in. Then from now on, we will do the small skirmish part of the larger battle thing. Sound good?
Reason #674 I’m in favor of spell dice versus keeping track of ISP or PPE, but I digress. I will let you know when I feel that it needs to be kept up. Duration is normally five rounds or about 30 seconds. Which is a bit of time to talk. I could simply use the Traveller time dice to determine exactly how long it takes, but I think in this case, it’s arbitrary and by the time you move on and the next encounter starts, you will have recovered them anyway. Greater Boost Allows the free reroll along with its usual bonus. You are right about the maximum support though. For an individual, it is +2 on a raise, but a group can get it to +4.
He had used Boost Trait earlier and it is still active.
Just so you guys are aware, I am still in the process of updating the team roster. I should have it finished by tomorrow. As for your sidekick Rigor, we can work on that together to see what comes up.
The CS bit fits in perfectly because there is a certain CS Officer that the crew has been dealing with lately and it is possible that he at least knew the two of you. As for the Hero’s Journey rolls, let’s stick to the SWADE numbers, since we’re going that route with all the characters. Starting off at Seasoned should help some, Once you guys are completely finished, I already have an intro idea in mind. I’ll write it up when you’re good to go. So far we have: Sergeant Burgurk, Simvan PsychoK, original team member
Seems like a good setup so far. I’m going to give the characters a good scan later on, but they look good so far, the only thing I noticed right off the bat though was that Whitlock seems to still be set at Novice level. I want everyone on the same page, so we are all at seasoned. To be more specific, 24XP.
Paradigm walks along the street near the bank looking for all the world like just everyone else. He stops and looks at his phone, but in his mind's eye, his nanobots have already started streaming into the network near the building and they are finding every backdoor they can...
Paradigm only shakes his head as the living ego brushes past him. "Then let's get it done and get out of here. "
Suddenly feeling itself weakening, the Thornbeast decides that it will not get the meal that it had hoped. It vanishes from view as it seems to shrink out of existence. You are again alone in the abandoned missile silo complex. It is about this time that you notice Burgurk holding his hands to his head. The area around him starts to shudder and quake and bits of debris and broken pieces of metal and rock start to float into the air around him, forming a sort of barrier. As the wall of objects grows it starts picking up speed and bits of it begin flying out in all directions, causing you to have to dodge or put up a quick shield of some kind. Just as soon as the side panels from one of the buildings come flying towards you, it drops on the ground, digging a gouge out of the shattered asphalt. The barrier becomes a circle of debris around Burgurk, who lies unconscious in a clear area around him...
Shifting his aim, Atlas rakes fire through the makeshift wall and into the remaining men besotting Humphrey just as Shakti teleports them out of the area and takes cover by the Mountaineer. None of them are able to stand back up. The two remaining men break and attempt to run for cover as the pilot of the power armor attempts to break as well. The whine of jet engines becomes a roar as two sleek black aircraft with the unmistakable skull motif rocket by firing missiles and laser cannons in a swath cutting through the road. Anyone that was left in the area still breathing is no longer. The wall is in ruins and only a haze of black and crimson smoke that hangs in the air reminds you that anything was there in the first place. As the aircraft leave, they peel off and head towards the West, banking a wing each in salute.
The third power armor pilot is annihilated as several magnetically accelerated rounds shred the chestplate and pauldrons of the Predator Armor as if it wasn't even there. The other one seems determined to get to Atlas. Wheeling towards him, the pilot fires another missile. Atlas lets go of a few grenades before the missile can reach him and several explosions send many of the troops diving for what cover they can find, some attempting to fire back at whatever they can see. The rest don't get back up. The missile falls short and sends a volley of rocks and debris skyward instead. In the middle of that, the Mountaineer takes a few blasts from the laser fire, but it still seems to be standing and all but one of the ogres remains. Meanwhile, some of the troops surround Sir Humphrey, their red coats flapping in the breeze, bayonets affixed. He easily sidesteps each and everyone of them, blades flashing and clanging, but one, one gully sucker gets him. In the back. The wound is deep. Before he is able to register it, another one cuts him as well... Power Armor Combat:
Trooper Combat:
Round 4:
Initiative- Sir Humphrey- Joker- Smash and Stab Atlas- KH- Quickness (Aimed, no less than 8 Draw, 3 rounds)- Keep Firing.. Enemy Power Armor- JH- Fire and Maneuver New Troops- 10S- Maneuver and Fire Burgurk- 10H- Jalera- 9D- Shakti- 6H- Air Strike in 2 rounds..
I personally would love to see someone play a Crazy, that and I prefer people play what they want. Multi spec into both Charisma and Smarts maybe someone who uses intellectual banter to fluster their social opponents.. kind of a Holmes type.. maybe. Just a thought..
Jace smirks at the idea of coffee as he watched this new woman work. It didn't matter if she spoke some mish-mash of American and Techno-can, a woman's wiles translated to all languages. When he spots the giant jar of peanuts behind the counter though, he digs in, not even bothering to ask.
Jace's satisfied smile is ever present on his face as he enters D-Lux. He wasn't impressed with this information broker's lack of security. "DeX is expecting us. Couple of his girls told us he could hook us up. Don't want to keep him waiting. " Drek! What were their names? He cursed to himself as he stepped in the room as confident as he felt.
Kallus keeps his hand on his sword as the woman serves tea. "It is interesting to note that on your retirement you can afford shirren craftsmanship." He runs his other hand over a bookcase. "And this piece of work, Ysoki, I believe. Very nice. Very expensive. As my friend said, we traced some activity here and since scans show only you two here, our choices have been narrowed down. Let's talk."
Willem breathes a sigh of relief as he feels his strength returning. He pats the big orc on the shoulder. "Thanks friend, it seems Gorum has blessed us this day." As he looks at the body, he nods to Yugatta. "You are right. This is a Blakros servant. Look at the colors on his clothes. Hodd, I think, was his name. There is more going on here than I believe we were told." He indicates the mold and leaves with his blade. "This, unfortunately, is not my forte." Looking over the paperwork, he shakes his head. "I should have paid attention when I was being taught languages. This name though, Imrizade, mean anything to any of you?"
Player Name/Alias: Shadow Bloodmoon
Kallus nods at VC Arvin and then at Baskoro. Then he straightens himself up and calls out. "Alright folks, let's go get that ship. We have a score to settle with the Corpse Fleet." He takes some time getting familiar with each room of the ship, the engineering section, berths, gangways, etc. until he finally gets to the bridge. Looking over the crew stations, a satisfied smile crosses his face as they perform pre-flight checks. "Pilot, standby to take us out."
Ser Willem spends his time talking to the various merchants coming through the area and making deals for his own caravan. When he meets with his companions over dinner, he relays the following. "Turns out Valsin is right, Aspis sent a group a mercenaries to hunt us down. Led by a tracker named Zaril Namoth, they are headed to Blood Cove from the Northwest. Not only that, some local boy has been telling stories of a hidden city infested with traps that he narrowly escaped from. Something tells me the Guardian may be protecting more than we think." -Posted with Wayfinder
There is another apothecary in town, just have to do a little research. That and some investigation for the over arching story. Plus (!) There will be more for you specifically, we just haven't gotten there yet.. -Posted with Wayfinder
Brodert turns up one eyebrow. "'Fortuitous' indeed. Though what the goblins would know about ancient Thassilon could fit on my little finger, I think. I could be wrong. You'd have to ask Shalelu on that. You are welcome to peruse my books as you need on the subject if you like. Just keep them in order, please."
Relishing a fight with a worthy foe, Willem bats aside the big kobold's weapon and thrusts forward with his sword. -Posted with Wayfinder
Like I've said before, I'm not so worried about time. I myself sometimes go a couple days without touching the boards due to RealLife (tm). As long as you guys are okay with the slow pace, I will keep going with it. -Posted with Wayfinder
I think I fixed the permissions so you can move your characters...
Sounds good, I'm working on transferring the map as I type. I understand the schedule thing, thus my prior message of requiring only every other day or so... Here is the link. I put Jonis up there already because she placed herself. The rest of you I have in the corner so you can place yourselves in starting positions...
Should be good now..
So excited for this! Hoping there will be a subscription plan for the scenarios like there is for PFS.. Also still wanting to get the special pdfs for this and pfs too when and if they become available...gotta have em all...
Yes, That 1st spot is for Burgurk, so there are still 5 spots open. I read the Tatooed Man Rules and they look pretty well done. I did the GM Full Kit Kickstarter, so I have pretty much everything, but it's always nice when the work is already done ;-) Rifts is probably my favorite post apocalyptic setting, just never was a fan as some of the rules... marrying to Savage Rules was genius and so I'm looking forward to running this one. So far we have: Sir Gavryn- CyberKnight
Edit: I have practically every Rifts book other than the very latest. If there is something in one of those you really want, let me know and we can work on converting it...
As Kenra ties on the last of his straps, Ser Willem smiles at her. "I promise I won't gamble any money away. Getting her enchanted was expensive enough." He pats the hilt of the sword at his side. "Now, go and have Destrier taken care of. I will see you soon." He gives her a salute and he stares after her for a brief moment before heading in to the Lodge. He had never been to Last Wall before and Vellumis was as grand a showing of it that he had ever seen. White washed walls and shiny domes on buildings were eclipsed however by the large contingent of military forces in the area. He didn't know much about the place, but he was sure there was a reason for it. As he headed in, he removed his helmet, shaking his blonde hair out and smoothing it with his hand. His practiced smile appeared as he greeted the doorman and then went directly to the office of the Venture Captain, his newly shined chain shirt clinking under his white tunic with the Dargerion crest of an amethyst colored dragon grasping a golden crown. The same crest adorned the steel shield strapped to his back. He listened intently to the Captain before speaking. "Sir, you'll have to forgive my ignorance of things magical, but I don't believe my eyes will find anything more than a spellslinger would in those pages."
Space 1999, a great series.. Okay, so I had to bite and with all the new categories, I can narrow the list down a bit. I LOVE starships... and mecha and... anyway: Big D*mn Ships:
Capital Ships:
Medium Vessels:
Fighter Craft:
Smith channels his inner ghost and is able to fully reconnoiter the area without the six armed soldiers taking notice. . He is able to determine their patrol routes and their shift changes. While he isn't able to see into the base proper, this guardhouse is fully ingrained in his mind.
Hey everyone! As mentioned when I started this, on Monday the 21st I will also be out of town and without my computer. I will have my phone and thus Wayfinder, but I won't promise anything. I will do my best to keep track though... I will be returning on 28th.
Okay. With that in mind, I may start this up.The resources are there. I really like the page OGGM has for that game so I may borrow it for this one.. let me get back to my computer later today and we'll go from there.
The guards look over the papers of each of you, scanning each one and pretending to look menacing. Though, it is more like they are looking past the paperwork at the woman who obviously needs help keeping her clothing together out here in the rugged hills. Two of the men look through the back of the truck, poking around with their weapons. A nod from one of them receives a curt grunt in return. The one reading the paperwork hands it back to each of you and motions you through as one of the other men opens the gate. ..
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My only thoughts to add are that if this book is anything like Unearthed Arcana was, I'm sold. I mean, I'm subscribed anyway, but I love the options that such a book provides to help create a game my group and I like to play. Pathfinder had always been about options and honestly I feel like any of the current classes could be made viable without much change, using the options already provided, but that's me and I'm less of a tactical gamer and more of a story gamer when it comes to pathfinder. Talk to me about say, Warhammer, it would be different. Nonetheless, in all fairness, play the game you want to play, Pathfinder gives you the options, it's up to each player to make it work for their game. This book I think will expand those options and I'm very happy Paizo has decided to do it. |
