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Thanks for the feedback. It's not always that GMs take the time to help craft characters since they usually wait until players are selected and some don't even do it at all. This bodes well for the game. :)Glad you think so. I like talking about character development. But... Ok, I fixed his crunch as requested and wrote a little something else about Twitch's interest in the Starfinder Society. I sort of 'ended' his background as he is leaving from Akiton to go to Absalom Station since I do not know where/how the campaign starts. Let me know if you need anything else at this time to properly evaluate my submission. Thanks again for hosting! why is Twitch interested in the Starfinder Society: Twitch hated to admit it, but it had been Riko that actually ruined his life. That ‘little rat’, as he lovingly called him, had soured what had been up to that moment a perfect existence. The smallest of his cousin’s third litter, that runt had actually stayed in Maro for far too long. ”All them lights must have messed with his head.” Riko had remained behind as the caravan moved on. Nothing unusual in that as many of the young ysoki took their leave from travelling from time to time. But they always came back or latched on to the caravan as it made its way back to the city. It was a full year before they returned to Maro and by then it was too late. Young Riko’s head had been filled with nonsense: starships, new planets, travel off-world, as if travelling Akiton was not good enough. And the young one passed on this madness to Twitch who listened but not for long for he knew he was being captivated by all this nonsense. The caravan left again without Riko but Twitch remained in contact with his young cousin who continued to spew forth this travelling fever. Until one day, Twitch actually cried as he listened to Riko’s message telling him he was going to Absalom Station. ”Madness” And that he was going to join the Starfinder Society. ”Even more madness. Why would such a prestigious organization care for a lowly ysoki from Akiton?” But the fever had already taken hold of Twitch and he found it hard to concentrate on his day to day duties. The though of his second cousin travelling the stars conditioned everything he did, to the point where he could no longer remain idle. That was when he started working towards finding him. Even if he had to chase him through the Drift to do so.
Thanks for the feedback. It's not always that GMs take the time to help craft characters since they usually wait until players are selected and some don't even do it at all. This bodes well for the game. :) Thanks for the compliment. I try to make characters that are fun to play without making them total clowns. I can give you more info on Twitch. Let me work on some of those events tomorrow and I'll post them. As you probaby know these PCs will take a life on their own once we start playing and I like to post 'flashbacks' detailing some of their past events to color their present outlook on current events.
Not much to do here other than make the changes you pointed out. Like I said, I am still learning the rules and my game just started their first starship fight which is a whole different animal than regular combat. I'm looking forward to continue learning in this game. Game on!
Hey GM, Please consider Twitch, male ysoki mechanic (mechanic for starship role as well), for inclusion in your game. His crunch should be finished in his alias and his fluff is spoilered below. I'm waiting for new images to select a better 'avatar' but this one will have to do until then. As for me, I have been RPing since the 80’s and currently GM three games on this site (two PF and one SF). I enjoy the story and character development aspect that PBPs promote. Let me know if you have any questions/comments. Thanks for hosting. Game on! fluff: BACKGROUND Born and raised on the red sandy roads of Akiton’s wasteland deserts, Twitch never had time to set down roots anywhere. He is, however, fiercely proud of being from Akiton as he likes to remind everyone. The ysoki belonged to an extended family of ysokis that traveled the wastelands and traded with small villages, mining towns, and big cities alike (well whatever was left of the big cities). Life just wasn’t the same now that thasteron was no longer in demand as the old timers would say. But that was over 300 years ago, and this wasteland planet is all that Twitch has ever known. Twitch excelled from a young age at that which almost every ysoki excels at, being a mechanic. And the traveling caravan was the perfect teacher; there was plenty to do in maintaining the old hovertankers, dirt bikes, solar sailing vessels, and everything else the ysoki managed to get a hold off. It was paradise for someone driven to learn how everything works and who had an idea on how to make anything better. Twitch was said to be able to out tinker a space goblin and that was no easy feat. There were a couple of sayings in the caravan, “If something can’t be fixed, Twitch will fix it.” And he usually did. The other saying was “If Twitch can’t fix it then throw it out.” And that was not true as Twitch always reminded people, “If I can’t fix it now is because I don’t have the right parts but I will get them so don’t throw anything out!” And he didn’t. DESCRIPTION The ysoki usually wore an old flightsuit with many pockets where he had a little bit of everything (from old batteries to half-eaten crackers to tools). Now past his prime, the ysoki’s fur was greasy in places and non-existent in others where old burn marks were present. Part of pink ear was missing and he was never too far from Big Bertha, his laser rifle that was almost as long as he was tall. Part of Twitch’s secret were two things. One was the metal sheath that covered his left forearm. From there sprung all sorts of tools and cables as if by magic. The ysoki always had the right tool for the job. The other was partially hidden in his head, a piece of technology that had been installed from his father who inherited it from his father. This processor did everything from bringing up blueprints for any machinery to physically pinpointing the right part to replace in a hovertanker. PERSONALITY
A certain wanderlust has him staring at the stars with a certain longing. For the past three months, he has been preparing his niece to take over his job and told everyone in his family that he was leaving. It took him some time to talk to all 103 nieces, nephews, brothers, sisters, etc. and he thinks that one of his sister gave birth again before he was through. With his mind made up, he booked passage for Absalom Station to seek employment with the Starfinder Society.
Thanks for giving this a try. I would try to talk you out of it if the issue was the two players not 'playing nice'. This is easily fixed. It really is. However, I think you have other reasons for not wanting to continue which you explain in your post. Anyhow, thanks and happy gaming.
Not trusting the tendon/muscle ropes, Twitch had quickly descended and stood on the ceiling of the ruined elevator. He brought Bertha and sighted down the shaft but was not quick enough to take a shot. "What was that? Was that Tek? Did the thing kill him and somehow absorbed him?" ON 1ST FLOOR
He looked at his companions, "We have to go up and find a way out of here. Even if it means facing that thing." He asked, "Do we go up to the 2nd floor where the best went or to a floor above it?" -----------
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 7/7 stamina, 3/4 resolve Conditions: n/a 17/20 charges in rifle, 1/1 battery, 9/9 bullets in pistol, 30/30 bullets 1/1 recall knowledge
Incendiary grenade I (Explode (1d6 F, 1d4 burn, 5 ft.) So how does it work? Is the burn on a critical hit? What's the explosion radius? 5' or is 5' for the critical effect?
Twitch only half-listened to what the other ysoki was saying. His custom metal sheathe blended in with the control panel as he tried to access the rest of the cameras in this... place.
LOOT
He turned to the shirren, "What does the ring do?" DIARY
"Looks like we on ship that was hit by asteroid. Maybe. Drift accident?" Twitch only lifted his eyes from the panels enough to answer, "Maybe but this still doesn't tell us where we are? In Driftspace?" The ysoki then turned his attention to the different gadgets on the table and the book; he really wanted to read the book. ------------
The electrical panels just called to Twitch, so much so that he ignored the items on the table. "It's some sort of forcefield obviously meant to keep that tentacle beast inside." He moved his whiskers, "Bad news. It's not here." He then started to fiddle with the control panels to see if he could discern how to make it work again or make something useful out of it.
Traveling today so I won't be able to post until later this evening/night. A couple of things: Yes, to Twitch using resolve to recover stamina. Modus operandi should be (says the guy in the least amount of danger :)):
Thoughts?
Seeing that nothing seemed to want to eat the big man, the ysoki slung his rifle behind him and took hold of the tendon-like rope. Repressing a shudder of disgust, he started to climb down... The tendon seemed to contract and the ysoki involuntarily let go falling the rest of the way, "Ah, shit..." -----------------
AMMO I also appreciate the ammo break; no need to complicate things unless it's for story purposes. We have only found 'bullets' so far, right? We have not found any batteries (battery pack), which is what my laser rifle uses. I just want to make sure I understood.
Looking down the hole. {I am a bit nervous about this. I am not known for my upper body strength. Why doesn't someone else go first.} Twitch looked down into the elevator shaft and at the tendons hanging from above. "OK, so we think those will hold, right?" He turned to the big guy in heavy armor, "Why don't you go first and me and Bertha will cover you. I'll follow you down next." With that the ysoki dropped down near the edge of the shaft and lovingly patted his laser rifle, waiting for the big man to scamper down.
Twitch is alarmed by the information shared by Trellik. "Abduction? So we're not in the Pact Worlds? Holy shit!" The ysoki brandished his combat knife, notched and dented from use, "I got this and Bertha. I'm OK." He then looked down, "Let's go down. I would hate to have something come up behind us." -------------
Twitch looked up and down the shaft, "Well, you can call the elevator but it won't come." He looked at the others, "I think this here shaft is the only way out. We could climb down to the elevator, get through the trapdoor, and see if it stuck in another floor." He looked at the muscle/tendons like ropes and shuddered, "Yeah, I'm not going first. You think those things are alive?"
I think the fact that heal spells do NOT heal stamina damage is a very deliberate design decision. If nothing else, it makes the Envoy ability far more powerful. Personally, I wouldn't change it in a home game until I had more experience with how the existing system works Oh I get that this was by design but I would have done it differently I think although I have little to no design experience. It's just the it's difficult to 'narrate' stamina damage. Is is a scratch? Is it a miss? If it's a scratch then why doesn't something that heals hitpoints heal it? If it's miss that 'shakes you up' then why doesn't it go away? You can have stamina damage in the morning and go through a whole day of normal, peaceful activity and it won't go away. I think the only change I would make is saying that whatever heals hit points can instead heal stamina points (player's choice) or something like that.
Twitch was glad the body-language of the dog-men was one of appreciation, despite their comrades being massacred right before their eyes. With one eye on the opening left by the monster, he inspected the remains of the dog-men, appreciating the rifles for what they were and the organic 'rifles' s well. "I don't even want to touch those bony things,; the other rifles are good weapons though." He patted Big Bertha, "I already have her and I love her, but can all of you deal with foes at a distance?" tag? He inspected the executioners a little bit closer, "Where in the Pact Worlds are they from?" --------------
Twitch followed the shirren inside the room as they saw to their temporary allies. Knowing full well he didn't speak their language, he still had to try and communicate and spoke slowly, "WHAT WAS THAT?" He pointed to where the tentacled monster had gone and waited for an answer. Meanwhile, he inspected the room for anything that could be useful. AFTER HEALING
He then asked Tuk, "Did you see that monster? Do you know what it is?" ----------------
Watching the tentacled beast disappear into the hole. Looking over at Twitch. {What was that? This room looks pretty horrible.}
Twitch desperately put a hold on the shirren before he entered the room, "I don't think that's a good idea. Those two are part of the execution team." The ysoki then did his best to close the door leaving the baghra inside until a better solution was thought of. He yelled out for everyone to hear, "There's a mother F tentacle monster thingy on the loose! It's probably what caused the mayhem to start with." ----------------
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 3/7 stamina, 4/4 resolve
Twitch gave Bertha a loving kiss as he slung it across his back and brought his forearm sheathe (custom rig) to bear on the door. "I got this but be ready because that thing inside sounded bad. Our vesk friend is in trouble." The same tool apparently was selected and the ysoki went to work on the door panel. --------------
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 3/7 stamina, 4/4 resolve Conditions: n/a 17/20 charges in rifle, 1/1 battery, 9/9 bullets in pistol, 30/30 bullets 1/1 recall knowledge
The ysoki cursed as another humanoid shot at him, "Why me? Why are Fs shooting at me?" With Big Bertha on his shoulder the ysoki thought about engaging his internal targeting mechanism but decided that being safe was the better option. He discharged Bertha with a 'pew' that missed and then scrambled back, "Pick on someone your own size, mother F!" ------------
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 3/7 stamina, 4/4 resolve Conditions: n/a 17/20 charges in rifle, 1/1 battery, 9/9 bullets in pistol, 30/30 bullets 1/1 recall knowledge
the enemy Ugly lookin' :) The game just started and we're all 'finding our voices' here. I think Twitch will not only talk fast during normal situations but he will start to become foul-mouthed during stress situations. I hope no one minds but I just thought I let you know.
The ysoki mumbled through clenched teeth, "I knew it. I knew it. Mother rat strike me for a fool. I knew it." He stepped back and brought his rifle to bear on the humanoid that attacked him. His point blank shot burned a good-sized hole on the creature. "Big Bertha says hi mother F!"
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 3/7 stamina, 4/4 resolve Conditions: n/a 18/20 charges in rifle, 1/1 battery, 9/9 bullets in pistol, 30/30 bullets 1/1 recall knowledge
Yeah, just shoot for a flesh wound. It's no more 'unbelievable' than doing non-lethal damage with a bludgeoning weapon.
I checked that as well. It turns out that you can do nonlethal damage with a weapon that normally deals lethal damage (AND VICEVERSA) but you take a -4 on the attack roll. Interesting...
The ysoki shook his head, "Uh, uh. I'm not getting that close to that thing." He yelled back, "Just slap him upside of the head or something. You know? Just knock him out." ------------
I'm old school and used to play this via email (PBEM) and I always had to roll without the players seeing what I rolled (no dice rollers back then). I found it really hard to 'lay down the pain' on my players because as I wanted them 'to win', to tell the story. Therefore, any criticals I would roll again, any failed saving throws with dire consequences, I would roll again. Now it is so much better with dice rollers because the rolls are out in the open and if the enemies' score a critical or a PCs misses a saving throw then so be it. I'm OK with whatever you do. I trust you are also here for the story, which may involved a PC's death.
Twitch nodded in approval to the other ysoki as it blasted the foe's head, "The Warren is proud. Good shot." He then tried to placate the human whose fist almost caved in the humanoid's head. "Can you subdue it? Knock it out? It may have answers and we need answers." In the meantime, the ysoki kept his eyes sharp lest they be surprised by someone else here. Where are the dog-men? ------------
Any issues with non-solicited dice rolls? I know some GMs only want you to roll what was specifically asked for? Do we just 'write up' and roll whatever is appropriate?
This works for me as well without the annoying pop-up ads. :)
Photobucket just inundates with junk, even though I have pop-up filters on. Have you tried Google Sites?
It sounds like you'll be using 'block initiative', which is great. One thing I would add (which you may be doing) is that once the 'baddies' go then both Group 3 (say for Round 1) and Group 1 (for Round 2) be allowed to post/act. I think it also makes sense for you to roll initiatives for everyone at the start of the fight.
Twitch wasn't sure what was going on but he had a pretty good idea. This looked like an old-fashioned execution job and the guys with the smoking guns were clear to see. The ysoki lovingly caressed Bertha and whispered, "C'mon girl, don't fail me now." He took a shot at the creature in front of him and then moved away trying to find cover. --------------
stats: 8/8 hitpoints, 7/7 stamina, 4/4 resolve Conditions: prone (+4 to AC for ranged attacks) 19/20 charges in rifle, 1/1 battery, 9/9 bullets in pistol, 30/30 bullets 1/1 recall knowledge
The ysoki's greeting had gone unobserved; humans would do that to the little folk but they soon learned. Twitch once more said, "I am Twitch. From Akiton." A curious looking metal sheathe on his forearm started to spin and a sort of combination tool/pick. The ysoki's AI directed the tool as Twitch's tail swung from side to side. "No need to break anything. I think. I should be able to open it." -------------
Twitch raised his furry hands, well one hand actually while the other kept a hold of Bertha, "No, yes. I mean no, we mean you no harm." His cyber eye* kept looking at the new humans while his AI kept feeding him information of his surroundings. He nodded as Tuk explained, "Yeah, go try those clothes out. Maybe they are yours. We came out of some ponds on another room and we found our stuff." Some more whirring and beeping inside his skill. With the memory fresh from the pantomime with the dognmen, he touched his chest, "I am Twitch. Who are you? And do you know where we are?"
Twitch nodded as he once more checked to see that Big Bertha was ready to party. "C'mon, let's go see what's going on in there?" Something inside his head whirred and beeped softly as the ysoki moved to follow Trellik.
Welcome to.... Well, we're not sure where the hell we are but you're welcome to our group.
Looking over at twitch, {Often! After moving around Akiton for so long, helping various towns after disasters or raids, I finally gathered enough money to charter this flight..[pause of sadness].. I mean the Desna's song. What I would give to see the red sands right now. How long have you been off planet?} Twitch checked his cheek pouches and found them strangely empty, "I... not long actually. I just wanted to see something other than Akiton. I took a traveling gig to Absalom Station and then boarded our ill-fated shuttle there." He sounded sad, "I miss Akiton now." He looked at the shirren, "So where on Akiton where you? have you heard of the Mardizzi Traveling Caravan?"
Twitch nodded in agreement as everyone seemed keen to return the weapons to the dogmen. "It makes sense. We need friends to get out of here." The ysoki then added his own pantomime and continued to speak in the different languages he knew to see if any of them were understood by the dogmen. When asked why so many languages, the ysoki responded, "I traveled a lot and met lots of people, even if all my travel was confined to Akiton." ---------------
Totally understandable and supported on my end (not that you need support). :) You should consider making a five PC party. I have found that this is best, especially given that there will always be someone with an 'excused absence' (vacation, etc.) and the game can go on with four out of five but three out of four is a little more wobbly. Hoping over to the gameplay thread to post...
Looking over at Twitch {You know, I don't think I have. I tend to come in and [help|clean up|provide aid] after the emergency is over. Looks like y'all have a bit more experience. I am trying to just take it as Desna's way of providing me with an adventure} Twitch considered the question for a while, "Well, maybe traveling the red sands of Akiton with a whole bunch of ysokis tends to get you into some trouble." He added quickly, "But it was fun. I miss my family sometimes." "You ever think about home" tag? -----------
The ysoki inspected the loot and thought of the naked dogmen in the other room. He pocketed the two healing serums and asked, "Do you think we can trust them enough to allow them to get armed? I would feel a lot better if I cold talk to them, you know?" --------------
Twitch was busy dressing and arming himself to be much attention to Tuk, "Let's get our stuff first. When I was working deep underground and there was a problem, they always told us to get yourself safe first and then to help others. That's what I'm doing." He inspected his hand-held rig to make sure everything was in order. He looked at the shirren, "You ever been in an emergency?" The ysoki's curious nature could not be denied and he inspected the rest of the gear lying around. -----------
True but the likelihood of that happening here is slim. This game has a committed GM who writes well and is very interested in the game; it has an 'outline' (too many games die out because the GM goes homebrew and then runs out of ideas/energy), and it has at least a couple of players that are excited/posting. You may have to go through a couple of players until you find the right group mix but the game will go on as long as the GM wants it to. That said, we as players need to start posting off each others' posts. A good post should a) involve other PCs/NPCs and/or b) move the game along (hopefully both). No more ranting. :) Game on!
I like it so keep at it from my perspective. A more unique/real character makes for a better/livelier the game. See what I did there. :)
Oblivious to anything else in the room, the ysoki literally jumped for joy as he threw himself at the laser rifle in the shelf. He lovingly rubbed his face on the gun, "Bertha, it's so good to see you again. I thought I had lost you for good like that time..." Aware of the others watching him, he excused himself, "It's a long story, maybe some other time." He then proceeded to get dressed and stuff his pockets and pouches with his belongings. He took out four poker chips and gave them to Tek, "These are yours. I only took them to keep them safe in all the turmoil of the ship falling apart."
Twitch just stated the obvious, "Yeah, some sort of elevator but we can't go around here naked and with a stick." He looked at the big guy, "I think we should inspect the hallway/room where the noise is coming from. I would hate for something to come up behind us." He turned around, "Speaking of that... where are the dog people?" -----------
Good, I'm glad comments are welcome. This is a fun, social game, right? :) I have that second file of course. I do turn recaps for the games I GM and use Google sites to host turns, pics, etc. so let me know if you need help. Always trying to free up the GM so he can dedicate himself to running the game. :) Game on!
Twitch made way for the vesk to lead the way, "Once I find Big Bertha, I'll lead if you want but not much of a fighter with this here club." ----------
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