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The bothan struggles to speak at first but finally finds his voice.....
[barely audible whisper] There are three....cough....three exits. One out the back, one to the roof, and one leading to the underground supply transit.......Help..Help my customers to safety...please...

the bothan turns to a devorian you know what.... what to do...

To those peering outside:
A towering bipedal machine called an AT-RT is moving in on the cantina in an openly threatening posture. The roughs run out to meet it and are almost crushed by the walkers "feet". It stops only a little less than 5 meters or so from the cantina entrance. Weapons are clearly trained on the aforementioned cantina entrance.

To those inside:
A slight tremor can be felt as the walker moves in. The two Devarions in suits run up to the bothan in a protective manner. One tells the Bothan loudly that State Security Force is not tracking an "on-duty" walker anywhere near them.

Good luck on your game, SR!

Dark Ministrel, you can get the LOF guide for free from Paizo. Should be on the Pathfinder Beta download page or already in your MY DOWNLOADS page. Welcome to PbP.

As the crowd hears Hunter announce the activities of the "walker" they show a mixture of fear and confusion. Some are stll staring dumbly at the lightsabers glowing in front of them. Others are staring at their comlinks and shaking them to see if they will come back to life.
The bartender groans and attempts to move. His anguish can clearly be seen and is felt sharply by all force sensitive people in the room.

The doors open for the departing roughs who are still looking at the armed force that has seemingly come from nowhere. The number two rough pulling out the man-in-charge with him continues to press something in the MICs suit frantically and when the doors open, he looks out expectantly. He seems rather happy with whatever he sees.

hunter var

Jern

Yikku

T’ilaqua

Xarra

After the sharp crack of the ion grenade splits through the air, the crowd screams and drops for cover.
The group of roughs are in total disarray, with the droid having taken it far worse than the others. His posture and disposition have dramatically changed and not for the better.

Looking around the room with particular focus on the lightsabers and other well armed complications he did not forsee, the leader swallows hard and furrows his brow.... Sith... Jedi....???? what is...

Suddenly the capabilities of his ears return to normal and a horrible ringing sound greets his full return to the world around him. Noticing his subordinates are looking to him for direction while wildly looking about at the events unfolding, he begins to panic. The back and forth between the jawa and jern does not even register. His world is caving in around him, nothing at all makes sense. His men are yelling about a walker outside but this doesnt connect right now. Jedi.Sith.why?

A voice cuts through the haze......."You really don't want to stay and see how this plays out, you don't even want to talk about it."

I really dont want to stay... The bigger rough grabs his leader and heads for the door. He needs no further direction from his leader... as he is backing out he is pressing something repeatedly and frantically inside the leaders coat.

Hunter Var

The post rate from me has been really low and I am sorry for that. I am back into system now and it should get alot better.

Any suggestions or complaints about the game, please feel free to speak up. I am trying to feel out the online pbp system.

bump.

The planet is of right now loyal to the imperial and not to the Sith.
They are however, not looking to aquire the interest of the Sith.

The three men and the droid all react differently to the sudden interruption of their exit.
The droid fixes his optic sensors and weapon on the little jawa holding the ion grenade, while the droid does not shake you can tell it is very concerned. Drop that explosive device!!! Now, you little screech!

The human rough in front of the bothan puts one foot on the bothans head while training his weapons on Jern and the woman near him...
Easy now everyone....go back to your drinks. please.

The second human rough, standing behind the bothan, moves his weapon around the room until it rests in Hunters direction....
!!@% I really hate this !#@*8 Its always the same with you. Never easy with you. Now I am looking at an angry jawa and staring face to face with a real life frakkin mandalorian!!

The man in the suit looks around....
Shut Up!! That is what the Walker is for....

Yikku:

Hunter:

Xarra:

Jerrn Darklighter smiles in return at a mysterious woman, T'ilaqua enters the bar taking in the scene, Yikku and his droid sit at a table where the bartender notices and nods meaningfully in their direction,
Xarra quickly checks herself for property loss after the twilek theif is thrown out, and Hunter Var is approaching the cantina with Dani in tow……

Bursting into the catina are three men and a droid. Two of the men are wearing rugged attire and are heavily armed; the other is wearing a fine suit. The droid is of the combat variety and is armed to the vocabulator.

One of the men grabs the bothan barkeeper by his goatee and yanks him over the bar and onto the floor at their feet.
“Time for you to come with us!”
The other one proceeds to kick the bothan repeatedly while the droid announces that its time to leave.
The man in the suit seems to be somewhere else mentally but snaps back when the droid advises departure. He smiles and announces drinks are on the house. And with that they turn to leave……

game is back on track. everyone has gotten a post or two...
more back up soon!!!

ACCCKKKK!!!!!! I just looked over my posts and realized how bad my spelling was. I get something in my head and just start blasting away. Time to start using spellcheck again......

Captain T’ilaqua Lariat

As you approach the catina, an angery foul mouthed female twilek is tossed out into the streets. She lands uncerimoniously on her hindquarters with a thud. The two men, sharply dressed devorians, chide her and go back inside.

An AT-RT walks by paying special attention to a well armored couple walking down the road.

Xanon of Xenderick as Xarra Nova

Xarra Nova is served her drink by a friendly Bothan who seems to disapprove of your drink choice. He casually asks if there will be anything more.
An outraged twilek woman screams rather rude language in five different ones as she is tossed out of the bar by two sharply dressed devorians in matching black suits. One nods at Xarra while he walks by and the other winks at woman nearby.
Humans are having an argument in the back room over a game of sabac. One of them has implied that the others mother is rather friendly. The other man does not seem to invite the compliment and seems determined to properly thank the man for giving it.
A human male is sitting off to the side occasionally looking about. Also a stunning well dressed woman with white skin and white hair enters the bar right as the twilek is thrown out.

Kobold Cleaver as Yikku

Yikku and his droid friend spar into the dusk when a group of rowdy rodians speed by and stare at the lightsaber/staff dueling with curious expressions.
It now dawns on Yikku how late it is getting and that he is supposed to meet a friend at the catina soon. A bothan bartender friend that is, one that says a friend of a friend has some thing-ama-jig called a holocron. You also remember said friend cautioning you about openly displaying your lightsaber and more importantly the ability to use it. Okay on this planet for now, he says, but if the Sith come you don’t want people remembering you with a lightsaber.
The bothan is a good friend, however worrisome he is, and doesn’t seem to mind a tinkering jawa being around.

James Martin as Jern Darklighter

Jern Darklighter relaxes in the catina as a band plays a cover song in a rather poor fashion but the mood and energy seems to carry them past their poor playing and the crowd seems to go with it.
The people are here to forget their problems and seem to be doing just that. Happy Hour is assisting with this quite nicely and the drinks are flowing.
An argument regarding a sabac game seems to be brewing in a back room of the catina and a twilek woman is getting thrown out for pickpocketing by two well dressed Devorians.
As the twilek is getting tossed out a beautiful women with snow white skin and hair enters. She is dressed in what is a curious mix a fine clothes and “rugged” attire. There is also a light purple cloak wrapped about her but still showing her shoulders.
She looks about the catina regarding everthing around her and when she sees you she regards you a little bit longer than everyone else.
[is your lightsaber openly displayed, well hidden, or somewhere in between?]

Flash_cxxi as Captain T’ilaqua Lariat

As Captain T’ilaqua Lariat leaves for the town she sees the people in a relaxed and friendly mood however busy they may be. And busy they are.
Rumors are around that the Sith Empire is looking with interest into the planet but the people seem not to care.
The shops are closing but one is still open called Enigma. A rather elaborate chrome finish to the entire shop covers it and blue light shines out into area surronding it.
A group of rodians outside stand around extensively and expensivly modified speeders showing them off and arguing with each other.
A pair of humans stand outside haggling with a zabrack merchant.
You hear the merchant say: That is an offering for junk, we don’t sell junk here!! If you want junk, go see a jawa!!

Winterwalker as Hunter Var:
As Hunter Var and his companion Dani travese from seaside starport to landside starport they notice a lot of activity at the docks. Both seaside and landside.
Security is abnormally low and the creatures around you seem to be relaxed. Before arriving here you heard rumors of a possible escalation in attention from the Sith Empire.
Your armor attracts a little attention but your companion Dani, seems to attract a little more. A few look just a little too long and then they notice you again and avert their attention quickly.
The clubs and catinas are getting lively now as night approaches.
Your first real glimpse of security is seen as an AT-RT non-chalantly walks down the road. The bipedal machine has a modified open cockpit and the two security guards seem to take special notice of you this time.

there is no death, only the force......

SORRY SORRY SORRY!!!!!!! HOLY CRAP!!! HOLY CRAP!!!

I am sorry everything will be back up shortly, your awesome characters have not been made in vain.

I had a major incident in Iraq and I have hopped over to Europe for R&R afterwards, honestly I thought internet would be everywhere in Germany..... not so much.

Anyways things are clearing up rather fast now. I will move things forward later today or early tommorow.

Use the hyperlink in my previous post on this board if you cant get to the pbp thread.
I will also bump it to revive the thread from the evil clutches of the archives.

Once again, I am sorry about the blackout and I will set everything back on course. If any of you have already decided to quit I will understand and continue with those who want to keep going.

KC, you are good to go with your request and your backstory.

Everyone, hope in when your ready.

JM, are you waiting for the party or something else?

[following the scrolling dialogue, the camera pans down to a planet with a violet hue and slowly moves in. passing through the clouds it now skims over expansive forests with the occasional building protuding into the sky. The sounds of the peaceful wild are drowned out by starship engines as you approach a waterfront starship platform]

[the sun has set into a dusk and the platform is a riot of colors and activity. Cantinas and danceclubs began to rev up, shiphouses begin to close down, a feeling of general happiness is felt throughout the place. a light seabreeze can be felt from the nearby ocean]

Garqi remains independent of the Sith at the moment, however it was under Empire control before the Empire was overthrown by the Sith. It is not friendly but it is not hostile right now either. Galactic Alliance and Imperials loyal to Fel often stop here to relax and plan.
The party will start out near a large space platform to make things easy. You will decide why your character is there. I will begin the storyline shortly, however know that I am very adaptable. If the party wants a strong hand guiding the storyline, I will provide it. If the party wants lots of freedom, you will have free rein. Also you are not required to stay together at all times but you should at least keep in contact and ally with each other often.
The space platform has a few cantinas and lots of shipyards. Don’t be afraid to explore around and feel out whats going on around you
One more thing for now, the lifeforce of the planet masks small uses of the force and is a reason many forceusers looking to lay low arrive to the planet

Conquered!! Once again, the terrible Sith have conquered the galaxy and crushed all who have opposed them. Darth Krayt and his One Sith have all but eradicated the Jedi and sent the Emperor Fel into hiding. Darkness now covers the galaxy with fear and trepidation in all……..
…..but in that darkness there are still those who will not go out in the night, those that will stand against the wicked sith, they are hope for a galaxy. A little of that hope meets on the planet Garqi now………

a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away

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A long time ago...... in a galaxy far,far away...

yeah, that video definetly rocked!
Thanks for that, Flash!
I always enjoy lightsaber fights, but seeing the BH hold her own was pretty frickin cool. I hope that game works out for Bioware and the players. Force-using and force-gimped.

Awesome job, Flash!
Space combat will not likely occur right at first. I am still gaming against myself to get a solid feel for space combat, so I dont blow you all out of space due to GM ignorance.

You will all start on a massive starship (one that can hold your starships if you would like it to) and will have an introduction phase to describe your characters and interact with each other.
This will be very soon.
Do not worry about everything for your characters yet, as it will be meet and greet session first.

Also, for those who do not wish to start yet, or cannot start yet for that matter, let me know. It will be too easy to get you in the game when you are.
That said, is everybody almost ready, at least "Hi, I am so and so, I have a death setence on 11 planets.." ready?

"Juhani" I have never felt this way about someone like you before, I hope you will understand and feel the same about me"
"Female Revan" I feel something as well Juhani.

If there is anything particular you need assistance with or clarification for, let me know. I am more than happy to help.

Thanks for helping with the ships Winterwalker.I am looking for something to help them with, but it sounds like you have something better.

hehe....
[reverting back to junior high form]
I wonder if they will have the oh so controversial special dialogue between female player and female npc....

[end of junior high form downgraded to third grade form]

Star Wars KOTOR done again by Bioware! MMO or Not..it is SWEETNESS!!!!
SWEETNESS!!!!SWEETNESS!!!!SWEETNESS!!!!SWEETNESS!!!!

[return to adult form... well sort of anyway..]
Thank you for the links and info, Dragonmoon!!!
[turtle from finding nemo voice] You Rock Dude!

Top Gun.... Karate Kid....Flight of the navigator......NOOOOOOOO!!!!!

hmmmmmmm...... maybe a certain demon will return and the entire Buffy movie will be musical..... ONCE MORE, WITH FEELING!!!! ;D

Sorry dudes. It is not a misprint.
The wizard does not gain extra spells at 8th level, this is because the wizard is gaining an ability.
If the wizard is specialized it will come from that specialty, if not then it will come from the universal, which will be metamagic happiness and joy.
More on this on pages 194-197

Edit: And yes, the two spells of a lower level option is pretty frakin cool.

Hunter Var wrote:

I like saga edition for star wars as well. 4e however...eh, my play group refuses to talk about it. It isn't our style, we're happy to stay 3.5 and paizo's new system.

I totally agree. The rules fit for SW (and probably other Sci-Fi games) but 4e doesn't do much for me. I have the 3 Core + PHB2, but don't play it and only flip rarely.

My thoughts are about the same, if not exactly the same.

I understand completely.
Gaming is meant to add to real life not take away.
Take as much time as you need.
If others get ready before the rest and are chomping at the bit, I will create a mini-adventure to get aquainted with running things.

No problem, flash.
Keep up the good work.

Xaanon, if you want to change up your character idea that is cool.
I myself, am more used to the RevisedCoreRules, or RCR, edition of SWRPG.
I like both the saga and the RCR.
If you want any help on saga multiclassing or anything, let me know.
Also, if you try a character concept and dont like it, you can retrain or just start a new character. That goes for everybody.

Cool points for clearing things up, WinterWalker and KnightErrant.

As for beskar mando armor, the advantage I am aware of, is that DR applies to lightsabers.

A big thing back in KOTOR times, when the only thing stopping the Mandos were lightsaber swinging Jedi.

Now for you, the benefit would be angry Sith that are all too willing to swing the lightsaber at you.

Xanon

Followers are cool with me, Winterwalker. Same for the rest of the players.
Understand though, I will keep the focus on the PCs.

I myself, have always enjoyed having a follower or two to flesh out in game.

Edit: good choice on the zeltron, Winterwalker.
The party as whole and individually are looking awesome.

Looking good everybody.
I should be ready very soon.
If everyone would like a quick short session in the meantime, let me know.
Regardless, I should have liftoff ready in a couple of days.

Xannon,

sounds great flash! let me know if want a destiny or if you have any questions.

if you have an idea what destiny you would like you can run it by me, JM.

And yes, the leviathon is a cool ship. score for winterwalker!

all starships, gear, and character concepts are approved so far.

Good job, keep up the good work.

Awesome concept concepts so far and really sweet equipment choices.

Oh, and let me know if you want to already know each other, and how, or if you want a meet and greet.

alright, I am thinking 120,000 credits starting out.
If this is too much or too less we will adjust fire accordingly.

Again, if there are concepts you are wanting to look at but not sure if you can have it let me know. Star Wars in not Living Greyhawk.
Cool equipment abounds. Starships, weapons, splicers, droids, etc.

Edit: hmmmmm. you are right winterwalker.... maybe we need some more....
well let me know if you thnk more is needed.

input. need input.

Thanks Flash. I will have a cash figure for the party very shortly.
Also, Flash your concepts are all fine with me. Let me know which one or ones you want and we will work them in.

danielfarner@yahoo.com is my email account if any of you have something you want to run by me that you dont want on the boards. Spoiler covers are cool too. If you do use my email, identify it as Star wars or paizo the first time or two so I dont actually erase it as spam.

hey I am running into some trouble.
It has been awhile since I have ran a game that started at out at this level. I am having trouble calculating starting credits for the party.

If you know where this can be found, please let me know.

I am open to input for starting credits from the party for starting at 5th level.

sorry I will work on the cash part.

Winterwalker let me know the ship or kind of ship your looking at.
spaceship modifications are very common thanks to the first empire ere, the vong era, and the new empire era. Docking modifications for starcraft are more than easily done too.
I approve use of the loan rules so long as you dont get crazy.
You may also use the new book, just post what your using from there.

KC, dont be afraid to be a jedi. The Legacy era has plenty of room for force users, trained and untrained. Your group is already likely to be on the wrong side of the sith and empire. Might as well be a force user on the wrong side of the sith if you want to be.

Xaanon, we are in the Legacy era, and as of this games timeline, Krayt as taken over as the Emperor. The old emperor is in hiding, the Jedi are actively hunted, and the Sith are numerous and rule with an iron fist.

For Everyone, it looks like we may have alot of starcraft activity which is fine. The Saga is pretty good for switching between the modes and running them at the same time.

Ok, that is cool. Funny how stat points go so fast, even when you have more than usual. :)

Hit points for additional levels will be one of two options:
rolling it out using the tables on pg37 of saga:prime or auto-take half plus 1
IE: 1d8 would be 4+1 with con and anything else on top.

wow.
alright.
well, I dont want to have everybody change their characters too much...
I have no problems with the 36 point buy "playfully winces"
Star Wars is alot more theatrical than DnD.

Dont forget when your making your characters, that you get to add plus 1 to two stats not just one at 4th level.
I am also looking at destiny points for those interested.

Hmmm..... I am going to look over KCs character creation rules to get a jist of what level of opposition your group is ready for.