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OOC Conversation.

Posted by The VoidFor group 0
The Void
GM, 7 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 28 Nov 2012
at 03:06
  • msg #1

OOC Conversation

Go ahead and introduce yourselves and coordinate character builds and such.

As it sands, I'm planning on there being an NPC captain for the ship. This may change in game.
Sam Donell
player, 1 post
Sat 1 Dec 2012
at 00:59
  • msg #2

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey eveyrone, I'm Sam. I'll be your comms officer and resident pre-Blood War history expert
Annabel Grey
player, 1 post
Sun 2 Dec 2012
at 00:05
  • msg #3

Re: OOC Conversation

Hihi.

I'm Annie, and I'm a xenoarchaeologist. I'll also be taking care of the ship while I'm here, and I'm no stranger to exo-armour. Lets hope for a safe, swift journey.
The Void
GM, 8 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 01:44
  • msg #4

Re: OOC Conversation

So I should have a 4th player. Is everyone still interested in this game? If you are we'll get started asap (soft RP to ease us into the universe while we build characters)
Annabel Grey
player, 2 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 02:01
  • msg #5

Re: OOC Conversation

Sure.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 1 post
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 05:12
  • msg #6

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm still down to play.  Sorry if I've been a little distant, I was just waiting for us to hit the advertised four people.

I'm Dizzy, or Desna Hargrieve if you prefer formality.  I'll be functioning as ship's councilor, or chaplain for those of you who're more spiritually inclined.  Of course, this isn't a sight-seeing trip, so they made sure to send a priestess who's comfortable with a rifle in her hands, just in case.
Annabel Grey
player, 3 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 05:37
  • msg #7

Re: OOC Conversation

So, we have;

Sam the Commo.
Annie the Engineer.
Dizzy the Priest.

Well, have to say I'm liking the gender balance of the group so far. :D
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 2 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 15:57
  • msg #8

Re: OOC Conversation

Bet you a farthing the last crew member is a guy.  Knocking it up to a whole penny, I'll wager he's a psychic necessitating an NPC pilot for this rig.

Okay, so, quick question.  We get a number of skill points per level, but we have to pay for training.  Does this mean that I've got 2 skill points laying around at Lvl 1, but I have to spend some of my starting cash to access them, or do the skill points not start accruing 'til level 2?

I just ask because I always feel naked without Combat (Unarmed) as a fallback.  Too many prison scenarios in my formative years.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:01, Thu 06 Dec 2012.
Annabel Grey
player, 4 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 16:28
  • msg #9

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmm. I have a Combat skill. Not sure what to spend it on myself. Punching things doesn't seem like a very techy thing to do... *sigh* and since it doesn't seem likely I'll get any combat tentacle implants in the near future, I just don't know what to pick.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 3 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 16:56
  • msg #10

Re: OOC Conversation

Nothing says "techie" in my mind quite like an energy weapon, and in this particular system they're priced competitively with slug-throwers so it really does come down to a matter of choice.

That said, I'm waffling between Energy and Projectile weapons myself.  On one side, I really do love the mechanical action of slug-throwers.  On the other, this is an extended range mission and repacking brass casings only gets you so far.  I honestly figured I'd just ask the GM which are more prevalent among the Hegemony and default to milspec.
Annabel Grey
player, 5 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 17:08
  • msg #11

Re: OOC Conversation

Good plan. I'm a bit more artsy (born and raised on a trading ship), so I'll probably go with the less-walked road.
The Void
GM, 9 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 18:08
  • msg #12

Re: OOC Conversation

You shouldn't take that bet, since I'm pushing for that angle with the player. But it's up to him.


Oh, and the Hegemoney uses a mix of weaponry depending on background, House allegiance and such. Slug weapons are generally speaking, caseless rounds.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:10, Thu 06 Dec 2012.
The Void
GM, 10 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 18:44
  • msg #13

Re: OOC Conversation

Regarding skills: Read Page 12
The Void
GM, 11 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 19:17
  • msg #14

Re: OOC Conversation

So Sam is backing out. I'll need an additional player. I have to wait a little longer to bump the advertisement.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 4 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 20:42
  • msg #15

Re: OOC Conversation

Okay, that's what I thought, but I wanted to be certain.

Mmn, I guess I'll go with projectile weapons then.  Love bullets.
Annabel Grey
player, 6 posts
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 21:15
  • msg #16

Re: OOC Conversation

Guess that leaves me with energy weapons. ^^ I can live with that. Thermal pistol here I come... eventually.
The Void
GM, 12 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 22:59
  • msg #17

Re: OOC Conversation

Please welcome our new pilot, Luth!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 1 post
Thu 6 Dec 2012
at 23:02
  • msg #18

Re: OOC Conversation

Howdy all!  As was said, I'm Luthar An'bhaird, or Luth for short, and I'll be your pilot!
Annabel Grey
player, 7 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:36
  • msg #19

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh dear. You don't have a strong accent, to you?
The Void
GM, 14 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:38
  • msg #20

Re: OOC Conversation

Actually, you probably do Annabel. Being void-born and living on a ship all your life probably means you have a strange inflection due to learning the language from a small group of people in isolation.

Space Amish, if you will.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:38, Fri 07 Dec 2012.
Annabel Grey
player, 8 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:44
  • msg #21

Re: OOC Conversation

Yes, but I probably also took elocution lessons when I was studying xenoarchaeology on Gryphon. So yes, I have a thick accent that probably involves a lot of tech-words and jargon and slang... but I can talk with all the clear precision of a Bee Bee Cee presenter when I'm not talking to my own kind.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 2 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:44
  • msg #22

Re: OOC Conversation

A slight one.  It's like an inflection at the end of sentences.  It's not thick, as I've taken time to not have one.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 3 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:58
  • msg #23

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy Hargrieve:
Bet you a farthing the last crew member is a guy.  Knocking it up to a whole penny, I'll wager he's a psychic necessitating an NPC pilot for this rig.


not a psychic, but you got the guy part right.  :P
The Void
GM, 15 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 00:59
  • msg #24

Re: OOC Conversation

We have a psychic. She's a woman. The pilot is a PC. Hand over your amusing british currency.
The Void
GM, 16 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:16
  • msg #25

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, please welcome our psychic.

Maire!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 4 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:18
  • msg #26

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome Maire!
Maire Doiteain
player, 1 post
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:19
  • msg #27

Re: OOC Conversation

Hooray! *Clap clap clap!* I'm honored to make your acquaintances!
The Void
GM, 17 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:22
  • msg #28

Re: OOC Conversation

We may get one more player, but I think we can get started.
Two of the players have finished character design.

If the rest of you could finish up with yours. I'll introduce you to your ship, NPC crew and your first mission.
The Void
GM, 18 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:23
  • msg #29

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh, and what do you want to name your ship? Ideas and then vote on it.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 5 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:25
  • msg #30

Re: OOC Conversation

The Void:
Oh, and what do you want to name your ship? Ideas and then vote on it.


The Corvette class or Cargo shuttle?  There's more than one over there...
The Void
GM, 19 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:27
  • msg #31

Re: OOC Conversation

I was just assuming the Nighthawk-class scout ship, since the shuttle is onboard the scout ship. I mean, you could name the shuttle too, but by default it's got a designation IH-078-A

(Which, incidently, the designation of your ship is IH-078. You can pick the registry name though.)
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:29, Fri 07 Dec 2012.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 6 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 01:30
  • msg #32

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll have to look back here for the designation tag..heh. Thunderstrike keeps popping in my head, but that's due to a D&D podcast I've been listening to. Hmm...
The Void
GM, 21 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 02:06
  • msg #33

Re: OOC Conversation

I've updated the planet info. I'll add more soon.
Meanwhile, name thy ship!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 7 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 02:13
  • msg #34

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm just gonna throw a few ideas out before I got off to bed for the night.

Thunderstrike
Serenity
The Outlaw Star (loved this show)
Ganesha
Vishnu

And now bed for me.  Night all.
Annabel Grey
player, 9 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 02:29
  • msg #35

Re: OOC Conversation

Ship names, precluded by INS (Indari Naval Ship);

Endeavor
Alice
Scott
Hunter
Hood
Sark
Marie~Celeste
Cook

Hi, Maire. ^^
This message was last edited by the player at 14:41, Fri 07 Dec 2012.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 8 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 13:02
  • msg #36

Re: OOC Conversation

Annabel Grey:
Ship names, precluded by INS (Indari Naval Ship);

Endeavor
Alice
Scott
Hunter
Hood
Sark
Marie~Celeste

I like yours a whole lot more than mine. INS Endeavor, or INS Hunter sound pretty cool to me.
Maire Doiteain
player, 2 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 14:14
  • msg #37

Re: OOC Conversation

I like Endeavor and Hunter as well, although having a ship named after me would be cool to. XD
Annabel Grey
player, 10 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 14:43
  • msg #38

Re: OOC Conversation

^^; Better than Endeavor or Scott, I'd like to suggest Endurance and Shackleton.

At least they lived. >>
Maire Doiteain
player, 3 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 16:13
  • msg #39

Re: OOC Conversation

So, do we all have some background together, or are well all going to end up meeting for the first time?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 9 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 16:54
  • msg #40

Re: OOC Conversation

I've got a basic one down so far. Was a cargo shuttle pilot in Toasaa, a small agricultural planet. Saved up what money I could and bought flight to Haven. But that's it so far.

Some shared background might be interesting.
Maire Doiteain
player, 4 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 16:56
  • msg #41

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, I'm from Bolthisa. I hitched a ride off the planet to go and train my psychics.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 10 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 17:05
  • msg #42

Re: OOC Conversation

Where'd you train at?
Maire Doiteain
player, 5 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 17:07
  • msg #43

Re: OOC Conversation

Prometheus II Psychic Academy
Annabel Grey
player, 11 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 17:32
  • msg #44

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm ship-born, from the Harcourt, a sprint trader registered out of Phoenix. Spent a few years studying at the university on Gryphon, though, so that's what I normally give as my planet of origin since it's the planet I spent most of my time on. The place is like a second home to me.

The Harcourt mainly does the Phoenix-Toaslaa-Bothisla run, carrying luxury goods and recreational drugs, and the occasional passenger. If someone wanted to have used her to get to the core, that would work as a background tie-in, but it's be a bit of a loose one since I've not been crew on her since I was sixteen.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 11 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 17:39
  • msg #45

Re: OOC Conversation

Yeah....that makes sense. Heh.

And that could be a loose tie, though...I haven't exactly nailed down at what age he left Toasaa. >.>
This message was last edited by the player at 18:50, Fri 07 Dec 2012.
Maire Doiteain
player, 6 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 18:59
  • msg #46

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, how old is your character Annabell? Maire left Balthisa about 16 years ago. She's currently 31 years old. (That's how I planned her anyways.)
The Void
GM, 22 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:09
  • msg #47

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, you're being assigned a ship by Ranger Section Command, so it would be curious if you all knew it each other before hand.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 12 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:23
  • msg #48

Re: OOC Conversation

The Void:
Also, you're being assigned a ship by Ranger Section Command, so it would be curious if you all knew it each other before hand.

Maybe it's like a loose acquaintance? We've 'bumped' into each other. Though first time character interactions  are entertaining.

Also, what are the ships layouts like? Like are the weapons and such accessible via the cockpit or are there secondary areas for gunners like the millennium falcon had?
The Void
GM, 23 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:23
  • msg #49

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll actually be posting a ship layout soon (Since it'll be important)
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 13 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:25
  • msg #50

Re: OOC Conversation

Alrighty. Just excited about this is all. :D
The Void
GM, 24 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:30
  • msg #51

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh me too. Forgive my reticence lately, it's my birthday week so I've been extra busy with social things. I promise we'll get into this soon.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 14 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 19:31
  • msg #52

Re: OOC Conversation

Ah hell, happy birthday sir!  Enjoy yourself. :D
The Void
GM, 25 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 21:15
  • msg #53

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy and Maire? Want to contribute to the ship naming?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 15 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 21:25
  • msg #54

Re: OOC Conversation

Just as a heads up, I'll probably be quiet tonight..light posting if any.  My D&D session is tonight starting at 6 EST.  My vote for the ship name is for Hunter, Endeavour, or Shackleton.  All sound neat to me.  :)
Maire Doiteain
player, 7 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 22:06
  • msg #55

Re: OOC Conversation

I vote Endeavor and Marie Celeste.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 5 posts
Fri 7 Dec 2012
at 22:41
  • msg #56

Re: OOC Conversation

Sorry, I'm entertaining a guest who's having some family trouble at the moment, which is why I've been kinda in-and-out focusing on character gen.  Don't mean to hold anything back.

Let's see, as far as ship names go, I'd personally have put forward the Wayward Star, Crusader, or Magellan (because, let's face it, we have no idea where we're going).  Among those put forward . . . the old Robotech fan in me would pull for the INS Hunter.

As for bumping into the other characters before the Ranger Assignment, from what you've put forward it seems kinda unlikely.  Dizzy comes from a cold water-world called Garesh, a world with little sway in the Hegemony's politics.  A war orphan raised in a local church, she went off world as support crew for a mercenary band in her early teens before transferring over to the Hegemony's armed forces as a Chaplain.
Annabel Grey
player, 12 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 00:01
  • msg #57

Re: OOC Conversation

Annie's 28.

By my guesstimate, Endeavor's currently in the lead.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 16 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 00:23
  • msg #58

Re: OOC Conversation

Unless someone speaks up and really wants something else
This message was last edited by the player at 00:48, Sat 08 Dec 2012.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 6 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 00:53
  • msg #59

Re: OOC Conversation

According to my count (only counting the most recent name vote from each of the four of us), Shackleton, Endeavor, and Hunter all have two votes.  One of those votes is you, Luth, so if you don't like it it comes down to Shackleton and Hunter.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 17 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 00:54
  • msg #60

Re: OOC Conversation

True.  Let's make it easy, cause I'm honestly good with any of those, so I'll withdraw my vote on Endeavour, so it's now Shackleton and Hunter.
The Void
GM, 26 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:13
  • msg #61

Re: OOC Conversation

Alright, IHS-Shackleton or IHS-Hunter
Annabel Grey
player, 13 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:17
  • msg #62

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll cast my vote in for Shackleton, then. Rick Hunter ticked me off a little bit.
The Void
GM, 27 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:22
  • msg #63

Re: OOC Conversation

Once we have a ship name, I'll introduce the NPC crew
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 7 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:24
  • msg #64

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, noone offered me the INS-Fokker.  I'd have jumped on that in a heartbeat.

Edit:  That said, I'm cool with Shackleton.  Antarctic explorers are cool too.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:26, Sat 08 Dec 2012.
Maire Doiteain
player, 8 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:26
  • msg #65

Re: OOC Conversation

I say Shackleton
Annabel Grey
player, 14 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:34
  • msg #66

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy... INS-Fokker has some unfortunate homonyms. :p
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 8 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:40
  • msg #67

Re: OOC Conversation

Yes, but I am just loopy enough to run with that.  I would also proudly serve upon the Qwib Qwib.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:40, Sat 08 Dec 2012.
The Void
GM, 28 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:40
  • msg #68

Re: OOC Conversation

I believe that's a majority.

Ladies and Gentlmen, welcome aboard the

Indari Hegemony Ship Shackleton registration number IH-078
Class: NTH-01 production model Nighthawk Scout Corvette
Crew: 19
Mission: Deep Space Survey
  -Primary Objective: Scout lost systems beyond the Dead Zone
  -Secondary Objective: Make contact with human survivors
  -Teriary Objective: -SEALED-
Ranking Officer: Star Commander Saris Valna under House Revack
The Void
GM, 29 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 01:46
  • msg #69

Re: OOC Conversation

Astral Force Ranking

Astraling (equiv: Rating)
Star-type (Deck crew)
Voidmaster (Deckmaster)
Astra Prime (Specialist)

Master (Lieutenant)
Star Commander (Captain)
Novarch (Admiral)
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 18 posts
Sat 8 Dec 2012
at 23:40
  • msg #70

Re: OOC Conversation

Sounds awesome to me! The IHS Shackleton, good ring to it.
Annabel Grey
player, 15 posts
Sun 9 Dec 2012
at 00:43
  • msg #71

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy Hargrieve:
Yes, but I am just loopy enough to run with that.  I would also proudly serve upon the Qwib Qwib.


How about the Iktomi? :p (OK, so that joke doesn't work with anything but adult Quarians, but...)

IHS Shackleton. I like.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 19 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 22:54
  • msg #72

Re: OOC Conversation

So how is everyone doing? We all got our characters squared away? I personally fret for Luth actually getting into any early combat. His HP is crap. Other than that attribute wise he rolled out nicely. What about y'all?
The Void
GM, 30 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:00
  • msg #73

Re: OOC Conversation

We currently have the following players:

Luth - Pilot
Anna - Engineer
Dizzy - Woman at Arms
Maire - Psychic Healer
Janus - Diplomat
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 20 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:11
  • msg #74

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh a new cast member? Sweet.
The Void
GM, 31 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:17
  • msg #75

Re: OOC Conversation

I promse we'll get started by tonight.
Janus Meyrink
player, 1 post
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:25
  • msg #76

Re: OOC Conversation

Hello everybody!
Maire Doiteain
player, 9 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:26
  • msg #77

Re: OOC Conversation

Hola there! ANd I know how you feel Luth, I rolled rather bad on my HP too.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 21 posts
Mon 10 Dec 2012
at 23:32
  • msg #78

Re: OOC Conversation

Howdy there Janus!
Annabel Grey
player, 16 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 00:57
  • msg #79

Re: OOC Conversation

Hihi. ^^

Yeah, Annie only has 4 HP too.. >< Why do I get the feeling we're all going to be horribly mauled by the ship's cat before we even encounter another civilisation?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 22 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 01:04
  • msg #80

Re: OOC Conversation

The ship has a cat? I'm doomed I tell you, doomed! Just push it out the air lock
Janus Meyrink
player, 2 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 01:29
  • msg #81

Re: OOC Conversation

I look forward to providing excellent public relations for our many operations.

*bows politely*
The Void
GM, 32 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 01:35
  • msg #82

Re: OOC Conversation

SWN isn't intended to be a high hitpoint game. It's not really about heavy combat either.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 23 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 01:40
  • msg #83

Re: OOC Conversation

Yeah but when the fit hits the shan it's gonna be a mess. :D meh it'll all work out in the end.
Janus Meyrink
player, 3 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 03:05
  • msg #84

Re: OOC Conversation

I'd also like to take this opportunity before we begin to point out that in no way is my character going to provide excellent public relations for anyone.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:06, Tue 11 Dec 2012.
Annabel Grey
player, 17 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 12:25
  • msg #85

Re: OOC Conversation

Janus, show the other face. :p

I hope the ship has a cat. The last thing I want is rats chewing on my wires.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 24 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 13:00
  • msg #86

Re: OOC Conversation

Perhaps Void will let us? Rats on a ship are definetely a problem.
Janus Meyrink
player, 4 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 13:22
  • msg #87

Re: OOC Conversation

Sorry, my other face is busy analyzing the non-future of this crew.

You'll have to put up with this one for a little while longer.
Annabel Grey
player, 18 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 16:33
  • msg #88

Re: OOC Conversation

Such negativity! Don't you know that a positive attitude is the first step to a successful mission?
The Void
GM, 33 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 20:32
  • msg #89

Re: OOC Conversation

Alrighty. Let's get started. I'll need a few hours to post everything, but we're getting going today.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 25 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 20:48
  • msg #90

Re: OOC Conversation

Schweet! Can't wait!
Annabel Grey
player, 19 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:02
  • msg #91

Re: OOC Conversation

Yay. ^^; Although I still didn't sort out my equipment...
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 26 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:03
  • msg #92

Re: OOC Conversation

I haven't either. *shrugs*
The Void
GM, 35 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:08
  • msg #93

Re: OOC Conversation

doooo itttttt.
The Void
GM, 36 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:09
  • msg #94

Re: OOC Conversation

Remember though, you really only need gear for your specific role. Everything else is provided by the ship.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 27 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:17
  • msg #95

Re: OOC Conversation

Correct me if i'm wrong, but if I'm untrained in any combat skill relating to weapons....am I unable to use them, or do I just not get a special bonus to using it? If I can't use them, I can get better armor...so...just curious. :)
Maire Doiteain
player, 10 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:21
  • msg #96

Re: OOC Conversation

I bought one thing, and now I only have 100 credits left. Speaking of, how much money do we get for doing what we do?
The Void
GM, 37 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:23
  • msg #97

Re: OOC Conversation

Check the combat rules in core. Using a weapon untrained is -2 to hit.
The Void
GM, 38 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:25
  • msg #98

Re: OOC Conversation

A modest wage, however you won't be able to access your accounts until you return to civilized space so for the time being, it's irrelevant.
Annabel Grey
player, 20 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:26
  • msg #99

Re: OOC Conversation

Don't have the book on my laptop. >>

So do I need my own vacuum suit? I there an advantage to owning it? Or will I be assigned one from the ship?
The Void
GM, 39 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:28
  • msg #100

Re: OOC Conversation

The ship will have exactly one vacc suit for everyone on the ship. If you think you need/want a spare, go for it.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 28 posts
Tue 11 Dec 2012
at 22:40
  • msg #101

Re: OOC Conversation

Just figured all mine up...left with..35 credits.  Hehe
The Void
GM, 42 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:05
  • msg #102

Re: OOC Conversation

and we're off. If you need another thread opened, just tell me in OOC.
Maire Doiteain
player, 11 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:09
  • msg #103

Re: OOC Conversation

Nice. I have a chair right next to the captain. SO, was wondering, what does a Special Advisor do? Just give advice to special situations, or other things as well?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 29 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:11
  • msg #104

Re: OOC Conversation

Is there another pilot aboard?  Didn't notice one listed in the IHS file.
The Void
GM, 43 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:20
  • msg #105

Re: OOC Conversation

Look again. You are a junior pilot right now. Level 1. Your superiors are likely 1 or two levels above you.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 30 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:23
  • msg #106

Re: OOC Conversation

The Void:
Look again. You are a junior pilot right now. Level 1. Your superiors are likely 1 or two levels above you.

Yeah, I saw that...just no name listed by Pilot in the file.  :D
The Void
GM, 44 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 00:34
  • msg #107

Re: OOC Conversation

Any names that are unlisted, assume they exist but I haven't named them yet incase other players take on those roles in the future. If I decide I really need to name them, I will. Otherwise, feel free to call them by nicknames.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:34, Wed 12 Dec 2012.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 32 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 01:47
  • msg #108

Re: OOC Conversation

Should we PM you our equipment choices? Can't add it to my character sheet.
The Void
GM, 45 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 01:49
  • msg #109

Re: OOC Conversation

Please do.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 33 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 01:55
  • msg #110

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, can we have a cat? ;)
The Void
GM, 46 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 01:56
  • msg #111

Re: OOC Conversation

Only if you name him Jonesy
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 34 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:00
  • msg #112

Re: OOC Conversation

And a dog named Toast?
The Void
GM, 47 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:00
  • msg #113

Re: OOC Conversation

And a powerloader.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 35 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:02
  • msg #114

Re: OOC Conversation

So, Jonesy the cat...what's he look like?

Edit: And I had nothing to add for Powerloader...>.> Late night.  Heh

Additional edit: So..powered and assault suits sound awesome..and have a decent secondary affect, but there armor class sucks.  Is AC just not as important? 7 seems to be the highest one and everything else just drops.  I know some require certain training, and some certain tech levels for planets, but why such the difference in AC?
This message was last edited by the player at 02:09, Wed 12 Dec 2012.
Janus Meyrink
player, 5 posts
Son of the Indari Dynasty
Diplomatic Liaison
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:12
  • msg #115

Re: OOC Conversation

My understanding is that you want your AC to be as low as possible, with 9 being the default for a human wearing no protective gear and having no dex modifier.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 36 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:14
  • msg #116

Re: OOC Conversation

I must have missed that in my reading....Hmm..well a woven body suit makes more sense than metal plate.  Heh.

Edit: Looking back over..that's why I was confused about attacks...a d20 plus the targets armor class...plus other things if it's over 20 it hits..I was like...you add the AC? 4e has my brain prewired...heh.

By George I think I've got it!
This message was last edited by the player at 02:18, Wed 12 Dec 2012.
The Void
GM, 48 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:18
  • msg #117

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, those kinds of primative armors have no effect against TL3 projectile weapons or higher (Or TL4-5 melee weapons)
The Void
GM, 49 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:29
  • msg #118

Re: OOC Conversation

Make some posts, people!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 37 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:35
  • msg #119

Re: OOC Conversation

Introduce the cat. :p  Could be some interesting interaction with the cap depending on how they will react.  Hehe
The Void
GM, 50 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:39
  • msg #120

Re: OOC Conversation

If there's a cat, it's already known aboard the ship. :P
Maire Doiteain
player, 12 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:44
  • msg #121

Re: OOC Conversation

Egh, I have no idea how to put my character in!
The Void
GM, 51 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:46
  • msg #122

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, you're potentially on the bridge already.
Maire Doiteain
player, 13 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:49
  • msg #123

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmmm... good point. That entirely slipped my mind. XD
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 38 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:51
  • msg #124

Re: OOC Conversation

The Void:
If there's a cat, it's already known aboard the ship. :P

This is true...

Edit: I just noticed that frigates can have a precog nav chamber...is that like in Outlaw Star where a person goes in..well 'person'...and like links with the comp? Cause that's awesome ^.^
This message was last edited by the player at 02:54, Wed 12 Dec 2012.
Maire Doiteain
player, 15 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 02:54
  • msg #125

Re: OOC Conversation

Anything wrong with taht post?
Annabel Grey
player, 21 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 05:16
  • msg #126

Re: OOC Conversation

Luthar An'bhaird:
I just noticed that frigates can have a precog nav chamber...is that like in Outlaw Star where a person goes in..well 'person'...and like links with the comp? Cause that's awesome ^.^


Or it could be a little pit with a chair in it with straps to hold you still and lots of tiny wires that extend into your skull through your eye sockets, ear drums, and head jacks.

You know, just saying.

Jonesy?

This message was last edited by the player at 05:38, Wed 12 Dec 2012.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 39 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 10:35
  • msg #127

Re: OOC Conversation

Well hello there Jonesy.  I like it.  It fits for sure. :)
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 41 posts
Wed 12 Dec 2012
at 20:46
  • msg #128

Re: OOC Conversation

Barely pulled that saving throw off...the dice must like me today.  :)
The Void
GM, 53 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:19
  • msg #129

Re: OOC Conversation

The transition will take 48 standard hours. You have some time to mill around and meet each other.
Annabel Grey
player, 24 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:39
  • msg #130

Re: OOC Conversation

yay. Sigh. Figures the only one to throw up would be the void-born engineer...
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 42 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:43
  • msg #131

Re: OOC Conversation

Next time we have to do that I'll probably loose it. 16 is a high Save for just a d20 roll.
Maire Doiteain
player, 17 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:47
  • msg #132

Re: OOC Conversation

16?! I only have to roll 13!
The Void
GM, 54 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:47
  • msg #133

Re: OOC Conversation

Even veteran divers get the bends. Don't feel bad.
Annabel Grey
player, 25 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 19:54
  • msg #134

Re: OOC Conversation

You're a blood Warrior though. Us Experts have more... delicate constitutions. For some reason.
The Void
GM, 55 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 22:31
  • msg #135

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy, where you at?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 43 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 22:36
  • msg #136

Re: OOC Conversation

Thought of the pilots name yet?  I can't think of a nick name yet..
Maire Doiteain
player, 18 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 22:38
  • msg #137

Re: OOC Conversation

How bout... Flyee?!?!? Amazinggggg
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 44 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 22:41
  • msg #138

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 137):

Marty McFly! Heh
The Void
GM, 56 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 22:50
  • msg #139

Re: OOC Conversation

Does anyone want to do anything during the transit time or do you just want to keep to yourselves, catch some rack time and generally stay professional?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 46 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:04
  • msg #140

Re: OOC Conversation

I think that should have been Master...not Commander...meh, oh well.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 49 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:20
  • msg #141

Re: OOC Conversation

Double post...but don't hurt me please?

Are you going to make threads for the other parts of the ship, or are we running it off the one thread?
The Void
GM, 57 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:21
  • msg #142

Re: OOC Conversation

Working on it.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 50 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:21
  • msg #143

Re: OOC Conversation

Alrighty! :)
The Void
GM, 60 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:49
  • msg #144

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm going to give everyone a chance to talk to each other for a bit before we complete our first jump.
Maire Doiteain
player, 19 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:53
  • msg #145

Re: OOC Conversation

Alirghty! I was going to have Maire go to the Mess, if anyone is interested in running into me there.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 52 posts
Thu 13 Dec 2012
at 23:55
  • msg #146

Re: OOC Conversation

Luth will probably make his way there..barring no concussions or anything in Engineering. >.>
Annabel Grey
player, 26 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 07:20
  • msg #147

Re: OOC Conversation

Can't believe I missed you guys posting. >< Mou... teach me for playing XBox, lol.

Anyway, had a thought. What kind of uniform are we all wearing? The Captain had a 'red-and-black dress uniform' on, what does that entail?

Am I right in assuming that the uniform has trousers and some kind of jacket?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 57 posts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 10:32
  • msg #148

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 147):

Forgiveness can be given, depending on what you were playing.  :p
Annabel Grey
player, 29 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 10:54
  • msg #149

Re: OOC Conversation

Beyond Good and Evil.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 58 posts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 11:34
  • msg #150

Re: OOC Conversation

I can give that one a pass. Good game overall. :)
The Void
GM, 63 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 19:08
  • msg #151

Re: OOC Conversation

There will be rewards for cleverly making your language sound like divergent English. Hinglish, Japanese Loan-words, Engrish. Just make it sound sort of futuristic.

If you don't want to do this, just assume you speak a sort of archaic Indari dialect. It's understandable but it's how people talked hundreds of years ago!
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:09, Fri 14 Dec 2012.
Annabel Grey
player, 31 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 19:26
  • msg #152

Re: OOC Conversation

>> Annabel is deliberately using posh university, therefore 'pure' (and probably archaic) language because her normal accent is practically incomprehensible. Does that disqualify me from bonuses?
The Void
GM, 64 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 19:30
  • msg #153

Re: OOC Conversation

Only if you don't occasionally slip it in when you're cursing at the engine, talking to other spacers or your cat.
Annabel Grey
player, 32 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 21:22
  • msg #154

Re: OOC Conversation

OK. Cool.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 59 posts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 21:37
  • msg #155

Re: OOC Conversation

I had to google Japanese Loanwords to understand what you were referring too...>.> Long day and my brain is asleep...
Janus Meyrink
player, 8 posts
Son of the Indari Dynasty
Diplomatic Liaison
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 23:10
  • msg #156

Re: OOC Conversation

Can you give us an example of what kind of loan words and modified English you mean in the form of a bit of internal monologue?
The Void
GM, 65 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 23:34
  • msg #157

Re: OOC Conversation

You can be creative, really. I'm thinking about Firefly for example with it's use of chinese thrown in, 'Shiny, Gorram' etc. Maybe some A Clockwork Orange too. But here's a few examples for you I came up with.


"Rating H'mar! Packup those self-sealing stembolts deckside kyuusoku!"
"<rank><name> Bring those self-sealing stembolts on the ship quickly!"

"Voidwalked eve-tease shutdown my 'shipmake, gutterlegs!"
"Damned cocktease rejected my attempts at courtship. Whore!"

"Trim back, aho! She's rightside up - breaker! Now pre-pone an exit!"
"Slow down, idiot! She's a certifed badass! You should get out of here!"


And so forth. There's a lot of possibilities.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 60 posts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 23:36
  • msg #158

Re: OOC Conversation

I like the middle one the best...heh XD
Maire Doiteain
player, 23 posts
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 23:48
  • msg #159

Re: OOC Conversation

I can barely get my normal English right, let alone something like that! Geez!
The Void
GM, 66 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 14 Dec 2012
at 23:55
  • msg #160

Re: OOC Conversation

It doesn't have to be that thick unless you want to play someone with a crazy accent. Just throw in some weird turns of phrase once in a while to make it more authentic. You're all from different worlds seperated my mere Spike Drives and there's nothing like the internet between worlds...
Janus Meyrink
player, 9 posts
Son of the Indari Dynasty
Diplomatic Liaison
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 00:38
  • msg #161

Re: OOC Conversation

Ahhh I see. Kinda like planar cant from planescape but not quite as extreme. I can work with that, thanks.
The Void
GM, 67 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 00:39
  • msg #162

Re: OOC Conversation

Actually, yes. Very much yes.
The Void
GM, 68 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 01:24
  • msg #163

Re: OOC Conversation

If you'd like to start posting, let me know if you need a thread created for you. Otherwise, send me PMs if you're off in some hidden corner
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 62 posts
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 11:46
  • msg #164

Re: OOC Conversation

So, as we are doing this, do you want us to provide the translations?
Annabel Grey
player, 34 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 15:32
  • msg #165

Re: OOC Conversation

Could get interesting... heh.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 63 posts
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 15:47
  • msg #166

Re: OOC Conversation

I like not translating personally...adds flavor to the characters, as well as some mystery.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 9 posts
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 19:08
  • msg #167

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey guys, I need to apologize for my absenteeism.  We kinda kicked things off on a day where I worked a double, and I've just been body slammed by a hefty workload due to the looming holidays, so I've been in zombie-mode when I get home.  On top of that I've just been caught up in trying to be a decent hostess to some folks who I've been putting up due to some family and financial drama on their ends, so getting in front of the computer has been tricky (tried to keep up with threads using my phone, but that didn't work so great).

But my guests have returned to their own homes, and I have some days off to recover, so I'm gonna get caught up and start posting.  Assuming that's okay.
The Void
GM, 69 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 20:14
  • msg #168

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome back! Go for it
Annabel Grey
player, 35 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 20:45
  • msg #169

Re: OOC Conversation

Yay, Dizzy!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 64 posts
Sat 15 Dec 2012
at 22:26
  • msg #170

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome back to the deck Dizzy! :D
The Void
GM, 70 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 20:15
  • msg #171

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm going to time jump here in a bit. Assume you more or less know some of the people on the ship by now. I want to keep things moving along and get into some action and the meat of the story.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 65 posts
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 20:35
  • msg #172

Re: OOC Conversation

Sounds good!
The Void
GM, 71 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 22:36
  • msg #173

Re: OOC Conversation

Feel free to wrap up conversations now if you want.
Annabel Grey
player, 36 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 22:57
  • msg #174

Re: OOC Conversation

I was waiting for Maire's reply. >>
The Void
GM, 72 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 23:23
  • msg #175

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmm. Might skip ahead then. I want to keep this game going for everyone.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 66 posts
Mon 17 Dec 2012
at 23:34
  • msg #176

Re: OOC Conversation

Gotta do what you gotta do right?
The Void
GM, 73 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 18 Dec 2012
at 00:34
  • msg #177

Re: OOC Conversation

You are all currently on duty. The senior crew is getting some rack time, but they are capable of jumping into action if necessary. Your jump is complete... watch the bridge.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 69 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 21:15
  • msg #178

Re: OOC Conversation

Question from left field, but we seem to be a bunch that appreciates sci-fi...any of you have good recommendations for sci-fi books? I'm a huge fan of anything that is technical. I've read ALL of Chriton's(sp?) books...so technical terminology doesn't scare me.  Just looking for something different to read.  :D
Maire Doiteain
player, 28 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 22:40
  • msg #179

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmmmm... Isaac Asimov. Obviously. He' s a classic. Anne McCaffrey, Mercedes Lackey. Although those two are more of a ' fantasy sci- to' genre.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 70 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 22:44
  • msg #180

Re: OOC Conversation

In process of reading Asimov's Foundation series, all...8 of them? McCaffrey is good.  I'll check Lackey out.
Maire Doiteain
player, 29 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 23:05
  • msg #181

Re: OOC Conversation

Love his foundation series. Dragons of Perm is my favorite of McCafrey' s books. For Lackey, I would suggest her Valdemar series. Not sci- fi at all, but still good reading.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 71 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 23:06
  • msg #182

Re: OOC Conversation

Yeah, just looked over her written list and holy crap that's a long list.  She's worked on books for years...and multiple books per year..>.> Daunting.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 72 posts
Wed 19 Dec 2012
at 23:22
  • msg #183

Re: OOC Conversation

Yeah, just looked over her written list and holy crap that's a long list.  She's worked on books for years...and multiple books per year..>.> Daunting.
Annabel Grey
player, 39 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 00:56
  • msg #184

Re: OOC Conversation

McCaffrey's other stuff - Ship who Sang, and so on, are far more sci-fi than the Pern books, heh.

Personally I'm quite a fan of Dan Abnett as far as sci-fi goes (Embedded, plus the stuff he does for the Black Library. He did a run on Judge Dredd as well). For absolutely excellent modern fantasy, I can't stress Kelley Armstrong or Kylie Chan enough. That's mostly the genre I read (well, that and lesbian romances).

Trying to think what other Sci Fi I've read recently. Alison Hewett Is Trapped is a good zombie survival story. Neuromancer (William Gibson) is a classic, of course... Mira Grant's 'Feed' is quite good and sci-fiey post-zombie story.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 73 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 16:06
  • msg #185

Re: OOC Conversation

I must say, over the different dice systems I've played, this d6 system is fun.  It's simple enough for someone with no knowledge to just pick up. :) Wheeee! Also, thanks for the book recommendations. :D
Annabel Grey
player, 41 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 18:59
  • msg #186

Re: OOC Conversation

I do like the 2d6+modifier system. Combat here gets a little more complicated, I think, with a THAC0 score, even if it's not called that.
The Void
GM, 76 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 19:09
  • msg #187

Re: OOC Conversation

Combat is relatively simple since there are so few modifiers and AC is a narrow band.
The Void
GM, 77 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 19:43
  • msg #188

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm going to let y'all vote on what to do and we'll pretend the commander made the decision ;)
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 74 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 20:17
  • msg #189

Re: OOC Conversation

Which one is able to be used to refuel, in case we need to drill out?
Annabel Grey
player, 42 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 20:20
  • msg #190

Re: OOC Conversation

Wait, there's a decision to be made? Surely we want the results of the Advisor's tests and mine first...
Maire Doiteain
player, 30 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 21:38
  • msg #191

Re: OOC Conversation

I.
' 'll have  post up later. All I have to use right bow is my Kindle, and its a prototype a lot of stuff with it.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 75 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 21:40
  • msg #192

Re: OOC Conversation

Well there's three choices, I say a d3 roll.  Heh, but yes, additional info is needed for sure.  And pray I don't take us off course on the way there.

Also..a prototype Kindle? Neat
Maire Doiteain
player, 31 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 21:42
  • msg #193

Re: OOC Conversation

Sorry, autocorrect. Difficult to write on. No prototype though. that was auto correct.
The Void
GM, 78 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 22:15
  • msg #194

Re: OOC Conversation

Only place to get fuel in this system is from one of the stars.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 76 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 22:20
  • msg #195

Re: OOC Conversation

Do we know the time frame for refueling with the fuel scoop we have?
The Void
GM, 79 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 22:21
  • msg #196

Re: OOC Conversation

It takes 10 hours to collect and refine the fuel you need for another drill.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 77 posts
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 22:22
  • msg #197

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmm...so many different choices, and so little time! Heh.
Annabel Grey
player, 43 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 23:50
  • msg #198

Re: OOC Conversation

I will let Janus reply before adding anything, since Annie needs a little time to process.
The Void
GM, 80 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 20 Dec 2012
at 23:58
  • msg #199

Re: OOC Conversation

He doesn't really seem to be playing.
Annabel Grey
player, 44 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 02:10
  • msg #200

Re: OOC Conversation

Grr. Well, I kind of expected it... give him a little longer.
The Void
GM, 80 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 02:12
  • msg #201

Re: OOC Conversation

Don't worry about it. If he decides to join us later, he'll be able to do so without it seeming too strained.
This message was last updated by the GM at 02:12, Fri 21 Dec 2012.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 78 posts
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 19:10
  • msg #202

Re: OOC Conversation

So we have three options then yes? An icy planet...one with a busted (possibly) fusion reactor, and another with a repeating message on a planet bigger than Haven...right? Or is my brain still tired?
The Void
GM, 81 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 21:37
  • msg #203

Re: OOC Conversation

1. Distant planet with energy signals
2. Garbled transmission from large potentionally habitable planet
3. Computer code from potentionally habitable planet
The Void
GM, 82 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 22:22
  • msg #204

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll give you the end of the day to decide what you think would be the most interesting.
Maire Doiteain
player, 32 posts
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 23:28
  • msg #205

Re: OOC Conversation

I vote 1!
Annabel Grey
player, 47 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 23:41
  • msg #206

Re: OOC Conversation

Annie votes 1 too. Mostly because if it degrades too much that could cause us (and everyone in system) major problems.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 79 posts
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 23:51
  • msg #207

Re: OOC Conversation

Agreed.  And maybe there will be something we can salvage there.  1 has my vote.
The Void
GM, 83 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 21 Dec 2012
at 23:53
  • msg #208

Re: OOC Conversation

I believe that is a majority.
I'll advance the plot.
The Void
GM, 85 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 23 Dec 2012
at 21:06
  • msg #209

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll probably be a couple days until we're back in the swing of things. Happy Holidays, everyone!
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 12 posts
Tue 25 Dec 2012
at 05:11
  • msg #210

Re: OOC Conversation

Merry Christmas, folks!

(By the Emperor's catheter, if I never work another holiday season in the restaurant industry again, it'll be too soon)
Maire Doiteain
player, 33 posts
Tue 25 Dec 2012
at 05:15
  • msg #211

Re: OOC Conversation

Merry Christmas too! ANd Happy Holidays to those who don't celebrate!
Annabel Grey
player, 50 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 25 Dec 2012
at 21:50
  • msg #212

Re: OOC Conversation

Merry Christmas, etcetera.

*hugs Dizzy* Sympathy. I wish I had a job, but I'm not going to ask for yours (for a change...)
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 81 posts
Sun 30 Dec 2012
at 23:33
  • msg #213

Re: OOC Conversation

*pokes* How is everyone doing?
Maire Doiteain
player, 34 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:14
  • msg #214

Re: OOC Conversation

Hungry. For your Flesh. *Glomps*
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 82 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:20
  • msg #215

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 214):

Egads! *flees*
Annabel Grey
player, 51 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:38
  • msg #216

Re: OOC Conversation

Hehe. Are we playing 'Zombapoclyps' now? My imaginary children love that game.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 83 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:49
  • msg #217

Re: OOC Conversation

*is not a zombie goes off to build a fort of kryptonite* IT worked against superman. Zombies are close to that right?
Maire Doiteain
player, 35 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:52
  • msg #218

Re: OOC Conversation

Sure, you go ahead and build that out of Krytonite. Zombies are terrified of that stuff
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 84 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 00:53
  • msg #219

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 218):

I thought so! Glad I'm smart like. ;)
The Void
GM, 86 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 20:49
  • msg #220

Re: OOC Conversation

We'll be back up first week of the new year.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 85 posts
Mon 31 Dec 2012
at 22:57
  • msg #221

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to The Void (msg # 220):

Aye aye Cap'n! *salutes*
The Void
GM, 87 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 5 Jan 2013
at 02:34
  • msg #222

Re: OOC Conversation

Game is back on, people!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 87 posts
Sat 5 Jan 2013
at 20:23
  • msg #223

Re: OOC Conversation

Would it be wrong to take bets on who dies first? I vote for myself...
Maire Doiteain
player, 37 posts
Sat 5 Jan 2013
at 20:59
  • msg #224

Re: OOC Conversation

Nope, the one in red always dies first. xD
Annabel Grey
player, 53 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 5 Jan 2013
at 23:45
  • msg #225

Re: OOC Conversation

Ah-ah. I'm a red-robe, not a red-shirt.

The red-robe dies somewhere in the middle when they sneak off to investigate something techy without properly informing the rest of the party because they want it all to themselves.
Janus Meyrink
player, 15 posts
Son of the Indari Dynasty
Diplomatic Liaison
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 01:59
  • msg #226

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm sure we'll all die together.
Maire Doiteain
player, 38 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 02:02
  • msg #227

Re: OOC Conversation

Actually Annabel, I was referring to my red hair, but I guess the red robe will get you killed too. And Janus, very helpful for morale. Very helpfl. D=
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 88 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 19:21
  • msg #228

Re: OOC Conversation

Ground Control to Major Tom?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKE3FSPJu-4

Just picked up the Ziggy Stardust vinyl and listened to it. Fun little soundtrack. :)
Maire Doiteain
player, 39 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 19:31
  • msg #229

Re: OOC Conversation

Haha, I love Major Tom. Amazing Song.
Maire Doiteain
player, 40 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 19:32
  • msg #230

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 229):

Except I like the song actually called Major Tom by SHiny Toy Guns
This message was last edited by the player at 19:33, Sun 06 Jan 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 89 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 19:34
  • msg #231

Re: OOC Conversation

Heh, yeah that one is Space Oddity. :p
Annabel Grey
player, 54 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 21:10
  • msg #232

Re: OOC Conversation

>> The only Shiny Toy Guns songs I've really gotten along with are Le Disko and Ghost Town. >>
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 90 posts
Sun 6 Jan 2013
at 21:12
  • msg #233

Re: OOC Conversation

STG is a decent band from what's popped on my Pandora station. Le Disko is a fun one.
The Void
GM, 88 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 7 Jan 2013
at 00:42
  • msg #234

Re: OOC Conversation

damn it. did we lose Dizzy?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 91 posts
Mon 7 Jan 2013
at 00:44
  • msg #235

Re: OOC Conversation

I hope not.  It is the weekend though, so maybe she'll post tomorrow?
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 13 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2013
at 18:00
  • msg #236

Re: OOC Conversation

Sorry, sorry, some Jackenape quit right at the start of the year and I've been eating his shifts 'til we get a replacement.  I'm back, really.  Even if I have to bludgeon someone around here to get my posting time.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 92 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2013
at 18:17
  • msg #237

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome back Dizzy!
Annabel Grey
player, 55 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 10 Jan 2013
at 18:33
  • msg #238

Re: OOC Conversation

Ouch. Yeah, people quitting at bad times is a pain, especially if you don't know why or their reasons suck.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 15 posts
Thu 10 Jan 2013
at 20:13
  • msg #239

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, his reason is reasonable, even if it doesn't reflect terribly well on him.  Basically he's a selfish douche-nozzle and alienated himself from his old room mates, so they kicked him out.  He's moving some place a little too far to justify our rinky-dink paychecks.

That said, I wouldn't trade it for unemployment.  That was a long four years <_<
Annabel Grey
player, 56 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 10 Jan 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #240

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh, god, don't even go there. That's why I get ticked off at people who quit their jobs for no good reason. I haven't been able to get one since my last job vanished because of government freaking budget cuts. I was self employed, but no-one could afford to be in the situation where they'd want to hire me.

Then this guy I know ups and quits his freaking supervisor job just because they asked him to stay on his aisle instead of patrolling the store.
The Void
GM, 90 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 12 Jan 2013
at 00:12
  • msg #241

Re: OOC Conversation

Thus begins the adventure!
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 95 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 15:44
  • msg #242

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to The Void (msg # 241):

May the odds always be in your favor. :)  Well, our favor, don't want you killing off our crew this quickly!
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 17 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 15:55
  • msg #243

Re: OOC Conversation

Don't you worry, Luth, me and Sis are gonna keep all of you nice and safe *Pats rifle*
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 96 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 15:59
  • msg #244

Re: OOC Conversation

I hope so! I can fly you out of there but I sure as hell am not good with a rifle. *pokes bow*
Maire Doiteain
player, 42 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 17:45
  • msg #245

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmmmm... if we get into any rough spots, don't expect a lot of help from me. Last time I checked, my only weapon is my mind, and I don't have that many skills quite yet that will be able to help in combat.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 97 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 18:44
  • msg #246

Re: OOC Conversation

You have the best mind out of us all. ;)
Annabel Grey
player, 57 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 19:26
  • msg #247

Re: OOC Conversation

I'd personally dispute that, but there you have it.

I'll post as soon as the GM gets back to me.
Maire Doiteain
player, 43 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 19:37
  • msg #248

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm not the smartest person, but I certainly don't qualify as a dunce either.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 98 posts
Sun 13 Jan 2013
at 19:39
  • msg #249

Re: OOC Conversation

And really, I was referring to how its used.  I can't use my mind to do stuff, other than to be super pilot. :D
Annabel Grey
player, 58 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 12:31
  • msg #250

Re: OOC Conversation

Bah. Telekinesis is overrated. Look, I can move stuff with my mind, too. *waves arm around*
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 99 posts
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 12:51
  • msg #251

Re: OOC Conversation

People at work think I'm nuts now because that made me laugh out loud. >.>
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 19 posts
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 19:35
  • msg #252

Re: OOC Conversation

Okay, time for a Dumb Question.  Is Janus a Precog?  I quickly combed through the OOC and could find nothing to support that, but could find nothing to support it.  I kinda got that vibe from his posts right as we came out of the metaspace, but then I realized he may simply have been getting a bit flowery with his language as he portrayed a rather cerebral and forward thinking character.

edit: Whoa, I didn't notice you'd just copy/pasted my notes to the Frontier Worlds section.  Neat.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:38, Mon 14 Jan 2013.
The Void
GM, 91 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 23:10
  • msg #253

Re: OOC Conversation

You don't know what Janus is. He's officially on the manifest as an "OBSERVER" and he clearly has Indari ties.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 100 posts
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 23:11
  • msg #254

Re: OOC Conversation

Observers took over the world in the future.....yay Fringe reference.
The Void
GM, 92 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 14 Jan 2013
at 23:12
  • msg #255

Re: OOC Conversation

ALso, I will have a daily update for all characters in an hour or two. I am currently at work, however. Patience.
Maire Doiteain
player, 45 posts
Thu 17 Jan 2013
at 21:00
  • msg #256

Re: OOC Conversation

That probably doesn't really help DIzzy's image of me.

Have fun trying to get Maire to do anything productive for a while. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 102 posts
Thu 17 Jan 2013
at 22:55
  • msg #257

Re: OOC Conversation

I hope the dice keep being nice to me while I'm at least in the flying harness....
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 104 posts
Fri 18 Jan 2013
at 22:34
  • msg #258

Re: OOC Conversation

Can we hijack the other ship? ^.^ Ooh, or blow it up! Don't worry, I'll go IC to actually decide. ;)
The Void
GM, 97 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 19 Jan 2013
at 00:17
  • msg #259

Re: OOC Conversation

Notice! I have added a bunch of art to almost all threads. It more or less represents what I had in mind for various ships, outposts, planets, etc. Let me know if you want more.
Dizzy Hargrieve
player, 21 posts
Sat 19 Jan 2013
at 16:56
  • msg #260

Holy cow, you weren't kidding

That's quite an ecclectic array of sources for images you have there, Chief.  Though it definitely helps.  The bridge looks a bit more crowded than I'd imagined and the engine room more open, but hey, I love cramped 80's sci-fi ship cabins covered in lights and doo-dads.

So, shall I just assume we did what we could for Maire and move towards more mission-oriented conversations, or do we want an untrained Tech(Medicine) check in there somewhere or . . . ?

edit:  I don't think the Shackleton has the capacity to fit another shuttle, so stealing it doesn't really net us anything.  I'm more worried that it suggests we have rivals on site, since any native with two braincells to rub together would've taken the shuttle before they were cooked.

That said, don't blow it up.  If they are rivals, we may be able to gain valuable intelligence on another spaceworthy offshoot of human culture.  That would turn some heads among the higher ups in the Hegemony.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:02, Sat 19 Jan 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 105 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:08
  • msg #261

Aww no ship stealing

Yeah, you are definitely right about trying to steal it, and blowing it up would be potentially disastrous.  Let's just pray they are friendly, and keep speak the common language? Otherwise...Me no speaka the alien.
Maire Doiteain
player, 46 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:18
  • msg #262

Re: Aww no ship stealing

You know, I'd imagined the bridge looking more like something from Startrek. That just seems weird.
The Void
GM, 98 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:19
  • msg #263

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Well, y'all should start doing stuff in character instead of chatting about it :P

You can try a Medicine test if you want to.

As for the art, I ended up getting frustrated looking for a good engine room and just picked that one. Like-wise, the bridge ended up looking more like the one in Alien than Star Trek. I didn't want any part of the ship to feel too "open" so you can imagine that even in the engine room you'd have to stoop.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 106 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:21
  • msg #264

Re: Aww no ship stealing

I like the feel of it personally.  I've always thought the ships that have the huge open spaces feel almost fake.  Like, there are a crap ton of components that go into, theoretically speaking, a space ship, and getting the nav and comms and piloting and everything in one space would feel like that.  *shrugs* I like it. :D

Edit: Roger that Voidmonster!
This message was last edited by the player at 03:22, Sun 20 Jan 2013.
The Void
GM, 99 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:22
  • msg #265

Re: Aww no ship stealing

A large cruiser or battleship might be as open as say... the battlestar galactica/pegasus. This ship is not that kind of ship. I was thinking submarine rather than star destroyer.
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:23, Sun 20 Jan 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 108 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:27
  • msg #266

Re: Aww no ship stealing

We all live in a greyish submarine, a greyish submarine, a greyish submarine.  Oh we all live in a....
Maire Doiteain
player, 47 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:32
  • msg #267

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Ha! People who know things are awesome. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 109 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:35
  • msg #268

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Just don't go all crazy Phoenix on us (see X-men 3 *groans) and no one will have to hurt you. ;) Unless you go crazy on the bad guys, in which case, pull an Olivia from the Fringe series finale. :D
Maire Doiteain
player, 48 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:44
  • msg #269

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Got the first reference, second one is lost on me. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 110 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 03:48
  • msg #270

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Aww.  If you like Science Fiction, go watch the show Fringe.  It's about plausible theoretical sciences and what it would be like if they were real...sort of.  It follows a group of umm..scientist? Who follow all these different anomalies and events.  It's really good, and the relationship between the two main characters is rather romantic.  It just finished out it's series finale episodes last night.  So I'm sad to see such an awesome show end, but it was five years of excellent story telling.
Maire Doiteain
player, 49 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 04:41
  • msg #271

Re: Aww no ship stealing

I watched about the first half of the first season, but I was getting the disks through my parents, and they didn't like it.
Annabel Grey
player, 61 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 14:16
  • msg #272

Re: Aww no ship stealing

Wait, there's more Fringe? >> I'll have to tell my partner, she loves it.

She also said it was good when they were actually following the show's premise, but once they got into the big over-arching multiple worlds arc it kind of got a bit shit.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 111 posts
Sun 20 Jan 2013
at 14:23
  • msg #273

Re: Aww no ship stealing

I liked the parallel universes.  It was neat, but really had been there since the beginning.  The final season, season 5, was crap compared to the rest of the show, but damn it was a beautiful ending.
The Void
GM, 100 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 22 Jan 2013
at 01:55
  • msg #274

Stealing is wrong!

Finish up the vote and pick a landing site. Luthar, it's your call.
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 112 posts
Tue 22 Jan 2013
at 01:58
  • msg #275

Zoom zoom

Roger that.  Waiting for at least one more vote, if we don't get one by the time I wake up in the morning, I'll move ahead. If that's all good with you guys?
Luthar An'bhaird
player, 113 posts
Tue 22 Jan 2013
at 17:51
  • msg #276

Re: Zoom zoom

So I have now been awake since 5, it's 1 and no other responses? I will post when I get home at 4 Voidmaster.
The Void
GM, 102 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 28 Jan 2013
at 23:20
  • msg #277

Re: Zoom zoom

New posts for everyone!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 118 posts
Tue 29 Jan 2013
at 15:02
  • msg #278

Re: Zoom zoom

I'll say it is what I expected, but not what I'd hoped for. ;)
The Void
GM, 104 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 21:17
  • msg #279

Re: Zoom zoom

Basically I'm waiting for someone to SAY they're leaving the ship.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 121 posts
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 21:19
  • msg #280

Re: Zoom zoom

*throws a rock out the airlock* The rock is now leaving the ship.

*runs and hides*
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 122 posts
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 23:51
  • msg #281

Re: Zoom zoom

Opening the floodgates, Voidmaster?  Like it.  You willing to teach complete newbs to the system?  Got a friend from other games i'm in that might want to check out the system and what not. might
The Void
GM, 106 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 23:53
  • msg #282

Re: Zoom zoom

We need a little more action, I've decided I can handle a larger group.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 123 posts
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 23:54
  • msg #283

Re: Zoom zoom

Very nice.  Just unleash a horde of those critters from Pitch Black.  I'm safe inside the ship!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 52 posts
Wed 30 Jan 2013
at 23:56
  • msg #284

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh god... that would be awful.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 124 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 00:00
  • msg #285

Re: Zoom zoom

I think I've watched that movie....about six or seven times?  I watch it with Dark Furry and Chronicles as a trilogy.  *is slightly obsessed* Good movie. :)

But yes, that would be crap.
Arik Aesgar
player, 1 post
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 02:20
  • msg #286

Re: Zoom zoom

Hello!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 68 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 02:24
  • msg #287

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey.

I'm currently more worried about alien brain-eating plants than any mysterious winged predators... Spores, people. Spores.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 25 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 02:55
  • msg #288

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey, at least it's not Orks.

Greetings Mr. Aesgar, Sir!  Welcome to the potentially doomed crew of the IHS-Shackleton
The Void
GM, 107 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 02:59
  • msg #289

Re: Zoom zoom

Mr. Aesgar is, as you might guess, a son of house Aesgar, of noble blood. He is a Warrior-level member of the Indari Astral Troopers and has been recently placed under Proven Hargrieve's direct command for this mission!
This message was last edited by the GM at 03:07, Thu 31 Jan 2013.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 26 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:06
  • msg #290

Re: Zoom zoom

That . . . is going to be exceedingly wierd for me.
The Void
GM, 108 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:07
  • msg #291

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, you knew you were the ranking Astral on this ship...
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 27 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:09
  • msg #292

Re: Zoom zoom

Yes, but . . .

"Hey, I know you!  My entire planet swore fealty to your house!  Now drop and give me 20!"
This message was last edited by the player at 03:10, Thu 31 Jan 2013.
The Void
GM, 109 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:10
  • msg #293

Re: Zoom zoom

"Welcome to the Astrals, soldier! Life isn't fair!"
The Void
GM, 111 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:43
  • msg #294

Re: Zoom zoom

Arik, go ahead and post now, the ship is open to you as you're still on it. Assume you're more or less aware of what's going on so far.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 69 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 03:45
  • msg #295

Re: Zoom zoom

lol. Congrats on your first minion, Dizzy. ;)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 125 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 10:36
  • msg #296

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Arik Aesgar (msg # 286):

Welcome aboard Arik.
Arik Aesgar
player, 4 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 19:40
  • msg #297

Re: Zoom zoom

So what gear would Arik have with him at present?
The Void
GM, 115 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 19:45
  • msg #298

Re: Zoom zoom

Whatever gear you imagine you'd be carrying during a meal on the ship.

You're not decked out in armor, most likely.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:46, Thu 31 Jan 2013.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 32 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 20:33
  • msg #299

Re: Zoom zoom

Not to jinx it, but "Damn Anna, you see damn near everything, don't you?"
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 73 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 20:44
  • msg #300

Re: Zoom zoom

:D Goggles.
The Void
GM, 118 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 22:15
  • msg #301

Re: Zoom zoom

You can post if you want, Arik. Assume you at least have your knife on you and fatigues.
Arik Aesgar
player, 5 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 22:23
  • msg #302

Re: Zoom zoom

Is there some sort of general use comm system? Like an intercom or something? So Arik can warn the rest of the crew or inform them of what he saw?
The Void
GM, 120 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:01
  • msg #303

Re: Zoom zoom

Most chambers have a wall mounted unit.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 129 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:20
  • msg #304

Re: Zoom zoom

It figures eventually the dice would puke on me. *shrugs*  Snake eyes...seriously.  Can't blame Avandra, cause this isn't D&D...hehe.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 130 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:34
  • msg #305

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry for the double post, but as I was reading that response, Gary Jules - Mad World came on Pandora...damn poetic.  Timing is almost perfect there.
The Void
GM, 123 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:35
  • msg #306

Re: Zoom zoom

Imagine in happen in slow motion; Mad World is a dirge.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 131 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:39
  • msg #307

Re: Zoom zoom

Agreed.  And I'm screaming in my head at the dice for screwing me. *shrugs* But this makes it fun! Oh, do you have a pic planned for what these critters look like? *is excited*
The Void
GM, 124 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:41
  • msg #308

Re: Zoom zoom

Which critters?
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 53 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:41
  • msg #309

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh dear God. I just did a quick review of my character sheet and realised something very important was missing from it.

Combat skills. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 132 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:42
  • msg #310

Re: Zoom zoom

Whatever the blue arrows on the holodisplay that Luthar can't see are?  I assume they are critters of some kind since they are moving fast.

Same here Maire...I have...non. Hehehe. *grabs bow*
The Void
GM, 125 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:43
  • msg #311

Re: Zoom zoom

According to Dizzy, you're on the Shuttle's main weapon!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 54 posts
Thu 31 Jan 2013
at 23:45
  • msg #312

Re: Zoom zoom

Hope I don't hit them on accident if we get into a fight...
The Void
GM, 126 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:17
  • msg #313

Re: Zoom zoom

Just waiting on you, folks.
The Void
GM, 128 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:50
  • msg #314

Re: Zoom zoom

You guys are regular Giorgio A. Tsoukaloses
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 134 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:52
  • msg #315

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 314):

*doesn't want to google* Do what?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 135 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:55
  • msg #316

Re: Zoom zoom

*has googled* Got it! *now commences to laugh.
The Void
GM, 129 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:55
  • msg #317

Re: Zoom zoom


Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 136 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 00:57
  • msg #318

Re: Zoom zoom


The Void
GM, 131 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 02:50
  • msg #319

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright. I'll pick up where we left off when I get home.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 34 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 03:55
  • msg #320

Re: Zoom zoom

To be fair, it's another world.  Everything is alien.  We're probably going to use the word until it loses all meaning.

edit:  Also, I hope the natives are friendly.  Six against one, Pretech against the Hegemony's TL 4.5 top end?  That's pretty bleak.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:06, Fri 01 Feb 2013.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 77 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 11:02
  • msg #321

Re: Zoom zoom

lol, Luthar, "going silent" means to shut down most of your systems so it looks like nobody's home and you don't show up on scans as anything except a lump.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 137 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 11:55
  • msg #322

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 321):

The player knows that, Luthar...doesn't. He's a shuttle runner from a farming planet. He just happens to be a damn good pilot. xD.  He will learn in time.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 79 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 11:58
  • msg #323

Re: Zoom zoom

Oooh... okay. Sorry.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 138 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 12:16
  • msg #324

Re: Zoom zoom

No worries. ;). Besides, this is going to be fun!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 80 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 12:33
  • msg #325

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm having a great time. ^^
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 140 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 13:04
  • msg #326

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm blaming the ones I keep rolling on....



The Void
GM, 134 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 19:11
  • msg #327

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh this is going to be goooood
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 141 posts
Fri 1 Feb 2013
at 19:14
  • msg #328

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 327):

See, being a DM myself, I know when I'm excited it spells disaster for my players. So I'm torn between loving you and hating you right now.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 144 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:09
  • msg #329

Re: Zoom zoom

Now I know why my players -hate- when I'm excited over something...argh.
The Void
GM, 141 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:10
  • msg #330

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey, you're lucky they didn't all fire at once!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 145 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:12
  • msg #331

Re: Zoom zoom

Yeah....yeah.  I'm dying a little on the inside, and trying to decide whether or not to hit my ace in the hole or not.  Deus Ex Machina? :p
The Void
GM, 142 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:13
  • msg #332

Re: Zoom zoom

You have an ace in the hole?
The Void
GM, 143 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:16
  • msg #333

Re: Zoom zoom

So, if Dizzy or Maire don't post in the next 15 minutes I'm going to roll their attacks for them, hopefully that's okay.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 146 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:20
  • msg #334

Re: Zoom zoom

Fine by me.  It's action-y.  And my Ace in the Hole you should know.  You literally -gave- it to me from the Commander.  Though it would take time. *shrugs* Shall I post, or wait for you?
Justor Reson
player, 1 post
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:25
  • msg #335

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh my.  What have I signed myself up for this time?  :P

Also, a fond greetings to my shipmates.  I'll be your Science Officer for the forseeable future.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 147 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:29
  • msg #336

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Justor Reson (msg # 335):

Oooh new blood! Hiya SO! *salutes* Pilot Luthar here, trying not to get myself and our psychic killed!
Justor Reson
player, 2 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:41
  • msg #337

Re: Zoom zoom

At ease, pilot!  And you can rest easy.  As long as you get the shuttle back before you die, I'm sure I can extract any relevant scientific data from your corpse.

Always have to consider the worst case scenario, people.  :P
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 85 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:44
  • msg #338

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, great. A "scientist". *glares*
Justor Reson
player, 3 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:54
  • msg #339

Re: Zoom zoom

I heard those air-quotes, Grey.
...
Can't quite tell if that's a glare or not though...
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 150 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 00:57
  • msg #340

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm on the edge of my seat!  I don't want to dieeeeee!
The Void
GM, 147 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:00
  • msg #341

Re: Zoom zoom

Right? I'm loving this.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 151 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:01
  • msg #342

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 341):

And I'm secretly hating you, though it is awesome.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 87 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:09
  • msg #343

Re: Zoom zoom

Me too. :D

Don't have much time for scientists. They piss about too much with ideas when there are things that need fixing.
The Void
GM, 148 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:10
  • msg #344

Re: Zoom zoom

Like that hacking you should be doing to save everyone's lives?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 152 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:11
  • msg #345

Re: Zoom zoom

Both of you get together and build me something awesome to fly.

And nice burn Void. +1
Justor Reson
player, 5 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:17
  • msg #346

Re: Zoom zoom

Wishing I had a satellite camera right now so I could watch ya'll running around like space chickens.

And Luthar, I'm not building you anything before I finish my rocket boots.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 153 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:23
  • msg #347

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Justor Reson (msg # 346):

Make two sets?
Justor Reson
player, 6 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:24
  • msg #348

Re: Zoom zoom

I'll take that as informed consent.  Welcome to the control group, Luthar.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 154 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:25
  • msg #349

Re: Zoom zoom

Yes! Only if I survive this doom that Void has toyed in front of me.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 39 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:28
  • msg #350

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh good.  A reckless progressive to bounce my stogy traditionalist dogma off of.  Welcome aboard Dr. Reson!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 156 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:31
  • msg #351

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, the dice loved me on that roll.  A 5 and 6. Yay!
The Void
GM, 152 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:55
  • msg #352

Re: Zoom zoom

You're up, psychic lady. 1d20+5
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 157 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 01:56
  • msg #353

Re: Zoom zoom

Come on Maire! *crosses fingers*
The Void
GM, 156 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:16
  • msg #354

Re: Zoom zoom

Incidently, if Maire misses, Dizzy gets a shot too.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 90 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:17
  • msg #355

Re: Zoom zoom

Time for some Zen Shooting, Maire. ;)
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 40 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:24
  • msg #356

Re: Zoom zoom

Use The Force, Doiteain.

Let go.  Maire . . . trust me.

(It's not like I was about to spray you down with a full magazine of caseless ammo twenty minutes ago or anything . . .)
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 58 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:52
  • msg #357

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry guys, I went out to play some Halo 4 at a friends house. My opinion.

Best. Game. Ever. Couldn't get enough of it, but I had to leave.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 158 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:53
  • msg #358

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 357):

I've beaten it...5 times now? Working on my legendary solo run.  I hate prometheans.
The Void
GM, 157 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:54
  • msg #359

Re: Zoom zoom

Halo 4 or this game?
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 60 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 02:59
  • msg #360

Re: Zoom zoom

Halo 4. This game comes in as a close second right now though.

But most of the games I'm in seem to come and go in fluctuations. This one hit a really good fluctuation about the time I had to go, so I wanted to get back to it the whole time. Don't worry.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 159 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 03:01
  • msg #361

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 360):

I think you missed a +5 bonus to your roll.....unless I'm remembering what Void said earlier wrong. *shrug* Entirely possible.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 61 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 03:03
  • msg #362

Re: Zoom zoom

Woops, missed that post. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 160 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 03:12
  • msg #363

Re: Zoom zoom

Me? A crazy bastard? Nah, I'm just -that- good. ;) Remember, they picked us for a reason. Hehe.

Edit: And it's time for me to go to bed, but I want to see what happens! Agh! Void you are awesome sir.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:16, Sat 02 Feb 2013.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 91 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 23:24
  • msg #364

Re: Zoom zoom

lol.

>> Also, I'm not normally one for anything manly, but this has to be the sexiest thing I've ever listened to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yprfH5ZsAHk
Justor Reson
player, 9 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 23:31
  • msg #365

Re: Zoom zoom

Nnf.  I wish I was a pirate, so I could say that shivered me timbers.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 161 posts
Sat 2 Feb 2013
at 23:34
  • msg #366

Re: Zoom zoom

Naw, nerdgasm sir.  Nerdgasm.
The Void
GM, 158 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 18:01
  • msg #367

Re: Zoom zoom

As it turns out, I just didn't go home this weekend.
Let the excitement resume!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 162 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 18:12
  • msg #368

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 367):

I have words but I won't use them for fear of retaliation.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 42 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 19:12
  • msg #369

Re: Zoom zoom

Heh, I do that too sometimes, so no hard feelings on this end.
The Void
GM, 161 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:25
  • msg #370

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh this is so good. You guys are gonna haaaaate me.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 164 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:26
  • msg #371

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 370):

You mean we don't already? Or are you talking to the other side? :p
The Void
GM, 162 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:27
  • msg #372

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, you don't know what's happening back on the Shackleton.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 62 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:28
  • msg #373

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm scared to find out, pesonally....
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 165 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:31
  • msg #374

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 372):

I know, but I have a slight feeling that there is Something aboard that shouldn't be, and they are trying to get in contact with us because of it or something.  Just a thought.

Also, drone attacks suuuuuuck.
The Void
GM, 163 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:37
  • msg #375

Re: Zoom zoom

You know those drones weren't even space fighters. Just vehicles!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 166 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:39
  • msg #376

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 375):

Yeah but one fighter is easier than six drones.
The Void
GM, 164 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:41
  • msg #377

Re: Zoom zoom

Only if you can't shut down the drones. Living pilots don't care about that.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 167 posts
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:42
  • msg #378

Re: Zoom zoom

Yeah true. I will probably end up eating those words too. :(

Can I request the most advanced fighter in the galaxy? Millennium Raven? xD
The Void
GM, 165 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 22:44
  • msg #379

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, you gotta decide what to do now that you've shut down the immediate threat to the shuttle. Half your team is still dirtside.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 92 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 4 Feb 2013
at 23:18
  • msg #380

Re: Zoom zoom

What I wouldn't do to have Luthar in an Assault Gunboat. >> (Sod the Tie Defender, Starwings are awesome).
Justor Reson
player, 10 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 01:39
  • msg #381

Re: Zoom zoom

HA!  I totally didn't see that coming!  Touche, Mr. Void.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 169 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 01:42
  • msg #382

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 380):

I'm sure Voidmonster can arrange that...>.>
The Void
GM, 167 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 01:43
  • msg #383

Re: Zoom zoom

Y'all gotta survive this before you get upgrades. ;) You're doing good in the XP department though!
Arik Aesgar
player, 16 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 15:12
  • msg #384

Re: Zoom zoom

What's the deal with movement in Stars Without Number?

Are you able to move and then attack on your turn?

What about attacks of opportunity?
The Void
GM, 168 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 19:57
  • msg #385

Re: Zoom zoom

Basically the same as d20. Move action and standard, attacks of opportunity don't exist as far as I'm aware.
The Void
GM, 169 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:00
  • msg #386

Re: Zoom zoom

One last chance!

Also, where's my science guy? We need you.
Arik Aesgar
player, 21 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:03
  • msg #387

Re: Zoom zoom

Welp. That was fun. :)

Time to re-roll?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 171 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #388

Re: Zoom zoom

That doesn't sound good Arik....What are you doing up there? Hehe.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 44 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:20
  • msg #389

Re: Zoom zoom

So help me Aesgar, if you are up there making my beloved Corps look bad your ghost will be running laps until Gorum strides the ice again.  You'll die with the enemy's heart in your hand, and not a moment before, Warrior!

(also, don't forget that you can make an enemy miss you once a combat.  That, like, doubles your HP at level 1)
Arik Aesgar
player, 22 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:21
  • msg #390

Re: Zoom zoom

Yep. Used Warrior's Luck and still died. :)

And doubling my HP doesn't mean much when I rolled a "1" for my hit die.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:21, Tue 05 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 172 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 21:22
  • msg #391

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Arik Aesgar (msg # 390):

I feel you there brother....*looks at his piddly 2 hp*
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 95 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 22:15
  • msg #392

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, wow. I have a whole 3 HP. I must be charmed. :D
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 64 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 22:20
  • msg #393

Re: Zoom zoom

I have 4 HP. I shame all of you and your measly levels of health. Mwahahahahahahah!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 174 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 22:22
  • msg #394

Re: Zoom zoom

Pffft.  My third level expert hacker has 21. *pumps fist*


Yeah...going back to playing with Compy*


*My computer's name
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 97 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 22:43
  • msg #395

Re: Zoom zoom

Really? Mine's called Corwin.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 175 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 22:44
  • msg #396

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 395):

You are scary when you get angry....>.>

And why Corwin? Like..Jeff Corwin the animal enthusiast guy?

Compy is from Home Star Runner. xD
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 98 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:14
  • msg #397

Re: Zoom zoom

Because I am Benedicte.

Nine Princes of Amber reference.

... did you just call me an older woman?!
This message was last edited by the player at 23:15, Tue 05 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 177 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:17
  • msg #398

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 397):

Just said Women....unless google translate is lying to me. >.>
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 99 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:23
  • msg #399

Re: Zoom zoom

Josei is literally "woman" (as in "Not girl or old lady"), but it's also the term used to refer to manga written for 30-50 year old females.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 178 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:26
  • msg #400

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok, well then woman it was.  I don't actually know Japanese, so if I screw it up, blame google.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 65 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:29
  • msg #401

Re: Zoom zoom

Haha,i just use Irish. Even Maire's full name is entirely Irish. It means(according to Google) Beautiful Fire.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 179 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:31
  • msg #402

Re: Zoom zoom

Mine is a combination of two names I've made up in a story I'm working on.  Lutharian Xanatov, and Azael An'bhaird.  *shrugs*
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 100 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:42
  • msg #403

Re: Zoom zoom

Annie's name just came to me as I was trying to think of one.

As for her tradertalk, I use traduku.net's Esperanto translator and throw in the odd French or Japanese word I know.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 183 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:56
  • msg #404

Re: Zoom zoom

The hell happened on the Shackleton? Man now I'm worried...busted Spike Drive, no scoop to refuel on the Shuttle...Void, you sir are a master of suspense.
The Void
GM, 174 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:58
  • msg #405

subliminal doom message

Think of this as the Pilot episode on a science fiction TV show.
This message was last updated by the GM at 23:58, Tue 05 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 184 posts
Tue 5 Feb 2013
at 23:59
  • msg #406

Re: Zoom zoom

The Sh** hit the fan, and you killed a couple characters, and those that survive become the main crew trying to get the hell out of dodge? Got it!
The Void
GM, 175 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 00:00
  • msg #407

Re: Zoom zoom

Maybe! You'll just have to keep watching playing!
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:00, Wed 06 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 185 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 00:02
  • msg #408

Re: Zoom zoom

I seriously need to figure out the code for the strikethrough....my tablet doesn't like the touch this button for a pop up window thing...
The Void
GM, 176 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 00:03
  • msg #409

Re: Zoom zoom

< s >  < / s >
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 186 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 00:05
  • msg #410

Re: Zoom zoom

Seriously?


Seriously?


Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 68 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 02:17
  • msg #411

Re: Zoom zoom

Witch?! Pardon me, but I left behind the cauldron behind years ago. I'm a warlock now. Mwahahahahahahahaha!
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 188 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 02:18
  • msg #412

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 411):

Do you still weigh the same as a duck?
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 69 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 02:23
  • msg #413

Re: Zoom zoom

Nope, I weigh as much as the idiots who decided that a witch weighed as much as a duck think I do.
The Void
GM, 177 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 02:24
  • msg #414

Re: Zoom zoom

Maybe she's a Jedi Knight.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 46 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:36
  • msg #415

Re: Zoom zoom

Bah, you muddwellers need to eat more red meat.  Like a proper Gareshi, I'm packing a whole 6 HP.

And, I'll be honest, I'm just bullshitting my lingo.  I mean, sure, I'm coming up with linguistic rules as I go along, and I know what every little exclamation means, but that's just to keep it from descending into complete gibberish.
The Void
GM, 178 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:39
  • msg #416

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh do I love it. It's like a Bollywood Vasquez from Skyrim.
Justor Reson
player, 11 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:41
  • msg #417

Re: Zoom zoom

How does the Science officer have the second highest HP on this ship?  XD

Man.  I really don't want to, considering I have NO weapon skills, but I might have to try and get my hands dirty on this one.  I should start carrying scalpels with me or something.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 47 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:46
  • msg #418

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey Doc, you're still alive!  And ready to get your hands dirty even, great!

So, what're the odds we can resurrect Warrior Aesgar with an obscene amount of cybernetics?

Do we have the technology?  Can we make him faster, stronger, and better?
Justor Reson
player, 12 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:48
  • msg #419

Re: Zoom zoom

Damnit Dizzy, I'm a Scientist, not a Doctor!  :P
This message was last edited by the player at 04:48, Wed 06 Feb 2013.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 48 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 04:58
  • msg #420

Re: Zoom zoom

Medicine is a Tech skill!  That's like Science, right?

Or is it only the useful Sciences? *Squint*
Justor Reson
player, 14 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 05:03
  • msg #421

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey, you want a medical miracle, talk to Master Venn.  You want a squirt gun that shoots Grey Goo?  Give me a few weeks.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 102 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 14:41
  • msg #422

Re: Zoom zoom

I can probably build the cybernetic parts... hmm.

Well, I should hope I can, I'm still aiming for some extra limbs to play with. :D

Yes, Anna has listened to <url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2csnVNai-o>this song</url>. While she's not ready to turn herself over to the Great Old Ones, she has taken great inspiration from the first few lines. :D

So, Maire... what's it like, having a, you know, between your legs? If you've become a Warlock (male term for a witch)...

Edit: Luthar, your translation is missing a word. I make out 'I'd rather my boat now'.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:49, Wed 06 Feb 2013.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 71 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 16:28
  • msg #423

Re: Zoom zoom

Hahahaha, I was hoping someone else would catch that mistake. I was just waiting for it. xD

I meant to say necromancer, but whatever.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 190 posts
Wed 6 Feb 2013
at 17:00
  • msg #424

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 422):

It's what google gave me. Ill fix it when I get home. Phone isnt friendly towards it.
The Void
GM, 182 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 00:04
  • msg #425

Re: Zoom zoom

when and if things get resolved, we're going to have some IC downtime for training, refueling, research, etc.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 72 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 00:06
  • msg #426

Re: Zoom zoom

So Character building, in effect.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 191 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 00:06
  • msg #427

Re: Zoom zoom

You know, I say The Void, the same way the Droid commercials say Droid.
The Void
GM, 183 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 00:07
  • msg #428

Re: Zoom zoom

I think to be realistic, RPGs should include stretches of time where more mundane things happen. Otherwise all the stories get resolved in one night. This isn't a Christmas Carol.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 104 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 00:41
  • msg #429

Re: Zoom zoom

lol. Makes sense to me.
The Void
GM, 184 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:13
  • msg #430

Re: Zoom zoom

How is everything enjoying the game so far? Is everyone getting enough to do?
Justor Reson
player, 15 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:14
  • msg #431

Re: Zoom zoom

I think I'm about to get TOO much to do.  XP
The Void
GM, 185 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:15
  • msg #432

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey! It was your idea. Get to it, soldier.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 74 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:16
  • msg #433

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm good. Can;t get enough of this game right now. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 193 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:17
  • msg #434

Re: Zoom zoom

Maire Doiteain:
I'm good. Can;t get enough of this game right now. xD

Ditto
The Void
GM, 187 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:46
  • msg #435

Re: Zoom zoom

This music is playing as you hurry towards your final destination this Chapter.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z28lwyQjuTY
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 75 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 01:48
  • msg #436

Re: Zoom zoom

Haha, I love Two Steps From Hell. xD
Justor Reson
player, 20 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 02:29
  • msg #437

Re: Zoom zoom

And now the real fun starts... >:3

Dizzy, if I survive this, I'm making you teach me how to hold a gun properly.  Because this is clearly a skill I'm going to need in the future.
The Void
GM, 189 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 02:49
  • msg #438

Re: Zoom zoom

NO FUN FOR YOU! hahahaha!
Justor Reson
player, 22 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 02:53
  • msg #439

Re: Zoom zoom

...I'm not even gonna complain.  I owe Farhenra ALL THE DRINKS.  T^T
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 106 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:02
  • msg #440

Re: Zoom zoom

lol.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 77 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:18
  • msg #441

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh My GODD!! The number of posts keeps on jumping up like 10 every time I refresh, but there are NONE FOR MY THREAD. MAKES ME SO FREAKING BORED!
The Void
GM, 191 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:20
  • msg #442

Re: Zoom zoom

That's because you have to decide to DO something instead of standing around :P
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 50 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:29
  • msg #443

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry, sorry.  I was out there working for a living 'n' stuff.
Arik Aesgar
player, 23 posts
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:30
  • msg #444

Re: Zoom zoom

Maire Doiteain:
Oh My GODD!! The number of posts keeps on jumping up like 10 every time I refresh, but there are NONE FOR MY THREAD. MAKES ME SO FREAKING BORED!


At least your character isn't in a coma. At least you can post. :p
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 51 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #445

Re: Zoom zoom

If you're bored, there are always latrines that need digging, Warrior.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:31, Thu 07 Feb 2013.
The Void
GM, 193 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #446

Re: Zoom zoom

You got disemboweled fair and square!

You're lucky though, SWN has you re-roll your total hit dice every level. You won't have a roll of 1 for your first level.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 108 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 04:58
  • msg #447

Re: Zoom zoom

Uh oh. Recall order? How far down the corridor into the base is Annabel by this point?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 53 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 05:14
  • msg #448

Re: Zoom zoom

A Recall order from an unrecognized voice after having been explicitly told not to return to the ship.

My dear, I do believe we've been Ship-Jacked!
Justor Reson
player, 26 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 7 Feb 2013
at 05:18
  • msg #449

Re: Zoom zoom

...DUN DUN DUNNNNNN
The Void
GM, 205 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 21:57
  • msg #450

Re: Zoom zoom

...shall I assume you're all flying back to the Shackleton? I posted in your thread and have heard no response for days.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 195 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 21:58
  • msg #451

Re: Zoom zoom

*is going to post*

Busy freaking weekend. >.>
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 79 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:10
  • msg #452

Re: Zoom zoom

I've got nothing worthwhile to add. Might as well just move me to the Shackleton.
The Void
GM, 206 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:15
  • msg #453

Re: Zoom zoom

I believe I can safely assume you're all willing to fly back at this point so I'll make preparations for that.
Lanik Greist
Quartermaster, 1 post
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:25
  • msg #454

Re: Zoom zoom

Just introducing myself to you all - I will be playing the ship's quartermaster.

In light of the present crisis, I'm assuming that my character will have stayed aboard ship, as that's where my duties lie.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 197 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:27
  • msg #455

Re: Zoom zoom

Janus was a....son of a monkey....

Also welcome Lanik!
This message was last edited by the player at 22:29, Mon 11 Feb 2013.
The Void
GM, 208 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:30
  • msg #456

Re: Zoom zoom

*evil cackling*
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 198 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:32
  • msg #457

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 456):

So, we free to move about once again? *skips about* I'm gonna go see who died survived erm...I'm gonna go see the commander. >.>
The Void
GM, 209 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:33
  • msg #458

Re: Zoom zoom

Well then post about it. You don't necessarily know where she is.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 201 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 22:55
  • msg #459

Re: Zoom zoom

My entrance still fits, even with the mess all about...Without a...what the hell did you guys do thrown in. ;)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 202 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:08
  • msg #460

Re: Zoom zoom

Perception as a skill is what...Intelligence, Wisdom? In D&D it's Wis based I believe..at least with new errata. *rolls eyes*
The Void
GM, 213 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:15
  • msg #461

Re: Zoom zoom

I believe it's Wisdom. This will take you a few hours to complete, but your assistance will win you points with the rest of the crew.
The Void
GM, 214 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:15
  • msg #462

Re: Zoom zoom

And you can always use the time to ask what happened.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 204 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:20
  • msg #463

Re: Zoom zoom

Wisdom, roger that.  -1 for no training, +1 for a wisdom modifier = zip. Hehe.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 113 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:23
  • msg #464

Re: Zoom zoom

Good luck. :D
Justor Reson
Scientist, 28 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:23
  • msg #465

Re: Zoom zoom

Poor Grey.  This is gonna be bad news.  :<
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 205 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:24
  • msg #466

Re: Zoom zoom

Ii can't waaaaaait!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 114 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:30
  • msg #467

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, at least they didn't really have time to become friends...

... crap. I'm now the chief of freaking Engineering.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 30 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:32
  • msg #468

Re: Zoom zoom

Aaaand there's the bad news.  :P
The Void
GM, 215 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:38
  • msg #469

Re: Zoom zoom

Hahahaha. Promotion!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 116 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:40
  • msg #470

Re: Zoom zoom

How am I meant to find cool new things if I'm stuck on the ship the whole time?!
The Void
GM, 216 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:40
  • msg #471

Re: Zoom zoom

You'll see. Patience!
Justor Reson
Scientist, 31 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:46
  • msg #472

Re: Zoom zoom

It's not like the planet is gonna disappear while you fix the ship.  :3
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 207 posts
Mon 11 Feb 2013
at 23:58
  • msg #473

Re: Zoom zoom

*raises head* Pilot's gone? *does happy dance then realizes it's poor taste*

Crap...
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 209 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 00:57
  • msg #474

Re: Zoom zoom

I am so training perception when we get some more skill points.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 84 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 00:58
  • msg #475

Re: Zoom zoom

*squeals like a little girl*

I've got no idea why I just did that. But this is awesome as all awesomeness. Is this a home-brew campaign GM?
The Void
GM, 220 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:00
  • msg #476

Re: Zoom zoom

Yup. I'm using elements from SWN for mechanical reasons, but all the stories, factions, other details are my invention.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 33 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:00
  • msg #477

Re: Zoom zoom

Just like I'm training some combat, Luthar.  If this weren't an opener scenario, I'd already be dead.  :P
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 210 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:05
  • msg #478

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Justor Reson (msg # 477):

Yep yep! I'm glad my piloting skills are decent otherwise the drones would have had me and Maire.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 34 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:06
  • msg #479

Re: Zoom zoom

Of course, on the other hand, I could just never, ever charge headlong into an unknown situation again.

And build a combat drone to follow me around.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 211 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:10
  • msg #480

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Justor Reson (msg # 479):

If you make a drone...don't be surprised if Luthar kicks it.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 35 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:11
  • msg #481

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey, this is inspired by Mass Effect, pal.  Don't make me install an AI in the ship to make awkward jokes at you while you fly.  :P
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 212 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:13
  • msg #482

Re: Zoom zoom

Only if you start calling me Joker.
The Void
GM, 222 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:22
  • msg #483

Re: Zoom zoom

Everyone having fun so far?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 213 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 01:26
  • msg #484

Re: Zoom zoom

Yessssssss.
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 24 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:06
  • msg #485

Re: Zoom zoom

For those interested, I'm in need of 2-3 more players for a SWN game of my own. Characters begin aboard a salvage ship, seeking fortune in the wake of an interstellar war. The game will begin in the middle of such a salvage job, but will soon switch over to sandbox mode, with the characters being able to explore the nearby sector to their heart's content.

link to another game

Currently we already have an Expert (Pilot) and a Psychic.
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 25 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:07
  • msg #486

Re: Zoom zoom

And I'm enjoying myself so far, except for the whole almost dying thing. :)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 214 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:07
  • msg #487

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Arik Aesgar (msg # 485):

Heeeey, I know you! Hehe.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 37 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:31
  • msg #488

Re: Zoom zoom

The Science Officer is enjoying life on the edge.  ^_^
Aloysius Logan
player, 1 post
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:54
  • msg #489

Re: Zoom zoom

Good day to you.

Junior comms officer, signing in.

Where's all youse based? I'm in Australia... 2pm right now.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 56 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:57
  • msg #490

Re: Zoom zoom

Jesus H. Christ, I came back from work and everything exploded.  Gimme a sec to get caught up a bit . . .

Greetings to the new people!  I'm East Coast USA, but this is about when I get off shift.
The Void
GM, 225 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:58
  • msg #491

Re: Zoom zoom

West Coast USA here It's 7PM
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 85 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 02:59
  • msg #492

Re: Zoom zoom

Mid west USA. 8 PM for me.
Apollyon
player, 1 post
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:00
  • msg #493

Re: Zoom zoom

One more new player..

And Mountain Time, for myself.
Aloysius Logan
player, 3 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:01
  • msg #494

Re: Zoom zoom

I am fearful of reading what's happening in Engineering for fear of meta-leakage into my brain! eep.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 59 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:08
  • msg #495

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey Appollyon.  Congratulations, I've been looking for an excuse to use that picture as a portrait for the better part of a year now.
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 26 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:10
  • msg #496

Re: Zoom zoom

Almost used that one myself, actually.
The Void
GM, 226 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:13
  • msg #497

Re: Zoom zoom

Right folks. Of work. Gonna grab dinner and go home
Apollyon
player, 2 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:14
  • msg #498

Re: Zoom zoom

Haha, sorry Diz. Had no idea it was in such high demand.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 60 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 04:18
  • msg #499

Re: Zoom zoom

Naw, it's fine.  It's just a right bitch to find a picture of similarly well rendered armor on a female frame, ya know?

I'm quite happy with my sketchy female Eversor.

Edit:  Also tricky to find?  A good picture of a woman in a hooded cloak.  Gee, it's almost as if the artists don't want to cover up the female body or something . . .
This message was last edited by the player at 04:19, Tue 12 Feb 2013.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 120 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 09:03
  • msg #500

Re: Zoom zoom

Mugshots of cloaked woman are pretty easy to find, it's the full body shots I struggle with. Ended up commissioning a cloaked female soldier for the last Star Wars Saga game I was in. >> No hood though. There are a few around though.

Most of them seem to be elves.

I'm perfectly happy with my Techpriest image. I had to shoehorn in her tendency to wear robes about the ship, though. :D And I don't quite have a tentacle yet, but I figure if I beg the GM enough.. :D (Love you, da ge!)

Also, sorry for cacking out during last night's posting spree. I got a migraine. ><
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 216 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 14:16
  • msg #501

Re: Zoom zoom

East coast, USA time zone for me.
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 9 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 14:21
  • msg #502

Re: Zoom zoom

Enjoying.

GMT+2 here.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 217 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 14:50
  • msg #503

Re: Zoom zoom

Another Grey...? Coincedence, or is there plot here? *looks around nervously*
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 10 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 15:08
  • msg #504

Re: Zoom zoom

Of course there's a plot. Soon, all things Grey will take over the universe!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 122 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 15:17
  • msg #505

Re: Zoom zoom

Forgot to say, GMT here. >> When I'm not praying for a swift death to end the pain, at least.
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 11 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 15:23
  • msg #506

Re: Zoom zoom

Got medication, sis? I don't presume to give you instructions on how to treat a migraine, because I am pretty sure you know how to treat yours, if you can identify it.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 123 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 15:30
  • msg #507

Re: Zoom zoom

Yeah, I got meds. Try not to use them if I can help it though, it builds up and can be addictive. Better to sleep through it if you can. Sadly, I had to do stuff today so I'm on the meds. ><
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 12 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 15:34
  • msg #508

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, it is your choice but as a real-life medical professional I still warmly suggest using the medicine for treating the problem. Unless you take it on a daily basis for weeks, you should not have a problem with the addictive property of it...
Aloysius Logan
player, 6 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 22:24
  • msg #509

Re: Zoom zoom

Bleeergh >_< migraines are super sucky. I suffer from occasional back spasms which lead to headaches... so I do my best to sleep through it until the spasm releases. Heatpacks are my friend. As is some nature/rainforest musics.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 88 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 22:30
  • msg #510

Re: Zoom zoom

I don't actually get migraines very often. I have almost constant sinus headaches, but their easily bearable, and don't require me to take medication. The really bad headaches usually come around when I read in low lighting. xD
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 219 posts
Tue 12 Feb 2013
at 23:46
  • msg #511

Re: Zoom zoom

No trace of anxiety huh? I smell a lie!
The Void
GM, 232 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:28
  • msg #512

Re: Zoom zoom

I forget if I pointed it out earlier, but starships don't typically have exterior windows in this setting. It's a massive structural weakness so aside from passenger shuttles, private vessels and maybe freighters you rely on sensors and exterior cameras. This goes double for military ships. (Except maybe one man fighters)
Justor Reson
Scientist, 41 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #513

Re: Zoom zoom

-resists another Mass Effect reference-
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 93 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:33
  • msg #514

Re: Zoom zoom

GM, what is the location of the photo for Selana? It would fit amazingly well on one of the NPC's I'm building for my game, and I really want it. (But I'm lazy, and don't want to go looking for it through all the images this site has.)
The Void
GM, 233 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:35
  • msg #515

Re: Zoom zoom

Maire, Sci-fi females. Near the end of the list.

Justor, just go ahead and let it out.

This game is part Firefly, part Battlestar Galactica and part Mass Effect.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 42 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:39
  • msg #516

Re: Zoom zoom

Apparently the Hedgemony takes design notes from the Geth.  At least where structural weaknesses are concerned.  :P
The Void
GM, 234 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:40
  • msg #517

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm trying to be as realistic as possible.

No space faring civilization would put windows on their warships, realistically. It's like putting windows in a nuclear attack submarine, but even supider.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 94 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:48
  • msg #518

Re: Zoom zoom

I don't know, with an advanced enough level of technology, you could make an entire ship out of glass. It's all about what holds it together, not what it's made of or how many windows it has. But that would never work in this game. Just saying. Because a glass ship seems freaking awesome. xD
Justor Reson
Scientist, 43 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:50
  • msg #519

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, I know it's more realistic.  The whole structural weakness thing just reminded me of Legion.  Because I luff him.

And Maire, one of my favorite space-centric games was Genesis Rising.  Ships were actually super genetically engineered space whales.
The Void
GM, 235 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:53
  • msg #520

Re: Zoom zoom

The problem becomes a question of technology level. If you can make a ship entirely out of glass analog, you could make a BETTER ship entirely out of a steel analog and someone who can make a glass ship could make a weapon that punched right through that no problem.

Plus, the obvious issue with a glass ship is laser weapons. ZAP!
Apollyon
player, 3 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:54
  • msg #521

Re: Zoom zoom

There could be other transparent materials available stronger than glass, though they'd have to be pretty thick to compensate for a more integrated hull. Probably not really worth it - it's a pretty archaic feature.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 95 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:54
  • msg #522

Re: Zoom zoom

ooooooohhhhhh! A ship made out of one way mirrors for the lazers!!!!

Mwahahahahahaa
The Void
GM, 236 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 03:55
  • msg #523

Re: Zoom zoom

Plus, windows are basically holes you're cutting in your armor.

Holes that you then light up so they stand out against the blackness of space and the rest of your ship.

"Where do we shoot?"

"Just a guess, but try the little gaps in the armor that are bleeding heat and light out..."
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 124 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:09
  • msg #524

Re: Zoom zoom

What was the explanation for how windows don't really affect structural integrity? I know there was one included there somewhere.
The Void
GM, 237 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:10
  • msg #525

Re: Zoom zoom

Haha, where?
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 125 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:16
  • msg #526

Re: Zoom zoom

In Mass Effect two.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 64 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:18
  • msg #527

Re: Zoom zoom

To be fair, Mass Effect's sci-fi is predicated upon a widespread technology that allows you to futz around with one of the fundamental properties of matter.  It's a pretty soft-boiled Sci-Fi (fun though).
Justor Reson
Scientist, 44 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:18
  • msg #528

Re: Zoom zoom

I don't recall them ever explaining that.  I assume it has something to do with Kinetic Barrier Technology, but who knows.
The Void
GM, 238 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:29
  • msg #529

Re: Zoom zoom

So to clarify, starships have two comms systems.

One of them is external and the other is an internal wireless network (that also handles a lot of other stuff)

The reason for this is that internal functions need to be insulated against the outside of the ship so that they can't be jammed or decrypted.

When you say Comms system you're talking about the external one.

When you say shipwide comms or ship network, you're talking about the internal one.
Aloysius Logan
player, 9 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:31
  • msg #530

Re: Zoom zoom

Further to this - shipwide comms also means: wi-fi, access to 'network drives' and all regular, day-to-day data? Ie, the ship's intranet / video and audio relay?
This message was last edited by the player at 04:32, Wed 13 Feb 2013.
The Void
GM, 239 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 04:41
  • msg #531

Re: Zoom zoom

It's the network, yes. It handles the majority of the bandwidth. There is a hardwire connection between engineering and the bridge, but it relays mostly information about the reactor, engine power and actually allows jumps to happen.

Getting information from other parts of the ship requires the Ship Area Network, as it were.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 126 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 07:33
  • msg #532

Re: Zoom zoom

... so basically, you're saying Janus forced the ship to make a SAN check, and it failed?
The Void
GM, 241 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 07:47
  • msg #533

Re: Zoom zoom

I......

Am not saying anything, because you need to keep making checks.

Also, my use of Ship Area Network was merely an illustration, I did not mean to imply that's actually what's it's called. (Though, it's fitting I suppose) It's really just a WLAN in a Faraday cage that happens to also be a ship.
The Void
GM, 244 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 23:37
  • msg #534

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright! For those of you on the Shackleton thread, downtime will be happening soon. Which means a few rolls from each of you and a summary in private of what you intend to be doing during said downtime.

There will be things that the plot calls for you to do as well, so don't think of your projects as the extent of what you do.

Lanik, I'll wrap up your scene when you post next.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 221 posts
Wed 13 Feb 2013
at 23:44
  • msg #535

Re: Zoom zoom

I like the idea of calling the inner ship network SAN.  Sounds cool. :)
Aloysius Logan
player, 12 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:13
  • msg #536

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 532):

Janus is an instrument of Cthulhu, perhaps ;)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 223 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:17
  • msg #537

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Aloysius Logan (msg # 536):

*starts to google tentacle monsters then decides better of it*
The Void
GM, 245 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:17
  • msg #538

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Annabel Grey (msg # 532):

What I'm saying is that Janus cut the ship off from it's SAN entirely.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 224 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:20
  • msg #539

Re: Zoom zoom

Did Janus die, or do we know yet?  I mean..I know Luthar doesn't know, but we the players, do we know yet?
The Void
GM, 246 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:40
  • msg #540

Re: Zoom zoom

Farhenra cut his arm off and severed his carotid
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 225 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:42
  • msg #541

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 540):

Farhenra is a badass.  Nuff said.

Did we keep the arm? I want to burn it...
The Void
GM, 247 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:47
  • msg #542

Re: Zoom zoom

It's interesting that he had the same kind of sword that Janus had... and yes, the arm is with the corpse on the dissection table in the medical lab.
Aloysius Logan
player, 13 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:58
  • msg #543

Re: Zoom zoom

Should Luthar and I proceed to Engineering?

Or is down-time literally a moment away?
The Void
GM, 248 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 00:59
  • msg #544

Re: Zoom zoom

You can if you want to. We're wrapping up everything though.


IN GAME DOWN TIME - COMING SOON!


I went with Yellow because you can't tell me what to do. :P
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:11, Thu 14 Feb 2013.
Aloysius Logan
player, 14 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 01:10
  • msg #545

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 534):

Just a note, oh Lord of the Void, but your note here may slip through the cracks with the amount of activity in here...  In particular for those who aren't perpetually logged in. *cough*

May I suggest a big bold red font for all notices of yours, of that nature? :)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 226 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 01:24
  • msg #546

Re: Zoom zoom

Partially color blind so your 'yellow' looks brown to me Voidmonster. :p
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 99 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 01:26
  • msg #547

Re: Zoom zoom

Hahaha, Voidmonster. Makes me think of Malzahar from LoL
Aloysius Logan
player, 16 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 01:35
  • msg #548

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 538):

In Call of Cthulhu if you bear witness to an abhorrence from beyond the fabric of reality, then you would roll for SAN (sanity) - losing sanity eventually drives you insane. Which can be fun to RP ;P

I'm not sure if it was intended, but Grey's comment (#532) about Janus forcing the ship to make a SAN check sounded a little like a Cthulhu joke ;)

---

Janus was a dick. He got what he deserved ;p
The Void
GM, 250 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 01:36
  • msg #549

Re: Zoom zoom

That was the joke she was making :P
Apollyon
player, 7 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 04:51
  • msg #550

Re: Zoom zoom

Congratulations on surviving what sounds like a trying ordeal!

Your friendly chaplain will have to conduct some one-on-one touchy feely counseling with you all in the wake of that disaster.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 66 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 05:47
  • [deleted]
  • msg #551

Re: Zoom zoom

This message was deleted by the player at 05:49, Thu 14 Feb 2013.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 127 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 06:53
  • msg #552

Re: Zoom zoom

Really, Justor? Science officers are more the data analysis types. :p Most scientists I've met rely on technicians and engineers to actually build their stuff.
Justor Reson
Scientist, 46 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 14:54
  • msg #553

Re: Zoom zoom

Perhaps, but I'm no namby pamby theoretical Scientist, I'm full fledged Military R&D personnel.  I design machines that make the people fall down!

Besides, if Void disagrees, I can always just make a roll.  :P
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 100 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 15:17
  • msg #554

Re: Zoom zoom

You do realize I'm going to school to become a theoretical physicist? And I'm not... namby pamby.... xD
The Void
GM, 252 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 20:06
  • msg #555

Re: Zoom zoom

So. A little break down on skills. We've been doing it wrong.(TM)

Tech. In general this is a physical skill. It is how good you are at repairing or building technology. it DOES NOT help you design anything new.

Astronautics is stuff you'd find mainly on a space ship (starship weapons, spike drives, sensor systems, atmospheric filters, and that kind of thing.

Postech is anything that doesn't fall into the other categories in Techlevel 4 or lower

Pretech is everything that is Techlevel 5

Maltech is forbidden technology, no matter the techlevel

Psitech is psionic technology, no matter the techlevel

Security is for defeating locks, be they padlocks or electronic retina scanners

Computers is for hacking, manipulating files, programming new code, figuring out digital functions and also for operating communications systems

Science is about research, interpreting data and designing new technology. It is useless when it comes to actually building new tech

Basically, we've been using tech too much and computers, science and security not enough. My fault for not enforcing it sooner. I have made some small changes to many of your character sheets to clean up clerical errors, reflect your homeworlds (You will now have Culture\[world name here] rather than Culture\World, for example) and to give many of you Computer 0 in place of another skill you had. (You clearly should have it, but for some reason it slipped by in character creation)

Don't worry about this too much, since you will all be leveling soon and have a chance to get more skillz.

One last note: You need the skill Instructor to teach people skills that you have.
The Void
GM, 253 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 20:22
  • msg #556

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright.

Important stuff:

In short there's a few things that need to be done. Acting Commander Farhenra makes assignments


1) The ship needs to be repaired if possible as well as the shuttle. You know you won't be operating at 100%, but you can get most functions and systems back up and continue your mission. (Probably 2 weeks at least)
Voidmaster Grey will lead this with the help of
Astra Prime An'bhaird
Astra Logan
Deck Chief
Deck Crew
Anyone with the skill Computers 0 or Postech 0 can help.

Anyone who is going to help needs to devote at least a week of time and make a roll for each week invested. We'll do this in rounds to find out how long it takes.

2) Arik Aesgar and Commander Valna are badly injured, but you need their assistance. You are not equipped to patch them up on the ship, so you have to use a Pretech medical facility on the planet or risk their deaths in the long run. (Unknown. Convential time to do this back on Haven would be several weeks of design, manufacture, surgery, therapy and recovery)
Justor Reson will be required for Science rolls to design replacement organs.
Maire Doitaein and Selana Venn can team up to figure out what needs to be replaced to save them.
Anyone with Pretech 0 or 1 can assest in actually building the necessary parts
and Maire and Selana can make Medical rolls to perform the surgery and therapy with the equipment on the planet.
Anyone with medical 0 or 1 may assist.

Anyone who is going to help needs to devote at least a week of time and make a roll for each week invested. We'll do this in rounds to find out how long it takes.


3) Investigate the sabotage and find out as much as you can about it.
This will require good Computers, Security and Perception.
Anyone who is going to undertake this needs to devote at least a day and make a roll for each day invested.

4) Complete survey of the planet
This will require Computers, Postech, Navigation and Science
Anyone who is going to undertake this needs to devote at least a day and make a roll for each day invested.
4b) Compete survey of the system
This will require Computers, Tech\Astronautics, Navigation and Science
It should take roughly 4 days. Make a roll for each day.

5) Collect samples of pretech and prep them for shipping back to the Hegemony
Tech\Pretech to collect them without damaging them. No time limit. Assume you can collect 1 ton of pretech material per day spent per person with pretech 0 contributing

6) Refuel around the star or a gas giant to make the next drill.
This takes roughly 4 days. Requires Computers, Piloting, Navigation
The Void
GM, 254 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 20:29
  • msg #557

Re: Zoom zoom

Also, you have about 40 days of food, water, breathable air, etc.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 228 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 20:57
  • msg #558

Re: Zoom zoom

Should we post up who has skills where so we know who can help effectively with what?  If so

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)

Navigation 1
Tech/Astronautics 0
Tech/Postech 0
Vehicle/Space 0


If not...don't roll over that!

It's like saying, don't push the red button.  Going to do it anyways.
The Void
GM, 256 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 20:59
  • msg #559

Re: Zoom zoom

No need, just assign yourself to a duty.

We'll work this out in weeks.

So Week 1:

Who is going where?
Aloysius Logan
player, 17 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:00
  • msg #560

Re: Zoom zoom

Does being on or off duty have any impact?

eg, 2 weeks of on shift would be of repairs, whilst simultaneously i could do 2 weeks of other activities - in off-shift time?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 229 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:02
  • msg #561

Re: Zoom zoom

Do we only have one pilot? Because...that would change around what I could do...a bit.
The Void
GM, 257 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #562

Re: Zoom zoom

You could, it's assumed that you're completing these tasks with most of your time aviable outside of what you need for sleep, food and maybe a little rec time. You can sacrifice rec time and sleep to try to do more, but it'll start to affect your performance.

It's a navy ship, it's not like you just sit around eating strawberries for eight hours a day before bed. :P
The Void
GM, 258 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:05
  • msg #563

Re: Zoom zoom

We only have one pilot technically, but I believe there are one or two characters who could handle the ship in a pinch.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 230 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:06
  • msg #564

Re: Zoom zoom

Also, I vote, in order of importance,
  • Shuttle and ship fixed
  • Heal our wounded
  • Investigate Sabatour
  • Refuel spike drive
  • Survey system/planet
  • Collect Samples



That's just my thoughts though.

So I'm on week one, doing shuttle and ship fixing! Can't pilot without a working ship.
Aloysius Logan
player, 18 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:07
  • msg #565

Re: Zoom zoom

Gotcha :) with a crew of 19, I guess there aint no A-shift / B-shift!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 101 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:10
  • msg #566

Re: Zoom zoom

I'll probably be doing medical stuff the whole time were there, considering that's the only skill other than Culture/Spacer that I have more than a 0 in.
The Void
GM, 259 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:10
  • msg #567

Re: Zoom zoom

There was, but even then, you have a lot to do and you're expected to get it done with all the waking hours you have.

There's only 14 people left capable now.
Aloysius Logan
player, 19 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 21:42
  • msg #568

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm not used to skill checks... in particular, when or when not to add Attribute modifiers... :/ So please forgive me, noob-factor 9+.

Week 1 - repair ship
  • Aloysius Logan rolled 6 using 2d6+1. Week 1: Repair, Postech skill. (Sans attribute mod)
  • Aloysius Logan rolled 6 using 2d6. Week 1: Repair, Computer skill. (Sans attribute mod)


EDIT: Assuming repairs are with Intelligence mod, that means 7 for each Postech and Computer in Week 1.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:07, Fri 15 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 232 posts
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 23:43
  • msg #569

Re: Zoom zoom

*pokes Logan* Tag
Justor Reson
Scientist, 47 posts
The Science of Today
Technology of Tomorrow
Thu 14 Feb 2013
at 23:45
  • msg #570

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 554):

Opening Footinmouth.jpeg  :P

Also, we found a Pretech medical facility!?  Awesome!  But, erm, considering I'm the only one on the Ship that can do the relevant rolls for those organs, I suppose I'll be devoting my time to that.  If we save them early enough, I can help out with the Surveying and Collecting of Pretech as well.
The Void
GM, 262 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 02:36
  • msg #571

Re: Zoom zoom

I can be such a bastard.


Yes, I will post "weekly" updates to let you know your progress and such.

ALSO. DO NOT ROLL WEEK 2 UNTIL I TELL YOU PLEASE.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:36, Fri 15 Feb 2013.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 67 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 06:54
  • msg #572

Re: Zoom zoom

Mmn, looks like I have a lot of jack-all and bupkis to contribute at the moment.  It's either run security detail on the mission to heal our wounded (second priority by a narrow margin in my mind, and I'm not letting any away team go without an armed escort so long as I have an iota of input to offer), or, seven days of searching the ship from top to bottom for anything that looks off and then flagging down someone with real technical knowledge to confirm for me whether it is or isn't an act of sabotage.  Hmn.

Oh, right, and I have funerals to plan.  Is it in bad taste to put those off until the ship is repaired?
Aloysius Logan
player, 22 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 06:57
  • msg #573

Re: Zoom zoom

+1 Funeral...

But certainly getting Pretech materials is high priority, if we're to save the wounded, I believe.

Did you say you were handy with a gun? ;)
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 68 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 07:20
  • msg #574

Re: Zoom zoom

Well of course!  Would you trust someone to bury your foes if they couldn't kill their own?  Would you trust them to have the spiritual fortitude to guide and protect your loved ones into the hereafter?
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 128 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 12:57
  • msg #575

Re: Zoom zoom

:D seems I'm in high demand (I have pretech and postech and computers...)

With the sensor goof disabled, is there any chance of a resupply from the planet? In terms of food and water. Obviously we can get air.

Since the altitude thruster is still onlime, fixing the shuttle is priotiry - people are a lot more fragile than space ships and die quicker when injured. So once the ship is safe to leave in orbit, Annie will help with the medical organ stuff using PreTech. Or is the whole week going to be taken up if I do 'fix stuff' first?
The Void
GM, 265 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 17:11
  • msg #576

Re: Zoom zoom

You might have to devote some extra days to figuring out where they have food and if it's still edible. Water might be harder since the whole planet is mildly irradiated.
Lanik Greist
Quartermaster, 6 posts
Ship's Quartermaster
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 20:50
  • msg #577

Re: Zoom zoom

In terms of the role of quartermaster, what good does my knowledge of supply management offer here, if anything? Just wondering if dedicating my efforts towards the optimum resource allocation will have any tangible game effect.
The Void
GM, 267 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 15 Feb 2013
at 20:56
  • msg #578

Re: Zoom zoom

You could probably stretch out supplies to give everyone more time, if you have an other suggestion that falls in the purvey of quartermaster, let me know, we'll roll it out and see if it helps.
Aloysius Logan
player, 23 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sat 16 Feb 2013
at 13:09
  • msg #579

Re: Zoom zoom

! Today is my first anniversary on RPOL... Yay for RPOL ^_^
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 234 posts
Sat 16 Feb 2013
at 13:10
  • msg #580

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Aloysius Logan (msg # 579):

*highfives* Very nice sir! I've only been here for....3 months? Since December some time...
Aloysius Logan
player, 24 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sat 16 Feb 2013
at 13:12
  • msg #581

Re: Zoom zoom

*highfives* of the highest order :p
Apollyon
player, 12 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 17 Feb 2013
at 03:31
  • msg #582

Re: Zoom zoom

Congratulations!

... Now when did I first show up at RPOL?... 2005? Eight years ago! I shouldn't feel old at 24.
Aloysius Logan
player, 25 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sun 17 Feb 2013
at 23:59
  • msg #583

Re: Zoom zoom

/me is quietly looking forward to the first week results...
Aloysius Logan
player, 26 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 01:32
  • msg #584

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok... Just for an experiment...

- Go to the RPOL main page.
- Top right hand links, click CHAT
- You'll be taken to a web-based, Java IRC client; into the room #roleplay
- Your RPOL username is your nick in this chat, so if you want to remain anon, you might want to change your nick with "/nick mynewnamegoeshere"
- then type "/join #anagedawnsinfire"
- and we've got our own live chat!

Like magic :p
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 235 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 12:41
  • msg #585

Re: Zoom zoom

I did and it's empty. Hehe.
Aloysius Logan
player, 27 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 13:46
  • msg #586

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Luthar An'bhaird (msg # 585):

That's because it's 12.45am here in Oz and I'm sleeping. I was in there almost all day though...
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 236 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 13:48
  • msg #587

Re: Zoom zoom

Well your day in Oz is my night in ...wherever it is I reside.

How are you sleeping and typing? >.>
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 16 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 13:49
  • msg #588

Re: Zoom zoom

It's the Ozzies. They are a weird bunch. ;^)
The Void
GM, 269 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 20:54
  • msg #589

Re: Zoom zoom

So yes, thank you for your patience. It's been a busy weekend for me (moving into a new place) and I will continue us along soon enough.

In the meantime, assign yourself to the tasks mention above and make the revelant rolls. Otherwise, I will assume you are assigned by Farhenra and will make rolls for you to keep us moving.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 237 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 21:59
  • msg #590

Re: Zoom zoom

<table>L. An'bhaird Week 1 Repairs 16:58, Today: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 7 using 2d6+1. Postech check.
16:58, Today: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 8 using 2d6+1. Computers check.</table>


Dude..it's broken.

Oh eff it.  I'm broken. Lol



Another edit!:  Retest

L. An'bhairdWeek 1 RepairsToday: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 7 using 2d6+1. Postech check.
16:58, Today: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 8 using 2d6+1. Computers check.</table>

This message was last edited by the player at 21:07, Tue 19 Feb 2013.
Aloysius Logan
player, 28 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:01
  • msg #591

Re: Zoom zoom

Moving house! Eek! That explains your absence Monsieur Void! Hope it went well and you're all settled now :)

There are many characters and rolls to be made. Did you want to draw up a table to track it?

CharacterWeek 1 activityWeek 1 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
A. LoganShip repairs
  • Aloysius Logan rolled 6 using 2d6+1. Week 1: Repair, Postech skill. (Sans attribute mod)
  • Aloysius Logan rolled 6 using 2d6. Week 1: Repair, Computer skill. (Sans attribute mod)


EDIT: Assuming repairs are with Intelligence mod, that means 7 for each Postech and Computer in Week 1.



So players - if you can let the GM know your Week 1 activity using this template, he can just tack it on to his table.

<tr><td>(character name)</td><td>(activity)</td><td>(die roller results)</td></tr>
Aloysius Logan
player, 29 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:03
  • msg #592

Re: Zoom zoom

(PS - I'm in that IRC chat channel #anagedawnsinfire if you're around :))
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 238 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:09
  • msg #593

Re: Zoom zoom

PS, your code is crap....or I'm broken. *shrugs*
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 17 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:18
  • msg #594

Re: Zoom zoom

It's not broken. You just need to add the table-tags on both ends.
Aloysius Logan
player, 30 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:18
  • msg #595

Re: Zoom zoom

lol, it needs <table> </table> wrapped at each end...

the code I gave you is for the Void to use in his Table :P
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 239 posts
Mon 18 Feb 2013
at 22:20
  • msg #596

Re: Zoom zoom

>.> bullocks.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 69 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 06:04
  • msg #597

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, I guess I should make myself useful and try to figure out exactly how hosed Janus left us.  It'll at least free up other people for technically oriented tasks.

CharacterWeek 1 activityWeek 1 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
D. HargrieveInvestigate the Sabotage
  • 01:00, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 7 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 1.
  • 01:00, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 10 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 2.
  • 01:00, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 6 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 3.
  • 01:00, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 11 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 4.
  • 01:00, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 7 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 5.
  • 01:01, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 6 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 6.
  • 01:01, Today: Dizzy Hargrieve rolled 7 using 2d6. Security Sweep: Week 1 Day 7.
.


(edit:  Unless I also need Computers & Security, in which case . . . I'm a lump, and I go where they need a rifle or a strong arm.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:18, Tue 19 Feb 2013.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 129 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 13:26
  • msg #598

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry for my absence, had a bad weekend.

CharacterWeek 1 activityWeek 1 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
Annie GreyShip repairs
  • 13:24, Today: Annabel Grey rolled 8 using 2d6+1. PosTech (Repairs).
  • 13:26, Today: Annabel Grey rolled 12 using 2d6+1. Computers.

Lanik Greist
Quartermaster, 7 posts
Ship's Quartermaster
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 14:04
  • msg #599

Re: Zoom zoom

Character       Week 1 Activity    Week 1 Results
------------------------------------------------------------------
Lanik Greist    Ship Repairs        14:01, Today: Lanik Greist rolled 6 using 2d6. Postech (for repairs).


18:34, Today: The Void, on behalf of Lanik Greist, rolled 10 using 2d6. Profession Quartermaster.

Hey, I couldn't get the table thing to work but at least it lines up nicely :)
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:34, Wed 20 Feb 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 240 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 20:45
  • msg #600

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok, so you guys all suck doing the table stuff.  Code hates me it seems.


On another note, anyone interested or doing the whole IRC chat thing, apparently the program I downloaded for my tablet can run in the background.  Thus keeping our own game chat open.  #anagedawnsinfire  If you are interested, come say hi.
The Void
GM, 270 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 20:57
  • msg #601

Re: Zoom zoom

Doesn't seem to work for me.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 70 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 20:59
  • msg #602

Re: Zoom zoom

Heh, I actually had to figure out the table code for RPOL like . . . eight or ten years ago.  I forget.  I was going to run a Mekton Zeta game and tables was the only way I could figure out to keep the mech stats properly formatted.
Jayne Grey
Fighter Jock, 19 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:02
  • msg #603

Re: Zoom zoom

First you need a <table> and </table> -tag, so the browser knows, there should be a table. Inside the tag, you need to create a row with <tr> and </tr>. Inside the row, you need to create cells with <td> and </td>.

So, the table should look like this as code:


<table>
<tr><td>Stuff here</td><td>Other stuff here</td></tr>
</table>


And the result is like this:

Stuff hereOther stuff here

Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 241 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:04
  • msg #604

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Jayne Grey (msg # 603):

That is....lame.  Let me re-edit.


@Void - You using the one directly from the site?  /join #anagedawnsinfire

?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 242 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:07
  • msg #605

Re: Zoom zoom

Meh, not as nice, but it did it. *points up*
The Void
GM, 271 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:20
  • msg #606

Re: Zoom zoom

nevermind. Hahaha.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 243 posts
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:21
  • msg #607

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 606):

Droid doesn't like you I guess.
The Void
GM, 272 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:22
  • msg #608

Re: Zoom zoom

Wouldn't know. I'm not on VZW.
Aloysius Logan
player, 31 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 19 Feb 2013
at 21:51
  • msg #609

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Jayne Grey (msg # 603):

Thanks for explaining this simply ^_^

I should stop assuming everyone breathes HTML like I do </silliness>
The Void
GM, 274 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 02:16
  • msg #610

Re: Zoom zoom

CharacterWeek 1 activityWeek 1 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
Justor ResonDesigning cybernetics
  • 18:08, Today: The Void, on behalf of Justor Reson, rolled 10 using 2d6+2. Science!! Valna.
  • 18:08, Today: The Void, on behalf of Justor Reson, rolled 12 using 2d6+2. Science!! Arik.


CharacterWeek 1 activityWeek 1 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
Maire DoiteainSurgery diagnosis
  • 18:08, Today: 18:13, Today: The Void, on behalf of Maire Doiteain, rolled 9 using 2d6+1. Surgery diagnostic - Arik.
  • 18:13, Today: The Void, on behalf of Maire Doiteain, rolled 13 using 2d6+1. Surgery diagnostic - Valna.

Aloysius Logan
player, 32 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 02:29
  • msg #611

Re: Zoom zoom

Lookin' good Void...

What's next? :)
The Void
GM, 275 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 02:33
  • msg #612

Re: Zoom zoom

Be more patient or I smite you out the airlock. ;)
Aloysius Logan
player, 33 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 02:40
  • msg #613

Re: Zoom zoom

/me jumps around, flailing his limbs like a spoilt kid
The Void
GM, 276 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 02:54
  • msg #614

Re: Zoom zoom

There. The results of this week and a new mystery.
Aloysius Logan
player, 34 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 03:13
  • msg #615

Re: Zoom zoom

/me highfives the Void.
The Void
GM, 277 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 18:17
  • msg #616

Re: Zoom zoom

Uh hi everyone. You're free to post in the new thread. I'm kind of expecting it to happen since you are all there and a plot twist was just revealed.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 244 posts
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 19:05
  • msg #617

Re: Zoom zoom

I missed that there even was a new thread. >.>
Aloysius Logan
player, 35 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 20 Feb 2013
at 20:53
  • msg #618

Re: Zoom zoom

Just absorbing... Processing... Thinking....
The Void
GM, 281 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 22 Feb 2013
at 23:15
  • msg #619

Re: Zoom zoom

Unless you directly address Farhenra, he's going to remain silent and let you all talk for a while.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 72 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 23 Feb 2013
at 08:08
  • msg #620

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry to drag feet on my posting.  The guy we hired to replace the guy who quit at the start of the year?  Yeah, he quit, so I'm scrambling to get my schedule rewired again.
Aloysius Logan
player, 39 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 03:46
  • msg #621

Re: Zoom zoom

I, as a player, joined after Meyrink was slain.

Logan, as a character, hasn't been debriefed on any of the events - hence his outburst... Honestly - I was hoping for a simplified, step by step recounting of the events that took place...
- we prepared for the drill
- spike drive engaged
- arrived at location; realising it's not the course we had set
- meyrink leaves the bridge
- shuttle goes to the planet
- something happens at the planet
- chain of events on the ship
- meyrink/valna/prince is slain ?

Would be good to share all the information IC, so we're all up to speed... no?
The Void
GM, 282 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 04:32
  • msg #622

Re: Zoom zoom

It's been a week. You can assume that you know things that other people on the ship now. You're not entirely ignorant unless you've chosen for some reason not to ask about this until now.

That said, you've been on the bridge so you STILL know:

- we prepared for the drill
- spike drive engaged
- arrived at location; realising it's not the course we had set
- meyrink leaves the bridge
- shuttle goes to the planet
- something happens at the planet

On top of that, you now that Meyrink, Valna and several other people were killed.
Aloysius Logan
player, 40 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 06:22
  • msg #623

Re: Zoom zoom

Can One really assume that? Understaffed and sitting ducks - I would imagine little time to go through the details of events when there is an entire ship to get back up and running.

Wouldn't an XO want to dispel any rumours of what and who and when - by presenting the facts of the scenario to those assembled?

In any case, Logan first two questions would have speculative answers at best --but the rest were legit questions, I thought. Yes, he is a sensitive one, what with the emo outburst and all, but I had hoped his string of questions may have been answered. Logan's final comment is directed at Fahrenra... in the hope he'd answer a few of those questions.

Sorry Monsieur Void, I'm not trying to be difficult... just RPing from the perspective of a man who prefers to problem solve from a set of defined information. He is a comms-scientist after all ;)
Apollyon
player, 20 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 21:55
  • msg #624

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey boss, and others, sorry for the lack of posting over the last few days. I just moved into research housing and its been very chaotic. Hopefully should have more opportunities to post now.
The Void
GM, 283 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 24 Feb 2013
at 21:58
  • msg #625

Re: Zoom zoom

Understandable. I'm getting in my furniture for my new place, so I've been busy too.
Normal posting pace will resume by Tuesday at the latest.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 135 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 27 Feb 2013
at 18:02
  • msg #626

Re: Zoom zoom

Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 249 posts
Wed 27 Feb 2013
at 18:05
  • msg #627

Re: Zoom zoom

Like it. *thumbs up*
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 73 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 28 Feb 2013
at 16:14
  • msg #628

Re: Zoom zoom

Okay, things have finally calmed down on my end.  I have a lot to catch up with, but I'm hoping to get a post up today (and then to be able to keep posting, of course).
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 250 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 16:57
  • msg #629

Re: Zoom zoom

Please tell me we only need a majority vote and not everyone on the same page. I don't think that will happen. xD
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 75 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 17:13
  • msg #630

Re: Zoom zoom

Feh, Vera already said "No", a unanimous vote wasn't happening anyway.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 251 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 19:42
  • msg #631

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok, I'm posting when I get home, have to get my reaction right, but.....holy ****!
The Void
GM, 287 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 20:42
  • msg #632

Re: Zoom zoom

I have been waiting so long to pull this reveal on you guys.
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 27 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 20:45
  • msg #633

Re: Zoom zoom

Maybe I'm not as shocked as I should be. Maybe I'm just clueless about the setting. Is "fringe worlds" referring to the border worlds of the Hegemony?
The Void
GM, 288 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 20:57
  • msg #634

Re: Zoom zoom

Yes indeed as opposed to the more developed Core worlds which are generally the seat of the Houses. It's in the notices.
The Void
GM, 289 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 21:18
  • msg #635

Re: Zoom zoom

To clarify, the Fringe is what they call the edge of the Hegemony. Frontier worlds, fringe worlds, same thing, but they are under the control of the Hegemony.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 253 posts
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 21:24
  • msg #636

Re: Zoom zoom

*goes off to fix post*
The Void
GM, 290 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 1 Mar 2013
at 22:16
  • msg #637

Re: Zoom zoom

A religion, amongst the Hegemony.

I'm fleshing it out a little bit and I want your help!

here's what we have.

New Religion!
Based on: Paganism
Minor Accidental Schism

Tenents:
No universal leadership

Orthodox Pagans are spirtually wrong, more so than nonbelievers

Everyone is a holy man or woman, everyone is a clergyman/woman

Focus on charity work towards unbelievers
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 257 posts
Mon 4 Mar 2013
at 23:08
  • msg #638

Re: Zoom zoom

So, what do you want from us regarding this religion?


Also, my longest post to date for this game. *is proud of self*
The Void
GM, 292 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Mar 2013
at 23:15
  • msg #639

Re: Zoom zoom

It's something widely practiced from the Core worlds to the Fringe, give me some ideas on how to flesh it out.
Aloysius Logan
player, 46 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 4 Mar 2013
at 23:20
  • msg #640

Re: Zoom zoom

Loosely based on actual Paganism?

Polytheistic, with a number of deities representing emotions and life events (death, life, love, war, feast, etc)?

Is it spawned from agrarian cultures, who have faith in 'mother nature' type deities?
The Void
GM, 293 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 4 Mar 2013
at 23:47
  • msg #641

Re: Zoom zoom

Basically, imagine that Paganism is being practiced and it gets spread across the stars. It stays popular because it's technological dark age and people want something to believe in.
Aloysius Logan
player, 47 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 5 Mar 2013
at 00:12
  • msg #642

Re: Zoom zoom

I would suggest each world:

- has their own name for the 'Mother Nature' deity. Universal Essence, The Source, etc...

- has their own celebrations and rituals according to change of seasons and local system events like:
-- moon phases
-- planetary alignments
-- solar cycles
Apollyon
player, 23 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 5 Mar 2013
at 04:00
  • msg #643

Re: Zoom zoom

Pagans!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 140 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 5 Mar 2013
at 10:54
  • msg #644

Re: Zoom zoom

Some worlds believe in a mother goddess, others in a father god, but generally pantheistic religions have a 'leader' of the pantheon. Maybe some of them have both a mother and a father, with which one is 'leading' dependent on the season (mother in planting/harvest, father in growing/fallow).
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 259 posts
Wed 6 Mar 2013
at 22:53
  • msg #645

Re: Zoom zoom

So, time for more rolls, and things? *prepares his dice* Though I've been rolling like crap in -all- my games.
The Void
GM, 296 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Mar 2013
at 22:54
  • msg #646

Re: Zoom zoom

Yup, just like before. Week two.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 260 posts
Thu 7 Mar 2013
at 23:36
  • msg #647

Re: Zoom zoom

So, what did we decide on for what we are doing the second week guys?
Aloysius Logan
player, 48 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 09:15
  • msg #648

Re: Zoom zoom

Just a reminder:

The Void:
Alright.

Important stuff:

In short there's a few things that need to be done. Acting Commander Farhenra makes assignments


1) The ship needs to be repaired if possible as well as the shuttle. You know you won't be operating at 100%, but you can get most functions and systems back up and continue your mission. (Probably 2 weeks at least)
Voidmaster Grey will lead this with the help of
Astra Prime An'bhaird
Astra Logan
Deck Chief
Deck Crew
Anyone with the skill Computers 0 or Postech 0 can help.

Anyone who is going to help needs to devote at least a week of time and make a roll for each week invested. We'll do this in rounds to find out how long it takes.

2) Arik Aesgar and Commander Valna are badly injured, but you need their assistance. You are not equipped to patch them up on the ship, so you have to use a Pretech medical facility on the planet or risk their deaths in the long run. (Unknown. Convential time to do this back on Haven would be several weeks of design, manufacture, surgery, therapy and recovery)
Justor Reson will be required for Science rolls to design replacement organs.
Maire Doitaein and Selana Venn can team up to figure out what needs to be replaced to save them.
Anyone with Pretech 0 or 1 can assest in actually building the necessary parts
and Maire and Selana can make Medical rolls to perform the surgery and therapy with the equipment on the planet.
Anyone with medical 0 or 1 may assist.

Anyone who is going to help needs to devote at least a week of time and make a roll for each week invested. We'll do this in rounds to find out how long it takes.


3) Investigate the sabotage and find out as much as you can about it.
This will require good Computers, Security and Perception.
Anyone who is going to undertake this needs to devote at least a day and make a roll for each day invested.

4) Complete survey of the planet
This will require Computers, Postech, Navigation and Science
Anyone who is going to undertake this needs to devote at least a day and make a roll for each day invested.
4b) Compete survey of the system
This will require Computers, Tech\Astronautics, Navigation and Science
It should take roughly 4 days. Make a roll for each day.

5) Collect samples of pretech and prep them for shipping back to the Hegemony
Tech\Pretech to collect them without damaging them. No time limit. Assume you can collect 1 ton of pretech material per day spent per person with pretech 0 contributing

6) Refuel around the star or a gas giant to make the next drill.
This takes roughly 4 days. Requires Computers, Piloting, Navigation

Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 261 posts
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 10:23
  • msg #649

Re: Zoom zoom

Well, I can help with everything but the medical stuff.  Quickest would be a refuel, 4 out of seven days, leaving three open I could investigate some sabotage(goes off to listen to some Beastie Boys) for the remainder of the time, but I think repairing the ship should come first, no?


How far along did we get with repairs anyways Voidmaster?
Aloysius Logan
player, 49 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 12:43
  • msg #650

Re: Zoom zoom

<table><tr><td>(character name)</td><td>(activity)</td><td>(die roller results)</td></tr></table>


Aloysius LoganRepair Shuttle
23:42, Today: Aloysius Logan rolled 3,7 using 2d6+1,2d6+2. WK2: Repair shuttle: Computer, Postech.


If the shuttle is repaired, or already is repaired, I will assist in gathering Pretech from the planet for as many days until end of Week 2.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 103 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 14:17
  • msg #651

Re: Zoom zoom

Maire DoiteainSomething with the COmmander?Maire Doiteain rolled 9 using 2d6+1. Medical.

Annabel Grey
Engineering, 142 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 17:56
  • msg #652

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm not entirely sure. GM?
The Void
GM, 297 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 18:43
  • msg #653

Re: Zoom zoom

You estimate you need at least one more week on the Shackleton. So you're at about 55%
The Void
GM, 298 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 18:43
  • msg #654

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, one more thing. Everyone in Group 1 is now level 2. Congratulations. :)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 262 posts
Fri 8 Mar 2013
at 18:48
  • msg #655

Re: Zoom zoom

13:47, Today: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 9,8 using 2d6+1,2d6+1. Postech, computers.

Postin that. I will hopefully table it when I get home. That is for helping repair our ship.

(Luthar An'bhaird)(Ship Repair week 2)(13:47, Today: Luthar An'bhaird rolled 9,8 using 2d6+1,2d6+1. Postech, computers.
)

This message was last edited by the player at 23:08, Fri 08 Mar 2013.
The Void
GM, 300 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 20:35
  • msg #656

Re: Zoom zoom

rolls? leveling up?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 263 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 20:53
  • msg #657

Re: Zoom zoom

I rolled...and am in process of leveling up.  I'm thinking of either boosting my vehicle/space (I think I can boost it to two at two, but maybe not till 3) or, grabbing combat/energy 0, and perception 0.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 264 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 22:55
  • msg #658

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey Voidmaster, can you unlock our character sheets?

*can't edit*
Aloysius Logan
player, 50 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 22:57
  • msg #659

Re: Zoom zoom

Also, should week 2 activity rolls be made with our Levelled Up skills?
The Void
GM, 301 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 22:59
  • msg #660

Re: Zoom zoom

Done for everyone.
And yes.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 265 posts
Mon 11 Mar 2013
at 23:01
  • msg #661

Re: Zoom zoom

Leveled up!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 104 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 12 Mar 2013
at 02:14
  • msg #662

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok, I've leveled up my psychic skills, and gotten more hp. What else do I need to do, and how do I do it if there is anything else? Or can you tell me what page the char leveling up systems are on in the book?
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 266 posts
Tue 12 Mar 2013
at 21:13
  • msg #663

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Maire Doiteain (msg # 662):

Check out page 65 of the free PDF for character advancement.
Lanik Greist
Quartermaster, 14 posts
Ship's Quartermaster
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 19:21
  • msg #664

Re: Zoom zoom

Here's my character's action for Week 2.

Lanik GreistShip Repairs: Postech19:19, Today: Lanik Greist rolled 10 using 2d6. Tech/Postech roll.

The Void
GM, 302 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 21:32
  • msg #665

Re: Zoom zoom

You are rolling your hitpoints wrong. yes, you.

you roll your ENTIRE hit dice AGAIN and add your bonuses at each level. If the new total is higher than the previous total, it is your new total. DO not roll one hit dice and ADD it to your original. That is not how SWN works.
Aloysius Logan
player, 51 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 21:38
  • msg #666

Re: Zoom zoom

So - we are now Level 2: therefore: roll [2d(hit die)]+[con mod x 2] = new HP?

GM: Yup. IF %newhitpointtotal% > %hitpointtotal% = TRUE
     THEN %hitpointtotal% = %newhitpointtotal% GOTO END
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:42, Wed 13 Mar 2013.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 267 posts
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 21:48
  • msg #667

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Aloysius Logan (msg # 666):

I hate goto.  And you should also have an Else, just in case %newhitpointtotal% < %hitpointtotal%


Wait, and it's Con mod x 2?  Oooh I have a whole another hp.  *dances*

If Then Else <----much better than Goto Lbl

Lbl are slow.

And now I stop talking code...
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 80 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 23:42
  • msg #668

Re: Zoom zoom

Bleargh.  Sorry I haven't been posting.  I caught something nasty and I've barely been able to crawl out of bed.  Probably a few more days before I'm well enough to do anything IC.

Somebody mentioned something about level up skillpoints.  Don't we have to pay for training on the new skills?  And invest like a week into the training?  Are we just waving that?
The Void
GM, 303 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 13 Mar 2013
at 23:43
  • msg #669

Re: Zoom zoom

Your superiors are training you, assume it's basically on the job training as you're rebuilding stuff.
The Void
GM, 304 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 19:18
  • msg #670

Re: Zoom zoom

I need everyone's actions for week 2 or I will just make some assignments to move us along.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 143 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 20:08
  • msg #671

Re: Zoom zoom

CharacterWeek 2 activityWeek 2 Results
(character name)(activity)(die roller results)
Annie GreyShip repairs
  • 13:24, Today: Annabel Grey rolled 12 using 2d6+2. PosTech (Repairs).

This message was last edited by the player at 20:08, Thu 14 Mar 2013.
Aloysius Logan
player, 52 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 23:25
  • msg #672

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey guys... just putting word out that I'm looking for 2 players to pick up some characters in my Call of Cthulhu game: link to a message in another game :)

Also Monsignor Void, I shall re-roll my week 2 activities very shortly.
The Void
GM, 305 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 23:26
  • msg #673

Re: Zoom zoom

Not enough PC death in this game? I CAN FIX THAT.
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 268 posts
Thu 14 Mar 2013
at 23:29
  • msg #674

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to The Void (msg # 673):

I was worried I was going to die in that shuttle run from the drones. >.> I'm good with what we have!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 105 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 15 Mar 2013
at 14:19
  • msg #675

Re: Zoom zoom

I fixed my character sheet. My roll for week 2 doesn't change though.
The Void
GM, 306 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 15 Mar 2013
at 18:51
  • msg #676

Re: Zoom zoom

Excellent. updates soon.
Aloysius Logan
player, 53 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Sat 16 Mar 2013
at 00:03
  • msg #677

Re: Zoom zoom

Ok cool. I looked at my rolls for week 2 and saw that my level up didn't affect it. Unless there was time to go planetside for pretech gathering.

Hope you're all doin' well :)
The Void
GM, 307 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 18 Mar 2013
at 23:16
  • msg #678

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry about the absence. I am back. Working on posts for ALL now.
Aloysius Logan
player, 54 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 02:28
  • msg #679

Re: Zoom zoom

No dramas here. I've been pretty flatout with Ar-Ehl of late as well...
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 81 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 02:43
  • msg #680

Re: Zoom zoom

So, I went to the hospital today because I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.  It took 'em a little while . . . but they said I have pneumonia.  Gonna be on rest and anti-biotics for the next ten days.  They prescribed me some pain meds with some oomph (the "no driving after taking" kind of oomph), depending on how badly those mess me up I may or may not be back and posting soon.
Aloysius Logan
player, 55 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 02:55
  • msg #681

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh Dizzy! That's horrible news! :( You have my sympathies. Any idea how you caught it? :(
The Void
GM, 308 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 03:00
  • msg #682

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Dizzy Hargrieve (msg # 680):

Alrighty, well, I can take over you for a bit. I promise Dizzy will still be around if and when you come back.

Feel better!
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 82 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 19:18
  • msg #683

Re: Zoom zoom

In reply to Aloysius Logan (msg # 681):

Best I can tell?  I kept forcing myself to go into work while I had a pretty nasty cold.  Kinda agitated things.
Aloysius Logan
player, 56 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 19 Mar 2013
at 22:31
  • msg #684

Re: Zoom zoom

:( I had read that it is contagious, and doesn't just evolve from a cold. One would need to inhale a droplet of the bacteria - and if One is weakened from another illness, the body has trouble fighting it off :(

Anyways - I hope you're on top of things and resting well.
The Void
GM, 311 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 20 Mar 2013
at 18:08
  • msg #685

Re: Zoom zoom

Resume posting!
Apollyon
player, 26 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 23 Mar 2013
at 00:11
  • msg #686

Re: Zoom zoom

As you wish, benevolent overlord.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 83 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 30 Mar 2013
at 06:37
  • msg #687

Re: Zoom zoom

I seem to have stopped coughing black crud out of my lungs, and I've taken the last of my antibiotics so my head isn't quite as fuzzy.  I still need to schedule a chest x-ray to make sure everything's kosher, but I'm well enough to get caught up and start posting again I think.

Thanks for your patience, folks.
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 28 posts
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 02:03
  • msg #688

Re: Zoom zoom

Hope you get to feeling better.

So what's the deal with the game? Things seemed to have stalled.
The Void
GM, 313 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 4 Apr 2013
at 06:30
  • msg #689

Re: Zoom zoom

Real life things are getting in the way. I've made myself promise to start posting daily again to get us going. I've got some posts worked up for tomorrow and I'm going to pull us out of the "downtime" section (which puts you back in the game, Arik)
Aloysius Logan
player, 60 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Tue 9 Apr 2013
at 00:39
  • msg #690

Re: Zoom zoom

I know how RL can get.

I am happy chillin' out 'til you're reinvigorated to start posting again! :)
The Void
GM, 315 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 10 Apr 2013
at 02:27
  • msg #691

Re: Zoom zoom

And we're back. Updates for all threads. Posting to continue as before.
Aloysius Logan
player, 62 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 18 Apr 2013
at 08:03
  • msg #692

Re: Zoom zoom

/me flicks the lights off and back on
Aloysius Logan
player, 64 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Fri 26 Apr 2013
at 10:47
  • msg #693

Re: Zoom zoom

Monsieur Void - please remove me from this game.

/me bows to the room, politely.
The Void
GM, 317 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 12:04
  • msg #694

Re: Zoom zoom

Does anyone want to continue this? I would be willing to continue this in some way or another.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 107 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 14:32
  • msg #695

Re: Zoom zoom

I'd be ecstatic to continue on with this. This game was lots of fun.
Apollyon
player, 29 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 14:33
  • msg #696

Re: Zoom zoom

I would be interested.
The Void
GM, 318 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 14:34
  • msg #697

Re: Zoom zoom

This is good to hear. I'll wait another day to see who all responds and then I'll put out a call for new players and we'll continue.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 144 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 14:58
  • msg #698

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm in. :)
Arik Aesgar
Son of Aesgar, 29 posts
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 15:00
  • msg #699

Re: Zoom zoom

No thanks
The Void
GM, 320 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 15:05
  • msg #700

Re: Zoom zoom

Sorry to hear that. If you want out, I'll remove you, no questions.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 84 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 17:19
  • msg #701

Re: Zoom zoom

Heh, it's been a while, and I'll have to give the rules another once-over, but I'd enjoy starting this up again.
Aloysius Logan
player, 65 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 21:50
  • msg #702

Re: Zoom zoom

No thanks :)
Apollyon
player, 31 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 27 Nov 2013
at 23:46
  • msg #703

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm sorry to see people opt out, but I'm also very excited to see the game active again.

Here's to second life.
Aloysius Logan
player, 66 posts
Junior comms and sensors
"Nice guys finish last.."
Thu 28 Nov 2013
at 00:07
  • msg #704

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm going to focus on my baby, an all original sci-fi-horror I've built up from the ground - including mechanics, settings, and a host of NPCs.

I only have time for one game in my life.

I did have fun here, and I thank you for all your awesomeness :)
The Void
GM, 322 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 28 Nov 2013
at 01:24
  • msg #705

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright buddy, sorry to hear that, but you gotta focus!
I'll let you out of the game and look for someone to play Logan
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 86 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 28 Nov 2013
at 05:52
  • msg #706

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey, at least they're checking in to say "no", better than silence.

Happy Turkey Day, folks!
The Void
GM, 323 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 28 Nov 2013
at 09:09
  • msg #707

Re: Zoom zoom

We're all mostly busy for T-day, so we'll resume in earnest on Friday. Hopefully by then we'll have some idea of who's left. I'll run the 'forgotten' characters for a while until someone can pick them up.

Have a good time, everyone!
The Void
GM, 324 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 29 Nov 2013
at 08:52
  • msg #708

Re: Zoom zoom

Checking in, looks like I have someone (a SNW vet, no less) who wants to take over as Arik!
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 87 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 29 Nov 2013
at 15:56
  • msg #709

Re: Zoom zoom

Heh, I'm not really surprised.  With a character pitch like that, if I weren't already here, I'd have scooped him up.
Apollyon
player, 32 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 30 Nov 2013
at 20:29
  • msg #710

Re: Zoom zoom

Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 108 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 3 Dec 2013
at 17:34
  • msg #711

Re: Zoom zoom

So do we have an action plan to commence?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 88 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 3 Dec 2013
at 18:09
  • msg #712

Re: Zoom zoom

Get Aesgar and the Captain patched up, fix the shuttle, acquire Pretech from the planet's surface using the shuttle while the main ship goes to refuel.

Bonus Objective:  Find out what the hell is kicking out all that psionic interference.

That's what I remember the plan being, anyway.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 145 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Tue 3 Dec 2013
at 20:39
  • msg #713

Re: Zoom zoom

Sounds good to me!

Pretechpretechpretech *jiggles like a little girl in excitement*
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 89 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 3 Dec 2013
at 20:46
  • msg #714

Re: Zoom zoom

There was, however, some question as to what to do with the Captain beyond heal her.

Personally, I'm all for stuffing her in cryo and leaving it for a military tribunal to figure out.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:47, Tue 03 Dec 2013.
The Void
GM, 326 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 4 Dec 2013
at 20:17
  • msg #715

Re: Zoom zoom

I think you can all begin posting now. If there's anything you need to do with one of the other PCs who hasn't been active yet, PM me about it and we'll figure it out.
Apollyon
player, 34 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Fri 6 Dec 2013
at 05:49
  • msg #716

Re: Zoom zoom

Stuff the Capsicle in cryo, Dizzy. Sort 'em out later. ;)
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 109 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sun 8 Dec 2013
at 23:00
  • msg #717

Re: Zoom zoom

I think we're in need of a time skip to get things running. Not a huge one, but maybe a day or so?
The Void
GM, 328 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 9 Dec 2013
at 01:58
  • msg #718

Re: Zoom zoom

That's reasonable. What does everyone else think? You all okay with a time jump?
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 146 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Mon 9 Dec 2013
at 14:09
  • msg #719

Re: Zoom zoom

I think it's a good idea. I'm stuck for what to post. ^^;
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 90 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 9 Dec 2013
at 19:09
  • msg #720

Re: Zoom zoom

Yeah, I think a fresh start kinda needs a fresh start.  It's kinda hard to just slip into seven month old boots like nothing happened.  Particularly when events were just starting to build up momentum before.
The Void
GM, 329 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 02:43
  • msg #721

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright, I will work on this. I warn you though, I just found out I'm going to Maui for a week, so I can't promise regular updates until the 21st, but once I'm back we'll do a fresh start and get everyone up to speed.

That might be good too because I'm getting applications, but slowly.
Apollyon
player, 36 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 12 Dec 2013
at 05:11
  • msg #722

Re: Zoom zoom

Maui! Have fun out there, Void.
The Void
GM, 330 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 25 Dec 2013
at 00:47
  • msg #723

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm back from Vacation, but it's Christmas Eve, so Merry Christmas everyone! I'll see you all after the 25th!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 147 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 26 Dec 2013
at 12:31
  • msg #724

Re: Zoom zoom

Merry christmas.

I have no internet. Hijacking a phone connection atm, but it could cost a lot so I'm not sticking around.
The Void
GM, 333 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 28 Dec 2013
at 02:36
  • msg #725

Re: Zoom zoom

Updates are happening. Maire and Dizzy are the PCs who are on the bridge. Assume Luthar, Sam, Farhenra and Logan are on the bridge too.

Annie is in Engineering.
Arik is in private quarters
Selana and Luthor are elsewhere on the ship.
Deck crew and security are securing cargo.
Nuna Hael
Medical, 1 post
Sat 28 Dec 2013
at 02:58
  • msg #726

Re: Zoom zoom

Hi everyone. I'm new and joining the crew :)
Apollyon
player, 37 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 28 Dec 2013
at 03:25
  • msg #727

Re: Zoom zoom

Welcome, Nuna!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 148 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sun 29 Dec 2013
at 01:06
  • msg #728

Re: Zoom zoom

Hiya. :)
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 150 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 00:23
  • msg #729

Re: Zoom zoom

Happy new year (as of 22 minutes ago)!
The Void
GM, 337 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 1 Jan 2014
at 00:51
  • msg #730

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm getting ready to go out and do NYE stuff! I'll see you all tomorrow (with updates for threads!)
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 92 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 16:19
  • msg #731

Re: Zoom zoom

Woo.  Hope you guys had a happy New Years celebration.  I'm just now kinda finished recovering from mine.
Apollyon
player, 41 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 17:47
  • msg #732

Re: Zoom zoom

Likewise, hope you all had a great NYE!
The Void
GM, 338 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 21:44
  • msg #733

Re: Zoom zoom

I hear ya. Systems coming back online... slowly.
Nuna Hael
Medical, 2 posts
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 23:31
  • msg #734

Re: Zoom zoom

Happy new years to you all. I get home tomorrow night when I'll start posting ic :)
Luthar An'bhaird
Pilot, 271 posts
Thu 2 Jan 2014
at 23:40
  • msg #735

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey all.  I'm also new and will be taking over for the last guy to play this character.  I'm still sort of catching on and catching up, but will join in when it seems like a good moment to do so.

Oh, and if there's anything you'd like me to know about this character, particularly any IC reactions your character might have had with him you'd like remembered, please PM me.  :)
The Void
GM, 339 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 3 Jan 2014
at 00:01
  • msg #736

Re: Zoom zoom

hey Luthar. You'll be hooked into the piloting rig. "The pilot sits at the very fore-front of the ship in a G-cushioned couch with a neuro-helmet that covers his head entirely. His hands are covered by bulky helm-gauntlets which are connected to a nav-computer by a bundle of thick cables and wires."

You experience piloting as if the ship was an extension of yourself. Not all starships work this way and this is cutting edge.

The pilot who was training you, Runda Eastfall, was killed a few weeks ago by an assassin who revealed himself on the ship.
The Void
GM, 341 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 3 Jan 2014
at 03:11
  • msg #737

Re: Zoom zoom

UPDATES ALL AROUND
Apollyon
player, 43 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 4 Jan 2014
at 21:16
  • msg #738

Re: Zoom zoom

Welcome to the game, new Luthar!
Apollyon
player, 45 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 14 Jan 2014
at 05:29
  • msg #739

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey there, just checking in. Lights still on here?
The Void
GM, 344 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 15 Jan 2014
at 04:19
  • msg #740

Re: Zoom zoom

I'd like to continue this but I'm in Washington on business ATM, however I haven't had a lot of momentum from the rest of the party.

If I can get a couple of players to keep posting I'll continue. Anyone else out there willing to continue?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 95 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 15 Jan 2014
at 04:51
  • msg #741

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm still here and I've been trying ... I don't think I missed a post anyway.
Nuna Hael
Medical, 4 posts
Wed 15 Jan 2014
at 05:00
  • msg #742

Re: Zoom zoom

I've posted. Though granted I still have equipment to buy.
The Void
GM, 346 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 18 Jan 2014
at 22:59
  • msg #743

Re: Zoom zoom

Apologies for the delay, I've been in DC all week. I'm on my laptop waiting by the gate for my flight home as I type this. I got some updates done and I plan to have all the threads up to to date before I board.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 96 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 20 Jan 2014
at 08:06
  • msg #744

Re: Zoom zoom

Argh, sorry for the delay, car exploded.  $1500 repair bill, I'll have a post up in the morning.
Apollyon
player, 46 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 21 Jan 2014
at 02:53
  • msg #745

Re: Zoom zoom

Car exploded? Hope everything's alright, Dizzy.
The Void
GM, 351 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 00:57
  • msg #746

Re: Zoom zoom

Apologies to all, too much going on with real life right now.
Apollyon
player, 49 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 2 Feb 2014
at 02:19
  • msg #747

Re: Zoom zoom

No worries Void, I'll still be here when you have time again.
The Void
GM, 352 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 16 Feb 2014
at 03:26
  • msg #748

Re: Zoom zoom

It's been a couple of weeks and I'm getting a handle on my new job and all the unwanted attention from the Federal Government.

I'd like to continue in a day or two. Who's still game?
Apollyon
player, 50 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 16 Feb 2014
at 03:33
  • msg #749

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm still game! Feds, eh? Hope no one's in trouble.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 110 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sun 16 Feb 2014
at 06:32
  • msg #750

Re: Zoom zoom

Me as well, fine Sir. :D
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 156 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Sun 16 Feb 2014
at 10:32
  • msg #751

Re: Zoom zoom

Sounds good to me.

The govies are no better on this side of the pond, either. ><
Nuna Hael
Medical, 9 posts
Sun 16 Feb 2014
at 15:28
  • msg #752

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm still here as well
The Void
GM, 355 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 21 Feb 2014
at 06:34
  • msg #753

Re: Zoom zoom

Okay, you've encountered your first enemy ship.
To keep things moving, all of you (Except you Apollyon, you know why.) will be posting on the bridge thread no matter where you are on the ship until we end combat.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 157 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 21 Feb 2014
at 09:02
  • msg #754

Re: Zoom zoom

Do I assume nobody heard Annabel's request for orders? Or should I wait for the pilot to command the engines up?

Is there any shield manipulation to do?
The Void
GM, 356 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 27 Feb 2014
at 04:47
  • msg #755

Re: Zoom zoom

No shields, but you should assume you've received orders from the bridge that you're preparing for attack mode. That means get the spike drive ready, make sure power is feeding to the primary laser and that the main thrusters are working at 100%
The Void
GM, 357 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 16 Jul 2014
at 10:59
  • msg #756

Re: Zoom zoom

Anyone interesting in continuing in this universe, if not necessarily the same characters/plotlines?
Nuna Hael
Medical, 11 posts
Wed 16 Jul 2014
at 12:33
  • msg #757

Re: Zoom zoom

I'd be willing
Apollyon
player, 52 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 16 Jul 2014
at 13:14
  • msg #758

Re: Zoom zoom

I might. I'd have to know the details a bit first.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 111 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 16 Jul 2014
at 15:20
  • msg #759

Re: Zoom zoom

I'd be willing.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 159 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 17 Jul 2014
at 10:54
  • msg #760

Re: Zoom zoom

Sure.
The Void
GM, 358 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 22 Jul 2014
at 18:09
  • msg #761

Re: Zoom zoom

My thought is to do a time jump. Mission is over, it's months or maybe over a year in the future. The effects of your mission have taken hold on the galaxy and you being to deal with those consequences. At first, I'd want to do individual threads for everyone and bring them together bit by bit.
Apollyon
player, 53 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 22 Jul 2014
at 18:16
  • msg #762

Re: Zoom zoom

That sounds great to me. I'm in. We kind of got to a good "jumping point" in Apollyon's arc anyway.
The Void
GM, 359 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 13:27
  • msg #763

Re: Zoom zoom

Okay. If you're on board, sound off and I'll create your threads today and archive all the old ones.

Apollyon, I've got you.
The Void
GM, 360 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 13:28
  • msg #764

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh, and PM me if you have a specific idea of what your character would want to do following return to Hegemony space.
Apollyon
player, 54 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 13:33
  • msg #765

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm guessing you already have a pretty good idea of what you'd like Apollyon to have been doing, so I guess just let me know in the thread. :)
Nuna Hael
Medical, 12 posts
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 13:47
  • msg #766

Re: Zoom zoom

I'm curious to see if you'd like me to continue with this one or intro a new character?
The Void
GM, 361 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 13:48
  • msg #767

Re: Zoom zoom

Nuna, you can continue as Nuna or create a wholly new character. PM me and we'll talk details.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 99 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 20:23
  • msg #768

Re: Zoom zoom

Hey folks.  Good to see so many of you are still alive :P
The Void
GM, 362 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 20:29
  • msg #769

Re: Zoom zoom

Everyone make sure your character is level 4. We'll be starting roughly 2 years after the events of the game, so keep that in mind. I'll make a post about gear soon, because I'll need to make sure you've got level 4 equipment.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 160 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Wed 23 Jul 2014
at 23:23
  • msg #770

Re: Zoom zoom

How much XP is that? Since different classes level up at different rates...
Apollyon
player, 55 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 01:12
  • msg #771

Re: Zoom zoom

Good to see you're still alive too, Dizzy!
The Void
GM, 363 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 01:40
  • msg #772

Re: Zoom zoom

Almost certain that's a mistake. If it isn't, we house rule it because it means Experts advance faster. Just use the Warrior/Psychic XP progression.
Kurt Schneider
player, 1 post
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 07:05
  • msg #773

Re: Zoom zoom

I've just joined the game, so hi all.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 161 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 07:24
  • msg #774

Re: Zoom zoom

Actually, the rules specifically state that experts level up faster because as part of their special abilities. :p But OK.
The Void
GM, 364 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 07:26
  • msg #775

Re: Zoom zoom

Oh really? Well, fine, you're a level 5 expert then.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 162 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 12:01
  • msg #776

Re: Zoom zoom

Yay!
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 100 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 15:04
  • msg #777

Re: Zoom zoom

*Circles Kurt a few times, scrutinizing him from every angle somewhat like a shark*

New blood!  Welcome aboard, Mr. Schneider.
The Void
GM, 365 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 15:10
  • msg #778

Re: Zoom zoom

Ah yes, everyone welcome Mr. Schneider.
Apollyon
player, 56 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 15:25
  • msg #779

Re: Zoom zoom

Mr. Schneider! Welcome to the game. *Sound of cracking thunder in background*
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 163 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 17:02
  • msg #780

Re: Zoom zoom

Yo.
The Void
GM, 366 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 17:17
  • msg #781

Re: Zoom zoom

Alright. I'm going to get started on a "News Report" thread to update everyone on what's happened in the past two years in-game. Then I will start creating solo threads. They will be visible to everyone so we can all enjoy the game. I trust you all not to meta. I will be playing some Mass Effect here and there, so expect some delays. (Mining for inspiration!)
Apollyon
player, 57 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 17:43
  • msg #782

Re: Zoom zoom

Are you planning on making Apollyon's threads public? Or am I still a surprise?
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 8 posts
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 17:44
  • msg #783

Re: Zoom zoom

I've read at least two of Apollyons threads.
The Void
GM, 367 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 18:01
  • msg #784

Re: Zoom zoom

I just updated character sheets to be user editable. If anyone does NOT have a character sheet they can edit, please let me know and I will fix it. otherwise, paste your new stats in. (Make sure you keep your gear)
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:01, Thu 24 July 2014.
Apollyon
player, 58 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 18:16
  • msg #785

Re: Zoom zoom

You can? Nevermind, I thought only group E could see them!
The Void
GM, 368 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 24 Jul 2014
at 18:16
  • msg #786

Re: Zoom zoom

It's because I archived them.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 112 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 02:46
  • msg #787

Re: Zoom zoom

I like all the classified stuff in my personnel file. Makes me feel special. :D
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 164 posts
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 12:22
  • [deleted]
  • msg #788

Re: Zoom zoom

This message was deleted by the player at 12:24, Fri 25 July 2014.
The Void
GM, 375 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 13:46
  • msg #789

Re: Zoom zoom

Back up and posting again. Once I get all the character threads started, I'll post the gear kits (You'll pick from one of them) and we'll get going!
The Void
GM, 376 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 14:55
  • msg #790

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh, this got buried but here's the rankings again

Space:
Astraling (equiv: Rating)
Star-type (Deck crew)
Voidmaster (Deckmaster)
Astra Prime (Specialist)

Master (Lieutenant)
Star Commander (Captain)
Novarch (Admiral)

Infantry:
Recruit
Warrior (Private)
Proven Warrior (Corporal/Specialist)
Proven Warrior Primus (Sergeant)

Knight (Lieutenant)
Commander (Captain)
Knight Commander (Major)
Terrarch (Colonel)
Primarch (General)
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 101 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 15:15
  • msg #791

Re: OOC Conversation

*Taps chin*

So, between being a Proven Warrior Primus and her Platoon Leader qualifications, I suppose that means Dizzy is acting as a Platoon Sergeant these days.  I'm good with that.

(Mmn.  All those battles, all those commendations.  Does the Hegemony award campaign medals?  Just wondering how decorated Dizzy's dress uniform is these days...)
The Void
GM, 378 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 15:39
  • msg #792

Re: OOC Conversation

You can assume you have campaign medals as well.

Also, you have a fair new scars and one cybernetic implant.
This message was last edited by the GM at 15:39, Fri 25 July 2014.
The Void
GM, 380 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 17:00
  • msg #793

Re: OOC Conversation

Alright. I'm going to be busy moving part of today, but everyone can begin posting. Right now, just run with whatever you want, get a starting post up and I'll roll with it. Currently, we're in a more Sandboxy state that before without any GM set objectives or plotlines (Yet)

That means you folks have the initiative. Apollyon, I'm going to handle your thread differently because you aren't part of the Hegemony. I'll have that up by tonight.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 165 posts
Junior Engineer and
Xenoarchaeologist
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 17:46
  • msg #794

Re: OOC Conversation

Are we all on the Havenspire? Or just me?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 102 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 17:52
  • msg #795

Re: OOC Conversation

If nothing else, Selana is also assigned to the Havenspire.

Kurt and I are attached to the 4th Fleet (No word if the Havenspire is a part of that fleet)

Maire is on Prometheus II, the Office of Special Intelligence Division 2 (doesn't seem to be a ship ... could be an orbital platform, or a planet though, I'm unsure).
This message was last edited by the player at 17:53, Fri 25 July 2014.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 113 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 17:55
  • msg #796

Re: Zoom zoom

The Void:
My thought is to do a time jump. Mission is over, it's months or maybe over a year in the future. The effects of your mission have taken hold on the galaxy and you being to deal with those consequences. At first, I'd want to do individual threads for everyone and bring them together bit by bit.


I'm assuming that most of us are going to be in separate places, following that line of thought. Maybe same ships, or same general locations, but we might not have a lot of contact, if any, with each other.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:56, Fri 25 July 2014.
The Void
GM, 381 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 17:58
  • msg #797

Re: OOC Conversation

Everyone is on a ship in the 4th fleet except Apollyon and Maire. (Who is on a space station above Prometheus 2) Not necessarily the same ship. You don't know you're all deployed to the same fleet. It's been two years.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 166 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 18:01
  • msg #798

Re: OOC Conversation

Two years since we got back, or two years since the Shackleton launched?
The Void
GM, 382 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 18:02
  • msg #799

Re: OOC Conversation

Since you got back. Shackleton missiom lasted barely three months
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 167 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 18:04
  • msg #800

Re: OOC Conversation

Have I missed how it ended somewhere? I'm assuming we completed Janus' secret mission and started a war with the first foreign nation we encountered, considering the current situation.
The Void
GM, 383 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 18:09
  • msg #801

Re: OOC Conversation

Encountering a hostile ship, the Shackleton was badly damaged and forced to flee. The crew was picked up by a scout frigate looking for survivors. The mission was officially a failure, but the recovered tech was saved and sent to R&D
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 59 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Fri 25 Jul 2014
at 21:47
  • msg #802

Re: OOC Conversation

Sounds good!

I'd assumed my intro would be a bit different.
The Void
GM, 384 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 00:48
  • msg #803

Re: OOC Conversation

Is anyone going to post or we waiting on me?
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 9 posts
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 01:52
  • msg #804

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll commence tomorrow.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 60 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 02:19
  • msg #805

Re: OOC Conversation

I believe the heathens are waiting, brother.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 103 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 03:26
  • msg #806

Re: OOC Conversation

Friday's a busy day for me, I just got back from work right now.  I'm going to post as soon as I can feel my feet :P

Tuesdays are also pretty tight, taking my afternoon post out of the mix.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 61 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 13:42
  • msg #807

Re: OOC Conversation

Great post, Diz!
The Void
GM, 385 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 15:42
  • msg #808

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh Dizzy, you've made me a VERY happy GM. *Grins*

This is everything I was hoping for and more.
The Void
GM, 386 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 15:47
  • msg #809

Re: OOC Conversation

This is exactly what I was hoping for. It's a great set up for your character. Who they are now, what they're after, their position currently, hinting at struggles, conflicts, dramatis persona and their. Making reference to the setting and details been embedding in this game since the beginning and prompting me to reveal new information.

I'll be awaiting the rest of your posts as I respond to Dizzy and get Apollyon going.
The Void
GM, 388 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 16:10
  • msg #810

Re: OOC Conversation

Apollyon, old buddy? You're up.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 105 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 16:12
  • msg #811

Re: OOC Conversation

Heh, it needed a little bit of proof reading, but I'm glad it wasn't so bad as to make the post unenjoyable.
The Void
GM, 389 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 16:14
  • msg #812

Re: OOC Conversation

I couldn't care less about typos when you put that much effort into making something that just sings with the setting I'm creating.
The Void
GM, 390 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 16:25
  • msg #813

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh, one more thing. TL 4 is becoming commonplace now.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 62 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 16:47
  • msg #814

Re: OOC Conversation

Well done Void, that opening gave me chills... I can't post til I get off work, but I'll do my best to follow the high standard you two have set when I get home.
The Void
GM, 391 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 17:10
  • msg #815

Re: OOC Conversation

In reply to Apollyon (msg # 814):
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:11, Sat 26 July 2014.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 115 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 20:14
  • msg #816

Re: OOC Conversation

Hardly as awesome as Dizzy's, but I tried to set something up. :D
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 168 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 26 Jul 2014
at 22:52
  • msg #817

Re: OOC Conversation

My computer's died. I took a bit of drastic action. ^^; Can't find my windows install disk, so trying to fight my way around creating a new enough ubuntu disk to actually use the machine...
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 64 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 27 Jul 2014
at 02:16
  • msg #818

Re: OOC Conversation

Post up, though it needs some edits I'm sure - I'll be following it up with an attached post of Apollyon transitioning POVs tonight.
The Void
GM, 392 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 27 Jul 2014
at 04:16
  • msg #819

Re: OOC Conversation

Sweet Jesus. This is all great.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 66 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 27 Jul 2014
at 05:05
  • msg #820

Re: OOC Conversation

Haha absolutely, I had that post stuck in my head all day: glad to have it all typed up. :)

As always, loving the setting.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 67 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Mon 28 Jul 2014
at 00:01
  • msg #821

Re: OOC Conversation

Hmm... I take it my equipment will require greater fleshing out with you, Void? Seeing as much of this looks to be Indari in origin.

Also: I did want to ask, how you'd like us to proceed. Are we just sandbox writing for now on our own or are we going to be posting back and forth with yourself (and other PCs should the chance arise)?
The Void
GM, 394 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 28 Jul 2014
at 14:41
  • msg #822

Re: OOC Conversation

My apologies. I had a busy weekend but I'm back to my normal schedule. I've got a couple more general posts to make (gear and a starting thread) and I'll respond to all of your posts, moving you forward.
The Void
GM, 396 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 28 Jul 2014
at 19:31
  • msg #823

Re: OOC Conversation

Gear is up. Pick your kits and packages and add them to your sheet.
The Void
GM, 397 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 28 Jul 2014
at 20:35
  • msg #824

Re: OOC Conversation

One more thing: If you need an additional piece of equipment or want to replace something in the kits with something similar, PM me and we'll see if you can get the quartermaster to 'modify' your kit.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 68 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 29 Jul 2014
at 04:23
  • msg #825

Re: OOC Conversation

No worries Void. Awesome picture for the ARKANGELOS, by the way.
The Void
GM, 401 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 29 Jul 2014
at 14:17
  • msg #826

Re: OOC Conversation

Thanks, I saw it thought "This is it"

Also, I'll have a custom set of gear for you soon too.
The Void
GM, 403 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 00:46
  • msg #827

Re: OOC Conversation

How does everyone like this setting so far?

This is the "Star Trek: Enterprise" of the setting I have, just so you know.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 70 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 01:19
  • msg #828

Re: OOC Conversation

I enjoy it quite a lot, especially the Unified Brotherhood (obviously).

I also enjoyed Star Trek: Enterprise more than most though. :)
The Void
GM, 404 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 01:40
  • msg #829

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm a Deep Space Nine fan myself, but I recognize the importance of a good prequel. This is, in essence, the story of how the Indaris Hegemony rose to galactic power.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 71 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 01:44
  • msg #830

Re: OOC Conversation

The Void:
This is, in essence, the story of how the Indaris Hegemony Unified Brotherhood rose to galactic power.


Just as I thought.
The Void
GM, 405 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 01:55
  • msg #831

Re: OOC Conversation

If they Presbyters were meant to rise to power, why do they quietly resent your achievements and accolades?
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 169 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 02:21
  • msg #832

Re: OOC Conversation

I might actually get together enough concentration to post some time this week. >< Not tonight though.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 72 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 03:26
  • msg #833

Re: OOC Conversation

They are mistaken, blinded by earthly concerns. Yehovah will make them see the way ahead clearly.

Or his chosen will.
The Void
GM, 408 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 19:17
  • msg #834

Re: OOC Conversation

Updates for all!! If you respond today, I'll reply back as quick as I can. Very motivated right now.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 170 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 21:41
  • msg #835

Re: OOC Conversation

Can I have some more information about the fighters and fighter-bombers and stuff so I can do an awesome post based around being crew chief for one of them?
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 116 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 22:18
  • msg #836

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm not at home, but I'll have a post up as soon as I get back tonight. :D
The Void
GM, 411 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 30 Jul 2014
at 23:53
  • msg #837

Re: OOC Conversation

I made a post in the Havenspire topic.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 74 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 00:07
  • msg #838

Re: OOC Conversation

More and more I'm thinking a Gareshi-ARKANGELOS showdown is going to be outstandingly badass.
The Void
GM, 412 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 00:30
  • msg #839

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh it's coming. Gareshi-ARKANGELOSbowl. Get hype. And you haven't even see the Daeoi Immortals yet, or the Shivari.

So much epic going on in this game. I hope you're all loving this as much as I am.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 75 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 00:45
  • msg #840

Re: OOC Conversation

*Narrows eyes* You spend time on /r/ASOIAF, don't you?
The Void
GM, 413 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 00:49
  • msg #841

Re: OOC Conversation

Think of this game as ASOIAF meets Dune meets Mass Effect. There's some Warhammer 40,000 added for taste.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 171 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 01:10
  • msg #842

Re: OOC Conversation

Ave dei omnissiah!
The Void
GM, 415 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 01:14
  • msg #843

Re: OOC Conversation

There's a lot of Deus Vult going on and a little bit of Hail Hydra. I like it.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 76 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 31 Jul 2014
at 01:26
  • msg #844

Re: OOC Conversation

"Lead us from death to victory, from falsehood to truth.
Lead us from despair to hope, from faith to slaughter.
Lead us to His strength and an eternity of war.
Let His wrath fill our hearts.
Death, war, and blood;
 in vengeance serve Yehovah and the Prophet!"
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 110 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 2 Aug 2014
at 19:46
  • msg #845

Re: OOC Conversation

Sssssh ... don't tell anyone, but I haven't a clue what I'm doing :P
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 78 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 04:14
  • msg #846

Re: OOC Conversation

Could've fooled me.... You're doing fine faking it, haha. Using those principles of war.

If you want to dig more deeply into platoon tactics, you could check out FM 3-21.8 "The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad". It won't make you into Napoleon, but it will show you the modern US Army's standardized formulae for infantry tactics at the platoon level. I wouldn't bother though, unless you need something to put you to sleep.

... Or you could just stick with the gist, which you've got down pat: a bunch of guys shoot while one guy runs over and kicks the bad guy in the shin.
The Void
GM, 423 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 04:44
  • msg #847

Re: OOC Conversation

So here's basically how it works

I evaluate the strength of your forces. The strength of the enemy forces.

Then you come up with a plan.

You make a tactics check. That determines how well you formulate your plan.

You make a leadership check. That determines how well you explain and coordinate your plan.

You make some other rolls for combat as a high level PC, which has a smaller localized effect. (If you gun down an enemy squad singlehandedly you might get a leadership bonus as you inspire your troops)
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 79 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 04:51
  • msg #848

Re: OOC Conversation

Of course, I didn't mean mechanically. I was talking more in terms of fluff or writing.
The Void
GM, 424 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 04:56
  • msg #849

Re: OOC Conversation

I imagined someone was curious how it was being done.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 80 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 05:21
  • msg #850

Re: OOC Conversation

Ah, possibly, I might've misinterpreted.
Vladimir Harkness
player, 3 posts
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 06:27
  • msg #851

Re: OOC Conversation

War is basically a really meta version of rock-paper-scissors where you tell your opponent that you intend to throw paper, and then you throw rock.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 111 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 06:51
  • msg #852

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, sure, "All War is based on Deception" has been on the books for 2,000 years...even if it was only really available in English for a little over a century.

Edit:  And, of course, the most important meta-rule of War is to start your count to throw before the other guy even knows the game is coming.  Action always beats inaction, ya know?

Edit2:  I actually have an infantry primer laying around here somewhere, a former roomie of mine was in the reserve and he never picked up after himself much.  It was kind of interesting reading, the language is dry as hell but the content is kind of compelling.

Might be worth seeing if I can find it again.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:10, Sun 03 Aug 2014.
The Void
GM, 425 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 3 Aug 2014
at 19:09
  • msg #853

Re: OOC Conversation

Sorry folks, kind of slow today. Spending time with the lady and going to see Guardians of the Galaxy tonight (which I imagine will inspire)
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 81 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Tue 5 Aug 2014
at 21:03
  • msg #854

Re: OOC Conversation

Just saw it myself - great flick! I wasn't familiar at all with the source material for it, so it was all new to me.

Dizzy - we're probably taking about the same field manual. If you're talking (Army) Reserves, that would be the go to FM. :)
The Void
GM, 427 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Aug 2014
at 18:11
  • msg #855

Re: OOC Conversation

I was trying to get all detailed with the alternative day system, and I realized that I can't do that because travel time is handled in days and so are psychic powers and some other things.

So we assume, for whatever reason (tradition?), military time is still measured in 24 hour days (which psychic powers also adhere to, because reasons.)

We could measure time in absolute hours, but that seems tedious to me.
The Void
GM, 430 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 6 Aug 2014
at 22:45
  • msg #856

Re: OOC Conversation

Unrelated: I'm trying to figure out how to model Energy Shields/Kinetic Barriers in this system, both personal and for starships. The easy way would be to just use the FEP and deflector field rules, but...
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 85 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 7 Aug 2014
at 12:00
  • msg #857

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm cool with measuring military time in days - keeps things simple I suppose!

What's the alternative for modeling energy shields? Most of my gaming has been done in much lower tech settings, so I'm not really familiar with alternatives yet.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 121 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 7 Aug 2014
at 12:38
  • msg #858

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm sorry to say that School has started up for me once again. I will still be able to post every day, but it's my Senior year, so I need to put a lot of effort into my classes during the day and after I get home, so my posts will be early morning, and possibly late evening, much of the time, except on weekends.
The Void
GM, 432 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Aug 2014
at 16:42
  • msg #859

Re: OOC Conversation

No problem Maire, you still have a place here. :)
The Void
GM, 434 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 7 Aug 2014
at 23:09
  • msg #860

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, as a heads up, I'll should be back to regular posting frequency now.
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 15 posts
Mon 11 Aug 2014
at 18:08
  • msg #861

Re: OOC Conversation

I've been slow as I was intending to write an epic post, but I think I might need to keep it smaller. I'll rewrite what I have and post some time tonight.
The Void
GM, 439 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 05:48
  • msg #862

Re: OOC Conversation

You guys all still out there? Are things keeping you interested? If not, PM me and we can find a way to take it in the direction you want.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 123 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 12:17
  • msg #863

Re: OOC Conversation

Yea, still here. Sorry, went on a camping trip, and totally spaced on telling my games on RPoL. My apologies. I'll have a post up ASAP.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 92 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 13:05
  • msg #864

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm still very interested! Just caught in the midst of a move. I'll post ASAP too.
The Void
GM, 440 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 13:11
  • msg #865

Re: OOC Conversation

No worries folks. I've got a phone interview this morning. Wish me luck!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 124 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 13:14
  • msg #866

Re: OOC Conversation

Luck! :D
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 93 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 15:23
  • msg #867

Re: OOC Conversation

Good luck! Nail it, brother!
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 113 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 18 Aug 2014
at 17:06
  • msg #868

Re: OOC Conversation

Good luck, Chief!

(I'm still here, just been buried with work.  Looks like it might settle down some this week, but I don't know if that's a singular event or if I can expect that going forward now)
The Void
GM, 441 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 28 Aug 2014
at 21:18
  • msg #869

Re: OOC Conversation

We're still on, folks, but since most of you are busy I'm kind of letting things slide for a bit. Once we get a few people posting regularly again it'll be back to normal. (I didn't get the job, so I have plenty of DMing time)
The Void
GM, 442 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 10 Sep 2014
at 04:32
  • msg #870

Re: OOC Conversation

Anyone alive out there?
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 18 posts
Wed 10 Sep 2014
at 11:39
  • msg #871

Re: OOC Conversation

There are alive people here
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 125 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Wed 10 Sep 2014
at 11:46
  • msg #872

Re: OOC Conversation

Every damneded night...! "Read and annotate this 20 page story by tomorrow! Read and annotate this 100 page story by Friday! Read chapters 1-5 by tomorrow, and don't forget to take your quiz! Write a 5 page long essay in German, due Thursday!" And so on and so forth. I know it sounds like a bunch of excuses, but fluffing AP College Courses are not at all time-lenient...
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 94 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 11 Sep 2014
at 16:51
  • msg #873

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm here and mostly alive! Just drowning in work, haha. I'll spring back to life here shortly. Things are finally starting to settle back down.
The Void
GM, 443 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 12 Sep 2014
at 20:13
  • msg #874

Re: OOC Conversation

Good to hear. I'm just in a holding pattern right now, so as long as we can get a couple of players to post regularly I'll go back to updating as things were before. I don't want one person to end up jumping too far ahead.
The Void
GM, 444 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 27 Sep 2014
at 22:32
  • msg #875

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey, how is everyone doing?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 114 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sun 28 Sep 2014
at 05:06
  • msg #876

Re: OOC Conversation

Ha ha.  I kind of failed to treat some "easy" tasks with the respect that they required, and now I'm scrambling to fix the problems that have resulted.

Other than that, Destiny's kind of got it's hooks in me a bit.

How about you, doing well?
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 126 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sun 28 Sep 2014
at 18:48
  • msg #877

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, still rather busy with school. I apologize greatly for making you wait on me, and I'm working as quickly as I can. The issue recently has been that when I do get free time from school, I'm just too mentally dead to want to try and roleplay any. Otherwise, life is going rather well. My grades in all my classes are up, I'm almost done with High School. I've got nothing to complain about. You?
The Void
GM, 445 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 3 Oct 2014
at 22:36
  • msg #878

Re: OOC Conversation

New job is sucking up a lot of my time as expected. It's not bad, but it's a LOT of learning to get up to speed with the rest of the team.
The Void
GM, 446 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 23 Oct 2014
at 01:36
  • msg #879

Re: OOC Conversation

I finally have time to keep playing this. Anyone want to continue, I'll run your thread solo if I have to.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 127 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 23 Oct 2014
at 02:31
  • msg #880

Re: OOC Conversation

This game keeps on getting kicked in the balls when it's already down. I've got to admit, the resilience it's taken to even last up until now is amazing. I'm certainly not going to be giving up on it anytime soon. I'll try to get a post in sometime later tonight.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 115 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 23 Oct 2014
at 20:16
  • msg #881

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm about to head out to work, but I can get a post up tonight.  Nice to see you again, Boss-man.
The Void
GM, 447 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 24 Oct 2014
at 19:39
  • msg #882

Re: OOC Conversation

It Will Not Die!
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 116 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 24 Oct 2014
at 22:38
  • msg #883

Re: OOC Conversation

Ha ha ha ...

My car broke down ^_^;  I think it's just a belt, slight delay while I get it sorted though.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 172 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Thu 30 Oct 2014
at 20:16
  • msg #884

Re: OOC Conversation

I... got stuck with a post [I had NO freaking ideas!] and then... well, college started and I've been snowed under. But I feel like I should make an effort to return! If I'm not too horribly behind and/or haven't been killed off.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:17, Thu 30 Oct 2014.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 117 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 30 Oct 2014
at 20:31
  • msg #885

Re: OOC Conversation

Aye, and my car is officially dead ^_^;  Car hunting now, and trying to figure out where to dispose of the corpse ...
The Void
GM, 448 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 12 Jan 2015
at 01:24
  • msg #886

Re: OOC Conversation

Just reading through some of these old posts...

These were good days.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 118 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 12 Jan 2015
at 01:43
  • msg #887

Re: OOC Conversation

Can't really argue with that.
The Void
GM, 449 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 12 Jan 2015
at 01:46
  • msg #888

Re: OOC Conversation

I'd love to continue this at some point, but it seems that people lost interest.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 119 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 12 Jan 2015
at 01:58
  • msg #889

Re: OOC Conversation

I mostly just kept getting slammed, honestly.  It's only in the last week or so that I've really been able to get any posting done, and even then I'm still sick.

That said, a lot of games in my cue seem to be clawing their way out of the earth now that we're passed the holiday season.
The Void
GM, 450 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 12 Jan 2015
at 02:30
  • msg #890

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, if you want to continue... I'd be happy just going with Dizzy
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 120 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 14 Jan 2015
at 20:10
  • msg #891

Re: OOC Conversation

Ha ha, my car stopped starting up on Monday.  I'm not sure if that's supposed to be a warning shot from life or what :P
The Void
GM, 451 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 15 Jan 2015
at 00:54
  • msg #892

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, you let me know. I'll check back in periodically.
The Void
GM, 452 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 21 May 2015
at 04:25
  • msg #893

Re: OOC Conversation

You know, I'm still willing to run this game...
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 121 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 21 May 2015
at 04:36
  • msg #894

Re: OOC Conversation

I've been thinking about it lately, but I'm about to get two teeth jerked out of my head next Tuesday.  Don't want to start up just to stall :P
The Void
GM, 453 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 21 May 2015
at 04:40
  • msg #895

Re: OOC Conversation

Take your time. I'm nice and unemployed and quite bored.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 95 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 21 May 2015
at 05:39
  • msg #896

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh hello there!
The Void
GM, 454 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 21 May 2015
at 07:19
  • msg #897

Re: OOC Conversation

Dizzy, Apollyon, plz come back, plz.

Edit: 1600th post!
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:53, Thu 21 May 2015.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 96 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 21 May 2015
at 17:51
  • msg #898

Re: OOC Conversation

Having just reread Apollyon's thread and felt a shiver or two go down my spine.. I will gladly start writing again. ;)
The Void
GM, 455 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 21 May 2015
at 23:47
  • msg #899

Re: OOC Conversation

I've been reading through them as well. Definitely had those chills too. We wrote some good stuff.

I'm also fixing some of my grammar mistakes where I was hurrying.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:03, Fri 22 May 2015.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 122 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Fri 22 May 2015
at 04:29
  • msg #900

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, so long as it’s helping out the unemployed (sorry to hear that’s an ongoing predicament), I suppose I can accelerate my time table a bit.  I mean, I already called off the day they’re pulling bits out of me, so it’s not like I’ll have anything better to do with the rest of my day beyond eating soft foods and chewing on cotton balls.

Are you thinking we just step right back in where we were, or jump things forward a bit?
The Void
GM, 456 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 22 May 2015
at 04:49
  • msg #901

Re: OOC Conversation

I'd like to get one more post from each of you in the current time-frame and then I'll either continue us or slide ahead. Appollyon almost certainly needs a time jump and I think we're at a place with you were we can reasonably assume your capture of the facility is successful.

Edit: Anyone else who wants to keep playing is welcome, of course. We can certainly move you around in time as well to stay in the action.
This message was last edited by the GM at 04:53, Fri 22 May 2015.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 129 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 22 May 2015
at 13:28
  • msg #902

Re: OOC Conversation

Well, I certainly wouldn't mind trying one more time. My thread isn't exciting or anything like Dizzy's and Apollyon's apparently. Not fighting or anything. But I do at least wanna try to finish what I got into?
The Void
GM, 457 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 23 May 2015
at 00:05
  • msg #903

Re: OOC Conversation

Sounds good. I'll have a post up for you in a couple hours.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 98 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sat 23 May 2015
at 20:19
  • msg #904

Re: OOC Conversation

Got a post up, had to cut it a bit short though as I'm headed out the door... I think it will work prior to the time skip.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 99 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 24 May 2015
at 18:34
  • msg #905

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm sure Void didn't mean to imply your thread wasn't exciting. I've been rereading them and I have to say that I enjoy them all.
The Void
GM, 458 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 25 May 2015
at 00:35
  • msg #906

Re: OOC Conversation

Maire's thing is psychic espionage and intrigue. That's exciting in it's own right.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 123 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 27 May 2015
at 16:23
  • msg #907

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, you know, some kind of meaningful family as opposed to adopting service as a surrogate.  That's got to count for something.

Anywho, things went wonky with my dentist appointment, so I still have my teeth (this is not a good thing) and have to chase down some medical attention.  Blood pressure stuff.  Kinda sucks, and I'm not as free as I thought I'd be at this juncture, but I'll try and move forward.
The Void
GM, 460 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 28 May 2015
at 01:07
  • msg #908

Re: OOC Conversation

"I still have my teeth."
"This is not a good thing."

Are two sentences I never thought I'd hear together.

Sorry to hear that though. I've got bad teeth myself. So many root canals.
The Void
GM, 461 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 28 May 2015
at 02:46
  • msg #909

Re: OOC Conversation

Alright. Posts are in. Maire, you're up and Dizzy and Apollyon, you two wait it out while I work on the time jump. Feel free to message me privately about personal goals for your characters.

As a note, I may try to keep the time jumps going to avoid stagnation and so it feels like we're making some progress, plotwise. I have pages and pages of material we haven't even touched on yet.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:46, Thu 28 May 2015.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 130 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Thu 28 May 2015
at 17:25
  • msg #910

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll get a post up ASAP. Been a little busy, and I'm out of town tonight, so tomorrow morning or sometime between now and when I leave is when I'll get somethng in. Sorry for the wait.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 126 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Thu 28 May 2015
at 18:47
  • msg #911

Re: OOC Conversation

Yeesh, every time I review this rulebook I'm shocked by how tight fisted they are with skill points.
The Void
GM, 462 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 31 May 2015
at 12:14
  • msg #912

Re: OOC Conversation

don't worry, I didn't forget about this. I've been busy this weekend (Surprisingly)

However, I've been re-reading my notes and what happened in previous threads so I can advance the plot appropriately for everyone.

Thank you for being patient.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 131 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sun 31 May 2015
at 13:58
  • msg #913

Re: OOC Conversation

(Tomorrow morning is turning into far later.) Sorry. I will get a post up when I can.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 100 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Sun 31 May 2015
at 16:05
  • msg #914

Re: OOC Conversation

No problem!

And you're right Dizzy, they don't give you much to work with for skill points.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 132 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 1 Jun 2015
at 12:56
  • msg #915

Re: OOC Conversation

How do you post images?
The Void
GM, 465 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 1 Jun 2015
at 13:01
  • msg #916

Re: OOC Conversation

<img src=http://placeurlhere

Just close the string with ">"
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 134 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 1 Jun 2015
at 13:37
  • msg #917

Re: OOC Conversation

It didn't work. xD I'm posting something in my thread now.
The Void
GM, 466 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 1 Jun 2015
at 13:45
  • msg #918

Re: OOC Conversation

<img src="http://placeurlhere"

Just close the string with ">"

Sorry, forgot the quotation marks around the url.
The Void
GM, 469 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 2 Jun 2015
at 07:37
  • msg #919

Re: OOC Conversation

Posts are up.
The Void
GM, 472 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 7 Jun 2015
at 08:39
  • msg #920

Re: OOC Conversation

I've revealed all the old threads for all players now. Feel free to dig through and enjoy some excellent roleplaying by your peers.
The Void
GM, 473 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 11:28
  • msg #921

Re: OOC Conversation

Anyone out there? :(
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 138 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 12:36
  • msg #922

Re: OOC Conversation

Yes, I'm here. xD
The Void
GM, 474 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 12:39
  • msg #923

Re: OOC Conversation

Ah, i missed you post. My bad.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 139 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 14:27
  • msg #924

Re: OOC Conversation

And I think Annabell posted too?
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 127 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 14:36
  • msg #925

Re: OOC Conversation

Oof, sorry about that.  I just got crushed last week.  I always forget what the week of graduation does for business.  I was supposed to be off yesterday, but enough things sought me out that I was preoccupied basically from the second I rolled out of bed until about thirty minutes before I crashed out.

Getting caught up now.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 175 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 17:09
  • msg #926

Re: OOC Conversation

Yes, I'm back :)

Finally beat the stupid block that kept me from starting my episode 2 thread.
The Void
GM, 477 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 20:20
  • msg #927

Re: OOC Conversation

Okay, posts are up.

Dizzy, I need a little more time with yours. I tried writing it and I didn't like it. So I'll come back to it later today.

Apollyon, where are you, man?
The Void
GM, 478 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 21:26
  • msg #928

Re: OOC Conversation

"Your role in all this" Got an update regarding the military heirarchy It now includes an outline all the way to the top from both the Navy and Ground-pounder sides of things.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 141 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 22:45
  • msg #929

Re: OOC Conversation

I've been looking at my older posts, and I have no idea how good you guys consider my writing skills to be, but the amount of improvement in two years is rather amazing. I honestly didn't even know that my writing was so... limited back then. I distinctly remember thinking I was doing a fantastic job, and there I was writing 1 paragraph responses. If that. xD
The Void
GM, 479 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Mon 8 Jun 2015
at 23:24
  • msg #930

Re: OOC Conversation

I think you improved quite a bit. I'm very proud of you!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 177 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 01:49
  • msg #931

Re: OOC Conversation

Thats how it goes. At least with writing its harder to notice it as it happens, so we don't suffer the Artists' Curse so much.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 142 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 01:57
  • msg #932

Re: OOC Conversation

Considering I was 16 when I started in this game, I think I can give myself a little leniency in regards to most of the mistakes I made.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 178 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 08:36
  • msg #933

Re: OOC Conversation

Honestly? When you're sixteen, the rate of improvement matters far more than the actual skill. I haven't noticed any major problems with your writing though.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 130 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 19:40
  • msg #934

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome back to the fray, Voidmistress Grey.  Always nice to see this game has stuck with so many.

I usually don’t try to rate my fellow players on their quality as a writer.  That may seem strange to say, or conceited even, but I’ve always maintained that it’s not a competition.  Even people who might be lacking in technique may be talented in putting ideas out there that others can really run with, and those who’re technically proficient may be bland or unimaginative.  I like to think of the product as being a kind of alchemy, We are awesome.

That said, I always think my best work is behind me.  Then I go back and read it again and am always filled with an overwhelming sense of “meh”, so I’m just glad that people seem to enjoy my stuff as much as they do.
The Void
GM, 480 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 9 Jun 2015
at 21:04
  • msg #935

Re: OOC Conversation

You are all awesome and I'm happy to have you posting again.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 179 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Wed 10 Jun 2015
at 08:11
  • msg #936

Re: OOC Conversation

When I do it, its not as a matter of competition so much... its more about analysing techniques and figuring out why they work and how I can use them myself.

Also, its good practice now I've decided to train as an English teacher. ^^;
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 19 posts
Fri 12 Jun 2015
at 19:51
  • msg #937

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm afraid I am still stuck with work.
Things are supposed to get better from next week onwards.
The Void
GM, 481 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 12 Jun 2015
at 19:55
  • msg #938

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey! Good to see you! I should have update for all soon. It's been a busy week.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 180 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 13:21
  • msg #939

Re: OOC Conversation

So, weekend update schedule from the boss? :D
The Void
GM, 482 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 13:25
  • msg #940

Re: OOC Conversation

Weekend should be a lot quicker. I've also got a new player to join us too.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 131 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 14:02
  • msg #941

Re: OOC Conversation

Ha ha, every time you put up one of those Players Wanted ads, I start thinking about making a pilot character and then I realize I'm already here :P
The Void
GM, 483 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 14:13
  • msg #942

Re: OOC Conversation

Your post is done ;)
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 181 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 20:21
  • msg #943

Re: OOC Conversation

lol, Dizzy.
Kwai Kanensen
player, 1 post
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 20:24
  • msg #944

Re: OOC Conversation

Hello everyone.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 182 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 13 Jun 2015
at 21:01
  • msg #945

Re: OOC Conversation

Yoh.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 132 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Sun 14 Jun 2015
at 05:25
  • msg #946

Re: OOC Conversation

All hail the new flesh!

Welcome aboard Kwai
The Void
GM, 486 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 14 Jun 2015
at 20:23
  • msg #947

Re: OOC Conversation

Oh, what a twist!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 183 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Mon 15 Jun 2015
at 20:41
  • msg #948

Re: OOC Conversation

So, this was thrown up today...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?...amp;feature=youtu.be

Thoughts? The music makes me think 'borderlands' more than anything...
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 144 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 01:12
  • msg #949

Re: OOC Conversation

I understand that I don't have the standards that a lot of other people seem to have, but honestly, that trailer was fantastic. Amazing. I am, and have been, super hyped for Mass Effect 4. Going and reading a great deal of those comments though, people are talking about how EA has ruined the game, and there's no point without Shepherd, or there wasn't enough in there to interest them, etc. etc. From my POV, it was amazing. And the point of a videogame is not the characters, but the universe itself. So I loved it. And the Song is called Ghost Riders in the Sky, and if you go and look up the lyrics, while it's westernish, it matches the whole theme of the game.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 135 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 04:21
  • msg #950

Re: OOC Conversation

My gut check is "meh", but then I'm always cold on CGI trailers for videogames.

I've always been soft on "Ghost Riders in the Sky" as a song though.  Implications of Mass Effect taking on some more Space Western tropes are fine with me.  They've been saying for a while that they wanted to do a lot more exploration with this game, so the frontier visage is a good fit for that.

Maybe a little iffy about the N7 logo.  I know it's a series staple, but I'd have preferred nonmilitary backers if that's where they're taking the franchise.

I mean, I'm down any way you slice it.  ME has never been a series without problems, but I'm still a fan.  I'm sure that there are people saying that "there's no point without Shepherd", but I think those people are being close minded.  It's been pretty clear that Shepherd's story began and end with the Reapers (and, honestly, Shep was looking a little dogged by the end of 3).  A time jump and a new angle sit fine with me, the setting is huge and interesting, and frankly deserves more than one hero.

Edit:  Also, to date, this is still my crowned champ for inappropriate music accompaniment to a game trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YROOgLD-wtU
This message was last edited by the player at 04:34, Tue 16 June 2015.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 184 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Tue 16 Jun 2015
at 11:20
  • msg #951

Re: OOC Conversation

Haha, yes, the Deathwing music was a much-storied nonsequiteur, although the visuals were matched quite well to it.

The mass effect news twitter has build a google working document about what they know about the game.

https://docs.google.com/docume...qvEBx4_NgGTkNXc/edit

The idea behind it does seem to be based around the idea of space exploration rather than an epic plot, which has promise. The thing I'm most concerned about is the promise that it won't lock out any of the endings of ME3 - how they're going to keep a 'noncannon ending' when two out of three result in massive technological or sociological changes to galactic society, I don't know.
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 20 posts
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 18:48
  • msg #952

Re: OOC Conversation

Mass Effect is one of the very few games I've played to completion, and I've played all of them to completion.

The franchise has a lot of scope and potential. I'd welcome a more exploratory game, but the N7's are supposed to be Earth top military, so I'm guessing it'll be just as epic as the original.

In good news, I should now be able to continue in the game. I'm not quite sure how to add to my last post though.
The Void
GM, 487 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 17 Jun 2015
at 19:11
  • msg #953

Re: OOC Conversation

Don't worry, I'll update your thread, Selana. This has been a busy week for me and I haven't gotten to update anything in a day or two. I should have you all up to speed by tonight though.
The Void
GM, 488 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 18 Jun 2015
at 20:59
  • msg #954

Re: OOC Conversation

Apologies for the wait. Work hunting has become fast and furious this week. Which is a good thing!
The Void
GM, 489 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 20 Jun 2015
at 00:34
  • msg #955

Re: OOC Conversation

In case anyone is curious, I've got an amazing job lined up. All I have to do is nail the interview.
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 186 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 20 Jun 2015
at 18:52
  • msg #956

Re: OOC Conversation

Good luck.
The Void
GM, 492 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 23 Jun 2015
at 04:52
  • msg #957

Re: OOC Conversation

Everything is updated.
Selana Venn
Chief Medical, 23 posts
Wed 24 Jun 2015
at 02:44
  • msg #958

Re: OOC Conversation

Good luck!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 147 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 26 Jun 2015
at 01:45
  • msg #959

Re: OOC Conversation

Apologies for the delay. Got my wisdom teeth removed on Tuesday, and I've been recuperating. I'll get a post up probably tomorrow.
The Void
GM, 493 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 26 Jun 2015
at 01:48
  • msg #960

Re: OOC Conversation

No problem. I'm having a busy week too. I'll have some updates later tonight or tomorrow morning.
The Void
GM, 494 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 30 Jun 2015
at 22:35
  • msg #961

Re: OOC Conversation

No job for me. :( I'll update in a bit. For real this time.
Dizzy Hargrieve
Chaplain, 137 posts
Life is like currency;
worthless unless spent
Wed 1 Jul 2015
at 06:42
  • msg #962

Re: OOC Conversation

Aw, I was really rooting for you too, Chief.  Sorry to hear it.
The Void
GM, 498 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 2 Jul 2015
at 03:19
  • msg #963

Re: OOC Conversation

And updates are complete.
The Void
GM, 499 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 2 Jul 2015
at 23:52
  • msg #964

Re: OOC Conversation

Everyone welcome Marcia
Marcia Duval
player, 1 post
Fri 3 Jul 2015
at 16:25
  • msg #965

Re: OOC Conversation

Hi there!
Annabel Grey
Engineering, 188 posts
Fighter Maintenance
Crew Chief
Sat 4 Jul 2015
at 09:15
  • msg #966

Re: OOC Conversation

Yoh :)
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 151 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sat 4 Jul 2015
at 12:59
  • msg #967

Re: OOC Conversation

Hello! ^^ Where do we get to see your story take place?
Marcia Duval
player, 2 posts
Sat 4 Jul 2015
at 14:33
  • msg #968

Re: OOC Conversation

I'm actually the comms officer on board the Horus, so unless the Void decides otherwise, I'll be in the same thread as Selana.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:18, Sat 04 July 2015.
The Void
GM, 502 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 7 Jul 2015
at 00:36
  • msg #969

Re: OOC Conversation

If you're new and you aren't posting yet, go ahead and start. (Both of you are aboard the Horus.)


Also, I got my hands on Relics of the Lost and Engines of Babylon. *grins*
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 152 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Tue 7 Jul 2015
at 22:55
  • msg #970

Re: OOC Conversation

I'll post tomorrow, probably. Been a bit busy.
Apollyon
ARKANGEL, 103 posts
Cut well old friend,
and then farewell.
Thu 9 Jul 2015
at 03:34
  • msg #971

Re: OOC Conversation

Welcome Marcia!
The Void
GM, 503 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 9 Jul 2015
at 07:54
  • msg #972

Re: OOC Conversation

So I spent a long time reading through all the books and I found out some interesting things which aren't immediately apparent when you read the SWN Core.

First off: The Spike Drives are probably gravitic-inertialess in nature and they are the ONLY drives on TL4 starships. They do have very efficient maneuvering thrusters powered by the fusion plant onboard, but all flight is handed from the Spike Drive.

Also, grav technology is wide-spread. All ships and stations would have artificial gravity unless they were system ships (Non-spike drive ships without fusion plants)

Guided weapons are not used in TL4. No smart missiles, no seeker mines, etc. The reason for this is that all Spike-Drive equipped starships have Quantum ECM which essentially scrambles targeting data enough that precise homing is impossible. Error-checking protects autonomous systems, but even one second of scrap-data will cause smart missiles to miss. They use these on planets too, and generally speaking, a Mech will be the source of the Quantum ECM jamming. This is also why starship fights take place at knife-fight ranges.

Mechs are a thing, but they're way more expensive than a grav tank. They are powerful though and the best way to broadcast Quantum ECM fields.

Nukes are mining equipment. The reason for this is that Nuclear Inhibition Fields or Nuke Snuffers are wide-spread technology. You can use a few of them with some fusion plants and cover a whole planet. All starships have Nuclear Inhibition Fields that spread out for tens of thousands of KM. Also, no giant rocks. Grav tech means that you can set up space stations with Breaker Guns and just shove incoming asteroids away.

There are no ansibles, technically, but there are FTL transmitters which can reach anyone within a star system quickly but probably aren't going to send messages to other systems any time soon. Starships seem to have FTL transmitters and most major worlds will have a commnet that supports this.

Medical technology allows people to live to 100 years old and still be in good health. Assume that most people who have access to this technology (pretty much anyone who isn't living in poverty) live to 100 years naturally and can live as old as 150. (The oldest person ever recorded lived to 161 years.)
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:04, Thu 09 July 2015.
Marcia Duval
player, 3 posts
Fri 10 Jul 2015
at 01:31
  • msg #973

Re: OOC Conversation

Don't wait for me. This isn't Marcia's scene, and I don't think she would be likely to introduce herself yet. She's probably just leaned over her controls, focusing on post-drill systems checks, making sure nothing failed and wondering what she'll say when and if she actually comes face to face with the agent.
The Void
GM, 504 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Fri 10 Jul 2015
at 02:29
  • msg #974

Re: OOC Conversation

Marcia, PM me with your actions and we'll run a private thread
The Void
GM, 505 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 11 Jul 2015
at 03:40
  • msg #975

Re: OOC Conversation

Everyone goes up 1 level, btw.
The Void
GM, 509 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Tue 14 Jul 2015
at 10:10
  • msg #976

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey, so if you have a background for your character (Yes, everyone) I'd like a PM about what you think about your own (character's) culture is like. It's something I'd like to integrate into my setting and add some extra variety and verisimilitude.
The Void
GM, 510 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Wed 15 Jul 2015
at 00:31
  • msg #977

Re: OOC Conversation

If any of you are at all curious about the history of the Hegemony... it's being played out for you here: link to another game
The Void
GM, 511 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Thu 16 Jul 2015
at 22:52
  • msg #978

Re: OOC Conversation

How's everyone doing out there?

Edit: as an aside, I'm done a bad job of being consistent with names at times. Haven is also called Indaris Prime. It's the same place. I've messed that up a bit, and I apologize.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:04, Fri 17 July 2015.
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 157 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Fri 17 Jul 2015
at 00:06
  • msg #979

Re: OOC Conversation

Good. ^^ Battling with my muse, but still rather decent. What about yourself?
The Void
GM, 513 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 18 Jul 2015
at 05:07
  • msg #980

Re: OOC Conversation

Hey, just checking in with you all again. No one has posted in a while so I'm wondering if you're all still interested or if you're just busy? Are there things I could be doing better to keep your interest? If so, PM me about it.
Marcia Duval
player, 4 posts
Sat 18 Jul 2015
at 05:13
  • msg #981

Re: OOC Conversation

No, I'm just occupied with my acting and writing. However, I won't be around for a while, and if you need to you can go ahead and NPC me.
The Void
GM, 514 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sat 18 Jul 2015
at 05:16
  • msg #982

Re: OOC Conversation

Okay, sounds good!
Maire Doiteain
Advisor, 158 posts
Oh dear, did you not want
me to hear that?
Sat 18 Jul 2015
at 05:57
  • msg #983

Re: OOC Conversation

Just busy
The Void
GM, 518 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 19 Jul 2015
at 01:40
  • msg #984

Re: OOC Conversation

If anyone is interested https://www.kickstarter.com/pr...fare-for-stars-witho

The military campaign supplement with planetary invasion rules and more is being kickstarted.
The Void
GM, 519 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 19 Jul 2015
at 03:38
  • msg #985

Re: OOC Conversation

If you have the beta version of Starvation Cheap, any of the standard TL4 military stuff is available for you via requisition now.
The Void
GM, 520 posts
The Judgement
of Deep Space
Sun 19 Jul 2015
at 03:47
  • msg #986

Re: OOC Conversation

Also, as an aside, I'm planning on moving the majority of the party onto the Horus
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