In reply to Steve Cable (msg # 133):


psssst... a word in your shell like ear.
_{It's poor form to refer to the Captain as an AA}
This message was last edited by the player at 08:29, Tue 16 Nov 2021.

An 'Ancient Artifact' is primarily a technological device (rather than some sort of art piece) made by a race known as the Ancients. Even though there are other alien races, the term only refers to the Ancients.

Because there's an Accelerator Rifle listed on the sheet, I'm guessing that 'A/R' is referring to that, though I don't understand why it's listed where it is.

the prior Steve did not have an Accelerator Rifle.  I added that as my muster benefit weapon.

the list was as follows:

 TL 10 Comms       Cr.   250
 Watch             Cr.    10
 Elec Binoculars   Cr.   750   A/R
 1st Aid kit       Cr    125
 Survival Kit      Cr.    50   A/R
 Security Kit&     Cr. 1,700   A/R
 Clothes           Cr.    50
 Mine Boots        Cr.    50
 Swim trunks       Cr.    10   A/R

 C. E. Kit TL8     Cr.   500  Ship
 Geiger Counter    Cr.   250  Ship
 Pressure Tent     Cr. 2,000  Ship
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 02:56, Wed 17 Nov 2021.

A/R = Air Raft

I didn't think we had one... must have been something he had on his Scoutship that got left behind... I guess I'd loose all that stuff... must not have edited his sheet after that.

Looks like the prior vessel (Rucker-class Merchant Vessel “Dust Runner”) had one.

Exactly

;^)

In my 20+ years of PbP gaming on various sites, it was generally accepted that posting between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day diminished considerably due to Holidaze, work schedule changes, family, shopping, putting up decorations, etc. For that reason, expectations for timely posts was kind of put on hold.

In my case, this didn't usually apply to me, but this year, I seem to have hit a down cycle. It's probably a combination of age + health + meds + diet + environment + Holidaze. So, just bear with me while I sort it all out and hopefully get back on track in the new year.

In reply to StarMaster (msg # 141):

Merry Christmas everyone!

In reply to Harry McStubbin (msg # 142):



That's unfortunate as Miranda would have offered to swap places.

Hey Gang,

I had thought after the holidays I'd be back in full swing but I'm going to opt to leave the game (and RPoL altogether).

Things in RL have changed including my priorities and the time I have to place on them.

I appreciate the chance to be a part of this group for the short time that was and hope you all nothing but the best in life and the most fun out of your gaming.

Take care all!

Good luck out there!

In reply to Steve Cable (msg # 144):

Good luck, sorry to lose you

Luise shall we host a Gala?

Knock knock.

Anyone about?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:13, Thu 27 Jan 2022.

Still around, but a few minor health issues have combined to make it hard for me to post as much as I want.

In reply to StarMaster (msg # 149):

Sorry to hear that Rob, don't hurt yourself.

And now the AC went out Thursday morning so we're sitting around in 90-degrees!

Florida would be a lot smaller population wise if it was not for the AC. At least it gave out now and not in the middle of August. Had no AC for two weeks until we got a new central AC.

So apparently it was my turn to get Covid, although a weaker strain. Culminated Monday night when I fell getting out of bed because I got dizzy and my legs were so weak they couldn't support me. After friends helped me get into a chair, called an ambulance to take me to the hospital for evaluation and testing. Everything else was clear but the test came back positive for Covid. Put some fluids in me, gave me a few prescriptions for me cough, and sent me home.

According to the doctor, I have had it for a few days, so Monday was the worst of it. Getting better, but I still feel like crap and a bit unsteady on my feet.

At least this explains why I've been feeling so crappy for awhile now.

Probably should apologize for not posting an update here, but brain's been too tired to even think of doing that.

Getting better. Just slow.

It took a while to get over it. Ended up mostly at home during my vacation that I had scheduled two month prior. Hope you get to feeling better.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:59, Thu 01 Sept 2022.

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As I said, COVID leaves you weak and tired, though I suppose in my case there are other at-risk conditions that haven't helped.

I was just starting to get caught up on my games when WHAM! Got clobbered by Hurricane Ian.

As you may have heard, Southwest Florida where I  live got clobbered by Hurricane Ian. Once again, we've lost power. With Irma, we lost it for 10 days. It could be longer this time as a couple of substations got trashed and there's almost a million people without power now across the six counties.

Currently using my friend's hot spot from his phone, but there's still the problem of charging up my computer and his cell phone.

So, not sure how much I'll be able to post before we get power back. No gas stations are operable because their pumps are electrical and they don't have power either. Most stores were closed today, but a few restaurants managed to open to feed the people that can't cook at home now.

Lots of trees down, and some damage to houses and yards. Six houses on our block lost their back porches. Our fence barely survived, but it's leaning because the ground got so soaked. Lost a few solar panels. But other than that, made it through without any damage to the house (except the back porch (the lanai) is 50% gone) and we're all intact--people, cats and dogs.

Take it one day at a time and do not overwork yourself.