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The Helpdesk (AKA: The OOC Questions Thread.

Posted by The WatcherFor group 0
The Watcher
GM, 2990 posts
Knows, Sees, & Tells All
Above: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Wed 21 Feb 2018
at 19:06
  • msg #504

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 503):

You have not.

If you're asking because without the suit you'd fall down dead after exiting it, we can rule of cool that into 1 hp left.
Nightmare
player, 2392 posts
Easier to mourn than to
fix the mess left behind
Wed 21 Feb 2018
at 21:02
  • msg #505

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 504):

Nah... but I do think without it I only have 3 HP left ;).
Billy Laser Fist
player, 2245 posts
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Fri 2 Mar 2018
at 20:33
  • msg #506

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

does the hallway count as a different area if I were to try charging hadrian?
The Watcher
GM, 3046 posts
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Fri 2 Mar 2018
at 20:38
  • msg #507

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 506):

There are 3 areas in play right now, if we're talking combat terms: Cafeteria, Hallway (west), and Holo Room. Other areas available to you would be each other room in the facility plus the airlock plus the other semicircle of the hallway (Hallway East).

And not to be a spoilsport, but Team Trek has only had time to heal 1 hour's worth of damage (Endurance Rank). In case that's relevant.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:39, Fri 02 Mar 2018.
Nightmare
player, 2517 posts
Easier to mourn than to
fix the mess left behind
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 15:17
  • msg #508

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 507):

How many flying areas does the base cover?  How many areas would it be to go across either of the edges or the hypotenuse down the middle?
This message was last edited by the player at 15:17, Mon 12 Mar 2018.
The Watcher
GM, 3084 posts
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Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 15:28
  • msg #509

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 508):

The Compound is 5 starship-scale areas, with the stadium in the center and quadrants built around it. But flying doesn't give you starship-scale movement in and of itself. So you're looking at at least 25 human-scale "flying" areas for the colony. And a lot more than that if you're inside dealing with rooms and hallways.
Nightmare
player, 2519 posts
Easier to mourn than to
fix the mess left behind
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 15:44
  • msg #510

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 509):

Nope, I'm flying over.  Do we have any idea how fast Kayla is?  Can she keep up with me?
The Watcher
GM, 3086 posts
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Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 16:15
  • msg #511

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 510):

You don't know how fast she is, no, nor how easily she can maintain her flight.

Neither does she, for that matter.
Nightmare
player, 2524 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 18:55
  • msg #512

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 511):

Sooo.... important factoid from the IRL portion of this game...

Nightmare is actually based around my wife and several friends who are close to me who are all veterans with PTSD.  I didn't start out the game designing the character to be this, but turns out this is what she was.

Many of the meltdowns or screaming fits are actually things that my wife had recommended or suggested.  As I played more I understood more about not only our friends but her.  As well as people's interactions with her.

Its been enlightening.

She was originally supposed to be just the creepy girl from the ring, and then reality finally started crashing in as the house of cards she built up around her crumbled.

In doing research for Marion's VA claim I learned a lot about PTSD, and everything about Nightmare from her speech patterns to her interactions with others would qualify her for 100% disability due to PTSD as designated by the VA.

So, this character has meant a lot for me.  Sorry if she could be a bit of a downer, but like I said this is an inflection point.  See if you can catch the differences.
Nightmare
player, 2525 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 18:57
  • msg #513

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 512):

Also sorry to hijack the scene but I did really want it in this chapter to explain some of her actions as things came to a head...

As I was teasing previously there were in character reasons for her being unreasonable and bitchy (ironically those are me when I get Marion's PMS... its the weirdest thing).

So I'm sorry OOC for any OOC drama I caused with this turn.
Muse
player, 1077 posts
Gem on a mission
Believes in transparency
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 19:07
  • msg #514

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 513):

No drama on my end, interesting development!

One thing I like to always do though is not assume any PC or NPC responds to my actions in a particular way (unless I clear it w/ Watcher).

That way I'm guaranteed an authentic response to my character's actions. Makes the world feel more real to me. And it doesn't remove any autonomy from any other player.

In this case, Kayla and the dogs may not have responded quite that way. Similarly, or differently, but I like to leave that up to the PC, just personal pref
Nightmare
player, 2526 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 19:10
  • msg #515

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Muse (msg # 514):

True, I cleared Kayla.  I'll remove the dogs...good point.

Also not meant to be in helpdesk, my bad.  Was running to a meeting that was cancelled.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:12, Mon 12 Mar 2018.
Nightmare
player, 2527 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 19:13
  • msg #516

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 515):

Since her inception this has been targeted as her 'I'm alive' point.  Seemed to feel right.

Also if someone doesn't want to be hearded by Kayla either to the hall or back to the conference area you are free to not be.  You just won't see or hear anything that was said.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:17, Mon 12 Mar 2018.
The Watcher
GM, 3089 posts
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Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 19:43
  • msg #517

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 516):

I've added some structuring elements to help facilitate this conversation (or lack thereof, as the case may be). Those who wish to participate may, and those who do not can continue planning with Abe et al.

We've got another ~30 posts left in the chapter. I think that'll be sufficient to get reaction shots and finalize the plan (or at least get it finalized enough that it can be summarized in the opening portion of the next chapter). At least I hope so, if only because it keeps things neat and tidy that way :)

That said, if I have to start a new thread to "continue" the chapter, there will be no karma penalty for doing so.
Nightmare
player, 2528 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 19:57
  • msg #518

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 517):

In the interest of conserving posts I will bundle my response.  Thanks for providing that framework I think it really helped.  The writing those posts was definitely intense.  I'm apparently a method actor :).
Billy Laser Fist
player, 2308 posts
After market upgrades
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Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 20:01
  • msg #519

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 518):

and a novelist
Nightmare
player, 2529 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 20:02
  • msg #520

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 519):

Meh unto you good sir.  You deal with a traumatized girl's PTSD in short quippy bursts.
Billy Laser Fist
player, 2309 posts
After market upgrades
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Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 20:05
  • msg #521

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 520):

I deal with everything in short, quippy bursts!
Nightmare
player, 2530 posts
Ghost puberty isnt a
thing. I'm Alive!
Mon 12 Mar 2018
at 20:12
  • msg #522

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 521):

THATS WHY YOURE NOT A TRAUMATIZED TEENAGE GIRL!

Jerkface.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:12, Mon 12 Mar 2018.
Fiernas Holm
player, 651 posts
Why no puppies
in space?
Tue 27 Mar 2018
at 18:57
  • msg #523

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

Can I get a breakdown of all the semi-relevant equipment that we have at our disposal at Top Station, as though I formally requested resupply help IC from Abe & Company?  (Note that: "A shit ton of stuff, it's a well-supplied station, what are you looking for?" is a totally valid response from Watcher)
The Watcher
GM, 3152 posts
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Above: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Tue 27 Mar 2018
at 19:00
  • msg #524

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

Fiernas Holm:
Can I get a breakdown of all the semi-relevant equipment that we have at our disposal at Top Station, as though I formally requested resupply help IC from Abe & Company?  (Note that: "A shit ton of stuff, it's a well-supplied station, what are you looking for?" is a totally valid response from Watcher)


A non-zero amount of stuff. It's a partially supplied station. What are you looking for? :P
Nightmare
player, 2620 posts
The wounds will heal
The scars remain
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 18:18
  • msg #525

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 524):

So I think Billy is a bit ahead of us?  Shouldn't we be a bit deeper into our breach.  So let me know when/if we hear his call to us.

And did Percy see anything?
The Watcher
GM, 3188 posts
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Above: 2 Truths, 1 Lie
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 19:32
  • msg #526

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Nightmare (msg # 525):

Billy's a couple hours ahead of you, technically. I would be ok with retroactively timing it so you're all at about the same moment nowish, though. It would be cleaner for storytelling purposes that way. The time delay was initially proposed back when the plan was to convince Apex that Billy/Hadrian had escaped and then maybe send most of the defenses out in the exact wrong direction to "sic em" or something.

But the plan changed and now the time split may not make sense. Thoughts?
Billy Laser Fist
player, 2383 posts
After market upgrades
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Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 19:40
  • msg #527

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to The Watcher (msg # 526):

If team distraction can get over their bumps in the night and team shuttle gets in the elevator I think it would make sense to sync up at that point.  if the other two teams are going to keep being delayed a bit of time dilation would keep that from sabotaging anything approaching synchronicity between us.
Nightmare
player, 2621 posts
The wounds will heal
The scars remain
Tue 10 Apr 2018
at 19:57
  • msg #528

Re: The OOC Questions Thread

In reply to Billy Laser Fist (msg # 527):

^ What he said.  Just need a bit of time to get us to a point where we are more visible.
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