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Hello all.  I'm going to play a Soulmech (Half-Elf appearance, I picked the best portrait I could to convey the image).

I'll be going Monk all the way on one side.  The other side will be either Fighter or Ranger (or perhaps a mix of both) and then the Gundancer PrC the rest of the way (once I qualify for it).

Vorneyl definitely originates from the Dragon Empire (core worlds perhaps?) and is definitely not a former barbarian or from some backwoods borderworld out on the rim (ie not an Outlander).

He keeps his politics to himself for the most part but seems able to function both inside and outside the strict lines of the law.  He's a bit of a wandering "gunslinger" type who makes ends meet through various jobs: bodyguard, caravan/merchandise guard, occasionally an enforcer for a syndicate (freelance), bounty hunter etc.
This message was last edited by the player at 03:24, Sun 30 Aug 2009.

Hey, everyone. Just a basic old human here. Ranger/Pilot from a planet that has been producing elite mercenaries since the old Star League.

Very professional, very Lawful Neutral, which should be obvious if you've known her for any length of time.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:54, Mon 31 Aug 2009.

Vorneyl is also reasonably Lawful Neutral in his own way.  Good and Bad are subjective to him but he generally keeps his word and sticks to the deals he makes.  He doesn't break the law just for kicks but tries to work within the rules.  His soulmech nature does lend itself to a preference for Order over Chaos.

He seems to favor The Judge as a diety, though perhaps with less emphasis on the good side relative to the lawful side.

As a request: It has been awhile since I played a soulmech and I was reviewing their extensive dos/don'ts list.  I was painfully reminded that only the Repair skill and the Repair arcane spells actually work on Soulmechs to regain HP.  I don't know if a Soulmech can use his own Repair skill on himself (patch himself up maybe?) but if others could pick up a bit of Repair (or if we get an Arcane magic user who could pick up a couple of Repair spells) it would be much appreciated.  ;)

Hey there everyone who is here, and those yet to join. Silver Half-Dragon at your service (or you are at mine, depending on how you want to see it). As is, I have 4 levels in both Fighter and Sorcerer.

Regannos is Chaotic Good, and originates from Aelding. Everything else you will have to wait till game start to know :P

Currently in the negotiations for a Mechanist, however, Soulmechs can do self repairs, depending on their damage.

Cool... on both bit of news.  I guess it'll pay off to invest some skill points in Repair then.  ;)

Perhaps Regannos (as a Sorcerer) might invest in a few low level Repair spells as well (or maybe we can find a "Rod of Repair" in our travels).  ;)

The last time I played a Soulmech, I grabbed the Dragonblood Feat and picked up a level of Sorcerer... but that really doesn't fit Vorneyl very well.

Well, I did pick up Repair Minor Damage and Repair Light Damage. So that may help some.

Cool!  That should help to at least take some of the string out.  I know that Sorcerers are limited/restricted in their spell lists and selection, so I appreciate all the help I can get.

Also I know that Half-Dragons have a troublesome ECL to deal with, so it is doubly appreciated.

Well, the GM was nice enough to give me the option of dropping the +8 to strength to +2 to drop the ECL down one level. Really it made sense given the fact that melee combat really doesn't fly in this setting (or at least, not that well).

That's nice.  ;)  I agree that Strength just doesn't have the same impact in a sci-fi game where most people are packing some kind of firearm.  And ECLs in general can be real killers.

Of course the XP cost for Spellware (or in Vorneyl's case Robotic Upgrades) can also cut into one's character level as well.

Vorneyl may be a Monk, but he's mainly a pistols specialist (using the ol' Gun Fu style).  So his focus is much more on Ranged combat as opposed to Melee (though with Improved Unarmed Strike working for feet, knees, elbows etc. it is nice that he'll always be considered "armed" for melee even if his hands are full with firearms).
This message was last edited by the player at 07:45, Mon 31 Aug 2009.

Personally I'm going for a slower but more heavy hitting build, my spells are a mixture of support (I picked up See Invisibility and Knock at 2nd level) and offense with Lesser Orb of Cold and eventually Fireball when I can cast 3rd level spells. I also have True Strike and Power Word: Pain for finishing off those nasty runners.

My weapon (possibly) is going to be a Plasma Rifle. Hey, being born Half-Dragon does have its benefits :P.

Sweet. So I'm sure you'll keep your trusty driver well equipped, right?

Is "Aristocorp" a canon DS organization?  If so, what sourcebook is it in?  I'm assuming Regannos isn't concealing his membership (employment?) in the Aristocorp organization.

Based off of Aria's last OOC post, are we going to be serving as members of Ragannos's entourage/retinue?  I'm cool with that if that's the case.  It seems the position of pilot is taken by Aria.  I'm guessing that Vorneyl could serve as a bodyguard (I haven't finished his skills yet, so I'm not sure what he can bring to the table yet besides his combat abilities).

Vorneyl's weapon of choice is probably going to be a pair of Blaster Pistols (with perhaps a Sonic Pistol and/or a Heavy Slugthrower Pistol for backup).  Also it seems that Aria is a more traditional wilderness Ranger while Vorneyl is definitely more the Urban Ranger type.  I'm planning to go Monk-4|Urban Ranger-2/Fighter-2 with an eventual destination of Monk|Gundancer later on.

As for organizations, Vorneyl is something of a loner (not in personality but he "walks the earth" following his own path rather than joining formal organizations).

Well, how we start is up to the GM, though he did tell me we are starting within the domain of Sarava (this was after I decided to be a silver Half-Dragon mind you.)

Regannos is a member of an Aristocorp, the particular one is one of my own creation. It is a privatized military origination, out side of the Imperial Legion or the Imperial Police. It is called Daguam di Thrae vur Xarzith or in common, Shield of Air and Ice. I suppose it is a possibility, but given we don't know how the game will start and we don't have all our players, its hard to say.

Also, the definition for 'Aristocorp' is in the Guide to the Galaxy Source book, on page 29.
This message was last edited by the player at 21:01, Mon 31 Aug 2009.

House Sarava was chosen before the game began, due to certain things in the game that shall remain nameless at the moment.

Reg just chose a good House to align with.

I don't know how the Mechanist is going to turn out, so I may just DM fluff an engineer to help you guys if you need it.

Currently though, I do have another applicant, and he has expressed interest as a melee combatant.  Working with him on that, but I think it will work out well for the group.

I plan on being able to care for vehicles, so I should have a decent level of repair.

Yeh I guess I won the lottery there as far as house choice. 1/10 chance :P

Anyways, most of my starting credits are taken up by by Plasma Rifle, the thing is damned expensive, but its awesomeness compensates for that ^^.

Though I guess being the possible bank roller for the group is not the worst thing I could be :P.

And our final player, Jouhan Calader, has been added (Unless I really like the Mechanist person, but...his replies...)

With that, character creation is going, and hopefully will be done in the next few days.

This does give you a chance to figure out how you wish to operate together (saves time later for the action)

Well, If Rag has a big mercenary company, it seems likely that I would be a natural to be involved.

Well its not my Aristocorp so much as I have a blood line to it. Though given what has been said before, it looks like a possible starting point.

I got all my skills and feats and stuff. Just wondering how much I would need aircraft and starship piloting. Will be a few levels before I get another feat, so I'll make sure I have them if I need them.

Oh, and I'm a level 1 Mechanist with Gearhead Feat, so I'm really good at repair (+13), so we should have that covered for you, Vorneyl.

I'm almost set up as well. I picked up a Security Scanner, though expensive, it comes in handy as far as politics and security. Aside from general stuff, Datapad, etc. I also grabbed 20 Heavy Cells. Overkill...maybe. But I won't have to worry about runnng out of ammo for a bit.

I might arrange feats a bit yet. Since I have some nice feats from ranger, I think I'll be something of a sniper. When I'm not raining death from the starship that Regannos is going to give me, of course. hehe

Actually, most of my piloting will be on a motorcycle for the moment...

Regannos, hurry up and get rich!  I need my starship!!

Although I have the Dragonstar books, I've never actually played it before, so if anyone has anything real important they think I need, let me know. My character is pretty technical, so I'm just reading on how I can use my Mechanist skills to upgrade my motorcyle and guns and stuff.

If anyone has any great ideas on what I should do, toss them at me, please!!

And what are good weapons that won't break my bank? And is it possible to mount a weapon on my cycle?

Hello folks, your mysterious 'jedi' melee fighter here (who is working as mercenary) :P.

Just a correction for Jouhan, its not Neotic, but Noetic Order.  My bad.

As for mounted weapons, they generally have to be two times smaller than the vehicle.

Actually I'm pretty much a DS novice as well.  While I was involved in another DS game here on Rpol a ways back, that game died pretty soon after starting.  So mostly my DS books have been gathering dust (which is why I'm psyched to get a chance to use them finally!).

Since my character is a true "gun bunny", if anybody knows of some neat and/or practical Ranged Weapons feats outside the basic DS and PHB books, please let me know.

Aria, I'm very glad to know that you have the Repair angle covered.  While no "techie", I imagine that Vorneyl will know some basic repair as well just out of self-preservation.

As for working for a Silver Dragon Aristocorp, I doubt Vorneyl would have any problems with that.  While he can be a drifter at times, Vorneyl doesn't have anything against working for a legit corp.  A job's a job.  ;)

EDIT: Besides, there may be company perks in the form of readily available robotic upgrades (or at least employee discounts on the upgrades).  And a gunslinger is often only as effective as the "tools" he has at hand.  ;)
This message was last edited by the player at 11:55, Tue 01 Sept 2009.

On a different note, is Jouhan human as well (like Aria)?  Not that its any problem, I'm just curious.  ;)

Pretty average looking human much as you can tell but OOC I hint that there is more than that ;).

Was that Dragon Star campaign where the mindflayer's took over an Imperial world by any chance?  Happened to play a Soulmech Mechanist in that one, with dreams of master roboticist.

I'm guessing (just for fun) that Jouhan may be a Paladin and the "something more" might well be Spellware.  Could be wrong of course.  ;)

GM: I don't remember much about the campaign as it was quite some time ago.  I do vaguely recall mindflayers playing a role but I don't recall them taking over.  Also I seem to recall that mine was the only Soulmech.  But then again, the game died so soon after starting and it was so long ago, I don't remember much (it isn't even listed among the dead games anymore during searches).

Well, as note I am not anyway familiar with Dragonstar Empire setting and I am trying google good online sources for it's lore so I am not completely noob.

Alright, Regannos CS is complete, and it looks like we have commando on the way.

Vorneyl Kenath is about 90% done with his.

Sister Aria is about 45% done with hers.

Don't forget to put your CS in your CS area.

Done with sheet, waiting for approval.

Anycase build wise I am (dumdum) Psychic Warrior/Soulknife. Mimic much as possible jedi in abilities wise. Anycase at moment I am jack of all trades skills wise but highest mods are in social skills and perception and stealth and piloting (and urban lore).

I'm done except for buying gear. I'll be working on that tonight.

Did upgrading on my cycle with Mech skill. What are rules for mounting a gun on it?
This message was last edited by the player at 02:17, Wed 02 Sept 2009.

Well, since we are getting set up, so far I have taken the Metamagic Specialist class feature with lets me cast a metamagic spell 5 times a day with out increasing its casting time. Based on how often I need to use the effects, I may take the Rapid Metamagic feat from Complete Mage later on (once I have a 12 in Spellcraft) which will let me do that an unlimited amount.

I have the Twin Spell and Maximize Spell metamagic at the moment with plans to at least Quick Spell in the future.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:40, Wed 02 Sept 2009.

Ok, I have most everything bought but a few incidentals.

Do we know each other before the game starts?


For equipment, I have a I/O port in my brain, a helmet with a built in communicator and Integrated EM/Layer/IO/IR/Nightvision/Infrared, a flightsuit with 10 built in I/O ports, nail dots, and a motorcyle with a built in portable generator. Plus incidentals like a data pad and stuff.

Everything that can be, i.e. my armor, cycle, and weapons have at least on minor upgrade from my Mechanist skills
This message was last edited by the player at 04:35, Wed 02 Sept 2009.

Since you are a mechanic, you just have to pay the cost of the light weapon to mount it on (Tiny sized weapons in the book).

And if you so desire, you may know each other at the start of the game.  It may increase the speed at which the adventure starts.

Ok. Got a few changes to my gear and I should be ready. Mostly I noticed that I can drop 1200 credits by taking the I/O from my helmet visor, since I already have one in my brain.

alright cool....so what about everyone else?

I think I am done, just need edit bit description so that I am no longer wearing a body suit but skin tight pants and shirt. GM did not like my armor covering my whole body and effect when dispel magic/dispel psionic occurs.

I think I'm done, too.

Just need everyone to put their Attack/Damage stats in the proper area in their CS's, and Vorn needs to post his.

Ok, added.

Sorry RL has been keeping me busy.  I will try to wrap up Vorneyl tonight or tomorrow at the latest.  I apologize for the delay.

Let me know if there is anything I am missing on my sheet. Besides a pistol that is.

OK. I think I've filled in all the blanks and have all the gear I can afford. Also wrote up a description.

I'm assuming that I have been working for Regannos as a driver, since that seems to make the most sense. Is there a chance I may have been able to work on any gear for anyone else?

And my character description is added as well. We all set to go?

Ok, the basic premises of the group is thus.

You were all hired by Regannos's Aristocorps about three months back, for various reasons, but the primary one was to protect him.  The vast majority of Daguam di Thrae vur Xarzith is on assignment on Aedling, protecting a massive project by the House in their shipyards.

Sister Aria was hired for her piloting/combat skills.
Vorneyl Kenath was hired for his combat skills and his mechanical nature.
Jouhan Calader was hired for his melee combat abilities and for his unique talents.

Aria, are you taking more than one level of Mechanic?  If so, could you update your CS?

Other than that, Vorneyl is the last one we are waiting on.  If we can get it done today, we will probably start tonight.

Alright! *pokes the Soulmech* hurry up!

Nope. I'm one Mechanic 1 / Ranger 4 / Pilot 5

Then you do not have second level abilities that you have listed.

Ok. Got it changed. It would be easier if they had all the abilities listed in order. They have 1st level abilities, then a second level, then a first level, then a second level, then a first level...

Sorry about the delay, I have submitted what should be a finalized character sheet to the GM (or certainly finalized enough in the essentials to get gameplay started).

With a Blaster Pistol in his hand, Vorneyl should be quite the gunslinger.  However he's not bad at keeping quiet or spotting things or even doing a bit of Urban Tracking.

How long have we been employed (ie how long as the group been working together)?  Are we still fairly fresh hire-ons (and thus won't know much about each other)?  Or have we been together long enough to know a few things about each other?

Is Regannos assigned to the protection of the "massive project" based at the House's shipyards (and thus we have assumed the secondary priority of protecting this project as well)?

You have been working together for the past three months.

Not much to do really, just ensure the Regannos is kept safe.  Nothing much to do, really, keeping the trash of the cities underbelly away from him.

You are all currently on the planet Arisith in the Ganamedae system (roudhly 80 light years from Aelding's star system).  The planet is a metropolis, due to its rather small size (think our Moon size), and has been a part of the house since before the Great War.

Correction, game will start after I get off work tonight.

OK. Bought a Blaster Pistol with the last of my credits and ready to roll.

As one Blaster Pistol user to another, just a couple of reminders/suggestions:

1. Since the Blaster Pistol is a light firearm, if you use 2 hands to fire it you get a +1 on ranged attack rolls.

2. Did you pick up a Laser Sight?  It can provide another +1 to ranged attack rolls.

When I said the last of my credits, I meant it. Don't have enough for a laser sight. I did modify it for +1 attack, though, from my Mech abilities

Ooohhh.... that sounds promising.  Any chance Aria could work her "mech magic" on Vorneyl's Blaster Pistol?  ;)

I'm trying to squeeze every last drop of attack bonus I can get for Vorneyl, then again as a "gun bunny" Vorneyl lives for his pistol (hmm... I wonder if he would have a name for his "precious"? ;)

If your so much gun possessed (and being mechanical being yourself) you could have close relationship with your guns and give them names ;).

Yeah, although he only has 1 at the moment.  Also I'm partially kidding about him being quite that much of a "gun bunny".  He does have a more practical minded side beyond his firearms.

But... I'll have to give it some thought.  ;)

There we go, first thread is up.

One thing I would like to remind you is that, while you are adventurer's, and hence, always on the look out for danger, there are laws concerning military grade weapons in the Domain of Sarava.  A pistol or two can be explained away, a plasma rifle will be a little harder.  after all, where there is guns, there's trouble ;P.

Would the skill Gather Info (which includes Research) be the one to use if a PC was going to look something up on a computer network?  Speaking of which, I don't have my books at hand right now but is there an "Internet" or "Web" in the DS universe?

There is, it is called "The Net", and most major planets have instant access to it (due to portals that stretch throughout the Empire, any populated planet, that has been heavily upgraded technology wise, has access to The Net).

As for research,  In this campaign it is part of gather information, but the skill check uses your intelligence modifier instead of charisma on the check.

Game Mechanics questions:
1. Do you want to handle rolls for things like Perception and Stealth or should we make them?

2. Do you want us to post our dice rolls as Private Lines within our IC posts or as visible OOC lines at the bottom of our IC posts?

1.  Both.  If I need it, I will roll it for you.  If not, and you want to actively search, I may provide something interesting if you see it, if it exists.

2.  I prefer private lines.

Just to let people know, I will be gone the next few days.  I may or may not get a chance to update before I go.

Well, hope things go well for you GM in the mean time.

Also, post 100 :P

really, no one else wants to chime in?

Sorry RL has really hit me hard this week.  I will try to post IC tonight or tomorrow.

Same here, anycase Vorneyl, seen 'Eguilibrium' movie? If not here are couple of links what you should check for your char (develop concept further).

Gun Kata: Cleric training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...&feature=related

Gun Kata scenes from Eguilibrium (not all, as I watched the movie and there was more :P)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KJHysK6k8

Yep I own a copy of Equilibrium on DVD and its a favorite of mine.  I know the underlying concept for Gun Kata is unrealistic but I still like the idea.  ;)

The Gundancer PrC is very similar to a Grammaton Cleric.

Well, in theory gun kata could exchist but it would ask years of research of gun fire situations and stimulation to create anyway reliable 'movement' which allows able dodge high chance of success enemy fire along with counter fires fired towards enemy gun users (no doubt accuracy comes from practice itself than movement and 'killing power' from gun itself).

Where from is Gundancer PrC? Can you PM me details of the PrC (curious about it).

It is in the Dragonstar Starfarer's Handbook under New Prestige Classes.

Aha, book what I do not have.

Should we just forward to us taking the van out?

GM was going to do that later tonight unless you guys want to get on the road yourselves.

*looks innocent...dire rabbit innocent*

Sorry about the delay in IC posting, RL really smacked me hard this week (and at least the first 1/2 of next week is going to be ultra busy).  I will try to post for Vorneyl by tonight.

Jouhan, there's no 'bag', the gold is in a big pile of ingots in back of the van.

Oh yeah, then we need find a bag :P.

I know I've gone silent again but this week (at least until Thursday) is ultra hectic for me in RL.  But I definitely will be posting IC for Vorneyl soon (thought it may not be until after Wednesday).  Again I apologize for the delay but it can't be helped.

No worries, just checking in, (been playing Kotor 2 for the past few days...can't wait for The Old Republic to come out).  Anyways, from the ransom message, it is obvious that the truck is to be turned over to kidnappers.  You can either wait for them to come get it, or go into the tunnel after them.

I am sure Sister Aria is capable of stalling the engine quickly enough that no one would be able to steal the vehicle.

Sorry about the lack of posting, last week (and this weekend) were horrendous for work.  I am hoping this week will be much saner.

I'm still here, just waiting on more posts. Though I've also been embroiled in Dragon Age ^^.

Did we resolve the bag/carry issue?

Also should we roll for "sensing" or is that a DM behind the screen roll (I'm thinking of Vorneyl's various sensor modes)?

With your modifiers, there is nothing that you can see...

Sister Aria though...

As for bag, I believe the terms of the ransom were that the truck go with the kidnappers...

Ouch!  I hope that's just a result of a bad roll, I didn't think Vorneyl was that badly situated for Perception (especially with telescopic and motion sensors).

Sorry, got called away unexpectedly on work. Haven't had a chance to update.

And I'm assuming 100,000 in gold would weigh far more than we could carry, with a bag or without. Figuring a single gold weighs about an ounce, each of the 1000 GP ingots weighs about 60 pounds, for a total of around 3 tons.




My helmet has darkvision, low-light vision, infra red, ultraviolet, and telescopic. Plus, as a pilot, Spot is one of my higher skills.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:14, Thu 12 Nov 2009.

Someone may want to poke Jouhan...

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Well, just to let you know, I will be gone the next few days, so this gives you a chance to prepare...

Ok, so what is the consensus on what we are doing?

Well, I think either Vorneyl or Jouhan is going to get out and try and find out who we are dealing with.

I thought Jouhan was the "point man" on this since he's the melee expert (and since Vorneyl can just as easily cover Jouhan from a distance with his ranged weapon skills).

Now I'm not opposed to having Vorneyl take the point or to accompany Jouhan in approaching these new arrivals but that wasn't my understanding IC (and I could have just missed it or misinterpreted).

Ok, Jouhan goes ahead then say hello :P.

Hey I don't mean to throw Jouhan to the wolves, if he wants Vorneyl to accompany him as backup I'll do it.

Or if he wants Vorneyl at least outside the vehicle to cover him with his firearm (and thus ready to run to Jouhan's help if needed), again I'm game.

Well, it would be nice if Vorneyl would be outside the van and ready back Jouhan up.

Fair enough, though I was mentioning that Vorneyl can probably shoot just as well from inside the van.  But I agree that if he's outside then he can move into melee if it is needed.

Yes, in answer to Sister Aria's question.

GM, how far away is the farthest visible target? While I do get a bonus for firing at targets within 30ft, the plasma rifle does have a 300 ft range. Would I be able to hit the majority of targets if needed?

The main group on the bridge is about fifty feet from Johan.  Your range is plenty.

If your foes move within 30ft, your Point Blank Shot would apply.

How close is Vorneyl to the Reaper cultists (as well as his location's relationship to either Jouhan or the Van)?

Alright, that's good to know since my low light+Darkvision only covers 60 ft anyways.

Which brings up an interesting question, what if any sources of light are around to illuminate the scene?

I figured that Vor is right next to the van, a 5 feet behind Johan.

Illumination is off of most of the Reaperites, as they are wearing highly luminecent paint, as well as parts of the pyramid which light up the general area.  Not brightly, but a little.

I have to say though, I'm really happy to see we are still going even after the odd pause every here and there. I'm really excited to see where this all goes ^^.

Games on RPOL do that sometimes, and my notoriously, as I wait for players.  My apologies, but I am very reactive DM, but try for fairness.

Yes I have seen that Rpol as well.  If you have a dedicated GM and a core group of Players who are equally dedicated, then even a pause in the action or posting can be overcome.

Sometimes RL happens and sometimes writer's block happens and sometimes one feels a bit stuck regarding what to do next... but if people retain their enthusiasm, games can bounce back.

Hey GM, should we start rolling for Initiative?

Also can we have "Held Actions" to respond/react to the Reaper cultists?

Roll Initiative if you desire to fight.

And you can hold actions to react to the situation.

alright then....we only need Jouhan to show up again.

This is the holiday season...

*sighs*

Fa la la la la, la la la.....'Plasma based explosion' BOOM!

Wow, 18 enemies....this should be fun ^^

*smiles*  First level Thugs, I am sure you can handle this...maybe...

Lets keep a kill count! Winner gets a bonus from Regannos due to the Holiday season :p

How far away are the closest cultists?

I ask because I'm thinking of using my Improved Shot on the Run Feat depending on the distance.

Also how fast do these cultists appear to be moving?

Are the thugs on this side of the bridge or at the other end by the pyrimid?

This side of the bridge, closing in on Jouhan.  Before he acts, he will be surrounded.  They are moving thirty feet a round mostly a few are going faster for melee combat.  The others are firing their slug throwers as they move.

They are 60 ft away from Jouhan, 70ft from the rest of your group.

The bridge is about three hundred feet long, and the chasm that it crosses is too deep to measure.

I'm hoping the van will make a big enough crunch to score me a nice bonus.... And hopefully miss Jouhan...

On a side note, would Jouhan count as a kill? ;)

Oh, and I have a +2 bonus since Humans are my favored enemy from ranger. If it helps, just add it in wherever.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:30, Sat 19 Dec 2009.

I'll post later tonight.

Question: Is there anyway that Vorneyl can jump on or into the van as it passes him by (I think the back doors were still open)?

You have initiative before me, so I would guess so... Hang on tight if you do, though.

Ok, for such an unorthodox, but highly expected maneuver, we shall require the following.

Regannos, you can secure yourself in time to avoid any checks that might throw you out of the truck.

Vorneyl, You have initiative over Sister Aria, so there is no need to check, unless your going to be hanging on outside of the vehicle.

Jouhan, reflex save dc 30 to avoid the vehicle damage of 19, plus possible other bad, bad things.

*smiles*  Well, I must say, I rather like the group we have.  I shall be away until Sunday afternoon, so lets see what is going to happen.

14:40, Today: Jouhan Calader rolled 26 using 1d20+6. Reflex Save.

Wohoo! natural 20! So Jouhan miracously dodges the truck :P.

Natural 20 is automatic save, so let us see.

Half damage is 8, also, what do you wish to do, I am assuming rolling under the truck.  You can always try to jump over it...DC rather high on the Athletics check, but you never know...

Well, Jouhan likely rolled somewhere where hecan join melee combat quickly. So rolling under the truck may not be wisest ideas consider the driver may decide to have another swing with it :P. Also Jouhan takes the 8pts dmg, that's for I used Vigor for.

Cool, I missed Jouhan. That saves us the inevitable argument of whether he counts as a kill or not for the bonus.  hehe

Sorry. I am a mercenary, after all. It's all about the bonus...

I doubt that any company which has common sense would allow your own side people killed 'accidentally in action' (AIA) would count towards bonus in your pay check :P.

Especially not a Boss like Regannos who strikes me as the honorable type.

I don't think Vorneyl much cares for the idea of being left behind either.

Of course I just realized that Vorneyl can move 50 ft, so he could have moved 40 ft to get within 30 ft (for PBS) and then with Improved Shot on the Run he could have moved back 10 ft.

But hopping in the back of the van seemed like a better or more fun move (some vaguely A-Team about this).  ;)

I pity the fool who tries to mob one of my teammates while I'm at the wheel of a van with 3 tons of gold in back for added mass.

Even altough you try crush me along with the fools :P

Wow, no love from the dice roller today >.<

Jouhan and I sucked up the 19 and 20s. Left you with the 1's and 2's

Oh. I thought 'this side of the bridge' meant they had already crossed the bridge. Would have been more careful if I had known I was skidded the van sideways down a narror bridge.

I mentioned that the bridge was only ten feet wide in the In Game post.  Also, I believe that Jouhan moved in front of the vehicle to speak with the gang members.

My OOC post that you quoted  gave reference to the fact that the gang members were past the halfway mark of the bridge.  Not a 100% clear, but eh...  I didn't expect you to take it inside the pyramid anyways...

No matter. I was hoping to catch them on the bridge, but thought that your OOC answer meant they had all crossed already. I might not have been quite so reckless if I had known the Jouhan was on the narrow bridge when I did my ramming move. Particularly the part about skidding the van sideways...

Questions:

1. Many vans nowadays have openings in the roof (skylights or sunroofs of a sort), is this van similarly equipped?

2. Can those of us in the back get clear shots at the fleeing cultists from where we are or do we need to exit the van first?

3. I assume exiting the van from the side will take a move action (not as important for Vorneyl since I have Improved Shot on the Run)?

4. How many cultists are left (and how many of the survivors are heading to the pyramid)?  Are there any cultists alive but cut off from the retreat to the pyramid due to the van's position?

The dice roller hates me today. Rolled pretty bad on my shot and in another game, my rolls for attack and save were both 1's.

Question; if I activate my urban strider power would it make me automatically get past the van to chase cultists or do I get bonus to the roll? Urban striders mentions that any urban terrain does not affect my movement speed (and crowds) but not sure does van balancing on crafted bridge count as 'urban terrain' :P. Or do I simply get bonus to any checks get pass the van or am I in the same side as cultists are and so can go asap chase them?

Jouhan, you are on the proper side to pursue your foes.

1. Many vans nowadays have openings in the roof (skylights or sunroofs of a sort), is this van similarly equipped?  No, this is more along the lines of a uhaul/armored car.

2. Can those of us in the back get clear shots at the fleeing cultists from where we are or do we need to exit the van first?  Exit first, through the front of the vehicle, unless you feel lucky on your athletics/acrobatics checks to get out the back.

3. I assume exiting the van from the side will take a move action (not as important for Vorneyl since I have Improved Shot on the Run)?  Yes.

4. How many cultists are left (and how many of the survivors are heading to the pyramid)?  Are there any cultists alive but cut off from the retreat to the pyramid due to the van's position?  6 gang members survived, and are fleeing, all of those that survived are on the side closest to the temple.  Well, 5 after Sister Aria's attack kills one of them.

A prisoner may be useful to your group...maybe...  The cultists are about 60ft away from the vehicle, and about to sprint back to the pyramid.

How lucky would I need to be on the Athletics/Acrobatics check?

Also is it possible to "shoot to maim" rather than "shoot to kill"?  Can I try to hit one of them in the leg as opposed to something more vital/mortal?

You would want to roll high.  Very, very high.

Shoot to incapacitate...  -6 to your attack roll.  Leg shot.

Do I even roll damage for the leg shot?

What happens if the leg shot turns out to be a Critical Hit (figures, when I'm trying to only wound I roll a Nat 20 and then roll a 19 to confirm the Crit)?

Depending on whether my first shot (a definite Critical Hit) ends up killing the cultist, my 2nd shot is either a 2nd try to "wing" a cultist (if the 1st shot kills) or it is a straight "shoot to kill" (if the 1st shot only wounds).

Roll Damage, this will apply as Dexterity damage.

Jouhan's turn it is, I believe.

If we don't hear from him in a day or so, I will move on.

Holidays tend to do this to RPOL.

Yeah sorry about the delay, I will be traveling back to school in the middle of the week, so I may not get a chance to post again until the end of the week.

All down and accounted for.  Post coming later.

Ok, I expected something to happen....but not that. Bravo.

Hmmmmmm, Seed of Undeath....  I love combining High Magic and High Technology.

I do not mean to frighten you, but when I said "Death Knights" earlier, I didn't mean the Template.  Think...Paladin's of Tyranny.

You have 20 zombies to deal with, but I am sure you will find a way around that.

With a speed of 50 ft, I believe Vorneyl's first thought on how to approach this problems is quite simple... Run!  ;)

I will try to post a more practical solution when I get the time.

How close are the nearest zombies and how many of them are that close?

I imagine that you and Sister Aria are by the truck, while Regannos and Jouhan are both about forty feet away, mind you, many of the zombies are squeezed due to their deaths, but they are between you two.  I would say you have about 5 feet from the closest zombie.

Okay, Jouhan then uses his power first and then moves (provokes AoO from bunch of zombies). He has 23 AC and 21 flat-foot AC (after he used his psionic power).

Leaving the Boss behind eh?

Well, I assume these zombies/skellies do not have combat reflex I would expect boss follow Jouhan's trail :P. Safely and not get AoO from them.

Actually I just realized that Vorneyl is probably with Regannos:

I picture Vorneyl as running to catch up to the Boss (once the cultists were down).

Given this, what are the range and number of targets around Vorneyl?  Obviously Vorneyl wants to keep his distance since he's a ranged weapon user.  I can probably use Improved Shot on the Run to facilitate this.

That is fine, so you have about...20ft from the closest zombie?  Statistics aren't really a concern here, when it does come to that, I will put up a grid map.

Ok I'll post for Vorneyl IC Monday afternoon/evening when I get home.  He's probably going to do a Rapid Shot to the 2 nearest zombies and then back away (distance depending on where the Boss is and how far back the Boss moves since he doesn't want to leave the Boss all alone).

Are the zombies considered prone and/or flatfooted this round?

Squeezed, and yes.

Since Vorneyl's last shot, does this "take a turn" apply to Vorneyl as well?

If so, I'll roll for it tonight.

Sure.

*pokes*

Heh. I guess we where all just waiting to see who would be the one to kill the last zombie.

Question: Were any of these cultists using energy weapons (in particular energy firearms) or at least had energy weapons on them?

No.

Are there any firearms visible (even non-energy types)?

Yes, though quite a few of them are beyond use, there are a three slug throwers, and seven keenblade daggers amongst the bodies.

Sorry for the delay, RL is busy right now.

How far away are the cultists and the temple right now?

Is there any sort of cover between us and the temple/cultists?

No cover, and your looking at 2,000 feet away.

Damn!  That's much further than I thought.  That's definitely some "long range".

No vehicles about I suppose?

If not, it looks like a full on charge is in order I guess.

I would note that the cultists retreated into the temple rather quickly, so you have some time perhaps before they come out...  The longer the wait, the more likely they are to prepare for combat.

And I am going to have to put this on hold until friday, though you may post if you desire, I am on my anniversary vacation.

I don't suppose we can Take 10 or Take 20 on this?

You can, just figure that the longer you take, the more likely the cultists will be prepared for combat.  Perhaps even more than ready considering their philosophy.

Anyone have any explosives ;)?

Annnd back. Apologies all around for the pause, I'm more available now.

What check is it for Traps?  Also does one have to have the Rogue ability to find complicated traps?

Does anyone have that Rogue ability?

I think its Thievery, but don't quote me on it.

Search to find traps.

Thievery to manipulate them.

You don't detect any traps.

*pokes...everyone, but in particular, Jouhan.*

Well Vorneyl has declared that he has detected no traps... and Jouhan still wields the "door opener".  ;)

Sorry, posted now but poke me with PM. I notice then there is something urgent in the game and I may forget check the game if I see only red :P. Bad habbit I know.

Did Jouhan finish off the last turret?

Yes.

Just posting to say I will be gone for a week or so, due to my sisters graduation.

I know that I was away from Rpol for the last 2 months (as I mentioned to the GM in a PM), but I was wondering if this game is still alive & running?

Ok assuming this game isn't dead, could we get a bit more tactical information about the current engagement?

How far away are each of us from the Gnolls & Acolytes (ie Ranger/distance)?  Should we all be rolling for Initiative right now?  Are only the Gnolls advancing (ie are all 4 Acolytes appearing to "charge up" to cast spells)?

That would leave only you I think.  Anyone else here?

Well according to the Cast List, it looks like both Jouhan and Regannos have been checking in recently.

Though I admit it does like maybe we have lost Sister Aria.  ;(

Yeah, I checked post and thought 'okay, not sure what's happening but I sense combat coming so I wait what is others approach before I post my move'. Then no one posted, figures :P.

I have been thinking of opening up a players wanted add again, but the question falls, what do you guys want to see in the RTJs?

Well if Aria is really gone, we could use a "techie/pilot" (someone with good piloting skills and good mechanics/repair skills).

I hope that Regannos may still be with us, otherwise we could use a dragon-born to help tie our team in with the higher up Dragon movers & shakers.

Also do we have someone with actual Magic-Use such as a Wizard or Sorcerer (was Regannos a Sorcerer)?

On that note, you can have your techie/pilot if you want me back. I really apologize for the vanishing act. Been so busy keeping my head above water in real life that I just pretty much dropped out of RPoL. But I'm feeling creative again and this is a game that I'm excited to get back into.

I'm around as well, finished up my BA degree, so more time to devote to doing....stuff!

Excellent!  It looks like the whole gang is back again.

Aria, I didn't mean to suggest we cut you loose.  I'm more than happy to have you back with us.  My remarks were based on the fact that you had been silent for a few months.  But if you're back, all the better.

Also Regannos, glad to have you back with us as well.

That said... I wouldn't object to adding 1 or 2 new Players if the GM has a mind to recruit a couple more.

Regannos, are you a dedicated magic user?  I know Jouhan is a psychic warrior type with a focus on Melee and Vorneyl is a gunslinger pistol shooter while Area is our resident pilot/techie.  I wasn't sure (aside from being the boss with the Dragon connections) what Regannos's areas of expertise were.

So then, to kick things back into gear... should we all roll Initiative for this upcoming combat?

I'm fishing  this weekend til Sunday. I will try to post when I can, but Alaska has lots of blind spots.

I have one character interested, a Half-Orc Commando.  (Fighter 5/Mechanic 5)

That sounds pretty cool, we can always use a little more muscle.  Also as a Soulmech, Vorneyl will appreciate having a Mechanic on the team.  ;)

Regannos is built more as a fighter/sorcerer hybrid. I have various spells, though at this level it seems most are more for utility then damaging use.

Well, when you compare spell damage vs blaster damage, and the cost, it worth it to have utility spells rather than offensive spells, unless they are area of effect.

err... You mean another Mechanic, right, Vornyl?


(Feeling unappreciated.... hehe)

Sorry Aria, yes you are correct... another Mechanic.  I guess I just tend to think of Sister Aria as a hot-shot Pilot first and foremost.  I did not mean to imply that you're any less handy as a "grease monkey" hot-shot techie.  ;)

Sorry about the delay, I will see about updating tonight.

I'm ready to go.

Is it possible to shoot the Acolytes standing behind the Gnoll in the front (the one in the "doorway")?

And just for form's sake...
 Vorneyl Kenath rolled 13 using 1d20+5. Initiative.

If you can get line of sight.

I guess that's the question, is it possible to get line of sight on the Acolytes?

Yes.

Johan?

Maybe just a quick PM to let him know things are rolling forward again IC?

*evades the powerful shock poke*

Okays, thanks from the PM. Otherwise would missed the game re-start :P. Anycase checking now often as I can and post also.

Good to have you back Jouhan!  ;)

Looks like the gangs all here, yah!  ;)

Hey GM, did the first Blaster shot appear to have no effect on the blob or did it just seem like the blob was affected but could take the hit & keep going?

I ask because if Vorneyl's first shot appeared to have no effect whatsoever on the blog, he probably would have redirected his 2nd shot back at an Acolyte (rather than try to futilely fire a 2nd ineffectual shot at the blobs).

No effect at all.

Well then, Vorneyl's 2nd shot from the last round of combat would most likely have been re-targeted to targets that were effected (in particular the Acolytes).

Sorry, Regannos, your pic just didn't work in my banner (the black background bled through), so I had to find another image that was close. I can change it if you have a better pic in mind.


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Actually yeh, this one was added a while ago.

And... done.

What language is that and what's the translation?

Its Draconic. Its translation is "Shield of Air and Ice"

Draconic, I assume. It's the name of Regannos' company.

Hey wait... Vorneyl speaks Draconic among other things... I should of known that!  ;)

I guess Vorneyl will have to pay closer attention to whose issuing his paychecks.  ;)

*smiles*

True.

I love the banner by the way.

Anyways, now that we are closing on the end of this mission, what would you like to do in future missions?

I have some plans, but its always fun to incorporate players desires into the game.

Going to different Throne worlds would be interesting. Perhaps working for Mezzenbone (maybe indirectly) after the event with the White dragon. There are a lot of options out there in the universe.

Quick question: What if anything did Vorneyl find when he searched the bodies?

As for the future: I would suggest that if we successfully rescue the white dragon (I hope!) that that should lead us into the next adventure.  Perhaps this White Dragon has "connections" or there's some special reason the WD was taken in particular.

As for types of adventure, I like travel (and it gives Aria a chance to showcase her pilot skills).

It could be fun finding out later that we're working for the Big Bad Red Dragon Emperor (but not knowing it initially).

However I'm open to ideas.

4 slugthrowers, 8 magazines of ammunition, 4 belts with spell components, 4 burned robes, 4 Unholy Symbols of the Reaper (Silver), 4 Sacrificial Daggers.

One scroll made of human skin, written in blood.  -  More than likely magical.

I would like adventurers where Jouhan's mysterious past would come up piece by piece (out of curiosity of his team mates, as they do not know much about him IC wise).

Well Vorneyl has a mysterious past as well (and a relatively interesting one at that)... though whether I want the truth of his past to be revealed any time soon, that is a different matter.  ;)

For travel, it doesn't matter to me where that would be. It might be cool to explore in the Outlands, maybe from Outlands station, so we can have access to all 10 domains.

For showing off piloting skills, I'm working on a walker about the size of a motorcyle. Like a tiger with the middle chopped out and replaced with a bucket seat or something. Something small enough that I could 'ride' it pretty much anywhere we go, so I can always be piloting.

Heck, I could see Drow scuttling around in little spider-mobiles the size of those little European mini-cars. Or should I not have said that where the GM can hear?

On that note, how long does it take to Craft something? Is it the same as standard fantasy? I would think you could do things faster with modern tools, but I didn't notice any rules anywhere.

Generally, it takes a similar time as in standard fantasy, providing that you have the resources.

Now, there are a few ways to speed it up though.  Robots that are pre-programmed to craft things are very helpful, though slightly pricey.

What would be interesting is more along the lines of a robo mount for your character, that you control via your data ports.

I was thinking of bringing in Mercenary Contracts that your organization can acquire, perhaps even a spacecraft in which to travel, though it would be a company ship of course, it would prove interesting.

Very big +++ on the spacecraft even if its 'company' owned. It would make sense given Regannos standing and linage concerning the company. Particularly if we could find upgrades, trophies and such for it (even if there purely cosmetic, I still love to do it).

If that is the route we go, I'd love to design it.

Indeed, want some basic model of ships which is the remodeled unique ship of it's kind. Like Millenium Falcon from Star Wars. In basic model is fast supply transport ship but Han modified it to be even faster than that. Not to mention decorate it's interior and such.

Anycase I belive most likely we get some 'junk ship' (well used some older model ship) which we collect parts and money to upragde it and such. Even with Regannos connections spacecrafts likely costs a lot. So there firstly needs to be reason to get us a spacecraft (related to important job or such).

I don't mind flying a Company Ship... as long as I don't have to pay the insurance premiums (I here "Outland Coverage" is expensive! ;)

The added mobility and options to travel planet to planet could be real interesting.  ;)

15:15, Today: Regannos rolled 12 using 1d20+7. Initiative.

Figures.

At least my dice were hot. Is the priest is a human? I assumed he was, and added in my favored enemy bonus. If he's not, attack and damage rolls are both -2 less than I posted.

14:12, Today: Sister Aria rolled 21 using 1d20+3. Initiative.

14:15, Today: Sister Aria rolled 27 using 1d20+10. Shoot the priest.

And my favorite...
14:15, Today: Sister Aria rolled 33 using 3d12+2. Damage.

Is there a real difference between a vehicle with an autopilot and a robot? (Now that I think of it, an autopilot is a robot, isnt it?) The main thing is that I don't know how to make a robot with the speed that vehicles have. Or for the price.

I've got a walker design written up that costs about 10 grand to craft. About 20 weeks to build, though. I should be able to control it through my datalink if I put the right computor systems in it, right?

I would imagine that within a certain range, yes.  Well, walkers are notoriously slower than other type of vehicles, so that is one of the things you have to deal with if you want to go that route.  However, for flavor, I do really enjoy the concept of a pet robotic tiger that you can ride around on.  I would probably give bonuses if this is properly role played.

Anyways, the game is afoot!

Rolled nat 1 on iniative....nice. Solve others actions first and what foes do before I decide what Jouhan does.
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With Jouhan's action are we back to the top of the Initiative table again?

What sort of cover is available?

What are the Acolytes doing?

Ok, so yes, new round.

There is no room for cover really.

The acolytes are continuing their chanting, enthralled by the spell they are assisting in casting.

There was a slight disruption as one of the acolytes died, causing them to change their rhythm to make up for the loss.

Aria, since this is the final battle, I shall fudge your shot, it missed the Death Knight by some degree, however it did kill two acolytes in its missed shot.

Oh, and your powers are still up Jouhan.
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*cheer*

Nice, so can save my power for some cool stuff once it starts wear off.

Agreed, and after the end of work blues on the start of my vacation, maybe I can't see if we can finish this off a little quicker.

Vorneyl, did you mean to shoot the acolytes or the Death Knight?  Regannos gave a specific command to both you and Aria.

reroll your attacks on their proper targets.

Well I guess I kinda followed Aria's example, didn't she shoot at the Death Knight?  Or did she intend to shoot at the Acolytes?

Maybe I'm just confused about who is supposed to handle which targets?

If Vorneyl is supposed to shoot the Acolytes, then that's what I'll do.  I'm sorry if I went after the wrong target.

It will just shorten the encounter if you do.  Another idea is shooting the stone ceiling...both you and Sister Aria...  Falling stone has been known to kill people in large numbers.

Also, as I will be away for a few days, come up with some activities for your characters for...a 3 month period.

Regannos, I am letting you design the ship for your group.  It is up to you if you want some input from the others.  This is going to be big enough for quarters, star caster, a docking bay capable of hosting a huge size drop ship plus cargo room, bridge, brig, science laboratory, library, and a medical bay.

Sister Aria, if you want to work on your tiger bot, this would be a good time to do that.

Vorneyl, if you have any plans, let me know soon.

Jouhan, you as well.

Ok I edited my previous IC post to reflect shots at the Acolytes.  ;)

Sorry for the earlier mix up.

Ooo....yay for creating my own ship! I'm open to suggestions by you guys, the ship is obviously going to be fairly big if its going to contain all that stuff and a bay large enough for a Huge sized transport.

Well, Jouhan likely would practice and train (assuming we get level out from this). Also do some odd jobs here and there. Only request is that his quarters/room in the ship is more a 'meditation' chamber than normal quarters. A mini dojo alike.

I imagaine that Vorneyl would want 3 things:

1) his own quarters (don't have to be lavish)
2) a well equipped machine shop and repair station (a soulmech's equivalent of a "med bay")
3) a firing range (perhaps with moving targets, something like the phaser holodeck shooting range used on ST:TNG)

The firing range is probably the most optional but it will help him hone his skills.  Actually we could combine the idea of a firing range and Jouhan's dojo into something like an X-men style "Danger Room" that can simulate (holograms?) different scenarios as the user wants for training.

Also I imagine that Aria may want her own mechanics/electronics shop/bay and that could easily double as the "soulmech med bay".

As for what Vorneyl will be doing (hopefully he survives)... I'll have to think about it some more.

Ok, so far I found a pritty awesome source of info for ships. Granted they are custom, but its still helpful:

http://www.angelfire.com/games...nstruction_Rules.pdf

Alright, after looking over a few ship looks and stuff, and mostly thanks to Eve Online, here is what I propose as far as the look of our ship (name to be confirmed).

http://wiki.eveonline.com/wiki.../9/96/Damnation1.jpg

http://www.ravestats.com/publi...marr-damnation-1.jpg

For those who may be curious, that is the Amarr Tech 2 ship, Damnation class. It looks both sleek and menacing at the same time. A good fit I think ^^.

Keeping with the theme there, for the look of the shuttle, I would propose the following. Again also an Amarr ship, Vengeance class. Very sleek, and the writing on the hull just looks neat.

http://forum.battleclinic.com/...attach=13148%3Bimage

http://www.ravestats.com/publi...marr-vengeance-4.jpg

Both ships look kick ass, I would vote for Damnation. It may not be 'long' as Vengeance and slightly less sleek but it's shape looks more 'draconic' than vengeance one and also looks 'sturdier'. Also we could add odd carving glyphs on both sides on Damnation ;). Also perhaps shape tip of the ship more 'draconic' in appearance.
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Well, remember that the Vengeance is going to be our shuttle, so its going to be more sleek and aerodynamic.

Alright, an update before I go on vacation, so have at you.

Really enjoying how the ship is coming along Regannos.

As far as the ship goes, Aria would want to make sure it is rigged up to be controlled through her brainport. And the mech shop would be nice, too. Other than that, I can't think of anything.

Quick question Vorn, your using two plasters (Two Weapon Fighting) and using rapid shot, right?  Shouldn't that net you at another attack, although at a -4 penalty on all attacks?  Otherwise, it would be a -2 penalty if your just firing one weapon using rapid shot, no?

Actually no, he's using 1 blaster but gets +1 to attack for using a light weapon in 2 hands.

He's just been using Rapid Shot (along with Improved Shot on the Run), so only -2 to attack but only 2 attacks (at his highest attack -2).

He doesn't have a 2nd blaster on him, though I suppose he could use a non-blaster he picked up (these Acolytes don't seem that hard to hit or kill).

Ah, that clears it up.

Aria, your up.

Do we have a rough idea of the AC and HP for the Acolytes (I'm suspecting its kinda low)?

I ask because if Vorneyl got the impression that his shots didn't have to be that accurate to hit (and it didn't take much to bring these Acolytes down)... then he might try pulling one of the salvaged weapons and going for Rapid Shot & TWF even with the -4 penalty.

They are currently flat footed, so 12 is the AC.

I have an option, if you guys want.

I can play out the rest of the combat if you want to speed this up, so we can conclude the adventure.  Entirely up to you.

I wouldn't mind speeding up so we can get to the spaceship. Zoom!

I'm cool with a bit of fast forwarding as well.

I could see where Jouhan may want to play out the duel with his nemesis (then again the Orc may decide to escape at the last minute to become a recurring villain).

Yeah, would like roleplay the duel but recurring orc villain would work for me and finish duel later time and place. Would like cinematic ending to fight tough.

Skrak was intended to be a reoccurring villain for your character.

Anyways, battle over, but now its time to get the heck out of this underground cavern, and back to Mr. Tasian.

Nice, level ups maybe? Consider how first adventure took this long to complete and all :P.

I think you would need a built in datapad for that. Aria can store images from her eyes to her datapad through her link, though.

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Ignore the roll in the dice roller. I had too many windows open and did it in the wrong game :P

No worries.

Anyways, yes, technically, it can be downloaded from your neural network, though the imagery isn't going to be perfect.  There is a specific upgrade for that for soulmechs.

I'm assuming the future computor world would be like texting on steroids. If someone has a 'public' line open anyone that 'looks' at them could send them a message. Sort of like the later versions of Shadowrun, if you're familiar with that. With a link to glasses, or directly into your head, you can 'see' virtual advertisements when you walk by a store, read the menu, even see people who are only virtually there.

Finally back but need to work out a few things with the GM via PM.  ;)

Sorry about the delay, leveling my main in wow for cataclysm.

Anyways, ready to go?

I am ready, and I am leveling alts for Cata :P.

Was kinda waiting for Vorneyl to post something related to what happened, but yes ready to move on.

My apologies for the disappearance, but I have been detained since the loss of my prescription glasses.  Reading is quite difficult without them.  Hopefully, I shall be getting new ones in the New Year, but much of my online actively has ceased.

Again, my apologies.

No problem GM, I was getting a little worried but I can certainly understand the need for glasses (I couldn't do without mine).  I'll be here when you return.

Many thanks, it is just hard, around the holidays, to find the extra 100+ free to spend on new glasses.

Alright, glasses back, new books...Roll Call?

Oh, and let me introduce you to some new items on the agenda.

the Ship:

The Silverwing, a retrofitted House Sarava Destroyer, sans some equipment, but including a transport ship.

the Captain:

Captain Sebastian D'Arville (Silverbrow Human Warrior / Sorcerer)

the Engineer:

ARM-40 (Small Soulmech (Gnome) Mechanist / Artificer)

the Doctor:

Doctor Ariana Moonrift (Half-Elf Mechanist / Cleric)

and, as a special treat, your assault squad.

Arissia's Wilde Karde's:

Commander Ian Karde (Human Fighter / Marshal)

Rigel Tanthian (Human Warrior / Expert)

Michael Strayn (Human Warrior / Expert)

Hian Brightleaf (Elf Warrior / Expert)

Grak (Half-Orc Warrior / Thug)

Vorneyl Kenath reporting for duty!  ;)

Looks like an interesting ship & crew.  ;)

They are.

Two Assault Fighters, One Sniper Specialist, and One Demolitions Expert, plus their Commander.

3 Questions:

1. Is the ISPD agent coming out of the office one of the two Drow we met earlier (or a completely different agent)?

2. Can we tell what rank this ISPD agent is?  Is he sporting any identifying patches or insignia on his uniform?

3. Does the human dressed in white appear to be displaying/wearing any identifying insignia or marks (ie associating him with some government agency or corporation)?

To answer your questions:

1.  A completely different ISPD agent.

2.  From his insignia and badge, he is the planetary ISPD Commander.

3.  PM[Private to Vorneyl Kenath: You rather suspect the man in white is a member of the Qesemet intelligence force known as the Mithril Watchers.  They are similar to the Adamantine Order for the kingdom of Asamet, but generally they run counter intelligence operations.]

Reporting back to duty, indeed, interesting crew :). Altough statitics of the ship escape me as I do not have the books myself but it sounds good.

Just checking in to say I'm still around.  ;)

Same here. Vorneyl kinda ashed any question I would have asked. Been waiting for a reply from the GM.

Yeah I realized that I kinda had Vorneyl jump in there with the "10,000 gp question" but I figured it might be the sort of thing he might do.  ;)

No worries, I am going to update soon.  Been dealing with two different medical problems one after another.

I'm sorry to hear that GM, I hope the problems get resolved soon.  Of course RL (especially medical issues) come first.  I didn't mean to push, I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that I was still around since things had been quiet.

Anyways, as we are finally wrapping it up, I am giving you your experience.

For sticking with the game for 2 years, plus the adventure rewards, you each gain 14,500 experience.  That should put everyone two levels ahead, with a little to spare if they want to use their experience on anything.

Yay for experience! Also even though its been a while, its also been a great deal of fun.

Sweet... considering I was actually at 4th level (due to the XP cost of Robotic Upgrades) that actually boosts me just enough for 3 levels (7th level with about +160 Xp to spare I think).  ;)

I agree with Regannos that this has indeed been fun and I look forward to the next part of the story (especially once we get fitted out with our own set of "wheels" via spaceship).  ;)

I agree. It's nice to see a game keep going through the slow times. I'm now 3rd level Machinist / 5th level Pilot / 5th level Ranger / 1st Level Combat Ace.

And don't worry, Vornyl, I have more than enough Craft and Repair to take care of all your upgrade and repair needs (+14 / +18 respectively)

OMG! Two levels at once? Nice!

That's good to know! ;)

Although I suppose that raises the question of XP costs for upgrades performed, does it cost XP for a Mechanist to user her Upgrade class ability on a soulmech (I see that they can be used on robots)?

As for Vorneyl, I'm probably looking at Monk-7 | Ranger-3/Fighter-2/Gundancer-2
This message was last edited by the player at 10:00, Wed 09 Feb 2011.

Hmmm, keen edge (psionic) can be used on other folks weapons correct? I just wonder how it basically works or looks visually. Anycase usually when it comes crafting for someone else most GM's rule the guy who commissioned the work pays the XP.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:56, Wed 09 Feb 2011.

"Soulmechs can also upgrade their robotic bodies.
However, it takes some effort and experience for the
soulmech to learn to use upgraded components, and this
is represented by an XP cost. A soulmech must pay 1/10
of an upgrade’s market price in XP. For rules, costs, and
available equipment, see page 118."

I would definately recommend a datalink so you can link up to a computor and your guns and stuff. And we all should have at least goggles or something so we can communicate through a heads up display.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:11, Wed 09 Feb 2011.

A new rework for characters.

Humans or Templated Humans:  Choose one ability score, add two points to this.

Soulmechs:  Take your previous race's stat modifiers, and add your soulmech stat modifiers together.  Ignore any stat penalties.  Also, you are no longer constrained by a robotic design in your physical ability scores, of course you still lack a con score.

Jouhan:  Remove your stat penalty, you gain two points to put into one mental stat.

I can't remember... are we using Synergy Bonuses from the PHB 3.5 (ie +2 bonus to one skill for having a related skill at 5+ ranks)?

Also Aria, where is the cost & description of the datalink written up (is it in the Starfarer's Handbook or another DS sourcebook)?

I'm guessing it's in Imperial Supply, but I don't have the book handy to look at the moment.

Oh, nice!
[Private to GM: Placed it for Int. Not related to Wis based powers of psi-warrior but I plan pick mostly self-boosting powers or powers with no saves anyway. Also one level later I get boost for both Wis and Dex next so I get extra power points from increased modifier. Also got bunch extra skill points which came handy and increased my knowlegde skill rolls.]

So Vorneyl has undergone some revision.  He is now: Scout-7 | Fighter-6/Gundancer-1.  I'll be continuing with Scout on one side and Gundancer on the other side.  This has given Vorneyl "rogue-like" abilities with more skill points and trapfinding but he's lost his monk-like melee abilities (then again, I see Vorneyl as primarily a pistol gunfighter).

On a different note, how much did each team member get individually for this last job?  Also I assume we would have a chance to go "shopping" for new items (in particular I'm thinking about picking up some magic armor for Vorneyl if possible)?

Er... 20,000 credits

Ahh right... for a moment I couldn't remember is that was for each member or the team as a whole.  Sorry about the confusion.

So can we go on a bit of a "shopping spree" then?

Also if we want to sell old gear (to be replaced by new gear), at what price can we sell it?  For instance I'll probably want to pick up a more powerful magic blaster, so how much could I get for my current +1 Magic Blaster Pistol (or do you not bother with "depreciation")?

Another question, do the rules in the DMG for "special materials" affect modern DS equipment?  In particular I'm wondering about stuff like Mithral and its possible uses in modern/advanced DS armor (I'm looking for a way to raise the max Dex bonus allowed by the armor).

Currently waiting on Regannos, but perhaps you guys want to start and work it out, or no?

Yeh sorry....Doctor stopped my heart medication with out warning and been dealing with family matters. We can go ahead and start and I'll get the new character stuff soon.
This message was last edited by the player at 14:01, Tue 22 Feb 2011.

Sorry to hear about that.  Hope that turns out alright.

Hey guys, just dropping in to say Hi.

Haven't really set my primary class down yet, but I am thinking Paladin of Freedom // Martial Rogue, two laser fighting should be fun.

Anyways, this game looks like it pretty fun, but did you guys need some specialization in some area?

Welcome Kalic.  Having revised Vorneyl somewhat, he now has some roguish like characteristics from his Scout levels.  Vorneyl is also a pistol user (though he focuses on Blaster Pistols instead of Laser).

I suppose the divine magic element of your Paladin could prove useful to the other characters as I don't believe we have any Divine Magic in play at the moment (although I'm not sure it can benefit Vorneyl as he's a Soulmech).

When you say Paladin of Freedom, will he be formally in one of the Paladin Orders serving the Father, the Judge, the Mother, or the Warrior (Unification Church)... or perhaps the Creator (Dualist Church)?  I believe the Paladin Order serving the Father is called SOLAR.

As a Rogue (with Sneak Attack dependent often times on flanking) perhaps Sister Aria might be willing to modifier her Ranger to use the alternate rule/ability for Rangers found in PHB-2 (the Distracting Attack at 4th level that replaces animal companion and allows "ranged flanking attacks")?

I'm a human mercenary scout pilot type. Between Kalic, Vorneyl and I, we should have the sneaky stuff covered. With Ranger and Mech, I have some nice rogueish stuff. Not so much for picking pockets and stuff, but Aria is great at getting past electronic sensors and stuff.

Sorry, no sneak attacks for me.  I get fighter feats instead.  I was thinking being a paladin of the Mother, since she ties into the Elves general faith, and that is how I was raised.  I am waiting on the DM to see if I could play a Neutral Good Paladin.  As for skills, I guess a general route would be good.

Is that what you mean by Martial Rogue?  Which book is that in?

Sorry about that Vorneyl.

Just go ahead and sell for normal price.  As for special material...look for the elven battlesuit in the Guide to the Galaxy, I think that will work for you.

Cool!  You're absolutely right the Elven Battle Suit is perfect for Vorneyl.  That's what I get for not checking out the Specific Armors.  ;)

Martial Rogue is in Unearthed Arcana, where I trade my sneak attacks for gaining feats like a fighter.  This will work better with my paladin concept rather than a sneak attack against my foes.

Out of curiosity, we all agree that Dragonstar can be a deadly setting, how would you feel if we double the HPs of everything?  That would prolong some battles, but it would make it more survivable for you guys.

I have no problem with that.  Survivability is a good thing.