And thus we start a new OOC thread!

Tony

And I'll jump into it!

Hope everything works out well for Jane regarding her employment. Having gone from a long spell of unemployment into my dream job I really appreciate what I've now got (thank you, Heavenly Father) - and only wish the rest of you could have the same.

Vundra's cannon requires 2 Actions to fire properly, every time he fires. He can fire it using only 1 Action but with a -2 penalty due to it being not properly braced. If he has only 1 Action he can also brace it to fire the following turn without penalty (that is, it stays braced).

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 3):

Next thing Vundra makes should be a damned recoil system/tripod with mounting bracket. Granted then it takes a turn to properly charge, but still. I should have Chricton make a lightning cannon or arc thrower. Electrical discharge weapon that has decent range and hella great damage.

Lol, successful test of the artillery!

Sooooo...the map doesn't seem to show any enemies....are we still in combat rounds?

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 5):

Good point. At this point you may consider yourself out of combat!

Just post actions normally and I will resolve them when I have the time.

Tony

The gun was a mounted weapon for my vtol... it wasnt made for carrying around :P also i kinda recall lending one to someone?

Also what kind of stuff are on the corpse? Is there something to scourage?

In reply to Vundra (msg # 7):

The trogs were armed with clubs, no real salvage other than rags of clothing!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 8):

Buck and company just left, you should be able to get them on the radio.

Tony

Sorry guys, I'm tired as hell. Will post tomorrow morning.

Marc

Sorry to have been quiet - was taken ill in church and ended up in hospital, OK now but one of dearly beloved's clients has server problems & he needs transporting up there to fix it. Ought to be back here Wednesday if not before.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 11):

Wow, that's brutal! I will refrain from joking about collapsing in Church.

Tony

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 11):

welcome back.  hope you feel better soon

I'm fine now, thank you :)

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 14):

Glad that you are feeling better.  I'm not sure what hit me last night but all of a sudden it was headache and aching bones so I went to bed around 7 pm.  LOL.  I think all the stress caught up with me.

I hope everybody has a great holiday.

It happens natures way of saying enough REST

Merry Xmass everyone!

Marc

In reply to COL Kurt L. Schaeffer (msg # 17):

Merry Christmas Everybody!  May your holiday be safe and happy.  I got to sleep in this morning until 7 a.m. and even got a nap in later.  Tis good!  :)

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 18):

Ha ha! Merry X-Mas from Robot Santa Claus!



Tony

 And the same back to all of you. I hope there are small children getting thoroughly spoiled this christmas

Well, Gianna met Santa for the first time...



Seems like they got along!



I really enjoyed that PCs engaged in a moral and ethical discussion. It might not have strictly been wise under the circumstances, but I think we can overlook that.

Knapp's comments were borne from my own personal experiences. Ian and I were in a Morrow Project (post-nuclear holocaust) RPG about 10-15 years ago. Our team ambushed a convoy of bandit vehicles. My character, a demolitions expert named Thanh, was ordered (not by Ian) to blow up an armoured bus where the last holdouts were making a stand. We didn't have a lot of time but we couldn't leave armed hostiles in the area. We knew most of those on the bus were children but were told by locals they were vicious, inbred, mutants (etc.) and the lot needed to die. Thanh went ahead and pulled the trigger. They were, after all, "bad guys". Over time I decided that while par for the course in RPGs this wasn't really a morally defensible choice. We knew there were mainly non-combatants aboard the bus, we only had the word of our local allies (their enemies) to go on regarding their fundamental character, and perhaps there were other options available we didn't consider. (Were I the GM, I would have considered having the bodies of dead children rain down along with the debris to drive home the point.) For the sake of NPC motivation I imagined that Knapp had undergone a similar situation and harboured her own doubts. (I in no way condemn the PCs for mowing down the waved of Trogs who attacked them; this was clearly a situation of self-defence and the use of deadly force was justified and unavoidable.)

Tony

It's a good sign in a game when players can have such in-character discussions.

I was once running a Cyberpunk game and my players held a 15-minute in-character debate on the ethics of terrorism as a business strategy!

Oddly, I now teach professional ethics for computer scientists... in fact I've just been chatting by e-mail with one of the students (who ought to be enjoying his holidays but I think he's worried about the exam when he gets back!).

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 22):

I unfortunately have had a few similar situations to the one we(characters) were just in. I have had characters run the table on reactions. Just don't ask about the incubus. I play the character. Fortunately I don't tale difference of opinion in character as personal. I know I have dragged that scene on a little longer than need be, but I felt it warranted for the character.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 23):

You didn't drag the scene on at all. As a GM, I set it up knowing there would be an ethical situation that could result in IC discussion and I wasn't disappointed. There were no major meltdowns and the Posse is now back on track.

I have found that "play[ing] the character" is a slippery concept and one I take with a grain of salt. (That is not to say I don't think you are being sincere.) We're all probably smart and creative enough to justify any action as being "in character" as the situation demands, no matter how heinous or principled. Actions that are consistent with prior RP or stated background are (of course) "in character", on the other hand those that are a departure are (naturally) "character growth" or a "breakdown" (or whatever). That's not to say this musing on the nature of roleplaying means we can't or shouldn't try to be consistent and play in character, or that anyone claiming to do so isn't sincere or being truthful.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 24):

Let's just say never put a uber-paladin played by me in that situation. It happened just once. The paladin died when faced by his erstwhile confederates. He managed to just barely take out the entire party and the kid escaped. Kid wound up becoming a paladin himself and killing an elder evil. I try to stay consistent when I post in character saves a headache. Jason feels no remorse for killing the frogs. The kid was innocent and will be better off with either him or Joan.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 25):

A tough situation. I made sure you had something of an out here, and I am grateful for those players that both engaged or at least RP'd some opinion.

Going forward, I will insist on a marching order! It's only natural.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 26):

Marching order???

Yeah I'm not sure where everybody else was but I know that Jane was bringing up the rear and that Peter had posted he had hung back to be by her side.  Something sweet about if he died he wanted to be by her.  That's my guy!  :)

Then I'm probably just in front of the pair of you.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 27):

Wait Jane has her SAW doesn't she? Spray and pray through the party is a bad idea. Just saying. Dropping your gun down here also bad idea. Just saying.

Yeah quiet and hides so that I forget him. Damn it Smoker be more outgoing. ;P Sorry my bad and the middle would be where I was gonna put you anyway so that works.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 29):

I can change where I"m at.  I'm just saying that as the last movements as we were entering that was how it was posted.  Besides I figured if I posted that some of you speak up more to get better marching orders.  :)

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 30):

I just normally don't run all over people like that. I try to give people time to figure out what they want to do and let them do it. I hadn't seen your post here otherwise I would have said something in character about it. SAWs are great at their job supporting fire. They aren't meant to hit very much unless it is a big target. Firing from the rear you are gonna hit at least one of us and likely more than that.

I know Jane's standard weapon is her SAW so I put her where she can get the best angles in theory. Unless the shit is dead behind us we shoukd be okay. Of course at that point both Trask and Jane are shooting through the party so we are all dead anyway.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 31):

That's fine with me.  It isn't a secret that Jane knows far more about tactics and guns then Bonni does.  :)

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 32):

I learned tactics two ways. SWAT Team leaders that I have known over the years. And hours playing a game called Counter-Strike against the Koreans. That was interesting to say the least.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 33):

Ha ha! I played a lot of CS as well. But no real-world experience, of which I make no bones.

As a point in fact, having Jane with a SAW pulling drag (or "tail end Charlie") is not the worst idea in the world. With Trask in the lead with a SAW, both front and back would be covered. You need to consider that not all threats might conveniently come at you from the front. You could get hit from the sides or the rear. If Jane is in the front of the column she would have the same problem of shooting through the posse to get to a threat coming from another sector.

That said I am not advocating you follow my advice, I think Jason's marching order is fine.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 34):

I made it based on what Jason knows of the enemy force. If I was basing it on my paranoia at this point it would be different.

I am going to be out of RPOL for a couple of days.  Will catch back up on Sunday or Monday.  I'm ok.  Just mentally, physically, and financially draining week...need to recoup.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 36):

Take your time. I will NPC Jane and try not to get her killed!

Tony

 Please spend chips guys. If memory serves everybody but me is broken. Meaning the monster is gonna eat your butt alive unless Jason can stop it by himself. Not entirely a good plan, but not horrid. Terror is bad business in Deadlands very bad business.

Marshall is Vundra about to get hit? Or is he already been hit?

Also is the corridoor still 20 feet wide with small path down the side?

In reply to Vundra (msg # 39):

Vundra will be hit if he doesn't dodge or draw a weapon and parry. If you check the turn order I posted you'll see that he goes before the scrawler.

I post all bad guy actions first before the players, even though all actions are resolved in card order. This gives the players a small advantage as you see what the bad guys are doing before you post. Sometimes, if you are faster (drew a higher card, like Vundra) then know what the bad guys is doing before you post.

The corridor is still 20' wide. There is a 6' (2yd/m) wide wood path of planks and old rotten pallets running down the middle. The water is only just above your ankles.

Chip use is summarised in Cheat Sheets:

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Tony
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Smoked octopus. OMG Lol!

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 41):

hehehe.  Glad you got a chuckle out of it.  :)

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 42):

I made a mistake, Jane did actually make her Cognition check to act.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 43):

Tony let her fail it.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 44):

What are you babbling about, man? I'm not just being a nice guy, it's actually in the die roller records. Check it yourself:

14:31, Sat 23 Jan: The Marshall, on behalf of Jane Guin, rolled 8 using 3d6, rerolling max with rolls of 3,1,4.  Cognition.

I think someone did fail but as I didn't keep track of who I was rolling for it's my mistake.

Tony

 In the die roller oh well then. If it wasn't I'd say what I said. If you don't see the big bad nasty horror then you can't be afraid of it.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 46):

Dude, why the 'tude?

Ah wait, now I see what happened. I didn't set the dice roller to keep only the highest, so it added all the numbers together. She in fact didn't make her roll.

1) Jane sees the monster.

2) She failed her Cognition check and so sits out the first turn as she is surprised.

3) It's still important to pass the Fear check as the effects can last the entire combat, and even become permanent (if she blows the roll on the Scairt table).

Sorry for the confusion.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 47):

Yep.

Jane failed her cognition check and lost her turn which is why I posted what I did about smoked octopus.  What can I say, I was hungry when I posted it.

I did spend a red chip so that I passed my Guts check at least.  :)

Wasn't implying 'tide surfer dude. Simply stating. Rarely if ever do I get an attitude with you guys. I can think of one time since I joined the game that I have gotten upset. Which is rare and says something about this group of players.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 49):

Err why are we all here I just realised we havea Texas Ranger here. Some where I read one riot One ranger.
Rowan snigers and hides again

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 50):

Yep. But Rangers get deputies that aren't Rangers, that would be Rowan -->. ;P

Squeeks runs and hides behind her man

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 49):

Good to hear! My apologies, I didn't mean to imply you were upset. (Maybe a little sarcastic but I am glad to hear that's not the case.)

Hey, occasionally I will fudge rolls in favour of my players and I make no apologies. (Who am I kidding? Of course I will apologise, I am Canadian!) In this case I just misread the dice roller record.

Now, where were we? I think I need an action from Rowan. Smoker can post being gobsmacked (not the first time I think he's drawn a Black Joker, eh?). That should do it.

Tony

OK, will do. It's very appropriate anyway, he was scared about this expedition in the first place and only came because he felt he had to... then the dice & cards cooperated, so to speak :)

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 54):

So far Smoker is the only one to blow their Fear check?

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 55):

if by fear check you mean the guts check, then I passed.

 Tony Rowan is on rear drag with her love, what does she see from her position I deliberately did not post for that reason

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 57):

1) Jane made her roll.

2) Unless I am mistaken, Smoker did not make the TN of 11, neither has Trask.

3) The situation is pretty simple: you are in a 20' wide corridor that is flooded to akle-deep with runoff water. You are walking down a 6' wide path of wooden duckboards and pallets laid down the middle. Vundra reached over to collect some items floating in the water by a mural on the right hand wall. The mural came alive with tentacles reaching for Vundra, coming out of the wall and from the water by his feet. The tentacles have mouths full of sharp teeth. The mural seems to be part of the wall, deforming outwards in a CGI fashion.

Tony
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In reply to The Marshall (msg # 58):

Are we able to use additional chips so Trask does not soil himself ?

 For any one interested I finally got Skype up and working here.
iain.brooks92

You are correct, I did not make the TN of 11.

So I'm huddled in a wide-eyed shaking heap wishing I was elsewhere but not being of any use as far as the current brawl is concerned! Sorry....

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 61):

Basically, he comes close to fainting but succeeds in remaining conscious. He's almost out of Wind (endurance) but otherwise will be ok next turn.

We need a post from Rowan to continue!

Tony
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In reply to The Marshall (msg # 62):

Is Rowan firing a short burst or a long burst? Fortunately, Vundra will be out of the way at that point.

Tony

Sorry was not clear long burst

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 64):

No problem. I was hoping to get the turn up tonight, but I got a cold and just don't have the energy. Should happen tomorrow.

Tony
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In reply to The Marshall (msg # 65):

Nice shooting! After all that buildup, the baddie went down in blaze of gunfire.

A couple of notes:

Please remember to include a .tac bloc incicating weapon used, ammo expended and Actions taken. This gives me a better idea what's going on, even if your character can't take an action for whatever reason (so at least I'm reminded why they can't act).

Going forward I will be rolling damage (like we did this time) as this may be affected by hidden factors like armour, and players generally can't spend chips to increase gun damage. (Hand attacks and Melee, like Jason, can be increased with chips.)

Tony

You know, I've heard that sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. =P

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 67):

And Oscar Wilde said it was the higher form of intelligence.

A great moment in sarcasm was when Phillip of Macedon sent a message to the Spartans saying, "If I enter Laconia, I will level Sparta to the ground." The reply from the Spartans was only one word,

"If."

Tony

Academia?  What's that.  (grins)

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 69):

My father in law (a professor) says the fighting in academia is so vicious because the stakes are so low.

Tony

Oddly enough, in the university where I work there isn't much fighting at all. At least not in computer science. I did know some quarrelsome botanists almost 40 years ago last time I was in academia, though. I just talked to everybody.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 71):

Hey Tony I want 2 of the GP the rest of the party can have the rest. Especially the crap sword. Wait give that to the Order and we can call it Crapula the water breather.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 72):

Quick note, this weekend is my gaming club's annual gaming con! I won't be able to post until Sunday or Monday, depending.

My little Gia and my wife Michelle volunteered to help at the registration desk:



Tony
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Have fun at the Con.  I can see that the registration table is totally covered.  It's good to see the next generation of gamers enjoying themselves.  :)

Grin Tony needs to show the clip of one very confused little daughter being offered two spoons at one. looks on kids face is a real joy.

Sorry to take so long in posting.  This bug has bit me again.  Could be because the weather can't decide if it should rain or snow.

I am out for the weekend.  I get to go to the International Quilt Festival near Chicago tomorrow (and working on the weekend...yuck).

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 77):

Not a problem, worse comes to worse I can NPC Jane or hold off until you return.

Tony

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 77):

McCormick Place? I had no idea that was back there. Was neat to see the one time that I went.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 79):

Actually it is the

Donald E Stephens Convention Center
5555 N. River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018

It used to be called the Rosemont Convention Center

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 80):

Was the Rosemont Horizon back in the day. Still call it that myself.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 81):

Yep.  It was the Rosemont Horizon.  I still think they should have kept it to that.  Just got back home and am TIRED!  Had a wonderful time.  My crafting soul got nourished and I kept with budget.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 82):

We always thought you were a crafty one!

Tony

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 82):

To many names change because people think it would be better. The Willis Tower will always be the Sears Tower and the Horizon will be the Horizon.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 84):

Yep.  I agree.  I still call it the Rosemont and they still have the Rose inlaid tiles etc.  Work up to no cable and waited for Comcast to come out.  They replaced both my modem and my box for the tv so here's hoping it works now.  Off to work to try and get further along in prep for MOnday's meeting.

Posse,

To clarify, no one else saw the thing and so no one may react, or if you decide your character did see it they are frozen, can't react for some reason, or whatever.

No one needs to change their post but by the same token no one is going to have an action this turn except Peter. And you may still not act until you make a TN5 Guts check (starting at the end of this turn).

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 86):

Again, your characters cannot do anything.

They can't prepare for combat. They don't know combat is about to begin!

Tony

Sorry I will delite message
I thought your message that we could be where we wished meant we could see the creature

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 87):

To be fair Jason does and is prepared. He is in shock at the moment which is what kills most hardened bastards like him.

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 88):

I don't mind your characters seeing the creature, or something, but please don't post a direct action like taking aim or preparing a spell. It simply won't happen until next turn at earliest. That's all I meant.

Tony

I think i messed up the roll, Vundra passed the tn5 gut check. What he failed was me rolling for card draw initiative as i thought we were doing combat rounds. As we didnt have a round yet, just take the bust as no card for ne this turn.

In reply to Vundra (msg # 91):

I think I see what happened.

While you intended to roll for the TN5 Guts check versus surprise, it turned out it wasn't needed as you never actually started combat then.

I took that roll and applied it to the TN9 check for seeing the bodies coming out of the vats. As the rolls were the same and there were no mods, it seemed equally valid to me.

From a practical point of view Vundra wouldn't be able to act further this turn, even if he made his roll. In other words, you can re-roll your Guts check but it won't affect this turn further (as Vundra has already acted). It could affect future turns.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 92):

Crap. Double crap. Fraking zombies. Damn Ranger Creeds. Oh well here goes.

3 questions Tony.

1) Can I assume that Jason would make sure that the Posse cleared the room?

2) Is this a standard door way or a double doorway?

3) How long can Jason hold a doorway against 50 or so Zombies using Fred's package?

Are we all to have considered to have acted this turn?

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 94):

Sure, yes, you have all acted. Time for new actions!

Everyone make Quickness rolls.

As for Jason's questions:

1) You would think, eh? But Rangers probably don't use frag grenades all that much, although they are more paramilitary than regular law enforcement. This is a hard call, I want to give you the benefit of the doubt but Jason's action was pretty clear.

2) I assumed standard doorway but upon reflection I think it's probably a double door, except 1 door is closed (secured shut by pins). It swings from the var room into the storeroom, making it easy to block from the far side.

3) The item Jason received was not particularly effective against undead. If they need to come at him single file he could probably hold them off quite a while.

Tony

Well...damn then. lol

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 96):

To clarify #1 above. I meant before walking away from the door. Not before he threw the grenade.

#3 True, but would Jason know what it's capabilities were?

#2 I was hoping for that.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 97):

1) Maybe, but is that what happened in this case? Would you like me maybe not do an out-and-out retcon but fudge the timing a little?

2) Jason was never appraised of its capabilities. He would know it's powerful, that's for sure!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 98):

I don't see anyone just throwing a grenade and hoping that friends get clear, but that is kinda what Jason did. I was kinda hoping for a little leeway, but you are right that isn't what happened. So no don't fudge it I screwed the pooch on that one. As for the other I think for now it should stay put.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 99):

Ah. See, I am willing to change something or at least modify it if possible but you need to ask up-front. We all make mistakes and I'll sometimes allow a Mulligan.

Ok, I think it'll work out ok anyways. Rowan grabbed Vundra, and Peter is in a good position to close the door. It shouldn't be a problem!

Tony

Jeesh.  Take a day weekend off to take care of personal things and next thing I know grenades are being tossed along with rats and zombies.  I was going to post that I was covering Schaeffer as he requested but not sure if I should post that now or just wait until the results of grenade go off.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 101):

Oh, I think it's ok to post Jane is covering, then following Schaeffer through the door.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 102):

At this point I'm okay with Peter posting, then the grenade will go off.

Tony

Did Rowan manage to manhandle Vundra successfully?

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 104):

Yeah, let's not beat around the bush!

Tony

Also, to be clear, I as a player am not angry nor yelling at Jason's player. I know that shouldn't need to be said, and Jason's player didn't say anything, but today has been really rough, so I'm just trying to cover bases.
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In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 106):

Hey, always good to point that out.

Tony

LOL Better to say when you don't forget the word NOT in front of angry. <smh>

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 108):

As a note, I will post to move the game along tomorrow or a little later. Currently, I am waiting to board a flight to Trinidad. Once I get settled in wifi won't be a problem!

Tony

Well I was trying to give people a chance to post, like Jason and such.

And I think it was very funny how in a row we got the exact opposite tactical suggestions! LOL!

Anyone else want to chime in before I post again??

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 110):

Ha ha, the opposite opinions are deliberate. Although I often tip my hand on what is a good course of action, I don't usually want to and having duelling NPC opinions suits this purpose.

I think you're good to post!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 112):

As a note, I am on vacation in Trinidad. It's more like just hang out and enjoy wifi and aircon while the grandparents spoil Giannamara, my daughter, so I have had a fair amount of time to post and so on. But we are taking an excursion to a resort on Tobago and while the hotel might have wifi, I don't know if it'll be a good idea to be wedded to the Chromebook. My online time over the next few days might be limited, is what I mean!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 113):

Well my advice enjoy the company of the wife in a tropical locale while you can. Before to much longer the novelty of new grandbaby will wear off and then the new grandbaby will be the ugghh baby again. Love em or not we all hit that stage. I love my 7 kids, but they all got the groan gotta get up and deal stage.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 114):

I hear ya, man! Right now she likes waving to everyone, especially the staff. They seem to appreciate it and have taught her to high-five!

Tony

I remember taking mine to Malta about that age. She loved sitting at the front of the municpal buses saying 'Hello' to everyone who got on and 'Bye bye' to everyone who got off... I think the bus company wanted to hire her by the end of the week!

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 116):

Malta is great fun heading there in about 6 weeks for my holiday

After having to help people in the offices move all week, I am having a week of allergy attacks.  I'm taking the weekend off to drug up and try to get back to normal before starting all over again on Monday.

Feel better soon!

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 119):

Where did this Cyborg comes from?

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 120):

It was part of the Combine force, along with 2 Automatons. Ex-Soviet model. Nothing you threw at it worked. You did scrag 1 Automaton, I believe.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 121):

Must been while I was away. Fair enough.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 122):

Ok I need a minute to digest this. Yep a minute or two. Proper response is coming.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 123):

Take your time, slugger!


Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 124):

Does strong stomach apply?

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 125):

I might if it were just the gore and mayhem but it's the transformation into a demon that is freaking you out, man!

Tony

OK, I've made all the necessary rolls to get things started.

1) Starting next turn I will declare the Bad Guy (in this case Baphomet's) actions first. This gives the PCs a small advantage as you can then post with knowing what the opposition is doing ahead of time. Resolution will still be in card order.

2) Remember the ".tac bloc". This must include Initiative Card/Total Actions, ammo for weapons in hand, then actions taken including sleeving a card. Ie:

(for Schaeffer)

Jack of Hearts
2 Actions
M4 Carbine (20/20, 2 spare mags)
Armbrust 300 (1/1)

Action 1: Drop M4, Ready Armbrust
Action 2: Fire Armbrust at Drone

Er... I don't seem to be on the initiative chart.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 128):

I always miss Smoker, sorry!

He goes on Nine, with 3 Actions.

Tony

As long as the Bad Guys always miss me, I'll be happy :)

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 130):

Assuming everyone spread out a bit when they entered the room the range to Baphomet is between 5-10 yards. I am still waiting on an action from Vundra.

Tony

Just to let you guys know I might go dark for a bit. Having a big crisis that could go real bad real quick. I know this isn't a good time to go MIA, but this is so far beyond a game that to say I won't care about any of my games will be an understatement. That last bit isn't personal it is just the level of crazy I am at.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 132):

Do what you gotta do. If need be I'll NPC Jason.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 133):

It is literally nothing right now, but I am worried. Pregnant wife at the hospital with a possible blood clot in her lungs. They are running tests now. If it is a blood clot they have to take the baby and rush her to surgery for the clot.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 134):

Of course, of course. If needed. God willing it won't be, but I understand there will be no warning. I speak for all of us when I say we all really hope everything is fine.

Tony

Love and prayers winging your way Jason. Your wife is in the best place to deal with whatever may happen. Been there, kinda. I developed a condition called pre-eclampsia in which basically your body rejects your baby - similar to the way in which organ donations can be rejected. Again the only remedy is to haul the baby out, ready or not, or it will kill the mother.

Luckily it all worked out. It was a really severe asthma attack. She just stopped the preclampsia symptoms a couple days before. It was a little freaky. Thanks for the support guys.

That's excellent news.

Glad to hear that things are working out.  It must have been very scary to go through.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 137):

Likewise, great to hear!

Tony

Good!

Really sorry guys, a little IRL problem so i was kinda awol. If i go missing again and dont post for a few day, you can NPC me Marshall.

In reply to Vundra (msg # 142):

No need to apologise, it happens.

I was going to NPC Vundra last night but never got around to it!

Now, on with the show.

Tony

 I have already posted my attack apart from damage
 With the dices rolls what damage please Marshall?

Finished my updates.

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 144):

Rowan missed so she's done. I am actually posting right now, so please, there is no need to prompt me further. If I need more I will let everyone know.

For example, we are not spending chips to negate damage. If you have a hole card (sleeved card) then you should Dodge if you get hit or else you take it.

I am not throwing punches here; if your character dies here they die. Like, dead.

Tony
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:30, Mon 06 June 2016.

Alright guys I see this going one of two, maybe three ways.

1) Jason kills Baphomet and dies in the process. The rest of you make it out relatively unhurt.

2) Jason survives barely. At least one other person is gravely wounded and Baphomet gets away.

3) Half the party dies and the survivors are seriously injured. Baphomet dies.

As the player of Jason I am totally fine with the first option. In fact that is my expected outcome. Option 2 is unacceptable. Option 3 slightly less so.

Or most of us run away....

Crap, I already rolled but what's the Fear Level if any?

I only have White Chips which will be hard to hit a 22 or whatever on D6s.

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 148):

The Fear level doesn't seem to apply here.

Remember, Baphomet needs to beat your roll by 5. So you really need to hit an 18. If Peter rolled a 15 and has Grit of +3, the Overawe technically succeeds but has no in-game effect.

Tony

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 148):

Well it is a body strewn room and all. So at least a 2. Major demon in the room toying with us. Make that a 3 maybe a 4.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 150):

This is not a Fear check, it's Overawe. The Fear level doesn't apply. I should have added it in before but forgot.

We did this a little out of order. Please remember that this won't take effect until Baphomet's initiative card. So let's get all our initiative rolls in and then we can see what's what!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 151):

I posted that prior to seeing your above post.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 152):

I am going to do Schaeffer's initiative, then let's at least have everyone's initiative rolls so I can draw cards.

We need Quickness checks for:

1. Rowan
   
2. Smoker
   
3. Vundra

Hey! Look at that. Jason outdrew Baphomet with the Ace of Spades. Make it count, slugger! Overawe doesn't take effect until B's initiative card on 10 of Spades.

Tony

Rolled & posted in the appropriate thread.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 154):

Cool.

To remind everyone, Knapp has a satchel charge prepped ready to go. Even if she's down it can be used by pulling the pin on the fuse. You have no idea how long the fuse is but it's probably at least 4 seconds, enough time to pull it and throw.

As well, she gave Peter, Jane, Smoker, Rowan, Trask and Vundra each 2x frag grenades, 1x smoke, 1x tear gas grenades.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 155):

Sorry, should have mentioned you need to make another Guts check. Brave and Grit applies.

Waiting on Vundra for Quickness and Guts.

Tony

OK guys we have maybe one shot to stop him. Jason is going full offense. Here is the thing. He has something that could kill Baphomet in two turns no chance on it failing. Downside he can't defend at all. He can't even move. Which means that won't work. That being said he has two nifty swords and three actions. If Jason can take a leg off or hamstring Baphomet our odds of survival increase dramatically. Hell if either happens we can toss the satchel charge and scoot. But here is the thing I am basically out of chips. I have one, but I will only spend it as a last resort. I can tell you my chances increase dramatically with chips. Chips can be given at a rate of two for one.

If any of you have a better idea let me know.

Makes sense... can I chuck some chips your way? I burned some so as not to have a heart attack on the spot, but the rest are yours if you need 'em.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 158):

If the GM will allow us to give you chips, I have some white but I also have a blue chip.  Would that blue chip help if I can give it to you?

 rowan is getting out two Spook juice cocktails. Thing is vunerable to flame

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 160):

So are we.

 A yeap, Think I will yell A warning before I throw

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 162):

Ian if you light it on fire while it can still move he gains flaming attacks.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 163):

Using the Molotov was my suggestion to Ian, Bapho. I hadn't thought that Baphomet would gain flaming attacks! I don't think that would apply unless he, say, grabs you? Either way, Rowan could just chuck a hand grenade.

A double-tap for Vundra shouldn't take 2 Actions, it's only 1 if his Flash Gun pistol is semi-auto!

Donating chips is at 2-for-1.

Tony

Ill sleeve the other action then.

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 164):

Anyone going to take Jason up on his request for chips?

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 166):

Hand over 2 white if it helps

I have 5 white and 4 red which are on offer...

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 168):

I can offer 4 white.  Don't have 2 blue so can't hand any of those over.

We're rooting for you!

Since I go after Big Baddie Bahomet, do you want me to post my two actions or wait until his part is resolved?

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 170):

Once the bad guy has posted, players post. If your post is somehow partially or fully invalidated, I'll rule on what actually happens. But he's not specifically going after Jane so it should be fine.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 171):

Alright this is gonna be a bit longer than normal. 90% is happening in Jason's head. I'm taking a small bit of artistic licence Tony.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 172):

If you want artistic licence then please give 'er and I'll work around it!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 173):

I need clarification on what Jason's doing, and which chips he's receiving.

We are also waiting on Rowan's turn.

Tony

Ok so using a red from Smoker to activate the red chip ability of Colada on Tizona. And if Colada hits borrowing a white from both Smoker and Jane I believe to activate the White function twice.

So the tac block should look more like this

Action 1) Tizona x2, Colada
Action 2) Tizona x2, Colada
Action 3) Tizona x2, Colada

Red chip spent(Smoker)

I think that is what we discussed anyway.

 Was waiting for you to tell me it was my go
 Rowan handed over 2 White chips

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 176):

I'm holding those in reserve. In case I need them.

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 176):

Ian: No problem, for this combat all players were supposed to post after Baphomet. Don't forget your .tac bloc summarising what you're doing. Have a look at my post or that of the other players.

Jason: I assume you are not dual-wielding. If so let me know ASAP as I will resolve this combat tonight.

Going forward there will be no "posting order". I will post first, then all players post.

1) Everyone makes a Quickness check at the beginning of the turn. I will draw cards.

2) I will post for the opposition first before the players. They will probably all go on the same initiative card to make things simple.

3) Once that happens all you players make your posts. Some will probably go first

4) I'll resolve all actions in order of initiative. If there are conflicts I'll try and resolve them when I post. This might mean I could change player actions, you'll just need to trust me.

Tony

Yes in fact I am.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 179):

OK, thanks!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 180):

Sorry, it got a little too late there to get my post in.

We need attack rolls for Jason and Smoker. In fact, I think I need 9 rolls for Jason!

I corrected the turn chart to reflect actual Actions available this turn as Baphomet's Overawe cost some PCs 1 Action. Baphomet's Overawe doesn't kick in until after Jason/Vundra/Smoker get a chance to act this turn so if he lives the Overawe will take effect for them next turn.

Interesting rule observation: to Dodge or otherwise avoid an attack, Baphomet must discard a sleeved card or an upcoming Action. He is going to be hit with several attacks this turn, therefore he can only Dodge/Parry 3 of them before he runs out of actions.

Tony
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Nice going Jason!

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 182):

OK! Jason really hurt him, Smoker stunned him and Trask administered the coup de grace.

I noted a few errors which I resolved in your favour. These were not gimmie's on my part, it was more a lack of knowledge of the ins and outs of the rules. But they certainly did help!

Jason spent Smoker's Red chip, so Smoker is down 2. But he didn't need the Whites so those can go back to the donors. Baphomet didn't get a chance to successfully carry out his Overawe attack and therefore no one suffers the effects.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 183):

Advance notice
I shall be away on holiday from the 28th June for ten days
I have been told computer connections are iffy

Good question. It's a magical spell and is pretty miraculous. Still, I see it as being a kind of accelerated normal healing, like burned tissue, closing puncture wounds and lacerations. The poultice would definitely stop all bleeding and heal the wounds shut so it would definitely help. It won't restore her vision as her eyes are destroyed, at least as far as Rowan knows! but this is Junkyard, replacement eyes are not too hard to come by.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 185):

And the other actions and questions posed in Message 72 game thread
Please

Thanks Rowan

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 186):

What do you mean by "credits and notes"? Is she literally looting the bodies? Oh man, that's low.

Tony

She needs a new decent hover bike

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 188):

Yeah, she'll take some kind of a hit on her karma for that. Scrounging supplies is one thing, going through the pockets of the dead for their lunch money is another.

The D-21 has a bipod and heavy barrel, which makes it better for full-autofire. The optical sight makes it more accurate at range. The AK does a little more damage (4d8 vs. 3d8) and has a targeting laser.

There is no time listed for how long it is for the poultice to take effect. But normally, poultices should be kept on for an extended period. I would say hours to days, depending on the wound level.

Tony
This message was last edited by the GM at 08:57, Mon 27 June 2016.

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 189):

Oh don't bother then.
I thought it was accepted practice. Rowan is not stepping out side of that

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 190):

Depends on the character. Rape and slavery could also be considered normal practice, depending on the crowd. For example, even a scavenger like Smoker might feel that taking valuables off the recently killed is a little too much like being a ganger, it feels different from if they're skeletons!

Most people don't have money any more, but as a Paramedic Rowan is probably very reluctant to take from victims (even if they were bad guys). But it's not unheard of for valuables to go missing on the way to hospital or after arrival.

Why not just play with it as I've posted.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 191):

Out of contact until Sunday. Going down to the US for Canada Day weekend, yay!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 192):

I gotta say the irony is not lost on me Tony. Leaving Canada for the US for Canada Day. Oh the hilarity.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 193):

You know what? The US Customs guy said the same thing on the way down. For us, Canada Day is not really comparable to the spectacle that is the 4th of July. I didn't say anything as it's usually not wise to engage the Border guards in philosophical conversations, probably very unwise.

Being Canadian is mostly a state of mind anyways. I've been down in the US on Canada Day a couple times before and found it a surreal experience. Canada Day is very low-key compared to Independence Day in the US; a BBQ with some friends and family, and we're good.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 194):

Yeah but very few are as flashy as Americans are. A BBQ and friends are enough for me too. I don't need the fireworks as 90% of the displays that I see these days are done by morons that I wouldn't trust with potato guns.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 195):

I have US-Canadian dual citizenship, so technically both are valid for me. And you know the old saying, sometimes you need to experience foreign lands to appreciate what you've got back home!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 196):

sorry for lack of posts connection is a total joke

Normally my characters have a decent demolitions skill. Irony is neither of my two characters have an idea of how to mess with any kind of explosive. Case in point Jason and the grenade.

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 197):

No worries, Ian. Rowan's priorities are pretty clear.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 199):

I am going to be AWOL for a bit. Wife is giving birth either later today or tomorrow.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 200):

Will keep fingers crossed for a safe delivery and a joyful experience.  Keep us informed. :)

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 200):

Hope everything goes smoothly and safely!

Tony

Blessings be upon you for the new arrival, Jason.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 203):

He was born at 7:30 am on 7/12/2016.
6 lbs 12.5 oz and 19 3/4 inches long. His name is Camden James Carter Wall. He is adorable.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 204):

I am happy to share my birthday with him!  Happy Birthday Camden!

Congrats to the parents.  That is a totally adorable name and I'm sure he will live up to it.  :)

Wonderful news. Congratulations to you both and welcome Camden.

Oh, and happy birthday Jane :)

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 206):

Thanks Smoker.  I just realized that not only is it my birthday, as well as young Camden's, but it is also ALL my characters birthdays.  I always use my birthday for theirs so tonight I think I'll have to have a giant virtual birthday party for all my characters.  LOL.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 204):

Yay! Congrats to you, your wife and baby Camden. Hope everything went smoothly!

And happy birthday to Jane and all your characters.

Tony

Marshall can we move on

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 209):

Nope! Please go read the in-game thread.

Tony

This week is graduation at the university where I work. I'm marshalling at the ceremonies so may not be around very much to post.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 211):

Sorry about absence lately. My RL weirdness magnet is active. Explain later tonight I hope.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 212):

For those who don't know. Weirdness magnet is a process by which any possible weird thing in the world could happen. A meteor falls out of the sky and lands at your feet killing the wormling that was about to get you. It is a process that I sometimes use for Veterans of the West in my Deadlines games. Tony has it I believe in the game that I run here.

So my RL magnet is turned on. Here is why.

Thursday I call Florida for an update on my arrears for child support. They tell me it is nearly $10k so my response is "I guess you guys still haven't found that missing tax return."
"NO Sir we haven't. Is this the first time speaking to us about this?"
"Nope every time I call for the last two plus years."
"Write the Governor sir it might help and I know that it has shown results before." This was Thursday. So I write the Governor and Friday morn when I awake an e-mail I'd in my inbox. From the FL IRS "We sent it back to the Federal IRS." So off I go to track this money down. No one and I mean no one knows exactly where it is. So I let it go. I have a meeting tomorrow about it with the feds. Today in the mail I get a letter from DCFS and child Support in FL. We want a meeting and your arrears are $1,100. Meeting is scheduled for Aug 5th. I live in IL.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 213):

A road trip from Illinois to Florida seems like a pretty major chore! At least they came down from wanting $10k to eleven hundred. But still. Two steps forward, three steps back.

Tony

Have they not heard of Skype? Or even Ma Bell?

After all, if someone is struggling to make payments, major road trips are not really on the cards!

Although I had the same problem job-hunting. The rules said that you had to be prepared to go for jobs up to 90 minutes' travel away (by public transport) but they refused to fund the travel for interviews depite the 'job seeker allowance' not being enough to actually live on never mind take a trip anywhere!

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 215):

Yeah calling them today. Point is that is full blown weird.

Reading all this is interesting for me. It seem that the states is a very different place compare to over here.

In reply to Vundra (msg # 217):

I hear that. I've never heard of "RevCan" (Revenue Canada/Canadian Revenue Agency) pulling anything like that, but child support is not something I've heard much about.

Tony

Fortunately I've never had anything to do with them, but the UK Child Support Agency is a mess. To start with, they are lazy and concentrate their efforts on people who are quite happy to pay child support... and then hound them to distraction with unreasonable demands, interfering in agreements that both parents are content with. Then they ignore the folk who refuse to contribute. And worse, money never seems to make it through to the parent who has custody or at best is late or incorrect.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 219):

 Yeah the US IRS is a bunch of inept flunkies who have no idea what the guy next to them is doing let alone the guy across the country.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 220):

I am a little too tired to post tonight.

Will post tomorrow!

Healing poultices won't work on Lauren's heart attack as it's internal damage. The medic has had her eyes destroyed. One has already been applied to her so all the good it can do has already been done.

Tony

Sorry i was sick the past week and alot seems to happen. Catching up now.

In reply to Vundra (msg # 222):

Sad to hear you were sick, great to hear you're better!

Basically, you managed to get out alive. Most of you.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 223):

OK! It's that time of year again, when we head into the BC wilderness for a week of hanging out at a summer camp. With no internet access. I should be out of comms on Friday, lasting about a week.

Tony

Have fun... we'll be good whilst you are away.

Get the kiddies on a push bike for power and a SAT phone.
Trickster will be in attendance to make sure you behave

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 226):

Behave?  What kind of vacation would that be?

Your absence works out well on my end.  The first week of the new semester is always a killer.  This weekend is Cornfest ( https://www.cornfest.com/ ) and I just found out that I will have company for it all weekend.  I think I'll have to go back to work to rest up!

Hm. To clarify off of Jane's post....are these different rooms than the ones we already had, or the same ones?

good question.  I guess I should have asked that first.  Depending on the answer I might need to change my post a little bit.

Hey, I look out for you when I can. =)

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 230):

:)     Thank you.  :)

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 228):

No problem, room assignments at the Sheraton haven't changed.

As a new addition Trask is quartered close to the rest of the posse.

Nothing happens for the next couple days. Time to relax! I will move the timeline ahead if everyone is cool.

Tony

I am away 20-27 September in Marrakech, unlikely to be online.

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 233):

Have a great time and safe journeys.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 234):

The Rowan-Schaffer conversation is one of those rare times that I am so glad my PC is in another area. Because Jason has like a dozen pins to poke with and they are all pointed at the Colonel at the moment. Luckily for him he is busy at the moment.

If it is ok Tony I shall intercept myself now.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 235):

It's probably not coincidental that the Colonel would like to run off and hide!

But he's been convinced to at least talk to the Posse. Smoker won't be there, of course, due to the player being in Morocco on vacation.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 236):

I was talking about Airen running into Jason.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 237):

Oh, that's what you meant. Still, the other statement is valid enough!

Joan will be there in 2 days. It would make more sense for Crichton to travel with her?

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 238):

Yes it would. I was under the impression. That we jumped two days. Fair enough then.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 239):

No problem, I also want to jump ahead a couple days.

I am maybe slow-RPing a little until Smoker's player gets back in comms.

Tony

Thank you for the consideration. I'm back now!

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 241):

Yay!

Everyone ok with me skipping forward a couple days?

Anyone have plans until then?

I imagine Trask would be looking after his armour. Peter's technical is stored in the hotel parking lot.

Tony

Eat, sleep... happy to help anyone who wants to tinker.

Yeah I'm okay with skipping ahead. Peter will DEFINITELY go check out his truck the very next morning after they get back topside, make sure it's okay, get it parked close by. Other than that, he'll be content to spend time relaxing and doing whatever.

Rowan wants to replace her Hover bike

Jane will keep Peter distracted enough until time to check out his truck and then she'll go with him to check it out.   :)

Trask was going to do some shopping after a few days drinking and gambling.

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 246):

Jason is going to be finding out what the fall out of Simon's death means for the Templars. Also at some point Chricton will have a rather odd conversation with Jason. Might be fun RP for people to walk in on. Might not. I don't know just yet since I will be talking to myself or versions of myself.

Hi,

Cool! I will see what I can work in.

Peter can't really move his technical closer, it's parked under the Hilton. He could move it outside where he can see it out his window? There is a heavy security cordon around the hotel, it would be safe as houses there.

Tony

Ehhhhhhn. I want to keep it more secure so I guess underground is fine. lol

Lol I just read the main thread. That's fine. =P
This message was last edited by the player at 02:42, Sat 08 Oct 2016.

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 250):

On one hand, underground is how the bad guys penetrated the hotel`s security cordon. On the other, pretty much everyone is dead down there now!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 251):

So am I with the group or off separately?

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 252):

Not having established a location or activity, Jason could have arrived with Peter, Schaeffer (the BMW with sidecar seats 3) or have already been there with Rowan.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 253):

At that point I don't have much for him to do.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 254):

It's up to you!

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 255):

It is a fairly safe assumption to say Jason would be there and do that.

What the....so I'm not sure how an italicized "Templar" got in to my post instead of the name Jason but....I changed it. Weird. Like Peter would just go around calling people by their "profession"!

"Hello, Ex-Black Hat!"
"Sigh. My name is Jane, Peter."

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 257):

I gotta say that would be hilarious in game. Would be funnier if Chricton was there. He say something like "I was a damned Red Hat ok. And insult a tech again see how that Technical of yours runs."

=O <gasp> Did you just make what amounts to an "Old Wayers" reference to Peter?? Oh no!

(Though at least you got the "Nation" correct <grin>)

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 259):

Lol.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 260):

For the proper response to your response I am truly sorry.

Peter may have been offended but I thought it was great =)

Hello,

A game I am in is looking for more players. It is "Return to the Temple of Elemental Evil" for 2nd edition AD&D, starting PCs of 1st level. I think we could maybe use a Cleric or MU! We have just started and are in the village of Hommlett. Please send an RTJ if interested:

link to another game

My apologies for any repeat posts.

Tony

HELP!!!!

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 264):

I got you don't worry much.

Thank you!

Having my brains blown out with my own firearm is not my idea of fun...

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 266):

The bar is unfortunately very sturdily built. This area was completely leveled during the War. Most buildings are ramshackle wood or prefab. There are a couple concrete structures remaining and this is one of them, a 1-story ferro-concrete box that survived as a scorched, empty, roofless shell. It was re-roofed using corrugated metal siding. New doors and windows were put in (mainly plywood or plastic coverings) as well as random worn furniture and furnishings.

There is a front bar, plus rear kitchen and storage rooms and indoor washrooms.

Tony

Well that slags that idea

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 268):

Bikers have a saying, "shit happens when you party naked!"

As a note, Trask no longer has the NA SAW (M249A4) as it was a loaner from Buck Masterson. Rowan has an SA SAW (M260) but it is mounted on Schaeffer's BMW sidecar. He does have an XM40 Ripper particle cannon that is powered off his suit powerpack.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 269):

Right, I guess there will be a blast effect as well then. ;)

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 270):

Luckily, the Ripper is not a burst-effect weapon.

Tony

Asshole. Luckily I got a good look at the very well described old biker. A more vengeful-driven person might go find and kneecap them later on. Clearly, that's not Peter though. =)

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 272):

Heavens forbid!

Yeah, buddy is a jerkoff and a rat.

Tony

Should we be rolling initiative or just posting actions?

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 274):

I already rolled.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 275):

This is kind of an unconventional turn, more narrative in nature.

We'll use the Initiative rolls I had you make a couple days ago. Peter and Jason both get 1 card. Jane gets 2.

Jason has taken his one Action allowed. Peter can make 1 Action this turn. Rowans' already taken a few actions, she cannot make any more this turn. Trask is en route. Jane is covering Jason, she has 2 Actions.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 276):

Can Rowan act yet

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 277):

You bet! As well, while it might seem like Trask is travelling in slow motion, bear in mind they are approaching from a ways off and turns are 5 seconds each.

Tony
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In reply to The Marshall (msg # 278):

Are we still in combat?

Before I act does Rowan know about her Man's condition and can she cure his problems

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 280):

Everyone can post freely now, we were still in rounds to regulate actions but were not in combat as such.

My tentative ruling on Healing Poultice is that it is somewhat like the Templar ability Lay on Hands. It can't be used to heal Maimed wounds on the torso or head. Rowan can use one to heal Schaeffer's leg.

There is a chance with conventional medical skills she could keep some semblance of life in him for a little while, until he could receive advanced medical care. Mainly by keeping his brain alive by performing advanced CPR, transfusing blood, administering oxygen via her paramedic bag, etc. (I went ahead and gave Rowan the Surgery concentration on her Medicine; she formerly only had General medicine (First Aid) but she's operated at the higher level and she has the chips to cover the 3 Bounty.)

A second tentative ruling is that Maimed wounds to the head are still instantly fatal due to massive brain trauma, decapitation, etc. Maimed wounds to the Torso are likely fatal unless heroic measures are taken. That is, you'd need to make both an Incredible TN11 Medicine: General and Medicine: Surgery roll to stabilise the bleeding, crack open the chest and massage the heart, etc. This needs to be done before he bleeds out. The patient also needs to make a Hard (TN9) Vigor check to survive the intervention!

There are no rules for bleeding from a Maimed Torso wound, call it -4 Wind/Turn. Schaeffer is one tough Hombre, he actually had 1 Wind left after the grenade, almost made both Stun checks, as well. He is bleeding out at -6 Wind per turn from the leg and the sucking chest wound (he is Hardy so he is regenerating 1 Wind/Turn, reducing his rate of bleed from -7 to -6), his total Wind is 16. If he gets to -16 his ticket is completely punched.

What needs to happen to save Schaeffer:

He's been down for 2 Turns. His Wind is now -11.

You need to slow the bleeding to gain time. Jason rolled a 9 for Medicine: General. This is not enough to beat the TN11 to stop the bleeding from the Maimed leg. Burn that Red chip, and get a 2 or higher. Jason hasn't told Rowan that Schaeffer is injured, so get on that! Jason must make a second Medicine roll of TN11 to stabilise the chest wound and halt Schaeffer at . At that point Rowan can make her Surgery roll at TN11.

Good luck!

Tony
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:13, Fri 28 Oct 2016.

I have one blue chip left if it can be of use.

I have 4 red chips that may be used...

In reply to Smoker Nix (msg # 283):

Chips can be donated to another player, 2-for-1. Rowan has 4 Red. You can pool; if Smoker gives Jason 1 Red, Rowan can give the other.

Interesting situation for Rowan. To Jason, this is a scene of massive trauma which he is probably inured to in some way but still, it's not his area of expertise. To Rowan, a paramedic, it's really just another day at the office. But it's her love, which ups the stakes!

Tony

Happy to blow the lot if it helps keep Schaeffer from bothering the devil.

I'm happy to donate a red chip or two (or 1 or 2 whites if those are better served)

 Would some one please get rowan where she needs to be

What do you mean? You already posted as though you'd been told and were rushing to help. And I don't see a roll from you yet to spend chips on in the dice thread.

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 288):

Last post from me
Rowan "Show me and quickly I have the means may be, if the Goddess gives the time"

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 289):

The last post for Rowan seems like she's responding to Jason directly, but I think that might not be true as she's not been posted as being in the bar. Therefore that post might indicate she might hear Jason and be responding but be doing so from outside as she's waiting for Peter to lead her in.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 290):

To clarify, the Colonel's blood type is O Positive. He can receive any type blood from anyone who can donate it. It might be that due to certain Hindrances not everyone's blood is untainted by the War to be donatable!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 291):

At any rate I trust everyone is pulling out their IDs as requested to show the MPs? If I didn't specify this before they were made and given to you at the same time. (The portable unit processes the ID, updates the databank and then issues it all at the same time.)

Tony

Yeah, edited my post to add that. It was assumed but that's not a good thing to do (assuming, that is) =)

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 292):

Sorry if I missed that.  Of course we are cooperating.  It's quicker that way (sometimes).

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 294):

Yes Trask will show it when asked.

Provided I remembered to pick it up, yes, I'll produce mine if asked to do so.

What kind of condition, at a close but quick glance, do the books and manuals appear to be in?

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 297):

The books appear intact, but could fall apart if touched. You can't tell by looking at them.

Tony

Well, we're in a bit of a rush, so that'll have to wait. =)

Unfortunately, Ian's taken ill and I don't know when he can game next. I think Rowan will probably sit out the next adventure.

Ok, we can go a couple ways now.

We can head into the next adventure, outside Junkyard. Or there is an adventure we can do set in Junkyard: "Urban Renewal". This might give us some time for Ian to rejoin the game, or at least for Schaeffer to heal.

Tony

Oh dear, poor Ian. Hope he gets well soon. Maybe we're better off hanging around Junkyard for a bit.

Sorry to hear that Ian is ill.  Hope he starts to feel better soon.

It would make sense to hang around Junkyard since we are already there.

And we give time for Schaeffer to heal and Rowan to be nearby while Ian heals, I agree.

I am happy to go either way. I also need some help with a short shopping trip from the more Scavenger/Scrounging inclined to find a new main gun.

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 304):

A good gun for powered armour is the ACR. Basically, the OICW. Peter has one. The main weapon is a semi-automatic 20mm cannon feeding from a side-mounted 5-round magazine, with a cut-down NA M21 Assault Rifle (a Steyr AUG carbine) mounted underneath. With a 100-round 5.56mm magazine you get a lot of firepower! The 20mm Frag rounds can be set to airburst but it otherwise lacks the sophisticated computerisation of the OICW (that is the Landwarrior system, which has a powered armour equivalent).

I will look into getting Urban Renewal going, then!

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 305):

I'll go with the M201A1 from the PM. Someone will have to roll Scrounging vs TN9 to help me find one though.

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 306):

I can try to help you.  I have 3d6 in it....perhaps with the holiday season the dice roller will like me better?

In reply to Jane Guin (msg # 307):

Thanks, but it would seem the dice roller still has a problem with you. Can I try to roll again Tony ?
This message was last edited by the player at 01:29, Wed 21 Dec 2016.

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 308):

Let's give Smoker a try first. He's an expert. As is Rowan, for that matter!

Tony

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 308):

Yeah, it doesn't like me but that's ok.  I'll wear it down eventually!!!!!!

For a second I couldn't understand why Peter had no Scroungin' at all. Then I realized that would be finding someone's used trash. That's not very Ravenite. LOL!

I'll trundle off to the die roller then, now I've woken up.

(I'm on leave so not up at 5:30 to arrive at work about 8:30... this sleep thing is fun!)

In reply to Peter Firecrow (msg # 311):

That totally makes sense for Peter!

Ah well, if Smoker blew his roll you can roll again but it will take some indeterminate period of time...

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 313):

Well I am back in the real world from Hospital.
Whimpers.
Okay some one help me get going in the game please.
RL's course is done and plotted. Rowan/ Ian

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 314):

You didn't miss much. Peter, Jane, Smoker, Trask, and Jason followed an abandoned bunker that one of the bikers took. He had gotten away already so that was a waste. Nothing much to report from the last time you were on that I knew of.

In reply to Rowan Dawson (msg # 314):

Great to hear from you again, my friend!

Plus the biker that got away stole (re-stole) Rowan's hover-bike. Because I am a bit of a jerk! Ha ha.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 316):

And Smoker's Colt Anaconda.

In reply to Jason Sinclair (msg # 317):

Yes, that's right! I think we should put a high priority on delivering some vengeance on this miserable cur! It would be most fitting.

Tony

In reply to The Marshall (msg # 318):

Oh, and the dice roller does not want to give Trask his new heavy assault rifle.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:31, Fri 23 Dec 2016.

In reply to Increase Trask (msg # 319):

Since none of us can track for a damn that will not be happening any time soon.