In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 644):

They are 4x 4-person tents so you can get by with 2, but it would be cramped.

Thanks,

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 645):

Andy's player hasn't logged in for over 2 week. I hope he's just on vacation. If not, he'll be NPC'd.

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 646):

OK! I am leaving on my annual summer camp vacation tomorrow, likely not coming back until a week Friday. We can call a break here then, I have things I should probably be doing more!

Thanks,

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 647):

Wow it is that time again already!

Have fun, be safe!

In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 648):

It will be smoky, that's for sure!

I am thinking of running the Classic Traveller adventure "Chamax Plague" for the kids.

Thanks,

Tony

Have fun at camp.  Be careful about which leaves you wipe with.

Sorry all....

My post checking software failed me!  (operator error on my part)

Andy is here.

In reply to Andy Maxwell Flasch (msg # 651):

Ha! No problem.

I don't think there is any poison ivy around there. Maybe some poison oak and maybe poison sumac? Anyways, great advice!

As for your characters, a word to the wise. You use Acrobatics [Dodge] and/or Martial Arts as your Dodge skill check. Very important to have at least some points in either skill/specialty! (It also costs an Action to Dodge, so make sure you save 1 Action if possible to Dodge or Dive for Cover.)

Thanks,

Tony

The game is going to turn into the movie 'Apocalypse Now'.    Never get out of the boat.

Oh GREAT.... everyone in the boat dies.

In reply to Captain Ly Cong Kim (msg # 654):

Not true! While the Chief, Chef and Mr. Clean all bought the farm, Willard and Lance the surfer dude survived.

Tony
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"PBR STREETGANG.  This is ALMIGHTY, standing by. Over."

In reply to Mahalina Rae Powell (msg # 656):

Regrettably, it looks like Mel's dropped out. But we have another player joining us! ChalkLine is an Aussie who I've seen posting on a Twilight 2000 board. He'll be playing Filat Filipovitch, Sidney's old character.

It'll take me a few days to read him in properly. Until then, on with the show.

Tony
This message was last edited by the GM at 09:05, Thu 06 Sept 2018.

In reply to Project Director (msg # 657):



Open-ended comments and potential conversation starters are much better suited for posting in OOC!

It's a combination of I probably should have made this clearer and not just assumed that on your part you would be taking into account all that you were cramming into the boat and applying some common sense.

As well, at first it didn't seem to be overloaded. After all, it is used for fishing and can carry several hundred kilos or more of fish in its hold without problem. The problem which was not evident is that with gear piled on deck, and 9 people aboard, it's more top-heavy than usual, which again is not a problem in sheltered waters but in the open ocean it's more noticeable.

Thanks,

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 658):

Sorry about the slowdown! I finished the playtest game last Sunday and getting a writeup and errata worked up has taken much of my free time. When that's done play will resume!

Thanks,

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 658):

Ok... well.. that's not good, Captain and I need to have a talk about what needs to go.

In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 660):

Capt'n Kim looks at the gear and people. Would some gear being put in the little boat be enough to make the Naughty Lass less top heavy?  (Gotta love the name of the boat)

Are we sure that we absolutely need all of the gear that we listed?  Maybe we should double check the list and see if we can slim it down a bit.

In reply to Mahalina Rae Powell (msg # 662):

Good idea maybe the ground radar and full hazmat suits are a bit much?

In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 663):

The AN/PPS-05 radar is installed on the boat (there is no AN/PPS-12 unit, that can be deleted). You are going to survey a location for potential hazards so at least a couple Mk. I or II HAZMAT suits are needed. You can probably lose most or all the Mk. I HAZMAT suits.

The XM174E1 is a little much but might come in handy. Either it or the MAG-58 can be mounted on a pintles attached to the aft port and starboard roof of the cabin or tripods on the deck.

If I had to say what's easiest to eliminate are the NPCS: Bobby and Tina Marie. They can be let off at Neah Bay and picked up later.

Thanks,

Tony

So... Bobby is a mechanic and Tina is explosives.

Do we have backups on those roles?  If we eliminate (Give them a local mission at Neah, that is) those two and their equipment do we have a mechanic and Demolitions persons still?

In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 665):

Any and Filat have additional explosives training, but neither of them are demo experts.

I think most PCs learn basic maintenance in basic but this just allows use of the skill at your task base without penalty. Captain Kim, Jimmy and Lina all have some mechanical training but if push came to shove Jimmy is actually the best.

Jenna was team medic but El, Jimmy and Lina all have additional first aid training at the same level, followed by Captain Kim.

If someone wants to shift points into these skills from elsewhere I will allow it.

Tony

In reply to Project Director (msg # 666):

I just like to have someone with Demolitions.  =)

I don't think it fits Jimmy, but I could move points?

In reply to James (Jimmy) Gerrold MacGuire (msg # 667):

Yes, sure. Or maybe see if anyone else wants to do this?

Thanks,

Tony

Yup!

Much prefer someone else do it!