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Posted by KittenFor group 0
Kitten
GM, 4437 posts
Fri 24 Oct 2014
at 16:31
  • msg #897

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Offline a bit, taking car to garage... which went down yesterday and they finally have time to look at now, so... (waves) i'm off for a while, maybe the rest of the day.
Kitten
GM, 4439 posts
Sat 25 Oct 2014
at 12:08
  • msg #898

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Repair bay has been open for a while now for those of you who need to note changes on your mechs, repairs or otherwise.
Kitten
GM, 4441 posts
Sat 25 Oct 2014
at 15:30
  • msg #899

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Rolls happen after contracts are concluded.

Those rolls you see showing up currently are being made by players rolling new characters, because of the rash of harsh outcomes from the mission threads.  Have not looked at rolls, so i have no idea if they're good rolls or bad, but i'm invalidating them, because were not in bookkeeping for modifications at this time.

Contract is expected to end at the end of mission 13... or 14.

Unless youre making a new character, like Daniel, Morgan, or Quentin, there are no availability rolls being made at this time.

Repair bay open for notes on battlefield repairs from mission 11, and for new character information to accumulate for processing.
Kitten
GM, 4462 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 00:37
  • msg #900

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Starting to get into gear and post Unit status, this does not reflect damage taken from Mission 11, for the Lancers, Ironswords and Freelancers
Kitten
GM, 4480 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 15:29
  • msg #901

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Mission 11 summaries are being finalized.

The Legion is formed up with Roger, Ziro, and Joaquin.  They will be joined by Penny for Mission 12, who is on loan from the Iron Swords.

The Iron Swords pick up Daniel Hou, rounding out their unit size officially to 'six'.  They are loaning Penny to the Legion, so they will be going in with (5) pilots for mission 12.


Pax's absence is a problem, does Akarian or Malcolm want to step up to speak for the Lancers?

Teri has just been assigned to the Light Lancers to help replace the void Dono's inactivity is causing.

There will be no Freelancer Mission on Mission 12.  Freelancers not assigned to a unit for a mission will generate 'half' base pay for Mission 12, and earn no experience.
Akarian Euclid
player, 128 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 15:38
  • msg #902

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

I'd be happy to step up for the lancers if Malcom doesn't want to, and Pax is going to be away prolonged? However, I don't think I'm experienced enough to properly battle master at this time. Although its certainly something I'd happily consider doing in the future.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the player at 15:39, Mon 27 Oct 2014.
Kitten
GM, 4481 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 16:29
  • msg #903

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Right Akarian it is at the moment then.
Malcolm Strauss
player, 157 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 18:00
  • msg #904

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

I'm happy to do it, or for Akarian to do it.  I feel fairly comfortable trying my hand as a BM, at least for 1 mission, it's something I've thought about doing in the past...  Is Pax's character going to participate in the mission or will he be sitting out?  The rule of 'if you can't roll for yourself you automatically fail initiative' might be bad news for the Mongoose, I'd hate to see Pax's ride get busted up while he's gone... If you need a substitute unit leader for the mission Quentin has Rank 2, I'd be happy to get him involved if you want.  Either way works for me, just let me know what you need :)
Kitten
GM, 4492 posts
Mon 27 Oct 2014
at 18:02
  • msg #905

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Akarian has made the command decisions for the Lancers.

Pax is on the books for the mission.

I'm not sure what the situation is with him at the moment.  He does not have a doctor's note in at this time, and last i heard was actually overdue for a check in.

This of course is subject to change.

I can only work with the information available to me at this time.
Kitten
GM, 4513 posts
Wed 29 Oct 2014
at 15:16
  • msg #906

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Kitten to do list...

Resolve Mission 11 for the Iron Swords and Lancers.

Mission 12

Iron Swords ~> update Merc status from M11 damage.

Lancers ~> update merc status from M11 damage.  Review Delta's Op Force when ready.

The Legion ~> update Penny's status from M11 damage.  Generate map.



If the sheet is considered 'current', Players should... report any errors on their Mission character sheet.

Delta needs to submit requested Op Force for Mission 12.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:16, Wed 29 Oct 2014.
Kitten
GM, 4525 posts
Thu 30 Oct 2014
at 19:07
  • msg #907

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Paperwork all done (from my end, missions all officially started)

The only snafu is waiting on repair notes from the Light Lancers.

They have 24 hours to respond, from this post.

If they have not responded within 24 hours, questionable Mission 11 Battle damage does not get repaired and they go into mission 12 'as is'.
Joaquin Cortez
player, 171 posts
Callsign: "WarDog"
Spider (SDR-5V)
Thu 30 Oct 2014
at 20:11
  • msg #908

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Will post rolls and deployment this evening. Heading out to doctor's appointment shortly.
Pax Tarkin
player, 674 posts
R3 Traxx G5/P4/M5 +1 Init
Mongoose "Road Runner"
Thu 30 Oct 2014
at 23:09
  • msg #909

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Kitten:
Pax is on the books for the mission.

I'm not sure what the situation is with him at the moment.  He does not have a doctor's note in at this time, and last i heard was actually overdue for a check in.


Friggin' Pax is an untrustworthy sort to began with.
Joaquin Cortez
player, 173 posts
Callsign: "WarDog"
Spider (SDR-5V)
Fri 31 Oct 2014
at 11:54
  • msg #910

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Got stuck on Jack'o'Lantern carving duty last night. I will post rolls and movement shortly once I finish my morning duties.
Lucius McMurphy
player, 1291 posts
O3 - 1st Lieutenant
Callsign - 'Burner'
Fri 31 Oct 2014
at 19:26
  • msg #911

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Sorry to hear that Morgan.

I'll be putting up the OpFor tonight for the 21st Legion and you guys will have plenty of time to deal with round 1.
Kitten
GM, 4624 posts
Fri 7 Nov 2014
at 16:02
  • msg #912

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

New Tech being added to the campaign.  Yet something new for you throw availability rolls at.

Requires Technical Skill 2:
Beta Actuator Enhancement System  (One or Two Arms}
Available Male Characters 11+ / Female Characters 12+ for Actuators for one arm.
Cost (1000cb x Mech Weight)
Technical Skill Penalty ~ (2) Arm get -1 bonus to Punch Attacks (only)
                          (1) Arm get -1 bonus to All Physical Attacks
                          (0) Arm get -1 bonus to Arm mounted weapons

Beta Actuator Enhancement System  (Both Legs}
Available Male Characters 12+ / Female Characters 14+ for Actuators for both legs.
Cost (3000cb x Mech Weight)
Technical Skill Penalty ~ (2) -1 bonus to Hazard pilot checks
                          (1) -2 bonus to Hazard pilot checks
                          (0) -1 bonus to Kick

            Critical Slots: 2 Light, 3 for Medium 'Mechs.
            These slots must be in the appropriate location.
            Medium Mechs may not use BAES in the legs.

            Weight of the AES equipment:
            Mechs: 'Mech tonnage divided by 25, rounding up to half ton.
            Restriction: AES cannot be used with Smart Actuators, MASC, Targeting Computers, or any type of Triple Strength Myomer.

This message was last edited by the GM at 16:05, Fri 07 Nov 2014.
Pax Tarkin
player, 702 posts
Lancers CO - 1st Lt
Mongoose "Road Runner"
Mon 10 Nov 2014
at 20:53
  • msg #913

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Pax does his Mongoose shuffle
I HIT SOMETHING and it MIGHT DIE !!!

Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
It was a ferret ... but I hit it.

This message was last edited by the player at 18:58, Tue 11 Nov 2014.
Lucius McMurphy
player, 1367 posts
O3 - 1st Lieutenant
Callsign - 'Burner'
Mon 10 Nov 2014
at 20:56
  • msg #914

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Bout time Wiley...

;)
Kitten
GM, 4677 posts
Tue 11 Nov 2014
at 01:18
  • msg #915

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

In reply to Pax Tarkin (msg # 913):


Pax... why did you only fire two of your three lasers this turn?

Keep in mind you have Edge, so really you only need an tn8+ with one of those rolls to bury the Ferret.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:19, Tue 11 Nov 2014.
Kitten
GM, 4694 posts
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 12:57
  • msg #916

Unit Organization.

Some of you might have noticed, that we need a unit reoganization.  I'm not going to go into the details on that point, suffice to observe, there are reasons.  I had wanted to hold off on this till after Mission 13, but events have forced my hand to move the changes up to 'now'.


We're going to move to a 'two unit' format.  Each unit will have two lances that may operate together or apart, as missions require it.  There will be some lee way between loaning pilots to each other within a unit.  Also going to have a 'reserve' status for a unit.  This will be a place for players with a less reliable schedule to sit out and play as time allows and sit out if they can not.

You'll probably have questions, if you do ask them, i'll answer them as best i can.

Iron Swords:
Iron Swords
{CO} Lance
30t X-3a       ~ Luc    {CO}
50t Hunchback  ~ Roger
45t Vindicator ~ Malcolm

Eagle Legion
{XO} Lance
30t Valkyrie   ~ Morgan {XO}
35t Jenner     ~ Hassan
25t Mongoose   ~ Akarian

Reserve
40t Olaf {LO}


quote:
Light Lancers
{CO} Lance
25t Mongoose   ~ Pax {CO}
35t Wolfhound  ~ Daniel
30t Spider     ~ Joaquin

Pussycat Brigade
{XO} Lance
35t Raven      ~ Penny {XO}
35t Jenner     ~ David {LO}
35t Panther    ~ Teri

Reserve
45t Mattias
40t Donovan
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:58, Thu 13 Nov 2014.
Akarian Euclid
player, 152 posts
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 13:11
  • msg #917

Re: Unit Organization.

Hmm so I'm jumping units it seems?

How does the freelancer pool work into this?
Kitten
GM, 4695 posts
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 13:19
  • msg #918

Re: Unit Organization.

Everyone is still a 'Freelancer'.

The Freelancers is the Merc Name that you're all registered under.

The Freelancers are made up of small units and individuals that are looking to hire out their talent.  Units form at mechwarriors convenience and have been known to fall apart just as quickly.

In the current format, the Iron Swords and Legion form a long term arrangement to work together.

In a similiar line of thought the Light Lancers, have joined with Penny to work together.

Other pilots remain floating Freelancers, these are player alts, and as such are not always privy to play.  These characters make up the permanent 'Freelancer Pool'. Up coming mission 13 should see them all played though.

Adam w/Iron Swords
Quen w/Legion
Jake w/Lancers
Regi w/Pussycats

Some players were looking for a change, and as a Battlemaster, i could see that the players needed to be shuffled around, to even out the skill levels of players more evenly.
This message was last edited by the GM at 13:21, Thu 13 Nov 2014.
Kitten
GM, 4696 posts
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 15:13
  • msg #919

Re: Unit Organization.

Bookkeeping forum updated, now ... i just have to get this forum squared away.  Except for the Light lancers who are in mid mission i'm going to tear up ready rooms and such and start over, just easier that way.
Pax Tarkin
player, 717 posts
Lancers CO - 1st Lt
Mongoose "Road Runner"
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 17:27
  • msg #920

Re: Campaign Rule Change (READ)

Kitten:
In reply to Pax Tarkin (msg # 913):
Pax... why did you only fire two of your three lasers this turn?

Keep in mind you have Edge, so really you only need an tn8+ with one of those rolls to bury the Ferret.


Heat ... when I fire all the lasers in a desert my mech tends to overheat and slow down.

I already used my edge for an init roll earlier.

Back to reading the changes!
Daniel Hou
player, 43 posts
Callsign: Monk
Wolfhound
Thu 13 Nov 2014
at 20:24
  • msg #921

Re: Unit Organization.

In reply to Kitten (msg # 916):

Nice working with you fellow Iron Sword, albeit only for a single mission :)
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