Boston Slim, Painted Man, Keys, Sleight, Rex, Axel, Bean, Catchy, Morningstar (soon Tiger Lily), Rasputin, Iris, and Cipher.
All of you have expressed an interest in continuing. 12 people works out to 3 groups of 4 characters, which is rather neat and tidy I think. I'm going to work out your contacts overlap (again), and then get those groups back together.
I've switched the group # for the runs we had on the go to hide them. I'm just going to do a flat reboot of the runs, obviously they'll be a bit different from what I had started. Everything should be fresh.
The premise remains the same, the City of Boston is in lockdown. No traffic gets in or out. Some corporations seemed to have had inside information, and fled the city ahead of the lockdown, while others remain trapped with many of the city's denizens. Business is still business, however, and there is money and reputation to be made.
If you need more time to tidy things up, say so. Let me know where your characters stand, if you haven't already. Almost good to go here!
Also, new OOC thread.
Iris
player, 22 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 09:18
msg #2
OOC Thread #2
Nobody seems to be posting. I hope everyone is still here or at least enough for one group to be able to play.....:)
Rex
player, 20 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 09:31
msg #3
OOC Thread #2
Don't worry. They'll be back.
Bean
player, 36 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 10:35
msg #4
OOC Thread #2
I didn't tweak my character at all, so the previous jobs post remains accurate.
Keys
player, 13 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 10:35
msg #5
OOC Thread #2
Nothing much to respond to.
Waiting patiently.
Rex
player, 21 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 13:56
msg #6
OOC Thread #2
I haven't changed either. Still a dwarf demo expert.
Iris
player, 23 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 15:04
msg #7
OOC Thread #2
It night be easier if everyone reposted though.....:)
Rasputin
player, 14 posts Tue 4 Apr 2017 at 16:48
msg #8
OOC Thread #2
I'll be keeping Rasputin the same unless the need arises to re-work him to fit a need.
Also, still here and wanting to participate. I got married on April 2nd though, so that's why I have been a little less attentive.
Sleight has a bunch of very low level skills and 2-3 high level skills. Everything else is concentrated on MAGIC and soaking drain.
Rex
player, 22 posts Sat 8 Apr 2017 at 14:03
msg #12
OOC Thread #2
I'll be away from 4/10-4/14. Might post but probably not. Vacation, woo-hoo.
The Big D
GM, 61 posts Sat 8 Apr 2017 at 14:57
msg #13
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Rex (msg # 12):
Ah, alright, hope it is a good vacation! :)
I shall have something up shortly, so you might be able to get a post or two in before you go.
Bester
player, 13 posts Tue 11 Apr 2017 at 02:03
msg #14
OOC Thread #2
Just logged into Rpol after a while and saw this game is going again?? maybe? im interested in taking it up again.
The Big D
GM, 62 posts Wed 12 Apr 2017 at 12:07
msg #15
OOC Thread #2
You're welcome to, Bester. :)
Iris
player, 24 posts Wed 26 Apr 2017 at 01:47
msg #16
OOC Thread #2
Anything going on here?
The Big D
GM, 63 posts Wed 26 Apr 2017 at 13:05
msg #17
OOC Thread #2
I have just been a bit busy, but I am still working on getting this underway. Still alive!
The Big D
GM, 65 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 11:14
msg #18
OOC Thread #2
Guess I should post in the open ooc thread.
Catchy
player, 25 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 28 May 2019 at 11:47
msg #19
OOC Thread #2
I'm here !
The Big D
GM, 66 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 11:49
msg #20
OOC Thread #2
Hah, I didn't think anyone was watching any more. :P But I should be rebooting this during the week.
Catchy
player, 26 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 28 May 2019 at 11:53
msg #21
OOC Thread #2
Technically I wasn't, but when there is a new post the game pops right back in the list :)
The Big D
GM, 67 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 11:55
msg #22
OOC Thread #2
Well, I suspect some of the former players here are long gone from RPoL. :P You just happen to still be active.
Bean
player, 37 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Tue 28 May 2019 at 12:02
msg #23
OOC Thread #2
Some of us are just part of the woodwork here, though.
The Big D
GM, 68 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 12:14
msg #24
OOC Thread #2
So that's two. :)
Iris
player, 25 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 12:36
msg #25
OOC Thread #2
Huh, I'm willing to give it a go....:). Welcome back. Now to remember what I was playing. Lol
The Big D
GM, 69 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 12:41
msg #26
OOC Thread #2
Hah, thanks! I am considering whether we should just do a whole reboot, with you folks making new characters. You can, of course, keep your old ones if you want. Likely, depending on how many people are here in the end, I'll have to grab a few new players.
But I think I'll restart the storyline so that everything is fresh, and we don't have to worry about wtf we were doing when I poofed.
Iris
player, 26 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 12:43
msg #27
OOC Thread #2
That sounds fine to me....:)
Sleight
player, 32 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 28 May 2019 at 13:09
msg #28
OOC Thread #2
I am here :-) and would love to continue with my old character concept with a little bit of maneuvering.
ROCK ON!
Keys
player, 14 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 13:57
msg #29
OOC Thread #2
So by my count, you still have five players (including me).
And I’d prefer to play this concept ... as it’s one I haven’t had a chance to play with.
Bean
player, 38 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:02
msg #30
OOC Thread #2
I'd probably work up a new concept. This one was something of an experiment in "what can I do with an all-bioware street sam," more mechanical than personal.
Iris
player, 27 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:04
msg #31
OOC Thread #2
I'm going to keep the concept but I might remake the character (I love making SR5 characters....lol).
Lorex
player, 12 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:04
msg #32
OOC Thread #2
I would be willing to play.
Tiger Lily
player, 37 posts Elf Genki Adept Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:20
msg #33
OOC Thread #2
I'd like to give it a shot if you don't mind.
The Big D
GM, 70 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:31
msg #34
OOC Thread #2
Oh yeah, all the original players can have a spot.
The Big D
GM, 71 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:32
msg #35
OOC Thread #2
Would you folks like to use the karma creation system to create your characters? I feel it is a bit less confining than the priority system.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:36, Tue 28 May 2019.
Catchy
player, 27 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:35
msg #36
OOC Thread #2
I do like karma creation better. Even if the priority system is awesome at making overpowered one-sided characters :)
Iris
player, 28 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:35
msg #37
OOC Thread #2
That's the method I prefer anyway.
Sleight
player, 33 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:37
msg #38
OOC Thread #2
I only have the Core Book, so Priority is what I got.
Keys
player, 15 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:39
msg #39
OOC Thread #2
I made Keys with Priority, and as I’d like to continue playing Keys, I’m happy to keep him as is, and let anyone making new characters do so by any method negotiated with the GM.
The Big D
GM, 73 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:41
msg #40
OOC Thread #2
Ah. Well, we can remedy that a bit. Are you adverse to using Chummer? It's a 3rd party Shadowrun character creation program.
Create a chummer folder on your computer and drag all the files from the zip to there, double-click the .exe to run it.
If not, I could talk you through the creation of your character using the Karma system.
Failing that, you can still use the priority system to create your character. It is up to you.
Iris
player, 29 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 14:57
msg #41
OOC Thread #2
Chummer is amazing....:) I just updated mine because you came back....:)
Iris
player, 30 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:09
msg #42
OOC Thread #2
Is anyone else planning on doing rigging and if not do we feel we need drones?
Bean
player, 39 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:24
msg #43
OOC Thread #2
There are a lot of things to like about karma creation, but it screws over certain metatypes with big stat bonuses (i.e., trolls) because of the stat scaling. Lifepath creation is fun, but hella clunky. I know Bean was originally built via sum-to-10, which makes for very powerful out-the-gate characters but, as previously mentioned, leads to powerful specialists. I personally feel like this is somewhat baked into the game, but I'm willing to do whatever. It's just worth noting that karmagen characters are likely to be noticeably less powerful than their priority/sum-to-10 counterparts.
Catchy
player, 28 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:33
msg #44
OOC Thread #2
Well, just for fun I redid Catchy in karma, or rather I copy pasted the Priority Catchy I had in chummer to see... and she's 200 karma over. Because, yes, Catchy was built as a very focused specialist.
Now I'm going to build a new Catchy, with the same core concept, using the karma system. A more balanced Catchy, just to see where it leads me... But if past experience is a guide I'll like the new Catchy better :)
And I'm not doing rigging, and I feel that while drones come in handy they are not a must have.
Sleight
player, 36 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:34
msg #45
OOC Thread #2
I have Chummer and have used it for base creation, but find using a book so much more enjoyable. Tiz OK, I would be completely OK just playing as is if nothing else. I was thinking of changing a few things around to make the character a bit more money hungry. Kind of an all around mage, but can summon some hefty spirits.
I just need to know the limitations/benefits of Fetishes.
The Big D
GM, 75 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:42
msg #46
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bean (msg # 43):
And that is something folks should take into consideration when deciding creation system to use.
The Big D
GM, 76 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 15:47
msg #47
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 45):
One fetish can be for a spell category, and multiple spells can be limited to the same fetish.
The type of fetish is important, not a specific thing. So any bird feather, not 'a feather from the first parrot I owned'.
Fetishes are not foci, it doesn't count towards the foci limit, and it is not astrally active. It's a totally mundane item.
Iris
player, 31 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 16:05
msg #48
OOC Thread #2
I feel that the karma system deals with the biggest problem I have with trolls. They don't start out as stupid combat monsters that I have to try to not kill the whole party while dealing with them at the same time. I realize that is what trolls are supposed to be but every time I get a troll player They are so hard to even damage that the rest of the party is in danger of dying before the troll even takes a scratch.
As a player I like the karma system because it does encourage more balanced and believable (imo) characters for me.
I think i am just going to go with ground vehicles for right now. That gives me room to grow....:) Iris is supposed to be a street kid anyway....lol
This message was last edited by the player at 16:06, Tue 28 May 2019.
Bean
player, 40 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Tue 28 May 2019 at 16:20
msg #49
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 48):
Yeah, but if you want to play a strong human with a karma build, it costs the same as building a smart or intuitive one. Getting a human to an "average runner" Strength of 3 costs 25 karma. Getting a troll that same two-point boost costs 65. Karma buy functionally forces trolls to play significantly against type or spend most of their starting karma on attributes.
shrug It's all part and parcel of the cost scaling and the spend-points-from-a-pool with flat costs versus buy-with-the-scaling costs. With priority, it's really hard to avoid min-maxing because you save so much karma down the road. It's not unique to Shadowrun, of course. Also, there's no "right way" to do it.
I'm probably actually going to try and scrape something together with the life module system, bookkeeping be damned, because I've never really gotten to use it as anything other than an experiment.
Iris
player, 32 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 18:09
msg #50
OOC Thread #2
Grr, for some reason only the chummer nightly is working for me and it isn't letting me customize my turret.
BTW, riggers are EXPENSIVE!!! lol
This message was last edited by the player at 18:47, Tue 28 May 2019.
Sleight
player, 37 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 28 May 2019 at 19:30
msg #51
OOC Thread #2
Try starting out with a 2nd Hand rigger-ware, if that is allowed. Costs more essence, but should be a nice savings.
Just so everybody knows, Sleight does not have max on counterspelling dice. I think 4 only.
This message was last edited by the player at 19:32, Tue 28 May 2019.
The Big D
GM, 77 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 19:39
msg #52
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 51):
Yeah, second hand stuff is fine.
The Big D
GM, 78 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 19:39
msg #53
OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 50):
It used to be easier back when you could get a cool million nuyen in character gen.
Iris
player, 33 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 19:53
msg #54
OOC Thread #2
Um, second hand stuff is ICKY! Why would I want something in my body that someone else had in theirs? Besides, I am pretty sure my car is the single most expensive piece of gear I have. And I do have a connection to buy drones, just don't have the money to do so right now....lol.
Good grief, so excited about the game starting again and no one is chatting now. lol
This message was last edited by the player at 21:37, Tue 28 May 2019.
Catchy
player, 29 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 28 May 2019 at 21:55
msg #55
OOC Thread #2
Are we still starting in Boston ? If so, Iris, you might want to adjust your knowledge skills :)
Iris
player, 35 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 22:01
msg #56
OOC Thread #2
Oh, yeah probably, i completely forgot about that....lol
Keys
player, 16 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 23:03
msg #57
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
Um, second hand stuff is ICKY! Why would I want something in my body that someone else had in theirs?
Oh plahlease, they wash it first. Sometimes they even throw in some detergent to break up the onion juice scum at the bottom of the sink.
Painted Man
player, 26 posts Human Face/Disguise/Infiltrator Tue 28 May 2019 at 23:17
msg #58
Re: OOC Thread #2
I had to remember what the game and character was! But I've missed shadowrun, so if we're rebooting, I;d be game, depending on what types of characters people wanted to make.
Boston Slim
player, 31 posts Tue 28 May 2019 at 23:54
msg #59
Re: OOC Thread #2
Don't have time at the moment, sorry. Kindly remove me from the game, thanks.
Bean
player, 41 posts All-natural, but the best natural money can buy. Wed 29 May 2019 at 03:20
msg #60
Re: OOC Thread #2
If we're okay with lifepath chargen, I've got someone that's about 60% finished who will work as a Face. I'm even being good and staying away from adepts.
Painted Man, if you want to swap spots with me and build a "muscle" character, that might be fun?
Sleight
player, 38 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 03:42
msg #61
Re: OOC Thread #2
Just to make a list of what we have so far (previously we had 2 groups)
Sleight: Full Mage-Shaman (High Charisma)
Iris: Vehicle Rigger
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery and no combat abilities?
Bean: Street Sam or Face
Keys: Awakened something or another
Tiger Lily: Street Same with foot speed.
Let me know anything you want to add or subtract or just repost it with what you want.
Lorex
player, 13 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Wed 29 May 2019 at 03:46
msg #62
Re: OOC Thread #2
I was going to play a rigger, but I'm not married to that. I am new to the system. Does anyone have any ideas for a simple character type?
Sleight
player, 39 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 03:57
msg #63
Re: OOC Thread #2
Meatshield Troll with lots of Body, Armor, some strength with a big ax, a riot shield and some other guns for long ranged stuff. Make sure he has a Helmet and some Arthoskin and maybe Plastic or Kevlar Bone Lacing......
Iris
player, 36 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 04:07
msg #64
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Lorex (msg # 62):
Lorex, if you want to play a rigger you can too. Iris is specifically devoted to Ground Vehicles.
Sleight
player, 40 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 04:21
msg #65
Re: OOC Thread #2
Rigging is IMO one of the simpler character types once you have a handle on it. You could be a drone expert with a supped up car. Heck one time I played a rigger with a full Semi-truck with trailer. Another rigger had a car and drones that could be launched from the truck and two deckers and one full mage rounded out the team. Crazy times were had by all and nobody could track down the deckers in their mobile satellite up-linked tank armored trailer.
Cipher
player, 8 posts Decker Format Yourself Wed 29 May 2019 at 04:55
msg #66
Re: OOC Thread #2
I played a hacker last time, but since the book with the not-Traditions for technos came out, i might give those rules a look. But we appear to need matrix support of one variety or another, and I'm happy to do that if desired.
Sleight
player, 41 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 05:12
msg #67
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sounds good to me, unless the GM is using Dances-With-Sprites as a semi-univeral NPC to complete all our decking needs. Some GM's don't like having to deal with Matrix stuff. I don't know the GM's preferences on such things.
Cipher
player, 9 posts Decker Format Yourself Wed 29 May 2019 at 08:22
msg #68
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, that was why I added the "if desired". Though I'm not certain what to play otherwise, we seem to have most bases more than covered.
Catchy
player, 31 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Wed 29 May 2019 at 08:43
msg #69
Re: OOC Thread #2
Don't forget that pretty much everything is wireless enabled in 2070: hacking a bad guy's gun to eject the magazine is a perfectly valid tactic, and a good reason for a decker/technomancer to come on mission with the team and do stuff in the real world instead of lying on a couch wired to life support :)
Sleight:
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery and no combat abilities?
Well, Catchy is actually excellent at unarmed combat, but that's not going to do much of anything to any decently armored street samurai (it's not like her strength is anything to brag about). She has plenty of nuisance spells, but no actual combat spells. She won't touch guns. For what it's worth her defenses are excellent, and she would actually be quite good at throwing grenades, if she had any ... :) Oh, and she follows Cat, so even if she could take down a bad guy she won't unless she's bleeding.
She's a mystic adept with superb agility and excellent reflexes, it wouldn't take much for her to become a dangerous katana wielder, or a superb marksm... markscatw... markscatelf, or a combat mage, or even a grenadier, she just isn't any of those things... yet.
The Big D
GM, 79 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 09:50
msg #70
Re: OOC Thread #2
I have no issues with people playing deckers/hackers/technos. If no one wants to play one, then the party will have to hire NPCs if they have a need for matrix firepower.
The Big D
GM, 80 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 09:52
msg #71
Re: OOC Thread #2
So I am bringing myself back up to speed, so don't mind some periods of idleness. I have seen your private messages and I'll get to answering them tonight. :)
Bean
player, 42 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 29 May 2019 at 14:59
msg #72
Re: OOC Thread #2
Face-Bean is coming along nicely. Life modules led to some fun "side skills," which was the point of using them in the first place. The last 30K of nuyen is going to have to reeeeally stretch, though.
Keys
player, 17 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 15:30
msg #73
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am happy with Keys as he stands, and won’t be changing him.
But, please, where is this Life Modules Chargen of which you speak.
I’d love to go look at them.
Iris
player, 37 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 15:34
msg #74
Re: OOC Thread #2
Run faster
Keys
player, 18 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 16:14
msg #75
Re: OOC Thread #2
Ta, mate.
Sleight
player, 42 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 16:23
msg #76
Re: OOC Thread #2
Anymore details on Keys, in terms of what position Keys might fill on a team?
Keys
player, 19 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 16:57
msg #77
Re: OOC Thread #2
Keys is much like Sleight.
I’ve been thinking on how to alter him some, but it seems I’m quite attached to this build.
You can list Keys as another ‘Fully Awakened Astral and Magical specialist’.
Also ‘High Charisma’ with good social skills.
N/PC’s might be left with the impression of a Corporate Trained wage-mage, laying low in the shadows.
Sleight
player, 43 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 29 May 2019 at 17:47
msg #78
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight: Full Mage-Shaman, Smuggling/Illusion/Heal Specialist
Iris: Vehicle Rigger
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery, Low Damage Close Combat
Bean: Face with a side of Weapon Specialist
Keys: Full Mage, Astral Combat Specialist
Tiger Lily: Street Same with foot speed.
Bean
player, 44 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 29 May 2019 at 18:04
msg #79
Re: OOC Thread #2
"Weapon specialist" is a stretch. To the extent that Bean has a side, it's infiltration.
It does look like we could use some more physical combatants.
Big D, are you expecting to go with a huge cast and multiple teams again?
Iris
player, 38 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 18:20
msg #80
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I have gunnery of a total of 9 and Automatics of a total of 8....:)
Lorex
player, 14 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Wed 29 May 2019 at 18:47
msg #81
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'll make a weapon guy, then. That sounds simple enough to create.
Iris
player, 39 posts Wed 29 May 2019 at 19:02
msg #82
Re: OOC Thread #2
LOL, every shadowrun character is as simple or as difficult as you want it to be. I love the micro managing and customization rules in this game so my characters tend to be very complex no matter what I play....:)
Painted Man
player, 27 posts Human Face/Disguise/Infiltrator Thu 30 May 2019 at 08:22
msg #83
Re: OOC Thread #2
@Bean, what type of Face are you going for?
The reason I ask is, I was thinking of a social infiltrator, so less about negotiating our pay, but the person who gets sent in somewhere for recon, dressing up as people, mimicking voices, faces, that kind of thing.
As I'm trying to think the type of character I would enjoy playing as, whilst avoiding too much overlap with people. Some redundancy is useful, too much is stealing someone else's thunder.
Cipher
player, 10 posts Decker Format Yourself Thu 30 May 2019 at 08:45
msg #84
Re: OOC Thread #2
Actually, go ahead and remove me.
Good luck to everyone.
The Big D
GM, 81 posts Thu 30 May 2019 at 10:08
msg #85
Re: OOC Thread #2
Alright, Cipher. Thank you for playing.
Annd I got distracted last night. So I will look at everything tonight, after work.
The Big D
GM, 82 posts Thu 30 May 2019 at 10:20
msg #86
Re: OOC Thread #2
Alright, two of the older players dropped.
Also, let me know if I need to update your name and what you want it to be. :)
Bean
player, 45 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Thu 30 May 2019 at 11:36
msg #87
Re: OOC Thread #2
Painted Man:
@Bean, what type of Face are you going for?
The reason I ask is, I was thinking of a social infiltrator, so less about negotiating our pay, but the person who gets sent in somewhere for recon, dressing up as people, mimicking voices, faces, that kind of thing.
Given her construction via life module, Bean's not going to be as great at that stuff as a traditionally costed character (never mind a freaking social adept shakes head at how broken those can get). Nonetheless, that kind of social infiltration is her primary way to contribute to a team outside a meet. Like I said, she's not as specialized as Painted Man seems to be, and while she's got a lot of points in knowledge skills (another byproduct of the life module system), those points are not distributed as broadly.
The Big D
GM, 83 posts Fri 31 May 2019 at 12:46
msg #88
Re: OOC Thread #2
Augh. Mornings.
But at least it is Friday.
Iris
player, 40 posts Fri 31 May 2019 at 13:29
msg #89
Re: OOC Thread #2
Lol!
Sleight
player, 44 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 31 May 2019 at 13:39
msg #90
Re: OOC Thread #2
Mornings are great.
It means you survived the night!
Sleight
player, 45 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 1 Jun 2019 at 20:38
msg #91
Re: OOC Thread #2
Did anybody else besides Keys want some deep or shallow backstory with the Elvin Shaman Sleight? Maybe an overwatch job or getting something smuggled in Past the lockdown, maybe just some thing hidden for for a few minutes of inspection?
The Big D
GM, 84 posts Sun 2 Jun 2019 at 02:25
msg #92
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am just about ready to rock. How are you folks doing?
Keys
player, 20 posts Sun 2 Jun 2019 at 03:12
msg #93
Re: OOC Thread #2
Keys is a full magician ... and fits most stereotypical assumptions therein.
He hired Sleight to smuggle him into Boston, and arrived here a few days ago.
Therefore he is without much in the way of contacts or resources ... or a place to stay.
But he’s ready to rock’n’roll.
Unless anyone contacts me about connecting their character to Keys, I’ll just look at making friends and influencing people as I go.
But if anyone has a reason that Keys May have specifically come into Boston ... through the quarantine ... please suggest it to me. I am happy to backstory some connection with another PC that caused Keys to come here.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:02, Sun 02 June 2019.
Iris
player, 41 posts Sun 2 Jun 2019 at 03:53
msg #94
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I made a connection with Bean but with as many smugglers as we have it seems we should at least know each other. Iris has a Metahuman smuggling compartment in her vehicle. LOL
Iris
player, 42 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 14:51
msg #95
Re: OOC Thread #2
Good grief, does anyone know of any sources for info about Boston? I am trying to get some knowledge and flush out my character background but I cannot find anything.
Catchy
player, 32 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 15:45
msg #96
Re: OOC Thread #2
Part of the problem is that most Boston material is part of the Boston Lockdown video game, and is not present in the regular published material. And no, I don't have the game, so I can't help much.
Yeah, I read both of those and I did play the game (although in my searching I found out that it is no longer something I can play, lol).
I just don't know anything about Boston.
Bester
player, 14 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 21:58
msg #98
Re: OOC Thread #2
So Seems I am a bit Late in coming back, didn't realize this game would get so active so fast. Bester is a Gun-Fu Pistol adept/ Assasin, but since I have played this character to high Karma in an other game, I am all up for changing up. What would the group Need? Although it seems a Fighter would be useful. ( Plus Big D would be familiar with the Character too:)
This message was last edited by the player at 22:00, Mon 03 June 2019.
Iris
player, 44 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 22:05
msg #99
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, she nce everyone is a smuggler, I would suggest a stealthy gunbunny....lol
Keys
player, 21 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 22:17
msg #100
Re: OOC Thread #2
We have two standard full mages ...
Two Smuggler types (1 rigger, 1 Mage) ...
Two Faces ...
A sneaky, agile cat-elf thief ...
More muscle wouldn’t go astray, or an Alchemist Mage to help us with Preparations and Foci.
I dunno if we were going with the NPC Hacker or not ... but that slot is infilled PC-wise
Lorex
player, 15 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 23:00
msg #101
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm done. Kind of a combat rigger, after all.
Keys
player, 22 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 23:26
msg #102
Re: OOC Thread #2
So we seem to be:
Sleight: Shaman, Smuggling/Illusion/Heal Specialist.
Keys: Aakened, Combat and Astral specialist.
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery (Low Damage Close Combat).
Bean: Face and Infiltrator.
Tiger Lily: Street Sam.
Bester: ??
Painted Man: ??
We could easily do with more muscle, in my honest opinion.
Sams/Body Guards/etc are the backbone of a Shadowrun team.
I feel we have magic covered, and vehicles/rigging.
Iris
player, 45 posts Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 23:29
msg #103
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Lorex (msg # 101):
HA! How much did you end up spending on vehicles?
Lorex
player, 16 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Mon 3 Jun 2019 at 23:59
msg #104
Re: OOC Thread #2
Thirty-five grand for a rig-enabled step-van.
Sleight
player, 46 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 00:02
msg #105
Re: OOC Thread #2
We have enough for two groups at this point or one very large group who gets hired out through one Face or another and 'we' (meaning the players) assign who will go on what run, up to and including all of us? If we do it this way we can probably do multiple runs a week, depending on who/what gets damaged and how bad. Sleight can put 17 dice into a Heal after runs, so that is like 5-6 health levels back, but anybody who is hurt more than that at the end of a run will need time to heal up. When his binding skill get's higher, then he can probably use an assist from a spirit to get that a bit higher, but I took Counterspelling at a 4 instead and have a 1 Binding.
Or we can split up into two groups. If everybody decides that we want a 3rd party technomancer I am good with that, just remember they will want a cut of the run. If Bester/Painted make a Decker and a Tank, then I think that would be best from an all around perspective and we use the 3rd party decker when we have to.
The Big D
GM, 85 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 00:43
msg #106
Re: OOC Thread #2
We can definitely work two groups here. :)
Iris
player, 46 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 01:53
msg #107
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I now have a good connection with Bean, a tentative connection with Sleight and Keys, and I'm working on a vague connection with Lorex.
Sleight
player, 47 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 02:07
msg #108
Re: OOC Thread #2
So what I am hearing is that we have a rough breakdown of the following based on connections and no duplications (even if I wanted to team up with the other mage :-).
Team Awesome:
Iris
Bean
Sleight
Team Brilliant:
Keys
Lorex
Unconnected/Assigned
Tiger Lily: Street Sam.
Bester: ??
Painted Man: ??
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery
Iris
player, 47 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 02:18
msg #109
Re: OOC Thread #2
Are all of them still playing? I thought painted man bowed out? Tiger Lily and Bestor would probably be best split between the two (neither team has a Sammy yet).
The Big D
GM, 86 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 09:44
msg #110
Re: OOC Thread #2
Only the folks who've been active in here are playing.
Keys
player, 23 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 10:05
msg #111
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
Team Awesome:
Iris
Bean
Sleight
Team Brilliant:
Keys
Lorex
Unconnected/Assigned
Tiger Lily: Street Sam.
Bester: ??
Painted Man: ??
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery
Being as Iris and Sleight are smugglers, and therefore experienced with being subtle ... and Bean is a smooth talker, not a fighter ... I would suggest that the Adept sneaky Thief, Catchy would work well with them. They would be Team Subtle.
As Keys is a Combat Mage, and Lorex is a Combat Rigger ... I am suggesting that they be Team Not-so-Subtle. And be joined by other characters along such lines.
Sleight
player, 48 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 13:10
msg #112
Re: OOC Thread #2
Tiger Lilly hasn't logged in for a week......I am happy to have Catchy on Team Subtle as long as Catchy is :-)
Catchy
player, 33 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 13:23
msg #113
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah for team subtle ! Who wants to be a cat ?
Sleight
player, 49 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 13:38
msg #114
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sorry, already a Bears fan ;-)
Bean
player, 46 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 14:57
msg #115
Re: OOC Thread #2
@Big D--Are we still using the shared contacts system?
Iris
player, 48 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 15:11
msg #116
Re: OOC Thread #2
Team Subtle does have some capability to be not subtle if need be, right? LOL
@Catchy As long as I can still drive I'm cool with being a cat. ;)
The Big D
GM, 87 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 15:23
msg #117
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bean (msg # 115):
Yes, all those contacts in the contact threads are meant to be shared. And they're for cheap, too, to facilitate this. You can also, if the other player permits it, use player contacts as your own.
Iris
player, 49 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 15:46
msg #118
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oh good grief, I just figured out that I do not need a RCC since I do not have any drones. So the question I have has three answers:
Should I keep the awesome one I have for the future in case I want drones? -or-
Should I get rid of it because background wise there is no reason Iris would have bought it? -or-
Should I trade it in for a lesser one because I could see her having a smaller one laying around "just in case"?
And actually I just answered my own question, if I trade down I can add a vehicle mod that I really wanted but didn't have the cash for....lol.
Sleight
player, 50 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 16:02
msg #119
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
Team Subtle does have some capability to be not subtle if need be, right? LOL
Fast casting two Stunbolts Sleight should be able to take down any non-mage in a pass. Should being the operative word there as we all know how dice rolls don't always end up being what they should. He should be able to do that without taking drain damage himself. Otherwise he can throw a pretty high force Ball Lightning to take care of groups and toys without using reagents, but with reagents it goes high enough that it might even tickle a troll in max body armor. Stun Bolt is for the trolls in max body armor though. Ball Lightning is also to slow the bad guys down on the Initiative train, specially if they are all grouped together in some hallway or ally.
Bean
player, 47 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 16:05
msg #120
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bean can...sing at them. And scuff their armor with pistol shots.
Iris
player, 50 posts Tue 4 Jun 2019 at 17:07
msg #121
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bean:
Bean can...sing at them. And scuff their armor with pistol shots.
Lol
Iris
player, 51 posts Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 00:07
msg #122
Re: OOC Thread #2
Gah I am soooo anxious to play this character....lol
The Big D
GM, 88 posts Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 15:39
msg #123
Re: OOC Thread #2
Are we good to go, then? :D
I'm going to purge the players who've not responded to the activity here, assuming that they aren't on the site currently or aren't interested in playing.
Keys
player, 24 posts Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 15:45
msg #124
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sure.
Let’s kick this thing in the start button.
Catchy
player, 34 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 15:56
msg #125
Re: OOC Thread #2
Good to go here !
Sleight
player, 51 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 18:20
msg #126
Re: OOC Thread #2
Ready to be subtle!
Lorex
player, 17 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 18:46
msg #127
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm good to go, and Iris and I have found a way to be friends. Anyone else who wants to be friends, please send me a PM.
Painted Man
player, 28 posts Human Face/Disguise/Infiltrator Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 22:08
msg #128
Re: OOC Thread #2
I've been off the grid for a couple of days, so playing catch up.
If we do go for 2 teams, then there's room for 2 different Faces, so reviewing Painted Man to see if he needs any revisions, or a complete rebuild.
There was a character I built for another game a while ago called Gonzo, who was an extreme journalist inspired by Gonzo reporting, who is in the shadows to understand why runners do what they do, whilst recording and selling his experiences for extra money on the side.
The Big D
GM, 89 posts Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 22:11
msg #129
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Painted Man (msg # 128):
That is an awesome character concept!
Bean
player, 48 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 22:30
msg #130
Re: OOC Thread #2
There are fun qualities for that kind of thing, too.
Bean fell into running sideways because of personal connections and the fact that her employers kinda sorta evaded laws constantly and needed her to check the language on their paperwork. And eventually to chat up drivers. And then Iris needed her to sit in on a meeting, and Bean needed Iris to get away from the Irish mafia. And now she's only working two half-shifts for the shipping company and instead pays her rent mostly with, uh, "freelance consulting."
Bester
player, 15 posts Wed 5 Jun 2019 at 23:47
msg #131
Re: OOC Thread #2
I decided I will keep Bester as is, Gunfu/ Sneak adept. Wont kill " non combatants", works as a "freelance bodyguard". Became a runner due to lack of options after Military screw-up/ setup/ dishonorable discharge.
Which of the 2 teams he will be in, He is a "lets get in silent" first and if the shit hits the fan. Time to rock.
As far as "Friends with other runners", I presume for game ease we all know each other through small jobs here and there prior to the game start. Or at least have some Fixer/ Fence in common.
I do like the Idea of all being part of a single large "Runner group", and that we all do our parts of whatever run is set up, as mentioned doing more than one run, and each of us helps out with what we are specialized in when the time comes up. Perhaps we will have a single focus for a while if something "big" shows up. (wink Big D :) )
PS- i don't seem to post as often as some of you.. or more precisely, there is more of a time gap for when i can get online, but i will be watching the chat during the day a bit but work don't allow me time to look in. but once i am home I will try to check alot.
Lorex
player, 18 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 00:26
msg #132
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think Gonzo is a great concept for a runner. I might have made something like that myself if I wasn't so new to the game.
Iris
player, 52 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 00:31
msg #133
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I only have room for 7 in my ride (including myself)....:)
The Big D
GM, 90 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 14:46
msg #134
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think some of your character images have gone, or are corrupt in some manner, you may wish to grab new ones. :P
Iris
player, 53 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 14:47
msg #135
Re: OOC Thread #2
Mine?
Iris
player, 54 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 14:47
msg #136
Re: OOC Thread #2
No, its there for me?
Painted Man
player, 29 posts Human Face/Disguise/Infiltrator Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 14:53
msg #137
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
That is an awesome character concept!
I can happily build Gonzo if you think it would fit. He is also very keen on drugs to get him through his day/life, and I try to make him eccentric & larger than life.
So he won't stand out at all with other runners...
Iris
player, 55 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 14:59
msg #138
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think Gonzo sounds very interesting but I say ply what you want....:)
The Big D
GM, 91 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 15:16
msg #139
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Painted Man (msg # 137):
You can play what you want, the Gonzo idea is fantastic, but you don't have to play it.
I mean, now all I can think is, "Johnny Depp Does Shadowrun", and man... that could be hilariously awesome too.
Keys
player, 25 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 15:39
msg #140
Re: OOC Thread #2
Heh. Let’s all rework our characters (concept and look) to match a Johnny Depp character.
;-p
The Big D
GM, 92 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 16:55
msg #141
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bwahahaha!
Edward Scissorhands
Benny
Don Juan
Raoul Duke
Ichabod Crane
Captain Jack Sparrow
John Dillinger
There are more.
Scissorhands sounds like a good streetsam. :D
Iris
player, 56 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 17:03
msg #142
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, if we want to do that it would take a bit of a revamp but I could make Iris into Dillinger fairly easily....:)
Keys
player, 26 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 17:06
msg #143
Re: OOC Thread #2
I reckon I’d flavour Keys with a handsome dash of Ichabod Crane.
Sleight
player, 52 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 17:59
msg #144
Re: OOC Thread #2
Not much of a fan of the man and only know two of those names outside of Ichabod Crane.
Sleight can make you all look however you want ;-)
Iris
player, 57 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 18:01
msg #145
Re: OOC Thread #2
How can you not love his movies? I don't think I have ever seen a movie of his I didn't like....lol
Painted Man
player, 30 posts Human Face/Disguise/Infiltrator Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 18:21
msg #146
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'll get cracking on turning myself into Gonzo.
Big D, please edit my name.
Also, what method of character creation would you want me to use? I remember you mentioning karma over priority, but saw that Bean used life modules.
The Big D
GM, 93 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 19:18
msg #147
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, some people wanted to stick with their previous method of character creation, so, pick your poison.
The Big D
GM, 94 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 19:19
msg #148
Re: OOC Thread #2
Also, you are Gonzo now!
The Big D
GM, 95 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 19:20
msg #149
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 145):
He steals almost every scene he's in. :P
Bean
player, 49 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 19:27
msg #150
Re: OOC Thread #2
imagines "Yes, but where has all the novacoke gone?"
Gonzo
player, 31 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 19:45
Bean
player, 50 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 21:36
msg #152
Re: OOC Thread #2
The bats. It must have been the bats.
Keys
player, 27 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 21:44
msg #153
Re: OOC Thread #2
So we might be falling into -
Team Awesome:
Iris: Vehicle Rigger / Smuggler.
Bean: Face and Infiltrator.
Sleight: Shaman, Smuggling/Illusion/Heal Specialist.
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery (Low Damage Close Combat).
Bester: Gun Fu and sneaky Adept.
Team Brilliant:
Keys: Awakened, Combat and Astral specialist.
Lorex: Combat Rigger.
with maybe {?}:
Gonzo: Face/Noisey Reporter
Tiger Lily: Street Sam.
Iris
player, 58 posts Thu 6 Jun 2019 at 22:28
msg #154
Re: OOC Thread #2
Tiger Lily hasn't logged on in over a week. Might want to include Bester in the other group until they show back up.
Sleight
player, 53 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 02:08
msg #155
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well I guess a summoned spirit can be the 'tank' as it were, if it comes to that. Course, on team Subtly Awesome, if we need a 'tank' we have probably screwed up somehow.
The Big D
GM, 96 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 11:08
msg #156
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hehe.
Iris
player, 59 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 20:30
msg #157
Re: OOC Thread #2
Putting together a vehicle playlist ....lol. Anyone have any suggestions?
BTW the No Future book is pretty cool (and would be particularly useful to Gonzo). :)
This message was last edited by the player at 20:42, Fri 07 June 2019.
Catchy
player, 35 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 20:51
msg #158
Re: OOC Thread #2
Mr. Mistoffelees (Andrew Loyds Weber, from Cats)
With cat-like tread (Gilbert & Sullivan, from the Pirates of Penzance)
Duetto Buffo di due gatti (Rossini, sort of)
Marche Royale du Lion (Saint Saens, from Le Carnaval des Animaux)
Sleight
player, 54 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 21:15
msg #159
Re: OOC Thread #2
1812 Overture
2 Steps From Hell (just about all of it)
If you fall I will carry you| by Efisio Cross
Matrix Sound Track
Keys
player, 28 posts Fri 7 Jun 2019 at 21:54
msg #160
Re: OOC Thread #2
RIDE OF THE VALKYRIE!
Gonzo
player, 32 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 11:56
msg #161
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
BTW the No Future book is pretty cool (and would be particularly useful to Gonzo). :)
Oooh!
It looks like 5e Shadowbeat. I may need to get that...
The Big D
GM, 97 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 13:10
msg #162
Re: OOC Thread #2
Is No Future out yet?
Also, we potentially have a new player. Do you have thoughts as to what roles are lacking or needing more of?
Bean
player, 51 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 13:27
msg #163
Re: OOC Thread #2
Fighting. I think we need more fighting.
Catchy
player, 36 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 13:38
msg #164
Re: OOC Thread #2
No Future is out. And I agree, we need more fighting. We shouldn't need any if all goes well, but then things never go that well, do they ?
Gonzo
player, 33 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 17:33
msg #165
Re: OOC Thread #2
@Iris
Looking at the preview for No Future, and a Press Pass is showing in the contents.
Would you mind sharing the details on it? And if there is any point to a ProCam/SmartCam, or the fact there are cybereyes, drones and normal cameras available, there is little benefit to them?
Bean
player, 52 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 17:35
msg #166
Re: OOC Thread #2
SimRig all the things!
Gonzo
player, 34 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 17:45
msg #167
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bean:
SimRig all the things!
Oh, I'm having a Simrig, with Electronic Witness and Day Job.
Live stream what it is like to be Gonzo, including drugs, bullet holes and yelling at sports teams!
Catchy
player, 37 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 18:28
msg #168
Re: OOC Thread #2
PRESS PASS
There are some press credentials that are free, such as those given out to an event photographer, but legitimate cred costs nuyen. A press pass (which is registered to your SIN, of course) can be purchased from any media organization that’s willing to have you, giving some special access to areas. The press can enter a crime scene (but will always have an officer at their side to make sure they don’t disrupt anything), get into government functions, attend high-class parties (as long as they’re working) and gain some bonus legal protections. Note that many corporations don’t have a “freedom of the press” law in their corporate charter, so this is by no means a “get out of testimony free” card, but every real reporter carries one.
Availability 6, Cost 50¥
PROCAMS AND SMARTCAMS
Procams are cameras, large and bulky ones, but can have a rating (and therefore a capacity) of up to 12. Availability 4, Cost Rating x 250¥
SmartCams increase the limit of the attached camera (normally equal to its rating) by 1 (external) or 2 (internal) while connected to a DNI (a datajack to get the full +2)
External: Availability 6, Cost 200¥
Internal: Availability 8, double the cost of the camera
I haven't built a camera recently, so you'll have to judge if it's worth stuffing 12 points of stuff into one, and then having to mount it on a drone, or getting a cameraman to follow you with it. Or carrying it on your shoulder.
SmartCam: well, honestly, how many dices is your camera going to roll to need the extra limit ?
Gonzo
player, 35 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 19:04
msg #169
Re: OOC Thread #2
Thanks Catchy - I concur that I'm not fully seeing the benefit of a ProCam, compared to a normal camera, as if you do want 12 capacity worth of enhancements, the availability is bound to go over 12 and not be buyable at character creation.
Now, am I "legitimate" for a press pass, or is there a way to have a fake one? As pirate stations wouldn't have legitimate press, after all...
Iris
player, 60 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 19:09
msg #170
Re: OOC Thread #2
I would assume you can attach it to a legitimate SIN or a fake one?
Catchy
player, 38 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 19:39
msg #171
Re: OOC Thread #2
Press Pass: I too assume you can get one for a fake sin, as a freelancer for some third rate media company who won't look too closely.
Bester
player, 16 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 21:42
msg #172
Re: OOC Thread #2
Electronic Witness? Not the best of ideas for a Runner, for only 5 karma, no on will do runs with you if they know your recording everything they do.. and if they find out.. your dead. May as well take Sinner or hell CORP sinner for all the head aches it will cause your character.
Iris
player, 61 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 22:06
msg #173
Re: OOC Thread #2
Meh, I don't think it's that bad. If they have a code of honor that makes them get waivers to use the footage it isn't even a thing...lol
Keys
player, 29 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 22:18
msg #174
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, cos Shadowrunners are notoriously trusting that way.
I agree with Bester. I know that if Keys discovered that he was being filmed, it wouldn’t go well.
And Gonzo ‘promising’ Keys not to show anyone ... well seriously!
Iris
player, 62 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 22:25
msg #175
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I suppose we should structure the groups around whether or not they would run with him then....lol.
Catchy
player, 39 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 22:52
msg #176
Re: OOC Thread #2
Catchy has a rather striking appearance, having her recorded committing crimes might be a problem. How many nocturna women are there in Boston ? Magic can help, but only so much...
Iris
player, 63 posts Sat 8 Jun 2019 at 23:21
msg #177
Re: OOC Thread #2
Really you could even gimmick it. Everyone in the group wears customized ballistic masks...lol. have an entirely different set of aramor/clothes for the runs you go on. :)
Sleight
player, 55 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 00:49
msg #178
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight could probably just Trid-Phantasm the whole thing, with imaginary runner's faces and voices. Just have Gonzo put up the camera and record the illusion. If he can post it anonymously(TM) and monetize it as instructional or as entertainment we could actually make some credits off the runs....given the Johnson's will agree to that kind of thing. I don't think the Johnson's will want their runs reproduced....as it could lead back to them and their company....which will get us all killed.
Keys
player, 30 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 01:11
msg #179
Re: OOC Thread #2
Filming illusionary shows?
I suspect that’s already a major endeavour by many corps.
I often ask my SR players: why does your character run? Hacker, magician, rigger, muscle ... most any Corp would provide a Corp SIN and worthy wage for most any character in this game.
If Gonzo wanted to use a mage with Trid Illusion to make instructional or educational shows, he could do so very viably without doing it illigally.
Iris
player, 64 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 02:08
msg #180
Re: OOC Thread #2
Some people just don't like to be told what to do. I suspect most shadowrunners are it it for the freedom more than anything else.
Keys
player, 31 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 02:15
msg #181
Re: OOC Thread #2
In the real world, do you think most criminals ‘are in it for the freedom more than anything else’?
Law enforcement is just as tough as any criminal gang, and criminal gangs usually loose. So the consequences and effort are rarely worth it.
And if it was as easy to have ‘the freedom’ as that, I suspect a lot more people (real world and fantasy) would be enjoying it than are.
I guess, as always, we chalk it up to this being a fantasy setting, without those consequences ... we just glamourise it.
Iris
player, 65 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 02:23
msg #182
Re: OOC Thread #2
Wow, no need to get cranky about it. I never look at my fantasy role-playing game and compare them to "real life".
Keys
player, 32 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 02:35
msg #183
Re: OOC Thread #2
And I’m return, I am sorry that you felt I got cranky.
Just discussing.
The Big D
GM, 98 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 14:21
msg #184
Re: OOC Thread #2
Alright, we have a new player, welcome Chromium. :)
Catchy
player, 40 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 14:26
msg #185
Re: OOC Thread #2
Welcome Chromium !
Chromium
player, 1 post Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 15:07
msg #186
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hello all, quick question what system did you all use to make your characters? I've seen mention of Sum of and Karma, I used priority when I initially made Chromium but I've made them using other systems in SR4 and there was quiet a difference between the three.
Second, does anyone have a character sheet they normally use?
Catchy
player, 41 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 15:08
msg #187
Re: OOC Thread #2
The GM let each of us chose the system they wanted.
Chromium
player, 2 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 15:15
msg #188
Re: OOC Thread #2
Cool, for sake of speed I'll use the priority system I already used. Just shuffling the last of the Nuyen that I have and get going.
Iris
player, 66 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 16:28
msg #189
Re: OOC Thread #2
I usually use the text only chummer sheet but I also include notes on what all of my gear does that I don't know right off the top of my head.
Oh and welcome! What kind of character are you?
Chromium
player, 3 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 16:39
msg #190
Re: OOC Thread #2
LOL, I've had chummer 5 for awhile and couldn't find the text that I could cut and paste...I just found it because you said it exists...that will save even more time! Thanks, Iris.
Elven Street Samurai modeled loosely on Adem Jensen from Deus Ex, in other words twin cyberarms - although mine are chrome in color :D
Just working on spending the last few bits of cash.
Iris
player, 67 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 16:51
msg #191
Re: OOC Thread #2
I love the fact that they made cyberlimbs useful in this edition!
Chromium
player, 4 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 16:54
msg #192
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
I love the fact that they made cyberlimbs useful in this edition!
Yes! Indeed, I love that cyberweapons are almost invisible until you use them...I might have a set up with a cybergun in each arm...possibly.
All right, just got to figure out if I want to have bone density, active hard wiring or some other nifty piece of cyber to compliment what I have already...bone density makes me harder to kill, so that is likely my choice....
The Big D
GM, 99 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 17:09
msg #193
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am always a fan of "make them shoot twice". As in, being hard to kill. :)
Bean
player, 53 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 17:32
msg #194
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah. A few extra dice for soak can be really helpful. My first tabletop SR5 character was an ork ganger medic whose primary contribution to the team in combat situation was getting shot.
He also once successfully wrestled a forklift.
Chromium
player, 5 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 17:42
msg #195
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
I am always a fan of "make them shoot twice". As in, being hard to kill. :)
Big fan of this myself :D
Alright, I've thrown the character sheet into my sheet place for you to check while I type up description, a name and other important things.
I'll put together back story and stuff as needed but figured I'd let you check the details first :D
EDIT: Also my character has to earn money, fast...like stat! I may have taken In Debt rather heavily....
This message was last edited by the player at 17:44, Sun 09 June 2019.
Sleight
player, 56 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 17:50
msg #196
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am a big fan of not being seen or just not getting hit. Note that doesn't mean my character will be walking around with out armor and a helmet, just a preference cause you never know when an AoE effect is going to go off.
Welcome Chromium, my Elven cousin, even if Sleight is a shaman and from a tribe up in Maine I kinda of think of all Elves as being cousins.
Catchy
player, 42 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 17:56
msg #197
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, Catchy will be walking around without armor or a helmet. So she is a huge fan of not getting hit in the first place, preferably by not being anywhere near when a gun is fired...
Of course, when she earns some cred this might change. But right now all her belonging fit into a fanny pack...
Chromium
player, 6 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:13
msg #198
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well there is a certain amount of armor built into having arms made of metal lol....but an armored vest is normal for Chromium
EDIT: And a helmet might be very useful...let me get that added in ;)
This message was last edited by the player at 18:15, Sun 09 June 2019.
The Big D
GM, 100 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:28
msg #199
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Catchy (msg # 197):
See, if your character were a troll, that would still be a lot of gear. Larger fanny, larger fanny pack. xD
Chromium
player, 7 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:28
msg #200
Re: OOC Thread #2
Also, Big D, would you prefer a link to a Chummer file or you going to check everything by hand?
The Big D
GM, 101 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:35
msg #201
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Chromium (msg # 200):
Is there a text option for output from Chummer? I've never looked into that. I would like, at some point, for the character sheet to be in RPoL. Lets me do things while I am on my phone, commuting to work and such.
But for now, if you want, you can link me a pdf of the Chummer file? :)
<- my email if you want to send stuff.
Or if you want to throw it up on one of the file sharing services, that would work too.
My chummer is a little wonky for some reason, and I've been pestering working with the chummer folks on it. :P
Chromium
player, 8 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:38
msg #202
Re: OOC Thread #2
Cool, if you trust Chummer's workings then I'll simply convert it to completed it and email the PDF for you?
And yes, when you go print/view you can change it to full text and then cut and paste it although you can't use Ctrl-C for some reason.
The Big D
GM, 102 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:39
msg #203
Re: OOC Thread #2
Trust chummer? Eeeh, a little. :P It should be fine. If not, I am pretty sure anything is easily resolved.
Chromium
player, 9 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:47
msg #204
Re: OOC Thread #2
And there we go!
The Big D
GM, 103 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 18:51
msg #205
Re: OOC Thread #2
Nice. :) I like the opportunities you've given me. :D
Gonzo
player, 36 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 20:11
msg #206
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sill building Gonzo (settling on gear and priorities is a nightmare!), however I am planning to take all the contacts bar Boston Slim, if people are wanting to build a link between us via them. I'm open to prior connections too. Perhaps I interviewed you?
The Big D
GM, 104 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 20:24
msg #207
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, that makes for a good tie-in for all the characters.
Iris
player, 68 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 20:48
msg #208
Re: OOC Thread #2
If you've done an article on illegal street racing you may have met Iris. Or you could have needed a protective ride to a bad part of town....:)
Bean
player, 54 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 20:56
msg #209
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bean has the following shared contacts:
David Dennant (L2|C4)
Dances-with-Sprites (L2|C3)
Boston Slim (L3|C4)
She's also got Paper Tiger, a "documentation specialist."
I remain a little worried that Bean's skill set is too narrow, but I don't get the sense that we're all aiming for hyper-optimized prime runners here, so I'm going to leave her be.
Chromium
player, 11 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 21:00
msg #210
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
If you've done an article on illegal street racing you may have met Iris.
Chromium has very likely taken part in illegal street racing :D Contact wise he has the following shared contacts:
Bones, Boston Slim, Colonel Jack and Dances with Spirtes
He is also was a member of the Ancients....
EDIT: And his current SIN is for a licenced bodyguard so he does that from time to time too
This message was last edited by the player at 21:00, Sun 09 June 2019.
Iris
player, 69 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 21:25
msg #211
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Chromium (msg # 210):
Interestingly, Iris also has a "bodyguard" license.
The Big D
GM, 105 posts Sun 9 Jun 2019 at 21:35
msg #212
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 211):
Licenses are always handy to have, until they are not. :P
The Big D
GM, 107 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 00:57
msg #213
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hah, I am now really chomping at the bit. :)
Chromium
player, 12 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 01:12
msg #214
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
Hah, I am now really chomping at the bit. :)
Hahaha, that sounds ominous!
I'll try get backstory, contacts and description done tomorrow or at worst case Thursday so I'm not holding you back lol
The Big D
GM, 108 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 01:35
msg #215
Re: OOC Thread #2
Nah, not ominous, I am just getting excited to have this underway again. :D
Sleight
player, 57 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:20
msg #216
Re: OOC Thread #2
I watched John Wick 3 last night. Totally chomping at the bit, even as a non-gun slinger.
The Big D
GM, 109 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:22
msg #217
Re: OOC Thread #2
Did you see? John Wick is in Cyberpunk 2077!
Bean
player, 55 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:27
msg #218
Re: OOC Thread #2
Friend of mine posted that to our Discord. Pretty sweet.
Sleight
player, 58 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:32
msg #219
Re: OOC Thread #2
I did not, but in all fairness I played John Wick as an Immortal in the White Wolf system back in 1999...his name was John Stock and he was the son of a British Ambassador married to a former Chinese woman. Yes, somebody came up with rules for Highlander like Immortals to play with Vampires, Mages, and Werewolves. Yes he had the merit Acute Sense: Sight, Ambidextrous, Concentration, Code of Honor, Dare Devil, Lightning Calculator, Jack-Of-All-Trades and above all....Self-Confident. Specialization in Pistols and Knives. The youngest immortals started with a lot of 17 points for freebies I think and John Stock spent nothing on extra quickening and never did over two GM's and about 3 years of once a week game play.
Bean
player, 56 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:34
msg #220
Re: OOC Thread #2
I had those WW Highlander rules!
Keys
player, 33 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:45
msg #221
Re: OOC Thread #2
I suspect i still do, somewhere.
Possible with the Anne Rice WoD rules that someone created.
Sleight
player, 59 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 02:48
msg #222
Re: OOC Thread #2
I only had a paper copy....somewhere. I think he had Charmed Existence as well. It all added up to 17 though, that was his lucky number. He also liked to make aimed shots for the head, specifically the left eye. Became something of a trope for our group.
Chromium
player, 13 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 12:00
msg #223
Re: OOC Thread #2
Is Boston Slim still a player character?
The Big D
GM, 110 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 12:14
msg #224
Re: OOC Thread #2
No, Boston Slim's player dropped out.
Lorex
player, 19 posts Ex-Con Contract Security Ork Rigger Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 12:31
msg #225
Re: OOC Thread #2
I've been trying to catch up and get organized to start playing, but I think I don't have as much free time as I thought I did. You had better remove me from the game.
The Big D
GM, 111 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 13:10
msg #226
Re: OOC Thread #2
Aww.
Gonzo
player, 37 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:17
msg #227
Re: OOC Thread #2
Whilst RPoL is designed for intermittent activity, I was in a game before where there was a Discord channel for people to chat casually, bounce ideas, without overloading the in-game OOC chat.
As such, I've made a server if people want to chat on there, co-ordinate on character design, shared backgrounds, anything really. And if things like useful links are found, they can be shared back on RPoL.
If you change your name to your character name, it will make it much easier too.
Iris
player, 70 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:25
msg #228
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oh, now I am the only vehicle junkie....:(
The Big D
GM, 112 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:29
msg #229
Re: OOC Thread #2
It's okay. :D
Catchy
player, 43 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:32
msg #230
Re: OOC Thread #2
We'll just take the bus... back from the shadowrun... still wearing our slightly-the-worse-for-bullet-holes body armor, smelling of gunpowder and freshly spilled blood, with suspicious stains and odd bulges on our black nylon bags...
Oh wait, I see the problem.
Boston Lockdown, the buses are not running !
Iris
player, 71 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:32
msg #231
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, I probably make up for it....LOL
Chromium
player, 14 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 19:36
msg #232
Re: OOC Thread #2
Speak for yourselves...I have a bike.
And joined the discord. At work till late this evening so no promises I'll be on for hours.
Iris
player, 72 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 20:57
msg #233
Re: OOC Thread #2
So how many people are still working on their characters? Just wondering how long until we get a start....:)
Sleight
player, 60 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 21:07
msg #234
Re: OOC Thread #2
OK, so this is what I think we have so far with no assignments for the two Street Sams because I don't know which one, if either, would be on team Subtle. Heck, Team Blatant might just be body guards for Gonzo ;-)
Team Awesomely Subtle:
Bean: Face and Infiltrator.
Sleight: Shaman, Smuggling/Illusion/Heal Specialist.
Iris: Vehicle Rigger / Smuggler.
Catchy: Mystic Adept of Thievery (Low Damage Close Combat).
Bester: Gun Fu and sneaky Adept.
Team Brilliantly Blatant:
Gonzo: Face/Noisey Reporter
Keys: Awakened, Combat and Astral specialist.
Chromium: Street Sam.
Tiger Lily: Street Sam.
Chromium
player, 15 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 21:10
msg #235
Re: OOC Thread #2
It night be better, since we've lost one and it looks like Tiger Lily hasn't checked in for a long time, that we keep one team and divide into two as jobs and flexibility requires.
Chromium can be both subtle and blatant lol, or we need to move some of the subtlest over to less subtle to make even teams.
Iris
player, 73 posts Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 21:39
msg #236
Re: OOC Thread #2
Honestly I am good with either group. The teams seem a bit lopsided now too. The only "close" connection I have is with Bean but I have little connections with most of the other characters.
Sleight
player, 61 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 10 Jun 2019 at 21:40
msg #237
Re: OOC Thread #2
Tiger Lily appears to have checked in today, but not posted anything.....
Somewhat strange that, but not unheard of. Given that, Bester might be the easiest trade.....
Tiger Lily
player, 38 posts Elf Genki Adept Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 00:53
msg #238
Re: OOC Thread #2
I was actually wondering if I wanted to stay as I was or change to something else...
Iris
player, 74 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 00:55
msg #239
Re: OOC Thread #2
YAY! Tiger Lily is back!
Sleight
player, 62 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 01:11
msg #240
Re: OOC Thread #2
We lost a Rigger, so there is that option.
The teams don't have to be balanced, per se, just less or more limelight and different style/difficulty of missions. One of my most enjoyable games back in college was having a group of only 3 (Sam, Tank, Decker) working personal security. They were Shadowruns in all but name, but our job was not to be stealthy...at least normally. Then one of our clients got himself 'killed' fighting some Black ICE, but my character was on hand with a resuscitation patch and rolled some crazy target number (think it was a 21) to get the guy to survive. Then it was all about stealth and keeping the non-dead client alive and hidden until the right time.
The Big D
GM, 113 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 02:30
msg #241
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Tiger Lily (msg # 238):
The decision is yours to make. :) No pressure either way.
The Big D
GM, 114 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 13:06
msg #242
Re: OOC Thread #2
Aha, I have discovered why I can't see some of the thumbnails. They are apparently blocked by my work's server. xD
Chromium
player, 16 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 13:42
msg #243
Re: OOC Thread #2
Also looks like we're missing a decker if that helps.
How do we feel about people playing more than one character?
And I'd be honest the group allocations seem pretty random, any runners going to have some ability at stealth if they're going to be successful. Would it not make sense to split the group according to covering some of the basics? Like each group gets a sammy, a face, some kind of magical helper and some kind of B&E expert?
That tends to make it more successful. Right now you've got almost all the magic and B&E in one group and all the muscle in the other...
The Big D
GM, 115 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 13:46
msg #244
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think that the groups could hire NPCs to cover spots where they are weak. I think it would be better than people starting to play multiple characters.
Sleight
player, 63 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 13:57
msg #245
Re: OOC Thread #2
Depending on the Run, most characters from Team Subtle could also be on a run in Team Blatant (given there was no major damage) the next day/night. Just not concurrent. However, the same is not often going to be true going the other way around. Don't know if Keys has the Heal Spell, but if he doesn't then Sleight might be a pit stop at the end of a run to get those Street Sams back up and ready for the next run quick.
Chromium
player, 17 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 14:02
msg #246
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
However, the same is not often going to be true going the other way around.
I dont understand what you mean by this? What are you using to make this determination?
The division seems arbitrary and I'm trying to find out how it was arrived at?
Sleight
player, 64 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 14:15
msg #247
Re: OOC Thread #2
The characters that rely more on stealth, illusion, infiltration, and less on brute force and big bangs have been put on Team Subtle by the players who are playing those characters. Sleight and Iris have working relationship in their past and may or may not form the core of that team, but at least know each other. Sleight and Keys know each other and there may be some cross over there. Since a large portion of the players are more subtle, they were put on a team as a way of separating into two groups. Either way, we started with both groups having a Mage, Rigger, and Face, and spread out from there, but Lorax left, so only 1 rigger now.
Personally, I would like them to all be a big team with Gonzo and Bean finding jobs. The GM gives us 3-4 options of Runs to go on and the characters decide who goes on what run.
However, that may not be what others or the GM wants to do....but its something to talk about in OOC till the game starts.
Chromium
player, 18 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 14:42
msg #248
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, well Chromium is a true hybrid, hes just as happy doing silent and deadly with stealth and silenced weapons as he is lighting people up with his shotgun.
I agree a big flexible team is better, I just can't imagine building a character without at least some stealth l, so I suppose that's my problem :D an investigative reporter who can't break into peoples offices to get the scoop is kind of strange in my mind...lol.
And I'd be surprised if the combat mage doesn't have at least access to a spell or spirit that can help him hide :D
Iris
player, 75 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 14:46
msg #249
Re: OOC Thread #2
Just because Iris focuses on being able to stealth doesn't mean she can't "big bang", lol. Just watch how loud things get if her vehicles get endangered, she's got a turret mounted Ares Alpha with a grenade launcher for a reason.....:)
Sleight
player, 65 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 17:54
msg #250
Re: OOC Thread #2
I would like to amend the previous statement.
I would like everybody to be looking for jobs, but bring them back to the team, let our Negotiating experts do their job to get the details and decide who goes on what job. Probably not going to be taking more than a job a day, since we really should be doing leg work on each job to make sure we are not getting screwed...but we could also have reinforcements available on every job in case things go sideways if we operate as a big team.
Half the team does one job, while the other waits in the shadows as back up. Then we can switch out for the next job. Gonzo/Bean/Hacker should be able to do leg work for the next job during the current job. Kinda work it like a basketball team with a bunch of talent on the bench.
Chromium
player, 19 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 18:08
msg #251
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
Probably not going to be taking more than a job a day, since we really should be doing leg work on each job to make sure we are not getting screwed...
Yeah, planning and acquiring the specialized gear for some jobs will take a few days, not to mention healing time, study time etc. That said Chromium needs every job he can get! He has debts to pay and a high flying girlfriend to impress!
Sleight:
Half the team does one job, while the other waits in the shadows as back up. Then we can switch out for the next job. Gonzo/Bean/Hacker should be able to do leg work for the next job during the current job. Kinda work it like a basketball team with a bunch of talent on the bench.
In the game world this makes a lot of sense on rpol it does not. One run can take literally weeks if not longer I'm not super excited about watching other people play for weeks at a time. I'll let Big D decide what he wants to do in the end but I'd imagine if we have multiple groups we'll end up with multiple runs just so everyone can play.
Iris
player, 76 posts Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 20:06
msg #252
Re: OOC Thread #2
Chromium:
I'll let Big D decide what he wants to do in the end.
Pretty much this is my opinion too. :) I personally want to run with Gonzo because I think the concept is one of the more awesome and original ones I have seen in a game (and there was a lot of animosity toward the concept). :) I have the closest connection with Bean so I would like to run with them too but in the end it really doesn't matter to me, I just want to play with a good group. Honestly I don't think we have so many players that we HAVE to make two teams even.
Sleight
player, 66 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 20:50
msg #253
Re: OOC Thread #2
It seems 5E has a much higher payout schedule that other editions and I didn't look at it before now. My character could pay the bills with 2 regular runs a month and move up a life style. That is 2 runs without any other modifiers. Course it would not meet his Karma needs to learn new spells, but it would pay the bills. If we are going up against Dice Pools in the 12+ range, which we probably will, or large numbers then we get even more cash, like lots of it.
That is the normal stuff. If we play as one big group and pick and choose who ends up on the job, then the job will probably have a total payout # that the runners split. The example in the book about stealing a sword from a gang is probably easily accomplished by no more than two of our current PC's...and probably would be posted as a $10k job as a group. Stealing the same sword from a Mafia Lt strong hold would be posted up as a $150k job. Sure, 1-3 sufficiently skilled and lucky characters could get in and out with the sword and split that big pot, but with no back up a single hitch could mean failure and/or death.
Previous editions payed out like $5000 for the job total and characters weren't expected to live past 3 game sessions ;-)
Catchy
player, 44 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 21:45
msg #254
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
The example in the book about stealing a sword from a gang is probably easily accomplished by no more than two of our current PC's...
A bunch of low-level gangers without magic support ? I can do that alone, they'll never know I was there !
Sleight
player, 67 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 11 Jun 2019 at 22:00
msg #255
Re: OOC Thread #2
Exactly my point. With magic Healing (Sleight can manage 5 success on average) if you survive the run, then you can be up and ready for the next run before you have to pay rent twice. Relatively generous, which I think was one of the complaints from previous editions. Will make Sleight using a gross of reagents on a hard run a little more palatable.
The Big D
GM, 116 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 09:49
msg #256
Re: OOC Thread #2
Speaking of running the show... xD I know most of you are done with creation/tweaking. Those of you who are still working/unsure, how much more time do you need? I'm raring to go and I prefer to run when I feel like this. :P
Bean
player, 57 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 11:43
msg #257
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm going to need to completely redraft my character, with a new spreadsheet each time, at least...thrice more.
Really, though, I'm good to go. Bean's not perfect, but she's also still not quite a career shadowrunner.
Chromium
player, 20 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 11:59
msg #258
Re: OOC Thread #2
My sheet is done, assuming there was nothing offensive in what you looked at Big D. I've got to throw some stories together for my contacts and myself but I have most of that sketched out in my head just need to type it all together and I have a day off tomorrow so I'd expect to be totally done tomorrow evening.
The Big D
GM, 117 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 12:15
msg #259
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 253):
I was always annoyed at the payout schedules. :P I will throw a bit more nu¥ at you folks.
Iris
player, 77 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:24
msg #260
Re: OOC Thread #2
As a GM I have never followed the xp/reward system prescribed by the authors of the system. Its a fine talent to keep your players happy and broke at the same time....lol
The Big D
GM, 118 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:34
msg #261
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hah, my thing has always been... you want the players to do WHAT for only that much?
Like stealing corporate research for pennies, when the corps will lose a lot more than that due to the theft of the info, and thus, willing to throw quite a lot of money at the problem to solve it. xD
Catchy
player, 45 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:38
msg #262
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yes, but you need to be careful, or you get to the other point of view... what should a runner risk his precious life when he has 50 years of luxury lifestyle banked ?
Edit: okay, maybe if he's an elf, then he'll want 500 :)
This message was last edited by the player at 16:39, Wed 12 June 2019.
Iris
player, 78 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:42
msg #263
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, the point of hiring shadowrunners is that they are supposed to be cheap and expendable, lol. The trick is to find the group that will do it for the least amount of money that still has the skills to pull it off. :)
Chromium
player, 21 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:44
msg #264
Re: OOC Thread #2
Catchy:
Yes, but you need to be careful, or you get to the other point of view... what should a runner risk his precious life when he has 50 years of luxury lifestyle banked ?
Edit: okay, maybe if he's an elf, then he'll want 500 :)
I always try and give my character a reason or two to run....in Chromium's case hes buried in debt! Even if he makes a bundle each month he's going to be living low lifestyle for ages.
Iris
player, 79 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:47
msg #265
Re: OOC Thread #2
My runners usually are in the shadows because it is what they want to do. Why be a schlub working a quickie mart when you can run the shadows? lol.
When it comes to pay you also have to think on the otherside of it too. If the offer is A LOT of money chances are its just going to be a setup anyway.
Catchy
player, 46 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 16:54
msg #266
Re: OOC Thread #2
If Mr. Johnson offers A LOT of money, demand half upfront, settle for a third, and skip the country !
Ok, I've never done it in Shadowrun, but I remember a memorable game of Call of Cthulhu that ended with, strangely enough, Boston being erased from the map while the PCs were making new (and very comfortable) lives for themselves in Europe. As NPC, of course, since the GM demanded we hand back our character sheets for ritual burning :)
The Big D
GM, 119 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 17:08
msg #267
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hah, in an SR game, Catchy, the characters would never disembark their flight in Europe. :P
Sleight
player, 68 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 18:44
msg #268
Re: OOC Thread #2
Come on now, if you had a few hundred Karma to spend a few dozen million creds to spend, I am pretty sure you could get off the flight.....that you put your own runner team on to keep your ass alive. Now surviving for long in Europe without a corporate sponsor to provide day and night security....not to long.
The cash payout system for 5E is pretty nice in my opinion, unless you owe wads of cash to black site hospital who 'owns' your ware. My characters generally got pulled into the shadows from other more legitimate work or just started life without a SIN and never wanted one. Sleight could do legitimate work, but it certainly doesn't pay the bills and allow for as much study and research time. Even then, he has a tribe to take care of back in Maine, so anything he can spare goes there.
Bean
player, 58 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 18:52
msg #269
Re: OOC Thread #2
Being able to convert nuyen and karma back and forth works out pretty well, really. My long-running tabletop game had a number of Awakened characters who converted most of their money to karma and a few gear/ware-heavy characters who converted much of their karma to nuyen.
Iris
player, 80 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 19:01
msg #270
Re: OOC Thread #2
Just because you could stop doing it doesn't mean you would. My characters are always there because they want to live that life. Maybe some people have a different perspective on it but I believe it takes a specific mentality to want to be a runner. Just like any rpg the "normal" people don't feel that getting shot at in high stress situations (or hunting down monsters) is worth a months pay.
Gonzo
player, 38 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 19:46
msg #271
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
Speaking of running the show... xD I know most of you are done with creation/tweaking. Those of you who are still working/unsure, how much more time do you need? I'm raring to go and I prefer to run when I feel like this. :P
I'm mostly there - It's gear and karma (still!)
It's making sure Gonzo is useful as a PC, and not just an elaborate and interesting NPC who doesn't offer much to a crew.
Sleight
player, 69 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 19:52
msg #272
Re: OOC Thread #2
Very kind of you.
I had illusions of being able to lay down covering fire with an automatic pistol once upon a time, but figured it was better to have some counterspelling dice to help protect the team instead.
Chromium
player, 22 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 19:55
msg #273
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
I had illusions of being able to lay down covering fire with an automatic pistol once upon a time, but figured it was better to have some counterspelling dice to help protect the team instead.
Lol, I've found a shotgun with frechette rounds is more reliable to hit for a mage and makes it less likely people realize you're a mage and go 'gank the mage!'
Other option is a grenade launcher full of smoke grenades and tear gas...because I hope you all brought your gas masks?
Anything to make them think you're not a finger wiggler!
Bean
player, 59 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 19:57
msg #274
Re: OOC Thread #2
All thermal smoke, all the time.
(I hate thermal smoke. Hate it hate it hate it.)
Iris
player, 81 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 20:14
msg #275
Re: OOC Thread #2
I love thermal smoke. I have a thermal smoke emitter in the car AND thermal smoke grenades for the Alpha....:)
Chromium
player, 23 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 20:18
msg #276
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
I love thermal smoke. I have a thermal smoke emitter in the car AND thermal smoke grenades for the Alpha....:)
I'm suddenly really glad I bought an ultrasound sensor for my helmet.
Gonzo
player, 39 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 20:19
msg #277
Re: OOC Thread #2
How am I meant to take good recordings if there is smoke everywhere!?
Catchy
player, 47 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 20:24
msg #278
Re: OOC Thread #2
That's easy. You're not meant to. Lone Star & Co have long since forgotten how to properly use physical evidence, and being forced to remember how to would make them extra mean to the poor criminal being recorded...
Iris
player, 82 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 20:26
msg #279
Re: OOC Thread #2
The smoke is to cover our escape guys, geesh!
Sleight
player, 70 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 22:50
msg #280
Re: OOC Thread #2
I would rather that they just never realize that we are there till well after we have left, if then. Shotguns tend to take both hands where an automatic pistol should only take one and it is much easier to fire a handgun around a corner than a shotgun. Spray and pray covering fire gives the rest of the team bonuses if I remember correctly, or at least makes the op4 'duck and cover' while I quick cast something useful.
Matter of style I guess, but not really an option. Sleight has a pistol so he can look like a Sam with his armor and Helmet with respirator (not a full gas mask, sorry).
I am sure the GM will come up with interesting and harsh challenges for us that involve more than turning invisible and stealing some street ganger's underwear.
Keys
player, 35 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 22:55
msg #281
Re: OOC Thread #2
I could do need some new second hand underwear!
This message was last edited by the player at 14:52, Thu 13 June 2019.
The Big D
GM, 120 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:20
msg #282
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 280):
Smoke does make less noise than gunfire and screaming, though.
Bean
player, 60 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:40
msg #283
Re: OOC Thread #2
Nerve strike, combat knives...
Things Bean knows nothing about, but are really handy at ending things quietly!
Sleight
player, 71 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:46
msg #284
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight prefers Stunbolt for ending things quietly....just a preference for not leaving stacks of dead bodies. Less gunfire and screaming, just not an option for everybody.
Chromium
player, 24 posts Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:47
msg #285
Re: OOC Thread #2
I got gel rounds and stick and shock...not always needed to kill people!
Sleight
player, 72 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:55
msg #286
Re: OOC Thread #2
My kind of Street Sam :-)
You want to be an a team with Sleight?
I get ahead of myself. I am sure that the GM will come to a decision soonest.
Bean
player, 61 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Wed 12 Jun 2019 at 23:58
msg #287
Re: OOC Thread #2
LMG-equipped tank drones with stick'n'shock...fastest way to spend nuyen outside a cyberclinic!
The Big D
GM, 121 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 14:01
msg #288
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bean (msg # 287):
Also the fastest way to stun everyone in the room.
Catchy
player, 48 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 14:04
msg #289
Re: OOC Thread #2
Not to self: if it looks like a fight is about to start, run away like hell !
And Catchy is good at running away ...
The Big D
GM, 122 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 14:25
msg #290
Re: OOC Thread #2
No point in running away, you'll only die tired! xD
Alright, so it looks like we are good to go, unless anyone has objections? I'm going to start putting up threads tonight or tomorrow night, and we'll be officially on the go.
I'll be here on weekends quite heavily, and I can usually post stuff on weeknights. I'll let you folks set the pace.
Catchy
player, 49 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 14:26
msg #291
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
No point in running away, you'll only die tired! xD
I'll also die last :)
Chromium
player, 25 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 15:06
msg #292
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
I'll be here on weekends quite heavily, and I can usually post stuff on weeknights. I'll let you folks set the pace.
Sounds fantastic!
Sleight
player, 73 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 15:30
msg #293
Re: OOC Thread #2
HELL YEAH!
As to dying last, well that only matters if you die of old age, IMO.
The Big D
GM, 123 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 16:17
msg #294
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 293):
And it doesn't count if you're the one who killed the rest of the party. xD
Iris
player, 83 posts Thu 13 Jun 2019 at 22:35
msg #295
Re: OOC Thread #2
Jeezh, all this talk of dying! Be positive guys! Lol
The Big D
GM, 124 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 01:27
msg #296
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm positive..
.. some of you are going to die. xD
The Big D
GM, 125 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 01:29
msg #297
Re: OOC Thread #2
Alright, added back one more player! Woo, we're definitely alive!
Chromium
player, 26 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 12:52
msg #298
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
Alright, added back one more player! Woo, we're definitely alive!
Welcome new player! Rasputin...oooo a Russian? Part of the Vory?
The Big D
GM, 126 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 13:03
msg #299
Re: OOC Thread #2
So while Rasputin sets up their character, I will get this thing underway this evening.
Get your stuff together! :D
Gonzo
player, 40 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 14:23
msg #300
Re: OOC Thread #2
10100Y left to spend and I'm set!
If you want none-active skills, Gonzo is your man!
11 languages (though 9 barely), and 34 other knowledge.
Also, anyone intending their character to be a sports fan? As the armoured tram Jersey from Cutting Aces had to be bought! Go Bruins!
Bean
player, 62 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 14:29
msg #301
Re: OOC Thread #2
One thing to keep in mind with languages:’your skill rating is generally your social limit when operating in that language. Lots of one point languages plus boosters won’t necessarily get you as far as you would like.
Gonzo
player, 41 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 14:36
msg #302
Re: OOC Thread #2
No, but without a rank I wont be able to use my social skills on those people at all.
I see Gonzo being the backup to others, where he can help others with things, or if anything happens to someone else he can at least try.
Rasputin
player, 1 post Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 15:13
msg #303
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hello, hello. Looking forward to joining you all! Seems most of the original group I was with is back. Glad to see that and everyone else!
I had originally built Rasputin out as a more traditional Street Sam. Haven’t quite caught up on all the banter but it seems that might still be a useful skill set to bring to the team. Let me know if there’s something we might be lacking. I’m a pretty versatile player so I don’t mind picking up most needed skills.
I’ll be a little rusty on SR5 since it has been a year or two since I’ve played. Been doing Blades in the Dark with my RL group. Shouldn’t take too long to pick back up though :)
[Edited to add]
Now that 2 seconds after posting I find the skills thread, clear lack of decking. Are we for-going the matrix aspect as part of play or shall I fill out that role? Deckers can be a lot of fun.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:18, Fri 14 June 2019.
Iris
player, 84 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 17:21
msg #304
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, Iris is a fan of the Baton Rouge Red Devils (combat biking), the Boston Massacre (urban brawl), and the Ballista Futbol Club (soccer). :)
Oh she is also a fan of Courtball but that doesn't have teams.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:38, Fri 14 June 2019.
Sleight
player, 74 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 17:39
msg #305
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Rasputin (msg # 303):
Yes, we are seriously lacking in the Decking department. There is a technomancer NPC contact that it seems pretty much everybody has taken that was kind of filling that void.
If you are into decking, as a player, then go for it. If not, then we will just have to 'hire' a decker for every run, which will grind into our profits, but I don't have a problem with that.
Iris
player, 85 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 17:54
msg #306
Re: OOC Thread #2
Or take jobs that don't require decking.
Sleight
player, 75 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 18:09
msg #307
Re: OOC Thread #2
Not having matrix security in a locked down city where there is wifi everywhere does not leave me optimistic that there will be that many jobs that are not trying to get people into or out of the city. Not that I am the GM, just don't see a lot of opportunity where we can be successful on the job and keeping our noses clean at the same time without a decker.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:13, Fri 14 June 2019.
The Big D
GM, 127 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 18:11
msg #308
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 307):
While it might make things more difficult, it will be possible to get around without having a decker.
Iris
player, 86 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 19:23
msg #309
Re: OOC Thread #2
You seem to have a lot of preconceived ideas about how things are going to be. I trust in our GM to be able to make the game fun and challenging without actively being out to destroy us. "What? None of you are playing deckers! Well every run you are going to need one or you'll DIE! MUHAHAHAHA!" Just don't see our GM acting like that so I think we're safe, lol.
The Big D
GM, 128 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 19:34
msg #310
Re: OOC Thread #2
There's always some danger, but I am not out to get you. :P
Bean
player, 63 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 19:38
msg #311
Re: OOC Thread #2
It's just everybody else that's out to get us.
The Big D
GM, 129 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 19:52
msg #312
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bean (msg # 311):
Pretty much! :P
Iris
player, 87 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 20:13
msg #313
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, not everyone we have contacts that at least kind of like us...lol
Chromium
player, 27 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 20:15
msg #314
Re: OOC Thread #2
Iris:
Well, not everyone we have contacts that at least kind of like us...lol
Speak for yourself, my contacts...or at least one of then loves me!
The Big D
GM, 130 posts Fri 14 Jun 2019 at 21:09
msg #315
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 313):
True enough! xD
Oh gosh, in the next couple of hours I shall be puttin' up some IC stuff!
This message was last edited by the GM at 21:10, Fri 14 June 2019.
The Big D
GM, 131 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 01:31
msg #316
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, it has begun! :)
Bester
player, 18 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 01:56
msg #317
Re: OOC Thread #2
Awaits Eagerly:)
Keys
player, 36 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 02:03
msg #318
Re: OOC Thread #2
Let’s us, proverbially and virtually, Have At Them!
Iris
player, 88 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 07:15
msg #319
Re: OOC Thread #2
Fragging Drek... Great first roll. I'm on my phone so I am not going to make an IC post but here is my roll.
00:14, Today: Iris rolled 1 success using 10d6 with the Shadowrun 4th ed system with a target of 5 ((1,2,3,1,4,1,6,2,3,2)).
Gonzo
player, 43 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 12:11
msg #320
Re: OOC Thread #2
Will people who have Colonel Jack as a contact need to make a memory test about him?
Chromium
player, 28 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 12:13
msg #321
Re: OOC Thread #2
Gonzo:
Will people who have Colonel Jack as a contact need to make a memory test about him?
I'm pretty sure the memory test is to identify the female voice in the background not the Colonel who gives his name in the first sentence.... but I could be wrong.
Sleight
player, 77 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 12:47
msg #322
Re: OOC Thread #2
Dice Roller is not being nice today ;-)
Gonzo
player, 45 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 13:00
msg #323
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, the critical glitch was on my missing 2 dice, but 5 successes out of 14 total dice seems about right :)
Catchy
player, 51 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 13:02
msg #324
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oh, wait, I have the keen-eared advantage, that should count too right ?
Oh wait, audio enhancement is specifically to 'clean up' sound, so maybe not...
This message was last edited by the player at 13:07, Sat 15 June 2019.
Sleight
player, 78 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 13:30
msg #325
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, 5 successes out of 14 is right where it should be. I was referring to My memory test at 2 out off 11, which is pretty crap. Also the spirit test vs summoning was 3/6 which is high, but his resistance test was low....
Just the weird part of chance. Heck, I once rolled for my character to pick up a magical sword in Palladium and rolled a 3 in 1,000,000 (5 0's in a row 10 sided die, then a 3). The GM had required a 5 in a million chance and fell out of his chair when he saw it. Still didn't qualify for Excalibur though ;-(
The Big D
GM, 132 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 13:32
msg #326
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Catchy (msg # 324):
Actually, that should work also, so give yourself the bonus.
Bester
player, 20 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 14:36
msg #327
Re: OOC Thread #2
Dang, you all live cheap.. 500/ week.. damn.. that barely pays for a few days for me:)
The Big D
GM, 133 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 15:17
msg #328
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hey, it's not cheap living, it's different priorities. :P
Bean
player, 65 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 15:19
msg #329
Re: OOC Thread #2
Low lifestyle means I only have to come up with half my rent from things that ain't my day job. Makes it a little easier to stay on the right side of the tax man and the pawns, you dig?
Catchy
player, 52 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 15:22
msg #330
Re: OOC Thread #2
Squatter lifestyle here, just showing up will let me live idly one whole month, not that I plan to...
Sleight
player, 79 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 15:27
msg #331
Re: OOC Thread #2
You start where you have to, but Sleight grew up in a T-P with extra insulation, so a Low Life Style is a couple of steps up :-)
Bean
player, 66 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 16:00
msg #332
Re: OOC Thread #2
Resources E is a bitch, ain't it.
I had an adept who, while not at resources E, was broke enough for Reasons that he started the game squatting in his fixer's attic.
Iris
player, 89 posts Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 16:22
msg #333
Re: OOC Thread #2
Good grief! I have a camper module for my truck that has a luxury amenities added if you want to crash there Bean....lol. Admittedly I live in a commercial (mechanics shop) lifestyle with a private room for my sleeping area.
Bean
player, 67 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 16:31
msg #334
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oh, Bean's got low lifestyle apartment and a day job and at least one real, honest-to-Dunkelzahn SIN.
The character living in an attic was a tabletop character who eventually moved in with a teammate in a middle lifestyle apartment. (The teammate needed a middle lifestyle to get around her soy allergy.)
Chromium
player, 30 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sat 15 Jun 2019 at 23:52
msg #335
Re: OOC Thread #2
I suppose a memory test is a good one to glitch :P
The Big D
GM, 134 posts Sun 16 Jun 2019 at 16:01
msg #336
Re: OOC Thread #2
There are worse things to glitch, yes.
The Big D
GM, 136 posts Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 15:30
msg #337
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bahaha, Bean is going to get helmet head! xD
Bean
player, 69 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 15:38
msg #338
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, but I'm going to make it look good.
The Big D
GM, 137 posts Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 15:41
msg #339
Re: OOC Thread #2
Ah yeah, that look of "constantly in motion" is awesome if it can be pulled off. :D
Sleight
player, 81 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 15:46
msg #340
Re: OOC Thread #2
Updated my previous post.
The Big D
GM, 138 posts Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 16:13
msg #341
Re: OOC Thread #2
Two thumbs up! :)
The Big D
GM, 139 posts Mon 17 Jun 2019 at 17:47
msg #342
Re: OOC Thread #2
Aaah, sweet sweet roleplay. More, is all I can say, more! :)
Bester
player, 22 posts Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 00:59
msg #343
Re: OOC Thread #2
Gonna try to get into the habit of posting IC stuff in first person, kinda weird cuz i like to go back to third person discriptions for atuff. Seems the norm too. think its why its so odd to try first person.
Gonzo
player, 47 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 09:09
msg #344
Re: OOC Thread #2
You've got me thinking, should Gonzo be narrating himself, as if someone us watching him back, and he us explaining who people are and what's going on, giving his own exposition?
The Big D
GM, 140 posts Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 10:12
msg #345
Re: OOC Thread #2
You mean, breaking the fourth wall like a boss? :) Have at!
The Big D
GM, 141 posts Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 10:14
msg #346
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bahaha. Need for speed! Danger Zone! 80s flashback!
Gonzo
player, 48 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 11:41
msg #347
Re: OOC Thread #2
And I thought I was the only one channelling the 80's with a bit of Blues Brothers and V.I. Warshawski!
The Big D
GM, 142 posts Tue 18 Jun 2019 at 21:39
msg #348
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bleeeh traffic sucks.
The Big D
GM, 143 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 09:46
msg #349
Re: OOC Thread #2
OKay, so, gonna get out the next bit this evening. Just giving a few folks a wee bit more time to hop in.
So how's everyone's week going?
Sleight
player, 82 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 12:03
msg #350
Re: OOC Thread #2
Doing just fine. Signed a contract for a job and was looking for housing yesterday.
The Big D
GM, 144 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 12:06
msg #351
Re: OOC Thread #2
Nice! Good luck with both. :)
Gonzo
player, 49 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 12:10
msg #352
Re: OOC Thread #2
I was at home for the first two days of the week looking after an unwell baby, so that was dull!
Active enough that he needs to be constantly looked after, as he tries to climb over me constantly, up the sofa, and failing that, playing with an assortment of musical toys.
Thankfully he is back at nursery, so I get the boredom of work rather than of parenting. Can check RPOL on the sly from my phone, and via my laptop whilst I'm on lunch.
What about you chief?
The Big D
GM, 145 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 19:32
msg #353
Re: OOC Thread #2
WCAG training all day.
Rasputin
player, 2 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 22:51
msg #354
Re: OOC Thread #2
Been a couple of rough days with work. Got my post mostly written, just gotta get a few more lines in and I’ll have it posted. Apologies for delay! Not usually this busy, just happens to be an issue I’ve been troubleshooting that’s a pretty big impact.
The Big D
GM, 146 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 22:51
msg #355
Re: OOC Thread #2
No worries. :D Everyone here has been pretty chill, in my experience.
Iris
player, 93 posts Wed 19 Jun 2019 at 22:52
msg #356
Re: OOC Thread #2
WHAT!!!!?!?!?!? OH NO !!!!! The world is ending!!!!
lol
Sleight
player, 83 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 01:30
msg #357
Re: OOC Thread #2
I have a bit more time on my hands this summer...so I am checking like 5 times a day most days, but when the school year starts up it will be back down to once a day.
The Big D
GM, 147 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 01:47
msg #358
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, I will wait til tomorrow, just to give Rasputin and Tiger Lily a chance. Then I am posting no matter what, but they can still pose in.
Wheee, I have some house sitting coming up. I'll have a dog for a bit of it, and she's adorable. :D Also, it's finally feeling like Spring-almost-Summer now.
Iris
player, 94 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 02:29
msg #359
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hmm, you know, that is something that isn't in the gear lists, pets.
The Big D
GM, 148 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 09:47
msg #360
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, we can abstract it, call it a small, extra cost in your monthly living expenses.
Gonzo
player, 50 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 10:18
msg #361
Re: OOC Thread #2
Depending on the pet, it might qualify for the Dependent quality, as taking care of a dog would be more painstaking than a goldfish, for example?
The Big D
GM, 149 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 10:26
msg #362
Re: OOC Thread #2
Perhaps but I don't know about pets giving karma. :P
Gonzo
player, 51 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 10:47
msg #363
Re: OOC Thread #2
Excellent plot device though, just look at John Wick!
The Big D
GM, 150 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 11:11
msg #364
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hah, indeed!
Catchy
player, 54 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 11:21
msg #365
Re: OOC Thread #2
They are not ? They are not !
But Howling Shadows (p.45) will tell you how much more expensive a genetically enhanced pet is compared to a regular one. Which, if you don't know expensive it is, isn't much help.
I guess you can go back to SR4 and Running Wild, and lift their price table, monthly upkeep cost, and minimum lifestyle. Although I'd really like to know what kind of pampered dog they were thinking of when they required a middle lifestyle to keep them.
The Big D
GM, 151 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 12:15
msg #366
Re: OOC Thread #2
It's likely one of the bigger dogs, I think.
Catchy
player, 55 posts Nocturna thief Follower of Cat Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 12:26
msg #367
Re: OOC Thread #2
Right, because I've never seen a homeless man with a dog *sarcasm*. Ok, I can see where if you're a corporate drone, married to a corporate droness, and you're leaving the dog on its own for 16 hours each day, then you'd better have a large house, preferably with a garden.
Bester
player, 23 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 19:10
msg #368
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hey, if my gold fish cost me $5000 a month i'd have to start to adjust its feeding habits.. or recheck if its a gold fish... :)
The Big D
GM, 152 posts Thu 20 Jun 2019 at 19:14
msg #369
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Catchy (msg # 367):
Well, would you rather have a pomeranian or a great dane while living in a very small apartment? :P The larger the dog, the more space you need, and the more upkeep the dog requires. Not to mention higher costs of keeping the dog, bigger dogs have more expensive health issues, usually. Also, larger dogs require more exercise. You wanna go dog walking in downtown Seattle, or the Barrens? I know where I'd chose. :P
Iris
player, 95 posts Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 01:53
msg #370
Re: OOC Thread #2
If you have a big enough dog walking it in the Barrens shouldn't be that big of a deal....lol.
Sleight
player, 84 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 01:55
msg #371
Re: OOC Thread #2
We need some 'dowg' drones ;-)
Maybe that will be my next character, a Rigger who uses drones that look like animals....or maybe like old G1 Transformers like Buzzsaw and Ravage.
This message was last edited by the player at 02:00, Fri 21 June 2019.
Iris
player, 96 posts Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 02:01
msg #372
Re: OOC Thread #2
I actually have a doberman with a mounted SMG if we need it, I figured since the other rigger had to leave us I should have something.
The Big D
GM, 153 posts Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 02:28
msg #373
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, next bit is up! It's a bit rambly, so let me know if you want something described more clearly/in-depth. Also let me know if you wish to roll appropriate skills. The Orks are kind of obviously gangers, so if you have any gang skills that might be appropriate, you might want to roll. The bar itself is famous. It is Cheers. "B" is the upstairs part.
Bean
player, 71 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 02:32
msg #374
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am pretty sure there are bio-drones in one of the sourcebooks somewhere.
Gonzo
player, 52 posts Human Face/Journalist/Druggy Fri 21 Jun 2019 at 17:56
msg #375
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
<OOC: Anyone with Gaelic or Irish Gaelic languages can give me a roll.>
As Languages can be defaulted, I figured it was worth mentioning, as everyone will be able to roll for it. Can't say if they will succeed, but handy to know. The same for Knowledges too.
The Big D
GM, 154 posts Sun 23 Jun 2019 at 01:29
msg #376
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Gonzo (msg # 375):
True, but you'll need more successes. :P More than likely all you'll get is gobbledegook.
The Big D
GM, 155 posts Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 11:05
msg #377
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bleh. Weekends are never long enough.
Rasputin
player, 4 posts Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 14:21
msg #378
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to The Big D (msg # 377):
I agree. I'm starting a petition for at least a 3 day weekend. Let's get it done. Whoever said 'Yeah, let's work for 5 days a week and only get 2 off' sucks.
Sleight
player, 86 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 14:40
msg #379
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am pretty sure it was the guys that were working 6 12h shifts a week and we're so tired they were. Having accidents and getting killed.
The 40 hour work week is way better that the 72 hour work week. I would prefer 4 10h shifts if I can get them when I am doing work by the hour or presence required work.
The Big D
GM, 156 posts Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 18:40
msg #380
Re: OOC Thread #2
Eh, I can grumble about Mondays. :P
Bester
player, 24 posts Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 19:34
msg #381
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hey who here is old enough to remember when most stores where CLOSEED on Saturdays!(and sundays) Corporate Greed at its finest..
Sleight
player, 87 posts Elvin Shaman Mon 24 Jun 2019 at 20:57
msg #382
Re: OOC Thread #2
In many small towns everything but the Dinner is closed on Sunday, all day. I know more than a few dentist and doctor's offices that are closed Monday because they are open on Saturday. There is Chick-fil-A and a couple of other places that are closed Sundays year round.
Big Cities have been 24/7 for a long time. I don't remember even when I was really young when a big city had everything closed on a Sunday.
The Big D
GM, 157 posts Tue 25 Jun 2019 at 11:53
msg #383
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 382):
Well, for the longest time the city I live in had bylaws that mandated stores be closed for Sundays. In my youth, some decades ago, nothing was open on Sundays except gas stations and convenience stores.
4 decades or so on, many shops and businesses still have kind of restrictive hours on Sunday. :P
I live in Ottawa, Canada. :P
The Big D
GM, 158 posts Wed 26 Jun 2019 at 11:38
msg #384
Re: OOC Thread #2
Woo, hump day!
Bester
player, 25 posts Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 01:30
msg #385
Re: OOC Thread #2
So just giving anyone a chance to notice Bester sitting at the table if they want to already know each other, it was never too clear if we were going to be one group who knew each other or not.
Sleight
player, 88 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 01:51
msg #386
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight has a little situation to settle.
The Big D
GM, 159 posts Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 09:58
msg #387
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'll be posting up today.
Rasputin
player, 6 posts Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 20:26
msg #388
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bester (msg # 385):
I'm a little bit behind everyone else at the moment, or I might take you up on that. Got in late so I don't have any connections at the moment and am not yet even there. Though I don't mind being a new fresh connection to everyone. Doesn't bother me at all, so it's all up to how you feel.
The Big D
GM, 161 posts Thu 27 Jun 2019 at 22:53
msg #389
Re: OOC Thread #2
Soo, if another player were to join, what sort of archetype would be needed, do you think?
Sleight
player, 90 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 28 Jun 2019 at 00:43
msg #390
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to The Big D (msg # 389):
If we only have one of something....then another of those. Nott sure on Tiger Lily......so we might be down to 1 street Sam
Oberon
player, 1 post Fri 28 Jun 2019 at 01:06
msg #391
Re: OOC Thread #2
G’day I’m your potential newbie!
I’m flexible on picking up whatever if it still needed to fill out a team. The boss was saying you might be sparse on deckers as well. I don’t have one ready on hand but I can put together a concept easy enough. I do have a Street Sammie/Combat Medic at the ready. And I have an idea I am playing with jus need to see if it is more Street Samurai or Adept in execution.
Keys
player, 41 posts Fri 28 Jun 2019 at 02:11
msg #392
Re: OOC Thread #2
Combat medics are always good. As are are flavour of muscle.
The Big D
GM, 162 posts Fri 28 Jun 2019 at 12:47
msg #393
Re: OOC Thread #2
Augh. Sorry folks, I fell asleep last night while watching netflix and pondering the next GM post. :( I'll get that post up this evening when I get home from work.
Rasputin
player, 7 posts Fri 28 Jun 2019 at 13:40
msg #394
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, looks like the sparsest pieces we have are decking and muscle. I'm the only PC decker we have and Chromium looks to be the last remaining dedicated combat expert.
I'll post up my skills too in the other thread so you can have a better idea of how everyone is looking.
Oberon
player, 2 posts Sat 29 Jun 2019 at 13:40
msg #395
Re: OOC Thread #2
Alright if it’s tied. Then what kind of stories do people want? More subtle, urban infiltration type games or a bit more of the rough and tumble/out in the wilds type games.
If it’s more about doing quiet runs I’ll put together a Decker, if you guys like a bit more action I will do the Sammie.
Sleight
player, 93 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 29 Jun 2019 at 13:46
msg #396
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think that we have subtle covered and there is an in game contact for decking that a few have taken as a contact....so probably a Street Sam that happens to have a sneaking skill and some silencers ;-)
The Big D
GM, 164 posts Sun 30 Jun 2019 at 00:44
msg #397
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, next one is up!
Sleight
player, 95 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 30 Jun 2019 at 03:14
msg #398
Re: OOC Thread #2
FYI for Iris.
Sleight, Keys, and Bester went up stairs, out of LOS with the rest of the bar as far as I understand. The Cheers bar from the TV show didn't have a place to view upstairs/downstairs that I ever saw (only watched about 5 episodes). Unless Iris went to the base of the stairs and looked up I don't think that Sleight becoming visible would have been able to be seen. Not that I don't want Iris to see Sleight, just that he waited till he was out of LOS from the rest of the patrons of the bar to drop the spell. Kinda doesn't want to have to deal with those Orks or anybody else spying on people.
He doesn't know if the Orks are working for Jack or for the bar or what...
:-P
Chromium
player, 34 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Mon 1 Jul 2019 at 13:53
msg #399
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
I think that we have subtle covered and there is an in game contact for decking that a few have taken as a contact....so probably a Street Sam that happens to have a sneaking skill and some silencers ;-)
Another street Samurai would be welcome, but I'd love a decker, just because I typically don't have to pay a PC decker more than their share :P And I know they are always available!
That said play what you think is fun! That's the most important.
In would probably my be good for the GM to just say that everybody arrives and move forward with the pitch. Then the active players can ask questions and climb on board. Any more than 2 days since your last post and it is time to move forward.
The Big D
GM, 168 posts Thu 11 Jul 2019 at 23:32
msg #406
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 405):
Yeah, I hear you, and it was my plan to do that anywoo as the beginning bit is getting long in the tooth.
But I did want characters to have some interaction beforehand.
Oberon
player, 3 posts Tue 16 Jul 2019 at 02:35
msg #407
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hey guys sorry for disappearing. A serious family emergency cropped up and I have been scrambling to make appointments and sort out paper work and get things sorted. Things are finally getting back to normal. I am just going to do a Samurai after all since Deckers tend to be absolutely essential to the planning on any mission they are on. So if this problem flares up again and I wind up busy again at least I won’t hold things up. I’ll have it all set tomorrow.
RL crops up and smacks all of us eventually. Best of luck and favor where you need it with that situation.
The Big D
GM, 169 posts Wed 17 Jul 2019 at 02:14
msg #409
Re: OOC Thread #2
Ah, bummer to hear about your family emergency. Hope everything turns out alright.
And a street same is perfectly fine.
Oberon
player, 4 posts Bio Samurai Former Woodsman Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 03:59
msg #410
Re: OOC Thread #2
I went with a bit of an interesting concept to try something out. Instead of being packed with Cyberware I went all in favour of Bioware. Not the greatest samurai in raw power but can take a beating like no ones business, and more important for the most part can't be Decked out of the fight. Firing the concept alongside it in the morning.
He is coming back in from the woods...
Thus explaining his absence for a bit.
I haven’t picked up a lifestyle yet in case people had plans for shacking up in groups/teams. So long as you can put up with a guy who really likes his hikes, fresh game meat, and eventually some suspiciously lupine dogs. Strangely he cleans up well though, not dedicated face well, but enough to survive a social encounter or two.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:29, Thu 18 July 2019.
Rasputin
player, 13 posts Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 13:59
msg #411
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bio Samurai, eh? That's interesting. I've never actually seen anyone go that route, though I've messed around with the idea a number of times. Should be interesting.
And so will that long walk from the woods through Lockdown lol.
Bean
player, 76 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 14:51
msg #412
Re: OOC Thread #2
The version of Bean for the first iteration of this game was exactly that: "all-natural" street sam. It's pricey, but you save a ton of essence. I think she would have been effective in combat, and could also hold her own in low-level social encounters (exactly what you'd want from a bodyguard).
The Big D
GM, 170 posts Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 16:30
msg #413
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Bean (msg # 412):
Yeah, having someone with social skills, looks and able to kick butt and take names is always good for a bodyguard. Or fixer. Johnson. Bouncer. Loads of good jobs for those sorts of folks. :)
Chromium
player, 39 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 16:50
msg #414
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oberon:
I went with a bit of an interesting concept to try something out. Instead of being packed with Cyberware I went all in favour of Bioware. Not the greatest samurai in raw power but can take a beating like no ones business, and more important for the most part can't be Decked out of the fight. Firing the concept alongside it in the morning.
So what you're saying is hes a Woodsy warrior rather than a street samurai...he come from NAN?
Oberon
player, 5 posts Bio Samurai Former Woodsman Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 20:59
msg #415
Re: OOC Thread #2
@Rasputin: I am slightly under-powered damage wise since I can't just set strength and agility to max on a limb to get the best stats but I still managed to get 5 or above in all physical areas through ware or base stat so I can do most things competently. The bigger thing being I got a minimal matrix presence and a lot more Essence so I can avoid the usual ways of shutting down an OP Samurai with spells or matrix attacks. My other main focus was on all the sensory bioware, so I got all five senses sharpened to amazing degree, so I can bloodhound people even through the big city...
@Bean: Thanks to a comment from someone I am actually heavily debating taking the hit to Edge to switch from Human to Elf which would actually bump me to being much closer to that. Not socially competent per say but socially passable for the most part.
@Chromium: Avoiding the NAN for my character. I am a Canadian in IRL and the amount I know and deal with Native stuff puts playing the character just on the edge of comfort. No problems with other people doing it just a bit odd for me personally.
Iris
player, 104 posts Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 22:12
msg #416
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, you seem to have made a very interesting character! Can't wait to interact with you!
The Big D
GM, 171 posts Thu 18 Jul 2019 at 22:16
msg #417
Re: OOC Thread #2
There are a few Canadians in this game. :3
Chromium
player, 40 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sun 21 Jul 2019 at 16:10
msg #418
Re: OOC Thread #2
And I'm getting a neighborhood, not a particular house, can you give us the address so we can look at how it's built?
The Big D
GM, 173 posts Sun 21 Jul 2019 at 18:10
msg #419
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Chromium (msg # 418):
Ah, I can do that. I kind of felt a little uncomfortable about providing an actual address, since it's a real world location. :P I'll modify the link in the post.
Chromium
player, 42 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sun 21 Jul 2019 at 19:08
msg #420
Re: OOC Thread #2
You can always provide a link to a floor plan for one of those housing communities if you prefer.
The Big D
GM, 174 posts Mon 22 Jul 2019 at 02:27
msg #421
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm working on the floor plan at the moment. :)
Oberon
player, 6 posts Bio Samurai Former Woodsman Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 05:09
msg #422
Re: OOC Thread #2
So was anyone looking for a roommate to split the rent?
The only thing I need to spend cash on is lifestyle and I wanted to figure out if we were doing advanced or basic and if anyone wants a shared lifestyle.
The Big D
GM, 175 posts Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 09:45
msg #423
Re: OOC Thread #2
Hehe, I had a player ask that in another game. :P
Keys
player, 50 posts Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 10:01
msg #424
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oberon, Keys would likely consider the option ... of the suggestion was made in-game.
He arrived in Boston only days ago, so won’t have met Oberon yet, though.
The Big D
GM, 176 posts Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 12:04
msg #425
Re: OOC Thread #2
There are places Oberon could stay temporarily in Boston, until they get their feet under them.
Or if you consider cramped quarters or dangerous location, that reduces the lifestyle cost a bit.
Chromium
player, 43 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 12:59
msg #426
Re: OOC Thread #2
Oberon:
So was anyone looking for a roommate to split the rent?
The only thing I need to spend cash on is lifestyle and I wanted to figure out if we were doing advanced or basic and if anyone wants a shared lifestyle.
Chromium would be thrilled to split living costs! He is desperate to save as much money as he can....want to PM me Oberon and we can work out the details?
Oberon
player, 7 posts Bio Samurai Former Woodsman Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 13:38
msg #427
Re: OOC Thread #2
@The Big D: It’s less about money and more about establishing a few connections in the group. I worked out a nominal working relationship with one person. A more personal one with a roommate would give me another. Gives me a reasonable way to jump into the game I someone calls me up rather than just showing up at a job.
@Chromium: I could picture the pair of Samurai under one roof would wind up being the like Tony Randall and Jack Klugman in the Odd Couple. It’ll be amusing as all heck!
Sleight could have gotten Oberon in touch with Keys as a potential roommate since he brought Keys in, but has been doing business with Oberon for months and would know about his want for a roommate. I would say Sleight could work, but he needs the extra room in his tiny little place for his lodge.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:51, Wed 24 July 2019.
Oberon
player, 8 posts Bio Samurai Tue 23 Jul 2019 at 21:06
msg #429
Re: OOC Thread #2
Speaking of getting started is there somewhere or something I should be aiming for?
Should I just arrive late to the meeting? Assume someone is calling me up (and grabbing my advance)?
The Big D
GM, 177 posts Wed 24 Jul 2019 at 09:49
msg #430
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'm going to look over your character sheet, and I'll be posting tonight, so I will work your character in then. :)
The Big D
GM, 178 posts Thu 25 Jul 2019 at 12:48
msg #431
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sorry, got distracted. Post's up now.
Oberon, you're good to go. :) I added a private line in the latest post for you.
Hope everyone's Thursday is starting off well.
Chromium
player, 44 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Fri 26 Jul 2019 at 01:49
msg #432
Re: OOC Thread #2
Slightly early heads up but I'm out camping from the 1st to the 8th of August and will likely have no access to internet at all. Sorry if this causes some issues!
I'll likely post a reply for Chromium Saturday or Sunday, I was kind of hoping someone else would go first but if I don't see one by Saturday I'll throw one up!
The Big D
GM, 179 posts Fri 26 Jul 2019 at 02:02
msg #433
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sweet. :D Have fun, dood!
Keys
player, 51 posts Sat 27 Jul 2019 at 03:28
msg #434
Re: OOC Thread #2
quote:
> An unidentified dragon has just busted out of MIT&T's main campus, and has flown off towards the Hub!
<<holyfrag.mpeg>>
--- HuBlogger | 06/04/2076, 19:15 EST
> That same dragon is attacking NeoNET. It just smashed one of their towers, and something just sent it flying!
--- HuBlogger | 06/04/2076, 19:22 EST
OOC: By the time Knight Errant cordoned off MIT&T and Fenway park, millions of people were watching HuBlogger's stream. Through a series of aerial drones, the dragon was tracked as far north as Salem before it was lost to sight.
NeoNET is forced to evacuate Tower 4, and has been using mages and spirits to keep the tower from collapsing. An unidentified police spokesperson has stated that the tower is likely to be brought down come morning.
No word has been said of the thousands of baseball fans stuck inside the stadium, and there are loud calls from the public to allow the people out. Knight Errant has so far refused such calls, and the mayor has stated that a news conference would be held in the morning of the fifth.
I am sorry to be a pain, but in the 'Current Events' thread, could we please have a basic timeline for Recent Boston?
(for those of us who do not know the scenario)
- When (how long ago) and Why (at least the officials/media reasons) was Boston 'Locked Down'?
- When (how long ago) did this dragon break free of MIT+T?
- What is Fenway Park? is it the baseball stadium you later mention?
- What and Where is NeoNET Tower 4?
- ... and what status are those two in now? How did the two scenes play out?
- Is Knight Errant the primary Law Enforcement here in Boston?
The Big D
GM, 180 posts Sun 28 Jul 2019 at 05:36
msg #435
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'll set that up.
Iris
player, 107 posts Sun 28 Jul 2019 at 11:59
msg #436
Re: OOC Thread #2
There is a book that explains most if this for 5e called Lockdown.
Keys
player, 53 posts Sun 28 Jul 2019 at 12:18
msg #437
Re: OOC Thread #2
I do not.
Sorry
The Big D
GM, 181 posts Mon 29 Jul 2019 at 00:56
msg #438
Re: OOC Thread #2
Knight Errant has the police force contract (currently) for Boston.
Fenway Park is a baseball park, and it is currently in shambles, having had a large dragon crash land into it. It's under guard by Knight Errant and Ares security.
NeoNET's corporate structure is a business park with several towers. #4 houses the main matrix connections for Boston, and a good portion of the North American eastern seaboard. While the tower was badly damaged, the important bits are all in the sub-basements. It's currently under a severe security cordon. The NeoNet complex is downtown Boston.
The dragon broke free approximately 2 weeks ago. Approximately, for while its crashing into Fenway, and attack on NeoNET, are known qualities, there's a possibility the dragon was freed before then. Two weeks is the closest one can get.
The lockdown is officially to calm the city after the events of the dragon's escape and attack. There were riots by the local homeless population, and rumours of a virus spreading lend some credence to the rumours that the lockdown is not going to be temporary.
The Big D
GM, 183 posts Mon 29 Jul 2019 at 13:06
msg #439
Re: OOC Thread #2
I can also pull the relevant pages from the Lockdown PDF, if you'd like? I'm not one to promote digital piracy, but I think giving a few pages isn't terrible, so if you don't mind, then I don't either.
Rasputin
player, 16 posts Tue 30 Jul 2019 at 12:52
msg #440
Re: OOC Thread #2
Going to be a bit delayed right now, apologies everyone. A bad upper respiratory infection has spread through the house so been trying to get better. I will get caught up again hopefully in just a day or so.
Only interested in Cyberpunk Red out of those, lol.
The Big D
GM, 187 posts Thu 1 Aug 2019 at 12:58
msg #444
Re: OOC Thread #2
No love for 6th ed Shadowrun? :P
Iris
player, 111 posts Thu 1 Aug 2019 at 13:46
msg #445
Re: OOC Thread #2
I don't trust the company to put out a comprehensive product. They could have shown they cared about SR fabs by putting out the desperately needed ereats for their books but instead they just jump to an entirely new edition. I will not support a company like that. Everything I've seen about 6e also serms to be garbage.
The Big D
GM, 188 posts Thu 1 Aug 2019 at 13:48
msg #446
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yeah, Catalyst seems to have fallen on hard times. :|
I'll take a gander at the rules though...
Bean
player, 78 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Thu 1 Aug 2019 at 14:00
msg #447
Re: OOC Thread #2
SR: Anarchy was a hot mess. My tabletop group tried it for an arc--it wanted to be a storytelling game, but those mechanics seemed tacked on. The "shadow amps" flattened things even worse than 4e D&D flattened class differences. My feelings on SR6 are best described as "apathy."
The Big D
GM, 189 posts Thu 1 Aug 2019 at 14:09
msg #448
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I'm going to go through the book before I make my decision. I'm hearing far better things about Cyberpunk Red. And not so much about Pathfinder 2.
Oberon
player, 11 posts Bio Samurai Sun 4 Aug 2019 at 23:25
msg #449
Re: OOC Thread #2
My friends got me the “Shadowrun: No Future” book as a thank you gift for house sitting for him and his wife. I just powered through it. It’s fairly “meh” all told. Plenty of setting info if you wanted to flesh out the worlds view of art and culture, but they kind of soft foot around the darker stuff that gives you stuff to work with. Some of the stuff they came up with for art and music in Shadowrun is just weird, and not like workable weird, just weird to even conceive of. Also half the art and illustrations is reused.
Overall you can ignore No Future unless you enjoy the books for Lore reads. Figured I would review/warn you guys about it if you were considering it.
That said one piece of gear in there has inspired me to write up a full run for our sit down “GM tag-in” game. So I guess it wasn’t 100% wasted.
The Big D
GM, 190 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 00:00
msg #450
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sweet review. :) I'd probably still grab it.
Oberon
player, 12 posts Bio Samurai Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 00:18
msg #451
Re: OOC Thread #2
Fair enough. Maybe you will have a “monkey and typewriter” moment from something in there like me. :)
The Big D
GM, 191 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 00:20
msg #452
Re: OOC Thread #2
They are often hit or miss, yes. :)
Iris
player, 114 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 03:40
msg #453
Re: OOC Thread #2
Wow, 6e is already getting horrible reviews....lol. 10 pages of errata before it even does a mass production.
I've looked through PF2e and it looks like they just stole a lot of ideas from 5E D&D.
SLA 2e is not very good thus far but it is just a quickstart so there might still be hope.
On the plus side Eclipse Phase 2e looks wonderful!
The Big D
GM, 192 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 04:24
msg #454
Re: OOC Thread #2
I've not yet looked at EP2e. Did they change the system at all? That is what I am curious about.
Iris
player, 115 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 04:45
msg #455
Re: OOC Thread #2
I've only given it a quick glance but they did make character creation much much simpler. I'm very excited about that, EP is a game I have been wanting to play a lot but no one runs it....:(
Oberon
player, 13 posts Bio Samurai Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 18:11
msg #456
Re: OOC Thread #2
Anyone actually waiting to say anything in game?
At this point I figure we need to get going on the scouting for the job since there is the details to figure out.
The Big D
GM, 193 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 18:23
msg #457
Re: OOC Thread #2
I'll be posting up today, was just giving people a chance to say/do things.
Rasputin
player, 17 posts Mon 5 Aug 2019 at 19:06
msg #458
Re: OOC Thread #2
Nothing critical to add, myself. Finally starting to feel better so I'll be back around now that I can think again.
The Big D
GM, 194 posts Tue 6 Aug 2019 at 01:38
msg #459
Re: OOC Thread #2
Good to hear, Rasputin! :)
The Big D
GM, 195 posts Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 11:00
msg #460
Re: OOC Thread #2
So how're we all doing? :)
Sleight
player, 110 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 12:26
msg #461
Re: OOC Thread #2
Good. :-)
Ready to start planning the run, not it is all that complicated....yet.
The Big D
GM, 196 posts Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 12:39
msg #462
Re: OOC Thread #2
It's not really complicated. :P
I mean, it's not a milk run... but not all that complicated.
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:57, Thu 08 Aug 2019.
Chromium
player, 47 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 14:32
msg #463
Re: OOC Thread #2
And back from the woods..quick question, how many active players do we actually have now? We might be down to 6 and able to fit in the amphibious car Iris has :D
Also, quick IC question before I grab a sniper rifle does anyone else have the ability/interest in playing an overwatch/sniper type for this mission?
I am more than able to go in door to door, was the reason Chromium was built the way he was, but this is a mission where a good sniper might be worth more to take out targets of opportunity who are smoking and get us in easy?
The Big D
GM, 197 posts Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 14:52
msg #464
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Chromium (msg # 463):
Active folks appear to be: Sleight, Bester, Bean, Iris, Oberon, Keys and yourself.
Sleight
player, 111 posts Elvin Shaman Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 22:30
msg #465
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight can do Overwatch, but can't effectively see through walls to cast Stunbolt and Lightning Ball on bad guys.
Another option I just thought of would be to use Control Thought on Slim and give him instructions on what to do, then the guy with Slim out on a smoke break and just have him get real interested in the wall. Then have Sleight cast Flight and Imp Invisibility on Slim and have Slim fly away to the previously instructed location.
Yeah, a lot Sleight specific, but if everybody else is on back up, that could be Plan A. Plan B is take down the bad guys with stun stuff and then grab Slim, etc, etc.
Iris
player, 117 posts Thu 8 Aug 2019 at 23:02
msg #466
Re: OOC Thread #2
We need a plan that doesn't hinge specifically on one person of the group. Including everyone makes it so that if one person gets taken out we don't have to scramble.
The Big D
GM, 198 posts Fri 9 Aug 2019 at 00:59
msg #467
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well, I'll give you folks a bit to hash it out in OOC or IC. :)
You could probably use at least part of Sleight's plan. Wait for the two to come out to smoke, make the one guy face the wall, or at least look away. Then you don't have to shock him, makes less noise, grab Slim, Iris has a plan to get in and out with a good chance of not being spotted. Only random element then is what do the other wonks in the house do. Could be the other part of your plan deals with them in some way so that they don't get to chase you.
Bean
player, 79 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Fri 9 Aug 2019 at 01:33
msg #468
Re: OOC Thread #2
Unless we're running a con as part of the recon, Bean's probably most useful just for knowing the neighborhood. Her Knowledge (Boston) is...really high.
Sleight
player, 112 posts Elvin Shaman Fri 9 Aug 2019 at 03:04
msg #469
Re: OOC Thread #2
I am not invested in any single idea at this point, just pointing out a possibility.
If we can figure out where the other two known associates are located during the 'smoke breaks' then we can target them all at the same time. Taking them all down in a single surprise attack that is relatively silent would be optimal.
Oberon
player, 15 posts Bio Samurai Fri 9 Aug 2019 at 19:05
msg #470
Re: OOC Thread #2
Before we do anything a proper scope out is called for. Wouldn't want them to just gun down Slim since we missed some detail.
Bester
player, 39 posts Mon 12 Aug 2019 at 18:45
msg #471
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well Bester is certainly one of the guys going into the house, He can sneak and take out anyone who sees them fast a quiet, and if Chromium is there then its probably a sure thing , with Mage support and deckers to take out any surveillance, things should go well, and with a rigger watching our backs from above with drones and having a gettaway car ready... only thing we need to worry about would be a dragon falling out of the sky right?? :)
Iris
player, 118 posts Mon 12 Aug 2019 at 19:46
msg #472
Re: OOC Thread #2
No flying drones here.
The Big D
GM, 199 posts Tue 13 Aug 2019 at 02:34
msg #473
Re: OOC Thread #2
Do you folks need more time to work things out? Not going to rush you, but I also want to keep things alive. :) If you're okay hashing stuff out a bit, then I'm okay.
Rasputin
player, 19 posts Tue 13 Aug 2019 at 15:02
msg #474
Re: OOC Thread #2
I eventually want to get some flying drones myself, but alas don't have any yet. Had a little too much fun messing around with Kill Code customization...
That being said, I've been a bit silent and distracted by RL the past 7 days or so with being sick and stuff, but I'm still around and pushing to get myself active again. I can support with decking and even B&E stuff. No slouch with automatics either.
I've got some solid tech I'm carrying around, so even if they manage to geek the over-eager decker you guys are able to pick up the stuff and get parts of my job done anyway. I've got jammers, bug scanners, tag erasers, miniwelder, autopicker, etc. Even a fun little Faceless device. Little things that'll help make things go a bit smoother.
Like I mentioned in game thread, even if we've just got a couple hours for set-up IG and there's room in the truck I can drop into VR and hit it from the Matrix side. Probably a little better in this scenario just in case I spook them. Hitting an unsuspecting place and making a little noise, but not hitting it for the job for a day or two can usually be fine. Hitting kidnappers while they're waiting out a flood would probably be a little more volatile. Even if we run out of room in the truck, might be able to get a place nearby where I can lay it out for a bit then head out on my own after the grab is done. Just not 100% ideal, because I am a slouch for driving with a measly 4 dice :)
Bester
player, 42 posts Fri 16 Aug 2019 at 23:44
msg #475
Re: OOC Thread #2
So since its been quiet a few days now, I think i'll suggest we move the game forward a bit, or at least start on a basic outline of plan.
I am not 100% sure on each capabilities, but i think i have you mostly figured out SO I suggest
A) Physical Ground Surveilence -Myself, Chromium, Oberon and Bean. (possibly Iris rigging)
B) Astral Surveilence - Sleight, Keys.
C) Matrix/ Rigger support - Iris and Rasputin, (I think your both riggers though??)
We need to get eyes on Slim and figure out the lay out of surrounding buildings. Get way routes ( If not into the lake, I do like that idea).
I know we all have our own ideas and they all could work we just need to DO one.. and have a back up.
I'm not even sure if we agreed on a Pay for the job yet..
Chromium
player, 51 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sat 17 Aug 2019 at 01:37
msg #476
Re: OOC Thread #2
10K per person, half up front
But he said he was negotiable...but Bean didn't want to negotiate ;)
Bean
player, 81 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sat 17 Aug 2019 at 05:38
msg #477
Re: OOC Thread #2
Bean owes slim a favor. :P Sometimes it is personal. Don't you worry, I know what the Face's One True Job is.
Rasputin
player, 20 posts Sat 17 Aug 2019 at 16:45
msg #478
Re: OOC Thread #2
I just want to get some small drones eventually, have none right now. Decker is my main game with B&E skills/equipment to back it up. So I can play primary Matrix support.
The Big D
GM, 200 posts Sun 18 Aug 2019 at 18:09
msg #479
Re: OOC Thread #2
Are we good to move on? :) I mean, aside from answering questions...
Chromium
player, 52 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sun 18 Aug 2019 at 18:12
msg #480
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yup!
Sleight
player, 116 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 18 Aug 2019 at 18:56
msg #481
Re: OOC Thread #2
Post 1000 WOOOT!
Iris
player, 120 posts Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 00:45
msg #482
Re: OOC Thread #2
Had a great weekend picking huckleberries and chanterelles....:) No internet there though, lol.
Keys
player, 59 posts Tue 20 Aug 2019 at 01:25
msg #483
Re: OOC Thread #2
So, we are walking out of the General's meet with 5,500Y each, right.
We're in no rush, so buying gear (and summoning back up) won't be an issue ... and we're gearing up for some recon, yes?
Slight and I'll handle the Astral look-see.
Keys
player, 60 posts Tue 20 Aug 2019 at 05:40
msg #484
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
Sleight doesn't like the sound of what Keys is suggesting and is more than happy to head out.
What was Keys suggesting?
Sleight
player, 118 posts Elvin Shaman Tue 20 Aug 2019 at 12:09
msg #485
Re: OOC Thread #2
About all the anger in the next room spilling into the meet room.
Keys
player, 61 posts Tue 20 Aug 2019 at 20:11
msg #486
Re: OOC Thread #2
Ah. No. I’m just suggesting to him that he be aware of it.
If it is directed at us, it’s likely to come at us from another angle, latter on.
The Big D
GM, 201 posts Wed 21 Aug 2019 at 09:43
msg #487
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Keys (msg # 483):
Yes, you're walking out with 5500.
Rasputin
player, 22 posts Fri 23 Aug 2019 at 18:08
msg #488
Re: OOC Thread #2
Anyone switch to the new 'modern' interface? This is going to take some getting used to.
The Big D
GM, 202 posts Sat 24 Aug 2019 at 16:57
msg #489
Re: OOC Thread #2
The beta?
Iris
player, 122 posts Sat 24 Aug 2019 at 17:03
msg #490
Re: OOC Thread #2
Modern?
The Big D
GM, 203 posts Sun 25 Aug 2019 at 00:16
msg #491
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think it's r.rpol.net.
They've changed the UI.
The Big D
GM, 204 posts Sun 25 Aug 2019 at 00:17
msg #492
Re: OOC Thread #2
It looks different. I think I like it, and I'll like it more when I can modify the colours.
Rasputin
player, 23 posts Sun 25 Aug 2019 at 16:15
msg #493
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yepyep. They just called it the 'modern' interface on the homepage. Probably because it's the first time they're updating the layout in ages. And they're pretty much re-writing the entire framework it seems. I think I'm going to keep using it.
Changing the color scheme will be a must, and there are so many you can change. I look forward to see how it develops.
Iris
player, 124 posts Sun 25 Aug 2019 at 16:33
msg #494
Re: OOC Thread #2
huh, it's different, not sure how much I like it....lol
The Big D
GM, 205 posts Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 01:26
msg #495
Re: OOC Thread #2
So are you folks ready to move on? Hashed out a good enough plan?
I'll get plans for that house up.
Bester
player, 44 posts Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 01:50
msg #496
Re: OOC Thread #2
Well Bester is about to leave the room, and head out. presumably with Chromium in tow.
Iris
player, 125 posts Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 02:18
msg #497
Re: OOC Thread #2
Can we just skip to the part where Iris comes back to pick up those that need a ride (Up to 8 extras)?
Rasputin
player, 24 posts Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 14:39
msg #498
Re: OOC Thread #2
Unless someone has plans on doing something in the meantime, I don't see any reason not to movie-skip in time.
Bester
player, 46 posts Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 19:08
msg #499
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sounds fine by me.
Bean
player, 83 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Tue 27 Aug 2019 at 22:25
msg #500
Re: OOC Thread #2
Just to make it really clear OOC: Bean has info on the neighborhood that will get us close to the house with minimal risk of exposure, including to "neutral" parties that might be in the area. It's likely to be her primary contribution this go-round. :P
She'd have fed that to folk's commlinks as needed.
Chromium
player, 55 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Wed 28 Aug 2019 at 14:16
msg #501
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
So are you folks ready to move on? Hashed out a good enough plan?
I'll get plans for that house up.
Ready to go for it!
The Big D
GM, 207 posts Wed 28 Aug 2019 at 21:51
msg #502
Re: OOC Thread #2
Okay, new thread is up, "To Find Slim." Please continue what planning and such you have in there. There's a plan of the house, yes it doesn't match the real world view of it, but blaaaah. xD
Iris
player, 126 posts Thu 29 Aug 2019 at 03:24
msg #503
Re: OOC Thread #2
Gotta wait for a pm from Bean before I post....:)
Oberon
player, 16 posts Bio Samurai Thu 29 Aug 2019 at 04:38
msg #504
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sorry for the disappearance. I was off somewhere where I expected to have wifi coverage but due to the floods earlier in the year it wasn’t working anymore. I just got back in town this evening, so I’ll get caught up and have something up tomorrow.
Chromium
player, 56 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Mon 2 Sep 2019 at 11:36
msg #505
Re: OOC Thread #2
The Big D:
There's a plan of the house. xD
Goodie a plan, where is the balcony they smoke on? Which floor?
The Big D
GM, 208 posts Tue 3 Sep 2019 at 00:16
msg #506
Re: OOC Thread #2
Gah, good catch! It's actually a deck in the backyard, which is through the door at the "bottom" of the garage, the bottom right of the image.
Iris
player, 127 posts Thu 5 Sep 2019 at 18:47
msg #507
Re: OOC Thread #2
Did we lose Bean? I've been waiting for a pm....:(
The Big D
GM, 210 posts Fri 6 Sep 2019 at 01:17
msg #508
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Iris (msg # 507):
No, it looks like they are still watching, just haven't replied for a day or so. Maybe ping them again?
Bean
player, 84 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sun 8 Sep 2019 at 16:45
msg #509
Re: OOC Thread #2
I really don't have any specific information to share, guys. That's no reasonable excuse for my silence (doctors and students are better for that, as far as it goes), but... basically I have some vaguely defined way to get us physically close to the house without being exposed. That's it. Doesn't cover Matrix or Astral stuff, though.
The Big D
GM, 211 posts Sun 8 Sep 2019 at 22:55
msg #510
Re: OOC Thread #2
Fair enough, but I think Iris was waiting for a reply from you.
Bean
player, 85 posts Nuyen is my favorite language. Let's chat. Sun 8 Sep 2019 at 23:10
msg #511
Re: OOC Thread #2
And I'm sorry for that. (And also sorry that I didn't get that more explicit apology into the previous post, for what it's worth).
Based on log-ins, we're looking at the following people still active:
Bean (probably ;) )
Bester
Chromium
Iris
Keys
Oberon (probably)
Rasputin
Sleight
That's a pretty reasonably sized team.
How do we want to handle planning, though? This is where SR and investigative games always seem to die online, because it gets too easy to just wait for somebody else, and delays push the problem farther and farther out of mind.
Keys has done some astral surveillance (and so has Sleight), and Chromium at least a bit of grounds surveillance. That leaves a Matrix sweep, and then we go in.
Do we want to run with the smash-and-grab during a cigarette break? It's efficient, uncomplicated, and would get us moving again.
Sleight
player, 121 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 8 Sep 2019 at 23:55
msg #512
Re: OOC Thread #2
I think if the GM could make things move forward by giving feedback to those that have already done some 'legwork'. Matrix and Astral stuff happens much faster than actually walking around, as it were, but often facilitates the actual physical legwork by showing us where our gaps are and letting the matrix/astral people communicate to the rest of the team to make decisions on.
Once the GM gets back to us, we 'plan' over the radio, get the special ammo people, and then go for it when the time is right.
Iris
player, 129 posts Mon 9 Sep 2019 at 06:35
msg #513
Re: OOC Thread #2
Or we could plan in this perfectly good house Iris spent so much time finding for us! ;)
The Big D
GM, 212 posts Thu 12 Sep 2019 at 00:22
msg #514
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yes, the house is a good place to plan in. Keeps the rain off your back and prying eyes from looking to hard. :P
I will be posting up more info tonight. My apologies for the slowness of late.
The Big D
GM, 214 posts Thu 12 Sep 2019 at 09:52
msg #515
Re: OOC Thread #2
I updated the update.
Iris
player, 131 posts Fri 20 Sep 2019 at 21:23
msg #516
Re: OOC Thread #2
Everything going still?
Sleight
player, 125 posts Elvin Shaman Sat 21 Sep 2019 at 00:40
msg #517
Re: OOC Thread #2
Been a bit busy with work and family stuff the last several days. I had hoped last night to put together a 'plan'....HAH! I would say I could get it done this weekend, but I know that is not going to happen either.
I think we need Big D to let Keys and Sleight (and anybody else doing leg work) the final pieces of information. Then we need Keys to tell us if he can Banish the Earth Elemental in the back yard. Sleight can help, but Sleight doesn't as big a dice pool as Keys...but some.
Once we decide how we want to go at them...cause I think the 3 regular guys are in excess to the mage whom has not poked his head out yet.
Any other suggestions?
Bester
player, 48 posts Sun 22 Sep 2019 at 03:26
msg #518
Re: OOC Thread #2
I know i've been waiting to find out what the mages have found out. not gonn ago close tillwe knwo if ther eare any mages / spirits watching.. and since it seems there is, we need to hit them pretty fast once we go.
The Big D
GM, 215 posts Mon 23 Sep 2019 at 00:04
msg #519
Re: OOC Thread #2
Yes, sorry, it's on me. I've been distracted a little, and not able to update things from work like I hoped. I should have an update this evening.
Not a problem for me. I had way to much this weekend that was stressful. Going to have to spend some $$$ on professional help with my back muscles. :-(
The Big D
GM, 217 posts Mon 23 Sep 2019 at 02:16
msg #521
Re: OOC Thread #2
In reply to Sleight (msg # 520):
Augh, sorry to hear that dude. Hopefully it's just a strain and nothing more serious.
Sleight
player, 129 posts Elvin Shaman Sun 13 Oct 2019 at 14:43
msg #522
Re: OOC Thread #2
Just so the other players know, summoning doesn't take much time. Binding takes a lot of time (1 hour per force point or 6 hours in this case) and a lot of resources that neither mage has on them. Carrying around 300 rocks, chunks of glass, moss, etc for a Lv6 spirit binding is impractical.
Sleight gave the 10 drams worth of reagents to Keys to help him banish the elemental if he wanted it or summon a big spirit for the day without taking physical damage.
He has more 40 more drams on him.
Chromium
player, 62 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Sat 19 Oct 2019 at 14:58
msg #523
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sorry it took me so long to post that, I've had some RL business that needed taking care of but I should be pretty much good to go for at least a week :D
Iris
player, 138 posts Tue 17 Dec 2019 at 07:55
msg #524
Re: OOC Thread #2
So I'm guessing the game is kaput?
Sleight
player, 132 posts Elvin Shaman Wed 18 Dec 2019 at 20:00
msg #525
Re: OOC Thread #2
Looks it. Generally what happens here on RPOL for Shadowrun. First run starts and gets bogged down in the planning phase.....
I am game if the GM is game to just go with what we already have put together and move forward.
Keys
player, 73 posts Wed 18 Dec 2019 at 21:44
msg #526
Re: OOC Thread #2
Sleight:
Looks it. Generally what happens here on RPOL for Shadowrun. First run starts and gets bogged down in the planning phase.....
I am game if the GM is game to just go with what we already have put together and move forward.
Agreed
Chromium
player, 63 posts Blades and guns a few of my favourite things! Thu 19 Dec 2019 at 02:39
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