Talks amongst yourselves.

Welcome, everyone!

Curious, how would you guys prefer to do stat generation?

1) Random Roll (4d6 drop low)
2) Point Buy (GM tells us how many pts)
3) Standard Array

So, we've got three Noble characters, a soldier, and a Scout. While I would worry about redundancy, I think we've got enough separation in the narratives, where it matters.

We have an ideological leader, a political leader, and a military leader.

Also, you will all be at least starting in different places, and the story will determine if/when your plots converge upon one another.

Y'all decide how to do stat blocks on your own, I will put my own voice down if a consensus isn't reached.
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Had I known there was a stack of nobles I would have been more serious about the scoundrel. I can pull the narrative with that as well.

In reply to Tache (msg # 4):

That's all behind the curtain mechanical stuff, that I'm not SUPER worried about. Since nothing has been put on paper, so to speak, this the opportunity to revisit things, if you wish.

I'm perfectly okay with everyone as they are right now, but feel free to push/pull so yall are good with each other.

On a different note,

I have a template for the stat blocks, and you should all be able to create and edit your character sheets.

Let me know if there's any questions

Hey all, looking forward to gaming with you! :)

I'd originally conceived my character Miri as a Scoundrel before deciding to go with Noble (she's a rich girl from civilised space who ran away from home to be a smuggler and all kinds of fun things.)

Also I'm pretty new at the game so I'm happy to go with whichever method of stat generation you veteran types prefer.

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 7):

Be happy with your Noble!  I mean, even if we both take Wealth as a talent at first level, the way we plan to use that wealth, our feats, and our goals could be very, very different!

:)

Towards the questions I asked earlier...I prefer the 4d6 drop the low random roll.  However, I know not everyone else does.  I tend to see a lot of similar attributes with point buy and array, but, at the end of the day, I just want to play and tell a story so I can make any option work for me.

It does make sense. All the movie crew had been leaders in some shape form or fashion. And we may all branch out away from noble if Jedi training pops up ingame.

In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 8):

Very True! :)

01:24, Today: Miri Trace rolled 8 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute Six.

01:23, Today: Miri Trace rolled 13 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute Five.

01:23, Today: Miri Trace rolled 10 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute Four.

01:23, Today: Miri Trace rolled 10 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute Three.

01:23, Today: Miri Trace rolled 13 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute Two.

01:22, Today: Miri Trace rolled 13 using 4d6, dropping the lowest dice only.  Attribute One.

Hmm... not exactly an amazing character but I guess that sort of suits a girl who was a spoilt rich girl.

Rerolling
If your scores are too low, you may scrap them a reroll all six scores. Your scores are considered too low if your total modifiers (before changes according to species) are 0 or less, or if your highest score is 13 or lower.

In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 11):

Wow... kind of got the opposite extreme with attributes that are almost too high for the character I had in mind! Miri is charming sure but an 18 is sort of overkill!

Maybe I should try the standard array or point buy. Otherwise we might be looking at a pretty wide variance in characters.

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 12):

The wide variance is something that the GM can handle without taking anything away from someone who is lucky.  For instance (just an example of an option I've seen used), take the person who rolls the highest and add up the total pluses from their total rolls.  Then, make sure that every other player is at least within 2 of that.  It doesn't take anything away from the player who rolled well, and let's other players make up the slack for bad rolls.

However, as mentioned, I am open to whatever  :)

I do like rolling for stats but it can lead to some imbalances i.e. one person rolls amazingly while others roll just above the recommended. For instance, if one those 13s was just one higher, it would not constitute a reroll but would still be pretty lackluster at 21 points. Which does feel very heroic. Now, there are plenty ways to mitigate such things if you're up for it.

Also, you don't have to put the 18 in Charisma...put it in the stat you think defines your goals more!  Dex for shooting, Int...for being smart (lol), Con to be hard to kill...have a field day :)

Like that stat pool is 40 point-buy, pretty nice.

didn't see that...hmmm

Good points. Dex 18 sounds pretty good, especially for my rich gal trying to be a smuggler (piloting, firing blasters and five years of Alderaanian ballet.)

Are we all humans? I considered making Miri another species but I found a picture I really liked to cast her has (https://farm5.static.flickr.co...555_e80a9f4735_o.jpg)

Yeah, it might be a bit much I agree.

Imma be sucking wind on physical stats. X.X rolled really low.

Tache is a humanoid though he looks like a walking organic space suit made of bone-like material. =P 4 fingers on each hand, 3 toes on each foot.

So, I'm all for characters being big damn heroes with stats to match (I mean, this is Star Wars after all) but 40 is high even for that (Working backwards, a Level one Yoda as statted in the Core Book is about as highly statted)

UNLESS you guys are okay with me taking the reigns off, so to speak.

If that's the case, than what I'd be willing to do is that whoever gets the highest roll keeps it, and the other players may have a point buy equivalent to that.

I mean I rolled and got hyper low stats. Ended up being less than human normal on st and dex, ok con. High int. It is going to force me to play tactically and I will have to dive so deep into force powers I won't come out.

Its good story. If someone got super high stats. Awesome!

just don't hate me when I run for cover. or don't stand out the middle of a field with a lightsaber if we ever get them. XD

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 21):

Sounds good to me.  So far, I think my secret rolls are still the best. (although I haven't seen any other secret rolls)

I just figured my attribute rolls on the point buy.  If someone were to buy my rolls, it would be 44 pts unless I suck at addition lol

Why are you rolling in secret? Isn't like this is PVP.

Personally, I hate the clutter. If you must know I'm sitting at a 7 8 12 18 11 13 after race mods

Side note. Of the nobles who is taking what tree. Ill take the odd tree so there is no overlap.

Happy to shift to Standard Array instead or Point Buy.

Habit, I've been in too many games where people try to use knowledge of your character against you.  So, it has just become a habit for me to click the secret button.  Nothing personal against anyone, just habit from many years of online role-play

EDIT: 11,14,14,15,15,17
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In reply to Tache (msg # 25):

My first level will be Wealth.  I am still considering where to go from there depending on how the story progresses.

Right, so Ill avoid wealth. Miri, what tree are you taking?

In reply to Tache (msg # 29):

Take it if you feel it fits your character and goals.  As I mentioned in an earlier post, we could all take Wealth and still not end up even close to the same character.  At the end of the day, I just want all of us to be happy with where we are starting.

Then be happy, imma fill in the caboose, and then dive headfirst into other things once the rp opens it up.

In reply to Tache (msg # 31):

Sounds good.  I just didn't want you to feel forced into doing something else!!

Nah, I have very little issue stepping on toes because it is the story that matters more to me than stats. In this case the tree itself is either leadership or inspiration for me. Both are fairly similar. So its a coin toss.

In reply to Tache (msg # 29):

Miri is running with the Exile Talent Tree, largely for RP background reasons.

Tentative stat assignment (if keeping dice rolls):

STR: 9
DEX: 18
CON: 13
INT: 14
WIS: 12
CHA: 15

If standard array:

STR: 8
DEX: 14
CON: 12
INT: 13
WIS: 10
CHA: 15

Awesome character picture Tache! Very characterful! :)

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 34):

So, I slept on the matter, and I've got some bad news and some good news.

Those of you who signed up for the test of injecting Mantis DNA, we're scrapping those tests indefinitely. The Good News is we have a much better test; fighting an Army of Mantis-men!

For real though, going to a 40-44 point character makes me uncomfortable as to how I could consistently provide an appropriate challenge for y'all (especially if/when you congregate together in a group).

But, still at least slightly high powered characters is fitting for a Star Wars game, so I'll be increasing the standard point buy from 25 to 30.

Thank you Miri.  It is amazing what you can find on the Internet.


I'm a little confused, I was still rolling or are we doing point buy now?

30 pt point buy. The one time in 15ish years that the rpol die roller was nice to me :-) lol

Abilities, Feats, Talents and Trained Skills. Look okay?

STR  9 (-1)     
DEX 16 (+2)
CON 12 (+1)
INT 13 (+1)
WIS 10 (+0)
CHA 15 (+2)


Feats:
  Dodge
  Toughness
  Linguist
  Weapon proficiency (pistols)
  Weapon proficiency (simple weapons)

Talents:
  Arrogant Bluster

Skills:
  Deception
  Gather Information
  Knowledge (Galactic Lore)
  Perception
  Persuasion
  Pilot
  Ride
  Use Computer

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 39):

Your Dex mod should be a +3
Also remember that Force Sensitivity is being given as a Free feat

When you put it in your stat block (see the template I have posted), be sure to state what languages you have from Linguist, as well as who your Legacy is, and whether you Embrace or Deny it.

Thanks!

Where did you post the template? I can't seem to see it.

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 41):

Maybe it only shows for where I had it.

It's been copied into your Character Sheet now.

This is what I'm thinking for Koi.  I used a java character generator, so please let me know if it was bogus.

Str 8 +2 = 10 +2 = 12
Dex 8 +2 = 10 + 4 = 14
Con 8 +2 = 10 + 4 = 14
Int 8 +2 = 10 +4 = 14
Wis 8 +2 = 10 +2 = 12
Cha 8 +2 = 10 +2 = 12
--------
     12 + 6 + 12 = 30

Talents:
Awareness: Acute senses

Feats:
Unwavering resolve
Weapon proficiency (pistols)
Weapon proficiency (rifles)
Weapon Proficiency (simple weapons)
Shake it off
Force sensitivity

Skills:
Perception
Athletics
Mechanics
Survival
Knowledge (Plants)
Pilot
Endurance

In reply to Koi Sundar (msg # 43):

There's a few things missing, like your Ref/Tough/Wil saves, BAB and such, but you have everything you need to calclulate that out.

In other news, Knowledge (Plants) should be Knowledge (Life Sciences)

Welcome Koi! :)

Thanks!

Re, perception check: is this a situation where Koi could take 20 on a roll?

Because you're in the middle of a conversation, no. You could take a ten however.

Would it be correct that none of these things are actually things that Koi needs to buy?  Also, walking around with stolen First Order property is not a great idea either?

I would like to thank the GM for starting off with a bang and already putting up a ton of posts in a few days.

Same here! I'm really impressed and grateful! :)

Y'all are quite welcome. I can't guarantee that it will stay that way. If anything, I can guarantee that in about a month it'll stop.

I'm "teleworking" for now. One week in the office and two weeks out.

Next week is my turn in the office. By nature of where I work (government) I can't post from there.

Tentative start 05OCT, I'll begin a year of instructing duty with the Reserves.

Awesome! Great reading so far

So...who is the mysterious stranger?

A) Was the alias you take on going into the arena on Taris in Knights of the Old Republic

B) the REAL answer you're looking for, is a lurker. Hanging around and keeping an eye on the game should we have a departure.

The Mysterious Stranger was also used in SWTOR.

Midichlorians is the Heavy Laser Cannon in a turret or is Miri firing forward from the co-pilot seat?

Just curious, are you proficient in heavy weapons...that -5 non-proficient penalty might make it hard to hit. I hope you do, though!

Not using Shipborne weapons, no.



It's on a turret, and I was even able to find an internal map of the ship.

If you hit GAME MAP you should be able to find it.

EDIT:

Also working on filling out a WIKI for the game. It's pretty sparse for now, but hey.
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In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 56):

Thanks for the well wishes! *crosses fingers*

And thanks for the map Midichlorians!

You are the GM and it is your game! :-)

Normally though, the Vehicular Combat feat gives proficiency with pilot mounted weapons, and Weapon Proficiency: Heavy Weapons covers other vehicular weapons. (Page 119 in core rulebook explains what heavy weapons cover)

Anyway, not a big deal. This way makes vehicular combat more cinematic. Now our young adventurers can be truly heroic!!
:-D

That's really annoying, given that I would expect that to be mentioned somewhere in the descriptions for vehicle combat, but that's probably just me and what I've grown accustomed to (government reports and summaries that go out of their way to include redundant information in order to avoid any chance of misunderstanding).

We'll keep things as they are for this encounter, and revert to the normal rules later.

This being Call of The Force, and not Rogue Squadron, it may not even come up that often in the future anyway.

Oh, I get it fully and was not trying to be argumentative. The saga edition rules, while good, were not very well organized. The only reason I knew that was years of playing.

At the end of the day, I follow rule #1 of rp'ing, the GM has final say!

Will get my post up a bit later. Out running errands! :-)

I missed the part about max credits, I have a few extra creds.

Maybe someday we'll meet up...I could always use a human bodyguard, and it will probably take a lot to see me poor!  :)

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 58):

Crossing my fingers and sending positive thoughts in the force your way...remember you do have force points you can spend to help you!!

In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 64):

Thanks Cypher! While I've had the rules for ages I'm still very new at actually playing!

I figure it's 50:50 whether this Peace Voice is a Jedi vs a hungry Jedi sarlaac pit. :D

Force ghost calling you to where they buried the lightsabers!!

In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 67):

Yeah! Fingers crossed! :) Or "Mysterious Stranger" trapped in carbonite :D

In other news, If anyone wants to go down a nostalgic road, Shadows of the Empire (an old N64 launch title) is on Steam for six bucks.

Ooh, that's pretty cool! I read the book, never played the game though.

Sorry, been having health issues.  Just getting home and will try to catch up. Might be tomorrow before I can post...not sure.

No worries.

Benefit of you all being on disparate planets and plot threads is one persons absense doesn't affect the others terribly.

So!

I am, admittedly, flying by the seat of my pants for the moment. Since we're still at varying moments of introductions and early adventures, I can work with that.

So that this doesn't just become Not The Future (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9tgLnI0fFc), as well as to get some buy in (RPG's are a collaborative effort), send some PM's with where you would like your character to go and have them do, including if there's any special rules you anticipate dusting off (Forming your own Organization with Leadership, Requisitions from Galaxy of War, Tech Specialist, or whatever).

kind of want to just shoot her...I mean, lies and refuses to answer basic questions...no reason whatsoever to trust her. lol... darn sure not interested in joining the Republic with this level of representative :-)

Now, to create a post that might not end everyone's lives!!

She is a spy, it is in her profession to only tell you what you need to know.

Assuming you all make it out of this alive, I'm sure her superior will have words that she said anything to you at all.

You could eject the escape pod now and leave her to take one of the others.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 75):

Oh, I know, thought about it.  :)

Out of town for a few days. Can't guarantee I'll be posting super often.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 77):

Thanks for the heads up! Been a bit busy myself recently so trying to catch up. :)

Have fun!

I really love the diversity of character personalities.

Koi is super stoked about making a new friend who wants to do a DIY lightsaber building project. She helped an angry old Sith find peace, but needed help from a spooky friend.

Now her friends have been arrested and she may need to hire a space lawyer. :D

I'm glad that everyone is enjoy the story so far. Hopefully as everyone has firmly left their "intro" scenes, you all can start getting into some proper Star Wars action-ish moments.

Also, bonus point for Koi being the first player character to utter the immortal "I have a bad feeling about this"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LjGbxCi3vk
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Happy indigenous peoples day from Koi and the Jawa People's Front. :D

Thank you.

Also, for those keepings score, tomorrow will mark the 245th Birthday of the United States Navy.

Very cool! :)

Sorry, having some health issues. Will get a post up tonight!

How's y'all doing? Anything new or interesting for any of you guys as we start to round out this utterly tumultuous year?

Also, in spirit of stirring conversation, figured I'd ask a few questions (y'all are super quiet with one another).

Favorite Alien species in the franchise

OR

Just a species you would like to see either appear in this game, or just show up more in the franchise as a whole?


Also, since this is all just fanfiction with dice rolls, I figured I'd ask the question does anyone have any interesting headcanons or "alternate versions" of the mythos that they would like to share?

Honestly, never really thought about it because of how human-centric most mainstream Star Wars stories are. There are probably some really good stories with aliens in the leading role but I don't know any.

I'm a method writer so I'm not interacting with my future victims.

I keed! Work has been stupidly thanks to COVID-19. Given my background I was "volunteered" to be my hospital's COVID task force leader. So I report to hospital admin and liaise with the Lothian area NHS board, amongst other things.

Did they reduce my workload to allow me to perform my additional duties? Hah! Surely you jest!

So my silence isn't because everyone else is a future Jedi ponce; it's due to overwork and exhaustion. Normally I'm quite chatty in OOC but after work I have very little left in me so I get home, throw my scrubs in the hamper, shower, and go to bed.

Wheeee!! I'm having so much fun you can't swing a dead Kowakian monkey-lizard around without hitting some fun.

As for favourite race: kind of a tie between the Zeltron and Chiss.

I'll come up with an answer for the second question later for now I must commune with my bed.

 :)

See, those just seem like humans with a different culture to me. Basically, hardly aliens. Do they live longer? Have different ways to intake nutrients or get rid of them? Or are they simply humans with a different skin tone? Honestly asking, I know very little about the different near-human species.

I've always liked Wookies and Mon Calamari.

While I always enjoy a slow burn romance, I think my favorite star wars alternate canon is "Han Solo is the dog".

I'm a big fan of Twi'leks. I think they have a cool look and an interesting if sad backstory.

Also Happy Halloween all! :)

We had a good time over here, even without a single trick or treater

So cute!!

I spent the night in front of the fire, wrapped in a mice blanket, reading a good book, and enjoying a nice cuppa and some biscuits before nodding off. Quiet and pleasant evening.

Sorry guys, had some really major health issues.  Hoping things are more under control now.

Hey all

Been in a Facilitation Fundamentals course this week, and will Thursday and Friday as well. My brain's pretty focussed on that (and, being a person very interested in both history and politics, currents events), so I would not anticipate any posts for a few days.

Sorry about that, but just wanted you all to know I am still very much here.

Adorable! :)

My own nephews (aged three and one and a bit) were the only 'trick or treaters' here. Still plenty of time to pay for next year!

So, in answering my own question, and continuing a conversation, it will be of no surprise to anyone here when I saw that I like Jawa's; kind of a lot.

As a start, they are the first aliens we ever got to see in Star Wars.

Second, and perhaps more importantly, they are one of the few alien species that we see in the original trilogy actually doing anything.

Most of the aliens that are established early on, like in the Mos Eisley Cantina, Jabba's Palace, and the like, are basically talking furniture, for all intents and purposes.

a lot of what we think about Ithorians, Duros, and aliens like them are what was established by the EU.

I'm really enjoying the Jawas. I'm enjoying Koi being Wix's side-kick. :)  I think it's nice to have the human in more  asupporting role in some parts of the story -- does that make sense?

100%. In all of the Star Wars films, and major EU publications, the main protaganists are always humans, and any prominent aliens that might be there are always secondary characters.

Chewbacca, Jar Jar, Ewoks, Ahsoka (although she really did grow to be her own thing, eventually), Mr. I have spoken from the Mandalorian. Even in games like KOTOR, wookies, twileks and the like are all secondary characters.

On one hand I get it. A person sees a human character in space and there isn't really anything they need to explain, but if the main character is an alien there's an inherent need to explain more to the people who aren't big nerds like us. On the other hand, it's this great big galaxy full of varied and diverse life, and the heroes are not only always the same species, but the same family; what the hell man?

Another thing, along the lines of alien diversity, is a habbit among many of the writers and artists, is to create a new alien species for their gig, and which is never seen again. Would be great for them to tap some of what has already been created before to tie things together a bit better.

So, this won't affecting anything in the short term, as you're all engaged in a given plot line for a while, but I'm trying to do some longer term planning and felt this would be a decent question to ask.

Should young miss Rey make at least an appearance in the game? I wanted to keep any ties or involvement of her out of the game at least for a while, since this is about y'all, not her, but having at least a mention or casual appearance of her would be prudent.

Given that y'all knew the timeline of this game, I'm imagining y'all don't have a terrible view of the sequel movies or her character, but if I'm wrong in that regard and you think the less spoken of her the better, let me know.

I rather fancy the recent trilogy despite some errors and bad choices but I don't find any of them breaking my enjoyment. I think having Rey, Finn (likely her apprentice or soon to be), and Poe making some appearances would be rather brilliant.

I've always enjoyed the Jawa and find them fun to read and write. A Jawa Jedi or Sith would be rather humourous but, this does come from the girl had a Gungun Sith in one of her games years ago. The PCs all laughed when he first showed but stopped when he used Force Lightning on them and pulled out his crimon lightsaber. I exist to defy expectations and keep people on their toes.

"Mesa gonna kill you."

In all seriousness, I have no problem with Rey showing up. Completely agree with Arianna.

How do you guys feel about Fallen Order? I'd love it, minus the chest only having skins. That was kinda waste but the gameplay and storyline were engrossing to me. Can't wait for the next one.

In reply to Zen Terrabreaker (msg # 102):



He did make that threat but there was more flaying of skin involved when he said it. :D

Of course, if you make a character like that and don't have fun with it, what was the point than?

Good to see RPoL hasn't changed. My last three rolls haven't been above 6.

My rolls were so consistently horrible, the gm banned me from the die roller lol

Apologies for being a bit spotty in appearances, it has been a busy week (not bad just busy.) I'll try and get back into the swing of things.

I'd be happy to see Rey, though Miri substantially less so given she is trying to run away from her destiny and also is kind of falling into the underworld lifestyle.

In fact if you want to have Rey mind trick anyone 'onscreen' I'm happy to volunteer Miri. :D

It's okay. I know that things happen, and as we race towards the holidays, I imagine that it'll continue going that way.

Y'alls personal stuff takes absolute priority. I am okay with waiting, just keep me plugged into what's up.

With that said, Tache hasn't logged into for about a month now, and neither has The Mysterious Stranger who was going to be a backup.

Trying to figure out what my course of action might be. I think for now is to just let the group size shrink down.

Well, I made a decision.

Brought in someone who I know IRL who is new to both the system and RPOL system, but was willing to humor me in giving this a shot. She'll be playing Jivori Lori, another Soldier into the mix.

Play nice now, before I turn this thing around...
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Welcome to the asylum, kitty!

I must say that Wix is very cute. For vermin.

Welcome Jivori Lori! Ooh a Cathar, I love them in SWTOR! :)

Midichlorians is Tarra Liang male or female?

In reply to Miri Trace (msg # 111):

Female,

Also, as a heads up for a future house rule to keep things moving along at a decent pace;

If you're making an attack roll, roll and post your damage as well if you think you're in a reasonable chance of hitting.

The alternative is rolling damage for you guys, which I think takes some of the fun away, or making replies or PMs just to tell you to roll damage, which is even worse.

This isn't a huge issue, and I don't want y'all to feel rushed at all. Of course, if you don't mind me rolling your damage for you, or if you rolled a 1 or some other poor number, than don't worry about it.

Right! Got it. Roll damage even on a 1. All over it.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 113):

Better than me fudging your damage rolls

Opps. Messed that up. No damage rolls on a 1.

Have I mentioned that I absolutely love this game? If not my apologies. I absolutely love this game. You're doing a brilliant job of running it, Midi. Thank you. I check my mobile at work several times a day to see if there's been an update and always get so excited when I see one. :)

I'm glad you enjoy the game, and that it hasn't fallen apart from inactivity.

I'm starting to work on actually writing Descriptions for most of the recurring characters, solely but surely, and finding neat-o portraits, cause I think that really helps the "buy in" so to speak.

I will also fully admit that I don't have a lot of stock in my own creative aptitude, and how far I can really make this campaign last. If there's something you want to do, I'll probably say yes, because it means we get to play longer.

We are our own worst critics. I have faith in your creative aptitude and ability to make a long-term campaign work and remain fun. Getting your players invested as you have is a really good start and speaks well to your ability as a GM.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 117):

You are doing just fine...you put up with my health issues and didn't kick me out.  You're telling multiple individual story threads and have only lost one person, correct?  Just keep being active yourself, keep telling stories, and keep being open to player input, and things will go well.


Now, for that input...I think I should be Emperor of everything there is and all the other players will be my loyal guards and governors and we shall be prepared for the dastardly Vong...if they make an appearance!! LOL


I am not greedy though, a planet will do just fine...a station...a capital ship...ah hell a snub fighter with one loyal droid! :-)

In reply to Cypher Khan (msg # 119):

Sorry but the position of Empress is taken. I called dibs on it way back. I am, however, willing to offer you some measure and power in my Empire.

Holy moly does Florsha have an amazing picture!

Zeltron are my favourite race. I would have played if I could.

Glad you like it!
I've been digging around for pictures for most of the NPCs, both current and future. Finding good ones for Zeltrons were a little difficult.

Also trying, as much as possible, to stick to either fan art or concept art, and not using stuff for 'real' characters

I'm operating from my phone as we have a wonderful holiday with my parents.  I'll go back and give things a proper format when I get back to a computer where this is easier.

This is probably a dumb question, but what did we do for hp? Did we roll? Max @ level 1?

I can't find this stat for Koi, and I don't remember. :(

SAGA gives you a certain amount depending on your starting class, that being three times your maximum hit die.

Shower Thought for the day...

If there is a Kylo Ren, somewhere there must also be a Kylo Stimpy...

**facepalms** Bad Midi, bad!!

That is a name I haven't heard in a long time..

:D

Did the game vanish off of anybody else's list of games?

Not that I am aware of. Usually, if it was and there was a new post, it would pop back up.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 129):

Maybe you need to ease off the Sith lightning? :D

In reply to Koi Sundar (msg # 131):

I'm trying to cut back. Look, I'm wearing the patch!

Welp, thanks to Zen, I now get to / have to make Sith Shao Kahn....

You're welcome...? And I'm sorry?
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Excellent, thank you Zen! I'll have another powerful servant at my disposal thanks to you!

You're free to believe that.

It's a simple truth that is simply stated.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thanks! Hope you had a nice one too! :)

It was all right. Between getting over the flu and COVID concerns I didn't get to see mum this year. I rarely get to see her even though she's halfway between Edinburgh and Inverness which are both places in which I work. :(

Well, here's to a new year, and to having hit 1000 posts, on the same day no less. I honestly did not suspect that we would have arrived at either, but here we are. IT's been a good ole time and here's hoping we can keep this all going.
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:44, Fri 01 Jan 2021.

I do have to wonder why you would think with the constant higher than usual activity from the players and GM.

A) negative self talk and Imposter syndrome. It pervades everything I do. Starting a campaign because someone else dropped the ball, without any real plan for longevity? No way I'll be able to keep it going. That sentiment is ever present; I'm always like a week away from running out of ideas or running out of steam. Clearly, based on how long this has gone so far, it's not true, but it's still how I think.

B) In the almost decade that I've been on this site, only one game that I've been a part of actually finished; everything else self-destructed (or, a few times where I recognized I was not a good fit for what that GM was trying to do). Stand to reason players in my game would probably immediately disappear as soon as the new car smell wore off, just as they have all the other times. I also tried being a GM for a Mutants and Masterminds game a few years ago, and operated under a similar idea: each player character "hero" had their own "comic" series. Some players did leave, and I had hard burn out about two or three months later.

Imposter syndrome is really hard.

I think this game is great, and when I've been confused you've been very nice about answering my questions.  That really helps.

As for ideas, Koi creates plenty of her own drama as she tries to befriend the misfits of the galaxy one being at a time.  I can't wait to see what's on the ship under the sea. :D

So, I know most of you have been waiting a few days, and I'm sorry that you'll have to wait at least one more.

Todays events in DC (which I'm only an hour away from) are one of the most maddening things I've ever experienced in my life, and I can't even think about any of this right now, except to say that I'll be with you whenever my head cools.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 145):

It is all good.  Take a breath and relax as best you can.  Hopefully things will all work out in the end.

I understand. Talk about what was happening dominated the A&E today and continued when I went into theatre.

Is everyone okay out there?

Alive and kicking (somewhat).

Doing ok

Hoping for some Star Wars goodness.

Still here, just been an interesting week.

Wife's laptop croaked so been letting her telework from my desktop.

Also, fulfilled a decade long wish for a drumkit, so I made that happen. Getting it together was a little more difficult than anticipated, but totally worth it

Outstanding! I think if I knew the music I listen to now, far too many years ago, I would have picked up drumming. Ginger Baker, whilst a wretched twat, still tempts me.

I spent so time learning the guitar and bass to set them aside for drums.

So, as the world slowly turns to normal, a new normal starts to come with it.

I'll be starting classes next week, to (slowly) obtain a much desired bachelors degree in history.

I'll only be taking one course, so I'm not totally swamped, but it will naturally pull back some of my participation as yalls GM.

Actually really excited about this, the book for the course is Revolutionary Founders, a social history book about how different people and groups in the American Revolution who had 'radical' ideas of liberty and America that are closer to our contemporary understanding than the norm of the day (while the American Revolution did change the seat of power, it didn't really change any social or economic norms)

Congratulations!

Hope you'll tell us some cool things you learn.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 154):

Very nice. I wish you all the best as you strive towards your degree. I recall my days at uni with the fondness that comes with time and distance. I spent years getting my arse kicked then more years getting my arse kicked during my residency and two Fellowships. Hard, painful at the time but when I look back I tell myself, "Yeah...I'd never do that again." ;)

It would appear that Miri has vanished into the Unknown Regions. I'm not sure Jivory ever last and joined in the wider galaxy.

I hope Miri comes back. I was excited to get a big reveal and where the plot was eventually going to go.

Jivori as well. It was, admittedly, an experiment, and one I'm still willing, should they prove willing.

Someone reach out through the Force and see if they can find Miri.

Back! Obviously that mind trick worked! :)

Sorry I've been away so much, will try and get back into the groove!

Welcome back! It's good to see you again. :)

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This is the quietest OOC I can ever recall in a game. Just because we're going to be mortal enemies and I plan on killing all of you doesn't mean we can't chat OOC.

umm..I'm not sure what to say. I don't find the comment about Wix being cute or killing him funny.

You have my sincere apology. Had I known me taking the piss a bit in OOC would lead to you being upset I would not have said it. I have deleted the post and shan't make one like it again.

I'm not upset. It's just not funny, and probably a bit racist.

I enjoy reading your character's thread, though.

Thank you. I enjoy reading your own story as well. However, I will not stand idly by whilst someone infers I'm a racist or made a racist comment - particularly when said comment was made about a fictional alien race in a fictional galaxy in an RPG. That I will not abide at all.

You don't know me, you don't know what I do for a living but I can you this in all sincerity: I bloody despise racists and having that tossed in my face in regards to something that doesn't even bloody exist in the real world offends the living hell out of me.

Let's keep this calm, and hopefully just move on with this as a misunderstanding. The internet is an iffy place where intent is hard to understand at the best of times. I'd like to keep things as amicable as possible here.

To the original point of Arianna's, we don't talk much here, and that is a little unfortunate. Coming up on six months together, with hopefully many more to come, we should all get to know each other, at least a little.

I'm using color+italics for thoughts.  Is that alright?

Please do, that's what I've been doing. I'll mark that along with some other notes, as I plan to try and move forward.

So, Zen has chosen to leave the game earlier this week, on his own choice, after a conversation that was had, where he didn't feel I was providing the game that he wanted or expected. Admittedly I wasn't sure that I would be able to do that from the beginning, but he was a holdover from the original game that was abandoned, so it felt somewhat necessary to at least try.

That all being said, if what I'm doing with y'all isn't working, either as a facet or in total, please let me know, and I'll try to figure out how to do it better.

With THAT, Zen's gone, Tache still hasn't been since October, and although Jiovri has expressed desire to keep participating, hasn't really done so (still keeping her around though).

I'll be putting adverts out to try and get one or two more people involved, but I'll probably be more selective on what is or isn't allowed.

I love this game. It’s one that I check first upon opening the page. I think things are working out quite well.

I'm really enjoying this game, and your GMing.

I can see where this game might not be for everyone, because it is very character driven and the story arc is long. Some of what you want to do might not be possible. I really like that though -- I like having character details and imperfections, both in my own characters and NPCs.

Today I learned....

The Nubian J-type ship used by Queen Amidala of Naboo is really just a pretty, shiny version of an SR-71 Blackboard

I am here and trying to get posts up semi-regularly.  RL is just beating me up a bit lately.

I feel that.

I am really enjoying this game and you are doing a great job Michlorians, just my own creativity seems pretty feeble these days. :(

Not to worry for either of you. I'm not replacing either of you, and the plotlines that I have in mind are still specific to you, even if one of the newer players (who I still haven't decided on) starts posting faster than y'all.

So, there were a lot of applicants, and as is typical, some clearly stood apart from others, both in good and bad ways.

I couldn't make a decision of which of the three applications I really liked to drop, so I decided not to.

With that, I would like to introduce

Aaron Trask, Soldier, Embracing the Legacy of Qui-Gon Jinn
Mord'ore'vronaa, Noble, Emracing the Legacy of Darth Plageuis
Kalidyn Sunrider, Scout, Embracing the Legacy of Nomi Sunrider.



I think everything will work out well in the end, and I hope that everyone's games and stories go as well as I see them in my head right now.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:48, Thu 11 Feb 2021.

Welcome, all of you! Whilst being the only future-Sith was interesting and unique it will be nice to have another player join me and maybe take some of Master Shroud's ire from me unto them.

I love that GIF. He was a great character and I've used "I have spoken" a few times IRL to a fair amount of people who actually understood where it came from. :)

Thank you for allowing me to join. I look forward to playing with some and/or all of you at some point.

After all....This is the way.

This is the way



We'll see if we actually get far enough in any of your stories for this to actually feature.

That is a great picture! I very much hope we all get quite far in our studies. This is, of all the games I'm in, my favourite.

Is he or she single? <3

Wow I've had a long day..
This message was last edited by the player at 01:12, Thu 11 Feb 2021.

In reply to Koi Sundar (msg # 183):

Given the staff is made of pure beskar and

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Din Djarin is now the Madalore

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, I'm guessing that's the titular character from The Mandalorian who happens to be, as of the end of series two, quite single.

Jivory! Welcome back, kitty. :)

Hello people. It is really nice to join this game. I've always wanted to play in a Star Wars campaign. Finally reading all those rulebooks years ago will pay up.



You even have my first choice of Legacy. I think we will get along well in the future.

In reply to Mord'ore'vronaa (msg # 186):

I like you even more given you're Chiss which is one of my favourite races. I decided to go with something different this time given I tend to play Chiss or Zeltron most often.

Butt's dragging after our own little Princess Leia was all up all night. Writing is not in the cards today.

Talk amongst yourselves, I'll give you a topic.

Only in Star Wars do you break the immortal rule of Monty Python where you actually vote for Queens.

Discuss

I'm all verklempt and can't talk about that! No posts tonight cut through me like butta. Like butta!

Did the Princess give up the location of the rebel base whilst keeping you up all night?

I think the princess is the one who took our GM hostage.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:12, Wed 17 Feb 2021.

I'll rescue you, Midi!

**blasts the door off with an impressive display of Force power and hands the Princess...a cup of blue milk**

And destroy or conquer them?

Star Trek needs to do a series set entirely in the Mirror Universe and on board a ship of the Terran Empire.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 192):

Well, we only have preliminary calculations, but from Koi's first two planetary encounters:

50%: befriend someone, and appreciate an interesting new culture

50%: discover a historical artifact, and encourage the crew to appreciate diverse beliefs and question their biases

You could say she is an *Enterprising* young scout. :)
This message was last edited by the player at 02:17, Fri 19 Feb 2021.

Use your emotions. We are emotional beings. Let them give you strength. Don't deny yourself the gift of feeling.

Are you attempting to sway me to the Dark Side?

In reply to Aaron Trask (msg # 195):

Who, me? I'm just saying you should let emotions guide you. Sentient beings were given cognition and emotions. The two are not mutually exclusive.

Shrugs.

Okay, just checking.

Had parents stop by the house to see grandbaby, I've got some work to do for an assignment in my history class, and this week I'll be doing the pilot of the new course I'm instructing at work. Into next weekend I'll also be wrapping up the refinance on the house.

I will make every effort to keep this going as I can, but this week will probably be a bit slow.

Talk amongst yourself, I'll give you a topic.

Jawas are the first alien species we see in Star Wars, and are therefore the best.

I may be a wee slow this week as well. I was in an accident Friday that totaled my car and left me with a head injury amongst other injuries. I'm recovering but in a lot of pain. I'll post as I can.

No worries, boss. Take your time as needed.


Uhhh...dang! I'm sorry to hear that! I hope you are well and get back to your normal uninjured self soon!

They want to kill you. Let that anger you and guide you to ending them before they end you first. Kill or be killed...let the strong survive.

Wut? It would be cowardly not to try to befriend the porcupupper?! Excellent Alien Doggo!

In reply to Aaron Trask (msg # 197):

Why try and create what has failed over and over again?

Ok, I lied. I'm totally trying to turn you to the Dark Side. No, really. Thing is I'm kind of new to this whole thing so I need a win. How about joining me and I'll make sure you get the best clothes, the most brilliant powers, as much cake, pie, and biscuits as you want and...and...we have dental.

Qui-gon! That's a great legacy to have. I like!

Utinni!

Koi's about to net herself a native husband. Be careful, the species looks a little...horny.

Unfortunately, Koi's player has poor drawing skills.  She would be lucky to get a first date, or a low-key, get coffee and walk the porcupine dog.

**snerk**

So, as a brief aside, in between posts, I'm finally getting a sense of actually feeling like a proper historian.

Idle curiosity about a gentleman by the name of John Jackson, a blues musician local to my little corner of Virginia, has led me looking into newspaper articles talking about him from the 60's and 70's, and just seeing how interesting this man was.

Despite being Virginia's most famous blues musician, he was still working full time as a gravedigger because he couldn't pay the bills on his music alone.

I love music and music history. Working bands/musicians often have the most interesting stories. I'll share a few of mine from when I played in one of the most notorious hardcore punk bands in Scotland if people fancy hearing them. This hasn't been the most responsive OOC board thus far.

Case in bloody point.

I'm sure there's plenty. I'd like to see what I could find by doing research as well.

What was your bands name?

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 212):

We were Mayhem until we heard about those twats from Norway and the church burnings and murders associated with them. After that we changed our name to Dissonance.

Was going to be updating today, but on a wild fluke, I found a job opening as an Archivist for the Department of Defense's Prisoner of War / Missing in Action office, so I'm going to be making a concerted effort to put an application in for that.

Good news, I don't have class tomorrow, so I'll be able to put some time in than.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 215):

<fingers crossed> for you since it sounds like you want to get the job! =)

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 214):

That's wonderful! I wish you all the luck. :)

It's admittedly a shot in the dark.

They want a degree, which I don't have (working on it), but the job also requires a security clearance, which I already have, so I feel like those balance each other out.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 218):

Sounds cool!

Sounds like Arianna and Saline are kindred spirits.

Just did a big presentation for school today, which is why I've been so quiet. I'll be able to plug in over the weekend, guaranteed.

That may prove to become problematic.

Hope it went well.

Saline is awesome. There shall be no problems when she is around.

Greetings everyone!

I'll be new blood sliding in to the game at some point.

In reply to Zunla Zhe (msg # 224):

Welcome to the Call of the Force!

Welcome.

Was hoping and expecting to get a lot in this weekend, but I've picked up a bug from my daughter, and at least at the moment, my head's feeling too junked up to really write anything. If I can rebound later today or tomorrow, I'll definitely get going.

Feel better Boss!

Sorry to hear it. I hope you feel better soon.

Does anyone know an eager GM looking for a SWSE game? Because I have been looking for one: link to another game

Get well soon. How is the daughter?

In reply to Mord'ore'vronaa (msg # 231):

She's pretty well recuperated. She was one of four kiddos in the infant room with a fever on monday, and by thursday night she had more or less gotten over it, only for me to start having cold symtoms last night that only got worse in the morning.

Ten days from her first birthday, so that's exciting, all on its own.

Poor girl. I am glad everything worked out.

My sleep has been lousy the past few nights, and had a minor headache through the past few days, but I'm recuperating.

Between getting the house cleaned for guests and parents at Angelica's first birthday this weekend, I'll posting something tonight (at least, I hope to)

Don't sweat it Boss. Real life comes first!

Very happy birthday to your wee one! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better.

Again, I feel I must apologize for my posting not being what it used to be. I'm still in this 100%, but works been a little nuts, there's been stuff going on with Angelica, and trying to power through a pair of college courses in the summer....

Which means this might not get better anytime soon.

At the very least, I have a Leadership Development Course at Annapolis next week, which will take me out of most of what I'm doing.

No worries man.

Not a problem work and life has me running crazy too.

As always, RL comes first Boss.

Agreed!

I'm in the RL boat too.  I'll be here when you have time. :)

**facepalms** Thank you, Vaida. You sold our return so well. They won't be hostile. Not one bit.

On vacation, and heading into my last week of school, just as a heads up.

Still alive and kicking, Zunla Zhe?

And now the powerful being their manoeuvering whilst the first meeting between characters occurs. This is an exciting time.

I look forward to pitting you against each other, it should be fun.

I look forward to it.

I am going to get beaten super hard. Can't wait for it.

In reply to Mord'ore'vronaa (msg # 249):

Like a drum.

In other news, I found a new toy, that I'm sure I'll be using in the future.

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Things are looking grim for you, Aaron. Surrounded and about to die. Give in to your anger and let it make you strong. Strong enough to survive.

Yep. Looking pretty grim. But looking pretty scary out there to, with Arianna being turn loose on an unsuspecting galaxy.

In reply to Aaron Trask (msg # 253):

Oh yes...scary indeed.

I know where you are, Dorev. It was nice meeting you.

We've had a death in the family so I'll be taking a few days for myself. I'll post when I feel up to writing.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 256):

I'm sorry for you loss. Virtual hug!

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 256):

I am sorry for your loss.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 255):

Well, you have my blessing to loot my corpse in case I find anything interesting.

I'm sorry for your loss :(

I'm still here y'all. Trying to get my feet back under me as I work to get caught up with school and try to find my next job.

In other news, It just dawned on me that this month marks a year that this game has been going on.

I am admittedly surprised that this is still going, but am still strapped in to see how far it can go before I run out of ideas or paint myself into a corner.

I hope y'all have been enjoying this as much as I have, and as ever, if there's somewhere you want the game to go, express it.

It doesn’t feel like a year. Pretty amasing how fast time flies.

Sorry for my absence, annoying real life business.

I am a latecomer, but I am fairly happy with the game.

I'm so used to not playing solo games, I went to go to the OOC or PM to talk to my fellow 'party members' and remembered it's just me, lol.

In reply to Kalidyn Sunrider (msg # 264):

I think our paths may cross eventually. :)  I'm kind of looking forward to it.  I enjoy reading your thread.  Both our characters have been really thrown into the deep end!

In reply to Koi Sundar (msg # 265):

Thank you! That would be great if it happens. =)

I will admit, I haven't been reading a lot of the other threads (there are...a lot and I'm not sure offhand which belongs to whom, but mainly it was to keep away from potential metagaming...and free time lol - but I plan to at some point)
This message was last edited by the player at 21:40, Sun 26 Sept 2021.

Sorry for my long delay. Been a little out of things the last few weeks with family stuff and other aggravations.

In reply to Aaron Trask (msg # 267):

Welcome back. I’m glad things are better (I trust they are) and I can once again try and bring you to the Dark Side.

Sorry for my absence but my father died, and I am busy with the aftermath. I am going to be absent for a while.

In reply to Mord'ore'vronaa (msg # 269):

I’m very sorry for your loss. Please take care of you. RL comes first.

In reply to Mord'ore'vronaa (msg # 269):

Condolences. =(

We've unfortunately been having a fair amount of that in this group, in short order at that.

As said before, take care of you and yours first. We'll be here when you're ready.

I'm so sorry.

Sorry to hear that Mord. You have my condolences.

Is the Strange Man wearing a lightsaber or is he just happy to see me?

Hmm...I'm not sure. I thought it was a pistol at a glance but you could be right.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 275):

I'm not confirming or denying anything. I will just refer you back to how he greeted our noble heroes.

Well let's see, he said, "Hello there", lol. =P

Well at lest he didn't say,

Heeeeere we gooooo!

In reply to Aaron Trask (msg # 279):

LOL!

**whispers to Koi** They don't need you...they're trying to replace you...

Why do you think your master sent you away?

That's just harsh.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 284):

and also inaccurate, probably, maybe, but that's for a different day.

Been doing a little trimming of characters no longer needed, both PC and NPC. With that, I'm bringing in someone to fill in for the first characters that we lost: a Noble, getting neck deep in the muck of politics and government.

Welcomes upon you, new person!

Wait! I got cut from the game?? Nnnnnoooooo <fades away>

You stay. I've barely begun tempting you to the Dark Side.

I think Cypher Khan go go away given his last post was in March. No free lunches around here!

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 286):

Many thanks! Sorry I have not introduced myself earlier, but have just gotten better from my neck trying to murder me. Will be fun to play with you all :)

Welcome Zhongli.

Please avoid the Dark Side temptress. She is misguided at the moment in her trust of the Dark Side.

Sorry, forgot to say Welcome! heh

Nah, no worries man.

**hisses**

There are no Sith. None. All gone so nothing to see here. Move along.

The sound of wicked laughter echoes from far, far away...

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 295):

*chuckling nervously*

Are you all right, Kalidyn?

I am now, mostly. Had some rl tragedy that kept me offline for more than a week. I'm slowly trying to get back in to things.

I'm sorry. I hope all works out well. **hugs**

Thanks. Mostly just terrible and emotional. And work has been brutal, which is always helpful, lol. But hey, I got to watch Shang-Chi on Disney+ tonight and that was a fun, if a bit trippy, ride so it's not all bad.

Sometimes it's the little things that help. :)

That's a great movie as is Eternals.

Started a new job today, and trying to balance that with the last 3 or 4 weeks of school. Posting is going to be a little more infrequent, I apologize for that in advance, especially as I head into the last 3 months before my mobilization prep starts.

Merry Sithmas, everyone. :D

Happy New Year from the future. 2022 is rather like 2021 but I'm hopeful things will get better.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

It looks like Koi might be looking for more friends soon. :D

I would LOVE to be Koi's friend, assuming I live that long, haha!

We can be friends.

I'd offer to be your friend too but I think that would end poorly for me, lol. =)

I think that would be cool, Kalidyn. Give her a shout out in the Force if you need a rescue. :D

In reply to Koi Sundar (msg # 310):

So, down to a last month before my training starts, so I'll try to get posting back in the high swing until I'm out

In the meantime, in case this game doesn't resume when I'm back, I'd like to hear where yall see your characters ending their story.

Also here if anyone wants to dork out on Book of Boba Fett.

I'll be here when you get back. This game had better restart or else I shall pester you endlessly. Oh yes, I will...

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 311):

I'll be here when you get back.  I kind of imagine Koi rescuing brash Jedi from their poorly thought out plans. It will be interesting to see if she keeps on her low-violence ways..And of course exploring strange new worlds and handsome new civilizations  :D

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 312):

That's good to hear, but prepare for the possibility that I do a full restart of the game, and with a slightly different premise, rather than just a continuation, depending on extraneous factors.

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Prepare for the possibility of me feeding you my lightsabre.

"EAT HOT, PLASMA DEATH!!"

Or feeding you to a group of rabid ewoks.

Hmmmm, rabid Ewoks. Sounds both hilarious and terrifying.

With the kind permission of our GM I give you something for those, like me, who still need our Star Wars fix:

Star Wars - Dark Offensive

link to another game

I'm not running this one but I am helping to get it up and going. Hope to see some of us there.

Sorry for the prolonged quiet. When I haven't been doing real work or prep work, been trying to maximize the time I spend with family before I leave.

Perfectly understandable and nothing you need apologise for. :)

Let us know if there is a good way to chat while you are traveling! Maybe I need to start writing again….

Email will probably the most consistent way to access me, which is conorwf@yahoo.com
You can try to get me on Discord at 8754 (also, conorwf)

Today's the start of my orders, but is just a travel day, in effect.
Most recent insight is that I'll be transiting to meet the ship in Senegal around the middle of March.

Being removed from work and the stresses of actually getting everything ready FOR the mob, I'll have some more time to participate.

Hey. I know I'm not in threads with anyone so you weren't waiting on me, but sorry for going dark. Had a death in the family. I'm slowly trying to get back in the swing of things.

So, finally in a position to communicate and update you all.

Deployment has been interesting to say the least. We did a couple of maritime interdictions, and got some major contraband that was heading to Europe.

Bad news, still being on the military network, this website is blocked on all ship computers, so my only chance to update is when we're in or near port.

Good news, we'll be spending a good couple of weeks in Port, starting fairly soon, so I can get back into this swing, at least for a while (at least, when I'm not working. Can't have my phone in my workspace)

Welcome back. :)

May the Fourth be with you all.

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 325):

And to you as well!

Belated Revenge of the 5th!

Seems a little quiet around her.

Also, belated but I've been busy - just for you Arianna:

In reply to Kalidyn Sunrider (msg # 328):

**big smile and neck hugs**

Use that anger. Let it make you strong!

I kind of had to. I know what his motivations are, and he's not all calm and Jedi-like, and doesn't know any better. So gotta play the RP rather than not say anything or downplay it just to avoid a potential Dark Side point, you know?

Your anger gives you strength. Use it and know the power of the Dark Side of the Force!

Yeah, yeah, break the chains, hate and anger, quick road to power, lol. =P

Not gonna lie, was starting to think no one else was still playing. =)

I'm really sorry about that...rough time this spring.  Nothing particularly terrible just too much work and I got really run down.

I think summer should be quieter -- I put down some much needed boundaries.

Oh, I'm not saying anything negative. I had to take time off earlier this year myself. And I know Arianna is still around (I think waiting on her thread to be updated).

Just having a quick check in.

Good news, I'll be back home in less than three months

Good news, on this Deployment I was selected to be advanced to Chief Petty Officer, which is a really big deal

Bad news, with the places we're likely to hit port in along the way, it's doubtful that getting real data or reliable wifi is going to be a thing.

Bad news, I'll probably be too swamped with "the season" of becoming a chief for the rest of the deployment to be thinking about this at all, even if it is accessible.

Congratulations on the promotion! Very good news. I’ll be here when you get back. :D

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 337):

Congratulations!   I'll still be around when you get back.

Ah, well both cool to hear and sorry to hear. =)

But the game will pop back up on my list if you get back to posting again.

I don't know why, how, or when, but this site has been de-blocked by DOD networks, so that's a big win.

Possibility of getting swamped with work and The Season is still likely, so don't expect daily updates like there used to be, but I will try to update when I can.

Good on the DoD and welcome back! :)

Are you officially a Chief now? Khaki uniform and all?

Chief Select for now. After The Season of initiation is over, than I put on the khaki's and the anchors, and a fully minted Chief.

Pinning day should be October 21st. The end of my orders onboard the ship are the 19th, so that's going to be interesting.

As I'm trying to get my feet back under me, I figure I'll ask to verify what I had asked before.

Do you guys want to keep going with the stories you have, or restart the game from scratch?

Keep going! I love my story and want to continue.

I mean there's what, 3 of us currently going?

I demand a restart with Koi, not Arianna (she's dark side, no offense)! Lol! I'm kidding.

I'm fine with the weird fun story so far. If you want to restart, I'm still early in, but the other 2 still active have been going for a while so I would defer to them.

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 344):

I’d like to keep going. :)

In reply to Kalidyn Sunrider (msg # 346):

I’ll turn you to the Dark Side when we meet!

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 348):

Heh. Promises, promises.

In reply to Kalidyn Sunrider (msg # 349):

Challenge accepted.

Your deployment is just about over now, isn't it, Midi?

Not to the swift end I was hoping for, unfortunately.

My pinning date is two and a half weeks away, and this season is kicking my ass. Success or failure, it'll be over by the 21st.

Unfortunately, they re-blocked RPOL from the ship's network, and the next chance to leave the ship after pinning won't be until early November, so a little longer wait I'm afraid.

We've waited for you six months so a few more weeks won't matter. :)

Take your time, stay safe.

Well, my Sith Lords and Ladies, I'm on my way home.

I've been fully accepted as a Chief Petty Officer, and well on my way to starting some new orders close to home, soon as I out-process through Norfolk.

As before, I'll need some time to get back into the writing mode, but my day to day isn't nearly the stress it has been since July.

With that, getting a role call, seeing who all is still here, and getting a temperature check on adding more people.

Welcome home, boss! I am your faithful Sith, as always. :)

In reply to Midichlorians (msg # 355):

Welcome home and congratulations!  Koi is still ready to fly the unfriendly skies.  :)

I've always thought you were a little Petty, but CHIEF Petty? Wow. =)

Lol, just teasing. Welcome back and congratulations!

Look out, he's trawling the water for new blood! lol

Also...holy crap, I want the GM to make all my rolls for me, haha. 3 high rolls in a row he made for me. =P

And on that note, hheto introduce the first of our new players

Manaen, a disgraced Hutt who'se turned his life around for the better having hit rock bottom, and is now part of a merc outfit.

hi hi.

Just wondering, is anyone in major opposition to random character art? Sleep is rare so I tend to crunch through art or gaming to help solve it.

Mmm, I think I know who you are then maybe. Welcome!
This message was last edited by the player at 06:20, Tue 03 Jan 2023.

Can confirm, you do know me.

Currently re-watching Bad Batch in anticipation of Season 2 dropping on Wednesday (well, the first episode or so anyway).

Sitting here cranking out character art while I wait for either posts or darktide to download.

In other news, Cypher, who has been gone for a long long while, is back under a new identity and a new motive.

Always awesome when people return to a game.

Welcome back!

In reply to Arianna Vex'Morland (msg # 368):

Ari, next draft is nearly done!

I look forward to seeing what you have for me. :)

I did fancy the first one for those days my eyes feel Sithy.

Might be tomorrow before I get a post up.  Will try to find some time this evening...work was just a killer today.

Appreciate the heads up. Real life always has priority.

Welcomed in more than I anticipated, and even a couple more that may still straggle in soon. With that, welcome all and hope this year proves to be enjoyable and productive for everyone, new and veteran alike.

A resolution I have for myself is to do better at the world building and keeping notes of that. To that end, I'll be working on that in the link below, and will be putting it up in a Notification post for easy reference.
https://www.worldanvil.com/w/a...r-away-darth-halford

Oooo. opportunity for art!

Big time, yep,

And, if we're lucky, some consistency and added depth.

Very lucky, there may even be some planning involved.

For those not tracking, this game is getting some steam added back to it after I've been away for most of last year. Went on a Navy deployment, where this was off limits most of the time. Getting reacclimated to what I call normal life, and now looking to come back at this better than I did before.

The Darksaber? That old thing? I have it in my wardrobe holding up a pair of boots and some socks.

Doesnt the darksaber get more and more heavy as you use it? Sounds like a brute of a blade.