The group, plus Ms. MacMurphy, make their way through the sewer system to the subway connection and then to an exit that pops up near the boat. Fortunately for you, the boat hasn't transformed or been scuttled by edeinos since it was left there.

JJ offers to pilot the boat. Regardless of who does, the boat makes its way downriver and is headed for the storm wall, but the sea rises up about a kilometer from the reality border. The water falls away to reveal a large set of jaws attached to a large aquatic dinosaur attacking the boat.

You are being attacked by a Mosasaurus. The size and demeanor of the beast together make this a Dramatic Encounter.

Drama Card for Round 1

Your group goes first, then the Mosasaurus. The monster gets a Setback, which will Disfavor whatever action it takes. That action will depend on how you choose to resolve this encounter:

Option 1: Escape
If you wish, you can try to escape. This will involve the boat pilot and the Mosasaurus racing to complete a Dramatic Skill Resolution. If you complete Step D first, those on the boat escape. If the Mosasaurus completes Step D first, you will be forced to fight it.

The boat is Speed 12, has a Maneuver Rating of -2, and a Toughness of 15. The DN of the DSR steps is 12 (your boat speed), which the pilot uses Water Vehicles to test. One other character can help, and the rest can take ranged attacks at the Mosasaurus, with a -2 penalty for each step difference (so Step A firing at Step C would be -4). The speed factor gives +2 to the Water Vehicles test when rolling for a step and +2 to defense if the monster tries to bite or ram the boat.

Option 2: Stand and Fight
If you choose, or if Option 1 fails, you can fight the Mosasaurus. In this option, you can stay in the boat or dive into the water to fight depending on your style.

Jacob decides killing the thing is more important that trying his near-useless boating skills. He proceeds to open fire with the tommy gun, easily hitting the massive creature as it breaks over the waves.

OOC:

07:59, Today: Jacob Amer (Revenant) rolled 16 using 1d20.  Possibility spent.

07:58, Today: Jacob Amer (Revenant) rolled 5 using 1d20.  long burst.

result total of 26 due to its size and my long burst.

Total damage=12:12, Today: Jacob Amer (Revenant) rolled 11 using 3d6.  Bonus damage.

total vs toughness and armor=1 wound, 2 shock.

Putting seize initiative into the pool.

Case attempts to 'borrow' some of JJ's watercraft skills so he can help her.

OOC

22:55, Today: Case Morrow rolled 16 using 1d20.  Copycat (water vehicles).

1 add for 3 rnds

Romance to pool.


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Johnny ddecides to explain the error of chasing this boat to the large creature. The language he chooses to make that statement is "pain".

He gets his message through the scaly hide, but it wasn't as clear as he'd hoped.

09:33, Today: Johnny Ichii rolled 19 using 1d20 ((19)).
FC 11 +6 roll +4 size +2 burst=23 vs 12: Outstanding
09:41, Today: Johnny Ichii rolled 4 using 2d6, rerolling max ((2,2)).
D 15+4 vs 17...2 shock

Pooling Drama
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JJ looks back, "That's a big lizard!"  Turning back she guns the engine.

OOC
23:01, Today: JJ MacMurphy rolled 3 using 1d20.  possibility.

23:00, Today: JJ MacMurphy rolled 13 using 1d20.  water craft dsr A & B.

so 23 (+8) + water vehicle 13 +2 Speed -2 Maneuver -2 Multi-Action = 19. Success vs. A & B

Other attacks this round have a -4 positional penalty (-2 for each step difference)
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Very nearly showing an expression, Ivan put a long burst into the monster's head.


12:41, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 1 using 1d20.  Poss.
12:41, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 7 using 1d20.  Explode.
12:41, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 20 using 1d20.  Attack.
12:56, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 12 using 3d6 ((5,6,1)).
To hit: 15(base) +11(roll) +4(burst) +4(size) -4(head) = 30 - 12(dodge) = 18 'overs'.
Damage: 14(base) + 4(head) + 14(extra success) - 17(tough) = 3wnd 6s

Ash realizes that this monster, though hurt grievously by Jacob, could get lucky and eat them. So helping the pilot escape seemed the best plan. A powerful incantation on her to increase her Dexterity worked as well as he had ever seen.


19:56, Today: Gamemaster, on behalf of Ash (Alex Wilson), rolled 6 using 1d20, rerolling max.  Enhance JJ's DEX.
19:56, Today: Gamemaster, on behalf of Ash (Alex Wilson), rolled 21 using 1d20+6, rerolling max.


13 Alteration + 8 die roll =21. Outstanding vs. DEX 11. +3 DEX to JJ for three rounds.

Supporter Pooled. Willing to use it to finish JJ's escape if needed.
This message was last edited by the GM at 02:08, Sat 05 Feb 2022.

We just need Ivan to put a card into the pool and then the monster can act.

Sorry, sorry. Action pooled.

The Mosasaurus wasn't expecting such fast prey. It tries to keep up and has a challenging time trying to keep up.

09:02, Today: Mosasaurus rolled 3 using 1d20, rerolling max.  Chase Steps A&B
12 swim - 6 bonus =6. fail vs. DN 12

Action Pool

Ash

Case
None

Ivan

Jacob
None

Johnny

Drama Card for Round 2 (kept from R1)

Chase Status
Party: A/B
Monster: -

Positional Penalty for attacks: -4

Heroes go first again.

Jacob kept up with the long burst, trying to take the creature down.

OOC-rolled a 13. Gets +4 for size, +4 long burst, -4 for positioning. Total to hit=14 to hit. The damage is only 14 however, so no effect. Is that enough to get a card due to attack being a preferred action?

Moving flurry to my pool.

This message was last edited by the player at 23:30, Mon 07 Feb 2022.

Merely scoring a "hit" is enough to draw a card for Attack. It is now in your hand.

And for the record, even if you miss Toughness by up to 5, it's enough to inflict one Shock on a creature (but some creatures ignore Shock; this is not one of them).

Johnny opens up his firearm and pours out the lead. Fealing something fo wrong in the weapon, he pulls on Reality to support him, glancing a few rounds off the creature's head before his M16 jams.


3 is a malfunction on Long Burst.
Total FC = 12 vs Dodge 12, Damage 17 vs Tou 17,2 Shock

Waiting for draw to pool.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:05, Tue 08 Feb 2022.

New card in hand, gun malfunctions after the hit (unusable until an action taken to clear).

Ivan let the rifle settle, then poured off another burst.

12:23, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 17 using 1d20.  Attack.
15 + 4 - 4 +4 = 19 vs 12 = 7 'over', good result.
12:30, Today: Ivan Borovich (Headshot) rolled 5 using 1d6.  Extra dice.
Damage 14 +4 +5 = 23 vs 17 = 5 = 1wnd 2s.

Ivan has a new card due to Attack being Approved Action and can put another card in pool.

With JJ operating at maximum speed, Ash took to spotting where the monster was going and directing JJ how to avoid its jaws.

OOC: This is a combined action that gives JJ a +1 to Dramatic Skill Resolution. Also willing to use Supporter to assist her test.

With his newly 'borrowed' skill of motorboats, Case tries to coax a little more speed out of the engine for JJ.

OOC
Extra Effort

10:13, Today: Case Morrow rolled 16 using 1d20.  possibility.

10:11, Today: Case Morrow rolled 13 using 1d20.  extra effort (watercraft).

29 so +10 for a 14 total

Second Chance into hand.

2 rds remaining copycat +1 watercraft

JJ focuses on outrunning the giant predator.

OOC
Steps C & D


10:22, Today: JJ MacMurphy rolled 1 using 1d20.  water craft dsr c & d.

LOL...I hate you too dice roller!

EDIT
Second Chance used

12:40, Today: JJ MacMurphy rolled 4 using 1d20.  romance possibility.

12:40, Today: JJ MacMurphy rolled 11 using 1d20.  second chance.

+8 with JJs 13 water craft and the help does it
This message was last edited by the player at 17:43, Tue 08 Feb 2022.

Answering in OOC

Above post edited to reflect answers.
This message was last edited by the GM at 17:49, Tue 08 Feb 2022.

In reply to Gamemaster (msg # 20):

Second chance used and post updated.

With a strong second effort and helpful spotting from Ash, the reality boundary comes into sight. JJ punches through the cloud, leaving the monster behind.

The shift of realities affect the party in various ways, but everyone is familiar enough with them to avoid major fallout from the shift. From there, an eventless ride to the USS Ronald Reagan ensues. After a lengthy debriefing, you are congratulated for your first mission completion.

OOC: The Delphi Council takes control of the Heart of Ukhaan. They thank you for obtaining it for them and give you the chance to rest, recover, and train while on the carrier.

Each of you has earned 5XP. You may spend or save them as you see fit. A separate thread for this will be set up to plan your improvements. Once that is done, we can begin the next mission. (Possibilities and hands will reset.)
This message was last edited by the GM at 18:16, Tue 08 Feb 2022.