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Always Overkill View Member Profile	Jan 9 2014, 10:03 PM Post #26
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 15-December 13 From: Detroit, MI, UCAS Member No.: 184,586	QUOTE (Vegas @ Jan 9 2014, 12:40 PM) Would it at least make sense that if we end up not having all worked together before, everyone is at least known to one another, especially if we're all sharing Silk as a contact? I concur.

Aria View Member Profile	Jan 10 2014, 01:32 PM Post #27
Dragon Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,258 Joined: 9-March 10 From: The Citadel Member No.: 18,267	QUOTE (Vegas @ Jan 9 2014, 05:40 PM) Would it at least make sense that if we end up not having all worked together before, everyone is at least known to one another, especially if we're all sharing Silk as a contact? You probably represent 2 separate teams given numbers of ~~targets~~ recruits (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ork.gif) Silk has brought in 2 to work together due to the complexity of the run...at least that is what post rationalisation says (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Vegas View Member Profile	Jan 10 2014, 04:23 PM Post #28
Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,020 Joined: 11-March 02 From: The MSP 'Plex Member No.: 2,326	QUOTE (Aria @ Jan 10 2014, 07:32 AM) You probably represent 2 separate teams given numbers of ~~targets~~ recruits (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ork.gif) Silk has brought in 2 to work together due to the complexity of the run...at least that is what post rationalisation says (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) backs away slowly umm I need to go....shave my cat. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

adamu View Member Profile	Jan 14 2014, 12:02 AM Post #29
Snakehandler Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,454 Joined: 28-April 06 From: London, England Member No.: 8,508	Hello hello. I have a character named Al. Looks like I will be settling in with the Tribes, but apparently that is just for a sort of base for my character, whose ultimate destiny is to be in one of the two fine teams forming here. Sorry to drop in late. Very excited indeed. Here is what Al looks like. [ Spoiler ] 5’3” 150 lbs Thin, skin seems a bit loose Complexion pale, almost yellow. Bags under eyes. Facial bone structure even, but nose has obviously been broken a number of times. At first glance looks mid- to late-60s, but upon closer observation seems more like his own weather-beaten, worse-for-wear 47-year-old self. Bushy mop of sandy hair, bangs cut above the eyes, around the ears, and roughly at collar-length (no, not a mullet). Appears to have been hacked off with a knife. Probably hasn’t been washed in a while. Sunken cheeks, prominent chin, moderately heavy brow over bright, deep-set blue eyes. Side-burns, not bushy Generally sports a few days’ growth, but usually uneven, as though he missed some spots the last time he shaved. Teeth hopelessly tobacco-stained. Fingernails, too. Wolfish grin. Hands and forearms mottled with terrible burn scars. Wears beat up brown workmen’s boots. Faded, ripped jeans. Currently they are quite loose, but cinched tight with a brown cracked-leather belt. (Sometimes trades the jeans for olive-drab cargo pants.) Stained yellowish-white T-shirt or, on very hot days, yellowish-white wifebeater. Ancient, weathered brown real-leather jacket – quite bulky on his emaciated frame. Filterless Lucky Strike omnipresent, usually in corner of mouth, even if speaking. No visible jewelry of any kind. Very hairy – extensive hair on chest, shoulders, and upper arms. Visible tattoos – Inside right forearm – a good piece of work. Full-color. A gnarly sea serpent crushing and cracking a representation of the Proteus AG logo, its fanged visage striking forward at the viewer, this done in excellent perspective. The image encompassed by a neat circular banner, ‘Troubleshooters’ emblazoned across the top, ‘Proteus AG’ across the bottom. Inscribed neatly but much smaller underneath it all – “No. 1 Bilge Rat”. From top of left shoulder, extending downward to elbow – a list of names, all in different styles of calligraphy/font/whatever, varying levels of quality, some in Roman letters, a few Arabic, one in Chinese characters. All have neat Xs tattooed through them. Ten total. Right upper arm – black & white a nude woman who – you guessed it – seems to sway erotically when he flexes his bicep. Right shoulder – shoulder patch positioning – Confederate stars and bars in color. Generally no readily visible tech. Always reeks of cigarette smoke. If he takes off his jacket one can see a big survival knife, sheathed, stuck into his belt at the small of his back. Voice is sometimes too loud, and very gravelly/scratchy. Physicality usually very subdued – brash voice from mostly still frame. Like everyone else, Al knows Silk. Al will not have been on any runs with anyone. He does know Vegas's character, but it is unlikely he knows anyone else. Not impossible - if anyone sees an obvious connection, do let me know! EDIT - knows Ali, Jan, Haze, LeFey from LG, and then probably Rodeo from CT. Talk soon! Requested rolls: Casrry these over to TLG, I guess... [ Spoiler ] Initiative (11+2d6) but then take 10 off of each since I am on full-D until further notice 11+2d6 → [11,2,1] = (14) 11+2d6 → [11,4,3] = (18) 11+2d6 → [11,6,5] = (22) 11+2d6 → [11,6,3] = (20) 11+2d6 → [11,4,5] = (20) Firing Remington 950 w/APDS: 12P base with -8 AP Aim (for extra die) and fire - firing NOW (and generally at ranges over 10 meters) Agility 3 + Skill 6 + Aim 1 10d6.hits(5) → [1,5,5,6,4,1,6,4,5,2] = (5) 10d6.hits(5) → [1,1,6,6,4,4,1,4,4,6] = (3) 10d6.hits(5) → [1,2,4,5,3,4,6,3,2,1] = (2) 10d6.hits(5) → [1,3,1,1,5,4,3,4,1,2] = (1) 10d6.hits(5) → [6,3,3,2,6,4,6,6,2,5] = (5) Firing Defiance T-250 w/APDS slugs: 10P with -5 AP Aim and fire - generally in close quarters (10 meters or less) Agility 3 + Skill 6 + Spec 2 + Aim 1 12d6.hits(5) → [4,5,2,4,4,6,1,2,6,4,6,4] = (4) 12d6.hits(5) → [3,4,6,1,6,6,5,3,2,4,1,5] = (5) 12d6.hits(5) → [6,3,1,1,6,5,4,3,2,4,3,4] = (3) Accuracy 4, so fourth roll limited accordingly. Melee attack using Killing Hands (probably only if stuck toe-to-toe with spirit) Base 4P cuts through immunity to normal weapons Agility 3 + Skill 6 + Brawling 2 11d6.hits(5) → [6,1,2,4,4,2,3,3,3,1,3] = (1) 11d6.hits(5) → [1,2,5,1,5,6,5,4,4,5,1] = (5) 11d6.hits(5) → [6,2,4,4,6,4,5,2,5,5,5] = (6) 11d6.hits(5) → [6,6,2,2,2,6,6,2,2,6,3] = (5) 11d6.hits(5) → [3,2,5,5,1,3,6,6,5,2,5] = (6) Limit is 5. Usual melee attack - gun butt Base 7P Agility 3 + Skill 6 + Spec 2 11d6.hits(5) → [3,6,6,5,2,1,1,5,4,1,1] = (4) 11d6.hits(5) → [3,6,6,2,3,4,6,2,3,3,4] = (3) 11d6.hits(5) → [2,6,6,5,4,5,6,3,6,6,1] = (7) 11d6.hits(5) → [2,4,4,3,1,6,1,3,1,5,2] = (2) Limit is 3. Defense (same for ranged and melee, but have NOT included +2[?] cover for current firing position for ranged) Reaction 5 + Intuition 6 + Combat Sense 4 + Willpower 4 19d6.hits(5) → [5,4,2,6,1,4,5,6,2,3,5,5,5,5,6,5,4,3,3] = (10) 19d6.hits(5) → [4,6,3,3,4,2,2,1,1,1,3,6,1,1,5,3,5,5,2] = (5) 19d6.hits(5) → [4,4,6,6,2,4,3,1,5,4,1,3,6,3,6,3,6,3,2] = (6) 19d6.hits(5) → [1,1,5,1,1,1,6,4,4,3,6,6,6,6,5,4,3,2,3] = (7) 19d6.hits(5) → [6,1,2,1,4,4,3,6,6,4,3,2,2,5,6,5,2,1,6] = (7) 19d6.hits(5) → [1,3,6,2,2,3,5,6,3,2,3,3,2,1,6,5,1,6,2] = (6) 19d6.hits(5) → [3,4,5,6,2,3,5,3,6,3,5,4,6,4,5,1,1,6,2] = ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) 19d6.hits(5) → [1,3,6,6,1,6,5,6,5,1,6,3,1,2,6,5,1,3,5] = (10) No limit. If I ever get tagged despite these rolls, will automatically reroll fails with a point of Edge. Damage soak Body 3 + Armor Jacket 12 (does not factor for non-conduct 6, fire resist 6) 15d6.hits(5) → [3,1,1,4,2,4,3,2,4,5,4,2,2,3,6] = (2) 15d6.hits(5) → [3,2,5,4,4,6,2,1,4,2,1,6,3,4,1] = (3) 15d6.hits(5) → [1,3,3,6,1,5,3,1,2,5,4,3,6,6,6] = (6) 15d6.hits(5) → [5,3,1,2,3,3,3,1,1,4,4,5,1,2,3] = (2) 15d6.hits(5) → [3,5,5,4,4,5,4,3,1,2,2,1,2,3,6] = (4) 15d6.hits(5) → [2,3,4,1,1,2,3,2,3,5,6,5,4,4,2] = (3) 15d6.hits(5) → [3,6,1,2,3,5,3,6,3,6,5,3,1,6,5] = (7) 15d6.hits(5) → [4,2,4,5,4,1,3,6,1,6,4,5,3,5,4] = (5) 15d6.hits(5) → [3,1,3,3,6,2,5,3,3,3,1,5,6,1,5] = (5) 15d6.hits(5) → [1,2,4,6,2,6,2,6,2,2,2,1,2,1,4] = (3) If any hit takes me down, will automatically reroll fails with a point of Edge. Perception Intuition 6 + Skill 1 7d6.hits(5) → [3,3,1,5,2,5,6] = (3) 7d6.hits(5) → [1,2,5,3,2,5,4] = (2) 7d6.hits(5) → [4,3,4,4,1,4,2] = (0) 7d6.hits(5) → [4,6,3,1,4,4,4] = (1) 7d6.hits(5) → [1,3,6,1,1,5,5] = (3) Surprise (Combat sense allows Perception test before any Surprise test) Reaction 5 + Intuition 6 11d6.hits(5) → [4,3,2,6,3,1,5,5,1,1,6] = (4) 11d6.hits(5) → [3,3,2,3,4,1,6,1,2,5,6] = (3) 11d6.hits(5) → [1,6,3,1,2,3,5,2,5,4,2] = (3) 11d6.hits(5) → [3,4,4,3,4,6,5,5,1,4,6] = (4)

Always Overkill View Member Profile	Jan 14 2014, 12:26 AM Post #30
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 15-December 13 From: Detroit, MI, UCAS Member No.: 184,586	What Archetype would you consider Al to fall under?

adamu View Member Profile	Jan 14 2014, 12:27 AM Post #31
Snakehandler Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,454 Joined: 28-April 06 From: London, England Member No.: 8,508	Dockworker.

justkelly View Member Profile	Jan 14 2014, 03:02 AM Post #32
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 14-December 13 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 184,358	EDIT:final character accountability as updated March 15, 2014 https://skydrive.live.com/redir?page=view&a...AAH7-NuDXg5qiL8

Vegas View Member Profile	Jan 17 2014, 11:20 PM Post #33
Runner Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,020 Joined: 11-March 02 From: The MSP 'Plex Member No.: 2,326	Are we waiting on any other players/interest or just for finalizing characters and last minute tweaks?

adamu View Member Profile	Jan 17 2014, 11:35 PM Post #34
Snakehandler Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,454 Joined: 28-April 06 From: London, England Member No.: 8,508	QUOTE (justkelly @ Jan 13 2014, 11:02 PM) Nikki's data less contacts and knowledge skills Feedback is desired? Eager tp meet her. Pardon if I am out of the loop on something ---- what is "face & grace"?

justkelly View Member Profile	Jan 18 2014, 12:47 AM Post #35
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 14-December 13 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 184,358	QUOTE (adamu @ Jan 17 2014, 05:35 PM) Eager tp meet her. Pardon if I am out of the loop on something ---- what is "face & grace"? I use the phrase face & grace to remind me that my character is strikingly memorable. Not necessarily pretty or beautiful in traditional terms, but that "attractive" face you'll never forget. She's has a face like an Egyptian goddess, very sculptured - skin tone mocha with a hint of cream. And grace, she has this aura of grace and deference (others defer to her, not the other way around). She demands and receives what she wants because she has such presence - I think of Audrey Hepburn and sometimes Julie Andrews when I image her grace; that same Egyptian goddess or the Queen of England - with regard to presence. Lynn Meadows though is a badass. She uses her weapons with ease - they are an extension of her body. Her "grace" keeps others from thinking she should not be holding that Ares Alpha - the Ares Alpha is just another accessory - like a purse. Does this make sense? In my mind I'm making this work, but can it be sold? Here again is where feedback is welcome.

adamu View Member Profile	Jan 18 2014, 01:18 AM Post #36
Snakehandler Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,454 Joined: 28-April 06 From: London, England Member No.: 8,508	Perfect sense. I don't need to tell you it is nuanced description (born of careful thought about the character) like that that makes for a great role-playing group. Thanks.

RdMarquis View Member Profile	Jan 18 2014, 06:40 AM Post #37
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 30-January 12 Member No.: 48,557	QUOTE (Vegas @ Jan 17 2014, 03:20 PM) Are we waiting on any other players/interest or just for finalizing characters and last minute tweaks? Dunno. My character's profile is finished, at least. Though I've added a couple of edits over the past few days.

Always Overkill View Member Profile	Jan 18 2014, 11:58 AM Post #38
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 15-December 13 From: Detroit, MI, UCAS Member No.: 184,586	Actually the GM has been swamped with work in that peskiest of all things, RL!!! Once things clear up I think we are pretty much ready.

Always Overkill View Member Profile	Jan 18 2014, 12:10 PM Post #39
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 15-December 13 From: Detroit, MI, UCAS Member No.: 184,586	@justkelly- Couldn't get the sheet to open atm, (My computer is running with the speed of a Special Olympics Hurdler.) But great description though! I am sure she can teach Lany a thing or two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

justkelly View Member Profile	Jan 19 2014, 03:09 AM Post #40
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 14-December 13 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 184,358	QUOTE (Always Overkill @ Jan 18 2014, 06:10 AM) @justkelly- Couldn't get the sheet to open atm, (My computer is running with the speed of a Special Olympics Hurdler.) But great description though! I am sure she can teach Lany a thing or two (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Try this link instead. http://sdrv.ms/1dL2HvV I do need to figure out my languages and contacts. Does anyone have any ideas?

RdMarquis View Member Profile	Jan 19 2014, 05:03 AM Post #41
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 30-January 12 Member No.: 48,557	QUOTE (justkelly @ Jan 18 2014, 07:09 PM) I do need to figure out my languages and contacts. Does anyone have any ideas? Fixer? Arms dealer? Basically people you call to get supplies and other stuff you need. Also consider people from your character's background. Friends and family with connections could also be helpful. As for languages, Japanese is very common in Shadowrun. You might base your language selection on what groups or corporations your PC has had contact with. Again, consider your character concept and backstory.

Aria View Member Profile	Jan 21 2014, 08:32 PM Post #42
Dragon Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,258 Joined: 9-March 10 From: The Citadel Member No.: 18,267	Sorry for any delay folks, working on it, just haven't had a lunch break in a couple of weeks so RP time is snatched here and there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Anyway, enough whinging (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Here's a doctored GMaps version of your target: <<well there will be one here when imageshack send me a new password>> The HD units are broken down into house groups of 5-6 patients and 1-2 carers + assorted drone assistants. From the records staff turnover is unusually high (which works in your favour). They have a visible host that handles day to day stuff, staff records etc. There are no patient records here though so presumably they are offline somewhere accessible only from inside the complex. Any questions, feel free to ask, I might even give you an answer that's true (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ork.gif)

RdMarquis View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 01:11 AM Post #43
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 30-January 12 Member No.: 48,557	Who's the person they're supposed to insert into the facility, and was there a reason given as to why?

adamu View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 01:19 AM Post #44
Snakehandler Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 7,454 Joined: 28-April 06 From: London, England Member No.: 8,508	Very exciting! Just to clarify the most productive things for us to be doing OOC… Is it definitely decided we are two teams? If so, will the breakdown be decided for us, or should we move toward finalising it amongst ourselves? Once the map image is up, or answers to other questions posted (like RdMarquis' query above), should we be roughing out a plan? I ask that because there was talk of having the narrative suddenly start mid-run, in which case recon & planning seem sort of academic. I am cool either way - and happy to help move things in whatever direction is most helpful!

Aria View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 01:47 PM Post #45
Dragon Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,258 Joined: 9-March 10 From: The Citadel Member No.: 18,267	You are inserting a 'patient' for reasons unknown - presumably they aren't supposed to be there otherwise they could just get admitted the normal way. The public host is a bit vague about their patient groups, private referals etc... bit dodgy if you read between the lines but then they are corp owned so... Don't worry about the two teams bit - you've been assembled to do a job from wherever, decide amongst yourselves how much you know of each other. I need a basic plan to craft the opening scenes - who is inside (if anyone), if so as cleaners (probably drones so...), medical staff (?), is the patient being transferred in or are you going to deposit them inside in a infiltration manner? Have you conducted any 'social engineering' on staff? Can't get imageshack to work...anyone know another hosting site? Rather not use my Deviant Art account for something like this...

Always Overkill View Member Profile	Jan 22 2014, 03:33 PM Post #46
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 972 Joined: 15-December 13 From: Detroit, MI, UCAS Member No.: 184,586	Getting inside posing as medical staff seems plausible. Frak, with a little time and such a high turnover some of us could have used Fake Sins and IDs to actually get jobs as nurses and orderlies.

DrZaius View Member Profile	Jan 23 2014, 01:44 AM Post #47
Shooting Target Group: Members Posts: 1,856 Joined: 25-July 07 Member No.: 12,360	QUOTE (Aria @ Jan 22 2014, 08:47 AM) Can't get imageshack to work...anyone know another hosting site? Rather not use my Deviant Art account for something like this... http://imgur.com/ is a good free image hoster; very reliable. Per getting in; A/C issues caused by the team could get Colin in as an HVAC repair guy; or we could figure out a more traditional way (but that's just off the top of my head).

RdMarquis View Member Profile	Jan 23 2014, 07:21 AM Post #48
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 590 Joined: 30-January 12 Member No.: 48,557	QUOTE (Aria @ Jan 22 2014, 05:47 AM) You are inserting a 'patient' for reasons unknown - presumably they aren't supposed to be there otherwise they could just get admitted the normal way. The public host is a bit vague about their patient groups, private referals etc... bit dodgy if you read between the lines but then they are corp owned so... Are they actually mentally ill at all? Actually, would asking (even negotiating) for extra info on this patient have helped? LeFey wouldn't be too happy about putting an innocent person in a mental health facility. Not that she'd say so outright. Rather, she'd present lack of info on the patient (especially their mental state) as an unnecessary complication. Unless the person is supposed to be unconscious the whole time. We definitely will have talked to the staff about how things work at the facility. Hacking the node for schedules and staff lists would be important, too.

justkelly View Member Profile	Jan 23 2014, 08:41 AM Post #49
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 14-December 13 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 184,358	Nikki is likely to be part of the "team" that "walks" her in safely. Nikki can provide physical protection. I'm on my phone, so I can propose more details later. @Aria-Is my character approved, or do you need/suggest me to make changes?

Aria View Member Profile	Jan 23 2014, 01:12 PM Post #50
Dragon Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 4,258 Joined: 9-March 10 From: The Citadel Member No.: 18,267	QUOTE (RdMarquis @ Jan 23 2014, 07:21 AM) Are they actually mentally ill at all? Actually, would asking (even negotiating) for extra info on this patient have helped? LeFey wouldn't be too happy about putting an innocent person in a mental health facility. Not that she'd say so outright. Rather, she'd present lack of info on the patient (especially their mental state) as an unnecessary complication. Unless the person is supposed to be unconscious the whole time. We definitely will have talked to the staff about how things work at the facility. Hacking the node for schedules and staff lists would be important, too. The 'patient' is described as being willing - it's a mole insertion, perhaps for data gathering, perhaps for some other reason...?!? I decided to do a GMap for the facility, that way you should all be able to edit it with markers, routes etc... <<Map>> All characters can be considered approved (I don't believe in fine tooth combing particularly - up to you lot to get the numbers right (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) ). As I'm stretched for time, if anyone would like a bonus 2 karma could they go through this thread and link the characters in the same way that I've done in the master OoC? That way I can copy paste that into post 3... Player: Name in Bold Character: Link - Vague description of archetype Thanks!

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