Down in the Gutter: OOC, The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Alive Options

[Slipshade]

V - You rock, as usual.

[ElFenrir]

Well, thanks for the info! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I'll keep cracking on this concept I have while reading up on the wiki, and send off at least a basic idea of what he's about. I understand it might not happen soon, if at all, and it will take me a bit to finish puzzling through the wiki(reading up on the other characters is a big help, at least I kinda know what people go for. It seems that there are all kinds of concepts, so mine isn't too weird I don't think. And no, it's nothing strange. Just a mundane human.)

[Mister Juan]

@Vegas
Need a hand with the Wiki?

[Vegas]

@MJ - At this very second, nope. Planning with WR as to what we're doing with it specifically, and THEN at that point I might come begging for help... right now I've got it covered. Plus I can always harass Sparky if necessary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Thanks for the offer though!

@All - Small request to everyone re: the wiki, once we figure out what we want to do with pages + the like I might ask you guys to go in an clean up your personal pages (CS's especially) just to alleviate some of the mass-edits that need to be made. I would suggest however that we don't get trigger happy deleting takes of PC's that at were at one point in the game just because they haven't piped in about their return or lack there of. Besides, who knows what will happen to them if their players do not return (IMG:style_emoticons/default/vegm.gif)

[ChipheadCharley]

I'll send my questions your way then

[Vegas]

WIKI UPDATE:

I've taken the liberty to move some PC's around on the Gang Roster. Those that we haven't heard from or haven't had contact attempted have been moved to the "inactive" section at the bottom of the page but not deleted. Not yet at least. I think after a month from now if players aren't coming back, aren't going to tell us one way or another we'll be removing their PC's from the wiki and removing their editing/posting access as well just to cause less headaches.

If anyone's got a problem with that, speak now or forever hold your mouth shut (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[WinterRat1]

Bearclaw - OK, I'll NPC and roll for Twiggs then and stick to the plan so you can keep playing. I don't want you to get held up while we wait for updates on Dantic's status, although we do have a PM out to him.

Meriss - I liked your response to finding out we're back in business, I couldn't help but laugh. Apparently we have two rednecks in our gaming group. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Although it is humorous you didn't notice we were back, considering how we've been hanging out at the top of the forum for the last several days.

And no on getting Child's message; only Thumper and Nevada received Child's message.

Also, in your IC post, was this sentence directed AT the Black Plague?

The Hispanic ganger pointed a thumb at his chest. "Course, I'm not exactly their favourite person, right now. Ain't that right muchachos?"

ChipheadCharley & ElfFenrir - The wiki has been updated on the front page to accurately reflect the application process.

Character concepts and any deviations from the written character generation guidelines should be discussed with me.

Once I give my approval to begin working on the mechanics you may contact Slipshade or Vegas to handle the actual number crunching/mechanics/character checking. If you have further questions that are outside the chargen guidelines you can of course come back to me, but any 'standard issue' questions should be directed to one of those two.

In practical terms, Charley you can start talking to either of them unless they direct you back to me or you have a question outside of the chargen guidelines.

ElfFenrir, feel free to send me a concept at any time and we will open discussion of your character. As Slip said, have as much of the stuff read as you can, because I will send you back to the drawing board if it's obvious you don't 'get' the game and what we're looking for. But if you have an idea already that you think fits DITG, feel free to send it over.

Everyone - If you posted something for me in the OOC thread that needed response and I didn't respond to you here, please repost/prod/remind me, because I missed it. Think I caught everything in this thread but you all know how that goes...

[Meriss]

@Winter: Yah, apparently my country blood sneaks up on me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) To be honest once DiTG collapsed I stopped checking DS compulsively. Work hasn't been helping either. But now...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Yes indeed Ink is baiting the Plague. If he's not happy no one will be. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[WinterRat1]

Well then...that changes my IC post for you quite a bit.

Aziz is rubbing off on Ink, eh?

And by the way you all DO know there's no more Hand of God in DITG, right? One life is all you get, and no continues. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/vegm.gif)

[Dantic]

Hello all. Glad to see that you guys are reviving the thread. I am, unfortunately, unable to continue at this time, due to work related constraints. Have fun!

[WinterRat1]

Lindt - Does Child really not have a Perception skill? I rolled for my next IC post for you, and I didn't see one. Lucky for you, I'm a very good dice roller. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

EDIT: I'm holding off on your next IC post because I have to resolve what happens inside the gang HQ first with Thumper and possibly Nevada, if she chooses to get involved. I haven't forgotten you, just holding off until your next IC post comes up in the flow of events. You can of course communicate with Thumper and Nevada during their scene. Assuming your commlink gets through, that is...

[WinterRat1]

Bearclaw - Since Dantic isn't coming back, I'm not going to describe what happens inside the restaurant like I did last time, since that was for his benefit in case he came back. I will only describe the events as they unfold from Rico's perspective, since obviously he can't see or hear inside Plastic Sushi.

Consequently, I also changed the title of the post to just 'Rico', since 'Twiggs' is now officially an NPC.

[WinterRat1]

Rob - I'm going to let Adamu respond to your post, hence why no IC post from me.

Rob and Adamu - FYI, to save time I just rolled for you guys and determined that Grack came up with a list of tools needed and the two of you figured out generally what you need to do to achieve your goal of running water. I'm not going to waste time researching what the problem really is and determining what you really need, because despite the name of this game, I have no desire to go learn the actual mechanics of gutters and sewer systems. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

So just assume you have 'a list' of what you need and a plan for how to use it in what you think is the correct manner.

[WinterRat1]

Everyone - Responses up for everyone except Child, for reasons noted above. If I missed you let me know, but I think I caught you all. Clearly, the game is on again.

[Lindt]

Lindt - Does Child really not have a Perception skill? I rolled for my next IC post for you, and I didn't see one. Lucky for you, I'm a very good dice roller. :)

EDIT: I'm holding off on your next IC post because I have to resolve what happens inside the gang HQ first with Thumper and possibly Nevada, if she chooses to get involved. I haven't forgotten you, just holding off until your next IC post comes up in the flow of events. You can of course communicate with Thumper and Nevada during their scene. Assuming your commlink gets through, that is...

No worries. I didn't exactly do something that is typical for the PCs in this game (aka cower and call for help). He is definitely in range of Thumper and Nevada, as his Erika Elite has a signal rating of 4, giving it a 1km broadcast/receive range.
And yes, Child is lacking in a perception type skill. I shall have to use some karma and start working on that.

*edit*
WR, your my hero.

[Slipshade]

**Reads Meriss's post and starts to roll up next character.**

[WinterRat1]

No worries. I didn't exactly do something that is typical for the PCs in this game (aka cower and call for help). He is definitely in range of Thumper and Nevada, as his Erika Elite has a signal rating of 4, giving it a 1km broadcast/receive range.

Trust me, given how lethal SR 4 can be, especially in a low power setting like this one, cowering and calling for help is not necessarily a bad idea. In fact, it's a great idea if you want to stay alive longer. Some of the other PCs could probably take lessons from Child in discretion. And remember, with no Hand of God, one mistake is all it takes. Sometimes, it doesn't even take that...(IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

And signal rating/range isn't the issue. It's service. You're assuming that your commlink works as it's supposed to. This is Kingsgate, remember? Not exactly a shining beacon of quality service and consistent performance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[WinterRat1]

**Reads Meriss's post and starts to roll up next character.**

Yeah, did not expect that. This could get interesting in a hurry.

[WinterRat1]

<<@Thumper: What the fuck is that?!? And what the fuck is it doing here?!?>>

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[Fresno Bob]

Aziz isn't trying to kill them, maybe just plant a couple bullets in their legs for effect. Still, I'll roll for it.

Ingram Smartgun 5P
Automatics 10 + Laser Sight 1 = 11 dice
[5] [5] 1 2 3 3 4 2 [6] 2 1

Automatics 10 + Laser Sight 1 - Additional target 2 - recoil 3 = 6 dice
1 2 4 [5] [6] 3

So he hits them, but once again, isn't trying to kill them.

[Bearclaw]

Rico's doing his best Dirty Harry, hoping to make them back down without violence, but if there's a move at all, Rico will drop the Orc first.

Intimidation/physical 4 + cha 4.
1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6 = 5 success.
Damn he's scary

[adamu]

Just quickly - getting sicker and sicker - maybe mono - will post when I have energy, but it may be a while. Sorry.

[Meriss]

@Winter: Well to be fair, Ink is down right pissed that no one seems to want to do anything to the Plague after they killed his buds. To be fair thou, he never really said nothing.

I'm just hoping to draw one of them into an arguement and maybe a bit of shoving. As long as Azzie don't come out of their mouths. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[WinterRat1]

Meriss - It's totally cool my friend. I was just laughing and messing around with you because once again, player unpredictability cracked me up. If this was a 'typical' shadowrunner campaign, you all would have just stood there looking mean while you waited for Legion to finish his business. But in this gang campaign, well...things are different, and that makes it unpredictable, which in turn makes it entertaining. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

In any event, I'm waiting on you/Mister Juan/Slipshade for an IC post, whoever wants to say/do something, so feel to post away in response to Alexis.

[Vegas]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/rotfl.gif)

Glad I could make the GM laugh... that's worth Karma right? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif) Seriously though...she's half asleep, what do you expect her reaction to be to a little Elven girl in the middle of their new HQ?