Sympathy for the Devil., OOC node. Options

[Karoline]

As Karoline pointed out, Data Search is actually linked to Logic instead of Intuition. Also, remember that we're using the "Gritty Alternative Ruleset" (speaking of which, I need to remember to re-post those rules in the opening post), so the total hits on any test are limited to no more than the character's skill rating x2. In this case, you'd be relying on a Rating 1 Data Search Skillsoft (which is 1,000Y by itself), so you could only ever possibly generate 2 hits during any given Interval.

If, after that, you're looking to pick up even a Rating 1 Activesoft, the Availability Interval would be 2 days, and the Threshold's 8. That's pretty slow going. It gets a bit better if you're only after a Rating 1 Knowsoft; 1 day Availability Interval, Threshold 4. Also, I don't mean to be a jerk, but I'm not convinced I should allow buying hits for the Search; we'd be defaulting the test if it weren't for a low-rating Skillsoft (which, again, would need to be purchased first).

Doesn't seem worth it just to get ahold of some Freeware, if you ask me.

-milk.

Aren't we using SR4A rules? That would make the Rating 1 Data Search Skillsoft 10k. Also wouldn't the data search fall under the rules of extended tests in that each interval gets a cumulative -1 penelty? So he would roll 4 dice, then 3 dice, then 2 dice, then 1 die, which gives a total of 10 dice in which to get 8 hits. Sounds like bad odds to me.

[milk ducks]

I've got SR4A on pdf, so I primarily run my numbers from my SR4 book. Either way, seems like a huge hassle.

-milk.

[cndblank]

Showing my SR3 roots cause there the Deckers used Int or Intelligence. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

As Karoline pointed out, Data Search is actually linked to Logic instead of Intuition. Also, remember that we're using the "Gritty Alternative Ruleset" (speaking of which, I need to remember to re-post those rules in the opening post), so the total hits on any test are limited to no more than the character's skill rating x2. In this case, you'd be relying on a Rating 1 Data Search Skillsoft (which is 1,000Y by itself), so you could only ever possibly generate 2 hits during any given Interval.

If, after that, you're looking to pick up even a Rating 1 Activesoft, the Availability Interval would be 2 days, and the Threshold's 8. That's pretty slow going. It gets a bit better if you're only after a Rating 1 Knowsoft; 1 day Availability Interval, Threshold 4. Also, I don't mean to be a jerk, but I'm not convinced I should allow buying hits for the Search; we'd be defaulting the test if it weren't for a low-rating Skillsoft (which, again, would need to be purchased first).

Doesn't seem worth it just to get ahold of some Freeware, if you ask me.

-milk.

[Thanee]

Heh. Yep, that Int(uition) change took a bit to get used to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Bye
Thanee

[cndblank]

Are we ready to head to the meet?

[Marwynn]

Guess so. Are we all going in now? It's 1 o'clock...

Or shall we flash forward a bit?

[Karoline]

I think he means enter a timewarp so we can get there.

[cndblank]

Do we need to cover any thing else?

If not then lets warp to the meet do we can find out what the run is. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I think he means enter a timewarp so we can get there.

[Marwynn]

I'm all for it. Let's see what this run is all about.

[DigitalOYABUN]

Yep, lets make like a baby and head out of here!

[Karoline]

Yep, lets make like a baby and head out of here!

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/question.gif)

Oh... I think I got it... maybe. Bad pun, Bad!

Anyway, yeah, nothing else major I wanted to do before the meet (Except head back to my bus to pick up some drones and have them come with me to set up outside)

[cndblank]

Rev needs to put her war paint on.

Thank goodness it is winter now otherwise she would have to wear the ultimate torture device... High heels!

[DigitalOYABUN]

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/question.gif)

Oh... I think I got it... maybe. Bad pun, Bad!

Anyway, yeah, nothing else major I wanted to do before the meet (Except head back to my bus to pick up some drones and have them come with me to set up outside)

I always wanted to play a Scatter Brains gang member that always ended with bad puns.

and DMSO and Zen in his fake squirting flower

and acid in his pies he puts in peoples faces

[Karoline]

I always wanted to play a Scatter Brains gang member that always ended with bad puns.

and DMSO and Zen in his fake squirting flower

and acid in his pies he puts in peoples faces

Guess that explains starting up the halloweeners game (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[DigitalOYABUN]

Actually the Halloweeners have always appealed to me for some reason. I was actually upset at the direction Slash and Burn went with them, and glad he died off.

[milk ducks]

Actually the Halloweeners have always appealed to me for some reason.

Yeah, me too. No idea why.

If I get a consensus that it's time to flash-forward to the meeting (and I think I basically already have it), I'll go ahead and write up that post tomorrow night after work. In the meantime, just let me know how everyone's going to be placed and whatnot. I'm anxious to get the ball rolling myself.

-milk.

[Marwynn]

Method and my characters will be getting there early, and I suppose everyone will too. Since they've been here before I guess they know the exits and the potential hiding spots, sniper nests, etc., and they do a quick go over. Maybe place a few drones around.

About an hour before the meet the two will be inside already, comfortably arguing about guns, seated to cover the most obvious entrances/exits. If it won't arouse suspicion being alone, Sam may sit somewhere by himself once it gets closer to the meeting time to cover another angle.

[cndblank]

And I'm going camping Saturday morning. But I will be back Sunday evening.

[Method]

Flash forward good.

[cndblank]

Starting Nuyen
3d6 ? [1,3,1] = (5) * 50 = 250 nuyen

Lottery good

[cndblank]

Just FYI,

I'm home now and I'm leaving at 7 AM tomorrow.

Be back Sunday afternoon.

[Thanee]

Have a nice trip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bye
Thanee

[milk ducks]

Fast-forwarded to the Lounge. Just a quick "common sense" note before I go to bed; remember that Matsu Hideki's name is private. To use it out loud would be unwise. For all intents and purposes, his name is "Mr. Johnson". In return for respecting his anonymity, he'll do the same for you.

-milk.

[cndblank]

Does Mister Johnson want to do this deal over a skinlink if so I'll have it separate from my main comm unit.

if so I'll guess we can hold hands under the table.

I've put up an opening post for Rev

Please feel free to put words in her mouth so we can start going over the particulars.

Back tomorrow afternoon.

Bye!

[milk ducks]

New post up. Took way longer to write than I'd anticipated. Totally going to bed now.

-milk.