OOC: Post or Die!, Recruitment always open! Options

[Martin_DeVries_I...]

Depends on the season (which, looking back through the IC posts, I couldn't determine). I'm not usually up early enough to see the sunrise, but in winter it stays dark til around 7:30 to 8. IIRC it's around 5:30 in the summer.

[Saint Sithney]

I wonder if they still use daylight savings nonsense in 2070..

[Red-ROM]

@ Ellipsis: Sorry about Caper, I totally encourage you to make up a new guy. you could probably get right back in the game at this rate

@ all: I PM'd Belvidere. Augmentin hasn't been on DS since July 22nd, and he didn't respond when Otto died. So I think our reserves have dried up. I'm going to open a new Recruitment post. and try to drum up some more cannon fodder

[pbangarth]

At this rate, it might be an idea for all of us to have a reserve character in the lineup!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead.gif)

[Traul]

Don't put too much hope on Belvidere: he hasn't shown up to GM his own game recently.

[Red-ROM]

Don't put too much hope on Belvidere: he hasn't shown up to GM his own game recently.

this whole game was born out of my lack of faith in most posters in general. You want to throw a character in the mix?

[Red-ROM]

At this rate, it might be an idea for all of us to have a reserve character in the lineup!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dead.gif)

Thats a possibility. of course, you will probably end up with 2 characters in the game and have to post twice as much.

[Red-ROM]

Depends on the season (which, looking back through the IC posts, I couldn't determine). I'm not usually up early enough to see the sunrise, but in winter it stays dark til around 7:30 to 8. IIRC it's around 5:30 in the summer.

I have totally slacked on dates, I randomly declared it to be September OOC a while back. but I don't think I put a day of the week or a year...

I think Friday, September 11th, 2071. does that work? Sunrise at roughly 7:30am. I'll start working it into the game.

I apologize for the lack of color in my posts. Life is pretty busy right now and the game itself has gotten half crazy trying to kill people and figure out how to bring new people in. I think my writing has suffered for it.

[HugeC]

It's all good dude! Hey, in case you missed it, I messaged a contact in my second-to-last post. I'mma fast forward to the next morning unless you wanna ping me with something to act on there.

[Red-ROM]

It's all good dude! Hey, in case you missed it, I messaged a contact in my second-to-last post. I'mma fast forward to the next morning unless you wanna ping me with something to act on there.

I'm on it right now!

[pbangarth]

11:01 El Viajero, Puget sound

"What an interesting group of characters we've got here! I suppose you'll all be calling me Caper." He shakes hands gingerly or nods to each in turn appropriately and offers a little wave to the strange bot sitting on the deck, apparently talking to itself... that's a little disconcerting. "My, hmmm specialty is getting in and getting out, blending in and never being seen if at all possible if ya catch my drift, I'm not gonna be all that fancy on the steel but I'll hold my own, and I'm not that wild behind a wheel but..." at this moment their benefactor enters the deck cutting short the rest of his response.

Hans slinks into a chair near the others and leans back in it watching and feeling a little sick owing nothing to the sea and everything to the steely eyed woman. He turns his head slightly to Otto when he speaks up, wasting no time mate, senor will probably love that mr. investigator...

Just a little prophetic.

[Sephiroth]

Data Search roll for nearby stores in Tacoma that carry commlink equipment: (Logic 6 + Data Search 2= 8d6= 3 hits
Summoning roll for spirit of man, Force 3, with optional power of Movement: (Magic 4 + Power Focus 4 + Conjuring 2= 10d6 = 6 HITS!

Force 3 = 3d6 = 0 hits0 hits

Drain roll: 2DV, Willpower 3 + Logic 6 = 5 hits = no drain

I do believe that is a critical success. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rotate.gif)

I'm having the spirit do a remote service or two, sustaining Concealment and Movement on me. If that uses two or three services, that's fine - I have 6 services available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spin.gif)

[Saint Sithney]

Legworkin..

I want to do some Data Searches to see if I can pull up any news/info about the original Big Rig Theft (great opportunity to accidentally stumble across Caper's death?) the business where BDLL worked before, operating cranes, and Big Daddy Long Legs, himself. I figure a shipyard? Crane operator ought to have union records..
Okay, so here's a buttload of rolls. I'm going to run it at 15 dice (6 browse +4 skill +3 nanites +2 hotsim) since I figure news and membership information shouldn't be too Obscure. BDLL himself will get 13 dice on the roll though.
Here goes: Searching whole Matrix for record of Ares cargo hijack.

[ Spoiler ]

15d6.hits(5) → [1,5,3,6,1,5,4,5,4,5,6,2,3,5,6] = ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Public information (6) after 1 minute.
15d6.hits(5) → [6,2,1,2,2,1,4,3,4,5,3,2,6,5,5] = (5) Limited Interest or Unpublicized (12) after 2 minutes.
15d6.hits(5) → [6,4,1,1,2,4,4,5,5,6,5,2,4,3,6] = (6)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,5,4,5,4,3,3,3,1,3,5,1,1,3,3] = (3)
15d6.hits(5) → [4,1,5,5,1,4,5,2,3,3,2,5,5,3,4] = (5) Hidden or Actively erased (24) information after 5 minutes.
15d6.hits(5) → [3,1,3,5,5,5,4,4,2,2,4,1,6,3,1] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [4,3,6,6,5,3,2,3,1,2,3,5,5,4,4] = (5)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,5,2,5,3,4,4,6,6,6,2,2,6,1,2] = (6)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,6,4,3,2,1,2,2,2,4,4,5,3,5,4] = (3)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,1,1,4,6,2,2,5,4,3,4,4,2,4,6] = (3)
15d6.hits(5) → [1,4,4,1,6,6,2,2,4,3,5,3,6,6,5] = (6)
15d6.hits(5) → [4,1,6,2,5,6,6,6,1,4,6,3,1,1,2] = (6)
15d6.hits(5) → [5,1,5,1,1,2,2,1,4,6,2,6,4,3,1] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [5,1,1,5,6,6,5,2,2,2,5,6,4,6,6] = (9) Hoo hoo! hot dice!
15d6.hits(5) → [6,2,4,5,3,1,6,2,3,4,2,2,2,2,6] = (4)

5 minutes of search looks like it.

Next Search: Records of BDLL's pre-crash employer and who might have worked there along with him (also checking who among them still has access to a dock crane.)

[ Spoiler ]

15d6.hits(5) → [6,3,5,6,4,5,6,2,2,5,3,2,5,5,2] = ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) Public
15d6.hits(5) → [2,6,1,6,2,5,4,5,4,4,3,5,6,3,6] = (7) Unpublicized
15d6.hits(5) → [1,2,3,3,6,1,3,3,5,4,3,5,5,3,2] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [3,4,4,2,6,1,3,1,6,5,1,5,3,2,1] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [3,4,4,6,3,6,5,6,6,6,3,1,6,3,2] = (7) Hidden
15d6.hits(5) → [4,6,6,5,3,3,6,3,1,3,1,3,6,3,1] = (5)
15d6.hits(5) → [1,1,6,2,3,6,6,4,1,5,1,4,6,2,4] = (5)
15d6.hits(5) → [4,4,6,6,1,2,3,6,2,6,4,3,4,4,4] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [4,5,6,6,6,4,5,4,6,1,6,5,1,4,3] = ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)
15d6.hits(5) → [1,4,5,2,6,2,4,1,3,5,5,3,2,4,1] = (4)
15d6.hits(5) → [5,5,3,5,5,5,2,5,3,2,1,1,1,2,6] = (7)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,4,5,3,5,1,4,1,4,3,6,4,2,3,2] = (3)
15d6.hits(5) → [2,3,1,1,4,5,5,3,2,1,5,6,6,5,3] = (6)
15d6.hits(5) → [1,1,5,3,4,1,5,2,2,3,5,3,6,5,1] = (5)
15d6.hits(5) → [6,3,1,3,1,5,1,1,4,4,1,4,1,1,5] = (3)

Another 5 minutes.

Final Search: Big Daddy Long Legs hisself.

[ Spoiler ]

13d6.hits(5) → [5,5,5,6,3,2,6,4,5,5,5,1,1] = ((IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) public
13d6.hits(5) → [6,3,4,2,3,1,1,5,5,1,4,1,1] = (3)
13d6.hits(5) → [4,4,4,5,5,3,2,2,1,6,4,2,5] = (4) private
13d6.hits(5) → [5,4,5,2,6,4,6,4,6,3,1,5,3] = (6)
13d6.hits(5) → [1,2,1,2,5,3,4,6,4,4,5,3,1] = (3) hidden
13d6.hits(5) → [6,2,3,3,4,4,6,6,6,1,3,4,6] = (5)
13d6.hits(5) → [4,4,5,6,4,4,4,1,1,5,2,1,6] = (4)
13d6.hits(5) → [4,2,4,6,4,1,3,2,3,4,3,2,6] = (2)
13d6.hits(5) → [1,2,6,6,2,6,6,5,1,6,4,3,1] = (6)
13d6.hits(5) → [1,5,1,1,5,1,4,1,4,1,4,1,2] = (2) olollo glitch
13d6.hits(5) → [3,4,3,4,3,4,5,3,5,6,4,2,6] = (4)
13d6.hits(5) → [5,4,4,1,3,1,5,5,3,4,6,6,5] = (6)
13d6.hits(5) → [1,5,5,2,1,1,3,3,6,1,6,1,2] = (4)

Another 5 minutes to find out everything the open net says about BDLL.

OH BOY SHOPPING.
Quick question before I get my shopping list set. Could I use my Architecture skill to calculate the likely structure rating for a roof and the ceiling of a basic building?

Here is a roll: 6 Logic + 2 Cer boost + 3 Neocortical Nanites + 1 Skill
12d6.hits(5) → [1,2,1,6,3,1,5,5,6,1,6,6] = (6)
nice.

This is basic shopping list though.
MCT Fly-spy - ¥2000 - unrestricted, so I'll just up to Kennedy's Cheap electronics on 16th and Baker, assuming they'd have that in stock. Otherwise, a quick trip to the Everett Beacon Mall might could do it.
Vehicle Identification Sensor Software at rating 3 - ¥600 - Unrestricted also, but I'd like to buy through my contact Ol Softy just to avoid all that corporate spyware hassle.
Ultrawideband Radar Sensor at rating 2 (assuming that 10 structure is enough to see through most roof areas where a guy could store that much hardware.) - ¥1000 - Here's the restricted gear. Going for r2 since, at that price, it takes half the time to find it. Want to get this through Mission Control.


This should hopefully give us some magic eyes once we narrow down the location.

[Red-ROM]

Data Search roll for nearby stores in Tacoma that carry commlink equipment: (Logic 6 + Data Search 2= 8d6= 3 hits
Summoning roll for spirit of man, Force 3, with optional power of Movement: (Magic 4 + Power Focus 4 + Conjuring 2= 10d6 = 6 HITS!

Force 3 = 3d6 = 0 hits0 hits

Drain roll: 2DV, Willpower 3 + Logic 6 = 5 hits = no drain

I do believe that is a critical success. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rotate.gif)

I'm having the spirit do a remote service or two, sustaining Concealment and Movement on me. If that uses two or three services, that's fine - I have 6 services available. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/spin.gif)

ok, a spirit must stay within 400m of you or it counts as a remote service, in which case, you forfeit any further services. also, concealment power has a range of Line Of Sight as does movement, so you have to take the spirit with you. Saver's Central has the stuff you need.

[Red-ROM]

@ saint: I'll PM you what you find on BDLL. I imagine you could surmise the Structure rating of a building. In metagame terms, 13 for an average warehouse. fly spy takes 2 days to order(or roll negotiation + charisma, threshold 6, glitch on 1 & 2) to find it quicker. the vehicle ID software, ol softy has on hand and can let it go at 600.
Ultrawideband radar, roll negotiations + charisma (8, 1 day)It takes Mission control 2 days to get you one for 1,000.

Edit: I guess that r2 radar isn't good enough for structure 13 (the steel beams that frame a warehouse) do you want r3?

[Grimm]

Hello! I wanted to inquire about how newb friendly this particular game is. I've been playing pen and paper rpgs for about 15 years but I only played Shadowrun a couple of times, and that was 3rd ed about 10 years ago or so. I'd like to get involved in a couple games here as a player and GM (eventually) just want to make sure I won't be inconveniencing the GM or players as I learn mechanics. Thanks for your time.

[Saint Sithney]

I guess that r2 radar isn't good enough for structure 13 (the steel beams that frame a warehouse) do you want r3?

If it's going to be rating 3, I might as well go for broke and get rating 4. 2000¥ isn't a dealbreaker, but 4 days to get it might be. :-/

Oh well, Invest in the Future! Make it 4! Or... I could get 2 and just look for windows and such.. Fuggit! Both! I'll take the R2 in 2 days for ¥1000 and a r4 whenever he gets it for however much it is. Can never have too much UWB.

[Red-ROM]

Hello! I wanted to inquire about how newb friendly this particular game is. I've been playing pen and paper rpgs for about 15 years but I only played Shadowrun a couple of times, and that was 3rd ed about 10 years ago or so. I'd like to get involved in a couple games here as a player and GM (eventually) just want to make sure I won't be inconveniencing the GM or players as I learn mechanics. Thanks for your time.

This game has been taking all comers. I'm fairly new to 4th ed myself. I've got maybe a year under my belt. so go ahead and make a character. the only thing we're not friendly towards is posting in character less than twice a week. that'll get you killed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Grimm]

Not a problem. I've done PBP games before in the past so am familiar with the need to keep the game moving or else risk losing interest and players.

[Sephiroth]

ok, a spirit must stay within 400m of you or it counts as a remote service, in which case, you forfeit any further services. also, concealment power has a range of Line Of Sight as does movement, so you have to take the spirit with you. Saver's Central has the stuff you need.

Well I'm stupid then. Feel free to have the spirit NPC give me sass and call me names for being stupid. I imagine it would inherit some of Jovan's HMHVV-induced superiority complex anyway.

I was under the impression that Line of Sight was required only for casting a spell/power, not for sustaining it, but it'd probably be better to take it with me anyway. Will you let it sustain the two powers from the astral after using them in the physical?

Also I must admit that I am kind of looking forward to being in a team with a large three-headed dog that speaks four or five languages, whenever Augmentin shows up. THAT will be strange.

[Red-ROM]

@ Sepiroth: hmm. you're right about the Line of sight thing being for casting. I got caught up in the remote service business. my bad.

[HugeC]

Rolls for the club -
Concealing his taser: Agility 4 + Palming 2 = 3 hits
Perception to find Cyrus and watch out for mooks looking to off him: Intuition 3 + Perception 3 + Improved Perception 2 = 4 hits

Also, does E.O.E. mean Eye of Eternity? I seem to recall that from somewhere, but maybe it isn't SR. I couldn't find it on the wiki. Anyway, can edit my IC post if that's the wrong name.

[Red-ROM]

Rolls for the club -
Concealing his taser: Agility 4 + Palming 2 = 3 hits
Perception to find Cyrus and watch out for mooks looking to off him: Intuition 3 + Perception 3 + Improved Perception 2 = 4 hits

Also, does E.O.E. mean Eye of Eternity? I seem to recall that from somewhere, but maybe it isn't SR. I couldn't find it on the wiki. Anyway, can edit my IC post if that's the wrong name.

End of Earth, From SR4a. It doesn't really matter.

[Sephiroth]

Perception Test for the visible neighborhood/street: 6 INT + 3 Perception + 3 Actively Looking = 12d6 = 5 hits

I'm assuming partial light visibility, so no negative modifiers due to Low Light Vision.

[Red-ROM]

@ Pbangarth and Martin_D : You guys are getting low on days, I fell behind in updating the "Death clock" so maybe you didn't notice.

@ Sephiroth: You're clear, I'm not going to ambush you at the Wal-mart, unless you stop posting (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

@ Grimm: You still interested?? got a character idea? We have an open spot!!