Recruitment: Puyallups, [Closed] Slow and steady pbp Options

[Grinchy McScroog...]

Oddly enough, if you do a google image search for "parkour jumpsuit", the second row of images is Bruce Lee's iconic yellow jumpsuit.

Heh, so it is. I decided not to go with it for now. It's a pretty powerful set of armour (B:6 I:6), which could have an unbalancing effect on the game. As well, my character is supposed to have been freshly smuggled in, so he's lucky to have found the equipment he's already got.

[almost normal]

It's your call, and I applaud you for it; it's just been my experience that Melee characters tend to take the brunt of the damage being chucked around, having to run into the thick of things and such.

[Grinchy McScroog...]

True enough, but I know that Redjack wanted balanced characters, so I've been careful not to turn him into a combat monster. My current armour rating is 3/3, which I figure is decent for a starting character. I hope. *fingers crossed*

[Redjack]

Here is my updated character in his entirety. The main changes are in Qualities, Contacts, Equipment, and History.

Approved.
IC Post is up.

[Redjack]

Recruiting is closed.
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Almost Normal -> Moses: Mundane Male Human Detective
Done and posting.

Grinchy McScrooge -> Ho "Chǔnán" Feng: Male Human Physical Adept
Done.

phlapjack77 -> Bob Hoskins: Male Human Detective Mage
Next Step: Respond to re-review of character sheet - phlapjack77

Sengir -> Hardwire: Male Ork Tecnomancer
Next Step: Character Sheet - Sengir

Mister Shed -> ?: Male Ork Bear Shaman
Next Step: A history that includes the contacts or answer one of the variations of 20 questions. - Mister Shed

Raven the Trickster -> Galen "Stormcrow" Blackfeather: Male Elven Crow Shaman
Next Step: History. - Raven

Aria -> Natalie Adams : Female Cat Burglary Adept
Next Step: Character Sheet. - Aria

[Grinchy McScroog...]

Approved.
IC Post is up.

First post is up. Starting cred is 160¥. And I've removed the accents from my character's street name, cuz they weren't playing well with word processor. So just Chunan will do. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smokin.gif)

[almost normal]

Awesome. What's the significance on the number?

[Sengir]

Not 100% done bloody Karma sinking TMs), but I figure advanced enough for GM review:

Character

[ Spoiler ]

Street Name: Hardwire
Name: David Webb

== Metatype ==
20 Ork

== Attributes ==
00 BOD: 4
30 AGI: 4
20 REA: 3
00 STR: 3
20 CHA: 3
40 INT: 5
30 LOG: 4
30 WIL: 4
10 EDG: 2
40 RES: 5
----
220

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence: 6
Initiative: 8
IP: 1
Matrix Initiative: 11
Matrix IP: 3
Physical Damage Track: 10
Stun Damage Track: 10

== Active Skills ==
04 Automotive Mechanic : 1
20 Compiling : 5
08 Cybercombat : 2
40 Electronics Group
--Computer : 4
--Data Search : 4
--Hardware : 4
--Software : 4
08 Electronic Warfare : 2
20 Hacking : 5
08 Perception : 2
12 Pistols : 3
16 Registering : 4
----
136

== Contacts ==
00 Barman/Fixer (3, 1)
02 Rigger (1, 3)
05 The Black Hat (2 (+3) , 2)
-- Group Modifiers
+2 for 20-99 people
+0 for area of influence (they don't act as a group)
+0 magic (tehehe)
+1 matrix (they run a members-only matrix site, not some huge forum)

== Negative Qualities ==

-05 Big Regret
-05 Codeblock (Decryption)
-15 Sensitive System
-05 Pacifist (Minor)
----
-30

== Positive Qualities ==
10 Natural Hardening
05 Paragon (The Black Hat)
05 Technomancer
----
20

== Complex Forms ==
(Tradition: Dronomancers, Resist Fading with INT + RES )
05 Analyze Rating: 5
05 Exploit Rating: 5
01 Smartlink Rating: 1
05 Stealth Rating: 5
----
16

Knowledge Skills

[ Spoiler ]

== Knowledge Skills ==
27 free points
English : N
Or'zet : 3
Cheesy Flatscreen B-Movies : 2
Corporate Metahuman Experimentation : 5
Matrix Security : 5
Matrix Theory : 4
TM Meeting Points : 4

Lifestyle & Gear

[ Spoiler ]

== Lifestyles ==
Run-down appartment block, with garages
Comforts: Low
Entertainment: Low
Necessities: Middle
Neighborhood: Low
Security: Low
Qualities: Workplace [1LP]
----
3200 ¥ * 1 month = 3200 ¥

== Armor ==
600 Armor Vest 6/4
130 Ballistic Mask 2/1
8000 Chameleon Suit 6/4
----
8730

== Weapons ==
1100 Enfield Merlin [Ammo Skip System, Smartgun System] DV: 5P AP: -1 RC: 0
+500 Extended Clip
650 Ingram Smartgun X
----
2250


== Gear ==
1500 Narcoject x30
90 Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x30
60 Ammo: Regular Ammo (Submachine Guns)

500 Tool Kit (Electronics)
3000 Fake SIN (Stanley Higgins) Rating 3

Black duffel bag containing:
1200 Autopicker Rating 6
20 Chisel
450 C-Squared Rating 6 x5
60 GloWand
150 Grenade: Incendiary x3
250 Miniwelder
50 Standard Rope (100 m)
2 Plastic Restraints
Duct Tape
----
7232

== Vehicles ==
2500 Cyberspace Designs Dragonfly (Minidrone) [Improved Takeoff and Landing Level 2, Minidrone Sensor, Targeting (Close Combat) Rating 4]
2500 Cyberspace Designs Dragonfly (Minidrone) [Improved Takeoff and Landing Level 2, Minidrone Sensor, Targeting (Close Combat) Rating 4]
3000 GM-Nissan Doberman (Medium) [Walker Mode, Weapon Mount (Normal, External, Turret, Remote), Medium Drone Sensor, Clearsight Rating 3, Targeting (Self) Rating 3]
+4000 Mechanical Arm
+4000 Mechanical Arm
+ 600 Camera Rating 6
+500 [Smartlink]
14,000Mercury Comet (Sedan) [Vehicle Sensor]
----
31,100

Grand Total:
52,512 ¥ / 11BP and 2488 ¥ free

Couple of points:
- Do you track standard ammo expeditures?
- I do consider Sensitive System without any 'ware ok, since forsaking a whole area of advancement clearly is a disadvantage. YMMV
- The idea for the Dragonflies is to lace their "set of vibro-blade pincers" with Narcoject as a nonlethal takedown
- The Smartgun is for the Doberman, which will typically stay at home

[Grinchy McScroog...]

Awesome. What's the significance on the number?

Are you referring to the 160¥? or my IC post?

[almost normal]

Your post, the 74, specifically.

[Grinchy McScroog...]

Your post, the 74, specifically.

It can be taken to mean Certain Death. Now, keep in mind that I don't actually know Cantonese. I'm working from the sidebars in Runner Havens (pg. 8 ) and Vice (pg. 67), as well as Google and Wikipedia, all blended into oneness with my own personal judgement (patent-pending). There are many possible interpretations in Chinese numerology, if you believe the net, and it gets even worse if you start taking Mandarin into account, so I'm mainly working with the SR books because I can plausibly argue that they reflect 2070's interpretations. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/devil.gif)

[Redjack]

- Do you track standard ammo expeditures?

I do not track REG/GEL if your necessities are Middle or above.

- I do consider Sensitive System without any 'ware ok, since forsaking a whole area of advancement clearly is a disadvantage. YMMV

Not nearly so much as taking a racial minimum on an attribute. Given that this character is a technomancer, I will allow both.

- The idea for the Dragonflies is to lace their "set of vibro-blade pincers" with Narcoject as a nonlethal takedown

Cool idea. I like it.

- The Smartgun is for the Doberman, which will typically stay at home

Ok. It only applies when you are jumped in.

Not 100% done bloody Karma sinking TMs), but I figure advanced enough for GM review:

Several notes:
1) You only spent 23 of your 27 skill points for knowledge skills.

2) You are at 402bp and your contact costs are not correct. (Rating + Loyalty = BP Cost)

Matrix resources are those that exceed the scope of a typical commlink and a Matrix address. Groups with an active Matrix presence run a well-known and well-established node dedicated to their specific interests. Those with broad reaching resources are involved with a range of different Matrix nodes across multiple grids. Pervasive Matrix integration refers to groups whose Matrix presence is intrinsic to the Matrix–they might have a spyware utility that commonly runs on most nodes, or they might be involved in the design of common Matrix hardware.

3) Let's discuss the group. Group contacts Matrix value also represents the power they can bring to bear, like the magic value does. I would see that a little higher; minimum of 2.

4) The low number of forms concern me for your effectiveness with this character. I feel that you will get frustrated with the matrix without more forms. If you consciously recognize that though, I will allow it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[almost normal]

If you don't mind a little friendly help, I'd suggest bumping your software up by one, specialize threading, then broaden your CFs to incorporate biofeedback, armor, attack, black, sniffer, and decrypt at the very least. Even a 1 rating will be a big improvement when you thread up an improved form.

[Redjack]

- Do you track standard ammo expeditures?

I do not track REG/GEL if your necessities are Middle or above.

- I do consider Sensitive System without any 'ware ok, since forsaking a whole area of advancement clearly is a disadvantage. YMMV

Not nearly so much as taking a racial minimum on an attribute. Given that this character is a technomancer, I will allow both.

- The idea for the Dragonflies is to lace their "set of vibro-blade pincers" with Narcoject as a nonlethal takedown

Cool idea. I like it.

- The Smartgun is for the Doberman, which will typically stay at home

Ok. It only applies when you are jumped in.

Not 100% done bloody Karma sinking TMs), but I figure advanced enough for GM review:

Several notes:
1) You only spent 23 of your 27 skill points for knowledge skills.

2) You are at 402bp and your contact costs are not correct. (Rating + Loyalty = BP Cost)
[quote=Runner's Companion,126]Matrix resources are those that exceed

[almost normal]

Dare I sense an edit coming on?

[Sengir]

I do not track REG/GEL if your necessities are Middle or above.

Heh, good thing I took middle Necessities

Several notes:
1) You only spent 23 of your 27 skill points for knowledge skills.

2) You are at 402bp and your contact costs are not correct. (Rating + Loyalty = BP Cost)

Yep, it's WIP and has some rough edges...a Doberman with a two old Cyberarms sounded cool but is too expensive, 3 BP for a car with little game relevance are bad, and some other things

I have no idea what I did with the Contacts, though...

3) Let's discuss the group. Group contacts Matrix value also represents the power they can bring to bear, like the magic value does. I would see that a little higher; minimum of 2.

My line of thinking with Group Contacts is "what does this offer that a single contact (e.g. hacker) doesn't?" but ok, we're discussing 1 BP here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

4) The low number of forms concern me for your effectiveness with this character. I feel that you will get frustrated with the matrix without more forms. If you consciously recognize that though, I will allow it.

Ah, the old question of TMs and what CFs to buy. For the start I prefer a few important ones at max rating and threading the rest or letting Sprites do the job. Although a few points in Shield are on the todo list, a fried brain is always bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Redjack]

Yep, it's WIP and has some rough edges...a Doberman with a two old Cyberarms sounded cool but is too expensive, 3 BP for a car with little game relevance are bad, and some other things

Just let me know when its ready.

[Sengir]

Now I hope:

Character:

[ Spoiler ]

== Info ==
Street Name: Hardwire
Name: David Webb
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 5

==Metatype==
20 Ork

== Attributes ==
0 BOD: 4
20 AGI: 3
20 REA: 3
0 STR: 3
20 CHA: 3
40 INT: 5
30 LOG: 4
30 WIL: 4
10 EDG: 2
40 RES: 5
---
210

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence: 6
Initiative: 8
IP: 1
Matrix Initiative: 11
Matrix IP: 3
Physical Damage Track: 10
Stun Damage Track: 10

==Positive Qualities ==
natural Low-Light Vision
10 Natural Hardening
5 Paragon (The Black Hat)
5 Technomancer
----
20

== Negative Qualities ==
-5 Big Regret
-5 Codeblock (Decryption)
-5 Pacifist (Minor)
-15 Sensitive System
-----
-30

== Active Skills ==
20 Compiling : 5
8 Cybercombat : 2
8 Electronic Warfare : 2
20 Hacking : 5
4 Infiltration : 1
10 Perception : 2 [Visual]
12 Pistols : 3
18 Registering : 4 [Machine Sprites]
40 Electronics Group 4
- Computer : 4
- Data Search : 4
- Software : 4
- Hardware : 4
----
140


== Contacts ==
[free] "Barman" (Fixer) (3, 1)
4 Rigger (3, 1)
8 The Black Hat (2 (+4), 2)
- 20-99 Members +2
- Broad Matrix Resources +2

== Complex Forms ==
(Tradition: Dronomancers, Resist Fading with INT + RES (10))
5 Analyze Rating: 5
5 Exploit Rating: 5
2 Shield Rating: 2
1 Smartlink Rating: 1
5 Stealth Rating: 5
----
18

Knowledge Skills

[ Spoiler ]

== Knowledge Skills ==
English : N
Or'zet : 3
Area Knowledge: Seattle : 4
Cheesy Flatscreen B-Movies : 2
Corporate Metahuman Experimentation : 5
Matrix Security : 5
Matrix Theory : 4
TM Meeting Points : 4

Lifestyle & Gear

[ Spoiler ]

== Lifestyles ==
Run-down appartment block, with garages
Comforts: Low
Entertainment: Low
Necessities: Middle
Neighborhood: Low
Security: Low
Qualities: Workplace [1LP]
----
3200 ¥ * 1 months = 3200 ¥

== Armor ==
600 Armor Vest 6/4
130 Ballistic Mask 2/1
8000 Chameleon Suit 6/4
+2000 +Thermal Damping 4
----
10730

== Weapons ==
625 Enfield Merlin
+std +Ammo Skip System
+std +Smartgun System
+500 +Extended Clip
DV: 5P AP: -1 RC: 0

650 Ingram Smartgun X
+std +Stock
+std +Gas Vent 2
+std +Smartgun System
+std +Sound Suppressor
DV: 5P AP: - RC: 3
----
1775

== Commlink ==
1000 Renraku Sensei (2, 2, 2, 4)
+500 +Satellite Link
+600 +Renraku Ichi
----
2100

== Gear ==
3000 Fake SIN (Stanley Higgins) Rating 3
1500 Narcoject x30
500 Tool Kit (Electronics)

Black duffel bag containing
1200 Autopicker Rating 6
20 Chisel
450 C-Squared Rating 6 x5
60 GloWand
150 Grenade: Incendiary x3
250 Miniwelder
2 Plastic Restraints x20
50 Standard Rope (100 m)
0 Duct Tape
0 Gloves
----
7182

== Vehicles ==
2500 Cyberspace Designs Dragonfly (Minidrone)
+std +Improved Takeoff and Landing Level 2
+std +Minidrone Sensor
++800 +Camera Rating 6 [Low Light, Thermographic]
++300 +Microphone Rating 6
++150 +Radio Signal Scanner Rating 6
+ std +Targeting (Close Combat) Rating 4

2500 Cyberspace Designs Dragonfly (Minidrone)
+std +Improved Takeoff and Landing Level 2
+std +Minidrone Sensor
+std +Targeting (Close Combat) Rating 4
++800 +Camera Rating 6 [Low Light, Thermographic]
++300 +Microphone Rating 6
++150 +Radio Signal Scanner Rating 6

6000 GM Mr. Fix-It 2071 (Medium)
+1200 +Armor, Normal Rating 6
+std +Mechanical Arm
+std +Mechanical Arm
+4000 +Weapon Mount (Normal, External, Flexible, Remote)
+std +Medium Drone Sensor

55000 Yamaha Growler (Off-Road Bike)
+std +Off-Road Suspension
+std +Vehicle Sensor
----
24200


Grand Total:
49187 / 10 BP and 813 ¥ left

[Raven the Tricks...]

And to finish off mine

History

[ Spoiler ]

Galen Blackfeather (a.k.a. Stormcrow) Was born an elf to one of the NAN tribes near Seattle. From an early age he spoke to Crow, and none of tribal elders were surprised when his shamanic powers manifested at puberty. They were however surprised at the aspect of Crow that he embraced. Stormcrow was always fascinated by technology and the life of the big cities and when he reached his majority he moved to Seattle to experience it for himself.

As fate would have it though, he arrived in Seattle on the day of the Crash 2.0, and was one of many who's SIN was wiped from the system. Taking this as a sign from Crow, Stormcrow decided not to reapply for his SIN, instead choosing the life of the SINless, and soon after, a shadowrunner. Arriving in the city knowing only how to shapechange, heal and levitate, Stormcrow has since learned a variety of combat and support spells which have been useful in the first part of his career as a shadowrunner. Recently having split from his team over personality conflicts, Stormcrow is seeking a new team to run with.

Contacts

[ Spoiler ]

Thomas Stonetree, Shamanic Talismonger
Thomas is a human talismonger, who owns a shop specializing in shamangic items in Sonomish. A Bear shaman himself, Thomas specializes in protective magics and refuses to personally make weapon or combat spell foci, although he has been known to sell them to some of his better customers.

Spike, Street Dealer
Spike is a dealer who sells everything from street drugs to pharmaceuticals. Galen doesn't know him by any other name.

[Raven the Tricks...]

Ok, incredibly minor change to equipment, just switching the Indian Pathfinder to a Norton Countess (one of the similar models) since I put that in before I planned on making this guy a member of the NAN.

[Redjack]

Recruiting is closed.
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Almost Normal -> Moses: Mundane Male Human Detective
Done and posting.

Grinchy McScrooge -> Ho "Chǔnán" Feng: Male Human Physical Adept
Done and posting.

phlapjack77 -> Bob Hoskins: Male Human Detective Mage
Done and posting.

Raven the Trickster -> Galen "Stormcrow" Blackfeather: Male Elven Crow Shaman
Done and posting.

Sengir -> Hardwire: Male Ork Tecnomancer
Done.

Mister Shed -> ?: Male Ork Bear Shaman
Next Step: A history that includes the contacts or answer one of the variations of 20 questions. - Mister Shed

Aria -> Natalie Adams : Female Cat Burglary Adept
Next Step: Character Sheet. - Aria