The Idiot's Guide To Rigging Thread, Support for the Vehicularly Challenged Options

[Frag-o Delux]

I know that is a dig at one of my typos, I just can't seem to find it to fix it. :D

EDIT Found it fixed it now Fahr needs to, :D

[Fahr]

The blimps are a little on the slow side compared to the rest of the convoy... but the sig of 10 is great....

so lets see, Endrypt 3 (15000)on a condor II (33650)plus a sensor 4(12,500), plus max speed improve(1682) would run me... 63,032:nuyen:
that seems like a reasonable purchace. i'll also need a drone rack on the big truck though...

-Mike R.

edit: not enough cf for sensor 5 :(

This post has been edited by Fahr: Mar 11 2004, 05:22 AM

[Kagetenshi]

They're slow, but you can deploy them as needed. Send them forwards while you're stopped, and then catch up and recollect them.

~J

[ShadowPhoenix]

Alright, if we're going with the Condor II, then I'll go ahead and edit the receipt to reflect the new purchases(including the drone rack)

on a side note, anyone have a Page reference to the removal of manual controls, I've seen it before, I just can't find it anywhere. :( with that I can finish the brumby loadout.

[Nikoli]

Sadfly it's under vehicle design, not modifications.

[ShadowPhoenix]

I don't see why if the Character has some Vehicle B/R why I couldn't let him just make the mods himself, all you have to do looks like is unhook and remove all the manual equipment. I'll let someone do that for free :D but then again, maybe I'm just a nice GM

[Fahr]

don't forget encrypt for the brumby too ;)

so ahh... what am I smuggling, exactly...?

-Mike R.

[ShadowPhoenix]

Let's just say "medical Supplies" and leave it at that ;)

[Kagetenshi]

Part of what you're being paid for is the ability to honestly say "I don't know" when people ask you what you're carrying.

~J

[Fahr]

more specifically, I was wondering how big the things i am smuggling are, and how well diguised so I know if i need to disguise them further, and if there were any specific precaustions given me (like don't go over any big bumps or you'll regret it ;) )

additionally, smuggling is different than courier work, as a courier I don't want to know what I am carrying, as a smuggler, I am likely buying stuff at one place and moving it to another to sell, I would defenitly take "no questions asked" runs (for a pretty penny) , but it is not unreasonable to ask if this were a self initiated run. also, I make my money by moving stuff illegally, but it helps to know how illegal it is ;)

-mike R.

[ShadowPhoenix]

you were hired for this...

the trailer you are to pick up from a storage facility is a plain marked trailer, internally, it contains several refrigeration units that have been maglocked to prevent opening. the invoice you are given to "assist" with getting past patrols mark the items in the refrigeration as "perishable food items" of various kinds and types. The Johnson who hired you disclosed that you should do your best not to be stopped and searched, as if border guards discover what is in the containers, you will certainly not receive the remainder of pay for this contract. The delivery location is another Storage facility in Downtown Denver. He gives you a comm number to page the recipient who will grant access remotely to a secure lot to drop off the trailer.

if we're done with Chargen then I'll give start detailing everything starting at the Lot you pick the trailer up from and we'll go from there. so give me the go when you're committed :)

[Seidaku]

[Kagetenshi]

On a side note, are we doing this before or after Ghostwalker busts up Denver? I vote before, because the walls are just too fun.

~J

[Fahr]

I'll Post the Final Char tonight or tommorrow, I think I have spent most of my money...

as I don't have the book til after this weekend, I can't answer for the turret avail, if that is the case, we'll need to rethink, or say screw it and pretend we can get them.

since a big part of being an effective rigger is about getting the right equipment, this could be a problem.

Your call ShadowPhoenix, I can modify if nessesary :)

-Mike R.

[gknoy]

[Frag-o Delux]

When dealing with authorites it is good to know how to talk the talk. Telling him I have know fragging clue is going to immedatly raise a flag. Giving something plausable while sounding innocent is what makes a good smuggler. If you are hualing a freezer, especially from a sea side place like Seattle, seafood is a good answer. Really good if the country is land locked, like from Seattle to Denver. :) Also have an air tight story, like where you are from to where you are going. Cops will sniff out a bad story like a dog looking for a bitch in heat. So get a story and learn it then never change it.

[ShadowPhoenix]

I'm presently not too up to date on Denver, however this should be corrected before we get the convoy there.

On the topic of the Turrets, we may have screwed that up, I'll have to look it up and confirm, but I'll take the qoute out of errata as valid. I won't however toss out the Turrets, since we did a lot of math :P and because we've already made plans around it. so the turrets stay.


Finish up the character, and I'll finish up my plotting and scheming.

[ShadowPhoenix]

*nudge* :wobble: ;)

[Fahr]

got my book back... formatting Willie for Posting...

[Dashifen]

Wheee --- now I can learn rigging :) If I may: can you keep the yellow and white text combination that the Idiot's Guide to the Matrix is using? It makes it really easy to find the explanation for actions when you're skimming the thread from work (not that I'd ever do that :)).

[ShadowPhoenix]

ahhh, just now realized how to do that. I'll start doing that to seperate game talk and rules talk starting now

[Fahr]

How DO you do that? :grinbig:

Here's the Char data without the rigger gear (19,470 nuyen unspent at end of chargen)

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One Arm Willie (William Franklin) aka Buster Brown
Male 5'10" 220lb Brown longish hair, hazel eyes, Stout if a little soft.


B 2 Q 6 S 2 I 6 W 5 C 3
E 3 Reac 6 Init 1
CP 8 Control Pool 10

Rigger data: reaction 10, init 3 while rigging. VCR 2

Edges: Apptitude->car, sense of direction
Flaws: Impulsive, Compassionate, One Arm

Active Skills:
Pistols(QCK)/Ares Predator [2/4]
Gunnery(INT) [6]
Car(REA) [6]
Car B/R(INT) [4]
Gunnery B/R(INT) [2]
Electronics B/R(INT) [2]
Computer B/R(INT) [2]
Computer(INT) [5]
Electronics(INT) [5]
Negotiation(CHA) [3]
Etiquette(CHA) [2]

Knowledge Skills:
ST:Fences(KNO) [3]
ST:NAN Border Patrol Tactics(KNO) [3]
ST:Safehouse Locations(KNO) [3]
ST:Scrounging(KNO) [3]
ST:Smuggling Routes(KNO) [6]
ST:Smuggler Havens(KNO) [6]
SV:Navigation(KNO) [4]
IN:Gambling Card Games(KNO) [2]

Languages:
English(LAN) [3]
English(LAN) (RW) [1]
Japanese(LAN) [2]
Japanese(LAN) (RW) [1]
Spanish(LAN) [2]
Spanish(LAN) (RW) [1]
Sperethiel(LAN) [2]

'Ware:
VCR 2 alpha, Smartlink 2 alpha, 2 slot chipjack alpha

Personal Weapons:
Ares Predator 3 w/ under barrel wight and 3 clips of regular ammo

Gear:
Load Bearing Harness, Pistol Ammo Pouch, Vehicle Kit, 3 KnowSoft Gen.[3]-> Generic maps and touristy info, Medkit Rating 3,[3]Medkit Supplies, DocWagon: Basic Service, Secure Jacket (5/3), Low LIfestyle 1 month.

Contacts
Tony Banzarro Seattle Border Gaurd (dirty-takes bribes)
Candice Fuella Mechanic (good, No Questions Asked work)
(Buddy)Canton Edwards Smuggler/fixer (used to be driving buddy, now gets me jobs)

20 ?'s

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BACKGROUND:
1) Where's your character from?
The road, no place else has been home since he was 16, before that, Memphis Tennessee, CAS
2) Does your character have a family?
No
3) Does your character have an ethic background?
Not a real strong one.
APPEARANCE
4) What does your character look like?
only has a right arm, couple of generic tatoos, always looks unshaven, and has a prominent brow.
5) What does your character dress like?
Jeans and Ts, occasoinally, a button up gflannel if it's cold.
6) Does your character have physical quirks?
He squints a lot, and doesn't like to stand in the open.
SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES, AND RESOUCES
7) Where did your character learn their Active Skills?
Driving a Big Rig and a short stint in the CAS army National Gaurd.
8) Where did your character learn their Knowledge Skills?
same
9) Where did your character get his goodies?
Bought the truck when he was driving legally, has since re-conditioned it for illegal activites, the rest of the drones he has picked up during his smuggler exchanges, usually as pay.
10) Where does your character live?
In the truck.
12) Who are your character's enemies?
Border Gaurds mostly
PERSONALITY
14) What are your character's likes and dislikes?
He likes money, and freedom, He hates oppresion and cruelty.
15) What is your character's moral code?
Don't get anyone else involved if they don't need to be, and keep things professional.
16) Does your character have goals?
To some day retire and travel the world in a winnebago!
17) Does your character have personal beliefs?
He's an agnostic.
18) Does your character have personality quirks?
he Hates to see other suffer and can easily get dragged ito stuff that is none of his buisness if he suspects that there is an innocent being harmed.
RUNNING THE SHADOWS
19) Why does your character run the shadows?
Money and freedom, and a chance to use his toys.
20) How does your character view his/her role as a shadowrunner?
People need the things he brings, and the Corps have no right to stop Free trade.

So there.... finally!

ready to begin :twirl:

edit:
I'll post the vehicle sheets tonight as well with flux and everything

This post has been edited by Fahr: Mar 15 2004, 11:33 PM

[Fahr]

Here's Beast

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name  "Beast"
model GMC 4201
type Heavy Transport
Control systems:
Rigger Control, Manual Control one arm modifications RC adapt

Handling  2/7
Speed  85
Max. Speed 127
Accel.  5
Body  6
Armor  6
Signature 2
Autonav  2
Pilot  0
Ivis Pool 0
FirmPoints 2
HardPoints 2
Seating  2 + 1b
entry  2d
Fuel  D 500L
Economy  3Km/L
Cargo  62.5
Load  4659
Stress  0
Total Cost :nuyen: 498,701

Maintanance: :nuyen: 4,987
Otempo Cost: :nuyen: 4.98
 ®ating  (F)lux (MF)Modified Flux  (Max) Flux  
Sensor  R:6  F:9  MF:12    Max:15
ECM  R:3  F:4  MF:7 Max:10
ECCM  R:3  F:4  MF:7 Max:10
ED  R:3  F:4 MF:7 Max:10
ECD  R:3  F:4 MF:7 Max:10

Modifications
CMC 4
Anti Theft system[10]
Crash Cage
Enviroseal Gas
Life support 10 man hours
Photovoltaic Paint
Morphing Licence Plate
transponder library rating 5
removed termination chip
Mechanical Loading arm (Str 36)
Dual Purpose runflat tires (8) plus 2 spares.
Power Amplifier 3
RC Encrypt 3
Weapons
remote small Pop Up Turret w/ Ingram Valiant LMG w/ smartlink 2 integration and points gunnery recoil BF/FA 7S RC:3 Belt Fed (200 rounds)

Fixed Forward Mossburg SM-CDMT shotgun w/ smartlink 2 integration and 3 points gunnery recoil SA/BF 9S(f)/9M Shot (16c)

fixed rearward Semapol Vz/88v Assault rifle w/ smartlink 2 integration SA/BF/FA 8M (70c)

Here's Beauty

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name  "Beauty"
model Toyota Gopher
type SUV
Control systems:
Rigger Control, No Manual Controls RC Control

Handling   4/4
Speed      105
Max. Speed  157
Accel.     7
Body       4
Armor      3
Signature   2
Autonav    2
Pilot      3
FirmPoints   0
HardPoints   2
Seating   2
entry     2d
Fuel      G(80L)
Economy   6Km/L
Cargo     15
Load      86
Stress    0
Total Cost :nuyen: 145,200

Maintanance: :nuyen: 1,452
Otempo Cost: :nuyen: 1.45

Sensor  R:3  F:4  MF:4 Max:6
ECM  R:2 F:3  MF:3 Max:5

Modifications
runflat dual purpose tires 4+2 spare  
transponder library 5
morphing plate
photovoltaic paint
RC Encryption 3

Weapons
Small remote pop up turret w/ Ingram Valiant LMG with 5 points recoil adjustment

Heres Smoke on the Water (condor)

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name  "Smoke on the Water"
model Condor II
type Mini-Blimp
Control systems:
Rigger Control, No Manual Controls RC Control

Handling    4
Speed       105
Max. Speed  157
Accel.      5
Body        2
Armor       3
Signature   10
Autonav     0
Pilot       3
FirmPoints  0
HardPoints  0
Seating     0
entry       2d
Fuel        E(35PF)
Economy     5Km/PF
Cargo       1
Load        93
Setup/breakdown 5 min.
Stress      0
Total Cost :nuyen: 65,014

Maintanance: :nuyen: 650
Otempo Cost: :nuyen: .65
  rating  Flux Modified Flux  Max Flux  
Sensor  R:4 F:6 MF:6 Max:7

Modifications
SunCell
PhotoVoltaic Paint
RC Encryption 3

Weapons
none

And las but not least, the RC Deck

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RC Deck Stats
Max Flux 12
current Modified Flux 5
Encrypt 3
Decrypt 3
PEM 3
Rating 5
Flux   8

3 subscribed Drones
1) Beast Pilot 3
2) Beuaty Pilot 3
3) Smoke Pilot 3

some notes:
Had to change to the gopher for load and Cf reasons, had to much stuff to fit in the brumby

Added RC interface and encryption to Beast, so i could get to it from the RC deck.

Added Load increase to the Condor so it could carry the sensors.

total cost for the vehicles and RC:
823,665

This post has been edited by Fahr: Mar 17 2004, 06:23 AM

[ShadowPhoenix]

good, I'll begin posting opening storyline to the game tomorrow when I'm at work.

[Fahr]

Updated Vehicles in previous post...

Now On TO the RUN!

this is a test

This post has been edited by Fahr: Mar 17 2004, 06:33 AM