Dis*, Dis* by motion, automatic for the people Options

[mister__joshua]

How are you thinking of dropping me and Ghost in? Are we gonna be be in a seperate scene?

I'm looking forward to it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[JavaLamp]

I'm working on it... I'll try to get as many in a single scene as possible.. this current one is going to be difficult to pull off. which makes it worth it!

[Titus]

@Titus: From your last comment about not letting people with guns through, should we assume Brick gave Mary and Matt a quick pat-down and relieved them of their weapons? No idea what she's packing, but Matt has a taser on him for personal protection. He wouldn't object if security at the place he was going insisted on taking it from him, but he's happy to keep it tucked inside his suit if they don't.

No. JavaLamp's post made it seem like people walked in with large weapons. If y'all had the pass-picture, y'all were not frisked. That was his directions. Just the large amount of guns completely threw Marcus/Brick for a loop. When the group gets in deep while shadowrunning together (or runs into his old gang), he will change over to Brick. He only uses that with people he would trust though. The characters y'all created don't qualify, yet.

[TakayamaYuuko]

Even if I had been frisked, I would've been okay. I even lost the Manhunter I borrowed from Harl, so I'm not packing anything.

[Mister Juan]

Out of pure curiosity, do we happen to have any PCs who are jazz fans?

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

Music or Drug?

[Mister Juan]

Music or Drug?

Music (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[Mister Juan]

Mieke Van Der Veen
Jazz Singer/Pianist

That's pronounced MEE-kə (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

Background

[ Spoiler ]

1.Where and in what kind of environment did your character grow up?
It would be easy to think that someone like Mieke would have had something of a hard time growing up. But, as it turns out, it is quite the contrary. A single child, with very successful and wealthy parents, Mieke never longed for anything during her entire life. The numerous homes they had as a family were always comfortable, well furnished, and in some countries, borderlined on the luxurious. Mieke went to the best schools available to her, and had the best private tutors. The daughter of an S-K branch division president an a renown violinist, Mieke was born in the United Netherlands, where she spent most of her childhood. Between then and adulthood, because of her father's work, Mieke would call numerous place “home”: the Allied German States, Austria, France, Japan and Switzerland. Although a very busy man, Mieke's father always found time for his daughter, allowing her to grow up in a very decent and healthy corporate family. Being constantly cared for and provided for has made Mieke into a bit of a naive and idealist woman.

2. What are your character’s relations with their family? (Does your character keep in touch? Where are they now?) Mieke loves and cares deeply for her parents. She keeps in touch with them as much as she can, calling them on an almost daily basis. Since she has only been living on her own for the past year, Mieke still feels a bit unsecured, all alone in Seattle, and so, she has a tendency to fly over to see her parents in Essen, whenever she has a few days off.


3. Does your character have an ethnic background? (Is it relevant to them?)
Mieke is Dutch.

Appearance
4. What does your character look like?
Mieke is tall and thin, with legs that never quite seem to end. With a full head of beautiful red curly hair, and the freckles to match, she is not a woman who goes unnoticed easily. Apparently made almost only of vertical traits, Mieke is not a curvaceous woman at all, and sports a body closer to that of a girl than a woman. She constantly hides her eyes behind a pair of shades, both from habit and as to avoid putting people ill at ease with her blindness. She has an elongated face, with a short pointed nose, and thin lips that always seem to smile.

5. What does your character dress like?
Mieke dresses in a rather conservative fashion, favoring long skirts and dresses whenever she can. She always does her best to dress elegantly, favoring white, black, gray or very soft colors. She is never without a pair of shades.

6. What are your character’s physical quirks?
Having a malformed occipital lobe, Mieke visual cortex is unable to process information. Her eyes function perfectly, in the sense that she posses undamaged optical nerves and retinas, but they lack the ability to see and her pupils are constantly frozen wide open.

Beside being blind, and all the quirks that come along with her disability, Mieke doesn't really have physical quirks.

Skills, attributes, resources
7. What did your character always want to be? (How did they go about getting this job/position/ability/image? Did they succeed?)
Of course, when she was little, Mieke dreamed of being everything from a doctor, to an astronaut to a deep sea diver. But, as she grew up and came to grip with her disability, Mieke knew very well she couldn't be “anything” she wanted. Growing up around music and musicians, through her mother, Mieke developed a passion and a love for music. Discovering piano at a very early age, Mieke found her calling. For the past 6 years now, she has been distinguishing herself on the jazz scene, and has created quite a buzz amongst jazz aficionados.

8. Where and how did your character learn their Active and Knowledge Skills?
Mieke learned her skills through a mixture of private schools, tutelage and her parents.

9. Where and how did your character get their major equipment and ‘ware?
Throughout the years, Mieke has found herself under the knife of a surgeon quite a few times, in an attempt to improve her quality of life, always courtesy of S-K and her father.

10.Where and in what kind of place does your character currently live?
Mieke has now been living, for close to a year, in a spacious penthouse flat, provided by S-K, in downtown Seattle. She lives alone, with her seeing eye (and guard) dog, Fred.

11. Who are your character’s contacts? (How did they become contacts? Why do they still talk to your character?)
Mieke met Richard Blythe, for the first time, on a trans-Atlantic conference call organized by her mother. A well known jazz music producer, Richard has been Mieke's agent/manager for about 2 years now. To the great dismay of her parents, it was actually his suggestion to “get some fresh perspective” that pushed Mieke to out of the family home and to Seattle.

12. Who are your character’s enemies? (How did they become your character’s enemies?)

13. For Awakened characters, how did your character learn their magic? For non-Awakened characters, how does your character feel about magic?

Personality
14. What are your character’s personality quirks?
Mieke is a very kind, soft and warm person. Calm and collected, she is a bit naive and idealistic. She is always polite, and proper, no matter the situation or person she's with.

15. What are your character’s likes and dislikes?
Mieke lives for music, particularly jazz. She also greatly affectionate animals, most particularly dogs. She has a great dislike toward violence and any form of aggressive behavior in general.

16. What is your character’s moral code?
Mieke always does her best to be polite and proper, in any given situation. She tries to be nice to everyone she meets, and will generally treat people with patience and respect, going by what he mom used to say: treat others like you would like to be treated. All in all, Mieke always does her best to be a good person.

17. Does your character have personal beliefs?
That music is the truest form of expression.
That it is impossible for someone NOT to like ANY jazz.

18. What are your character’s personal motivations?
Currently, Mieke is simply trying to adjust to life on her own.

Running the shadows
19. Why does your character run the shadows?

20. What would make your character ever leave the shadows?

Character Sheet

[ Spoiler ]

Name: Mieke Van Der Veen
Age: 24
Sex: F

Born in: Antwerp, United Netherlands
Citizenships: United Netherlands, S-K

Occupation: Jazz Singer/Pianist

Metatype: Human

Attributes
Body: 2
Agility: 3
Reaction: 2
Stregth: 2
Charisma: 5
Intuition: 5
Logic: 4
Willpower: 3
Edge: 2

Initiative: 7
IP: 1

Essence: 5.13

Active Skills
Animal Handling (Dogs) 3
Computer 1
Influence Skill Group 3
Stealth Skill Group 1
Artisan (Piano) 5
Swimming 1
Perception (Hearin) 4
Data Search 2

Language Kills
Dutch N
French 3
German 3
English 3
Japanese 2
Italian 2

Knowledge Skils
Megacorporations (SK) 3
Music Theory (Jazz) 5
Corporate Politics 4
Current Events 3

Contacts
Richard Blythe L3/C3, Musician Manager

Qualities
Fame (Local): Mieke is well known in more than one country, albeit only in the jazz scene. If one doesn't consider himsef a jazz fan, then, he probably hasn't heard of her.
Inspired
Privileged Family Name (Mieke's father is in SK's higher echelon)

Blind (Neurological)
Pacifist
Sensitive System

Ressources (100 000: 1370 left)

Commlink
Hermes Ikon with Novatech Navi (Biometric Lock, Customized Interface)
White IC R3 (loaded with Armor, Attack and Analyze)
Armor 3
Attack 3
Pro User Program Suite (600)
Analyze 4
Browse 4
Command 2
Edit 4
Encrypt 1
Scan 1
Total: 11 600

Cyberware
Datajack (Betaware)

Bioware
Clean Metabolism
Echolocation
Hearing Enhancement 2
Vocal Ranger Enhancer
Enhanced Pheromone Receptors 3
Tactile Sensitivity
Total: 60 500

Gear
Monsilver Cocktail Dress
Executive Suite Skirt
Executive Suite Plain Blouse
Subvocal Microphone
Earbuds with R3 Select Sound Filter
Tools: Piano, Shop size recording studio
White Cane, Collapsible
Total: 11 610

Pet
Fred (Dog, Large)
Training: Against Insticts (Seeing Eye Dog, Guard Dog)
Bod:3
Agi: 5
Rea: 3
Str: 3
Cha: 3
Int: 5
Log: 2
Will 3
Ess: 4.8

Skills
Perception 2
Tracking 2
Unarmed Combat 4

Enhanced Senses (Smell)
Fragile 1

Enhanced Logic, Intuition, Body, Strenght, Agility
Skill Enhancement (Unarmed Combat)

Wares: Damper, Flare Compensation, Dermal Plating 2
Total Cost: 14 920
Upkeep 100

Lifestyle:
High, 10 000/month
Comforts: 4
Entertainment: 3
Necessities: 4
Neighborhood: 4
Security: 4

Wellmade +1
Privacy Screen +3
Corporate Owned (SK) -3

Build Point Summary
Stats: 180
Race: 0
Edge: 0
Active Skills: 110
Knowledge: 4 (54 Free)
Positive Qualities: 15
Negative Qualities: 35
Ressources: 20
Contacts: 6
Total: 300

[JavaLamp]

Sorry guys, I'm trying to wrench everyone into this scene, pardon the mess I make with the next post, it may require some... edits.

[Titus]

Mieke is interesting. I never considered a blind shadowrunner. It's a very unique twist. Her skills are very complimentary to Marcus's (Brick's). I wonder what would cause her to Shadowrun though. It sounds as if she could have a good career playing jazz professionally. Did she get blacklisted? Does she have a secret rebellious side she hides from her parents despite loving them?

[JavaLamp]

... Really interesting.. a musician manager with connections to the shadows (this is what I consider 'contacts', people you just know who can't help you there are just flavor)

[Mister Juan]

Mieke is interesting. I never considered a blind shadowrunner. It's a very unique twist. Her skills are very complimentary to Marcus's (Brick's). I wonder what would cause her to Shadowrun though. It sounds as if she could have a good career playing jazz professionally. Did she get blacklisted? Does she have a secret rebellious side she hides from her parents despite loving them?

Why, thank you very much! I've always wanted to try my hand at writing up a blind character. I have NO idea how she'll turn out as a shadowrunner, to be quite honest, and that's another thing I find appealing.

I also have to admit I have no idea what would make her turn toward shadowrunning. Hopefully, if she has a hard enough downfall, it might be possible. I could actually see her as doing more as a part time thing. But then again, I guess we'll all discover togheter how things do turn out! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Mister Juan]

... Really interesting.. a musician manager with connections to the shadows (this is what I consider 'contacts', people you just know who can't help you there are just flavor)

That was my line of reasoning as well, which is why she only has one contact listed, even though she probably knows a lot of people.

[Titus]

@Mister Juan

Hmm, well that might cause some conflict with the group... Maybe she stumbled in here and was forced to. She was partying hard in one VIP room, gets lost and enters the door across from Marcus. (Marcus would not let her into that side of the room because her appearance would not match a shadowrunner.) One of the other Shadowrunners threatens to kill her to keep her quiet and so she signs on to keep her life, Ok just a thought.

Also Juan, a double post is not necessary to address two people. An @ sign followed by the person's name is sufficient.

[Mister Juan]

Also Juan, a double post is not necessary to address two people. An @ sign followed by the person's name is sufficient.

Well then, my apology for this enormous breach of nettique. I shall refrain from offending you with my double posting.

[mister__joshua]

I imagine that Java will come up with a reasoned and entertaining way to tear her little life apart (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I thought the point was that the characters had no reason or desire to run the shadows, and that all happened in-game...? I may have misinterpreted that though

[Mister Juan]

I thought the point was that the characters had no reason or desire to run the shadows, and that all happened in-game...? I may have misinterpreted that though

That's also what I had understood.

[Titus]

No that's not a misinterpretation. The character isn't in the shadows or necessarily prepared for them, but at the same time a character would have some forces that would cause them to Shadowrun eventually. That's what I was saying. I was having trouble seeing that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It's not that I was suggesting any change to the character, I was just having trouble seeing how they'd fit in. I guess that's a problem for JavaLife and I should shut up and quit worrying. I got enough issues of my own LOL.

[JavaLamp]

There it goes. Okay, I *really* hope this works.

Well, anyway it goes, this will be interesting!


oh... I missed someone... BAH! Mr joshua, I'll get you in here in the next post, too late at night right now!

[mister__joshua]

Haha. D'oh! Nevermind. I'll be anticipating my arrival (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[BlackHat]

Won't be surprised at all if the private room comes with privacy features like wifi-negating material (or if the well-armed guards brought a jammer with them), but it seemed like the right thing to be checking. Mathew will be trying to do this as non-chalantly as possible. Invisible castle is down right now, but I can try to get a test up if one is called for.

EDIT: Its back. Charisma 5 + Con 1 = 6 dice = 3 hits.

[Ghost_in_the_Sys...]

I'm a wee bit confused as to how Sara ended up in her current situation. Was she offering to break the encryption (or said something that got interpreted as such)? Because she really sucks at breaking encryption, so it isn't the sort of thing she'd generally say.

[JavaLamp]

What I'm thinking happened here was she overheard conversation about the evidence that's going to destroy her life. In the interest of self-preservation, I'm not saying she said she'd crack it, I'm saying perhaps she said just about anything for a chance to prevent everything from coming out. I hadn't plotted everything out though. I'm thinking Craig couldn't keep his mouth shut and hinted at what was going to happen. I'm not saying 'breaking encryption' was the offer, per se, but I was reaching for a reason she'd have wound up here. Mayhap she took a hint from shows like Burn notice and bluffed about an extra level of protection beyond encryption or the protections on the carrier (and for the purposes of story, the bluff was successful) I'm reaching here and I admit it, if we can workshop out something to fit I'll be more than happy to run with it.

[Titus]

Forgive me if Marcus comes off as paranoid. His job is to watch everyone, so he generally knows if something's off but may not be able to figure out what.

[JavaLamp]

@Titus - Paranoid is natural in the SR world. My flavor of it is no different, I'll try to shuffle things along if we're getting bogged down in any.
Also, I'd like to ask you to watch out on dictating for other characters. It can cause a lot of friction even when it's meant in good intent. Your observations of the world around you are vital to your game. Just remember that everyone is setting their own stages.

@All - Actually, this brings up a good point. Every one of you has their own narratives to tell, and observing the actions of others is part of that. I'm not telling you to stop doing that, but I'm asking you to be careful what you do with it. Observing the actions of other PCs is a difficult line to walk. One person's observations even can seem like they're seizing control of another's characters.
Please. Everyone avoid 'taking control' of others' characters. Let each character dictate their own details. Add your comments and thoughts as the details are introduced.
I'm asking all of us to not step on each other's proverbial feet. Adding details or dictating actions for another takes from the other player their opportunity to do it themselves.

Any thoughts on this? It seems like a pretty vital point for this game to me. Individual narrative feels like it's going to be the major fun of this game to me.