Stars Without Number: Scions of the Stars, Ex astris intellectus Options

[JxJxA]

Given that there is likely to be a lot of talking involved, this may be Sereth's time to shine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

[JxJxA]

Ok, PM-ed Nemo to see if he's still here. Feel free to act/plan in the meantime.

[Buddha72]

Heads up - sick at present so posting will be delayed until I can keep something down. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif)

[Buddha72]

Update all - still here but the being sick segment was followed by a major plumbing issue (think jack hammers, no water and bathrooms being flooded with backwash from the sewer) which I am wrapping up. I will try to post by the weekend but it might be Monday at the latest.

[JxJxA]

Ok, so...I kinda sorta think we lost Nemo... I'm happy to press on, and toss a helpful NPC your way until we can find a replacement player.

However, if you know someone who would like to join a pretty laid back sci-fi game, feel free to invite them. ^_^

[Fenris]

I'll put the feelers out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

In the meantime, were you thinking you'd keep RP'ing Iorund, or you'd bring in some other NPC?

[Buddha72]

OK going to use Courtesan to try and develop a rapport with the people in the bar - doing the intergalactic bard routine. Singing and chatting to see if I can get people happy then try to ask questions using Persuade (unskilled so -1)

Profession/Courtesan (+1 skill/+1 Cha mod)
4 - 3 (9 total)

Persuade (-1 skill/+1 Cha mod)
4 - 5 (9 total)

[JxJxA]

I'll get a bump up as soon as I can. However, do you guys know anyone who would be interested in joining the game? I'm 99% sure we've lost Nemo...

[Fenris]

We can check with friends here, but I think Mike was the most likely candidate, and he's already shown his priorities are elsewhere.

[JxJxA]

Lol, no worries. I'll toss out another line and see whose interests I can catch.

[Buddha72]

In case you need another roll

Persuade (-1 skill/+1 Cha mod)
2d6=6

Doh!

[Buddha72]

Using Memetic Probe of the bartender so Mental Saving Throw from him to get the identity of the server.

Tech/Mecial (+1 Int)
2d6+1=7

Tech/Psitech
2d6+1=4

To think of things or causes for the personality shift and memory lapses.

[JxJxA]

The bartender does not make his save. The server is an old woman named Sher Talvos, and she is currently working the bar right now. You can collect enough information to identify her easily.

[Buddha72]

Anyone other than me here? I saw JxJxa posting clearly but looks like the other players have dropped off? Holidays eating up time or is the thread dying the slow death as only seen on the boards?

[JxJxA]

Lol, yeah, I'm starting to think I made it too open.

Would it help if I changed the plot hook? Maybe instead of "have ship, will travel," you guys could belong to an organization or crew that sends you on Star Trek away team-like missions?

[Lain]

So I'm here, just not sure where to go.. it took a while for responses so kinda drifted off mentally..
Might be worth a try for the team-like missions

[JxJxA]

So, let's take a vote:

1-Continue as is

2-Change to away team missions

Regardless of your vote, feel free to advance to level 6. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Buddha72]

Sorry for the delay - Christmas is rapidly approaching so time has been not as easily found. I say let's try #2 to mix things up a bit. This current set up really seems to have trouble keeping momentum so change seems the wisest course of action.

Woot on a level!

[Buddha72]

I know last week was Christmas and this week New Years but posting to say I'm still lurking in the shadows.

[JxJxA]

Thanks ^_^ Not sure what the others are up to, but I might just have to call this a dead game. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif)

[Buddha72]

Bummer - well I am here in case it starts up again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/frown.gif)

[JxJxA]

Well, let me send out PMs to Fenris and Lain. I'd appreciate it if you kicked either of them in person to remind them about the thread. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/nyahnyah.gif)

I think I tried to have stuff too open-ended in a system we were all still learning. I think I've got a story hook that will let us take baby steps into the vastness of space, which should help push things along. ^_^

[Buddha72]

Will do and excellent plan! *turns and promptly kicks Fenris*

[Lain]

Cool ready to go when you guys are

[JxJxA]

Okay, so I have a basic story idea where you guys are freelancers hired by Re to handle issues that they don't have resources to investigate, or would prefer not to be directly linked to. That'll eliminate some of the ship management and transportation issues (don't worry about complications with Ezri, I have an idea for her). However, I'd like to get an idea of what you all want in the story. Do you want to explore new worlds and seek out new civilizations? Do you want to hunt down pre-Scream and Terran Mandate relics? Do you want to get involved in galactic political intrigue? Do you want to go out pirate busting? Do you want to respond to sector distress calls?

If you tell me what direction you're interested in, then that way we can start out with that story thread. The choice isn't completely exclusive, I can always weave in a few different threads to go with.

From your current characters' personalities, I get the feeling you'd have fun with pre-Scream and Terran Mandate missions. However, I want to make sure it's something you guys are interested in.