[OOC] Panzerknacker Options

[Jack_Spade]

Something I overlooked:
You can't have 6 Ini dice. The maximum ever is 5 and even that can't be achieved through drugs in the matrix unless you are using AR instead of VR. 5 ini dice are only possible if you are using the multidimensional co-processor cyberdeck module form DT p.65.
But since you are the only one active in the matrix, that's not really important right now (but it will be when you are piloting your drone)

[Volker]

Something I overlooked:
You can't have 6 Ini dice. The maximum ever is 5 and even that can't be achieved through drugs in the matrix unless you are using AR instead of VR. 5 ini dice are only possible if you are using the multidimensional co-processor cyberdeck module form DT p.65.
But since you are the only one active in the matrix, that's not really important right now (but it will be when you are piloting your drone)

You're right at the cap of 5. I thought, it were 6.
I have 4d6 from using VR in hot-sim, plus 1 or 2 extra dice from being under the influence of Whoom.

[Gilga]

Jack, how far away from the main safe can we get our loot for levitation? Does the BGC is measured from where the spell is being cast?
E.g. if Anna is outside the vault can she levitate the stuff out with lower BGC? or from where the magic takes effect? E.g. it would get better as we draw away from the vault. I was also thinking about summoning an earth spirit to carry the loot, as it is very strong it can carry a relatively large weight, but then was not sure what how the BGC would effect it as well. Do I need a force higher than the BGC to have it enter the vault?

Finally for spell: (trying to see how feasible it is):
I take negative dice pool penalty to BGC and the force of my spell is reduced by the BGC value? Meaning I'll need an F7 levitation spell to be able to move stuff in the vault? (assuming maximal BGC?) is that right?

[Jack_Spade]

@BGC

As a sustained spell you not only suffer from a reduced dice pool, but the spell's force will also degrade by Force - BGC = Force (new). So in your case you'd need at least F7 to be able to keep one success
As for the spirit: You can summon one, but it will have a dp penalty to all actions equal to the BGC. Also since the spirit is a sentient being it will very much object to go near that thing (i.e. this is one case where I'd invoke the disobedience rules from Forbidden Arcana)

[Gilga]

I see, I see. Any love for my 3 hits on knowledge check? (magical threats?)

What would be the BGC for levitation spell?

[Jack_Spade]

Without getting a good direct look it's hard to tell (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
But you'd say it's something very bad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Levitation within the vault will be impacted by the full 6 BGC

[Gilga]

Well - unless people would object we'd levitate and then open the box. Have one bird at hand, Anna would drop the reaction spell, and would cast F9 levitation spell.


Levitation F9: 5d6t5 2 So she can levitate 400 kg of stuff, I am not sure how much weight we are going to take - but if we need more than that let me consider using an edge to get 600kg.

drain (F9 - vs 7): 14d6t5 5 she is suffering 2 drains, puts her at 3 total.

Force would be lowered to F3 levitation which would still give nice speed - and then some nicer speed once we leave the vault.

Does that make sense? So Jack how much weight do we need to levitate, do I need that point of edge?

[Jack_Spade]

400kg are plenty - no need to spend edge.

[Volker]

Always good for a surprise. You really are an amazing GM!

[Jack_Spade]

Thanks.

Also to clarify: Is bnc staying in the car or is she going to try and hack the mag lock on the safe deposit box?

Btw: I just got today the Schattenhandbuch 3 which contains rules on Austria.

Maybe after this game I might generate a home-run for bnc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Volker]

Thanks.

Also to clarify: Is bnc staying in the car or is she going to try and hack the mag lock on the safe deposit box?

Btw: I just got today the Schattenhandbuch 3 which contains rules on Austria.

Maybe after this game I might generate a home-run for bnc (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I somehow missed the part with the maglock, sorry. She's totally going inside, but not in a rush. She keeps a careful eye on surveillance, data managements, potential threats and the commlink she took. She feels in charge of organizing and regards this as her prime task. Then comes opening a horror beacon worth € 3.000.000...

btw, I have no clue at all what a horror beacon is.
Magic theory: 14d6t5 4
What you be so kind as to illuminate me? You can do it via PM if you want the info to remain under those who actually know what it is.

[SquirrelDude]

So that leaves the vote at 2-2 with a bunch of what are now effectively GMPCs to vote.

I guess it's to you Jack. Do your runners get greedy, or don't they?

[Volker]

to be fair, it's 2 to 1 and a whole lot of NPCs.
But bnc counts as two as she's twice as smart as you.

[SquirrelDude]

I was counting the doctor's vote for taking the thing.

Also bnc is currently on drugs, so maybe she shouldn't get a vote as she may not be able to judge what's in her own best interest. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Volker]

she usually it's ^^ that's not an argument.
Or rather, it always is...

anyhow, the doc is a npc, too (pointing out the obvious, I know)

I hate the fact that I can't even deny your usage of plural when talking of drugs ^^ she's totally gonna have a breakdown after the run

[Jack_Spade]

I certainly don't want to force you into a course of action through the collection of former PCs under my control.
Neither will Schmitt force you to do so.

[Gilga]

I am just enjoying the RP opportunity... This is some surprise, I loved it!
OOC: I am flexible with both options.

[Gilga]

Okay finally done editing lol... Fine dialogue! I actually felt the mess of emotions my character felt, great GMing Jack.

[Volker]

This would be a grand opportunity for SgtBoomCloud to show up...

[Jack_Spade]

@gilga

If in doubt introduce an assassine or a mystery box to get a game going (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Volker]

Jack, I'd like to remind you of the knowledge skill test I rolled earlier.

[Jack_Spade]

I sent you a PM on that one, didn't you get it?

In any case the info that bnc has is: A Horror beacon is used to create a bridge to the plane of the Horrors and allow them to come to our plane early. It was used by the Azzies as part as a massive blood sacrifice in the 50ies. Dunkelzahn sacrificed himself to destroy the bridge - or so goes the rumor in the shadows.

[Gilga]

Yes, it was brilliant!

[SquirrelDude]

Welp, time to read up on object destruction rules for the firs time in 4 years. I have an annoying suspicion that the game will treat firing one exploding bullet as effective as firing 10, and I'll just lose attack dice.

Edit: Of course it does.

[Volker]

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