Salted Wounds [OOC], a Deep Black Sea game Options

[Volker]

Why is my drone firing randomly at stuff? I don't want SK to have any more reason than necessary to persecute me. And I don't want to risk split parts hurting people. Have I lost control over my drone?
I have taken 4 very precise salvos to bring down the window, then have the drone retreat. As it's as fast as any car, I'm sure with 2 out of 4 init passes free for movement, it should be able to get away before anyone can react.

@Volker

the car hacking/jacking won't be that easy - especially since the two aren't the owners of the car.

That's why I'm hacking it. Where's the problem? I rolled two offline and one online perception roll and I do my proper Hacking on the Fly actions? Why can I not take it?


Something else: As I informed you earlier, I'm going to be away from Sunday to Sunday. Differently to what I said previously, I would ask you to interrupt the game for the time being, as bnc is kind of a central figure in this and I don't want to miss important parts of the game and/or roleplay. Thanks, dudes!

[Jack_Spade]

Sorry, there seems to be a missunderstanding:

As I understood you, you wanted your drone to fire with trickshots to make the S-K guys keep their heads down - or has that plan changed? Also it would help if you'd make the rolls for your actions in the corresponding IP posts so I can match up what was only planned and what was actually implemented.

As for Hacking: You did rolls before you even had a target - that makes it really hard for me to implement that - especially because the information I give you might make you change your mind again.
I assume that Perception was meant as Matrix Perception - please state the paramenters you use for this perception i.e. what you are looking for.

Just any old car? Wraith's and Sharkboy's car?

But anyway, see my post on what happens.

[Volker]

Yeah, I intended to do that originally, but then you said that he's basically drowning in a crowd of frightened people and I want to make clear that we do not even accidently want to hurt people - an impression that Sharkboy made quite difficult to maintain.

As for hacking: I rolled several rolls with ifs and ifnots to speed things up. Basically I was looking for their van, if possible, or another big and fast enough vehicle. But drop that, too. We'll just take their van and bnc will try to hack it via direct connection once they're in.

The first two rolls were mundance perception to locate their car through the sensors of the drone. I figured it wouldn't make sense to search for it matrix-only as there must be hundreds of cars and no means to identify the right one. The last one was matrix perception, as stated.

Yeah, dudes, this might have been my last post. Maybe I can get one up in the evening, but no promises there. See you soon, lads! Really looking forward to returning (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Gilga]

Is Sharkman on the team channel as well? Because Raph is now a pigeon and can only be contacted with magic.

Anyhow, enjoy your trip! We'll be waiting.

[Volker]

bnc doesn't have his commcode. As soon as she has a couple of seconds left, however, she will search his icon and try to add him.

[Gilga]

We're planning to meet him shortly at the car anyhow... He did his gymnastic magic to get there before us. (and he has 8 agility). But I think it is really like a few minutes - how far are they parking?

[Jack_Spade]

To make this short, I'll have you all in the car to continue this conversation

[Volker]

Sweet plot twist (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
You are aware that Wraith knows Kerstin as well, aren't you? But if the image is bad, I guess it still makes sense that nobody except her sister would recognize her.

[SquirrelDude]

He was aware it was your sister I suspect (or at least Jack had informed us of the twist), but Sharkboy and Wraith weren't aware that we were picking up bnc up. They only knew that they were picking up someone that matched her description.

[Volker]

Aaaaaaah! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rotfl.gif)

This was definitely my last post. See you on Sunday, fellas!!

[Gilga]

I doubt the drone left the BMW museum though no? Did it really see through invisibility and everything? If it kept following us I am sure that we'd despose of it already. Kind of strange to just shoot it from the car a few blocks away...

[SquirrelDude]

Here's Sharkboy's anti-con check. I'll add this to the IC post after he finds out the result of shooting at the drone.

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Resist con: 10d6t5 3

Also, random note to everyone - Remember that "8 )" does not turn into (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) but the 8 and ) with no space between them does. I only bring it up because there are lots of character sheets with random (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) on them.

[Jack_Spade]

I doubt the drone left the BMW museum though no? Did it really see through invisibility and everything? If it kept following us I am sure that we'd despose of it already. Kind of strange to just shoot it from the car a few blocks away...

Actually, I explicitly posted IP that the drone was following you - I just assumed you all ignored it. And also yes, drones with ultrasound are not fooled by invisibility. You'd need a silence spell as well to beat that.

[Gilga]

I missed it. No way Anna would have helped Sharkboy with an S-K drone over her shoulder... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) haha bnc was probably in her own world and no idea why Sharkboy ignored it. Funny that I managed to miss it.

Somehow Ultrasound makes me laugh... You see through invisible stuff - but unclear how he knew he was still following Anna. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I know the lore - it'll take Anna a while until she figures out the ultrasound stuff.

[SquirrelDude]

As for why sharkboy ignored it. He didn't really. He got in the van, got his bow, and shot it at the first opportunity after being informed it was a security drone.

[Luckace]

hate to be the party pooper, but I'd rather not post in the IC-thread for now (Wraith isn't much for smalltalk anyways) . These are all questions that bnc would not leave unanswered, especially the one about her sister's aura - assuming that she doesn't stay full VR for the entire conversation. I think I'll wait for Volker to return, so bnc has a chance to react before pushing further ahead.

@SquirrelDude : thanks for remembering that drone, totally missed it (or rather forgot about it, once wraith got there), too.

@Jack_Spade: the Detect Enemies didn't yield any results, right? That's one thing I'd like to add in the IC thread before the break, so I don't forget about it next week.

[SquirrelDude]

Having pointed out the gills, I have a question. Would someone who is able to breath both water and air through their neck have a nose?

[Gilga]

So let's wait (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Jack_Spade]

@Luckace

The problem with detect enemy is, that someone needs to be around that specifically wants to do harm to you personally - so no, you didn't spot anyone like that.

@SquirrelDude
As long as you have lungs you'll also have a nose

[Thanee]

Also, random note to everyone - Remember that "8 )" does not turn into 8) but the 8 and ) with no space between them does. I only bring it up because there are lots of character sheets with random 8) on them.

If you full-edit, you can also disable emoticons for the post with a checkbox below the text window. :)

Bye
Thanee

[SquirrelDude]

So Salted Wounds IC got locked? Has it been like that a while and I just noticed it?

[Thanee]

Weird. I don't see why it should be. Anyways, I unlocked it now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bye
Thanee

[Thanee]

Nova

[ Spoiler ]

CODE

ATTRIBUTES

Body            4
Agility         1[9]
Reaction        6
Strength        1[6]
Willpower       5(7)
Logic           5
Intuition       5
Charisma        5

Edge            7          [_][_][_][_][_][_][_]
Essence         2.61

Initiative 1d6+11
Physical Damage Track 14   [_][_][_] [_][_][_] [_][_][_] [_][_][_] [_][_] -- [_][_][_][_]
Stun Damage Track 12       [_][_][_] [_][_][_] [_][_][_] [_][_][_]

COMMON DICE POOLS

Defense                          11d6 (6 Reaction + 5 Intuition)
Damage Resistance (FBA)          40d6 (4 Body + 17 Armor + 12 Cyberlimb Armor + 7 Armor Accessories)
Damage Resistance (Zoé)          30(35)d6 (4 Body + 12 Armor + 12 Cyberlimb Armor + 2(7) Armor Accessories)
Toxin Resistance                 16d6 (4 Body + 7 Willpower + 5 Toxin Extractor)
Firearms (Longarms)              17(19)d6 (9 Agility + 6 Firearms + 2 Smartlink + 2 Cyberlimb Optimization)
Unarmed Combat (Cyber Implants)  15(17)d6 (9 Agility + 6 Unarmed Combat + 2 Specialization)
Perception (Audio|Visual)        11(14|19)d6 (5 Intuition + 6 Perception + 2 Specialization + 3 Audio/Visual Enhancement + 3 Tetrachromacy)
Sneaking (Urban)                 15(17)d6 (9 Agility + 6 Sneaking + 2 Specialization)
First Aid                        14(17)d6 (5 Logic + 6 First Aid + 3(6) Medkit)

LIMITS

Physical 8
Mental   8
Social   7(8)

QUALITIES

Prototype Transhuman
Biocompatibility (Cyberware)
Cyber Singularity Seeker
Jack of all Trades, Master of none
First Impression

Allergy (Antibiotics) (Uncommon, Moderate)
Poor Self Control (Vindictive)
Prejudiced (Organized Crime) (Common, Biased)
Wanted (Vory)
SINner (National, Natalya Romanova)

SKILL GROUPS

Firearms 6
Influence 4

SKILLS

Automatics 6
Longarms 6
Pistols 6
Unarmed Combat (Cyber Implants) 6
Gymnastics 6
Swimming 1
Sneaking (Urban) 6
Perception (Visual) 6
Computer 1
Locksmith (Maglock) 6
First Aid 6
Con 6
Etiquette 4
Leadership 4
Negotiation 4
Pilot Ground Craft 1
Survival 1

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Fashion & Style 3
Night Clubs 3
Organized Crime 2
Security Systems 2
Street Drugs 1
Street Gangs 1

LANGUAGES

Russian N
English 4
German 4

CONTACTS

Euphemia Leon, Fixer (Munich) (Connection 6, Loyalty 1)
Dr. Ivana Novotny, Street Doc (Munich) (Connection 3, Loyalty 4)
Mickey, Troll Bouncer (Sky Dome, Munich) (Connection 3, Loyalty 3)
Joey, Barkeeper (New Dawn, Munich) (Connection 4, Loyalty 2)
Rowdy Cooper, Gun Range Owner (Munich) (Connection 2, Loyalty 2)
Herr Nacl, Ex-Runner and Fixer
Abdecker, Ghoul Decker and Fixer (Linz, Austria)

KARMA & RESOURCES

Good Karma 75
Total Karma 75
Low Lifestyle (Feb 2077)
Credstick Balance 16,780¥

Group Loot: 20 credsticks with 20k¥ each

BIOWARE

Toxin Extractor 5

CYBERWARE

Datajack (alpha)
Image Link (alpha)
Smartlink (alpha)
Vision Magnification (alpha)
Sound Link (alpha)

Auto-Injector (alpha)
Expanded Reservoir (alpha)
- Jazz (5/6)

Left Cyberarm [A6, S6, Capacity 11/15] (alpha)
- Agility 3
- Armor 3
- Optimization (Longarms)
- Hand Razors
- Cyberlight

Right Cyberarm [A6, S6, Capacity 11/15] (alpha)
- Agility 3
- Armor 3
- Optimization (Longarms)
- Hand Razors
- Cyberlighter

Left Cyberleg [A6, S6, Capacity 17/20] (alpha)
- Agility 3
- Armor 3
- Optimization (Longarms)
- Large Smuggling Compartment
- Hydraulic Jacks 4

Right Cyberleg [A6, S6, Capacity 17/20] (alpha)
- Agility 3
- Armor 3
- Optimization (Longarms)
- Cyber Holster
- Hydraulic Jacks 4

GENETECH

Tetrachromacy

GEAR

Savalette Guardian (Acc 6(8) DV 8P AP -1 Mode SA/BF* RC 1+2 Ammo 12(ᴄ))
- Silencer (Barrel)
- Guncam (Side)
- Flashlight (Under)
- Personalized Grip
- Custom Look
- Extended Clip (100%) (2)
- Spare Clip
+ APDS Ammo (27) (AP -4)
- EX-Explosive Ammo (30) (DV +2 AP -1)
- Stick-n-Shock Ammo (27) (DV -2S(e) AP -5*)

Enfield AS-7 (Acc 5(7)+4 DV 13P AP -1 Mode SA/BF RC 4+2 Ammo 10(ᴄ))
- Smartgun System (Under)
- GasVent System 3 (Barrel)
- Easy Breakdown (manual) (Side)
- Personalized Grip
- Sling
- Extended Clip (100%) (4)
- Spare Clip
- Shot Ammo (50) (DV +2 AP +5)
+ EX-Explosive Ammo (97) (DV +2 AP -1)
- Zapper Rounds (17) (see Kill Code p. 49)

Ares Desert Strike (Acc 8(10)+4 DV 13P AP -4 Mode SA RC 1+2 Ammo 14(ᴄ))
- Smartgun System (Under)
- Silencer (Barrel)
- Easy Breakdown (manual) (Side)
- Personalized Grip
- Sling
- Spare Clip
+ APDS Ammo (35) (AP -4)

Ares Alpha (Acc 6(8) DV 11P AP -2 Mode SA/BF/FA RC 5 Ammo 42(ᴄ))
- Grenade Launcher (Acc 4(6) Mode SS Ammo 6(ᴄ))
- Imaging Scope with Smartlink (Top)
+ GasVent System 3 (Barrel*)
- Silencer/Suppressor (Barrel*)
- Easy Breakdown (powered) (Side)
- Chameleon Coating
- Personalized Grip
- Extended Clip (100%) (3)
- APDS Ammo (230) (AP -4)
+ EX-Explosive Ammo (84) (DV +2 AP -1)
- Flechette Ammo (74) (DV +2 AP +5)
+ High Explosive Minigrenades (12) (DV 16P (-2/m) AP -2)

Shock Gloves (Acc (PL) DV 8S(e) AP -5 Charges 10/10)

Full Body Armor (Armor 17)
- YNT SoftWeave
- Electrochromic Modification
- Gel Packs
- Chemical Seal
- Nonconductivity 6
- Fire Resistance 6
- Shock Frills
- Faraday Pocket
- Flashlight

Full Helmet (Armor +3)
- Electrochromic Modification
- Flare Compensation
- Low-Light Vision
- Thermographic Vision
- Vision Magnification
- Ultrasound 2
- Camera
  - Low-Light Vision
  - Thermographic Vision
  - Vision Magnification

Zoé Executive Suite (Armore 12)
- YNT Softweave
- Nonconductivity 6

Form-Fitting Body Armor, Full Suit (Armor +3)
Form-Fitting Body Armor, Half Suit (Armor +2)
Securetech PPP Arms Kit (Armor +1)
Securetech PPP Legs Kit (Armor +1)
Securetech PPP Vitals Kit (Armor +1)
Ballistic Mask (Armor +2)

Transys Avalon Commlink (2)
- Sim Module
- AR Gloves
- Satellite Link
Credstick (Standard)
Credstick (Silver)
Credstick (Gold)
Credstick (Platinum)
Contacts 3
- Vision Enhancement 3
Glasses 4
- Flare Compensation
- Low-Light Vision
- Thermographic Vision
- Ultrasound 2
Ear Buds 3
- Audio Enhancement 3
Lockpick Set
Gecko Tape Gloves
Survival Kit
Biomonitor
Medkit 3
Medkit 6
Medkit Supplies (6)

Suzuki Mirage (white)
- Chameleon Coating
- Morphing License Plate
- Spoof Chip
- Gridlink Override
- Smuggling Compartment
- Runflat Tires

BACKGROUND

Natalya was born without arms and legs. Her russian parents weren't rich, but they wanted their child to live, so they spent all of their money on expensive genetic treatment, which was necessary to give her a fighting chance. Luckily, she was born in a time, where cybernetic prosthetics are pretty common. Unfortunately, they were also pretty expensive, so she had to make do with fairly basic models during her early life. When she was older, her parents borrowed enough money from a local crime organization, the Vory, to buy top-notch cyberlimbs for their daughter. That turned out to be not the best idea, since they fell behind payment and eventually the Vory seized Natalya as part of their payment to make her work for them in one of their clubs as a dancer. She was pretty good at that, actually, and befriended some of the enforcers who were willing to teach her some skills, especially combat-related. She was eager to learn to fend for herself, being sure that someday it would be necessary.

That day came when her parents were in trouble with the Vory again. This time, they went too far, though, and Natalya's parents were killed during the debt "reminder". She snapped and created a bloody mess with the ones responsible, after hunting them down. That was also the time, when she had to leave russia for good. She went west, naturally, towards central europe, where she found her way into the shadows and continued with her life as a shadowrunner.

[Volker]

hate to be the party pooper, but I'd rather not post in the IC-thread for now (Wraith isn't much for smalltalk anyways) . These are all questions that bnc would not leave unanswered, especially the one about her sister's aura - assuming that she doesn't stay full VR for the entire conversation. I think I'll wait for Volker to return, so bnc has a chance to react before pushing further ahead.

Thanks a lot! When I first saw how many posts there were, I already thought you guys had missed my plea to wait for me in this situation. It would've been really awkward to find bnc in her state - angry, scared, highly alert, high - just sit beside and watch things unfold.
And yeah, I'm back again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Jack_Spade]

Welcome back (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Another character meeting is about to happen, so don't make to many plans now unless you want to explain them a second time (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)