Charm City [OOC] Options

[Koekepan]

Yup, Paul isn't a major cyberdoc, but with cybertech and medicine, plus his high Logic, he should be quite capable of routine work at a fairly high level. He's a functionally very useful street doc, if he wanted a shadow career. Patching up bullet holes and burns is definitely in his field of capability.

[sunnyside]

Yup, Paul isn't a major cyberdoc, but with cybertech and medicine, plus his high Logic, he should be quite capable of routine work at a fairly high level. He's a functionally very useful street doc, if he wanted a shadow career. Patching up bullet holes and burns is definitely in his field of capability.

Well, how you play that out is in your court in terms of whether or not you want Paul to talk to Willie about maybe being able to mess with his cyberware, and Willie dropping info about a guy he knows who maybe could use someone like that. Though Paul would also have other channels to find angles on demand for less-than-licensed cyber-medical care.

In terms of the drone there is the RAW but you're looking to push beyond that, and besides the intervals might get substantially excessive.

My pitch is this. It's been a project of Paul's for quite a while. He's been working on a plan, but hasn't got all the bugs worked out of his arachnid.

The base is a drone made in no small part out of fabricated or junked/damaged structure, using the manservant statline.

It's got your list of things except for the body stabilizer, and in addition has a custom rating 2 maneuver program. Paul has the coding and marine skills for that and the other mods. All the things it has now are in the plan, and do not take up any slots.

It can use his soft drone skills, relying on hydraulics, little soft feed working with gecko pads, the flexible basket, and a special soft "skin" that incorporates the chameleon, touch sensor, and just that little bit of armor.

The cost is the three months of low lifestyle (so Paul would need to pay something if he wants a separate lifestyle this month in game time).

The drone also has gremlins 2. However to make that more engaging when the gremlins hit (i.e. glitching only because of the disadvantage), its exposed an issue the plan. Paul would need to spend some time in an extended test reviewing logs, working on the plan, and doing the equivalent of a mod, maybe some cost for replacing some bits. Doing so lowers the gremlin disadvantage by 1 each time. Eventually resulting in a properly functional innovative design and Paul having a unique AR plan.

Paul could spend time or money on other mods, such as installing the stabilizer, adding sensors taking advantage of the array, upping the rating on the maneuver program, or some other mod.

How does that sound?

[Koekepan]

I'm happy with that. It fits the need, and gives Paul more of a specific reason to hustle for what he wants to achieve.

The cyberdoc thing I'll keep in my back pocket until it comes up.

The drone itself would fit into a locker, with the legs all folded, so it's a thing that he can work on in off hours at the van.

[sunnyside]

Seems like we're at a good spot to sort out remaining final details and spin time.

That's a bit less clear for Thanee, but it'd be pretty easy for Selina to dance the evening or head back with Mike if she wants to move that along. I think she's sorted out karma and the apartment and maybe could just have a post introducing us to her ward while introducing the ward to the apartment.

The Vex situation is something that Bongo could really run with or could also be handled in a few overview posts to get everyone in the same place. I guess Bongo could have a break off thread, but that's a whole extra thing. Or maybe a Vex thing for everybody down the road.

[pbangarth]

OK, so as I understand it, Bongo can raise his Locksmith Skill to 2 for 4 karma. He has yet to do the thing that needs to be done to join the Initiatory group which will cost 5 karma.

Is that right?

[sunnyside]

Edge Refreshes.

OK, so as I understand it, Bongo can raise his Locksmith Skill to 2 for 4 karma. He has yet to do the thing that needs to be done to join the Initiatory group which will cost 5 karma.

Is that right?

I think the 5 karma is form more magical group efforts. Actually I think it even comes down to a roll too if I remember correctly. Also some dues, though Bongo doubts Vex is high rent. What he needs is permission to go through that. Upping a skill shouldn't be a problem.

[Thanee]

Joining (or founding) a Magical Group is what costs the 5 Karma. That is, basically, the price you pay for getting the benefits.

Selina will learn that spell, that I had mentioned somewhere above, and save the rest of her Karma for now (she also still needs to look into a Magical Group to join).

She will also do some summoning and binding with the materials she has since the beginning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I can make some rolls for that later or tomorrow.


I am pretty sure, I asked this before, but cannot remember... what year/month do we have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

And are we still within the first month, or did we have to pay for another month of living expenses, yet?

Bye
Thanee

[sunnyside]

Joining (or founding) a Magical Group is what costs the 5 Karma. That is, basically, the price you pay for getting the benefits.

Selina will learn that spell, that I had mentioned somewhere above, and save the rest of her Karma for now (she also still needs to look into a Magical Group to join).

She will also do some summoning and binding with the materials she has since the beginning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I can make some rolls for that later or tomorrow.


I am pretty sure, I asked this before, but cannot remember... what year/month do we have? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

And are we still within the first month, or did we have to pay for another month of living expenses, yet?

Bye
Thanee

Selina is in the early AM hours of Saturday May 3rd 2070. The others were a little fuzzy on when they were setting out, but that would be a reasonable date for them as well as they make their way through the well lit "L" into the more dim streets where the safehouse is.

IC Your characters wouldn't know when work would suddenly hit, but for OOC planning you get a full month for purposes of triggering lifestyle expenses, day job "disadvantages" and various training needs.

While it's weird to say, there are more banal magical groups that can be found using the legwork type rules.

Though unless you're looking to do ritual magic or something, it isn't so useful to have a group until you have enough karma to join and initiate, which is more expensive for Selina since it would be to second grade.

[Thanee]

Though unless you're looking to do ritual magic or something, it isn't so useful to have a group until you have enough karma to join and initiate, which is more expensive for Selina since it would be to second grade.

Yep, that is what she will do when it is time. Not quite yet, though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Bye
Thanee

[pbangarth]

Hmmm. Thanee brings up a good point. We could also found a group ourselves. Something to think about. And yes, Vex looks like fun, though Bongo will need to learn what Customs and Strictures apply. One Custom I suspect will be doing occasional "actions". In fact, I think Brevis' suggestion will be part of Bongo's demonstration of suitability.

So, seeing as there is a month to play with (less two days, I believe, so about 4 weeks),

1) I'll think up a quick little solo run to impress Vex,

2) Bongo will learn Arcana both for short term and long term reasons

3) Bongo will upgrade Locksmith to 2

4) Bongo wants to keep his friendship/teamwork with Rose going

Since these take time, here's the order in which I would like him to do things (Humph, Bongo coulda used those two remaining Edge points before the refresh. Well, Willie had none left so maybe it works out for him if he needs it to gain his new level in Blades.)

A) Reply to Rose (will do so IC) saying he has some work to do that should take a week after which he should be free for some jamming. he will tell her he has found a group who may not be all that good, he has to test them out. The college idea will sound good to him. Maybe she can set something up.

The work will be learning Arcana at Skill Level 1. He will pump a lot of midnight oil into the study and give it his best, so use of Edge.

Extended Intuition + Skill Test, Interval 1 week, Threshold 1X2=2
INT 5 + Skill 0 + Edge 6 = 11 dice, threshold 2: 2 hits Bongo gets a grasp of the material in that week. (Hurrah for exploding sixes!)

B) Take some time to jam with Rose, and also set up a demonstration for Vex. Willie will be the Trideographer (What, rent a recording unit? I'm not sure cybereye implants do trideo.)

C) Upgrade Locksmith from 1 to 2, so threshold is 4
INT 5 + Skill 1 + Edge 6 = 12 dice, threshold 4: 6 hits Works in a week!

This should leave time in the 4 weeks for jam sessions and Vexactions.

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Might as well do Willie here as well.

Upgrade Blades 3 to 4, so threshold 8
INT 5 + Blades 3 + Edge 5 = 13 dice: 5 hits First week
INT 5 + Blades 3 = 8 dice: 1 hit Second week
INT 5 + Blades 3 = 8 dice: 3 hits Third week does it.

Looks like Willie won't be available for Bongo's escapade for Vex. I'll work on that.

Both Willie and Bongo have 4 Edge points left.

[sunnyside]

2) Bongo will learn Arcana both for short term and long term reasons

Hmmm. Interesting choice.

In terms of the Tourmaline it does offer some opportunities to show off gymnastic skills. I'm specifically thing of the framing around the elevators, which Bongo could climb up. It's mostly people's houses underneath the building. Though if Bongo got some special equipment he could probably figure out a way get up the main support columns coming through the streets. Or just jumping over the fence around the park where Nari had been staying .

In terms of egress Bongo did notice some manholes and things, and Paul seems to have a way with those.

[pbangarth]

In terms of the Tourmaline it does offer some opportunities to show off gymnastic skills. I'm specifically thing of the framing around the elevators, which Bongo could climb up. It's mostly people's houses underneath the building. Though if Bongo got some special equipment he could probably figure out a way get up the main support columns coming through the streets. Or just jumping over the fence around the park where Nari had been staying .

In terms of egress Bongo did notice some manholes and things, and Paul seems to have a way with those.

I wasn't thinking of climbing the building. I fear getting away would be hard if Bongo had to climb down first before running.

I was thinking more of a performance out front of the main elevator after scouting escape routes around the side. Disguised in such a way as to be able to ditch the disguise easily to foil pursuit.

I have an idea to use The Police's "Every Breath You Take" with a few "Frank"s thrown in. Maybe his apartment number too. Keep the guy in the public eye.

Ideas and opinions from teammates are welcome.

[sunnyside]

I wasn't thinking of climbing the building. I fear getting away would be hard if Bongo had to climb down first before running.

I was thinking more of a performance out front of the main elevator after scouting escape routes around the side. Disguised in such a way as to be able to ditch the disguise easily to foil pursuit.

I have an idea to use The Police's "Every Breath You Take" with a few "Frank"s thrown in. Maybe his apartment number too. Keep the guy in the public eye.

Ideas and opinions from teammates are welcome.

Asking for ideas might be a way to keep things rolling IC. Also it's helpful in general if characters share enough that you don't have to put too much mental effort into the delta between IC and OOC.

[Thanee]

Ideas and opinions from teammates are welcome.

Maybe you could somehow get a big screen in the background (or using some kind of projector) with the video showing, especially parts where Frank is visible (don't remember whether he wore his mask the whole time).

As a song you could also use: Who Let The Dogs Out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Bye
Thanee

[sunnyside]

Maybe you could somehow get a big screen in the background (or using some kind of projector) with the video showing, especially parts where Frank is visible (don't remember whether he wore his mask the whole time).

As a song you could also use: Who Let The Dogs Out. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Bye
Thanee

He wore the mask until the party was over, but you do have video of him taking it off.

[pbangarth]

He wore the mask until the party was over, but you do have video of him taking it off.

No, but he would have. Nevertheless, he started with two. He has nanopaste, too.

[sunnyside]

No, but he would have. Nevertheless, he started with two. He has nanopaste, too.

Well, he might be looking into buying some nanopaste now. But from Gatsby's to the party at his place in the Tourmaline he hadn't been using any nanopaste. Well, barring being in a witness protection plan or something an always using it.

While possibly there are some aspects of a masquerade to their party, as far as any of you are aware they just really like putting on the fur suits and make up.

[pbangarth]

Well, he might be looking into buying some nanopaste now. But from Gatsby's to the party at his place in the Tourmaline he hadn't been using any nanopaste. Well, barring being in a witness protection plan or something an always using it.

While possibly there are some aspects of a masquerade to their party, as far as any of you are aware they just really like putting on the fur suits and make up.

Oh, sorry. When you said 'he' I thought you meant Bongo. As in, Bongo using a mask to conceal his identity. But, no. He didn't do that. Angel took care of the visual records of the team's intrusion. I think I'm caught up now.

[sunnyside]

I'm going on a business trip soon, and so won't be able to manage more than what I could do on a phone in limited time.

Though I'm tempted to start dropping some of the longer posts to kick things off on the next job in a new thread while you guys tie things up in the current one.

Barring Selina getting killed by a spirit while trying to bind them or Bongo having a wrong turn at the Tourmaline you might be able to start there while wrapping things up here. Or would you rather just wait?

[Thanee]

Though I'm tempted to start dropping some of the longer posts to kick things off on the next job in a new thread while you guys tie things up in the current one.

Seems fine to me. Most things that are still ongoing during downtime are pretty clear at this point, I would say.

Barring Selina getting killed by a spirit while trying to bind them...

Let's not jinx things! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Nah, should be fine. She isn't going to try that on spirits that would cause physical damage.

Bye
Thanee

[pbangarth]

Bongo's thing doesn't have to happen immediately. He can do legwork over the course of multiple breaks between runs to figure out the best path for doing a demonstration for Vex. And, compared to 'down time', a run takes negligible time to do. Well .... usually.

There is the thing with Rose, but that can be done the way you suggest, sunnyside.

It seems to me the side, off-run material would be better put into a separate thread that can be dropped when that stuff is done. Keeping the shadow jobs all in one thread would help me keep things straight.

[sunnyside]

The wife has some medical issues, so that's going to take up some time before my trip. Maybe I'll just write stuff up so it's ready to go when I get back, or maybe I could e-mail myself the text.

In any case, do feel free to post in the IC thread everyone.

Also I'd be up for letting PB work through their Tourmaline stunt with more player control than you'd see in a run. If he sets up in the park or houses he'd mostly have to worry about Orcs angry about him messing with business at first. Closer to or on the elevators he'd eventually get hassled by the tourmaline guards. If more on the street he might first have to deal with the Baltimore Police Union. However so long as he doesn't attempt something that seems like a move on a resident or an attempt to break in the Tourmaline guards aren't going to come out guns blazing. Just looking to give him the shove off and maybe the butt of a rifle or some tasering.

Though what Vex is in part looking for is Bongo's athletic/Parkour skills, in addition to musical skill and audacity.

[pbangarth]

Take care of the important stuff.

I'll work on a stunt for Bongo.

[sunnyside]

Also not everything needs to be handled "on screen".

I think there are things for people to post IC at the moment.

But if you don't feel like it they could also be glazed over and sorted ooc. Like Angel has the little drone we discussed. So my plan is to give you guys a week while I'm on travel, during which time I'll do what I can with my thumbs as I have time, and then I'll just jump into Brewster calling the team up next Sunday.

[pbangarth]

OK, Bongo is going to take his time. Probably not going to do his "Vex Entrance Exam" during this break. He is (I am?) doing some exercises to also hone protocols for runs as well. This will take days. No problem. No hurry. I built Bongo to be a scout, so this kind of thing should be right up his alley, and I should know how to play him.

He has several days in the middle of things during which he will do a serious reconnoitre of Frank's building and surroundings. He can buy meals at vendors, walk around, look things over. He can set up some drums and do some busking (no magic) on occasion to get a few coins and look like he is harmless. While doing all this he has Multi-tasking to recce while being innocuous and yet observant.

He has Survival (urban) to help this out.

He has Hawkeye, vision enhancing contact lenses, Eidetic Sense Memory, Three Dimensional Memory; and Artisan up the wazoo to create detailed plans of the area that he can draw up in private. Doors, climbing places, where Frank's window is, alleyways, taxi stands, times of day when there are crowds and when there are few people. Where the guards are. Where the thugs are. Where the back doors of businesses are. Where the garbage bins are.

He has Voice Control to test echoes etc. on various walls. (range 12 meters)

Throughout it all he will suss out people/stalls in the open area who might be helpful, amenable to shenanigans.

He has Disguise Skill if he needs to be someone different on occasion.

If no one is looking, he can pick one of those back door locks to get the feel of it.

Just takin' it easy, not botherin' nobody. But always having in mind that he wants to do a hit-and-run demonstration to bring Frank back into the public consciousness.

Oh, and he will keep an eye out for Vex members checking him out.

If you want to see some dice rolls, let me know sunnyside. Or just take some bought hits if you like. Or just wing it!