Living in the Shadows: OOC, never relax... Options

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So that's all basically public knowledge? Then it looks like Max is on his own! :cyber:

[Slipshade]

Scrap - We may not have the time to send people in ahead. By the time our discussion ends it will be around 15:30:00 and we have to get across Bellevue and into downtown to get there on time.

Now you and I know it could likely be a set up, but Max is taking the Wong's at face value. He screwed up by deceiving them and being mistrustful the first time around he isn't going to try that again. Besides the Renraku Mall is a very public place, trying to take someone out would bring a load of Renraku Samurai down on them...of course that is unless it is a Renraku high mucky-muck that is behind all of this. :)


Didn't see grendel's post. I guess you will have to wait outside. :)


Slip

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Slip-
Even if we send a couple of them in 5 minutes ahead of Max, they may be able to spot something and get a signal to you time.

We'll have to assume Mr. Wong chose the location because he knew John wouldn't be able to attend.

[bclements]

[Slipshade]

Lets wait for WinterRat1's ruling on that before we move on. I thought the Wong's did request that we both be there, though I don't mind going it alone. A couple of Chaotic World spells and well placed stun balls in a highly trafficed area such as the Renraku Mall could create quite a diversion if things go badly, which they inevitably will. I mean I will likely have to park in a parking garage and we have all seen how that usually turns out around here. :D


Grendel - UCAS Marines, I thought they were only around after Renraku Shutdown? Am I wrong or are we after the Shutdown in our timeline?


Slip

[grendel]

We are after the Shutdown, the Arcology has been open for business for going on two years. Keep in mind that it's a building who's base is a kilometer square. Given that the average definition for a city block is 100 square meters, the Arcology is ten times that size. Two companies of additional security personnel isn't that much.

[WinterRat1]

Slip/Scrap- Either or both of you can write up to leaving the Respite. However, I need you and/or Scrap to post in the OOC thread if John will be attempting to join Max in the Arcology. As Grendel pointed out, the Arcology is absolutely huge, so it’s not impossible for John to slip in and even remain unnoticed, as long as he puts some effort in and is discreet.

Don’t forget, Tenmou made it into the Arcology earlier in the week, and he’s a pretty nasty character too. So it’s not impossible, but again, whether or not you want to take the chance is entirely up to you two.

Also let me know if the gangers are going with you and what they'll be doing. I will post your arrival at the Arcology, as well as any relevant discussion on the behalf of the gangers if it becomes necessary.

[grendel]

Karma awards for my players:

Shadowrunner13: 1 pt (Oct 19th - Oct 25th)
Bastard: 1 pt (Oct 19th - Oct 25th)
Bclements: 3 pts (Oct 19th - Oct 25th)
The Eyes: 2 pts (Oct 19th - Oct 25th)
Morgannah: 1 pt (Oct 19th - Oct 25th)

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[Slipshade]

Grendel - Thanks for clearing that up for me, wasn't sure about the timeline.

Scrap - It is really up to you if you want to come along or not. If you do come along I would suggest we don't enter together. We need any information the Wong's may have and it wouldn't do to have us both detained trying to smuggle you in. :)

But as usual Max will defer to your judgement on all things Shadowrun like, since he is woefully inept at the subject. :D

[WinterRat1]

All right then. Scrap will write a post of dialog with the gangers, and Slip, follow that up with a post of you all leaving for the Arcology. I will take over from there. Let me know if either of you needs anything or has any questions.

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All right, it's up. Slip, if you see a better plan feel free to post it IC. Otherwise, after WR1's response from the gangers, you're up. John will wait outside the Arcology in the van.

-S

[Bastard]

Grendel...incase youre waiting on me, I have posted. In the case that you need an ettiquette roll:

1,3,5,5

[The_Eyes]

Bah, failed my Perception check again and didn't notive WR's reply. Sorry. :oops:

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WR1-
I didn't spell it out IC, but John would make sure that whatever gangers (if any) volunteer to go met with Megan/Tyler's approval. He'd also make sure they were unarmed, unless they were sure they could get their weapons past security.

-S

[The_Eyes]

Oh, quick question: as everyone here no doubt has some sort of pocket secretary at this point, how does that get translated over to SR4? Are these simply low-rated Commlinks, or are they being bought as other Matrix stuff is under SR3 costs?

(Edit): Also what about armored clothing? Can we translate some of the stuff from CC, or are we limited to SR4 stuff there?

[grendel]

Pocket secretaries still work as advertised, but gradually you'll see new and better products (commlinks) being brought out on the open market. Right now they're only the toys of Corporate VPs and such, but in a couple of months the prices will have come down to where the average wageslave might be able to own a lower end model.

Stick with the armor as listed in the SR4 main book. When Arsenal comes out it'll probably have additional armored clothing in it.

[WinterRat1]

Eyes, Scrap, Slip- You're all up, let me know if any of you need anything.

Scrap- Yes, the gangers met with Tyler and Megan's approval, and they're all unarmed.

[Sedna]

Belated Monday karma

bandit: 1 (+1 GM bonus) [October 18 - 24] = 2
grendel: 1 (+1 GM bonus) (+4*) [October 18 - 24] = 6
tiredronin: 1 [October 18 - 24] = 1
WinterRat: 1 (+1 GM bonus) [October 10 - 17] = 2

* Karma earned from the previous poll for having GMed four nominations, which couldn't be given until grendel had a PC in play.

There is at least one thing worse than trying to scrape together last-minute rent after a major expenditure through a lingering flu and pounding headache when you're a computer-based freelancer and the electricity is temp-pulled: and that's what happened to my friend and sometime writing partner -- who'd caught said flu from me at the beginning of October, and who, after a month and more of flooding rain, yesterday had a foot of snow dropped on top of her. Their electricity didn't go out ... their Internet provider's did.

And there is at least one thing worse yet: a team trying to work around such a person, when they drop off the grid with minimal explanation. But today, finally, is the catch-up ... although I'll have to work it around two more lectures and a round-table discussion.

[The_Eyes]

Me again? I guess that means Eyes makes it home okay, and he can catch some sleep then?

[WinterRat1]

Eyes- Oh wait, almost forgot, give me another perception roll as you leave the IHOP. Thanks for reminding me.

[The_Eyes]

Okey

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[WinterRat1]

Eyes- Go ahead and post Eyes doing whatever (I believe you mentioned going home and back to bed). He will not see/detect anything when he leaves IHOP.

[Slipshade]

WR1 - ok I believe your up.

[WinterRat1]

Slip- Give me a etiquette or charisma roll first please.