 Ooc: A New Beginning, OOC discussion for the New Beginning |
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 Sep 12 2003, 05:02 PM
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Moving Target  Group: Members Posts: 669 Joined: 25-May 03 Member No.: 4,634  |
Um... Frank von Miller is Ace's real name... just thought I'd mention, in case... hope this doesn't screw anything up... and if it doesn't, well, yikes...
Fank von Miller, aka "Ace" EDIT: My reason for mentioning this is that there should be at least a few references to a UCAS Air Force pilot of that name getting drunk and crashing into a casino in a screemsheet record of some sort. If there isn't, then it seems we are totally through the looking glass here, people. [/deepthroat] |
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Sep 14 2003, 02:38 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
I thought he was part of your conspirace theory....because thats what I was thinking of when I said about doing a run based around you!
In that case, yes, Codec would find all of the predicatable stuff to do with Frank Van Miller (ie, newspaper reports and that sort of thing) Just one point, due to the fact that the system that you are hacking is self contained, Codec has no option but to be on site with his deck to do the nessersary work. |
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Sep 14 2003, 03:34 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
Just so there are no surprises to the GM, Codec is hoping to take this program to Hotwire (in his contacts) to see about making it longer than 5 mniutes. An indefinite loop would be best. That way they'd only have to worry about the internal security and no surprise company showing up
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 Sep 17 2003, 08:14 PM
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The Sewer Jockey Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 857 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Kent, United Kingdom Member No.: 1,197 |
Hmm... a shopping list. I am planning on getting in contact with those gangers as I said on the IC list - to see what we can get our hands on.
Here is the stuff I am thinking of in list form. Marked items are, I think, essentials. Anything else is candy and can be left for better days. The reason I am putting it here is so we can, once it's mentioned IC, collate it in a list so we can look at it objectively. Anyway: *Transcievers (4) preferably at least rating 2. That gives us 4 pre-programmed channels. 2 for use (internal team and getaway driver) and two spares in case we're compromised. *Gel Rounds (probably sized for heavy pistols) - nuff said. *Silencers. If we can't get these, then we don't shoot people! Gas/Smoke/Flashpack grenades, if available. Also, some basic nescesities which can be purchased anywhere - Gaffa Tape (cloth tape you might call it) for... well... almost anything and various colours of spray paint. No there is a reason, honest! If it becomes unavoidable to get in and out undetected, we can always claim to be vandals... but more likely we can spray terrorist slogans. More importantly, it can obscure vid cameras and really hurts if sprayed in the eyes. Not to mention that even the impact of a gel round would probably puncture the can, thereby making a big, colourful bang! |
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Sep 18 2003, 09:08 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
you make spray paint so appealing!! they all sound like good ideas! I shall work out the prices and give them to you once you have contacted the gang IC
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 Sep 19 2003, 01:37 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
I don't think Codec needs anything really. He's not one for guns though he has a small pistol, he'll already have his deck and programs
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Sep 22 2003, 07:10 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
True....but every decker wants newer, faster more powerful programs!! like a Merc wanting that big autopistol!! You are the best kitted out for now, but i am sure you will be wanting to upgrade something
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Sep 22 2003, 09:42 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
I agree but I figured that since we basically started with nothing and you allowed Codec to have his deck, i didn't want to push my luck for meaner toys. Programs would be great but Codec wouldn't keep his fingers crossed for them
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Sep 23 2003, 02:43 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 669 Joined: 25-May 03 Member No.: 4,634 |
Did anyone else have trouble connecting for a week? Also, I think since Ace is just hanging out in the van, outside of the trancievers, he's set.
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Sep 23 2003, 07:40 AM
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The Sewer Jockey Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 857 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Kent, United Kingdom Member No.: 1,197 |
I had trouble too - this is the first time I've had access in about four days...
And okay to the lists... I guess it's just me an' her then... [EDIT] I asked Bluebird to accompany me on the grounds that I could "keep an eye on her." If Flip seems to be getting too bossy, feel free to put him in his place ;) |
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Sep 23 2003, 04:27 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
Yeah we all had trouble with our connections! Bluebird doesnt need/want any eqipment....for now shes just along for the ride...
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Sep 24 2003, 02:12 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
Sorry about my crappy IC post, I am so sick right now, it's the best I could come up with..okay I'm going back to bed.
Ha ha figures I'd only drag myself out of bed to check our game. |
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Sep 24 2003, 12:39 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
No problem!! :) get well soon!
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Sep 25 2003, 09:20 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
Well just like a new runner really would forget, at least you can learn for next time Drain Brain!!
I went through the book for all of those prices, and you have got a discount on some items. |
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Sep 25 2003, 08:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
Well before I give an answer about the stuff for codec, I need to know what it a Deckmister is... I can't find it in the main sourcebook so I don't have a clue about what it does, how much it is and what the street index on such a thing would be!! -so a bit of info wouldnt go amis!!
*adopts Dr Evil voice* "Gimme a friggin break here...im the boss...need the info!" :grinbig: Also, what are the optical chips? were they on your charecter sheet? or did you pick them up at some point and I have just forgotten about them?! |
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Sep 25 2003, 11:25 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
Reading the :ic: post I don't think that the term deckmeister was referring to gear but to someone who deals in matrix hardware. I think it was a term just made up here so I doubt it'd be in any source. |
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Sep 26 2003, 08:35 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
So are you looking for more contacts then Mysterio?
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Sep 26 2003, 10:45 AM
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The Sewer Jockey Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 857 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Kent, United Kingdom Member No.: 1,197 |
A deckmeister is a person, not an item. I believe it is a sort of anglo word bastardised from (probably) a germanic term - deck as in decker, "meister" meaning master. So, literally, "Deck-Master." He/She is to a decker what an Arms dealer is to a gun-bunny... a dealer in assosciated 'ware. As to the chips - first hostile in the school combat - the guy I clipped in the leg? Loot from him was a "hold out pistol" which was not identified... (hehe) and (quote!) "...a few BTL chips..." |
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Sep 26 2003, 01:55 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
Contacts, programs, whatever Codec could use |
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Sep 26 2003, 07:18 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 669 Joined: 25-May 03 Member No.: 4,634 |
Re: "Digs," is my call to my decker contact about finding a safehouse going to be resolved?
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Sep 27 2003, 08:18 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
Ah yes, I remember now, well as a point of referance the hold out pistol was Walther Palm pistol....simular to what Codec would use, and just as basic! As for the BTL chips, I had forgotten about them but remember now (note to self, starting making notes on what all charecters are carrying!)
Sorry Gunner, I will sort out your call now. |
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Sep 28 2003, 08:29 AM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 849 Joined: 5-May 02 Member No.: 2,688 |
I was thinking... in the interests of fairness, shall I send someone the charecter sheet for bluebird so people know what she does and doesnt have...that wait it would be impossible your GM to cheat, not that he would!! :rotfl:
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Sep 28 2003, 03:11 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 669 Joined: 25-May 03 Member No.: 4,634 |
Ace will take Codec home after he finishes with Rhet. Also, since Rhet is a decker himself, I think it's just as likely that Rhet made the line himself.
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Sep 28 2003, 03:13 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 456 Joined: 9-April 02 From: Orillia, ON, Canada Member No.: 2,531 |
Being the GM gives you the power to cheat on rolls, make characters using the generator in no rules mode etc. I know that when I GM for my group, I don't let them see anything. You're doing a fine job as is. Keep it up! I'm looking forward to the main part of this run |
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Sep 28 2003, 09:10 PM
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The Sewer Jockey Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 857 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Kent, United Kingdom Member No.: 1,197 |
I just noticed the comment a few posts up re: the Deckmeister thing...
I don't know if it's in 3E, but the Deckmeister was a contact archetype from the 2nd Ed sourcebook, Virtual Realities 2.0 And I'm looking forward to it too.... |
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