OOC: A Short Victorius War, A Living in the Shadows game Options

[Tiredronin]

[WinterRat1]

Hey we didn't shoot anyone!

Yet.

Except for all those guys we shot in the last couple of days.

And all those guys we shot on our way here.

And all those guys we're planning on shooting who are coming here.

And all those guys we're planning on shooting once we leave here.

But yeah, other than those guys, we haven't shot anyone!

[Cedric Rolfsson]

Ronin, check the time stamp on your last entry please. Its posted before WinterRat1 and SR13's last posts. I'm not sure if that was your intention or not.

BC, also, please check me on the reality factor here. I know tht Erebus has Muscle Aug and is very strong but he's carrying a ton of stuff now and I'm wondering where I hit encumbrance rules. He's carrying his Gaurdian, his Predator, his Berretta and now his AK. He's also got all his armor a bunch of extra clips, and some electronics equipment. I'm just wondering about when I should start looking at encumbrance penalties or if I'm still okay.

[bclements]

Hmm, good question. Are you cleared for SR4 yet, or still on SR3? Spoiler or PM me your physical attributes (including Quickness if SR3) and I'll let you know.

Also, 'Ronin's timestamp is correct.

[banditf50]

Cedric, you PC is cleared for SR4 on all of your attributes and skills, so go ahead and give those to BC. I am still mulling over what exactly to do about your resources and contacts, mainly trying to figure how to best give you everything that you deserve. Go ahead and use your SR4 conversion!

[bclements]

I think my character's going to ask Erebus for a loan, in that case. :rotfl:

[Cedric Rolfsson]

BC

[ Spoiler ]

Erebus SR4 Stats
Body: 4
Agility: 5 {8}
Reaction: 4 (6)
Strength: 3 (6)
Charisma: 4
Intuition: 4
Logic: 3
Willpower: 4

He's also got the 45K nuyen from selling his deck. He's carrying 25K and just stashed 20K in certified credsticks in the duffle bag in the back of the car. I'm caring my microtransciever unit Rating 2, all the guns previously mentioned my psec and very little else. I'm not sure what else you'll need to know.

[bclements]

Spoiler or PM me your armor, por favor.

[Cedric Rolfsson]

BC

[ Spoiler ]

Wearing SecureJacket 5/3 layered with Armored Vest 4/3 in SR3

If we're using SR4 there is no way I'm layering that much armor and will assume I pulled the armor vest off earlier and am now wearing just the Armor Jacket 8/6.

Either way, a substantial amount of armor.

[bclements]

Cedric:

[ Spoiler ]

Ok, you can:
-get rid of the AK and its ammo
-get rid of most of the clips (say, keep one extra for each of the guns).
-get rid of 2 of the pistols and their spare clips.

If you don't do any of these actions or something comparable, then you're going to have a -2 dice pool penality on any Reaction tests and Initiative. Not passes, but on the pool you roll.

Note: there aren't any real encumberance rules in SR4, but I don't want any Stay-Puft Marshmellow Men running around. Even the goons here aren't going to carry the kitchen sink to come kill you.

[banditf50]

Umm. . . the idea that you do not consider missle and rocket class weapons to be "throwing the kitchen sink" frightens me BC . . . . shudder

Unless you were referring to the approaching goons! Though I was still holding out hope that they are bringing our pizzas :)

[bclements]

I have not yet begun to throw the kitchen sink. Though I should say y'all have.

EDIT: Also, bandit, you forget who my player GM is (and now your player GM). Kitchen sinks come in a lot of sizes. ;)

[WinterRat1]

BC - You mentioned to watch the time stamps. Is there a particular time we should not post past?

I'm a little uncertain if I can/should post as Dragon or if I have to wait on you or someone else, or not post past a particular time. Clarification please.

[bclements]

The cars, by the best of Daed's estimation, are going to arrive at 02:10:46 or close to that. I'd like everyone to not jump forward in time past that.

[WinterRat1]

Because they'll be delivering our pizza, right? ;)

[bclements]

To steal a line from Mister Juan:

"Who ordered the big italian sausage pizza?"

[WinterRat1]

Ah I see. You just want us to be able to play out gunning this guy down, is that it? :)

[Cedric Rolfsson]

BC

[ Spoiler ]

Okay, lets just have Erebus only carrying the one extra clip for each weapon. When I get back to the car I'm dumping some of these pistols cause this is getting ridiculous. I just kept adding guns IC until I'm a freaking walking arsenal.

I agree about the encumbrance rules, I don't care how super strong or agile a person is, the addition of each Predator (at 2.5 kilos or approx 6 pounds per gun) plus clips is an encumbrance. I'll dump some of this stuff, just as soon as I can get to it IC but for now instead of me posting having dumped all those extra clips can we just assume it? Or should I take the -2 roll until I can get it posted IC that I'm loosing some of the extra weaponry?

[bclements]

Cedric:

[ Spoiler ]

Dropping the clips is ok with me. You don't have to post it, we'll just assume it for right now

[Tiredronin]

Hey, thanks for checking for the timestamp Cedric.

I thought I posted regarding the overall time scheme but apparently it was lost to the wild winds of the internet :P (or I cancelled it instead of hitting add reply)

But yeah I guess its all clarified.

02:10:46 is when Daed is estmating their arrival.

for BC, and anyone else who cares.

[ Spoiler ]

For the sake of continuity, I have gone back and edited my first ETA post. We have somehow shifted 30 seconds ahead from Daed's initial ETA assessment of 2 min given at 02:08:16. Sorry about the unclear writing.

I figure, we change one post instead of however many other ones were listing the ETAs. Let me know if we should do something else, but i'd gather its not that big of a deal.

ooh... this is my very first spoiler... very cool. :spin:

[WinterRat1]

Question (I don't have my books with me): To set up a secure channel does everyone have to have encryption or can it be done with only one person having encryption? I am guessing everyone has to have encryption, but I am hoping that I am wrong.

[banditf50]

Looks like the moment of reckoning has come for Dragon, or at least a very emotional discussion with an angry, and soon to be horrified Doc.

Go easy on him WR, he's helping us out :)

[WinterRat1]

In all honesty, it shouldn't be that bad. Remember, Doc did give us that wicked looking medical tool that can take the flesh right off of bone, which Dragon didn't use.

So while he might be bothered by the torture, there's no reasonable way he can claim ignorance of what was happening here.

[Tiredronin]

[WinterRat1]