Recruiting: Prisoner of Peace

Recruiting: Prisoner of Peace, A Waiting Game...

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:04 PM Post #76
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	Cool. I'll see if I can shuffle in a BattleTac Cyberlink implant myself then. :)

Ecclesiastes View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:17 PM Post #77
Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274	I'll get an external receiver put into my armor.

Ecclesiastes View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:25 PM Post #78
Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274	Hmm.... unless I want to loose another point of essance and pick up another geas...

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:28 PM Post #79
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	It depends on which is more valuable to you. That extra -1 target modifier that'll net you more Combat Pool or Initaitive each round of combat, or having to use another crutch for your magic. Pretty tough call for a combat type.

GaiasWrath8 View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:34 PM Post #80
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 04 From: Tujunga, CA Member No.: 6,768	oh poop. Does this mean I should adjuster my character and make sure he has something? What peace of equipment do I need to take advantage of some one with tactical skills?

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:36 PM Post #81
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	Adding a BattleTac Receiver component to your government-issued Personal Comm Unit will work (both of which are free according to Shadow). But if you're a hardcore combatant and really want to take advantage of it, you probably want the 30,000-nuyen 0.20 essence BattleTac Cyberlink for the extra -1 target modifier if you can afford it. It's sort of the same difference between a pair of Smartgoggles and a cybernetic Smartlink. So if you're fine with using Smartgoggles, you'll be fine with the free BattleTac Receiver, too.

GaiasWrath8 View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:38 PM Post #82
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 04 From: Tujunga, CA Member No.: 6,768	Ok, does the implant come with the BattleTac Receiver component to your government-issued Personal Comm Unit or do I pick that up as well?

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 10:39 PM Post #83
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	They're too completely seperate items. You only need one or the other.

GaiasWrath8 View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 11:00 PM Post #84
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 04 From: Tujunga, CA Member No.: 6,768	Ok, first I modified the character, suffered some money and stuff around. Dropped a few minor things and grabber the Tactical Duda Thing-a-migey. Also got a Nano Tattoo of my wife and kids. :) So what exsactly does the tactical thing do for me, we need one person with the tactical skill I take it.

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 11:02 PM Post #85
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	In an action scene, Kage will basically bark a bunch of orders to the rest of us and roll a ton of dice. We each use those dice to determine how many successes we get based upon how we're receiving those orders (through voice/hand signals, a Battletac Receiver, a Battletac Cyberlink, or whatever). Then, for every two successes scored, you can either improve your Initiative roll by +1 or gain +1 to your Combat Pool for the duration of that Combat Turn. At least that's how it works if my faulty memory is working. I'm rather rusty.

Ecclesiastes View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 11:09 PM Post #86
Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274	Acutally, getting +1 Combat Pool is an optional rule (though one posted in the book). Buy default you only get +1 to Initiative.

Ecclesiastes View Member Profile	Jun 9 2005, 11:13 PM Post #87
Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274	Third Draft! [ Spoiler ] Name: Jason Castro Alias: Agent Grey Archetype: Cybered Adept Race: Human Sex: Male Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 lbs Hair: Light Brown, Buzzed Eyes: Green Edges and Flaws Cursed Karma - Just an unlucky bastard. When spending Karma, roll 1D6, on a 1 the Karma spent works against him rather than for him. Perceptive - Has a keen eye for detail, -1 TN to Perception Checks. Natural Immunity (HMHVV) - One of the reasons he was selected for SpecOps. If he ever had to go up against any Infected, he wouldn't be a risk. Bravery - Been there, done that, nothing phases him anymore. -1 TN to resist Intimidation or Fear effects. Sense of Direction - "No hun, I don't need to stop and ask for directions!" Pools Karma - 6 Combat - 10 Attributes Body - 6(7) Quickness - 6 Strength - 6 Charisma - 3 Intelligence - 4 Willpower - 4 Reaction - 9 Initiative - 3 Essense - 4.68 Bio Index - 1.20 Magic - 9 Run - x3 Skills Rifles - 4 (6) -Sniper - 6 (8) Pistols - 4 (6) -Predator - 6 (8) Cyber Implant Weaponry - 4 (6) -Spurs - 6 (8) Centering - 5 Athletics - 5 Stealth - 6 (10) Car - 4 SWAT Team Tactics - 3 Paranormal Animals - 4 Navigation - 2 -Land - 4 Card Games - 3 -Poker - 5 Cooking - 3 -BBQ - 5 English - 4 -Read/Write - 2 Japanese 4 -Read/Write - 4 Cyberware (all Betaware) and Bioware Plastic Bone Lacing Smartlink Processor II -Induction Pad -Limited Simsense Rig -Rangefinder (2) Rectractable Spurs (Dikoted, Rating 2 Weapon Focus) BattleTac Cyberlink Datajack Image Link Enhanced Articulation Trauma Damper Mnemonic Enhancer I Adept Powers Improved Reflexes II Combat Sense III Improved Ability - Cyber Implant Weaponry II Improved Ability - Pistols II Improved Ability - Rifles II Improved Ability - Stealth IV Traceless Walk Sustenance Low-Light Vision Thermographic Vision Vision Magnification III Mage Information Talisman Geas - Wedding Ring Condition Geas - Sober Grade 3 Initiate Metamagics - Centering, Masking, and Tracking Weapons Dikoted Spurs (Rating 2 Weapons Focus) - 10S Ares Predator III ERASe - SA/BF - 15c - 9M - 10/20/50/100 Steyr IWS 2500 - SS - 8c - 20D - 100/300/900/2400 Armor Light Military Armor with Helmet - 9/9 +Ultrasound Vision, Respirator, Chemseal, Fire Resistance 9, Nonconductive 9, and Ruthenium Polymers with 10 Scanners. Vehicle Saab 10-9 Handling: 2/6 Speed: 150 Acceleration: 12 Body: 3 Armor: 5 Signature: 2 Autonav: 4 Sensor: 5 Cargo: 3 Load: 115 Seating: 4 APPS Gas Enviroseal Engine Customization 2 Datajack Port Improved Suspension 2 Armor 5 Crash Cages Roll Bars Sensors 5 Anti-Theft 9 with Electric Shock Photovoltaic Chameleon Paint Morphing License Plate Transponder Library Chip 6

GaiasWrath8 View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 01:25 AM Post #88
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 04 From: Tujunga, CA Member No.: 6,768	Very cool. :) I like, but I am suprised you have such a low essence. What did you need the image link and stuff for?

Ecclesiastes View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 02:23 AM Post #89
Jesus Freak Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,141 Joined: 23-April 04 From: Anaheim, CA Member No.: 6,274	The Smartlink needs an eye display. I spend an extra .08 essense and get the Image Link. That lets me use the smartlink, but has the extra utility of doing heads-up displays of sensor feeds and whatnot when I've got my datajack plugged into my car. The datajack I have because, well, I think everyone should have one. It is the single most useful item of cyber there is. The spurs are his melee weapon, I wanted to try out the concept of an Adept who uses a cyberware weapon. Smartlink is for obvious reasons. I decided to go with the cybered BattleTac Link so that there is a higher chance of me getting to take advantage of out riggers tactics. Doing that took me over the 1 point, so I added on a few extra goodies (the bone lacing and bioware). Everything I took was light as far as how hard it would hit my Magic and I was able to get the Magic back by taking a few Geas.

Kagetenshi View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 07:31 AM Post #90
Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802	I've been delayed again so my character's going to be up more like this afternoon, but as a good-faith effort here's my early draft of the skills and stats, no resources yet. Story's in my head but hasn't hit paper yet. [ Spoiler ] Jack "Sarge" Campbell Former Rigger for the UCAS Mechanized Infantry Attributes: Strength: 2 Body: 3 Quickness: 6 Intelligence: 6 Willpower: 6 Charisma: 6 Reaction: 6 +1d6 Essence: 6 (Like I said, I haven't done resources yet ;) ) Bio Index: 0 Pools: Combat Pool: 9 Control Pool: Karma Pool: 1/1 Good Karma: 0 Total Karma: 0 Skills: Gunnery 6 Small Units Tactics 6 Biotech 4 Computers 5 Car 6 Car B/R 6 Rotorcraft 6 Rotorcraft B/R 6 Etiquette 3 Leadership 3 Again, apologies all for the continued delay. Let me know if anyone has advice, questions, or requests. ~J

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 09:55 AM Post #91
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	Looks like a solid start, though I was surprised by the lack of Electronics or Electronics B/R skills... especially considering your love for the MIJI rules and whatnot. :D

Shadow View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 03:34 PM Post #92
Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006	Np Kage, I am sure it will be worth the wait. It's not like Doc has posted his character or anything points

GaiasWrath8

Jun 10 2005, 03:53 PM

Post #93

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QUOTE (Ecclesiastes)

The Smartlink needs an eye display. I spend an extra .08 essense and get the Image Link. That lets me use the smartlink, but has the extra utility of doing heads-up displays of sensor feeds and whatnot when I've got my datajack plugged into my car. The datajack I have because, well, I think everyone should have one. It is the single most useful item of cyber there is. The spurs are his melee weapon, I wanted to try out the concept of an Adept who uses a cyberware weapon. Smartlink is for obvious reasons. I decided to go with the cybered BattleTac Link so that there is a higher chance of me getting to take advantage of out riggers tactics. Doing that took me over the 1 point, so I added on a few extra goodies (the bone lacing and bioware). Everything I took was light as far as how hard it would hit my Magic and I was able to get the Magic back by taking a few Geas.

Things might have changed as I use to play second edition like crazy but am new to third edition.

The image link does make it look nicer but if you only buy the smart link you still get a red dot in your field of vision provided by the DNI that is part of the smart link. You can just use a smart link...now if this changed in 3rd edition please let me know, but I think you are safe.

Anyways, it’s an awesome character. This should be fun.

Are we still looking at taking code names? If so I want to be Mr. White. :)

Kagetenshi

Jun 10 2005, 03:59 PM

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QUOTE (Doctor Funkenstein)

Looks like a solid start, though I was surprised by the lack of Electronics or Electronics B/R skills... especially considering your love for the MIJI rules and whatnot. :D

Two reasons:

1) that's what I get for making my character draft at 2:00 AM

2) Level 3 encryption gives someone with a Rating 10 decryption module a 50% chance of hacking the network. Level 5 makes that some 9%. The base times on that are 15 and 25 minutes, respectively. The number of times that's feasible is… comparatively small.

~J

GaiasWrath8 View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 04:07 PM Post #95
Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 18-October 04 From: Tujunga, CA Member No.: 6,768	Right....You see this face, this is the face I make when I have no clue what you just said. :grinbig: But thats cool, as long as some one has the Tactical Skill, or this peace of equipment I just bought would be worthless. :)

Ecclesiastes

Jun 10 2005, 05:46 PM

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QUOTE (GaiasWrath8)

The image link does make it look nicer but if you only buy the smart link you still get a red dot in your field of vision provided by the DNI that is part of the smart link. You can just use a smart link...now if this changed in 3rd edition please let me know, but I think you are safe.

Yes, the red dot thing comes with a smartlink. But that is all it is. A red dot. By upgrading to an image link, I get the red dot, plus the usefulness of the image link.

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 05:56 PM Post #97
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	Even though I'm still not quite happy with it, I'm going to post what I have just to shut Shadow up about it. <shakes his fist angrily> CHRISTIAN ST. CLOUD Elven Combat Magician (Dragonslayer Idolist) [ Spoiler ] PERSONAL INFORMATION Full Name: Dr. Christian St. Cloud, Th.D. Place of Birth: New York City (October 16th, 2030) Religion: Protestant Political Affiliation: Technocratic Party Personality Profiles: INFJ, Libra, Year of the Dog ATTRIBUTES Physical: Body 4, Quickness 4, Strength 3 Mental: Charisma 8(9), Intelligence 6, Willpower 7 Special: Reaction 5, Initiative 1D6(4D6), Essence 5.64, Bio Index 1.00, Magic 7(9)[14] Dice Pools: Astral 3, Astral Combat 10, Combat 8, Karma 3, Spell 9 Note: Unless otherwise stated, assume Christian has three Spell Pool dice allocated to Shielding. SKILLS Active Skills: Athletics 4, Carromeleg 3, Conjuring 4 (Summoning 6), Edged Weapons 3 (Swords 5), Etiquette 4 (High Society 6), Submachine Guns 4 (Brügger & Thomet MP9 6), Sorcery 4 (Spellcasting 8), Stealth 4 Maneuvers: Carromeleg - Evasion, Kip-Up; Edged Weapons - Whirling Knowledge Skills: High Society 5[6], International Hot Spots 2[3] (Nightclubs 4[5]), Magic Background 5[6] (Sorcery 7[8]), Matrix Games 1[2] (Roleplaying Games 3[4]), Political Science 4[5], Security Procedures 5[6] (Magical Security 7[8]), World Affairs 4[5] Language Skills: English 3[6] (Proper English 5[8], Reading/Writing 2[5]), Danish 1[4], French 1[4], Japanese 1[4] (Conversational 3[6], Reading/Writing 1[4]), Sperenthiel 1[4] IMPLANTS Ares Pericles BattleTac Cyberlink (Beta) Mnemonic Enhancer 3 (Cultured) Omnitech Mindscape Datajack (Beta) ---Sensitive surgical option -----Custom Finish: Titanium Blue Casing on left wrist Trauma Damper (Cultured) Zeiss Adlerauge Cybereyes (Beta) ---Improved Looks surgical option -----Cosmetic Modification, Eye Light System, Flare Compensation, -----Low-Light Vision, Optical Vision Magnification 3 EDGES & FLAWS Bonus Willpower Point: During his training at Oxford Magical, Christian learned to focus his will with surgical precision. College Education: As mentioned, Christian attended Oxford University where he earned a dual Th.D. in Sorcery and Magical Security. Good Looking & Knows It: Christian was groomed to be a perfect specimen of manhood from an early age, and this edge helps reflect that fact. Quick Healer: Ever since he was a child, Christian demonstrated a remarkable resilence to injury. He was rarely ever ill and recovered from cuts and scrapes faster than usual. Socialite Background: Christian was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Due to the charmed life that was handed to him, he has the equivalence of the Friends Abroad, Friends in High Places, and Pirate Family (Jetsetters) edges that reflect the huge array of high society individuals he has met and rubbed elbows with during his lifetime. Combat Monster: Christian has a tendency to get carried away once the adrenalin starts pumping. Dossier on File: As a former NSA agent, Christian's dossier (though five years old at this point) is available to anyone who can hack into their database. Impulsive: Christian has a reputation for being a hothead and doing what he thinks is right even if that means disregarding orders to the contrary. Lost Magic Point: Due to his penchant for heroics,, Christian has suffered serious injuries. One such injury resulted in the loss of a point of Magic. Obvious Spellcasting: Christian's brand of spellcasting is very ostentatious and profane as he focused every ounce of his will into the process. As a result, every spell he casts is blatantly obvious during the spellcasting process, accompanied by sparkles of light or other visual cues. MAGICAL ABILITIES Tradition: Idolistic Shaman Totem: Dragonslayer Magic Group: The Arcadian Society Grade: 3rd Ordeals: Thesis, Deed, Familiar Geasa: Gesture, Talisman (Fraternity Ring) Metamagic Techniques: Channeling, Invoking, Shielding Special Modifiers: +3 dice with Combat Spells, +1 die with Hearth Spirits, and -1 die with Detection and Illusion Spells GRIMOIRE Exclusive Spells: Detox 2, Fashion 6, Fast 2, Healthy Glow 2, Makeover 6, Nutrition 2 Fetished Spells: Catfall 1 (Affects Initiative x3), Enhanced Aim 4 (Extended Sense), Hot Potato 5, Levitate 1, Oxygenate 1, Treat 3, Trid Phantasm 1 (Extended Area, Voluntary Targets) Spells Fetished for Lower Drain: Control Actions 9, Fireball 6, Influence 6, Lightning Bolt 6, Stunball 6 (Extended Area), Stunbolt 9, Waterblast 6, Wreck Vehicles 12 Sustaining Foci: John Lobb Navy Cut Shoes (Force 1/1; Catfall/Levitate), Oakley A Wire eShades (Force 4; Enhance Aim) ALLY SPIRIT Name: Puck Force: 5 (Familiar Ordeal) Forms: Faerie Dragon, Spider, Dikoted Longsword, Ferrari 595M Maranello [Saab Dynamit] Attributes: B5, Q5, S5, C8, I6, W7; M5, R5, Init 15+1D6, Astral Init 25+1D6 Dice Pools: Astral Combat 10, Combat 9, Karma 1, Spell 6 Skills: Sorcery 4 (Spellcasting 8), Stealth 4 Powers: Aid Power, Materialization, Sense Link, Sorcery, Telepathic Link, Three-Dimensional Movement Spells: Armor 5, Astral Armor 5, Fireball 6, Improved Invisibility 5 (Multi-Sense Change), Mob Mood 5, Physical Barrier 5, Treat 3 [Exclusive], Trid Entertainment 1 (Extended Area) CONTACTS Chase Madisen (NSA Agent, Human Female) [Level 2; Former Partner] OTHER RESOURCES Ammunition (10mm, in 30-round clips): ---APDS x2, Capsule (DMSO/Pepper Spray) x2, EX Explosive x2, Regular x4 Brügger & Thomet MP9 (10mm) Silenced [RC 3, Conc 3] ---Ceramic Components 3, Heavy Barrel, Integral High-Power Laser Sight, ---Integral Sound Suppressor, Personalized Grip, Underbarrel Weight; ---stripped Foregrip and Stock Brügger & Thomet MP9 (10mm) Suppressed [RC 6, Conc 4] ---Ceramic Components 3, Gas-Vent IV, Heavy Barrel, Integral Laser Sight, ---Personalized Grip; stripped Foregrip and Stock Concealed Quick-Draw Holster Executive Suite Tuxedo Forearm Guards Form-Fitting Full Body Armor ---Nonconductive 4 Lifestyle: Brownstone Apartment w/ Girlfriend Roommate (425¥/month extra) ---Costs: 5,425¥/month with a -5,000¥/month discount ---Features: High Area, High Comforts, High Entertainment, High ---Furnishings, Middle Security (augmented by Christian), Middle Space ---Edges/Flaws: Insurance and Terrific View Oakley eShades ---Therographic Vision and Ultrasound Vision modifications Pager Personal Comm Unit (Rating 6) Pocket Secretary Tres Chic Wardrobe (Extensive) Shamanic Lodge (Rating 9) Spell Fetishes Vashon Island Actioneer Line Suit ---Chemical Seal 4, Fire Resistance 4 Credstick Balance: 16,825¥ Note that while the meat and potatos are mostly done, I'll probably be juggling around his Knowledge Skills (I'm really not happy with 'em at all) and Edges & Flaws, and possibly renaming him if I can come up with a better one before the game begins. I also tried my best to keep the descriptions of things down mostly because this format sucks and it just gets cluttered. :D

Kagetenshi View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 06:05 PM Post #98
Manus Celer Dei Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 17,008 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Boston Member No.: 3,802	Revised skills/attributes, starting resources now. [ Spoiler ] Jack "Sarge" Campbell Former Rigger for the UCAS Mechanized Infantry Human Male Cash: Attributes: Strength: 2 Body: 3 Quickness: 6 Intelligence: 6 Willpower: 6 Charisma: 3 Reaction: 6 +1d6 Essence: 6 Bio Index: 0 Pools: Combat Pool: Control Pool: Karma Pool: 1/1 Good Karma: 0 Total Karma: 0 Skills: Stealth 3 Gunnery 6 Small Units Tactics 6 Biotech 4 Computers 6 Electronics 6 Car 6 Car B/R 6 Rotorcraft 6 Rotorcraft B/R 6 Etiquette 3 Leadership 3 Edit: 'Ey Doc, how'd you get it to not eat indentation? A list with no bullet style? ~J

Ol' Scratch View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 06:07 PM Post #99
Immortal Elf Group: Validating Posts: 7,999 Joined: 26-February 02 Member No.: 1,890	That's exactly how I did it... just <LIST> with no <*>'s.

Shadow View Member Profile	Jun 10 2005, 07:02 PM Post #100
Why oh why didn't I take the blue pill. Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 6,545 Joined: 26-February 02 From: Gloomy Boise Idaho Member No.: 2,006	Well I only wanted four people, and I had two of them. Having three people submit characters beyond the first two makes my job really hard. Final Player List: Kagetenshi Whizbang Sorry Gais, maybe my next game. I do recomend to anyone who thinks they will enjoy this kind of game that they check out the LITS threads and talk to any of the GM's there. Really. I will start the game on Monday, this gives people time to work on there characters over the weekend. This game will take place both here in PBP and in the DSF IRC client. So be ready.

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