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fistandantilus4.0

Apr 29 2007, 03:26 AM

There's nothing wrong with a low body as long as you don't get your self shot at.

Like I said, it would be a bit until I could fit you in to this one. A week ago I would have thought it no problem ,but Callidus is having some connection issues apparently (again), and SinN is having trouble posting regularly, so things are lagging a bit. You'd be popping in right in the middle of the current run.

Meriss

Apr 29 2007, 03:30 AM

Actually fist hate to be a tease but looks like Miami might be a better fit. Less players. And your wife needs a hacker (Now how to rework the backround?)

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 29 2007, 03:32 AM

Oh it's no problem. I'll let you know if/when we have another fatality though. And besides, runners can travel occasionally.

Oh, and by the way, my char in her game is the aforementioned 'Mr Social Adept'. Mind your hands.

Meriss

Apr 29 2007, 03:36 AM

Will do.

Don't wanna hose my friends now do I? You'll mostly be distacting the Star so Charlie can work his magic.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 29 2007, 04:01 AM

The Star? Man, if we get to that point, we already screwed up.

But hey, maybe you can lift one of their badges or something. We could be cops for a day!

honestly. now that I think on it, I'm stoked about having a face and a con man in the same game. Wonder how many other social characters we'll end up with.

Now if you only had a gambling problem like the rest of us....

Meriss

Apr 29 2007, 04:09 AM

I don't gamble, once you start gambling you've already lost. I CHEAT. Works every time.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 29 2007, 04:10 AM

Nice. I tihnk we'll get along just fine.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 05:10 PM

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Saturday, August 17th
Infamous Seattle Cop Killer Caught by NOPS

The New Orleans Police Service earned it's stripes last night, capturing cop killer Jakob Sinner last night in a raid on his drug dealer's apartment. A standard call for shots fired quickly turned in to the raid of the year, when surveillance drones discovered that the suspect was the Seattle cop killer.

Some of our readers may remember that in early 2064, there was an apparent terrorist attack in the Lochlann Center Seattle that resulted in the deaths of over 50 individuals, including the owner of the buidling, the dragon Geyswain. Animated corpes on the site suggest that the attack may have been an attack by renegade voodouns. This picture was obtained by news crews on the scene, leading to a wide spread man hunt.Link

[ Spoiler ]

For the last six yeras, Lone Star Police Services has been searching for the suspect Sinner, even placing a bounty of

150,000 for information leading to his capture. In addition to the Lochlann Massacre, he and associates are also wanted for the deaths of no less than six Lone Star officers, who were attempting to stop Sinner and his gang from raiding a mortuary for bodies. The same bodies, it is believed, used to carry out the Lochlann Massacre.

The raid occured at 2110 last night, with NOPS dispatching a SWAT unit, and five NOPS combat mages; nearly their entire divsion. What followed is described SWAT sargeant David Abrams as "a brief exchange of high force spell casting from the suspect and our own SWAT mages, which we answered with a standard Tear Gas option." Sinner was later arrested and brought in to NOPS custody.

Also on the scene was the body of apartment resident Samuel West, shot twice at close range with a .9mm, also found on the scene. The murder is apparently attributed to a drug deal gone wrong, according to sources. The apartment bedroom where the body was found was strewn with chips and chemical drugs, including novacoke, which sources tell us Sinner is addicted to.

Jakob Siner is now under heavy police guard within NOPS main HQ, awaiting extradition by Lone Star Services. He will be returned to Seattle, where he still stand trial for the murder of six Lone Star officers, 6 charges of animating a corpse, the murder of the dragon Geyswain, connection to the mass murders of the 52 victims of the Lochlon Massacre , and fleeing arrest. CAS courts will also try him in absentee for the murder of West, as well as potentially drug traffiking charges. Sinner, a SINless elf of unknown origins , has been issued a criminal SIN, which he will likely never use beyond the court systems. If found guilty of the charges, he faces the death penalty. in the interim, he will be housed in BlackStone prison in South Dakota, a prison that sits in a mana warp specifically designed for dangerous murders with magical ability.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 09:04 PM

KARMA AWARDS

In With the Family - There is no "out"
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[b]Luigi

Roleplaying---------------- 2 karma
Humor ---------------------2 karma
Allaround bad ass --------1 karma
Driving Plot Line -----------1 karma
Raid on Warehouse -------1karma
Getting Jack ---------------2 karma
Getting Weapons----------0 karma
Pointed blame at krewe -1karma
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10 karma

Sinn
Roleplaying ----------------2 karma
Humor-----------------------1 karma
Character Development---2 karma
Getting shot to shit then
having guts ripped out------1 karma
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6 karma

Rayo
Roleplaying ------------------2 karma
Humor -----------------------2 karma
Driving plot-------------------1 karma
Char Devlopment-------------2 karma
Raid on Warehouse----------1 karma
Being smart enough to
go back for the van insted
of fighting ---------------------1 karma
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9 karma

Lucky
Roleplaying --------------------1 karma
Humor --------------------------1karma
All around bad ass-------------1 karma
Driving the Plot ----------------2 karma
Raid on Tori's -----------------2 Karma
Getting Tori --------------------1 karma
Using Tori ----------------------1 karma
The Doctor's visit ---------------1 Karma
Excellent interrogation ---------1 Karma
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11 karma

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 09:13 PM

Rayo - Smugglers Run
Roleplaying ----------------3 karma
Humor----------------------2 karma
Character Development--3 karma
smuggling Danny----------2 Karma
Gun Fight-------------------1 karma
Cool at the meet-----------1 karma
Avoiding Tito ---------------1 Karma
Helping out Louis -----------2 karma
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15 karma

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 09:15 PM

Sinn- Hoodoo that You Do
RolePlaying -------------------5 karma
Character Development----- 5 karma
Taking out the limo-----------2 karma
Humor ------------------------2 karma
Snake's Place ----------------1 karma
Pleading Guilty----------------1 karma
"I ain't no squeeler" ----------2 Karma
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18 karma

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 09:20 PM

Lucky- Rise to Power
Role Playing -------------------4 karma
Character Development ------5 karma
Plotting ------------------------3 karma
Humor -------------------------2 karma
Shopping (NOPS,Dogs)--------1 karma
The Arena-----------------------2 karma
DIYer----------------------------5 karma
Malice --------------------------3 karma
Malice's List -------------------2 karma
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27 karma

This here shows what self motivation'll get ya'/
The list is 2 because there's lots more to do.
The DIY is for Lucky's many business ventures and contact wrangling.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 09:26 PM

Plan B has more because she's had a lot more done on her thread so far. And a lot of proactive stuff. So keep 'em, coming guys.

fistandantilus4.0

Apr 30 2007, 10:18 PM

Oh, and in case it needs to be said, if you think that I've forgotten anything karma worthy, or disagree with any of my rewards, or for that matter, disagree with any of my GMing calls, or just have questions about the game, content, or whatever, now's the time to ask. Feel free to post or PM me.

Deva

May 1 2007, 05:24 PM

No complains, just wondering: Are these karmas cumulative with previous karma given before or are these some kind of sum of everything till now?

fistandantilus4.0

May 1 2007, 09:24 PM

Add it all up, apply it to your character. If you have problems with the continuity , where you're getting karma for the run you're doing on the side, seperately with the main game ,just push the button on your keyboard that says "Suspension of Disbelief."

Lady Door

May 1 2007, 09:26 PM

I can't find that button.. where is it? *curious*

fistandantilus4.0

May 1 2007, 09:56 PM

What you need to do is, look at your key board first . Okay, now put your hand over the 'Y' key, open it like you're wayving. Now turn it so that your palm is facing towards you. Got that? Okay, now bring your hand to your forehead very quickly, as the button is right there, but just beneath your skin, so you've gotta hit it kind of hard. Ok, got that now? Now repeat a few times until you've got the knack of it.

Callidus

May 1 2007, 11:12 PM

hehe.... *passes out in bed*

fistandantilus4.0

May 18 2007, 04:33 AM

Nick, I edited your last post, because I don't think it was really Shell that was questiong Jack with Rayo.

mfb

May 19 2007, 10:18 AM

F3.0 gave me an invite, so i thought i'd drop in and post a character, Kzhna "J" Sazhin. this is only the second character i've ever built with the finished SR4 rules, so make sure you check her sheet over. i've left in all the costs for everything, to make it easier.

i gave her both bone density and bone lacing, which from what i've read on the forums is rules-legal. if that's not true, let me know. i don't think there are any other questionable items.

also, i really have no idea how you guys handle die rolls or in-character posts. apparently you use text color to differentiate? can somebody link me to a guide, or something?

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the basic conflict that i'm planning on using to define J is how much she's willing to sacrifice for her son's well-being. if he's in danger, it's generally a no-brainer--she'll do whatever it takes to make him safe. but she might blow her savings on a new bike instead of saving up to send him to school like she wants to; she might leave him at home alone when she goes out clubbing, instead of bothering with a babysitter. she's not gonna sell him for BTLs, but she's definitely not a good mother.

fistandantilus4.0

May 19 2007, 03:59 PM

At first glance the character looks good. Be aware though that these characters are farther along, so all new entrants will be made using 500 BP not 400. I know, it sucks, but wacha gonna do?

Nice tie in for the various families. We're actually coming up on a good spot to slide you in. The groups current "run", since they aren't exactly runners (two made men, and a rigger who is an associate), are supposed to be hitting a drug exchange. A Krewe is making a buy or a literal truck laod of bliss from an out of town family moving in without even bothering to ask. They've just found out the krewe has hired some runners for extra security, so cybered back up could be just what the street doc ordered.

Couple questions: How old is the char? How old is the kid?

Also, IIRC, bone lacing/ augmentation is said to be a no-no in the FAQ. But I think that's retarted, so it's ignored. I can't see any logical reason for it to not work, so it does. I'll send you the 20 Q in a bit.

mfb

May 19 2007, 04:22 PM

J is 26, Jeremy is 10. i'll get to work adding that extra 100 points *sigh*. work, work, work... oh, with that 100 points, am i still limited to 12 availability? i'd like to get titanium bone lacing, partly because it will increase her soak, and partly because aluminum is a friggin' neurotoxin.

fistandantilus4.0

May 19 2007, 04:52 PM

Titanium's only 4 more points up the list. I'll allow it since I'm pretty sure I gave Deva and Callidus a bit of wiggle room as well. There will be better clinics available throughout the game. Deva's character Rayo is trying to organize a hit on CrashCart for a Valkyrie unit from his street doc in exchange for settling a bill on getting some Beta. He may be looking for some extra hands as well.

mfb

May 19 2007, 05:32 PM

cool.

mfb

May 19 2007, 09:15 PM

okay, updated the sheet with the extra points.

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fistandantilus4.0

May 19 2007, 09:56 PM

Oooo... pretty ...

mfb

May 19 2007, 10:00 PM

i've had to go through a lot of edits. at one point, i forgot to count her edges and flaws in the build point tally. i'm pretty satisfied with her at this point, though.

edit: just edited again. forgot to updated her Ini.

fistandantilus4.0

May 19 2007, 10:28 PM

hahaha.... k, I'll go over it with the provererbial fine tooth comb tonight.

You should be able to slide in soon. The group is finindg that they need some extra guns ,and should be looking for them soon.

Everyone: Monday is Plan B's Birthday, so we won't be posting on Monday. Things to do.

fistandantilus4.0

May 21 2007, 01:44 AM

Callidus, Deva, you two are going to have to decide on what to do with Good ol' Jack soon. Lucky isn't available for calls ATM. Ask mroe questinos or toss him or take him back, but please decide soon.

Deva

May 21 2007, 04:41 PM

Only couple of nudges to the right direction and we can duel for the fate of the Jack.

Callidus

May 21 2007, 08:00 PM

Meh, *8-> You're forgetting that Luigi'll be shoving him in the water real soon without a good reason to trust him *8-> IC inna sec *8->

fistandantilus4.0

May 22 2007, 06:37 AM

Your post Deva.

fistandantilus4.0

May 24 2007, 04:53 PM

Ok Dave, Callidus, if you can give me some idea of what you're doing after the boat ties off, whether it being phoning Lucky again, going home to crash, hitting a bar, whatever, I can get this moving on.

3 karma to the both of you.

Callidus

May 24 2007, 05:59 PM

I'll be putting up an IC about it inna sec, but Luigi's basically gonna head to the Strike, depending on what time it is, and wait for Lucky.

fistandantilus4.0

May 24 2007, 06:19 PM

Thanks, that's what I needed. Plan B is still planning on running IWTF, although she's stepping out of the other games for a while.

Callidus

Jun 1 2007, 12:27 PM

We're not waiting on me are we? Just wondering as I thought we weren't but don't wanna hold everything up....

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 2 2007, 10:34 PM

No I'm giving Plan B one more day to see if she's gong to be up to it if not. If not, Ill run Lucky as an NPC for a while.

Deva, you've been awfully quiet lately. Still with us there buddy?

Once we get rolling, mfb will be brought in as well with his gnarly litle street sam to lend some more muscle for any that weren't aware.

Deva

Jun 4 2007, 07:13 AM

Been here once in a while, but everythings seems to be quiet, so I really couldn't have done anything. That's why I have also done some other IRL things to not get bored and they have started to suck more and more of my gaming time. (Played X-Com, planned still unknown sci-fi game in sort of B-5 theme and whined to one of my GM's that why we can't play Exalted!)

Also in Smuggler Run, I'm still waiting some intel on that part. Need to know more about Crash Cart and their routes, etc. Don't know much what I can do about it alone.

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 4 2007, 05:56 PM

Understandable on the delays. Again, apologies, buit we'll keep things moving now. It's Callidus' post ATM.

As for Smuggler's, you have some rolls to make. Data search or etiquette for street legwork, that sort of thing. I need to now the How of how you're looking for the information and make the rolls for it.

mfb

Jun 13 2007, 07:58 PM

after a few edits, i've decided i'm gonna go with posting in present tense because that's what i'm most comfortable with. others' posts seem split about evenly between past and present.

what's the general consensus on profanity? J's pretty foulmouthed (as am i), but i don't mind cutting back a bit if anybody's less than comfortable with exploring the conjugation and flexibility of the word "fuck" in every post.

Callidus

Jun 13 2007, 08:26 PM

I'm fine either way, can't remember if DS has issues.... or Fistandantilus, but from e, no worries *8-> but Luigi won;t join in.... he's a good catholic boy... honest *8->

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 14 2007, 05:56 AM

As far as IC posting for profanity ,swear away. For DS, the guidelines state to :

QUOTE

Restrict the use of excessive foul language

As far as I'm concerned though, language comes up in the main forums, Here we're 30+ pages in to a campaign , meaning it's pretty unlikely to be viewed by someone who's going to be disagreeable with any foul language. If anyone else feels different, feel free to chime in.

As far as tense, I myself am more comfrotable generally speaking in past tense for posting character actions, but it's not a required format. Go with your preference. Try to be consistent, although I know I slip back and forth at times.

mfb, there's a Cast of Shadows section on the first posts in the OOC thread here, so feel free to get familiar with it. most of the people listed there your character would at least have basic knowledge of, being that she's a made "man" in the family.

Any other questions, ask away.

To Deva and Callidus, there is more coming your way. And sooner than you may think, so please post actions after leaving the Lucky Strike.

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 14 2007, 06:09 PM

mfb - go ahead and post actiosn up to 1700 for getting prepped, or just move ahead to there, as that's your time until the meet.

Callidus and Deva, post perception rolls ASAP.

Callidus

Jun 14 2007, 07:01 PM

Okey dokey *8-> thought that I'd passed enough time and didn't think I should do a post all the way to evening after your last ooc *8->

mfb

Jun 14 2007, 07:48 PM

you know, i just realized something about Kzhna. she doesn't curse in english. there are way, way too many gems on that page for me to bother with english.

Callidus

Jun 14 2007, 08:32 PM

lol *8-> I try to scatter some Italian ones in for Luigi but fail most of the time *8-<

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 14 2007, 09:58 PM

QUOTE (Deva)

Rayo remembers the promise he had made to Benny and starts to think that R-rated pics starring Lucky in somebody elses hand doesn't sound so bad anymore..

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@Callidus, just looking to see where you're headed. If it's to the massage parlor/bordello, that's fine. Just make your perception test, and feel free to post it in the OOC if you'd like.

Off to the gym right now. Will post replies to posts when I get back.

mfb - I like the bit with the AR dog.

fistandantilus4.0

Jun 15 2007, 06:46 AM

mfb - The character of Lucky is played by Plan B , my wife. As she has some problems posting regularly, I post the char as an NPC at times. Just giving you a heads up incase you haven't had time to read other parts of the thread yet.

Will be out of town tomorrow night, back on Saturday night folks.

Deva

Jun 15 2007, 07:45 AM

I made Ben laugh. *dusting my shoulders* My duty is clear.