Full Version: OOC: Working Nights
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ) |
| Ok, GenCon did a good example of eating my brain, and the timechange is still looming but I am now back. |
It wasn't GenCon, that just made your head mushy. Good medical opinion would have it be the staggeringly vast quantities of medicinal alcohol you imbibed in response is what eats your brain.
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ) |
| Any last minute plans of attack before I push the initial intel on the bar, and a return of our gunfighter with his solar escort? |
Well, the one big thing I can think of is that Bubbles was working on some sort of hack to either suss out the sec system or look for active nodes in the place. Been waiting on that before moving in. Could turn up darned important-to-know stuff before we expose ourselves...
That done, you mentioned that for the drone to get in we would have to pry open the doors on the beer-door-thing a centimeter or two. Figured once we had the hack settled, we'd make our approach on the rear, and I'd start by using my survival knife to do the prying.
Team disposition that I believe we've agreed on so far -
Pesto in van on street at end of alley.
Sun outside rear entrance.
Al and Bubbles go in.
I am guessing Flint will also come in with us.
No idea about Mitch.
But all my anal micro-managing mania aside, always ready for a big bump! Can fill in blanks IC anytime.
I can always add some more filler just like my last verbose postage. 
That plan of 'attack' sounds fine to me.
I only had staggering volumes of alcohol one night...the rest of the time was spent avoiding the "stink" and running tourney.
Type of lock?
Some rolls...
If Pesto can run a scan for other security devices that would be nice.
Spoilered to save space, feel free to look.
Some rolls...
If Pesto can run a scan for other security devices that would be nice.
Spoilered to save space, feel free to look.
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I always look. 
Edit: And it was even worth a second look! Nice.
Edit: And it was even worth a second look! Nice.
Dire--Each of the doors have maglocks.
Door to basement, door to main bar room?
More Spoilers and Rolls... this'll be fun
More Spoilers and Rolls... this'll be fun
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| QUOTE (DireRadiant) |
| ... this'll be fun ... |
Fun, huh?
Well, if we'd just stuck to the kegs it would have been fine. But noooo, Al wants to sniff the barroom floor for clues!
Lock and load!
... or is that unlocked and loaded?
... or is that unlocked and loaded?
Nice work, Dire.
So, office door unlocked? Office really unoccupied? Now that all the maglock housings have been tampered with, no reason not to toss the place...
If door is locked, wait for Bubbles.
If not, go in, making a perception test for more motion sensors or cameras before entering.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
3 4 6 1 2 1 = 1 hit
Then tossing the place. Probably want to do individual perception tests depending on what all is in the office, but here is a general Perception test to start with.
6 2 3 4 2 1 = 1 hit
Like I said, probably do more specific tests once I know what's in here - desk? in and undersides of drawers, and hidden compartments. wall or floor safe? look under furniture/carpet and behind anything on wall.
Computer - call Bubbles, or if she's busy ask Pesto to hack it remotely.
If there is an anachronistically large volume of paper, start scanning file titles.
Looking for any drugs, of course.
And I'm no bloodhound, but the Ragman stank pretty bad, right? Any whiff of him?
If there's a notepad, try the old pencil-brush thing to see what was on the previous page.
Anything locked (lock box, drawer), call Bubbles.
No need to be subtle here - just looking for anything good.
Once I'm done with the office, look around and make sure the bar's layout "syncs up" - looking for the likely existence of secret rooms or stairwells -
Industrial Mechanic + Logic = 7 dice
5 2 3 2 3 1 6 = 2 hits
And go from there - there's SOMETHING here...
So, office door unlocked? Office really unoccupied? Now that all the maglock housings have been tampered with, no reason not to toss the place...
If door is locked, wait for Bubbles.
If not, go in, making a perception test for more motion sensors or cameras before entering.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
3 4 6 1 2 1 = 1 hit
Then tossing the place. Probably want to do individual perception tests depending on what all is in the office, but here is a general Perception test to start with.
6 2 3 4 2 1 = 1 hit
Like I said, probably do more specific tests once I know what's in here - desk? in and undersides of drawers, and hidden compartments. wall or floor safe? look under furniture/carpet and behind anything on wall.
Computer - call Bubbles, or if she's busy ask Pesto to hack it remotely.
If there is an anachronistically large volume of paper, start scanning file titles.
Looking for any drugs, of course.
And I'm no bloodhound, but the Ragman stank pretty bad, right? Any whiff of him?
If there's a notepad, try the old pencil-brush thing to see what was on the previous page.
Anything locked (lock box, drawer), call Bubbles.
No need to be subtle here - just looking for anything good.
Once I'm done with the office, look around and make sure the bar's layout "syncs up" - looking for the likely existence of secret rooms or stairwells -
Industrial Mechanic + Logic = 7 dice
5 2 3 2 3 1 6 = 2 hits
And go from there - there's SOMETHING here...
Ok, Perception tests (Visual) from everyone inside.
Anyone with heightened olfactory can attempt to smell out previous occupants.
The office door is locked, it appears to have a proximity based RFID system similar to a maglock. Opening it will require either the proper RFID or a some hacking. (Device Rating 4) Simple Exploit and then Command.
With the current people in the van, you can safely fit 3 kegs. More than that and you can replace one person with a keg.
Adamu--From outside the office, there do not appear to be any noticeably absences of space hinting at secret rooms.
Anyone with heightened olfactory can attempt to smell out previous occupants.
The office door is locked, it appears to have a proximity based RFID system similar to a maglock. Opening it will require either the proper RFID or a some hacking. (Device Rating 4) Simple Exploit and then Command.
With the current people in the van, you can safely fit 3 kegs. More than that and you can replace one person with a keg.
Adamu--From outside the office, there do not appear to be any noticeably absences of space hinting at secret rooms.
Perception Test:
Intuition: 5
Perception: 4
Visual Specialization: +2
Vision Enhancement: +3
= 14
6, 1, 6, 3, 1, 5, 5, 1, 6, 4, 3, 6, 3, 2 = 6 hits
Intuition: 5
Perception: 4
Visual Specialization: +2
Vision Enhancement: +3
= 14
6, 1, 6, 3, 1, 5, 5, 1, 6, 4, 3, 6, 3, 2 = 6 hits
Amra--Thanks. yes I meant a new test. The first one was to get your bearings, now I presume the team is looking for info that could lead to your dealers...
Exploit 4 + Hacking 4
4 = 5 4 1 6 4 3 5 5
Logic 6 - 1 + Hacking 4
3 = 1 5 1 5 5 4 1 3 2
4 = 5 4 1 6 4 3 5 5
Logic 6 - 1 + Hacking 4
3 = 1 5 1 5 5 4 1 3 2
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ) |
| Ok, Perception tests (Visual) from everyone inside. Anyone with heightened olfactory can attempt to smell out previous occupants. |
Well, we both know I don't have olfactory anything - just thought maybe the Rag-guy stank sooo bad...
Anyway, I don't know if that abysmal "general" perception test I rolled for the office is the one you want to use for the one you just requested, so just in case you need another one -
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
2 5 4 4 2 2 = 1 success
Once Bubbles gets the door open, you've got my actions in my previous post.
And finally, people, might be worth confirming that all those kegs really are full of beer....
Any sort of gear around for transferring aerosols? Pumps or valves or whatnot? Empty aerosol cannisters or whatever?
Having had picked up my share of kegs, I would recommend lifting them. You will quickly be able to tell which ones are full of beer and which ones aren't.
Definitely absolutely on the list of things to do before we leave here.
Bump for all the perception tests made.
Adamu--you have a small box of optical chips in the form of small crystals.
Fortune--The shotgun is an older model, from the corp wars era.
Adamu--you have a small box of optical chips in the form of small crystals.
Fortune--The shotgun is an older model, from the corp wars era.
Wow - once again tons of things to do!!!
Bishop - pardon my ignorance, but I've never seen a real optical chip. Is the "form of small crystals" something unique, or is that just how optical chips look? Are these simply chips anyone can slot into a commlink, or are you saying they are exotic in some way.
Anyway, pocket those for now and start tapping floor for hollow sounds and visually searching for cracks or whatever.
Yet another perception test -
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
5 2 4 1 6 5 = 3 successes
Bishop - pardon my ignorance, but I've never seen a real optical chip. Is the "form of small crystals" something unique, or is that just how optical chips look? Are these simply chips anyone can slot into a commlink, or are you saying they are exotic in some way.
Anyway, pocket those for now and start tapping floor for hollow sounds and visually searching for cracks or whatever.
Yet another perception test -
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
5 2 4 1 6 5 = 3 successes
Just a flavor thing, optical chips come in hundreds of different appearances, because no one ever describes them the same way. Yes it can be slotted into a commlink presuming it has an optical reader.
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ @ Aug 30 2007, 01:39 AM) |
| Just a flavor thing, optical chips come in hundreds of different appearances, because no one ever describes them the same way. Yes it can be slotted into a commlink presuming it has an optical reader. |
Just think of the multitude of little USB storage thingies nowadays. Same job, but vastly differing appearances.
I like these Thumb Drives!
So ....
Here I am, back in almost all my glory, gracing y'all with my illustrious presence, and nobody's posting ...
Hmmm ...
Here I am, back in almost all my glory, gracing y'all with my illustrious presence, and nobody's posting ...
Hmmm ...
Cue me up, and post I will!
Gotta find this clue!
So - what is the floor made of?
What, in the basement, is directly under the "denser" spot I found? I'll run down and look if I need to.
I guess I've already had my Perception test to just "find" my way in...
But I will make another one from in the basement - either directly under the spot (I can pace it off if I need to - Navigation + Intuition = 8 dice 3 4 2 4 6 2 5 4 = 2 hits) or at whatever is blocking access to that spot.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
5 4 4 6 5 4 = 3 hits
Start with that, and if don't find it, I'll think of something else.
Gotta find this clue!
So - what is the floor made of?
What, in the basement, is directly under the "denser" spot I found? I'll run down and look if I need to.
I guess I've already had my Perception test to just "find" my way in...
But I will make another one from in the basement - either directly under the spot (I can pace it off if I need to - Navigation + Intuition = 8 dice 3 4 2 4 6 2 5 4 = 2 hits) or at whatever is blocking access to that spot.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
5 4 4 6 5 4 = 3 hits
Start with that, and if don't find it, I'll think of something else.
You could call Sun inside...
She's very observant...
She's very observant...
Well, we certainly have plenty to do - could use all the hands and eyes we can get.
I figure AT LEAST -
Find this hidden signal in the floor.
Open the lockbox behind the bar.
Check all the kegs Bubbles hasn't already handled.
Move some beer into the van.
Analyze and skim through a whole passle of optical chips (could be done later).
And that's just what I can think of. I'm sure other people have other ideas.
I figure AT LEAST -
Find this hidden signal in the floor.
Open the lockbox behind the bar.
Check all the kegs Bubbles hasn't already handled.
Move some beer into the van.
Analyze and skim through a whole passle of optical chips (could be done later).
And that's just what I can think of. I'm sure other people have other ideas.
Can I have a Logic + Logic test from everyone please? Logic + Electronics may be used instead if it is better for anyone...
Logic: 4 - 8 dice
4 2 4 6 3 2 1 5 = 2 hits
4 2 4 6 3 2 1 5 = 2 hits
Threshold of 2 hits--as a reminder about the beer, many inventory control systems use RFID tags which can be tracked.
The Shotgun:
Mossberg AM-CMDT (Modified)
Damage 7P (Can fire Slug or Flechette)
AP --
Modes: SA/BF
Ammo 10©/10©
Internal Smartgun System, dual magazine, ceramic components (+2 to threshold for detection by MAD Systems)
Currently loaded with Gel and Flechette
Mossberg AM-CMDT (Modified)
Damage 7P (Can fire Slug or Flechette)
AP --
Modes: SA/BF
Ammo 10©/10©
Internal Smartgun System, dual magazine, ceramic components (+2 to threshold for detection by MAD Systems)
Currently loaded with Gel and Flechette
Sun's perception test, 17 dice...
4 hits
rerolling failures with edge 13 dice
5 more hits
So 9 hits total...
4 hits
rerolling failures with edge 13 dice
5 more hits
So 9 hits total...
Ummm - just making the double logic test so as to justify Al going ahead and looking for the RFIDs while everyone else is looking at shotguns, looking for secret compartments, and maybe opening behind-the-bar lockboxes.
1 3 3 3 1 3 5 6 1 1 = whew - just made it
Bishop, you indicated that seeing if the kegs were full of beer not aerosol would be a simple matter of hefting or nudging them or whatever. So I'm not rolling, but I can if you want.
Looking for the RFIDs on the kegs we want to steal.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
6 3 3 2 4 4 =
OOC: probably need someone with a scanner
IC: no dad-blamed tags here
1 3 3 3 1 3 5 6 1 1 = whew - just made it
Bishop, you indicated that seeing if the kegs were full of beer not aerosol would be a simple matter of hefting or nudging them or whatever. So I'm not rolling, but I can if you want.
Looking for the RFIDs on the kegs we want to steal.
Perception + Intuition = 6 dice
6 3 3 2 4 4 =
OOC: probably need someone with a scanner
IC: no dad-blamed tags here
Hey folks, before we abscond with the device (and some "RFID free" beer!), isn't there still a locked box behind the counter by where the shotgun was?
I was waiting on Bubbles to pick the lock...Al can try if she's not inclined, but she'll do a better job.
And speaking of doing a better job -
I will roll Logic + Hardware for identifying the device, but I'd actually just like to use my successes to add dice to Bubbles' or Pesto's roll (teamwork test), if that's okay.
Logic + Hardware = 6 dice
5 4 1 2 5 2 = 2 hits
I was waiting on Bubbles to pick the lock...Al can try if she's not inclined, but she'll do a better job.
And speaking of doing a better job -
I will roll Logic + Hardware for identifying the device, but I'd actually just like to use my successes to add dice to Bubbles' or Pesto's roll (teamwork test), if that's okay.
Logic + Hardware = 6 dice
5 4 1 2 5 2 = 2 hits
Logic 6 + Hardware 4 = 10
3 hits 3 4 4 3 6 4 4 3 6 6
3 hits 3 4 4 3 6 4 4 3 6 6
Here's the world-famous locksmith Alouicious Guthrie in action -
Agility + Locksmith = 3 dice x 3 1 combat turn intervals
5 4 6
4 5 3
1 4 4 = 3 successes
Agility + Locksmith = 3 dice x 3 1 combat turn intervals
5 4 6
4 5 3
1 4 4 = 3 successes
Good point, Fortune - better safe than sorry.
I will combine the lockpicking with a Demolitions test on the box/lock to see if I can spot any booby trap.
Demolitions + Logic = 7 dice
6 4 3 1 5 1 5 = 3 successes
I will combine the lockpicking with a Demolitions test on the box/lock to see if I can spot any booby trap.
Demolitions + Logic = 7 dice
6 4 3 1 5 1 5 = 3 successes
I have been excluding Pesto from actions inside the bar since he is running over watch with the drone outside in the sky. Once you bring some kegs to the van he can do another scan of them to make sure they do not have any signals.
As tempted as I was to put a bomb there after Fortune's post, I am holding back.
Adamu--You can roll up to your dice pool as the limiting factor, so you get 3 more attempts. (It really helps if I read the entire post, before posting...) As of now, Al has not popped the lock open yet.
Adamu--
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ) |
| As tempted as I was to put a bomb there after Fortune's post, I am holding back. |
| QUOTE (BishopMcQ) |
| As tempted as I was to put a bomb there after Fortune's post, I am holding back. Adamu-- |
Well, unless I'm missing something, not open yet means not open ever for poor Al, since I made as many tries as my pool allows. But I'll keep tinkering away stubbornly, and maybe Bubbles will notice my plight and have pity on me.
OOH - wait, three mechanical successes in hand, if, as you say, Al thinks it might be a combination mechanical/electronic lock, he'll proceed with a hardware extended test to see if that'll do him any good.
The following roll assumes Bubbles will trust Al with her microtronics kit (take off four dice and four tests if not!)
Logic + Hardware = 6 dice
6 5 5 1 2 2
6 4 1 5 5 1
5 1 4 6 6 5
1 4 6 6 3 5
5 5 6 2 3 4
1 4 5 1 1 1 = Glitch - yeesh - hope it's open before that (or the roll doesn't even count cuz without the tools I never get to make it!)
Okay, if this test is even applicable, that's 3 more successes WITHOUT tools,
16 successes with the tools and before the glitch, 17 successes including the glitch.
EDIT - edited my last IC post to ask Bubbles for tools.
NEED ALL CLUES!
The following roll assumes Bubbles will trust Al with her microtronics kit (take off four dice and four tests if not!)
Logic + Hardware = 6 dice
6 5 5 1 2 2
6 4 1 5 5 1
5 1 4 6 6 5
1 4 6 6 3 5
5 5 6 2 3 4
1 4 5 1 1 1 = Glitch - yeesh - hope it's open before that (or the roll doesn't even count cuz without the tools I never get to make it!)
Okay, if this test is even applicable, that's 3 more successes WITHOUT tools,
16 successes with the tools and before the glitch, 17 successes including the glitch.
EDIT - edited my last IC post to ask Bubbles for tools.
NEED ALL CLUES!
How big is the box? Can we take it with us?
Smaller than a bread box...It's roughly 12"x9"x4"
That would make it legal for a kendar pocket grab...
Sorry AD&D odd facts filling my mind.
Sorry AD&D odd facts filling my mind.
Rolling Seattle Dockyards (street) to know of a good (good as in close and discreet) place to put the vehicles.
Intuition + Skill = 7 dice
2 6 2 4 6 3 3 = 2 hits
Basically just want to be able to answer Flint's question, but wondering if we really want our rides to be very far away...
So any knowledge I have from this test is just one factor of many - thinking we could leave vehicle disposition up to amra28 - we need to combine inconspicuous with proximity, and I reckon Pesto is up to the task.
And since I hope we will be securing the forge in the van BEFORE we try this ambush thing, we need a real thorough sweep of that thing for tags, and that also must be BEFORE we move it (as Bubbles hinted) - any tags need to be left in place.
There is a possibility this thing will be tagged for diagnostics - so that if it is unplugged or disrupted or whatever it squawks....
Another thing - anyone we capture, we have to work on them fast - remember how the Ragdude self-destructed... If we can come up with countermeasures to that sort of thing, all the better...
We can bring these concerns up IC, naturally, just getting thoughts in order and out there for discussion.
Intuition + Skill = 7 dice
2 6 2 4 6 3 3 = 2 hits
Basically just want to be able to answer Flint's question, but wondering if we really want our rides to be very far away...
So any knowledge I have from this test is just one factor of many - thinking we could leave vehicle disposition up to amra28 - we need to combine inconspicuous with proximity, and I reckon Pesto is up to the task.
And since I hope we will be securing the forge in the van BEFORE we try this ambush thing, we need a real thorough sweep of that thing for tags, and that also must be BEFORE we move it (as Bubbles hinted) - any tags need to be left in place.
There is a possibility this thing will be tagged for diagnostics - so that if it is unplugged or disrupted or whatever it squawks....
Another thing - anyone we capture, we have to work on them fast - remember how the Ragdude self-destructed... If we can come up with countermeasures to that sort of thing, all the better...
We can bring these concerns up IC, naturally, just getting thoughts in order and out there for discussion.
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