Full Version: OOC: To Fight A Dragon
| QUOTE (Fortune @ Nov 17 2004, 08:41 AM) |
Weird ... my history for TE has it wrong then. Oh well.  It's not like it's a big deal, but if you want, I'll change to a different character. |
Danny's fine Fortune.
As long as you realize that he wont be this powerful in TE2.
| QUOTE (tanka) |
| Now... Multi-Object Manipulation: Says Adaptation Pool x 100 per level. Robot Pilot 5 + Improved Neural 5 = 10 Adaptation Pool, correct? Multiply by 500 = 5,000 DP. |
That one's always confused me, too. I always assumed they meant "added Adaptation Pool through this option" since there'd be no way to calculate it correctly considering other options available.
But if you wanna go with the higher cost, go for it. It shouldn't make a huge difference in the final cost.
Not entirely, but I'll leave the rule up to Shadow just in case.
Shadow? Thoughts of whether Improved Neural change the DP of Multi-Object Manipulation?
Shadow? Thoughts of whether Improved Neural change the DP of Multi-Object Manipulation?
| QUOTE (Shadow) |
| Dammy fine ... |
I should change his name to that!
I actually didn't realize (or remember!) that there would be a TE2. I may rethink ... but probably not. I'm liking the way he's turning out.
| QUOTE (Shadow) |
| Currently we are a little week on the mundane side. If anyone hasn't decided what to make yet, another troll or ork street sam could be good. Or another adept. I recommend highly focusing your character if you want to survive, let alone win. |
I can't get my Adept to work the way I had hoped, so I'll take a Troll Sammy spot.
Ahh, I was looking forward to the tiger shifter.
@ Tanka, what Doc said is fine.
@ Tanka, what Doc said is fine.
I'm definitely coming in on this.... Thanx for the spot, but i'm thinking of creating an elven sammy.... you know... the pompous self-righteous pricks that will drop you at the slightest remark kind of elven sammy 
Ooh, someone for our resident Knight of the Red Branch to warm up to real good. <grins>
| QUOTE (R3 @ p. 153) |
| In fact, chameleon paint is incompatible with ruthenium, as well as smart armor systems, ablative armor and radar-absorbing materials. |
So, how much to cover a cargo heli in ruthenium polymers?
Effort Required for Researching Dimensions Online: A few hours of your time.
Difficulty in Using a Calculator to Determine Surface Area: A few minutes of your time.
Having an Invisible Helicopter: Priceless.
Difficulty in Using a Calculator to Determine Surface Area: A few minutes of your time.
Having an Invisible Helicopter: Priceless.
*stab*
Stupid priceless commercials...
And I'm lazy.
(Not to mention that whole surface area equation has always been the one equation that I never really got around to fully learning.)
Stupid priceless commercials...
And I'm lazy.
(Not to mention that whole surface area equation has always been the one equation that I never really got around to fully learning.)
Don't feel too bad. I gave up trying to calculate all that crap a looooong time ago. The formula I generally use is Vehicle Body^8 for dikoe and a tenthof that for Ruthenium. So for a Body 7 vehicle, that would require just over 82,000 units. Hey, it works good for low Body vehicles....
Edit: Shoot, I was misremembering. It's Body^4. So that would be 2,401 units (240 for Ruthenium). It's sad when you can't even remember your own house rules...
Edit: Shoot, I was misremembering. It's Body^4. So that would be 2,401 units (240 for Ruthenium). It's sad when you can't even remember your own house rules...
If it weren't for that whole "resistance" bit, we'd have square helicopters and wouldn't have to worry about silly equations!
Ugh.
Ugh.
OK, here's the heli before anything that costs nuyen (instead of being in Design Costs). Hurry up and get your suggestions in while you can.
I wound up taking pretty much all of Doc's suggestions.
Due to the lowered price, I may end up buying three (two with no seats) and getting more drones.
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I wound up taking pretty much all of Doc's suggestions.
Due to the lowered price, I may end up buying three (two with no seats) and getting more drones.
Why buy so many? Just use many of the same techniques on your drones and tweak 'em out to high heaven. They'll be more useful in the long run, I imagine, especially if the dragon decides to stay in his Secret Underground Volcano Lair of Doom.
More helis means more carrying room for more drones. Otherwise we start running out of drones and I have to resort to jumping out of the heli and walking in, only to get torched because he's a Rigger, not a Sammie.
It all depends on how much the rest of my gear costs, though.
And I still need senses from several people before I can finish.
If you haven't posted your senses, do so a.s.a.p.!
It all depends on how much the rest of my gear costs, though.
And I still need senses from several people before I can finish.
If you haven't posted your senses, do so a.s.a.p.!
External Cargo Space, baby. Get a big ol' tank to carry your other drones in if you really gotta. But with all that space you have now, I just can't imagine how you're going to run out of space unless you're planning on lots of drones with a Body of 3+.
Get a big ol' tank to carry your other drones in if you really gotta. But with all that space you have now, I just can't imagine how you're going to run out of space unless you're planning on lots of drones with a Body of 3+.
I'll have GPS and an Orientation System you can use.
Senses: Low Light, Thermo, Ultrasound, Mag 3 vision; High frequency, low frequency hearing; Orientation system, GPS, Olfactory booster
Olfactory Booster? Aww man, now I'll have to take a shower on a regular basis.
I guess you should add the GPS to mine as well then.
Total, character, re-work, evil...
That reminds me: Dr. Funk, you get my last PM? I also have a few ideas about weapons I'm currently typing up.
*bash head on keyboard*
Gonna look over the drones tomorrow and rework if I find it necessary.
Gonna look over the drones tomorrow and rework if I find it necessary.
Gone from crazy assed MbW adept elf to meta-biased, but changeling ex-Imperial Marine... whee!
Drones are done. Suggestions are welcome and appreciated.
Load will drop once I load up the weapon and ammo.
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Load will drop once I load up the weapon and ammo.
Raiko
Archtype Street Samurai
Speciality Close combat.
Prefered weapon Katana
Prefered Ranged weapon Ares Alpha.
Raiko's senses:
Low light, thermographic, ultrasound, vision magnification
High frequency, spatial recognizer, select sound filter
Orientation system.
Archtype Street Samurai
Speciality Close combat.
Prefered weapon Katana
Prefered Ranged weapon Ares Alpha.
Raiko's senses:
Low light, thermographic, ultrasound, vision magnification
High frequency, spatial recognizer, select sound filter
Orientation system.
The spatial recognizer and select sound filter count as senses?! Sweet. Tack those on for my character as well.
Pretty much anything that is concidered Senseware can be a port for the TacCom, however, the GM can always say that certain senses don't help in different situations (ie: Enhanced Taste).
Fortune: I've misplaced your sense list you put on here... Can I get a repost?
I'm missing senses from the following perpetra -- I mean... People.
Whizbang
Digital Heroin
Sabosect
Rokur
Give 'em up, people!
I'm missing senses from the following perpetra -- I mean... People.
Whizbang
Digital Heroin
Sabosect
Rokur
Give 'em up, people!
The standard 5 and astral perception and projection
Astral don't count, sadly.
Heard a call for mundanes and see your only sami is a close combat guy.
You people mind being joined by a Panther Cannon wielding Street Sami (troll)? I could definitely get him in by friday if you want.
You know shadowrun always needs more cybered-out death machines
You people mind being joined by a Panther Cannon wielding Street Sami (troll)? I could definitely get him in by friday if you want.
You know shadowrun always needs more cybered-out death machines
I've got Heavy Weapons covered with my troll, but more are always welcome. I'm not mundane though, I went with Adept.
Were still at the limit Hamster, get your guy ready if you want, your in if anyone drops, but for right now we are full up.
no worries, I'll wait my turn.
You're supposed to say that while wearing a Nehru jacket, letting a cat rest in your lap, and strumming your fingertips together.
| QUOTE (tanka) |
| Fortune: I've misplaced your sense list you put on here... Can I get a repost? |
No problem ... here you go.
Natural 5 plus...
Low Light
Eye Lights
Vision Magnification
Hearing Amiplification
Select Sound Filter 5
Spatial Rcognizer
GPS
Orientation System
I think that's it.
OK, that brings it down to Digital Heroin, Sabosect and Rokur.
I've got 3 spots left for senses (assuming I don't connect any drones to it, which would be silly of me). Unique senses get first priority.
Shadow: Depending on how soon I get these other three people's senses, I may not get the sheet off tomorrow. It'll be soon thereafter, though.
I've got 3 spots left for senses (assuming I don't connect any drones to it, which would be silly of me). Unique senses get first priority.
Shadow: Depending on how soon I get these other three people's senses, I may not get the sheet off tomorrow. It'll be soon thereafter, though.
Low Frequency Hearing and Thermograpic Vision on this end. Still buying gear, but those are his "natural" ones.
oh yes...for additional senses: lowlight vision.
Resisting.. urge... to switch characters... at the very last minute.... argh!
Go for it ... other people have.
tanka: as for senses, you might want to give priority to things like Orientation Systems, which count as double.
tanka: as for senses, you might want to give priority to things like Orientation Systems, which count as double.
Nah, I made my Resistance Test. If I had failed, we'd likely have been without any solid spirit support. 'Sides, I spend way too long on my characters... it'd be another week before I was half-way through....
| QUOTE (Fortune) |
| tanka: as for senses, you might want to give priority to things like Orientation Systems, which count as double. |
Yes, those get first shot. After that is drones and unique senses, with the remaining going towards a few from everybody (mostly stuff like Ultrasound/Thermo).
I'll be able to add a thermo sense. Character not implanted with BattleTac, but suit will be.
The final character will be sent in tomorrow.
The final character will be sent in tomorrow.
| QUOTE (Doctor Funkenstein) |
| Nah, I made my Resistance Test. If I had failed, we'd likely have been without any solid spirit support. |
This is probably true.
| QUOTE |
| 'Sides, I spend way too long on my characters... it'd be another week before I was half-way through.... |
I can totally relate to that! I'm still not done ... although I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Does anyone else consider it bad when you have to have a high-capacity cargo vehicle just because of the ammount of ammunition you're taking with you?
| QUOTE (Fortune @ Nov 18 2004, 10:22 PM) | ||
I can totally relate to that! I'm still not done ... although I think I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. |
I'mma gettin' there myself.
*pokes Rokur*
Hellloooo?
You're the only one that I need a list of senses from. After that, I can complete Wagner. (Yes, pronounced "Vahg-nah," like the German composer.)
| QUOTE (Sabosect) |
| Does anyone else consider it bad when you have to have a high-capacity cargo vehicle just because of the ammount of ammunition you're taking with you? |
Uh, have you looked at my helicopter? And the drones?
Light Railgun + Great Dragon ATGM on the heli and GDATGM on the drones. If we weren't facing a dragon, that would be overkill.
| QUOTE (tanka) |
| If we weren't facing a dragon, that would be overkill. |
... Or maybe not!
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