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Aw.... Fiddle sticks!
Everyone good for tomorrow?
Check.
Check. Hopefully I get off work on time, if not, I'll show up asap.
Raw log:
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Ok, so for next game -
Next week 8th is free for me. 15th is not free. 22nd is free so far.
Next week 8th is free for me. 15th is not free. 22nd is free so far.
As for me, the 8th I work until 8pm. So if we wanted to start late, I could make it.
I was thinking about it, and Manhattan ID scans should be done against Fake Licenses, not directly to Fake SINs. To be fair, I've given everyone Fake Manhattan Passes to all your SINs, at the same rating as you SINs as a freebie. Aside from making more sense, this also means that should your ID critical glitch and be destroyed, well, it's 10 times cheaper to replace it than a SIN 
Ok no go for tomorrow. I don't think anyone even saw the post.
How's Feb 22nd looking for everyone?
How's Feb 22nd looking for everyone?
Sorry - I saw Tarantula tied up until 8 and he is MST, which would be 10pm EST. I thought that made it a no go.
22nd is looking good.
22nd is looking good.
Sounds good to me.
Next game?
Aiming for 22nd (next friday)
I work 11-730... so I can show up at 8. (MST)
QUOTE (Tarantula @ Feb 16 2008, 11:37 PM) 
I work 11-730... so I can show up at 8. (MST)
That's 9cst/10est.....
Alright, well, it's been a long time, so let's take that late game, we'll play only a little bit, we can do like 1 scene. How does that sound?
Following, how is the 29th and march 7th looking so far for everyone? I'm free for both.
Alternatively, if and only if everyone doesn't mind, we can have Jason go sleep off his 6 boxes of stun and play without him. I'm kinda relunctant to have a player sit one out, but in-game, it works. So it's up to Tarantula and you guys.
Following, how is the 29th and march 7th looking so far for everyone? I'm free for both.
Alternatively, if and only if everyone doesn't mind, we can have Jason go sleep off his 6 boxes of stun and play without him. I'm kinda relunctant to have a player sit one out, but in-game, it works. So it's up to Tarantula and you guys.
Ok, so I have to attend a funeral on Friday, so a game at the normal time is not an option. I can still make the shorter, late game.
So it's up to you if we play late this Friday or postpone till next week. As only you two (Tarantula and Redjack) seem to respond to posts, but the other 2 seem to show up anyway, I guess you are the only ones that get votes.
Communication is really breaking down here, we gotta work on that.
So it's up to you if we play late this Friday or postpone till next week. As only you two (Tarantula and Redjack) seem to respond to posts, but the other 2 seem to show up anyway, I guess you are the only ones that get votes.
Communication is really breaking down here, we gotta work on that.
I can do a shorter, later game.. Are we saying 9cst/10est till 11cst/12est?
Yeah. We gotta start at sharp at 8mst/9cst though, no tardiness, we can't afford to wait around half an hour on a 2 hour game.
Sorry... I just an issue come up on Friday. I'm gonna have to bow out after all.
Guess not for the 22nd. I'll let you know about the 29th on the 21st when I get my schedule for that week.
Okie dokie.
Looking over the calendar, I am good any Friday for the next month except March 21st.
Yeah, 21st is Easter, so we can count that one out. I have the same availability. So hopefully Tarantula can get some good work schedules and we can have a game.
Is anyone else in contact with Karaden or Scope? Can we assume they are free too? So as soon as Tarantula can, everyone else is good?
Is anyone else in contact with Karaden or Scope? Can we assume they are free too? So as soon as Tarantula can, everyone else is good?
I dropped both a PM. Scope is not online, but she was yesterday.
Apologies on not being on the fourms lately, I've had a bad combination of a large amount of school work and getting sick, so I haven't been up to checking the forums at all. That aside though I should be free for any fridays for the month, nothing big planned as of yet.
I should be able to check on the forums more often now as I'm not feeling sick any more and schoolwork is more managable now that I've gotten a rather large project out of the way.
I should be able to check on the forums more often now as I'm not feeling sick any more and schoolwork is more managable now that I've gotten a rather large project out of the way.
Tarantula, did you get your schedule for this week?
Sorry, yes. 12-830 on friday. 
If you guys want, have Jason go sleep off his stun, i'm sure he isn't feeling too good because of it.
If you guys want, have Jason go sleep off his stun, i'm sure he isn't feeling too good because of it.
Ok, we will do that. You can jump in the game when you get home anyway.
So everyone ok for this Friday 6mst / 7cst /8est ?
So everyone ok for this Friday 6mst / 7cst /8est ?
I'm in.
Sounds good to me too.
Good stuff. I assume Scope will show up and we'll see Tarantula later in the game.
See ya tomorrow night!
See ya tomorrow night!
Last game's log:
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Ok, I PMed Scope, trying to get in touch with her to see if she is free to play this Friday, or the 28th (we're skipping the Easter Friday). No answer yet. If anyone sees her pop up somewhere on chat or anything, ask her her availabilities.
I'm guessing y'all are full up?
Marked it on the calendar. 7-10(ish)cst.
QUOTE (quentra @ Mar 10 2008, 01:10 PM)
I'm guessing y'all are full up?
Thanks for the interest. We are indeed full for now, yes.
Aw. If a space opens up, let me know?
I'm off at 5:30 (MST) this friday, so game would work out good for me.
QUOTE (quentra @ Mar 10 2008, 05:01 PM)
Aw. If a space opens up, let me know?
Will do!
QUOTE (Tarantula @ Mar 10 2008, 11:08 PM)
I'm off at 5:30 (MST) this friday, so game would work out good for me.
Still no sign of life from Scope...
Just had a thought - Friday the 21st should be a day off for most people, right? Would it be possible to play Thursday night (20th) then?
Both this Friday and next thursday are good for me.
Since we seem to have someone interested in joining, and scope isn't showing up, perhaps they could get her spot? Provided of course she doesn't prove she hasn't been geeked or something soon. Could at least tell the person and get them to make up a character, perhaps show up this Friday so they can play if scope isn't around by then.
Since we seem to have someone interested in joining, and scope isn't showing up, perhaps they could get her spot? Provided of course she doesn't prove she hasn't been geeked or something soon. Could at least tell the person and get them to make up a character, perhaps show up this Friday so they can play if scope isn't around by then.
Yes, I am considering that. But Scope was up until recently very available and was really an overall great player, so I'd hate to drop her. If we add a new player, I do want to make sure we have some sort of good story mesh, not just have someone pop up for no reason - so there would be some "integration overhead" time.
What do you think Redjack? You and Karaden and really the two most available, so I'm willing to take decisions that accomodate you two best.
What do you think Redjack? You and Karaden and really the two most available, so I'm willing to take decisions that accomodate you two best.
I was able to catch her on IM tonight. Her group meets on Friday nights... Obviously, she needs to commit to the group so she doesn't fail any classes. On that note, I would welcome a new player.
Good to hear. Yeah, Friday nights EST is totally fine. Almost perfect, really. Just gimmie the details, and I'll get started on developing a character that would fit in the campaign. Looking forward to this. 
Hey quentra,
Glad the schedule works for you!
The campaign is set in Manhattan (so if you can read the Corp Enclave blurb good, but don't worry, I tell you everything your character needs to know about the city as we go, since I'm inventing it along the way anyway).
It's a private investigation campaign, so it's mostly lots of going around talking to people, looking for clues, etc. The campaign is not heavy on combat, though it will happen. The risk of getting shot at is always there. The feel we are going is really for a Detective Noir sort of thing.
For your character, don't make a combat monster (since there is little combat) and don't make a hacker (Karaden has that covered 100%). Anything else is fine. I recommend a more generalist type of character over one that is uber-specialised at one thing - you need to be versatile. I have no problem with you going with an adept, magician, rigger or cybered-up sort of guy.
One note though - permits are very important. While in Manhattan, you need Sector Passes at all time - no one is allowed on the island unless you work there (and thus lve there) or have another good reason (tourism). This means I frequently roll vs Fake Permits, so you need at leat one or travel will be a nightmare. Watch out for highly illegal cyber too.
Personality-wise, to go with the Noir setting, a dark character with lots of personnal problems is encouraged. The team really works well together though, so I wouldn't want a lone wolf badass though.
Actually, here are the guidelines I had originally given to everyone:
So yes, 350 BPs. No limits on attributes and no limits on flaws.
I'm sure there are more details I could tell you, but if you can start by submitting a character outline and toos ideas around in your head and psot here, that'd be great. You can look over the first few pages of the thread to see where everyone else went with their chaarcters, too.
Glad the schedule works for you!
The campaign is set in Manhattan (so if you can read the Corp Enclave blurb good, but don't worry, I tell you everything your character needs to know about the city as we go, since I'm inventing it along the way anyway).
It's a private investigation campaign, so it's mostly lots of going around talking to people, looking for clues, etc. The campaign is not heavy on combat, though it will happen. The risk of getting shot at is always there. The feel we are going is really for a Detective Noir sort of thing.
For your character, don't make a combat monster (since there is little combat) and don't make a hacker (Karaden has that covered 100%). Anything else is fine. I recommend a more generalist type of character over one that is uber-specialised at one thing - you need to be versatile. I have no problem with you going with an adept, magician, rigger or cybered-up sort of guy.
One note though - permits are very important. While in Manhattan, you need Sector Passes at all time - no one is allowed on the island unless you work there (and thus lve there) or have another good reason (tourism). This means I frequently roll vs Fake Permits, so you need at leat one or travel will be a nightmare. Watch out for highly illegal cyber too.
Personality-wise, to go with the Noir setting, a dark character with lots of personnal problems is encouraged. The team really works well together though, so I wouldn't want a lone wolf badass though.
Actually, here are the guidelines I had originally given to everyone:
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you can see I like dark, self-destructive characters with loads of personnal foibles and weaknesses, not dedicated, clean, shiny pros. Think Film Noir, anti-heroes, barely pulling themselves together long enough to actually complete a job.
Actually, I think I'm going to reconsider BPs. Think we'll go with 350 BPs. That should "force" you to tack on Flaws and cut back on shiny gear and gadgets. If you just need to go over a bit to finish the character idea you had, that's ok, though.
To give you an idea, here's out I see your team description:
Sometimes things get misplaced. Sometimes people go missing. Sometimes the people looking for these things would rather it not be known they have an interest in finding them. That's when they call you. You slither along in the shadows, equally at home in the backdoor drinking dens or the trendy corporate nightclubs. Sometimes getting answers means a split lip or bruised ribs. Sometimes yours, sometimes other people's. When you find what you're looking for, and you get that reward money, well, then maybe you'll put a little away, save for that nest egg, one day move out of this shit hole rotten town. But then again, a cold beer and a hot sim chip is much cheaper, and it gives you such a valid reason for hating yourself anyway.
Actually, I think I'm going to reconsider BPs. Think we'll go with 350 BPs. That should "force" you to tack on Flaws and cut back on shiny gear and gadgets. If you just need to go over a bit to finish the character idea you had, that's ok, though.
To give you an idea, here's out I see your team description:
Sometimes things get misplaced. Sometimes people go missing. Sometimes the people looking for these things would rather it not be known they have an interest in finding them. That's when they call you. You slither along in the shadows, equally at home in the backdoor drinking dens or the trendy corporate nightclubs. Sometimes getting answers means a split lip or bruised ribs. Sometimes yours, sometimes other people's. When you find what you're looking for, and you get that reward money, well, then maybe you'll put a little away, save for that nest egg, one day move out of this shit hole rotten town. But then again, a cold beer and a hot sim chip is much cheaper, and it gives you such a valid reason for hating yourself anyway.
So yes, 350 BPs. No limits on attributes and no limits on flaws.
I'm sure there are more details I could tell you, but if you can start by submitting a character outline and toos ideas around in your head and psot here, that'd be great. You can look over the first few pages of the thread to see where everyone else went with their chaarcters, too.
Nice, a Manhattan game? I live in Brooklyn 
So a Detective Noir Casablanca type game I'm assuming, neh? Hm...I like it. I'll get cracking on that chara. Currently, I'm thinking Neo-A adept, cause I remember something about the Neo-A's controlling the Lower East Ferry Terminal? Can't wait to get him rounded out.
So a Detective Noir Casablanca type game I'm assuming, neh? Hm...I like it. I'll get cracking on that chara. Currently, I'm thinking Neo-A adept, cause I remember something about the Neo-A's controlling the Lower East Ferry Terminal? Can't wait to get him rounded out.
Indeed. As Manhattan is an elitist fascist corporate playground, the Neo-Anarchist movement is the counter to that. The Neo-As are (for now) mostly sticking to "mischief terrorism" - pirate trid broadcast, graffiti, disruption of traffic, etc. They know all the passages around Manhattan where the sensor net is weaker or completely down. They do 'control' Penn Station and Lower East Side - the sensor net there is down and is staying down.
The authorities make an example of any Neo-A they can catch. The penalty for walking around without broadcasting a Pass ID is very very harsh, and cops just love to corner Neo-A punks and give them a sound beating. But of course, walking around without an ID wouldn't be any fun if it were easy
So yeah, if you make a character plugged into the Neo-A underground, that would work extremely well. Just remember the focus in your case is to be a detective, not stick it to the man. So temper the Neo-A streak with the need to be functionnal.
Can't wait to see what you come up with also
The authorities make an example of any Neo-A they can catch. The penalty for walking around without broadcasting a Pass ID is very very harsh, and cops just love to corner Neo-A punks and give them a sound beating. But of course, walking around without an ID wouldn't be any fun if it were easy
So yeah, if you make a character plugged into the Neo-A underground, that would work extremely well. Just remember the focus in your case is to be a detective, not stick it to the man. So temper the Neo-A streak with the need to be functionnal.
Can't wait to see what you come up with also
Redjack, Karaden and Tarantula -
So Ok for a game tomorrow (14th) at the usual time. I'm writing off Sally - we'll say she has a family emergency she must attend out of the city and leaves the company in your hands (technically it's a strange time for her to suddenly leave, but we'll gloss over that). We'll reintegrate her when her school schedule relaxes.
We'll push the game forward, and quentra will be integrated as soon as he's all set, so most likely next game after this one. I'm not too worried, that should be fairly smooth.
So see you guys tomorrow!
So Ok for a game tomorrow (14th) at the usual time. I'm writing off Sally - we'll say she has a family emergency she must attend out of the city and leaves the company in your hands (technically it's a strange time for her to suddenly leave, but we'll gloss over that). We'll reintegrate her when her school schedule relaxes.
We'll push the game forward, and quentra will be integrated as soon as he's all set, so most likely next game after this one. I'm not too worried, that should be fairly smooth.
So see you guys tomorrow!
Welcome to the group Quentra.
I'm starting to feel a bit out of place. That's two adepts and a shaman we have now. Well, my character's compleate lack of magic knowladge should be all the less noticable now, though he may have to find a crash course on the matrix so that what your saying doesn't go over his head.
As for working Quentra into the group... Well, this is just off the top of my head and may be a bit Dues Ex, but he could be in the club we're scouting out, perhaps looking for Eze as well. We could figure out each other's intentions (or just one find the other's) and join up for the case. After that could potentially work him into staying with us long term.
Oh, and Quentra, I suggest some face type skills. My character utterly lacks social skills, Redjack has some, but isn't great (Not bad, but couldn't hurt to have some help.), and I think Tarantula's are perhaps worse then mine. Other then that, not much to say on the subject.
P.S.
Yeah, on for tommrow, I'll write it down so that I don't forget.
I'm starting to feel a bit out of place. That's two adepts and a shaman we have now. Well, my character's compleate lack of magic knowladge should be all the less noticable now, though he may have to find a crash course on the matrix so that what your saying doesn't go over his head.
As for working Quentra into the group... Well, this is just off the top of my head and may be a bit Dues Ex, but he could be in the club we're scouting out, perhaps looking for Eze as well. We could figure out each other's intentions (or just one find the other's) and join up for the case. After that could potentially work him into staying with us long term.
Oh, and Quentra, I suggest some face type skills. My character utterly lacks social skills, Redjack has some, but isn't great (Not bad, but couldn't hurt to have some help.), and I think Tarantula's are perhaps worse then mine. Other then that, not much to say on the subject.
P.S.
Yeah, on for tommrow, I'll write it down so that I don't forget.
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