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Jaruen
I don't know if the rest of you noticed, but all the PCs have been time-stamping our over-the-pacific discourse on Monday...but our Fearless GM has been time-stamping it Tuesday. We're gonna need some clarification.
Bastard
See my previous post.

It should be Tuesday the 10th.


Everything we posted since Dec 11 real time should be timestamped Tuesday the 10th.
SneakyJoeKDB
Jaruen, I do not know what you are talking about. All my IC posts are stamped Tuesday. wink.gif





QUOTE
"How's can dey makes robster on da plane, but not donuts! Ain'ts make no senses! Dis plane is stupid!" Bubba pouted.


rotfl.gif

Stewerdess Michelle said, "I banned donuts for health reasons." I translated her saying to mean: "The real life Bubba is getting too fat so I have to influence him through his virtual world."
Mister Juan
"Dis plane is stupid" has to be one of the best quotes in this entire game.
Bastard
QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 10 2013, 03:08 PM) *
"Dis plane is stupid" has to be one of the best quotes in this entire game.


Thanks blush.gif
Bastard
Here are some links to maps and links:

Area Map - Dubai to Tehran
Drop Zone - Sorkheh Hesar Mountain
DZ to Target
Target - IUSK Mosque
Drop Zone
New Town Zeitoon to Target
New Town to Target (A New Town, B-C Southern Road, D City Limits, E Target)
Tehran
> A - 0030 hrs - Crossing the freeway
> B - 0055 hrs - The Hotel - IC Post
> C - 0100 hrs - Valley of the Shadow of Death
> D - 0106 hrs - Corpselight Park - Combat Map at Facebook
> G to H - 0200 hrs - Through the Tunnel (Google Maps) or (facebook)
> G to H - 0225 hrs - Devil Rat Tunnel (facebook)
> H to I - 0310 hrs - Final Approach (Google Maps)Final Approach (facebook)
> Sniper's Valley - 0315 - See above Google Map, plus updated Final Approach on facebook titled Sniper's Valley
Kliko
Teheran it is! Rock and Roll!

Will work up a post tomorrow.
Bastard
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKKKK!!!!

I was in the middle of my mission detailed IC post and my internet browser crashed and lost it all!!!

Mother Fuck!!!

Will try to get it up tonight... I am already behind on shit I had to do today.

FUCK FUCK FUCK
Mister Juan
Talking about doing illegal things in Teheran and posting links to satellite images.... If there is such a thing as ECHELON, I'm sure someone is about to read our thread. wink.gif

Yes: I am paranoid.
Bastard
QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 14 2013, 08:32 PM) *
Talking about doing illegal things in Teheran and posting links to satellite images.... If there is such a thing as ECHELON, I'm sure someone is about to read our thread. wink.gif

Yes: I am paranoid.


rotfl.gif

Haha! I was thinking the exact same thing when searching and linking! I figure I am already on the NDAA watch list with all my anti liberal and Obama posts on facebook. I need to get an IP mask or scrambler. Not because I do anything wrong, but I don't think it's anyone's business, especially the government's, right to track my online usage, ie porn download history.

Pretty sad that normal people feel that way now.
Kliko
Bugger, not going to make the post until tomorrow embarrassed.gif
Bastard
You're actually going to be dropped a little further away, south east... but in order to do directions, I picked the nearest village. I was trying to put a thumb tack on there like I have done before, but I couldn't remember or figure out how.
Mister Juan
October 10th and 11th 2062 are half moons (so we'll have some light to work with) and there aren't any Islamic holidays on those two days.

@Bastard
Ludi plans on going online to get her hands on knowsofts concerning Teheran (history and geography) and Islam. She'll also track down linguasofts for Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Uzbek. If it's possible, I'll get you whatever rolls you need.
SneakyJoeKDB
I like the idea of getting to the mosque quickly. We can stake it out for a little bit. If an oppsoing team happens to show up or exits we can get the jump on them. If nothing happens that is fine we can proceed into the mosque as normal.
Bastard
Are there any questions I have missed?
Mister Juan
QUOTE (SneakyJoeKDB @ Jan 18 2013, 10:08 PM) *
I like the idea of getting to the mosque quickly. We can stake it out for a little bit. If an oppsoing team happens to show up or exits we can get the jump on them. If nothing happens that is fine we can proceed into the mosque as normal.


The only real "question" I have left concerns our sort of plan of approach. Are we just going full camo with guns out, or are we dressing as civilians?

@Bastard
What would you need me to roll for Ludi to get her hands on R3 Linguasofts and Datasofts?
SneakyJoeKDB
@Bastard

The name of the individual that sold Miss Johnson the information? Also, if she has any idea what other factions or groups may be pursuing the artifact? Is the soccer(football) stadium still in use? Are there any vehicles at the village we will be dropped off at? Does she want to ride Big Bubba's love train?
Kliko
Kliko has the ideal cover in his mind....
[ Spoiler ]
Also what type of squatters are living in the mosque? It would be a bummer if it turns out to be packed with ghouls and/or devil rats.
Mister Juan
QUOTE (SneakyJoeKDB @ Jan 19 2013, 01:33 AM) *
Does she want to ride Big Bubba's love train?


I think this is mission critical information.
Bastard
Here are the questions so far.
- Team is still in discussion with PCs. When you resolve in OoC, someone will need to make an IC post, NPCing the other characters if need be.
- OoC need rolls or further information to move onto IC.
- IC move to the IC when ready
My answers in
0 This format need further rolls, information, etc to be resolved
0 This format answered, and ready for you to make an IC post
0 This format answered (or will be) and I will post to IC in future
X This format answered and no further action needed


TEAM Questions
(Mr. Juan) Approach. Are we just going full camo with guns out, or are we dressing as civilians?
0 (Kliko) has the ideal cover in his mind.... Desert Wars prospectors! Checking out the battlefield ahead of time!

OoC Questions
(Mr. Juan) What would you need me to roll for Ludi to get her hands on R3 Linguasofts and Datasofts?
0 How are you acquiring them? Matrix download - legal or illegal? Through a contact - fixer, decker or other? Make appropriate roll based on that.
(Sneaky) The name of the individual that sold Miss Johnson the information?
X Roll Etiquette or bring to IC - It is unlikely she will provide this
(Sneaky) Is the soccer(football) stadium still in use?
X No, the University as of this point is only used by squatters, though the rebuilding corporate factions have shown interest in rebuilding the site (see IC)
(Kliko) This was the only place Desert Wars didn't go to right?
X (Rolled for all) Desert Wars were everywhere. They used abandoned cities as well as the open land. Some cities brought Desert Wars in, into their ghettos, slums and old industrial/warehouse districts as a way of bringing in businesses and money.
(Kliko) Also what type of squatters are living in the mosque? It would be a bummer if it turns out to be packed with ghouls and/or devil rats.
X (Rolled for all) Squatters are poor scavengers, left behind after the city crumpled, either always that way, or became that way after the fall of the city.
X (Rolled for all - Felix success) It is possible that the city has many spirits, including ghosts, as many flock to abandoned areas, and spiritual sites. Same for Devil Rats. It is likely they will be around, as rats are prominent in places like this, and Devil Rats are no different.



IC Questions
(Sneaky) Also, if she has any idea what other factions or groups may be pursuing the artifact?
X I will move to IC
(Sneaky) Are there any vehicles at the village we will be dropped off at?
X Most likely, though their status is unknown. Much of the area is abandoned, the status of any vehicles is unknown, though locals do still use old POS's. Note that you are not being dropped off at the village on the map, but rather a few clicks further away.
(Sneaky) Does she want to ride Big Bubba's love train?
X Replied... though you can continue to try.
>>>(Mr. Juan) I think this is mission critical information.
>>> X Indeed.
SneakyJoeKDB
@Bastard.
QUOTE
(Sneaky) The name of the individual that sold Miss Johnson the information?


Bubba asked this in IC post #1218.

Etiquette Roll: Street

[ Spoiler ]
Bastard
Okay... got it now Sneaky. That is why I posted the questions... cause sometimes there are so many, that I miss a few.

I updated that previous OoC.



I will bump ahead to the mission mid-next week. Please get me all questions and legwork INCLUDING ROLLS by next Saturday. INCLUDE SKILL, CONTACT, etc. Anything not including a roll or skill, I will roll for you and use you basic skill.


I will have the provided equipment listed later this week as well.



Jaruen
okay, my next question, looking through the gear that Mrs. J brought, what is the best desert-urban camo armor that she brought? Is it better than the gear I *cough you cough* brought along? do you need a roll for this? If it's standard, then that is one of the things I am going to ask for to be provided for us, some light security or even mil-spec armor in desert-urban camo color tones.

Etiquette Roll generic (4)

[ Spoiler ]
Bastard
The gear isnt out yet. Its in the cargo hold.

You were not going to have access to it until you land.


However. Since you guys have already posted that you are going through it... you guys can post that you are in the cargo hold.

Guns will not be brought up to the passenger area.

Miss Johnson will return and escort you guys down there.


PLEASE EDIT POSTS TO INCLUDE THESE UPDATES. Remember that the meeting with Miss J was over BEFORE 1400.... You are down in the Cargo Area around 1445. Please keep your time stamps in order.
Bastard
QUOTE (Jaruen @ Jan 21 2013, 02:24 PM) *
okay, my next question, looking through the gear that Mrs. J brought, what is the best desert-urban camo armor that she brought? Is it better than the gear I *cough you cough* brought along? do you need a roll for this? If it's standard, then that is one of the things I am going to ask for to be provided for us, some light security or even mil-spec armor in desert-urban camo color tones.

Etiquette Roll generic (4)

[ Spoiler ]


I will get to this mid-week. Have all the stats.
Kliko
What timestamp should I use for 1 hour before Dubai landing?
Mister Juan
Sorry I haven't been around this week. I've been ridiculously busy, plus I took the time to turn 27 (and I'm still hung over from that....) so yea... I'll write something up tomorrow.
Bastard
QUOTE (Kliko @ Jan 22 2013, 01:14 PM) *
What timestamp should I use for 1 hour before Dubai landing?


Wait until all questions are asked before posting... give people another day or two, but I think that is all anyone wants to do.


Approximately 1 hour before landing:
16:00:00 Wednesday, 11 October 2062 (UAE and Iraq/IST/Delta)
04:00:00 Wednesday, 11 October 2062 (CFS/PST/Uniform)

I eliminated the UTC +330 and moved it to Delta (UTC +4)
Bastard
QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 22 2013, 08:09 PM) *
Sorry I haven't been around this week. I've been ridiculously busy, plus I took the time to turn 27 (and I'm still hung over from that....) so yea... I'll write something up tomorrow.


Happy birthday whipper snapper.
SneakyJoeKDB
Happy B-day Mister Juan!
Kliko
What they say!
Bastard
Miss Johnson's Armory

Advanced Combat Form Fitting Armor
-Rating: 5/2
-Notes: Sweat-wicking technology, thin Kevlar plating
-Bonuses: +2 Resistance to hot and cold environment tests


Desert Camo Clothing
-Rating: 0
-Notes: IR Retardant (Thermal Dampening)
-Bonuses: +4 vs Perception Tests/+4 to Stealth, +2 vs IR Perception


Desert Camo Jacket (with removable liner and transponder)
-Rating: 5/3
-Notes: IR Retardant, removable "woobie" liner, transponder
-Bonuses: +4 vs Perception Tests/+4 to Stealth, +2 vs IR Perception, Resistance to cold weather: +2 jacket; +2 liner; +5 combined


Desert Camo Helmet
-Rating: +1/2
-Notes: BattleTach and SmartLink compatible, HUD satellite map (not live image), night vision capable
-Bonuses: See Notes


Ammo Belt/Vest/Harness (TLBV) with built in SmartRepel
-Rating: 4
-Notes:
SmartRepel works with winch in helicopter, vest can hold up to 8 magazines on chest, and 4 on each hip, plus has other large pouches for miscellaneous gear
-Bonuses: +4 to Repel


Civilian Clothes
-Rating: 0
-Notes: Civilian clothing matching the local wear: khaki pants, plain t-shirt and a robe to wear over, plus boots
-Bonuses: +2 Stealth to blend in with locals


Colt M-23 Assault Rifle
-Rating: 40©, SA/BF/FA, 8M
-Notes: Laser sight, sound suppressor, extra magazines, available external SmartLink
-Bonuses: -1 TN with laser sight


7 Arabic Linguasofts
7 Kurdish Linguasofts
4 German Linguasofts
1 Persian Linguasofts
1 Turkish Linguasofts
7 Paper Maps
1 Warded Plastisteel Case

Sound Suppressors

Field Rations/MREs
Energy Bars
Water
Kliko
You do realize Kliko will walk about Teheran with a gigantic boner when he wears this stuff right.
SneakyJoeKDB
@Kliko: Just keep that thing away from Bubba!

On another note, this tells me we are going to deal with some serious shizzle since the GM provided this kind of armor buff. So If I add this up right Bubba will be sitting at the following armor level:

5/2 Form Fit
5/3 Camo Jacket
1/2 Helmet
2/1 Natural Body Armor edge

13/8 - WIth body of 12.

Bastard either has some serious fire power witing for us (Tank) or lots of mojo slingers!
Mister Juan
And here I was going to have Ludi wear only her FFA under civilian clothes.... I guess that's out of the question...
Mister Juan
What's the max armor you can wear in SR3 without starting to buckle under the weight? I know it's BODY X 3 in SR4.....
ntwi
Bubba, you're actually at (5 + 5/2 + 2 + 2) = 11 Ballistic and 6 Impact due to the way layering works. You will need a Quickness or 7 or 12 to avoid taking penalties to Quickness depending on how Bastard views my question at the bottom.

In SR3 it's all based on Quickness.

SR3 pg 285:
Every two points that either Ballistic or Impact exceed Quickness, reduce combat pool by 1 die. (This is total numbers, so add the full values of layered armor, not the benefit you get.)

When layering armor, each point that Ballistic exceeds your quickness, take a +1 TN penalty to all Quickness related tests. In addition, reduce the characters quickness by the TN penalty when you calculate the movement rate.

When a Helmet or Shield is used, the armor bonus it provides is added to other armor. This does not count as layering (full bonus applies) but does count towards determining the Quickness penalty.

Canon Companion pg 51
Form-fitting armor can be worn with other armor but does not affect a character when calculating penalties for Combat Pool loss.
Bastard does this apply to the Quickness penalty as well?

ntwi
Felix is planning on the following:
Advanced Combat Form Fitting Armor
Desert Camo Clothing
Desert Camo Helmet
Ammo Belt/Vest/Harness (TLBV) with built in SmartRepel

The civilian clothing will be added to the assualt pack along with the jacket liner.
Jaruen
Duster is going to wear the FFA under the desert camo, with the TLBV between the two. He will have a helmet, but won't wear one when he's out scouting. He's going to take the lightest 'local' clothing, that can be rolled up, and secure two tops and two bottoms, of different colors, in 4 of the larger pouches, the other pockets will carry a basic first aid kit with anti-toxins (if there are any available), survival kit (map and compass, fishing line and hooks, water purification tabs, matches, 2 days rations, etc...), 10 mags of ammo (plus one in the gun, of course) (44 shots total), and a small amount of basic currency...Duster's basic paranoia survival kit
Kliko
QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 26 2013, 03:33 PM) *
What's the max armor you can wear in SR3 without starting to buckle under the weight? I know it's BODY X 3 in SR4.....
Its quickness, but the FFBA doesn't count or something. I'll look it up.
Mister Juan
@Bastard
Concerning the Linguasoft Ludi wanted, she's going to use just regular legal channels. I take it R3 linguasofts are something you can legally pay for and just download off the matrix, right? Since she doesn't have any spare chips on her, or anything to burn chips, she's going to store the software in her headware (I think she had something like 100mp or so)

Also, is the Harness (TLBV) with built in SmartRepel a once piece item "attached" to the vest or just a harness? Because since Ludi has her own combat vest (with ruthenium coating) she'd probably just grab the harness and leave the rest.
Mister Juan
Who's carrying the Sat Phones ? (we got 2)
And who's carrying the case?
And how's taking which Linguasofts? Ludi will call dibs on the German one because at least she can pass for German wink.gif
Kliko
Kliko will carry one. Ludi, the other.
Kliko also brought five field rations and ten ration bars for each, which obviously need to be distributed amongst the team.
You don't run far on an empty stomach.

Good to see there are two medkits available. At 3kg's a piece they suck cock ass in shadowrun.
Bastard
QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 26 2013, 12:33 PM) *
What's the max armor you can wear in SR3 without starting to buckle under the weight? I know it's BODY X 3 in SR4.....
QUOTE (Kliko @ Jan 26 2013, 02:54 PM) *
Its quickness, but the FFBA doesn't count or something. I'll look it up.

Don't forget the total weight of your load and how fast you guys plan to move.


QUOTE (ntwi @ Jan 26 2013, 01:22 PM) *
Bubba, you're actually at (5 + 5/2 + 2 + 2) = 11 Ballistic and 6 Impact due to the way layering works. You will need a Quickness or 7 or 12 to avoid taking penalties to Quickness depending on how Bastard views my question at the bottom.

In SR3 it's all based on Quickness.

SR3 pg 285:
Every two points that either Ballistic or Impact exceed Quickness, reduce combat pool by 1 die. (This is total numbers, so add the full values of layered armor, not the benefit you get.)

When layering armor, each point that Ballistic exceeds your quickness, take a +1 TN penalty to all Quickness related tests. In addition, reduce the characters quickness by the TN penalty when you calculate the movement rate.

When a Helmet or Shield is used, the armor bonus it provides is added to other armor. This does not count as layering (full bonus applies) but does count towards determining the Quickness penalty.

Canon Companion pg 51
Form-fitting armor can be worn with other armor but does not affect a character when calculating penalties for Combat Pool loss.
Bastard does this apply to the Quickness penalty as well?

Exactly. And I hadn't realized it didn't mention Quickness with the Combat Pool for FFA, but it I will lump it in with the CP. However, this form-fit has the thin Kevlar layer so include it at a +1 to your calculated armor (instead of the full value).


QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 26 2013, 08:23 PM) *
@BastardConcerning the Linguasoft Ludi wanted, she's going to use just regular legal channels. I take it R3 linguasofts are something you can legally pay for and just download off the matrix, right? Since she doesn't have any spare chips on her, or anything to burn chips, she's going to store the software in her headware (I think she had something like 100mp or so)

This is possible. Isn't Level 4 the legal limit? I didn't look it up... just my little brain working.


QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 26 2013, 08:23 PM) *
Also, is the Harness (TLBV) with built in SmartRepel a once piece item "attached" to the vest or just a harness? Because since Ludi has her own combat vest (with ruthenium coating) she'd probably just grab the harness and leave the rest.

It is all one piece, though the ammo vest can be detached. You cannot wear both, but you can wear the harness to repel, and be retrieved, and store it in your pack the rest of the time. It's weight is slightly more than the regular repel harness.


QUOTE (Kliko @ Jan 27 2013, 05:51 AM) *
Did you guys realize, shooting guns etc. are all quickness related tests?

Its the reason I maxed Kliko at quickness 6, so he can actually wear Full camo (5/3) + Helmet (1/2) + Fore arm guards(0/1) for 6/6 total without penalties. Besides, the trick is not to get shot...

I realized that. That is the catch of getting all this fancy gear and having to hike a distance to the target. vegm.gif
Kliko
Did you guys realize, shooting guns etc. are all quickness related tests?

Its the reason I maxed Kliko at quickness 6, so he can actually wear Full camo (5/3) + Helmet (1/2) + Fore arm guards(0/1) for 6/6 total without penalties. Besides, the trick is not to get shot...
Bastard
FYI: The HUD map is basically a google map image. None live, zoomable, rotateable and shows your position.
Mister Juan
So, 3x Rating 3 Linguasofts (Azerbaijani, Turkmen and Uzbek), Legally downloaded, at 27MP each and costing 1350 each makes it 4050 nuyen.gif and 81 MP used up on her headware memory (leaving 19MP of free space....)

Loadout
[ Spoiler ]
Kliko
Ok, here goes Kliko:
[ Spoiler ]
Any one due for a next post?
Mister Juan
Yes and no. I could write up Ludi getting the Linguasofts but it isn't going to make for an interesting read wink.gif
Bastard
Miss Johnson's Armory has been updated. Fixed helmet stats, and added sound suppressors, food and water.

QUOTE (Kliko @ Jan 27 2013, 01:50 PM) *
Any one due for a next post?


I am ready for you all to bump up, but dont land until I got everyone's loadouts.

LUDI- complete
KLIKO - complete

BUBBA - pending
FELIX - pending
DUSTER - pending

V - redshirted
Starling - redshirted



QUOTE (Mister Juan @ Jan 27 2013, 02:36 PM) *
Yes and no. I could write up Ludi getting the Linguasofts but it isn't going to make for an interesting read wink.gif
If you want to include it, I am sure we will find it entertaining, as always.
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