Good question actually. I wont let a simple thing like that ruin a game of give you up or send the story hurling towards an unpleasant situation, but at the same time, I do expect a bit of details in the posts given.

Besides...the issue that's outstanding at the moment is a minor one by FAR. It's something he (jack) caught only with an exceptional perception check. Not one likely for the guards to catch.

Since you're a little shakey on the Matrix type stuff, do you want me to write what I'm trying to do strictly cinematically, i.e., looping the cameras, and let you handle the rest? Or would you prefer cinematic IC and an OOC post with what I think are the appropriate tests and modifiers? Or something strictly OOC with tests and rolls, and let you post IC?

I need a concrete idea on how you want to do this, because from what I understand, the information you gave out is a little different from standard stuff. For instance, are you carrying a security tally, and do you have an idea of what the security sheaf looks like? Do you know what the slave rating for the camera systems is?

Since you're telling me about the presence of IC, does that mean you've determined that I've detected them, or was that just flavor, and if I have detected them, can I tell why they're active, since theoretically the IC wouldn't be active unless triggered by the host for specific reason?

Once you've figuered out how you want to do this, lemme know. Of course, my first action is going to be to access the Slave node that controls the lights, shut them down, and then access the Slave node for the camera's and loop them all.

For the most part, you have relatively complete access to the security portion...you can alter camera's, loop, shut down whatever. Think of the secured node as pretty dangerous enough not to attempt it with what you have. Id rather get a basic idea of what you are trying to accomplish (whether you'd rather post IC or OOC is up to you) and I'll cinematically post the results. Be creative. I WANT you to succeed, and now that you are in the system, I really dont intend on making a huge deal out of it.

That said...I do intend to study up on the decking rules so that next time we can run it more accurately.

That works. So, until further notice, I'll be posting actions online in the IC thread, and I'll let you resolve them.

DO THE BUMP!!

Stealth to door
17 11 05 05 05 04 03 02 (+12 from ruth./+4 from Traceless Walk)

Percpetion
15 08 05 03 01 plus

09 05 04 02 02 (+3 from cyber) sound based plus

10 05 04 04 03 02 (+4 from cyber) scent based

Reaction Test (to surprise the guard)
05 05 05 04 03 03 02 02 02 01 01 01 (9 successes)

Baton Test (to knock the surprised guard/taking reach for myself - 1pt)
05 05 03 03 03 02 02 02 02 01 01 (5 successes) Base damage is 9M stun.

That sucked, I will karma if needed to drop this guard in one hit so let me know.

Roll me some more computer stuff please Mr. Man.

Blitz, catch me on Yahoo! IM when you can please, I got a few questions for ya.

Ill be on as soon as I get home...

Computer+Hacking+Task: 1,1,2,2,2,2,4,4,4,4,4,4,5,5,9,17

I should have a read/write utility to assist with the datatrail. I need to download the current file, leave the current headers (electronic identification information) on the files and replace the body with the text we have. Then I'll need to access the computer log file and erase the notation about the file being downloaded, and check the system for any backup logs or any other information about the changes made to the file.
I should be able to download in one turn, re/write in another, find the logs in a third, edit the logs in a fourth, and do a last sweep in the fifth, putting me just at three seconds of real time.

Alright, I'm gunna see what I can figure out about that door.

Electronics: 10 09 05 04 02 02 01
Security Systems: 11 11 05 03 03 03
Security Devices: 17 16 05 03 01 01 (w00t!)

Trying to get past the door... (I have Microscopic Vision for an extra -2 TN over what I get from my studying.)

Electronics B/R: 14 05 03 03 03
Electronics: 11 09 05 04 04 03 02

Just rolling Computer, Hacking Pool, and Task pool. Dumping everything in a quick attempt to try and control the slave operating the door and trigger it open:

1,1,1,2,2,2,2,2,3,3,3,4,5,5,8,10,10

Was it just flavor text, or does your IC plan actually have mechanics behind it? Either way, I like it, I just wanna figure out how I want the reaction to go.

Yes, my intention is to suck back whatever IC is hanging around and hit the Slave node, wait a full combat turn for everything to refresh, and then pound the door open. I'll be sucking back whatever IC is floating around in the meantime because I'm saving my hacking pool for the tests to open the door.

Roll it

First roll is in the post above, here's the second.

Computer, Hacking, and Task: 1,1,1,1,2,2,2,3,3,3,4,4,5,5,7,8,17

Perception: 11 09 05 04 03 03
Hearing: 09 05 03 02 01

Did my perception check come up with anything, or does the room look safe (now that the door is jammed)?

Looks A-OK

Checking the lockers for any sort or traps...

Perception: 10 08 07 05 04 02
Hearing: 04 04 02 01 01
Security Devices: 05 04 04 03 01 01
Security Systems: 10 08 08 03 03 02

Sorry for the drop off on posting but the heat has been knocking out my computer. I am soooo looking forward to my new AC unit for my condo.

Perception
17 04 02 02 02 plus

05 04 04 04 02 (+3 from cyber) sound based plus

05 03 02 02 02 01 (+4 from cyber) scent based

No traps and absolutely nothing perking Sully's senses. The place is dead quiet. It's almost a bit strange that you hear or sense nothing from Mr. Graves office, however, you assume it's the strength of the door (if it's anything like the door to the storage vault) that is keeping your senses in the dark, so to speak.

Stealth (sp: sneaking)
16 11 07 04 03 03 01 01 (+12 from ruth./+4 from Traceles Walk)

Perception
11 07 05 03 02 plus

11 10 04 02 02 (+3 from cyber) sound based plus

11 05 04 04 03 01 (+4 from cyber) scent based

Nothing is registering, except for what you've already sensed. However, the errie silence is somehow ominous as your pulse quickens just enough to be perceivable.

Go ahead and roll some astral perception, and assensing tests. There are two targets inside the patrol car.

I just got promoted at work (yay!), which means that I'm going to start becoming much busier and won't have as much time to game (boo!). Unfortunately, I'm not going to be posting quite as much as I normally do, but this is one of the games that I've decided to stick with. Just waned to let you all know.

Double YAY!

sorry! kinda busy..
05 05 05 01 01

hey, dash.. you think it's too late for a "hey, we're just making out here, officer" ?

Depends -- is it worth the reputaion for making out with Tuskers to Ember

Edit: D'oh! Posted under my fiancee's account. Oops. This was Dashifen.

hell, I think it would ADD to her reputation

edit: gratz on the promo, EC! you suck for dropping outta Gate Tech! leave me with a bunch of crazies... *mutters*

Hey...any chance I can get that assence and perception check creche? Kinda waiting on you to get the game moving again.

whoops.. kinda skimmed your post and only saw "astral perception" (which I posted 5 posts up..)
here's the assensing:

07 05 05 03 01

<listens to the sound of crickets in the night>

will post when I get home....

well.. it's good to know I wasn't, uh, holding things up or something....

I am terribly sorry for dropping this so much. I've had a really tough time at work lately and just haven't felt up to it when I got home.

Ok...creche...in the car are two men. Neither is awakened. Both seem to have traces of alcohol and a little more than traces of nicotine in their system. They are both interested in the van, but only so far as hoping it will be something interesting may come out of it. They seem to be having a discussion as to whether or not to call it in.

no problem work sucks.

guess it's your lucky day, dash..

LOL, great idea crechebaby. I totally didn't see that coming.

Stealth: 11 10 10 05 05 04 02
+Skill Aptitude with Stealth and 12 points of Ruthenium.

Opposite side of the van from what?

oh, just ment I was on the other side of the street still. I had things pictured that the building was on one side of the street and the van was down a way and parked on the other side of the street.

_____X_________________Building________
_Van_________________________________

X would be where Wraith is currently headed.

Ah...ok. Are you getting that close?

Here's a map for reference:

Map

I'll hang out where the grass becomes the upsidedown T. I hope that makes sense.

No worries...just waiting for Dash and Creche to respond

Dash is on vacation or something if I recall correctly.

blitz, dunno if you want any kind of a roll from me here..

Nope! Not yet!

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