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Aria
QUOTE (J. Packer @ Dec 8 2010, 04:30 PM) *
Just kibbitzing, but if you got that Synaptic Booster 1 in Alphaware, it would be reduced in essence cost to just .2 (0.5, 50% since you have less bioware than cyberware, 80% since it's Alphaware) which I think would just fit into the fractional Essence point you have left.


Sounds good to me!
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (Doc Chase @ Dec 8 2010, 04:55 PM) *
Oh good, I'm back out of the loop. Things are returning to a semblance of normalcy!


I blame your fixer.
Doc Chase
QUOTE (Suicidal Street Sam @ Dec 10 2010, 09:52 PM) *
I blame your fixer.


Meh.

Well, Starship was released into my custody last night after the release forms came down, s@*572%%%{}:"<>>
AStarshipforAnts
Guess who they let back out on the streets?
Grimm
Welcome back ASFA.

@All: I'm going to post tomorrow. Been fighting with a bad flu the last few days.
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (AStarshipforAnts @ Dec 10 2010, 06:43 PM) *
Guess who they let back out on the streets?

Dale Helmig?
Notsoevildm
Cast Combat Sense F1 into sustaining focus: Magic 3 + Spellcasting 3 + Detection 2 = 8d6.hits(5)=4 - too bad only one counts.
Resist drain (2S): Charisma 3 + Willpower 5 = 8d6.hits(5)=2 - just enough

Stealth test: Infiltration 2 + Agility 3 = 5d6.hits(5)=1 - trolls not be sneaky.

P.S. As you can see I am still in the game. Apologies for recent lack of posts.
Aria
@Grimm: before Silk goes jaunting off to get shot at again, can you tell me how wounded she now is (for when the painkillers wear off)? Do you want me to make some rolls or just let me know?

Thanks

A
Suicidal Street Sam
Grimm, how many of the CorpSec guards are there?
Grimm
Hey guys. I apologize for the unexplained absence; my hard drive took a dump and I couldn't afford to replace it immediately. Going to take a poll see if anyone is still alive and about getting a plot revived and going.
Notsoevildm
Welcome back!

Copperhead and Cutter still waiting for that fraggin knife-ears Slater to cut the power to fraggin fence.
J. Packer
Never got a chance to jump in last time, but am much more comfortable with SR4 now than when I first signed in. Could be talked into playing or GMing at this point, if we can have a recap of a place to start...
Aria
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 11 2011, 04:30 PM) *
Hey guys. I apologize for the unexplained absence; my hard drive took a dump and I couldn't afford to replace it immediately. Going to take a poll see if anyone is still alive and about getting a plot revived and going.


Silk's still here...recovering is slow nyahnyah.gif
AStarshipforAnts
SSS and I are still around.
Suicidal Street Sam
Confirmed. Still up and dancin'.

(Dancing?)
Grimm
Hey guys. I think we're going to have to stick a fork in this one. I had went back to start getting things organized and lo and behold, all of our information threads and story threads have been purged. And of course, the copy I had was on my old hard drive. Hoo-fucking-ray.

So yeah; I apologize for that guys.
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 19 2011, 09:35 PM) *
Hey guys. I think we're going to have to stick a fork in this one. I had went back to start getting things organized and lo and behold, all of our information threads and story threads have been purged. And of course, the copy I had was on my old hard drive. Hoo-fucking-ray.

So yeah; I apologize for that guys.

Well...damn.
Don't worry, Grimm. Happens to the best of us. At least it was fun while it lasted!
AStarshipforAnts
Eh, stuff happens. I had a good time while it lasted. See you in Caracas, bro.
J. Packer
Well, guys, keep your eyes open if you're looking for a game. I'm thinking about starting another one (because two simultaneous games isn't enough to fry my noggin) and I'll be putting out a feeler post as soon as I figure out what style of game I want to run.
Aria
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 20 2011, 02:35 AM) *
Hey guys. I think we're going to have to stick a fork in this one. I had went back to start getting things organized and lo and behold, all of our information threads and story threads have been purged. And of course, the copy I had was on my old hard drive. Hoo-fucking-ray.

So yeah; I apologize for that guys.


The IC post is here: 2072 IC
Database v2: Grimm's 2072 v2

Thanks to some useful bookmarks smile.gif

Although my game is still taking up much of my GMing time perhaps someone else would like to pick up on the work done here? Silk is still one of my favourite characters, even if I'm already in the process of rewriting her nyahnyah.gif
Grimm
Well well. Since Aria had those bookmarks and with a little forum necromancy they LIVE once again; I will go ahead and work up a post today.

Thanks Aria!
Grimm
Seti: I just reposted the former post for you since you didn't reply and it shouldn't be skipped.

All: I believe I got everyone else. If I missed someone let me know. Also, I pruned away the players that have been inactive for months from the database threads. Like, the people I was considering pruning before we had our down time.

J. Packer
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 20 2011, 10:40 AM) *
Seti: I just reposted the former post for you since you didn't reply and it shouldn't be skipped.

All: I believe I got everyone else. If I missed someone let me know. Also, I pruned away the players that have been inactive for months from the database threads. Like, the people I was considering pruning before we had our down time.


Thanks for squeezing me in, Grimm. I appreciate the chance to play this guy.
Aria
Grimm, just how wounded is Silk now please?
Grimm
Aria: I went ahead and made a Body x2 roll for you and for being in the care of the Doc. All said and done, you've been patched up rather expertly and your body took to the fight well; so you would have recovered four boxes during your clinic stay. You are currently down 2P. So, hurting but not crippled.
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 21 2011, 06:37 PM) *
[b]Seti

(OOC: After this point I had planned on the scene ending. So let me know if you have anything else you want to absolve or do rp wise.)

Not off the top of my head. I think Starship and I need to talk about Real Estate, but other than that, I'm okay with the scene ending.
Aria
Silk can now walk away with the car at least...are we going to skip ahead in time or should I make efforts to try and 'accidentally' meet the other runners? With my drones in the building to record the events of last night there's a chance Silk could 'bump in to them' while retrieving the drones...?!?
Grimm
Aria: There's a surprise waiting for you on one of your drones. wink.gif If you'd like I can just narrate the whole scene and then we can get this ended, advanced, and move on.
AStarshipforAnts
I'm currently thinking that Dahlia will be looking closest at places in the University District or International District downtown. No doubt, she'll harangue Seti into coming with her, if only to make Asim feel more secure.
Notsoevildm
Sneaking to the truck:
Agility 3 + Infiltration 2 = 5d6.hits(5)=2 - not bad for 5 dice.
bmcoomes
I'd like to throw my hat in the ring.

I'm sure I'll have to change some things up but here is a character I was playing and the game went TU.

Ariel Juagahan "Mandirigma Makata or Makata"
Former FBI ERT now a Docwagon HTRT Officer (Street Sam type)
Quote: "Lead with speed, devour with power."
[ Spoiler ]


Thanks,
Brent

**Updated to the 400 bp standard**
Grimm
Hey BM. Thanks for your interest. The character concept looks fine but you will need to trim some points off. We use a 400 BP spread for starting characters. If you want to do some trimming we can see about getting you involved.
Grimm
Aria: My original plan to get you all together would have taken longer. I went ahead and opted to just go this route as it seemed like something you were trying to get to. It was an assumption based on the number of times you brought it up. So provided you guys don't end up killing each other this should lay a good framework.

Everyone else: Dongs. That is all.
Aria
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 24 2011, 07:52 PM) *
Aria: My original plan to get you all together would have taken longer. I went ahead and opted to just go this route as it seemed like something you were trying to get to. It was an assumption based on the number of times you brought it up. So provided you guys don't end up killing each other this should lay a good framework.

Everyone else: Dongs. That is all.


Thanks Grimm...will try and IC post tomorrow... smile.gif
bmcoomes
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 24 2011, 06:51 AM) *
Hey BM. Thanks for your interest. The character concept looks fine but you will need to trim some points off. We use a 400 BP spread for starting characters. If you want to do some trimming we can see about getting you involved.


Will do I'll have to get to it this evening.

Thanks,
Brent
bmcoomes
I have the character updated to 400 bp's let me know what you guys think.

Thanks,
Brent
Grimm
All: I updated the Karma/Resources pool. The reward includes a bonus two week bump of 2 karma and 5000 nuyen for the month or so that I was AWOL. I figure it's a fair trade off for you guys since I know most of you would have been here PROVIDED THEY DIDNT END UP IN THE HOSPITAL AGAIN ASFA. wink.gif

(J.Packer: You received the bonus two weeks as well even though you hadn't started yet. It wasn't your fault my hard drive sucked balls in a less than pleasurable fashion.)

Anywho, before I disappeared in December I was discussing a system to make high nuyen items available to players over a long period of time. Due to the slow nature of the game and accruing of phat lewt, the typical system does not work as well. The idea I was kicking around before was to allow players to purchase one high dollar item at significant discount provided they posted at least three weeks of that month. The item will be of normal quality expected as if one had purchased it from the book. I haven't set a percent but it's going to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-25% of the original cost. As it stands, these are the pros and cons as I see them.

J. Packer and bmcoomes would not be eligible as new players for January, but it doesn't matter anyways since they're both essentially broke. Scroo yoo doods. Next month, you will be.

Pro:
*allows players access to high quality gear or enhancement that would otherwise take 2 years of game play to afford.
*encourages activity through regular posting. Like Karma/Nuyen rewards, they will be given out based on activity. So if you are running a scene or a game, you will still be eligible so long as you meet the post requirement. (Example: Myself. I haven't made a post as a character for months. But I still award myself the Karma/Nuyen bonus because I have been actively participating by running the game we're currently involved in. In this case, I would still count myself eligible for a discounted item (which in turn would be clearly, publicly documented including discount given.))
*allows some flexibility for RL. There are some things I won't necessary worry about in this regard. Like, real life circumstances that prevent you from posting. ASFA being laid up, Notsoevil finally getting busted for that donkey show he holds in his living room, and things like holidays when its a bit harder for some to post.
*encourages newer players to get involved and stay involved for additional character improvement.

Cons:
*Your mother. Actually I couldn't think of any. This seemed like the most fair way to meet the goals of the players in a reasonable fashion, meet my goals of keeping the game active, and still have time to watch Notsoevil's live video feed.

That being said; no one seemed to object the last time I proposed this. So if you have a request to make, do so. The cut off date for this month's requests will be January 31st. Frankly, if you can't decide in 7 days then tough shit for you imo!

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bmcoomes: I went ahead and added your updated character to our database. Before I work on just integrating you into my plot, there anyone out there that wants to run a scene?

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Aria, ASFA, SSS: I'm going to warn you guys ahead of time, because its generally something I don't like. I prefer my campaigns and stories to make total sense in the context that they should. That being said, you all have very unique character angles that makes it fairly difficult to get you all in a run that will speak to your abilities. The next wing of my plot-line, I have decided to set it aside for further core character development. I'll be involving each of you in jobs that speak to your character. ASFA and SSS I can justify as they would have had intelligence gathered on them by Mr. J's associates for ensuring the safety of his employee across the hall. Aria; deus ex machina. Close your eyes, stick your fingers in your ears, and just fudge some time k thx.

***********
All: By the way, I'm so proud of you guys. You managed to turn a simple meeting into a three-way riot/gang war in addition to eliminating the contacts that were supposed to get you involved in the next wing of the game. And I'm not being sarcastic. I love it when my players' choices take my plot in directions I hadn't anticipated or considered. I look forward to further insanity out of you guys. biggrin.gif
AStarshipforAnts
SSS is going to have sporadic internet coverage until Friday.
AStarshipforAnts
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 25 2011, 11:12 AM) *
PROVIDED THEY DIDNT END UP IN THE HOSPITAL AGAIN ASFA. wink.gif


OOPS

QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 25 2011, 11:12 AM) *
All: By the way, I'm so proud of you guys. You managed to turn a simple meeting into a three-way riot/gang war in addition to eliminating the contacts that were supposed to get you involved in the next wing of the game. And I'm not being sarcastic. I love it when my players' choices take my plot in directions I hadn't anticipated or considered. I look forward to further insanity out of you guys. biggrin.gif


Yessssssss
Doc Chase
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 25 2011, 03:12 PM) *
All: By the way, I'm so proud of you guys. You managed to turn a simple meeting into a three-way riot/gang war in addition to eliminating the contacts that were supposed to get you involved in the next wing of the game. And I'm not being sarcastic. I love it when my players' choices take my plot in directions I hadn't anticipated or considered. I look forward to further insanity out of you guys. biggrin.gif



I'm not. I've run games for ASFA and SSS before. They're the type of prime-runner that turns a run to the grocery store into Armageddon. nyahnyah.gif
Notsoevildm
Sneaking to the next truck:
Agility 3 + Infiltration 2 = 5d6.hits(5)=2 - luck holding so far.
Grimm
Bm: I apologize it totally slipped my mind to get you started off. Since no one else picked things up I'm going to sit down tomorrow and work out a post and a mini-plot for you.
bmcoomes
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 27 2011, 05:08 PM) *
Bm: I apologize it totally slipped my mind to get you started off. Since no one else picked things up I'm going to sit down tomorrow and work out a post and a mini-plot for you.


It's kewl, I've been busy around here. I'll be limited on posting this coming week I have a training course I'll be going to. But I should have some time to keep up hopefully.

Thanks,
Brent
Grimm
Once a week is all you need to do to earn Karma/Nuyen.
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (Doc Chase @ Jan 25 2011, 01:57 PM) *
I'm not. I've run games for ASFA and SSS before. They're the type of prime-runner that turns a run to the grocery store into Armageddon. nyahnyah.gif


Doc doesn't understand: Grocery stores ARE the end of the world. You can tell, because of all the mindless zombies wandering around them.
Aria
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 25 2011, 04:12 PM) *
Aria; deus ex machina. Close your eyes, stick your fingers in your ears, and just fudge some time k thx.

***********
All: By the way, I'm so proud of you guys. You managed to turn a simple meeting into a three-way riot/gang war in addition to eliminating the contacts that were supposed to get you involved in the next wing of the game. And I'm not being sarcastic. I love it when my players' choices take my plot in directions I hadn't anticipated or considered. I look forward to further insanity out of you guys. biggrin.gif


ork.gif
Aria
@ASFA: The drone is one of the MK Centipedes so I'm guessing about 5cm in length, maybe less? Not quite sure on micro drone sizes...
AStarshipforAnts
Alright, Dahlia's looking for that drone.

12d6.hits(5)=4
Suicidal Street Sam
QUOTE (AStarshipforAnts @ Feb 2 2011, 01:44 PM) *
Alright, Dahlia's looking for that drone.

12d6.hits(5)=4


Seti will too.

8d6.hits(5) → [6,4,3,5,1,3,6,3] = 3, with two 6s
horvagab
I'm thinking of rolling a character, looking at a rigger, or possibly a face, since that seems lacking. How are we doing on mages at the moment? I like to plays character that are in demand.
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