OK. I need my notes so I'll work up the IC at home.

It's been hectic - I know that I am preaching to the choir.

IC post is up.

Don't want to put words in Tank's mouth and not really comfortable about forcing actions so if you don't want him to go with Sticks, I'll edit.

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The wife is doing a yard sale this morning and I'm on kid patrol and house detail. Not bad at all from my POV.

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Are the plans for GenCon still good?

We're good. I'll let you know if we get out of sync.

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I'd say you got the better end of the deal. Mine is out to a conference till tonight. The kids are all running around. I did the touch up mowing early today and now I'm trying to build up the motivation to go to town to get misc stuff. Nothing is uber important so I may not make it.

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GenCon is still on. Wife is going with me; We are anxiously awaiting it.

GenCon was awesome! Played LOTS of Shadowrun. Lots and Lots!

Most excellent!

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Once you catch up on life, share a few stories if you can.

I gained a new respect for SR4a. Every game I played (7) using those rules. I really like what it did for extended tests. They are reasonable now. Saw lots of costumes and picked up some stuff for myself, as well as a copy of Seattle 2072. The tournament was awsome; A fitting 20th anniversary tournament.

Glad to hear that you found something about 4a that is likable. Sounds like much fun was had by all at GenCon. Perhaps one of these years I'll make it out.

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I can take the IC in a few different directions right now. What's on your mind?

So plan for GenCon now. The wife went this year and really enjoyed herself. I'm sure she'll be going back next year if we can swing it.
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I'm thinking Tank is gonna be on a mission. At this point he believes Digger to be alive. He knows System is out of the loop for a few days, but he will at least relay to Book. The shaman will be driven more for the secret than loyalty, but will want to pursue it in either case. Starting at the bar with a large spirit of man and the search power as well as 5 watchers doing the same.

Otherwise, both are in the 'lie low' mode. Though for Tank, that will still include locating a local bar and finding him a chicita. He will, of course, continue working on his space otherwise.

There is also the matter of the loan sharks that is pending.

I'm ok to forward to where ever makes sense to you or you feel drawn to expand via role-play.

Sorry. RL has been kicking my butt. I posted IC but took a few liberties. Let me know if we need to edit.

I think you're beginning to know these characters.
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I got up for a 4am change on Saturday... That I actually didn't start till noon due to issues with the prior phases. That's how things are going for me.. But at this point its par the course.

Re: 4am - Ouch.

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IC up.

Book:
Summon F6 Spirit of Man [1,4,2,1,5,3,6,5,6,4] 4hits
Spirit Resists [4,6,1,6,5,6] 4 hits
Book {Edge to reroll failures} [3,2,6,4,4,6] 2 hits
Book resists DV8 drain [5,3,2,3,5,4,6,1,4,1] 3 hits

Results: F6 Spirit of Man [Fear,Stun Bolt] with 2 services, 5 boxes of drain to Book

I expect that it is just after dark. The spirit will use a remote service and its search power.

Book needs two karma for the rather awesome visual he conjured up so I am giving him that.

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Short IC post but the munchkins are ready to eat dinner. Have Tank do his thing and we'll move on.

F6 Spirit of Man using Search Power:
[4,3,5,6,3,1,3,3,3,5,3,2] = 3 hits [3]
[2,5,6,2,6,4,5,4,6,6,2] = 6 hits [9]
[2,3,4,1,4,1,3,3,2,2] = 0 hits [9]
[5,3,3,2,3,1,3,1,6] = 2 hits [11]
[4,2,6,5,4,3,2,4] = 2 hits [13]
[3,4,1,4,5,3,5] = 2 hits [15]
[2,2,2,2,6,4] = 1 hit [16]
[3,4,3,6,6] = 2 hits [18]
[4,1,6,5] = 2 hits [20]
[3,2,1] = 0 hits [20]
[6,3] = 1 hit [21]
[3] = 0 hits [21]

Still working on the IC. I should have the post up by tomorrow. (September 1st, some time)

Cool. No rush.

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Tank
Intuition(4) + Perception(3) + Vision Enhancement(3) + Actively Looking(3) [1,2,6,2,3,1,3,4,4,3,3,1,4] = 1 hit
Logic(4) + Zone Defense Security Procedures(4) [6,3,3,5,5,1,2,3] = 3 hits

Looking for anything unusual going on in the bar. Assessing the changes to physical security.

Tank doesn't notice anything remiss or different about security.

I've had a migraine most of the day. I'll post for the spirit tomorrow.

Tank
Charisma(3) + Etiquette(2) + First Impression(2) + Kinesics(2) + Imp Etiquette(1) [2,4,3,4,1,5,2,6,3,2] = 2 hits

The spirit will be back with news later. I want to see where this goes.

Tank

Charisma(3) + Etiquette(2) + First Impression(2) + Kinesics(2) + Imp Etiquette(1) + Trying Again(-2) [4,3,2,6,1,2,3,2] = 1 hit
Charisma(3) + Etiquette(2) + First Impression(2) + Kinesics(2) + Imp Etiquette(1) + Trying Again(-4) [1,2,2,4,1,4] = 0 hits

A little fast forward on my part - I hop you won't mind.

I didn't hop ( ) and I don't mind either.

I'm so hoppy that you didn't mind.

Perception Check for either or both of them.

Book
Intuition(4) + Perception(2) + Visual(2) + Actively Looking(3) [5,1,2,4,4,4,4,5,3,3,6] = 3 hits

Tank
Intuition(4) + Perception(3) + Vision Enhancement(3) + Actively Looking(3) [2,4,3,4,2,3,1,3,2,3,6,2,6] = 2 hits

While he can't put his (metaphorical) finger on why, Tank knows that something is not right about one of the bums.

Book ,on the other hand, notes that the bum is making movements that seem more like someone using a comlink and trying to be discreet rather than a bum on a high.

I assume that as a stun recovery test occurs once per hour of rest and they've been resting since leaving the club, Book starts this scene with no drain.

Book
F3 Increased Reflexes: Magic(6) + Spell Casting(4) [2,2,6,5,1,6,5,2,6,1] = 5 hits/3 effective
Resist DV3 drain: [4,6,5,3,4,4,5,3,1,1] = 3 hits; no drain

F5 Physical Mask [2,4,1,6,1,6,2,2,2,5] = 3 hits
Resist Drain: [3,3,5,1,2,3,2,6,1,3] = 2 hits; 1 box drain

Have both of them roll me an Intelligence or Intuition based Security or Police Procedure check.

Tank
Logic(4) + Zone Defense Security Procedures(4) = [3,2,1,2,2,5,5,6] = 3 hits

Book
Logic(3) + Security Tactics(2) + Sustaining(-2) [6,2,4] = 1 hit
Intuition(4) + Shadowing(1) + Sustaining(-2) [1,4,3] = 0 hits

Perception checks please.

Tank
Intuition(4) + Perception(3) + Vision Enhancement(3) + Actively Looking(3) + Distraction(-2) [4,5,4,1,1,1,1,4,1,5,3] = 2 hits (whew, just missed a glitch)

Book
Intuition(4) + Perception(2) + Visual(2) + Actively Looking(3) + Vision Enhancement(3) + Sustaining(-2) [1,3,6,1,5,4,3,1,4,4,1,2] = 2 hits

Both notice a pair of heavies heading into Bolo's place.

I assume that Book saw nothing on the astral?

Yes. It would be more correct to say that he saw nothing of interest on the astral.

Tank needs to roll for military/security procedures.

[6,4,6,4,2,3,3,2] = 2 hits

Tank realizes that the signals and the abrupt disappearance are most likely a concealed police unit, possibly SWAT.

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If that changes Tank's plan, just edit.

Posted edited. Thanks!

You hit me with a loop there. Signs were there, but I just missed it. 2 GM karma for you!

What can I say, I like surprises.

Where to next, IC? Sounds like the wheels are turning and I'm curious where they go. System will be back a little later, IC.

Book knows there are secrets to find to gain an advantage. He is very happy to have the reporter footage, now to secure Bolo and get ready either for wave 2 or Systems return and take the conversation to them.

Tank has decided he likes the idea of the trickster. I think it suits him well as he usually avoids direct combat.

Good to know. IC post up tomorrow. I am exhausted.

Just checking: Any word back from the spirit by the time System reports in?

Not yet. I've got plans for him though, don't worry.

Assuming that you don't speak Spanish, mole (pronounced mo - lay), is a sauce for pork that is considered something of a delicacy because it takes so long to prepare. In this case, it is chocolate mole, which - if you have never had it - is awesome!

Never had it. Sounds good.

Good mole is awesome. Not so good mole ... well, let's just say it's not worth the cost of ingredients. If you are ever in Salt Lake go to the Red Iguana and ask for a mole sampler platter. Oh, and call me so I can join you.

Yeah, I'm taking some liberties with the rules but I'm hoping it tells a better story.

My posts are gone..?!?!?! I wrote long OOC and IC posts yesterday and they're gone.