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RdMarquis
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 10 2012, 09:07 PM) *
A couple of items I dont recognize in that list there Rd (not that they are critical just wonder what they are): Tegmentum, Women's Modez, and Senlis.

Tegmentum is a holographic bodysuit that can look like whatever outfit you want it to. Similarly, Women's Modez are shoes that can transform to fit the wearer's needs. Both are from Attitude and have no real mechanical effects. They just look cool. As for Senlis, that's just her surname. : )

QUOTE (JxJxA @ Apr 10 2012, 10:48 PM) *
@ E:PL UK: Reading sounds good to me. Does it work for everyone else? From Gemeaux's POV, at least a city will be somewhat civilized and not full of peasant farmers.

Sure. As long as doesn't take us too far off course.
Aria
@E:PL Chi Town...Jess: the figures are a couple of blocks over walking in the street, not in a building...you can see them because you are higher and the buildings are mostly ruined...I've put their location on the map for you to see!

Here's the link to the map in case you've lost it in the thread somewhere
Trigger
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 11 2012, 06:51 AM) *
@E:PL Chi Town...Jess: the figures are a couple of blocks over walking in the street, not in a building...you can see them because you are higher and the buildings are mostly ruined...I've put their location on the map for you to see!

Here's the link to the map in case you've lost it in the thread somewhere


Hey Aria,

Could I take the location my Sprite went and drop into my Mapsoft, get a general location for the physical origin of the signal?
Aria
Sounds reasonable...of course as soon as Jess rejoins you/talks to you, you'll know where they are anyway smile.gif

They are moving south roughly parrallel to where you lot are now.
RdMarquis
LeFey's background is up. Can I have a recap of what's happened so far? The plotline is called Fortune's Forecast, right?
Aria
@Ælias

I checked you don't have a decrypt CF or a sprite currently with it so I took the liberty of assuming you would farm out the task...hope that's ok?
Trigger
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 13 2012, 07:51 AM) *
@Ælias

I checked you don't have a decrypt CF or a sprite currently with it so I took the liberty of assuming you would farm out the task...hope that's ok?


Sounds good to me, that's what contacts are for, right?
Aria
Yep biggrin.gif
Fairy
Green to go. Let's go visit the bad side of town! WHOOHOO!
RdMarquis
@OGDWD

I think my technomancer is ready, if you don't need anything aside from a character sheet and background. How's she going to fit into the game? She probably lives in Bellvue or Renton. That might make running into the other characters while going about her business unlikely. I imagine her slipping into VR for a while, then waking up in a strange place. Also, which plotline is she going to be in, and what's happened so far?
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
can you relink sheet and bkgnd together here for me pls
RdMarquis
@OGDWD

Here you go.

LeFey
[ Spoiler ]

Background
[ Spoiler ]
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
I misunderstood your geas, I thought you must have them on. Id prefer that as it can indeed be taken from you.
RdMarquis
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 14 2012, 08:24 PM) *
I misunderstood your geas, I thought you must have them on. Id prefer that as it can indeed be taken from you.


Sure. I'm fine with that. The glasses can be the item for a Talisman Geas (or it can just be Condition).
mister__joshua
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 11 2012, 12:51 PM) *
@E:PL Chi Town...Jess: the figures are a couple of blocks over walking in the street, not in a building...you can see them because you are higher and the buildings are mostly ruined...I've put their location on the map for you to see!

Here's the link to the map in case you've lost it in the thread somewhere


On the map where are we currently? I think the figures are to our west heading south. That'll be my IC comment anyway. If that's wrong let me know and I'll change it.
Aria
You are where it says ferals I believe - the sighting is to the West of you and heading South.

Just to clarify the 'competition' thing - Argent told you there would be other teams going in to take others of the TMs out, not yours, that's why she advised making sure of who you attack! That's not to say that these people are also employed by Stillwater, just that they might be!
Aria
Have all the E:PL/UKers gone on holiday? smile.gif Gimme a shout and we can begin to plan the next stage of your epic journey biggrin.gif

E:PL/Chi Town - looks like you have some group dialogue to finish and then I'll move it along too. I'll assume you continue South behind the other group unless you say otherwise...
Notsoevildm
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 17 2012, 02:29 PM) *
I'll assume you continue South behind the other group unless you say otherwise...
Works for me. If none of the others mention that they could be on the same side, assume Copper does (or I'll make a short post). Ælias also better be decrypting their comms traffic so we can work out whether they are friend or foe.
JxJxA
Sorry about the dearth of posts. I was enjoying my weekend, and then returned to work only to find out that another teacher had run off from our school. That makes two in less than two months, and more overtime for the foreseeable future. I've got my stuff sorted out, so I should be back in regular posting action. ^_^
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
@Aria: Yeah sorry was kinda waiting for a group post or something to move the scene along to reading unless/if you wanted to have a "big event" etc. Also, lemme know if you are stuck with scratch and ill see what i can do; I have you standing by your bike waiting unless I missed a post, kinda was going to leave it to you to indicate going to the dock itself. I can describe it if you want me to move you that way just wasnt sure.

@rd: i plan to get you in game today I think.
RdMarquis
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 17 2012, 05:29 AM) *
Have all the E:PL/UKers gone on holiday? smile.gif Gimme a shout and we can begin to plan the next stage of your epic journey biggrin.gif


Sorry. I've been a little busy lately. I'll get a post up soon.

QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 17 2012, 09:41 AM) *
@rd: i plan to get you in game today I think.


Cool. The plotline is Fortune's Forecast, right?
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (RdMarquis @ Apr 17 2012, 02:28 PM) *
Sorry. I've been a little busy lately. I'll get a post up soon.



Cool. The plotline is Fortune's Forecast, right?


yeah fortunes forecast; there are multiple threads within the campaign however.
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (RdMarquis @ Apr 17 2012, 02:28 PM) *
Sorry. I've been a little busy lately. I'll get a post up soon.



Cool. The plotline is Fortune's Forecast, right?


yeah fortunes forecast; there are multiple threads within the campaign however.
Ears
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 17 2012, 11:39 PM) *
yeah fortunes forecast; there are multiple threads within the campaign however.


And I don't know about the others, but I'm looking forward to when those threads intersect/merge. Gonna be a whole lot of "Real Shadowrunning"™, Trideo style. NOT! biggrin.gif
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (Ears @ Apr 17 2012, 02:46 PM) *
And I don't know about the others, but I'm looking forward to when those threads intersect/merge. Gonna be a whole lot of "Real Shadowrunning"™, Trideo style. NOT! biggrin.gif



lol indeed... waiting for soy to reply so we can get your portion moving. think he/she it has finals though so se la vie.
Fairy
*Raises hand!*
Ears
Seeing as the thread my Mystic Adept is in is currently stalling a bit, OGWD has offered that I can throw another character into his game.
So, here's one more ex-civilian on the way into the shadows, with a head start this time.
In short: Mark Freedland, former factory shift manager who talks, repairs and shoots for the Mafia, sorta.

Fluff
[ Spoiler ]


Crunch
[ Spoiler ]
Aria
I've linked you in post 2!
Aria
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 17 2012, 05:41 PM) *
Also, lemme know if you are stuck with scratch and ill see what i can do; I have you standing by your bike waiting unless I missed a post, kinda was going to leave it to you to indicate going to the dock itself. I can describe it if you want me to move you that way just wasnt sure.

I've moved her onto the dock - don't really want to take it any further without the risk of derailing whatever you have in mind...
JxJxA
@ E:PL/UK: Given Demon's history with Ember and Argent, this should make Gemeaux's appearance interesting to say the least... XD
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 20 2012, 12:16 AM) *
I've moved her onto the dock - don't really want to take it any further without the risk of derailing whatever you have in mind...



yeah sorry just finished writing a 200 page final project so was cooling my heels. ill catch you, rd, and ears up here in a bit.
Aria
QUOTE (JxJxA @ Apr 20 2012, 03:52 PM) *
@ E:PL/UK: Given Demon's history with Ember and Argent, this should make Gemeaux's appearance interesting to say the least... XD

Doh! Forgot about that...thanks for the reminder! He died at the same time as Ember did didn't he? Only Dealer and Copperhead made it out alive...??? <mental note to re-read this epic thread at some point nyahnyah.gif>
JxJxA
QUOTE (Aria @ Apr 21 2012, 01:28 AM) *
Doh! Forgot about that...thanks for the reminder! He died at the same time as Ember did didn't he? Only Dealer and Copperhead made it out alive...??? <mental note to re-read this epic thread at some point nyahnyah.gif>


@ Aria: Haha, no problem, it's been a while. I remember you had wrote for Ember that he didn't appreciate the way Demon looked at his wife the last few times they met together, and I've been wondering to see what happens when people run into Demon's clone. nyahnyah.gif
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
anselm is casting increase charisma on himself and holding it, combat sense (holding it), and increased reflexes (sustaining focus) as he fills himself with divine inspiration, preparing to seek out those who have betrayed the company.


Centering: latin incantation for integrity

Casting Force 8 Increase CHA (Drain: 8/2 - 2 = 4P)

Magic 5 + Spellcasting (Health) 7 = 12d6 12d6.hits(5)=4 4 hits used

Charisma is now at 12

Drain Resistance:

init grade 1 + Centering focus 3 + Will 5 + Charisma 12 = 21d6.hits(5) → [4,5,3,3,1,4,3,5,6,5,4,6,3,5,3,1,1,1,2,1,3] = (6)
(not sure why this didnt link to the roll, same character used though)

no drain taken.

Centering: latin to call for divine warning

Casting Force 5 Combat Sense (Drain: 5/2 +2 = 4S)

Magic 5 + spellcasting 5 -2 holding sustained inc cha = 8d6 8d6.hits(5) → [3,6,2,6,4,4,3,1] = (2)
discarding spell

Drain Resistance:

init grade 1 + centering focus 3 + will 5 + cha 12 = 21d6 21d6.hits(5)=5 5 hits no drain taken

Centering: latin chant for increased divine warning..

Casting Force 5 Combat Sense (Drain: 5/2 +2 = 4S)

Magic 5 + spellcasting 5 -2 holding sustained inc cha = 8d6 8d6.hits(5) → [3,1,1,2,6,1,1,5] = (2)
glitched... mad.gif


Ok so posting what else is going on after that screwup but gotta wait for aria to tell me what the glitch did (hoping its something thematic with the you shouldnt be so needy child type thing).
Still need to drain that.

Centering: latin chant of pennance

Casting Force 3 imp reflexes (Drain: (3/2)+2 = 1s)

Magic 5 + spellcasting 5 - 2 holding sustained inc cha + 2 health spell spec = 10d6 10d6.hits(5) → [4,3,6,4,1,2,6,5,2,6] = (4)
using threshold 3 and placing on focus for +2 init + 2 IP.

Drain Resistance:

Autobuying for no drain *can roll if you want but i think im safe on 21 dice.


Just gotta find out what happened with my combat sense lol....
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
kk i have you started RD; hope you are ok with the intro I gave you. Caught up on UK and also you have a post to read Aria. Can you give me a rundown on all thats happened with stillwater/ the other emergent threads please? Trying to make sure i dont step on toes since Summer is one of your npcs. Ears, getting you down shortly here.
Ears
Hey, don't worry about me, OGDWD, I'm happy to get the time to do one more background post for my semi-mafia guy, I still got half a dozen things I'd like to throw in for Adrian, which I never got the time to establish since he got pulled into the action right away. After all, I got a plan for the idiot. wink.gif
RdMarquis
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 20 2012, 06:32 PM) *
kk i have you started RD; hope you are ok with the intro I gave you.


That's pretty awesome, actually.
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (Ears @ Apr 20 2012, 06:34 PM) *
Hey, don't worry about me, OGDWD, I'm happy to get the time to do one more background post for my semi-mafia guy, I still got half a dozen things I'd like to throw in for Adrian, which I never got the time to establish since he got pulled into the action right away. After all, I got a plan for the idiot. wink.gif



lol too late i already posted it. Hope you are ok with the tone i set. From your background I pulled the threads of falling ever deeper with the mob ( i decided your a gianelli now since you talked about the old capo getting whacked it made perfect sense) and yet fighting to remain a moral person and feeling like youre losing.
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
@ears: you now have a criminal sin (as well as usual sin, you got arrested but family consultations arranged the conviction under another identity (Nathaniel Uman: a twisted reference to newborn in latin (natum aka nate um). But you also have d6 additional karma (buttsex in prison fills that karmic balance right up, just like bubba tried filling you) and the HK urban combat smg... its a personal gift from your uncle so dont lose it.
Ears
Hmm, karma and weapons. Well, and a personal meet with Bubba. wink.gif
And sure, a visit to the slammer is essentially what you need to be considered a half-decent person to trust. 200 years of family allegiance aren't too bad either, but not cracking under pressure will do too. wink.gif

Hope my quasi-silmultanious past things post is Ok with you.
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
QUOTE (Ears @ Apr 20 2012, 08:29 PM) *
Hmm, karma and weapons. Well, and a personal meet with Bubba. wink.gif
And sure, a visit to the slammer is essentially what you need to be considered a half-decent person to trust. 200 years of family allegiance aren't too bad either, but not cracking under pressure will do too. wink.gif

Hope my quasi-silmultanious past things post is Ok with you.



yeah just readjust with the instructions in my pm to you.
Ears
Edited it a few times, it's final as of now.
So, where do we go from here? 12th or 18th?
Btw, I'll keep that D6 karma roll for the same time I do the first "real" roll for Mark (just as starting cash); gotta keep some tension going. wink.gif
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
18th is your post and well follow that action
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
lol rd you forget to post something there?
RdMarquis
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 20 2012, 10:13 PM) *
lol rd you forget to post something there?


Yeah, I hit the "add" button by mistake. An actual post will be along soon.

By the way, would Matrix Perception be helpful at this point?
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
yes it would lol.
RdMarquis
Computer (4) + Analyze (4) + Technomancer bonus (2) = 10d6

http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3480842/

3 hits.
Aria
QUOTE (onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk @ Apr 21 2012, 02:32 AM) *
kk i have you started RD; hope you are ok with the intro I gave you. Caught up on UK and also you have a post to read Aria. Can you give me a rundown on all thats happened with stillwater/ the other emergent threads please? Trying to make sure i dont step on toes since Summer is one of your npcs. Ears, getting you down shortly here.

@OGDWD: Emerging Games & Summer
  • Emerging – The Brotherhood, a loose alliance of fixers in Seattle headed up by Monarch. First introduction to the Stillwater group as the fixers hired someone to spy on them.
  • Emerging: Conflict – Deepwatch are employed to take down the dangerous terrorist organisation at the Stillwater enclave. As Stillwater defend themselves they use their matrix tech to pitch the attackers into a UV version of the tower in an attempt to learn who sent them and why. Subsequently the Metroplex Guard attack the tower. Stillwater becomes a shell of itself but struggles on…
  • Emerging: End of Days – Stillwater hire runners to go into the UV node to test a ‘future event’ hypothesis. There are hints of dark days ahead, horrific astral entities and the end of all things – but it’s only a computer game, right?!?
  • Emerging: Promised Land / Chicago – Concurrent with the EoD game. A team is going to Blackwater in Chi Town (a TM haven inside a former bug nest) because they’ve been told it has been compromised. They need to get their charges to Stillwater
  • Emerging: Promised Land / UK – Also concurrent. A team is escorting a TM from France to a haven in the UK.

Summer appeared briefly in E:Con but isn’t directly connected to the Stillwater group except through Aria (and her connection isn’t as one of them, rather as a visitor/meddler). I think I’ve said this before but she is a matrix oracle that predicts events through the flow of the Resonance. That’s not to say she would necessarily see events relating to her own safety – it tends to be ‘bigger picture’ stuff. She is likely to be a feature of the Emerging games I have planned for the future – but then she’s also a dependant quality for Scratch so I knew the risks! smile.gif
onlyghostdanceswhiledrunk
tl:dr kill summer with thor shot? nyahnyah.gif jk. also what did you rule on my glitch?
Aria
Ah yes, knew there was something else nyahnyah.gif

As it was combat sense I think it will give you a few false positives, make you jumpy for a bit but the effects will fade before any combat (any that I have planned anyway biggrin.gif) so it's a roleplaying thing...but I want you to be paranoid so it works perfectly ork.gif
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