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Slacker

Feb 21 2013, 04:41 PM

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Horizon has some of the best and brightest college grads working for it in every field of study. Arcanoarcheology is a new field, and Horizon has just hired on one of the most promising minds to ever graduate from MIT&T. Both Draco and the Atlantean Foundation want this student working for them, and they’re both willing to pay big to get what they want.

Ok. We've just successfully completed the first Mission of Season 4, Back in Business. Unfortunately, we had a couple of people lost from the team due to real world issues.

So I am opening up recruitment for 2, maybe 3 more players.

Currently we have:
Mr. White the human Face played by Dak - already confirmed
Gardner the giant mage played by kiirnodel - already confirmed
TundraWolf the cybered combat specialist played by ChromeZephyr - still needs to confirm that he's continuing

Mach_Ten has already PM'd interest in joining the team. Mach_Ten, please post up what you are interested in playing in this game.

That leaves one or two more positions open. We are using standard 400 BP character creation rules.

Who is interested?

Dak

Feb 21 2013, 04:47 PM

This time we park the boat before we call Knight Errant.

Mach_Ten

Feb 21 2013, 05:07 PM

QUOTE (Dak @ Feb 21 2013, 04:47 PM)

This time we park the boat before we call Knight Errant.

that SO needs adding to your signature

I'm thinking about an Adept. Spy / Art thief / con artiste / infiltration specialist.

if that doesn't fit let me know

Kiirnodel

Feb 21 2013, 05:16 PM

QUOTE (Dak @ Feb 21 2013, 11:47 AM)

This time we park the boat before we call Knight Errant.

I still say it wasn't worth the effor to try and fence the boat. But yeah, if we want to make sure to be able to sell stuff, we handle it before meeting with the cops.

In any case, welcome to the team Mach_Ten, sounds like an interesting character, should fit in without too much trouble. As long as you don't expect me to sneak in with you...

Dak

Feb 21 2013, 05:18 PM

QUOTE (Kiirnodel @ Feb 21 2013, 11:16 AM)

I still say it wasn't worth the effor to try and fence the boat. But yeah, if we want to make sure to be able to sell stuff, we handle it before meeting with the cops.

In hindsight, clearly true. But I/my character was hoping to turn over a couple thousand nuyen for it.

Slacker

Feb 21 2013, 05:22 PM

QUOTE (Mach_Ten @ Feb 21 2013, 11:07 AM)

that SO needs adding to your signature

I'm thinking about an Adept. Spy / Art thief / con artiste / infiltration specialist.

if that doesn't fit let me know

That would totally fit the group and add some much needed skills to the team.

Mach_Ten

Feb 21 2013, 05:42 PM

QUOTE (Kiirnodel @ Feb 21 2013, 05:16 PM)

In any case, welcome to the team Mach_Ten, sounds like an interesting character, should fit in without too much trouble. As long as you don't expect me to sneak in with you...

Cheers.... wait.. you literally meant GIANT ??

Hooo. Boy!

ChromeZephyr

Feb 22 2013, 12:00 AM

TW's up for yoinking someone else. What's the amount of downtime between Mission 1 and this one? 'Cause TW needs to get some more EX-Ex (or some APDS if he can swing it) for the AK and add some fire retardant to his armor jacket. Uhhh..and pay another month's rent, if that much time has passed.

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 04:03 AM

QUOTE (ChromeZephyr @ Feb 21 2013, 06:00 PM)

TW's up for yoinking someone else. What's the amount of downtime between Mission 1 and this one? 'Cause TW needs to get some more EX-Ex (or some APDS if he can swing it) for the AK and add some fire retardant to his armor jacket. Uhhh..and pay another month's rent, if that much time has passed.

Well. You'll need to roll for the avail of finding that gear. APDS is 16F or EX-Ex is 12F. How much are you wanting to get and are you looking for it yourself or trying to have a contact do it for you?

As far as SRM officially is concerned the downtime equals the amount of time you spend doing something in downtine(helaing; training, buying gear, whatever). If that takes a month's time you would need to pay your rent. Barring specific downtime activities, I generally say its 2-3 weeks in between missions.

ChromeZephyr

Feb 22 2013, 04:36 AM

He'd go to his Fixer contact for the gear, as 2 Charisma and 0 Negotiation means have someone who can look for you.. He'd be looking for 40 rounds of the APDS (a full magazine, essentially), or 30 of the EX-Ex if the APDS wasn't available to replenish the current magazine. Also looking to add Fire Resistance 6 to the Jacket, as TW does not feel like repeating the charbroiled experience any time soon.

Just as a heads up, I have an unexpected day off tomorrow and the weekend is booked solid, so I most likely won't be back here until Monday. Sorry if this is going to cause any problems.

Dak

Feb 22 2013, 04:42 AM

Please. Any game can spare a weekend

Kiirnodel

Feb 22 2013, 04:46 AM

Plus we still need to find one if not two more runners. My suggestion would be for two more (total of six) that way if one or two drop out again (hopefully none will) we won't be in as rough a spot. Plus the missions are designed to support up to six, even seven players.

O'Ryan

Feb 22 2013, 05:22 AM

I am SO interested! Any chance to play more Shadowrun is always desirable.

I've never done a play by post game before so I can understand if that excludes me, but I'm certainly willing to learn / give it a shot!

Dak

Feb 22 2013, 05:28 AM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 21 2013, 11:22 PM)

I am SO interested! Any chance to play more Shadowrun is always desirable.

I've never done a play by post game before so I can understand if that excludes me, but I'm certainly willing to learn / give it a shot!

No worry mate, this will be my second, more or less. Hired.

O'Ryan

Feb 22 2013, 07:06 AM

I have a combat generalist (Shooting, first aid, demolitions..) ready in Chummer, a former California Free State ranger. Is there anything else I should know? What to name my fixer, any super important details? (Like: We need a decker, not a combat medic!)

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 01:30 PM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 22 2013, 01:06 AM)

I have a combat generalist (Shooting, first aid, demolitions..) ready in Chummer, a former California Free State ranger. Is there anything else I should know? What to name my fixer, any super important details? (Like: We need a decker, not a combat medic!)

You're in. No worries about this being your first forum game. Everybody has to get a start somewhere. Demolitions is certainly a skill the team could have used in the last mission. So if that's what you want to play go for it.

First aid is pretty well covered by the Giant mage, but it can be helpful to have a backup for something like that.

Currently we have no hacker in the group since the previous one had real life issues. So that is an option too. But generally Missions are designed so that you don't have to have every single archtype covered.

A rigger, or at least a getaway driver, could also be useful. The other player we lost was the teams rigger. But again, it's not required.

I'm of the mindset that players should play whatever gets them excited to jump into the game, and I can adjust the scenario as needed depending on their skills. Or you can always hire an NPC for a quick matrix hack or getaway drive.

Mach_Ten

Feb 22 2013, 01:43 PM

couple of questions mate sorry,

can we use Karma build or only BP? (just cause that's what I've just used in the other one) I don't know the pro's con's of either.

as an adept, are you allowing the optional "Way of the .. xxxx adept" ? and other ways to reduce power cost etc.

is there any additional Karma for the newbies ?

can someone help me spec up "Adam Jensen" as an adept with only minimal 'Ware' ? i.e. sneaky, invisible, stabby in the backy type. that steals the stuff then escapes, but can put on a good fight.

to save De-Railing this post, feel free to PM me any tips. ta

Cheers

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 02:43 PM

QUOTE (Mach_Ten @ Feb 22 2013, 07:43 AM)

couple of questions mate sorry,

can we use Karma build or only BP? (just cause that's what I've just used in the other one) I don't know the pro's con's of either.

as an adept, are you allowing the optional "Way of the .. xxxx adept" ? and other ways to reduce power cost etc.

is there any additional Karma for the newbies ?

can someone help me spec up "Adam Jensen" as an adept with only minimal 'Ware' ? i.e. sneaky, invisible, stabby in the backy type. that steals the stuff then escapes, but can put on a good fight.

to save De-Railing this post, feel free to PM me any tips. ta

Cheers

I'm running official Shadowrun Missions adventures, the ones they run at conventions that have specific rules associated with them. So, Build Point character generation only. And no additional Karma for new characters. Sorry.

I do allow the various Way of the adpets qualities as they are official qualities.

Speaking of quallities, there are some that the SRM rules don't allow, mostly because there isn't time to bring them into play at convention games, http://www.shadowrun4.com/wp-content/uploa...Season_Four.pdf
If you don't plan to ever use the character at a convention, I don't see a problem with using those qualities however. We have at least one player who uses his character at conventions though. So i stay withing official guidelines for most everything else.

Kiirnodel

Feb 22 2013, 03:37 PM

I have a friend who moved away from our home group that played a Rigger. I'm going to talk to him later about playing, so that might be our Rigger. I'll let you know.

My say is to definitely play what interests you, don't worry too much about what we might need.

Oh, and having more people with First Aid is always helpful.

Severus Snape

Feb 22 2013, 04:06 PM

I have a couple of characters ready to roll if you require their services:

Hacker/Face
Hacker/Medic
Combat Mage

I prefer hackers to all else, and I know you've already got a face character in the group. I'd be best in playing the hacker/medic as he is...well...interesting, to say the least.

Let me know!

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 04:38 PM

QUOTE (Severus Snape @ Feb 22 2013, 10:06 AM)

I have a couple of characters ready to roll if you require their services:

Hacker/Face
Hacker/Medic
Combat Mage

I prefer hackers to all else, and I know you've already got a face character in the group. I'd be best in playing the hacker/medic as he is...well...interesting, to say the least.

Let me know!

The team could use a good Hacker of any sort. We do have a full Face character and Healing is well covered by the mage, but having backups for any and all skill groups can be useful. So whatever you want to play can work.

I believe we've got our six players then once I get character sheets or chummer files from the new players so I can look over them.

Dak playing the Face, Mr. White
kiirnodel playing the Mage, Gardner
ChromeZephyr playing the Combat Specialist, TundraWolf

And new to the team:
Mach_Ten playing an adept thief type
O'Ryan possibly playing a combat generalist
Severus Snape possibly playing a hacker with some backup skills

O'Ryan

Feb 22 2013, 06:00 PM

Fleshed out the character more, ready to go! What do I do with the chummer file to make it available for viewing, or do you want me to just type everything into the "Cast of Shadows" thread?

Introducing: Eclipse, ex-ghost combat medic

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 07:14 PM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 22 2013, 12:00 PM)

Fleshed out the character more, ready to go! What do I do with the chummer file to make it available for viewing, or do you want me to just type everything into the "Cast of Shadows" thread?

Introducing: Eclipse, ex-ghost combat medic

Sounds good. I just sent you a PM with my email address to send me your chummer file. Thanks.

Severus Snape

Feb 22 2013, 07:55 PM

Excellent! My hacker/medic needs a little tweaking before I send her over. What is your preferred method to receive her?

O'Ryan

Feb 22 2013, 08:03 PM

With two medics and a mage, we should be nigh on invulnerable.

Severus Snape

Feb 22 2013, 08:11 PM

Them's is some famous last words. Although, with my character's dice pool, that might be an accurate statement.

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 09:31 PM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 22 2013, 12:00 PM)

Fleshed out the character more, ready to go! What do I do with the chummer file to make it available for viewing, or do you want me to just type everything into the "Cast of Shadows" thread?

Introducing: Eclipse, ex-ghost combat medic

Exlipse character sheet looks good.

Slacker

Feb 22 2013, 09:42 PM

QUOTE (ChromeZephyr @ Feb 21 2013, 10:36 PM)

He'd go to his Fixer contact for the gear, as 2 Charisma and 0 Negotiation means have someone who can look for you.. He'd be looking for 40 rounds of the APDS (a full magazine, essentially), or 30 of the EX-Ex if the APDS wasn't available to replenish the current magazine. Also looking to add Fire Resistance 6 to the Jacket, as TW does not feel like repeating the charbroiled experience any time soon.

Just as a heads up, I have an unexpected day off tomorrow and the weekend is booked solid, so I most likely won't be back here until Monday. Sorry if this is going to cause any problems.

Finally got around to making the rolls for getting your gear. For expedience, TundraWolf asked MacCallister about aquiring the 40 rounds of APDS ammo. He can easily get it for you, but it takes him a couple days and he charges the standard 25% finders fee on top of the price of the actual ammo. So subtract 350 nuyen and you have 40 rounds of APDS.

Severus Snape

Feb 22 2013, 09:54 PM

And Needle is done. Just need to know how to get her into your hands.

O'Ryan

Feb 22 2013, 10:24 PM

Oh! One more question. Is this Mirror Shades, Pink Mohawk, or what?

Mach_Ten

Feb 23 2013, 10:23 AM

have a quick look at this guys, let me know where I can make any needed changes

[ Spoiler ]

Slacker

Feb 25 2013, 02:26 AM

QUOTE (Mach_Ten @ Feb 23 2013, 04:23 AM)

have a quick look at this guys, let me know where I can make any needed changes

[ Spoiler ]

Well, I was giving other people time to comment if they wanted to. But overall, I would say that's a pretty good generalist. If you're happy with him. I'll likely be posting up the start of the Mission sometime tomorrow.

Slacker

Feb 25 2013, 02:27 AM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 22 2013, 04:24 PM)

Oh! One more question. Is this Mirror Shades, Pink Mohawk, or what?

I would say we are much more in the vein of Mirror Shades than Pink Mohawk. I see nothing wrong with Pink Mohawks, but thus far the group's been pretty serious minded.

Dak

Feb 25 2013, 03:01 AM

QUOTE (O'Ryan @ Feb 22 2013, 04:24 PM)

Oh! One more question. Is this Mirror Shades, Pink Mohawk, or what?

I love this question.

Kiirnodel

Feb 25 2013, 03:09 AM

QUOTE (Mach_Ten @ Feb 23 2013, 05:23 AM)

have a quick look at this guys, let me know where I can make any needed changes

[ Spoiler ]

Character looks interesting, should work well for a melee/stealth character. Did you change things since you first posted? I thought I saw a few different things when it was first posted. I could be wrong, I only took a quick glance the first time.

QUOTE (Slacker @ Feb 24 2013, 09:26 PM)

Well, I was giving other people time to comment if they wanted to. But overall, I would say that's a pretty good generalist. If you're happy with him. I'll likely be posting up the start of the Mission sometime tomorrow.

We'll be starting soon? cool.

QUOTE (Slacker @ Feb 24 2013, 09:27 PM)

I would say we are much more in the vein of Mirror Shades than Pink Mohawk. I see nothing wrong with Pink Mohawks, but thus far the group's been pretty serious minded.

Yeah, we are definitely a bit more serious, than ostentatious. My character definitely stands out, but he is definitely a down to earth character himself.

O'Ryan

Feb 25 2013, 03:12 AM

QUOTE (Slacker @ Feb 24 2013, 06:27 PM)

I would say we are much more in the vein of Mirror Shades than Pink Mohawk. I see nothing wrong with Pink Mohawks, but thus far the group's been pretty serious minded.

QUOTE (Dak @ Feb 24 2013, 07:01 PM)

I love this question.

I lean towards Mirror Shades as well, but I know it can be frustrating if everybody's not on the same page.

Severus Snape

Feb 25 2013, 03:59 AM

I personally prefer a combination of mirror shades and pink mohawk. Nothing says you can't be serious and aloof at the same time.

Mach_Ten

Feb 25 2013, 08:52 AM

I shaved my Pink Mo' .. I keep it in a jar in my apartment .... you never know when you may need a .. fix

Also yes I completely changed the character, I just can't make adept work

So, the concept stays the same, I've just done it with Bio / ware instead.

I'll mail the chummer file tonite Slacker

Severus Snape

Feb 25 2013, 07:45 PM

Have I missed something? Slacker posted above that he would likely start the campaign on the 24th, and it's now the 25th. Did I miss the start of the game somehow?

Slacker

Feb 25 2013, 08:22 PM

QUOTE (Severus Snape @ Feb 25 2013, 01:45 PM)

Have I missed something? Slacker posted above that he would likely start the campaign on the 24th, and it's now the 25th. Did I miss the start of the game somehow?

Nope, just now posted up the threads. Here you go:
IC
OOC

ChromeZephyr

Feb 26 2013, 01:07 AM

¥350, check. Any chance Mac would have a guy on tap that could do the Fire Resistance 6 mod to the armor jacket in the same time frame? And if so, the same 25% fee for a total cost of ¥750?

Slacker

Feb 26 2013, 01:21 AM

QUOTE (ChromeZephyr @ Feb 25 2013, 07:07 PM)

¥350, check. Any chance Mac would have a guy on tap that could do the Fire Resistance 6 mod to the armor jacket in the same time frame? And if so, the same 25% fee for a total cost of ¥750?

Yeah, thats fine.

ChromeZephyr

Feb 26 2013, 01:23 AM

Groovy, editing sheet currently.

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