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Yeah. Minor detail....
Here is a Tactics roll: Logic 6 + Tactics 1 = 7d6 = 2 hits.
Jovan is using Shape Air to create a booby trap in the form of an overpressure bomb, but I haven't yet figured out what force. I'm trying to do some math here to make things easier for pbangarth as I try this tactic. Will update later tonight.
So I'm going to not set it at Force 6, as that might have effectively killed everyone. I will choose F3 instead. Anyway, the idea is to take all the air in the spell's area of effect and condense it into a very small area, where it will be under very high pressure. Then Jovan releases the spell, and the overpressurized air explodes outward, a lot like a thermobaric bomb (but with no fireball, just the shockwave).
If it's ok with you, pbangarth, I'd like to request a Logic + Physics roll in place of a Logic + Demolitions roll in this case , since I'm creating a physical (not chemical) explosion. Maybe boosting the rating 1 for every two or three hits, as it's a knowledge and not an active skill roll? For F3, I found a default damage value of 10 (rounded up from 9.89)P.
Anyway, here are the relevant rolls: Magic 4 + Power focus 4 + Spellcasting 3 = 11d6 = [1,6,5,1,1,6,1,5,2,3,5] = (5). He is condensing it into a sphere of radius 0.1 meters.
Resisting 4S drain: Willpower 3 + Logic 6 + Centering 2 = 11d6 = 2 hits. So Jovan takes 1S.
Logic 6 + Physics 4 + College Education 1 = 11d6 = [5,6,6,2,1,1,5,2,3,6,3] = (5)
In case anyone cares about or is able to check my math, I've included it here (I'm actually not an expert in this at all, which is why it took me so long to update this). The basic idea was to find the pressure exerted by the spell to condense the air, convert that pressure into the energy released when it explodes, convert that to kg of TNT (for which we have a Rating value in Arsenal), and then use that to find the DV.
If it's ok with you, pbangarth, I'd like to request a Logic + Physics roll in place of a Logic + Demolitions roll in this case , since I'm creating a physical (not chemical) explosion. Maybe boosting the rating 1 for every two or three hits, as it's a knowledge and not an active skill roll? For F3, I found a default damage value of 10 (rounded up from 9.89)P.
Anyway, here are the relevant rolls: Magic 4 + Power focus 4 + Spellcasting 3 = 11d6 = [1,6,5,1,1,6,1,5,2,3,5] = (5). He is condensing it into a sphere of radius 0.1 meters.
Resisting 4S drain: Willpower 3 + Logic 6 + Centering 2 = 11d6 = 2 hits. So Jovan takes 1S.
Logic 6 + Physics 4 + College Education 1 = 11d6 = [5,6,6,2,1,1,5,2,3,6,3] = (5)
In case anyone cares about or is able to check my math, I've included it here (I'm actually not an expert in this at all, which is why it took me so long to update this). The basic idea was to find the pressure exerted by the spell to condense the air, convert that pressure into the energy released when it explodes, convert that to kg of TNT (for which we have a Rating value in Arsenal), and then use that to find the DV.
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OK, Each one of you is in a vehicle, so Sephiroth, talk for Jovan, Glyph for the one with Void, Orlando and Professor, and Warlordtheft for Zo.
And I was so excited to see the gangers drive down the ramp and get turned to chunky salsa from the confined space... Alas.
The current situation does not preclude something to that effect. Maybe a little more flying pork than chunky salsa, though.
Damn! I hadn't double posted in years!
OK, you have a plan to get past the cannon fodder sent to hold you in place, and are set up in a reasonably good order to get out quickly. Sephiroth, Jovan's idea is a cool one and will be a flashy, pink mohawk scene for sure.
Do you guys want to play with the mice a bit before you kill and eat them, or should I advance the story a bit with some cinematic prose to describe your escape?
Do you guys want to play with the mice a bit before you kill and eat them, or should I advance the story a bit with some cinematic prose to describe your escape?
I'm ok with advancing - I'm a bit anxious to finally complete this mission and get the payout, and I don't think we have any other use for the go-gangers except target practice.
Yeah - Void is a killer, but he is practical enough to realize that these are cheap, expendable hirelings who are only there to delay them, and that killing them all would not even matter to their adversary.
QUOTE (Glyph @ Oct 26 2014, 07:16 PM) 
Yeah - Void is a killer, but he is practical enough to realize that these are cheap, expendable hirelings who are only there to delay them, and that killing them all would not even matter to their adversary.
Yeah, I think these guys will be so much of a cake walk, unless they have mage support.
OK, I'll get a post up shortly.
I will get a post up tonight, but I wanted to check in and make sure it's ok with everyone that Jovan clock out and sleep for the afternoon IC (as Void also is thinking of crashing, I noticed). I want to ensure that he does not get affected by sleep deprivation from continuously operating on the rest of the team's daylight schedule. Other than interrogating the prisoners (which may be able to wait several hours) and setting up wards around the building and around Jovan's quarters, I don't think the team has any time-sensitive obligations until tonight IC when we should pick up our purchases from the Spaniard's contacts.
As near as everyone can tell, the team is safe for the time being. There is no time pressure. Go ahead and RP the rest time. The prisoners need medical attention. Oh, Orlando can tell you guys that ....
Knowledge check: Logic 6 + Law 2(3) = 9d6 = 3 hits. Is there a legally mandated, publicly available archive of criminal records in the UCAS? If there isn't a federally mandated one, do Seattle or New Jersey have ones, at least?
Also, I found that shortly before Sithney burned out and disappeared, Zo had asked his contact Roper to do some digging on Prof, Void, Oswald, and Jovan. This was on Saturday morning IC. This might be a good time to follow up on that, if you and Warlord are still up for it.
Also, I found that shortly before Sithney burned out and disappeared, Zo had asked his contact Roper to do some digging on Prof, Void, Oswald, and Jovan. This was on Saturday morning IC. This might be a good time to follow up on that, if you and Warlord are still up for it.
Thanks for the reminder. I didn't follow up on everything coming out of Saint's stint as GM. Your link didn't work for me, but I found the piece anyway. I'll work on it.
Criminal records are not publicly available, either at the federal or state level. But anything can be hacked!
Criminal records are not publicly available, either at the federal or state level. But anything can be hacked!
QUOTE (pbangarth @ Nov 9 2014, 09:31 PM)
Thanks for the reminder. I didn't follow up on everything coming out of Saint's stint as GM. Your link didn't work for me, but I found the piece anyway. I'll work on it.
Criminal records are not publicly available, either at the federal or state level. But anything can be hacked!
Criminal records are not publicly available, either at the federal or state level. But anything can be hacked!
Thanks for reminding me about that. It's been a year real-time?
Two years real time. 
I'm just curous to see what anybody can even dig up on Jovan, given how paranoid and secretive he is.
I may or may not also want to help fan the flames between Zo and Jovan a little. I'm enjoying how much they dislike one another.
I'm just curous to see what anybody can even dig up on Jovan, given how paranoid and secretive he is.I may or may not also want to help fan the flames between Zo and Jovan a little. I'm enjoying how much they dislike one another.
Just a note that while waiting for a modem upgrade, my internet might be spotty for the next 3-5 business days.
Tech issues are part of our life.
And Sephiroth, personality clashes are great fun for GMs. Till the bullets start flying, that is.
And Sephiroth, personality clashes are great fun for GMs. Till the bullets start flying, that is.
I'm trying to keep Professor out of the decision making process. You guys take over and run the show. He'll answer questions, cook meals and run down leads, etc.
I'll get on the info for Zo from his contact.
Hey!! Happy Birthday, Sephiroth!
I'll get on the info for Zo from his contact.
Hey!! Happy Birthday, Sephiroth!
Aww, thanks.
I am writing up something in between work assignments, and will probably have it up by tonight. Can someone remind me - what is the modifier for having AR instructions? I think I remember seeing it in the context of technical repair and building, and am trying to apply it to data searching to assist Void and Zo, but I can't for the life of me find where I saw that rule. I seem to recall it being +2 or something, but I'm not sure.
I am writing up something in between work assignments, and will probably have it up by tonight. Can someone remind me - what is the modifier for having AR instructions? I think I remember seeing it in the context of technical repair and building, and am trying to apply it to data searching to assist Void and Zo, but I can't for the life of me find where I saw that rule. I seem to recall it being +2 or something, but I'm not sure.
Yeah, that's it. +2 to the dice pool. Strictly speaking i that bonus is for build/repair, but this is close enough.
We need more action and news about that data on the Spaniard's computers.
I was waiting for someone to make a Data Search roll. I just looked at Void's and Zo's stats .... oh.
OK. Lots of data for me to compile for you guys. I have sketchy notes on all of it. I'll compile these and post them in this OOC thread. Decryption of the encrypted data may take a while. (Read: I have to dream it up, first.)
After the team's discussion, I can give more detailed info on whichever, if we decide to do something with the info from the computer. If I have forgotten to address a question of yours, hit me upside the head with a two-by-four here.
On Monday I lost my job, so I have a bit more time, though if I spend too much of it on Shadowrun, and too little on job search, my wife might complain.
After the team's discussion, I can give more detailed info on whichever, if we decide to do something with the info from the computer. If I have forgotten to address a question of yours, hit me upside the head with a two-by-four here.
On Monday I lost my job, so I have a bit more time, though if I spend too much of it on Shadowrun, and too little on job search, my wife might complain.
QUOTE (pbangarth @ Dec 4 2014, 09:16 AM)
I was waiting for someone to make a Data Search roll. I just looked at Void's and Zo's stats .... oh.
Indeed. That was what the AR instructional file was intended to assist with. I figured you guys (Glyph, Warlord) were going to try to teamwork test it or something like that.
I know that I, at least, will want to do a fair bit with the data from the computer. The more details you can give us, the more I can channel my inner IC psychopath and the farther I can advance Jovan's scheming.
I'm excited by where this is going - certainly by the foreshadowing of the alien subplots. I am sorry to hear that you lost your job, though. My condolences.
QUOTE (Sephiroth @ Dec 6 2014, 12:25 AM)
I am sorry to hear that you lost your job, though. My condolences.
I've seen it coming for a while, and the decision is logical. No hard feelings. I built up a buffer to keep me going till I find new work.
Glad to see the potential threads in the story are interesting!
Well been there done that, quit my previous job in 1st qtr 08, didnt find a new job until early 09 (stupid recession). Hopefully you won't have to wait too long to find another.
Sorry for the delay, all - was traveling for all of the past week, and didn't have the internet access that I had thought I would. I am ready to begin the interrogation, pbangarth. Since I can feel us slowing and losing momentum, I'll do my best to be completely on the ball for this part, if you are willing to do the same. Let's get started!
Also, what do you all think of bringing back the old Post or Die rule? Perhaps tweaked so that we get a negative quality or something rather than dying, since we have no replacements in the wings anymore?
edit: since Invisible Castle is down right now, I am assuming bought hits for the summoning, drain resist, and the spirit of man's casting of Physical Mask (as its Innate Power) on Jovan. Spirit of Man is F4.
Also, what do you all think of bringing back the old Post or Die rule? Perhaps tweaked so that we get a negative quality or something rather than dying, since we have no replacements in the wings anymore?
edit: since Invisible Castle is down right now, I am assuming bought hits for the summoning, drain resist, and the spirit of man's casting of Physical Mask (as its Innate Power) on Jovan. Spirit of Man is F4.
It might be the wrong season to institute hard and fast rules. But I too would like to get more active. Let's lead by example, not fiat.
I'll try to post more with Void. He can be frustrating to write when he is on his own rather than interacting with the others, because he is a solitary and passive sort - but those are both intentional character flaws.
Still alive.
We are anxiously awaiting your return.
pbangarth, will you be returning to us soon?
Yes, soon. I'm putting in some applications for employment, and schmoozing for a really plum job that is highly unlikely, but would be amazing if I could get it. Another possibility in the offing that is only marginally less cool would be, essentially, a non-violent shadowrunner for an NGO.
Rest assured that I want this story to continue for my own reasons. I've tried for over a decade in several campaigns to get Professor's vindication. Every previous campaign has died because the GM had to leave. This one won't because of me.
When I'm in the game, in the moment, I am usually prompt in my postings. Right now I have to commit considerable energy to getting meaningful work before my severance package and employment insurance run out. I feel confident that something will come, but groundwork needs to be laid. Or should I say, "legwork"?
OK. Soon. I promise.
And ... I'm sorry for the delay. I like this campaign. I like you guys and the way you play. It's fun for me. I want this all to continue.
Rest assured that I want this story to continue for my own reasons. I've tried for over a decade in several campaigns to get Professor's vindication. Every previous campaign has died because the GM had to leave. This one won't because of me.
When I'm in the game, in the moment, I am usually prompt in my postings. Right now I have to commit considerable energy to getting meaningful work before my severance package and employment insurance run out. I feel confident that something will come, but groundwork needs to be laid. Or should I say, "legwork"?
OK. Soon. I promise.
And ... I'm sorry for the delay. I like this campaign. I like you guys and the way you play. It's fun for me. I want this all to continue.
Better late than never?
You're back! Huzzah!
It... it.. lives!
Hey two posts in one day! We've got a a stable heartbeat.
CHecking Zo's Knowledge on something:
Knowledge (Criminal Hangouts--Skill+Intuition) Check to see where dealers of black market/stolen magical goods might be found.
7d6.hits(5) → [6,5,3,5,4,2,6] = (4)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4760881/
Let me know what Zo knows! Hey that rhymed!
CHecking Zo's Knowledge on something:
Knowledge (Criminal Hangouts--Skill+Intuition) Check to see where dealers of black market/stolen magical goods might be found.
7d6.hits(5) → [6,5,3,5,4,2,6] = (4)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/4760881/
Let me know what Zo knows! Hey that rhymed!
QUOTE (Warlordtheft @ Jan 27 2015, 12:30 PM)
Let me know what Zo knows!
Could become a mantra!
Assensing roll: Intuition 6 + Assensing 2 + Barren background illumination 1 + Devoid of aura noise 2 + Observe in Detail 3 (can I do this? I'm on lunch break and AFB right now) = 14d6 = 7 hits (6 if that Observe in Detail action is non-kosher).
The game's moving again! Now I can get back, to, um... Void's nap. Ah well, maybe I can give him a weird dream or something.
Don't worry, buddy. There will be work for you... soon! *rubs hands together and grins evilly*
QUOTE (Sephiroth @ Jan 27 2015, 04:27 PM)
Assensing roll: Intuition 6 + Assensing 2 + Barren background illumination 1 + Devoid of aura noise 2 + Observe in Detail 3 (can I do this? I'm on lunch break and AFB right now) = 14d6 = 7 hits (6 if that Observe in Detail action is non-kosher).
The Astral Visibility modifiers on page 114 of Street Magic, as with general visibility modifiers in the main book, apply to an Astral Perception test, that is, noticing/seeing an astral form on the Astral plane, not to Assensing something you already see. That is a matter not of finding, but identifying. So, in this enclosed space Jovan very clearly notices that the man is the only other thing of note in the room with him. Taking off the last 6 dice, that leaves Jovan 3 hits. (Sorry, but still good enough to do most of what you wanted. He will be able to see mechanical implants but not bioware.)
Good enough for now, I suppose. My mistake.
Point of clarification. Is this description referring to the sniper's bodily/metaphysical health (i.e. his Essence), or to a quality of his emotions and overall psyche? I know the latter is usually caused by the former in the canon (loss of humanity and sense of self from heavy augmentations, cyberpsychosis, and all that), but since assensing can canonically pick up on both in an aura, I want to make sure I'm clear on which one you're alluding to here.
QUOTE (pbangarth @ Jan 28 2015, 11:10 PM)
Monday, September 14th, 2:51 pm, team HQ, dock warehouse district, Tacoma.
As well, the man's aura holds a distinctly subdued character, very much like the effect of introducing a lot of implants into the body. The effect seems much more pronounced than the few areas that show up in Jovan's assessment would cause.
As well, the man's aura holds a distinctly subdued character, very much like the effect of introducing a lot of implants into the body. The effect seems much more pronounced than the few areas that show up in Jovan's assessment would cause.
Point of clarification. Is this description referring to the sniper's bodily/metaphysical health (i.e. his Essence), or to a quality of his emotions and overall psyche? I know the latter is usually caused by the former in the canon (loss of humanity and sense of self from heavy augmentations, cyberpsychosis, and all that), but since assensing can canonically pick up on both in an aura, I want to make sure I'm clear on which one you're alluding to here.
More the effect of Essence loss. Seeing as Jovan is what he is, I gave a little more about Essence loss than the dice allowed for. Since there is only so much hardware in the man's body, Jovan can surmise that there is bioware as well, though he doesn't know where or what.
As a note, Jovan's strategy right now is to be deliberately civil in order to slowly lower the sniper's guard - he needs something to work with in order to turn up the heat. He's gently probing for soft spots, values, etc.
Good plan. Hopefully it will work with the other prisoner, once you figure out how to deal with the ... problem.
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