Cedric (this is my reading, and others please feel free to comment on it):
Full Version: OOC: A Short Victorius War
'Ronin: Roll me a D6 (this is regarding our PM's). One die only, please
Cedric (this is my reading, and others please feel free to comment on it):
Cedric (this is my reading, and others please feel free to comment on it):
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| Does 'deactivation' of the sustaining foci cause disruption? |
Yes. You've got to activate the focus before use, so deactivating it would make it not useful (I.E, the spell being sustained is disrupted).
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| Can a magician use the Force 3 sustaining foci to sustain a physical barrier and then decided to dump the physical barrier and immediately cast and use the foci to sustain a detect enemies spell? Are their any tests involved or anything? |
No. All Spell foci (Sustaining Foci fall under this catagory) can only be used on the same class of spell (Detection, Manipulation, ect). Physical Barrier and Detect Enemies are in seperate catagories (Manipultion and Detection, respectively). You'd need two seperate Sustaining Foci for this particular setup to work.
Now, if the spells were in the same catagory? Sure; take the approporate actions (Free to deactivate, Simple to re-activate, and Complex to cast). Drain shouldn't be too much of a problem with a Force 3 for most magicians.
Problem I see with Sustaining foci are that, for them to really be useful, you've got to have several (they don't add dice to the casting pool, just take away the -2 penalty for sustaining, plus the only good for specifc spell groups thing). Christmas Tree-ing is a problem if there's anyone around looking for it, and if you're GM is really nasty and has Street Magic, say hello to Focus Addiction tests
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| Does a deactivated sustaining foci become blank, or upon activation does it immediately 'restore' the spell it was previously sustaining, because that would mean the character whose focus is snatched away from his person would have to recast the spell to get the benefit of the sustaining focus again. |
It becomes blank in the sense that you have to recast the spell that you want to sustain; it's still got the astral signature of whoever's bonded it. Also, as per page 191 SR4, if you deactivate or drop it, you've got to reactivate it and recast.
one die:
05
yay!
(I think)
05
yay!
(I think)
For 'Ronin only:
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BC, just in case you missed it i'm waiting for either a reply from Det. Watts of Lone Stars OC unit or the rest of the team to decide what we're going to do from here. I got the same answer from most of the boards I posted that question too.
Heh, at least if I'm wrong, I've got company!
Answer'll be up later this evening.
Answer'll be up later this evening.
Actually, Cedric, I need a D6 from you as well. Again, one die only.
You asked for 1 roll and your target is 5 ... here are the results:
1: 4
... not successfull.
Well, there was a shocker.
1: 4
... not successfull.
Well, there was a shocker.
Heh, for you Cedric
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I've got a Comet, we'll stop by and pick it up or drop Daedalus off to get it from my apartment in Seattle.
BC is chasing shadows right now so I'll post that IC is just a sec.
BC is chasing shadows right now so I'll post that IC is just a sec.
All clear to post, feel free to describe where your going.
hey BC, i'll get a post up tomorrow once i get some thoughts put together.
Ronin: Roll some negoiations for me (you can add the Loyality level you've got Brandon to your dice pool).
Erebus has a Comet available, we'll just have to pick it up from his apartment near Denny Park.
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| ASVW - I don't think anyone is waiting on me here, please correct me if I am mistaken |
Nah, just on Ronin to roll or Bandit to chime in IC, if he wishes.
Ah.. negotiations.. ahm... yeah...
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Hoi chummers. I know I haven't exactly been posting a lot recently and I apologize for this, but my life has been insane of late.
I wanted to let everyone know that I'm off on vacation all of next week and won't have Net access, so I will be unable to post.
Hopefully, after this vacation I can reboot my system and get my life in order enough to participate regularly again.
SR13
I wanted to let everyone know that I'm off on vacation all of next week and won't have Net access, so I will be unable to post.
Hopefully, after this vacation I can reboot my system and get my life in order enough to participate regularly again.
SR13
Have a good vacation!
Threw up an IC post to justify full clips and weapons inspection. This thread is quickly bogging down so if no one else posts on it I'll post all of us leaving per my IC plan.
Cedric - This was posted on July 25 by me for Dragon:
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| He pauses to organize his thoughts, then continues, "The flower shop is probably the place we're most likely to run into trouble. Erebus, Virgil, and myself will go check it out and see if we can learn anything about who orchastrated that setup. We know where Daedalus's van is located already thanks to Vinnie, so he and Tenmou can go check the place out at least. That shouldn't be too dangerous, and it'll give Tenmou more time to recover. Like I said if you two can find out anything about Vinnie's cargo while you're there, that'd be nice too." |
To which Erebus responded:
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| Erebus was nodding even before Dragon finished talking. "That sounds like a plan to me. If we need to I can lay my hands on another car so we wouldn't be split between vehicles. I've access to the bike I left at my apartment but I'm guessing Lone Star will be tearing the place apart right about now because of the gentle-ninja I left on the street, so I think staying away from there would be a good idea right now." He looked around, to see if anyone had any questions concerning the plan. |
Your most recent post said:
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| "How bout me, Dragon, and Daedalus head off for the flower shop. Tenmou can come with us to Seattle to pick up my car so we have another vehicle available and Virgil will have my bike to use in case of an emergency here while we're gone. Once Tenmou has the car he can bring it back here and he and Virgil can get some rest, while we run down the lead on the flower shop." |
Is Erebus now disagreeing with Dragon's plan that he previously agreed to or did you just forget about it because it's been so long?
Obviously either way is fine, if Erebus is changing his mind I will write Dragon's response accordingly. If you just forgot, I wanted to give you the chance to edit before I responded.
I don't know where Ronin and Bandit are, but with SR13 on vacation and them posting only sporadically, I think it's best to try and pick it up and keep things moving. After you let me know your intentions for your latest IC post I'll respond and try to keep things moving.
You are right that things have bogged down; the recent activity in this thread has taken way too long to do very little and at this point I think it's best if you, me, and BC just try to keep moving things along. The others will respond when and where they can.
On the bright side, I guarantee that if we get into combat, suddenly they'll be responding a lot quicker.
You're right, I thought we were taking Daedalus rather than Virgil, my mistake. I'll modify my IC post. I was thinking in terms of resting to deal with drain for Vigil.
Oops, am modifying.
I agree, lets just post and get this going.
Oops, am modifying.
I agree, lets just post and get this going.
OK BC, we're ready for you to move us forward to the flower shop.
We'll have Virgil do an astral scan of the area before moving in (either through watchers, astral perception, or astral projection, I'm not sure what he can do right now) while Erebus and Dragon examine the area on the physical plane.
Let us know if you need anything else.
Anything you want to add to our preparations before moving in Cedric?
I'm thinking Dragon and Erebus go in, let Virgil stay outside in the car and keep an eye on things, holding himself in reserve for reinforcement via ambush if things go south. He isn't really up for a straight fight right now, what with him being so crippled and all.
I figure the two of us should be able to punch our way out or get clear in the event of trouble, unless they send a spirit at us, in which case Virgil better be able to deal with it or we'll have to get really creative, really quick.
We'll have Virgil do an astral scan of the area before moving in (either through watchers, astral perception, or astral projection, I'm not sure what he can do right now) while Erebus and Dragon examine the area on the physical plane.
Let us know if you need anything else.
Anything you want to add to our preparations before moving in Cedric?
I'm thinking Dragon and Erebus go in, let Virgil stay outside in the car and keep an eye on things, holding himself in reserve for reinforcement via ambush if things go south. He isn't really up for a straight fight right now, what with him being so crippled and all.
I figure the two of us should be able to punch our way out or get clear in the event of trouble, unless they send a spirit at us, in which case Virgil better be able to deal with it or we'll have to get really creative, really quick.
EDIT: Cross post.
I'm ready, needless to say I'm bringing my tool kit along with me, the one I purchased previously in IC.
I'm ready, needless to say I'm bringing my tool kit along with me, the one I purchased previously in IC.
I'd perfer it that way
I agree with the plan, bump away BC.
Ok:
Bandit, give me a roll for Virgil or his watchers. Remember, your still stunned, at the same rate as before. I don't know if Virgil's on SR4 yet, but I'll be able to tell from the rolls, and it won't be a big deal either way.
Two things:
-In the interests of not completely knocking your character out of comission, the GM is advising not try to astrally project
-Also, to try to get this moving again, if I don't get a roll by tomorrow evening, I'll try to roll for you.
Bandit, give me a roll for Virgil or his watchers. Remember, your still stunned, at the same rate as before. I don't know if Virgil's on SR4 yet, but I'll be able to tell from the rolls, and it won't be a big deal either way.
Two things:
-In the interests of not completely knocking your character out of comission, the GM is advising not try to astrally project
-Also, to try to get this moving again, if I don't get a roll by tomorrow evening, I'll try to roll for you.
Ok, looks like I posted just in time. Daedalus and Tenmou are getting a ride with the rest right?
re: plan
I assume the time table for the flower shop and caseing lonestar is not more than a few hours.
Where shall we set a rendezvous point?
question
Daedalus' interaction with Brandon - I get the sense that Daedalus should forward some cash, but how much is appropriate, and is it important to give it digitally or can he wait till in person?
I think sometimes it is stupid stuff like trying to think about this that makes me slow to post... that and for some reason I don't think to post on OOC to ask about these things right away.
Of course sometimes it is other stuff too..
re: plan
I assume the time table for the flower shop and caseing lonestar is not more than a few hours.
Where shall we set a rendezvous point?
question
Daedalus' interaction with Brandon - I get the sense that Daedalus should forward some cash, but how much is appropriate, and is it important to give it digitally or can he wait till in person?
I think sometimes it is stupid stuff like trying to think about this that makes me slow to post... that and for some reason I don't think to post on OOC to ask about these things right away.
Of course sometimes it is other stuff too..
Heh, we're here to answer questions
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bc
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Ronin:
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Ok, just so I'm clear on this, y'alls* plan is:
-Dragon, Erebus and Virgil go to the flower shop, by yourselves, in the D&DV3-mobile, at least until they pick up Erebus' Comet
-Daed and Tenmou go to the Star holding garage on the bike. At least until a pitstop is made so that Brandon's Spirit can be picked up.
Is that right?
*To WR1: MUHAHAHA
-Dragon, Erebus and Virgil go to the flower shop, by yourselves, in the D&DV3-mobile, at least until they pick up Erebus' Comet
-Daed and Tenmou go to the Star holding garage on the bike. At least until a pitstop is made so that Brandon's Spirit can be picked up.
Is that right?
*To WR1: MUHAHAHA
err so we're really going on a bike? the two of us? I had thought that we'd get dropped off via the car...
I can do whichever way y'all want. Tell you what, I'll write it up so that either way can work; the details can be done later, if they even matter. Not a big deal either way, just wanted to get the principals worked out.
'Ronin: Talos and Icarus following you, right?
'Ronin: Talos and Icarus following you, right?
Bc: yes they are pretty much my main asset at this point so... yeah pretty much. Now, if the others think they'll need the support we can discuss (also depends on the distances we are talking about).
WR: what do you think about the "lets drop off daedalus and tenmou a few blocks away from Brandon's so they don't have to go riding around 2 people on a motorcycle" plan?
WR: what do you think about the "lets drop off daedalus and tenmou a few blocks away from Brandon's so they don't have to go riding around 2 people on a motorcycle" plan?
Ronin - Agreed. I had planned on dropping off Daedalus and Tenmou near Brandon's so they could pick up the car.
Wow . . . I can't believe that I went this long with out checking up on this game. I kept meaning to jump in and do my job, but something else always seemed to demand my attention. Combine that with the embarrasment of forgetting to post, and pretty soon I realized that I had slacked off to an unforgiveable level.
I'm sorry guys, but now I am watching the posts. . . and I will respond when I am supposed to.
I'm sorry guys, but now I am watching the posts. . . and I will respond when I am supposed to.
Ok, first apologies to all. This week at work has been...long. I'm clear of it now though, so I should have the scene set up by this evening-tomorrow morning.
Again, apologies to all.
Bandit: if you want to roll, I'll still take it.
Again, apologies to all.
Bandit: if you want to roll, I'll still take it.
I will be out of the country from Saturday, Sept. 23 till Sunday, Oct. 1. I may or may not have internet access during this time, but don't count on me for anything until I get back. See you all in a week!
Okay, here are the rolls that were referring too (I think). Thank you for the belated oppurtunity.
Astral perception for Virgil (SR4 rules). . . .he has already learned the hard way that projection is out of the question right now.
INT (4) + Assensing (3) = 6, 5, 5, 3, 2, 2, 1
That would be three hits without any modifiers, but in reality I think that is only 1 hit.
Lazarius astral perception
INT (1) + Assensing (1) = 6, 3
I think one hit.
Danagrath astral perception
INT (1) + Assensing (1) = 4, 2
No hits.
Astral perception for Virgil (SR4 rules). . . .he has already learned the hard way that projection is out of the question right now.
INT (4) + Assensing (3) = 6, 5, 5, 3, 2, 2, 1
That would be three hits without any modifiers, but in reality I think that is only 1 hit.
Lazarius astral perception
INT (1) + Assensing (1) = 6, 3
I think one hit.
Danagrath astral perception
INT (1) + Assensing (1) = 4, 2
No hits.
BC are we waiting on your bumping us to the flower shop? We've not had an IC post in almost two weeks now, just trying to keep it moving.
Just waiting on me at this point. I'll have the post up by lunchtime. Promise!
Post is up. Let me know if I've gotten any of the details wrong.
FTR: we're still at the body shop. I didn't know if everyone wanted to depart together or switch cars or what.
FTR: we're still at the body shop. I didn't know if everyone wanted to depart together or switch cars or what.
So who are we waiting on here?
Ronin right now. The way I'm reading it, the team was planning on seperating.
If so, I'll move Dragon, Erebus, and Virgil up this afternoon to the flower shop. If that's not the case, let me know and I'll hold off/adjust plans.
If so, I'll move Dragon, Erebus, and Virgil up this afternoon to the flower shop. If that's not the case, let me know and I'll hold off/adjust plans.
That's the plan. Go ahead and move Dragon, Erebus, and Virgil up to the flower shop. Thanks for keeping us moving along!
Right, ready to go. We're taking the car right?
I think so, yes. You want to leave the bike at Brandon's, correct?
As an aside, this guy does some mechanic work. Care to spend any of that money that's burning a hole in your pocket Cedric?
As an aside, this guy does some mechanic work. Care to spend any of that money that's burning a hole in your pocket Cedric?
BC you there? It's been about a week, just reminding you we're waiting on you to move us ahead to the flower shop.
Alive and (now) well. Work was crazy for a bit, but everything looks to have calmed down to normal.
Pretty much anyone can post at this point, as well.
Pretty much anyone can post at this point, as well.
I'll get a Perception Test to you as soon as I can get my hands on my dice, BC. I can't access online dice rollers at work either.
Bandit - Any ideas to scan the astral beyond what Virgil and the watchers already did?
Bandit - Any ideas to scan the astral beyond what Virgil and the watchers already did?
Deepweed?
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