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Nothing from War! The book doesn't exist. It's trash. Sorry to be a party pooper, but that book is an abomination and I refuse to accept it in my game.
My character has an addiction to Bliss not Novacoke 
Oh yeah.
@Rastus; I gave some thought to how I think a jammer would affect Alex, after looking at what it would specifically do. Given that he has lived in Caracas his entire life and access is limited in many neighborhoods, I would be inclined to think that he probably is used to losing access with some regularity. I mention it because I'm not a fan of God-moding or minimizing another player's actions; but given the circumstances I would be more inclined to think that a few seconds, a few minutes of disruption wouldn't do very much other than cause a slight amount of discomfort. If Abs or you have input, by all means; particularly if you were looking for something from the roleplay.
Oh yeah.
@Rastus; I gave some thought to how I think a jammer would affect Alex, after looking at what it would specifically do. Given that he has lived in Caracas his entire life and access is limited in many neighborhoods, I would be inclined to think that he probably is used to losing access with some regularity. I mention it because I'm not a fan of God-moding or minimizing another player's actions; but given the circumstances I would be more inclined to think that a few seconds, a few minutes of disruption wouldn't do very much other than cause a slight amount of discomfort. If Abs or you have input, by all means; particularly if you were looking for something from the roleplay.
If the assault rifles are anything like the ones we picked up from those Azzies way back a few days ago, they're plenty cool enough, I think.
Oh, on the subject of Karma expenditures: I had been thinking a while back about how Mono would find out he's magically active... Something tells me that's likely to come up relatively soon with the way the new guy's been advertising his abilities. Would having that thrust in his face and coming to grips with it count as an initiatory ordeal? I imagine initiation without some kind of teacher would be a pretty traumatic experience, at least the first time. I know it's stretching a bit, but I thought I'd toss it out there while I'm deciding how much Karma to spend now and how much set aside for later use. Either way, he's basically going to be a skill monkey, I think, unless the story turns him in a specific way.
Oh, on the subject of Karma expenditures: I had been thinking a while back about how Mono would find out he's magically active... Something tells me that's likely to come up relatively soon with the way the new guy's been advertising his abilities. Would having that thrust in his face and coming to grips with it count as an initiatory ordeal? I imagine initiation without some kind of teacher would be a pretty traumatic experience, at least the first time. I know it's stretching a bit, but I thought I'd toss it out there while I'm deciding how much Karma to spend now and how much set aside for later use. Either way, he's basically going to be a skill monkey, I think, unless the story turns him in a specific way.
There is no later in Caracas, Rys.
Abs,
Would it be possible to spend Karma on joining a Magical Group? I have put together a small group "The Santeros de Barlovento" who operate around the villages of the coast. Although many members will be looking to leave the area due to the Azzie invasion, was hopeful that Santos could join the group and Initiate during downtime. Is that cool, or is there not enough time to pull this off in 24 hours?
Would it be possible to spend Karma on joining a Magical Group? I have put together a small group "The Santeros de Barlovento" who operate around the villages of the coast. Although many members will be looking to leave the area due to the Azzie invasion, was hopeful that Santos could join the group and Initiate during downtime. Is that cool, or is there not enough time to pull this off in 24 hours?
Oh ho, Sonora's Body may get to the point where she can qualify to wear that vest of hers. That plus the Adept Divining...
Or...heh. I buy off Borrowed Time.
Or...heh. I buy off Borrowed Time.
QUOTE (Isinghar @ Jan 27 2011, 11:12 AM) 
Abs,
Would it be possible to spend Karma on joining a Magical Group? I have put together a small group "The Santeros de Barlovento" who operate around the villages of the coast. Although many members will be looking to leave the area due to the Azzie invasion, was hopeful that Santos could join the group and Initiate during downtime. Is that cool, or is there not enough time to pull this off in 24 hours?
Would it be possible to spend Karma on joining a Magical Group? I have put together a small group "The Santeros de Barlovento" who operate around the villages of the coast. Although many members will be looking to leave the area due to the Azzie invasion, was hopeful that Santos could join the group and Initiate during downtime. Is that cool, or is there not enough time to pull this off in 24 hours?
I'm going to go ahead and say that there's not enough time to pull that off, not with the 24 hours you guys are going to have. 35 karma is still a nice chunk. You could get two initiations in with that karma.
And buy an Active Skill at rank 1, or bump it to rank 2, IIRC.
I changed my mind. (Slightly.)
I am pushing the plot forward by 48 hours, but I'm not throwing you guys headfirst into another scene yet. Consider that you've had 48 hours of downtime so far, but also that (for now), that it is still going on. I will, however, be pushing the plot forward a bit.
Where you guys put your characters is up to you. There's the safehouse in Barrio Santa Rosa, which is a sorta logical place to be. But I'm sure there's also bars and locales you could visit, or you could look for other safe houses. Up to you, really.
I am pushing the plot forward by 48 hours, but I'm not throwing you guys headfirst into another scene yet. Consider that you've had 48 hours of downtime so far, but also that (for now), that it is still going on. I will, however, be pushing the plot forward a bit.
Where you guys put your characters is up to you. There's the safehouse in Barrio Santa Rosa, which is a sorta logical place to be. But I'm sure there's also bars and locales you could visit, or you could look for other safe houses. Up to you, really.
OK, no problem. I need to read up on Initiation and will post in IC. Will most probably take Channeling metamagic.
So Santos will want to spend karma as follows:
Initiation 1 = 13 karma
Learn Metamagic: Channeling
Infiltration 1; Specialization (Urban) = 6 karma
So Santos will want to spend karma as follows:
Initiation 1 = 13 karma
Learn Metamagic: Channeling
Infiltration 1; Specialization (Urban) = 6 karma
OO OO! Abs is it time is it time is it time is it time?!?!?!?
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 28 2011, 08:52 PM)
OO OO! Abs is it time is it time is it time is it time?!?!?!?
Yes, it is time.
We'll abstract some things to cut down on time. I'll need a few rolls from you.
1.) Hacking+Exploit. This will abstract the "blackness" of the node you are able to acquire.
2.) Computer+Edit. This is you coming up with a believable con with your site. You get a +5 "People will believe anything if they are desperate and/or terrified" bonus.
3.) Hacking+Stealth. This is you covering your tracks and hiding evidence.
In addition to the bonus above, if you can come up with a relevant bonus (hot sim, or any other applicable bonus) go ahead and factor it in.
The larger your rolls on these things, the "better" you do in certain regards. If you fail a roll or do poorly in some aspect, well, things may or may not happen.
Good luck!
Another post to say I TOTALLY forgot to change the day of the week in my update. It's not Thursday anymore. I changed it just now as an edit. Remember: Copy and Paste is good, but only if you PAY ATTENTION!
Will do. I'll get the rolls done tomorrow. I'm working on a larger downtime/development post and will put that work in as well.
Question Abs. Are my experience point buys usable for this action as well or would that come into affect after the fact?
EDIT: I'll finish my character post later today. Here's the rolls in the meantime.
Lots o' Dice Rolls
Lots o' Dice Rolls
[ Spoiler ]
I agree, Abs. It's time. 
Initiation - 16 Karma
Metamagic: Adept Divination (as discussed)
Improve Attribute: Body - 15 Karma
Improve Skill: Leadership - 6 Karma
Total - 37 Karma
Available - 37 Karma
New Karma - 0 Karma
Initiation - 16 Karma
Metamagic: Adept Divination (as discussed)
Improve Attribute: Body - 15 Karma
Improve Skill: Leadership - 6 Karma
Total - 37 Karma
Available - 37 Karma
New Karma - 0 Karma
QUOTE (Doc Chase @ Jan 29 2011, 10:38 AM)
I agree, Abs. It's time.
Initiation - 16 Karma
Metamagic: Adept Divination (as discussed)
Improve Attribute: Body - 15 Karma
Improve Skill: Leadership - 6 Karma
Total - 37 Karma
Available - 37 Karma
New Karma - 0 Karma
Initiation - 16 Karma
Metamagic: Adept Divination (as discussed)
Improve Attribute: Body - 15 Karma
Improve Skill: Leadership - 6 Karma
Total - 37 Karma
Available - 37 Karma
New Karma - 0 Karma
As an extra stipulation for getting that phat-assed Adept Divination, I want you to make a nice IC post for Sonora detailing how she realizes that her perception of reality is changing.
QUOTE (Grimm @ Jan 28 2011, 11:34 PM)
Question Abs. Are my experience point buys usable for this action as well or would that come into affect after the fact?
Oh yeah, you can use your karma right away, before your rolls even.
QUOTE (Abschalten @ Jan 29 2011, 10:08 PM)
As an extra stipulation for getting that phat-assed Adept Divination, I want you to make a nice IC post for Sonora detailing how she realizes that her perception of reality is changing.
Give me a bit of time and some beer. I'll make it happen.
I still say Sonora won't be able to predict what Smiley will do even as far as five minutes from now. Not even God knows what he'll do next. Go ahead and ask him, he's the guy who just gave you 35 karma. 
Anyways, onto business. I spend my karma on the following:
Automotive Mechanic 2 -> 3 = 6 karma
Longarms 3 -> 4 = 8 karma
Pistols 1 -> 2 = 4
Throwing Weapons 0 -> 2 = 8 karma
Throwing W., Lobbed Spec. = 2 Karma
Dodge, Ranged spec. = 2 karma
Remaining Karma: 6
And, seeing as nobody else seems to want any new toys, I claim those crates for my wishing, provided Starship doesn't want anything shiny... Genie, grant me the following bits of gear:
- a few hundred APDS bullets of various calibers, but most important would be Heavy Pistol, Assault Rifle, and Shotgun
- an Ares MP-III laser rifle /w at least two satchel batteries or a large power pack. Need lots of power.
- Grenades, all shapes and sizes. Give me explosive, frag, EMP, "Petite Brume" FAB-IIb pucks, Neurostun gas, White Phospherous, and maybe a few Flash Bangs if there's still room in that particular crate.
- Uh... Already out of ideas. Guess I'll just throw out this one for a free Steel Lynx, unless someone else wishes for something better?
I figure we might as well get all the good stuff that goes boom now that the Azzies are here. We didn't draw first blood, they did! Time we kicked this thing into high gear, what say the lot of you?
Anyways, onto business. I spend my karma on the following:
Automotive Mechanic 2 -> 3 = 6 karma
Longarms 3 -> 4 = 8 karma
Pistols 1 -> 2 = 4
Throwing Weapons 0 -> 2 = 8 karma
Throwing W., Lobbed Spec. = 2 Karma
Dodge, Ranged spec. = 2 karma
Remaining Karma: 6
And, seeing as nobody else seems to want any new toys, I claim those crates for my wishing, provided Starship doesn't want anything shiny... Genie, grant me the following bits of gear:
- a few hundred APDS bullets of various calibers, but most important would be Heavy Pistol, Assault Rifle, and Shotgun
- an Ares MP-III laser rifle /w at least two satchel batteries or a large power pack. Need lots of power.
- Grenades, all shapes and sizes. Give me explosive, frag, EMP, "Petite Brume" FAB-IIb pucks, Neurostun gas, White Phospherous, and maybe a few Flash Bangs if there's still room in that particular crate.
- Uh... Already out of ideas. Guess I'll just throw out this one for a free Steel Lynx, unless someone else wishes for something better?
I figure we might as well get all the good stuff that goes boom now that the Azzies are here. We didn't draw first blood, they did! Time we kicked this thing into high gear, what say the lot of you?
The thing I would ask for is in the Book That Shall Not Be Named, so's I ain't gonna worry about it. Sonora's got her pistol, and that's enough.
Sonora's got her pistol, and that's enough.
Right now, I'm raising Harper's Close Combat Skillgroup to 5 (-25 karma) and I'm going to sit on the rest (10 karma) for the moment. As for goodies...as long as Harper gets an automatic, Barry, and perhaps some of the aforementioned armor, she'll be happy. That's not to say that I wouldn't appreciate a little surprise here or there....
Ok, so I decided to go ahead and give Mono an initiation under fire from the last fight. I'll post something IC that details the strange stuff happening, and him starting to question what's going on. He'll likely think he's losing his mind for a bit, then he'll either figure out what's going on, or really lose it.
Karma expenditures will be Initiation (13), Automatics 3 (10), and Longarms 3 (14) with specialization in sniper rifles (2).
I'd like to reiterate that finding a pile of PPP in one of those crates would be sweet.
Karma expenditures will be Initiation (13), Automatics 3 (10), and Longarms 3 (14) with specialization in sniper rifles (2).
I'd like to reiterate that finding a pile of PPP in one of those crates would be sweet.
I was hoping for you guys to collaborate on a list of stuff you'd "found" in those crates, but for the sake of moving things along, anything you guys have requested in this thread as of yet, you've gotten. I haven't seen anything too ridiculous. Congratulations!
I figured a crate of mescal wasn't going to be on that boat to be traded, so I stayed silent. I'll let the warriors figure out what the guns are.
You know I did technically ask for four full crates of bliss... 
QUOTE (Grimm @ Feb 3 2011, 10:50 AM)
You know I did technically ask for four full crates of bliss...
Well, that you did. You won't get four crates worth, but I will say you do find some Bliss in there. The exact amount is "alot."
Feliz Navidad.
Epic bender incoming. I got the blow, now to find the hookers.
Sorry I dropped off the face of the planet there for a bit. School sorta consumed my life, and I've been busy celebrating my anniversary with the wife. Among other things.
For the time being you guys can post here for downtime requests, or further RP a bit in the IC thread. I did previously make an IC post pushing the timeline forward a couple of days. This is important, since it'll be affecting the dynamics of the city and causing some other IC ramifications.
For the time being you guys can post here for downtime requests, or further RP a bit in the IC thread. I did previously make an IC post pushing the timeline forward a couple of days. This is important, since it'll be affecting the dynamics of the city and causing some other IC ramifications.
I'll put something together that's been kicking around in my head for a bit. I think we as a group have really only advanced about 24 hours, so we've got a day's worth of RP or so.
Not a problem Abs. Tell your wife and my kids I said hello and Happy Anniversary.
Anyhow, if possible I need to know how Alex's safehouse scam works out before I can finish my downtime shit; had something else in mind that will spin off of it depending on how it goes.
Anyhow, if possible I need to know how Alex's safehouse scam works out before I can finish my downtime shit; had something else in mind that will spin off of it depending on how it goes.
QUOTE (Grimm @ Feb 16 2011, 01:20 PM)
Tell your wife and my kids I said hello and Happy Anniversary.
Bitch!
QUOTE
Anyhow, if possible I need to know how Alex's safehouse scam works out before I can finish my downtime shit; had something else in mind that will spin off of it depending on how it goes.
Actually, despite some near events, Alex's plan went off without a hitch. The safehouses buy out within minutes and the plan more or less goes as he intended.
I'll get something up in the next day or so - Birthday today and girlfriend's was yesterday, so I've been very distracted.
Hey folks.
As evidenced by the lack of progress in this and the IC thread, Abs is incommunicado for the next few months. Simply put, school murdered him, left the body in the trunk of his car, the car in the canal, and then it set fire to the canal (somehow) in order to make its getaway.
For the time being, we're in the water. I've spoken with Abs and he's voiced a desire to return to this later, but if forced to choose between this or school, he chose school (and I was sure to push him that way, first you get the papers).
As evidenced by the lack of progress in this and the IC thread, Abs is incommunicado for the next few months. Simply put, school murdered him, left the body in the trunk of his car, the car in the canal, and then it set fire to the canal (somehow) in order to make its getaway.
For the time being, we're in the water. I've spoken with Abs and he's voiced a desire to return to this later, but if forced to choose between this or school, he chose school (and I was sure to push him that way, first you get the papers).
I'm having SR withdrawals... Abs still lost in schoolwork or what?
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