How would helping stop me from being generally foul-mouthed and irritable?

But no, I didn't know. So, I stand informed.

Soo....quick check, just because I want to be completely clear about everything, I want to ask again. Are you going to post something to modify the comment, or go back and edit the post? Because if you let the comment stand IC, there's going to be an issue.

I want to move the game forward but I just don't see doing it without Ecce here. Any ideas?

Nothing here unless McQuillan feels comfortable enough to run his character while he's out of action. Maybe have him post something to delay the exchange until Ecci is back? We all could do leg work or something?

I was trying to give Ecc the weekend to try and post...hiopefully I didn't step on too many of his toes...

Leadership (-2 for Defaulting to Etiquette)
10 05 04 02 02 01

trying for that rousing speech, unfortunately I can't quite channel Patton...

Just checking OOC McQuillan, does Bishop have any proof?

And do I get the feeling that he's talking about just showing up and gunning the guy down, or starting an operation tonight?

Fenris--I'm speaking for Bishop at the moment, but the plan I was envisioning was going to thismans house, taking him non-lethally and interrogating him if he proved to be a Templar, if he wasn't a templar to back away and look for another lead...

That may not be how Ecc envisioned this all starting, I'm just kind of guessing.

So, start with kidnapping and possibly torture and move on from there?

McQ, is this the kind of thing I could check with my contact for without putting him in any danger? Verifying the identity of a suspected Templar member?

Fenris--Depending on the identity of the hunter, you may be able to get that info. If this particular Templar is one of the upper elite, there may be some concern about who is asking about him and why...

Is there any way for my contact to determine whether or not he's a member of the upper elite before he goes sticking his nose in places likely to get it cut off?

Sorry for anyone who read my latest IC post (about the potential Templar) while I was editing. McQ was feeding me some info as I posted/edited.

Fenris--Yes, your contact can find out whether or not he'll get fragged for asking before he does the asking...

Sorry for my extended absense. Things have been pretty heavy on my lately. I'm trying to work up the muster to come back here and catch up on all my threads (man, there are way too many of them...), but last night didn't end up going that way. Hopefully tonight will go better and I'll be able to catch up.

After this part of the meet's done I'll give him a call then and ask him to verify for us, if he can do so without putting himself at any more risk then he normally takes dealing with us.

Ok. I've given this a lot of thought. This is being posted in each of the games I'm involved in, so sorry if you're seeing it more than once...

I've going to be pulling back from the forum games for a while. I'll still be involved, but mostly only in games that have been running for a long time. However, this does mean that I'll be dropping out of a lot of games that are either in startup or haven't been running long. Things in my life have just been too chaotic and frankly I'm just going through too much right now to keep up with the pace of the boards.

I'll be dropping the following games...

Tequila Blues (GM) - Sorry guys, hopefully Shadow or Grendel can take up the role of GM and keep things going. I'll be happy to feed them the ideas I had.
Daddy's Girl (GM) - I really hate doing this, cause its been going for a while, but being a GM is just beyond me right now.
Living in the Shadows - Grendel can decide what happens with Todd.
Into the Abyss - I haven't even started this one, so you'll be ok without me.
Balance Due - Even though I haven't posted yet, I know that Bishop was a main character. Perhaps he was killed by the Templars and that just gives his friends more reason to go after them.

Games I'll be staying in...
Extassis, Hunting Shadows Within, and Savior.

Edana is not a troll

Heh, Crash thinks she is.

She's got horns...that's enough for him...

Sorry to see ya going and I hope things get better soon.

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Small Unit Tactics
06 05 05 04 04 04 (6 successes)

Templars Sp: Tactics
10 05 03 03 03 02 02

Stealth Sp: Sneaking
17 05 05 04 03 03 02 (+4 vs sound/+12 vs vision/+12 vs. sensors)

Perception (eye lights, vision mag 3, select sound 5, hearing amp & damp)
12 08 05 04 03 02

If sound, add:
21 09 05 01 01

If scent. add:
11 05 05 04 02 01

Buddha--Tactic used when the Templars know that they are close to their mark...Create a link somehow with their mark and then send an Archangel to kill it. (Great form Spirit of Man or Great Form Elemental) This is only used when someone has evaded capture or they want to set an example...

Assensing! Dear god, assensing!: 15 11 05 04 10 05 05 04 03 03 02 02 (8 successes) (1 karma)

I wanna know what it is and everything else about it. I want to know about child support payments, illegitimate children, everything

Oh, and a Templars(TemplarMagic) roll too! 23 11 05 04 04 04 04 03 01

Force 9 Great Form Fire Elemental--No implants or addictions, it is healthy..Sporting some extra reach and extra body. It's current task is to Kill Bishop and any person with him that attempts to harm it.

Because some of your team had warning, there is no surprise round.

I will need initiative from anyone who wants to hang out and fight the spirit.

Templar Magic shows that this is obviously an "Angel of Vengeance"--a high profile assassination tactic used against Traitors to the cause and individuals who have caused substantial setbacks for the Templars.

DT:

Surprise(12): 13 10 05 05 04 04 04 04 03 02 02 01 = 8 successes
Initiative(4d6+12): 07 05 05 01 +12= 30

On his turn he will fire with two, three round bursts into the spirit (yeah yeah I know but its all I got)

Burst 1 (P-90) SMG 6 CP 4 Totall: 10

11 10 05 05 04 03 03 02 02 01

Burst 2 (P-90) SMG 6 CP 0 Totall: 6

14 09 04 03 03 02

Modifiers:
Recoil comp: 5
Vision: Laser sights (-1 tn), Low Light
Special: P-90 halves the armor value of its target.

Initiative: 37

I thought I was fast...

Init: 36

What the hell!

Edana will activate her weapon focus and move for cover.

Init: 19
06 04 03 01 + 5

Simple Action: Activate Weapon Focus

Then:
Complex Action: Astrally project from behind cover

And Ecc - I'm sorry to see you go - Bishop was cool and I wanted him to get the Temps off his back. Hope we run into eachother OOC/IC again some time.

I still need Initiatives from Nightcrawler and DH or at least a post saying that you are fleeing the scene.

I'll have to get on it tomorrow. My connection is fubar at the moment, so I can't really post anything (stupid one.tel).

I'll have to get on it tomorrow. My connection is fubar at the moment, so I can't really post anything (stupid one.tel).

Happy Monday!!

Just bumping to keep the thread up near the top. Hopefully, Night will get a stable connection and we can see what happens.

I'm curious, is everyone planning on staying and trying to kick this spirit's teeth in or just covering our exit from the meet?

Kicking teeth here.

I forgot - what is the astral initiative for a spirit? Will need to make a roll for Herne too.

Reaction +1d6+20 for Astral. +10 if materialized

Still need Initiative from DH and Nightcrawler

Initiative for Herne (astral):
6 + 4 + 20 = 30

Err...seeing as how this is some sort of custom great form spirit they specifically sent after Bishop, and seeing how we don't really know that he's got any useful information, and we don't really know if anyone else has any useful information, and we're supposed to be keeping our heads down so we can continue our work in saving the Tir from these terrorists, and since I'm not in my work clothes, and this situation is not to our advantage, I'm basically going to strenously suggest that everyone evacuate immediately. I'll probably toss down an Armor spell to try and help Bishop a little and haul Edana and Crisis out. Downtown seems like he can take care of himself, and if he doesn't have enough sense to run, it's probably for the best, all things considered

Spoilsport.

Ok just bumping this thread back up on the list. Night and Digital I think we're wating on you all to post rolls for initiative.

Seeing as how we've been waiting almost a week for said initiative rolls, any chance you could roll for them since you have their char-sheets McQuillan?

DT can take care of himself thank you very much. He also doesn't leave a man behind. Even one who is AFK

I sent out PMs and was waiting to hear back from people...at this point, I'm going to kick a few people and move forward.

37-Gellawyn
36-Kraxus
30-DT
30'-Herne
25-Avatar*
23-Rowan*
22-Kraxus*
19-Edana

Buddha-You're up.

Delaying to see what the plan is from Kraxus.

When it comes up, Herne will be delaying to attack with Edana. (unless everyone flees like big chickens! )

Bwak, bwak, bwak...

Keeping 4 shielding/spell defense dice, tossing a rating 6 armor spell on Bishop, and attempting to sort of herd Edana towards the door.

McQ, I'm assuming info sent over the mind link is a free action or less?

Sorcery [6] Spellpool [2]: 08 05 04 03 03 02 01 01
Drain [5M]: 23 07 04 03 03 03 03 01

1pt karma, no drain.

Shadow--You're up.

Buddha--Post your interrupt action as you will.

Moving with the exit crowd is my deal.