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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 4, 2010 14:13:43 GMT -6
Okay, so how do the legs of the trip break down? Is it now a straight shot to the Station?
Also, you said that the emergency power "stresses the engines." Does that actually lead to any "damage" that has to actually be repaired or did Mish's skill check cover that?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 4, 2010 14:52:30 GMT -6
Okay, so how do the legs of the trip break down? Is it now a straight shot to the Station? Also, you said that the emergency power "stresses the engines." Does that actually lead to any "damage" that has to actually be repaired or did Mish's skill check cover that? 1) That hasn't changed—burn window comes up, ejection burn, mid-flight correction (if needed), turn around (not necessary on a swivel-rig), orbital insertion burn, intercept station, docking ops. 2) Only a temporary situation, per RAW; applies to next Turn, except for Crit Fail.
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 6, 2010 10:17:59 GMT -6
Wow. This came out more ... angsty than I'd intended but certainly fits in with my mental image of him being lost and rudderless at the moment, disillusioned with everything, one could say. Makes me feel kinda sorry for my fictional friend here and it almost seems like he needs a vacation from his vacation ... There's an issue, here. I intended her to "take off" immediately—I didn't take it farther, because I figured you might want to interject something. My fault. Probably should figure out a better way to do that. Maybe specify in the BTS? In the meantime, I think it'll be easier for you to adjust the story, rather than me muddling through and getting all tangled up trying to leave as much as possible of your own words. So, to clarify, she's going straight up the ladder to her designated quarters, unless AJ actually stops her.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 6, 2010 22:29:00 GMT -6
Nightmare self-control roll
[dice=6][dice=6][dice=6]
Since, it's failed, according to the definition of the Flashbacks, another Self-Control roll (6 or less to avoid) is required.
[dice=6][dice=6][dice=6]. So, no flashbacks, but I'll probably incorporate it anyway to gain a bit more insight into his past.[rand=66936400240734829135930540178522391941456855089338109981719603536]
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 8, 2010 23:11:02 GMT -6
Spacer Lore check to see what AJ knows about the whole Terran and Præxiõn connection.
[dice=6][dice=6][dice=6]
Also, what kind of check would be req'd to know about the Duke?[rand=261113261340030772123864186282024951863480359109411736824307802]
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 9, 2010 9:29:48 GMT -6
Spacer Lore check to see what AJ knows about the whole Terran and Præxiõn connection. Also, what kind of check would be req'd to know about the Duke? Not much to tell, but it’s fairly widely known. The Præxiõns admitted, some time ago, that they knew of Terra from millenia prior, having discovered it via stargates left by the Precursors, and that they had attempted to colonize, with mixed results. Some had speculated that they interbred with the local human population, but since they are currently genetically mostly-incompatible, nobody seriously considered it. Duke D'Amato was the first to put together some flimsy "cultural" evidence that it had happened—they intermarried, at least, according to him. The Præxiõns banished D'Amato from their space; scuttlebutt is that they didn't want any Italian-born Terrans showing up claiming the Imperial throne, since Præxiõn explorers of the time were exclusively of the nobility. As to Duke D'Amato—common knowledge: known to most history-buffs from his TV show (equivalent to Naked Archaeologist), as being mostly competent, and plays the "rock star" primadonna a little bit. Made a big fuss back in the day about his "banishment" but has let it fade over the years. Duke is a name, not a title, BTW
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 9, 2010 10:07:13 GMT -6
So, it's logical to presume that AJ's reflection about this "connection" being a load of crap is a common one, yes?
And no, I haven't forgotten about Grimm's remark about Imperators and the like ... but at the moment, AJ has. He's got two women on the brain and we all know how much they can screw us up.
Also, have you forgotten about the vmail AJ sent to Desi?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 9, 2010 11:06:21 GMT -6
So, it's logical to presume that AJ's reflection about this "connection" being a load of crap is a common one, yes? Probably an even split amongst the xenoarchaeologist community. Also, have you forgotten about the vmail AJ sent to Desi? Clearly not —although, I was assuming it to be a text-message, but the "v" suggests otherwise. May need to be amended.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 9, 2010 12:06:03 GMT -6
Probably an even split amongst the xenoarchaeologist community. Okay ... then I guess AJ just falls into the category of people who think its bunk. I figured that a vmail could be a sort of replacement for modern email, but could do the same sorts of things. If you think it needs to be changed, though, let me know.
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 9, 2010 12:30:44 GMT -6
I figured that a vmail could be a sort of replacement for modern email, but could do the same sorts of things. If you think it needs to be changed, though, let me know. I thought you meant it as something specific, like "voice" mail or "video" mail. Not a big deal. Could maybe use "wave"—IIRC, Firefly's usage incorporated any sort of "transmitted" info. Whatever "feels" better.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 10, 2010 11:09:12 GMT -6
FYI, AJ donned his nanoweave bodysuit and is carrying his standard licensed load (las-pistol, screamer pistol, 9mm - I'm presuming they're kind of Mass Effecty in that they sort of fold up.) In addition to the clothes he's carrying, he also has his grandmother's violin and the wrist computer (plugged in.)
I figure that, since Tambo is "almost" the Wild West, it doesn't make sense for him to not be prepared.
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 10, 2010 12:15:59 GMT -6
What's AJ's follow-through plan here? Assuming they're headed to Hard Vacuum, he's gonna want to drop the luggage & whatnot somewhere.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 10, 2010 12:18:46 GMT -6
I guess he'll swing by his apartment first to drop off his luggage, check for "mail" and the like, before then heading to the bar.
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 10, 2010 12:27:43 GMT -6
I guess he'll swing by his apartment first to drop off his luggage, check for "mail" and the like, before then heading to the bar. He gonna hold onto Bella's stuff as well? (temporarily or otherwise)
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 10, 2010 12:30:10 GMT -6
Might as well. Providing she doesn't have an issue with it ... although in retrospect, I can certainly see how she might perceive that to imply certain things...
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 10, 2010 14:28:59 GMT -6
Question: Can AJ determine whether Bella has actually been to Tambo before based on how she responds to him showing her the "sights"?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 10, 2010 14:36:21 GMT -6
Question: Can AJ determine whether Bella has actually been to Tambo before based on how she responds to him showing her the "sights"? Per/Observ/DetLies — I'll take that one. Result: Inconclusive — not convinced either way
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 9:52:27 GMT -6
AJ wants to find out information about "Lordsco." What kind of skill check is req'd?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 9:55:17 GMT -6
AJ wants to find out information about "Lordsco." What kind of skill check is req'd? Area Knowledge (heard of/encountered before), Computer Use (net search) — probably others, if you want to get creative.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 9:56:59 GMT -6
Computer Use (net search) (sk: 14) [dice=6][dice=6][dice=6][rand=59053862499387971570486703756460778110836409655193684781102969288]
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 11:16:17 GMT -6
Computer Use (net search) (sk: 14) It's a fairly common company in this area, that runs a lot of concession-type shops on space stations & starports—more of a "parent" company, into real-estate, that supports other chains and whatnot. Doing a lot of expanding lately. Some complaints of railroading. CEO/Owner is Richard Roland Lords, and likes to have his face plastered all over everything. Cheezy feel-good ads, typical of the type.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 13:29:28 GMT -6
Did you figure out how much AJ's share is from the 1.85 million the company acquired from the pirate's lair? Because, if you recall, he wanted to "reactivate" the Computer Implant (Biotech p215)...
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 14:13:28 GMT -6
Did you figure out how much AJ's share is from the 1.85 million the company acquired from the pirate's lair? Because, if you recall, he wanted to "reactivate" the Computer Implant (Biotech p215)... Should be working this way:Prices listed in GURPS will be generally doubled, as a baseline. Alliance Pounds convert to baseline $ at x4.8 I'm assuming 75% of the take goes into the company, for overhead, repairs, and whatnot, and should last for "a while." The remaining 25% split amongst the employees & partners at 1 share for employees, 2 shares for partners. $115,625 (Converts to £555,000); equivalent to $57,812 @ TL8 A chunk of that will go to bills & whatnot—your call how much. No "normal pay" in this freelance situation means this may have to last you for a while.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 14:22:56 GMT -6
Okay. So how much would it cost to have the computer implant reactivated? Based on the above remarks, it would cost $8200 to install the implant ($4000 + compact tiny computer ($100) x 2 per double cost baseline), but it shouldn't really cost that much to "turn it back on," right?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 14:50:52 GMT -6
Okay. So how much would it cost to have the computer implant reactivated? Based on the above remarks, it would cost $8200 to install the implant ($4000 + compact tiny computer ($100) x 2 per double cost baseline), but it shouldn't really cost that much to "turn it back on," right? B294, Body Modifications:=$7000? UT209, Repairing Cybernetics:There's also a table on UT207 that shows "major brain surgery" (which I'm assuming this is, per UT) at $10000 Ruling: It's at least major brain surgery. You'll save the cost of the computer itself. I'd let you go with the lesser, which would be the 1k x points = $7000, converting to $14000 in-game (£67200). This is baseline—you might be able to find a place to get it done cheaper CPs are added to the Character record, as normal. UT207, B294 for references.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 14:58:34 GMT -6
On p216 of UT, though, it establishes that the procedure is minor at TL10, which is what the CHW is at, right? I only ask that for the recovery period - according to that table, it'd take at least a week to recover from a major procedure, whereas a minor procedure (TL10) only requires a day to recover. Also, is the computer considered TL9 or 10? That only really matters for the complexity & storage capacity.
Either way, I'll probably have already arranged and paid for the procedure, but it's up to you when said procedure actually takes place.
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 15:04:25 GMT -6
On p216 of UT, though, it establishes that the procedure is minor at TL10, which is what the CHW is at, right? I only ask that for the recovery period - according to that table, it'd take at least a week to recover from a major procedure, whereas a minor procedure (TL10) only requires a day to recover. Also, is the computer considered TL9 or 10? That only really matters for the complexity & storage capacity. Either way, I'll probably have already arranged and paid for the procedure, but it's up to you when said procedure actually takes place. Guess you're right—missed that. I'm okay with it being minor, then, which would make it $1000 (convert to $2000/£9600). Given the cost mismatch, I wonder if there should've been a "latent power" point reserve? Meh.
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 15:08:59 GMT -6
What about when the procedure takes place? Has it already done so (prior to game time) or shall we include that in a future segment of the Chronicles (i.e., he receives a message confirming his appointment at the local hospital)?
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Post by Gigermann on Mar 12, 2010 15:19:33 GMT -6
What about when the procedure takes place? Has it already done so (prior to game time) or shall we include that in a future segment of the Chronicles (i.e., he receives a message confirming his appointment at the local hospital)? I suppose if it were already done, he would have been using it Since it's essentially been downgraded to an outpatient procedure, he can assume they'll be here for a few days, at least, and try to get it scheduled whenever he wants—or he already had it scheduled for some time within the next couple of days (since they weren't actually due back so soon)
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Post by Rigil Kent on Mar 12, 2010 15:43:14 GMT -6
Right. I'm going to be operating on the presumption that it's already schedule for three or four days hence. Character sheet (whenever I update it online) will reflect the addition, but I won't use it until then. Now, back to Chronicles. Your turn.
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