[IC] Sudden Payback (Session 1)

Feb 25, 2020 5:43 pm

The teenager doesn't see it coming: No sooner is Red knocked flat on her back, then she zeroes in on the bat-wielding teen and strikes him hard in the gut four times! The kid gives out a pained oof and falls to the ground, clutching his stomach. Nevertheless, his buddies are none-too-pleased to see their friend brought down. They aim for Red's legs, one with a two-by-four, the other with a boat oar. "Batter up!" Again, Red feels her legs subjected to painful blows, but she manages to keep her legs under her this time.

OOC:

7 more damage to Red before Soak. They'll pass a boost with the Advantage.

Rolls

Melee + aim

4 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 1 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 1 Advantage

Feb 25, 2020 5:48 pm

Remnant Inactive forever!

The jolt of Red hitting the hood and then being struck yet again causes Max's grip to slip slightly. The one apparently known as Tyler takes advantage of the situation and struggles to free himself from Max's grip. He manages to wrest free of Max, but the two remain locked in battle!

"You're messing up my ride, old man!"

OOC:

6 strain damage to Max before damage. He managed to wrest himself free of your advantageous position, so no boosts on this attack. The threat -- I can strain him with it, but let me know if you want to use it for something else, like a boost versus him, say.

[ +- ] Initiative

OOC:

3 PCs are up!

Rolls

Brawl (Grappling) with Aim and boost

5 Success, 2 Advantage, 2 Failure, 4 Threat

Total: 3 Success, 2 Threat

Feb 25, 2020 6:57 pm

OOC:

Is 2 threat enough for his car keys to be snatched away?

Feb 25, 2020 7:17 pm

Maxwell 'The Rookie' Roberts

Remnant says:

OOC:

Is 2 threat enough for his car keys to be snatched away?

In the struggle, the man's keys plonk to the top of the car and start to roll off. "Shit!" he exclaims.

OOC:

I'll let him drop them, but someone will have to snatch them up with a maneuver.

Remnant Inactive forever!

Feb 25, 2020 7:53 pm

With the distraction Max moves to snake the keys, "So can we talk or am I going to have to toss your keys like we're in high school still?"

Feb 25, 2020 8:07 pm

Remnant Inactive forever!

Remnant says:

With the distraction Max moves to snake the keys, "So can we talk or am I going to have to toss your keys like we're in high school still?"

OOC:

Make a Negotiation check. Take two boosts for having the keys. Hard (PPP) with a setback for being in combat.

Feb 25, 2020 8:14 pm

OOC:

Well this might end badly.

Rolls

Negotiate Hard Check

3 Success, 3 Advantage, 3 Threat

Total: 3 Success

Feb 25, 2020 9:07 pm

KermitThePog Inactive forever!

"Hey!" the guy says. "Give those back!" He seems unsure of what to do. You all get the impression that this guy, at least, is open to talks. His friends are another story.

OOC:

So, he's at half strain threshold now, which means he's open to negotiations in the social rules. There are two more PC slots, so why don't you take them? You can do social checks against the minion groups to try to calm them down, Average check (PP) with two boosts for the keys, and a setback for combat.

You could also choose to target Tyler with the social checks, banking on the idea that if he's brought to below threshold, something might happen.

Or keep pummeling them. Up to you.

[ +- ] Initiative

Henry Rodrigo

Feb 26, 2020 1:50 am

Hank swings his chain in a wide arc, keeping the striker Pantones at a distance as he shouts up at Tyler. "Listen, creampuff! Normally I'd like nothing better than to break the lot of you in half like dry spaghetti, but frankly, we've got bigger fish to fry. Tell you what. Tell the kids to put down their toys and I won't take out my irritation on your pretty little car here.

OOC:

Spinning this for a coercion aimed at Tyler...I don't suppose threatening his car with a weapon is worth an extra boost?

Edit: Never mind. Another boost isn't going to rescue me from that roll...

Last edited February 26, 2020 2:01 am

Rolls

Coercion

1 Success, 2 Advantage, 3 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Failure

Feb 26, 2020 3:04 am

somebox Inactive forever!

The Pantone seems unimpressed with Hank's threats, despite really wanting his keys back.

OOC:

Remember it's 2 strain for a failed social check in these semi-structured encounters.

One more PC (either Marv or Red) can either try another approach or bash some more heads.

Feb 26, 2020 3:07 am

OOC:

What is the difficulty for a social check against Tyler?

Feb 26, 2020 3:14 am

somebox Inactive forever!

somebox says:

OOC:

What is the difficulty for a social check against Tyler?

OOC:

PPP for Charm or Negotiation; PP for Coercion, Deception, or Leadership. All get 2 boosts (you have his keys) and one setback (it's combat). Leadership would get an extra couple setbacks, since he has no reason to take orders from you.

Ranto 'Red'

Feb 26, 2020 6:12 am

Ruby winces from to continued baseball bat brutalizing, and decides again to try fighting with words. "Could you guys...please stop...hitting me. I'll stop hitting back."

OOC:

Use the two boosts two give next person 2 boosts, as they don't have to worry about extra baddies/Red's legs.

Last edited February 26, 2020 6:13 am

Rolls

Charm VS strikers

3 Success, 4 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success, 2 Advantage

Pantone Ranged Fighter

Feb 26, 2020 5:51 pm

Eskaton Inactive forever!

Red's words cause the teenagers to pause for a moment. They look to each other, unsure of what to do, but they don't drop their weapons quite yet.

The two young women with the cans seem unimpressed, shaking their cans furiously as Hank, Max, and Marv try to talk sense into the Pantones. "You asked for this!" one of them says, as she and her pal aim their sprays at Red. The young fighter feels the treacly fruity liquid shoot up her nose and into her eyes, causing her to cough and her nose to run. Is this hairspray?

OOC:

5 stun damage to Red, with Pierce 2. They'll crit with the advantage!

48 (PP to heal): Head Ringer: Increase all Cunning and Intellect tasks by one until injury is healed.

For their remaining advantage, they'll give Marv a setback.

[ +- ] Initiative

OOC:

Marv is up. Two boosts and one setback to whatever you want to do.

Rolls

Ranged (with aim)

1 Success, 5 Advantage, 1 Threat

Total: 1 Success, 4 Advantage

Critical Hit - (1d100+10)

(38) + 10 = 48

Marv Collisto

Feb 26, 2020 6:39 pm

"You know, I'm beginning to understand what the UN feels like." Marv taunts as he paces toward the hairspray holders, "When we try to reason with you, you just keep asking for more punishment." He plants his foot and takes off in a leap, knee raised like a jackknife. "I SAID NO MORE CHEMICAL WARFARE!"

Feb 27, 2020 2:56 am

Eskaton Inactive forever!

OOC:

Is this Coercion or a Brawl (Striking) attack? Either will be PP, but the Coercion will get two boosts for the keys, a setback for being in combat.

Marv Collisto

Feb 27, 2020 11:38 am

OOC:

strike! You don't get to spray my homey after he offered amnesty and get the offer again!

Rolls

Strike (knee)

3 Success, 2 Advantage, 1 Failure, 2 Threat

Total: 2 Success

Pantone Ranged Fighter

Feb 27, 2020 2:16 pm

Marv turns into a flurry of limbs, punching and kicking the two young women with the spray cans. A punch to the gut sends one of the girls into a hunch, giving him an easy route to put a knee in her face. She crumples to the ground, grasping at her nose. Her friend looks unsure, now that she's all alone. She raises her spray can directly at Marv's eyes...

"ENOUGH!" The voice booms over the theater's PA system. "They want to talk? Bring them to the concessions building. Let's talk."

Feb 27, 2020 2:18 pm