Feb 11, 2020 8:28 pm
Bedroll and trail rations for John.
Operation "Milk Run" - Day 1
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Feb 11, 2020 8:43 pm
"We ought t' consider takin' watch in shif's after th' sun sets. Maybe' two hours each? I c'n take firs' one if you want."
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How much time before sundown, and can Monte make a Survival roll to try and find/catch something to eat before tapping into his rations?
Feb 11, 2020 8:52 pm
"I need my beauty sleep", Collie says as she puts down and sets up her bedroll. "But feel free to wake me up for the last watch. I'll take that one."
Feb 12, 2020 12:46 am
funfungiguy says:
"We ought t' consider takin' watch in shif's after th' sun sets. Maybe' two hours each? I c'n take firs' one if you want."OOC:
How much time before sundown, and can Monte make a Survival roll to try and find/catch something to eat before tapping into his rations?OOC:
I'd say it is about 1 hour before full night sets in...just as everyone is setting up camp... Up to you! :) Given the lighting conditions...it may or may not call for a minor modifier, but just let me know what Monte would like to do and we will work it out.
Feb 12, 2020 10:19 am
"I'll take the second shift, Monte. Much obliged for you to take the first." Doc unrolls his bedroll and sets his lantern up, pulling a pad out to jot down a quick journal entry on his first day in the field as a Tesla Ranger.
They've put me with an interesting set of folks. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised considering they've let me into the corps itself. Orientation was brief by necessity, a cursory test that we could pull a trigger was all there was time for before circumstance demanded that we step up to the plate. Our first day on the trail was quiet. Our horses are resilient and we've enough experienced hands at the frontier that I feel we'll have warning of any danger before it's immediately upon us. Now, I lay my head down to sleep, hopeful that I can catch a few winks before my shift at keeping watch.
They've put me with an interesting set of folks. I suppose I shouldn't be surprised considering they've let me into the corps itself. Orientation was brief by necessity, a cursory test that we could pull a trigger was all there was time for before circumstance demanded that we step up to the plate. Our first day on the trail was quiet. Our horses are resilient and we've enough experienced hands at the frontier that I feel we'll have warning of any danger before it's immediately upon us. Now, I lay my head down to sleep, hopeful that I can catch a few winks before my shift at keeping watch.
Feb 12, 2020 12:09 pm
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Unless anyone wants to provide detail about the camp, I'd say that you all are set up around 75 to 100 feet off the main path in an open flat space... a few trees around, but mostly open so you can keep a good watch.Feb 12, 2020 2:03 pm
"Guess I'll get a full nights sleep then", Collie remarks with a smirk when John offers to take last watch. "Thanks, Johnny, you're a real gentleman"
Feb 12, 2020 10:23 pm
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Sorry everyone I feel like I've been in and out, I'll start putting more time into contributing here. I'll do bedroll and rations as well then.Feb 13, 2020 5:16 pm
9:00 PMThe night settles in...as Monte takes watch his companions settle in for some rest from the long day they just had. Perhaps he reflects on how the early morning started up until now. From the initiation process first thing in the morning to the impromptu mission thrown in your lap...oh...how the day has progressed. Here now, on your first official Tesla Ranger assignment. Maybe this will earn you a badge and give you a chance to fight and reclaim the life you desire?
The night rolls onward...
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We will say that Monte's watch is from approximately 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM if he decides to do 2 hours.The night rolls onward...
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If you will, please give me a Notice check.Feb 14, 2020 6:32 am
Monte used his last hour of daylight to try and scrounge up some food before his watch began. He then sat for his two hours of watch.
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I'm making a SURVIVAL roll (I'll let you decide if he gets a +2 to his rolls for his Woodsman Edge. Then I'm making a NOTICE roll for while on watch.OOC:
Oh Gee Dee!!! It should be noted as well that Monte was cursed with a bonehead for a player controlling him, who evidently made a boneheaded mistake and forgot to buy rations for him. So Monte appears to be traveling without food for the next few days unless he manages to scrounge some up for himself or shoot his horse.Last edited February 14, 2020 6:35 am
Rolls
Monte Colter SURVIVAL - (1d8, 1d6)
1d8 : (2) = 2
1d6 : (2) = 2
Monte Colter NOTICE - (1d6, 1d6)
1d6 : (5) = 5
1d6 : (2) = 2
Feb 14, 2020 3:02 pm
During the last hour or so of daylight Monte searches around the surrounding campsite area only to come up short-handed for both food and water. Perhaps the immediate area is a bit too arid and with the looming darkness, it is making it increasingly difficult to find signs of sustenance.
As his companions settle in, Monte begins his watch. Nearing the end of his watch, he thinks he sees a small red light in the distance...off in a westwardly direction from the campsite. However, as soon as he notices this suspicious light, it vanishes.
As his companions settle in, Monte begins his watch. Nearing the end of his watch, he thinks he sees a small red light in the distance...off in a westwardly direction from the campsite. However, as soon as he notices this suspicious light, it vanishes.
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It is now nearing the end of Monte's two-hour watch.Feb 14, 2020 5:26 pm
Monte wakes to Doc for second watch, being sure to inform the doctor of the red light, pointing in the direction he thought he saw it coming from. He then unfolds his blanket and settles down, not quite closing his eyes yet. Hating robots as he does, and feeling uneasy now about the light he thinks he saw, he says to the Doc, "Maybe we outta be consid'rin' four-hour watches. I c'n help keep watch for 'nother two hours wi' you. Then you c'n' wake her", nodding at Vivian's sleeping form, "and I'll try an' git a couple hours shut-eye aft'r that".
Feb 14, 2020 7:12 pm
Doc is turning fitfully when Monte wakes him up. He sits up and rubs his eyes. His brows knit as Monte tells him about the light. "Doesn't sound like anything good. You're probably right. Four eyes are better than two. I appreciate the suggestion and the company." He gets up and dons his coat. "This stuff must be old hat to a trapper like you, huh?" Doc stares out into the darkness, vigilant for the appearance of anything unusual.
Feb 14, 2020 10:12 pm
Indeed the temperature has dropped a bit and it is settling into a chilly night as Doc and Monte sit-up with the continued watch.
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Any campfire going or anything of the sort?Feb 15, 2020 9:11 am
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Oof, while I wish not, I bet so. Would seem normal to keep warm and wild animals away unless somebody had the forethought to worry about enemies who were enticed by fire, which I don't think Doc would do.load next