[IC] Sudden Payback (Session 2)

So, the boost and assistance pushed this to a success with 1 threat, which is the property damage. I almost asked for an Athletics check for the dumpsters, but it looks like most city dumpsters have wheels, so should be pretty simple to move one.

Time enough for the soap if you want. The fire escape might take more time, but let me know if you want to try.

I'd probably help with the Fire Escape so that's it'll still be up to firecode or repairable.

I think this one will require a social check to convince Lance to let you do it (RPP for Charm, PPP for Deception -- both with a setback due to the damage from the fallen weight). Altering the fire escape would automatically make the structure non-compliant legally (until repaired), so keep that in mind.

I'm talking about helping Hank with this one.

Fire escape: Average (PP) Skulduggery check. I'll accept Mechanics as well. There's always getting a rope ladder also attached at the top, I was under the impression it get modified from weight at the bottom for entry up versus access down.

Kermit mentioned modifying the fire escape so it couldn't hold the weight of several people at once, which would be modifying the structure beyond legal requirements. You could try to jimmy-rig the bottom layer to prevent easy access from the ground level—that, too, would presumably also make it a violation of fire code, though. In short, I don't think there's anything you can do to alter the fire escape that won't make it a violation of fire code.

So, waiting on checks for the soap, and potentially for convincing Lance to let you alter the fire escape, and then the check to do that. Then we'll need some sort of check for whoever's going to be on the roof as lookout (a Stealth check to hide and a Perception check to watch for approaching folks.)

Come to think of it, the fire marshal probably isn't a big fan of trapping one of two exits to the building, either...

Happy to help with the fire escape if we want to go that route, but I'll let someone else try talking Lance into it.

... and as it turns out, I could apparently use a hand with this one too.

GM edit: Adding a boost for Guy's help.

Narrating the fact that the boost pushed things into success territory here, and using those advantage to make this trap fire-marshal compliant per the chatter!

OK, let's have that Charm check to convince Lance to let you do the fire escape (or do it secretly?) if you still want to try that. Then we should be ready for the traps to be sprung...

There's no obvious "rope tying" skill, but I'll take Skulduggery, Mechanics, or Athletics, depending on which you prefer. Easy (P) difficulty.

Bump. Marv can give me a check for the rope, and we can advance to the meetup if that's OK. The fire escape alterations may be too complicated to do before the baddies arrive.

For that 1 advantage, let's say Marv is able to tie the rope without it being obvious from the interior that there is one up there.

Eskaton, can you give me an Average (PP) Perception check with a setback for darkness, but a boost for the Pantones helping as lookouts? This'll represent your ability to detect unusual car or foot traffic as the hour approaches.

Everyone else, let me know where you plan to be. If anyone wants to try a pep talk, this is time for an Average Leadership check. :)

Did you want a stealth too? If so, what difficulty?

GM edit: Forgot the setback (darkness) and boost (help from Pantones).

No Stealth yet, but we can once I describe what you spot. In the meantime, 2 advantage to spend for you. Ideas on what you want them to do?

So, Stealth check if you want to try to avoid them seeing you. RPP difficulty, with two boosts for cover and darkness.