Chapter 1: An intriguing proposal

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Feb 19, 2024 8:43 pm
htech says:
"Of course, you will also need to fly. Can any of you pilot? If so, please use this ship simulator here."
"of course sir Markus, let me introduce myself, i am Ariel Aurea, at your services, let me demonstrante how pilot can be seem as art"
at the moment Ariel touches the comand board of the fly simulator starts plays Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, Serenade 13 from his device and Ariel start pressing the buttons and everything acording to the song.
OOC:
can i roll something to make a good impression?
Last edited February 19, 2024 8:53 pm

Rolls

Pilot - (4d6h2+2)

(5151) + 2 = 12

Markus Solanis

htech

Feb 19, 2024 11:34 pm
OOC:
Quote:
can i roll something to make a good impression?
By piloting? You just did roll. If you wanna discuss amenities and small talk with him, that's just not the right moment. =D
"Great. Well, seems like the group is indeed able to do all the necessary stuff. You're all hired. Now, Adeon will demonstrate your combat habilities, for an extra bonus. Does anybody else wanna join as his ally in the simulation?"
OOC:
As that's a 'bonus', somebody who already rolled can join. Who wants to go into a non-lethal combat?
Markus Solanis
Feb 20, 2024 12:42 am
Markus Solanis says:
"Oh, indeed. We are looking for a qualified crew to recover that starship on Watson. The ship has suffered a major problem with its electronics systems and needs a crew to deliver some replacement parts. You will also need to download a replacement operating system into the ship’s computers to ensure that any corruption caused by the failure does not endanger the vessel. Once the ship’s systems are up and running, it must be brought back here where a proper systems overhaul can be made."
Phantom gazes at Markus, his eyes probing, as if trying to unearth secrets buried within his words.

"Easier said than done" - his thoughts slipped out.

"Look, this ain't just a simple fetch and fix job, is it? You're not just looking for a crew with a steady hand for towing. You need folks who can handle the unexpected. So, how about we drop the pleasantries and you give it to us straight? What kind of mess are we really diving into here? Because in my line of work, surprises are rarely the good kind. What's lurking in the shadows of that ship, eh? "

Using his psychic abilities, Phantom teleport closer to Markus. Eye to eye, he demanded:

"Spill it—what's the real risk we're signing up for?"
Feb 20, 2024 12:47 am
OOC:
Phantom has Teleportation: 1
Should I do a teleportation test?

Markus Solanis

htech

Feb 20, 2024 12:55 am
"Oh! A teleporter. And a bold one at that. Well, well. I don't know what's the real risk you're signing up for. Feel free to teleport back to your mama's home if you're not interested. Or sit down and behave. Do you wanna join Adeon in his simulated combat or what? I'm here for business.

By the way, do that in Watson and they will burn you in a stake. Don't say I didn't warn you."
Markus Solanis

Markus seemly could be a gentleman or an annoying person, depending upon the crew's behavior.
OOC:
Nops. You just commit Effort for the scene. See your Psychic section, I have updated it for you, you spent 1 of 4 points. At the end of this scene, you get it back. When you don't have any effort left, you can't use your powers.
Feb 20, 2024 2:22 am
Markus Solanis says:
"Do you wanna join Adeon in his simulated combat or what? I'm here for business."
"Sure! I'm totally up for a gaming session and kick some bot ass before the real action begins."
Markus Solanis says:
"By the way, do that in Watson and they will burn you in a stake. Don't say I didn't warn you."
"Nice to know, I'll be needing an extra for the risks that come with Watson."
htech says:
OOC:
Nops. You just commit Effort for the scene. See your Psychic section, I have updated it for you, you spent 1 of 4 points. At the end of this scene, you get it back. When you don't have any effort left, you can't use your powers.
OOC:
Thanks @htech for the info. I think it wasn't a good idea to use the teleportation just to show off.
Feb 20, 2024 8:26 pm
htech says:
OOC:
By piloting? You just did roll. If you wanna discuss amenities and small talk with him, that's just not the right moment. =D
OOC:
the roll tha i asked for, was to make a good impression with my performance with the music and piloting hahahaha
Last edited February 20, 2024 8:27 pm
Feb 22, 2024 9:39 am
htech says:

Extras / bonus:
None so far
OOC:
I was thinking about rolling Heal as an extra skill, don't know if it will be useful on this situation tho.
Feb 22, 2024 12:47 pm
Quote:
I was thinking about rolling Heal as an extra skill, don't know if it will be useful on this situation tho.
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I think it would be a nice extra skill to have, keeping the other skills alive is always good. p.s.: It's so funny to me that Markus had a bunch of simulators ready to go for us to prove our skills, hope he has a CPR doll for @ligera to train her healing LOL
Last edited February 22, 2024 12:47 pm

Markus Solanis

htech

Feb 22, 2024 4:03 pm
OOC:
Quote:
I was thinking about rolling Heal as an extra skill, don't know if it will be useful on this situation tho.
Markus Solanis
"You claim you can heal people. Prove it." - said Markus

Maya's gaze shifted to the CPR doll, its plastic form a stark contrast to the bustling station around them. Without hesitation, she stepped forward, her expression focused as she assessed the doll's condition.

"Of course," Maya replied, her voice steady. She knelt beside the CPR doll, her hands moving with practiced precision. With a gentle touch, she began to examine the doll, assessing its simulated injuries and identifying areas of concern.

However, as Maya inspected the doll's simulated injuries, her brow furrowed in concentration. She attempted to apply pressure to the designated points, but her movements lacked the precision and finesse expected of a skilled healer. Despite her best efforts, the CPR doll remained unchanged, its plastic form stubbornly resistant to Maya's attempts at healing.


See Maya's post below.

Rolls

Maya Nadir: Int/Heal DC8 - (3d6h2+1)

(133) + 1 = 7

Feb 22, 2024 4:07 pm
Either way, the crew had passed their initial admission tests, and now Markus was leading them to the next phase of their evaluation—a battle simulation area.

As they entered the simulation chamber, Maya, Nesta and Ariel found themselves in a vast arena filled with holographic displays and advanced weaponry. Markus gestured toward a platform at the center of the arena, where Phantom and Adeon were already waiting.

"Welcome to the battle simulation area," Markus announced, his voice echoing through the chamber. "Phantom and Adeon, you will be facing off against a soldier bot in a combat scenario. Your objective is to neutralize the bot using whatever means necessary."

The soldier bot, a formidable opponent with sleek metallic armor and advanced weaponry, emerged from a hidden compartment at the edge of the arena. Its sensors scanned the area, locking onto Phantom and Adeon with ruthless efficiency.
OOC:
Initiative roll is diferent in PbP. We use group initiative (to determine if it's PCs or NPCs) and, among the PCs, who posts first acts first.

PCs won, so... What will Phantom and Adeon do? Combat rules are available on page 48.

Rolls

PC's initiative (Phantom Dex) - (1d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

NPC (robot) - (1d8)

(6) = 6

Feb 22, 2024 4:09 pm
Markus Solanus says:
Extras / bonus:
None so far
"Markus, I forgot to mention, besides loving talking to people, I actually can heal them, haha.

She looks over to her pals and continues...

"I'm hoping we're not going to need any healing... However, it's a nice skill to have when going off on an adventure, don't you think?"

Rolls

Int/Heal - (3d6h2+1)

(432) + 1 = 8

Feb 22, 2024 4:15 pm
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ligera says:
"Markus, I forgot to mention, besides loving talking to people, I actually can heal them, haha.

She looks over to her pals and continues...

"I'm hoping we're not going to need any healing... However, it's a nice skill to have when going off on an adventure, don't you think?"
I didn't know you would write that, so I rolled for you... I also posted first. But I will cancel mine and let you do it. Anyway, doesn't matter, you passed the mandatory tests, =) Let's see how Adeon and Phantom does in that combat.
Feb 22, 2024 4:18 pm
htech says:

I didn't know you would write that, so I rolled for you... I also posted first. But I will cancel mine and let you do it. Anyway, doesn't matter, you passed the mandatory tests, =) Let's see how Adeon and Phantom does in that combat.
OOC:

No problem! I was writing as you were posting, haha. :D

Last edited February 22, 2024 4:19 pm
Feb 22, 2024 5:11 pm
htech says:

The soldier bot, a formidable opponent with sleek metallic armor and advanced weaponry, emerged from a hidden compartment at the edge of the arena. Its sensors scanned the area, locking onto Phantom and Adeon with ruthless efficiency.
Gathering speed, Phantom dashes toward his mechanical foe. As he reaches the optimal velocity and distance, he leaps, feet poised as though to trip his target. To outsmart the bot's sensors, which are tracking the looming threat, analyzing positioning data to predict the precise moment to unleash its firepower, Phantom taps into his psychic arsenal. In a blink, he teleports behind the bot, and with a surge of telekinetic force, attempts to spin the weapon around a full 180 degrees. Trying to get the bot to hit itself.
Last edited February 23, 2024 2:14 am
Feb 22, 2024 8:26 pm
OOC:
Well... That's not exactly how combat works =) You can (should) describe Phatom actions but you also need to "translate" that for a Main Action, Move Action, etc. Page 47. Can you help me understand, using Actions, what happened?
Feb 22, 2024 8:49 pm
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@Spectro Take a look at page 51 the section labeled "hold your action" I think for what you intend on doing you could say you hold your action until you see the droid is ready to fire, and when the action releases, you use your attack action to try and redirect the gun. @htech Would that make sense?
Feb 23, 2024 1:16 am
Before the start of the combat, Adeon looks to the bot from head to toe and asks to it, hoping it does not have a conscience.
"Hmm.. Buddy, are you okay? Can you understand me?"

Adeon waits some kind of answer from the bot, and then speaks out loud so Markus can hear him.
"Mr. Markus where did you get this bot? Who made it for you?"
OOC:
Depending of the answer of Markus and/or the bot, Adeon will make a move haha
Feb 23, 2024 1:39 am
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arthur12320 says:
Take a look at page 51 the section labeled "hold your action" I think for what you intend on doing you could say you hold your action until you see the droid is ready to fire, and when the action releases, you use your attack action to try and redirect the gun. @htech Would that make sense?
Kind of. But making a snap attack instead of a regular one just gives him a -4 modifier. Moreover, he can't redirect the gun. He can disarm the bot (page 52). Is that what you're trying to do?

Markus Solanis

htech

Feb 23, 2024 1:44 am
Neither Markus nor the bot answers Adeon until the combat has already started.
Markus Solanis
OOC:
No answer is an answer?
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