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I would say the next mission is a standard Star Trek away mission. Not much piloting this time, but everything from diplomacy and/or combat to science and engineering.

I'd say you'll probably need to have a captain from now on though. Rather, try to flesh out a bridge crew: Captain, Chief of Security, Science officer and Chief of Engineering. Someone with medical training is always handy of course, and in further adventures I'm guessing piloting will be a staple as well.

Try to find out what positions call to each of you. We can also try to recruit another player or two to fill any open roles, it seems the adventures are written for "3-7 characters".

I've never done security before, but I really like the concept of a Betazoid security officer. Also, I think I would enjoy a change of pace from the scientific problem solving to being more of an asset in conflicts and combat. I'm going to switch from Sevek to Sabin Jiral. However, It may be handy to have Sevek available as a secondary character in case we need an extra science officer at certain times.

I have no particular qualms about playing two characters.

Anyone particular want the role of Captain/Commander?

Note that I'm behind on reading up on the rules and whatnot -- lots afoot. And I'm about to head out for a ski vacation next week, so I probably won't be really ready to roll until towards the end of the month. If you want to get started without me, please feel free!

I'd also be happy enough to add more people if they're interested. I think the system is interesting. It's not entirely one-trick, to my mind. Just that certain people are better at certain things (and this isn't really any different than any other system). My character was clearly best at Medicine - but he had some reasonable skills at other things (like Security).

I wouldn't mind it, though if you want it, feel free. You could always captain and I'd take first officer/Exec. Or Chief Engineer. Something like that.

I actually do not want the job - I'm feeling a little stretched, so a support role is more my speed for this one. All yours, imho.

Works for me! I'll look over the candidates and see which I'd prefer.

Hey folks - I'm off from today to Friday 2/24 skiing in Oregon. As a result posts may be slow or non-existent depending on family time.

Do we want Playtest Pregens 1 or Living Playtest Pregens 2?

Ah, nevermind. Read through them both and understand now.

Cmbrian -- any thoughts about what character type you'd like? Seems like we've got Captain and Chief of Security covered...

I think I'm going to run with Captain Sumek, the Vulcan commanding officer.

Ok, just to get this discussion going again, looks like we have a captain and chief of security, looking to fill science/medic and engineering roles?

We can always assign secondary characters later, let's focus on the primary cast so to say. So Cmbriand and falryx: whom do you want to be? ;)

By the way, Cmbrian: did you intend to continue playing Thyran? I do get if there's a senior-officer position conflict there with Sabin Jiral. If so, imho, existing characters should take preference (read: Thyran). In hindsight I should have checked specifically who wanted to continue their characters before opening the floor for selection. In this regard, this system is a bit limiting. There's no problem in being 3 fighters and a cleric in a dnd party, but on the U.S.S. Venture the senior bridge team is a bit more set.

In any case, let's try to get the characters locked down so we can get to the adventures!

I'm flexible and can stay science/medic if need be, or will happily move to engineering. I'll defer to Cmbrian and Mr. Tricorder.

Hey guys -- I think I'll abandon security and take my bottle of scotch to the engine room. Met Doohan when I was a kid. Shook the hand that was missing a finger. Super nice guy.

I'll probably skew more science than medical then. Will review the pregens.

I'm thinking either: LT. ANJAR BARAD or CMNDR. WALDEMAR REITER

thoughts?

Ok, I think we need a deadline to get things moving. Next week is a bit busy for me, so I suggest we get started the week after (Monday 13th of March). If everyone can get their characters submitted by the end of next week that would be great :)

To recap, it looks like we have:

Dramasailor: Captain Sumek, the Vulcan commanding officer.
Mr_Tricorder: Sabin Jiral, Betazoid security officer
Combrian: Engineering?
Falryx: : LT. ANJAR BARAD (Bajoran Meidcal officer) or CMNDR. WALDEMAR REITER (Human executive officer)

Roger.

Lieutenant Junior Grade Codral Nosim is loaded and ready for submission!