New Campaign - All That Glitters

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 3, 2007 - 6:33pm
Rather than port over Outer Reach, I am going to tuck that one away for now.  This is a new Level 1 Campaign, starting from scratch.


Episode 1:  "Routine Security"

 “Routine Security, Routine Security,” Arzagan growls as he leans back in his chair.  He lights a slim perfumed cigar with his long hairy fingers.  “Six months off Histran, some moonbase mining op.  Nice and quiet.  Standard rotation.  Walk around and look at walls, and come home with 5000 creds each after the shift.”

 FINALLY!  Your fleabag agent Arzagan has got something.  The Yazirian has come through.  You were really starting to miss your jobs – particularly the income – of your work in Streel’s Manufacturing department.  Your credit is shot and have been out of work for months, looking for a new life in the security business.  First finding agents, many of whom did not deliver on their promises, then spending your meagre savings on new training and what little equipment you could buy.  Then the excuses, “Not experienced enough...  Vehicles required...  Equipment required...”  Then the waiting, the waiting...

Right after this flush of happiness, then the feeling of dread.  A million-and-one questions fly through your head at the same time.  Where?  When?  How?  Why?  Who?  You almost wish Arzagan could just download all of it into your heads right now.

Arzagan can see the excitement in your eyes for your first assignment.  He smiles smugly and puffs away...  “You have no idea how hard I work for you guys.  When you are done with this joke of an assignment and collect your creds, you will want to double my 10% fee, which, of course, will automatically be deducted from your pay.  But let’s not harp on that...”  He grunts in satisfaction.

 “Tomorrow a ship leaves for Histran.  You need to be on it.  Once you get there the ship will change course to a mining moonbase in system.  Some place called Zeneb in the middle of a whole lot of nowhere.  Pretty big moon – several hundred crew in there.”

 “Don’t know too much of what they do – you know, dig up gold or something.  Whatever.  In any case, PGC likes guys with guns to watch their shiny gear and people, so that’s what you are going to do.  Has never been a problem at the base.  PGC has had the operation going for a couple years now, with no major accidents or fatalities.”

 “Mandatory six month rotation.  You are the rotatees.  I don’t know too much about the base, but my friend at PGC called and said that they had a rookie assignment and were willing to provide some equipment.  Just that you have to leave ASAP.  They will brief you and give you gear when you arrive in base.”

 “I have other clients, you know.  So I want you to know that you are on your own.  My only advice to you is to do what you are told and stay out of trouble.  I have some business I need to take care of on Minotaur.  But I’ll be checking my mail so message me if you need to, when you get access to subspace transmissions.  Again, the place is solid.  Nice and quiet.  Just the thing to get you started in this business.  My contact said there will be bonus opportunities as well.”

 “Any questions?”

 
First level characters, standard Four Races, standard equipment rules.  Buy what you can with what little you have.  I’ll rely on honesty for your ability rolls, but you have to take the bad with the good.  You may write any background that you want, but fold it into the fact that you are sick of working at the Manufacturing Center and want to start a new career.

We will play in chat here when it is ready, or OpenRPG, if possible.  While it's being developed, we can start on the character roll-ups.
Comments:

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Corjay (not verified)
November 3, 2007 - 6:47pm
What are the guidelines?

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w00t (not verified)
November 6, 2007 - 6:57am
Siggy link
"Siggy" Murtleford

Basic Information

Race:
Human
Gender:
Male
Age:
27years
Handedness:
Right
Height:
1.7
Weight:
90kg

Ability Scores

STR/STA:
65/65
DEX/RS:
55/50
INT/LOG:
35/35
PER/LDR:
65/65
Initiative Modifier:
+5
Punching Score:
+4
Ranged Weapons:
28%
Melee Weapons:
32%

Movement

Walking: 10 m/turn
Running: 30 m/turn
Hourly: 5 kph

Racial Abilities

none

Skills

Primary Skill Area:
Biosocial
Projectile Weapons:
Level 1
Medical:
Level 1

Background


Working in the factory was a thankless job.
Pay was dirt. Dirt poor.
Siggy wants some action. Only because with action comes creds.
With creds comes a ticket out of this dump of a life style.

Siggy is putting all his hope in Arzagan's fleabag skills.

"This is my chance." Siggy says to himself. "All I need is one shot."
Afterthought. "Oh....and a gun."

Equipment

Nothing. I'm a poor white boy and work in a Manufacturing Center.

"Starting characters receive 250Cr plus a roll of d100."
Siggy rolls a "44". Total = 294Cr


  • Water Pack: days remaining: 3
  • Gas Mask
  • 2 Solvaway
  • ID Card
  • Pocket Flashlight
  • Pocket Tool
  • Staydose x4
  • Stimdose x4
Balance: 192 CR


Shadow Shack's picture
Shadow Shack
November 4, 2007 - 3:52am
What kind of timetable are we looking at? I keep wierd hours so I can't really commit to a regular meeting but would love to try it out, said schedule permitting.

Quote:
First level characters, standard Four Races, standard equipment rules.  Buy what you can with what little you have.


Starter characters can be drummed up using Woot's Online Character Sheets section: http://starfrontiers.us/node/add/charactersheet?destination=character

Is this referring to the usual "Two LVL:1 skills" for a starting character, or rather characters with just one single LVL:1 skill? And just how little do we have to buy gear with?
I'm not overly fond of Zeb's Guide...nor do I have any qualms stating why. Tongue out

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Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 4, 2007 - 9:48am
We're willing to move the date around and coordinate.

Maybe longer sessions, but only once every two weeks?

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 4, 2007 - 9:49am
And woot, you get some gear...

You have money as per Alpha Dawn start rules.

Plain vanilla, level 1, out of the box.

Like the very first character you rolled up.



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Imperial Lord
November 4, 2007 - 9:53am
And woot, you are ALSO missing your +5 it seems.

Don't cut yourself short, man!

And what skills in your PSA?

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w00t (not verified)
November 6, 2007 - 6:56am
Imperial Lord wrote:
And woot, you are ALSO missing your +5 it seems.
Don't cut yourself short, man!
And what skills in your PSA?

Done. Biosocial.

Imperial Lord wrote:
And woot, you get some gear...
You have money as per Alpha Dawn start rules.
Plain vanilla, level 1, out of the box.
Like the very first character you rolled up.

Done. (I'm still looking for starting money, if I can't afford a beam weapon I will modify my PC)

Shadow Shack's picture
Shadow Shack
November 6, 2007 - 7:21pm
K'ras-Tvil
K'ras-Tvil

Basic Information

Race:
Vrusk
Gender:
Male
Age:
22years
Handedness:
N/A
Height:
1.3 x 1.3m
Weight:
72kg

Ability Scores

STR/STA:
65/65
DEX/RS:
65/65
INT/LOG:
45/45
PER/LDR:
30/30
Initiative Modifier:
+7
Punching Score:
+4
Ranged Weapons:
33%
Melee Weapons:
32%

Movement

Walking: 15 m/turn
Running: 35 m/turn
Hourly: 6 kph

Racial Abilities

Comprehension:15%.
Ambidextrous: Can use either hand equally well.

Skills

Primary Skill Area:
Military
Melee Weapons:
Level 1
Projectile Weapons:
Level 1

Background

K'ras-Tvil is rather small for his species, a trait that led to his training to develope his personal strength and prowess in an ever-competitive field. Out of work after a brief sabatical at one of Streel's various manufacturing centers, K'ras-Tvil yearns for a steady paycheck. Desperation leads to enlisting an employment agent, something his business-like species is loathe to participating in. But that same desperation led to the sale of most of his valuable goods, from a sweet open top skimmer to a fair collection of projectile weaponry in order to continue living indoors rather than in a gutter.

Equipment

- TBA -

250 + d100 (rolled an  even 50) = 300Cr

Automatic Pistol (200Cr)
5 pistol bulletclips (10Cr)
NightStick (20Cr)
20Cr to rub together...
I'm not overly fond of Zeb's Guide...nor do I have any qualms stating why. Tongue out

My SF website

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 6, 2007 - 11:37pm
And now we have two!

Yeah, Larry, go on that shopping spree... 294 Creds?  Spend away!

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Imperial Lord
November 6, 2007 - 11:39pm
By the way.... Great drawings, guys!

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w00t (not verified)
November 11, 2007 - 8:47pm
Doc Fishbone wants to play.
Imperial, we need to make a general post in Game Talk so more ppl are aware of the game.
I believe once we get the players were ready, correct?

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 14, 2007 - 11:48pm
So what's the latest and greatest on Doc?

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w00t (not verified)
November 15, 2007 - 12:49am
Imperial Lord wrote:
So what's the latest and greatest on Doc?

Not sure, have not seen him on.
Also, SS started two games, one pbyp and another online game...so not sure if there are enough players for All That Glitters until those are done.

bummer eh?  :-(

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
November 18, 2007 - 7:18pm
Kevin please post character in thread.

I would like just ONE more player...  Didn't Doc Fishbone say he wanted to join us?  You all have no techie dude - which will make things very difficult.

How about scheduling?  Do we want to set a date for a first session and work it ad hoc from there?  Or would you guys prefer something more regular?


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w00t (not verified)
November 18, 2007 - 8:07pm
Imperial Lord wrote:
Kevin please post character in thread.

I would like just ONE more player... Didn't Doc Fishbone say he wanted to join us? You all have no techie dude - which will make things very difficult.

How about scheduling? Do we want to set a date for a first session and work it ad hoc from there? Or would you guys prefer something more regular?



my schedule is free other than WED / THUR.
I'd say pick two dates, we can reply then go from there.


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TerlObar
April 7, 2008 - 11:58am

Alfrood "Al" Lannin

Basic Information

Race: Dralisite
Gender: Male
Age: 32 years
Handedness: N/A
Height: 1.2 m
Weight: 68 kg

Ability Scores

STR/STA: 65/65
DEX/RS: 55/55
INT/LOG: 50/50
PER/LDR: 60/60
IM: +6
PS: +4
Ranged Weapons: 28%
Melee Weapons: 33%

Movement

Walking: 5 m/turn
Running: 20 m/turn
Hourly: 4 kph

Racial Abilities

Elasticity
Lie Detection: 5%

Skills

PSA: Technological
Robotics: Level 1
Pyscho-social: Level 1

Background

Born and raised in Port Loren, Al is stuck in a dead end job at the Manufacturing plant were he repairs the plantes 'bots and plays shrink to workers and 'bots alike. A bit of a prankster, the plant's robots have been know to randomly behave erratically and humorously, much to the dismay of the plant's managers. While there's no proof, suspicions about that Al is behind the pranks. Tired of shift work at the manufacturing plant, Al is ready to head out and see the Frontier.

Equipment

  • Robocom kit (10kg)
  • Sonic knife (empty) (43% to hit) (1 kg)
  • Chronocom
  • Gas mask
  • Toxy-rad Guage
  • 2 Tangler grenades
  • 2 Smoke grenades
  • 3 Solvaway
Balance: 6 CR
Total Encumbrance: 12 kg
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Corvus
April 7, 2008 - 2:53pm
Zinthos
Player: Corvus
Species: Yazirian
Sex: Male
Handedness: Left
Height: 2.0m
Weight: 50kg

Ability Scores
STR/STA: 35/35
DEX/RS: 70/70
INT/LOG: 40/60
PER/LDR: 45/45
Punching Score: +2
Initiative Mod
: +7
Ranged Weapons: 35%
Melee Weapons: 35%

Movement
Walking: 10 meters per turn
Running: 30 meters per turn
Hourly: 4 kilometers/hour

Special Abilities
Night Vision: -15 to DEX/RS when operating in full daylight
Gliding: Glide 1 meter forward for each meter descended.
Battle Rage: 5% chance. When enraged, +20 chance to hit opponents in melee.

Skills
Technological PSA
Computers 1 -- Write Programs Specialty: Computer Security
Technician 1

Equipment
Techkit
Stunstick (+5, 40%) 75cr
Chronocom 100cr
Flashlight 5cr
Sungoggles 2cr
152 credits saved

Background Pending
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bioreplica
April 7, 2008 - 4:50pm
Benster DeVoulge
(59) Str 50/Sta 55 (+5 human)
(84) Dex 70/Rs 50
(49) Int 50/Log 40
(24) Per 45/Ldr 35

• Human Male / Age : 21 / 5'10'' / 225lbs / Hair : Short, Brown / Eyes : Black / Handedness : Right
• Walk 10m / Run 30m / Travel 5km
• Skills : (Military PSA) Beam weapons 1, Environement 1
• IM : 5 / PS : +3 / MW 35
• Equipment : (250 + 68 roll=318) : Standard pack, Compass, 2 Knifes, Vibroknife / Savings : 113cr

Personality : Perfect military material. Physical type with average mental abilites. Will follow orders efficiently. Capable of initiative when its needed. Knows his place. Introverted but not shy. Stays in the background during social events. Dislikes being the center of attention. Unlikely candidate for command positions.

Self-Image : Benster sees himself as the silent, reliable guy that stays in the background but his always there for his family or team members.

Background : The first contract of Benster in the military has just ended. Disappointed he didn't get to see any action he chose not to reenlist. Instead he wants to freelance. He as recently come into contact with a contract agent called Arzagan. Benster is a pure product of Port Loren : Born, raised, schooled and trained there. His family could not afford to travel. His father is a robot technician and his mother a nurse. He is the oldest of four children (2 brothers and 1 sister – in order). The middle brother is currently training in the military. The youngest brother (a musician) has left home recently after a profound disagreement over career choices with his father. The sister follows the footsteps of her mother in biosocial work. She aims to become a psychiatrist.
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w00t (not verified)
April 13, 2008 - 3:58pm
I see people are submitting characters... is this game ON?



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TerlObar
April 13, 2008 - 7:10pm
It is now. We just need to get Shadow Shack back on-lline.
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Imperial Lord
April 13, 2008 - 9:27pm
Yes - what is your status, Larry?

Is Siggy in?

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w00t (not verified)
April 15, 2008 - 1:45pm
Imperial Lord wrote:
Yes - what is your status, Larry?

Is Siggy in?


Green.
Super Green.
DOW = mon/tue/thur/fri/sun nights.
1.5 hours alloted. (any m00re and I need permission from a High'A Pow'A)

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
April 15, 2008 - 2:04pm
I can play Shadow's character for now.  How are you guys rounded out for skills?  You seem a little military to me...

Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
April 15, 2008 - 2:05pm
Let's have everyone post, and check-in, and talk about availability as well.

You have to excuse me if I get a little short or bossy, but I am weary of people excitedly rolling up PCs, talking about how psyched they are, and then disappearing.  I would not say this were it not for far too much experience with it.

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TerlObar
April 15, 2008 - 2:08pm
We have one each of all the Tech and Bio-Social skills with a levening of military skills (Beam, melee, projectile, projectile)  to go along with them.  No demolitions though, so don't expect us to blow anything up.
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TerlObar
April 15, 2008 - 2:13pm
I already said my invovement would be sketchy.  T/W/Th works best for me but fridays may become available later on.  Once we have an exact day, I can arrange it with the "higher authority".  Since I'm a couple hours behind most of the rest of you, later is better for me.
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w00t (not verified)
April 15, 2008 - 2:57pm
Imperial Lord wrote:
I can play Shadow's character for now. How are you guys rounded out for skills? You seem a little military to me...


Can you suggest some skills set we *should* have? :-)
Starting characters right?

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Corvus
April 15, 2008 - 3:37pm
We've got computers, technical systems, robotics, medical and psycho-social covered.  And the setup strongly suggests combat will be a factor.  I don't think we're military enough, personally...
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Imperial Lord's picture
Imperial Lord
April 15, 2008 - 6:53pm
Ok - if y'all are happy I am happy.

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Imperial Lord
April 17, 2008 - 9:25am

So we have:
Alfrood (Terlo)
Siggy (Larry)
Benster (Bio)

K'Ras (Shadow)

Zinthos (Corvus)


Any news on Shadow?  If he is still out of action, then I can play him as an NPC.


Otherwise, 4 PCs is great.  We should make this happen ASAP. 


Corvus - what is your availability?  I would like the finish up the adventure and then we can start next week!