Tensided SDN2 Campaign Discussion Thread

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-05 01:13am

Well, despite some server trouble, I thought this might have been the best session yet.
Here is the chat log.

I really enjoyed the character development. For the first time, we got to see M6's schizofrenic-like behavior, how he switches to a warm, human tone when necessary and then right back to a robotic monotone and calling people "meatbag"

We also got to see Xak do something other than sensory implantation.

We got to see a glimmer of Ernesto's human side, and we also got to see that, while we all prefer it when CorSec's there, Heath is more than good enough to play Jack in his absence, just as CorSec played Ernesto beautifully.

Everyone gets 40 XP to distribute. My 1 hour of play = 10 XP rule called for 35 XP, but I thought it was a great session, so I felt generous

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-05 01:14am

Marcao wrote:great game you guys! I am sorry I was a little rusty, but I will get better. ^_~

We were all rusty. None of us had played for 3 weeks. You didn't stick out to me as being rustier than anyone else.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-05 01:17am

Character sheets have been uploaded with the new available XP. I will double-check amount of XP spent before next session to make sure it's all square.

CorSec · Post by **CorSec** » 2004-09-05 02:26pm

Goddamn, it was like I was there. Creepy.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-09-05 03:37pm

the reason havent used much moe than sensory implants befre, is due to the little fact that I wasnt confident I would be able to do so reliaby until now... But... Well at this point I officially declre i have pulled a Lyta and am now around a p14 on the babylon 5 scale.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-06 04:57am

Double-checked the XP. Xak and Jack had the right amount, M6 had about 15 too many points, as did Ernesto.

Uploaded the new ones with the right values. I was surprised they weren't more out of whack, actually.

On an unrelated note, I noticed a problem that now bugs me. Cybered out people are supposed to be good, but you wouldn't expect M6 to be better at Security than Jack simply because he has higher dexterity than Jack. While security does require a steady hand, it would seem that training should matter much more than natural ken.

A possible solution occured to me as I remembered "complexity" for skills from the Silhouette game. I don't care much for their implementation, but the concept is solid. For an increasingly complex task, the skill level should play a bigger part in determining Attribute than the corresponding stat.

Perhaps the following would be workable: For a task tagged "complex", then Attribute = stat + (2 x skill), or even (3 x skill) in some cases. The difficulty for an opposed roll would be opponent's stat + (2 or 3 x his skill), or just normal DF x 1.5 or 2 for a passive roll.

Because Jack should really be better at disabling an alarm system (for instance) than M6.

Gerard_Paloma · Post by **Gerard_Paloma** » 2004-09-07 04:50pm

Arthur_Tuxedo wrote:Well, despite some server trouble, I thought this might have been the best session yet.
Here is the chat log.

I should be able to get this cleaned up tonight, or possibly tomorrow. Soon, anyway.

I really enjoyed the character development. For the first time, we got to see M6's schizofrenic-like behavior, how he switches to a warm, human tone when necessary and then right back to a robotic monotone and calling people "meatbag"

That was really the original concept all-along, but I wasn't sure whether I'd be able to pull it off in a chat-room setting or not. Turns out I can.

We got to see a glimmer of Ernesto's human side, and we also got to see that, while we all prefer it when CorSec's there, Heath is more than good enough to play Jack in his absence, just as CorSec played Ernesto beautifully.

Oh, you're just saying that.

CorSec wrote:Goddamn, it was like I was there. Creepy.

Well, as you predicted, Jack was rather indisposed, but I tried to channel him the best I could. It seems I did a passable job, if the man himself gives me the thumbs up.

Art wrote:M6 had about 15 too many points

Hmm, wonder how that happened. Actually, I'm not surprised. My math skills have degenerated to the point where even simple multiplication is touch and go.

Perhaps the following would be workable: For a task tagged "complex", then Attribute = stat + (2 x skill), or even (3 x skill) in some cases. The difficulty for an opposed roll would be opponent's stat + (2 or 3 x his skill), or just normal DF x 1.5 or 2 for a passive roll.

Sounds interesting, and makes sense. We'll have to see how it works in practice.

One last thing: that game was fucking awesome. That was the most fun I've had RPing in a while. Can't wait to do it again this weekend. Speaking of which, how does Saturday afternoon (1-ish) sound?

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-09-07 04:55pm

schedule hasnt come out yet, I dont know

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-07 08:11pm

Updated the Big Books with the complex skill rule. Hopefully that will pan out (I don't see why it wouldn't, the idea is simple and the consequences easy to see).

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-10 07:46pm

Game is set for tomorrow (Sat. the 11th) from 1 to 4 PM. Subject to revision if it conflicts with someone's schedule. This time the server will be Mature Concepts, the one we ended up playing on last time.

Marcao · Post by **Marcao** » 2004-09-10 08:16pm

meh: I may not be back that early, that is 4pm here eastern, and I am going to be in the city. ~_~

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-11 12:11am

Marcao wrote:meh: I may not be back that early, that is 4pm here eastern, and I am going to be in the city. ~_~

So what time works for you then?

Marcao · Post by **Marcao** » 2004-09-11 12:57am

Arthur_Tuxedo wrote:
Marcao wrote:meh: I may not be back that early, that is 4pm here eastern, and I am going to be in the city. ~_~
So what time works for you then?

I should be back around 7pm EST.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-09-11 01:10am

I can be here by 4:30 PST

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-11 01:18pm

Okay, so the game will be from 5 to 8 PM PST.

Marcao · Post by **Marcao** » 2004-09-11 06:34pm

Arthur_Tuxedo wrote:Okay, so the game will be from 5 to 8 PM PST.

I will be there. I am there.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-11 08:02pm

Sorry I'm not there yet. Having technical difficulties. They made it a real bitch to install OpenRPG onto a Mac. Anyone had to install onto a Mac?

Marcao · Post by **Marcao** » 2004-09-11 08:05pm

Arthur_Tuxedo wrote:Sorry I'm not there yet. Having technical difficulties. They made it a real bitch to install OpenRPG onto a Mac. Anyone had to install onto a Mac?

can't help you there. I hope you can make it. ^_^

CorSec · Post by **CorSec** » 2004-09-11 08:27pm

Sorry, don't have my iMac anymore, otherwise I'd be happy to try it. Looking at your choices for downloads doesnt' tell me much. I might could try and help, but I can't promise anything.

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-11 08:46pm

Hope to have the problem solved momentarily *crosses fingers*

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-11 08:58pm

3...2...1... We've got OpenRPG! I'll be right there.

Post by **Alyrium Denryle** » 2004-09-11 09:00pm

what is the server info?

Arthur_Tuxedo · Post by **Arthur_Tuxedo** » 2004-09-15 01:54pm

Well, Sunday's session, in my view, was not nearly as good as the one we had before it. It wasn't bad, I especially enjoyed having all 4 players on board, but I didn't have my campaign notes handy, and my mind was focused on something else at the time.

I realize that I still haven't uploaded the new character sheets or the chat log. I'll do that today or tomorrow.

As for the next session, we should wait until the weekend after this coming one (the 25th or 26th). That way we can have all 4 people again.

Gerard_Paloma · Post by **Gerard_Paloma** » 2004-09-22 04:14pm

Ack, had to pull this up from the 2nd page.

One, sorry about the character sheets and chat log not being posted. Usually it's Art's responsibility, but it was mine this time since he was using my laptop to run the last game. So I dropped the ball. I will get that shit on the site when I get home from work today.

There is no number two.

Three, is everyone up for a game this weekend? I'm thinking Saturday afternoonish, but we could also do Saturday evening. Sunday afternoon is doable, but I have pseudo-plans for Sunday. As always, Art is busy Sunday evening.

Gerard_Paloma · Post by **Gerard_Paloma** » 2004-09-22 10:17pm

Ok, got the character sheets uploaded. You can get them from the usual place.

The chat log has also been posted (in it's raw, uncut form), and you can grab that right here.

I have the day off tomorrow, so hopefully I can find the time to clean up that log and the one from the week before.