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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: For the record
Eol's post had me wiping tears of laughter from my eyes...then the posts here had me laughing harder!
Posted on 2008-05-02 at 14:23:31.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell
Subject: Count zero
The ESOD whirred as it began a new override attempt, and buzzed as it met opposition. The “whirr-buzz” song repeated until it reached a tempo that signaled defeat to Charlie’s ears. She watched the scrolling display intently and didn’t like what she saw.
“Crappity, crap, crap, CRAP!” she swore, swatting the terminal before her in disgust. She grabbed both pigtails and tugged hard before her language got worse. She straightened from her programmer’s hunch and went over to the LT.
“Bad news, boss,” she reported,” It’s not going to be the easy way. The system’s got more black ice around it than any government or multinational data centre, and all I’ve got is an itty bitty ice pick. I can prolly get in, but it’s going to take a heck of a long time. Question is, do you want me to continue with a recon of the base, or do I get comfy here with as many coffee and Cheetoh rations as I can scrounge?”
Blake waited for Kernan’s response, but her mind was already considering her next options. Her fingers twitched as if she were already writing code, building a multi-point hack that would try the system defenses from different angles simultaneously. Truth be told, she was all a-tingle with the challenge.
Posted on 2008-05-02 at 13:18:56.
Edited on 2008-05-02 at 13:20:06 by Vanadia
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: Writing a post now, sorry
Will's more active these days, so I don't get the naptimes to post as much. Plus doing a little work these days in advance of heading back full time, plus there's a birthday party this weekend (Mighty Miss V turned 12 this week).
Two questions: 1. When Charlie's working her hacks, is there any sort of timestamp or system date on the responses?
2. What has Lee determined with the communications system? If it is operational, can Charlie use that system as a backdoor to the main system, since they would normally be connected?
Remember....character is the computer genius, not the player...
Posted on 2008-05-02 at 13:05:02.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: ahem
The way I remember it (translation: I'm making this up as I go), the last time Willow tried to slip something into Sam's pocket, he misunderstood and thought Willow was breaking her rule of "no playing with shipmates". Things got out of hand, Willow had to trank him, he sulked for a day, and all kinds of bother.
And after that bandana comment, Willow's never taking laundry duty again!!
Posted on 2008-05-01 at 21:35:23.
Edited on 2008-05-01 at 21:38:05 by Vanadia
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Topic: RDI T-shirts
Subject: Almost laughing too hard to type
I love the two new ones!!! We have a friend who's chaotic everywhere, so we really must get a shirt for his fiance
Posted on 2008-05-01 at 17:26:35.
Edited on 2008-05-01 at 19:22:45 by t_catt11
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Some boy scout!
You forgot condoms. Willow will be vexed with you for forgetting that most basic of personal "protection" lol
Posted on 2008-05-01 at 16:31:20.
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Topic: Vote for the Inn
Subject: I voted
It's part of my morning routine now
Posted on 2008-05-01 at 12:15:18.
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Topic: The Guiding Light
Subject: Sorry for the delay
En’Aranthea had known to not expect too much on her first try with the lizard folk…the two races were too different to see eye to eye immediately. The bladesinger therefore paused politely at the slaa’kar’s words before responding.
“I was not clear in my request, and I apologize,” she answered, bowing head and upper shoulders gracefully. “Should we be successful in getting the pirates to surrender, we would be grateful in having your help in bringing them out of the swamp.”
If the lizard folk continue to be agreeable, En’Aranthea will draw a rough map in the dirt, describing the plan: approach under cover of darkness, subdue as many as possible in advance with magic, pressing onwards towards the leader and main fighting force.
“We hope that with your help, we will be sufficiently intimidating that some of the pirates will surrender, but we may have to fight the rest of them. It is my desire to have them surrender, but if they do not, you may get your own justice for the intrusion into your swamps.”
Posted on 2008-05-01 at 12:13:14.
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Topic: These are 2,2 cool!
Subject: Awesome!
very cool!
Posted on 2008-04-30 at 12:29:42.
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Topic: RDI T-shirts
Subject: No worries about post
I should have thought of Jinx...thats who made the Level one human onesie we have for William We have several Tshirts from them, too.
That reminds me...we got them via Think Geek, which sells gadgets and toys, not all of which are fantasy based, but still quite cute. Who hasn't wanted a nerf missile launcher for the upper hand in the never ending cubicle wars?
Perhaps Olam should approach them about adding a link. Click throughs could be huge!
www.thinkgeek.com
Posted on 2008-04-30 at 12:14:39.
Edited on 2008-04-30 at 12:18:10 by Vanadia
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Topic: RDI T-shirts
Subject: Hehe...
I like the shirt, but am not certain that I haven't seen it somewhere before (the phrase, that is.) If I am going to spring for a RDINN shirt, it needs the logo!
Posted on 2008-04-30 at 03:16:16.
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Topic: I'm back.
Subject: Welcome back Cap'n Lou
As you can see, you've been missed.
Posted on 2008-04-27 at 02:38:49.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: Dumb it down for me...
... as I am not technical in real life (desite working for third largest software company in the world)....
Are you saying that Charlie and/or the ESOD can break the secutity (but will need a lot of time) or that it can't be done?
That will determine my next post.
Posted on 2008-04-25 at 21:05:15.
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Topic: Dragonfly in the Black
Subject: Ever seen Deadwood?
Seducing Billie may take a stronger stomach than you have, cher Jacques. But, you are welcome to try.
Write up of character will have to be this weekend. Looking forward to Al's help.
PS. Posting this with the new blackberry. yowza!
Posted on 2008-04-25 at 20:39:31.
Edited on 2008-04-25 at 20:41:01 by Vanadia
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Topic: Dragonfly in the Black
Subject: Summat wrong wit'ya ears?
I ken point a gun an' the bullets go where I point 'em. Didja want a gal that knows the bizness end of a firearm or not? *mutters darkly to herself about fancy uppity folk*
Posted on 2008-04-25 at 13:44:19.
Edited on 2008-04-25 at 13:45:03 by Vanadia
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Topic: The Guiding Light
Subject: Diplomacy
En’Aranthea considered her words carefully before addressing the Sla’kar. When she had left Megilindar Nost for the novice bladesinger’s Journey, she’d had the heroic daydreams of any young warrior. She hardly imagined, however, that her first diplomatic endeavour with another race would be to enlist their help in capturing a band of criminals.
“As Varuna has said,” she began slowly, giving each Sla’kar a polite nod of greeting,” we number less than the humans who have defiled this area, and we do not wish to kill them unless we have no choice. It is our intent to take them back to the lands of the humans, to face the justice of their people, but that requires that we subdue them, and escort them back through the swamp. It is for that purpose that we have sought you out. Help us subdue them, and you help to rid yourselves of their presence. “
“With your skills in the swamp,” she continued (if the lizardfolk do not interrupt or leave),” we would ask that you surround the camp, and prevent any escape. We will subdue the leader and the fighters of the group, then demand the surrender of the rest.
“Will you help us?” the bladesinger finished simply.
Posted on 2008-04-24 at 22:43:44.
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Topic: Your Inner D&D Character
Subject: Your Inner D&D Character
With the new google ads along the side, the Inn has gained a modest source of income, as well as adding some potential fun. One of the links, Your Inner D&D Character, is from a site for Dungeon Masters and features a 25 question survey that will reveal your true character. Give it a try!!!
Me? Apparently, I'm a Chaotic Good Halfling Monk...how the heck did it know that I am short and shaped like a brick???
Your Inner D&D Character
Posted on 2008-04-23 at 12:18:45.
Edited on 2008-04-23 at 13:31:02 by Alacrity
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Topic: Rememberance for my Grandmother
Subject: Hugs
My condolences to you and your family. Of course I will say a prayer for Agnus!
Posted on 2008-04-22 at 11:47:48.
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Topic: The Guiding Light Q&A
Subject: Missed the recent activity!
Sorry folks, will post tomorrow...heading off to yoga now
Posted on 2008-04-21 at 22:15:26.
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Topic: Applauds?
Subject: Yikes
I remember Tek...and his famously long posts
Posted on 2008-04-21 at 11:49:24.
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Topic: Applauds?
Subject: I applauded everyone in this thread...
'cause I'm feeling warm and cuddly. I too labour over my posts, even taking the time to just think about game for awhile before starting a response.
Now I take even longer because I am typing one handed, lol
Posted on 2008-04-20 at 21:17:45.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell
Subject: clickety clack
As the team made their way to the communications centre, Blake covered the foyer as ordered, pistol muzzle moving in tandem with her gaze. She was a decent enough soldier when she wanted, and danger was a pretty good motivator. Back on base and between assignments was another matter…
Once Lee and Pearson sound the all clear, Blake entered the comm room with controlled excitement. Let the others fire their guns and beat their chests; in here was Blake’s arena and she was top gladiator. A quick sweep of ice blue eyes assessed the electronic inventory.
“Permission to do my thing, boss?” Blake asked, trembling ever so much like a hound on point, and once released (assuming Kernan does so) she moved first to re-establish comms with HQ. Once she determined that they couldn’t radio out nor access the internet, she pulled back and considered her next move.
“Lee. You have comms experience. Take a look at the satellite controls and tell me if the issue is with the equipment here or the dish outside. Johanssen, take over Lee’s post, please,” she ordered crisply as she typed in the access codes she’d been given. When she was rebuffed by the system, she tried a few quick and dirty hacks, fingers flying as fast as her overclocked brain. The security was surprisingly sophisticated, enough to impress the artist in her.
“Very well, Moriarity, I accept your challenge to a duel, “ she murmured happily, “May the best intellect prevail!”
Blake tripped back to her pack, pulling out the ESOD and plugging it’s USB cable into the PC station. She set it to working it’s security override magic, bulldozing hacks that would take her days to work through. As the ESOD’s little screen scrolled through the routines it was running, Blake looked up at the LT.
“How long would it take you to hack this?” he asked, and Blake briefly considered responding with “I’ll know exactly how long the minute I’m finished’ but Kernan didn’t really deserve her sass. He’d ignored her little quirks and trusted her to do her job, and that’s all she ever asked of anyone.
“I honestly don’t know yet, boss,” she answered seriously, “I should know in a few minutes if the easy way will work. If not, “she pointed with her chin at the radio equipment and other electronics, “ we try to McGuiver something.”
The Lieutenant gave a nod, “Let’s make it happen then. We could really use the security cameras, and I wouldn’t mind reading some of the recent e-mails to see if we can’t determine what’s happened here.”
Kernan moved off to look through the videos but Blake continued her review of the equipment available, waiting to hear the ESOD’s signal of success or failure. If the device signaled failure, she’d hard boot the computer with the ESOD running, hoping to slip in during startup.
Posted on 2008-04-20 at 21:03:37.
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Topic: Applauds?
Subject: If you can't even see the Applaud/Smite function
It's because yu have to be signed in to do so...I keep forgetting that part, myself
Posted on 2008-04-20 at 20:31:33.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: learned it from ncis
To be on someone's six, or to have their six is indeed to be in someone's six oclock position. It can also be used informally to mean "I've got your back".
Post delayed due to gorgeous weather and horrible looking post-thaw garden. Hopefully by tonight...
Posted on 2008-04-20 at 13:33:30.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Smelling something fishy
Thinking back, Willow would recall that Sam had seemed at little twitchy while approaching the schoolhouse, but Willow would have reminded herself that not everyone had liked school (and students, the teachers, the coaches, groundskeepers, etc.) as much as Willow had. Sam had been far more jumpy when he’d first joined the crew and (and who among them didn’t bring ghosts onboard with their trunks and kitbags?) and in any case, this was a lawless place. Twitchy was probably just good planning.
All the same, Willow felt almost naked leaving the schoolhouse; exposed somehow as if part of her kimono had evaporated. Feeling a little self-conscious, she looked downwards over her shoulder and was relieved to see embroidered silk smoothly falling from shoulder to ankle. So why do I feel like something’s missing? she wondered, looking around. A quick glance at Sam held the answer: his eyes, normally firmly planted on her derriere when she walked, were elsewhere…back towards the schoolhouse.
She continued her conversation with the others as if she hadn’t noticed, finishing her request to Fenris for details on Brigit.
“Y’know,” Sam chuffed, “I conjured I were s’posed ta be th’ twitchy one ‘round here… There ain’t a damn thing wrong wit’ that woman as I c’n see…If’n yer all that bunched up ‘bout it, though, I reckon I’d be a’right wit’ escortin’ Miss Bridget so as ta make sure she don’t go humpin’ things up fer us. What say, Cap? Want me ta go put an’ eyeball on ‘er?”
Preachers always said that calling the devil’s name would conjure him, and sure enough, here was Brigit slinking up to them, before anyone could answer Sam.
“Oh Captain Wyatt? Perhaps you could lend me your right hand man here, “ she said …“I promise to give him back in one piece Captain, and I’m sure Wolf here is dying to see them there engines of yours and I’m sure that you and Miss Willow here would appreciate the alone time.”
Willow bit back the urge to say something pert, instead summoning the girlish giggle that Japanese women used to turn men to mush, and murmuring, “You are too considerate, Brigit-chan!” as Sung responded.
“I’m sure that good ol’ Sam’d love to be your escort. However, we’re not planning on staying dirt-side long, so I’d need him back at Rocinante ‘fore too long.”
Back outside the ship, Sung commented that it seemed like too much of a coincidence that Brigit had defended herself from a man similarly named as the one that had attacked Lullabelle Mine. “Got a description of the Ludlow that Miss Brigit took down, Wolf?”
“A wise man once said that coincidences are connections that have not been discovered,” Willow responded. “Ludlow’s not exactly ‘Smith’ or ‘Chan’. Brigit’s here for a reason, too, and we should have no desire to get caught up in it. Let me see what I can find out about her,” Willow concluded, tapping her folded fan thoughtfully against her jaw. “Besides that, shouldn’t we look for some cargo to take offside? Deadheading – I believe the term is – can be costly, hm?”
Posted on 2008-04-18 at 21:58:20.
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