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Topic: And to all a Good Knight.
Subject: Yup.
Merry X-mas and so forth and so on.
Posted on 2010-12-24 at 06:19:54.
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Topic: Announcement
Subject: Congrats!
Your wife bakes well...
Posted on 2010-12-24 at 06:18:33.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: If not...
I've an app for that. :-D
Posted on 2010-12-24 at 06:17:11.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: That helps a lot
Ok everyone. That means that for one action pertaining to this crisis each of you get a bonus to your die roll because you can bet Wyatt is using leadership right now to get the ship fixed and keep the crew safe.
Posted on 2010-12-23 at 01:03:17.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Ok
So does that mean I get unlimited uses of Leadership? 
Posted on 2010-12-22 at 07:47:56.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I took some liberties...
Don't sue.
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 14:48:38.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Wyatt's turn to be twitchy...
Wyatt deactivated the com and leaned his left forearm against the cool bulkhead while he stared back towards the engine room. The concept of sabotage to Rocinante made him sick to his stomach. The ship was more than a home. She was part of his family and to hurt her was to hurt him. Who would want cause them harm? What could be the purpose behind the sabotage?
There was a short list of suspects as far as he could conjure. There were those who didn't want the ice transported, that dangerous school marm Bridgette...there was the possibility that whatever Willow had involved herself in had somehow leaked out into the rest of the crew's business, or even that one of those they'd just dropped off had left something behind...
Wyatt turned and abruptly headed for the bridge. It really didn't matter who it was right now. There could only be two reasons in the captain's mind to disable a ship in the Black. The first would be to come and board it, while the second would be to keep them from reaching their destination in time. That meant that there were two immediate dangers even above the threat of life support failing. The crew had to be prepared for danger, and those on the asteroid had to be warned of a possible threat.
"Sam," Sung drawled as he strode through the door. "Before the systems failure, did our scanners pick anything unusual up? Short range, or long?"
(OOC: answer pending...)
"OK, so here's the gorram situation as I can conjure. I want you strapped for bear, and yer eyes peeled. I ain't positive, but we could be in for some company. I don't know whether it would be fromm whatever Willow's gotten herself mixed up in, that she-devil Bridgette and her lackeys, or some other evil, but we ain't floating dead in the water for no reason. Wolf said he double checked everything before we left, and he believes that there's ill play at hand.
"Now, seein' how I might just be twitchy 'bout our situation, the only other reason I could conjure would be to keep us from droppin' our cargo. Whether that be for financial purposes, or to bring harm to those at the mine, I don't know, but either way we've got to find a way to warn 'em."
Sung gave his friend a hard stare. "We need the radio fixed. You see what you can do about that an' I'll bring everyone else up to speed."
(OOC: Room for discussion, suggestions, etc.)
Wyatt didn't usually carry while on board with just the crew (he always carried when they had passengers--and he asked the crew to as well), so he dropped down the ladder to his bunk and loaded himself up. All of his weapons were in place including his shotgun. He wasnt about to risk anything to chance.
Outfitted properly, he regained the hall and sought out Willow and Ma.
(OOC: To Willow)
"Willow, we got more trouble than first expected. I want you to stay in your bunk until this blows over...and keep the door locked. Don't let no one in 'cept they be one of the crew." (OOC:If she asks for more of an explanation, he'll add that he suspects they might be hosting company soon).
(OOC: To Ma)
Wyatt may have been the captain of Rocinante, but he rarely, if ever, ordered Ma around. "We might be subject to an infiltration attempt, so keep yourself armed and ready, please. I don't know who, or when, but why else would we be sabotaged? Yes. Wolf thinks that our current situation is due to sabotage. So, be careful, and arm yourself."
(OOC: back by the com.)
The standard procedure for a space walk includes carrying a ship-linked com set. Wyatt didn't want anyone to experience anything in the Black without being able to communicate their needs inside. So, upon returning to the bridge to help Sam with the communications, he hit the com again.
"Wolf?" Wyatt's tone was level...even a little cheerful. "Is Andrew with you? Yes? Good...couldn't find him, so how's it going?"
(OOC: I doubt mechanical engineering will do much for the communications systems, but he'll give it a try while he's on the bridge. He'll do whatever he can to get the sensors back as soon as he can as well.)
Posted on 2010-12-21 at 06:05:18.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I'm running a tabletop game of Firefly
Where do you get the cortex rule changes Roger? It's probably obvious, but I thought I'd ask. Oh, and if I used leadership when would I be able to use it again?
Posted on 2010-12-20 at 19:15:45.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Let's hope indeed.
I'll probably try to post something in reference to Fenris' suspicions here in the next day or so. I'm enjoying the interaction between Andrew and Wolf. 
Posted on 2010-12-20 at 06:55:19.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: The question being...
With Leadership I can use it once per session...how are you using that in this forum?
Tan, plot points are used either by increasing die steps (e.g. From a d6 to a d8, d8 to a d10, etc.). The higher the starting die, the more plot points you have to expend to increase your step. To go from a d8 to a d10 would take 5 plot points.
Another way plot points are used is to change a die that has already been rolled by spending plot points in a 1=1 ration (e.g. - roll is a 5. Spend 2 plot points to take the roll to a 7).
And yet another way is to effect the storyline or reduce damage from a single die roll. The storyline cost is really ultimately up to the GM, though there is a guideline, and the cost to reduce damage die is equal to the 1=1 ratio as well.
Hope that helps.
Posted on 2010-12-20 at 05:36:26.
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Topic: holiday front page art
Subject: Yes!
Thank you for the kind words and the fan-base! Roger and I get quite a kick out of the support.
Posted on 2010-12-17 at 05:25:38.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Received.
With Wolf's answer hanging in the galley, Wyatt frowned.
"Didn't you check those before lift off?"
(OOC: receiving an affirmative I'm assuming.)
Sighing, Sung scanned the galley as though he'd find the answer there. He didn't like it when things on the ship failed, and he liked it less when they failed inexplicably. At first he was a little perturbed that Wolf would have missed something so vital. Hadn't Kara vouched for his skill? But just as quickly as the doubt came to mind, so to did Wyatt berate himself for blaming Fenris. The man had proven to be nothing if not indefatigable and trustworthy.
"Well, we've precious little time enough, Wolf. So, get the crew organized with whatever you need to get it done. There's more'n one deadline if'n you know what I mean."
Releasing the com, Wyatt gave pause for one minute before turning and heading up to cockpit. He was intent on seeing if there wasn't something he could do to get them moving again.
Posted on 2010-12-15 at 22:33:53.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Um...
Book? Are they those sort of papery blog-like things?
I've got the ball rolling a bit. Fun situation. 
Posted on 2010-12-13 at 06:58:32.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Fun!
I love maps! I've made a post already, but it doesn't really suggest anything or move to interaction. As usual, Char is going to interact by way of reacting to the conversation that proceeds.
Posted on 2010-12-13 at 06:55:34.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: Yippee kiay...
Rolling with the spider's final lurching moments, Char dismounts by disengaging his blade and leaping to the floor at the last, squishy moment. Casting a quick eye about he slowly relaxes his defensive posturing to clean his blades on the hem of his cloak. The action was both to care for his beloved weapons and to cool his temper, for he wanted to give Da'Moon an earful for running off like that without the least bit of caution or sense of self-preservation, but some little voice inside cautioned him against it. There were reasons the girl posed as a boy...reasons she hadn't found necessary to share with him. Char looked on her similarly to a fox cub he'd found in a snare once as a boy in the forests outside one of the encampments he was following. The animal had been hurt, and was wild with fear and pain. When Char had tried to approach and cut it free, the poor creature had snarled and, frothing a bit at the mouth, had taken a chunk of flesh from his hand. He glanced down at his gloved hand where the scars were still white and vivid to this day. That fox had never become domesticated despite the care and nurturing the young boy had given it. It couldn't trust that someone was going to do anything but hurt it, so it was too dangerous to keep close. Char had released it into the wild as soon as it was capable of taking care of itself again for fear it would take a bite out of some less forgiving sort. Da'Moon had likely been hurt in the past, or had her trust betrayed...At least that's what the ranger told himself. She didn't need to have a wedge driven deeper between her and her trust of those who were her friends by being raked over the coals for something she was likely already berating herself for.
Instead, Char watched the wobbly Adrian being helped to his feet, while cleaning his blades, watching for any further threat, and trying to ignore his own minor injuries. Turning his thoughts from the party's physical well-being (that was, after all, Kilgim's domain) he considered their options.
There was the circular room ahead, or the remainder of the temple to investigate. They had no real recourse against those deadly ribbons and Char would be damned to the Abyss if he supported rushing haphazardly after them anyway. In his mind, they had to do some reconnoitering--find out who was in control of these threads and determine how to bring them down without allowing the culprit to use them against the party anymore. That meant caution and a more learned approach. To the surly ranger, that meant slow-moving progress, and a thorough consideration of what everyone in the party had to offer. But, he wasn't the head honcho here, and he'd allow Arian the right to his position's responsibilities only offering up his opinion if it turned out to be pertinent. They'd all seen which route the tendrils had retreated, and they'd all seen the tendril's capabilities (some a bit closer than others), so for the time being he remained watchful and alert, and waited on his friend, the knight's, command.
Posted on 2010-12-13 at 06:50:29.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Nice twist.
Wyatt had been in plenty of awkward situations throughout his life. In some he'd managed to talk his way through, others...fight. However, sitting at a table in his own galley discussing deep-rooted feelings with his wife's uncle had to be one of the highest moments on that list. So for one crazy moment after Andrew had shared his heartfelt sincerities, Wyatt was actually at a loss for how to respond...somehow it just didn't seem right to pull his gun and say, "OK, 'nuffs enough. Let's go back to the comfortable walls and barricades I've built over the years or else." Was a hug looming on the horizon? A strong pat on the back and a chuck on the shoulder? Sung had no experience with these situations.
That's why when the lights went out he instantly thanked Buddha for the distraction and felt an involuntary moment of relief before being awash with concern.
Rising to his feet as the emergency lights came on, Sung calmly walked over to the ship com and activated it.
"Someone mind telling me what's going on?"
Inside, his concern was growing as he realized the familiar sounds of Rocinante's operation were missing.
Posted on 2010-12-13 at 06:25:27.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Dang!
That's my fault...I was demoted to the Mail Room and...well...I spent the day in the restroom playing games on my iPad because I really don't like the detail.
Posted on 2010-12-02 at 03:10:27.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Yes...
Wyatt wouldn't be opposed to a place where they could feel comfortable docking, getting mail, searching for jobs, etc...especially if docking is free.
Throughout the series they had many ports where they could hide out. In the movie they actually make reference to a number of them as they find reasons to rule them out, finally settling on the location where Book retired to. Of course, Wyatt'll never really think that they are untouchable...
I'm going to have to reread what's been going on with Willow. I don't have a clue what she just told Wyatt. I've been only skimming the posts of those who aren't with Wyatt so I don't inadvertently include player knowledge in the character's actions.
I'm also game for the idea that Wyatt is familiar with Reavers. It makes sense that he's encountered them before.
Posted on 2010-12-01 at 05:20:31.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: He hadn't time...
There wasn't time to lament about the failed positioning as the woodsman found himself on the creature's back. Instinct was often what kept animals in the wild alive, and it had kept Char alive on many such occasions. Now it took over again. He'd been using the hair on the bucking spider's back as a method for staying mounted, but knew there was a better one as he spun the blade about in his left hand and drove it's hooked length into the spider's back. It would make a great handle and keep his right hand free to continue cutting the arachnid to bits...which is exactly what he did, striking at the ugly eyes and head as he could, growling the whole while.
Posted on 2010-11-28 at 21:56:09.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Brief catch up
Wyatt couldn't come to a decision on how to deal with Pearson's murderous nature and still keep the sheriff satisfied. It irked him to no end and at first he was even more withdrawn than usual as he continually ran into the brick wall that was a suitable punishment for the deputy. He'd visit the cockpit to check on their course and the systems ,and he pulled his own responsibilities off with decorum, but the first twenty-four hours he wasn't very personable.
The night was a cathartic therapist and Wyatt woke in s bunk to kick the blanket off with a decision finally made. It wasn't his problem. His responsibility was to his crew, and getting Asher off that rock as soon as he could. They had to finish their run to the comet, and then he had to find them more work. They had to keep flyin' and that was his responsibility. Although Wyatt had never been a real gas at a party, he was noticeably more relaxed come mealtime that morning.
Wyatt spent most of his morning scanning the cortex for possible jobs, then made his way to the cockpit where he helped Sam with minor navigational corrections based on new telemetry data they'd picked up overnight, and then he took a turn at the controls so Sam could get some sleep. It wasn't until the dinner Ma had so graciously prepared was over and everyone had retired to their various activities that Andrew caught up with him wle he was pouring myself a cup of coffee in preparation for the swing shift on the controls.
Can you tell me what…. What happened Wyatt?” Sam asks with pain evident in his voice as they sit in the mess.. him sipping some coffee.
Wyatt sat quietly for a good, long thirty seconds. This was Andrew's family as well, and he deserved to know, but it was difficult for Wyatt to talk about. The love he felt for his wife and daughter were still as strong as ever. Clearing his throat he began in a very low tone, staring at his coffee, the brim of his hat hiding his facial features.
"She was always outspoken, ya know? When the war broke out she was all up in arms over the injustices the Alliance was puttin' people through. You know how she is...was...I kept tellin' her that i had no problem listenin' to her in the private of our ranch, but t' keep it to herself while in town 'r the company o' others." Wyatt sighed and settled back in his chair his gaze a distant one. "She was as wild o' spirit as any horse I'd ever encountered. I could only suggest, ya know? I could never reign her in, and she spoke her mind when and where she pleased. I didn't know then how, or when, but she'd apparently spoke her mind in front o' some alliance supporters without knowin' it--not that knowin' would'a stopped her.
"They killed her and my baby girl while I was rangin'..." Wyatt dropped his head again, his voice sinking to a pain filled whisper think with anger and guilt. "I weren't there to protect 'em. I weren't there to keep my family safe as all men should be. I kilt 'em though, Andrew. I sent every last one o' them to Hell 'fore they bound me by Law. I created widows an' orphans in one twenty-four hour period out of rage an' hatred."
Wyatt paused as he relived that day and night. I ain't no different than them. "An' then I joined the Browncoats to keep 'em from stretching my neck and I created more widows, more orphans, an' put more young folk in the ground." No matter her politics Eden wouldn't have wanted that. She didn't want no war, an' neither did I.
Posted on 2010-11-28 at 21:17:41.
Edited on 2010-11-28 at 21:28:49 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Sorry I've been so absent...
I think I'll have more time. Been working a lot...
Posted on 2010-11-28 at 20:48:47.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Say wha-?
Health issues?
Posted on 2010-11-12 at 05:14:52.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Well...
Wyatt was going to have the meeting with the banker...um...try and figure out a way to punish Pearson without compromising anything...um...avoid the desire to drink away reality...um...yeah. That kind of thing.
Posted on 2010-11-07 at 04:35:58.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Glad I posted...
Whew!
Posted on 2010-11-07 at 04:32:09.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Wait!
I posted that Char wanted to be the one to do that!
Posted on 2010-11-03 at 15:56:50.
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