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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Mature Content
Subject: Direction, and more than one slap in the face.
Night City University, Medical Education Laboratory, Science Labs Building – Lower West Side – Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, 2:40am
Firewind had noticed the injuries the others had sustained, but at this point in time he was more concerned with ironing out the details of the plan. The petty pissing match between Croaker and Spiff irritated the Islander, and had he been honest with himself, he’d have realized that this was part of the reason he hadn’t set about performing first aid on any of the wounded yet. Now, here they were, so close to the time of the Meet, and they were still pinching pretties. To the medtech, Croaker had balls the size of a wrecking ball, but no common sense, while Spiff had some sense, but not enough credibility to get his angle heard. It was a dead end street, and DigitalScribe had worked his way right out of it like a pro. The only way to get this dead meat resuscitated was if the man who had brought them all together in the first place actually took charge again. At least that’s the way it appeared to Keahi, and apparently, Jack felt the same way.
“Enough o’ this quibblin’ shite,” the prominent fixer growled, decidedly slicing his hand through the air to end all conversation and bring the attention back to him. “I donna think I’ve seen a team o’ edgerunners on the verge o’ implodin’ in the whole o’ my rather illustrious career. You lads ‘ave got t’ pull it together, er the lot o’ you er gonna end up as spare parts.”
Jack began to count items off on his fingers while The Piper remained casually dangerous behind him and to the right a bit.
“First off; aces o’er kings is sayin’ tha’ we’re dealing with Biotechnica. They’re the ones who go’ the power t’ develop somethin’ like this, an’ there the ones tha’ ‘ave the mos’ t’ gain from a drug like this. ‘Sides…” the fixer grinned broadly. “I ‘ad one o’ me netrunners doin’ a little research while you was out doin’ everythin’ tha’ I says no’ to, an’ the contractor is a major player in the Biotechnica ball club.
“Secon’: we ‘ave no way o’ knowin’ jus’ ‘ow effective Spiff’s plan was. The Wild Things aren’t jus’ some pansy ass group o’ drugged out freaks slappin’ their monkeys t’ some porno braindance. They’re the shite on the street right now. Tha’ drug that fragged the bird ‘elped put ‘em in the high an mighty category as near as my sources can tell. So, I wouldn’t count them out o’ play jus’ yet, Lad. Ya’s countin’ the chicks ‘fore ya get paid.
“Third, being the truth in Spiff’s assessmen’ tha’ we show up late fer the meet with a bag of meat, an’ whoever does the delivery is dead. Hell. You show up with the dead bird an’ the delivery boy’ll be killed.
“Fourth. Fourth bein’ tha’ Croaker seems t’ feel I got arms stowed away fer Christmas that I can afford t’ give out fer free, an’ tha’s just no’ the case. I don’ sit on my nethers when I got merchandise, Lad. That’s a surefire way t’ end up cuffed an’ calling some big psycho girlfrien’ in the lockup. No’ my style. Roundin’ up explosives an’ silencers could take anywhere from hours t’ days dependin’ on who’s working righ’ now an’ who’s partyin’. So, as much as I ‘ate t’ say it; I ain’t yer pretty, big, shiney, bloody savior.
“Five,” Jack shook his head. “There ain’ no exit plan, cause yer either in it all the way, or yer dead. Hell! Even bein’ in it all the way could end ya. Myself included. Make no mistake. This is a megacorp we’re dealin’ with ‘ere, an’ we step sideways when we should be waltzin’ an’ it’s over.
“So what do we do, Jackie-boy, you ask? Well, I put it out there fer ya t’ take control o’ yer own destinies, but ya jus’ showed me tha’ I turn the lot o’ you loose without direction an’ yer likely t’ blow up ‘alf the city on yer way t’ the morgue, so ‘ere’s the now:
“The media an’ his bodyguard’ll do as ‘e suggested. Get us plugged in t’ the Big Eye so we can flaunt public humiliation as our shield should it come down t’ it. ‘Ow long’ll that take ya lad?”
Scribe shrugged noncommittally, “Anywhere from hours to days, Jackie-boy. Depends a lot on who’s working, and who’s sleeping.”
The fixer eyed the handsome face for a moment with a cold stare for throwing the phrase back in his face and then nodded. “Fair enough. Meanwhile, the mess o’ you should get yerselves prettied up, find a hole t’ lay low an’ plan yer Biotechnica assault. I’ll be workin’ t’ get information through my sources on jus’ where we need t’ hit t’ get the mos’ valuable information possible so as we ain’ jus’ shakin’ our booty un’er our kilts, but actually ‘ave the sausages t’ prove we’re men.
“Spiff’ll ‘ave t’ work ‘is contacts t’ get you outfitted as I’m gonna be as busy as a schoolboy in a Catholic Rectory goin’ up agains’ Biotechnica’s information network.
“It ain’ gonna be easy, lads and lasses, ‘cause once you miss tha’ meet in…” Jack looked at his watch and then back up at the group. “Ten minutes, or so, Biotechnica’ll be huntin’ you. Hey, Piper?”
“Yeah?”
“What’s it you expec’ people t’ do once they know you’re comin’ fer them?”
“Run, an’ hide.”
Jack peered at the lot of them through narrowed eyes. “Run an’ hide, people. Tha’s what Biotechnica’ll expec’ you t’ do, an’ tha’s jus’ the image you wanna presen’ until we ‘ave the needed information t’ lord it o’er them. Then, we’ll take the fight t’ them when they leas’ expec’ it.”
Firewind found himself nodding. He felt the irritation he’d been experiencing subsiding now that someone had definitely taken charge once more, and had delivered defined direction. He had to admit that though he’d said he was in, he wasn’t too keen on the impromptu assault on a megacorp’s secret lab.
“So, kiddies,” Jack continued. “Get t’ a place where you can ‘old up fer a bit an’ get fixed up. I got Peacekeeper’s cell number so I’ll call when we ‘ave our mark. Oh, an’ t’ show tha’ I am a nice guy, I’ll pu’ the body on ice in case we need t’ bring the bird back ‘round in the future…fer whatever macabre reason.”
Night City University, Medical Education Laboratory, Science Labs Building – Lower West Side – Night City – March, Friday 13th, 2020, 2:47am
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 02:42:14.
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Topic: Oblivion IV: The Elder Scrolls
Subject: My bad...
I have a hard time with names. Apparently that includes game names. I've played Fallout (loved it) and both Baldur's Gates. I'd take Oblivion over any of those, any day.
My kids sit and watch me play like it was television.
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 02:02:07.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: They ate the cookies already.
You'll likely have to squeeze Clooney to get any back. Gross!
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 02:00:00.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: And yet...
You're waiting...though I doubt it is on me.
Baby?
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 01:59:21.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Does the silence mean...
BABY! I mean: baby?
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 01:58:45.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: Character conflict...
It is not an uncommon thing in 'Punk, and I can usually find a way to coerce difficult characters into doing things within the dynamics of the plot, so don't worry too much about it. The conflict between Croaker and Spiff is really rather entertaining.
I left the post open ended for any additional commentary that anyone might want to add, and indication that you either follow Jack's orders, or continue to come up with your own ideas.
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 01:57:52.
Edited on 2007-12-05 at 02:43:11 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: All right, folks! I'm about to go full fledged geek here.
I've done all major projects and just have a refinance to handle as well as a minor art piece, so I'm as open as I'll ever be to get things going for the Charon as well as Medical on board the Cerberus. I'll work on the posts for both and get them in place ASAP.
Posted on 2007-12-05 at 01:56:22.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: We didn't die before leaving dry dock, did we?
There was some fierce momentum here for a while. Where'd it go?
I thought we were going to make history by having the most players ever in a single game!
Posted on 2007-12-04 at 07:06:02.
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Topic: Oblivion IV: The Elder Scrolls
Subject: There is that...
...but overall, the adversaries have been fairly bright. I've yet to have one walk himself over an edge, but I'll he terrain to my advantage, and in that respect I've knocked a few less fortunate creatures from the battlements, cliffs, and bridges. I've also used their own traps against them, drawn them out to a position where I can gain the higher ground advantage with my bow, and brought foes that were really giving me a hard time out into the view of Imperial Guardsmen who help vanquish them. That's one of the things I really like about the game, is that you can use realtime strategy in your gameplay.
Posted on 2007-12-04 at 07:01:12.
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Topic: Oblivion IV: The Elder Scrolls
Subject: Oblivion IV: The Elder Scrolls
I've got to say that I am extremely impressed with this video game, and that's not something that happens often. When Baldur's Gate came out I bought in and played through quite a ways, but became bored. Diablo? Same story. I tried Neverwinter Nights and thought there was something good there, but it didn't hold my attention long either. Then there was City of Heroes: the potential for social interaction intrigued me. Ultimately, it was nothing more than a joint shoot 'em up game and there was very little social interaction. Same thing with the Matrix Online game.
I thought I'd give Oblivion a try after a guy at work talked it up big. Though thee isn't any multiplayer functionality, I am hooked. The graphics are sick, the character building is intuitive, and open on multiple levels, and it fakes a nice social aspect. I know the game has been out for a while. And I'm behind the times, as it were, but I highly recommend it.
Posted on 2007-12-04 at 01:05:19.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: An outline is necessary.
The lot of you will be engaged in the storyline once again as soon as I can get Internet at home again. Had an outage that they swore would only be twenty-four hours and its been four days now. The phone just isn't the best tool for storytelling.
In any case, someone post the plan of action in this thread, or as a game post, so I have a clear cut path to start us off again on. It won't be much longer now...
Posted on 2007-12-03 at 06:30:32.
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Topic: Star Trek: Charon Staff Fulfillment
Subject: More players?
Still need more roles filled within the Charon. C'mon... who doesn't want to be part of an old war bird with an ornery captain, a pacifist XO, and a big, furry kitty as the TAC/Security? Hmmm?
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:16:16.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I wasn't scared...
*Brownnosing* And I believe with my retraction of the deaths in 'Punk, I have the lowest kill ratio of any PCs on this site.  You, sir, are dangerous. *quickly adds* But not as dangerous as him! *Points to Olan, then grimaces as he realizes he's in his game too.*
You both are real nice. Honest.
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:13:58.
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Topic: A Cold Day in Hell Q&A
Subject: Mimicks Olan's voice...
Yes... you have recognized the soldiers as Frankie Avalon, PFC and George Clooney, PFC. They look as though they've eaten a whole package of Keebler Soft Chew Chocolate Chip Cookies and are now feeling guilty. One even yells out, "Do these fatigues make me look fat?"
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:10:56.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: Baby yet?
I've posted, so don't wait on me...
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:08:50.
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Topic: Cerebral Paradox - Cyberpunk 2020
Subject: Fantastic.
I should be ready to get the ball rolling sometime this week, but no later than next.
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:07:36.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: I may have gone a bit overboard.
I just finished updating Gavison's roster entry...I may have gotten a bit carried away. 
I'll try to put together the CMO for the Cerberus here shortly. Brief intro: Lt. Cmdr. Troy Hash is the type of guy who used to practice medicine on his pets and sick friends when he was a kid. He has a worse bedside manner than Bones, especially since the war began, due to his belief that people are stupid by nature, and the injuries they keep coming up with are proof. If they'd just be a little bit intelligent then his sickbay wouldn't be full on any given day...he's good though. A real fine surgeon and an even finer field man. He doesn't flinch under fire either, and his record shows a lot of combat experience.
In one battle Jem'Hadar had boarded the doomed vessel, but Dr. Hash was seen walking fully upright amongst the wounded under his care while being fired upon yelling at those Federation staff that could hear him about how stupid they'd been to get hit. One security ensign even stated that he half expected to see Jon produce a cigar and start puffing away at it while giving the Jem'Hadar the bird just before mooning them. Jon denies every having been so stupid as to walk upright through a barrage of genetically created super-soldier's laser fire, and he'd like to know the name of the jackass who suggested such a thing so he could perform a lobotomy, and set the poor bastard straight.
Posted on 2007-11-28 at 06:03:17.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Yes. Changed the program.
The Charon's HMO will look like Charlise Theron. Would that be referred to as a MKIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII?
Posted on 2007-11-27 at 05:44:53.
Edited on 2007-11-28 at 06:03:58 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Oh no!
Not Andy Dick! I know what's being shut off the instant the CMO comes on board.
Posted on 2007-11-27 at 00:49:57.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Eol will be able to correct me if I am wrong.
I will be creating the CMO for the Cerberus. Until that's done I would hazard that the holo-doc is on hand. What kinda holo-doc would be something Eol would have to fill you in on unless he delegates that responsibility to me.
Posted on 2007-11-26 at 06:30:15.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off
Subject: hmmm...
Char flinched involuntarily when the green struck. He'd been expecting something, but what he'd thought he'd have to interfere with would have come from Maximus, not the fellow who'd already surrendered. Even as he recovered from the shock of the reinstigation of combat and leapt foward to offer what aid he could, the room sparked with electricity, momentarily blinding the woodsman and causing him to stumble over the corpse of the green he'd dispatched. The cacophany about him brought him springing to his feet once more, swords held defensively in front of him as he blinked away the resulting motes of light. As a result he barely caught sight of them before they vanished.
"Blood 'n bone!" Char swore as he realized the green had been fried along with Da' Moon and Kilgrim. Out of the corner of his icy blue eye, the wild-haired scout saw Maximus recovering from what appeared to be a blow delivered by the now dead green. Realizing instinctively that Dapple appeared to be in the worst shape the ranger leapt across the room and settled near her. He didn't touch her; he knew better than that, but he wanted to be there in case something threatened them again.
"You 'eard 'em as well as me. Dey knowed we's being' 'ere, so I be suggestin' we move it, an' fast."
Posted on 2007-11-26 at 02:32:06.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Onward
Wyatt accepted the sheppard's thanks with a brief, "It was nothin'." Then as the group of Tong, the holy man, the high-kicking girl and the roughians began to make their exit from the scene, Captain Sung motioned along the path with his right arm whike offering his left to Willow.
"That's the Luck o' Three, Sam. Now we're startin' the cycle again, and the bad thing about that is that it could go either way for us next time." Wyatt glanced at Wolf in the process of scanning he streets for any more trouble. "Nice t' see you, Wolf. We was told you might be looking' for work, and as things go, we just had a position open on board Rocinante." Wyatt quickly and quietly puts the offer on the table: a trial period during which time he'll draw a fair wage, after which--providing he wants to stick around and they want him to stick around--he'd have his choice to either continue pulling salary, or work under the same program the rest of them are under.
(OOC: Room for interaction. Assuming that he's game and any specifics as to exact amounts being left for when I have my book in front of me...)
With the deal sealed by a handshake, Wyatt nods his head towards Willow. "This is Willow, the ship medic and communications specialist. Willow, meet Wolf; mechanic, and hopefully a good enough one t' keep us moving through the Black."
All the while, Wyatt continued to direct them towards the schoolhouse.
Posted on 2007-11-26 at 02:07:56.
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Topic: Continuing Where We Last Left Off Q&A
Subject: I've the usual excuses.
I'll try to get. A post in within the next day or so.
Posted on 2007-11-26 at 01:16:29.
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Topic: Star Trek: Charon Staff Fulfillment
Subject: I'd like to see...
I'd like to see the bio, but consider yourself in place for the position pending that. We're always glad to have a CMO.
Posted on 2007-11-25 at 18:36:48.
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Topic: Star Trek: Operation:Persephone - Q&A
Subject: Oh happy day.
I have finished the comic book. Barring any revisions (I did take some creative license where I found the writer's direction a bit odd) I can go back to the normal level of swamped: crazy busy.
Posted on 2007-11-25 at 08:16:45.
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