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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I was going to...
I was going to post as well, but I'm waiting on others to do so as I've had some back and forth with players and would prefer to post after they do than before.
I've not watched the Doctor at all. Am I going to be voted off the island for saying that I've had no desire to do so? I introduced my wife to Supernatural when we were first married last year, and we're now on Season 6 with Netflix. After we are through with what Netflix offers, we might have to buy the DVD sets so we can catch up. But I am hoping that I can get her to watch Firefly with me next, then Burn Notice, then Eureka, then Warehouse 13...and somewhere along the lines she'll realize that being a geek ain't so bad.
Posted on 2012-08-29 at 04:35:24.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Hmmm...
Bromern wants to yank Gator from the chair, and march him straight to the airlock to see how well he flies without Roc...Wyatt is a little more calm and collected. We'll see how this pans out when I get around to posting (hopefully later today). All of the posts are excellent.
Posted on 2012-08-24 at 16:40:06.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: @#&%^$(@
I miss-typed!? I'm getting snoopy. Stoopid automobile correct! I men snotty.
Um... s l o p p y. Jonas brothers priestly!
Posted on 2012-08-21 at 14:43:04.
Edited on 2012-08-21 at 14:45:05 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Enjoyable reads.
I've enjoyed everyone's posts. Thank you for the contributions!
Posted on 2012-08-20 at 03:55:56.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Thanks!
I appreciate the appreciation.
Posted on 2012-08-15 at 20:28:36.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Timeline?
What timeline?
OK, I was vague in the timeline on purpose (but I didn't think I was that vague. 
With the meeting with White Eyes where Wolf drops the tool, I figured he was just doing what mechanics do when they're around their baby and dinking with the ship. Dropping a tool isn't uncommon, and that would have taken place earlier in the day. When? Doesn't really matter.
As far as the audition and the screen bugging out I figure that could be just after the first dampner was installed, and Wyatt wouldn't know that there were problems, or that Wolf didn't know what was going on or how to fix it. Screen bugs out in the middle of the audition, and Wyatt says to himself, "Self, why in the world is Roc sick? I know! I'll ask Roc's personal physician." That's when he dials up Wolf.
Really, the post is more to just kind of put some of Wyatt's mood and thoughts down during the whole of the day. So, the way I figure it, the auditions continue because Roc's electrical issues are sporadic, and irregular which is one reason why it is so difficult for Wolf to nail down. It isn't his strong suite, and it doesn't fit the textbook reasoning. So, the screen fires back up, auditions continue, then there's more problems, then not...then more...then not...etc. until you guys fix it. All's good. 
Posted on 2012-08-15 at 13:56:13.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Thanks.
OK. Like I said...not my usual style. First off, I have to admit that this is more photo manipulation than my art. I didn't have time to do an actual drawing, so I went out, found some photos that I could alter to my taste, and did so. But, I hope you all enjoy it.
Posted on 2012-08-15 at 03:49:34.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Beaumonde, Eisley Moss Space Port, 1:00 pm
Business a usual, except for the fact that there was someone other than Sam sitting behind the Roc's controls. It had been a long day, and Wyatt found himself longing for the less complicated interactions that took place within the decrepit mine a few months back. Of course, the need to full the pilot chair want a necessity if Wyatt wanted to plant his fanny in it ask of the time. The potential for an increased profit margin across the board was tempting, but the thought of being tethered gave him an empty feeling in his gut. So he endured the rediculousness that accompanied such searches with, perhaps, a slightly more critical eye and less patience than usual.
"So," one gaunt-faced man who had to of been barely such, but looked weathered and worn ventured during the preassessment. "How soon you be makin' fer the Rim?"
"Ain't got no baring as of yet," Wyatt had said dismissively. "It says here you flew Tremonton? Was that under Captain So Li?"
"Naw. Was Captain Brimhall," the man said, his tongue flicking out between his cracked lips. "You got any prospects fer the Rim?"
Sung didn't bother looking up from his newly acquired data book to see if the man's eyes backed up Wyatt'ss intuition about him. The wraith of a man was dangerous, and in more ways than just being deadly with a weapon. Wyatt could practically taste the metallic flavor of blood on the wind between them. His immediate thought was that whomever was after Sam was really hot on his trail, and he wondered what would happen if he leveled his Colt at the pasty dandy's belly and squeezed off a shot--would he even have a chance to? How many of this fellow's shadows were playing hide and seek with the crowd? With Willow next to him, and her likely being aware of the cards this fellow was holding before Wyatt had ever begun to taste copper, the captain had decided to play it cool.
"Can't say that I do," tipping his hat back on his head, Sung used the cover of his hand to quickly scan the dock while scratching at the crown of his head. Allowing the hat to settle naturally back into place, Wyatt settled back in his fold-up, creaky lawn chair and offered Dangerous a soft smile. "But, I hear tell there's a nice frigate on the other side of the docks just itchin' to deliver a ship full of milk dispensers t' Higgins Moon. Maybe if ya hurry you can hitch a ride."
Strangely milky-white eyes locked with Wyatt's frost for what seemed like an eternity. During the whole of which Sung's right hand hovered near his piece, and though it was an internal struggle, his breathing remained steady. Wyatt had no idea how long that little staring contest would have lasted, but he was sure that had Wolf not dropped something metal inside the open bay behind him and followed it up with a series of swears in Chinese that broke the pasty one's concentration, they might have still been at it. Instead, Mr. Danger had silently removed himself from the scene and Wyatt now found himself resting his hand against the cool metal of the wall just behind the pilot's seat while the one who kept calling him "Dude"--Gator was his name--whatching the man deftly dance the simulator through his steps. It was a graceful performance. One of the best of the day, and Wyatt was grungingly finding himself considering what life would be like with the dudemeister wandering the corridors of Roc. He was distracted from the lanky man's performance when the screen blitzed.
"Uh...dude?"
Wyatt blinked away the comical images playing through his head in Chinese animation, and frowned at the blinking static that had interrupted the test.
"One moment," He responded, snatching the mic from it's cradle in the process. "Wolf. There's a test goin' on here. What's this feihua (nonsense)?"
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Wyatt Sung stood, leaning casually against the counter in the galley. At the table before him was Gator, and Tess. The last of the selection (Thank Buddha!). Wyatt had just spoken with Fenris Apollo about the reason Roc was sneezin' all over his auditions, and he wasn't exactly pleased with the answer. The mechanic was outside at the moment trying to resolve the issue leaving Wyatt and Willow to entertain.
"So..." Wyatt drew the word out in such a way to leave the O hanging in the air. "Any questions?"
Posted on 2012-08-15 at 00:15:08.
Edited on 2012-08-21 at 14:06:02 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Here it is...
Posted on 2012-08-15 at 00:13:15.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Come to think of it...
I might have the PSD of the first crew drawing (that I just realized today I rather inconsiderately removed from my server, so I'll be finding that and putting it back up again too. I'll check later today.
Posted on 2012-08-14 at 06:31:07.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Rocinante Logo
Do you have the Rocinante logo somewhere, Roger? I can't find it, and I'm nearly done with the character group photo.
Posted on 2012-08-13 at 22:55:13.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Oh!
I'm excited now...Roger's being secretive and that usually means it'll rock.
Posted on 2012-08-12 at 19:24:47.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Don't intend to overshadow what you had imind Roger...
How about this?
John is finishing up a gig doing something techie for another ship that has docked. He overhears a couple of dock workers passing by make mention of a help wanted ad they saw on the Cortex about a freighter pilot being needed. It was vague enough as far as skills required, destinations unknown, etc. One of the dock workers jokes with the other about some reason he'd take the job; how it couldn't be all that hard punching in autopilot destinations, sitting back with some entertainment, and enjoying the peace and quiet (maybe an ex-wife is hounding him, or something). The conversation could drift away as they are caught up in the crowd indicating that the try-outs we're happening now and he couldn't fly nothin' larger than a hover mule anyway.
Then John is kinda behind the gun, and when he arrives, maybe he is set further behind when he see's Wolf struggling with the external dock computer diagnostics system concerning the grav dampner. For some unknown reason Roc's computer system isn't recognizing the dampner's chip API feed, and Febris has resorted to relying on the free diagnostics computer owned by the city (a bit like trying to use AOL to enter the Matrix). So, John helps get things on track there and Wolf has to convince Wyatt to allow John to try out because he's missed the auditions.
You could still have John perform his cool thing with the whatchamacallit during his test, and he could have already gotten in good with Fenris due to his insight into computer systems.
Just what's floated to the surface as I've percolated on the subject. Use it, bastardized it, ignore it...no skin off my back.
Posted on 2012-08-12 at 07:10:07.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Ideas.
I like that idea Roger. Sometimes the best adventure is character building in my opinion.
So, I don't know that Wyatt would be looking for a jack-of-all-trades of the bat (John). The idea of adding another crewmember would mean less profit for everyone, so Wyatt would need the idea that having someone who can cover everyone's roll on board is a good idea planted, or suggested. I was thinking that he was definitely looking for a pilot, so that won't be an issue, but it was suggested that maybe Wyatt run across John while he's working on the dock. Instead, how about Wolf is working on the ship, and John comes up admiring Roc (or something), and offers up a suggestion that helps Wolf out a lot. So, that's what begins the meeting as Wold reveals that we're looking for a pilot, and likes what John does, etc...
Posted on 2012-08-11 at 22:04:12.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Now I have to answer.
In a situation such as this some might use diplomacy. Others might try compassion and understanding. Of course, those that might would likely be companions, diplomats, or shepards, and Wyatt Sung weren't any of those. So, when Fenris made his push for them to follow after Sam the captain felt those wave-churning emotions he'd managed to contain begin to strain against their prison walls. But he was practiced at protecting his realities from that which he painted for others to see, and the reinforcements on that prison began to be added almost immediately. Strong, airtight seals the like of which all the agents of Heaven couldn't break through, or so he hoped. It helped that the Kid had enough foresight to try and step in. Or, perhaps that was the undoing of it, because it allowed Wyatt to apply less focus to that reinforcement as he hoped that Wolf'd just drop the subject and move on about his assignments. But, Fenris Apallo had become well-known to Wyatt over the past three months (as people do when traveling in tight quarters together), and he should have known that when the big man got something caught in his craw he'd cough and hack until it came spewing out on the table.
"Doesn't matter how hard it is if we don't at least try what does that make us cowards? For him to leave like this means he is in deep kimche and needs our help. Just because he's too proud or afraid of us getting hurt to ask for our help does not mean we just give up trying to give it to him!"
The archeangels blew through those restraints and protections then and there. But Wyatt wasn't the type to yell and throw things. He was cold and dangerous when overrun by emotion--so dangerous that many a man had lost their lives to his storm. When he answered, his voice was so low that had the engines been running not a soul standing further away that five paces would've heard a word he said. His head slowly lowered, his brow deliberately cowled his eyes, and a shadow darker than the souls of the host of Hell washed over his features.
"Sam Dash don't exist, dòng bu dòng? (Do you understand?) He ain't never existed as far as you're concerned--any of you. Someone asks you if you know Sam Dash...well, the immediate answer that you better conjure up consists of askin' if that's some sort o' cookin' condiment. If'n I find out that you--any o' you--set on a path lookin' after that ta made niao (g**da**) fool, I'll ventilate your brainpan so that the goldpanners on Haven could use it as a sieve. Hell. I'd sell it to 'em for a bite of a protein bar at that point. Now, guan ni ziji de shi (mind your own business), and get t' work."
Wyatt didn't leave at that point. He stared Wolf down daring the man to speak up once more. If Sam Dash had left them concerned that his ghosts were catching up, the last thing Wyatt's brother needed was a bunch of people feeling sorry for themselves running all over the 'Verse dropping his name to strangers and Alliance spies. Wyatt was determined to protect the man, even if he could no longer watch his direct back.
Posted on 2012-08-11 at 17:35:00.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Um...
Trish uses a notepad to communicate what can't be handled with a gaze, look, or gesture, if I remember correctly.
Working on a picture of the crew by the way. About 50% done with it. Not my usual style, but I'm hoping that it will be liked nonetheless,
Posted on 2012-08-11 at 04:43:33.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: It's all good.
I'm a little slow with or without Internet.
Posted on 2012-08-09 at 16:14:42.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Oh no she din't!
I think there are two people on board who would hesitate when asked to be a training partner of Willow's: Captain Wyatt and Trish. Trish because she wouldn't want to accidentally injure Willow, and Wyatt because he doesn't want to touch people.
Posted on 2012-08-08 at 21:46:02.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I'll put this out there...
If Roc get's boarded by Alliance and the crew get's in trouble for the arsenal being packed around, Wyatt'll toss a couple of people out the airlock.
Posted on 2012-08-06 at 23:54:19.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: I did...
I'll have to see if I can come up with something. Time is the challenge, but I've been thinking the same thing. I really want to.
Oh, and in case this was missed because of the way I edited the post instead of posting anew:
Wyatt's advancements and additional purchases:
- Leadership from d8 to d10
- Pistols from a d10 to d12
- Perception > Intuition picked up at a d2.
Oh, and we'll spend the 400c to replace the parts, and the coin for maintenance (412c) as well.
I'll also buy a Databook, 2 cutting torches, 10 "Sticky" Scrapper's Gel; Basic Toolkit, Electronics Toolset, and Mechanic's Toolset.
This leaves me with 493.6c if prices are standard in the book.
Posted on 2012-08-05 at 21:38:11.
Edited on 2012-08-05 at 21:42:57 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Wyatt's advancements...
Athletics from d6 to d8
Influence from a d6 to d8
Perception from a d6 to a d8.
Oh, and we'll spend the 400 to replace the parts, and the coin for maintenance as well.
I'll also buy a Databook (30c), 2 cutting torches, 10 "Sticky" Scrapper's Gel; Basic Toolkit, Electronics Toolset, and Mechanic's Toolset.
This leaves me with 493.6c if prices are standard in the book.
Posted on 2012-08-03 at 03:01:00.
Edited on 2012-08-04 at 23:57:55 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Al is correct, sir!
I plan on keeping the shares simple. Wyatt is a simple, straight-forward kind of guy, so he isn't going to prefer complicating anything as mundane, and volatile, as financials.
Debate with Willow? Wyatt would rather face Pearson wearing nothing but his long johns and with only a fork as a weapon.
I did some math estimation and we don't have close to enough money to perform the upgrades I was looking at. However, I'd completely forgotten about the maintenances we skipped, and the parts that we're in need of replacing. How much for the parts? Maintenance is in the book if I remember correctly.
Posted on 2012-08-02 at 23:03:24.
Edited on 2012-08-02 at 23:07:33 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: So...
To clarify the point thing: We each get six points to utilize in our advancement, right? According to the book you can use advancement points to advance one skill, or one attribute by one die type, or purchase a new one at a d2 level. Are we foregoing this rule?
Second point to clarify: If I have a d6 in a particular skill and I want to advance to a d8, the way I read the rules in the book I'd need a total of 8 APs to do so. However, in the post where you gifted us with the points, you indicated that in order to advance from a d6 to a d8 you'd only need 2 AP. Am I misunderstanding the rules? Or are you adjusting them for this game?
Another question: I just spent all of my Plot Points...do we get any for finishing the gig?
And another: You made mention that two new ballistic shirts are needed. I'm under the impression that personal armor was purchased by the character out of their funds. Did we decide differently?
Yet another: Do we need to replenish ammo? Food? Med supplies?
And more: If I wanted to increase Roc's Alertness to a d6 from its current d4 how much would that cost in credits, drydock time, and AP? Same for increasing Roc's Intelligence from a d2 to a d4, and her Willpower from a d2 to a d4?
Posted on 2012-08-01 at 22:43:03.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Business is business
Seven crewmen eats into a captain's profit margin!
Ok, so Willow has 2 shares. To make this easy I'm going to think of all income as a whole, and divide things into 10 shares. These shares would then be split amongst all who contribute to the job. So in the case of this recent job, Wyatt would have paid everyone out as soon as he got the coin. The shares would have looked something like this (please correct me if I'm wrong):
Asher 1 share
Sam 1 share
Willow 1 share
Wolf 1 share
Wyatt (which basically means Trish and the ship too) 6 shares.
So that means that each member of the crew receives 300 credits, and that leaves 1800 credits to refit the ship, take on supplies, etc. I'll look into ship advancements and see if there's anything that I'd like to see done to Roc, otherwise, aside from restocking and such, the money would be going towards the relief fund...relief from dry spells.
Posted on 2012-08-01 at 17:37:54.
Edited on 2012-08-01 at 20:18:35 by Bromern Sal
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Questions...always questions
Q. Did anyone tell JW or Bailey about the tainted platinum in the mine in case they decide to explore the collapse?
A. Wyatt wouldn't have made mention of the platinum, because as far as he's concerned it is really bad luck. He would have said something akin to, "If I was you, I'd steer clear of reopening that mine like it was full of ragin' Reavers...very bad luck down there." Given the chance.
Q. You have 3000 credits, are you gonna spend it on the ship, pay the crew, hold it for lean times, a bit of all?
A. I've searched around and completely lost the arrangement for crew payment. Can you please refresh my memory? Once I have that information I can figure out a proposal for the way to spend our coin.
Q. Did anyone warn Bowman about the triplets?
A. Wyatt wouldn't have considered it any of his business, and usually keeps his nose out of such affairs. So, no. He wouldn't have made mention at all.
Posted on 2012-08-01 at 03:51:06.
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