Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: positions
Wolf is right by the edge of the ship. I put him on the map so you can see.
The landing gear is about 5 feet wide and the strut and the base is a tapered 15 feet.
Posted on 2013-07-17 at 16:26:00.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Combat and chaos
Yes, you are in a gun fight. In a crowd. Could get interesting.
Initiative will really tell the tale here. So I can do one of two things.
1. Roll INT and tell you the order of combat. Problem with that is we wait for people to post in order
2. Post what you intend and I will sort it out via PM and posts here.
Here we go.
Posted on 2013-07-16 at 18:39:24.
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Topic: Voyages of Rocinante - Serenity/Firefly RPG
Subject: Oh Hell Yes.
LV-426, Emergency Landing Field, Outside Atmo Processor, 8:16 am PT
Wolf looked at the shuttle parked outside the Atmo Processor and swore loudly. He was so used to the idea that they would take the hovermule that he forgot that this time, they had used the shuttle because if the possible weight of the turbine needed. No point in going back for john or calling him down, it would just take too much time.
Quickly adjusting his load and securing his weapons so they did not fall, wolf took off at a run towards the ship. It was only a mile and back in the prison camps of his youth, Fenris had managed to do a mile in less than five minutes. Maybe today was a good day to break that record. There was little to no cover between the shuttle and the ship, with the land flattened for the landing strip, but wolf could keep himself between ship and the crowd so they would not spot him coming.
LV-426, Emergency Landing Field by Rocinante 8:16 am PT
"Marshall!" Willow called in a tone that demanded attention, "Ms. Amber's not much of a hostage...she's annoyed most of the folks on the cruise with her blatant husband hunting, and she's nearly run out of money, so no-one's going to hold back for her safety...you need someone like me. I'm, well, let's just say...dear friends with a number of the passengers, and the Firefly's crew won't do anything to risk me. An added bonus? Daddy will pay a handsome reward to the man that brings me back home safe. "
Dillon looked at Willow liked he just won first prise in a shooting contest. “Get her.” He said and the guard behind him swiftly moved forward and grabbed Willow, bringing her close to Dillon. The Guard held Willow’s arm tightly but did not hold his weapon on her, but continued to point it at the crowd.
"Ai Yah Tien Ah," Wyatt exclaimed before turning back to the marshal. "Willow's Lai Huh Moh Sheong Tze Tian Uh Zoh . You wanna make certain you got no trouble from the crew, you take me. I may not be as pretty, but I can pull off the wearing of a fine hat, and I guarantee I won't talk as much."
At that moment Havelock stepped forward, “Now see here, I am a decorated officer of the war and diplomatic asset of the Alliance. If you want to take a hostage, then I am your man! Surely you are not a coward that hides behind women!”
Lord Hood stood up in dismay of what was happening, “Now wait a minute. I am Lord Christopher Hood of Osiris and if you want a hostage with a bargaining power, trust me, it would be better if you took me. I have the influence you will need to make a get away.”
“Wait a minute! He took me as a hostage! If anyone is getting off this planet it is me!” Amber replied hotly as if someone was snatching an opportunity from her.
Sudden the crowd moved forward and a cacophony of sound erupted as everyone started to volunteer, thinking that it was a way of the planet. The men threatening were taken aback and clearly worried that they were about to be overwhelmed.
Dillion helds Portia tightly and looks startled, like this was the last thing he was expecting, “These two will do fine. NO MORE VOLUNTEERS!!!!”
The crowd mumbles and grumbles but the noise dies down.Then Willow leans in and says something to him. Whatever it is, it causes the colour to drain out of his face. “That is IT! You!” He points the machine pistol at Justin,”Fiddle man! In the ship now!”
Suddenly out of the crowd, the man in the white tuxedo pushes his way through with his two bodyguards. The walking stick in his hand is held firmly and the diamond shape crystal on the end seems to glow blue in the sunlight. Matherson calls out, “Mr. Dillon! I am afraid you have the wrong case.”
“What is wrong with you people?????” Dillon shouts angrily.
“There are two cases. They were switched. The musician player does not have his case, he has mine.”
“Yeah? Where is other then?”
“The young lady who claimed it I believe is on the ship, I saw her go in as you landed.”
LV-426, Atmo Processor Interior 8:17am PT
John moved up into the control centre of the Atmo Processor. Must of the stations and circuitry were taken, as the modules were made to be removable. But some controls were still here and on a back up battery in case someone had to came back and make adjustments.
There was a short wave radio receiver on one of the station, the panels opened up as if someone was trying to fix it and gave up. A pop bottle lay on its side nearby and as the wind pass through a open vent, the bottle spun and hit the contact of the receiver interior.
“Repeat that!”
“He said there were two cases. Ours is on their ship.”
The bottle spun away again and the voices stopped. John used his finger and moved the bottle back to the receiver.
“Negative. No property damage. You hear!! Blow them if you have to but do not damage the cargo.”
LV-426, Hunkered down behind the thruster house of Rocinante, 8:18 am PT
Asher swore as the guard grabbed Willow. He could have taken the shot if she had not moved on her own accord close to the Marshall. Feeling helpless from his perch, Asher swore under his breath and watched as the old Captain and the Lord volunteered to take her place. Then the guy in the white tux and his flunkies got into the act as well. Everyone was stepping into his line of sight except the guy he wanted to shoot!
LV-426, Emergency Landing Field, Outside rear of Rocinante, 8:20 am PT
Wolf was breathing hard, sweating and but he was close enough to see that a crowd had formed close to the ASREV and he just heard the crowd react loudly to something but he could not tell what. None of his guns had sights and he could not shoot through the crowd. Wolf had to decide what to do, and the ship was really the only cover he had. Pushing his limits, he ran to the ship to get himself into a position of cover.
LV-426, Emergency Landing Field by Rocinante 8:21 am PT
“On the ship! No. No way! I ain’t buying it fancy pants.” He growled at Justin who was still standing there. “On the ship now! Or I kill you and take the case dohn ma?”
Justin gulped and took a step forward. Then, out of nowhere, came a rock, thrown from the crowd. Who cast it, no one saw but the rock flew straight and hit hard against Dillion’s head.
“GORRAM HELL!” He reeled in pain, bringing his machine pistol to bear blindly but towards the crowd and Wyatt. “Scrag them. Property damage! NOW!”
Matherson moves toward the ground, bringing his walking stick down to the ground in a deliberate swing.
Hack and Slash have guns in the hand in a fluid motion.
Tess draws her gun but hesitates, not knowing who to shoot yet, but moving low for cover.
The crowd does a mixture of screaming, running, pushing and standing around that is helping no one.
One guard drops prone to open fire on the crowd. The other attempts to push Willow on the ground so he can fire over her and hold her down with his booted foot.
Havelock is charging the Prone Guard.
Lord Hood is diving to the ground.
Sifu is pushing Justin to the ground and attempting to cover him with his own body.
Wolf arrives at the ship just in time to see the crowd panic.
Asher has a clear shot on Dillon as he staggers from the pain or the Guard on Willow. Prone guard is covered by wild crowd.
Posted on 2013-07-16 at 18:34:58.
Edited on 2013-07-16 at 18:53:36 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: really?
Wow. That's an idea...
Posted on 2013-07-15 at 13:42:34.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: yes
I suggested that leaving your post as is was a good role playing moment, I did not say you had to leave it as is.
As to what Wolf does once he realizes the mistake, that is up to you. Running seems the best option though. You do not need to get all the way to be useful and the shuttle would probably take longer to lift off.
Posted on 2013-07-15 at 12:58:12.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Tann
If you could tell me whether you are running to the scene or flying, that would help me complete the scenario.
Yes, trying to fly would ruin any surprise unless you accidentally crashed into the ship - then everyone would be surprised.
Except Asher who would expect it to land on him.
Posted on 2013-07-15 at 12:45:55.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Thought you might
When I read Vanadia's post last night I said that I may need to wait a day in case anyone wanted to respond to that.
Get Interesting....
Posted on 2013-07-15 at 12:14:32.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Pilot
He was a rest pilot known for thinking fast and innovative solutions who ended up dying in a Cessna crash.
Either way, what is Asher doing? Cause right now I see it as no action except wishing you had a rocket launcher.
Posted on 2013-07-14 at 16:24:24.
Edited on 2013-07-14 at 16:26:00 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Good question
It is not mentioned in the series or rules but I seriously doubt that a totalitarian gov't would not use bread and circuses, especially if they wish to appear benevolent. They would want team sports where teamwork and sacrifice was more important than the individual. A culture from china and America should have some form of baseball and football I would think.
Posted on 2013-07-13 at 22:45:44.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: oh
I don't follow sports. Sorry dude
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 20:50:46.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: still huh
I do not get the references
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 20:45:44.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: huh
Bart who?
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 19:25:50.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: a madman with a gun
You don't know. Go ask them.
You may not have a clear answer here, you do realize that?
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 19:07:28.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: not a problem
I can work Tess out to the end.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 18:55:01.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: football
you want to throw a grenade down the full length of a football field. Try punting it instead.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 17:47:41.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: +1
A standard scope gives you +1 die rank in your skill.
BTW - Asher's "talent" is his handguns, nor rifles. Not to say he isn't good with them but your talent will not be incorporated.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 17:04:24.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Wow
That almost convinced me.
Almost....
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 16:48:21.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Asher's perspective
This made me think of Asher so much. I had to post it.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 14:32:50.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Crude map II
This is how I see the scene right now. Anyone disagree with their positioning, let me know. X are passengers.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 14:13:30.
Edited on 2013-07-12 at 15:57:28 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Asher Answers
I am putting up these answers for everyone, just in case.
What's the distance from Asher to the Marshall and the ASREV?
The two ships are 100 yards apart. The group has gathered more less half way between the two so you are 150 feet away not counting the diagonally as you are above them.
How good is Asher's pitching arm?
You have a d10 agility and d4 in ranged weapons but d6 in athletics. So your high is 14-16 which covers Formidable feats but not Heroic.
What the delay in seconds on a smoke grenade and other grenades?
I can not see anywhere in the rules so I will apply the holy hand grenade rule of 3 seconds.
WHAT?? I'm just asking?
Yeah, you are always just asking. That is why I love you as a player
Well wouldn't you look up if a smoke bomb went off about twenty feet over your head or off the ASREV control room portal?
You would not want me in an ASREV. However to answer your question, yes that would be a normal reaction. Depends how well trained the crew member and how often they have been fooled by a diversion.
Is Tess close enough to toss a EMP into the ARSEV and can Ash see her?
Ash can see her but she is following Matherson and his two thugs and is nowhere near enough to make the sprint to the other ship.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 12:34:47.
Edited on 2013-07-12 at 12:38:32 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: should give you me number to text
Sorry dude but I fell prey to sleep when i got home. Will go through your questions now.
Posted on 2013-07-12 at 12:09:59.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: sights
Then GRZ is depicted with a standard, basic, run of the mill, cheapo sight on it.
Posted on 2013-07-11 at 19:56:16.
Edited on 2013-07-11 at 19:56:52 by Alacrity
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: post them if you got them
The Stunner is out on the landing field and we are waiting on a post from her too.
I don't need to hear about Ash's Rash. just get to posting sonny!
Posted on 2013-07-11 at 19:53:03.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: sights
There are no scopes or "special" sights listed and I do not remember Ody asking for one. I know I had the conversation with Albert on sights more than once.
Binoculars would be handy right now.
Posted on 2013-07-11 at 19:26:41.
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Topic: Voyages of the Rocinante - Firefly RPG QnA
Subject: Figured you would
Tann - let me know which way you plan to go with Wolf and I will incorporate it into my post. Who knows, if you get a good roll you may do a 4 minute mile.
Ody - A post from Asher who not go amiss right now.
Destiny - Thanks Tann, thought you might step up. Right now I want to get through this particular campaign before adding another. I dropped most my games because of lack of time. No one has left me a cache of time under the mistletoe yet.
Posted on 2013-07-11 at 17:43:25.
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