[OOC] DEATHWATCH "First Amongst Equals" Advanced RP & Tabletop

[Harbringer]

I'll stick with the Apothecary

[Alphakoka]

Ugh, while I wanted to join, it seemed like RL prevent me from comitting into another Advanced RP. I'm sorry.

[Omega]

I know it might be dangerous as I have not played Deathwatch but I think I will go with the assault marine. I can hang out with our resident Space Wolf and mock the Ultramarine.

[Ollumhammersong]

Hmmm..... So now we needs a devastator.

[Omega]

Also we need to choose a leader don't we? Now logically I would pick an Ultramarine for leader, but being a Black Templar I vote for the Space Wolf on the grounds that it will annoy the Ultramarine and Space Wolves are also a non-codex chapter.

[Ollumhammersong]

Im surprised your not voting for yourself on grounds of piety.

That and I don't think any space marine chapters are that petty. Even the Dark angels and space wolves will work together and make decisions for the best outcome for the Imperium. At least until the fighting is done

[Omega]

Ollumhammersong said
Im surprised your not voting for yourself on grounds of piety. That and I don't think any space marine chapters are that petty. Even the Dark angels and space wolves will work together and make decisions for the best outcome for the Imperium. At least until the fighting is done

Compared to how some SM chapters interact this is not that bad. The Minotaurs and the Space Wolves or Salamanders are a good example.

[Ollumhammersong]

True space wolves have a history. Though the bulk of those disagreements were made after all the heretics were dead.

[Omega]

I misread the request for the IC post at first and also got kind of carried away.

My Introduction

Initiate Raimer was deep in prayer when the noise began. A dull reverberation within the hull of the Land Raider within which he stood. His battle brothers were roused from their own prayers as well when they heard it. All returned to their prayers within moments though, Raimer had chosen His Litany of Hatred Against The Heretic as his own prayer. The noises grew and as the hull reverberated further and they heard muffled thumps all around them. Still he and his brothers did not falter in their prayers further, many had their eyes closed to better focus on their prayers while Raimer stared straight ahead, the words of the prayer echoing through his mind. Fifteen astartes were packed into the Crusader Pattern Land Raider, their jump packs making it impossible and so all stood facing the front hatch weapons already checked, rechecked, and consecrated.

At last they heard the words from the driver they had all been awaiting, "Prepare yourselves brothers, we approach."

Raimer ended his prayer with a final statement aloud, "And hollowed be his name his fury eternal."

With that said he unlatched his helmet from his belt and placed it over his head, it's environmental seals locking in with a hiss. The systems of his helmet quickly came to life with the vox now he heard the chatter of battle echoing across the main channel. He had no time to prepare further as the front ramp and side doors suddenly popped open allowing in a tremendous cacophony of noise. The Astartes of the Black Templars showed no hesitation though charging forward out of the Land Raider drawing their weapons his black and white armor seamed to reflect no light devouring it all into itself and his tabard which bore the mark of his chapter whipped about him.

All about them were explosions and tracers, fire lit the sky in all directions but one. Before them stood a massive curtain wall several meters high. Charging forward onto an outcrop of rock before the wall he triggered his jumppack along with his brothers his. They sailed into the air with a battle cry upon their lips, "For The Emperor!" At their apex as they looked down on the curtain wall manned by milling forms they cried forth once more, "For Dorne!" As they descended Raimer took careful aim even as men fled out from beneath them and gave forth one last cry, "For Sigismund!" The man beneath him died with a horrifying crunching sound as he broke the fall of a fully equipped astartes. Sword and bolt pistol already in hand he cut down one man to his right before he could even turn, Another man, scarred with horrific chaotic glyphs went for a pistol but was not fast enough as a bolt round punched through his chest and killed the man behind him as the round exploded.

Turning to his left he saw his brothers landing and cutting as well, though Raimer had landed on the far right and thus now faced the brunt of the enemy to this side. Firing off five more shots in rapid succession almost twice that number fell as the rounds overpenetrated their weak armor and weaker flesh. They had numbers though and with cries to their heretical gods they rushed him. Throwing away his bolt pistol and drawing a second chainsword he became a whirlwind of death hacking apart cultists and traitors, shearing through limbs, and cutting apart weapons brought against him. Against an initiate of the Black Templars they were little more than chaff to be butchered and as the stone parapet grew slick with the blood of the fallen and his brothers cut through the mass they faced to join him their nerve at last broke. Turning and fleeing in a great mass from the unstoppable onslaught naturally he pursued cutting down the slowest and those who would not break with equal ease.

Pursuing them into a blockhouse his eyes and the sensors of his helmet quickly recalibrated to the darkness allowing him to see the hastily deployed autocannon, diving out of the way as it erupted pouring fire out past him. Coming up out of his combat roll he was prepared to rush the autocannon when he saw the blade coming in for his head. bringing up the chainsword of his left hand he parried the blade aside and swung out with his right sword but before he could connect a second blade came in from the other side glancing off his helmet. Throwing himself to one side he narrowly missed having his skull pummeled though the blow had damaged his helmet enough that it flickered between various settings now. Pulling it off he threw it to one side as he backed against a wall now assessing his situation revealing his short black hair and scarred face. The Autocannon had cut down one brother who ha followed him and pinned the others. His new found enemy was a pair of ogryn with giant blades akin to meat cleavers with bright red sigils emblazoned upon them. They could perhaps match him in strength but would have no chance versus his skill.

Charging forward with both of his chain sword screaming he swung at the first one with his left handed blade though the ogryn used it's blade to deflect his attack while the second came in with a powerful downward stroke. Raimer went with the parry and used his momentum to pass down under the blade as it descended placing the second ogryn between himself and the first one. His right hand blade came in, stabbing into the side of the ogryn tearing through flesh causing the ogryn to howl out in pain and swing wildly at him. The first ogryn still tried to maneuver around the second to get at Raimer but he continued to maneuver himself and the second ogryn to so that it could not swing at him. Meanwhile the second ogryn made a vicious swing at him when Raimer feinted forward throwing the ogryn off balance allowing him to dive inwards with both blade plunging them deep into the belly of the ogryn and yanking them upwards carving two deep gaping lines into his enemy. Yanking them out caused the massive bulk of the ogryn to teeter forward towards Raimer though he was already moving around to the side coming up to the left low and lashed out with his left hand blade slicin through the leg of his next enemy.

Howling out just as his comrade had done before he swing down with his massive blade though once again Raimer was no longer there and now brought down his right hand blade to cleave both arms from the ogryn who barely had time to scream out before a the backswing of the blade severed it's head. Looking up past his opponents now he saw the autocannon still peppering fire out of the blockhouse keeping his brothers from advancing. Sprinting forward he took the crew and their allies by surprise slicing through the gunner and his loader before they could react and diving into a melee with those nearby. There was no resistance now though as all broke and began to run. he joined with his brothers in the pursuit cutting down many before they could flee.

Exiting the blockhouse down on the arty blasted ground he looked back at the titanic curtain wall now from the inside to see banners of the Imperium and Black Templars rising all across it for miles in either direction. The few gates in the grand wall were being opened now as well allowing more Astartes to pour through supported by Land Raiders which cut down the fleeing enemies without remorse. The battle was over, the day was won though there would yet be a thousand more battle Raimer knew. Sheathing his swords he watched as thunderhawks descended from the sky now that the enemy air defenses along the wall were neutralized. One landed nearby and out came various neophytes to begin the post-battle rites, one came directly to him and bowed his head before Raimer before speaking, "Initiate Raimer, I bring word that you have been chosen for your excellence in battle and competence of other matters to be seconded to the Deathwatch until they deem your service complete. Are you prepared for this service my lord?"

Raimer looked down at the small neophyte his face a mask of determination, "A warrior of the Emperor is always ready for any task asked of him." He could see even now a single stark black thunderhawk landing nearby, "I need nothing more than this." With that he held up the chainsword in his right hand, giving the other to the neophyte hilt first, "When I return I will want that back."

He then strode over to the black thunderhawk already reciting litanies of purification to prepare himself for the voyage away from his brothers and to fight beside those who he knew nothing about and whose ways could be far different than his own. That was why he was chosen for this, not his skill but his temperament, he had a chance of withstanding their influence without striking out as others might.

[Ollumhammersong]

It looks like we're only having one squad

[Uncle Mayhem]

Omega- looks good! Just please repost in IC to keep the structure going. Once it is in IC, you get +100xp for being the First to Fight (1st PC to 100% Completion of DM tasks) Congrats! Save your xp, don't spend it yet.

Ollumhammersong- I have been PMing a few people, we will probably have some more players in a day or so. I knew it might take a little while to get this going, that's why the official start date is still a little ways out. I'm sure we'll drum up a few more people.

You don't need to worry about Squad Leaders....you haven't even gone through Deathwatch basic training yet!
Squad Leaders wills be decided before deployment on actual missions, before Oath taking and requisition.

Also, the SW/DA rivalry at times has been described as a competitive brotherly rivalry and at others as borderline hatred. It really depends on your interactions with the Chapter before. It'll be interesting to see how the layers of that RP develops.

[Omega]

Ah, i wanted to make sure it was still okay with you. I at first was going to rewrite it with a more traditional Black Templar prep feel but then thought about how Black Templars generally do not send their usual brothers to the Deathwatch since the usual brother of the Black Templars is bad at interacting with anyone less pious than a Sister of Battle and tend to kill psykers on sight rather than potentially capture or work beside them.

[Uncle Mayhem]

You can change it if you want, I think it's great.

I will be addressing many Battle-Brothers about their combat doctrines and previous prejudices in my next IC post. As well as giving you all some IC meta game info on why things are the way they and how it all works.
You will have an opportunity for RP reactions to this, and maybe some skill checks as well. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it.

Also remember, despite what you may think/feel, once you leave your Chapter for Deathwatch you have accepted the leadership of the Deathwatch Command. You know that it's not just your honor at stake, but the reputation of the entire Chapter.
That doesn't mean you have to like it, though you are aware things are going to be different from now on.

And I was wrong, Omega, finish your Character Sheet and move your IC, then you are First to Fight! Someone could still snake it from ya at this point...

[Ollumhammersong]

There's to many chapters I want to have my character belong to.

[Omega]

Will you be assigning armor history?

[Cloud3514]

So is my character accepted or am I still missing something?

[Omega]

Cloud3514 said
So is my character accepted or am I still missing something?

Abilities, traits, talents, skills, and an IC post I believe.

[Cloud3514]

Yeah, thought so. Was too busy working on the IC post that I forgot.

[Uncle Mayhem]

Omega - I have a few ideas for Power Armour History, but for now we are going to leave that alone until this plays out.
Cloud3514 - I saw you added your Stats, I have a post coming up about completion of Character Creation, but you are APPROVED for IC posting! Looking forward to seeing what you've been working on!
Ollumhammersong - it seems you are the only one without a CS, no rush, we don't offically start for awhile BUT if everyone finishes sheets and IC before then we can really begin...

EVERYONE- I have a massive post incoming about...EVERYTHING! It will have what to do to complete you character creation. It has a list of everyones starting skills, actions and gear. It has an outline on how we are going to make this tabletop to forum work. This is important for everyone to real, but it will be VITAL for those of you who have never played this game system before. Keep an eyeout, some version will be posted before I crash for the night.

[Uncle Mayhem]

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
This post will develop over time. It will include explanation of rules/procedures, expand upon gameplay ((as we encounter issues)) and add information to OOC questions.
DM: Uncle Mayhem – Forum/Gameplay Structure, Campaign, NPCs, Enemies
Co-DM: Arsefacetheugly – Deathwatch Tabletop Rules

HOW DO WE PLAY?
1. Complete the 15 Step Registration & Character Creation process that is outlined below.
2. Get Character Sheet Approved by DM, party members joining later may need an Introductory RP story before joining main IC posts.
3. At its simplest- The DM will post IC setting a scene or providing a location. These will be episodic and numbered.
At the end of some the IC paragraphs/sentences may be a numbered bracket, like this. ((#1))
This number will be found on a coinciding DM OOC post with instructions from the DM. These could be any number of things…Skill Checks, Initiative, Combat or just an idea I would like to see you expand upon through RP.
PCs then respond through a combination of OOC/IC Posting. More on this will beexplained below as this all develops.
4. DM IC posts will progress the setting once A.) All PC’s have responded to previous IC, followed any DM instructions and participated in any applicable dice rolls or RP. B.) every other Sunday, whichever happens first.

CHARACTER SHEETS (CS)
1. Register at www.orokos.com
2. Roll Dice, assign starting Stats. ((#10,2d10+30 drop the lowest score))
3. Add Personal & Chapter Demeanor to Character Sheet
4. Add Primarch’s Curse to Character Sheet
5. Each Chapter has bonuses that modify stats, add to Character Sheet!((Note Stat Modifier on CS))
6. Each Class has bonuses that modify stats, add to Character Sheet. ((Note Stat Modifier on CS))
7. Add Movement Ranges to Character Sheet.

8. All Battle-Brothers start with the following Skills Trained. add them to Character Sheet:
Awareness, Cipers (Chapter Runes), Climb, Dodge, Common Lore (Adeptus Astartes, Imperium, War), Concealment, Drive (Ground Vehicles), Intimidate, Literacy, Navigation (Surface), Scholastic Lore (Codex Astartes), Silent Move, Speak Language (High&Low Gothic), Tactics (Choose One), Tracking
ADVANCED SKILLS- Common Lore (Deathwatch), Forbidden Lore (Xenos)

9. All Battle-Brothers start with these Talents, add to Character Sheet:
Ambidextrous, Astartes Weapons Training, Bulging Biceps, Heightened Senses (Hearing, Sight), Killing Strike, Nerves of Steel, Quick Draw, Resistance (Psychic Powers), True Grit, Unarmed Master

10. All Battle-Brothers begin with these Traits, add to Character Sheet:
Unnatural Strength (x2), Unnatural Toughness (x2)

11. All Deathwatch Initiates begin with the following Gear, please add to your Character Sheet:
Astartes Power Armour, Astartes Bolt Pistol, Astartes Combat Knife, Repair Cement x3, Chapter Trapping x1, Chapter Clothes x1, Grey Deathwatch Initiate Jumpsuit x1, Codex/Prayer Book/Dataslate x1
((Class Specific Gear coming through DM IC RP))

12. Every PC gains x1 Chapter Trapping. Chapter Trappings usually have 3 variants that modify stats. Add the Chapter Trapping Name/Type to Character Sheet, apply stat modifier and add a short note. If you do not know what your Chapter Trapping is, PM the DM.

Example: CHAPTER TRAPPING- Cingulum, Adamantine Inlays ((+3 Parry Tests))

13. If you did not include a RP description of your PAST EVENT, in your PROLOGUE Post, you may choose if you have access to Source Material, if not, Roll ((1d5))

14. Power Armour History. For now, ignore this step.
((Class Specific Gear coming through DM IC RP))

15. If you have access to the Source Materials, go ahead and spend your Starting Creation XP as you see fit. If you do not, PM DM to complete Character Creation.

GAMEPLAY RULES SUMMARY
ATTACK ACTIONS
Aim (H/F
All Out Attack (Full)
Dodge (Reaction)
Standard Attack (Half)
Multiple Attacks (Full)
MELEE ACTIONS
Charge (Full)
Parry (Reaction)
Guarded Attack (Full)
Defensive Stance (Full)
Feint (Half)
Grapple (Full)
Knock-Down (Half)
Stun (Full)
MOVE ACTIONS
Move (H/F)
Manoeuver (Half)
Disengage (Full)
Run (Full)
Tactical Advance (Full)
Stand/Mount (Half)
Jump/Leap (Full)
RANGED ACTIONS
Semi-Auto Fire (Full)
Full-Auto Fire (Full)
Called Shot (Full)
Suppressing Fire (Full)
Brace (Full)
OTHER ACTIONS
Reload (See Weapon Profile)
Use a Skill (Varies)
Use a Fate Point (Free)
Delay (Half)
Ready (Half)
Focus Power (Varies)
COMBAT MODIFIERS
Darkness (-20 WS/-30 BS)
Ganging Up 2:1 (+10 WS)
Ganging Up 3:1 (+20 WS)
High Ground (+10 WS)
Fatigued (-10 All Skills)
Target Stunned (+20 WS/BS)
Pinned (-20)
Aim-Half (+10 WS/BS)
Aim-Full (+20 WS/BS)
Semi-Auto (+10 BS)
Full-Auto (+20 BS)
Called Shot (-20 WS/BS)
Surprise Attack (+30 WS/BS)
Shoot into Melee (-20 BS)
RANGE MODIFIERS
Point Blank <2m (+30 BS)
Short <1/2 range (+10 BS)
Long >2x range (-10 BS)
Extreme >3x range (-30 BS)

SPENDING FATE
These are just a few examples, more may be added at DM discretion.
Recover from Stun
Unjam a Weapon
Roll 10 for Initiative
Re-Roll a failed test
Add 1 degree of success
-1 degree of success from a successful enemy attack
Gain +10 to a Skill Test BEFORE ROLLING
Remove 1d5 damage NO CRITS

FULL AUTO HIT LOCATIONS
Frist Hit, Second Hit, Third Hit, Fourth Hit, Fifth Hit, Remaining
Head>Head>Arm>Body>Arm>Body
Arm>Arm>Body>Head>Body>Arm
Body>Body>Arm>Head>Arm>Body
Leg>Leg>Body>Arm>Head>Body

XP
Participation: 50-100xp
First to Fight (1st to finish at DM standards): 100xp
Above and Beyond (Best RP by vote): 100xp
From the Lips of the Pure (My 12year old nephews favorite entry): 100xp
Primary Objectives: 300xp
Secondary Objectives: 150xp
Tertiary Objectives: 50xp
Completion Bonus: 150-300xp
Special-Most Kills, Significant Kills: 100-300xp

What do I do with it?
You can spend it to improve your Deathwatch Marine. It can be spent on Stats, Skills, Talents, Actions, Deeds and in certain cases Wargear.

When/where can I spend it?
At the end of Missions OOC. The DM will post an OOC break down of all rewards earned at the completion of episodes/missions.

RENOWN
All Primary Mission Objectives: 1R
All Secondary Mission Objectives: 1R
All Tertiary Mission Objectives: 1R
Completed 5 of more Objectives of any kind: 1R
Completed 3 or More Veteran Objectives: 1R
Complete any Mission Objective without Helmet: 1R

The DM can, of course, award Renown at any time for
acts of individual bravery or exceptional heroism, such as
single-handedly defeating a powerful foe or saving the entire
Kill-team from certain death

*Updated 3/10/14*
IT’S MY TURN, WHAT CAN I DO?
((This section will surely evolve and expand over time.))

1.Respond to any/all OOC numbered tags ((#1)).

When creating any IC post you MAY NOT!:
2. Create any dialogue for other Player Characters, NPCs and/or Enemies.
((Unless DM notes otherwise, this is somewhat dependent on dice rolls. More later.))
3. Create any actions/reactions/movements/encounters ect for other Player Characters, NPCs and/or Enemies.
((See above^))

YOU MAY-
4. Monologue internal dialogue, thoughts, reactions on presented DM IC material. Explanations on how you spend your times alone, reflections on past events ((posts)). Just make sure your timeline matches the previous posts.
5. Respond to DM Initiated Skill/Stat/Initiative Checks and/or engage in Encounters.
6. Initiate Characteristic Checks, Skill Checks, Encounters as they relate to the environment/characters.
((More on how this all actually works to come))
7. WAIT BEFORE POSTING IC! The DM needs a chance to translate dice rolls and how it impacts the narrative.

For example; you read part of the DM IC and decided you want to make a SKILL TEST:FORBIDDEN LORE:XENOS. If you fail, there isn't a really isn't much to say in addition. However, if you pass with multiple degrees of success you may pull some important informant into the next DM IC post. Sometimes the DM will add it to the DM IC post, at times PCs may be asked to incorporate the information themselves into their IC post.

COMBAT, DICE ROLLS & POSTING
((Work in Progress))
In the first few post we are going to continue on the developing RP with little emphasis on dice rolls. This first post will primarily focusing on simple Checks in order to ensure a (reasonably) and allow for PC response to DM created content.

SOLO vs SQUAD MODE
Until future notice, assume you are always in Solo Mode.
More on this to come.