Fallenreaper

Blood Act I~ Ghosts of the Past

I have a rather odd and a risky question Fallen... Is there by chance Khan can release the demonic plant to help Annabeth and them? Or something to that effect. I've got the three jokers Rtron. Althalus needs to help Annabeth and Lyn but before you post before me if its alright could you eventually meantion about him having Keri's necklace in his pocket and her pushing him to tell him to go after the original. Not enough to hurt him. Keri isn't thinking she's going to make it. That's why she placed the necklace inside his pocket so Annabeth could give it to Colette. Yes, I know she will live before you say it Fallen but she don't. Keep it safe Lucius Keri will be back for it :)

@Demonic Angel

Little issue with the plant, it's still in development. No one decided to explore or even inquire about its appearance, which requires interact with Khan directly and influencing his work speed on projects, so it was never developed for usage by Herbamancers. When a plot, idea or other segment isn't explored in this rp then their progress is affected and usually in a negative way. This is how players affect the future of the rp enabling them to gain addition weapons, aid, and more to more.

Now knowing this knowledge, I'm considering giving a few days of lull in order to let the players pick up or explore what was forgotten in the skips in order to stir them into progression. As well as interact with one another, teachers, etc.

The main reason I want to do this is because I want to give players a chance to create their own fun for a little bit and add some happy moments to the story currently after all the hell we've currently put the PCs through. However, I'm considering putting a time limit on it so the lull doesn't last too long and the rp runs a risk of dying. Player thoughts and opinions, including which they prefer, would be appreciate though it might not affect the GMs' final decision.

Mass Effect: Borealis

There. Now everyone should be up to speed. Commence the grouping shipping!

@Hank

There, fixed it.

Mass Effect: Borealis

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I'm failing to see the point of contention here. What you're pushing for is pretty much exactly what I described, where most of the combat is player dictated and acted out. The only enemies that are GM dictated are named characters and major threats that are likely going to require teamwork, think of them as minibosses.

Other than that, I'll generally describe what everyone's up again, add some wrinkles as things go along, and generally just let you guys go have fun. If you want to write combat a certain way, that's fine, but this is typical play by post fight scenes.

@Dervish

Some people see a difference. Even had a GM think I was trying to usurp him because I took control of a NPC then attacked another random player with it, letting us have a fun, back and forward scene. The player and I were enjoying it really.

Mass Effect: Borealis

Drono is not your medical guy. He's our gunner/weapons guy.

@Hellis

True, but likely him and Tia @Thundercrash could possibly work together to get a good deal and at least fill up the stocks. Though seriously... does of the crew know anything beyond basic first aid or do I need to up Vellios' knowledge a bit more? With him, it's not unreasonable due to his history, knowledge of how to kill aliens/humans, and I have no issues with him being the chatty, makeshift medic onboard. XD Though honestly, we got everything but the doctor!

Mass Effect: Borealis

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Yeah, that too.

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I'm counting on stuff like what you described to keep it interesting. Mirage will technically be alone in the bridge, of course, but he's instantly accessible to anyone in the party to communicate with. If people remember that and make use of it, I'll be golden.

And if it does end up being boring, I might send him into the field on the next mission. Who knows.

@Hank

Long as you are content, I'm good. I just hate thinking people are bored when I can try to do something about it, as I said, I've been there and it's not always easy. Though try not to snoop through our things while we're out! :p

Though lets hope someone doesn't try to hack the feeds and blind our little eyes in the sky. XD I imagine Mirage would get rather pissed about that and work toward getting the feed back ASAP, warning people that he's still in contact with that's something's off.

Mass Effect: Borealis

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Dex would see it as a chance to bond with her crewmates, I think she'd be more interested in the bonding but picking up on a few knife tricks would be pretty handy too.

@DearTrickster

Indeed, more likely to sneak a blade past security since it can be encrypted and hidden in your omnitool compared to your gun. XD

Drono is savvy enough when it comes to trading and such. He had to be, he was pretty much the face of his old smuggler duo.

@Hellis

True, but there's like several listed options on our need list. :p We still medical and stuff.

Mass Effect: Borealis

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How I imagine this going is that the characters volunteer for particular objectives and form groups (the ones we're outlining in the OOC now) and Mirage a) gives them directions remotely and b) provides virtual overwatch by monitoring comms and hacking into security cameras. Does that sound good to everyone?

@Hank

He can also keep track of everyone, from their current location to their condition and if anyone needs helps than he send aid if say Vellios or someone is bleeding slowly in the street. Though if they come, that's another matter all together. XD

My only concern is if you're going to have enough to keep yourself entertained since you'll be essentially rping alone in a way. I've been in a backseat support role and it's not always fun and while Players are expected to make their own fun, it isn't easy in every situation. That's my only worry even if I'm not the one playing the PC. XD Though Vellios will likely banter and keep talking with Mirage since he's going to be dubbed the 'Mystery Voice' for shits and giggles.

Mass Effect: Borealis

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With NPC's I can imagine there's a level of control you have and are also responsible for making it a believable balanced fight. I'm not overly worried I just want to see how things work before I contribute.

For Dex she has military-grade training in combat, she's decent and can hold her own but not any kind of expert. I've stated before she has a mean left hook. Bzzt bzzt. But seriously, she's not a highly skilled fighter by any means, all her experience lies within piloting and infiltration whereas for both the less action you saw the better.

She owns a shotgun in case they get too close and a sniper rifle to make sure they don't get too close.

@DearTrickster

Vellios might and can teach her some knife play if she would be interested? Also sure both him and Kasy @Sundered Echo would be willing to pop her little melee weapon cherry, hehee.

Mass Effect: Borealis

I volunteer Dex as Tribute, for fuel. @Fallenreaper

I think it's best Mirage takes the lead on Omega, whereas each group has at least one person who is Omega savvy enough at least not to get lost or can take direction from Mirage. Annnnnnd is also savvy enough not to get ripped off by a merchant upselling.

I'll honestly say I'm going to hang back a bit on the first combat scenes to watch how you guys handle it. Once I have a good idea of how to write them I'll jump in head first. I do personally like writing fight scenes and action but in an collaborative setting it's something new. I'll ask Dervs for help but on the same token heads up yo.

@DearTrickster

It's not that hard really, hun. Personally I think fighting against NPCs for your first experience is easiest because you can make mistakes and it doesn't hurt anyone. PvP situations, even sparing, can get sticky though because no one likes having their PC look like a fool or lose oddly. Personally, I don't mind having Vellios lose as long as we take turns allowing our PCs to win off and on. Even a vet gets unlucky once in a while.

Does Dex has any combative abilities btw?

Mass Effect: Borealis

@Fallenreaper Pretty much what I meant, players control the mooks. :P

@Dervish

There's a difference between you controlling a enemy mook and another player controlling another player's enemy. :p