Oso
Could I just ask everyone to give me a list of the upgrades they're taking for their level up? Just the Health, Attack and Defence upgrades as well as the name of any skill will do. I just want to make sure you've all spent your 5 Skill Points, unless you want to hold on to some for later.
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Brick's already picked up the Pistols and he's carrying them in whatever he uses for carrying things. If he chooses to draw a Pistol then his basic Attack would change from 1 to 4. If he used 'Stone Skin' and became Weaponised he'd then gain an extra 5 Attack giving him a total of 9 Attack. He'd lose the option to use any abilities to attack an opponent directly while using a Pistol, but since he doesn't have any abilities which target opponents I don't see that being a problem.
Also, if Brick was already Weaponised when he decided to draw the Pistol he'd still get a +3 boost to his overall Attack, since his basic Attack would be affected by the equipped weapon and the buff would remain in play for however long it had left.
There's no disadvantage for Brick carrying the three Pistols and the Smoke Bomb, although I'll probably introduce a plot development at some point to stop him simply lugging them around permanently if he's not choosing to use them. Or he could sell them and get himself something better after the mission when the team returns to base. In my opinion looting fallen enemy's supplies would be a Lawful action, since you wouldn't want to leave them around for some kid to find.
@knighthawk
You've only mentioned Brick taking one action IC so far, but should I take it that he's also Trained to gain his two new skills?
Also, I edited the report entry after Brick's search to note that he found three loaded Pistols and a Smoke Bomb left behind by Gungirl 1. At the moment Brick would be carrying these items but can pass any of them to the other party members at any point without having to spend an action.
While held the Pistols give this ability:
- Pistol - Energy Cost: 1
The Hero draws a pistol, gaining the Armed status effect which replaces their own basic Attack rating1 with a rating of 4 and disables all abilities which would normally require targeting an opponent. Abilities which target a friend are unaffected.
During their turn an Armed Hero may choose to use a Full Auto attack, emptying their clip into their opponents. All enemy targets suffer an attack at 1/2 the Hero's Attack rating which can be defended against as normal and disables the Armed status effect, forcing the Hero to discard the pistol.
While held the Smoke Bomb gives the ability:
- Smoke Bombs: - Energy Cost: 2
The Hero tosses a homemade smoke bomb into the middle of the room, inflicting the Disorientated status effect which reduces Attack and Defence by 1/3 (rounded down) of the Hero's Attack on everyone, even themselves. This status effect lasts for two turns before the smoke clears.1 - Basic Attack rating is the rating which appears on the Hero's CS, before any buffs or debuffs are applied. Any status effects already affecting the Hero would remain, unless they were directly linked to the Hero's usual weapon, such as Sigma's Primed status effect which affects the ammunition he's currently loaded with.
As a side-sidenote, if Sigma used his 'Incendiary Rounds' ability while Armed with pistol, the pistol would gain the Primed status effect if he wanted it to be, otherwise he could discard the Armed status effect in favour of switching to his basic Attack instead. Similar rule applies for all other weapon-based skills.
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You're doing well enough. And no, a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together wouldn't help at all. An epic guitar battle scene between Rocksmith and the gungirl who owns the guitar, however, would help immeasurably.
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I'd be happy with that, or you could increase the effect on your stats by +1 or increase the duration +1 turn. Basically any upgrade to the power which would make it easier to use or more effective.
I'm also open to negotiations if people want to try and barter for better upgrades, such as spending 3 points for a +2 upgrade or something similar.
Before we go any further with the story, could I just ask for feedback on what's happened so far.
Did people enjoy the last few rounds, finding them interesting and engaging? Is there anything they'd like more of or less of? Would a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together help at all?
Also there's now four pistols lying on the ground in the bank, just in case people haven't spotted them. *coughBrickcough*
There's also paramedics and police outside who may have equipment you could 'acquire' if you ask politely/distract them/threaten them. ANd not forgetting the attractive young people who seems very approachable, perhaps they have something to offer? Behaving in a manner appropriate to your character's Morality should get rewards for you in some way.
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Best of both worlds.
