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by Probe
Wed Jul 29, 2020 3:43 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.33 Planning (Everyone together)
Replies: 4
Views: 3469

Re: 2.33 Planning (Everyone together)

Sam says, "We need to find out who the face belongs to, and from there find out who was willing to pay the Mask to free them."

That is obvious enough, and something we might be able to do.
by Probe
Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:40 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.33 Planning (Everyone together)
Replies: 4
Views: 3469

Re: 2.33 Planning (Everyone together)

Sam provided this information, "I found the warehouse where the Masks are currently working, and found out they were hired to free just one prisoner who is a mutant leader of some sort. Kat has pictures on her phone of the models I made of both the Warehouse and the Mutant Leader. I was thinkin...
by Probe
Sat Jul 25, 2020 3:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam nods, "No point is staying here,it would seem suspicious."

After all, they are supposed to be taking him and his lost dog home.
by Probe
Wed Jul 22, 2020 3:41 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam says, "Personally I think we need to let the cops know about the warehouse, though if these guys are half as smart as they claim they likely have a backdoor into the police computer system to let them know if anything involving them or the address comes up. The thing is, the cops probably h...
by Probe
Thu Jul 09, 2020 4:21 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Pol shows Esperanza his two models, he starts with the model of the mutant from the computer, "Do you recognize this man, he appears to be the one the attack on the prison island was intended to free." He will then show the model of the warehouse, "This is where the mask hacking cente...
by Probe
Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:07 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam said after the gangers left, "That could have gone worse, thanks for the help at the end." When Caelin showed up, Sam frowned, but realized, He was directly confronting people, much like what I was doing on the way out...but probably harder. I could not do what he was trying either. Sa...
by Probe
Wed Jul 08, 2020 3:58 am
Forum: Rising Stars (SWADE Supers)
Topic: Q2 GM POLL
Replies: 3
Views: 2916

Re: Q2 GM POLL

You did well, but things were a little slow for the quarter.
by Probe
Tue Jun 23, 2020 9:10 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam says, "Yeah, I am going...anyone else searching for me near here we need to pick up?"

He has the dog jump into the car first, then follows. Fortunately cousins do not have to look much alike.

He thinks, So good so far...
by Probe
Wed Jun 17, 2020 3:21 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam says, "I think I see my Aunt's car over there, they must be looking for me. Thank you for the help, I will try to stick to areas I know in the future...hopefully I get Sparky trained quick." He rushes off towards the car, waving. He thinks, I am glad I got though that in one piece.
by Probe
Tue Jun 16, 2020 5:57 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Darn it, he thinks, that is why I hate improvising, he somehow always says the wrong thing His body is starting to revert to normal as his concentration fails (though he is not actually aware of this). The spent bennies only last 3 rounds, since this is actually round 4 I no longer have the super-s...
by Probe
Tue Jun 09, 2020 10:38 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam looks at the ground, blushes, and stammers, "Sam...Sammy." Before he was talking mostly to the man, but talking to girls is tough. He swallows and says, "Are all Mexican girls as cute as you." Well, that could have come out worse, though she might not be Mexican. He keeps wal...
by Probe
Mon Jun 08, 2020 5:06 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam feels the touch, at least the woman is acting friendly enough that he might not have to fight, and is not trying to take the leash from him. He would have preferred she had not touched "Sparky" as his remotes are very sensitive and he gets a lot of information he probably does not need...
by Probe
Wed Jun 03, 2020 3:26 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam allows himself to look nervous, which he is, and says, "I am sorry, I got Sparky here for my birthday and was taking him for a walk. He got away from me and I ran after him. I finally caught him in an alley back that way and was walking him back home." Sam thinks, I generally look youn...
by Probe
Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:03 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam looks back through the eyes of his construct. Two behind him, one male one female, back about 20 feet. For the moment, just keep walking towards the car. As long as they are just following, there is no reason to start trouble. They will probably try to shake him down and then let him go, though ...
by Probe
Mon Jun 01, 2020 2:54 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam has to extricate himself from the area of the warehouse. He thinks, I will be better off with a remote that looks like something else, a remote that can help me look ahead and around corners. He finishes collecting his other remotes and crafts one that looks like a dog on a leash. With the remot...
by Probe
Tue May 19, 2020 4:16 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

While Sam waits for orders, he continues to try to stealthily withdraw his remote and checks his map for accuracy.
OOC Comments
Stealth (for remote): 1d4!!+4
Wild Stealth:1d6!!+4
Notice:1d8!!+2
Wild Notice: 1d6!!+2
by Probe
Wed May 13, 2020 3:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam replies, "I did not hear the name, but I got a look at him. I will need to look him up though, I did not recognize him without his costume. If we can look at the mugshots of those who escaped, then possibly. Should I wait for pickup or try to leave the area?" So far, he does not think ...
by Probe
Fri May 01, 2020 5:55 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam hopes that the Mask gang does not have a way to detect stray radio signals, but thinks it important enough to risk it. He activated his communicator and says, "Guys, this warehouse is a major hacking center. I just listened in on a conversation, and the whole prison attack was arranged to b...
by Probe
Wed Apr 29, 2020 3:49 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam takes a second remote and creates a small physical model of the inside of the warehouse as his rat maps it. This certainly looks like an important place for the Mask group, and the robot guards seem to provide a link with Nexus...though giving the evident hacking skills they may be stolen from N...
by Probe
Tue Apr 28, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

OOC Comments
Probe is in his hiding place, wherever he found one, and be sending his remotes out. Still waiting to see whether this works.
by Probe
Tue Apr 07, 2020 4:03 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory
Replies: 52
Views: 20220

Re: 2.31 Tres Reyes Territory

Sam looks at the others, "I am going to see if I can find a quiet alley somewhere around the warehouse. Perhaps hide behind some trash cans or something. Most my attention is going to be on my remotes while I am there, so someone to guard my back would be appreciated." Whoever happens to c...
by Probe
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:38 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam responds, "Kat is right in her summation. We are all Mutants here, presumably like yourself, and Mutants are not #1 on anyone's hit parade unless it is one where we are GETTING hit. That means avoiding using powers any way that can be noticed, at least when anyone can tell who you are. We s...
by Probe
Sat Apr 04, 2020 2:27 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

He certainly seems like one of us, though he could use a bit more caution in displaying his abilities, Thinks sam. Sam replies, "Makes sense, though I suppose these days it might use recognition software, that has a chance of getting confused." Sam escorts David to inside the building and...
by Probe
Fri Apr 03, 2020 6:14 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Perception [dice:2row00ob]65073:0[/dice:2row00ob], Wild Perception [dice:2row00ob]65073:1[/dice:2row00ob] Sam noticed the bad moving but elects not to comment about it while we are outside, at least not directly. He does state, "I build mechanical devices. I need to work on learning electronic...
by Probe
Thu Apr 02, 2020 7:00 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam reach out and takes David's hand, "Sam here. There could be any number of lists, but since you seem a bit younger than your average student, it is likely the list of special student given early admissions. If so, this is the place you need to be. If you will come inside, we can confirm it w...
by Probe
Wed Apr 01, 2020 3:41 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam sees someone walk by the group house carrying a metal suitcase, and hears an odd high-pitched whine as he passes by. Sam wonders, Now that is odd, a suitcase that heavy should be on rollers. A bit later he sees the person, still with the suitcase, back outside and decides to go out and check on ...
by Probe
Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:42 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam considers, "I should likely check out the bunker, my remotes are pretty good at sneaking into places without being noticed."

He might stand out in the neighborhoods, but if he can get close and send in a remote, he can learn a lot.
by Probe
Mon Feb 24, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam comments, "The trick these days is that so many places have metal detectors, you want something like a sword cane, you gotta make the blade out of impact plastic or ceramic. Any tricks or toys have got to make it past inspection. I could do something if I have the materials to hand. I am no...
by Probe
Fri Feb 21, 2020 5:11 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam says, "So Shanice and one or two other playing the part of friends or bodyguards or boyfriends or whatever is appropriate?" Sam thinks, Caelian might work as a bodyguard in his bigger form. While I would like to go along, I do not fit in very will...actually that is often my problem bu...
by Probe
Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:02 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam says in agreement, "Going in for questions would be after seeing if we can trace a payment method other than cash, and then should be done with all suitable caution and care." He thinks about whether that group should include him, I am not bulletproof, but my enhanced senses may be nee...
by Probe
Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:18 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam will inform the others, "I managed to track down where the supplies to make the bomb were bought. Perhaps someone with a bit more computer savvy might be able to see who bought it if they paid with a credit card or check or an open account." Sam would think, You can not trace cash that...
by Probe
Tue Feb 18, 2020 5:09 am
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: The Apok
Replies: 9
Views: 8420

Re: The Apok

The problem with the Apok is the mask is a Wormwood Symbiot that dies if it is off Wormwood for more than 48 hours and then turns to dust.
by Probe
Mon Feb 10, 2020 6:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues
Replies: 56
Views: 23651

Re: 2.2 Interlude: Tracking down the clues

Sam is not much on a lot of things, but he knows parts...he took apart three bombs he has a fair clue what parts went into their construction. The detonators, the timers, the actual explosives, the housings, the wiring. Some things, like the detonators, will tend to have lot numbers on them that cou...
by Probe
Mon Feb 10, 2020 5:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam is questioned by the police, though the questioning is fairly cursory. He answers truthfully but tries to downplay any questions about his involvement in finding and disarming the bombs. Persuasion [dice:35n8n0km]63062:0[/dice:35n8n0km], Wild Persuade [dice:35n8n0km]63062:1[/dice:35n8n0km] Fortu...
by Probe
Fri Feb 07, 2020 4:04 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam frowns and replies, "Because that is what police do, they question everyone who was there and compare the physical evidence to the sworn statements to reach the truth. Beside, even if all the built in devices were turned off, the odds are fair someone had their cellphone on record and it is...
by Probe
Thu Feb 06, 2020 7:04 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam says, "Odds are, the police will want a sworn statement from everyone before they let us go...and ME they are going to question rigorously because I happen to have disarmed three of the bombs with a pocket multitool." He is not really happy at the prospect, but it is better than being ...
by Probe
Thu Feb 06, 2020 5:10 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam is pleased that he managed to do his fair share of what needed to be done, without doing anything that could reveal his super powers. As far as his teachers go, his behavior was above reproach. The fact that he succeeded in saving lives, and kept at least one guard distracted in the process, is ...
by Probe
Mon Jan 27, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam replies, "That is an improvement, my Repartee rarely gets a passing grade. What you say we two go out for some ice cream and chill out when we get done here."

Hey, if the two of us are seen a the heroes of this mess, they will probably buy the ice cream for us, Sam Thinks
by Probe
Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:37 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

With only one bomb left to disarm, Sam can concentrate on finishing his work. He does have time to quip, "Obviously as bombers, they ARE duds, if so many of the bombs they plant fail." Not as bad as some of his lines at least. He has some practice now, so hopefully he is able to finish thi...
by Probe
Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam continues doing as he has done, hopefully the bombs are the same design so that the others will be easier to disarm, but he is smart enough not to bet on it. Smart bombers, as these seem to be, at least in movies make their bombs LOOK the same but have differences making it so that what disarms ...
by Probe
Sat Jan 18, 2020 5:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam has located at least one bomb, so he is first going to work on disarming it. He will reach into his pockets and pull out his tools, (he has a number of basic tools actually with him...that is in character...but if he does not have one he needs he can reach into his pocket and morph it, his power...
by Probe
Sat Jan 11, 2020 3:37 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

The interruption is not entirely unexpected, by us at least. We presumed that the Guardians being drawn away was a pretext leading to a strong possibility of an attack. Common Knowledge [dice:12osrtrb]62293:0[/dice:12osrtrb], Wild CK [dice:12osrtrb]62293:1[/dice:12osrtrb] to recognize the Masked Hac...
by Probe
Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:38 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam has collected a number of things, mostly stuff involving Iron Angel of course, but that is in character. He has an action figure with a number of swap-out weapons. The signed photo with the Real Iron Angel is his main, keepsake, but the ones with the standees are in there too. He is not as lucky...
by Probe
Wed Dec 18, 2019 4:52 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam nods, "And then attack the Guardians on their return, when their pants are down, while holding hostages in case the Guardians are winning anyway." It seems a sound strategy to me at least, Thinks Sam. He adds, "We need an exit strategy from this room, in case we are right...holdin...
by Probe
Mon Dec 16, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Now a super as old as the Highwayman is quite likely to actually be a mutant, although back in that era many were teratogenicly altered instead, a number suffered events that mutated them and others were always mutants, though not all of them knew it. If a high profile hero did not know they were a...
by Probe
Thu Dec 12, 2019 4:35 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam notes to himself that they appear to be treated as VIP's. Presumably someone programmed the computer that issues the passes to upgrade theirs. (Better to assume than than to assume it is the people who were being programmed.) Ion Angel's answer is about as expected. Thomas Edison once said, &quo...
by Probe
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:12 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Nothing seems amiss so far, though Sam keeps alert. Not that he would be able to do anything about it if something did happen, not in public. He does consider what he COULD do. Morph a partial helmet and some light armor to help conceal his identity as well as defend himself. Add some spikes and bla...
by Probe
Tue Dec 03, 2019 5:33 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

The ride was long enough to get boring, Sam spent it working on a sketch for a device he is working on. Figuring out where the gears, pulleys, and braces would be. It helps, when using his power, to have an exact design to follow. Just thinking here, Sam should presumably make an Engineering roll fo...
by Probe
Tue Dec 03, 2019 4:48 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam says to himself, You are not paranoid if someone IS out to get you. Out loud, he responds, "Check to see if she already called the number. I expect she has, but we could be lucky." It is going to be annoying cutting Thanksgiving short. He starts working on an acceptable excuse to make ...
by Probe
Thu Nov 28, 2019 6:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Sam is eating his German Toast with strawberry-Maple Syrup and pineapple-orange juice, enjoying the treat, he looks up at at Caleb, "If you want, but she has to be ready to take what may come out of my mouth."

He will either sound insulting or perverted, depending...
by Probe
Thu Nov 28, 2019 5:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam replied, "I kept my practice to in the shed, where it could not be seen...well after I learned to control it at least. I mean, I was in my room at home when it first happened, I had to pretend to be sick and stay there in my room until I learned to keep things under control. I do not think ...
by Probe
Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)
Replies: 108
Views: 45964

Re: 2.1 Legions of Adoring Fans (Interlude/RP)

Peter adores Ion Angel, the Guardian with the winged battlesuit. She is in the East Cost branch, and has a wide variety of tech additions that she can vary her suit with. Every time she appears in public, he enjoys trying to guess what any new item is before it is used. He finds the villain called V...
by Probe
Wed Nov 27, 2019 4:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam waits, if we were closer he would send a remote, but as it is he has nothing to do but keep alert. After all, if the other Jenny was sending a message to someone, there is likely to be some kind of response. People who do not have powers often misunderstand how versatile something like Sam's pow...
by Probe
Mon Nov 25, 2019 6:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam says, "I can show you."

He concentrates and forms a scale model of his back yard, including both houses. He takes his time, making certain it is right, then points, "This is her window."
OOC Comments
Not going to roll, since he would try again if he fails. He has the time.
by Probe
Mon Nov 25, 2019 5:25 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

"I thought you might read her mind and find out if she has been altered, but I imagine talking to her might draw the thoughts to the surface of her mind to make it easier," Replies Sam. Admittedly, he is not really happy with suggesting Chase read someone's mind, but he can not see any ot...
by Probe
Mon Nov 25, 2019 4:33 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam replies, lost in memories, "We were friends once, but once I started being interested in girls, I started fumbling my words. I wound up insulting her quite a bit and lost her as a friend. I have never managed to get past that." He snaps out of it at the question of disappearing her, &q...
by Probe
Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:42 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam says to his parents, "This is Jenny Chase, a fellow student from the special class. We have a few things in common." Sam's father mumbles something about the things they have in common including social ineptitude, which Sam hears but does not repeat. When Chase kisses him, he kisses he...
by Probe
Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:35 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.2 Helios Academy
Replies: 42
Views: 17312

Re: 1.2 Helios Academy

Sam responds, "I once saw an old TV movie called Probe, about a spy who carried around a mini camera on a ring or tie clip and got instructions from a built in radio. I was thinking Probe might be suitable...or possibly RC, short for Remote Control." He wonders what the others will think ...
by Probe
Thu Nov 14, 2019 5:15 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.4 Settling In
Replies: 6
Views: 4847

Re: 1.4 Settling In

Sam wonders if there is a tech lab, a place for people who like to build things as he does? At least with the library and computer center, he will be able to study in the field, even if there is not. While he finds the layout of the campus interesting, the rules are more so. No rules against actuall...
by Probe
Fri Nov 08, 2019 7:42 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam was home for Thanksgiving. He had been worried, the enemy clearly knows who his family is since they kidnapped him from his workroom in the shed behind the house. Still, Chase had checked his family over and found no tampering, so he had come home. Things were going normally, a dozen distant rel...
by Probe
Thu Nov 07, 2019 6:11 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.3 Montage
Replies: 62
Views: 24162

Re: 1.3 Montage

Sam works his tail off, practicing body strengthening exercises, learning how to fight with a number of weapons, practicing his powers so that he can quickly form specific memorized shapes quickly, and studying more about mechanics and how things are put together. One nice thing about his powers, it...
by Probe
Thu Nov 07, 2019 5:30 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.2 Helios Academy
Replies: 42
Views: 17312

Re: 1.2 Helios Academy

While Sam is willing and is clearly trying, it is plain he has not previously been the physical type. He pays attention, especially when body mechanics are explained. He tends to keep his mouth shut...which is definitely better then him talking. At least around girls, he is going to sound totally id...
by Probe
Thu Oct 31, 2019 5:10 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.2 Helios Academy
Replies: 42
Views: 17312

Re: 1.2 Helios Academy

Sam reaches the training field eventually. He heard some banging noises during the night but decided not to investigate with a probe. The noises were from the girls' side and he would not want to get caught spying...which is not the same as saying he might not like what he saw if he did, but getting...
by Probe
Sat Oct 26, 2019 6:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.2 Helios Academy
Replies: 42
Views: 17312

Re: 1.2 Helios Academy

Sam has trouble sleeping, he has ever since his powers first started manifesting. Super-senses are useful, but anything but the finest of bedclothes feels rough against his skin. Every noise or smell he is not used to tends to wake him up. It makes sleeping in a strange place very difficult. He is a...
by Probe
Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:03 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.2 Helios Academy
Replies: 42
Views: 17312

Re: 1.2 Helios Academy

Sam comments after putting his thoughts together, "My parents...I was out in my work shed when I was taken...but can you tell me if they are all right, and is it possible to let them know I am too so they don't worry or think I ran away or something?" Well, that one was not too bad. He jus...
by Probe
Wed Oct 16, 2019 4:51 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam realizes what is going on with the purple girl, she has never been Normal, suddenly being given the appearance of normality is causing her both joy, and the fear that it will be taken away again. She is overwhelmed by emotions. Having super senses, he has witnessed odd behavior like this in (som...
by Probe
Sat Oct 12, 2019 7:16 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam hakes his head, thinking, Marketing Research is a stupid way to make such decisions, proper marketing can shape opinions and help everyone. He decides not to speak again, he may get the point across, but it sure is not going to sound good unless he takes the time to think it out and pretty much ...
by Probe
Fri Oct 04, 2019 11:44 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam thinks that might possibly explain where the tech came from, those Mutants who were members of the Guardians probably learned a lot about it while they were working for them. He is a bit irate though, "So when it is politicall expediant they cozy up to us, but when it is not they discard us...
by Probe
Sun Sep 29, 2019 1:22 pm
Forum: Rising Stars (SWADE Supers)
Topic: GM Poll Q3 2019
Replies: 10
Views: 6791

Re: GM Poll Q3 2019

Not particularly his fault, as it was the first time (to my knowledge) that anyone on-site tried the chase system. By the listed standards for voting, he did just fine.
by Probe
Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:31 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam tries to remember who the Guardians are, if he has heard of them. Common Knowledge [dice:3dqkwf24]58525:0[/dice:3dqkwf24], Wild CK[dice:3dqkwf24]58525:1[/dice:3dqkwf24], Knowledge Ace [dice:3dqkwf24]58525:4[/dice:3dqkwf24] For the moment, he decides to stay quiet and observe. For one thing, now ...
by Probe
Mon Sep 16, 2019 3:24 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam replies to the last comment, "It is quite likely they have a mutant technologist in their number, someone capable of inventing and building things that are far more advanced than what is commercially available." That helps explain why they think they can hide from the government, Peter...
by Probe
Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:54 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam awoke when Tamar went around the cabin, you would wake up too if someone stepped on your toes...that was why he set it up that way. He quickly realized the plane was not moving normally and checked around to see what was going on. Notice [dice:vjk4trc5]57930:0[/dice:vjk4trc5], Wild Notice [dice:...
by Probe
Wed Aug 28, 2019 6:20 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam drinks his milk and settles down for a snooze, right now rest is what he needs most. He takes the precaution of putting threads through the carpeting,if anyone tries to get in arm's reach he will hopefully feel it and be awakened. Spirit [dice:1gs0m2mw]57701:0[/dice:1gs0m2mw], Wild Spirit [dice:...
by Probe
Thu Aug 22, 2019 3:41 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam is tired, and now that the immediate danger is over it and traces of the drugs are hitting him. He is rather less observant than usual as a result. He comments, "I think I would like to sleep, eating or drinking much would perhaps not be a great idea. Warm milk perhaps, but cocoa might give...
by Probe
Wed Aug 14, 2019 4:14 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam grunts, "You must not be as good as you think if you did not know that a black ops group is going to have everything set up before they publicly ask for funding. Asking for funding is more a go-code to those guys than a point of creation." Well, that is the way it is in Hollywood and i...
by Probe
Wed Aug 07, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam may sympathize with Psyche's plight, but her solution he can not agree with. Stealing someone's life because someone else stole yours is not a case of two wrongs making a right. He can not think of a solution, well he can think of one, but he can not trust her to abide by it. Someone could offer...
by Probe
Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:11 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel says, "It is obvious, you are afraid that if your host knows about you, they might try to get rid of you. It still seems wrong to me to use someone's body without their permission. Are you able to just ride along, or do you have to be in charge when you are in there?" Samuel thinks,...
by Probe
Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:29 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sammy frowns at Jason, "You really do not want to know how bad it could be. I saw news reports about a raid on a place like that, and some of the survivors will need plastic surgery to cover the scars...and those were the lucky ones. Some people get off on hurting others." He shudders, tha...
by Probe
Wed Jul 31, 2019 4:04 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam considers, "How effective is it? For example, could a Muslim terrorist be reprogrammed to assassinate his leader and put back into his camp and no one notice he was any different until he does? Also, is it limited to people under thirty or was that just a convenience?" If it is both fa...
by Probe
Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam listens to Constance and responds, "It appears to take time to train people. It may also work best on the young, note that the oldest there was about thirty. Finally, Most of what is mentioned as training others for seems primarily physical or rote memorization. They might not be able to re...
by Probe
Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:41 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel's eyes automatically adjust to the light, his senses are better than normal as part of his powers. He listens to the driver and summarizes, "So Chase is a walk-in free spirit and Jenny is the ghost host you work from. Have you found ways to communicate with Jenny...other than say recordi...
by Probe
Tue Jul 23, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam replies, "I am Samuel, though I generally go by Sam. I was in my workshop when someone started feeding gas into the place, that is about all I really know."

Granted, he managed to keep from breathing much of the gas, but he did not learn much by doing so.
by Probe
Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:33 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam thinks, The matter seems clear enough...perhaps I read too many comic books. Aloud he says, both to confirm his theory and to explain to the others, "Psyche has the power of mind switching. The Female body is her native form, the male is her current host. Because the mind is switched, the o...
by Probe
Tue Jul 16, 2019 5:18 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samual snags a cookie, using his powers leaves him hungry, and states, "No one left behind is a grande ideal, but may not be attainable at this time Big Guy. We do what we can to get everyone out, but we may have to stage a strategic withdrawal and return to rescue another day." He looks a...
by Probe
Mon Jul 08, 2019 6:00 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

The end is in sight , thinks Sam as he catches a glimpse of the giant by the uprooted fence. He puts more effort into getting there, hoping that getting off the property also means getting away. Evade (Free action) in case anyone is still shooting Change Position (Free action?) to get to (and hopef...
by Probe
Mon Jul 01, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Rising Stars (SWADE Supers)
Topic: Q2 GM Poll
Replies: 4
Views: 4285

Re: Q2 GM Poll

I agree, the chase is too long...especially given how the troubles have been piling on Sam...
by Probe
Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:32 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam hears the others yelling from ahead and tries to finish the run for the edge of the forest, telling himself, Come on Sam, you have made it this far, you can do this. He continues doggedly forward adding silently, Note to self, there is a reason superheroes are generally athletes, so get in shape...
by Probe
Wed Jun 26, 2019 4:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel is mostly concerned with getting out of here, and for a change the way seems open. He keeps his eyes open for obstacles, and dodges in case of any fire from behind. Come on Sam, I know you are getting tired from all this running, but you can do this, he tells himself. Action: Change Position ...
by Probe
Sat Jun 22, 2019 4:17 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

This just is not Sam's day, despite his best efforts, and they have actually been remarkably good given that he is a geek not an Athlete, he keeps having problems with this escape. Take, for instance, this snake here. Now it is too small to hurt him if it is a constrictor, but he can not tell at a g...
by Probe
Sat Jun 15, 2019 4:32 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

It seems Sam is not much of a woodsman, he keeps getting into trouble in trying to get away. No one else seems to be having as much trouble, though admittedly he is actually doing pretty well at running. He thinks to himself, I have to get better at avoiding these obstacles. Ironically this is just ...
by Probe
Fri May 31, 2019 3:35 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel glances around and sees a guard somehow got ahead of him, but he also sees the big guy strike him, it does not look like they will need help. He continues to move for the fence. Free Actions: Change Position and Dodge, trying to get ahead Athletics [dice:2ihy146g]54146:0[/dice:2ihy146g], Wild...
by Probe
Fri May 24, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel had been looking for something that he might use to make following him more difficult, and thinks he found one. That tree, or is it those trees? Well the two are pretty close, even touching at ground level, if he can dodge between them... OOPs, a bit too tight... Athletics [dice:1kk7o7cw]5391...
by Probe
Sat May 18, 2019 8:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel can not do much but keep running just now, he will try to keep his eyes open though, there may be things that will give someone small an advantage...such as narrow trails. If he spots something he may use it, or point it out to someone else. Athletics [dice:3lbavdoz]53649:0[/dice:3lbavdoz], W...
by Probe
Thu May 09, 2019 5:22 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel morphs his remotes back into his body, he does not think any of the shapes he knows to turn them into will be helpful just now. Doing so while running is distracting though, and he winds up running directly into a thicker bush...which will make tracking his movements easier and slow him down ...
by Probe
Fri May 03, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Samuel never had a real key card, just a remote he used to try to fool the system. Not sure if anyone else has a key card. Fortunately as long as his probes can fit the bill he ALWAYS has the tools for the job. Samuel heads to the door, morphing his Katana down to a shorter sword and turning his sec...
by Probe
Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam is disappointed that his tactics are failing, this is more difficult than it looks in movies and anime. He morphs his remote into katana shape and heads down the stairs, stating, "The enemy does not want us getting outside, so it seems like a good idea for us to go there." He will head...
by Probe
Fri Apr 05, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam keeps his remote as a grappling hook, it is a fairly handy tool. He tries again to use it as a weapon, though admittedly his aim is not great. At least the opposition seems to be intent on live capture. Attack [dice:1tvbcp43]51565:0[/dice:1tvbcp43], Wild Attack [dice:1tvbcp43]51565:1[/dice:1tvbc...
by Probe
Fri Mar 29, 2019 4:46 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam responds, "Study your biology a bit people, every person ever born is technically a mutant. Mutant is not an insult, it is a fact of nature. Now Idiot is an insult, and one you guys well deserve." OK, so that is probably true...Sam remembers reading it when he was researching mutation ...
by Probe
Wed Mar 27, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam is a bit surprised when, after resisting his efforts, the door suddenly swing open under his touch as it it were never locked in the first place. This seems rather strange, but under the circumstances he is not inclined to look a gift horse in the mouth. He says to the others, "The door is ...
by Probe
Thu Mar 21, 2019 4:15 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: 1.1 The Next Generation
Replies: 258
Views: 88672

Re: 1.1 The Next Generation

Sam says, "I think I have something for the door, let me check my pockets." Sam reaches into his pocket (glad he now has a pocket) and morphs a probe into the shape of a security card, then "pulls the card out of his pocket" and inserts it into the scanner. Once the card/probe is...

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