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by stormwell
Fri Sep 01, 2023 4:04 pm
Forum: Recruitment: Mission Briefings
Topic: Frozen Skies: Marauders
Replies: 2
Views: 493

Re: Frozen Skies: Marauders

Flux_McFly wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 4:05 pm I'd love to join! What Rank would we be starting as?
Novice rank.
by stormwell
Sat Aug 12, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Recruitment: Mission Briefings
Topic: Frozen Skies: Marauders
Replies: 2
Views: 493

Frozen Skies: Marauders

Here we go... Frozen Skies was the winner of the poll I ran to determine the next game I would run and so here is the recruitment tread. This will be a completely new game compared to the various one I've run and will be using SWADE, it will also be a semi-playtest of the update rules. The revised F...
by stormwell
Sat Jun 17, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Which Game To Run....?
Replies: 0
Views: 1376

Which Game To Run....?

So, with life having settle down for me and I'm getting into a routine again I'm looking at running a new game....question is what though? There are two, technically three, options. First up is a game based on the Dishonored video game series where the characters the roles of investigators (detectiv...
by stormwell
Tue Oct 11, 2022 1:46 am
Forum: Old
Topic: Recruiting Now Closed. Savage Pathfinder: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path
Replies: 11
Views: 2324

Re: Savage Pathfinder: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path

If theres space, put me down as a Rogue please.
by stormwell
Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:41 am
Forum: Old
Topic: Recruiting Now Closed. Savage Pathfinder: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path
Replies: 11
Views: 2324

Re: Savage Pathfinder: Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path

Tempting since most of my other games have dried up.
by stormwell
Sun Mar 13, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Re: Operation WRAITH

After the flying leviathan had passed, the Enbarr gradually settled and the various sections of the skyship reported in. Aside from crew and aero-vessel alike being a little shaken, there weren't any issues. With the team present on the bridge, Hawthorne decides to discuss your next move. "Welc...
by stormwell
Sun Feb 27, 2022 4:25 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Re: Operation WRAITH

The gigantic dragonhawk continues to grow larger as it drew closer to the Enbarr until it almost loomed over the skyship. Realisation suddenly struck Hawthorne as he cried out. "It's heading right for us! Brace for impact!" There was shouts and cries from the skyship's crew as they hastene...
by stormwell
Sun Feb 27, 2022 3:20 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Into The Nations
Replies: 17
Views: 5598

Re: Into The Nations

Sutter looks at the Sioux for a while, seemingly lost in thought as he weighs up his options. Eventually he sighs and gives the word for the herd to move west along the Oregon Trail, spurring the ranch hands into action whilst the Sioux army maintains it's position and simply watches. Once the herd ...
by stormwell
Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:58 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Re: Operation WRAITH

Hawthrone gives you all a gruff welcome as you arrive on the Enbarr 's bridge. "Lookouts reported a sighting." "Airborne." He quickly adds before you've even begun to ask questions. "Estimated to be three to five miles off our port side, or just look to the left hand side of...
by stormwell
Mon Jan 24, 2022 5:39 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Re: Operation WRAITH

1d54 The Enbarr cut through the snowy, frozen skies of Alyeska at a steady cruising pace. Where possible the crew kept inside with the warmth, though occasionally ventured out in thick coats on de-icing or lookout duties. Despite the reluctance of the crew to brave the icy air, they still went abou...
by stormwell
Mon Jan 10, 2022 2:20 am
Forum: The Trash Can (Purged Monthly)
Topic: Open Games 2022
Replies: 3
Views: 1553

Re: Open Games 2022

Deadlands the Weird West This twisted tale takes a posse of hard-riding drovers and their Texas Longhorns from the rolling hills of Texas through swollen streams in Colorado, the mountain passes of New Mexico, the haunted prairies of Wyoming, and more! Game Master: stormwell Check us out here. Two ...
by stormwell
Wed Jan 05, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation WRAITH
Replies: 19
Views: 5788

Operation WRAITH

HMAS Enbarr Eastern Coast of Alyeska Things moved at seemingly breakneck speeds once the Ravener moored at RAF Station Dunfalk and you were quickly ushered into a waiting motorcade of staff cars already containing some senior officers. A brief but thorough debriefing soon followed before you were l...
by stormwell
Wed Jan 05, 2022 7:42 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Into The Nations
Replies: 17
Views: 5598

Re: Into The Nations

Once Archibald and the pair of longhorns were rescued, the drive got underway again skirting round the quicksand before fording the North Platte River. On the opposite bank you crest a rise and get your first look at the Oregon Trail, though it's less than awe-inspiring consisting of wide-open prair...
by stormwell
Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:30 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

January 2022: Signing Off New Year, All Change. Regular readers should hopefully be aware of a pretty major change in personal circumstances for me that is looming soon (the pic below is a good clue), though I have some pretty big news regarding that. Hand-in-hand with this is news of what's happen...
by stormwell
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:34 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The Ravener is taken under tow and given an escort by the two Kestral fighters that fly lazy circuits round both aero-vessels. Hawthorne gets his crew organised and demands a series of reports concerning casualties, damage, etc. Before long you arrive back at RAF Station Dunfalk where you started of...
by stormwell
Sat Dec 18, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Into The Nations
Replies: 17
Views: 5598

Re: Into The Nations

As you approach the river bank, Archibald's horse suddenly finds the ground giving away underneath it as it starts sinking into the ground having come across a patch of quicksand. Couple of the longhorns also bumble into the quicksand before anyone can stop them, sending up a chorus of noise. Quicks...
by stormwell
Wed Dec 15, 2021 7:43 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Perhaps it was fate, somebody's wish or even a prayer but Gerald Blissett 's shot rang true as it sailed through the air and struck the bridge of the Guild skyship before erupting in a fireball. The Guild aero-vessel visibly rocked in the air and started to veer away with a noticeable list, trailing...
by stormwell
Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:20 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence
Replies: 116
Views: 995546

Re: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence

Bit of advance notice, but this may end up being sooner. Name : Stephen Start Date of Absence : March 2022 (possibly earlier) Expected Date of Return : June 2022 A/GM Account : Stormwell Characters : Archibald Ellsworth Kaelin Kaya Llolfaen 15th March 2022 is the actual date that I start basic trai...
by stormwell
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The improvised smokescreen plan is hastily put into action and not a moment too soon as the Guild aero-vessel fires off another shot, though with the Ravener obscured the shot goes wide and explodes harmlessly away from the airship. A rugged cheer goes up amongst the crew as things seem to be going ...
by stormwell
Wed Dec 08, 2021 7:35 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Into The Nations
Replies: 17
Views: 5598

Re: Into The Nations

Three days pass with the Sioux shadowing the herd, every so often a lone warrior sneaks up close under the cover of darkness to test you. They take particular interest in Tashunka, though only give a few terse words regarding what they thought of his 'employment' with the white men. Despite the chan...
by stormwell
Mon Dec 06, 2021 3:23 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

December 2021: City of Rats We're coming to the end of the year and the Festive Season (at time of writing) is almost upon us! This time of year it is typically customary to give gifts, so this is what this month's blog post is all about. Some years ago I ran a Savage Worlds campaign based on the v...
by stormwell
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:25 am
Forum: Deadlands
Topic: 2021 Q3 GM Poll
Replies: 1
Views: 1224

2021 Q3 GM Poll

Tis that time again folks! FUN: Player Survey The goal of gaming is fun. If players are enjoying themselves and having cool adventures then we are truly doing something right. Feedback from players also helps drive engagement as they have an influence on how things are going. Poor = +0 EP (Please, p...
by stormwell
Wed Nov 24, 2021 10:22 am
Forum: Frozen Skies: Griffin Squadron
Topic: 2021 Q3 GM Poll
Replies: 2
Views: 1304

2021 Q3 GM Poll

Tis that time again folks! FUN: Player Survey The goal of gaming is fun. If players are enjoying themselves and having cool adventures then we are truly doing something right. Feedback from players also helps drive engagement as they have an influence on how things are going. Poor = +0 EP (Please, p...
by stormwell
Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:16 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Into The Nations
Replies: 17
Views: 5598

Into The Nations

Sioux Nations Fear Level 4 The Old Ways: Everyone inside the Sioux Nations has the All Thumbs Hindrance when using manufactured goods. The drive eventually leaves the Overland Trail and crosses a portion of the Sioux Nations, a prospect that has Sutter looking particularly anxious. It is well-known...
by stormwell
Wed Nov 17, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

"A few more minutes!" Cries Hawthorne. "Could shave off some time if we redline the engines, but that'll run the risk of blowing them out and leaving us a sitting duck." Another shot is fired from the Guild ship, though you're a bit more prepared even as the shell explodes uncom...
by stormwell
Wed Nov 10, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Perhaps getting desperate, the Guild aero-vessel fires off a barrage of shots at the Ravener . Fired in haste with little time to properly aim them, the shots explode around the Ravener . Fortunately no damage is inflicted, yet, but the shots are close enough to rock the airship. It will be a matter...
by stormwell
Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:23 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

November 2021: Desert Days I've posted about the world of Darmonica beyond the shores of Alyeska, ever-expanding the overall setting of Frozen Skies. One of the things I've posted about has been the Commonwealth Colony of Orduesh, an outpost located in the southern deserts. This week we're going ba...
by stormwell
Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:20 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The crew of the Ravener busied themselves putting Crowley's plan into action, spare equipment was gathered to be thrown overboard whilst the three planes were prepared for launch. However, due to the launching mechanisms the launch of the planes would have to be staggered but items could be thrown o...
by stormwell
Tue Oct 19, 2021 6:27 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

True to his word, Goodman and the Empire Rail enforcers with him help round up the herd before riding escort until a good distance is put between you and the Wasatch camp. As a final parting gift, Goodman gives some tips about the state of the Overland Trial leading into Wyoming including some troub...
by stormwell
Fri Oct 15, 2021 8:54 pm
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence
Replies: 116
Views: 995546

Re: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence

Ndreare wrote: Wed Oct 13, 2021 5:18 am CONGRATULATIONS!
I know this has been something you have worked hard for, for years.
Thanks.

I know I'd previously said about it on the Discord, just thought I'd get it posted up all official like.
by stormwell
Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Hawthorne nods. "Aye, comfortably in radio range....anything we transmit should be picked up pretty sharpish by a ground station or a patrol." "As fer planes, we have a couple on the side-mounted launch ramps and a third that can be put on the ramps once they're clear." Explained...
by stormwell
Wed Oct 13, 2021 4:26 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence
Replies: 116
Views: 995546

Re: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence

Bit of advance notice, but this may end up being sooner. Name : Stephen Start Date of Absence : March 2022 (possibly earlier) Expected Date of Return : June 2022 A/GM Account : Stormwell Characters : Archibald Ellsworth Kaelin Kaya Llolfaen 15th March 2022 is the actual date that I start basic train...
by stormwell
Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:28 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

October 2021: Savage Skies Recently had the chance to do a one shot where we ended up running an air combat for Frozen Skies, again it seemed like the air combat rules had a solid foundation and the hex grid certainly seems like the way forward. That said, it was also an opportunity to get some mor...
by stormwell
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Hawthorne conferred with the crew for an answer for Aleister Crowley 's question. "Lookouts report possible MG emplacements in her underside, though it is still armoured. Strafing it would be little more than a nuisance unless we had something with a heavier punch." "As for out curren...
by stormwell
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:34 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Trail north of Denver Morning Round 0 Conditions: Warm Hope glowered a bit at Goodman. “Yes, we handled things,” she said. “I don’t know why they were so intent on a cattle drive. We told them what happened to their papers. What did the Empire Rail have to do with the rocket man?” she asked. She he...
by stormwell
Wed Sep 15, 2021 10:33 am
Forum: The Struggle
Topic: New Game - The Struggle
Replies: 49
Views: 10588

Re: New Game - The Struggle

Very tempted to join this, probably try out the Wilderness Scout or whatever it's called.
by stormwell
Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:29 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

"Howdy folks." Goodman says as he rides up to the posse and tips the brim of his hat, though you note he's wearing a Deputy Marshal's badge. "I must confess that I was a little loose with the truth outside of Denver, for that you have my apologies." "I'm a free agent with E...
by stormwell
Tue Sep 14, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

HARE curses in Sodkan for a moment, though those familiar with the harsh language recognise a few choice curses being uttered and ones they never expected to come from a young woman. HARE then composes herself, sighs and speaks in the more familiar Gwentian language. "My father." "He....
by stormwell
Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Weird Wars: Crown and Country
Topic: Character Creation Guidelines
Replies: 0
Views: 975

Character Creation Guidelines

Follow normal character creation guidelines as presented in Savage Worlds Adventure Edition, though consult the Weird Wars book and the SWADE update document linked below for skills and edges. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oc-qgSDpaDCyo0HAleIzjEkUVFOJTvwPkFIkuUh0igY/edit?usp=sharing As the cha...
by stormwell
Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:06 pm
Forum: Weird Wars: Crown and Country
Topic: Gwentshire Rifles
Replies: 3
Views: 1979

Gwentshire Rifles

2nd Battlion, Gwentshire Rifles C/O: Lt.Colonel Charles Hibberd B Company C/O: Captain James Haynes No.10 Platoon C/O: Lieutenant Reginald Snell Plt Sgt: Serjeant Robert Soward 1 Section Corporal Morris Lance-Corporal Watkins MG Gunner - Loader - Rifleman Rifleman Rifleman Rifleman
by stormwell
Mon Sep 06, 2021 1:42 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

September 2021: Lionheart As summer gives away to autumn and the final few months of the year, perhaps a good time to announce a project I've begun which I hope to have finished before the year's end. It's a supplement for Cold War Skirmishes that I hope to release via the Savage Worlds Adventurer'...
by stormwell
Sat Sep 04, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Weird Wars: Crown & Country

Things are finally moving forwards with this, forums are setup and so is the Discard channel.

What are your names on the Discord so I can add you to the channel?
by stormwell
Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

"Aye, she could down us with but a single volley and she'll have the range advantage on us." Hawthorne said grimly. "Our best bets of taking her on, if we have to, is somehow getting in close and surprising her or load up our fighters with bombs." "At present speed we're ro...
by stormwell
Sat Aug 21, 2021 9:46 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Interest: Weird Wars

May have another player for this.

Also started on Weapon Issue (see first post) and also managed to pick up a book about the story of Dunkirk, which goes into some detail on the Phony War period.
by stormwell
Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:54 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Skies over Artian Confederation Round 0 Penelope frowned at the new briefing. “What is the Skywright’s interest in this?” she asked. “Are we even fast enough to outrun a Guild ship?” She knew the Skywright Guild had control of the best in aero-ship technology and fuel. And if it was a destroyer ves...
by stormwell
Sat Aug 21, 2021 4:47 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Even with the addition of more punchier weapons, the Automaton proves to be a tough adversary to take down. Though your continued attacks gradually wear it down, metal plating is shot off and mechanical joints are blown apart. At last the machine monstrously finally topples into a crashing heap of j...
by stormwell
Sun Aug 08, 2021 4:22 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The Ravener made steady progress through the skies over the Artian Confederation, thus far unchallenged despite everyone's heightened paranoia. Hawthorne eventually calls everyone to the bridge, the captain's stern looking face greeting them on arrival. "Our lookouts have spotted another aero-v...
by stormwell
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:18 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Interest: Weird Wars

Getting caught up on stuff on the site, will get some more stuff up by the end of the week,
by stormwell
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:17 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Open Games?
Replies: 7
Views: 2714

Re: Open Games?

Lars! You're back!

The Deadlands Weird West game is still going.
by stormwell
Wed Aug 04, 2021 1:13 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Hope is fortunate enough to spy what appears to be rifles with large bore barrels, almost like a cross between a rifle and a cannon. Whether or not it would actually hurt the mechanical monster that you're facing is up in the air, though it looks like these weapons might just do the job. Note to Pla...
by stormwell
Tue Aug 03, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

"Ah...." Corbec replied. "Tis coming back ta me now."

"Was 'bouts ta step foot outta the door when the shooting started and me survival instincts kicked in." Continued Corbec. "Never been much o' a fighter."
by stormwell
Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

August 2021: Alyeskan Gazetteer - Scrapper's Island Certainly been a while since we've had a Gazetteer post, so probably high time that was addressed. As ever this serves to explore the untamed wilds and expand the map of Alyeska, thus providing more fodder for people's games of Frozen Skies. In th...
by stormwell
Sat Jul 24, 2021 6:21 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The static in the air builds as more energy is routed through the airship's lift coils located deep within it's gasbags, Hawthorne intending to gain as much altitude as quickly as possible once clear of the aero-docks. Those crewmen not otherwise engaged on other tasks hurried to their battlestation...
by stormwell
Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Interest: Weird Wars

Added some stuff regarding character creation to the first post.

Also, forgot to answer this, you'll be starting from Novice.

I'll be posting some notes regarding weapons soon as well.
by stormwell
Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:14 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: Savage 40K
Replies: 12
Views: 10216

Re: Savage 40K

Genestealer Xenos Wild Card Agility: d12; Smarts: d4; Strength: d10; Spirit: d8; Vigor: d12 Skills: Athletics d10+1, Fighting d12, Notice d6+2, Stealth d12 Pace: 8; Parry: 10; Toughness: 13 (4) Edges: Alertness, Ambidextrous, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, First Strike, Fleet-Footed, Free Runner, Frenzy, ...
by stormwell
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:39 pm
Forum: Community Projects
Topic: Savage 40K
Replies: 12
Views: 10216

Re: Savage 40K

Ambot Imperial Mining Construct Agility: d10; Smarts: d4; Vigor: d12; Strength: d10; Spirit: d8 Skills: Athletics d10, Fighting d6, Notice d6+2 Pace: 6; Parry: 6; Toughness: 15 (4) Edges: Alertness (Sensors), Frenzy Special Abilities Armor +4 Bite/Claws: Str+d8 Burrow (20") Construct Hardy Nig...
by stormwell
Fri Jul 23, 2021 8:45 am
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Interest: Weird Wars

Additional question: will I be brutalized for absolutely buggering up British slang? Should I not even try in the interest of not offending the real Brits in the group? No, I'll probably be the only Brit but I can dig up a link or two for WW2 era slang. An overall response, I have three people who'...
by stormwell
Wed Jul 21, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Re: Interest: Weird Wars

Cool, probably time that I posted some details. The unit that your characters are part of is called the Gwentshire Rifles, it is a county regiment (named after and normally recruits from a specific county) of the fictional county of Gwentshire. This county is roughly located where North Somerset is ...
by stormwell
Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: Archived Recruits
Topic: Weird Wars: Crown & Country
Replies: 15
Views: 4179

Weird Wars: Crown & Country

With my Savage Iron Kingdoms coming to an end, I'll looking at running an alternative game. Weird Wars is something I've had an eye to run for some point, especially as somebody has been working on updating it to SWADE. My idea is have the characters me part of a fictional unit over the course of WW...
by stormwell
Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:59 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Archibald's realisation tips you off that the Automaton has Heavy Armor, meaning weapons without the Heavy Weapon trait cannot hurt it (somehow I blanked this over so my bad). You can search the bodies of the fallen X-Troopers for something that can possibly hurt it by rolling a Notice roll, though ...
by stormwell
Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Spirit 1d4!!+2 Initiative Archibald K ♠ GM K ♦ Hope Q ♥ Punchy 5 ♥ Tashunka 3 ♠ Baxter 3 ♦ The Automaton seems to stagger under Punchy 's onslaught, it's exterior visibly damaged but otherwise appearing unharmed.
by stormwell
Wed Jul 07, 2021 6:22 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Hawthorne nods in response to Aleister Crowley 's question. "Aye, we have a cadre of medics along with a fully stocked infirmary." "I'm guessing trouble and took the liberty of making preparations to get underway soon as." Whilst there seemed to be some sort of commotion in the t...
by stormwell
Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:51 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

July 2021: To Pay Donn's Toll This month we're back in the world of Frozen Skies with a look at an idea for some background lore for the setting. The genesis of this stems from a recent discussion about the portrayal of the afterlife in fantasy settings and various different cultures. Focusing on t...
by stormwell
Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

HARE mutters under her breath in Sodkan about what she thinks of the rescue attempt, though she does thankfully hurries along. Soon enough the aero-docks loom into view and you spy some of the Ravener 's crew waiting outside, they come forward to assist you and take the wounded to be treated in the ...
by stormwell
Tue Jun 22, 2021 8:03 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Strength 1d4!!-2 Still dazed from their enforced eviction, the gremlins prove to be easy targets for Algon's magicks as they are swept up by the Isoan's arcane powers and deposited within the containment vessel. The few remaining gremlins are quickly despatched by the team and Colossus, the feline ...
by stormwell
Wed Jun 16, 2021 1:30 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Strength 1d12!!-4 Spirit 1d4!! Crit Fail Check 1d6 Bennie Spirit 1d4!! Though not seemingly inflicting any visible damage, Punchy's blows and Tashunka's powers seemed to have at least rattled something in the construct as still advanced forwards but with jerking motions at it did so. Curiously, it ...
by stormwell
Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:12 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

The fireball was the straw that broke the camel's back far as the pursuing truck was concerned, everything else was effectively overkill. With tyres screeching in protest and black smoke billowing from the engine, the enemy truck abruptly swerved to one side and impacted the wall of a building. Torm...
by stormwell
Mon Jun 07, 2021 2:14 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

June 2021: State of the Press Good grief, almost halfway through the year. We're now heading into summer (or winter for those readers residing in the southern hemisphere) as signalled by it not raining for more than five minutes here in the UK, so it seems like a good enough excuse for an update on...
by stormwell
Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Spirit 1d8!! Algon's sheer force of will proves to be too much for the critter inhabitating the 'jack as half a dozen gremlins ooze out from the construct and flop onto the floor dazed (they count as being Vulnerable). Now free of it's infestation, the steamjack grinds to a halt in a slightly slump...
by stormwell
Thu Jun 03, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Bad Guys Reaction

d1d6!!-4

FL2d6 Minor Collision

LH1(d)2d6 Chassis

LH2(FL)2d6 Chassis

dd3d6!!
by stormwell
Mon May 24, 2021 4:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Smarts 1d4!! 1. Shooting 1d6!! 2. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!+1d6!!-1 3. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!-1 4. Shooting 1d6!! 5. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!-1 6. Shooting 1d6!! 7. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!-1 8. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!-1 9. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d8!!-1 10. Shooting 1d6!! Damage 2d...
by stormwell
Sat May 22, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Amidst a chorus of protesting squeals and other alarming noises from the truck, Jackson manages to drive though the rapidly closing gap like a rocket a hair's breath away from scraping the side of the already battered and bruised truck against the brick wall of the courtyard's entrance. From behind,...
by stormwell
Sat May 22, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Molly, after adjusting her goggles, takes aim with her pistol and Shooting 1d6!! Wild 1d6!! an anti-spectral round at one of the troublesome grymkin. A smile spreads across her face as her chosen target squawks as it is struck and flung backwards, thudding against the brick wall behind it. Meanwhile...
by stormwell
Sat May 15, 2021 5:01 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Penelope's efforts are rewarded by the pile of garage bursting into flames, filling the courtyard with a smoky haze. One of the two Sodkans, seeing the intent, roll a smoke grenade towards the base of the building from which your assailants are poised. The truck, meanwhile, gets going with some alar...
by stormwell
Sat May 15, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Gremlin Whackin' Time Time to deal with the pesky critters. Each of you will need to make a roll depending on what action you're taking, a success and each raise will net you one defeated Gremlin. The resident Caller can do an opposed Spirit roll at -2. Stun Baton can be used by having it touch wha...
by stormwell
Wed May 05, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

"Wot?! No! Tis not like that!" Corbec cries, putting his heads up defensively. "I'm a co-...." Corbec didn't finish his sentence, rather it was prematurely ended by Manny's strike that sent the man flying and knocking him out cold. Outside the two Sodkans continue to give coveri...
by stormwell
Wed May 05, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Initiative Archibald Ellsworth: Black Joker Tashunka: King of Spades GM: Jack of Diamonds Hope Monaghan: Ten of Spades John Baxter: Ten of Hearts Punchy: Two of Diamonds The surviving crew of the Steam Wagon take their contraption and retreat further and further from the battle with Punchy riding s...
by stormwell
Wed May 05, 2021 8:36 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

"Well...this is an irritation ." Molly mutters with a slight note of disappointment in her voice. "Admittedly not that surprising." "OK people, looks like we're now dealing with an extermination job." Continued Molly. "Jelena, there should be gear for this on the ...
by stormwell
Mon May 03, 2021 2:20 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

May 2021: Clan of the Fallen This month we return to the world of Frozen Skies by building some background lore, something that could possibly be used in games of Frozen Skies. It builds upon the clan society of the Commonwealth that I was aiming for, in addition introduces a plot angle for people ...
by stormwell
Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Manny Costa it doesn't take you long to find Corbec as it turns out he's sheltering under the stairwell on the ground floor of the tenant building. In fact, he's peering out at the courtyard and nods as you approach. "Quite unhealthy outside eh?" You can attempt another Notice or take som...
by stormwell
Thu Apr 22, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Algon Waelan attempts his Calling and senses a mischievous presence along with some disturbing, off-key giggling. The feline Colossus, released from Algon's influence, darts around the workshop like he's having a mad moment. In the violet gloom of the Strangelight, the cat seen be seen lashing out ...
by stormwell
Sat Apr 17, 2021 2:08 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Another Soak Roll

1d6!!-3
Ld1d6!!-3

Bennie

1d6!!-3
Ld1d6!!-3

EMMERICH DOWN!!
by stormwell
Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:09 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Emmerich's Opposed Test Roll

L1d6!!
Ld1d6!!

Emmerich loses, -3 from Wounds. Now Vulnerable.

1d6!!-3
Ld1d6!!-3

F(pdp)1d4!!-5
Ld1d6!!-5

Extra -3 to hit Punchy, Bennie....

F1d4!!-8
Ld1d6!!-8
by stormwell
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:16 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Manny Costa do a Notice roll to search for Corbec. The shorter Sodkan simply nods and returns to firing his SMG at the opposite rooftop. Suppressive Fire Shooting 1d8!! The larger Sodkan also tries shooting, this time with his rifle. Shooting 1d8!! Everyone else in the courtyard who's not in cover ...
by stormwell
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:30 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Vigor 1d6!! Wild 1d6!! Vigor 1d6!! Wild 1d6!! One more Wound on Emmerich will Incap him, GM has spent Two Bennies for the Soak rolls. A unit of 10 X-Squad Troopers and an auto-gyro now enter the fray, Emmerich orders for his Steam Wagon to pull back whilst he and his gunner deal with Punchy. Initia...
by stormwell
Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:17 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

"What? And ruin the surprise?" Molly grinned back at Algon. "Granted, tis not often everything turn out as they first appear." The Lochlan brothers, in response to Algon's question, answered. "Nah, there shouldn't be....we've shutdown business til everything's resolved. So ...
by stormwell
Mon Apr 05, 2021 2:33 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

April 2021: Forsaken Revisited For a while I've had ideas for other settings beside Frozen Skies, settings that I've posted about time and time again. One of these has been a Dark SciFi that I'd dubbed Forsaken Space, which revolved around a single system where wrecked spaceships seem to be drawn t...
by stormwell
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Deadlands
Topic: 2021 Q1 GM Poll
Replies: 1
Views: 1696

2021 Q1 GM Poll

Tis that time again folks! FUN: Player Survey The goal of gaming is fun. If players are enjoying themselves and having cool adventures then we are truly doing something right. Feedback from players also helps drive engagement as they have an influence on how things are going. Poor = +0 EP (Please, p...
by stormwell
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:17 pm
Forum: Frozen Skies: Griffin Squadron
Topic: 2021 Q1 GM Poll
Replies: 2
Views: 1928

2021 Q1 GM Poll

Tis that time again folks! FUN: Player Survey The goal of gaming is fun. If players are enjoying themselves and having cool adventures then we are truly doing something right. Feedback from players also helps drive engagement as they have an influence on how things are going. Poor = +0 EP (Please, p...
by stormwell
Sat Mar 27, 2021 5:38 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Algon Waelan , the feline processed a burning rage that still smothered and threatened to ignite once more every time the cat glanced in the direction of the building. Despite the soothing attentions of the Iosan, Colossus remained agitated and even growled a little as he sensed prey close by. Moll...
by stormwell
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:17 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Emmerich's Roll

1d4!!
Ld1d6!!
by stormwell
Wed Mar 17, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Aleister Crowley In answer to your question, Calbernian. Jackon is badly wounded but still in the fight (1 Wound left, but still Shaken and suffering -2 penalties from wounds taken), Crusor just seems to be laying there (you doing a Soak Roll Crusor_Peter45 ?). The shorter Sodkan is more focused on...
by stormwell
Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

Algon smirks under the Ghost Hood, here I thought they had a ghost problem. Let's see what Colossus thinks. Algon retrieves 'Colossus' from the basket, who promptly curls up in his arms. He carries the cat towards the building's entrance while lending it a gentle scratch. As he walks, Algon asks Mo...
by stormwell
Wed Mar 10, 2021 5:52 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

The steam wagon approaches and comes to a halt, though this time Emmerich does not dismount from the vehicle. Instead, he opts to address you from the open-topped driver's compartment of the vehicle with a scowl on his face. “I see there were some… further difficulties. I truly wish we could have re...
by stormwell
Wed Mar 03, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

One of the Lochlan brothers walks a short distance down the street sneezing whilst the other brother answered. "The Union has been... aggressive with trying to get our workers to sign-on with 'em. We treat our workers fairly and pay a fair wage, but the Union insists that we abide by their stan...
by stormwell
Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Utherwald News Thread
Replies: 75
Views: 37360

Re: Utherwald News Thread

March 2021: Bravo November This week is bit of a break from Frozen Skies, instead we're focusing on one of my various other setting ideas. In this instance it's the turn of Cold War Skirmishes, a project that covers the Cold War period between 1945 and 1991. The aim is to cover various nations and ...
by stormwell
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:58 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Re: Strangelight: Workshop Woes

The Lochlan brothers seem put out by the barrage of questions, though they somewhat awkwardly answer after Molly smiled sweetly following input from the rest of the team. "Well...started round a week or so ago." One of the brothers answered. "Tools being moved, parts being broken and ...
by stormwell
Thu Feb 25, 2021 7:23 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Change o' Plans
Replies: 169
Views: 55723

Re: Change o' Plans

Stealth 1 1d6!! Stealth 2 1d6!! Stealth 3 1d6!! Punchy , you manage to successfully sneak round the Wasatch camp without being seen but with a fair share of close calls. You notice that there is a heavy presence of Wasatch X-Troopers, armed with Gatling rifles and tending to rocket packs. Also of i...
by stormwell
Thu Feb 25, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: Adventure Forum
Topic: Operation HARE
Replies: 290
Views: 95058

Re: Operation HARE

Aleister Crowley what the Sodkan said roughly translates along the lines of some creative cursing and insulting a feline's ancestry, obviously in an agitated tone. Hearing Crowley shout, the two Sodkans start firing upon the opposite rooftop. In response, a hail of gunfire erupts from the rooftop a...
by stormwell
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Strangelight: Workshop Woes
Replies: 45
Views: 11214

Strangelight: Workshop Woes

You are about to embark on what we hope is a long a fruitful career delving into the mysteries of creatures and entities beyond the normal limitations of our world. We understand you might have questions about the challenges ahead, so we at the Strangelight Workshop have put together this reference...

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