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by steelbrok
Wed Feb 01, 2023 4:36 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Watches the Dorn the Giant-Dwarf smash one of the mirrors. Whilst agreeing with the sentiment, this sage cyborg does wonder if this was the right move. Meddle not in the affairs of magical mirrors, after all! However, it's done now. He keeps Vera swinging in a controlled arc, ready to react to whate...
by steelbrok
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Determinedly shrugging off the strange, brief, waking nightmare, Steelbrok

Notice 1d6+4 -2 for Dangerous encounter so:
1d6!!+2
Ldd1d6!!+2
on getting his bearings.
by steelbrok
Mon Jan 16, 2023 3:36 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

With radar, sonar and pretty much every advanced sensor working away, Steelbrok can see all too clearly. Somehow these mirrors really show up every metal part, every poly-ceramic edge. He moves the tips of his thumb against the tips of his fingers. There is feedback, but it's not like a real flesh a...
by steelbrok
Thu Jan 12, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Through the portal! Steelbrok goes onto full

1d6!!+4
Ldd1d6!!+4
by steelbrok
Wed Jan 11, 2023 2:39 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Steelbrok checks his weapons and pack are secure, the, cradling Vera tenderly but firmly, he makes a short run and leaps through the portal.


As he hits the rift his thoughts are "surely it can't be as cold s Russia!"
by steelbrok
Mon Jan 09, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

TicToc wonders about the exploding robots. I wonder if Steelbrok explodes too. Tic toc takes a step away from Steelbrok and ask in a very polite tone, "Mr. Steelbrok, you do not go boom like these?" as TicToc points to the robot parts. The man of steel roars with laughter and rechambers a...
by steelbrok
Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: Supporting Cast
Topic: Blitz: Psi-Ghost Zapper
Replies: 1
Views: 439

Re: Blitz: Psi-Ghost Zapper

Dice Rolls
Credits:
1d6+1d6+1d6+1d6 x 100 = 1400

Goods:
1d4+1d4 x 500


Spent 100 Credits on a sword leaving 1300

HJ1 Experience and Wisdom:

1d20
Professional Edge, hmm, Investigator?
HJ2 Training

1d20
Woodsman and a die type in Survival
by steelbrok
Sun Jan 08, 2023 4:08 pm
Forum: Supporting Cast
Topic: Blitz: Psi-Ghost Zapper
Replies: 1
Views: 439

Blitz: Psi-Ghost Zapper

Blitz/Blake McCloud Blake comes from a family of Psi-Ghosts that lived near Free Quebec. The family often worked as scouts for the FQ forces. One mission they were given was to retrieve a Triax company rep who had been captured by a gang in the Old Bones. The mission went wrong and was only recovere...
by steelbrok
Wed Jan 04, 2023 11:35 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Leaving those with the best knowledge to decide what this portal means, Steelbrok focuses on

1d6!!+4
Ldd1d6!!+4
the skies, looking for the inevitable response to the firefight.
by steelbrok
Sat Nov 19, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Steelbrok slides stealthily into a Shooting position. "Vera, baby, don't let me down" Identifying (not exactly a problem when you're crammed with state-of-the-art sensors!) the SAMAS as his best target, he Shooting 1 1d8!! Damage 2d10!!+2 MD AP6 Shooting 1 1d8!! Damage 2d10!!+2 MD AP6 Shoo...
by steelbrok
Thu Nov 03, 2022 11:23 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

The cyborg Stealth 1d6!!+2-" (actually comes down to 1 as should be -2 not -") Wild Die 1d6!!+2-2 to the side, seeking to avoid enemy attention as the team moves towards the hut. This new team seems pretty effective even if a little green, so far so good, though. Maybe the city girl needs ...
by steelbrok
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:16 pm
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

The Steel Stalwart gives the map a thorough examination and nods approval of the news about the local CS forces. He ignores "Skelebots, eh?" he muses, "Crystal, can you rig something up to jam their comms maybe? Not to activate now, but to have ready if we need to stop them calling fo...
by steelbrok
Thu Oct 13, 2022 1:15 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Cradling Vera tenderly, the steel soldier mutters a quick prayer before he steps through the portal. Once in the ruined building he quickly looks for exits and possible enemy entry points. He relaxes very slightly as Duke and his squad enter, "What's happening out there, much enemy activity?&qu...
by steelbrok
Thu Sep 29, 2022 11:04 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

One thing about all the sensors packed into Steelbrok is that he hears a lot of the conversation going around, Dorn and Charles' is particularly interesting. He cannot help staring at Dorn (dwarf, seriously, did they change the height qualifications sometime in the last couple of hundred years?). Th...
by steelbrok
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

Steelbrok stands, "Sir, a couple of questions." The smooth talking cyborg pauses a moment, hoping they will avoid some of the nonsense the last mission started with, "Communications, Sir, how do we keep in touch? Also, what plan is there to ensure we can be retrieved? I assume we won'...
by steelbrok
Wed Sep 28, 2022 6:21 am
Forum: Adventures
Topic: Chapter 1: Poor Choices
Replies: 76
Views: 11687

Re: Chapter 1: Poor Choices

After being rifted from Kyiv to Castle Refuge Steelbrok had felt a bit loose-endish, Sure the accumulated back pay had been handy but he missed some of the old 1st SET, especially those who'd remained behind in the snowy wastes of Russia. After church that morning there was a buzz of conversation. A...
by steelbrok
Thu Sep 08, 2022 11:29 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

The cyborg stands straight, bows his head,
"God bless you Ma'am"
by steelbrok
Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:09 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Right, thinks the Steel Swordsman, don't care what shape you are, this time you go down! Vlad or Vera, Vlad or Vera Hmm.. Gives Vera an affectionate pat, "Don't let me down, baby", then opens ROF 3 plus Rapid Fire and Improved Rapid Fire so Shooting 1 1d8!! Shooting 2 1d8!! Shooting 3 1d8!...
by steelbrok
Fri Sep 02, 2022 3:28 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Realising that the foe he had charged had vanished, run away no doubt!
He strolls to rejoin his companions who have finished dealing with the the lesser threats while the chic cyborg was chasing away the main threat
by steelbrok
Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:00 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Looks around puzzled as the Nightingale simply vanishes, sees all of his comrades are heading in the other direction. Did no one respond when he called "Follow me"? Work to be done on
must take some Command edges to get everyone charging in the wrong direction!
by steelbrok
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:38 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Finally, a solid sighting of the Nightingale after all this time.
Relieved to actually see their foe, Steelbrok doesn't hesitate! He charges off to the

1d12



p1d4!!-1
Ldd1d6!!-1
on his comrades to follow him.
by steelbrok
Sun Jul 17, 2022 5:09 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

The swirl of images continues as the Steel stalwart steps forward, Vera readied for use, Vlad at his side ready to be drawn. With his sensors tuning in he moves carefully through the maelstrom of taking on the 10 of Clubs Notice (1d6+4, -2 for Club, -2 for the round) Notice 1d6!! Wild die 1d6!! . Hi...
by steelbrok
Thu Jun 16, 2022 10:52 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

All around their seem to be things suddenly happening. If the Steel Soldier had any hairs on the back of his neck, he was pretty sure they'd be standing tall. Some sort of horrific giant bird Notice 1d6!!+4 Wild die 1d6!!+4 to swoop down on him. However the cerebral cyborg's sensors easily see that ...
by steelbrok
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:27 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok turns on the Hellhound to their left and advances, keeping Vlad 1st Strike in case it attacks first: Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!+3 Assuming that's a raise damage would be: 1d12!!+1d8!!+1d8!!+1d6!!+2 MD, AP16, Reach2 Advances steadily on the Hellhound and Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!...
by steelbrok
Sat May 28, 2022 7:56 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Then he moves to protect his arcane comrades, allowing them to concentrate on the Nasty, Naughty Nightmare of a Nightingale "Take Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!+3 , foul fiend" and watches with Damage 1d12!!+1d8!!+1d8!!+1d6!!+2 AP16, MD plus the arcane boosts so nicely handed out as his c...
by steelbrok
Sat May 28, 2022 7:49 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

- as in First Strike
FH1d6!!+3
Ldd1d6!!+3
Probably a hit if anything ventured too close
d1d12!!+1d8!!+1d8!!+2 AP16, MD
, Steelbrok sees if any opponent is foolish enough to attack him
by steelbrok
Tue May 24, 2022 5:04 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

As the battle progresses, Steelbrok uses the old grey matter. This Nightingale needs needs these magical types to do their mojo, best the steel stalwart keeps the lesser things off them. He moves to protect the spellslingers, alert for any chance to Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!+3 any demon that d...
by steelbrok
Tue May 24, 2022 4:44 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Stands

1st strike in case on of them gets past the others:
FH00201d6002100210023
Ldd1d6!!
Damage 1d12!!+1d8!!+1d8!!+2 Plus presumed Raise bonus 1d6!!
MD, AP16
Oh yeah, plus the Holy Smite benefit!
, Vlad poised as the battle erupts again.
by steelbrok
Sun May 22, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

As the Nightingale takes the field behind his Minions, the stoic cyborgs sighs,

p1d8!!-2
Ldd1d6!!-2
himself for this new threat
by steelbrok
Wed May 04, 2022 2:33 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Seeing the swarm of foul, icky demony-things approach himself and Palach, the the svelte steel soldier coolly considers the so First Strike . Reaching down he grabs a weathered Heavy Improvised Weapon , once part of some pre-Cataclysm Kyiv building, and simply Ok, DM+4 for Huge target plus +2 from r...
by steelbrok
Tue Apr 19, 2022 3:47 pm
Forum: Fan Fiction and Contests
Topic: Active Player Patronage
Replies: 20
Views: 8420

Re: Active Player Patronage

That sounds good!
by steelbrok
Sat Apr 09, 2022 2:44 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

As the three demons reach Steelbrok and Palach, he sees Palach the armoured alien easily strike down two of the attackers, First Strike at the demon attacking first Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!+3 ah, let's benny this Fighting 1d6!!+3 Wild die 1d6!!+3 settle for the 8 +2 for Elan = 10 slashing at ...
by steelbrok
Thu Apr 07, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Silently, steadily the stealthy cyborg slips through shadows in the sylvan ruins of this once great

L1d6!! (-4, +2 ritual prep, +2 Woodsman)
Ldd1d6!!
. He cannot help but wonder at what happened here as the group advances toward their objective.
by steelbrok
Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:25 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok slips forward, alert for anything that might give them away, Vlad in hand ready to counter any Fighting d6+3 -4 Penalty, +2 from the weird guys ritual prep, overall d6+1 Fighting 1d6!!+1 Wild die 1d6!!+1 . Taking advantage of being unable to drown, he uses the water as cover too, so 1 succ...
by steelbrok
Sat Apr 02, 2022 7:44 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

"Ok, can anyone whip up some fog or something, preferably that can't be identified as unnatural?"
by steelbrok
Fri Apr 01, 2022 8:02 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

"If we're going for a stealthy approach, maybe we should be leaving the vehicle behind to pick up later"
by steelbrok
Mon Mar 28, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

"When you say "I think", just how certain are you?"
by steelbrok
Sun Mar 27, 2022 11:06 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Nods at Palach's rather more sensible suggestion, "Plenty of wood in these trees, we could make some sort of raft at least. How do we cross without being seen, though?"
by steelbrok
Sun Mar 27, 2022 9:22 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok just ... stares ,,,

Has the situation got to the poor kitty?
Does he need to have lie down foe a while?
by steelbrok
Thu Mar 24, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Moving back from the wizards and psychics, Steelbrok finds a good, concealed spot and keeps his eyes/senses

1d6!!+4
Ldd1d6!!+4
for anything that might be a threat.
by steelbrok
Tue Mar 15, 2022 10:21 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Nods. liking the idea of a bit of reconnaissance.
by steelbrok
Mon Mar 14, 2022 1:50 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

"Ok, how do we want to handle this? So far this thing has pretty much run away from us - that might have been devotion to its mission, though" Steelbrok pauses, ordering his thoughts, "There are two questions as I see it: has this Nightingale already handed the Ring over to Sauron? An...
by steelbrok
Wed Mar 09, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

The cyborg Notice 1d6!!+4 Wild die 1d6!!+4 carefully for a good crossing point/method, seeking out one that provides the best options for cover/ "Better wait until nightfall, too many eyes in the sky for a daytime crossing" He glances at Palach, "You want to be the distraction? I can ...
by steelbrok
Mon Feb 21, 2022 2:58 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Palach wrote: ↑Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:10 pm . "This bird only speaks Russian, 'keep him talking' is job for Palach."
"Well volunteered that man!"
by steelbrok
Sun Feb 20, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Ok, so bags of smoke and sneak round the side
by steelbrok
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:20 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok guesses what Radecliffe is thinking but adds to himself: a powerful being that had its sceptre stolen may not like the idea of having those who stole it back from the thief around when he couldn't manage that job himself
by steelbrok
Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

In as non-threatening way as a cyborg can, Steelbrok draws Vlad and holds it up for the dragon/man/wizard/whatever to see,

"Will this do the job your honour? I could turn my ears off if it would be helpful, too"
by steelbrok
Fri Feb 11, 2022 9:46 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok looks closely at the image of the ice sceptre, thinking that so far, this trip has been pretty much out of the frying pan, into the fire and then into a bonfire. Something tells him that handing over the ice sceptre might mean out of the blizzard and into the ice age!
by steelbrok
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:47 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Making sure to stay out of claw, tail or teeth range, Steelbrok ponders:

Oh great, not just any dragon but a "powerful and mighty" one. At least Bard's target was in dragon form and he could aim at a missing scale! Wonder if this thing isn't as tough in human form?
by steelbrok
Wed Feb 02, 2022 7:50 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

The trek through the woods is slow but steady until the storm starts. And a very weird storm it is too, writhing around the 1st. If the svelte cyborg had any hairs, the ones on the back of his neck would be standing up. Al in all, it's actually not that much of a surprise when the storm coalesces in...
by steelbrok
Sat Jan 22, 2022 9:57 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

As he watches the big kitty cat rolling in the snow, the stylish cyborg cannot help but remember winters in Iceland during his childhood. Of course, there were a lot less trees and you could look forward to a good bowl of fiskbollur at the end of the day and maybe a sip of brennin.
by steelbrok
Fri Jan 21, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

Steelbrok doesn't fancy taking his chances on the ice. The woods might be gnarly but at least they're a bit more solid (well, likely more solid, you can't really rule anything out in this weird future world). He elects to scout ahead, trying to find a decent Survival 1d6!!+2-3 Wild die 1d6!!+2-3 for...
by steelbrok
Mon Jan 10, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale
Replies: 145
Views: 43363

Re: Chapter 7: To Kill a Nightingale

The cyborg looks ahead, seeing the ice closing in, choking the river. Looks like it will be time to take to Shank's Pony. Well, the Boat's been a decent base but nothing lasts forever.

He makes a circuit of the deck, scanning for any signs of, well,

1d6!!+4
Ldd1d6!!+4
!
by steelbrok
Sun Dec 19, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

After helping the villagers search for food, the chrome commando takes a bit of time out. I began checking and cleaning my weapons, one by one, even with these metal fingers long practice makes the process almost subconscious. My mind roams as I work, thinking about how I came to be here. Teenage ha...
by steelbrok
Wed Nov 17, 2021 3:53 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Having doe his bit to start the rebuilding, the stylishly handsome cyborg looks the need of the villagers for food. He gathers a foraging party. The fields have been badly hit by the storm but they'll still yield a decent amount of food if you Notice 1d6!!+4 Wild die 1d6!!+4 Villagers 1d8!! Villager...
by steelbrok
Fri Nov 12, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

One thing about good vodka, Steelbrok muses, no hangover - even though he did still feel a bit woozy this morning. Had he really just used the word woozy? Boy, he must have had too much to drink last night. Several of the villagers were still looking a bit the worse for wear too - those being harang...
by steelbrok
Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:14 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

While those with mystical inclinations do some strange things with magic and silver, Steelbrok helps the villagers repair their shattered lives. He helps repair houses and barns, and build new ones. A vibro sword is a great help when chopping timber. The villagers watch with tears in their eyes as h...
by steelbrok
Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:38 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Swinging Vlad to fend off any pursuers, Steelbrok decides to raise the team's morale with a new battle-limerick We fought against demons of frost To free villagers thought to be lost The day was incredibly cold But our team had warriors bold With magic and steel We made enemies reel And won without ...
by steelbrok
Mon Oct 25, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Stephen wrote: ↑Mon Oct 25, 2021 12:14 pm
OOC Comments
1d4!!

L1d10!!1d6!!
Stephen pauses, feeling a tug of mystic energy. He senses a weakness in the head demon, and cheerfully calls it out to his new comrades.
"Well met! No need to stand on ceremony, there's plenty of these demons for everyone"
by steelbrok
Mon Oct 25, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Seeing his comrades brave efforts to match his own valourous performance, rolls dice for card, hoping for a Joker! 1d4 Card 1d4 ah well, at least not a Club! boldly faces the oncoming storm of demons, sure that the villagers have gotten away but curious to see what pretty things the overgrown smurf ...
by steelbrok
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Sometimes things go well, sometimes they go badly. Sometimes you just scrape by and carry on through whatever shleet the Russian weather throws at you. 1d4 1d4 through the snow, Steelbrok sheathes Vlad and concentrates on finding a clear, safe Notice 1d6!!+4 Wild die 1d6!!+4 for the villagers. He id...
by steelbrok
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"Jose uses Magic and concentrates to Greater boost those around him fighting " Somehow, Steelbrok feels his arms become lighter, his sense of where to strike become more acute, yet despite this feeling he is no more a swordsman than he was before . Fending off the frost demon with Vlad he ...
by steelbrok
Sat Oct 16, 2021 11:05 am
Forum: Supporting Cast
Topic: Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger
Replies: 2
Views: 937

Re: Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger

Backstory
Narrative

1d20
: the True Federation of Magic
by steelbrok
Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:55 am
Forum: Supporting Cast
Topic: Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger
Replies: 2
Views: 937

Re: Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger

Build Notes Race: True Atlantean Begin with all stats at d6 barring Strength at d8 (strength and Spirit maximums d12+2, others d12+1) Dimensional Traveller, Ley Line Sense and Phasing (may take Rejuvenation at Novice) Aura Sword and Staked Heart Tattoos (+2 Toughness) Heroic, Enemy (Demons/Undead), ...
by steelbrok
Sat Oct 16, 2021 10:49 am
Forum: Supporting Cast
Topic: Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger
Replies: 2
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Clint McFly, Atlantean Hexslinger

True Atlantean Hexslinger Agility d8 Athletics d6 Driving d4 Fighting d8 Riding d4 Shooting d8 +2 with Classic Stealth d6 Smarts d8 Common Knowledge d8 Gambling d8 Notice d6 Occult d8 Repair d4 Spellcasting d8 Survival d6 Spirit d6 Intimidation d4 Persuasion d6 (-2 versus evil beings who recognise A...
by steelbrok
Thu Oct 14, 2021 2:53 pm
Forum: Savage Rifts House Rule Proposals
Topic: Hucksters in Rifts
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Hucksters in Rifts

hope this is the right place to post this. I was toying with building a Huckster who got transported to Rifts Earth and did some thinking about how Hucksters might be: Rifted Hucksters Hucksters can be clever magicians. In the magic rich environment of Rifts Earth they can still fling their mojo and...
by steelbrok
Tue Oct 05, 2021 5:56 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"Come on then," Steelbrok yells, as he sees the demon conjuring ice and snow to stop the fleeing villagers, hoping to buy them time to escape. The foul frost form turns and strikes at him. Steelbrok Soak attempt (-1 benny to 3) Vigour 1d12!! Wild die 1d6!! superbly and the blow that should...
by steelbrok
Sun Oct 03, 2021 9:56 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

A bit startled by his current position (must check my internal compass, he thinks), the Man of Steel Trousers tries to slide away from the wicked ice blade, Spending a benny Soak roll Vigour 1d12!! Wild die 1d6!! Spend a benny Vigour 1d12!! Wild die 1d6!! So 2 wounds soaked from the first hit, leave...
by steelbrok
Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

What on God's good Earth is Spirit 1d8!!-2 Wild die 1d6!!-2 ? Well, whatever it is this Borg's not fazed. Steelbrok assesses the tactical situation. He doesn't like leaving an enemy in his rear but has to trust his tem0mates to handle them (besides with 360 vision he can see if they mess things up a...
by steelbrok
Thu Sep 16, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

emerging into the clearer ground between the trees, Steelbrok spots the villagers tied to the tree. If he still had hair it would be standing on end. Grateful for his sonar, radar, no vision penalties , he sees the foul pit-spawn in the trees too, even before his comrade's strange magics begin light...
by steelbrok
Sat Sep 04, 2021 10:31 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Fairly
keeping my 2nd roll with a success and two raises
with how things are going, Steelbrok the Handsome continues to swing Vlad; he's glad to be able to let rip on some of these demons. This future world is often confusing and the chance to put some things aright in it is welcome.
by steelbrok
Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:40 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

The handsome cyborg quickly 1d4 1d4 so no Joker but no club either of the situation. Though there is terror and confusion he Notice 1d6!!+4 (360 vision and no penalties) Wild die 1d6!!+4 for patterns of behaviour to see who is a real hostage and who is a demon. seeing an innocent before him being pu...
by steelbrok
Sun Aug 22, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

As he moves forward, Steelbrok the handsome cyborg keeps an eye (sensor?) on his team-mates. If he had eyes they would roll as the Were-kitty crashes into a tree
by steelbrok
Sun Aug 15, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Shakes the girl gently off his arm and follows Stephen into the woods - moving a little more Stealth 1d6!!+2 Wild die 1d6!!+2 though. As he moves up to the treeline he begins scanning for Notice 1d6!!+4 Wild die 1d6!!+4 (no visual penalties) to see what had actually been standing in the area. As he ...
by steelbrok
Mon Aug 02, 2021 1:26 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Finally having a clear indication of who/what's friendly and who's not, Steelbrok smoothly sets Vlad into the ground, slides Vera round to a firing position and puts some Shooting 1d8!! Wild die 1d6!! I was going with the -2 for medium range being offset by firing at a target the size of the storm P...
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:43 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok nearly jumps out of his metal skin when Stephen suddenly appears next to him. Fortunately his EDAS shows no threat before Vlad decapitates the stranger. (Internal grumbling: More new TL people arriving, is there a permanent Rift following this team? He'd better ask one of the arcane types ...
by steelbrok
Mon Jul 26, 2021 2:13 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

With his 360 vision, Steelbrok is quite aware of the little man's eyerolling. At least @Radecliffe seems to be using his unnatural senses, though. "Well?" (I mean we've missed the chance to put ranged fire onto them, is someone going to say whether this is a hostile before they just walk u...
by steelbrok
Sat Jul 24, 2021 12:26 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

hobo joe wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:12 pm "DO...YOU....NEED...HELP...?"
Steelbrok nods approval at Tary's use of the "talking to foreigners" skill. Even as he hopes Tary will stay out of his field of fire/sword swing.
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 23, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"FORM UP!" Steelbrok barks at the laggards and shipboard, "Non-combatants into the church, Tomorrow Legion let's keep it safe. Make sure any nasties can't slip between us. Thursday , can you fly in this? If you can we need overhead cover and you can pick off anything heading to flank ...
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 23, 2021 2:19 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Typical, all these magicians with their so-called special senses and none of them sings out time to do some damage at a distance, Steelbrok gives Vera and affectionate pat and slings her, drawing Vlad, newly blessed by the local priest, and preparing for battle.
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 23, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"Ok, all you people with magic eyes, do I let rip?"
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 23, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok sees a woman running towards them, almost leading the edge of the storm. Now normally he'd think she looked like she was running from trouble but the number of demons, shapeshifters and mind warpers he's come across on this trip make him a bit trigger happy. He takes a good Notice 1d6!!+4 ...
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 23, 2021 12:47 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Takes a look at the newcomers, thinking that trying to fit them into a tactical organisation will be interesting. "Welcome, find yourselves an empty bunk, if you're hungry we've plenty of rations stashed aboard the "Thursday's Perch"*. Any Heavy Weapons amongst you so we can co-ordina...
by steelbrok
Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:05 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Draws Vlad and rests the sword across both arms. Goes to one knee before the Priest,

"I ask for your blessing on this weapon" he

1d4!!-2
1d4!!-2


Sensing somehow that he's made a hash of the language he says, "translation, someone?"
by steelbrok
Tue Jul 13, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Overhears Thursday muttering about his need for a bunker.
"Hey, Official Ship's Dragon, you have a bunker for your shiny stuff. You've got the for'ard cargo hold. You know, the one you sit on top of?"
by steelbrok
Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:52 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Looks along the deck at the large vehicle, "Oh yeah!"

"Hmm, instead of making a weapon from scratch." he draws

'Vlad' The Impaler d12+2d8+2 MD AP16 (Harmonic Blade, REACH 2! +1 Fighting, +1 Parry
, "Can you do something with this?"
by steelbrok
Wed Jul 07, 2021 12:30 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

The handsome cyborg lowers Vera and mutters about a lack of discipline in this here Tomorrow Legion! Nods as Jose talks to the locals and catches the word ognemet and is glad they're on the same page. "Ask him how far away they are too. And if they know where the demons lair is. And if it's too...
by steelbrok
Tue Jul 06, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Q2 2021 GM Poll
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Re: Q2 2021 GM Poll

This is the first pbp I've played in so forgive me if I'm either stating the obvious, missing something or just sound a bit weird. Also, I'm not wanting to criticise anyone as we all have times when other things take priority. We have had something of a churn of characters The game has slowed down f...
by steelbrok
Tue Jul 06, 2021 8:57 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"Ask if we can lend a couple of flamethrowers"

(Checks his stocks of tracer ammo)
by steelbrok
Fri Jul 02, 2021 12:59 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Palach wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 2:26 pm "Comrade, you notice we lost someone?" He points to Radecliffe's wolf, now standing alone.
"It got one of us already!"
by steelbrok
Thu Jul 01, 2021 5:53 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok sees the bird moving into an attack posture. "Look out chaps, bandit at 10 o'clock!" Goes on , "Remember what the old wizard said, 'The Enemy has many spies in his service; birds and beasts' " Russian 1d4!!-2 Wild die 1d6!!-2 for the benefit of the villagers and those o...
by steelbrok
Wed Jun 30, 2021 1:48 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok sees a bird flying upwards from behind cover. Is it some enemy shapechanger that's been listening in?
He raises Vera to his shoulder and begins tracking it
by steelbrok
Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:25 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Sees the new kid raising his hammer and unsheathes Vlad and hold him high, "Come and get some impalation, demons."
by steelbrok
Wed Jun 23, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Jose Kerske wrote: ↑Wed Jun 23, 2021 9:56 am He did say women? What's a party without women? Jack looks at the women that are here and wonders if there are any good looking ones.
Most of them don't have enough chrome or brushed steel for Steel's taste
by steelbrok
Wed Jun 23, 2021 5:08 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Listens to the Priest (looks like a priest, probably a priest but you can never really tell in world of shapeshifters and the Lord knows what else) but only catches the occasional Russian 1d4!!-2 Wild die 1d6!!-2 . Something about food and demons. Great, he thinks, more flamin' demons. Gives Vera a ...
by steelbrok
Sun Jun 20, 2021 2:52 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok listens to all the jibber jabber and decides this is a good time to give the ship a once over, starts working on some of the minor

p1d6!!
Ldd1d6!!
that a ship always seems to need, "Look after her and she'll look after you" as they say.
by steelbrok
Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Steelbrok decides to reassure the confused and despondent looking Radecliffe.

"Don't get too worried, bird man, seems like there's always some magical types coming out of the woodwork around here. We'll get the job done and then it's only a few thousand miles back to Blighty."
by steelbrok
Tue Jun 15, 2021 5:41 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Slaps the cat person on the back, "Good lad, make sure we restock on booze, some beers as well as just vodka OK?."

Stands nonchalantly on the deck, idly running his hands over Velma and Vlad's hilts and Violet and Vera's trigger guards
by steelbrok
Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:31 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
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Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Jose Kerske wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:03 pm . Ah Steelbrook don't smile, it looks like you want to eat them."[/b]
Looks at the shapeshifter, "There's a dragon sitting on the fore deck and you're worried about MY smile?"
by steelbrok
Mon Jun 14, 2021 3:46 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98516

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

"Oh great, bet this is another place that's going to think they own our ship."

Takes a good long

1d6!!+4
Ldd1d6!!+4
at them.

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