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Soaked

The giant rex roars in irritation as the plasma gets in its eyes and nose, but it doesn’t seem especially harmed otherwise.

Soakin

The Eco-Wizard staggers with the hit, but does not go down, and does not appear seriously bothered by it. Must've been a glancing blow.

The Eco-Wizard is visibly taken aback by @Kuikku’s challenge!

Eco-Wizard is Vulnerable

The triceratops lets out one last, bone-chilling cry and collapses in a massive SPLASH! before bursting apart in a whirlwind of inky blackness.

The triceratops bellows again, thick, black shadow spilling out if its open wounds like smoke from a fire.

Trike Wounds

Please do not take away the gear tables. Besides character slots and sig items, that’s where I spend all my EP.

Soak

The Rex roars, clearly feeling the blows, but not as phased as it should be, with a dragon on its back.

Dino Stomp! The Triceratops lowers its head and barrels towards the Klattatech Mobile HQ. Fighting 12, hit with a raise 10 (str) +6 (damage) +4 (gore) + 9 (raise damage, which aced) + 7 (collision damage) = 36 MD, AP 6 Collision damage: 7 (2d6 for each 5” of speed of Tri-Top) to the vehicle and to ...

GM Benny to Soak for T-Rex after Miguel's hit: success The Rex roars up at Miguel , ignoring the laser blast. GM Benny: Takes 2 Wounds, Soaks 1 Tri-Tops now has 2 wounds The Triceratops fares worse, as Conrad 's plasma blast envelops its head, getting into its eyes and mouth, and it screeches anew.

T-Rex Soaks, spends another WC Benny Tri-top Soaks 1 of 2 wounds, spends 1 WC Benny) What initially seemed a nasty slash from Kuikku’s Psi-Sword turned out to be shallower than it initially seemed. Deezy’s impressive light show seems to have an impact on the Triceratops, which lets out a pained cry...

T-Rex Soaks, uses one WC Benny Eco-Wizard, used 2 WC bennies, but there was no soaking that The Tyrannosaur roars its defiance as Toshiro 'Cybermonk' 's rounds glance off of its tough hide and it fixes its eyes on Norona , now in dragon form and challenging the Rex's dominance! Meanwhile, the eco-w...

Venatus Vinco , has anyone (other than me) used the Expanded Understanding EP option that you are aware of? If it's just me that wants it and it's going to cause excessive consternation amongst the collective GMs, then I'll live without it. I also don't think we settled on a price for the "res...

Conditions The storm calms almost as suddenly as it arose, leaving a buzzing in the team’s ears from the abrupt silence after so much tumult. The night has brought a bit of cool with it (though not much), and a bit of a breeze. The waters themselves are still roiling from the tempest just passed, b...

On the issue of Expanded Understanding: I dislike this one, much like I dislike Always a Hero. For a MARS AB-user, I'm fine with a customized Power List that makes sense for the character, being negotiated with the GM at creation. But for the "name" IFs, I'd rather see the restrictions pl...

Tribe of One wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2019 7:06 pm
It may not end up as big a deal in SR2.0, but I wouldn't lower it just yet.

But does it get used at all as-is? If it’s not being used, I’d still say the cost ought to be lowered, otherwise why have it as an option?

My point on the gear swap option is that I don't think I've ever seen anyone use it. I have thought about it multiple times, but it always seemed too pricey - though I did assume it would be a like-for-like swap (laser rifle for laser rifle, light body armor for light body armor, etc.)

High Command wrote: ↑Thu Sep 05, 2019 12:40 pm so:
(2 EP) Access Restricted Gear (Such as CS Armor, Power Armor, and Weapons) to replace a single gear choice.
or
(1 EP) Access Restricted Gear (Such as CS Armor, Power Armor, and Weapons) to replace a single gear choice.

I would vote 1, personally.

I’d like to propose making “access restricted gear” cheaper, or else dropping it altogether. I don’t believe I’ve seen it used, as CS gear is better, but it’s not generally 3 EP better.

On the SWADE rebuild. Was going to build Fritz as a Combat Medic w/ Secret Hindrance of being an infiltration specialist. Covert Ops and the like. Sometimes he is even given the assignments to use his medical knowledge to remove enemies. Thoughts? Is that his active role? A secret assassin for the ...

Yeah, I’d rather not have to take the heroic hindrance. Maybe an optional choice of hindrances, if one is required at all?

For humans I am willing to go with the Hero of Humanity option, but let's see what the Empires book gives us first. New question: Where do you want to start? Do you want to adventure through the journey from Lazlo to Colorado: this requires passing through CS controlled territory, the remains of To...

Kharis has 40k left after his spending spree. It ain’t much, but he can kick in all but some cash for emergencies and such. Say, 30k from Kharis.

Jon’s Hangout proposal that humans get “Always a Hero” (Born a Hero, but applicable to all their Advances) is my favorite suggestion by far and I’d love to see something like that adopted.

I just remembered that the advice in the forthcoming GMG for Savage Rifts will include using HJ rolls for GMs to customize the power balance in their games. Maybe no rebalancing would be needed, then, for an extra HJ roll, per RAW.

Which is to say, I'd be down with an extra roll.

What do you guys think of a setting rule that gives humans an extra HJ roll on a table of choice? VV I could see that, but additions should probably be balanced by a Hindrance. Another option would be to just grant humans an extra advance at character creation, so they’d be starting at the equivale...

Conditions The torrential rain, fierce wind, and near-constant lightning strikes make the conditions pretty terrible for the SET. The giant, snapping crocodile creatures certainly don’t help matters, and, to make things even better, night has fallen during the crossing. Given the cloud cover and th...

Nice! Sounds great to me. Super fun concept. As mentioned on the Hangout, I’d like to play my psi-ghost crazy. She was a rogue scholar in training before her MOM treatment, and she’s still got the Curiosity Hindrance, so she’d fit right in with an exploratory group. She also believes herself to be t...

Maggie can scout (she's a Psi-Ghost after all).

Steven will stay behind and pilot the Glitter Boy in her absence and can likely help secure the area. Hawke's Rangers (the soldiers) can help.

RFT wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:32 pm
Pender Lumkiss wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:15 pm All tables should be eligible to roll on.
With reference to what?

Are you saying if you pay EP, you should be allowed to roll on any HJ table?

This has consistently been Jon’s position re: the HJ tables.

I'm cool with power surge. Seems like a cool add-on.

As stated above, I am for keeping Expanded Understanding.

The Dark Harvest [/size] We will be playing an adventure based on the plot point campaign from the Arcana & Mysticism book, which centers primarily around Psyscape, the Magic Zone, and the conflict with Nyxla. All IF and MARS frameworks are welcome, but please read the game description and hous...

Sierra Mackenzie wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2019 3:41 am Does that penalty change if you are targeting yourself?

It does not appear so.

For what it’s worth, you do not need to be a psionic character for this campaign. All IFs and MARS packages are welcome.

And, yes, you can use Psionics inside power armor in SWADE at a -4 penalty (-2 if the face plate is removed).

Voted! Let's do a fun thing!

Update: Changed my vote. Let's go do a revenge thing!

Sgt 86Delta wrote: ↑Mon Aug 26, 2019 8:39 am I will be tinkering with Castle.

His original build was Human and a Rogue Scholar. I think he will stay that way, though his skills will be fewer and the power level toned down.

Awesome. I updated the original post to reflect Castle's SWADE-ification.

I will work up an introductory post with table rules, etc. for this game once we get closer, but I wanted to let you know that we can do some custom limitations or modifications for powers in order to fit certain archetypes, if that is of interest to anyone. I believe, for example, that someone on h...

Updated the original post to show that Robert would like to play an Orc Psi-Slinger.

The roster is shaping up nicely.

RFT wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 6:23 pm Looks good, you ate 60k over. I assume that I'd because you had some already?

It’s from his winnings in the arena. 100k, if I recall the GM post correctly.

Conditions Night is falling, and the light reaching down into the swamp is beginning to dim, but isn’t affecting visibility yet. The air continues to be unnaturally still, and the water is unmoving except where disturbed by the 32nd’s passing: a sheet of glass, broken regularly by trees and vegetat...

Corrigon wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 2:00 pm Can I go with a Rahu Man Zapper?

Heck, yeah! Or whatever it is they’re called now. Vronwor, I think.

Kuikku wrote: ↑Sat Aug 24, 2019 7:41 am I am trying to decide between...

Human Nega-Psichic: Trained in Psyscape to help defeat the evil of the world.

Orc Psi-Slinger: NEED MOOR DAKKA!!!

Both sound awesome. An Orc Psi-Slinger would be a really cool combo.

Deezy Klatta wrote: ↑Fri Aug 23, 2019 2:07 pm Going to rebuild Squidge as a Psi-Ghost 'gypsy' Mind Melter!

Yeee...

Nice! Original post updated to reflect Squidge.

I am all for new characters. My thought was more about having the current characters retire as NPCs in a town that they have established. Opening up businesses and trades. Even training the next generation of 32nd members. Whenever the new players venture back into the town/waystation and the visit...

All IFs and MARS frameworks are on the table and, given that this is Psyscape and the Magic Zone, repeats of concepts (especially psychic ones) are 100% okay. So far, we have interest in the following: Venatus Vinco - Human Cyber-Knight Stoic - Combat Mage Deezy Klatta - Psi-Ghost Mind Melter Kuikku...

RFT Here is Kharis' final shopping list. Please note, it's undergone some changes since the spitballing we did above. I went with speed on the hover cycle instead of deflection because it sounded more fun. :) Please let me know what you think overall. NG- 300 Speedster (110,000 credits) Note: Khari...

Freemage wrote: ↑Tue Aug 20, 2019 5:54 pm I think the count of Upgrade Slots is off, there, unless we've got a Legendary TW around. Veteran only gets you 3 and 3, now.

D’oh. You are correct. I had one major too many. I’ll drop the extra die type or something.

@RFT Okay, how about this: NG-150 Streetrunner: Base cost 153,000 Mod: PPE Battery (TLPG playtest p. 108, 10,000 credits, fills up the cycle's only Mod slot but does not appear to fill up a TW upgrade slot) Major Upgrade: deflection power- projects a protective force bubble around the vehicle and i...

RFT Okay, how about this: NG-150 Streetrunner: Base cost 153,000 Mod: PPE Battery (TLPG playtest p. 108, 10,000 credits, fills up the cycle's only Mod slot but does not appear to fill up a TW upgrade slot) Major Upgrade: deflection power- projects a protective force bubble around the vehicle and it...

@RFT Seeing as how no answer on modifiers for powers in TW items seems forthcoming on the forums, how do you propose I go about the modifiers for Kharis' various items? I'm guessing they need to be chosen at the time they are created and the powers would always activate with said modifiers (similar...

RFT Seeing as how no answer on modifiers for powers in TW items seems forthcoming on the forums, how do you propose I go about the modifiers for Kharis' various items? I'm guessing they need to be chosen at the time they are created and the powers would always activate with said modifiers (similar ...

Hook me up with a Persuasion roll to find and interact with a Legendary TW. (He will be an Asgardian Dwarf named Throrgard) His time is worth more than regular TWs and by default he will charge 200% mark up, reduced to 150% with a raise or 100% with 2 or more raises. It had to be a dwarf, didn't it...

So while I am fully admitting it is not following RAW, lets go with you have room for 1 Major and 2 minors while still being in the Heroic range. If we want to talk about Legendary stuff then that will require a one off negotiation with a Legendary TW. But would not be impossible (or even unlikely)...

In case anyone is wondering, Stoic will be joining us for the game, whenever it kicks off. As an addendum to my initial post (because I didn't think of it at the time), if the group decides to keep their current characters, we may do a balancing to bring some of the lower-Ranked characters up a bit ...

Okay, gentlemen, it's time to talk about SWADE. Once our current adventure wraps up (which may be as soon as this quarter, or may be next quarter, depending on our pace from here on out), my intention is to run the plot point campaign from the Arcana & Mysticism book (with some variations), whic...

Administrative Note: The initial GM post above has been updated with action cards so everyone can tell whether the character they are supporting has a complication or not. Sierra does not need to adjust anything in her post, but everyone else should re-check the GM post at the top of the thread bef...

RFT How many upgrades do you figure CK Medium Armor have? I’d guess they start with two majors (healing and relief) and one minor (environmental system). That should leave one major and two minor slots open; does that seem right to you? Note that they are no longer ridiculously lightweight, so the ...

Character Sheet Laras Rank : Novice Advances Left : 0 Race : Elf (Arcana & Mysticism) Iconic Framework : Cyber Knight Attributes : Agility d8 (1), Smarts d8 (1), Spirit d8 (2), Strength d6 (1), Vigor d8 (2) Pace : 8, d10 run; Parry : 9 w/Psi-Sword, 7 otherwise; Toughness : 16(6) w/Cyber-Armor; ...

Hero's Journey: Education: [dice:apv8mpeu]57257:0[/dice:apv8mpeu] Either her parents did everything they could to educate her, she attended one of the few schools left in the world, or she might even have found and lived in an ancient library. However managed, she has three additional skill points ...

I love this option. I fought for it when it got added and I will happily fight for it again. If anything, I think this is more important now that Psionics power lists have been so trimmed down. If it needs to cost more, fine, but it should stay. Maybe lets make it more expensive but also make it us...

Sierra Mackenzie gets a good look at one of the tree markings, and she recognizes symbols for proximity, weather, and summoning. From what she can tell, the marks are similar to proximity alarms, or maybe proximity booby traps. It’s unclear exactly how sensitive the marks are, but she can tell that...

Conditions Still air, intense heat, and sickening humidity permeate the swamp. No breeze nor waves break the stillness of the scene. It is afternoon. Scouting Report Norona and Sierra head out over the water, scouting ahead for any potential dangers. Thanks to some tricky flying, Sierra avoids caus...

Conditions : Unnatural stillness continues to permeate the air, and the wildlife remains silent. Scouting Norona , on his hovercraft, and Sierra Mackenzie , in the air, head out over the water first. Sierra must be careful to avoid setting the local flora alight with her flames, and finds it to be ...

With the removal of Extra Effort, I am okay removing the EP options that were essentially similar (i.e., added bonuses to Trait rolls). I cannot tell you how much this option annoys the heck out of me. It makes success or victory cheap, and really does not fit in SWADE IMNHO. If it did stay I would...

One I am unsure of and do not like is the option to add a power to your list. I feel like their is a class ability for it and their are two HJ options for it. So the options is really stepping on the toes of those HJ results. Perhaps it should be 10 EP to make it a real big deal. I do not know. I l...

I agree that Bennies should be more costly. Though I frequently used the 1 EP option to swap starting gear in SWD, I agree that has somewhat less utility now. I think I missed the changes to sig items, which I think were mentioned somewhere. I like Always a Hero and would prefer to see it stay. I us...

Hero's Journey: [dice:3lefsip9]57124:0[/dice:3lefsip9] Magic Items: One of the nastier weapons created by Techno-Wizards, the Draining Blade is just the thing for evening the odds against a superior physical combatant. [dice:3lefsip9]57124:1[/dice:3lefsip9] Underworld: Your character has a knack fo...

Character Sheet Scarlet Rank : Novice Advances Left : 0 Race : Human Iconic Framework : Mind Melter Attributes : Agility d8 (2), Smarts d8 (2), Spirit d8 (2), Strength d6 (1), Vigor d6 (1) Pace : 6; Parry : 7; Toughness : 11(5) in Huntsman; Strain : 0 Skills : 18 starting skill points (3 extra from...

Hero's Journey: Psionics [dice:13k95ydg]57065:0[/dice:13k95ydg] Some psionic characters become expert at breaking the influence others have on people. As an action, your character can give an ally an immediate attempt to break out of illusion or puppet at +2, and he can do this once per round until...

Character Sheet Pen Rank : Seasoned Advances Left : 5 Race : Elf (A&M) Iconic Framework : Attributes : Agility d8 (1), Smarts d8 (1), Spirit d8 (1), Strength d6 (1), Vigor d8 (2) Pace :6; Parry : 6; Toughness : 13(5); Strain : 0 Skills : Athletics d6 (1) Common Knowledge d6 (1) Fighting d8 (3) ...

Cool! SWADE Maggie, here we go!

F&G: [dice:1jambidg]56903:0[/dice:1jambidg] A Strong Suit of Armor: Your hero may choose any one suit of Body Armor and and one of the modifiers listed under Body Armor in the Hero's Journey section. [dice:1jambidg]56903:1[/dice:1jambidg] Spiritual and Determined: Your hero adds one die type to...

I would think that "Cold [elemental manipulation]" and "Core Temperature [environmental protection]" both qualify for "Limitation Cold and Ice only -1" making the powers cheaper. For Cold it will only matter when using modifiers, but for Core Temperature it will always...

Character Sheet Molly “Little Leady” Jones Rank : Novice Advances Left : 0 Race : Human Iconic Framework : Burster Attributes : Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d10, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Pace : 6; Parry : 5; Toughness : 12(6) w/Fiery Aura; Strain : 0 Skills : Athletics d6 (1) Common Knowledge d8 (2) ...

Conditions [/size] The heat in the swamp is the same as always. Today is a dryer afternoon than you have had in some time, and the (relatively) clear ground afforded by the playground means fewer windbreaks and a mild, pleasant breeze. Nightfall The local Psi-Stalkers come at night, responding to N...

HJ: [dice:24wr9wyk]56841:0[/dice:24wr9wyk] Experience: He's traveled far and wide, and he knows a lot about the world that could come in handy. Your character gains a +2 on any Common Knowledge rolls related to geography and understanding the people and places of North America. He also gains a +2 on...

Let's gooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Voted.

Voted.

So glad to see some of the coolest concepts from Psyscape make their way over into Savage Rifts! When designing the Psi-Ghost, what factors did you weigh in coming up with how their "ghosting" ability would work? What's the story behind that? And more generally, how did you decide when to ...

Character Sheet Thro’k Rank : Seasoned Advances Left: 0 Race : Orc Iconic Framework : Psi-Druid Attributes : Agility d10 (3), Smarts d8 (1), Spirit d8 (1), Strength d10 (2), Vigor d8 (2) Pace : 6; Parry : 8 w/pike; Toughness : 12(4); Strain : 0 Skills : Athletics (Str) d8 (2) Common Knowledge d8 (2...

F&G: [dice:34oywybu]56566:0[/dice:34oywybu] Spiritual and Determined: Your hero adds one die type to Spirit and begins with the Strong Willed Edge. [dice:34oywybu]56566:1[/dice:34oywybu] Smart and Learned: Your hero adds one die type to Smarts and two die types to any three Smarts-linked skills...

Pender Lumkiss wrote: ↑Wed Jul 31, 2019 12:26 pm
Oh and part of the issue withit being complicated is that it is straddeling the warlock and elemental fusionist OCCs. It would be a tone cleaner if it just went in one direction.

Yeah, it does seem like a bit of a mash-up, doesn't it?

Dang, looks like you gents pushed the ball on this one pretty far before I could even take a look.

I must say: I did not realize how complicated this particular IF was, but there are a lot of parts to try and get right.

Conditions: Stop me if you've heard this before, but it's hot. The swamp is always hot and muggy and full of bugs and insects. In the aftermath of the battle with the Haunting Children, however, there is pleasant breeze, and the playground offers you some dry, level ground on which to rest. Waiting...

GM Update: As the deafening sound of the rail gun fades, the party finds itself in an eerily quiet clearing, the sizzling and popping of melting playground equipment the dominant sound. You now have two Psi-Stalker children and a battlefield free from foes. What do you do next? Anyone who makes a S...

Some Psi-Stalker Questions: How does their racial Fleet Footed Edge stack with the Fleet Footed Edge from the Wilderness Scout MARS framework? Does feeding on the PPE/ISP of a mage who is Incapacitated/killed need to occur in the same round as the mage is Incapacitated/killed, or can it be done the...

GM Update:
Sierra's pyrokinetic fires wash over the playground, consuming four more of the Haunting Children and leaving nothing behind in their wake.

E5, E6,Wild Card 5 and Wild Card 6 Are Killed, Only Wild Cards 1, 2 and 3 Left

Round Three The battle has turned in a big way. With Conrad scooping up the children and getting them out of the line of fire in the Mountaineer, the party has flipped the field on the Haunting Children. Norona's banishment and Sierra's fire attacks are super effective, and the 32nd finds itself fa...

Can a Glitter Boy pilot use the Double Tap Edge with a Boom Gun? If so, why do you hate GMs? If not, why do you hate players? :D On the subject of Glitter Boys, will they have any cool new Iconic Edges to give them more flavor as they advance? Update : if you’re in the market for new GB Iconic Edges...

GM Mini Reply: Rolling Haunting Children Rolling Agility to Get Out of the Way of Sierra: WC4: Agility 2 (including -4 MAP for having to avoid a bunch of blasts quickly) WC5: Agility -2 (same) The two Haunting Children targeted by Sierra Mackenzie are entirely consumed by flame before they can so m...

In. Working on my concept, but likely a relic bearer.

GM Mini Update: The Haunting Children have a Parry of 5.

Unrelated Note: Keep in mind that everything except the area around the playground equipment is difficult ground, as it's overgrown with vegetation (even if it doesn't quite look that way on the map).

Round Two: WC= 9, Shaken WC= 8, Shaken (-1 Benny) WC = 6, Shaken (-1 Benny) Extra = 4, Banished Extra = 7, Shaken Extra = 5, Banished As Deezy's device goes off, two of the Haunting Children are immediately pulled in and disappear from view. Four others, however, manage to resist the pull of her ar...

HJ [dice:983ocy7g]55521:0[/dice:983ocy7g] Magic & Mysticism: Concentration or Soul Drain: table unclear. [dice:983ocy7g]55521:1[/dice:983ocy7g] Underworld & Black Ops: With a nose for opportunities, horse-trading, and five-fingered discounts, your hero is the go-to person for getting what's...

HJ: [dice:h5wtc63r]55441:0[/dice:h5wtc63r] Magic & Mysticism: More PPE means more power to work with, and your character has experience siezing it. Start with the Power Surge Edge. [dice:h5wtc63r]55441:1[/dice:h5wtc63r] Education: Born with a natural inquisitiveness, your hero has a gift for re...

GM Poll 2nd Quarter 2019 Pursuit, Game Master (GM) How to “rate” the GM, their Duties: • Post Rate • Notify Players via Hangouts of new posts. • Be available to Players ☞ Maintain a GM post rate at a minimum of one adventure post per week. ☞ Have the IM contact info of each player in their group. ☞...

As always, please post a reply to this topic and roll 1d54 for each adventure card your character can carry and check the results on this spreadhseet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OI1sctA1nxcUixgm7_dJcvJaQB1Sw-H9JpRp3LUph2I/edit?usp=sharing Be careful to use the number in the second column...

Voted. I know you asked for 4 or below, but I calls em likes I sees em, and what I sees is a 5. This story has been super fun to follow and to play, and I'm giving you a bonus for what I'm confident will be another fun Roll 20 session.

Voted!

Voted! I appreciated the space you gave us to role play our characters into the current adventure, and the freedom to operate to put together our own plan of attack.

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