Signature Item for CS Character who has almost all Leadership Edges. Henry
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Experimental CS “Super Tech” Radio/Throat Mic/Loud Speaker.
Original item:
Holo-Display Communicator: Capable of sending and receiving a small, doll-sized holographic image, this rare and expensive system is also useful for creating 3D images of maps, diagrams, blueprints, and whatever else the user might wish to input for display. The communication system itself has a 300- mile range (2 lb, 10,000 credits).
Add on:
Minor: +1 Battle
Minor: +1 Battle
Major: Allows Command Presence via Radio for distance. Instead of yelling and the distance of 10” (20 yards).
Major: Inspire Edge
Note, character has Natural Leader Edge so his Edges do work on Wild Cards.
Seem reasonable? Ultimately I’m trying to get Command Presence to work via radio instead of just voice (yelling).
Cost 150k
Signature Super Tech Communicator
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I had implemented this in previous games (The 99 and for Phase World).
The balance was it was limited to affecting Spirit/2 extras for Command and Spirit for Command Presence.
The represented stuff like a military structure where Team Leaders report to platoon leaders, who reported to company captains who reported to colonels or brigade generals. Each only individually influencing so many people at a time.
PS For clarity Approved if limited somehow to prevent infinite command structure.
The balance was it was limited to affecting Spirit/2 extras for Command and Spirit for Command Presence.
The represented stuff like a military structure where Team Leaders report to platoon leaders, who reported to company captains who reported to colonels or brigade generals. Each only individually influencing so many people at a time.
PS For clarity Approved if limited somehow to prevent infinite command structure.
, and of course update your signatures!
"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
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"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
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Re: Signature Super Tech Communicator
This. Yes. Totally good by me. I’m only trying to have it work for the immediate team of CS troops. 8 Players max. The characters Spirit is at 8. Perfect.Ndreare wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:57 am I had implemented this in previous games (The 99 and for Phase World).
The balance was it was limited to affecting Spirit/2 extras for Command and Spirit for Command Presence.
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PS For clarity Approved if limited somehow to prevent infinite command structure.
Thank you for the feedback.
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Approved,Lars wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:02 amThis. Yes. Totally good by me. I’m only trying to have it work for the immediate team of CS troops. 8 Players max. The characters Spirit is at 8. Perfect.Ndreare wrote: ↑Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:57 am I had implemented this in previous games (The 99 and for Phase World).
The balance was it was limited to affecting Spirit/2 extras for Command and Spirit for Command Presence.
…
PS For clarity Approved if limited somehow to prevent infinite command structure.
Thank you for the feedback.
Interesting note, I work on an Emergency Response team for the refinery and the system used adopted a bunch of first responder learnings and military learning showing how much more efficient most teams can be when managed in small groups.
, and of course update your signatures!
"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
Rob Towell
"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
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Re: Signature Super Tech Communicator
Just as a FYI, it's pretty common to allow Command Edges to work over radio with a number of personnel equal to Half Spirit (full Spirit with the improved edge), regardless of distance - especially in an organization like the CS. Basically limiting personnel, not range. Charging a Major feature for this seems overkill unless you're getting the Improved Command Radius Edge with it. Sill requires Line of Sight though. I also allow Command to be used when Mind Link is in play
A GM can mess with this (applying negatives or simply blocking communication, at which point you revert to the base rules involving communication, hand signals, and proximity
RE: Major: Allows Command Presence via Radio for distance. Instead of yelling and the distance of 10” (20 yards).
A GM can mess with this (applying negatives or simply blocking communication, at which point you revert to the base rules involving communication, hand signals, and proximity
RE: Major: Allows Command Presence via Radio for distance. Instead of yelling and the distance of 10” (20 yards).
Tales of the 17th SOG
"In so far as you are concerned, I am the right arm of High Command itself. You are my Fist, be ready to strike at any moment." Major Killian Gregor, 3rd SOG Battalion, CSSD, Chi-Town.
"In so far as you are concerned, I am the right arm of High Command itself. You are my Fist, be ready to strike at any moment." Major Killian Gregor, 3rd SOG Battalion, CSSD, Chi-Town.
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Re: Signature Super Tech Communicator
short version: yes
Tales of the 17th SOG
"In so far as you are concerned, I am the right arm of High Command itself. You are my Fist, be ready to strike at any moment." Major Killian Gregor, 3rd SOG Battalion, CSSD, Chi-Town.
"In so far as you are concerned, I am the right arm of High Command itself. You are my Fist, be ready to strike at any moment." Major Killian Gregor, 3rd SOG Battalion, CSSD, Chi-Town.
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Re: Signature Super Tech Communicator
After a discussion in Discord.
UPDATED
Signature Item for CS Character who has almost all Leadership Edges. Henry
.
Experimental CS “Super Tech” Radio/Throat Mic/Loud Speaker.
Original item:
Holo-Display Communicator: Capable of sending and receiving a small, doll-sized holographic image, this rare and expensive system is also useful for creating 3D images of maps, diagrams, blueprints, and whatever else the user might wish to input for display. The communication system itself has a 300- mile range (2 lb, 10,000 credits).
Add on:
Minor: +1 Battle
Minor: +1 Battle
Major: Fervor Edge
Major: Inspire Edge
Note, character has Natural Leader Edge so his Edges do work on Wild Cards. Spirit d8 and has Command Presence so can assist 8 party members.
Cost 150k
COMMAND RADIUS AND RADIOS
When not using a map, heroes with Leadership Edges can affect their Spirit divided by 2 in Extras. Command Presence doubles this number. Similarly, a GM may allow those with Leadership Edges to operate at extended ranges when able to communicate with allies remotely. Such commanders may affect their Spirit divided by 2 in allies when in constant communication via radio or similar effects like the mind link power. Command Presence doubles this number. Range is limited to line of sight, as the leader still needs to see their soldiers in order to direct and coordinate them.
UPDATED
Signature Item for CS Character who has almost all Leadership Edges. Henry
.
Experimental CS “Super Tech” Radio/Throat Mic/Loud Speaker.
Original item:
Holo-Display Communicator: Capable of sending and receiving a small, doll-sized holographic image, this rare and expensive system is also useful for creating 3D images of maps, diagrams, blueprints, and whatever else the user might wish to input for display. The communication system itself has a 300- mile range (2 lb, 10,000 credits).
Add on:
Minor: +1 Battle
Minor: +1 Battle
Major: Fervor Edge
Major: Inspire Edge
Note, character has Natural Leader Edge so his Edges do work on Wild Cards. Spirit d8 and has Command Presence so can assist 8 party members.
Cost 150k
COMMAND RADIUS AND RADIOS
When not using a map, heroes with Leadership Edges can affect their Spirit divided by 2 in Extras. Command Presence doubles this number. Similarly, a GM may allow those with Leadership Edges to operate at extended ranges when able to communicate with allies remotely. Such commanders may affect their Spirit divided by 2 in allies when in constant communication via radio or similar effects like the mind link power. Command Presence doubles this number. Range is limited to line of sight, as the leader still needs to see their soldiers in order to direct and coordinate them.
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Re: Signature Super Tech Communicator
I am not sure it is wasted. While I created a rule like this for the 99 and Patrick may have one like it in his game, you should talk to your GM and make sure he buys in to the right way of doing things first.
, and of course update your signatures!
"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
Rob Towell
"Possible and practical are two comrades who rarely see eye to eye."
Rob Towell