AAT Needed for Remote Assignment

[Ndreare]

The town of Grant is located in the former Colorado territory. Like most fade towns it comes and goes from this reality. However, unlike most fade towns the patterns are very predictable. Manifesting at moonrise, then fading out again at moon set.

The town is linked to a rift that fluctuates in and out of reality with the town. We do not know which of the two drives the change or why. With some others already on the site trying to secure the town the Tomorrow Legion would like to be able to negotiate an agreement with the locals before the CS or even worse the FoM can secure the site.

Major Macintire and Captain Renolds need an Arcane Anomaly Team to investigate the anomaly, and join him while he negotiates with the locals.

Applicants can apply for this position with their company commander.


Setting Rules:
We are using the standard setting rules from Savage Rifts with a couple tweaks.

• No Born a Hero: We will not be using Born a Hero.
• No Death & Defeat: We will not be using Death and Defeat.
• Hero's Journey & MARS Tables: Playerd may simply make their selection without rolling on HJ or MARS tables. For the MARS Personal Character Concept they receive as additional HJ selection.
• Player Minions & Sidekicks: Please do not make builds with additional Wild cards, such as sidekicks, or with the Followers edge.
• Treacherous Double Standards: Some enemy Wild Cards will have Fanatics.

We are going for lower power game here. If someone feels they have an idea that requires the Intelligent Construct or SPC frameworks we can talk about it. Super/Extra Skills and Super/Extra Edges would be inappropriate for the games target levels.


Characters begin as Novice with 1 advance.
MARS characters begin as Seasoned with 5 advances.


I am ready to roll as soon as you all are. Expected start mid to late December.

I will ask CS High Command to create a forum for us to use once we have four players.

Post your interest and character ideas here.


Current Roster as of 11/6/2023

1. @Sam Spector/Jim = Dorn Titan Juicer
2. @Nardal Longwalker/Scott = Psi-Ghost Commando
3. @Corwin/Shiro = Altara Merc Soldier
4. @Tribe of One/Tribe = elven psi-slinger
5. @Murp/ Mrup = Unsettled
6. @Imperator/Jason = Actual Magic type
7. @John Carter/ Same = MARS Super Powered Soldier
8. @Trent Angel
9. @Tormento

[Sam Spector]

As mentioned in Discord I'd love another chance to play Dorn the Dwarf Titan Juicer. He would only need a little tweaking to bring him into compliance with the setting rules though he does have a sig item but I can transfer that to another character if necessary. Of course I'm also fine with yielding to new players if they would like a slot. Just getting my place in the potential alternate queue.

[Ndreare]

As mentioned in Discord I'd love another chance to play Dorn the Dwarf Titan Juicer. He would only need a little tweaking to bring him into compliance with the setting rules though he does have a sig item but I can transfer that to another character if necessary. Of course I'm also fine with yielding to new players if they would like a slot. Just getting my place in the potential alternate queue.

I'll have to think about signature items.
Without the Born a Hero setting the rule. It would really change the way they worked.

I think we can come up with something. Give me a couple days

[Ndreare]

@Sam Spector How about signature items entitle the character to an Heirloom item. I think this could be reasonable.

HEIRLOOM
REQUIREMENTS: Novice
Occasionally, powerful magic items wind up in the hands of relatively novice adventures. This Edge grants your hero one magic item (or a themed set, GM’s call) chosen from those listed in Chapter Five with a total value of 10,000 gold pieces each time this Edge is taken.
This is a one-time only benefit—if the item is destroyed or is a consumable (like a potion), it isn’t replenished. If it’s lost, it must be recovered through adventure!

[Miles RAD Radoslav]

Leaning towards a Psi-Ghost MARS Commando.

[Corwin]

I've been wanting to try a Merc Soldier who has natural leader and specializes in Leadership edges. Hence providing benefits to the Wild Card characters around me. I'm thinking Altara to give her that over serious Amazonian warrior schtick too. Note: I'm Shiro in Discord.

[Tribe of One]

If you end up with space after any new folks get spots, I have an idea for a traumatized elven psi-slinger. Could be BFFs with Shiro's Altaran while harassing Jim's dorf.

[Ndreare]

If you end up with space after any new folks get spots, I have an idea for a traumatized elven psi-slinger. Could be BFFs with Shiro's Altaran while harassing Jim's dorf.

There is room.
Are you even in any games right now? This would count as one for you I think

[Tribe of One]

Are you even in any games right now? This would count as one for you I think

No, just running the Dark Sun game. All the games I had characters in stopped quite a while ago.

[Murp]

For the additional minions and sidekicks mention, does that also apply to animal companions, purchased robot minions and summoner builds? @Ndreare

Depending on the answer Currently am looking at 4 possibilities in this order:

• Mystic (Human or Vronwor)
• Tattoo Warrior (Ogre)
• Robot Pilot (Human)
• Operator (Dwarf)

But I'm fine with going down the list if someone else wants to fill a similar role as those.

[Dara]

OK, put together a basic Dara the Altara, Merc Soldier, and created this account with her name. (aka Shiro/Corwin/Brand/Dara/Newman)

https://savagerifts.com/sr/viewtopic.php?t=7483

[Tribe of One]

Is it acceptable to use starting credits to buy HJ weapon mods as outlined in the TLPG (ie. mods cost the weapon base cost, max of 2)?

And is it OK to use the HJ table from Atlantis? My idea for background is that the character was captured and experimented on by the Sploogs before escaping (maybe with Shiro's Altaran) and joining the TL. Going for kind of a scarred (mentally and physically) Doc Holliday type.

[Dara]

Is it acceptable to use starting credits to buy HJ weapon mods as outlined in the TLPG (ie. mods cost the weapon base cost, max of 2)?

And is it OK to use the HJ table from Atlantis? My idea for background is that the character was captured and experimented on by the Sploogs before escaping (maybe with Shiro's Altaran) and joining the TL. Going for kind of a scarred (mentally and physically) Doc Holliday type.

Well, I am driven to free the slaves!

[Ndreare]

For the additional minions and sidekicks mention, does that also apply to animal companions, purchased robot minions and summoner builds? @Ndreare

Depending on the answer Currently am looking at 4 possibilities in this order:

• Mystic (Human or Vronwor)
• Tattoo Warrior (Ogre)
• Robot Pilot (Human)
• Operator (Dwarf)

But I'm fine with going down the list if someone else wants to fill a similar role as those.

Summoner builds are okay.

Animal companions and robots should be avoided.

[Ndreare]

Is it acceptable to use starting credits to buy HJ weapon mods as outlined in the TLPG (ie. mods cost the weapon base cost, max of 2)?

And is it OK to use the HJ table from Atlantis? My idea for background is that the character was captured and experimented on by the Sploogs before escaping (maybe with Shiro's Altaran) and joining the TL. Going for kind of a scarred (mentally and physically) Doc Holliday type.

Yes, buying hj upgrades is fine.

Atlantis picks are fine, but please avoid the broken symbiotes with multiple edges/powers in one. Regular symbiote are fine.

[Tribe of One]

Atlantis picks are fine, but please avoid the broken symbiotes with multiple edges/powers in one. Regular symbiote are fine.

Which of the symbiotes do you consider broken? I was going to go with the Absurr life node so she'd have an invisible friend to talk to, and to explain how she escaped the Splugorth mind control, but could do something similar with the Talo mind worms or just go a different direction altogether.

[Ndreare]

Atlantis picks are fine, but please avoid the broken symbiotes with multiple edges/powers in one. Regular symbiote are fine.

Which of the symbiotes do you consider broken? I was going to go with the Absurr life node so she'd have an invisible friend to talk to, and to explain how she escaped the Splugorth mind control, but could do something similar with the Talo mind worms or just go a different direction altogether.

The two I considered broken where Absurr Life node (basically like six advances) and the Elom (I have no idea how many edges that would be). They are priced like robots which makes sense. But they have the power of signature weapons.


Maybe Signature weapon (signature item) slot would be a good equivalent to those?

[Tribe of One]

I'm sure I have a Signature Item slot available but I thought you wanted to avoid those for this game. I can go a different direction.

[Imperator]

Hmm, kinda light on the arcane for an AAT. Was looking at a cactus person Psi-operator but looks like teams needs something mage-y.

[Murp]

Hmm, kinda light on the arcane for an AAT. Was looking at a cactus person Psi-operator but looks like teams needs something mage-y.

I have that covered with my mystic currently but I have backup options if you wanted to do the magey thing. Let me know if you go that route before I get started on making it and I'll shift to one of the others on my list.l!

[John Carter]

I'm already in two games (though one of them is on indefinite hiatus) so I'll defer to new players and those not in any games. But if there's still room after that I've got an idea that involves using the MARS Super Soldier package to make a martial artist who utilizes his chi to perform fantastic feats, who is a member of order that uses such techniques to protect people from monsters.

[Ndreare]

I think we are at 6 players out of 8 possible.
Today is real busy, but I will post a list tomorrow.

Please let me know your primary account names.

[Murp]

Murp!

[Imperator]

Hmm, kinda light on the arcane for an AAT. Was looking at a cactus person Psi-operator but looks like teams needs something mage-y.

I have that covered with my mystic currently but I have backup options if you wanted to do the magey thing. Let me know if you go that route before I get started on making it and I'll shift to one of the others on my list.l!

I'm thinking a rogue scholar with mage edges whose magic is about info gathering so a "real" mage would still be good.

[Ndreare]

Current Roster

1. @Sam Spector/Jim = Dorn Titan Juicer
2. @Nardal Longwalker/Scott = Psi-Ghost Commando
3. @Corwin/Shiro = Altara Merc Soldier
4. @Tribe of One/Tribe = elven psi-slinger
5. @Murp/ Mrup = Unsettled
6. @Imperator/Jason = Actual Magic type
7. @John Carter/ Ido not know = MARS Super Powered Soldier

I will edit this into the above recruitment post

I need your discord names to add ot the channel.

[Tharmander]

Hello! I was wondering if there was still room to join? If so are the South American book classes open to be selected?

[Ndreare]

Hello! I was wondering if there was still room to join? If so are the South American book classes open to be selected?

Pretty sure you make 8.
Welcome aboard.

As far as the South America classes go, do you have a specific one I should look at. I have not read the book yet.

[Ndreare]

Hello! I was wondering if there was still room to join? If so are the South American book classes open to be selected?

PS: What is your primary account name/discord name?

[Tharmander]

Hello! I was wondering if there was still room to join? If so are the South American book classes open to be selected?

PS: What is your primary account name/discord name?

My primary account here is this one, Tharmander. On Discord it is tharmander. As for specific class, I was thinking perhaps the Amazon Huntress IF. If that is a no go I do not mind picking something else!

[Dorn Giantslayer]

@Sam Spector How about signature items entitle the character to an Heirloom item. I think this could be reasonable.

HEIRLOOM
REQUIREMENTS: Novice
Occasionally, powerful magic items wind up in the hands of relatively novice adventures. This Edge grants your hero one magic item (or a themed set, GM’s call) chosen from those listed in Chapter Five with a total value of 10,000 gold pieces each time this Edge is taken.
This is a one-time only benefit—if the item is destroyed or is a consumable (like a potion), it isn’t replenished. If it’s lost, it must be recovered through adventure!

Well looking at magic weapons in FC they don't seem to be terribly effective for Rifts.

However, how about letting me trade in the Sig Item for 3 gun bunnies?

1. Body Armor -> Trade in old armor for Titan Plate.
2. Close Combat Weapons -> Add new CC Weapon: WI-C6 or WI-C8. Iconic Juicer
3. Close Combat Weapons -> Silver treated weapon.

Also, if we can sell off extra gear at 50%? Then I'd ditch my starting weapons and pick up a WI-R12. With Ramjet ammo it's basically a equivalent to a short range RoF 2 infantry rail gun with 3RB.

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WI-R12 Multi-Purpose Rifle (12mm) p. 34 20/40/80 2d8+1 3 2 100 d8 12 +2 8,500 cr
Notes: 3RB; Integral grenade launcher (20/40/80, damage by grenade, RoF 1, Shots 3).

I'd get a WI-MG15B but it will be a while before I can get Rock and Roll!

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WI-MG15B “Viper” Machine Gun (15mm) p. 34 30/60/120 2d10 4 3 200 d12+1 70 +1 21,000 cr
Notes: Anti-Personnel, Reload 2; Machine Gun, often used with a weapon mount — see Machine Guns in Savage Worlds.

Also, here is a scrubbed Novice only version of Dorn. https://svgd.us/dorn_giantslayer

EDIT: Note that in the savaged.us character sheet his size is one too much. For some reason it's using the core Brawny rather than the version in the TLPG. Just FYI.

Also, here is his current SR.com character sheet. It will need to be tweaked to make him street legal but he's essentially the same. https://www.savagerifts.com/sr/viewtopic.php?t=6327

[John Carter]

My Discord Name is john Carter/The Cheetah.

[Ndreare]

Hello! I was wondering if there was still room to join? If so are the South American book classes open to be selected?

PS: What is your primary account name/discord name?

My primary account here is this one, Tharmander. On Discord it is tharmander. As for specific class, I was thinking perhaps the Amazon Huntress IF. If that is a no go I do not mind picking something else!

Sounds good.

I skimmed through them and there are some cool options. The only one I had read before was the gadgeteer framework and it was pretty cool.

[Ndreare]

Everyone should be in the discord channel now for more casual chat and responces.

[Nyx]

Here's Nyx Harcrow, Elven Psi-Slinger: https://savagerifts.com/sr/viewtopic.php?p=83725#p83725

[Trent Angel]

I would like to join this campaign.

Trent Angel is mostly ready, but I need to work on background, details for hindrances, etc. I have the Beast Master edge x2 from my MARS, and was going to use that to make my mount (hopefully an Ostrasaurus) a wildcard. Is that possible for this campaign? If not, I see that you allow choosing HJ / Wildcard, so I can adjust.

Thanks!

[Ndreare]

I would like to join this campaign.

Trent Angel is mostly ready, but I need to work on background, details for hindrances, etc. I have the Beast Master edge x2 from my MARS, and was going to use that to make my mount (hopefully an Ostrasaurus) a wildcard. Is that possible for this campaign? If not, I see that you allow choosing HJ / Wildcard, so I can adjust.

Thanks!

The mount will be fine (even an Ostrasaurus). But you would not be able to take the Wild Card beast master improvement. That advance requires being Heroic and this game does not use Born a Hero.

The initial adventures are laid out eight Wild Cards can already be a handful.

The spot is your for the character you are working on or a new one. But I am pretty set on the no extra wild cards for this particular games feel.

[Trent Angel]

I thought it over, and I'll keep Trent. I'll get to work on updating him to fit this campaign. Thanks!

[Ndreare]

I thought it over, and I'll keep Trent. I'll get to work on updating him to fit this campaign. Thanks!

Excellent, I will get you added to the group on discord and here.

[Tormento]

Any free spot for the mission?

[Ndreare]

Any free spot for the mission?

Yes, we have a spot. The game just kicked off so your timing is good.

Contact Rob Towell on discord and we will get you rolling.

[Tormento]

Ok