Waterbrick Down

Valesia looks disappointed at Mr. Grumble's sharing, but brightens up at his offer of relating what history he does know. "I'll be glad to learn as much as you're willing to tell me sweetie."

"Standard fare, club soda, fizzy water, the hard stuff. If you're looking for food you'll have to try the dining car... Actually, you three look like the type that can handle themselves. I heard some weird noises in the baggage car earlier, if you go take care of whatever's back there I'll make sure you get something to drink that's a bit more substantial."

Each MM will probably develop their own style to report the results they are rolling, but at least for me here's how I run a combat round: Player A vs. Enemy A (Player Weapon Dice Roll 1, Player Weapon Dice Roll 2, etc. + Bonus number dependent upon the grade of the player's weapon or Negative Number if the weapon is being used outside it's optimal range) # Total Successes vs. (Enemy A Skill Dice Roll 1, Enemy A Skill Dice Roll 2, etc. + Bonus number dependent upon the grade of the enemy's armor if applicable) # Total Successes = Damage = Player # Total Successes - Enemy # Total Successes.

MM Note: That's an error on my part. Fixed.

No problem, I've got family over this weekend for the holiday so I'm fairly swamped as well.

"What can I get you sir?"

"Oh what I would have given to meet her. She sounds like an incredible individual. Wait, you worked for the actual hotel? I thought most of the staff were new hires. When we get back up top, I want to hear everything!" "The hotel or the guild?"

Round 3 Varen vs. Drone A - (3, +1) 1 Successes vs. (2, 1, 5) 1 Success = 0 DamageFelix vs. Drone A - (1, +1) 1 Successes vs. (4, 4, 6) 3 Successes = 0 Damage Polaris vs. Drone B - (2, +1) 1 Successes vs. (5, 5, 5) 3 Success = 0 Damage Drone B vs. Polaris - (4, 2, +1) 2 Success vs. (3, 5) 1 Successes = 1 Damage Drone A vs. Varen - (1, 4, +1) 2 Successes vs. (3, 2) 0 Successes = 2 Damage The battle begins to shift in the drones' favor as the heroes can't manage to pin down the swift bots. Polaris and Varen both take direct hits as the fight rages on. Enemies Security Drone A *Small* Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) Inventory: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Security Drone B *Small* Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Inventory: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) *Small creatures may simply occupy the same space as another small creature* Party Polaris Ursaring [with M.I.L.E.S.] (samurai-turtle) 15 cycle old female "Chimeran" Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 2/8 Velocity: 2 Strength: 2 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Medicine 1, Melee Weapons 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 1, Spells: none, Credits: 10 Equipment: Mecha Strike (standard, kinetic, melee weapon), Inventory: Nanite Elixer (2x), Plasma Potion (2x), Varen Nastayo (KotZ) 26, Male, Human Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1 Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 55 Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator Cube Inventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect Felix Mao (Khorne) *Mission Leader* 37 Cycles Old Male Chimeran Character Points: 1/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 3 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 1 Proficiencies: Short Range Weapons 1, Insight 1, Coding 1, Survival 1, Nature 1 Known Spells: Enhanced Vision Credits: 0 Equipment: 'Old Reliable' Plasma Handgun (Standard Short Range Energy Weapon), Hacking Chip Inventory: Plasma Potion (1x), Cloaking Generator,

“I’d heard of the Grand Ebria Hotel from my grandmother. The tales were enchanting to a you sproutling like me and I always endeavored you work there one day. The galas, the balls, so much culture and affluence in one place. It wasn’t until I landed on the station that I learned about Heroica. After chatting with Thorvald I decided to enroll while waiting for an open position on staff. It may not be the hotel it once was, but the history alone is worth sticking around for.”

I'll grant the Shaman class was initially developed to have more of a "leader" role (hence the action) and something akin to the Hacker for Spirit type enemies. But considering Enemies no longer have a "type" it doesn't really have a good fit anymore.

"No problem at all, Hun." Valesia begins to hum a slow sing song tune casting Sustaining Healing on Enson.

Zaria notice the dwarf stowing a suitcase is wearing an M-Tec uniform. The gentlemen that Yelana had spotted earlier with the datapad was seated across from them, and directly in between a Thudaal and a Celestial were deep in conversation.

The call for last boarding is given and the trio rush to present their tickets to the Daraki security guard at the gate. Boarding the train they are led to the economy seating car and find their seats across from a number of interesting individuals. An O'Kor'uk pushes a snack cart down the aisle as the rest of the passengers find their seats.

"Might I suggest a simple cleaning bot? They'd probably do wonders for all the cobwebs about. Glad we could do our part though." "Enson dear, would you like me to heal you up instead?"

"You got this, Hun." Valesia steps over to B5 and Rallies Aysu.

Round 2 Varen vs. Drone A - (6, +1) 2 Successes vs. (1, 6, 6) 2 Success = 0 DamageFelix vs. Drone A - (1, +1) 1 Successes vs. (3, 6, 1) 1 Successes = 0 Damage Polaris vs. Drone B - (4, +1) 2 Successes vs. (1, 1, 3) 0 Success = 2 Damage Drone B vs. Polaris - (1, 5, +1) 2 Success vs. (2, 2) 0 Successes = 2 Damage Drone A vs. Varen - (4, 1, +1) 2 Successes vs. (6, 1) 1 Successes = 1 Damage Varen repositions and exchanges fire with the gunner drone and while his aim is true, the robot escapes with minimal harm. Felix lays down suppressive fire as Polaris clobbers the drone in front of her with another mighty blow. The security bots return fire but are slowly being worn down. Enemies Security Drone A *Small* Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) Inventory: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Security Drone B *Small* Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Inventory: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) *Small creatures may simply occupy the same space as another small creature* Party Polaris Ursaring [with M.I.L.E.S.] (samurai-turtle) 15 cycle old female "Chimeran" Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 3/8 Velocity: 2 Strength: 2 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Medicine 1, Melee Weapons 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 1, Spells: none, Credits: 10 Equipment: Mecha Strike (standard, kinetic, melee weapon), Inventory: Nanite Elixer (2x), Plasma Potion (2x), Varen Nastayo (KotZ) 26, Male, Human Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 4/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1 Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 55 Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator Cube Inventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect Felix Mao (Khorne) *Mission Leader* 37 Cycles Old Male Chimeran Character Points: 1/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 3 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 1 Proficiencies: Short Range Weapons 1, Insight 1, Coding 1, Survival 1, Nature 1 Known Spells: Enhanced Vision Credits: 0 Equipment: 'Old Reliable' Plasma Handgun (Standard Short Range Energy Weapon), Hacking Chip Inventory: Plasma Potion (1x), Cloaking Generator,

"Ow, that hurt you vermin, take this." Valesia fires an elemental bolt at the rat C.

MM Note: C2 you'll still be at a -1 penalty and because Drone B is using a melee weapon, you'll also take an opportunistic attack from it when you attack Drone A.

MM Note: Keep in mind targeting an enemy from an unoptimized square, nets you a -1 penalty.

MM Note: Insight would cover the reactions of the crowd both non-verbal and verbal, no need for a perception check. Yelana Perception Check (DC 3): (4, 5, 6, 4, +1) 5 Successes Now out of line Yelana moves toward the cloaked figure once more trying to identify the individual. She catches a glance of green skin and positively identifies an O'Kor'uk, the individual wears black blast armor and as he dashes off she catches sight of two other cloaked figures that join him, before the trio get lost in the crowded station. Yelana Insight Check (DC 1): (2, 1, 4) 1 Success The crowd seems to pay no attention at all to the heroes' antics.

MM Note: Yes, move (i.e. position) is a Special Action while Attack is a Standard Action. You only get one Standard Action a round, and as many Special Actions as applicable. I've fixed your stats and yes initiative is based off of your Skill attribute. MM Note: You are correct, the order follows the Initiative, however in case of ties, feel free to specify if you or Polaris goes first. Round 1 Varen vs. Drone B - (3, +1, -1) 0 Successes vs. (4, 2, 3) 1 Success = 0 DamageFelix vs. Drone A - (5, +1) 2 Successes vs. (5, 5, 3) 2 Successes = 0 Damage Polaris moves to B2 Polaris vs. Drone A - (4, +1) 2 Successes vs. (2, 1, 4) 1 Success = 1 Damage Drone B vs. Polaris - (3, 4, +1) 2 Success vs. (2, 3) 0 Successes = 2 Damage Drone A moves to E2 Polaris vs. Drone A (Opportunistic Attack) - (4, +1) 2 Successes vs. (2, 1, 4) 1 Success = 1 Damage Drone A vs. Polaris - (2, 2, +1) 1 Successes vs. (2, 3) 0 Successes = 1 Damage The heroes spread out as the drones engage in their defensive protocol. Varen and Felix lay down cover fire as Polaris strides forward in her mech suit. Swinging her staff she clobbers one of the drones as it tries to reposition. Sensing the threat both drones attack the Chimeran scoring direct hits. Enemies Security Drone A *Small* Vitality: 3/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) Inventory: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Security Drone B *Small* Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Inventory: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) *Small creatures may simply occupy the same space as another small creature* Party Polaris Ursaring [with M.I.L.E.S.] (samurai-turtle) 15 cycle old female "Chimeran" Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 5/8 Velocity: 2 Strength: 2 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Medicine 1, Melee Weapons 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 1, Spells: none, Credits: 10 Equipment: Mecha Strike (standard, kinetic, melee weapon), Inventory: Nanite Elixer (2x), Plasma Potion (2x), Varen Nastayo (KotZ) 26, Male, Human Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1 Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 55 Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator Cube Inventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect Felix Mao (Khorne) *Mission Leader* 37 Cycles Old Male Chimeran Character Points: 1/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 3 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 1 Proficiencies: Short Range Weapons 1, Insight 1, Coding 1, Survival 1, Nature 1 Known Spells: Enhanced Vision Credits: 0 Equipment: 'Old Reliable' Plasma Handgun (Standard Short Range Energy Weapon), Hacking Chip Inventory: Plasma Potion (1x), Cloaking Generator,

OoC: Duvors is spot on about all of his comments. One additional point, Valesia's casting proficiency is Nature which she has a 2 in so, 2 dice should have been rolled for the Elemental Bolt spell. The Calibrated Weapon requirement is probably an oversight on @Peppermint_M's part. While I'm not the MM I'd either have her move her Skill from 3 to 2 or change the weapon's type from Kinetic to Energy.

Nice to see all our missions are around the same point in pacing.

Varen recalls that the warehouse belongs to Lupin Bio-tech. Felix Coding Check (DC 5): 5, 4, 2, 6 (4 (3+1) Success, 1 Failures) Felix nearly manages to hack into the warehouse keypad, but one wrong stroke sets off an alarm as a small portal opens and two security drones descend upon the party. Prepare for battle! Initiative Check (Turn Order) Varen: One Success (6, 3)Felix: Two Failures (1, 3) Polaris: Two Failures (1, 2) Enemies Security Drone A *Small* Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) Inventory: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Security Drone B *Small* Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 3 Smarts: 1 Proficiencies: Long Range Weapons 2, Melee Weapons 2, Perception 2 Credits: 0 Equipment: Stun Sword (Standard Elemental Melee Range Weapon) Inventory: Ion Repeater (Standard Energy Long Range Weapon) *Small creatures may simply occupy the same space as another small creature* Party Polaris Ursaring [with M.I.L.E.S.] (samurai-turtle) 15 cycle old female "Chimeran" Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 8 Velocity: 2 Strength: 2 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Medicine 1, Melee Weapons 1, Nature 1, Short Range Weapons 1, Spells: none, Credits: 10 Equipment: Mecha Strike (standard, kinetic, melee weapon), Inventory: Nanite Elixer (2x), Plasma Potion (2x), Varen Nastayo (KotZ) 26, Male, Human Character Points: 0/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 2 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 0 Proficiencies: Culture 2, Deception 1, Insight 1, Persuasion 2, Long Range Weapon 1 Known Spells (if applicable): Credits: 55 Equipment: Lawyer's Rifle (Standard Long Range Energy weapon), Translator Cube Inventory: 1x Essence of Glibness, 1x Essence of Intellect Felix Mao (Khorne) 37 Cycles Old Male Chimeran Character Points: 1/10 Vitality: 5/5 Velocity: 3 Strength: 1 Skill: 2 Smarts: 2 Spirit: 1 Proficiencies: Short Range Weapons 1, Insight 1, Coding 1, Survival 1, Nature 1 Known Spells: Enhanced Vision Credits: 0 Equipment: 'Old Reliable' Plasma Handgun (Standard Short Range Energy Weapon), Hacking Chip Inventory: Plasma Potion (1x), Cloaking Generator, MM Note: Alrighty folks here we go. Heroes act first so please state whether you move to a different square and whether you attack a target. Feel free to ask any questions.

"Ah aren't they cute!... or not. Sorry Enson, I'm not one for getting warm and fuzzy with such critters." Valesia steps back to A5 and then begins humming a rapid incantation before unleashing an elemental bolt of earthen power at rat B. OoC: In this particular instance I don't think order between Enson and Valesia, in the future I'd rule that in the case of a tie the players can determine who acts first.