'To Plunder the Stars Themselves' OOC Thread

[Mazer Rackham]

He has a wife and kids, what heresey is that?!

 

The foul and darkest sort, Tro.  Why do you think he's all the way out here?

 

It's the robes.

 

And the candles, and bath oils he makes.

 

@MR - Although without Tech-Use your 53 Int is 26!

 

Mentioned this in an edit above mate.

 

EDIT:

 

Ah, OK, that's very interesting and makes much more sense!!! 

 

So Auspex lets you make the test regardless, as opposed to stuff like a Combi-tool which gives a + modifier but would require you to have the Skill in the first place?

 

Correct (I think) because you need the Security Skill to use the Multikey.  It only boosts your test, doesn't "allow" you the skill.  The tool does the Tech Use for you, and you interpret it.  Or not.

 

Kind of like TikTok videos.

 

EDIT 2: @ The Learned Ironclad may have it Necro - if he wants it, but with his own Req, so I can buy a 250 Hellfire rounds Backpack ammo supply and Uzi the hell out whatever he finds hiding in a cupboard.

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Machine God]

I can't rmember where exactly we are on the timeline, are Nids a thing yet?

 

 

@Trokair - Yes there a 'Nids in DW as they are on the Star Maps. Although everyone knows about Genestealers

[Lysimachus]

Taken the liberty of adding Svelk's picks above into the spreadsheet, so we can see where we are!

 

Question: where are rules for cluster mines? Is it the Leaper (or Hopper?) Mines from RoB/Errata?

[Necronaut]

@Mazer, touchè.

[Machine God]

 

 

@MR - Although without Tech-Use your 53 Int is 26!

Mentioned this in an edit above mate.

 

EDIT 2: @ The Learned Ironclad may have it Necro - if he wants it, but with his own Req, so I can buy a 250 Hellfire rounds Backpack ammo supply and Uzi the hell out whatever he finds hiding in a cupboard.

@MR - No you buy the Auspex, Draak only has 5 req left after getting his Big Thing remember.

[Mazer Rackham]

Cluster Mines:  DW Core. P173.

 

@MG - it might help the team to plan a little better if you tell us what it is?  I know you're going for dramatic reveal, but a hint might help?

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Trokair]

I'll just buy both shall I?

 

Brynjarr's revised spend.

Auspex 12 Req

The other Auspex 13 Req

10 Req to Mazer for his ammmo

35 req spent.

 

Now who want to hold the Auspexes? they are paid and abught for, so better use them.

[Necronaut]

Cluster Mines: DW Core. P173.

 

@MG - it might help the team to plan a little better if you tell us what it is? I know you're going for dramatic reveal, but a hint might help?

He's buying a lascannon sans ammunition to use as an improvised club.

[Mazer Rackham]

Now who want to hold the Auspexes? they are paid and abught for, so better use them.

 

This is why Orphiel isn't with his wife and kids!

 

Who'd have them, eh?

 

No mate, trust me, buy bombs.  I'll buy the Siege Auspex and hand it to our Serjent, get bombs mate.  Or Spec Ammo.  Cover what the others don't get..if you've taken Bolter Mastery, you're wasting it with anything much else.  Take a Storm Bolter if you want.

 

@Necro - my God, that's an idea!  Hey GM, you said you didn't want your Tacticals using heavy weapons, what about heavy clubs, amirite?

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Lysimachus]

Cluster Mines: DW Core. P173.

Derp, don't know how I missed them, ta!

 

 

 

 

@Tro: I think Mazer has included the Req for Siege Auspex already? Side point, if the Auspex doesn't require Tech Use Trained, it's not much difference if Orphiel or Draak carry it. Int53 vs Int44+10Tech-Use.

 

So, at this point you've got 36 Req remaining, I'm assuming Brynjarr should be able to get at least a few extra Grenades as he's spent the least so far...

 

Even if he takes a heap, you've probably still got another 20+ Req left...

 

Melta Bomb for Svelk? Combi-tool for Draak if Orphiel keeps the Auspex? SIA for someone?

[Trokair]

Brynjarr's revised spend.

Auspex 12 Req

The other Auspex 13 Req Melta Bomb(s) for Svelk (how much are they?)

10 Req to Mazer for his ammmo

Req: 22 + MB spent.

Now on version whatever. all good?

Once I know what the MB cost i will spend remaing req on some F&G.

 

Also I still have the normal Auspex for anybody to carry that can use it.

 

 

Edit: Combi-tool also sounds usefull, how much is it?

 

 

@Tro: I think Mazer has included the Req for Siege Auspex already? Side point, if the Auspex doesn't require Tech Use Trained, it's not much difference if Orphiel or Draak carry it. Int53 vs Int44+10Tech-Use.

He had, but the second edit to post 2326 made me think oterwise, hence my offer to buy both for the team. Edited April 6, 2022 by Trokair

[Mazer Rackham]

@ Tro, by bombs I meant Nades, sorry 

 

But Melta bombs at 12 Req a pop - check your copy of the FAQ for everything weapon-related, it's there.

 

It's really not a matter of who buys the stuff, as we're doing tools, so it's 'communal', but the real problem is encumbrance.  Bear in mind what the GM has decreed about how much stuff hangs off your belt!

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Lysimachus]

Melta Bomb is 12, Combi-tool is 15.

 

Actually might be sensible for Brynjarr to keep hold of the Auspex, his Per (and Awareness) are pretty high and his Int is still decent?

[Trokair]

Thanks Mazer, was looking in the table 5-6 (page 12) and did not see them, now found them in table 3-5 (page 14) <- what’s with the page and table number order?

 

Brynjarr's hopefully final spend

Auspex - 12 Req

1 Melta Bomb for Svelk - 12 Req

Req: 24

 

Will take F&K grenades if there is any Team Req left at the end.

 

 

edit:

 

Would we rather have the melta bomb or the combi-tool? Looking at the spreadsheet it looks like we have 7 left at this point.

Edited April 6, 2022 by Trokair

[Mazer Rackham]

Thanks Mazer, was looking in the table 5-6 (page 12) and did not see them, now found them in table 3-5 (page 14) <- what’s with the page and table number order?

 

I know this is likely rhetorical, but it's FFG my man!

 

In all honesty, I know why they've done it that way - the Errata tables are printed in order of OG publication release, so Core weapons/kit first, then RoB weapons/kit after, so there's no confusion of what Errata is pointing to what.

 

It's a typesetting/copyedit/cataloguing thing.

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Necronaut]

@Tro sorry I was toying with grabbing a combi-weapon. It has been removed for now.

[Lysimachus]

OK, so we can see it all in one go I've compiled the list so far and moved stuff around to show who is actually carrying what kit. So we've currently got:

 

Odysseus:

Locus Seeker (30)

(Total: 30)

 

Vesalius:

Bulkhead Shears (17)

Chainsword (5)

Shot Selector (2)

Metal Storm Clip (15)

(Total: 39)

 

Brynjarr:

Auspex (12)

Extra Frag Grenades x4 (4)

Extra Krak Grenades x3 (3)

(Total: 19)

 

Orphiel:

Shot Selector (2)

Hellfire Clip (25)

Exceptional Ceremonial Sword (5)

Siege Auspex (13)

(Total: 45)

 

Svelk:

Diagnosticator Helm (15)

Cluster Mines x2 (10)

Stummer (5)

Melta Bomb (12)

(Total: 42)

 

Decimus:

Suspensor (25)

(Total: 25)

 

Draak:

Melee weapon (30)

Combi-tool (15)

(Total: 45)

 

Squad Total: 245 Req on the nose!

 

Does that work for everybody?

 

 

 

 

 

Edit: Out of Likes for the day, but great IC post Mazer!

 

Edit edit: Wrong price for Kraks, fixed!

Edited April 6, 2022 by Lysimachus

[Necronaut]

@Lysimachus: Will Vesalius be over-encumbered if he's hauling his bolter, bolt pistol, combat knife, chainsword, grenades and bulkhead shears into battle?

[Lysimachus]

So, the carry limit I put in place was one of the following choices:

 

A) Heavy weapon + (1 Basic weapon) OR (2 Pistol/Melee)

B ) Basic weapon + (2nd Basic + 1 Pistol/Melee) OR (3 Pistol/Melee)

C) 4 Pistol/Melee

(1st Combat Knife, Grenades or small tools don't count towards that limit.)

 

So Vesalius just gets away with option B! Bolter is Basic, Bolt Pistol, Chainsword and Shears are Pistol/Melee.

[Machine God]

 

I am putting an Auspex on the shopping list as I don’t think anybody else has and it sounds useful. Brynjarr is probably not the best to carry and/or use it, so if somebody else want it feel free to have it. Also how much Req is it?

12 for a regular auspex (15 as a bionic) - Auger Array.

@A.T. - Edited your post for you. However it is pretty irrelevant anyway considering the fact that the Iron Gods cannot produce Bionics.

 

Cluster Mines:  DW Core. P173.

 

@MG - it might help the team to plan a little better if you tell us what it is?  I know you're going for dramatic reveal, but a hint might help?

@MR - Hints? Hints it wants, Precious!

 

Melee Weapon that Draak has trained on. He has the Honours...

[Mazer Rackham]

Without seeing your character sheet MG, it could be a giant Vuvuzela for all I know!

 

If it's up in the Distinguished bracket, that is proper naughty, as it it could be anything.

 

EDIT: Ah, I think I know what it is.  

 

And let me just say, if it IS what I think it is - it's totally nuts. 

Edited April 6, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Necronaut]

Under the watchful eye of Talek Varn's pet helbrute dreadnought eh? This ought to be good.

Edited April 7, 2022 by Necronaut

[Machine God]

Under the watchful eye of Talek Varn's pet helbrute dreadnought eh? This ought to be good.

@Necro - Well if you are going to do a dramatic reveal then you need to go for the two parter. You also need to look at the story and name drop.

[Lysimachus]

OK, I think everyone is in agreement with the final Requisition... and very nice posts so far, gents!

 

So, I'll leave it a bit longer in case anyone else wants to post and if Draak wants to reveal his big weapon (oo er! I think I'm coming down with 'double entendre disease' https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SpRglS3zDrk :lol:)

 

then I'll move us forward, maybe late this evening or tomorrow morning?

[Mazer Rackham]

Apart from the "BIG" reveal ;), a turn of the blade with Brynjarr and a washing of hands, I don't think I have much more.