[DW] The Desolation of Innocence (RPG OOC Thread)

[Lysimachus]

Posted, I'm hoping I'm considered to have the necessary training. If its Ag31 due to the TDA, we might be in trouble...

...unless Arcturion can add an Assist which should put the result safely under the 4DoF either way?

[Necronaut]

Actually Pilot is an Advanced skill, and as such if neither of us are trained in it, then neither of us may attempt to use the skill or render assistance. Guess we're getting splatted into the side of the hulk.

 

ALL ACCORDING TO PLAN, EH MAZER?! 

[Mazer Rackham]

Spoiler

 

Ahem:

"...The controls are rudimentary, much like the craft, but simplicity permits anyone to take the helm..."

I do admit to not stipulating which AG score, and yes, I will use it to heighten the drama, and yes, hopefully a sense of pride and accomplishment*.

 

*Accomplishment not guaranteed, no monetary value, any senses are strictly transitory and are not served under warranty. This list is not exhaustive, and is not applicable in the US state of Kansas.

[Machine God]

@Mazer Rackham - Are we then using Initiative to charge into the chamber?

Because at the moment Korvaan is still stuck in the rear with the gear.

Are we going to get an updated map, or can we use Initiative rolls to barge past squad mates to move forwards into the chamber proper?

[Mazer Rackham]

An updated map is indeed planned.

Once I have everyone's Init values, I will update the map and show your dispositions as you enter the 'room', no-one will be stuck behind anyone, as reading the IC posts, you've all barrelled in there as per the prompt and AT's Dynamic Entry.

I've no doubt bloodshed and Xenos Flambe will shortly be behind.

[Lysimachus]

I'm not sure if it's just me, but the link to the pic won't open? Can everyone else see it?

[Necronaut]

I hope everything is okay with @Trokair?

@Lysimachus I'm having the same issue. 

[Machine God]

20 minutes ago, Lysimachus said:

I'm not sure if it's just me, but the link to the pic won't open? Can everyone else see it?

No the Map is definitely Fragged

[Mazer Rackham]

Thanks for the heads-up gents, that's weird, it was deffo working after I put it up.

I'll look into it.

In other news, I have PM'd Tro to see how he's doing, and what he wants to do.

Placeholder text changed for the image whilst I sort it.  I'm away from the files, so could be tonight.

Edited July 5, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Machine God]

@Mazer Rackham - What size are the Hybrids?

[Mazer Rackham]

Normal size, so (+0) to Hit.

Edit: Map should be fixed now.  Absolute faff.

Edited July 5, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Lysimachus]

Noice! What is the grid size? Just trying to work out how many enemies I can angle under a 30m 30° cone...

[Machine God]

Map Key says 1m x 1m, so everything is in Short Range (For a Storm Bolter) that we can see.

1, 3 & 4 is probably your best shot.

5 & 6 are on the high ground but depending on angles MR might say that Luthais is in the way.

I don't think that we can actually see 2 as there is a Door in the way.

Edited July 5, 2022 by Machine God
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[Lysimachus]

I must be going blind because I can't see a Key at all... I do see a thin white edge under the pic, is my screen cutting some bits off...?

 

Edit: I might step a few metres forward and turn and torch 5 and 6, as I won't suffer any BS penalties for higher target, they'll definitely both get caught and I'll ignore whatever cover they are hiding behind?

Should I put us into Lead By Example Squad Mode immediately as well? Or maybe Bolter Assault this Round to give the CC focused guys a boost to their Movement?

Edited July 5, 2022 by Lysimachus

[Machine God]

1 minute ago, Lysimachus said:

I must be going blind because I can't see a Key at all... I do see a thin white edge under the pic, is my screen cutting some bits off...?

The key is in the Map in the post above, although MR's images are having the problems again - Just click on the picture icon and the map pops up

[Mazer Rackham]

I have a feeling I know why it's happening, there is some BBCode cleaning up being done by one of the Admins, might be something to do with that.

MG is right otherwise, it's a 1 x 1, and yes friendly fire isn't. ;)

Spoiler

We're playing big boy trousers rules here!

If the maps are being off again, there's not much more I can do ATM.  If it carries on, I'll ask one of the techies, it may be how I'm uploading into the spoilers, but the last map is from the image gallery here on the B&C using the B&C tools for posting stuff...

I'll have another crack at it.

\shrug\

EDIT: For now, SQUAD PLANK is as follows:

• P = Philemon
• L = Luthais
• A = Arcturion
• N = Nergui
• K = Korvaan

I can only apologise for this lads.

Edited July 7, 2022 by Mazer Rackham
Typo

[Lysimachus]

Very weird, even when I bring the image up in a new box, all I can see is the pic itself... No worries though, maybe it's me? 

So if I move my 4m forward I'm well clear of Luthais to get a clean hit on 5 and 6?

[Machine God]

15 minutes ago, Lysimachus said:

Should I put us into Lead By Example Squad Mode immediately as well? Or maybe Bolter Assault this Round to give the CC focused guys a boost to their Movement?

@Lysimachus - Lead By Example looks very similar to The Traveller's Path.

Looks good but Bolter Assault works even better now that we're Rank 4 for Storm Bolters...

[Mazer Rackham]

@Lysimachus On the flamer - yes, but be advised, I think Hybrid 5 goes before you, and I really need to hear back from Tro.

If I could ask peeps to hang fire until I redo the maps - again, apologies.

I blame the Lamenter. 

EDIT: @Machine God That's because it's the same SQD Mode... 

Edited July 5, 2022 by Mazer Rackham

[Lysimachus]

11 minutes ago, Machine God said:

@Lysimachus - Lead By Example looks very similar to The Traveller's Path.

Looks good but Bolter Assault works even better now that we're Rank 4 for Storm Bolters...

For the Emperor's Blade it's technically 'The Path of the Righteous' but I figured I'd stick with the official name so everyone knew what I was on about! 

Unfortunately, only 2 team members have Bolt weapons and none have Grenades, so that limits its effectiveness to Korvaan and Nurgui... but the extra Charge Move might help Arcturion and Luthais get into range to Charge Round 1?

Maybe I'll kick off and maintain LbE, then others can choose if they want to stick with that or swap to Bolter Assault (or any other Squad Mode for that matter)?

 

@Mazer: Will do, boss, just brainstorming atm! 

[Mazer Rackham]

@Lysimachus No worries lads, cook those noggins as much as you please!

Don't mind me furiously scribbling down stuff with my notepad...

[Necronaut]

@Lysimachus / @Mazer Rackham can we not use standard grenades in TDA? News to me! 

[Lysimachus]

I'm fairly sure in all the 40k Codex SM, Terminators don't get Grenades like PA troops do... but that may not be the case in the DW rpg?

[Mazer Rackham]

@Necronaut Nope, no grenades for you - TDA replaces ALL standard gear barring GM Fiat.

As it is written in the Codex, so shall it be.

Technically you shouldn't get the benefit of Black Carapace or be able to carry Repair Cement either...but that sucks donkey butts, so it's allowed.

PS. This is why you Req Auxiliary grenade launchers....

Now, to business! The first map is b0rk, so I scrubbed it altogether, the second map now contains everything you need to orientate yourself, invite people to like your facebook profile, and set up tinder dates.

Now be happy!  That's an order! 

[Machine God]

 Specifically the DW Rulebook, P164 for Terminator Compatible Weapons.

The only thing like near to Grenades is the Cyclone Missile Launcher, but I think that MR made all the Big Guns to be for Devastator's Only.