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~ Day 61, 2400 (21:20 hrs remain) Zebulon System ~ Alyson's expertise was clearly more towards healing and first aid compared to keeping track of disguised persons of interest in a chaotic crowd of fleeing people. She was able to assist another injured patron. The blaster bolt and the laser bean combined were able to score the plating on the robot and MAX-23's shot was able to penetrate. However, the internal damage did not appear to hit anything vital. The robot's cutting torch sizzled on Thoth's shoulder, but his clothes and body armor protected his skin from getting burned open. The robot used a pinching claw to grab a nearby table from a small booth and pull it from the floor. It held the round flat surface like a shield protecting its rear from attacks. OOC Map Notes: Orange Circled Booth where everyone was playing. Red circled tables are back live again. Lira and Granger are west of Robot Nikki by the stairs Thoth & Robot are only a couple meters west of the orange booth MAX at the Orange Booth Alyson in WNW of Robot, between the big booths Initiative Alyson - Jack Spades Robot - Jack Diamonds Thoth - 10 Spades Lira - 7 Hearts Granger & Extras - 4 Spades MAX-23 - 4 Diamonds Results Alyson failed to see Marlo Granger causes Shaken with AP MAX causes 1 Wound Robot spent Benny to Soak the wound Robot mutli-action, grabbed table from booth, cut Thoth, soaked by armor Robot Stats Toughness 10 (3) Parry 5 Spent 1 Benny

Jace Falcone, Halcyon Field Commander & Acting Expedition Commander Jace had a brief smile, "Great work, Ferny and Simba. Geo, up fast to secure next levels and catch that prey. Ferny, take that dropped grenade and follow." "Glad you are through, Keita. You stay with us. Baba, you and Yat take the rest of your team and secure the engine room. As long as we have clear path between teams, we can potentially back each other up," he continued giving instructions as he quickly moved after the two xeno-forms that could climb better without reliance on the ladder. "Team Alpha, follow me." Geo was fast, but Ferny was not quite on the same level of speed. Jace moved quickly but struggled to keep up with the mega-xeno. OOC Team Assignments: Alpha: Jace, Geo, Ferny, Carl, Kochinho, Simba, and Keita with Beth piloting. Bravo: Baba, Tiki, Yat, Becky, Mox, and S'hax Actions: Geo Athletics Ferny Athletics Carl Athletics Jace Athletics Kochinho Athletics Simba Athletics Keita Athletics Beth bringing up rear slower and cannot fit on catwalk Character Info Notice: 1d6+2 Parry: 5 Toughness: 6 Base (12 Ballistic, 14 Laser) Bennies: 3/3 Weapon in hand: Laser Rifle

Thanks, I am mostly better. Some coughing and sniffling, but I am still active at work and practicing volleyball. I had to rest extra to be able to play in a tournament last weekend.

Copy that. Once you get your IC template created, then it is not too different with the Clone button. I still have issues with formatting and things are harder when GM posting for more than 2 pictures for characters. But knowing the code for line entry dice rolling does help

You might just need to give it some feedback on its results to correct things

Yeah, still coughing and sniffling, but otherwise doing everything normal. Thanks. :)

Thanks. I updated the sheet for Justiel. For Gaius, I could have his Ring of Protection upgraded to +2 instead and then save the rest... unless there is available gp to also upgrade his Cloack of +2 Resistance of Free Will to +3. If not, I could save the GP for next round of Crafting.

I think I still need to go over my character's finances. But good to know ChatGPT will help. :)

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 4/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type Rua'thil/Tamarak did not need a chair, comfortable enough for the dragon form to sit on the rear haunches like a dog would and their chest was still at height to match their companions at the table. With the waitress serving them but leaving quickly to be about her business that did not offer much in the way of news gathering from her. "We are not sure how well we would do working the room to gather up the latest news and rumors. While we wait, Kuluil mayhap you could inconspicuously make a circuit of the room to overhear what else may be on the folks' minds... other than our arrival and appearance."

To get really rolling again, I am hoping for some reply from Scotley. Wrap up any off-camera shopping, please. If anyone is accompanying George, that is fine. Otherwise, we shall wrap up the night activities soonish and then I assume you all are returning to the Hospice.

~ Night: North Point, vicinity of the Bank of Abadar ~ There was a note left for George at the Temple of Abadar that was likely from Ishani. It read: Letter Dear Friend; If you are who I assume, I shall be at The Tavern in the tap room. I do not know what assistance I can provide, but I shall do what I can. At least we should talk. Sincerely, I

Day 9 mid-afternoon, In Brinestump Marsh Scouring the area leading to the cave entrance and its surroundings, no one found any recent tracks that indicated humanoid activity. There was some drag marks that made less sense. There were no paw prints or anything, but something (like a bag or a animal carcass) was dragged into the cavern according to a smooth part of some dirt that was unnatural. It was not a trail but a single print found with nothing else that gave any indication what was dragged except it was not something rigid. Barlo was not much help on the nettles like everyone else, "Obviously these are nettles of some kind, and if they break your skin it will likely hurt." "However, I cannot tell much else about this kind of vines or nettles that is out of the ordinary. I do not think they are edible either. But they do not look like a monster in disguise like strangle vines." To prove his point he used a cantrip to magically push and move some vines with his mage hand spell. Nothing unusual happened except the typical reaction by any mundane vegetation to being moved or touched. Witch's Map Combat Information Good Guy Info Arradon 5 dmg Barlo Hawkins HP: 23/23 Bard Performances (Lingering): 11/13 remaining (+1 Courage, +2 Competence) Spells: Cantrips (Message, Mage Hands, Prestidigitation, Ghost Message, Dancing Lights, Detect Magic) 1st level: 2/4 (Charm Person, CLW, Silent Image, Grease)

Rua'thil inside Tamarak, 6-limbed Dragon-like Outsider Mini-stats , Initiative: +3 Perception: +15 (Darkvision) AC: 34 (31 flat-footed, 19 Touch) - With Mage Armor, +4 w/Shield, +3 w/Barkskin HP: 133 Current: 133 CMB: +9 CMD: 28 (25ff) Fort: +11 Reflex: +11 Will: +16 Special: +2 SV vs. Enchantments, Immune to Sleep, Dragon Style +2 SVs vs. Paralysis/Stun, Current Conditions in Effect: Power Attack (-2 Att/+4(6)dmg), Combat Reflexes (AoO=3), Feather Step (5ft Step Diff Terrain), Snake Style (Sense Motive Check +26 for AC as Immediate Action), Dragon Style (ignore Diff Terrain for Charge/Run/Withdraw, +2 Dmg 1st Strike), Snake Sidewind (+4 CMD v. Trip/Checks Prone, Use Sense Motive to Crit Confirm), +1 Dmg when flanking Current Weapon in Hand: Cold Iron Mwk Lucerne Hammer (+11, 1d12+7 dmg) or Unarmed (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), Bite (+11, 1d6+6+1d6 Electricity), 2x Claws (+11,1d4+6+1d6 Electricity) Stunning Fist (DC16): 3/3 Remaining Spells Remaining: O-Level (Mage hand, Acid Splash, Light, Guidance, Message, Detect Magic) 1st Level 4/5 (Lsr Eidolon Rejuv, Shield, Mage Armor, Expeditious Retreat) 2nd Level 4/4 (Haste, See Invis, Barkskin, Evolution Surge) Energy Attacks Evolution: Pick one energy type: acid, cold, electricity, or fire. All natural attacks +1d6 dmg of type Rua'thil/Tamarak appeared to relax slightly and smiled at the waitress. Though, that might have looked too predatory as an afterthought. When they spoke, their voice was that of a female half-elf in sound, so they determined it would be less intimidating. "The meat stew shall be fine. And some wine or fruit juice if you have... and some bread and cheese as well."

~ Day 61, 2400 (21:20 hrs remain) Zebulon System ~ While Alyson bent over to help a wounded bystander, she was actually able to do something useful. "Do move, I shall spray this and you will feel better... just a moment... there." Thoth was able to distract the Robot momentarily. He could see a momentarily lag in its movements, almost like it was not sure what to do about the short man in front of it. OOC Map Notes: Orange Circled Booth where everyone was playing. Red circled tables are back live again. Lira and Granger are west of Robot Nikki by the stairs Thoth & Robot are only a couple meters west of the orange booth MAX at the Orange Booth Alyson in WNW of Robot, between the big booths Initiative Alyson - Joker Granger & Extras - Ace Spades MAX-23 - Jack Clubs Lira - 10 Clubs Thoth - 9 Spades Robot - 6 Diamonds Results Alyson succeeded Thoth succeeded, Robot distracted (-2 Traits) Robot Stats Toughness 10 (3) Parry 5

Jace Falcone, Halcyon Field Commander & Acting Expedition Commander Jace nodded, "Copy, Carl. Pull back a sec. Let Geo get a wider opening and then let us see about using a crate for mobile cover or something. I don't think they would really risk a frag grenade, so we have potential for dose or tangler. I wonder if Ferny can fling a grenade up to them. Let's have her try here in a moment." "Bravo, keep trying to link us up. This is going to be hairy since we did not get much surprise and the captain is being obstinate." He continued to direct actions as he moved close to the opening. Once in position, he sticks his laser rifle pointed up through the opening and pulls the trigger to spray some suppressive fire in preparation for Ferny's grenade throw. "Kochinho, talk to Beth about another way up to the Bridge that perhaps would only work for those like you and Ferny. Simba, get ready to fire as well." OOC Team Assignments: Alpha: Jace, Geo, Ferny, Carl, Kochinho, and Simba with Beth piloting. Bravo: Baba, Tiki, Yat, Keita, Becky, Mox, and S'hax Actions: Geo Athletics Ferny Athletics Carl Vigor recovery Jace Suppressive Fire Beth and Kochinho talking Simba Firing. Character Info Notice: 1d6+2 Parry: 5 Toughness: 6 Base (12 Ballistic, 14 Laser) Bennies: 3/3 Weapon in hand: Laser Rifle

No worries. RL got in the way for me this weekend. Caught a cold and only now crawling out from under the covers to catch up.

Sorry, busy weekend with a cold. Coming out from under the covers now.

Gaius Sparhawk and Justiel Mini-stats Init +4, Speed 30 (20 actual), Perception +15 AC 35, Touch 14, Flat-footed 32 (Full plate) -4 w/out Shield, CMD: 32 Fort +15, Ref +7, Will +7 (Reroll with Mythic Surge) HP 149 Current: 149 Challenge: 4/4 available Tactician (Shake it Off/Precise Strike): 1/1 available Inspiring Rush: 1/1 available Mythic Power: 7/7 available (Surge, Fast Healing, Sudden Block) Bucephalus' Reins: 3/3 available Medal of Command: +2 SV v. Emotion; 1/1 available 1 min bonus +2 Cha Medal of Valor: +2 CMD; 1/1 available 1 min bonus +2 Str Knight's Pennon: 1/1 available Heroism 1x/day (+2 Att) Conditions in effect: Power Attack, Furious Focus, Mythic. DR5/Epic, DR5/Adamantine Weapon in Hand: Shield (LH), Radiance Lance (RH) Init +3, Speed 50ft, Perception +10 AC 33, Touch 15, Flat-footed 27, CMD: 28 Fort +11, Ref +11, Will +6 HP 80 Current: 80 Mythic Surges 4/4: +1d8 Conditions in effect: None Attacks: 2xHooves (+12; 1d8+5, Cold Iron), Bite (+10; 1d4+5) Gaius gripped Radiance the lance tighter, ready to charge at... certainly not the weather, right? Except things were not mundane and now the weather turned into real opponents... or perhaps magical creatures that could be parleyed. "Do you think these creatures are acting alone or controlled?" he asked.

Borric Hawkins, Human Fighter Mini-stats Initiative: +4 Perception: +16, Move 30ft AC: 31 (26 w/out shield, 29(24w/shield) flat-footed, 13 Touch) HP: 105 Current: 105 CMB: +15 CMD: 28 (30 vs. Disarm/ 32 vs. Trip) Fort: +13 Reflex: +9 Will: +8 (+10 vs. Fear) Conditions in Effect: Ioun Torch (in darkness), Combat Reflexes (3 AoO), Step Up, Greater Trip, Power Attack (-3/+6Dmg) or Combat Expertise (-3/+3AC), Lunge Current Weapon in Hand: Shield (LA), Mwk Spiked Gauntlet (RH), Chakram: 1/1 MWK & 6/6 Cold Iron remaining Maneuvers: Flail Trip CMB: +26 & Free AoO on success (Include -3 from PA or CE if used that round) Flail Disarm CMB: +24 (Include -3 from PA or CE if used that round) Combat Reflexes: 3 AoO/round, can use when flat-footed Borric stepped ashore, already outfitted in his platemail armor for the day. Something told him he was not going to enjoy the desert trek with all the sand that was going to get into everything. Well, he was never very stealthy anyway, so the some of gravel and metal scraping was not going to be much worse that before. "Just a bitch to clean," he muttered. "Yeah, by all means let's eat hearty and drink plenty before we leave the lush jungle for the sandy dunes," he replied.

Sure, the ring cannot hurt.

Yeah, I changed my IC post We have only damaged 1 door, that is in the upper right leading to the elevator shaft.

~ Day 61, 2400 (21:20 hrs remain) Zebulon System ~ Lira's trick worked, at least the flailing of the robot did not catch her as she backed away. She was able to move next to Granger as the gunner was using the back of the booth beside him to help steady his aim at the metal machine. Nikki was also able to get clear, and moved to the stairs. The robot kept its primary photorecepters on Thoth, apparently and the laser cutter torch scorched his jack, burning a hole through it. It was a close call to severing and cauterizing his arm. OOC Map Notes: Orange Circled Booth where everyone was playing. Red circled tables are back live again. Lira and Granger are west of Robot Nikki by the stairs Thoth & Robot are only a couple meters west of the orange booth MAX at the Orange Booth Alyson in WNW of Robot, between the big booths Initiative Lira - Ace of Hearts MAX-23 - Ace of Diamonds Granger & Extras - Jack Diamonds Robot - 5 Spades Alyson - 8 Diamonds Thoth - 4 Hearts Results Lira avoided attack with skill check Robot missed Nikki Robot hit Thoth, Shaken Robot Stats Toughness 10 (3) Parry 5

That was what I was thinking. I think we just went with WBL for 2nd as well. Downtime is up to us and/or Aura. But story-wise it is flexible either way.

1810, Saturday March 30: Deltaville The service at the DeltaPie was still bogged down. But the customers were suddenly finding themselves distracted by other things. A young woman in line near the counter, the same brown-haired one that helped Madde, looked at her phone when it pinged, and pinged, and pinged again. "Oh my god!" "Celia just texted me a pic. Look, it is Mrs. Smithers chasing Jimmy Cartwright down the street," she said showing her friend and talking loud enough for nearly everyone to hear. Her friend, who was looking rather annoyed as he overheard Kaia bashing their town but had not yet retorted, checked out the picture. "No shit! She is naked!... Hey, that is only just down the road." The woman started replying on her phone again, the rapid clicking of speed texting her reply. It dinged a reply, "Oh, Celia says the old lady was kray-kray, like she wanted to bite him." They both looked to the front windows, then each other. The quickly got out of line and headed to the front. A few others turned and followed, probably hoping to see the potential spectacle.

I am okay with that since we are appearing to take an IC break off camera for the leveling up and GM switch. Sort of makes more sense this way to get on par. But could go with 50% resale value instead of 100%.