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    Post  Chris Wed Jul 29, 2015 10:31 am

    Ok, so I get both the prof bonus AND advantage on Dex\Int, but neither for the other saves?

    I was mistaken, I thought you got prof on all saves and advantage on your 2 from class.  I think I got it now.

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    Oh frak.... feel like I drank too much...... can I barf in the Web?....... would I be barfing in the real world too?........

    Nico stumbles out a reply, while trying to keep his stomach down, "No..... don't like the web much...... hey, Kal......  you saw the club?.......  when I stop spinning......  who were the other guys there with me and Catwalk?......  blurup...... I saw 2 that jacked out.......  a Corper....... ugh........ some guards......  felt like there were more........ "
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    Post  Robyo Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:26 am

    "Alright," Kalyx responds. "Just keep it together, will ya? At least till I've landed. We're in Chinatown, near the central core."

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    A short time later, you approach a landing zone. "I'll set this bird down. We'll have to make the journey inside on foot."

    The duo empty out of the taxi, at street level.

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    Nico is feeling a bit less apprehensive. I need another Wisdom check, but you get Advantage. Also, tell me how you wish to proceed (stealth, armed, perception, etc).

    "We need to get to the holo theater," Kalyx says, "It's a few blocks away."
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    Post  Chris Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:47 am

    Wisdom check

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +2" :

    5 + 2 = 7

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +2" :

    1 + 2 = 3


    Nico steadies himself on the taxi for a minute. "Wait.... oooh..... what are we walking into here Kal?" Nico reaches for his gun, but ends up grabbing his head instead....
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    Post  Robyo Thu Jul 30, 2015 7:26 pm

    Nico continues to feel frightened.

    Frightened
    • A frightened creature has disadvantage on ability
    checks and attack rolls while the source of its fear is
    within line of sight.
    • The creature can’t willingly move closer to the source
    of its fear.


    I guess we'll ignore the second part, since it's the whole matrix experience, and particularly the deep dive, that is making him queasy. But I won't make you curl up catatonic in the corner, yet. Twisted Evil Nico has Disadvantage on checks and attacks, for the foreseeable future.


    "Man, it's like I said. We're going to talk to the Big Brain. The Emerald Queen,.Bathsheba. Whatever you want to call her... it," Kalyx explains. "There's quite a few AI in the system. We're going to visit one of the baddest."

    He's looking Nico over, frowning. The monkey sits on his shoulder and they're both wearing sunglasses.

    "I dunno, Nico, man. You don't looks so good. I'll take point... Besides, this sector is known for rogue programs and banditry, so be aware."
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    Post  Chris Thu Jul 30, 2015 11:31 pm

    Nico will follow Kal, his gun at the ready under his longcoat and eyes moving, at least as much as he can without making himself more sick

    Perception as he walks

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    19 + 4 = 23

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    10 + 4 = 14
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    Post  Robyo Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:06 am

    Kalyx leads Nico down the sidewalk. The way splits off, turning into a pedestrian walkway rising up over the streets.

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    Nico keeps his senses open, but his fear and bewilderment of the deep web makes him feel uncertain. Over the railing, he can see the cityscape. It looks surreal, alit with a greenish hue.

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 <a href=1.2: The West Door - Page 2 City_s10" />


    Then Kalyx takes a staircase downward, back to street level. One more block down, and across the street, the companions see the entrance of the cinema.

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    "I've been here a couple times," he says. "The inside is always different. The layout changes constantly. The programmers down here are half-mad. The lower levels of the dark web are just insane. You got any ideas? We'll stick together. Stay frosty. I don't really know what to expect."
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    Post  Chris Fri Jul 31, 2015 10:18 am

    Robyo wrote:

    Nico keeps his senses open, but his fear and bewilderment of the deep web makes him feel uncertain. Over the railing, he can see the cityscape. It looks surreal, alit with a greenish hue.

    "I've been here a couple times," he says. "The inside is always different. The layout changes constantly. The programmers down here are half-mad. The lower levels of the dark web are just insane. You got any ideas? We'll stick together. Stay frosty. I don't really know what to expect."

    Nico sputters as fear takes a hold of his mind, "I had no idea.... does this feeling ever go away?......  I owe you for coming with me.....  (in a whisper) watch for E-corp.... or Styx.....  they could be anywhere.....  they came from Pluto.... deep space..... the deep web.... is there a connection...... I wonder if Pluto is green......"
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    Post  Robyo Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:34 pm

    On the robotic marquee outside, Psicinema advertises: "The greatest sci fi films of all time 24/7!!!"

    The featured holo poster is of Tron 2112, a remixed reboot of the original remake.

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 <a href=1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Movie_10" />


    Nico and Kalyx (with Mr. Bojangles riding on his shoulder) enter into the building. From the street it appeared to be the front lobby, but once they step inside, it looks like:

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 <a href=1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Deep_w14" />

    "I'm not sure which way to go," Kal says. "What door, do you think?"

    There are three closed doors on either side of the hall (doors 1-6). Or you could go straight down the hall.


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    Post  Chris Tue Aug 04, 2015 10:16 am

    "Which ever one leads to the can....."  Nico feints at humor

    Nico lets his eyes defocus on the hallway.  

    In the real world, sometimes I can sense where my prey is hiding, maybe it will work here.... if I just believe it does......

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Neovis11

    Insight?  (at disadvantage)

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    11 + 4 = 15

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    19 + 4 = 23
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    Post  Robyo Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:14 pm

    Be it instinct or gut feeling, Nico decides to try the first door. Beyond it, a long corridor is revealed. Some ghostly figures stand at the end point and look your way.

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    A second later and they step through a doorway to the right, out of sight.

    "I guess we should follow the specters," Kalyx suggests. "They might just be programs, or programmers. Maybe they know where to find Bathsheba."
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    Post  Chris Tue Aug 04, 2015 6:19 pm

    "Let's go. The sooner we get what I came for the sooner I will stop whirling"
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    Post  Robyo Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:58 pm

    You follow the way the specters had gone. The doorway leads into a large chamber. There are two closed doors in one corner of the room.

    The specters of four programmers stand at terminals at the far end of the room.

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    Sitting to the right of the doorway is the visage of a beautiful woman.

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    "Kalyx," she says smiling, "I could see your aura as soon as you entered my plane. What do you want this time? And this one," she says looking at Nico, "I've not encountered you before. Speak your business or begone!"

    "Madam," Kalyx says, "We're seeking a hacker by the name of Catwalk. This man is charged with finding her and I'm assisting him. Since she's a regular in etherscope, I figured you might know where to look."

    The holographic woman studies Kalyx, then Nico. "Is this true?" she asks the rogue.
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    Post  Chris Wed Aug 05, 2015 10:39 am


    This is frakkin weird.... I hope Kal knows what he is doing.....

    Nico bows his head in respect and also as a nod of agreement, "Yes. I was with her in the Temple of Zhul yesterday."
    (not sure of actual game time that has passed)
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    Post  Robyo Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:30 am

    The woman stares at Nico for a moment, her gaze penetrating his fearful mind. Her eyes are like wells leading into a cold digital void. Suddenly she bursts into light particles, attaining binary form.

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 <a href=1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Deep_w17" />


    "I will soon know everything I wish to know from you," she says objectively, her voice changed. The timbre is lower, older, with a hint of audio synthesis. Nico hears it in his mind.*

    *Of course this whole scenario is technically taking place in his mind (though it's happening on the ether plane), or is it?


    The flashing, dancing lights of the AI avatar begin morphing once more. They turn into spirals of light.

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 <a href=1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Matrix11" />


    Beautiful and strange, the light tentacles close-in menacingly upon the investigators.


    Nico roll initiative.
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    Post  Chris Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:26 am

    1.2: The West Door - Page 2 Fearfu10

    I hate hate rabbits.... I hate white rabbits.... I hate white rabbits.....  and green japanamation tentacle porn


    Initiative - still at Disadvantage?  if not, just take the first roll I guess

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    5 + 4 = 9

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    2 + 4 = 6


    lol - not that it mattered much
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    Post  Robyo Sat Aug 08, 2015 4:12 pm

    It is a fairly large room. The ceiling is 30' high. There are several barricades, like walls, that reach up to the ceiling.

    The door the investigators entered through has shut. There are two more closed doors at the far corner of the room.


    Initiative order:

    1- Tendrils
    2- Kalyx
    3- Programmers
    4- Nico


    Round 1

    ~The green tendrils have solidified now. They lash out at the investigators.

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    Two tendrils attack Kalyx. One is a crit and he is grappled. No immediate damage, but he is pulled 25 feet towards the mouth of the creature. Mr. Bonjangles screams in his monkey way. The green mass chomps down on Kalyx and he takes 22 psychic damage.

    Two more tentrils attack Nico (50' reach). One miss and one crit (lucky dice today). Nico is grappled and reeled in towards the creature.


    ~Kalyx tries to break free with an opposed Strength check, but at Disadvantage. He fails and continues to be grappled, his legs are inside the creature's mouth, but where did the monkey go?


    ~The four programmers continue standing behind their terminals. The light around them shimmers and they shift into digital angels.

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    Nico is up. To break the grapple he needs to make a Strength(Athletics) check at Disadvantage.


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    Post  Chris Sun Aug 09, 2015 11:08 am

    GM - I checked the 5e rules and it says that I can use either Str (athletics) or Dex (acro) to escape a grapple.

    Nico would rather try to shoot the thing, since he had his gun out under his coat from earlier. I think PF\3.x allows you to make single hand weapon attacks - essentially put the barrel of the pistol up to the tentacle that is touching him and shoot at contact range. Or even just aim at the big mouth and fire.

    Let me know if that is an option, if not, Nico will use Dex\Acro to attempt to wriggle free

    I think it is the same roll either way, so here is a Dex + prof check at disadvantage, apply to as an attack or acro check as you see fit

    Roll(1d20)+6:
    5,+6
    Total:11

    Roll(1d20)+6:
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    Total:10

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    Post  Robyo Mon Aug 10, 2015 10:27 pm

    Grappled condition pretty much only stops you from moving. You can still attack. You're not even prone, though the grappler could force you into that.

    This particular monster ability (reskinned Roper) designates a Strength check at Disadvantage. Nico is already at Disadvantage due to being Frightened.


    ...Perhaps, the action in this encounter is igniting his adrenaline, burning away his fear. Make a Wisdom save at Disadvantage, please.


    Nico squeezes off a round from his gun, aiming at the tendril, but it's a miss.

    Is Nico done?


    Reminder: In the deep web, Nico is an avatar, and so using Int instead of Dex.
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    Post  Chris Tue Aug 11, 2015 10:22 am

    ah, right, I forgot about avatars.

    wis check

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +2" :

    18 + 2 = 20

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +2" :

    14 + 2 = 16


    Which attribute translates for Str in the web?

    Nico is otherwise done
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    Post  Robyo Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:27 pm

    Chris wrote:Which attribute translates for Str in the web?

    Wisdom replaces Strength. I've updated The Matrix thread with relevant game mechanics.


    Nico has a successful Wisdom save and is no longer Frightened. Aw yeah.


    Round 2

    ~The green mouth takes another bite at Kalyx. He makes a bloody scream and falls unconscious.

    Nico is reeled in 25' to the creature, within reach of the gaping chompers. Green saliva and Kalyx's blood spatters on him as he draws near.


    ~The angels continue to stand behind their terminals. Two of them appear to be phasing out of sight, disappearing.


    ~It is Nico's turn. He is still Grappled and now engaged (within melee reach of the creature).

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    Post  Chris Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:53 pm

    This is exactly why I hate the net... surface net, deep net.... frakkin programmers......

    "Kal, no! Are you guys going to help?!"

    Damn!

    GM - am I correct in assuming that green Roper would get an AoO if Nico tries to shoot at it? Would drawing a dagger also provoke an AoO? (since those are free actions in 5e)
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    Post  Robyo Tue Aug 11, 2015 8:37 pm

    In 5e, you're only subjected to Opportunity Attacks when moving out of a hostile creature's reach.

    Using a ranged weapon (or ranged spell attack) when engaged with a foe garners Disadvantage on the roll.

    Drawing a dagger is free and clear.
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    Post  Chris Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:22 am

    Robyo wrote:In 5e, you're only subjected to Opportunity Attacks when moving out of a hostile creature's reach.

    Using a ranged weapon (or ranged spell attack) when engaged with a foe garners Disadvantage on the roll.

    Drawing a dagger is free and clear.

    ok, thanks. Ouch, disadvantage is worse than an AoO..... so how would it work if a situation applied both Adv and Dis?

    for example, Nico could gain Adv being using an Inspiration pt (which would proc his sneak-attack bonus) but he is at Dis. (for shooting in melee or being fearful, last rd)

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    Post  Robyo Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:27 am

    Advantage would cancel disadvantage. They don't stack, so 4 sources of advantage would still only cancel one source of disadvantage.

    You only have one Inspiration point left I think, until you level up.
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    Post  Chris Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:35 am

    Robyo wrote:Advantage would cancel disadvantage. They don't stack, so 4 sources of advantage would still only cancel one source of disadvantage.

    You only have one Inspiration point left I think, until you level up.

    Cancel - meaning NEITHER apply?  So spending a pt of Inpiration would negate the Dis but still not grant Adv.  Ok, that probably isn't worth it.

    Frakkin rules....
     lol!


    Nico will use his free hand to pull out his dagger and attempt to cut his way free

    Melee attack, using Int\Dex - no adv\dis

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    14 + 4 = 18

    if that hits

    damage

    Result of the throw of dice "1d4 +2" :

    3 + 2 = 5
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    Post  Robyo Wed Aug 12, 2015 10:02 pm

    You are correct, the tendrils can be attacked separately. That's a miss.

    And since Nico is grappled and can't move anywhere (unless you want to spend an IP to get a Bonus Action), it goes to...


    Round 3

    ~Bite attack at Nico. 14 to AC, I believe that's a miss (Nico's AC is currently 15, I think, accounting for INT instead of DEX)

    ~Kalyx is still down. Monkey is missing, probably eaten.

    ~Two of the angels have disappeared and two remain visible.


    Nico is up.


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    Post  Chris Fri Aug 14, 2015 10:53 am

    Nico will try to cut himself free again

    Int + prof = +4

    Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +4" :

    8 + 4 = 12

    damn... frakkin...... can't get a clear cut at it.....
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    Post  Robyo Fri Aug 14, 2015 12:09 pm

    The tentacles have a thick synthetic armor that is difficult to slice through.


    Round 4

    "Your blood will soon be mine!" says the salivating mouth of the beast.

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    ~The green mouth takes a bite at Nico. 26 to AC = 25 piercing damage.


    ~Kalyx is still unconscious.


    ~Two angels still visible standing behind their terminals.



    Nico is up.
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    Post  Chris Fri Aug 14, 2015 3:23 pm

    Nico has a max of 24 HP (full max) or 18 (8 at 1st + 5 x2)

    Nico is out
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    Post  Robyo Fri Aug 14, 2015 11:56 pm

    No need for Nico to make death saves. His unconscious state was only a part of Bathsheba's plan.

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    "Nico, awaken. Time is running out. Ah, there you are, back in the realm of consciousness. Excellent."


    Nico's eyes focus and he sees Kalyx, who is also awake and Mr. Bojangles too, stands groggily at his feet. They are still in the room from earlier. The angels seem to be gone, and so is the tendrilled creature. In it's place, a child stands watching them.

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    "I needed to know that you were telling the truth, so far as you understand it," the child says simply. "I wanted something from you, and now I have it. Your codex is mine." The child smiles, but it seems unnatural somehow.

    "While you were unconscious, I analyzed your matrix feeds and recorded your brainwave signatures. Processing the results through a database of several billion random algorithms, I calculated your genetic code, within a degree of .00089% accuracy. As I speak, artificial replicas of your organic constituents are being rapidly grown in a controlled laboratory, far from here.

    "While these measures may seem extreme, that is the price for my assistance. I have determined the location of your missing hacker. You need only step through that door."

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    "Before you go, there are still some things to discuss."
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    Post  Chris Sat Aug 15, 2015 10:17 am

    add 1 tentacle-child-monster-AI to the list of people to kill.... if I ever make it back in Deep-shit Web..... although, I guess if he grows clones of me, maybe I can get some replacement parts, hmmmm.......

    Nico glares at Kalyx

    to the child, as if speaking to a loan shark, "What else do you want?"
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    Post  Robyo Sun Aug 16, 2015 12:40 am

    "Only one more small task: bring me Catwalk's data card. Do this for me and I will consider the deal completed. Only the information is no good to me here. You must deliver it to my material form, housed deep inside the Renraku Corporate Pyriamid in Chiba, Japan.

    "I have implanted your mind with a map of the building's location and design plans of it's layout. Obviously it's better if the company doesn't know we are involved together."

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    "Perhaps you are wondering why I should trust that you will bring the data to me? Because if you don't, your own sanity will be at risk. While you were under, I took the liberty of re-calibrating your cerebral oscillation patterns. In effect, you've become smarter than you ever thought possible. This gift comes at a price however, since eventually you'll go mad. Such is the drawback of cognitive regulation, eventually it over-strains the mortal psyche. Another glaring limitation of organic specimens.

    "Bring me the data stick and I will reverse the process, if madness hasn't already ensued."


    *What this means in game terms, is that Nico will be allowed to add his Intelligence modifier to all Dexterity-based rolls. That includes attack rolls for ranged weapons and finesse weapons (and their damage rolls), and Dex skills like Acrobatics. He also adds the bonus to AC and Initiative modifier.

    This bonus works in prime reality and the matrix. You still add the Int modifier on top of whatever the base ability modifier happens to be.

    Whenever Nico makes a Dex-based roll, he must immediately follow with a Wisdom save (DC 12). If he fails the save, he gains 1 Taint Point. When a character's Taint equals their Wisdom score, they go insane.


    "Kalyx can not accompany you on this next leg of your journey. While your body remains at his hideout in Neuvo Orleans, your consciousness will be injected into a mechanial construct in Sydney. That is where Catwalk has gone. She is with an ally."
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    Post  Chris Sun Aug 16, 2015 11:23 am

    This deal is getting worse all the time.....


    "Doesn't seem I have much choice. Am I supposed to deliver the data card using the construct body or my own?"
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    Post  Robyo Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:30 am

    "You can bring me the data in whatever damn form you see fit! Just bring me the raw data. No copies or truncates missing. And don't take too long doing so, or your heightened ability will become irreversible, and you'll go quite mad. Okay, off you go!"

    (For the sake of expediency) Nico steps through the doorway.

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    He is jettisoned from the Deep Web.

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    The adventure continues in story thread part 3: Beyond the Pale...
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    Post  Robyo Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:36 am

    We can roll with one more encounter, if you guys want to. It's the big rescue scene. And I actually have in planned for your characters to meet up!

    Or we postpone it for after Star Wars. Not a huge deal to me either way.

    However, I don't think we need to run two concurrent sci-fi games, so I'll put this game on hold while SW is running.

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