[OOC] R.A.T.S. - Rapid Assault Tactical Squad - 1 Slot Open

[rush99999]

[knighthawk]

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I wouldn't be that mean. No, she looks like this...

Gungirl 2

See? Totally different!

@Genni

Oh good, its only Lrig Knat... Wait, can she even *have* an evil twin? I mean the girl embodies Chaotic, but is it chaotic good or chaotic neutral?

[rush99999]

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I wouldn't be that mean. No, she looks like this...

Gungirl 2

See? Totally different!

@Genni

That's pretty much the same girl but in a different color.

[Behemoth542]

We need more robots.

Apparently I also forgot about my +5 Energy talent. Yay.

[knighthawk]

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That's pretty much the same girl but in a different color.

@rush99999

Its a pallet swap, often used to indicate a different level or type of character with similar stats while not needing an entirely different image. Note the green clothing could indicate some manner of status effecting or status resistance.

We need more robots.

@Behemoth542

Talk to Ironhide.

[Genni]

Its a pallet swap, often used to indicate a different level or type of character with similar stats while not needing an entirely different image.

@knighthawk

Well she is only a Gun Girl, rather than a Tank Girl.

Note the green clothing could indicate some manner of status effecting or status resistance.

@knighthawk

Poison Pussy Attack!

Talk to Ironhide.

@knighthawk

Ironhide's a little... distracted right now. I'm sure once she's finished... 'calibrating' her clones we might be able to call her in for support.

[knighthawk]

Poison Pussy Attack!

@Genni

Sure she is a tranny, but its close enough.

[rush99999]

@Genni

[Genni]

@rush99999 Fine, fine, have your stoopid rewards and go get yourself something shiny with them. :p

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Okay, that's the first engagement finished, but the mission isn't over yet. Each character may now take two actions, either resting and recovering, or beating up the innocent bystanders who were mind controlled into shooting at them (although I'm not sure if the Lawful characters would approve of that last option very much.)

You've all managed to level up, and so now have the opportunity to upgrade your stats and buy new skills. 5 points each have been awarded, with the same rules as when characters were being created for how you can spend them.

[knighthawk]

@Genni So 2 points for a new power, and 2 points for a trait?
Power-Unlock Metamorphic rock
Trait-Solid Wall: Brick's allies all gain a bonus to Defense equal to 1/3 Brick's current defense against any AoE attack where Brick is one of the affected targets.
Stat-+1 Defense

[Genni]

Rocksmith has learned a new ability: I Am The Walrus - Energy Cost: 2 - 10
^{Rocksmith plays a tune on his magic guitar that turns a single enemy into a walrus and renders them incapable of fighting. The target remains a walrus 1 turn for every 2 points of Energy Rocksmith uses when activating this skill.}

@rush99999

Nice idea, but too powerful an ability if you're going to completely immobilise an opponent for five turns. How about changing it slightly to:

^{Rocksmith plays a tune on his magic guitar that inflicts the Walrus status effect turning a single enemy into a walrus with a +2 Defense rating and a -2 Attack rating. All other status effects on the target are cancelled and the target may not use any abilities or traits while transformed. The target remains a walrus 1 turn for every 2 points of Energy Rocksmith uses when activating this skill.}

The target would lose all the buffs they had and be hampered when making attacks, but the added body fat would give them better protection against attacks. It also stops the ability from being a 'magic bullet' to immediately disable a boss with one shot, meaning I'd have to make it fail all the time when facing strong opponents.

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Power-Unlock Metamorphic rock
Trait-Solid Wall: Brick's allies all gain a bonus to Defense equal to 1/3 Brick's current defense against any AoE attack where Brick is one of the affected targets.
Stat-+1 Defense

@knighthawk

All good with those changes. :)

[Genni]

Sure she is a tranny, but its close enough.

@knighthawk

Best of both worlds.

[rush99999]

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Nice idea, but too powerful an ability if you're going to completely immobilise an opponent for five turns. How about changing it slightly to:

^{Rocksmith plays a tune on his magic guitar that inflicts the Walrus status effect turning a single enemy into a walrus with a +2 Defense rating and a -2 Attack rating. All other status effects on the target are cancelled and the target may not use any abilities or traits while transformed. The target remains a walrus 1 turn for every 2 points of Energy Rocksmith uses when activating this skill.}

The target would lose all the buffs they had and be hampered when making attacks, but the added body fat would give them better protection against attacks. It also stops the ability from being a 'magic bullet' to immediately disable a boss with one shot, meaning I'd have to make it fail all the time when facing strong opponents.

@Genni

Fixed.

[knighthawk]

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Best of both worlds.

@Genni

Agreed.

Note on powers: If we invest another 2 points at level up, can we reduce the cost of our powers by 1? I think it could express a growing comfort and lack of taxation on our abilities.

[Genni]

Note on powers: If we invest another 2 points at level up, can we reduce the cost of our powers by 1? I think it could express a growing comfort and lack of taxation on our abilities.

@knighthawk

I'd be happy with that, or you could increase the effect on your stats by +1 or increase the duration +1 turn. Basically any upgrade to the power which would make it easier to use or more effective.

I'm also open to negotiations if people want to try and barter for better upgrades, such as spending 3 points for a +2 upgrade or something similar.

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Before we go any further with the story, could I just ask for feedback on what's happened so far.

Did people enjoy the last few rounds, finding them interesting and engaging? Is there anything they'd like more of or less of? Would a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together help at all?

Also there's now four pistols lying on the ground in the bank, just in case people haven't spotted them. *coughBrickcough*

There's also paramedics and police outside who may have equipment you could 'acquire' if you ask politely/distract them/threaten them. ANd not forgetting the attractive young people who seems very approachable, perhaps they have something to offer? Behaving in a manner appropriate to your character's Morality should get rewards for you in some way.

[rush99999]

Before we go any further with the story, could I just ask for feedback on what's happened so far.

Did people enjoy the last few rounds, finding them interesting and engaging? Is there anything they'd like more of or less of? Would a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together help at all?

@Genni

You're doing well enough. And no, a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together wouldn't help at all. An epic guitar battle scene between Rocksmith and the gungirl who owns the guitar, however, would help immeasurably.

[SimplyJohn]

I'm adding these two new abilities at a cost of 2 points each:

• Sting Like A Bee - Energy Cost: 4
  ^{Using a focussed charge of energy Bumblebee shocks her target with a blast from her weapons which does energy-based damage equal to her Attack and applies the Shocked status effect to them, reducing their Defence by 1/₃ (rounded down) for three turns. Shocked may be stacked.}
• Afterburners! - Energy Cost: 4
  ^{Pushing her jetpack to full power Bumblebee gains the Speeding status effect, allowing her to add her Defence to her Attack the next time she attacks an opponent. Bumblebee must be Levitating to activate this ability.}

And also, after negotiating with @Genni I'm going to use the Body Armour to upgrade my flight suit, gaining a permanent Armoured status effect worth 3 Defence, at a cost of 1 Skill Point.

I'll be looking to get an Energy regen boost on my next level to mitigate the Levitating power drain, and maybe even surpass it, depending on how I distribute the points.

[knighthawk]

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I'd be happy with that, or you could increase the effect on your stats by +1 or increase the duration +1 turn. Basically any upgrade to the power which would make it easier to use or more effective.

I'm also open to negotiations if people want to try and barter for better upgrades, such as spending 3 points for a +2 upgrade or something similar.

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Before we go any further with the story, could I just ask for feedback on what's happened so far.

Did people enjoy the last few rounds, finding them interesting and engaging? Is there anything they'd like more of or less of? Would a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together help at all?

Also there's now four pistols lying on the ground in the bank, just in case people haven't spotted them. *coughBrickcough*

There's also paramedics and police outside who may have equipment you could 'acquire' if you ask politely/distract them/threaten them. ANd not forgetting the attractive young people who seems very approachable, perhaps they have something to offer? Behaving in a manner appropriate to your character's Morality should get rewards for you in some way.

@Genni

So far you are handing this all real well, its a bone simple system with room to complicate at your own desire.

[knighthawk]

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You're doing well enough. And no, a shower scene with the two gungirls making out naked together wouldn't help at all. An epic guitar battle scene between Rocksmith and the gungirl who owns the guitar, however, would help immeasurably.

@rush99999

Shades of Scott Pilgrim?

[rush99999]

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Shades of Scott Pilgrim?

@knighthawk

I don't who Scott Pilgrim is, so I'm just gonna say no.