[OOC] Souls of Steel: A Giant Mecha RP

[Mr Rage]

See as a player, I really did not see any of that fluctuation, nor did I really feel at any point that Zim was really honestly in any serious trouble this time. The worst situation was when he got too close to the turrets, but black star reacted with the shield and we got out of the way before getting 'sploded. I will admit that if black star didn't have the shield to react with, then yeah, would have been hosed- but I as the player, would not have acted as rash.

Initially, as I looked at the sync losses I thought, why would that hurt my sync level, I took physical damage. However, with a little more thought, I realized that this is an emotional link as much as anything. Sync goes up with trust, sync goes down when that trust is lost. Zim does a stupid maneuver and gets too close to the turrets getting us in a harry situation, black star doesn't trust Zim as much to make good decisions. Zim will be going through the data soon and having this same realization and using it as evidence towards his new beliefs that the frameworks are really alive and sentient things.

BTW, can we keep our assault packs ;)

[JessieTargaryen]

Jason is now at:

EXP: 82.5
Synch: 74%

Yeah bois. Time for that secondary weapon system.

[Apollosarcher]

If we're talking secondary weapons can Paladin have a lance? Or a fist canon? That or a speed boost so I can bash assholes with the Legion shield then shove Pompey into their chest.

Or mean or I put a chainsword on the other arm, ditch the shield and I can look start out of 40k.

[Ariamis]

@Mr Rage
I knew you would ask that. :P
You'll have to wait and see if the next mission gets packs approved to it.

@Jasonhero
Send me a suggestion for a secondary weapon, and I'll see if it's not ludicrously broken.

@Apollosarcher
Legion might be a bit too bulky to use as a bashing weapon, since it can unfold into a wall and all. I'm fully on board anything resembling 40K, including a chainsword.

[JessieTargaryen]

@Ariamis Ima be honest, for my secondary system I really just want to keep the ATS (Targeting computer thingy) from the Assualt Pack. Its pretty nice.

[Mr Rage]

@Jasonhero Right? I had a pretty good idea there, didn't I? ;)

[JessieTargaryen]

Though I do think I might wanna try to beef it a little bit if possible since it will become a mainstay, also had something I wanted to talk to @Ariamis about, so I'll message ya soon.

[Ariamis]

And there you go; a smaller post with Elise's return back from the brink. Next post will have everyone summoned to meet with Ritsu at the special containment area, where Elora and the Cruxi Ace are.

[Mr Rage]

I have to admit that one of my favorite parts of big mecha anime shows is the inevitable upgrade to machines to make them even more powerful then they were, so long as it doesn't happen every other episode. So the assault packs are a pretty close proxy to such a thing. I enjoyed playing with even more weapon/function options, so I look forward to the next time I can use the assault pack, and/or the potential for future system or weapon upgrades. If I were to make a suggestion as to at what point the third system/primaries unlock, it would at 150 for the secondary system and 200 for another primary system, of course it would also make perfect sense to not have any more primary systems, so just another secondary system at 200 would be amicable too. At our current rate of role play, it would probably take Zim another three years to get to 200 EXP.

Also, I am working on a task today that is a lot of five-minute pauses in the process, so I'll be working on a post throughout these pauses. It might be another fairly long one like the collaboration, with a lot of introspection and review of events, so it still might not get posted today. It is also something that can wait until after the meeting with Ritsu, so if it comes down to waiting for me to post, continue without me on this one.

[Apollosarcher]

I'm working on a post were Ariin finally meets Elise in the flesh and discusses the annoyances of having only one eye.

He'll also meet Jason and check in on Serah.

Then wonder where Sigma and Iota are.

Ariin missed a lot of stuff.

[JessieTargaryen]

On Thursday I should have time to write for Jason being all happy about Serah waking up.

Also there is at least a 90% chance of him replying to Elise with 'Red'.

[Mr Rage]

tldr; Zim fully joins the "It's alive!" crowd on slightly more than consequential evidence.

Also, I need to stop looking at custom gundam build pictures. I keep getting ideas for further modifications/upgrades/totally different werk ideas. I am currently developing an idea for a way to change Black Star's armor wings into something more...

An unholly combination of these ideas

OK I figured it out...

Major stretch, but here goes...
So the armor wings currently are a pretty much two solid pieces. I want to segment them further, attach them to a wing base on the back, rather than on the shoulders as they are currently mounted. Then, each of those segments can detach to fly around in short distance/sub short distance (greater than melee, shorter than short so still the same square, but flavor-wise lets me send them away). Those segments are armor but designed for piercing too, so they can act as a piercing missile, basically. They can also act as interceptors to block incoming projectiles. Also! While attached to the wing bases they act as additional thrusters. So when they are active and floating around, Black Star loses Medium Armor Class, going to light armor, loses added speed benefits. Deploy and Return take a turn/action each. Increase Movement speed while not deployed by 2?

I like my modular toys...

also:

Someone made Black Star!

[JessieTargaryen]

@Ariamis I have updated my CS with the new Synch and Experience, as well as the secondary system we discussed in PM.

[Apollosarcher]

If anyone has TFS Dragon Ball series, Paladin and Ariin interactions are based slightly off Nail and Piccolo as will the jokes.

I think Paladin spends his time up there animating until he can get an internet connection and get some apps to mess with.

[Ammokkx]

shit now I don't have a reason not to post

[Ariamis]

By the way, to anyone who enjoys mecha games, Project Nimbus seems pretty good:

[DarkRecon]

tldr; Zim fully joins the "It's alive!" crowd on slightly more than consequential evidence.

Also, I need to stop looking at custom gundam build pictures. I keep getting ideas for further modifications/upgrades/totally different werk ideas. I am currently developing an idea for a way to change Black Star's armor wings into something more...

An unholly combination of these ideas

OK I figured it out...

Major stretch, but here goes...
So the armor wings currently are a pretty much two solid pieces. I want to segment them further, attach them to a wing base on the back, rather than on the shoulders as they are currently mounted. Then, each of those segments can detach to fly around in short distance/sub short distance (greater than melee, shorter than short so still the same square, but flavor-wise lets me send them away). Those segments are armor but designed for piercing too, so they can act as a piercing missile, basically. They can also act as interceptors to block incoming projectiles. Also! While attached to the wing bases they act as additional thrusters. So when they are active and floating around, Black Star loses Medium Armor Class, going to light armor, loses added speed benefits. Deploy and Return take a turn/action each. Increase Movement speed while not deployed by 2?

I like my modular toys...

also:

Someone made Black Star!

@Mr Rage

Actually Mr Rage, that just reminds me. I thought about another story arc where it's discovered that Neo Angel and Black Star had similar design origins. However, because of how unique and difficult the T-System was, Black Star was pushed to another company or designer to go in a different direction which in this case, the current Black Star.

It was just a brief story idea if Maria started getting curious about the origins of the old mech, Setsuka and the now Neo Angel.

And I have to go back and check that long lish of exp/sync updates -__-'

[DarkRecon]

Well sorry for the double post but I wanted to see if I got the totals for both Maria and Jake right. Based on the order of the list, I came up with these totals:

Mai Sync - +14 (MAX SYNCH UNLIMITED not counted)
Mai Exp - +11.5

Jake Sync - -0.5
Jake Exp - 14.5

Clearly Jake didn't get much help Sync wise since he needs it but EXP is EXP. I wish I had also remembered Maria's prior sync rate because I ain't sure that 100 sync rate was a one time only deal. I have her listed right now at perfect sync. Is that alright? I also updated the other parts of both character's sync and Exp.

[Ariamis]

@DarkRecon
Yep, those look right. And yes, Maria currently can have a 100% sync due to her awakening.

[ArkmageddonCat]

Alright, here's a megapost of all the crazy shit you guys have accomplished this past half a year. Have fun reminiscing about classic moments.

The LIST

Artillery Formation: Paladin +3, X-7 +1, Hou-Yi +1 EXP

"Ready for this, buddy?": Black Star + 2 SYNCH

Defense Till The END: Paladin +2 EXP

Moonbreaker Shot 1, 3 CWM: X-7 +1.5 EXP

Mini-Mist Mistreated: Paladin +1, Hou-Yi +1 EXP

Infiltration Entrance: Mai +1, Jake +1, Serah +1, Katya +1.5 EXP

"Paying attention, Ribasu? Want to help me figure out the answer here?": X-7 +2 SYNCH

Mystery Units Mashed: X-7 +3 EXP, Black Star +3.5 EXP

Mini-Mist Mistreated 2: Hoy-Yi +1 EXP

Clinking The Crystal: Paladin +1.5 EXP

Paint Dry: Paladin, X-7, Hou-Yi -0.5 SYNCH

Hangar Havoc: Mai +0.5, Jake +0.5, Serah +0.5, Katya +0.5 EXP

Active Comms: Paladin +0.5 EXP, Jake +1 EXP,

Reconnaissance Ops: Jake +3 EXP

Laboratory SITREP: Katya +2 EXP

Barrier Split: Serah +2 EXP

Corridor Clash: Serah +2.5 EXP, Mai +2 EXP, Jake +2 EXP, Katya +2 EXP

Firing For Effect Collab: X-7 +1.5 SYNCH, Paladin +1.5 SYNCH, Hou-Yi +1.5 SYNCH

Interceptor: Yeager +2 EXP

Mini-Mist Distracted: Black Star +1 EXP

Splash Damage, 3 CWM: Hoy-Yi +1.5 EXP

Cracking the Crystal: Paladin +3 EXP

Pincushioned: Paladin -2.5 SYNCH, Hou-Yi -2 SYNCH, X-7 -2 SYNCH

Decoy Misdirection: Black Star +2 EXP

Double Gatling Gunned: Black Star -4 SYNCH

Rear Guard: Jake +5 EXP, -0.5 SYNCH

Psychic Defense: Mai +2 EXP

Like A Big Sister: Katya +3 SYNCH

Elora's Elegy: Serah -20 SYNCH, Katya -20 SYNCH, Mai -10 SYNCH

CULLING: Serah -5 SYNCH

Helldiver: Mai -2 SYNCH

Mayday: Jake +1 EXP

CWM Bombing: Devors +2 EXP

Rampage: Elise +8 EXP

Overclocked: Elise -3 SYNCH

Comms Elegy: Elise -5 SYNCH

"Come on, partner, we are doing great.": Black Star +1.5 SYNCH

Scythe Tornado: +2 EXP, -3 SYNCH

Backup: Yeager +1.5 EXP

Crystal Cleanup: Paladin +1 EXP

Shard Shatter: Hou-Yi +1 EXP, X-7 +1 EXP

Splash Cannon Sploded: Hou-Yi -4 SYNCH

Friendly Fire: Serah -2 SYNCH, Katya -1 Synch

Ace Hex Shield Shot: Mai +2 EXP

Logic Gate Tackled: Mai +2 EXP, -1 SYNCH

Impaled: Mai -3 SYNCH

"Alright, Ribasu. Let's track that crystal. Fire when we have an opening.": X-7 +0.5 SYNCH

"Let's hope this hurts, eh Ribasu?": X-7 +0.5 SYNCH

Shard Cleanup: X-7 +1 EXP

“This is not the time to be stubborn Caretaker.”: Katya +2 SYNCH

Maria's Awakening: Mai +30 SYNCH, MAX SYNCH UNLIMITED

Elora's Smile: Elora +10 SYNCH

Elise's End: Elise -20 SYNCH

Cavalry Charge: Yeager +2 EXP

Too Close for Comfort: Yeager -2 SYNCH

Repair Frenzy: Katya +3 EXP

Heroic Tackle: Katya +2 EXP, +4 SYNCH

Drone Distraction: Katya +1 EXP

Hold on Serah, I'm coming..: X-7 +1 SYNCH

Devors Concerned: +1 SYNCH

“Caretaker now is not the time to act up.”: Katya +1 SYNCH

Tower Offense: X-7 +2 EXP, Black Star +1 EXP

Elise Rescued: Hou-Yi +4 EXP, Yeager +4 EXP

Party Crasher: Jake +1 EXP

Acing the Ace: Mai +5 EXP, Katya +2 EXP

Elora Rescued: Katya +4 EXP, +5 SYNCH

"Crap, Ah can't believe ah got through that.": Hou-Yi +3 SYNCH

Hyperwaver: Katya +2 EXP

Open Sesame: Devors +4 EXP

Into the Lion's Den: Zim +1 EXP

Take a Knee: Zim -1 SYNCH

Repair Frenzy 2: Electric Boogaloo: Katya +2 EXP

Base Bypass: Zim +3 EXP

Base Escape: Zim +1.5 EXP, Katya +1.5 EXP, Jake +1.5 EXP

Operation Slingshot: Jason +8 EXP Paladin +4 EXP

Maximum Speed: Katya +1 EXP, -1 SYNCH

Riding the Shockwave: Zim +1 EXP

Ace Abducted: Katya +5 EXP

@Ariamis

Jesus Christ is that list all for that last mission? Holy fuck...