[GenCon] On The Rocks: The First Shot - Session 3 - 8/14/08 - 4 to 8 (DRINKING)

[FickleGM]

On The Rocks: The First Shot

One year after their Saturn expedition, Captain Morgan and his crew are once again sent into space. This time, they are taking a prototype vessel out of the Solar System to investigate a possible wormhole. Like their last ship, this one also utilizes an engine designed by Jack Daniels (with the help of Mara T'ni and some technology picked up from Saturn). This time, Jack actually designed the whole vessel...in conjunction with Harley-Davidson.


(Note: I used a picture of an independently developed shuttle that was in the news relatively recently - the x33 - and added the logo)

Captain Morgan, Tequila "Rose" Cuervo, Jose Cuervo, Doctor McGillicuddy, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and new crew member Mara T'ni have made the journey aboard the Harley-Davidson Dyna Astro Glide without any issues. Unfortunately, their luck would not hold out much longer. Unbeknownst to the crew, they had a stowaway onboard who had altered the ship's flight path so that it would fly into the wormhole. Tequila Rose was unable to regain control of the ship as it sped straight toward the space anomaly.

The ship and crew survived travel through the wormhole and after a short while, in which time itself appeared to warp, the ship emerged somewhere. According to Doctor McGillicuddy's calculations, the ship had travelled to a galaxy far, far away. At this time, the stowaway revealed himself to be none other than George Lucas, or as he preferred to be called, Darth Lucas. Waving a gun and exhibiting an extreme lack of sanity, Darth Lucas forced the crew to land on a small forested moon.

Upon landing, Darth Lucas removed the ignition module and ordered the crew to await his return as he left the vessel muttering that he would soon have his revenge on the one who shot first. Whether or not the crew was going to obey George's order, they don't have much time to deliberate as they spot people approaching in stange white suits of armor...Stormtroopers?!?

How will the hard liquor crew survive this Star Wars Saga Edition scenario? Will they be able to thwart the nefarious Darth Lucas? Can they find a way home? So many questions and only four hours to answer them...

This timeslot will be a Drinking Rules Game, so the following rules will be in play:

1. The Booze - Players may bring any booze that corresponds with the characters in the game. I'll supply the adventure, you supply the alcohol (I will try to bring some, but I don't want to ruin the game if I forget). I am hoping to bring one shot glass for each player that you get to keep.

2. The Room - This is important. I don't want to host a game with booze in the lobby of a hotel (I think that it would be frowned on) and I don't want to host a game with booze in my room, since the room is not in my name (plus, Cindy and I will be sleeping on the hideaway in said room, and I don't want to game in my "bedroom"). So, for a game to remain alcohol-friendly, I'll need someone to donate their room to the cause.

3. The Mechanics - The mechanics will be simple. If you take a shot of booze associated with your character (if said booze is not present, you may substitute), you get a Force Point. If all the players at the table take a shot with you, then the character gains a Destiny Point, instead of a Force Point. You are allowed to pass Force Points and Destiny Points to the other characters.

4. The Limitations - The only limitations on the above are that I will have a certain number of "Force Point Chips" and a certain number of "Destiny Point Chips". Once they are all used, this mechanic will no longer be useful.

Here is how I'm doing the signup - I'm designating this slot as Session 3, a drinking game, and am assigning seven people who wanted to be in a drinking game (if you didn't specify and you ended up in this game, I must have figured you as a drinker). If you are unable to make this time slot, due to other commitments, let me know and I'll open your slot up to someone else (also, feel free to sign yourself up for an open slot or as an alternate in one of the other three sessions, if it works better for you).

Players

• Maddman (Jack Daniels) confirmed
• Shellbelle (Tequila Rose) confirmed
• Yttrai (Mara T'ni) confirmed
• Riggs (Captain Morgan) confirmed
• scholar (Jose Cuervo) confirmed
• Jennie527 (Dr. McGillicuddy) SO IN...err, I mean confirmed
• Octoberblu3 (Jim Beam) confirmed

If a slot opens up, the people below get first shot (I'll remove them as they sign up for other sessions) - KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS A DRINKING SESSION:

Alternates

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The Crew

Captain Morgan (Noble 5/Soldier 3) - Mission Commander
Captain Hank Morgan dreamed of being an astronaut since he was a small child. He enlisted in the Navy with the primary goal of eventually becoming a space shuttle pilot. CAPT Morgan's dedication was rewarded with an invitation to join the NASA space program. He has piloted five missions and commanded four. His cool demeaner and ability to retain control under pressure inspires his crew with confidence. Those exact qualities helped the crew survive the nightmare that they found on Saturn and eventually return home to Earth. Now he finds himself in a similar situation, but at least they brought weapons with them this time.

Tequila Rose (Scoundrel 5/Soldier 3) - Pilot
Jose's older sister, Captain Tequila "Rose" Cuervo was one of the Air Force's finest pilots before being recruited into the space program. Capt. Rose's daring, and some say reckless, style helped her become NASA's top choice for the Orion II mission. Although there are those who say that she's dangerous and will cause the deaths of her fellow crew, those who have flown with her say that there is nobody they would rather fly with. Her skills piloting the Orion II were the only thing that allowed the crew to survive their landing, let alone the subsequent adventures. Now she gets her chance to pilot a sleeker, more responsive ship and they get "hijacked"...Tequila Rose is not happy.

Jose Cuervo (Scoundrel 3/Soldier 5) - Flight Engineer
Tequila's younger brother, 1st Lieutenant Jose Cuervo followed in his sister's footsteps by enlisting in the Air Force. There he excelled at aircraft mechanics and engineering. His sister lobbied for him to be brought into the space program, but his reputation as a brawler and a troublemaker caused him to be passed over many times. Eventually, his expertise and skill paid off and he was recruited by NASA. The Orion II mission was only his second space mission, but his mechanical aptitude and brawler toughness were assets to the team. Once again, the plucky engineer finds himself on the cusp of another fight, but will his scrappiness be enough to get him through this one.

Jim Beam (Noble 3/Scoundrel 5) - Mission Specialist: Communications
Fluent in a six different languages, as well as an expert in telecommunications technology, Lieutenant Commander Jim Beam worked as an interpretor for the Navy, before joining the NSA as a communications expert. LCDR Beam spent two years with the NSA before becaming interested in the advancing space program and applied with NASA. Beam is very analytical and thorough, which has impressed his superiors and helped him get on the Orion II mission to Saturn, as well as the latest mission aboard the Dyna Astro Glide. He also has an uncanny ability to sense the emotions of those around him and discern truth from lie. The Saturn expedition unleashed his latent psychic talent and after working with Mara over the past year, Jim has gained much control over his abilities...abilities that may save the crew.

Dr. McGillicuddy (Noble 8) - Mission Specialist: Science and Medicine
Doctor William McGillicuddy is one of the world's top researchers in the field of space physiology and medicine. He is also a knowledgeable astronomer with much experience studying meteorites and other space debris. An employee of NASA for the last ten years, Dr. McGillicuddy has only recently become an astronaut. He has served as mission specialist on three missions, in which his expertise in both fields have been critical to their success. His knowledge in the fields of astronomy and medicine were critical to the success of the Saturn Expedition. It appears as though his talents will be needed again, very soon.

Jack Daniels (Scoundrel 3/Scout 3/Soldier 2) - Payload Specialist: Nuclear photonic rocket
Mr. Jack Daniels is the odd man on this mission. A self-proclaimed redneck, Mr. Daniels' path to NASA has been a strange one. Jack worked his way from mechanic to NASCAR pit crew to rocket-car specialist. His work on rocket cars is what got him interested in groundbreaking methods of propulsion. A self-taught genius, Jack developed the first working nuclear photonic rocket, which NASA reluctantly agree to help him build and test. His only requirements were that he be involved in every stage of the development and that he be along with the engine for the first manned flight. Jack is a fun-loving, whiskey-drinking, need-for-speed man with gregarious personality and a mean right hook. While there were some reports of his demise on Saturn, Jack is alive and well, having helped design and build the latest shuttle.

Mara T'ni (Noble 3/Scout 5) - Mission Specialist: Alien Society and Wildlife
If Jack is the odd man on the mission, then Mara is definitely the odd woman. A clone, created on Saturn to serve as a slave princess to a race of psychic imperialists, Mara was rescued by the Hard Liquor crew and returned with them to Earth. Her ability to subdue animals, made her a valuable ally and over the past year she has improved her psychic abilities. Will her mental powers be enough to help her crew as they face yet another powerful enemy?

[Yttrai]

A) I am officially extremely booked for Thursday suddenly

B) You SURE You want me and scholar in the same game?? With alcohol?

C) Pretty pretty please make scholar be José Cuervo!

Originally Posted by FickleGM

Mara is definitely the odd woman.

D) I think i know who fate wants me to be

[FickleGM]

Yttrai, I'm counting that post as your confirmation, so put it on your calendar. I don't want to have to round your ass up at GenCon.

[Vermicious Knid]

Sweet!. I'm signed up for games I don't even recall petitioning to get into! The Gencon season has begun in earnest!

Dear god please don't make me a tequila-based character. Unless I get extra fate points for creative vomiting....

[Riggs]

At this point, this slot is ok by me.

Based on what I would hope to drink, I'd choose Capn Morgan or Dr. Mc.

I'd pick Captain Morgan if I could. I'll be sure to stand up with foot on chair often.



I'm not sure if we can pick character dibs, but Tequila makes me puke

[Yttrai]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

Yttrai, I'm counting that post as your confirmation, so put it on your calendar. I don't want to have to round your ass up at GenCon.

I'll check when i get home. I think i'm only confirmed for one game, Thursday 9-1 or something sick that will force me to stay semi-sober on Wednesday night.

[Wyn McTwitch]

Can me and Sean be backups? I'd love to play.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Yttrai

I'll check when i get home. I think i'm only confirmed for one game, Thursday 9-1 or something sick that will force me to stay semi-sober on Wednesday night.

Well, since I've got alternates now, I no longer care...just kidding, of course I care. As long as you let me know, we're all good.

Originally Posted by Wyn McTwitch

Can me and Sean be backups? I'd love to play.

You two have been ALTED.

[Yttrai]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

Well, since I've got alternates now, I no longer care...

It's on my calendar. I'M IN BABY.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by Yttrai

I'll check when i get home. I think i'm only confirmed for one game, Thursday 9-1 or something sick that will force me to stay semi-sober on Wednesday night.

You wish.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Yttrai

I'M IN BABY.

That's what she said!

[FickleGM]

If you all prefer a 2-6 slot, as opposed to 4-8, let me know. I'm flexible.

[JC]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

That's what she said!

...

Originally Posted by FickleGM

I'm flexible.

That's what she said!

[Jennie527]

I am SO IN!

[scholar]

wait, I signed up for something already?



hmmmmmmmmmmmmm


eh, I'm in... prefer something jack or jim based, for the mechanics, but glad to be jose for the fun factor

[Jennie527]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

1. The Booze - Players may bring any booze that corresponds with the characters in the game....

3. The Mechanics - The mechanics will be simple. If you take a shot of booze associated with your character (if said booze is not present, you may substitute),

What if we don't care for the alcohol we are assigned to? I am a pretty picky drinker, and the stuff I would have happily drank has already been taken.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by Jennie527

What if we don't care for the alcohol we are assigned to? I am a pretty picky drinker, and the stuff I would have happily drank has already been taken.

Man up!

[Jennie527]

Originally Posted by Bubbalicious

Man up!

Bite me.

Oh, and dshai got Strange Wilderness for movie night on Wed.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Jennie527

What if we don't care for the alcohol we are assigned to? I am a pretty picky drinker, and the stuff I would have happily drank has already been taken.

I could probably allow substitutions. It's about the fun, whether that be drinking something you like, or whether that be "manning up".

[shellbelle101]

Does this mean I could get to drink Tequila Rose?

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by shellbelle101

Does this mean I could get to drink Tequila Rose?

[Vermicious Knid]

I must bow out. Me = overscheduled.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Vermicious Knid

I must bow out. Me = overscheduled.

Not a problem. I've removed you and slid Wyn from the Alts to the Players.

[FickleGM]

With Wyn and Scyld unable to attend GenCon this year, and VK having to pull out of this game, I have an opening.

[Vermicious Knid]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

With...VK having to pull out of this game, I have an opening.

That's what she said.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Vermicious Knid

That's what she said.

Hey-O!

[Freedom Canadian]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

With Wyn and Scyld unable to attend GenCon this year, and VK having to pull out of this game, I have an opening.

Me ! Me !

Edit: Wait, no, nevermind. I was looking at my schedule wrong and I'm booked after all.

[octoberblu3]

I might just cancel another game to jump in here...

Actually, I am. Count me in!!! (again!)

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by octoberblu3

I might just cancel another game to jump in here...

Actually, I am. Count me in!!! (again!)

Okay, you're in...

[Maddman]

Who am I playing? I'd prefer Jim Beam or Jack Daniels, but I'll drink whatever.

We'll volunteer our room at Embassy Suites as well, since if shellbelle is drinking Tequila I'd hate to have to clean up someone else's room. Hell if its in our room we'll probably have all that on hand .