[GenCon] On The Rocks: The First Shot - Session 4 - 8/15/08 - 2 to 6 (NON-DRINKING)

FickleGM · April 30th, 2008, 06:32 PM

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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 NON-Drinking Rules Game, so the following rules will be in play:

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1. The Mechanics - The mechanics will be simple, all players will start play with one Force Point. If you need any more Force Points, you must do something cool or put youself in bad situation (without screwing over the party - for example, giving away the party's location as you sneak past the Storm Troopers would not gain you a Force Point, but luring the Storm Troopers to chase you so that your crewmates can sneak past would). If the action is self-sacrificing and heroic, I'll make it a Destiny Point (for example, jumping on a grenade so that only you take damage). You are allowed to pass Force Points and Destiny Points to the other characters.

2. The Limitations - The only limitations on the above are that I will only 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 4, a non-drinking game, for last year's Group 2. 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

Belen - Jack Daniels confirmed
Alenda - Tequila "Rose" Cuervo confirmed
JCrichton - Captain Morgan confirmed
Seonaid - Mara T'ni confirmed
Ao - Doctor McGillicuddy confirmed
Sidereal Knight - Jim Beam confirmed
SK's LM - Jose Cuervo 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 NOT A DRINKING SESSION:

Alternates

Mav Weirdo

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?

Seonaid · April 30th, 2008, 06:40 PM

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Alenda · April 30th, 2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Count me and Belen in!!!!

W0000000000000000000000000000000000000T!!

Caesar Slaad · April 30th, 2008, 07:23 PM

Canna make this one...

FickleGM · April 30th, 2008, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Caesar Slaad

Canna make this one...

Or first casualty. I didn't think that I'd be lucky enough to line up perfectly for all the players, but hopefully the attrition rate will be low.

There is plenty of times for other cancellations, so keep your eyes peeled for an opening elsewhere if you want back in...or Alt yourself on another session if it works better for you.

Seonaid · April 30th, 2008, 08:44 PM

Damn you, conflicting schedules!

Edit: SK, is the Love Monkey available and interested?

Ao the Overkitty · April 30th, 2008, 09:02 PM

Since I have no schedule yet, I have no problem with the time.

I'm confirmed.

Sidereal Knight · April 30th, 2008, 09:36 PM

I'm definitely IN for this one!

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

Damn you, conflicting schedules!

Edit: SK, is the Love Monkey available and interested?

I'll check with him tonight, but I can probably talk him into it.

FickleGM · April 30th, 2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

Damn you, conflicting schedules!

Edit: SK, is the Love Monkey available and interested?

Well, maybe something will open up in another slot for you and cow.

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Originally Posted by Ao the Overkitty

Since I have no schedule yet, I have no problem with the time.

I'm confirmed.

I'll mark you as confirmed.

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Originally Posted by Sidereal Knight

I'm definitely IN for this one!

I'll check with him tonight, but I can probably talk him into it.

I'll put him down and if he wants out, just let me know.

Seonaid · April 30th, 2008, 09:44 PM

What are you talking about? I'm in! Sorry for the confusion.

FickleGM · April 30th, 2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

What are you talking about? I'm in! Sorry for the confusion.

Be clear woman...you're back in...

Ah, you were shaking your fist at Caesar Slaad's schedule and suggesting that SK's LM take his place.

Nerfherder · April 30th, 2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidereal Knight

I'll check with him tonight, but I can probably talk him into it.

If LM doesn't want to play (

), and Thursday morning suits CS better, then I don't mind swapping my place. I'm easy.

JC · May 1st, 2008, 04:52 AM

IN!

Captain Cockblock returns!

JC · May 1st, 2008, 04:55 AM

For the record, it blows that CS can't make it.

FickleGM · May 1st, 2008, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Caesar Slaad

Canna make this one...

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Originally Posted by Sidereal Knight

I'm definitely IN for this one!

I'll check with him tonight, but I can probably talk him into it.

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Originally Posted by Nerfherder

If LM doesn't want to play (

), and Thursday morning suits CS better, then I don't mind swapping my place. I'm easy.

I'll let you guys sort this out. Since CS has Alted himself in nerf's game, trading spots would be an option.

SK, let me know if you want LM in or if you want to have nerf and CS trade...

Since CS was part of last year's game, I'm all in favor of trading spots.

Nerfherder · May 1st, 2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by FickleGM

SK, let me know if you want LM in or if you want to have nerf and CS trade...

The confusing thing for me is that my real-life initials are LM...

Anyway, I don't mind which session I'm in - both are filled with great people I want to game with, and my offer is there just to try and help out with the scheduling - so I'll just wait to hear from you guys.

Sidereal Knight · May 1st, 2008, 08:36 PM

Ben is interested in playing, if there is a spot available.

JC · May 1st, 2008, 09:23 PM

I think LM and LM should battle to the death to decide the spot.

Nerfherder · May 1st, 2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by The Great JC

I think LM and LM should battle to the death to decide the spot.

LM - just come over here and I'll give you a Glasgow kiss...

Nerfherder · May 1st, 2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidereal Knight

Ben is interested in playing, if there is a spot available.

In which case, I guess I'm still in my original slot on Thursday morning. Have fun guys.

FickleGM · May 1st, 2008, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerfherder

In which case, I guess I'm still in my original slot on Thursday morning. Have fun guys.

Sounds good to me. I'll leave the spots as they are...

Seonaid · May 2nd, 2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sidereal Knight

Ben is interested in playing, if there is a spot available.

Seonaid · May 6th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I know you said you wouldn't do this, but is there any chance you could move this later, even a little?

Also, do you know where you'll be holding it?

Edit: Never mind. I am a colossal dumbass.

FickleGM · May 7th, 2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

I know you said you wouldn't do this, but is there any chance you could move this later, even a little?

Also, do you know where you'll be holding it?

Edit: Never mind. I am a colossal dumbass.

We know.

Seonaid · May 7th, 2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by FickleGM

We know.

Ao the Overkitty · August 10th, 2008, 06:58 PM

I am so looking forward to this.

Seonaid · August 10th, 2008, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ao the Overkitty

I am so looking forward to this.

Yeah. If any of you fools gets sick or has to drop for some reason, you'll regret it!

Alenda · August 10th, 2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

Yeah. If any of you fools gets sick or has to drop for some reason, you'll regret it!

I'm not dropping, that's for darn sure!! Dancing pink elephants couldn't keep me away!!

Mav_Weirdo · August 10th, 2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Seonaid

Yeah. If any of you fools gets sick or has to drop for some reason, you'll regret it!

Speak for yourself

Alenda · September 22nd, 2008, 02:20 PM

Last Tuesday night, I was playing in our regular D&D game when someone said the phrase "internal monologue." Suddenly, I was magically transported back to this awesome game. I could almost hear JC speaking into his "internal monologue" cup.

It was all I could do to bust out laughing, which I'm sure would've confused both DM and players alike since we were in the midst of some rather serious roleplaying.

Thanks again for the great time, all!! The memories of this game still make me laugh!