[GenCon] On The Rocks: The First Shot - Session 5 - 8/16/08 - 2 to 6 (DRINKING)

[FickleGM]

THIS GAME IS NOW 2pm - 6pm!

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 5, a drinking game, for last year's Group 1 (I'm also throwing Bubba in this group). 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

• Darth Hobo - Jose Cuervo
• barsoomcore - Jack Daniels confirmed
• fett - Jim Beam confirmed
• reveal - Captain Morgan confirmed - with velour loin cloth
• keryn - Mara T'ni confirmed
• cinnamon - Tequila "Rose" Cuervo confirmed
• Bubbalicious - Doctor McGillicuddy 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

• Ceresco
• Trillion

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?

[Ceresco]

Please add me to your alternate list for this game.

Are alternate boozes, ones more palatable to ones personal taste, that could be incorporated into the game, either as an out right substitute, or a new PC themed to that libation?

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Ceresco

Please add me to your alternate list for this game.

Are alternate boozes, ones more palatable to ones personal taste, that could be incorporated into the game, either as an out right substitute, or a new PC themed to that libation?

Well, I think that I'll stick with the crew, as is...but, I'm open to alternate drinks. It's all about fun, not strictly adhering to the character-themed drink (or is that drink-themed character?).

I'll alt you.

[Trillian]

Add me as an alternate please

[sassafras]

Wouldn't you know it, the only other night I have plans so far... Keeper's Cthulu game is Saturday night, so this no worky for me.

If a slot opens in another game, you can stick me anywhere. Otherwise you can give away my spot to the highest bidder.

[fett527]

I will have to debate this as well.

NTL/NKL Memoriam Dinner and the Cthulu game after. Hmmm.

[Freedom Canadian]

Wow, 5 sessions !

Are you sure you won't get bored running the same adventure over and over again ?

I have to admit the concept is intriguing though.

[Bubba]

I also need to ask Keeper when the Dinner and Cthulhu game are.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by cinnamon

Wouldn't you know it, the only other night I have plans so far... Keeper's Cthulu game is Saturday night, so this no worky for me.

If a slot opens in another game, you can stick me anywhere. Otherwise you can give away my spot to the highest bidder.

Originally Posted by fett527

I will have to debate this as well.

NTL/NKL Memoriam Dinner and the Cthulu game after. Hmmm.

Originally Posted by Bubbalicious

I also need to ask Keeper when the Dinner and Cthulhu game are.

Yeah, I thought about that last night before going to bed. I don't have anything else planned at the moment, so I can move this session up a couple hours if it helps accomdate the NTL/NKL Dinner and Keeper's game. I believe that reveal also attends the dinner (with keryn, I would assume), so that would be over half the group.

With that in mind, would it make this slot easier to do if I moved it to 2p - 6p (or 1p - 5p)?

If so, I'll try to beg a thread-title change from an admin...

I'll leave this as unresolved until I hear from y'all.

[Bubba]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

Yeah, I thought about that last night before going to bed. I don't have anything else planned at the moment, so I can move this session up a couple hours if it helps accomdate the NTL/NKL Dinner and Keeper's game. I believe that reveal also attends the dinner (with keryn, I would assume), so that would be over half the group.

With that in mind, would it make this slot easier to do if I moved it to 2p - 6p (or 1p - 5p)?

If so, I'll try to beg a thread-title change from an admin...

I'll leave this as unresolved until I hear from y'all.

Either 2-6 or 1-5 would be really cool with me.

We could probably also play in our room (myself, Fett, and Barsoomcore), since there are three of us in it, but I would want to check with the other two guys first (Hypersmurf and Vermicious Knid). Considering they are in other iterations of the game, I doubt they would have a problem, but you never know. They might just not want Hobo stinking up the joint.

[Trillian]

Moving it up sounds like a great idea, so people don't have to miss dinner.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by Trillian

Moving it up sounds like a great idea, so people don't have to miss dinner.

Yeah, I think that I'll just go ahead and do that. Since 9-1/2-6 seem to be standard game slots, I'll just move it up to 2-6 (that way people can still play a 9-1 and have time for lunch).

THIS GAME IS NOW 2pm - 6pm!

[reveal]

I'm in. As long as I get a velour loin cloth, that is. And somebody build me my damned bridge!

bam.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by reveal

I'm in. As long as I get a velour loin cloth, that is. And somebody build me my damned bridge!

bam.

Okay, I know that the captain's place is on the bridge, but I really think you have the wrong bridge in mind.

I think that I will place a lot of ladders in the game and have fett follow you around and shudder whenever you have to climb one...actually, that would work better as a LARP.

EDIT: I assume that the velour loin cloth will be in lieu of pants.

[fett527]

One word:

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by fett527

One word:

Was that for reveal's velour loin cloth, the time change or both?

[reveal]

keryn is good for this too.

[sassafras]

Sweeeeeeet.

[FickleGM]

Originally Posted by cinnamon

Sweeeeeeet.

So, you're in? Yes?

[sassafras]

Originally Posted by FickleGM

So, you're in? Yes?

Yes.

[Bubba]

Sweeeeeeet.














(Sweeeeeeet is drunkie for yes)

[barsoomcore]

Since fett, Bubba and I are sharing a room at GenCon (I have that right, don't I? I didn't dream that?), I suggest we host this session.

And I am confirmed. I'm insane, but I'm confirmed.

[sassafras]

Bump. Just making sure we're all cool.

[MrsFickleGM]

Originally Posted by cinnamon

Bump. Just making sure we're all cool.

Fickle Says "We're all cool.". He's all packed and ready.

[Bubba]

I bought some Dr. McGillicuddy's. Not sure how much of it I'll drink, 'cause I'm not a big schnapps fan, but I'll be drinkin' something anyway!

[reveal]

Originally Posted by Bubbalicious

I bought some Dr. McGillicuddy's. Not sure how much of it I'll drink, 'cause I'm not a big schnapps fan, but I'll be drinkin' something anyway!

I love the stuff.

I hope someone knows where to grab some Captain Morgan's there. I'm not gonna bring it on the plane.

[FickleGM]

We have a pint of each of the following (375 ml bottles: 125 ml = five 25 ml shots each):

Captain Morgan, Dr. McGillicuddy (Reg. and Van.), Tequila Rose, Jose Cuervo, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels and McCormick "Cheapass" Vodka.

The thought is - 5 shots per person per game (that would allow for each game to not require the players to supply their own). Additional shots out of your own stuff is fine, but may or may not have a game effect, depending on how many more force/destiny points I feel like alotting...

Mara T'Ni - well, to keep costs down I decided that the Martinis will be Vodka martinis, hold the vermouth, served in a shot glass without olives or ice (i.e. shots of vodka, unless you bring your own stuff). If you have the fixins for an actualy martini, by all means feel free to make your own.

Just trying to keep it simple and manageable...