He's a corpse-like, radioactive wild nano addict. When he isn't trying to get high, he's trying to find ancient junk to play around with. Doctor Phobic is your friend.
Meet Kid Viscous, a sentient mass of residual sludge that makes his home in a small metal dinghy, carried on his back like a shell. When he's not storing shiny objects in his reeking innards, he's... well, he's pretty much always storing shiny objects in his reeking innards.
Character artwork for Mud Bath by Peter Pagano:
In my IRL game, the guy who rolled a rat swarm also carries around a dingy. Then, this other player kept insisting on being carried in it.
That's the risk you take when assuming the burden of dingy ownership.
In my IRL game, the guy who rolled a rat swarm also carries around a dingy. Then, this other player kept insisting on being carried in it.
That's the risk you take when assuming the burden of dingy ownership.
*nods sagely*
Im just gonna need another day or two to get ready to begin...
...and it'll just be fun to read.
I also figured posting our game here for all to see would generate more interest, and who knows... there could be 3 or 4 PBEM games going at once eventually.
...and it'll just be fun to read.
There's no reading in Gamma World.
....freakin' sleeth....
I'm not sure how the maps will work. I'll look at them, but I won't leave them set up permanently as I need them for live games. Other than that, it sounds good.
Thats what digital cameras are for my friend...
I'm not sure how the maps will work. I'll look at them, but I won't leave them set up permanently as I need them for live games. Other than that, it sounds good.
Thats what digital cameras are for my friend...
An excellent idea. Alas, I do not have one. I suppose you mean you'll take the pics, yeah? Then post them like the battle mat?
I'm not sure how the maps will work. I'll look at them, but I won't leave them set up permanently as I need them for live games. Other than that, it sounds good.
Thats what digital cameras are for my friend...
An excellent idea. Alas, I do not have one. I suppose you mean you'll take the pics, yeah? Then post them like the battle mat?
I could... or we could it all by description... like I used to do with D&D when I was a kid... couldnt afford the mini's... so it was all described with distances by the DM, and we each took notes for ourselves with them and made our own maps and kept track as we explored...
We should get this all figured out before we start...
Spider Monkey (Arachnid / Simian)
I can't get my character sheet to look right so I will mess with it when I get home.
I could... or we could it all by description... like I used to do with D&D when I was a kid... couldnt afford the mini's... so it was all described with distances by the DM, and we each took notes for ourselves with them and made our own maps and kept track as we explored...
We should get this all figured out before we start...
Just label the grid, tell us the map, pick a corner and apply coordinates. Put the coordinates down in the posts as need be. Those of us with DDI could even reference the map on the website.
I'm also okay with old-school imagination-style, I just really love the tactical aspect of 4e.
The more I look around, the more I'm convinced I need to create an asynchronous web-based battlemat app.
I'm in, if there is room
Spider Monkey (Arachnid / Simian)
I can't get my character sheet to look right so I will mess with it when I get home.
Theres plenty of room...
I could... or we could it all by description... like I used to do with D&D when I was a kid... couldnt afford the mini's... so it was all described with distances by the DM, and we each took notes for ourselves with them and made our own maps and kept track as we explored...
We should get this all figured out before we start...
Just label the grid, tell us the map, pick a corner and apply coordinates. Put the coordinates down in the posts as need be. Those of us with DDI could even reference the map on the website.
I'm also okay with old-school imagination-style, I just really love the tactical aspect of 4e.
The more I look around, the more I'm convinced I need to create an asynchronous web-based battlemat app.
I think Ill just use my map and post pics on the thread - if possible...
It's pretty functional but man it's ugly.
I found an online, mostly asynchronous battlemap here: www.rpgtonight.com/
It's pretty functional but man it's ugly.
looks cool... however I dont want to take more time to figure something new... Id rather use existing maps and the grid system you suggested... along with digital pictures Ill be posting should be fine...
I want to get started tonite or tomorrow with the opening... and then all of the PCs can respond as you will - as long as we all post once or twice a day... it should move at a good pace... and keep in mind that during encounters or when being stealthy... send each other private messages if its something the DM shouldnt hear.
How do you feel about weapons that serve as both melee and ranged? (In Kid Viscous' case, a boat anchor on a chain that he also throws. If not, I can simply use the standard weapon swapping actions and flavor it as winding up to throw or pulling back to retrieve it.)
Normally, I'm not all up on house rules or custom content, but I've made some big exceptions myself for Gamma World. So how about Oraibi's Weapon Shoppe or Glimm's Armor Customization?
Naturally, I have no problem playing everything vanilla.
We have 4 PCs so far... you guys need to let me some basic things about the party... how are you all moving together... on foot... in the truck... or whatever.
And whos got the beers among you... never know... might run into some brubba's.
Unless the truck comes with fuel, in which case we put the tent on the wagon, attach the wagon to the truck, and sit in the bed of the truck, in the canoe, with the beer.
Was the equipment the builder rolled for me. So no horse and no fuel. I do have 2 compasses if we ever get lost.
I might could make a still to turn the beer into ethanol for the truck. Huh? Come on.... I'm a Doctor.....
Well, I have matches... maybe we can just burn the truck for the insurance money, yeah? I'm sure a sleeth somewhere is selling insurance...
Insurance went down with the Late, Great American Empire.
Insurance went down with the Late, Great American Empire.
I'm sure it still exists! Some ideas never die... Although, perhaps its more like paying protection now... hmm... not so good a plan.
When are we getting started, kids?
Im sorry, I wanted to get started last night... but both my kids have had fevers... and my wifes working doubles at the hospital all weekend. I will get it going either late tonite or tomorrow morning... depending on how much attention my little ones need.
Ive got a great story for you guys in store, and I hope you like robots...
When are we getting started, kids?
Im sorry, I wanted to get started last night... but both my kids have had fevers... I will get it going either late tonite or tomorrow morning... depending on how much attention my little ones need.
Roll them up as plague carrying mutants! Doctor Phobic is immune to plague!
Hoep they feel better soon.
Chris
It is the second day of three into your journey and the sun is starting to set... you all notice a small fire flickering down the road just out of sight...
Im going to draw 1 alpha and omega for everyone - I have both complete decks, so theyll be no repeats.
I also mix in cryptic alliance cards with both decks... and if I draw one for you, youll get a private message.
so...
for Dr.Phobic Omega#67Envirocape-DMcard, Alpha#15Proboscis-booster
KidViscous Omega#27MassPistol-booster, Alpha#90StaticField-booster
Pilzbeban Omega#58ErraticRifleHound-DMcard, Alpha#16Metalbody-booster
Spidermonkey Omega#10FizzNeurojack-booster, Alpha#42AcceleratedClaw-booster
Meanwhile, Doctor Phobic poses Elvis-style in his environcape.
(Moving Stealthily (1d20+10=27), for whenever that matters. Using "DubmasterC" as the campaign name if anyone takes to it.)
He only collides with two or three obstacles, including an oddly-posed Dr. Phobic.
Dr. Phobic swears in an ancient tongue of lost sages known as "Cling-On."
Leaping from tree to tree as stealthfully as I can. Athletics 19 Stealth 27 Perception 13
(I would use my Toxic Web at-will to create webs to climb across if necessary and of course if it is allowed)
Edit: There is no way my stealth was that high. I thought it was a +9 it is actually a +5 so my stealth for this was 23 instead.
(Tried Jon's Invis Castles, got an error. My conspiracy is +11)
(I also get a minus 1 for being a paranoid)
One of them looks up and says "hey, whats that canoe doing?" - just kidding on that part...
On a side note... I cant figure out how to post pictures on the thread... could someone please explain how you are all doing it?
Dr. Phobic will stand up in as non-threating a manner as someone as awesome as Dr. Phobic can.
"Gentleman, I believe I may be of some assistance in your present troubles."
He'll be ready with his revolver just in case he sense they have wild nano they aren't sharing.
>>>To post a pic you click "Insert Photo" from the little menu under the reply post you are no doubt using now (or will be soon).
You then see a screen where your photos will be stored, only you don't have any yet. You select upload photo from that screen. Hit the browse photos or whatever and direct the search to where the photo is on your computer.
Wait for it to upload, then click it so it is highlighted. Click select photo. The photo will load in the aforementioned reply/post window.
The three of them leap to their feet spears/shields in hand amazingly fast. The one in front yells "Chaz, cover the gear, there may be more..." and as he backs up to the cart replies "Ive got it." The one in front takes a hesitant step forward holding a street sign shield with his spear raised "Who are you stranger? Are you alone?"
"Alone.....? Hmm....? That's a good question. How does one define being alone? Am I alone because I have only myself and my perceptions of the nominal world? Or, am I alone because the nominal world can only disclose itself to me via my own perceptions and not those of any other? Ooo! Shiny street sign. Neat! Do you have one that says **** Xing? I need it for the collection I plan to start one day."
Pilz stops his recitations, take a firm grip on his scythe and tries to move in closer, sticking to the shadows to avoid being seen. (Rolled a 17 for my stealth.)
Nice roll. You pulled it off.
Stealth 7 (so apparently I was not very quiet about it)
He speaks some verse.
"I shivered oddly in the cold, thin air,
And wondered where I was and how I came,
When a cloaked form against a campfire’s glare
Rose and approached, and called me by my name."
"I too am here," He points at one of the men, and tries to guess his name. "You are Joseph, yes?"
(Interaction check: 5+3=8)
Moving Stealthily again, if required (1d20+10=17) (I'd prefer the first one though
)Interaction: 12+2=14
(whispers) "Pilz, how did you know his name?"
"Thank you for the drink, friends. What about these lights that got your equally fine friends?"
"... and is that canoe coming down the trail with you?"
(whispers) "That canoe thinks it's a person. Don't tell it different or it will freak out."
"I am Pilzbeben, son of Pilzvater, follower of Sh'geoth. It is a pleasure to meet you men. This big trade you speak of... would they have books of the Ancients there?"
I'm going to look at the light stick and use my science to try to conjure what it do.
9+7=16
Hello,
Yea, sure thing. I'll keep watch in the trees. I really like the trees.
He will then take off up the tree he just fell out of.
You determine its some sort of energy spear, photonic in nature which the three carry, as well you notice another sticking out of their cart. A while later Mane asks if you have anything among your group for trade... "its good luck when strangers pass to trade something..." then suggests one of each party should stand watch... and points to Spidermonkey "you could cover more area from up in the trees."
"I would be proud to carry the spear of your fallen brother and would gladly trade you an item of value to seal our new pact."
Then I twitch involuntarily as the wild nano withdrawal starts to hit.
'I never can be tied to raw, new things,
For I first saw the light in an old town,
Where from my window huddled roofs sloped down
To a quaint harbour rich with visionings.'
Lights in the old town, or as your people call it, the badlands.... I look forward to this market. May Sh'geoth guide us past the warren of the flopsies..."
I throw my scythe into my wagon with my other gear and tow it along via a harness made of rope (from the explorer's kit).
He offers the spear for your beer... but tells you that it was damaged, and only works at half strength. You now have a Dim Photonic Spear - DMcard#80. You all sit around the fire keeping warm, taking turns gathering wood, sharing food and drink. Mane tells you more of the floppsies "With their long ears, they have fine hearing, and are silent and stealthy. Ive faced them more than once... they can leap in the air, and like that... be on the other side of you! Make no mistake... they are pure evil."The night goes by uneventful with Spidermonkey and Chaz keeping watch... at first light, you make ready to set out. Its a few miles journey down the country road when it comes to a larger road of the ancients made of stone. The carts are much easier to move down this road, and you are making better time... when Chaz, who was scouting ahead down the road rushes back "We Have trouble." he stops to catch his breathe."What is it?"Mane asks nervously."About five minutes travel ahead... a large chariot of old, and a lone floppsie by it was all I could made out." he answers. Mane trys to comfort him "You were wise to return. They are crafty" he looks to the rest of you "What shall we do? This is the only way there... are you sure there was only one? and what was he doing out in the day?"
"What is it?"Mane asks nervously."About five minutes travel ahead... a large chariot of old, and a lone floppsie by it was all I could made out." he answers. Mane trys to comfort him "You were wise to return. They are crafty" he looks to the rest of you "What shall we do? This is the only way there... are you sure there was only one? and what was he doing out in the day?"
Wiping the sweat from a trembling brow and trying not to think of wild nano, Dr. Phobic says, "It seems...uh....it seems to me we could make like this here ancient chariot of ours done broke down on this here road. What we.... uh.... what we do is, see, we pretend it broke down and then we wait for the flopsies to come by.... And most of us is hid in the brush so as to flank them. You know, we ambush them like that. They think this here chariot is easy prey, then we turn it round on them."
I roll my wagon off the road and cover it in brush, taking my gear out.
Mane finally comforts down the younger Chaz "Calm down son..."and looks to the doctor "What should we do? confront it, or wait it out?" when Waye steps forward "Im going to get a better look, whos coming with me?" dropping his gear and readying his shield and spear.
Be silent like the still wind, Mane. We'll wait here and set up a surprise for them flopsies."
The Good Doctor makes a mental note t pout something nice and poetic on Mane's tombstone. Perhaps some of that Cthulloid verse the Viscous Kid is on about all the time.
Spider Monkey has a 20 stealth when needed
I think we should do Doc's ambush idea but if you think I am going to let you go out there alone, then you are crazy. We need to be extra quiet if we go out there.
Spider Monkey has a 20 stealth when needed
quick rewind... Spidermonkey went with and backed him up... you saw the same.
"I have a boomstick, gentlemen."
We wait.
I'll just use the 20 stealth from earlier unless you want me to re-roll it.
Natural 20... yipes. Do I really look that natural? I guess I am a giant mushroom...
I will attempt to hide in the bushes.
Natural 20... yipes. Do I really look that natural? I guess I am a giant mushroom...
"Let's hope they don't try to "pick" you."
Sorry again, back to our story...As Mane and Waye creep up to just within sight of it, they hide just behind some bushes as the doctor follows behind with his "boomstick". Mane draws his crossbow, and slowly loads it... the floppsie sits against the great machine, slumped over. "What now?" he says looking the doctor.
Dr.Phobis is just behind the two men at the top.
There is forest on both sides of the road... Spidermonkey must pick his starting spot, in the trees just out of sight.
Pilz is in a bush, hiding... must also indicate which bush is his starting spot.
and where is the dingy? The younger of the three men is back down the road guarding yours and their gear...
I am confused now.
I thought we were waiting for the flopsies to come to us?
I am confused now.
There are no others you can see... just the one.
Dr. Phobic strides up to the flopsie.
"Say there long-ears, you look a like someone knocked the wind outta ya. Can we be of assistance?"
Gun out. Morricone score playing.
(Moving left (west) along the top row, Kid Viscous is Invisible, and makes a Stealth check to become hidden (1d20+10=18).)
As Dr.Phobic approaches he notices a large amount of blood, and a large hole in its chest... it appears to be dead. Its holding a short sword in one hand and some type of ammunition in the other. Mane and Waye are looking out on both sides of the Dr. and he instructed, Mane climbing on top of the back of the truck for a better view. Pilz lies in the upper right square of the large bush, completely blended in keeping watch as well. As Kid Viscous skirts along the northern part of the woods he sees and hears nothing. Spidermonkey, up higher in the trees, notices several creatures approaching from the woods north of you (off the map), they arent approaching very fast... you have a minute or two.What do you do?
I once again appoligize for the bad pics, using my phone till I can figure out the camera uploading stuff...
Perception: 8+1 = 9
If it has go-juice, he may decide to make a firewall between the party and the approaching (presumed) villains.
Alternatively, he may use the go-juic as a fuse to blow the truck when the nasties get close enough. How dry is the forest on the North Side?
As Dr.Phobic examines the dead hoop, he notices there is a hole clean through its chest, and burned. He's never seen this kind of injury before... and the chariot has no "go juice" as its probably been sitting there for a while. Spidermonkey and Pilz remain conceiled in the bush awaiting what comes. The two humans who travel with you have both taken up spots on the back of the truck lying down while the Dingy lies at the rear of the truck, which has no back doors, and is empty, no "shinies". Five houndfolk emerge from the forest, growling at each other. They are moving very slowly, carrying axes and chains. The ones in the rear constantly snap at each other, growling. "Where is the long ears you spoke of?" one says to the leader, who is carrying a strange looking gun... "We leaves him on other side of that". he answers pointing to the truck, when he looks down at the dingy... "Whats that?" they pause and stare at it "It not here in the night".
As Dr.Phobic squeezes in between the cab and trailer... the other 3 PCs just stay where they are - I guess. Mane and Waye, atop the side of the trailer ready themselves... The lead Hound says to the two at the back "Check that out..."pointing to the dingy "...and circle around the other way." He leads the other two hounds down the length of the trailer, stopping to put his nose up in the air and sniff " I smell something..." The two hounds at the rear start kicking the dingy... wondering what it is when the leader calls out "Search inside the great chariot... I smell man creatures near!" Stepping on the dingy, they start to climb in the back of the trailer...At the very least we should get a surprise round.