ooc Better Thinking in the Lost World

[Supercape]

ooc for this

 

As with the normal issues of set up, a mix of railroading and narrative licence thrown at PCs!

[Supercape]

Feel free to make any knowledge rolls you wish (taking 10 or 20, mindful of Quickness feat). There is plenty of reference materials and examinations in this laboratory (bloodwork, scans, and so on, all of cutting edge spec), so its interpretation rather than "doing" stuff. 

 

Knowledge [Life Sciences] for the corpse and Knowledge [tech for the equipment], but of course you may find reason for other knowledge rolls!

[Dr Archeville]

I'll say Dok's had his mind set on "Enhanced Wisdom" thus far (to help be aware of things and fend off any surprise mental attacks), so he's at INT 20, WIS 32, CHA 8.  And I'll keep it at that, for now.

 

Shapeshift/"Internalized Electromagnetic Screwdriver" at default setting

Enhanced Skills 24 (+2 to Computers, Craft [Chemical/Electrical/Mechanic], Disable Device, Investigate, Know [Life Sci/Phy Sci/Technology], Medicine, Notice, Search)["masterwork tools"] {6}
Morph 6 (one form [pre-reformatted Doktor Archeville]; +30 Disguise; PF: Voice Mimicry) ["holodisguise w/ voice modulator"] {7}
Super-Senses 7 (analytical for all radio [2], analytical for all visual [2], communication link [radio, Haus von Archeville], infravision, ultravision) ["EM Senses"] {7}
{6+7+7=20/20}

 

Taking 10 on assorted skills gets:

• Investigate [analyzing clues, determining cause of death] = 23
• Knowledge (Life Sciences) [is monkey a mutant human, a mutant ape, an alien, what?] = 28
• Knowledge (Physical Sciences) [material analysis of gun & jumpsuit] = 28
• Knowledge (Technology) [analysis of gun & jumpsuit] = 28
• Medicine [assessing general condition of monkey] = 29
• Notice [to get a good look at the room he's in & people he's with] = 23
• Search [to maybe spot something the others missed] = 17 [with that result, doubtful]
• Sense Motive [getting a feel for the general mood of the place] = 30

 

[Supercape]

Im not so sure about VP with that descriptor adding to skills, but on the other hand I would say those super senses give a situational bonus to the rolls. All in all its not that important and averages out!

 

However most of those rolls arent terribly useful. The mood is interested in rather than scared. There is nothing much to notice! I think the Investigate and Medicine rolls are subsumed under Life Sciences here (as it covers forensics). 

 

The Super Senses can act as confirmation of the pre existing data. I.e. NOrth/WEST aren't lying to you! (or at least, are showing you their data honestly). 

 

The SPandex jumpsuit is an advanced flexible, lightweight armour. DA can estimate that in mechanical terms its +3 toughness to its wearer whilst being almost weightless and highly flexible. Its an advanced metamolecular array or something else jargonny. Bleeding Edge tech by modern standards. 

 

The Energy Gun is a powerful blaster carbine unlike anything he has seen on Earth. It has blast and stun settings - fairly easy and uncomplicated to use, but again very effective (Blast 6 Penetrating / Stun 6 Ranged Settings). The energy source is exotic - some advanced hyperdimensional meta crystal (or something else jargony). 

 

The monkey physically is a chimpanzee with altered bones structure to make it able to comfortably walk upright. Its vocal cords are on a par with human ones. It has a significantly enlarged brain and boosted brain biochemistry, and you estimate its intelligence is similar to average humans. 

 

There is evidence of major genetic alteration. And the tell tale sign of a history of Darwin-X infection. 

 

Cause of death appears to be trauma - a blunt force impact to the chest that seemed to shatter its rib cage and internal organs. There is trace amount of bone and skin on the chest of the armour, but the genetic code of this material is a complete mess, although again, having the tell tale sign of Darwin-X infection. 

 

 

Edited April 14, 2019 by Supercape

[Supercape]

And you are up, @Tarrakhash!

[Supercape]

Rather than a protracted social conversation, I think it might be better to meld this exposition with the niceties of preperation, travel, and the investigation itself. 

 

If you have any reasonable equipment or prep requests, please post them here and IC. You can assume that W.E.S.T is very well equiped for its job (including field work) so things like survival gear, scientific equipment, rations, etc are all pre-loaded. On the other hand, this is Rapa Nui, so any exotic requests wont be immediately available (on the other hand, you are not in a rush!). 

 

Draft WEST guide (I will complete it and post one day!  )https://www.freedomplaybypost.com/topic/10948-west-draft/ 

 

For reference, the WEST Jumbo Jet:

The HORIZON

WEST of course has access to planes, submarines, and automobiles – both its own and often via assistance from other agencies. However, its pride and joy is the HORIZON, a modified cutting edge jumbo jet packed full of sensors, laboratories, and communication equipment. The Horizon is not a military vessel, but you would be hard pressed to find a better scientific vehicle.

 

Size: Colossal, Toughness 15, STR 65, Features: Alarm 3, Computer, Security System 3, Infirmary, Laboratory, Library, Living Quarters, Navigation System 4 Powers: Communication 8 (2000 miles, Feats: Subtle), Flight 7 (1000mph), Super Senses 19 (Accurate All Radio, Extended 3 All Radio [-1 per 2 miles], Radio Sense, Detect EM Energy [Radio, 3], Detect Quantum [Radio, 1], Detect Dimensional [Radio 1] EP Cost: 66

 

Agent Cortez will be a standard WEST field agent 

 

Sgt Henry is a SAS man with skills in Jungle Warfare and Pilot. As such, he is more than your regular soldier!

STR 14 DEX 12 CON 16 INT 12 WIS 10 CHA 10

Skills: Climb 4 (+6), Craft (Mechanical) 2 (+3), Intimidate 4 (+4), Knowledge [Tactics] 8 (+8), Medicine 4 (+4), Notice 4 (+4), Pilot 8 (+9), Stealth 4 (+5), Survival 8 (+8), Swim 4 (+6), Languages 2 (English, French, Spanish)

Feats: Improved Initiative

Equipment: Light Handgun, Knife

Combat: Attack +8, Defence +8, Damage +3 (Light Pistol), +3 (Knife), +2 (Unarmed), Initiative +5

 

Finally, everyone has access to Tranq Guns (Fatigue 5, Poison, Ranged, 1 Shot only before reload)

 

[Supercape]

Give me a Knowledge [Physical Sciences] Roll!

 

You can automatically detect the portal to the Lost World given your skills etc, to within a few yards. 

 

DC 30

You can detect some anomalies that indicate it is intefered with - something is holding it open, like surgical retractors. Furthermore, this is really advanced stuff!

 

DC 40

You can detect where, roughly, the inteference is coming from. Its incredibly advanced tech, far beyond anything known on Earth, or even in space!

 

DC 50!!!

for pinpointing it. Yes, these are high DCs! This is because it is incredibly advanced and stealthy tech! At this DC you can also recognise it as based on Preserver Technology

[Dr Archeville]

1d20+18: 29 [1d20=11]

Not much better than if I'd Taken 10!

[Supercape]

Still good! To save face, this is still an incredibly expert, clever Dok! (Its just the tech here is Cosmic / bordeline PL X)

[Dr Archeville]

So, Dok has Teleport 6 (600 ft. per Move Action, 20 miles per Full Action; PFs: Change Direction, Change Velocity, Easy) , so he could theoretically get to the Lost World portal all on his own.

 

And one of his established "shapeshift" settings is Enhanced Teleport 0 (mass transit more; Extra: Accurate and Portal on the Teleport 6 he already has; PF: Progression 2 [25-ft. diameter portal]) , so he could open a wormhole big enough for everyone to walk through to the Lost World portal.

 

But I don't know if you'd be okay with that.  Did you have plans for jungle encounters?  Chatting while hacking through the trees?  Brief encounters with mutated carnivorous plants?  I.e., is the trip through the jungle a part of this story, or merely an obstacle that we can easily circumvent to get to the real challenges?

[Supercape]

Thats absolutely fine!

 

The only note I would add is that Dok would understand that the advanced technology / effects widening the Lost World Portal might make his portal erratic bang next to it. Its an unknown quantity. But again, its your call!

[Dr Archeville]

@Tarrakhash, do you have a preference?

Edited April 23, 2019 by Dr Archeville

[Tarrakhash]

Sorry work is insane, should be able to post Thursday. With Delta's recent teleport adventures hes likely to prefer the old fashioned way.

 

IC post on Thursday. Sorry for the delay.

[Supercape]

For reference this is a HOT environment (Fort Save throws every hour). Henry has Survival Roll: 1d20+8 23 a good enough survival roll to give every one +2 Bonus on Fort Save (DC 10). 

 

No need to roll / avoid that now, but we can I think call for one check over the hike to the portal. 

 

You may also roll Know [Earth Sciences] at this point, DC 20

 

The heat seems slightly in excess of what the meteorological data would indicate. Something seems to be bleeding excess energy into the area, presumably the Portal!

 

 

[Dr Archeville]

1d20+5: 10 [1d20=5]   oof!   ... I'm gonna leave that for now.

[Tarrakhash]

And just a little better: 12 on the heat roll

 

EDIT: And using skill mastery and Full processing power I get 23 on the Earth Science roll

 

Off to post IC

Edited April 26, 2019 by Tarrakhash

[Supercape]

Cool (or not, as you are in the jungle!)

 

I think its time for a hiking scene cut here? Unless you want to do anything else?

 

Irrespective, can I have some notice rolls. 

[Tarrakhash]

Wow, Dice Roller hates me today: 17

[Supercape]

Ready for a scene cut (and a notice roll) @Dr Archeville?

[Dr Archeville]

Having trouble posting due to lack of computer/relying on phone. Just go ahead and assume he failed the Notice check, being too distracted by the realization of certain lacks of knowledge.

[Supercape]

Im happy to make the roll for you, if you wish!

[Dr Archeville]

Nah, a little failure now and then is good for character development!

[Dr Archeville]

On 4/14/2019 at 9:01 AM, Dr Archeville said:

I'll say Dok's had his mind set on "Enhanced Wisdom" thus far (to help be aware of things and fend off any surprise mental attacks), so he's at INT 20, WIS 32, CHA 8.  And I'll keep it at that, for now.

 

Shapeshift/"Internalized Electromagnetic Screwdriver" at default setting

Enhanced Skills 24 (+2 to Computers, Craft [Chemical/Electrical/Mechanic], Disable Device, Investigate, Know [Life Sci/Phy Sci/Technology], Medicine, Notice, Search)["masterwork tools"] {6}
Morph 6 (one form [pre-reformatted Doktor Archeville]; +30 Disguise; PF: Voice Mimicry) ["holodisguise w/ voice modulator"] {7}
Super-Senses 7 (analytical for all radio [2], analytical for all visual [2], communication link [radio, Haus von Archeville], infravision, ultravision) ["EM Senses"] {7}
{6+7+7=20/20}

 

Taking 10 on assorted skills gets:

• Investigate [analyzing clues, determining cause of death] = 23
• Knowledge (Life Sciences) [is monkey a mutant human, a mutant ape, an alien, what?] = 28
• Knowledge (Physical Sciences) [material analysis of gun & jumpsuit] = 28
• Knowledge (Technology) [analysis of gun & jumpsuit] = 28
• Medicine [assessing general condition of monkey] = 29
• Notice [to get a good look at the room he's in & people he's with] = 23
• Search [to maybe spot something the others missed] = 17 [with that result, doubtful]
• Sense Motive [getting a feel for the general mood of the place] = 30

 

Dok'll use all that to examine the great big gobs of greasy grimy gibbon guts.

Edited April 30, 2019 by Dr Archeville

[Supercape]

Then can I have a reflex check DC 20!

[Dr Archeville]

1d20+5 = 15 [1d20 = 10]

http://orokos.com/roll/723590

 

D'oh!