Endtown RPG Session #16

[13:52] == GM0 has changed nick to GM_ditto
[13:52] <GM_ditto> Fullhouse tonight!
[13:53] <Martin_Baron> Sort of. Box-of-Rocks said he probably wont be able to participate.
[13:54] == Suule has changed nick to Everett_Mallory
[13:54] <GM_ditto> Yeah, I got an email about that.
[13:54] <Box-O-Rocks> I'm still here right now. I'm just sort of waiting for a ride really.
[13:55] <GM_ditto> Ah, okay
[13:56] <GM_ditto> If anything lets get the business out of the way first.
[13:57] <GM_ditto> Current doc:
[13:57] <GM_ditto> https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-02zxDCxVTDFJOjDmfj-NNEr5ajPrcUz6ecuxm9E8U/edit?usp=docslist_api
[13:58] <GM_ditto> (I'm sorry for being slow, using a tablet with a passive keyboard.)
[13:58] <GreenStripes> no prob man
[13:59] <GM_ditto> Quick referrence:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a6hj47uPMO6G-PJepwkXKOAvrSeeJ0u5lWj-aMDelok/edit?usp=docslist_api
[13:59] <GM_ditto> Lots of new tweeks to species.
[13:59] <GM_ditto> Remarkably I don't think it affects anyone in the party currently.
[14:00] <GM_ditto> One big change, however, is that when you level up you gain +10 intiative.
[14:00] <GM_ditto> Expertise, etc.
[14:01] <GM_ditto> So I think most of the party has this bonus.
[14:02] <Box-O-Rocks> yep, some more than once I think
[14:02] <GM_ditto> Correct.
[14:02] <GM_ditto> Live long die hard.
[14:03] <GM_ditto> With that announcement, let us begin!
[14:03] <BeaverGray> Wait!
[14:03] <GM_ditto> Yeah?
[14:03] <BeaverGray> Im level 2, so do I record like, +20 init?
[14:03] <GM_ditto> You get +10.
[14:04] <GM_ditto> It's sympathetic growth with your hp and mp bonus, to put simply.
[14:04] == GreenStripes has changed nick to Simon_Michaels
[14:04] <BeaverGray> cool
[14:04] == Moglog has changed nick to Snapper_Jack
[14:04] <GM_ditto> If you have +10 hp you should have +10 mp and +10 intiative.
[14:05] <BeaverGray> Oh I see
[14:05] <GM_ditto> I really try to keep it simple.
[14:05] <Martin_Baron> I think I'm gonna spend 5 of my 6 skill points and buy level 1 sneak.
[14:05] <BeaverGray> yeah
[14:05] <GM_ditto> With this mechanic it does skew things more in favor of experienced players.
[14:05] <GM_ditto> I think that works, really.
[14:06] <GM_ditto> You got to level 5, you have learned to keep your head down and clench.
[14:06] <GM_ditto> ANYWAY
[14:06] <Snapper_Jack> None of the core stats can go over 10 right? even if I had the points to upgrade one?
[14:06] <GM_ditto> Actually that's a thing.
[14:07] <GM_ditto> There are Max stats listed in the size class chart.
[14:07] <Martin_Baron> Otherwise, there's no limit unless listed?
[14:07] <GM_ditto> Yes.
[14:09] <GM_ditto> Sorry, keyboard failed there.
[14:09] == Box-O-Rocks has changed nick to Clayton_R
[14:09] <GM_ditto> So youre there, in a darkened theater.
[14:09] * Clayton_R sighed, surveying the damage. "So... Snapper. Maybe instead of bringing Everett to the hospital, why Don't we call an ambulance. You and I should probably bring these Robot carcasses back to Mallards lab... Is there a burlap sack around here or something?"
[14:10] <GM_ditto> You search... No sacks
[14:10] <GM_ditto> They are in burlap robes.
[14:10] <Snapper_Jack> "aren't they wearing robes? Just tie them up  like sacks."
[14:11] <Martin_Baron> "Maybe we can go out back and empty one of the trash cans or something? Or use those robes they got?"
[14:11] <GM_ditto> I believe there is an onlooker right now.\
[14:11] <Clayton_R> "I suppose that could work... we just need to be able to transport these without arousing suspicion."
[14:11] <Simon_Michaels> <that would be me ;)
[14:12] <Simon_Michaels> "Hello, whatcha got there guys?"
[14:12] <Snapper_Jack> "hey, whose that in the corner over there."
[14:12] * Simon_Michaels munches on dried out popcorn
[14:12] * Clayton_R finally notices the extra member in their party "Oh... This may be a problem."
[14:12] * Everett_Mallory grunts still laying in a bunch of destroyed furniture "Look, get this to Mallard's lab, I'll be fine with waiting a bit for the paramedics."
[14:12] <Simon_Michaels> "whoa, is this a mess or what?"
[14:13] <GM_ditto> Civie on the scene!
[14:13] <Clayton_R> "The vending machie broke. No reason to worry."
[14:13] <Simon_Michaels> "Is your friend down there okay?"
[14:13] <Martin_Baron> whispers to the others, "He doesn't see them. Shoo him away and maybe we wont have to deal with him."
[14:14] * Everett_Mallory shouts "I'M OKAY!"
[14:14] <Simon_Michaels> "You don't look okay."
[14:14] <Simon_Michaels> "Not at all"
[14:14] <GM_ditto> (Just a grapefruit sized bruise)
[14:14] * Clayton_R turns to begin collecting the remnants of the machines in their respective robes.
[14:15] <GM_ditto> You have collected.
[14:15] <Snapper_Jack> "He'll be fine. the rabbit over here's seen worse than he has."
[14:15] <Simon_Michaels> "Been scavanging, huh?"
[14:15] <Martin_Baron> "Just, ah... Dropped some scrap. Don't know why these idiots brought in a sack to the movies, but... what can you do, ya know?"
[14:15] <GM_ditto> (Only on a metaphysical level)
[14:15] * Clayton_R gestures for Snapper to grab a bag, so they can head off to Mallard's.
[14:16] <Simon_Michaels> "Speaking of scrap"
[14:16] <Simon_Michaels> "Have you lot got any spare apex soundcards handy"
[14:16] * Snapper_Jack picks up one of the bags in one hand, starts to move out to the door.
[14:17] <GM_ditto> The group is seeming to be alittle covert around you Michaels
[14:17] * Clayton_R replies bluntly. "Nope,' and follows Snapper
[14:17] * Simon_Michaels shouts: "CAUSE I KNOW MUTTS OUGHTA HAVE SOME IN THEM!!!"
[14:17] * Martin_Baron helps Everett up and escorts him to the exit with the others.
[14:18] <Snapper_Jack> Guy's I'll be honest, I'm feeling like absolute shit right now. I'm not sure I can keep going.
[14:18] <GM_ditto> +5 for masterful fact drop.
[14:18] * Clayton_R arches an eyebrow. "Trust me. Nothing in here but cheap plastic."
[14:19] <GM_ditto> (You still have a 0 for shell, don't you?)
[14:19] <Everett_Mallory> Ow, ow... I swear to God, Martin. You're not watching the bumps on purpose.
[14:19] <Martin_Baron> (Sorry to hear that man. If it's too much, just go on and rest. The paste will be up on both /co/s.
[14:19] <Simon_Michaels> "At least have some decency to tell me where are you taking those mutt carcasses to".
[14:19] <GM_ditto> The Simon is getting aggressive!
[14:20] <Snapper_Jack> thanks man. Sorry to ditch liket his, but I'm going to go do my best impression of a comatose vegetable.
[14:20] <Clayton_R> (plus. I may have to leave sometime too, so perhaps we'll just be headed to mallard's for the rest of this session."
[14:20] <Simon_Michaels> "Could save a poor sod like me going out risking my head in the wastes".
[14:20] * Martin_Baron looks to the other members, other hand on the blaster as he tries switching the firing mode in his pocket.
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[14:21] <Clayton_R> "Woah man... Who said anything about Mutts?"
[14:21] <GM_ditto> (Oh sorry snapper, I got confused.  Take some water man--)
[14:21] <GM_ditto> (I hope he gets better.)
[14:22] <Martin_Baron> "Yeah, it's just scrap man. No need to start yelling out nonsense."
[14:22] <GM_ditto> We want to roll a persuade off?
[14:23] <Simon_Michaels> "You didnt hide the aluminum head casing quick enough. I saw what you were cleaning up there. I am not going to tell anyone , if you wish for this to stay secret. Not at all, you dont even have to give me what i need right now."
[14:23] <Martin_Baron> (Sure. I have schmoozing, does that apply to rolls?)
[14:23] <GM_ditto> No, not really.  Simon was there when you were kicking that scrap in the head.
[14:23] * Clayton_R shakes his head and turns to Martin. "Look I need to go drop this stuff off before more people arrive. I'll leave you to defuse this." He begins heading toward the exit with Snapper in tow.
[14:24] <GM_ditto> You and snapper head to mallards
[14:24] <GM_ditto> The gas masked man and the giant turtle saunter off with the 'scrap'
[14:25] <GM_ditto> Shmoozing is more of investigating.  This is kind of just lying.  But what the hey!
[14:26] <Martin_Baron> "Look, maybe we can work out some sort of deal or something. You come with us, you can buy whatever you're looking for from Mallard after he gets done sorting through the junk."
[14:26] <GM_ditto> Simon wishes to cooperate.  Put him on the bus to Mallard's?
[14:27] <GM_ditto> (I'm just running late everywhere today.)
[14:28] <Simon_Michaels> "Ok, you should've just said "Mallard". Wasnt sure where yre you going to take this. I'll go along, i kinda know the guy."
[14:28] <GM_ditto> (What do you need soundcards for anyway, SM?)
[14:28] <Simon_Michaels> <is it okay for me to know Mallard>
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[14:28] <GM_ditto> LATER, AT MALLARD'S LAB.
[14:28] <Clayton_R> (He's obviously an aspiring DJ)
[14:28] <GM_ditto> (Rolling, sure.  Is he a friend?  Enemy?  frenemy?)
[14:28] * Everett_Mallory at least hopes the gang can later drop at the hospital during visitng hours
[14:28] <Simon_Michaels> <well, its a vital part to understanding their communication, once i crack that completely, i can tune into and manipulate topsider comms>
[14:29] <GM_ditto> (Coo.)
[14:30] <GM_ditto> You are all at Malard's, glistening tower of smarts in a pool of dumb dumb.
[14:30] <Simon_Michaels> < and micspam Merzbow straight into topsider skulls>
[14:31] <GM_ditto> You open the door and see Mallard.  He is already talking to Clayton and Snaps... Who is kinda taking a break in the corner.  It's Snaps time.
[14:31] <Simon_Michaels> < OOOHH SNAP>
[14:32] <GM_ditto> Prior to the group arriving, Clayton, Doc Duck was telling you about the importance of this gig while scanning for bugs on the mutts.
[14:32] <Clayton_R> "So... we caught a pretty lucky break I think. No real attention brought toward us, but Everett got messed up something fierce."
[14:32] <GM_ditto> brb
[14:32] <Simon_Michaels> <nature calls>
[14:33] <Simon_Michaels> <so, people, remind me how many of you were there in the theatre kicking mutt ass?>
[14:33] <GM_ditto> Back!
[14:33] * Martin_Baron sits Everett down in a vacant chair and goes to Mallard. "We got a problem. Someone spotted us at the theatre, says he wants a chip or something or else he's gonna cry wolf. Should we deal with him?" he whispers.
[14:33] <GM_ditto> ...Mallard shouts as he throws a blanket over the mutts on the table.
[14:34] <Simon_Michaels> <I think i said i wasnt going to tell anyone, keep that in mind>
[14:34] <GM_ditto> "Who the hell needs a chip down here?"
[14:34] * Clayton_R sighs. "Ah hell. You couldn't get rid of him?"
[14:34] <GM_ditto> Says the doc.
[14:35] <GM_ditto> (Four people, SM)
[14:35] <Simon_Michaels> (wait, you need to use round brackets for OOC)
[14:36] <Simon_Michaels> (Sorry, i thought otherwise)
[14:36] <GM_ditto> (well, yeah, but we get the gist.)
[14:36] <GM_ditto> Mallard taps his glasses, "I should have to deliver pizza.  Pretty fast."
[14:37] <Clayton_R> (I may have to head out soon. I just got a phone call)
[14:38] <GM_ditto> "Welp, good job and all that." he plops back on a desk chair, "So, let's talk cars."
[14:38] <GM_ditto> (understood, CR.  Have fun!)
[14:38] <Simon_Michaels> (Am i in the same room, or have i not gotten there yet?)
[14:38] <GM_ditto> You are there.
[14:39] <Simon_Michaels> (nice)
[14:39] <GM_ditto> Mallard seems distracted is all.
[14:39] <Simon_Michaels> "Hell yea cars!!"
[14:39] <Clayton_R> (Not yet GM, but I'll let you know.)
[14:39] <GM_ditto> (I forgot what you are, Michaels)
[14:39] <Simon_Michaels> (European Bobcat)
[14:39] <GM_ditto> Mallard pauses, "Hello...Michaels.)
[14:40] <GM_ditto> *Mallard pauses, "Hello...Michaels."
[14:40] <Simon_Michaels> "Hi mr.Mallard"
[14:40] <GM_ditto> He harumphs.
[14:41] * Clayton_R seems puzzled the two know each other and waits quietly in the back
[14:41] <GM_ditto> "What do you want -tech enthusiast?"
[14:42] <Simon_Michaels> "Well, couldn't help but notice that this fiesty group of individuals binned a couple of mutts"
[14:42] <GM_ditto> (Since nothing has been proposed, I'm going with SM and Mallard are science rivals.  Fighting for bragging rights and advancement.)
[14:43] <Simon_Michaels> (no, im very modest around him, i hold myself far FAR inferior of anything over Mallard)
[14:43] <GM_ditto> "That's how I roll, yo."  Mallard waves a gangsign.
[14:43] * Clayton_R rolls his eyes
[14:43] <GM_ditto> "I'll beat you to the punch, what do you want with mutts."
[14:43] <Simon_Michaels> "O...K? Anyways, I was hoping, when youre done inspecting the wreckage, you might lend me some crucial parts."
[14:44] <GM_ditto> (Better than an igor analogy)
[14:44] <Simon_Michaels> "Would save me some limbs up there in the wastes"
[14:45] <GM_ditto> He reaches in to his coat, "Not in a million years, whiskies."
[14:45] <GM_ditto> Mallard is opposing you!
[14:45] <GM_ditto> You must persuade him!
[14:45] <Simon_Michaels> (and now im supposed to presuade him, Baptism by Fire)
[14:45] <Simon_Michaels> (ok, since im ultra N00B, can you please lead me through this GM?)
[14:46] <Simon_Michaels> (Im supposed to roll, right?)
[14:46] <Simon_Michaels> (Do i need the presuasion skill, or is that there by default?)
[14:48] <Simon_Michaels> (Im sorry im dragging on for this long)
[14:50] <GM_ditto> There we go.  keyboard.
[14:50] <GM_ditto> welp, rules for persuation are abit screwed up.
[14:50] <GM_ditto> You know your mind bonus?
[14:51] <Simon_Michaels> (ok, i know the guy for some while, thats + 10. he dont want to give none, thats -15, and i have 7 mind points, thats 140 iq)
[14:51] <GM_ditto> roll a d100 and add your mind*5
[14:51] <Simon_Michaels> (and i roll d100 right?)
[14:51] <Simon_Michaels> (so, how much do i add/subtract to the count)
[14:51] <GM_ditto> Yes.
[14:52] <GM_ditto> Add mind bonus+10.
[14:52] <Simon_Michaels> (and how many points are needed to make him give me?)
[14:52] <GM_ditto> I'll roll for mallard.
[14:52] <Simon_Michaels> (oh,ok)
[14:52] <GM_ditto> You need to roll higher.
[14:52] <GM_ditto> .d 1d100+45
[14:52] <Internets> :: Total 60 / 145 [41%] :: Results [15] ::
[14:52] <Simon_Michaels> (good, so its whatever i roll + 5 right?)
[14:52] <GM_ditto> Beat 60
[14:53] <GM_ditto> yes
[14:53] <Simon_Michaels> (how do i roll (sry))
[14:53] <GM_ditto> ".d 1d100"
[14:53] <GM_ditto> plus bonus
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> test
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> .d 1d100 + 5
[14:54] <Internets> Error: invalid format
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> .d 1d100
[14:54] <Internets> :: Total 87 / 100 [87%] :: Results [87] ::
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> +5 = 92
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> gud
[14:54] <Simon_Michaels> (got the parts then)
[14:55] <GM_ditto> "I guess we all have to work together..."
[14:55] <GM_ditto> "Hold up."
[14:55] <Clayton_R> (to add, all you need to do is repeat what you did above, except without spaces between the plus sign)
[14:55] <Simon_Michaels> "I very much appreciate this mr.Mallard. You helped me miles in my research."
[14:55] <Simon_Michaels> (thx)
[14:55] <GM_ditto> "You don't want to see it.  Trust me.  This is one thing you are better off without, Sims."
[14:56] <GM_ditto> Do you want the parts?
[14:56] <Simon_Michaels> "What, the brain?"
[14:57] <GM_ditto> (In the timeline of the setting, people don't know that Mutts are human brains.)
[14:57] <Simon_Michaels> (oh, ok, then ill insist to see it. However, the soundcard i need isnt in the brain itself, it should be an external emmiter)
[14:58] <Simon_Michaels> "I insist."
[14:58] * Clayton_R tires of listening to the scientists
[14:58] <GM_ditto> You're going to have to get them yourself."
[14:59] <Simon_Michaels> (sound engineer, hardly a scientist. Also, did mallard show me the brain yet?)
[14:59] <GM_ditto> He waves a finger to the group, "This doesn't leave this room, capche?"
[14:59] <GM_ditto> (Welp, he wanted it.)
[14:59] <Martin_Baron> "Why would it?"
[14:59] <GM_ditto> Ditto pulls back the blanket revealing the mutt.
[14:59] * Clayton_R nods and draws his hand over his mask, "sealed tight Doc."
[15:00] <GM_ditto> He points to a large portion of the head.  A large, flabbly portion.
[15:00] * Simon_Michaels sees it: "Whats that mr.Mallard?"
[15:01] * Clayton_R is puzzled
[15:01] <GM_ditto> He takes off the outer shell, revealing a human face with eyes removed and plugs darting the scalp.
[15:01] <Simon_Michaels> "HOLY FU...wow"
[15:01] * Clayton_R recoils slightly, "Gross"
[15:01] <Simon_Michaels> "Dont tell me thats a..."
[15:02] <Simon_Michaels> "Man"
[15:02] <Simon_Michaels> "oh man"
[15:02] <GM_ditto> Shock!
[15:02] * Martin_Baron covers his mouth, feeling the sting of acid in his throat.
[15:02] <GM_ditto> tell me, whose first kill this would have been?
[15:03] <GM_ditto> Otherwise, all combatants of the previous fight suffer 1d10 mp damage
[15:03] <GM_ditto> Why didn't you listen?!
[15:03] <Martin_Baron> (I killed one of them. Can't remember the other. Not the first, though.)
[15:03] <Simon_Michaels> "This answers so, so many questions."
[15:03] <GM_ditto> If this was your first kill you sustain 3d10 mp.
[15:03] <Simon_Michaels> (am i affected, at all?)
[15:04] <Martin_Baron> (Hm, hey. Now that we know they got heads in them, does his mean that we suffer mind damage whenever we fight mutts now?)
[15:04] <GM_ditto> (You could count this as a personal failure, sure, -20 mp.)
[15:04] * Clayton_R is disgusted, "So, topsider mutt's are zombies? Is that what you're inferring doc?"
[15:05] <GM_ditto> (You're murderers now! )
[15:05] <Martin_Baron> (Well darn, there goes mercilessly bashing robots to pieces now that I know they got hummies in them.)
[15:05] <Simon_Michaels> (but i didn't kill them)
[15:05] <GM_ditto> (Killing mutants in a Saturn 9 scenario!)
[15:05] <Martin_Baron> (Might as well roll the mind damage now and hope it isn't above 4)
[15:05] <Martin_Baron> .d 1d10
[15:05] <Internets> :: Total 6 / 10 [60%] :: Results [6] ::
[15:05] <Martin_Baron> (Dammit)
[15:06] <GM_ditto> (True, really this is a shock but shouldn't do lasting damage.  You did singlehanded bone the party though.)
[15:06] <Martin_Baron> (Back in the negatives again)
[15:06] <Simon_Michaels> (lel, sry. But im damage free.)
[15:07] <GM_ditto> Ah, you all killed 2 mutts, didn't you?
[15:07] <GM_ditto> another 1d10 for that.
[15:07] <Martin_Baron> ( :/ )
[15:07] <Martin_Baron> .d 1d10
[15:07] <Internets> :: Total 2 / 10 [20%] :: Results [2] ::
[15:07] <Martin_Baron> (-4 MP now)
[15:07] <GM_ditto> (The kicker now is if they were actually in the movies out of a shred of what was their humanity.)
[15:08] <Simon_Michaels> ( wow, thats so so sad)
[15:08] <Martin_Baron> (Maybe. Who knows, they're blank brains that work like dogs)
[15:08] <GM_ditto> What about the rest of you guys?
[15:08] <Martin_Baron> (Could just be automated recon)
[15:08] <Clayton_R> (I think DJ killed the first mutt actually)
[15:08] <Martin_Baron> (I can check real quick, but that sounds right.)
[15:09] <GM_ditto> (Technically, dogs these days are people)
[15:09] <Clayton_R> (I just checked. )
[15:09] <Everett_Mallory> (Well, Everett knows. That's why he's so freaked out.)
[15:09] <GM_ditto> (Hey man.  They done popped the can.)
[15:10] * Martin_Baron takes a seat on the floor, another migraine developing like before. He feels ill to the stomach.
[15:10] <Simon_Michaels> (ok, to sum up, now everyone in the lab knows whats the cpu and ram of mutts, maybe all things topsider)
[15:10] <GM_ditto> Martin is not taking the news well.
[15:11] <Simon_Michaels> (everyone gets  stress points, everyone except me?)
[15:11] <GM_ditto> Yes.
[15:11] <Clayton_R> .d 3d10
[15:11] <Internets> :: Total 7 / 30 [23%] :: Results [5, 1, 1] ::
[15:11] <Martin_Baron> (Not at 10% negative yet, but one more point will send me there.)
[15:11] <GM_ditto> It is shocking, but hey, not your fault right?
[15:11] <Simon_Michaels> (good, ill continue the dialogue)
[15:11] <GM_ditto> No blood on these kitty's mitty's
[15:12] <GM_ditto> Martin is hearing the sound of silence again...
[15:12] <Simon_Michaels> "apex is INSANE,  but INGENIOUS. This can f*#k up us mutants on so many different levels!!!!"
[15:13] <GM_ditto> "That's why no one knows about this."
[15:13] <Simon_Michaels> "They are trying to win all the battles man. S*)%t. Imagine they did this to someone you cared about. Brilliant, demented c$#ts."
[15:13] <Martin_Baron> Simon's message doesn't make Martin feel any better.
[15:14] <GM_ditto> "I know scavengers are shooting mutts for sport, if they knew it would devastate them and they wouldn't forage again."
[15:14] <Simon_Michaels> "So, i assume they use the human brain for processing, like a cpu, how exactly do they do that?"
[15:15] * Martin_Baron speaks up. "Where do they get these brains?"
[15:15] <Simon_Michaels> "organic matter falls apart, people dont think in binary, AND brains sure cant withstand lots of hard electricity."
[15:15] <Simon_Michaels> "They are us, man!"
[15:16] <Simon_Michaels> "Mallard, how do they do it?"
[15:16] * Clayton_R takes the news fairly well for his first kill, but a quick glance at Martin is an obvious indication of his condition.
[15:16] <GM_ditto> Silicone laticing.
[15:16] * Martin_Baron mumbles incoherently, looking down at the floor.
[15:16] <GM_ditto> Out with the carbon on the molecular level, in with plastics.  Makes them effectively artificial beings.
[15:17] <Simon_Michaels> "And they freeze the sinapses. So they can use all the logic and knowledge already imprinted in the brain, at will."
[15:17] <GM_ditto> They still think though.  Still feel if they haven't been cut up enough.
[15:17] * Clayton_R furrows his brow. Clayton moves close to Martin. "You alright Man? You look like you got dragged by a train.""
[15:17] <Simon_Michaels> "Neuron manupulation, maybe, this is extraordinary."
[15:18] <Simon_Michaels> "Its, like, a shell of a person. An entire recreation of an intellect. And they can use it to intimidate, demoralize opposition, and crunch numbers."
[15:18] <Martin_Baron> "Please, just... Leave me be. Leave me be man..."
[15:18] <Simon_Michaels> "DEMONIC"
[15:19] <GM_ditto> "Still, 'bad science' though" mallard pulls something from the ear.  "Here, you get one.  This sucker keeps the rest."
[15:19] <GM_ditto> (You have obtained one 'Mutt audio processor')
[15:20] <Simon_Michaels> "F*?ING Whitesuits. Don't for a second mistake my amazement for approval mr.Mallard. And thanks."
[15:20] * Clayton_R gives Martin some space. "You may want to find some time for a break. Rest would do you some good."
[15:21] <Simon_Michaels> "So, whats your take on this whole thing Mallard? You MUST have known for a while, right?"
[15:21] <GM_ditto> Mallard looks at the rabbit and masked man, "...You guys should probably turn in your blasters and go take care of your cars."
[15:22] <GM_ditto> Mallard dodges the question.
[15:22] <Simon_Michaels> "Won't answer, i see."
[15:22] * Clayton_R pulls out the blaster, making sure its safety is on before handing it back.
[15:23] * Martin_Baron takes out the blaster from his pocket and places it on the closest table.
[15:23] <Simon_Michaels> "Well, for one i forsee sentiments of our fellow citizens being a major advantage for apex hordes."
[15:23] <GM_ditto> (This is like surrendering the swords here.)
[15:24] <Simon_Michaels> "Have that in mind. After what i've seen today, and had i not kept my faith, I'd be dealing with some crippling issues right now"
[15:24] <GM_ditto> Mallard looks over the blasters.
[15:24] <GM_ditto> "Yeah, this is bad.  Powersource is combobulating."
[15:24] <Clayton_R> (Well, it's not like Clayton has any other weapons. >_>)
[15:25] <Simon_Michaels> "I don't find them human, neither should you, or anyone else in Endtown."
[15:26] <GM_ditto> "I've got some questions for you guys."
[15:26] <Simon_Michaels> "Well, If anything I've found some motivation for working overtime on my project. We'll make the... say mr.Mallard?"
[15:26] * Clayton_R sighs. "Oh boy."
[15:27] <GM_ditto> Especially about that Trask AAC, up there.  I don't think you guys just found it in the wastes, did you?
[15:27] <Martin_Baron> "You'd have to ask Gray. He found it. The truck we found was in the wastes, though."
[15:28] * Clayton_R shrugs. "Beats me, we came across it near the entrance."
[15:29] <GM_ditto> "I showed you a dirty secret and I expect you guys to do the same.  Anyway, I would say if you were to find, say, a missle factory out there that the best thing to do is to destroy the place.
[15:29] <Clayton_R> "Oh... You want us to head back up don't you?"
[15:30] <GM_ditto> "Even a factory of duds can be used to make one good ICBM and if that happens you can scratch colonies off the map."
[15:30] <GM_ditto> "Eeeeeyep."
[15:31] <GM_ditto> "But given how you guys are right now I'd say you probably need rest or at least shore leave."
[15:31] * Clayton_R groans. "I think we might need some time to recuperate before we head out again... We're beat up pretty bad... and We'll need those blasters again too if we're headed up."
[15:32] <Clayton_R> (Oops, didn't notice that last post)
[15:32] <GM_ditto> "That's another issue:  This batch of blasters is developing faults.  Id say you have a 20% of accidental detonation right about now."
[15:33] <Martin_Baron> "And how are we supposed to destroy it?"
[15:33] <Simon_Michaels> "Well i think you guys are preety beat up and need some rest before setting out on another mission."
[15:33] <GM_ditto> "Security has a cache of explosives more or less for this situation."
[15:33] * Clayton_R 's eyes widen. "What?! And you had us using them?"
[15:34] <Simon_Michaels> (this 3 way conversation is a delight to observe)
[15:34] <GM_ditto> "Eeeyep."
[15:35] <GM_ditto> "Didn't though, did it? Besides, it's a fault in the powersource.  There were fine when they were first produced but deterioration has made them explosive."
[15:35] * Clayton_R is caught off gaurd by Mallard's nonchalantness. "Oh... Well what is this arsonal like then. Believe it or not, I have some experience with heavy weapons."
[15:36] <GM_ditto> "It'll take me afew weeks to tweek the design."
[15:36] <GM_ditto> "They're sitting in a cardboard box up in E-Sec.  Martin there has already seen it."
[15:37] * Clayton_R looks back at Martin
[15:37] <Martin_Baron> "Yeah, a supply closet with the cleaning stuff."
[15:38] <Martin_Baron> "We told the rats the fire spread there."
[15:38] <GM_ditto> (Gets the tough stains out.)
[15:38] <GM_ditto> Mallard looks at his watch.
[15:38] * Clayton_R arches and eyebrow and turns back to Mallard. "Can you give us clearance for those weapons?"
[15:39] <GM_ditto> "Huh?  Yeah, sure.By the by, you have about twelve hours before those explosives are used to destroy the rigs you came back with."
[15:40] <Martin_Baron> "What?"
[15:41] <Clayton_R> "Ah damn... we'll need one of those vehicles."
[15:41] <GM_ditto> "Remember?  When you came in?  The rats hassled you about parking to close to the colony?"
[15:41] <Simon_Michaels> "Trucks? holy hell this lot!!"
[15:41] <Martin_Baron> "What happened to that team you had that's gonna dismantle it?"
[15:42] <GM_ditto> Mallard stretches his arms and says, "Oh, you know, union dues, mouthes to feed."
[15:43] <GM_ditto> He makes a gesture to give him something.
[15:43] <GM_ditto> (Mallard has returned to his greedy self.  He wants payment.)
[15:44] * Clayton_R groans once more, pulling $100 out of nowhere, and holding it toward the Doctor
[15:45] <GM_ditto> Mallard clutches it.
[15:45] * Simon_Michaels smirks gently at the transaction
[15:45] <Simon_Michaels> and shakes his head
[15:45] <Martin_Baron> "Hey wait. We can use the truck, that's still working. Get to the spot, and get back before the day's done."
[15:46] <Simon_Michaels> "Didn't you say you all needed some rest after today?"
[15:46] * Clayton_R tries to keep the wad of cash discreet
[15:46] <GM_ditto> (Rest=immediate medical attention)
[15:46] <Martin_Baron> (Yeah, but I mean the day we get going)
[15:46] <Martin_Baron> (Or before the 12 hours are up)
[15:47] <GM_ditto> (Never enough time.)
[15:47] <Simon_Michaels> (that wasnt 00c)
[15:49] <GM_ditto> (You have your decision:  act now, or wait.  Can you afford to wait?  Will mallard deliver on guarding your transports?)
[15:49] <Clayton_R> "I think we should rest while we still can. I got to talk to Mallard for a bit."
[15:50] <Martin_Baron> "I say we get this done now before more crap hits the ceiling fan. We can rest when we're done."
[15:51] * Clayton_R paces around. "What about our group? One is in the hospital. One has just about lost his whole damn shell, others are tires, and you are in no good condition to make decisions... We should take some time to recuperate Martin."
[15:52] <Clayton_R> (*are tired)
[15:53] <GM_ditto> "I do have a secret garage topside" says mallard.
[15:53] <Clayton_R> "And did my $100 not cover that?"
[15:53] <GM_ditto> "No.  Maybe a thousand."
[15:54] <Martin_Baron> "Forget that mess then. And fine, we can rest for a few hours and then get started."
[15:54] <GM_ditto> "Before you ask:  Because it's mine, because it's secret, and because I'm not running a charity."
[15:56] * Clayton_R is furious. "Listen up you old geezer, we dealt with your mutt problem, and we brought their remains so you could study them!.. Knock off $500 and we'll deploy you're beacon while we're out there."
[15:58] <GM_ditto> Mallard furrows his bill.
[15:58] <GM_ditto> "Pay me 700."
[15:58] <Simon_Michaels> "wow, It's not you're, its YOU'R."
[15:58] <Clayton_R> (yeah, my bad)
[15:59] <Simon_Michaels> (the joke is that i said it out loud)
[15:59] <GM_ditto> (Sieg heil grammar, Simon?)
[15:59] <GM_ditto> (That is funny.)
[15:59] <Simon_Michaels> ( and you can't hear those mistakes in speech. There was no way i could've noticed that."
[16:00] <Martin_Baron> "650, or those vehicles are gonna be nothing but scrap metal by grenade lobbing maniacs."
[16:00] <GM_ditto> Mallard has become board.  "Fine, 500.  You can use the blasters but don't go crazy.  Or do, might get lucky."
[16:01] * Clayton_R sighs, producing another $400 out of seemingly nowhere. "Fine. Deal."
[16:01] <GM_ditto> (Blasters are imperfect.  If you roll 1-20 on your attacks they will blow up either for alittle damage or alot.)
[16:02] <GM_ditto> Clayton saves his money for days like this.
[16:02] <Martin_Baron> (Forgot I got paid 4K for the job.)
[16:03] <Clayton_R> (Didn't Mallard stop you from getting it.)
[16:03] <Clayton_R> (Becuase you forgot one beacon?)
[16:03] <GM_ditto> Mallard agrees and waves you out.  When you are ready the rigs will be there, don't forget the probe this time.
[16:04] <Martin_Baron> (He did at first, but then we got paid and didn't take it away.)
[16:04] <GM_ditto> (He has a very horrible lab assistant.)
[16:05] <GM_ditto> (Pays the lackies whether he wants to or not, doesn't listen to Mallard at all...)
[16:05] <Simon_Michaels> (So, who's left in the lab?)
[16:05] <Martin_Baron> (I hope there's more than grenades in the box, like c4 or something, otherwise we're gonna have a bit of trouble dismantling the silo.)
[16:06] <GM_ditto> (No one, you've all been shoved out.)
[16:06] <GM_ditto> (brb)
[16:06] <Clayton_R> I hope there is a Javelin, but that's just wishful thinking
[16:06] <Simon_Michaels> (Not even me (:3)
[16:07] <GM_ditto> So you are in Endtown.  Purgatory incarnate.  If you decided to not move from that spot, by golly, no one would make you do otherwise.
[16:08] <Simon_Michaels> (so, that means we're all outside the lab, right? I might want to properly introduce myself to clayton and martin.)
[16:09] <GM_ditto> (Bien.  This is what is called a "player turn" where players can run around getting swole-- er, I mean getting gear, leveling up, healing, etc.)
[16:10] <Simon_Michaels> "Sounds like you two have a very busy day ahead of you. I'm sorry for my previous behaviour, was getting a bit desperate. Name's Simon Michaels, resident sound engineer, and  other stuff engineer.
[16:11] * Clayton_R nods, "Nice to meet you." He turns to Martin. "I'm going to head to the hospital."
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[16:12] <Simon_Michaels> "What's your name?"
[16:12] <AndChat415856> Sorry, my wifi killed out for a sec there.
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[16:12] <Clayton_R> "Clayton Reems, former librarian, current pyromaniac."
[16:12] <Simon_Michaels> "Wicked, dude!!"
[16:12] <Martin_Baron> "Martin. Hockey player for... a team I can't remember."
[16:13] <GM_Phenom> (The Hillside Hipcheckers?)
[16:13] <Simon_Michaels> "Cool, very nice to meet you two. So, you need any help later on? I reckon i could lend you guys a hand in setting those trucks up."
[16:14] <Martin_Baron> (No, that's the team Gray belonged to)
[16:14] <BeaverGray> (Gray is here. Cant respond to GM for some reason)
[16:15] <Clayton_R> "You could definitely assist us... yeah, but you should be careful once we get topside. Don't be surprised if you wind up staying in the vehicle for a while."
[16:15] <GM_Phenom> (This is my first time using AndChat for this so not surprising.)
[16:15] <Martin_Baron> (Really? Weird. Can the GM see your messages now?)
[16:16] <Simon_Michaels> "Yea, maybe having second thoughts about that, How far away should that garage be?"
[16:17] <GM_Phenom> (Secret)
[16:17] <Clayton_R> "Iunno. I'll get around to it. For now, I'm going to go visit our bomb guy."
[16:18] <Simon_Michaels> "Can i tag along for a bit? Or should we set up where and when were meeting? Also, when the rigs are done, can i go back or am i set for a ride with you, topside?"
[16:18] <GM_Phenom> (Bomb panda?)
[16:18] <Clayton_R> (yep.)
[16:19] <Everett_Mallory> (Someoen called me?)
[16:20] <Clayton_R> "It might just be easiest to meet at the Security Elevator a couple hours from now."
[16:20] <Clayton_R> (yep, ole' gas mask Clayton is coming to visit.)
[16:21] <Simon_Michaels> "copy that, if i decide to go through with helping you guys out, i won't be late, otherwise don't wait for me. Also, praying your panda friend is alright!"
[16:21] <GM_Phenom> (Incidently, getting medical aid would be +20 hp before you go.)
[16:21] <Martin_Baron> "I think I'll visit too. I'll rest later."
[16:21] <Simon_Michaels> "Godspeed fellas!" /me walks away in mild haste.
[16:22] <Simon_Michaels> (kek)
[16:22] <GM_Phenom> Meanwhile at the hospital (I hope I'm reading you guys right.)
[16:23] <Simon_Michaels> (ok, GM, can i now like initiate my mind self improvement? and how much mind points can i gain?)
[16:24] * Everett_Mallory lays in the bed, arms crossed grumpy.
[16:24] <GM_Phenom> (Its a skill you buy into.  You don't have any experience points at this point.)
[16:24] * Clayton_R burst into the room
[16:25] <Simon_Michaels> (so, what can i do in endtown to gain ex pee?)
[16:25] <GM_Phenom> For medical treatment you have gained +25 hp, EM.
[16:25] <GM_Phenom> (Clayton=kramer.)
[16:26] <Clayton_R> (well. DK drew me with Kramer hair)
[16:26] * Everett_Mallory looks at Clayton "Well hello there Kramer."
[16:26] <Martin_Baron> (That adds up, you know)
[16:26] <Clayton_R> (http://i.imgur.com/Rm0D07p.jpg)
[16:28] <Everett_Mallory> I got into an argument with the doc about "Getting in the fights on my first day"
[16:28] * Martin_Baron follows Clayton into the room.
[16:28] <GM_Phenom> (This is making too much sense.  Too much sense!)
[16:28] <Martin_Baron> (http://i.imgur.com/FtQD2.jpg)
[16:29] <Simon_Michaels> (GM, i DID buy mind improvement)
[16:29] <Simon_Michaels> (on char creator)
[16:29] * Clayton_R stops at the foot of the bed. "Got lots of good news buddy... We gotta head back up to the surface, and sometime soon too. Also, have you gotten you're bill yet... or an estimate at least? How much  is it gonna cost?"
[16:29] <GM_Phenom> (Then that's your current mind)
[16:29] <Simon_Michaels> (so, does that mean i can get my mind muscles SWOLE, or what?)
[16:29] <Everett_Mallory> Well I got a smack with a cane on the head. Does that add up to the bill?
[16:30] <GM_Phenom> (Yes.)
[16:30] <Everett_Mallory> Anyway, after today I feel more safe on the surface. So I'm willing to go.
[16:32] <GM_Phenom> You guys all know the hospital pretty well.  You can just march out.  For some of you, they'd insist.
[16:32] <Martin_Baron> "Mallard's having us clean up the missile silo Gray found."
[16:32] <Everett_Mallory> Well, if I can at least grab some explosives from there I'm all up for that
[16:32] * Simon_Michaels is working away on his audio-backpack console, having found the crucial apex technology, his work is flourishing. While improving his work and discovering new facts about inner workings of topsider comms, his mind is slowly BENCH PRESSING LIKE A CHAMP.
[16:33] <Everett_Mallory> So what else did the duck say?
[16:33] <Clayton_R> "Don't worry about that. Mallard got us setup with some heavy weapons... or at least the promise of some."
[16:33] <Everett_Mallory> You know, except maybe rambling a bit and dodging the questions like a good profs.
[16:35] <Everett_Mallory> Well that's very nice of him
[16:35] <Everett_Mallory> Did he tell us anything about the Mutts?
[16:35] <Simon_Michaels> (DOHOHO, telepathy)
[16:35] <Clayton_R> "Yeah. remind me to thank him for making me stiff him $500"
[16:35] <GM_Phenom> (An intense moment.)
[16:36] * Martin_Baron looks towards Clayton, not sure what to say. "Nothing. He just took the scrap and shoved in a bin for studying later."
[16:36] <Everett_Mallory> Well you know how a good prof does. A little business on the side
[16:37] * Everett_Mallory narrows his eyes "Come on, don't like. I'm sure there is more than that."
[16:37] <GM_Phenom> (He is freakin' testing you guys.)
[16:37] * Clayton_R shakes his head. "There is... but you had to be there"
[16:38] <Martin_Baron> "Yeah, sorry. Didn't want to say it. He said we might find a bunch of Mutts at the factory and we're gonna have to deal with them."
[16:38] <Simon_Michaels> (suave Martin, suave)
[16:38] <Everett_Mallory> Look, I've spent 3 years with interveals on the surface, if there's anything that will help me survive few months more I do want to hear it
[16:39] <GM_Phenom> Warning!  You are in a public space.
[16:39] <Martin_Baron> "Really, that's it. Said you should've died when they hit you, and everything else I said."
[16:39] <GM_Phenom> You can easily see one nurse and 4 patients within you LoS.
[16:40] * Clayton_R chuckles
[16:40] * Everett_Mallory motions Martin over
[16:42] * Clayton_R glances around the room, remaining silent
[16:43] * Martin_Baron walks towards Everett and stands next to him, ready to listen.
[16:43] * Clayton_R cast a sideways glance at the two, somewhat worried
[16:44] * Everett_Mallory grabs Martin by the collar and whispers into his ear "You're full of shit"
[16:44] <GM_Phenom> brb
[16:46] <Simon_Michaels> (you guys are going to go to the secret garage next session, right?)
[16:46] <Martin_Baron> "I'm not telling you what we saw, dammit. Now let go of me before a scene develops here, you #%)@ ." he whispers back.
[16:46] <Clayton_R> (I would think so.)
[16:47] <Simon_Michaels> #%)@ = good friend
[16:47] * Everett_Mallory lets Martin go
[16:47] * Clayton_R gets the general vibe of the conversation based on their friendly glares toward each other.
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[16:49] <GM_Phenom> I'm back
[16:49] <Simon_Michaels> bye bye beaber
[16:50] <Simon_Michaels> phenomenal
[16:50] <GM_Phenom> Yes!  Test the thunder rabbit! See how far it gets you!
[16:51] <Simon_Michaels> (GM Do you have some rpg pictures and drawings handy?)
[16:51] <Martin_Baron> (Use your aggressive feelings, Rabbit.)
[16:51] <Martin_Baron> (Let the hate flow through you)
[16:51] <GM_Phenom> (All I got is either in the doc or has been posted on 8cha)
[16:51] <Simon_Michaels> (5H33V)
[16:52] <GM_Phenom> Cheetah put all the character drawings on his FA account, I think.
[16:52] <GM_Phenom> So are you all geared up to go back in the hole?
[16:52] <GM_Phenom> Or is it out?
[16:53] <Clayton_R> (Are there som shops we can visit?)
[16:53] <Martin_Baron> (How many hours of rest do we get?)
[16:53] <Martin_Baron> (Also, I want to get my concealed armor repaired. Shit broke months ago)
[16:54] <GM_Phenom> Yes, there are shops dotting the entire town.
[16:54] <Everett_Mallory> ( Hmmm... I do need ne flares)
[16:54] <GM_Phenom> radio shops, bars...bars.  Just say what you want.
[16:54] <Simon_Michaels> (how long will this session last gm. My friend really wants to play some games with me. Can't we do the rig operation next saturday?)
[16:55] <GM_Phenom> (5 min)
[16:55] <Martin_Baron> (Any tailors open right now?)
[16:55] <GM_Phenom> Yes
[16:55] <Clayton_R> "I'm going to go hit the market before we head out, do you need anything Everett? Any special components?"
[16:55] <Martin_Baron> (I'd like to get my armor fixed there.)
[16:56] <GM_Phenom> Okay.
[16:56] <Martin_Baron> (How much would that cost?)
[16:56] <GM_Phenom> $1300 dollars
[16:57] <GM_Phenom> it's right in the book.
[16:57] <Clayton_R> (I need my armor fixed, and good food)
[16:57] <GM_Phenom> I guess I ask, is there anything left of your armor?
[16:58] <GM_Phenom> Ah, bell time.
[16:58] <Martin_Baron> (No, it's completely destroyed. I think it was when I first got shot.)
[16:58] <GM_Phenom> I suggest everyone make a shopping list and we'll tackle it next session.
[16:58] <GM_Phenom> For now, xp.
[16:59] <Clayton_R> (okay, cool)
[17:00] <GM_Phenom> Skills:  +2 to Simon for persuading duck.
[17:01] <Everett_Mallory> Yeah
[17:01] <GM_Phenom> Ideas:  +10 to clay for negotiating with duck, +10 to Sim for wanting the truth even if it was horrible and nearly drove someone insane. +10 to Martin for hiding that truth and +10 to Everett for pushing for it.
[17:02] <GM_Phenom> Normally I'd give less xp but that was a big point this session.
[17:02] <Everett_Mallory> Good thing we didn't go for
[17:02] <Everett_Mallory> "I WANT THE TRUTH"
[17:03] <Everett_Mallory> "YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH"
[17:03] <GM_Phenom> "That guy in the corner can't handle the truth!"
[17:03] <Simon_Michaels> where do ideas go to, mind or skills?
[17:03] <GM_Phenom> you just save them up until you get 100*your level.
[17:04] <Simon_Michaels> so now i have 12 xp?
[17:04] <GM_Phenom> Yes.
[17:04] <Simon_Michaels> that i got from presuasion and idea
[17:04] <Simon_Michaels> gud
[17:04] <GM_Phenom> Well...
[17:05] <GM_Phenom> +5 for saying you had a predetermined goal and completing it.
[17:05] <GM_Phenom> that was an effort worth rewarding.
[17:05] <GM_Phenom> Okay!  MVP!
[17:06] <GM_Phenom> Who is the MVP?!  I don't know, you tell me.
[17:06] <Clayton_R> I'll give it to Simon, for sticking it to Mallard
[17:06] <GM_Phenom> True.  And new guy.
[17:07] <Martin_Baron> Same.
[17:07] <GM_Phenom> Good enough +10 to Simachaels
[17:07] <Simon_Michaels> thanks my frinds
[17:08] <GM_Phenom> hmmm.
[17:08] <GM_Phenom> I think clayton, martin, and Sims should get another +5 for essentially fighting Endtown's endboss:  Mallard's ego.
[17:08] <GM_Phenom> It went through phases and everything.
[17:09] <Simon_Michaels> truly, the fiercest of battles
[17:09] <Everett_Mallory> Simons sounds good
[17:09] <GM_Phenom> Welp, meeting adjourned.