[Shadowrun] OOC: Old Dogs of War Redux

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:15 pm

Unfortunately, not much I can do for the folks gathered in the bar at the moment. Unless you folks want me to move things along there (and I get the impression you'd rather have the time to discuss IC), my hands are a bit tied on that side. I will get a response up for Reika sometime this afternoon before work.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:00 pm

Kind of waiting on 32. Once that conversation is over, I'd like to talk about the run, about possible identity of our employers, etc.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:55 pm

Sorry, holiday weekend followed by super-busy workday here. I'll try to get to a computer tonight, since tomorrow at work isn't likely to be any more forgiving.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:56 pm

If not shall we just move past this-I mean I'm all for seeing some more of 32's writing, as I always enjoy reading it-but this is the early stages of the game right? So we can push by if needed, right?

Ajax · Post by **Ajax** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:01 am

Do I know of James Reilly McCormick and anything he might have done during his mercenary days?

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 12:07 pm

To pull things together:

The Overview
Cell Composition

The First Job
- Our Mark
- Total Job
- Deep Cover

Am I missing anything?

3278 · Post by **3278** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:11 pm

What information is available regarding the magical security on-site?

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 1:21 pm

As an aside, now I realise where I recognise Blake from. He reminds me of James Caan's character in Way of the Gun.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:19 pm

If we've temporarily lost Kai, I don't think we're at a point [necessarily] where we have to stop the conversation. Alley's, whatever, distracted, or reading, or something, and doesn't answer Ajax's question immediately, or some such. This particular conversation - "planning the run" - is the longest in any given game, so we should try to keep it flowing, so long as circumstances permit. We don't need Jeff for most of it, and none of the rest of us are so indispensable we can't be skipped if the player gets busy.

Kai · Post by **Kai** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:31 pm

Sorry, last weekend was Dragon*Con and managing SR games and then we lost a server at work so been busy trying to migrate what we could recover over to other systems. I'll get a post up this weekend.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:50 pm

DV8 wrote:As an aside, now I realise where I recognise Blake from. He reminds me of James Caan's character in Way of the Gun.

Hah! I wish I had been trying for that. The name comes from Classic Battletech. He formed the cult/organization that eventually turned into the planet-nuking, Jihad-preaching, Word of Blake and the panty-waisted ComStar.

As for character inspiration? Initially, I was pulling a bit of Al Pacino's character from the Recruit. Somewhere along the line, he just became something different than that. Don't be surprised by more pop culture references though. I tend to use them frequently when I draw a blank on a name I need quickly.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Sep 07, 2007 3:51 pm

3278 wrote:We don't need Jeff

Meanie head.

I'll get back to your magical security question soon. I'll try for today, but it is looking a little busy here before work. If not, tomorrow morning then.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:36 am

I'm seriously not ignoring this. I've retyped my post about a hundred times now. I'll find a version that I like yet.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 2:37 pm

Hehe, looking forward to your response.

Tiny Deev · Post by **Tiny Deev** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 5:57 pm

That was smoothe of Roger...

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Mon Sep 10, 2007 10:55 pm

Didn't forget about the magical security question, but I just haven't had much time to look at it. I'll get to it tomorrow after I sleep, since this weekend hasn't had much time for anything other than sleep and work.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:36 pm

If any asks me what color the boat house at Hereford is I swear I shoot them.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:51 pm

Roger is walking.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 2:58 pm

I'm guessing Ajax didn't hear the last thing you said? Will we bump into eachother outside?

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:02 pm

GM input: Roger did not scout out any alternative exits from the building, so it is entirely possible for Ajax to see Roger leaving. Unless Roger is employing some degree of stealth or subterfuge when leaving. That is best answered by Roger though.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:02 pm

Fair question-I think Jeff would have the ultimate say, but I would see no reason why not. Roger's certainly not making any attempts to avoid Ajax, or hide from him.

By the by, great IC commentary Dennis! This has been a blast so far, and I have enjoyed it. I love that you've stuck to your guns,and In Character. You get my respect for being able to handle it so damn well!

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:04 pm

As for hearing what Ajax said, I see no indication that Roger walked before Ajax finished speaking. Unless presented with information to the contrary, Roger has heard what Ajax said before he walked away.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:05 pm

Thanks, I'm having fun, too. I'm going to have to think about what Ajax'll do when he sees you walk.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:06 pm

I'd be disappointed if I didn't get decked!

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:08 pm

Serious Paul wrote:I'd be disappointed if I didn't get decked!

C'mon, Ajax is a nice guy. If you want to be a stubborn old guy about it, that's fine. And besides, it wouldn't be much of a challenge. Your reflex boosters are probably from the 2040s.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:12 pm

In my day wired reflexes meant red bull with pixie stixs!

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:13 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:As for hearing what Ajax said, I see no indication that Roger walked before Ajax finished speaking. Unless presented with information to the contrary, Roger has heard what Ajax said before he walked away.

No, the other way around. But it doesn't matter, though.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:24 pm

Yeah...that was phrased badly I think. Too many possible "he"s in that sentence.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Fri Sep 14, 2007 8:17 am

By the way, I've sent a message to Blake now, and I've still got a message to Solomon outstanding. Just thought I'd let you know.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 10:24 pm

I'll try to get to the back log of posts tomorrow. If not, then Tuesday. Unfortunately, I spent most of the week trying to fight off a little seasonal cold I picked up. Finally feeling back to halfway human.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:46 pm

Want to remind me what the message to Solomon is about? I obviously missed it somewhere, and on a quick look over the thread I'm not seeing it jump out at me.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 1:51 pm

Back to the magical security question the Module brought up earlier. Primarily, this place is handled more through its remote nature than anything else. Two elementals (currently air) patrol the perimeter of the island at all times, with a third (fire) that can quickly be called if needed. No known wards around the island, though there is a small building removed from the house (appears to be a pool house) that has some pretty hefty warding on it. At best guess, this is probably a summoning area. The security company hired for the event is providing an off-site advanced security mage and an astral recon specialized adept. The threat level and skill isn't exceptionally high, save for whatever the target himself can bring to the table.

If you need more details or have specific questions, let me know 32. Answering specific questions is a bit easier for me at this point than trying to figure out what I can and can't post.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:22 pm

Nope, that'll do it. Thanks!

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 2:27 pm

Jeff Hauze wrote:Want to remind me what the message to Solomon is about? I obviously missed it somewhere, and on a quick look over the thread I'm not seeing it jump out at me.

Page 1:

Ajax wrote:
Jeff Hauze wrote:The video footage shows a male human, probably in his fifties, sitting at a desk across from Bishop. Whoever this guy really is, he's definitely an operator. He keeps a keen eye on Bishop's security, and definitely knows his way around a meeting. He seems to have a regional East Coast accent, possibly New York or New Jersey. The man identifies himself as Jerome Blake, and he asks all the right questions to hint at the past Ajax thought was buried. He never asks directly for Ajax, but he makes it clear to Bishop who he is looking to hire. He also doesn't directly mention any former teammates for the large ex-con, but again, he certainly knows a significant amount of details.

The contact information follows, with a meeting scheduled for tonight, 8 pm. The meet is at a small private office in the Emerson Office Bulding (small building of offices for rent) in Tacoma.
Ajax sits down on his bed, going over the information Bishop sent. He composes a short, encrypted, message to Solomon, a decker he's known for as long as he can remember, attaching small parts of the vid-feed to the message. The message reads:

Ajax wrote:Solomon,

How's your rash?

I've got some work coming up, and I need some information on the man in the vid. His name is Jerome Blake (supposedly) and I need a little more on him. I know it's a bit short-notice, but if you could get some information on him before 1800 tonight, there'll be an icecream waiting for ya. Don't over-extend yourself and stay frosty.

Ajax

PS: Oh, and if you could do a little diving while you're at it, get me the schematics for Emerson Office Bulding in Tacoma. The buildings, from what I know, are relatively new, so their plans shouldn't have perished in the crash.
Once he hit "send" on that message, he disables the vid-feed and dials Blake's number...

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:37 pm

Wow. I really thought I covered that quite a while back. Well shit.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:00 am

Jeff Hauze wrote:Ajax is surprised by the time it takes for his phone to start ringing. He's only just started up the truck when Blake's number appears on the display. Good news always travels fastest it seems.

I'm guessing this is supposed to start with "Roger is surprised..."

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:58 am

That too. Fuck me.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 4:08 pm

Dennis and Paul, I should hopefully have responses up this weekend. I'm going to try for tonight, but I'm getting to sleep extremely late. So I have no idea if I'll wake up in time. This weekend is really busy, but I'm going to make an attempt. If not, Monday morning at the latest.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Sat Sep 22, 2007 9:01 pm

I ran a real life game last night, and am running another tomorrow so no hurry.

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:50 pm

We're losing momentum. I'm getting afraid this is going to get shelfed if it keeps quiet for much longer.

3278 · Post by **3278** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:20 pm

Well, it's all my fault. If I'd just get Jeff his faster new computer, he'd have more spare time. Except for all the time he'll waste playing Bioshock, of course.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 5:54 am

No, it mostly had to do with the GM having a really ugly week and a half. I started off being busy as all hell, then having to get the last minute errands to get ready for my cousin's wedding, and fighting off a rather nasty stomach flu over the last four days.

I've essentially ignored the computer for the last few days, and have only had it powered on mostly to play music while I was also dealing with the spring cleaning and clearing out of stuff. Posts are going up now, and hopefully after Sunday, I'll be back on a more regular posting schedule.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 6:16 am

And posts are up. I think that should take care of me for the next day at least. I'll do my best to make sure that I get up any necessary responses Saturday before the wedding.

Serious Paul · Post by **Serious Paul** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 10:59 am

I want a Winnebago.

It's unimportant, I think at this point, what brings Roger back. In fact I like having it undefined. Needless to say he agrees. Where should we re-interject him?

DV8 · Post by **DV8** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 4:30 pm

Do we know the date of the party?n If so, what is it? How much time do we have?

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:15 pm

The initial meet with Blake (and still that same night) is October 20th.

The party is on October 22nd. Doors open at 4 pm, dinner is served at 5 pm.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 1:50 pm

It's the Roger and Ajax hour!!!!!!!

I'm ordering another drink, and maybe some krill chips. Then we discuss crochet!

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:34 pm

Maps, maps, and maps. I want maps-as many as I can get. Public maps, access maps, weather charts, you name it.

Jeff Hauze · Post by **Jeff Hauze** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:51 pm

Quite honestly, the GM doesn't have maps ready for this. I tend to run the Old Dogs games quite a bit lighter on the details than other games. But I can provide a general satellite map and some more details.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&g ... &z=14&om=1

The island more towards the right edge of the image is what you're looking at. Primarily at the northern edge of the map is what this guy owns. His house is mostly on the shoreline, with some surrounding property. The rest of the island is largely untouched land.

Weather details, honestly not very different from Seattle itself. No known storm patterns for the next several days, though out in the Bay anything is possible on short notice.

I'll get back with some more details soon. You can however feel free to assume that Blake has provided pretty extensive maps (nautical, satellite, weather, and thermal resonance). It is pretty obvious he has a decker on the case, and a rather competent one.

Roger Arneault · Post by **Roger Arneault** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 10:08 pm

That map is a great start, I can do much with that and the assumption I have the other things. Since 3278 will be in your neck of the woods this weekend, should I assume we pause for the weekend?