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Title: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-06-12/2012:12>
I am seeking players for a Play by Post campaign I've codenamed "Chess".

Title: A Game of Chess
Some Notes: Characters will be individually approved by me (GM) because I pre-wrote this and don't like the idea of some overpowered character eating sections of it for lunch. Also, hardcore hackers might want to pass simply because I suck at GM'ing for hackers, sorry about your luck.
Brief Description: A Game of Chess is a multi-run adventure taking place almost Exclusively in Seattle and focusing mainly on the struggles of organized crime families. The opening adventure "Pawns" starts almost immediately with low level violence and a good amount of leg work. This is a very "Choose your own Path" game.
Requirements: At least 1 post a day
Deadline for Characters: 1/10/2012
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Mirikon on <01-06-12/2015:27>
I'm in. I've got a Street Samurai named Faust I'll write up and get in.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: cabo_setek on <01-06-12/2017:17>
I'm definitely in.  I'm gonna go ahead and create a Face.  I'll have it in by tomorrow or Sunday.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-06-12/2017:50>
That's 2 then.

Btw: I am looking specifically for 3 players minimum, but am willing to take an extra pair if they look... interesting
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: cabo_setek on <01-06-12/2026:56>
I should ask, what books can we use?  Is it all books, or just the core book?
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-06-12/2032:57>
Augmentation, Core, Arsenal, Unwired, Street Magic, Runner's Companion, Digital Grimoire, and WAR! (Don't make me regret that last choice......)
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: theKernel on <01-06-12/2040:19>
I'm in I'll make a gang guy who loves him some pistols but I'll have to expand him a bit.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-06-12/2042:26>
4 days. Just enough time for me to dust off the campaign and maybe toy with it a little.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: All4BigGuns on <01-06-12/2108:55>
I may be interested depending on if I can come up with another idea in the next few days. By the way, were you including Attitude in that list as well?
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: theKernel on <01-06-12/2111:47>
see i don't know whats in like war and attitude:(
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Pyromaster13 on <01-06-12/2217:45>
Color me interested if you'll have me.  I think I'll play a more generalist street-sam.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: theKernel on <01-06-12/2219:25>
As you can see I started a thread to help me make this orc ganger automatics and augmentations with a shit ton of contacts and intimidation and etiquette
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Bluetooth on <01-06-12/2311:59>
i would love to play. elf chemist/nonlethal infiltrator. let me know if you have space and I will send you the write up
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-07-12/0052:25>
Yeah, I'll accept attitude. I always forget it because it's on my desktop rathe than in my file folder or on my book shelf.

So far I have received one character sheet and am currently reviewing it. So there are still plenty of spots open but it is a first come first serve game. I'll check potential runners in the order they are pm'ed to me.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: theKernel on <01-07-12/0112:46>
Save me a spot, I'll get you my character sheet by what tuesday?
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Kylen on <01-07-12/0516:23>
Any openings, or has this started?
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Chrona on <01-07-12/2149:57>
character pmed
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: theKernel on <01-07-12/2157:16>
I don't think I goning to be in this one :( sorry guys
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Mirikon on <01-07-12/2252:47>
Here's my character, Faust. He's a street samurai, and one of the Banded, once upon a time.

http://bit.ly/xS9Ilk
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Chrona on <01-07-12/2313:08>
The character I sent in isn't a runner, at all, he's a strange build ive been wanting to try, meat shield crossed with mana shield. Arcane Arrester + Astral Hazing + Wil 5 + Bod 10.

Lysanderz: Theres a mistake on the sheet i sent you, Body should be 6(10) and he's got 20BP left, I'll use it on skills and resend

Here's the finished character!

[spoiler]Name: Test Subject 0002
Alias: Sinkhole
Race: Fomori 45BP (Abilities: Arcane Arrester, Metagenetic Improvement (Body),
Thermographic Vision, +1 Reach)
Sex: Male
Nationality: UCAS Heritage, Hong Kong Citizen.
Lifestyle: On the street.
Karma Spent: 0/0
Physical Description: Two and a half meters tall, most of his original Fomori body is chrome now, whats left is green ad covered in fur, his head is topped by shaggy black hair, blue eyes and his genes play down his troll features.
Personality/background Test Subject 0002 is corporate property, whose he doesn't know. The project was to vat grow a soldier with tailored genes, augment them and then train them subliminally, to try to show their new method was more cost effective than skillwires. While being tranported back to Hong Kong, the shipment containing 0002 was hit by runners. Either the job went awry or 0002 wasn't the target, he found himself awake, naked and unarmed in the warehouse district. He was found by the security head of the nightclub Equilibrium, who was understaffed. Seizing the opportunity for a cheap, huge, chromed bouncer he offered 0002 a job. All his gear comes from his job, he has no liscence for the gun so it gets left at the club. His streetname comes from a clubber on Tempo who said he looked like a "Sink Hole". 0002 continues to hope his "Father", the project leader, will come take him home. 0002 isn't entirely awre of his own skills untill placed in suitable situation.

Attributes 200BP

BodyAgilityReactionStrength
Current Natural(Current Augmented)/Natural Maximum(Augmented Maximum)
6(10)/11(16)2(((2+6+6+6+6)/5)=5)/6(9)5(6)/6(9)5(9)/10(15)
CharismaIntuitionLogicWillpower
Current/Nautral Max(Augmented Max)
4/5(7)4/5(7)4/5(7)5/6(9)
EdgeMagic/ResonanceEssenceInitiative/IP
4N/A0.310/2

Positive Qualities
SURGE II 10BP (Astral Hazing, Metagenetic Improvement (Charisma))
Genetic Heritage 10BP (Genetic Optimization (Agility))
Biocompatibility 10BP (Cyberware)
Negative Qualities
Day Job (Bouncer at Equilibrium nightclub) 5BP
SINner 5BP (...For Hong Kong)
Flashbacks (Killing Someone - Flashbacks to subliminal training) 5BP
Lost Loved One ("Father") 5BP
Enemy ("Father") 5BP
Records on File ("Fathers"'s corp) 10BP

Active Skills 150BP
Firearms Skill Group4
Close Combat Skill Group3
Electronics Skill Group1
Influence Skill Group1
Heavy Weapons2
Perception(Visual)4(6)
Dodge(Ranged)4(2)
Armourer1
Throwing Weapons1
Infiltration1
Survival1

Knowledge Skills ( [Logic + Intuition] x 3 free points = 24KP)
Firearm Maintenance (Assault Rifles)4(6)
Combat Tactics (Urban)4(6)
Gun Trivia (Assault Rifles)3(5)
Street Gangs1
Language Skills
EnglishN
Mandarin3
Cantonese3
Japanese3

Cyber/Bioware 49.64BP
CyberwareEssenceCostNotes
Wired Reflexes 1 (Alpha)1.422,000¥ 8RREA+1, IP+1
Full Cyberarm (Right, Alpha) 5/170.752,000¥ 12 + 5,600¥BOD 6, AGI 2, STR 5, Bulk 2. BOD Enhance 4, AGI Enhance 4, STR Enhance 4.
Full Cyberarm (Left, Alpha) 5/170.752,000¥ 12 + 5,600¥BOD 6, AGI 2, STR 5, Bulk 2. BOD Enhance 4, AGI Enhance 4, STR Enhance 4.
Full Cyberleg (Right, Alpha) 8/200.748,000¥ 10 + 5,600¥BOD 6, AGI 2, STR 5. BOD Enhance 4, AGI Enhance 4, STR Enhance 4.
Full Cyberleg (Left, Alpha) 8/200.748,000¥ 10 + 5,600¥BOD 6, AGI 2, STR 5. BOD Enhance 4, AGI Enhance 4, STR Enhance 4.
Full Torso (Alpha) 2/101.524,000¥ 12 + 1,800¥BOD 6, AGI 2, STR 5, Bulk 2. BOD Enhance 4, STR Enhance 4.

Gear (1,800¥)
Meta Link100¥
Vector Xim200¥
Subvocal Mic50¥
Analyze 2, Browse 2, Command 1, Edit 2300¥
Clothes20¥
Armor Vest 6/4600¥
Ares Predator IV350¥
Concealable Holster75¥
Spare Clip (Pred IV)5¥
Regular Ammo x45 (30 in clips)90¥
Earbuds R.110¥

Contacts
ContactC/L
Head of Security at Equilibrium Nightclub2/3
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-08-12/1815:54>
I have 1 slot officially filled. Pending 2 more. If you want in, hurry up and send in those characters.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Pants Of Doom on <01-08-12/2232:02>
Well, now I'm going to have to try.
Any hints on the type of character that is already in?
I'd rather not step on anyone's toes to badly.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-08-12/2251:51>
Face, Ex-Company Man, and a Smuggler have all been accepted.

3/5 spots filled.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Mehlo on <01-08-12/2320:51>
Hey, you said you would prefer no hackers correct? How about riggers?
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-09-12/0025:24>
Riggers are totally fine. And to correct you, I don't have a problem with hackers. I am just not super strong on their rules so if you're expecting some awesome matrix combat or anything beyond hacking on the fly.... you're out of luck. I know just enough to throw an alarm to full blast on a building when you fail at hacking, and very very little more.

With three spots filled I'll definitely be looking towards more interesting characters rather than their specs and skills. Story drives games, and with a pretty much full team in my opinion (For this leg of the campaign) only good stories are going to get into the game.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Pants Of Doom on <01-09-12/0031:57>
Well, I've got a Mage in the works, so I don't feel to bad now.
Might take me a bit to cook up, but hopefully I should have it by the deadline.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-09-12/0039:47>
Well if not, there is at least one more leg of the journey being written. Never know when the team might need some magical might to back them up.
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Chrona on <01-09-12/0107:53>
I await the decision on Sinkhole now he's 400BP
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Lysanderz on <01-09-12/0114:09>
Looking over him now, by the way...

http://forums.shadowrun4.com/index.php?topic=5882.0
Title: Re: Recruiting for a Campaign (Chess)
Post by: Wretch on <01-09-12/0801:21>
Quote from: Lysanderz on <01-06-12/2012:12>
I am seeking players for a Play by Post campaign I've codenamed "Chess".

Title: A Game of Chess
Some Notes: Characters will be individually approved by me (GM) because I pre-wrote this and don't like the idea of some overpowered character eating sections of it for lunch. Also, hardcore hackers might want to pass simply because I suck at GM'ing for hackers, sorry about your luck.
Brief Description: A Game of Chess is a multi-run adventure taking place almost Exclusively in Seattle and focusing mainly on the struggles of organized crime families. The opening adventure "Pawns" starts almost immediately with low level violence and a good amount of leg work. This is a very "Choose your own Path" game.
Requirements: At least 1 post a day
Deadline for Characters: 1/10/2012
Are you still looking for players?

I have been away from SR for a long time (1st ed.) and have never PbP but I recently got the itch to play again and I am looking for an outlet.

Here's a quick look at the character I have been toying with, but I am open to playing any type of character.  I would like to play a charachter that is pretty straight forward until I get a better grasp of the system.

400 BP character: Core rules

I sent you a PM with this information also
[spoiler]

== Info ==
Street Name: Smith
Name: Jonathan Reed
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 6
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Elf Male Age 32
Height 6-3 Weight 180
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 6
Lift/Carry: 8 (60 kg/40 kg)
Memory: 6
Nuyen: 3D6 x 50

== Attributes ==
BOD: 4
AGI: 5 (2)
REA: 4 (6)
STR: 4
CHA: 3
INT: 3
LOG: 3
WIL: 3
EDG: 3
MAG: 6

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   6
Initiative:                7 (9)
IP:                        1 (3)
Astral Initiative:         6
Astral IP:                 3
Matrix Initiative:         5
Matrix IP:                 1
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Active Skills ==
Armorer                    : 4                      Pool: 7
Automatics                 : 4                      Pool: 6
Blades                     : 2                      Pool: 4
Clubs                      : 2                       Pool: 4
Demolitions                : 1                      Pool: 4
Disguise                   : 1                      Pool:
Dodge                      : 2                      Pool:
Heavy Weapons              : 1                      Pool: 3
Infiltration               : 1                      Pool: 3
Longarms                   : 4                      Pool: 6
Palming                    : 1                      Pool: 3
Pistols                    : 4                      Pool: 6
Shadowing                  : 1                      Pool: 4
Throwing Weapons           : 1                      Pool: 3
Unarmed Combat             : 2                      Pool: 4

== Knowledge Skills ==
Engineering                : 3 [Mechanical]         Pool: 6 ( 8 )
English                    : 3 [Read/Write]         Pool: 6 ( 8 )
Firearms                   : 3 [Design]             Pool: 6 ( 8 )
Security Tactics           : 3 [Border Patrol]      Pool: 6 ( 8 )
Sperethiel                 : N [Read/Write]       
Blades                     :3 [Design]                 Pool: 6 ( 8 )
== Contacts ==
Fixer (3, 2)
Former Platoon Leader (Tir) (3, 4)
Mercenary (3, 2)
Weapons Dealer (3, 2)

== Qualities ==
Adept
Allergy (Common, Mild) (Seawater)
Ambidextrous
Low-Light Vision
SINner (Standard) (Tir)
Vendetta (Former platoon leader) 
Records on File (Tir Military)
== Powers ==
Attribute Boost (STR) Rating: 4
Improved Reflexes 2
Improved Sense (Thermographic Vision)
Improved Sense (Flare Compensation)
Improved Sense (Select Sound Filter)
Improved Sense (Sound Damper)
Killing Hands
Mystic Armor Rating: 2

== Lifestyles ==
Low  1 months

== Armor ==
Lined Coat                6/4
Urban Explorer Jumpsuit   6/6

== Weapons ==
Ares Predator IV
   +Smartgun System
   DV: 5P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Combat Axe
   DV: 6P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Grenade: Flash-Bang
   DV: 6S (10m Radius)   AP: -3   RC: 0
Grenade: Flash-Pak
   DV: Special   AP: -   RC: 0
Grenade: Thermal Smoke
   DV: (10m Radius)   AP: -   RC: 0
Ingram Smartgun X
   +Stock
   +Gas Vent 2
   +Smartgun System
   +Sound Suppressor
   DV: 5P   AP: -   RC: 3
Katana
   DV: 5P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Survival Knife
   DV: 3P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Unarmed Attack
   DV: 2P   AP: -   RC: 0
Walter MA-2100
   +Shock Pad
   +Stock
   +Smartgun System
   DV: 7P   AP: -3   RC: 1

== Commlink ==
Sony Emperor (2, 0, 0, 3)
   +Analyze Rating 2
   +Browse Rating 2
   +Command Rating 1
   +Edit Rating 2

== Gear ==
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x70
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Submachine Guns) x320
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Sniper Rifles) x50
Concealable Holster
Contact Lenses Rating 2
   +Smartlink
   +Image Link
Fake License (Concealed Weapon) Rating 3
Fake License (Fire Arms) Rating 3
Fake SIN Rating 4
Grenade: Flash-Bang x3
Grenade: Flash-Pak x5
Grenade: Thermal Smoke x3
Respirator Rating 1
Spare Clip (Sniper) x5
Spare Clip (SMG) x10
Spare Clip (Heavy Pistol) x5
Survival Kit
Tool Kit (Armorer)
Tool Shop (Armorer)

== Background ==
Smith grew up as the only son of a career Tir military Senior NCO (Command Sgt. Major). Smith's latent magical abilities were discovered during his teeage years and he was groomed to become a member of the Tir military from relatively young age by his father and his magical trainers. He became a Non-commissioned Officer, eventually becoming a team leader (Staff Sgt.), even though was offered a position as a comimssioned officer because of his magical abilities.  He chose the NCO path out of respect for his father. Smith was an armorer and weapons specialist for the Tir border patrol. During this time he became increasingly disillusioned with the Tir military politics and cronyism. This disillusionment culminated in his assault on his, politically well connected, platoon leader after the platoon leader led the platoon into an obvious and avoidable ambush on the Tir border. He was allowed to leave service under honorable conditions because of his exemplary service record up to that time and his father called in favors with friends in the military. The platoon leaders family also didn't want a record their child's incompetence and embarrassment to become part of the official record, but the platoon leader made it clear he was not done with Smith. Smith was "asked" as a condition of his "clean" exit from service to leave Tir and so the friends and family of his (former) platoon leader wouldn't be able to retaliate against him outside of official channels for the assault. Smith left Tir under a false SIN to avoid notice and recently traveled to Seattle to work as a mercenary/shadow runner until the family of his former platoon leader are no longer in a position to retaliate against him or his family.

Smith is a well adjusted individual, a product of an essentially middle class upbringing. He values quiet competence, professionalism and loyalty to the team and mission.

== Concept ==
Weapons Adept: A magically attuned elven weapons smith and weapon specialist.

== Notes ==
Tir SIN due to military service.
Records on File Tir Military[/spoiler]