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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

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What system? You normally run combat light systems but those seem an odd fit for a military game.

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-Nova

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY of intellectuals to speak the truth and to expose lies. --The Responsibility of Intellectuals, Noam Chomsky. The New York Review of Books, February 23, 1967.

Why, the 3:16 system, of course.

This game is actually combat heavy, but it's crunch lite.  That is, there is plenty of combat, but it's not a tactical boardgame.  More interesting than counting bullets and calculating movement rates is what actually happens and how.  Character creation is quick and easy, so if you die (which is a very real possibility, though there are plenty of resources available to keep you alive) you can jump back into the game without missing a beat.

One element of the game that I think is fun is that after the mission, whoever gets the most "kills" levels up as a certainty.  Those who remain have to rely on chance.  (Though everyone gets some advancement, regardless).

Anyway, it seemed like it might be fun.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

[dice type=fudge]3dF[/dice]

I'm in like FLINN!
 *ahem*
Sorry, took my pills now. I'd be interested!

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RIP Snaggler

Sure, I'm in

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-Nova

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY of intellectuals to speak the truth and to expose lies. --The Responsibility of Intellectuals, Noam Chomsky. The New York Review of Books, February 23, 1967.

Ok!  We'll get started in a bit. Let me make a few notes first.

AA: 15

Planet I: 1

Planet II: 3

Form: 8

SA: 10

L: 5

C: 36

Hmm.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

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Ok, characters.

First come up with a name.  Just a last name is fine if you like.  Or maybe a nickname.

Next decide on a "reputation", like Hot Headed, Ice Cold, Crazy, Smartass, Honorable, Sleazy, Trustworthy, Loyal To A Fault, etc.  Make it something vivid and appropriate for a soldier.

Split 10 points between Fighting Ability (FA) and Non-Fighting Ability (NFA).  Neither can be lower than 2.  FA handles fighting, all kinds.  NFA handles everything else.

We'll finish up once we've got that much.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

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Tex

Trustworthy
FA: 6
NFA: 3 4

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RIP Snaggler

Hey, Armydeone, I just realized that 6 + 3 = 9.  You've still got one more point to put into either FA or NFA.

Just waiting on Nova now.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

[dice type=fudge]3dF[/dice]

Hi all, Well I'm kinda new to this but if it's ok I would Like to give it a try,

If so I was Thinking...

Doc

Loyal To A Fault

FA: 3

NFA: 7

Reading through these "PBF" things make my RP fingers twitch. I'm new to gaming D&D, but Forum Roleplay is my specialty. Mwa.

Monsignor
Crazy Drunk
FA: 8
NFA: 2

... Mwa. <insert omnious evil grin here>

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"Ye canna shove yer Granny aff a bus."

Well, then.  It looks like we've got a nice little squad going.  You two are welcome to join us, and welcome in general.

With four players it's going to be important to post regularly so things don't bog down.  I'll totally take over your guy if things get held up.

Just waiting on Nova now and we'll move on to the next step, "Rank".

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

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Oh, put ithe last point in NFA

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RIP Snaggler

Armydeone, noted.

While we're waiting, I guess I can come up with a few more things, like:

KILLS (The number of kills you've made so far in your career)

Tex: 30

Doc: 14

Monsignor: 45

Hmm.  Bloody.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

[dice type=fudge]3dF[/dice]

Ok, moving on.  Let's see how many people are still following this...

Highest NFA, "Doc" is now Segeant "Doc".  He's the Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of this squad.

Sergeant "Doc"

Loyal To A Fault

FA: 3
NFA: 7

KILLS: 14
KILLS THIS MISSION: 0

ORDERS:
-Order 3: Follow directives issued by the Officers.
-Order 4: Protect your squad of Troopers.

GEAR:
MandelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, Trooper Ready Meals (TRMs), medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, radio and a well-used field manual.
ARMOR: Available
COMBAT DRUGS: Available

WEAPONS: (Close/Near/Far)
Sidearm: d6/d6/0
Hand to Hand: 1/-/-
Slug Rifle: 1/d6/d6 OR Heavy MG: 1/2d6/0 (PICK ONE)

STRENGTH: (1 Available)

WEAKNESS: (1 Available)

SPECIAL:
Can use the E-VAC once per planet to rescue everybody from combat on a successful NFA roll.

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Monsignor is now Corporal Monsignor.  He's the Sergeant's right-hand man.

Corporal Monsignor

Crazy Drunk

FA: 8
NFA: 2

KILLS: 45
KILLS THIS MISSION: 0

ORDERS:
-Order 2: Maximize kill ratio (bugs killed per Trooper).

GEAR:
MandelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, Trooper Ready Meals (TRMs), medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, mitt & ball, and a tatty field manual.
ARMOR: Available
COMBAT DRUGS: Available

WEAPONS: (Close/Near/Far)
Grenades: d10*/1/-
Hand to Hand: 1/-/-
E-Cannon 0/2d10/0 OR Heavy MG 1/2d6/0 (PICK ONE)

STRENGTH: (1 Available)

WEAKNESS: (1 Available)

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That leaves us with Trooper "Tex", one of about 10 Troopers under Sgt. Doc's command.

Trooper "Tex"

Trustworthy

FA: 6
NFA: 4

KILLS: 30
KILLS THIS MISSION: 0

ORDERS:
-Order 1: Kill as many lifeforms as you can.

GEAR:
MandelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, Trooper Ready Meals (TRMs), medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, and an unread field manual.
ARMOR: Available
COMBAT DRUGS: Available

WEAPONS: (Close/Near/Far)
Grenades: d10*/1/-
Hand to Hand: 1/-/-
Energy Rifle 1/d10/1 OR Slug Rifle 1/1d6/1d6 (PICK ONE)

STRENGTH: (1 Available)

WEAKNESS: (1 Available)

SPECIAL:
Can Force Weakness once per planet.  The lower ranks are always speculating that the higher ranks (and sometimes their even their own peers) are weak and will do something stupid that will get everyone killed.  Once per planet, the lowest-ranking PC can cause a another character to use an available Weakness against his will.  This can only be used oncer per planet.  Once it's been used by ANYONE, it is no longer available.

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Trooper Jethrow "Jet" Murdok 

Like a Rock

FA: 6
NFA: 4

KILLS: 27
KILLS THIS MISSION: 0

ORDERS:
-Order 1: Kill as many lifeforms as you can.

GEAR:
MandelBrite Armor, knife, hydration tablets, Trooper Ready Meals (TRMs), medipack, backpack, combat drugs, flares, and an unread field manual.
ARMOR: Available
COMBAT DRUGS: Available

WEAPONS: (Close/Near/Far)
Grenades: d10*/1/-
Hand to Hand: 1/-/-
Energy Rifle 1/d10/1 OR Slug Rifle 1/1d6/1d6 (PICK ONE)

STRENGTH: (1 Available)

WEAKNESS: (1 Available)

SPECIAL:
Can Force Weakness once per planet.  The lower ranks are always speculating that the higher ranks (and sometimes their even their own peers) are weak and will do something stupid that will get everyone killed.  Once per planet, the lowest-ranking PC can cause a another character to use an available Weakness against his will.  This can only be used oncer per planet.  Once it's been used by ANYONE, it is no longer available.

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That's almost it.  Once everybody has chosen their "pick one" weapon, I'll explain a couple of things and we'll get started.

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"If you fudge dice rolls, your system is failing you!" -Sons of Kryos

"I genuinely think that some people measure their free will by reading how unhappy their GM is." - TonyLB

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