[D20 CoC] Beyond the Mountains of Madness Campaign - Recruiting Alternate Players

[jdeleski]

TZ,

Don't worry about having limited time. I only mentioned the possibility of moving things a little quicker as an option if everyone had a bit of extra time. The realtime dates that I proposed in my EVENTS & EVIDENCE thread should support a more leisurely pace for the campaign and will avoid stalling things, but will give everyone a bit more time to take care of personal matters.

I'm not in any hurry. It gives me more time to research and plan the intricate details of your upcoming insanity.

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Job (the tortured one).

 

[taitzu52]

It gives me more time to research and plan the intricate details of your upcoming insanity.

I know you gentlemen have been through a lot, but when you find the time, I'd rather not spend the rest of this winter TIED TO THIS *CED*ING COUCH!
-John Carpenter's "The Thing"

*-Colorful Expletive Deleted

 

[The Shaman]

As I will be out of town beginning tomorrow through Saturday (which effectively means no posting again until Sunday evening), I would say no rush - while I am eager to explore Paco's inner psychopath ( ), I would like to spend a little more time on background, and there is some equipment I want to add to his sheet and some other contacts he needs to make before he sails for America.

Plus, I want to study the map before the party! Paco's got a long sea voyage with very little else to do...

 

[jdeleski]

UPDATE: 28-Jul-05

I plan to review Camille's character sheet late tonight and will try to get a map posted either tonight or tomorrow night. I'll also post a storyline entry this weekend to prepare for our fundraiser which kicks off next weekend, realtime.

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Job (the tortured one).

 

[jdeleski]

Review of Camille Claud Bardier Character Sheet

Taokan,

I reviewed your character sheet and have a few changes to request:

1. Camille's Dex bonus is +4 based on her ability score, not +2 as shown. Most of your Dex-based saves and skills values are OK; see my notes below for any that need changing.

2. Your AC total = 14 is correct but the calculation is: (base 10 plus Dex +4)

3. You've only identified 10 core skills; please identify 2 more core skills that will increase one rank for every skill point added.

4. You've only allocated 56 skills points out of 70; did you allocate the remaining 14 skill points to the 2 skills that you've forgotten to list?

5. Please correct the following skills as follows:
- Craft Gunsmith +9 (7 ranks + 2 Int bonus)
- Drive +11 (7 ranks + 4 Dex bonus)
- Forgery +4 (2 ranks +2 Int)
- Listen +4 (2 ranks +2 Wis)
- Repair +11 (7 ranks +4 Dex)

6. You are allowed one more feat (start with 2 feats at first level + 1 feat at third level + 1 weapon proficiency feat for the offensive option).

Thank you for joining our expedition and for the highly interesting background! I'm sure that our female team of Camille and Annie will prove VERY entertaining.

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Job (the tortured one).

 

[Bobitron]

I have, like, a serious amount of in-game time to kill between leaving Chicago and the dinner. I posted a quick telegram (thanks for the idea, taitzu ) showing that Vittorio is headed to meet with the snowmobile guy to prepare them before coming back to NYC. I'll post a dinner response once everyone is in NYC.

 

[jdeleski]

Note to Bobitron

Bobitron,

I reviewed the Eliason webpage and arrived at the following conclusions regarding your motorized toboggan purchase:

WHICH MACHINES ARE ON ORDER?

• In 1933, Eliason's operation is still very much in early Phase 1; Phase 2 was not started until approximately 1939 or 1941 or so.
• The bottom picture on the Phase 1 webpage is actually a near-Phase 2 machine, therefore that's not one that's being built for you. If you look at the patent diagram on the Phase 2 webpage dated 1941 and 1943 (or view the 1939 video clip), you'll see that those items nearly match the bottom picture on the Phase 1 webpage.
• I've therefore attached a picture below of the machine that I believe is being built in for you in 1933.

ELIASON PRODUCTION CAPACITY

• The Phase 1 webpage states "Continuing development and refinement during the 15 years of production at Sayner lead to generally larger models of Motor Toboggans. As many as 40 Sayner snowmobiles were built and sold with no three being exactly alike." 40 machines over 15 years at the Saynor site translates into approximately 3 machines per year.
• The Phase 1 webpage also states "With Sayner production limited to eight or nine units per year, anticipated World War II production orders could not be met." Therefore, even at approximately 1939 or 1941, they were limited to producing 8 or 9 units per year.
• Based on the above statements, I believe that they will be unable to meet your order of 4 machines between June 1933 and September 1933.
• My initial thinking is that Eliason could rush 2 units for you by mid/end of August and put 2 on backorder for delivery in November. I'm open to discussions on this, and depending on how you roleplay your meeting with Eliason, might adjust things.

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Job (the tortured one).

 

[Bobitron]

My initial thinking is that Eliason could rush 2 units for you by mid/end of August and put 2 on backorder for delivery in November. I'm open to discussions on this, and depending on how you roleplay your meeting with Eliason, might adjust things.

Honestly, I was hoping that we could just get some from the used market to meet the need. I'm sure two additional owners could be found who are willing to part with thier machines for the right amount of cash. I'll post in-character, and let you decide how we should handle it at that point. I could pre-pay for the new units that will be ready in November and compensate the current owners for the wait.

If it works out that we take two, I think that would be fine. I really want them for flavor, not out of a need. They could serve as emergency back-up vehicles or something of the sort. Perhaps we could airdrop them to a supply cache or something? I dunno, just thinking aloud. If anyone has ideas, make them known.

 

[jdeleski]

Map Update

I edited the Jose's response to Paco to provide a much more detailed map, circa 1930, of Antarctica that shows the paths of both Byrd's expedition as well as Shackleton's. The white areas of the map showing no detail are those areas that were not yet explored at that time.

The details and text are readable when zooming in to approximately an 8 inch high X 16 inch wide blowup. It's actually good enough that it may prove useful!

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Job, (the tortured one).

 

[The Shaman]

Excellent! I'll have another background post ready for you this week so that Paco can make his appearance in good order.