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GWolf
First Post
Ohh btw
When I said modern fire arms book, I meant d20 modern, as it is the only modern book I have.
Unless you state otherwise my albatros is as skyhawk except 1 crew, 1 passenger -2 manuever.
If you would like Here is actual specs. on the plane (figured I'd include it so you dont think I am nuts
) Albatros D.II
Also, my plane does not include the two machine guns (yet...
)
When I said modern fire arms book, I meant d20 modern, as it is the only modern book I have.
Unless you state otherwise my albatros is as skyhawk except 1 crew, 1 passenger -2 manuever.
If you would like Here is actual specs. on the plane (figured I'd include it so you dont think I am nuts
) Albatros D.IIAlso, my plane does not include the two machine guns (yet...
)
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GWolf
First Post
Ferris Buckler
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 6’
Weight: 191lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Fast 1
Dilettante: +6 Wealth, Reputation +1 Gain another language.
Str 10
Dex 18
Con 10
Int 12
Wis 12
Cha 12
HP: 8
Defense: 14 (Touch 14, Flat-Footed 10)
Action Points: 5
Wealth Bonus: +7 (+7 base, +6 Dilettante, +3 Windfall, -4 Purchase Albatros D.II, -0 Aircraft License, -0 Pistol License, -2 purchase Deluxe Mech. Tool kit, -2 purchase colt double eagle, -0 3 boxes 10mm [9 shots per box] -0 Leather Jacket & Hat [Fighter Pilot Style] –1 Cell phone,)
Note I took twenty nearly everything
Reputation: 1
Colt Double Eagle +4 2d6 20/x2 Ballistic 30ft Semi-Auto Small 3lbs
BAB: +0
Melee: +0
Ranged: +4
Fort: +0
Ref: +5
Will: +0
Speed: 30'
Initiative: +4
Skills:
Repair +3
Pilot +8
Drive +8
Escape Artist +8
Sleight of hand +8
Tumble +8
Languages:
English
French (Spoken Only)
German
Feats:
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Personal Fire Arms Proficiency
Windfall
Talents:
Evasion
Possessions:
Aircraft License
Pistol License
Albatros D.II
Colt Double Eagle
3 clips of 9 shots (10MM)
Deluxe Mech. Took Kit
Cell Phone
Leather Jacket & Hat
Ferris Buckler is the son of an extremely wealthy but not famous businessman and gambler. Ferris didn’t get to spend much time with his father as a young boy, even though he admired him quite a lot. His father was always busy with work and him, his son (Ferris), and personal assistants were constantly traveling all over North and South America, and sometime England.
Even though Ferris lacked conventional schooling he had no problem making friends, even though his chances to do so were limited. Ferris enjoyed reading books, and his father had bought him many at a young age. Reading was when Ferris first discover his passion-Old Aircraft.
A 12-year-old Ferris was looking through a magazine at a huge library while he father was in the area on business. Ferris had found the magazine lying on a table he had sat down at. The magazine was a pilot’s magazine and was opened to a page about Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (A.K.A the Red Baron) and the Albatros planes. Ferris was amazed at their beauty, and the story of the Red Baron. He knew one day, he’d be a flier just like that.
On the way back to the hotel Ferris had the driver stop at a magazine shop and a model shop. Ferris purchased 13 magazines on aircraft from 1900-1950. At the model shop he purchased a model of the Albatros D.II. He instantly began to read the magazines on the way back. When he returned home, he assembled the model in 2 hours (not painted). Ferris stayed up until 1am waiting for his father to come home. When his father did get home, Ferris showed him the model and told him all about the magazines. Ferris’ father was quite impressed and happy that his son had found something that interested him so much. Ferris’ father promised he’d spend the next after noon painting Ferris’ model. They did, and they both enjoyed their time together.
When Ferris turned sixteen his Father signed him up for piloting lessons, this was out on Long Island New York. Ferris lived with his personal tutor, and Personal Flight Instructor. They lived together in a small condo near a small hanger. Ferris spent a long time learning how to fly, and becoming good at it. He also learned how to use weapons mounted on aircraft (a part of a deal he made with his flight instructor, who happened to be a war veteran).
It was 5 years later when Ferris received news of his father’s problems. It seemed for some unstated reasons (most likely gambling related, Ferris believed) his father was a semi-wanted man by a number of gangs throughout the US. Ferris’ father suggested he relocated to live be himself in a small downtown Houston apartment and start a new life. Ferris also changed his last name (now Buckler, was something else) on the trip.
Before leaving Ferris studied the area and decided he would need some protection with all the news of gangs and other violence taking place in the city, he acquired a pistol license, some pistol training and a Colt Double Eagle…Just in case.
His father left him one final letter in his new apartment; this letter included the keys to a permanent hanger in the Sugar Land Airport, and also noted the deduction of some of his funds for what was in the hanger.
Ferris raced to the Airport eager to see what his father had left him (with some of Ferris’ funds as well). AS he opened the hanger the biggest smile crossed his face, it was none other then an Albatros D.II. He immediately took it up for a flight. It was just as good as he always imagined.
Now Ferris is mostly concerned with making friends, getting a job, perhaps finding a girlfriend, and finding out what he can do to help his father, and any news on his father.
In the meanwhile though he spends immense amounts of time keeping his aircraft in top condition.
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 6’
Weight: 191lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Fast 1
Dilettante: +6 Wealth, Reputation +1 Gain another language.
Str 10
Dex 18
Con 10
Int 12
Wis 12
Cha 12
HP: 8
Defense: 14 (Touch 14, Flat-Footed 10)
Action Points: 5
Wealth Bonus: +7 (+7 base, +6 Dilettante, +3 Windfall, -4 Purchase Albatros D.II, -0 Aircraft License, -0 Pistol License, -2 purchase Deluxe Mech. Tool kit, -2 purchase colt double eagle, -0 3 boxes 10mm [9 shots per box] -0 Leather Jacket & Hat [Fighter Pilot Style] –1 Cell phone,)
Note I took twenty nearly everything
Reputation: 1
Colt Double Eagle +4 2d6 20/x2 Ballistic 30ft Semi-Auto Small 3lbs
BAB: +0
Melee: +0
Ranged: +4
Fort: +0
Ref: +5
Will: +0
Speed: 30'
Initiative: +4
Skills:
Repair +3
Pilot +8
Drive +8
Escape Artist +8
Sleight of hand +8
Tumble +8
Languages:
English
French (Spoken Only)
German
Feats:
Simple Weapons Proficiency
Personal Fire Arms Proficiency
Windfall
Talents:
Evasion
Possessions:
Aircraft License
Pistol License
Albatros D.II
Colt Double Eagle
3 clips of 9 shots (10MM)
Deluxe Mech. Took Kit
Cell Phone
Leather Jacket & Hat
Ferris Buckler is the son of an extremely wealthy but not famous businessman and gambler. Ferris didn’t get to spend much time with his father as a young boy, even though he admired him quite a lot. His father was always busy with work and him, his son (Ferris), and personal assistants were constantly traveling all over North and South America, and sometime England.
Even though Ferris lacked conventional schooling he had no problem making friends, even though his chances to do so were limited. Ferris enjoyed reading books, and his father had bought him many at a young age. Reading was when Ferris first discover his passion-Old Aircraft.
A 12-year-old Ferris was looking through a magazine at a huge library while he father was in the area on business. Ferris had found the magazine lying on a table he had sat down at. The magazine was a pilot’s magazine and was opened to a page about Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (A.K.A the Red Baron) and the Albatros planes. Ferris was amazed at their beauty, and the story of the Red Baron. He knew one day, he’d be a flier just like that.
On the way back to the hotel Ferris had the driver stop at a magazine shop and a model shop. Ferris purchased 13 magazines on aircraft from 1900-1950. At the model shop he purchased a model of the Albatros D.II. He instantly began to read the magazines on the way back. When he returned home, he assembled the model in 2 hours (not painted). Ferris stayed up until 1am waiting for his father to come home. When his father did get home, Ferris showed him the model and told him all about the magazines. Ferris’ father was quite impressed and happy that his son had found something that interested him so much. Ferris’ father promised he’d spend the next after noon painting Ferris’ model. They did, and they both enjoyed their time together.
When Ferris turned sixteen his Father signed him up for piloting lessons, this was out on Long Island New York. Ferris lived with his personal tutor, and Personal Flight Instructor. They lived together in a small condo near a small hanger. Ferris spent a long time learning how to fly, and becoming good at it. He also learned how to use weapons mounted on aircraft (a part of a deal he made with his flight instructor, who happened to be a war veteran).
It was 5 years later when Ferris received news of his father’s problems. It seemed for some unstated reasons (most likely gambling related, Ferris believed) his father was a semi-wanted man by a number of gangs throughout the US. Ferris’ father suggested he relocated to live be himself in a small downtown Houston apartment and start a new life. Ferris also changed his last name (now Buckler, was something else) on the trip.
Before leaving Ferris studied the area and decided he would need some protection with all the news of gangs and other violence taking place in the city, he acquired a pistol license, some pistol training and a Colt Double Eagle…Just in case.
His father left him one final letter in his new apartment; this letter included the keys to a permanent hanger in the Sugar Land Airport, and also noted the deduction of some of his funds for what was in the hanger.
Ferris raced to the Airport eager to see what his father had left him (with some of Ferris’ funds as well). AS he opened the hanger the biggest smile crossed his face, it was none other then an Albatros D.II. He immediately took it up for a flight. It was just as good as he always imagined.
Now Ferris is mostly concerned with making friends, getting a job, perhaps finding a girlfriend, and finding out what he can do to help his father, and any news on his father.
In the meanwhile though he spends immense amounts of time keeping his aircraft in top condition.
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Jemal
Adventurer
Michael Matthews, Charismatic Hero 1
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162 lbs
Eyes: brown
Hair: Dyed white
Occupation : Celebrity (+1 Perform:Sing, +1 Reputation, +4 Wealth)
Str: 10 (2 Points)
Dex: 12 (4 Points)
Con: 10 (2 Points)
Int: 16 (10 Points)
Wis: 12 (4 Points)
Cha: 16 (10 Points)
Def: 11 HP: 6
Rep: 6
Wealth: 2d4+8 (do you roll the 2d4 or do I?)
BAB: 0
Saves: Fort: +1 Refl: +2 Will: +1
Init: +1
AP: 5
Talents: Charm
Skills(Total/ranks): Bluff(+7/4), Craft:Song Writing(+7/4), Diplomacy(+7/4), Intimidate(+7/4), Knowledge:Current Events(+7/4), Knowledge
op Culture(+7/4), Knowledge:Streetwise(+7/4), Perform:Sing(+8/4), Profession:Singer(+6/4),
Languages: English
Feats: Simple Weapons Proficiency, Renown, Windfall
Equipment: TBD after I have wealth Figured out
History:
Michael Matthews was born 24 years ago in Houston. He lived alone with his father for most of his life and the moved from one slummy neighbourhood to another, but the one he remembers most was 5th ward. His father was a good man, and always made sure Michael was in school no matter what, so he's grown up well educated, and was always involved with music in one way or another. A few years ago, his natural talents with Rap, and his natural charm paid off when he signed a contract with a recording company.
Taking off from there, his career as a singer developed further until he gained a certain amount of fame.. at least in some circles. His biggest break came last year when he managed to land a deal which got him his first CD released. It was a fairly big hit, and the sales served to help solidify the fact that he was finally on top.
Now that he's made it, Mike has been trying to use his wealth and influence to help others who aren't as fortunate. As he said in a recent interview, "It's just stupid that people gotta F*cking live like, you know, with all the hate and sh*t. I just wanna help put an end to all that sh*t, and my lyrics are about that. These f*cking gangs going around doing all that sh*t's just wrong, man, you know?"
Age: 24
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162 lbs
Eyes: brown
Hair: Dyed white
Occupation : Celebrity (+1 Perform:Sing, +1 Reputation, +4 Wealth)
Str: 10 (2 Points)
Dex: 12 (4 Points)
Con: 10 (2 Points)
Int: 16 (10 Points)
Wis: 12 (4 Points)
Cha: 16 (10 Points)
Def: 11 HP: 6
Rep: 6
Wealth: 2d4+8 (do you roll the 2d4 or do I?)
BAB: 0
Saves: Fort: +1 Refl: +2 Will: +1
Init: +1
AP: 5
Talents: Charm
Skills(Total/ranks): Bluff(+7/4), Craft:Song Writing(+7/4), Diplomacy(+7/4), Intimidate(+7/4), Knowledge:Current Events(+7/4), Knowledge
op Culture(+7/4), Knowledge:Streetwise(+7/4), Perform:Sing(+8/4), Profession:Singer(+6/4), Languages: English
Feats: Simple Weapons Proficiency, Renown, Windfall
Equipment: TBD after I have wealth Figured out
History:
Michael Matthews was born 24 years ago in Houston. He lived alone with his father for most of his life and the moved from one slummy neighbourhood to another, but the one he remembers most was 5th ward. His father was a good man, and always made sure Michael was in school no matter what, so he's grown up well educated, and was always involved with music in one way or another. A few years ago, his natural talents with Rap, and his natural charm paid off when he signed a contract with a recording company.
Taking off from there, his career as a singer developed further until he gained a certain amount of fame.. at least in some circles. His biggest break came last year when he managed to land a deal which got him his first CD released. It was a fairly big hit, and the sales served to help solidify the fact that he was finally on top.
Now that he's made it, Mike has been trying to use his wealth and influence to help others who aren't as fortunate. As he said in a recent interview, "It's just stupid that people gotta F*cking live like, you know, with all the hate and sh*t. I just wanna help put an end to all that sh*t, and my lyrics are about that. These f*cking gangs going around doing all that sh*t's just wrong, man, you know?"
KitanaVorr
First Post
Okay, players are set at:
Gwolf
Krizzel
Garyh
Timothy
Keia
Jemal
I would recommend that not all of you be pure fighters...remember that this is a political game!
Gwolf
Krizzel
Garyh
Timothy
Keia
Jemal
I would recommend that not all of you be pure fighters...remember that this is a political game!
KitanaVorr
First Post
The Four Gangs
I'll post a map of of the Houston area later detailing some gang territories. Not all of you have to LIVE in the fifth ward or be from there. The action will take place all over Houston because the gang-related crime occurs all over thanks to the proliferation of cars in Houston (hence why houston has so much smog and traffic).
There is a HUGE hispanic population living in Houston and though the general population is spread all over, the majority of "Little Mexico" is in the region of highway 610 and to highway 59 on Bellaire Blvd. The big market there is called Fiesta (its actually pretty cool). Los Lobos will hang out in there at the latin dance clubs there occassionally.
"Little Saigon" occurs in two distinct places. There is a small area near downtown, probably southeast of downtown, southwest of fifth ward. That though has given way to the monster mall "The Hong Kong City Mall" and the multitude of more upscale vietnamese shops, medical centers (etc you name it, its there) that have clustered in the area. Chong Chong Tong will hang out there, and at a few of the popular disco clubs that are near the galleria area.
Bloody Panthers main territory has been fifth ward, although they have spread out much farther. They are the oldest gang, formed during the 1960's. Its power though has waned abeit as Fifth ward slums have moved from mainly African-American to Vietnamese-American to Latin-American. They are starting to have a resurrgance as the recession hits.
There are many diverse populations in Houston with "Little India", "Little China", etc...
EDIT: Forgot this one
Soliders of the Cross began as a Christian group from a local church wanting to protect their fifth ward territory from "hoodlums" and turned into a runaway vigilante group just as dangerous as the gangs themselves in their version of justice without a trial. Primarily caucasion, the group has deep inner strife waging between the various minority members (from minority churches) and the caucasion heirarchy. Some of the members are sadistic and violent than the other gang members themselves. They don't see themselves as a gang, but as an Army of the Cross out to clean the city of what they precieve as a pestilence.
I'll post a map of of the Houston area later detailing some gang territories. Not all of you have to LIVE in the fifth ward or be from there. The action will take place all over Houston because the gang-related crime occurs all over thanks to the proliferation of cars in Houston (hence why houston has so much smog and traffic).
There is a HUGE hispanic population living in Houston and though the general population is spread all over, the majority of "Little Mexico" is in the region of highway 610 and to highway 59 on Bellaire Blvd. The big market there is called Fiesta (its actually pretty cool). Los Lobos will hang out in there at the latin dance clubs there occassionally.
"Little Saigon" occurs in two distinct places. There is a small area near downtown, probably southeast of downtown, southwest of fifth ward. That though has given way to the monster mall "The Hong Kong City Mall" and the multitude of more upscale vietnamese shops, medical centers (etc you name it, its there) that have clustered in the area. Chong Chong Tong will hang out there, and at a few of the popular disco clubs that are near the galleria area.
Bloody Panthers main territory has been fifth ward, although they have spread out much farther. They are the oldest gang, formed during the 1960's. Its power though has waned abeit as Fifth ward slums have moved from mainly African-American to Vietnamese-American to Latin-American. They are starting to have a resurrgance as the recession hits.
There are many diverse populations in Houston with "Little India", "Little China", etc...
EDIT: Forgot this one
Soliders of the Cross began as a Christian group from a local church wanting to protect their fifth ward territory from "hoodlums" and turned into a runaway vigilante group just as dangerous as the gangs themselves in their version of justice without a trial. Primarily caucasion, the group has deep inner strife waging between the various minority members (from minority churches) and the caucasion heirarchy. Some of the members are sadistic and violent than the other gang members themselves. They don't see themselves as a gang, but as an Army of the Cross out to clean the city of what they precieve as a pestilence.
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KitanaVorr
First Post
Re: Ohh btw
and I quote
I'm trying to keep this simple for myself so I concentrate more on the plot than on the mechanics as this is the first time I've ever DMed a D20 Modern game.
Originally posted by GWolf When I said modern fire arms book, I meant d20 modern, as it is the only modern book I have.
Unless you state otherwise my albatros is as skyhawk except 1 crew, 1 passenger -2 manuever.
If you would like Here is actual specs. on the plane (figured I'd include it so you dont think I am nuts
Also, my plane does not include the two machine guns (yet...
and I quote
I'm trying to keep this simple for myself so I concentrate more on the plot than on the mechanics as this is the first time I've ever DMed a D20 Modern game.
KitanaVorr
First Post
reapersaurus said:wait a minute... players are supposed to WANT to roleplay.... in TEXAS??!!
The first thing my character would do is pack his bags, and get on the first transportation-vehicle he could find to get out of there!
I could say the same about Sacramento...
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