Wing and Sword: a d20 Modern military campaign [METAGAME]

[shibata]

Gentlemen:

My apologies for the sudden disappearance. With your kind indulgences I propose to return, now, to our game.

Cycling: This testosterone-thing makes little sense. Artificial testosterone takes a long time to have any effect, so when Landis had the bad stage his taking a big dose would not benefit him in any way during the remainder of the race (except maybe psychologically). It would make more sense if it were a positive test for EPOH (or some other substance which has an immediate positive boost).

Shadowbloodmoon: Have you ever been to the Capitol Classic Chinese martial arts exposition/tournament?

 

[shibata]

Shaman - when ENworld hiccuped I think it took with it the data on Barzini's demo kit, at least I can't find it. Might you have that in backup? I've got the info on US demo kit from mid 1950s if you don't.

 

[shadowbloodmoon]

Nope, never been to that. I'm not much for tournaments. That and I can't compete anymore anyway. I'm a coach now.

 

[The Shaman]

Sounds fun, Shadow, in a self-mortifying way.

My apologies for the sudden disappearance. With your kind indulgences I propose to return, now, to our game.

Welcome back - got your e-mail and glad to hear things are looking up again.

Cycling: This testosterone-thing makes little sense. Artificial testosterone takes a long time to have any effect, so when Landis had the bad stage his taking a big dose would not benefit him in any way during the remainder of the race (except maybe psychologically). It would make more sense if it were a positive test for EPOH (or some other substance which has an immediate positive boost).

Exactly - this whole thing makes no sense at all. As I understand it if Floyd were taking testosterone to recover, he would've needed to be on a regimen for awhile, and none of his other tests (for his days in the yellow jersey prior to stage 17) were anomalous.

I'm at a loss to understand what's going on with this...

Shaman - when ENworld hiccuped I think it took with it the data on Barzini's demo kit, at least I can't find it. Might you have that in backup? I've got the info on US demo kit from mid 1950s if you don't.

I think so - I'll check on Wednesday.

Post coming on Wednesday.

 

[The Shaman]

A hint - you may not have many opportunities to interact with Capt. Martini directly, so if you have questions for him, this might be a good time to strike up a conversation if you're so inclined...

 

[Bobitron]

Hmmm... I'll take a look.

 

[The Shaman]

shibata, here's what I wrote regarding Raffaele's demo kit:

The sergent studies the training certificates, then removes two canvas musette bags from a wooden footlocker. “Nine kilograms of C4,” he says, handing the first bag to the Algerian. “Sixteen blocks. I keep it secured when you’re not in the field. I also have det cord, TNT, Comp B, and thermite grenades if you need it.”

“Demolitions kit,” he continues, taking back the first bag and handing over the second. “That one you keep. Blasting caps, cap crimper, blasting machine, pliers, tape measure, wire spool, and shears. Take that chest there,” he says, pointing at a metal box then handing Raffaele a small key, presumably for the lock hanging open by its hasp from the front of the chest, “to store your gear in quarters.”

Has Raffaele indicated that he speaks Arabic, shibata, or has he kept that quiet?

 

[The Shaman]

BTW, a belated thank you, Bobitron:

...the use of NPC's to fill out the cast of characters has been exceedingly well done...

That's good to hear. I'm afraid that I'm stepping on all your mojos with the dialog between the other members of Kat's section, but it's a pet peeve of mine when NPCs never have anything to say or do unless or until they are asked direct questions by the PCs.

My goal is to provide an environment of lively interaction, particularly as your characters are getting to know their groupe mates and to reflect the existing relationships between the veterans as replacements (that is, your characters) are introduced into the unit - I'm trying for continuity and verisimilitude. If I am stifling your characters with too much NPC chatter, please don't hesitate to let me know.

 

[Barak]

Geez, you get in trouble a couple times, and it's all everyone ever talks about. Sheesh.

 

[The Shaman]

Geez, you get in trouble a couple times, and it's all everyone ever talks about. Sheesh.

Normand's best hope is that someone else puts their foot in it, thereby offering a new target...