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

[Barak]

Bah.. Normand doesn't really care. He thinks (truthfully or not, it's irrelevant) that he can pretty much take anybody in the unit one-on-one. He'd never instigate such a fight, but the fact that he thinks he'd win said fight is enough to let him take any ribbing with good humor.

And the fact that he wouldn't do anything different even with hindsight helps him tolerate the ribbing, too. I really have come to like Normand, as a character, even if I was a bit worried that he'd be a tad under-powergamed. He feels pretty "real" to me, and I think he's pulled his weight. Ortu is beginning to get on his nerves, but I think that's Ortu's purpose.

 

[Bobitron]

I have a snaeking suspicion Ortu is going to come to blows with one of us soon enough. I just hope it is Normand and not Marcel!

BTW, a belated thank you, Bobitron:That's good to hear.

Well deserved. You're welcome. Very glad to have you around, Mike.

Hey, off topic a bit, are you interested in more Spycraft v1 stuff? It's not really doing anything on my shelf.

 

[The Shaman]

I really have come to like Normand, as a character...

Me too.

Ortu is beginning to get on his nerves, but I think that's Ortu's purpose.

I have a sneaking suspicion Ortu is going to come to blows with one of us soon enough. I just hope it is Normand and not Marcel!

Perhaps someday you'll hear the story of how Silvio came to join the Legion...

Hey, off topic a bit, are you interested in more Spycraft v1 stuff? It's not really doing anything on my shelf.

Hmmm...I'll e-mail you about that.

What do you think about v2? Have you played it with your ftf group?

 

[Bobitron]

What do you think about v2? Have you played it with your ftf group?

I had a very positive impression of it from a) reviews, b) feedback here on EN World, and c) my own initial reading.

Then I started to read it. I have a strong suspicion it might be over my head. There are certain concepts that seem really really cool in theory that I'm having wrapping my little brain around. I think what really needs to happen is a session with someone who has a good understanding of the rules and a head for teaching.

Spycraft v1 wasn't all that much different than D&D or d20M. There are some serious changes in v2 that really make it a different game entirely.

 

[shibata]

SHAMAN:

BTW, a belated thank you, Bobitron: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.

IMO: I like the NPC conversation; it is more life-like, it allows more "hooks" for PC-NPC interaction, and it allows the GM to "play." NPC "chatter" is proper, good, and laudable. It's hard work to write their story. More kudos to you for your work/game.

 

[Barak]

Also, without the so-called chatter between NPCs, it would take an unrealistic amount of time for our PCs to get an idea of what makes the PCs tick, -and- it would only happen through direct interaction, which would force unnatural conflicts.

 

[The Shaman]

*sigh*

Sorry I haven't posted yet - my wife is preparing for the school year this week (and therefore dominating the computer), and we had a very busy weekend before that. I'll hopefully be back on track on Thursday.

Thanks for your patience.

 

[Barak]

'Tis alright, I'm leaving for Montreal tomorrow morning. Will be there until late september 2nd.. While I will have net access there, I won't be doing much internetting..

 

[Bobitron]

Have a great time!

 

[The Shaman]

Have a great time!

Yes indeed, Barak!

Okay, I will finally have some time to myself tomorrow afternoon.

I'm preparing to leave my job at the end of next month and start my own business, so I'm busy tying up a lot of projects all at once and meeting with potential clients so my time is a bit stretched at the moment.

Thank you again for your patience.