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by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 23, 2021 5:17 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

The alien "whiskers" on Fen Dot's face rustle slightly as the group asks question, "We don't know much of this world before the great destruction but the power beneath the mountain is both technological and magical. Ancient watchmen come to life in the presence of intruders, massive d...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Oct 22, 2021 1:15 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Round 2

11/20 tokens

Roll 1d4, 1 is a Club, if a 4 roll again. Another 4 nets a Joker. You may spend a Benny "for a new card" roll again.
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Oct 22, 2021 4:39 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

Quiet Walkers Moving out of the haunted crater the team ascends the ridge to the waiting Fennodi. The ghosts and haunting entitles seem confined to blast crater and stop their pursuit, lingering on the edge loosing out wistfully at their escaped meal. The Fennodi stand stalk still for an awkwardly ...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Oct 18, 2021 4:55 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Frozen Hell Outskirts of St. Barlaam Horror Factor: 3 Conditions: Heavy rain, lightning. Villagers in hand the group stares down an ancient Morozko Frost Demon — something that haunted the forests and steppes of Russia long before the cataclysm. An ancient, primordial foe, embolden by the rejuvenat...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:19 am
Forum: Tomorrow Legion - 32nd SET
Topic: 2021 Q3 Poll
Replies: 5
Views: 1810

Re: 2021 Q3 Poll

Go for Gold!

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:49 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

Ooc: those were amazing visions. Everyone take a point of Conviction!
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Oct 12, 2021 2:46 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

Bad Dreams Haunted by fragments of the past, lives lived long ago flashing before their eyes, the heroes of Adventure Inc. bend but don't buckle under the stress. Tex's illusion seems to draw a number of the spirits off, enough to give a little breathing space from their wailing wall of anguish. Th...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:49 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Seeing the captives escaping the demon howls in rage and send a a wave of frost at them, hindering their progress ( sloth ), before turning his attention back to Steelbrok (23 AP 12). The bitter cold slows the prisoners down considerably making their retreat nearly impossible. Spellcasting -2 1d12!!...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Oct 04, 2021 3:42 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

We Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts These are the ghosts of the citizens of Colorado Springs. The pre-Rifts city that once stood where you are now. It was destroyed after direct nuclear hits targeting the Cheyenne Mountain Facility Tex and William use their magics to buy a temporary reprieve from the enti...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

A Dark and Stormy Night Outskirts of St. Barlaam Horror Factor: 3 Conditions: Heavy rain, lightning. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/700750104176361492/893904465286008852/unknown.png Alexander and Thursday Par bends the cosmos to his will, swirling time and space around the frost demon as he...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Adventure Archive
Topic: Q3 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 6
Views: 2348

Re: Q3 2021 GM Poll

This remains one of my favourite games, the mine chase was excellent.
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:04 am
Forum: Adventure Archive
Topic: Q3 2021 Player Post Count
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Re: Q3 2021 Player Post Count

Boo! I have to stop making games and start playing them more.
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Q3 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 2
Views: 1420

Q3 2021 GM Poll

Hey guys, Please let me know how I am doing as your GM. Poor = +0 EP (Please, please consider passing the reigns. We have characters we would like to keep.) Good = +1 EP (We had fun and were entertained. Keep on going.) Savage = +2 EP (We had a blast, some cool stuff happened we will remember.) Your...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Quarterly Results
Replies: 4
Views: 2817

Re: Quarterly Results

Far From Home Par - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Radecliffe - Advance | 0.90 PPW | EP Steelbrok - Advance | 2.00 PPW | 3 EP Tary - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Stephen - Advance| 0.70 PPW | EP Jose - Advance | 1.50 PPW | 2 EP Palach - Advance | 1.20 PPW | 1 EP Alexander - Advance | 0.50 PPW | EP Group Po...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Q3 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 2
Views: 1795

Q3 2021 GM Poll

Hey guys, Please let me know how I am doing as your GM. Poor = +0 EP (Please, please consider passing the reigns. We have characters we would like to keep.) Good = +1 EP (We had fun and were entertained. Keep on going.) Savage = +2 EP (We had a blast, some cool stuff happened we will remember.) Your...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Adventure Inc. - Beyond the Rockies
Topic: Quarterly Results
Replies: 7
Views: 15264

Re: Quarterly Results

Adventure Inc. William - Advance | 1.00 PPW | 0 EP Ajax - Advance | 0.90 PPW | EP Icosa - Advance | 0.60 PPW | EP Tex - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Tiny - Advance| 0.90 PPW | EP Dawn - Advance | 0.60 PPW | EP Caine - Advance | 1.00 PPW | 0 EP Mars - Advance | 0.90 PPW | EP Group Post Rate (Weekly): 0...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Sep 26, 2021 4:27 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Re: Chapter 9: The Facility

Moving around and scouting the area reveals some strange and frightening realities. Caine creeps up to a pile of rubble that may have once been an old structure before whatever flattened the place hit. He approaches quietly, seeing two figures amidst the rubble. Getting closer he sees they are two t...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Sep 25, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Fe Fi Fo Fum https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/700750104176361492/891483316107247616/unknown.png Outskirts of St. Barlaam Horror Factor: 3[/url] Conditions: Heavy rain, lightning. Reacting quickly Palach is able to cut through the chaos, and cut through two demons at the same time! His vicious...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Sep 19, 2021 3:07 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 9: The Facility
Replies: 163
Views: 45028

Chapter 9: The Facility

The Facility Thanks to Icosa's uncanny knowledge of the area the team is able to very southward and pick their way through the mountains following destroyed American Empire road systems. Rolling along the lonely mountain passes they experience the raw majestic beauty of the area. The woodlands and ...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Sep 14, 2021 5:02 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

You Know Nothing https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/700750104176361492/887462723301048321/unknown.png Tokens : You only needed two more and had enough rolls to get them. Conditions : Dark -4, Difficult Ground (Deep Snow and Forests) Villagers flee from the woods as the group finds demons in the...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Sep 06, 2021 9:02 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

Valley Forged A slight rumble echos through the valley and the ground reverberates gently as Williams brings his ritual to a close freeing the elementals to return to their natural plane of existence. As if in thanks a Jadeite emerges from the group, sparkling with pristine purity. The beacon has a...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:51 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Whack a Demon The storm, darkness, and confusion take their toll on the rag-tag band of heroes but their combination of technology, magic, and skill help them to avoid the most perilous of consequences. In fact, they manage to quickly nab a huddled group of villagers and return them to safety befor...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Sep 03, 2021 7:44 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

I Love it When a Plan Comes Together Adventure Inc puts the "A" in A-Team as they set to work to make things right. William proves to be the best suited to provide a ritual, calling on his god of heaven and earth to compel the elementals to leave. Meanwhile Layla sets up a beacon for the ...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:42 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

A Dark and Stormy Night Charging into the woods, rain drumming down heavily, the team finds themselves in a dangerous position. Villagers are staked to trees, pleas and cries emerge from the shadows. Some are real victims, some are demons in disguise. In the dark and rain it is hard to tell for sur...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Aug 31, 2021 6:11 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

Problem Solving Three options emerge as the group deliberates their next move: place a beacon to warn the expedition that the way is unsafe, do a ritual to calm or remove the elementals from the valley, or find a new path. Or, they could try all three! Place a Beacon While Layla can certainly build...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Aug 13, 2021 4:46 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

A Dark and Stormy Night Outskirts of St. Barlaam Horror Factor: 3 Conditions: Heavy rain, lightning. When the small girl emerges from the woods claiming her family is being held by demons the group immediately agrees to help. They are quickly joined by reinforcements as Tary and his team of adventu...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Aug 12, 2021 4:41 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

Run Away Again Escaping the living mountains in the pass the team quickly regroups on the other side. Part of their mission is to find safe passages for the larger expedition. Unless those elementals can be contained or calmed this route is not safe passage! Tex knows elementals are not from this p...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Aug 09, 2021 2:32 am
Forum: Old
Topic: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot
Replies: 46
Views: 10896

Re: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot

Ready to go. Added my advance.
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: Old
Topic: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot
Replies: 46
Views: 10896

Re: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot

Technospawn wrote: Thu Aug 05, 2021 9:51 am Up to you. We will start in New Del Rio so you can keep your stalker or you can make a new character.

Thanks. I like the stalker. May stick with him after I take a closer look.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Aug 04, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: Old
Topic: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot
Replies: 46
Views: 10896

Re: Rifts: lost Jungle Reboot

I can come back in, but am very happy to make space for newer players if needed.

Same characters or can we mix it up?

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Aug 01, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

It's a Party! The bleak Russian wildness suddenly seems crowded as Tary and his crew arrive the same time as the stranger Stephen and the Russian girl emerges from the woods. It is a moment of sheer chaos as every tries to determine the true nature of everyone else. Radecliffe actives his psychic a...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

The Hills Are Alive... Foothills of the Rockies https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/871435360469663844/unknown.png The gods smile on William as he is able to react quickly to utter a prayer to bless the weapons on the Mammoth and send Laylal and Tex to work. Layla opens up on ...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Aug 01, 2021 9:22 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence
Replies: 116
Views: 995953

Re: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence

Name: Lars (Dan) Start Date of Absence: ha… um. So about that. Expected Date of Return: August 2021 GM Account: Lars Characters: So many. Of Note: This community is amazing. I’m sorry I disappeared abruptly. I was running 2 games and then dropped off the face of the world. I cannot even begin to ap...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Rainy Day People Two groups of Americans, and one Brit, collide in the Russian wilderness. Something unprecedented perhaps, or a common occurrence in the topsy turvy world of rifts, monsters, and demons. As the crews exchange pleasantries Palach spots someone running toward them, a young woman dres...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 20, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

William got a Joker, benny for all.

Also don't forget Fear at -2 (a Spirit roll modifiers by the Brave edge if you have it).

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:59 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

The Hills Are Alive... Foothills of the Rockies https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/867193895683096586/unknown.png Icosa reacts quickly and picks off a Phantom Wolf with her laser rifle causing it to yelp loudly before falling to the ground. Tiny Tim opens his mouth and lets l...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:07 am
Forum: Savage Rifts House Rule Proposals
Topic: Signature Item Rules
Replies: 23
Views: 12992

Re: Signature Item Rules

Given how magic tattoo weapons work I would like to change For weapons use medieval melee or ranged weapons (SWADE Personal Weapons section) as a base item and add an additional damage die. To For weapons use medieval melee or ranged weapons (SWADE Personal Weapons section) as a base item, add an ad...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:41 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Team Tary
Replies: 2
Views: 1764

Team Tary

Huge Tracts of Land You have to leave North America they said. Anywhere is better than here. Right. After a freak ley line accident trying to get to Europe Tary and his team of intrepid adventurers found themselves in what they eventually deemed to be Russia. Piecing together Golden Age geography t...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:29 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

The Dark Forest VIllage of St. Barlaam Horror Factor: 3 Conditions: Light rain. Basil is pleased that the group will help and offers what meagre resources the town has at their disposal. ”We do not have flamethrowers or military hardware. This is not America where everyone has a bunker in their bas...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 13, 2021 5:08 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Lots O' Spam
Replies: 2
Views: 18170

Re: Lots O' Spam

Our security changes seem to have worked in curbing new fake accounts and tech support cleared out over 1000 accounts created over the past week or so. If one of your accounts got caught in the purge, or you see any more suspicious posts/PMs, let me know.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Jul 10, 2021 4:16 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Re: Chapter 8: Over the Hill

Six Pack https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/863376471606165514/unknown.png Leaving the Baronies behind the team delves deeper into the foothills of the Rockies. What little civilization there was fades into a vast untamed wilderness. Forests, hills, and trees dominate the lan...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 06, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Q2 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 6
Views: 3446

Re: Q2 2021 GM Poll

This is the first pbp I've played in so forgive me if I'm either stating the obvious, missing something or just sound a bit weird. Also, I'm not wanting to criticise anyone as we all have times when other things take priority. We have had something of a churn of characters The game has slowed down ...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 06, 2021 10:32 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Q2 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 6
Views: 3446

Q2 2021 GM Poll

Hey guys, Please let me know how I am doing as your GM. Poor = +0 EP (Please, please consider passing the reigns. We have characters we would like to keep.) Good = +1 EP (We had fun and were entertained. Keep on going.) Savage = +2 EP (We had a blast, some cool stuff happened we will remember.) Your...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jul 06, 2021 3:21 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Lots O' Spam
Replies: 2
Views: 18170

Re: Lots O' Spam

Made some more adjustments. Keep reporting.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Jul 05, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Archives
Topic: Q2 2021 GM Poll
Replies: 9
Views: 14761

Re: Q2 2021 GM Poll

Fixed poll
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:36 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Lots O' Spam
Replies: 2
Views: 18170

Lots O' Spam

Hello,

We had a rash of spam bots over the weekend.

I changed some security measures to compensate. If you encounter any issues please let me know.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Jul 04, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Demon Hunters Basil the Blessed looks pleased at the group's enthusiastic response to slaying demons. He claps his hands and a few villagers scamper off to collect some measly potato vodka. It is terrible and strong! After drinking to seal the deal Basil invites the group into the small church whil...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:52 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Quarterly Results
Replies: 4
Views: 2817

Re: Quarterly Results

Far From Home Q2-2021 Par - Advance | 0.00 PPW | EP Radecliffe - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Steelbrok - Advance | 2.20 PPW | 3 EP Thrusday - Advance | 0.20 PPW | EP Bryan - Advance| 0.40 PPW | EP Makenna - Advance | 0.00 PPW | EP Palach - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Alexander - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 ...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Jul 04, 2021 4:40 am
Forum: Adventure Inc. - Beyond the Rockies
Topic: Quarterly Results
Replies: 7
Views: 15264

Re: Quarterly Results

Adventure Inc. Q2-2021 William - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Ajax - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Icosa - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Tex - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Tiny - Advance| 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Dawn - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Caine - Advance | 1.10 PPW | 1 EP Mars - Advance | 1.40 PPW | 1 EP Group Pos...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Jul 03, 2021 5:31 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 8: Over the Hill
Replies: 66
Views: 15096

Chapter 8: Over the Hill

The Great Barrier Wall Foothills of the Rockies Deal with the Devil Zargus grins widely at Tex’s assertion about the amount of raw Gantrium being traded, ”Yes, someone with the will and ability could craft much with this deposit. You lack both, but with this ring, no doubt you will grow in power. T...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

The fat priest eyes the group, eyes widening as he observes the group with his mystic senses, and widening even further at the sight of Thursday. He gulps deeply the breathes a heavy sigh of relief when Palach asks about trading. Apparently he is more used to things being taken by force. He utters s...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jun 22, 2021 4:38 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 7: Family Ties
Replies: 23
Views: 6893

Re: Chapter 7: Family Ties

Lady Alexandre nods to Tex, and the Baron scoffs at the number but looks at his brother. "Fix what you broke." Maxwell looks like he is about to object but just shrugs, "Yeah we'll fix it, and I'll pay a little bit since they left us our stuff." Fix the damage to the Mammoth and ...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:21 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Par for the Course Having fended off the river monster for now, the group takes a moment to get acquainted with their sudden arrival and Par's situation. As the boat meanders down the narrow river it slowly sinks in that their quest could be in jeopardy as Par's mystical abilities were needed to fo...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Jun 12, 2021 8:08 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 7: Family Ties
Replies: 23
Views: 6893

Chapter 7: Family Ties

Charity City of Charity The City of Charity is anything but charitable and has become a mockery of its name. It is the newest of the Colorado Baronies, only 76 years old. The mentality of the people here is that life is too short and you are dead a long time, so enjoy life. Unfortunately, this has ...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Jun 04, 2021 3:42 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

"No need for hog ties killer, we'll come along." Maxwell chuckles at Tex, he doesn't seem to worried about threats, or the Baron. He signals his group, "Come on boys, free ride into town." At that the remaining mercenaries head toward the vehicle, they fuss about being tied up, ...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:42 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Ajax stares down at the partial borg. "It is difficult not to take being shot at personally. Still, despite your best efforts, you only managed to singe the dragon, and your metal monster is in disarray." "Why so long in the face pal? Getting shot at is all in a day's work." He ...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:53 am
Forum: Item Creation
Topic: Item Creation for Jose Kerske Were Cat
Replies: 2
Views: 1439

Re: Item Creation for Jose Kerske Were Cat

This needs work.

Retrapping a light blade is no problem and I can see the speed power being built in. Not sure how the sword would confer the Free Runner edge.

Given the Edge is pretty specific I would be okay with it in general.

Maybe I am overthinking it.
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:39 am
Forum: Item Creation
Topic: Flamespitter for Tirgal Danvanbor
Replies: 9
Views: 4062

Re: Flamespitter for Tirgal Danvanbor

Looks good, instead of add AP maybe add a power modifier, could you add the modifier and maximize AP by increasing activation costs?

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:48 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Feisty Food Tentacles write and grasp but this predator is not used to prey with teeth of their own! Debris flies around, making things miserable for the tentacles, and thena rift opens above the ship and a giant cat-man falls onto the deck. Accustomed to the bizarre the group fights on and manages...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Jun 01, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Hatched and Dispatched As the Coalition commando slumps over his Skycycle and careens off toward the west the remaining mercenaries peer out from behind cover with their hands up. Inside the Hunter Mobile gun the pilots look groggily at Icosa, raise their hands and pop the emergency exit, more by i...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue May 18, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Oof, Right in the Tentacles The group fights back with ferocity as Par is dragged toward the icy waters of the river! However, the massive tentacles seems to be able to take a beating and food is scarce in these wastes. Driven by hunger the beast beneath the surface drags Par under the water toward...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue May 18, 2021 4:23 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Rolling Away The NG Mobile Hunter Gun makes a terrible racket as it careens down the hillside tossing Icosa around like a rag doll. Fortunately her underlying reinforced frame can take a beating and she jostles awake, largely unharmed. The pilot's were protected by their safety harnesses and only o...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed May 05, 2021 9:35 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

CS Commando: HLd101d10!!+2/1d6!!+2

6, that was dismal.

@Pursuit you may act first.
by Venatus Vinco
Tue May 04, 2021 6:12 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Canyon Davison Gulch Difficult Ground: 1 square is 2” of Pace. Including Flight (steep incline, buffeting winds) Heavy Cover: Mercs are no longer in Cover. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/839308268161204244/unknown.png Dawn moves deftly up the hillside, positioning herself...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun May 02, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Re: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Rockin' the Boat Setting to shore for a moment to repair the group fans out for a security watch. As Palach works he feels the ship shift underneath him as if a storm surge was pushing against the hull. Suddenly massive tentacles burst up from beneath the waves, one stanches Par into the air before...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun May 02, 2021 11:37 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 8 & 9: Dragons and Demons
Replies: 0
Views: 1417

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 8 & 9: Dragons and Demons

<r>“Doubt and compassion might have won the day to quell the plan for launching the secret Tolkeen offensive had not the Dragon Kings weighed in on the side of the plan.” Rifts® — Sorcerer’s Revenge This is a two session summary as session eight was an extended combat scene to assault the Leviathan ...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Canyon Davison Gulch Difficult Ground: 1 square is 2” of Pace. Including Flight (steep incline, buffeting winds) Heavy Cover: Mercs are no longer in Cover. https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/835921874328354826/unknown.png Caine pops off an impossible headshot at one Samson po...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Apr 25, 2021 9:07 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way
Replies: 213
Views: 98509

Chapter Six: Narrow is the Way

Narrow is the Way Oka River Horror Factor: 4 Conditions: Overcast. No one rolled for this required roll. I’ll give it to you but it’s going to cause a problem. Turning onto the Oka River at the ruins of Nizhniy Novgorod is more difficult than expected. While the rivers are much wider since the Grea...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Apr 21, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 7: It’s not a Ponzi Scheme
Replies: 0
Views: 1220

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 7: It’s not a Ponzi Scheme

<r>via GIPHY “Although Aurelor was once a great champion of light, he is right about one thing, he’s not a hero any longer. The Great Horned Dragon is consumed only with revenge and not actually saving lives or defending the Kingdom of Tolkeen. Indeed, he will jeopardize the lives of any heroes or a...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: Adventure Inc. - Beyond the Rockies
Topic: Quarterly Results
Replies: 7
Views: 15264

Re: Quarterly Results

Adventure Inc. Q1-2021 William - Advance | 1.40 PPW | 1 EP Ajax - Advance | 1.80 PPW | 2 EP Icosa - Advance | 1.60 PPW | 2 EP Tex - Advance | 1.70 PPW | 2 EP Tiny - Advance| 1.20 PPW | 1 EP Dawn - Advance | 1.40 PPW | 1 EP Caine - Advance | 1.70 PPW | 2 EP Mars - Advance | 1.80 PPW | 2 EP Group Pos...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Apr 12, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

A Three Hour Tour Negotiations a preparations begin in earnest as Kazan seems glad to be rid of the group of American Bogatyrs as they travel to Kiev to slay a monster. With payment in silver from their recovered agricultural equipment and barter for other items the group sets out with enough suppl...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Apr 11, 2021 8:22 pm
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 6: Of Meat & Mist
Replies: 0
Views: 1302

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 6: Of Meat & Mist

<r>“The Dirty Thirty is a highly mobile guerilla platoon that carries out deep reconnaissance, search and rescue, search and destroy, sabotage, assassination, sniping, surgical strikes and other such operations against Tolkeen’s forces.” Rifts® Coalition Overkill This week our heroes helped organize...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Apr 11, 2021 4:25 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/518586843625947175/830765798485524480/unknown.png Canyon Davison Gulch Difficult Ground: 1 square is 2” of Pace. Including Flight (steep incline, buffeting winds) Heavy Cover: Mercs are no longer in Cover. The ATV rocks from heavy bombardment but William manag...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Apr 10, 2021 4:30 am
Forum: Item Creation
Topic: Probability Matrix for Flynn
Replies: 5
Views: 2345

Re: Probability Matrix for Flynn

Freemage wrote: Wed Apr 07, 2021 7:20 pm @Activate Curmudgeon Mode@ I dislike "self only, boost only". I cannot think of any situation where casting lower trait on yourself would be useful, and so see no good reason for allowing a double-dip on the limitations.
I support this crumudgeon-ness.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Apr 04, 2021 5:04 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

As the dragon zips overhead three of the mercenaries open fire with their heavy pulse lasers (L-20 Pulse Rifle, Heavy Pulse, 21 & 23, AP 2.).

OOC: Everyone is grouped together so free for all.
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:16 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 5: Death from Above
Replies: 0
Views: 1243

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 5: Death from Above

<r>“The the CAF-1 is an attempt to create the biggest airplane in aviation history for the purpose of moving huge amounts of conventional forces to anywhere the Coalition wants them…Only a year ago, General Drogue discovered the project and resurrected it with dreams of turning this mammoth flying b...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Bartering As the group debates their path to Kiev the old mystic is able to offer some advice. "By river you can go along the Volga as far as Nizhny Novgorod, then pick up the Oka for many kilometres toward your destination. It is mostly uncharted, I do not know of anyone who has taken it to t...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Apr 01, 2021 5:37 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 4: The Skelebot Graveyards
Replies: 0
Views: 1202

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow 4: The Skelebot Graveyards

<r>“When the dust cleared, the town of Cochrane was nothing but a smoking crater and only the church and music hall at Adamsville remained standing mostly intact. All but eleven townspeople were safely evacuated, 40 injured, and only 32 mystic defenders perished in the carnage. Over 18,000 Skelebots...
by Venatus Vinco
Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:26 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Canyon Davison Gulch Difficult Ground: 1 square is 2” of Pace. Including Flight (steep incline, buffeting winds) Heavy Cover: Mercs are in Heavy Cover: -4 to hit, +4 Armor Davison Guluch is a narrow and steep-sided ravine with a fast stream running through it. A secondary stream comes down the ravi...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Mar 20, 2021 5:16 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Savage Rifts Encounter Design: Three Tips for Memorable Combats
Replies: 0
Views: 1332

[Blog] Savage Rifts Encounter Design: Three Tips for Memorable Combats

<r>“Savage Rifts characters are too powerful. They rarely fail skill rolls and walk over everything in combat.” – Straw Man In this post we’ll look at a recent example of a real live combat, how it challenged powerful groups, and three strategies used to create these types of situations in Savage Ri...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Mar 19, 2021 6:31 am
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow Session 3
Replies: 0
Views: 1192

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow Session 3

<r>Dawn of Tomorrow Session 3 Wednesday was session three of our Dawn of Tomorrow mini-series. The evening was highlighted by a massive Chase where the players hunted down a fleeing Coalition command APC and made some disturbing discoveries that threatened to tip the scales of the entire war! Techni...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:49 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Case Dismissed It is clear the Magistrate has little patience for the group, but is also leery of dragons and mystic Kuznya. As the arguments wear on she eventually raises her hand to halt the proceedings. "The ship is salvage. The outsiders found it along the river, where time is strange, and...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

I Didn’t Do it I Swear Barony of Charity Around Town Three days leave Caine & Ajax Returning to the bar where Caine got caught with his pants down, the pair of heroes start looking for leads. It doesn’t take too long to learn that Rei, nt her real name for sure, is a known quantity around town....
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Mar 11, 2021 5:11 pm
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow, Session 2
Replies: 0
Views: 1247

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow, Session 2

<r>Wednesday was session two of our Dawn of Tomorrow mini-campaign. The heroes had all the dice on their side this week, but even that didn’t stop us from having interesting, fun, and challenging encounters. One thing that makes this game a joy to play is that the players act like heroes — even when...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Mar 06, 2021 11:03 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

The Law of the Land Barony of Charity Around Town Three days leave Tiny & Mars Unable to control herselves, Mars charges the fleeing mercenaries. Only Tiny’s intervention keeps her from pummelling another one. With the dragon restraining her the mercenaries take off at a pace while Tiny flies M...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

What a Ship Show City of Kazan Horror Factor: 2[/url] Conditions: Overcast. Settling in for story time the old mystic seems to take great pleasure in having an audience, “Before the cataclysm, before the Golden Age, when humanity still believed in magic and monsters roamed more freely, our lands, l...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: The Thief (Campaign Notes & Clues)
Replies: 4
Views: 3425

Re: The Thief (Campaign Notes & Clues)

A demon with a powerful sonic attack, think boom gun only worse. It’s children are lesser demons in a similar mold (bird-like, sonic attacks, swarming, etc.).

It lives in the ruins of Kiev.

It sounds like it has a treasure hoard.
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Mar 04, 2021 5:14 pm
Forum: Blog Discussion
Topic: [Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow, Session 1
Replies: 0
Views: 1600

[Blog] Dawn of Tomorrow, Session 1

<r>“Few events affected North America as profoundly as the Coalition’s siege on Tolkeen. For many years, Tolkeen was considered a potential threat due to the nation’s proximity to the Coalition’s borders. The freethinking people of Tolkeen embraced magic and welcomed D-Bees, two things directly oppo...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

The Quick & The Dead Tiny & Mars As Mars initiates a gun fight in the market area Tiny makes everything better by reverting to his natural form in a very public place. People already scared and scattered by the gun fire suddenly outright panic and begin to flee in terror. Carts and stalls a...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:41 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

Mars' big bore bullet sends the offending mercenary flying and her sword pommel knocks a second one unconscious. The remaining two move quickly and professionally one pulling a weapon and returning fire while the second retrieves their fallen ally and begins to move away from the furious crazy. The ...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Feb 25, 2021 5:34 pm
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

Fanya Yurievich listens stoically as the group recounts their tale. After the last person finishes speaking he remains quiet for an awkwardly long time then starts to chuckle softly. Before too long his soft laugh begins to amplify until it reaches a full on belly laugh echoing into the night. "...
by Venatus Vinco
Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Out of Character Topics
Topic: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence
Replies: 116
Views: 995953

Re: Account Status Tracker-The only place to announce an absence

Pender Lumkiss wrote: Mon Feb 22, 2021 7:04 am Name: Pender Lumkiss
Start Date of Absence:
Expected Date of Return: Feburary 2022
A/GM Account: Pender Lumpkiss
Characters: Trowel, Lelya, Sheila, Danny
2022, yikes. Take care, Jon. Hope all is well.

VV
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Feb 21, 2021 6:01 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

No One Expects the Coalition! Barony of Charity Around Town Three days leave Tex, William, Ajax, Swiftrunner, & Caine Arriving first, as always, Ajax trots up to a guard and demands entrance. Fortunately, for the guard his faceplate covers his bewilderment Unfortunately, he can’t hide it in his...
by Venatus Vinco
Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

What a Ship Show City of Kazan Horror Factor: 2 Conditions: Overcast. Out of a Boat After much miscommunication and many people talking at once, things settle down a bit for the group. The presence of Alexander, who seems to represent someone everyone in town respects, also helps the local authorit...
by Venatus Vinco
Sat Feb 13, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

No One Expects the Coalition! Barony of Charity Around Town Three days leave Ajax, Swiftrunner, & Caine After a revealing introduction Dawn is able to pick up a scent of the departed Coalition team, but run immediately after them as Caine pushes his way past the others to find Rei. However, by ...
by Venatus Vinco
Thu Feb 11, 2021 7:05 pm
Forum: Savage Virtual Tabletop (VTT)
Topic: Two Game Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 4405

Re: Two Game Ideas

Dawn of Tomorrow A Savage Rifts Campaign During the Siege on Tolkeen “Few events affected North America as profoundly as the Coalition’s siege on Tolkeen. For many years, Tolkeen was considered a potential threat due to the nation’s proximity to the Coalition’s borders. The freethinking people of T...
by Venatus Vinco
Wed Feb 10, 2021 5:54 pm
Forum: Savage Virtual Tabletop (VTT)
Topic: Two Game Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 4405

Two Game Ideas

Post tis on Discord: Two game ideas, I can only do one. 6-9 sessions. Fridays or Saturdays most likely (although Wednesday is an option). Rifts: Siege on Tolkeen : Follow a group of cyberknights and their allies who aligned with Tolkeen from the start of the war and face hard decisions as Tolkeen gr...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:42 am
Forum: Far From Home
Topic: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time
Replies: 165
Views: 45725

Re: Chapter 6: Heroes of Our Time

What a Ship Show City of Kazan Horror Factor: 2 Conditions: Overcast. As the patrol boat approaches, Par takes the lead on translation with a beautiful honest statement. "Sorry, but we are not the old crew of the ship. We salvaged this ship as it was sinking about 30 miles south of here. The c...
by Venatus Vinco
Fri Feb 05, 2021 8:28 am
Forum: Into the Unknown
Topic: Chapter 6: The Start Line
Replies: 172
Views: 63545

Re: Chapter 6: The Start Line

No One Expects the Coalition! Barony of Charity Around Town Three days leave Ajax, Swiftrunner, & Caine Ajax and Dawn spot the disheveled woman leaving Caine’s room at the same time. WHile Dawn rushes to her aid, Ajax rushes to action. The woman, Rei, quickly reports that Caine is in there with...

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