I'll be alright, if I can maintain my "too tough to die" status through the system migration. I mean, 'cause Carla is really designed with saving her own ass first; her primary fighting mode is "fighting defensively."

One reason why I dislike Savage Worlds is that it's too simple and generic for me. It's alright for pulp, but I feel it sucks out the detail from a modern setting, and reduces the choice between, say, a CZ75 and Beretta 92F to mere name. (And don't tell me you can model the difference in SW. Forget it.)

It's alright for a system to be simple, when you're doing it quick and dirty, and I understand where you're coming from when you say that combat resolution in D20 is a bitch. It's just that I don't think SW is the end-all, be-all solution for all kinds of genres. I play with it in the Admiral's Star Wars game because I feel it fits what he's trying to do with it ("A blaster is a blaster is a blaster"), but I think it would seriously spoil *my* fun for Spycraft.

And one thing I won't do under any circumstances would be to convert Jess over to a SW-type system. Make a new character, maybe. (BIG maybe.) I'm not trying to obstruct progress, I'm just saying that I'd probably not follow you on that way.

Gatac

Dang, there was something like 110+ points of vehicle damage exchanged during the last round.

Gatty, your move.

Coup De Grace the goon, let Ivan go (give him a phonenumber), fetch the case and look for some cover. As soon as I'm behind cover, I'll unfold the stock and try to brace my little MP7. Waiting for Ayumi to come back, basically, and preparing to cover her if there's more surprises. That should cover the next few rounds.

Gatac

I'm going to continue attempting to blast the everlovin' shit out of the ferrari.

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Quote: from Dieter on 11:29 am on Mar. 29, 2004

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Quote: from Dieter on 2:46 pm on Mar. 25, 2004
Initiatives:
Carla: 27
Ayumi/Mercedes/Goons: 16
Artis: 14
Ferrari: 8
Jess: 6

It's been two weeks. I thought I'd repost...again.

How am I doing with procuring second helpings of filet mook-gnon?

I'll try for the driver now.

Situation update:

-The Mercedes is almost out of the park. Ayumi is currently a bit woozy from the sudden braking. The SUV's health bar is somewhere is a greenish-yellow.
-Artis and the Mustang are bit fragged, but still well within normal operating perameters. The Mustang's health bar is also greenish-yellow.
-The Ferrari's health meter is in the reddish-orange range right now. It's top speed is probably somewhere around 60MPH and that's fairly dangerous considering the car's running on two good tires and two run-flats. It is currently trying to make an expeditious retreat out of the park.
-Carla and Jess (who hasn't gone yet this turn) are outside of the Mustang. Ivan seems content with leaving his golden years as an Agency snitch.

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Quote: from Dieter on 10:57 am on April 9, 2004
Situation update:

-The Mercedes is almost out of the park. Ayumi is currently a bit woozy from the sudden braking. The SUV's health bar is somewhere is a greenish-yellow.
-Artis and the Mustang are bit fragged, but still well within normal operating perameters. The Mustang's health bar is also greenish-yellow.
-The Ferrari's health meter is in the reddish-orange range right now. It's top speed is probably somewhere around 60MPH and that's fairly dangerous considering the car's running on two good tires and two run-flats. It is currently trying to make an expeditious retreat out of the park.
-Carla and Jess (who hasn't gone yet this turn) are outside of the Mustang. Ivan seems content with leaving his golden years as an Agency snitch.

Gatty, what's Jess doing?

What I said a few posts up still stands. I'll leave the goon alone, though, he doesn't seem to need the bullet. Ivan gets a nice phonenumber, I retrieve the case and head for cover.

Gatac

Ok. I was just wondering since Artis will be leaving the scene and following the Ferrari.

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Quote: from Dieter on 10:36 am on April 13, 2004
Ok. I was just wondering since Artis will be leaving the scene and following the Ferrari.

Err...that was meant to imply that he'd be leaving Jess with Ivan if you didn't say she getting in the Mustang. If not, the next post will be Artis exiting the scene enveloping the abandoned Jess in a cloud of burnt rubber.

Fine with me, we need to make sure nobody gets away. I'm sure Jess and Ayumi can look after themselves for a bit.

Well, Ayumi can.

Gatac

Alrighty. That means it's time for a car chase!

I'll try and figure out lengths/speed/etc tonight so hopefully we can get this started tomorrow.

Well, it might be a few more days before I can get all the numbers in.

I had some time during lunch to figure out how the chase scene starts.

-Initial Speed: 35MPH (you're driving through crowded city streets = tight terrain)
-Exceeding 35MPH is considered very dangerous and the driver will have to make a crash check (DC 17 + any other damage modifiers) at the end of the round.
-Distance between Artis & Mercedes: 18 lengths
-Distance between Artis & Ferrari: 8 lengths
-For having the highest handling, Artis gets a +1 circumstance bonus for the tight terrain.
-Crash checks (factoring in terrain & speed) are DC22(!) instead of DC15.

Yes, this will get ugly...very quick if people start botching rolls.

Well, Artis has a +15 on Driver before any dice are even rolled, and the lead car has the distraction of an onboard ninja rampage. We're so cool it hurts.

And speaking of ninja rampages, Ayumi will continue to attempt to wrest control of the vehicle away from the driver by killing him and then taking over. Can I impale the goon by stabbing right through his seat back?

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And speaking of ninja rampages, Ayumi will continue to attempt to wrest control of the vehicle away from the driver by killing him and then taking over. Can I impale the goon by stabbing right through his seat back?

Contrary to all that d20 bullshit...hell yes you can stab the goon through the seat back! They'll be a modifier or two, but yup!

Sweet! That's the plan, then. After that, perhaps she can twist around to get her hands on the wheel and a foot on the pedals. She has good bonuses in Tumble as well as Escape Artist. I figure between those skills, she can get the job done.