Session Start: Tue Feb 06 18:43:39 2001 [18:43] *** Now talking in #rpg2
[18:43] <kasin> hey, we are all early
[18:43] <GM> Hi
[18:44] <kasin> think about my email?
[18:44] <alamark> MWAHAHAHA!!! 1 AM TH3 'L33T CHANN3L CR3AT0R! [18:44] *** alamark sets mode: +o kasin [18:44] *** alamark sets mode: +o GM
[18:44] <GM> Nope. Been busy.
[18:44] <kasin> np
[18:44] <alamark> Haven't finished my burger yet [18:45] <GM> Let me know when you have. [18:45] <kasin> I'm ready
[18:45] <kasin> Have a think now?
[18:45] <GM> I'm finishing off a seminar for tomorrow morning. :) [18:46] <GM> But at least it's not on time management. [18:46] <kasin> ok
[18:47] * kasin smiles
[18:48] <GM> I say that because a colleague gave her time management seminar today and admitted to finishing it at midnight last night. :) [18:48] * kasin laughs
[18:49] <GM> But then admittedly we've only had 3 months to prepare... [18:49] <kasin> you have heard the joke about God being a grad student? [18:50] <GM> Yeah. So true.
[18:50] <kasin> I recall getting half and hours sleep after finishing before getting to hand it in :) [18:51] <GM> What's the date today?
[18:51] <kasin> 6th
[18:51] <kasin> or campaign date?
[18:52] <GM> No, RL.
[18:52] <GM> Thanks.
[18:52] <alamark> The 6th\
[18:53] <alamark> Back
[18:53] <GM> OK, shall we start?
[18:54] <kasin> yep
[18:54] <GM> I believe that you were enjoying the food at the Unicorn's Tale. [18:54] <kasin> yep
[18:54] <kasin> yummy pancakes....
[18:55] <GM> OK...
[18:55] <GM> What now?
[18:55] <kasin> everyone ready to go home? [18:55] <GM> The NPCs are.
[18:55] <alamark> Remind me why wewent to Waymeet? [18:55] <kasin> I am
[18:55] <kasin> visit the sage
[18:55] <GM> To find out about the orb dragons. [18:57] <kasin> you wanted to do a sendig to one of them, we were also discussing going back to you-know-where [18:58] <kasin> which shall we do first? [18:58] <GM> Allandrak: First we head home. [18:59] <kasin> okies, lets go
[18:59] <alamark> Yep
[18:59] <GM> You wander out of Waymeet... [18:59] <alamark> Ah, reminds me
[18:59] <kasin> ...and..
[18:59] <GM> ..without encoutering anything too weird. [18:59] <GM> (reminds you?)
[18:59] <alamark> Do the fork-sellers have any idea about how time passes in relation to various primes? [19:00] <GM> They say that generally primes are fairly similar. Some swing somewhat - unstable - but generally most are fairly similar. [19:01] <alamark> ok
[19:01] <alamark> we go home
[19:01] *** GM changes topic to 'In Letnor' [19:02] *** GM sets mode: +l 3
[19:02] <kasin> back to the castle?
[19:02] *** GM changes topic to 'In Letnor; in the castle' [19:02] <alamark> I relate the news to the other dragons. [19:02] <GM> Jade: So, you'll be bringing more of use to here? [19:03] <GM> (of us)
[19:03] * kasin listens
[19:04] <alamark> Well, if they want to come [19:04] <alamark> I'm not going to force them [19:04] <alamark> Is this OK with all of you? [19:04] <GM> Jade: Sure.
[19:04] <alamark> Alternatively, they could visit if they don't want to stay. [19:04] <GM> Orbit: Yeah, the more the merrier. [19:05] <GM> Flame: May as well join the party. Everything else does. [19:05] <alamark> :)
[19:05] * alamark grins
[19:05] * kasin smiles
[19:05] <alamark> So elf-king first then? [19:05] <kasin> or go back to the station... [19:06] <kasin> could do both
[19:06] <kasin> do a sending to the elf-ing, prepare for station trip [19:06] <GM> R: Elf-king can be done today. The station can't be. [19:06] <kasin> the EK is likely to take a little while. A senidn to the EK won't take long, so lets do that [19:07] <alamark> OK
[19:07] <alamark> What should I say?
[19:08] <kasin> Hi, we would like your dragon, please send by courier, is COD ok? [19:08] * kasin grins
[19:08] <kasin> seriously...
[19:08] <kasin> Say you would like to meet him to discuss the dragon [19:09] <alamark> something like: Name's Alamark, the orb dragons over here are interested in meeting their brethren. Is this OK with you? [19:09] <kasin> do we know it's name?
[19:09] <alamark> OK, souns better
[19:09] <kasin> that sounds good
[19:09] <alamark> Nope
[19:09] <alamark> They gave themselves names after the metamorphosis AFAIK [19:10] <kasin> ok
[19:10] <kasin> well, cast away
[19:11] <kasin> how about changing that last bit to say "can they, and myself, call in?" [19:11] <alamark> How about: My name's Alamark the Evoker, the orb dragons over here are interested in meeting their brethren. Request permission to discuss further. [19:11] <kasin> great
[19:11] <alamark> Ah, do we lose words in inter-planar sendings? [19:12] <alamark> Or just a % chance of failure? [19:12] <GM> Just %
[19:12] <kasin> 5% chance of non-arrival [19:13] <alamark> OK
[19:13] <GM> So is that whay you Send?
[19:14] <alamark> How about: My name's Alamark the Evoker, the orb dragons over here are interested in meeting their brethren. Request permission to discuss further. Have fork, will travel. [19:14] <alamark> Should I mention the fork? [19:14] <kasin> no
[19:14] <kasin> just what you said earlir was fine [19:15] <alamark> OK, that one then.
[19:15] <alamark> ie.: My name's Alamark the Evoker, the orb dragons over here are interested in meeting their brethren. Request permission to discuss further. [19:15] <GM> OK....
[19:15] <alamark> Wait
[19:15] <GM> (thinking)
[19:15] <alamark> I insert - Your Majesty [19:15] <alamark> Don't want to be rude.... [19:16] <alamark> I hope he's familiar with magic... [19:17] <GM> You may discuss, although you'd best discuss it with Keh'lienne. [19:17] <GM> (that's what you get)
[19:17] <kasin> (assume you tell us that alamark) [19:17] <kasin> That could be the name of the dragon [19:18] <alamark> OK
[19:18] <kasin> perhaps a place to teleport to would be nice as well... [19:18] <alamark> OOC: Bugger, char sheets in car [19:18] <alamark> BRB
[19:21] * kasin waits
[19:21] <alamark> No sendings left
[19:22] <kasin> ok, so tomorrow then
[19:22] * kasin sigh
[19:23] <kasin> ok, split up until tomorrow? [19:23] <GM> OK.
[19:24] <GM> At dinner...
[19:24] <alamark> Yep
[19:24] <kasin> yep?
[19:25] <GM> ..Allandrak makes a passing reference to how it was really lucky that you found a dragon sage, since he probably already knew a fair bit about the orbs.... [19:25] <kasin> ah, that would explain it [19:26] <kasin> anything else/
[19:26] <alamark> So that guy was a dragon? [19:26] <alamark> Presumably gold or silver. [19:26] <GM> All: Yeah? You mean you didn't notice? [19:28] <kasin> no
[19:28] <kasin> appeared quite humanoid to me [19:28] <GM> All: I thought that a 'ruddy great big dragon lying on a pile of treasure would be... [19:28] * kasin sigh
[19:28] <GM> All: ... ah, an illusion then, I suppose. [19:28] <GM> All frowns.
[19:29] <kasin> hence the large place too [19:29] <GM> All: Hmm... I wish I at least noticed the illusions. [19:29] <GM> All: He was gold though.
[19:29] <kasin> well, we didn't think to mention that the obvious, to us. Anymore than you mentioned the obvious, to you. We shoudl eb careful to mention the obvious more often [19:30] <kasin> (sophie is talking to some people who have arrived) [19:30] <GM> (OK)
[19:32] <alamark> Back
[19:32] <alamark> One of the cleaners I went to high school with and she was just introducing her husband to me [19:33] <alamark> Buggered if I can remember her name! :( [19:33] <GM> OKie.
[19:33] <GM> OK, the night passes?
[19:33] <kasin> anything else you saw on waymeet which was unusual allandrak? [19:33] <alamark> Yep
[19:34] <kasin> what was it?
[19:34] <GM> All: Umm... in Waymeet I didn't consider a dragon sage unusual, actually. [19:34] * kasin nods
[19:35] <kasin> well, what was unusual then? [19:35] <GM> (I think Sophie was answering my question, not yours.) [19:35] <kasin> (oh, ok. ignore it then [19:35] <kasin> (night passes then)
[19:36] <GM> OK... during breakfast on the next day. [19:36] <GM> Mitsumi walks in, clad in a white robe. [19:36] <kasin> hey! Mitsumi! Good to see you [19:37] <GM> M (smiles) Likewise. It has been too long. [19:37] <GM> M: Unfortunately I'm not here for a nice reason, and not for long either. [19:37] <kasin> oh
[19:39] <GM> M will join you at the table and help herself to some food. [19:39] <GM> She looks thinner, and tired. [19:39] * alamark sighs
[19:39] * kasin waits for M to speak
[19:39] * alamark hugs mitsumi
[19:40] <GM> M will return the hug with a warm smile. [19:40] <alamark> We;ll do what we can to help, whatever it is. [19:40] <GM> M: (quietly) My problems are being sorted out, actually. It's yours that I wish to talk to you about. [19:41] <kasin> Our problems. What kind of problems? [19:41] <GM> M: I have talked with Dillar, and he has allowed me to see much. Unfortunately his grasp of the future is clouded, so I couldn't see much that I wanted. [19:41] <GM> M smiles wanly.
[19:42] <kasin> Always the way
[19:42] <GM> M: I do know one thing though, if you manage to change the balance of this plane as you are planning then you will win. [19:42] <GM> M: And as a bonus, this will allow me to rejoin you here. [19:43] <alamark> And this is bad?
[19:43] <GM> M: No.
[19:43] <GM> M smiles slightly, but the smile fades quickly. [19:43] <GM> M: The other things I saw though... [19:44] * kasin waits
[19:44] <GM> M shakes her head slowly.
[19:44] <kasin> Please, just spit it out [19:44] <kasin> the suspense is doing bad things to my digestion [19:45] <GM> M: I saw many things. For a start I believe that Malebrode is working directly against you now. I read fear and anger in him. [19:45] <kasin> uh oh
[19:46] <alamark> Well, getting the head off of him was probably the last straw for him. [19:46] <GM> M: He has a plan and is working like he has not worked in a long time. I don't know what he means to do, but I believe it spans realities in some way. [19:46] <alamark> Fear works for me. Fear is good... [19:46] <alamark> In a goodly way, of course. [19:46] <alamark> :)
[19:46] <GM> (Now playing: Heard it on the Grapevine!) [19:46] <kasin> Actually, I'd much rather he was complacent [19:46] <GM> M shakes her head.
[19:46] <GM> M nods at Kasin's words.
[19:47] <GM> M: That would be far preferable. [19:47] <GM> M: I don't know what he plans, but I know he will need roughly another three to four months to finish it. [19:47] <kasin> what else did you see?
[19:47] <alamark> Eeee, that's bad
[19:48] <GM> M: I looked through the branchings of the future, and learned that you can't beat him. Yet. [19:48] <GM> M: I feel that there are things you need to do first. [19:48] <kasin> ugly
[19:49] <GM> M: I saw a vision of a claw gripping this planet. I don't know how that fits in, but I feel that it does. [19:49] <kasin> a claw...
[19:50] <GM> M: Yes, a multi-coloured claw, perhaps of a dragon or a similar color. [19:50] <GM> (creature, not color)
[19:51] <GM> M: I don't think it was a real claw, though. More like some form of trap or mechanism. [19:51] <alamark> Hmm
[19:51] <alamark> So, is it or isn't this dragon-related? [19:51] <kasin> mechcanical claw eh?
[19:51] <GM> M: It might be, I don't know. I did see one of the talons wither and fall away, but I don't know what that means either. [19:52] <kasin> how many fingers on the claw? [19:53] <GM> M: Four smaller ones, and one larger opposing. [19:53] <GM> M: It was the smallest that withered. The blue talon. [19:53] <alamark> The were 5 planets in my dreams.... [19:54] <GM> M: Oh?
[19:54] <alamark> A red one, a blue one, a black one... [19:54] <GM> M nods.
[19:54] <kasin> quick summary Mitsumi
[19:54] <alamark> OOC: a cloudy one and ?? escapes me [19:54] <kasin> we have killed the water demon [19:54] <GM> (you give her a summary?)
[19:54] <kasin> (yep)
[19:54] <GM> (OKie ... data upload)
[19:55] <GM> M: Hmm... this theme repeats. [19:55] <kasin> muchly
[19:56] <GM> M: I have the feeling that this represents a series of tasks, and my guess would be that Malebrode is the last on that list. [19:56] * kasin nods
[19:56] <kasin> and we have seriously limited time [19:57] <GM> M: Yes.
[19:57] <kasin> measureable in days even. [19:58] <GM> M: Do you know what the other things to do first are? [19:58] * kasin is silent
[19:58] <GM> M studies Kasin, looking puzzled. [19:58] <GM> M: Ah, the things you can't say? [19:59] <kasin> what do you mean, the things I can't say? [19:59] <GM> (I presume that you told her that as well?) [20:00] <kasin> (ok)
[20:00] <kasin> Yes, the things I can't say directly [20:00] <GM> M nods.
[20:00] <GM> M: Well, I presume that we agree that there are five things to be done? [20:01] <alamark> And, can we tell Mitsumi about our... latest discovery? [20:01] <kasin> sure
[20:01] * kasin nods to M
[20:01] <kasin> investigating northwards seems like a good idea... [20:02] <GM> M: Then I suggest you do so quickly. [20:02] <kasin> right
[20:03] <GM> M nods slowly.
[20:03] <kasin> I'd like to investigate upstairs, because it can help us with information about that timeperiod [20:03] <kasin> anything else you saw M? [20:03] <GM> M: Much, but I don't know how to interpret much of it. [20:04] <GM> M: I saw a group of mages fighting the magelands. Alamark, Allandrak and Kasana were there. [20:04] <GM> M: The ground itself seemed to be fighting back. And the creatures. [20:04] <kasin> ok...
[20:04] <kasin> I hope thats not a task we have to do [20:05] * alamark sighs in frustration
[20:05] <GM> M: I saw Kasin fight a living flame by swinging an armored figure at it. A warrior or some such. [20:05] <kasin> swinging an armoured figure? [20:06] <GM> M: Yes. He seemed to be the same size as you but stiff, maybe held? [20:06] <kasin> what kind of armour?
[20:06] <GM> M: Field plate I think. The vision was not clear. [20:06] * kasin nods
[20:08] <kasin> anything else?
[20:08] <GM> M: No ... nothing coherent. [20:09] <kasin> we need to stop Malebrode's plan [20:09] <alamark> Reminds me of the vision from way back when, when an armoured ifgure was standing among the ruins of Letnor City [20:10] <GM> R: Yes. But we don't know what it is, which doesn't help. [20:10] <kasin> something to do with the dragons? [20:10] <GM> M: I don't know.
[20:11] <kasin> that is what maleborde was thinking of earlier anwyay [20:11] <kasin> not sure if he started his master plan then yet or not [20:12] * kasin glances at R
[20:13] <kasin> we may need to jump realities to fight this [20:13] <GM> R nods slightly.
[20:13] <GM> All: Again?
[20:13] <kasin> we can't do all of the things we need to do in that time. however, jumping realities is a considerable risk [20:13] <alamark> Yes
[20:14] <alamark> I think the, um thing upstairs is worthwhile investigate [20:14] <alamark> It may gives us an edge, and negate the nned to jump realities [20:14] <alamark> need
[20:14] * kasin nods
[20:14] <kasin> definitely
[20:14] <kasin> records of the time will be very useful [20:15] <kasin> also, the being on the station isn't immediately hostile and is very powerful [20:15] <kasin> well, possibly very powerful [20:15] <GM> R: A possible ally?
[20:15] <GM> O: Not possibly. They are very powerful. [20:16] <kasin> exactly. a possible ally [20:16] <kasin> I would like to go back as soon as possible [20:16] <kasin> we are going to have to shift into high gear ourselves [20:16] <GM> R: Today then.
[20:17] <GM> R: I don't think that you should go alone though. [20:17] <kasin> why?
[20:17] <GM> R: You may need others, and their presence isn't likely to hurt. [20:18] <GM> R: A mixed group. Perhaps you, Zel, Alamark and Jade? [20:18] <kasin> ok
[20:18] <GM> Flame: Why not me?
[20:18] <kasin> why jade in particular? [20:18] <kasin> this isn't likely to be a combat mission [20:18] <kasin> if it is, we have lost the mission already [20:19] <GM> Jade: She can play with magic and sense it's energy. Maybe she can sense something up there ... something of their energy. [20:19] <GM> (sorry, that was R)
[20:19] <alamark> I don't think there's going to be much call to burn down the station [20:19] <GM> Flame growls softly but won't argue. [20:19] <GM> R: Just a hunch.
[20:20] <GM> O: I could go instead?
[20:20] <GM> R (shakes his head) No Orbit, you can help from here. [20:20] * kasin nods
[20:20] <GM> O sighs.
[20:20] <kasin> alamrk, you want to go? [20:21] <GM> R: I think one of the mages should go. They may not be able to cast spells, but then again ... and both Kasin and Alamark can double as a priest [20:21] <GM> M raises an eyebrow in Alamark's direction. [20:22] <alamark> I'll go
[20:22] * kasin looks curiously at M, then realises [20:22] <kasin> Alamark is a priest now [20:23] <GM> M: Really? When did this happen? [20:23] <kasin> a little while ago
[20:23] <kasin> why? is it important some how to this? [20:24] <GM> M: Ah... well, not that I saw. But still interesting. [20:24] <GM> M smiles at A.
[20:25] <GM> (Does Alamark react at all?) [20:25] <alamark> I'm still getting it used to it myself, actually. [20:26] <alamark> It's hard to think of myself as something other than a mage after all this time. [20:26] * kasin nods
[20:26] <kasin> well, what shall we do today? [20:26] <GM> M nods.
[20:26] <GM> R: Upwards, I'd say. And soon. [20:26] <GM> R: When you've done that we may know more. [20:27] <kasin> well, viv, feel ok now? [20:27] <GM> Viv: Yeah, I suppose so.
[20:27] <kasin> if alamark teleports us there, viv can tp us back [20:28] <alamark> OK
[20:28] <kasin> ok, lets get ready to go [20:29] <GM> OK... you TP?
[20:29] <kasin> orbit, if you can, I'd like for you to see if anyine is reading our minds [20:29] <kasin> nothing more than that, just see if they are [20:29] <GM> O: I'll do that, yes.
[20:30] <kasin> ok, lets go then
[20:30] <GM> (TP?)
[20:30] <kasin> try and teleport to as near the computer centre is as I saw [20:30] <kasin> (ie: describe to alamark) [20:30] <kasin> just in case it is a machine intelligence [20:30] <alamark> nod
[20:31] <GM> That would be about where you met the security droid last time. [20:32] <GM> Your surroundings blur and ... [20:32] *** GM changes topic to 'Up, up and away, in my beautiful space station...' [20:32] <kasin> (oh well)
[20:32] <GM> You are in a corridor. The walls are metal but the floor is corrugated material much like hard rubber. [20:33] <GM> Jade: Cool.
[20:34] <alamark> Um, hold on
[20:35] <alamark> ooc: whatever happened to the wish for ID? [20:35] <kasin> ooc: haven't done yet
[20:36] <kasin> ooc: hang on a tick, talking with hannes [20:37] <kasin> ooc: continue
[20:37] <kasin> lets head towards the centre [20:37] <kasin> (we do so)
[20:37] <kasin> (look for atmosphere readout on the way to doublecheck. old habits die hard :) [20:37] <alamark> Yep
[20:38] <GM> (that was by the airlock)
[20:38] <kasin> (normal voice level) anyone here? [20:38] <alamark> What's the magic like here, Jade? [20:38] <GM> You move along the corridor. [20:38] <kasin> (yep, not going back, just if we see one) [20:38] <GM> Jade: Weird.
[20:39] <GM> You suddenly hear a sound from up ahead. Sounds like something on wheels coming quickly. Probably not too big... [20:39] <kasin> security bot approaching [20:39] <GM> ...and a small maintainance 'bot whizzes around a corner, wheels whirring. [20:39] <kasin> nope
[20:40] <kasin> (does it stop?)
[20:40] <GM> It darts past you and whizzes away... [20:40] <GM> ..out of sight.
[20:40] <kasin> I love those things
[20:40] <kasin> they are cute
[20:40] * kasin smiles
[20:40] <kasin> lets keep going
[20:40] * alamark looks at kasin strangely [20:41] <GM> You move on down the corridor. [20:41] <GM> You are almost at where Kasin thinks the entrance to the computer center should be when you hear something approaching from behind... [20:42] <GM> ...something wheeled but larger. [20:42] <kasin> this is prob a security bot [20:43] <GM> You pause to wait for it?
[20:43] <kasin> no
[20:43] <kasin> (but don't run or anything) [20:44] <GM> OK ... you keep going and get to the door. It does not slide open as you approach. [20:44] <GM> There is a small slot next to it, and a small terminal with a keypad. [20:44] <kasin> it wants an ID card
[20:44] <GM> The sounds from behind are getting closer. [20:44] * kasin knocks on the door
[20:45] <GM> There is no result to the knock. [20:45] * kasin shrugs
[20:45] <kasin> open sesame!
[20:45] <GM> From around the distance corner behind you comes something that very closely remembles a Dalek. [20:45] * alamark rolls his eyes
[20:45] <alamark> Oh crap.
[20:46] <GM> Zel will pull out a small card and holds it up. [20:46] <GM> Zel: Try my ID?
[20:46] <kasin> sure
[20:46] <GM> Zel runs the card through the slot. [20:46] <GM> There is a beep and a soft voice says 'Access Denied'. [20:46] <kasin> didn't think it would work [20:47] <GM> Zel: Neither did I, but... [20:47] <GM> Zel pockets the card as the Dalek approaches. Unlike in the movies it's not waving it's gun and it's not saying 'exterminate'. [20:48] <kasin> hello
[20:48] <GM> Dalek: Good evening. Can I please see your ID? [20:49] <kasin> try your ID zel
[20:49] <GM> Zel will step forwards and hold out his ID with a flourish. [20:49] <GM> The dalek takes the ID in a claw that springs from the 'gun' and it feeds it into a slot. [20:50] <GM> The card gets spat out and the dalek hands it back. [20:50] <GM> D: I'm afraid that's not a valid card sir. Do you have another? [20:50] <kasin> not here
[20:51] <GM> D: In that case I'll have to ask you to come with me, please. [20:51] <GM> The Dalek freezes.
[20:52] <GM> The dalek jerkily turns a full circle. [20:52] * kasin waits
[20:52] <GM> Zel takes a step back.
[20:52] * kasin stands confidently
[20:52] <GM> Zel: If this thing goes nuts... [20:52] <GM> D: Processing... processing... [20:52] <GM> Jade: (grinning) Cool...
[20:53] <GM> A small card pops out of the dalek's card slot. It offers it to Alamark. [20:53] <alamark> Where are you going to take us? [20:53] <GM> It looks like an ID card.
[20:53] <kasin> intresting...
[20:53] <GM> D: Take ... take ... take ... [20:53] <alamark> OK....
[20:53] <alamark> I take it
[20:53] <kasin> very interesting...
[20:53] <GM> The dalek turns and runs into the wall, dropping the card. [20:53] <kasin> take it!
[20:53] <GM> Jade: Whoops...
[20:54] <GM> Jade: What a cool toy? Can I keep it? [20:54] <alamark> I take it
[20:54] <kasin> no
[20:54] <kasin> I suspect a being whose name begins with L here... [20:54] <GM> Jade pouts.
[20:54] <GM> The dalek turns towards kasin and the claw pops out. [20:55] <GM> Very carefully, two of the dalek's three prongs extend upwards in the universal gesture of displeasure. [20:55] <GM> Jade grins.
[20:55] <kasin> (not happy) was that you Jade? [20:55] <GM> Jade: Umm... I don't have perfect control yet. [20:55] <kasin> leave it alone for the time being, ok? [20:56] <alamark> Alamark will slowly reach out for the card [20:56] <kasin> just keep it out of our hair [20:56] <GM> Jade: OK.
[20:56] <GM> The dalek stops moving.
[20:56] <kasin> try the card in the door [20:56] <GM> The card is still lying on the floor. It doesn't vanish. [20:57] <kasin> (sophie has said alamark takes it 3 times) [20:57] <alamark> OK
[20:57] <GM> (Sorry.. just read the last one.) [20:57] <alamark> I look at the card
[20:58] <GM> You take it. It feels solid. It has your picture on it, and the name 'Alamark, the Evoker'. [20:58] <kasin> try it on the door
[20:58] <kasin> we don't have long
[20:58] <GM> Your address is 'the Castle, on some spooky island' [20:58] <alamark> I put the card in the slot [20:59] <GM> There is a soft beep and the door slides open. [20:59] <GM> Jade: Yeah!
[20:59] * kasin enters
[21:00] <GM> Beyond the door is a large room that looks much like the Unit station control center but smaller. [21:00] <GM> (Unity)
[21:01] <kasin> lets see what info we can dig up [21:01] <kasin> (anyone leave themselves logged in? :) [21:01] <GM> Nope.
[21:01] <kasin> (rats)
[21:01] <alamark> Does the card eject?
[21:01] <GM> Yep
[21:01] <kasin> (any card readers to log in with, or all password protected?) [21:02] <GM> Each station has a card slot beside it. [21:02] <kasin> try it on a slot
[21:02] <kasin> try it on several
[21:03] <alamark> Yep
[21:03] <GM> Alamark slides the card into a slot. There is a soft beep and the station activate ... and the screen displays 'password please'... [21:03] <kasin> hmmm
[21:04] <kasin> soemthing you have, and something you know... [21:04] <alamark> Password?
[21:04] <kasin> any ideas?
[21:04] <alamark> How about a unity password? [21:04] * kasin shrugs
[21:04] <kasin> trys it
[21:04] <GM> Jade: Umm.... I don't know. [21:05] <GM> You try a Unity password. "Password incorrect." [21:05] <kasin> didn't think it would work [21:05] <kasin> well, we have physical access to the computers. I should eb able to break in....given a looong time of trial and error [21:07] <kasin> Jade, can you get the 'bot to give us an override card? [21:07] <kasin> or give us a stattion position? say, security officer? [21:08] <alamark> Is the bot still around? [21:08] <GM> Jade: Why, doesn't it work? [21:09] <GM> The dalek is still outside the door. [21:09] <kasin> no, need a password as well. thats is, unless we have an override card [21:10] <GM> Jade: Sort of like a command word, eh? OK, I'll try again. [21:10] <kasin> ok
[21:10] <GM> Jade mumbles something about 'playing with toys when they want'... [21:10] <GM> The dalek moves in, somewhat erratically. [21:10] <kasin> try getting a card with a station position on it, it will make life easier later. espeically a security position [21:11] <kasin> thanks Jade, we appreciate it [21:11] <GM> Jade: Oh, I just made him the owner of the place? Wasn't that the right thing to do? [21:11] * alamark laughs out loud
[21:12] <GM> Jade frowns at the dalek.
[21:12] <kasin> huh?
[21:12] <GM> Jade: Well, I had to make him something and the other things don't really make sense. [21:12] <kasin> what kind of not-sense? [21:12] <alamark> what language are things in here, btw? [21:13] <kasin> the 'bot speaks english [21:13] <GM> Jade: It's not really owner anymore. Translates more like 'primary controller oflocal resources'. [21:13] * kasin nods
[21:13] <alamark> Do I need a password? [21:13] <kasin> how about something security related? [21:13] <GM> Jade: English? I thought it was speaking Letnorian? [21:14] <kasin> was it?
[21:14] <GM> (English)
[21:14] <kasin> no, english
[21:15] <kasin> try looking at it with an english frame of mind Jade [21:15] <GM> Jade: I think I'd notice. I don't even speak English properly. [21:15] <kasin> oh.
[21:15] * kasin sighs
[21:15] <kasin> can you try to change alamrk's card, or make another one [21:15] <GM> Jade; Besides, it's just energy. It probably speaks in a weird way anyway. [21:15] <kasin> perhaps leave alamark's card as "owner" [21:16] <GM> Jade: I can make a whole pile. How many do you want? [21:16] <kasin> just a couple will do
[21:16] <GM> Zel: A card should have a password. Why not try a few words, Alamark? [21:16] <kasin> we need an override card tho [21:16] <GM> Jade: Umm... what's an override card. [21:16] <kasin> like...
[21:16] <alamark> Like a master key
[21:16] <kasin> yes, like a master key
[21:17] * alamark turns to the bot
[21:17] <GM> Jade: Ah, OK.
[21:17] <alamark> How do I get a new password? [21:17] <kasin> can you make one for me then please? [21:17] <GM> Jade: (to A) It won't answer. I turned it off. [21:17] <kasin> why?
[21:18] <GM> Jade: So it wouldn't do things... [21:19] <kasin> like?
[21:19] <GM> Jade: I don't know. Want me to turn it back on? [21:19] <kasin> yes please. else it's going to be a bit difficult to get a card [21:20] <kasin> yes try not to break it [21:20] <GM> Jade: Oh no, I can make it give you a card like it gave to Alamark. [21:20] <kasin> that would be nice
[21:21] <GM> Jade nods and the dalek hums. [21:21] <GM> A small card is ejected from the card slot and flies across the room, striking a work station. [21:21] <GM> Jade: Damn. Too enthusiastic. [21:22] * kasin quickly moves over and picks it up [21:22] * kasin examines the card
[21:22] <GM> It says 'Queen Kasin, denier of Toys'. [21:22] * kasin smiles
[21:23] * kasin swipes the card at a different station [21:23] <GM> Jade: You wanted a security position so I gave you 'overseer of the brood'. That seemed to be the highest. [21:23] <GM> beep Password please.
[21:23] <kasin> oh dear
[21:23] <GM> Jade: Want that master key now? [21:23] <kasin> yes please
[21:23] <alamark> Overseer of the brood is a valid position? [21:23] <kasin> overseer of the brood....this isn't a human bot I don't think [21:23] <GM> Zel: None that I've hear of... [21:24] <GM> Jade nods and the dalek hums and vibrates.... [21:24] <kasin> it might be a maeldar bot [21:24] <GM> ...with a soft plop a card falls out of the slot. The dalek vibrates for a moment then suddenly accelerates and runs into a wall. [21:24] <kasin> sounds more like the k'narr tho [21:25] * kasin picks up the card and examines it [21:25] <GM> The card is blank.
[21:26] <GM> The dalek hisses softly, then fades away. [21:26] <GM> Jade: Oh damn ... I broke it. [21:26] <kasin> rats
[21:26] * kasin sighs
[21:26] * kasin swipes the card anyway
[21:26] <GM> Jade: There's probably more around. Should I find one? [21:27] <GM> As Kasin puts the card into the slot there is a loud beep from every station and they all light up... [21:27] <GM> ...wall screens activate, giving views of space and the planet. [21:27] <kasin> great!
[21:27] <kasin> lets check status
[21:27] <alamark> I guess that's the override [21:27] <GM> Jade: Whoa, energy surge.
[21:27] <alamark> Do the consoles use English? [21:28] <kasin> Viv, you ok there buddy? [21:28] <GM> Viv (quietly) Not great. Hurry up, will ya? [21:28] <GM> The computers appear to be in english, yes. [21:29] <kasin> Now, we come back tomorrow ok? [21:29] <kasin> Viv isn't well.
[21:29] <kasin> everyone gather close
[21:29] <GM> Jade: But ... there's so much here to ... umm... see. [21:29] <kasin> tomorrow
[21:29] * kasin locks the screens again [21:29] <GM> Jade: And we're in a hurry, right? [21:29] <GM> Jade sighs and waddles over. [21:30] <GM> Viv: Umm... I'm starting to feel better. [21:30] <kasin> really?
[21:30] <GM> Jade grins.
[21:30] <kasin> jade, is he really better, or are you making him feel better? [21:30] <GM> Viv: Yes. It's like ... like we're back down again. [21:30] <GM> Jade: Me? Nah, messing with Viv is a bit too much. [21:31] <kasin> ok, just a few more minutes [21:32] * kasin unlocks the screens again [21:32] <kasin> alamark, you check the current status of things on the ground, as far as you can tell [21:33] <kasin> zel, can you operate this security equipment? if so, scan for other things on the ship [21:33] <kasin> I'll dig for history and try and get a hardcopy [21:33] <GM> Jade: Hmm... want me to play with this lot now? [21:33] <kasin> Orbit says there are a host of beings... [21:33] <GM> Zel nods and moves around, studying the screens. [21:33] <kasin> what lot? the computers? definitely not. [21:33] <GM> Zel: So we hurry?
[21:33] <kasin> yes, we hurry
[21:33] <kasin> we can't afford to break them at all! [21:33] <GM> Jade: OK. I'll keep watch then. [21:34] <kasin> excellent idea
[21:34] <GM> Zel: Umm... I think Orbit just left. [21:34] <GM> The doors slide shut.
[21:34] <kasin> yes, he did
[21:34] <kasin> uh oh
[21:34] <GM> Jade: Umm... there's something here. [21:34] <kasin> where?
[21:35] <GM> Jade: Lost of somethings. The computers. They're like the 'bot ... just more complex. [21:35] <GM> Jade is starting to shiver. [21:35] <kasin> jade, pull out!
[21:35] <kasin> be careful, we don't want you hurt [21:35] <kasin> hey, computer...
[21:36] <GM> Jade (sounding frantic) I'm not doing anything. It's them! [21:36] <GM> Jade swats at her head with one foreclaw. [21:36] <kasin> what are they doing?
[21:36] * kasin moves over to jade
[21:36] <GM> An image appears in the center of the room. A male human head. [21:36] <GM> Head: Defenses activated.
[21:36] * kasin looks up at the head
[21:36] <kasin> uh oh!
[21:36] <kasin> now we are in trouble!
[21:36] <kasin> zel, turn it off!
[21:37] <GM> Zel nods, his hands flying over the keyboard. [21:37] <GM> The head turns to face Zel. [21:37] <GM> Head: Defenses deactivated. Countdown aborted. [21:37] <kasin> whew!
[21:37] <alamark> Alamark moves into it's way [21:37] <GM> Zel: Oh no...
[21:37] <kasin> well done zel
[21:37] <kasin> what?
[21:37] <GM> Jade collapses.
[21:37] * alamark sighs
[21:37] <alamark> Shit, I had no idea it was that bad! [21:38] * alamark checks Jade for a pulse [21:38] <GM> Zel: This thing ... it's got some sort of weapon in it. [21:38] <kasin> this station? what kind of weapon? [21:38] * kasin moves over to examine Zel's console [21:38] <GM> Zel hits a few buttons and one of the main screens shows a complicated diagram. [21:38] <GM> Zel: Not sure. It doesn't look like any tech I've ever seen. [21:38] <GM> A thin trickle of blood is coming out of jade's ears. [21:38] <kasin> (anything Kasin knows?) [21:39] <GM> (roll d20)
[21:39] * kasin glances at alamrk
[21:39] <kasin> take care of Jade
[21:39] <kasin> (not bad, not bad at all) [21:39] <GM> It looks familiar. You think you've seen something similar. An energy net generator. [21:40] <kasin> (what does it do?)
[21:40] * alamark casts CLW on Jade
[21:40] <GM> Remember the first city you landed at on Earth, and what happened to it? [21:40] <kasin> yep
[21:40] <kasin> (oh boy)
[21:41] <kasin> (does this look like Maeldar tech?) [21:41] <GM> (yep)
[21:41] <GM> Zel: Not sure what it does, but it's big and aimed at the planet. [21:41] <kasin> It's a weapon. A very powerful one [21:41] <GM> Zel: And I get the feeling some sort of alert was broadcast as well, although I can't find anything more now that I've shut it down. [21:42] <kasin> was the alert broadcast beyond the station? [21:42] <GM> Alamark finishes his spell. Jade's scales regain some of their lustre. [21:42] <GM> Zel: I don't know. I'm looking for broadcast apparatus. [21:42] <kasin> Alamarks' spell worked... [21:42] * kasin nods
[21:42] <kasin> I'll look too
[21:42] <GM> Images are flickering on Zel's screen as he works. [21:43] * kasin moves back to her console and starts looking for logs, security systems, etc [21:43] <GM> (Make another d20 roll, Kasin.) [21:43] <alamark> OOC: Are their bonus spells for Wisdom in 3rd Ed? [21:43] <kasin> (hey! does profession (security officer) count here?) [21:43] <kasin> yep
[21:43] <alamark> ie. do I get n=more than 1 1st level spell? [21:44] <GM> Yep
[21:44] <kasin> (whats your wisdom?)
[21:44] <kasin> (actually, you get one bonus spell) [21:45] <kasin> (unless alamark has a wisdom of 10 :) [21:45] <kasin> ( oops, 20 :)
[21:45] <kasin> no sign of any communications [21:45] <kasin> it's not likely to be radio Zel [21:45] <GM> Zel: Oh? SOmething more funky? [21:45] <kasin> this is maeldar tech, and they don't use radios [21:45] <GM> Zel: Ah damn.
[21:46] <alamark> My Wis is 12
[21:46] <kasin> (one bonus spell)
[21:46] <kasin> it could be anywhere... [21:46] <kasin> Viv, you still ok?
[21:46] <alamark> How's Jade? Still unconscious? [21:46] <GM> Viv: Yeah, fine.
[21:46] <GM> (Yes, she is. Not looking quite as bad though.) [21:47] <kasin> you look for lifesigns, I'll look for any maeldar stuff [21:47] <GM> Zel: Damn... something .... I think something just tried to get at my mind. [21:47] <kasin> uh oh
[21:47] <kasin> hmm, maybe I can heal Jade too [21:48] <GM> Zel stiffens.
[21:48] * kasin abandons her console, and casts cure serious on Jade [21:48] <GM> Zel turns back to his console and starts typing frantically. [21:49] * kasin glances at Zel worridly but tries to finish casting [21:49] <GM> Kasin casts Cure Serious. Jade looks much better. [21:49] <GM> But she doesn't stir.
[21:49] * kasin moves back to her console [21:49] <kasin> whats up Zel?
[21:49] <GM> Strings of symbols flash across Zel's screen. [21:50] <GM> They're not english, either. [21:50] * kasin pauses part way to her own console, and looks at his instead [21:50] <kasin> maeldar?
[21:50] <GM> Zel ignores Kasin, typing rapdily. [21:50] <GM> Various stations start shutting down. [21:50] * kasin grabs Zel and pulls him away [21:51] <GM> Zel will fight back.
[21:51] <GM> Grappling attack...
[21:51] <kasin> DC very high. I think I hit :) [21:51] <GM> You do. Opposed strength now? [21:52] <kasin> 3rd edition? it's an opposed melee roll [21:52] <GM> Ah, OK.
[21:52] <kasin> I hit DC 30
[21:52] <kasin> oops, DC 34
[21:52] <GM> You pull him away from the station. He's struggling but you're stronger and more skilled. [21:53] <alamark> Zel, what are you doing?!?! [21:53] <kasin> they haev taken control of him [21:53] <GM> Zel suddenly goes limp.
[21:53] <kasin> Alamark, hold him. I'll see if I can work out what he was doing... [21:54] <kasin> (oops, I needed to make a touch attack first. that would ahve worked easily methinks :) [21:54] <GM> Yep.
[21:54] <kasin> I'm under mental attack. I'm holding it off easily [21:55] * kasin decides she is going to get in the chair and stay there. she seems to be rushing away and towards the consoles all of the time) [21:55] <alamark> Zel? Are you alright? [21:56] <GM> OK, you get to the console and stay there. [21:56] <GM> Zel lies there limply, his face pale. [21:56] * kasin examine the screens
[21:56] <GM> The symbols are maldar, but can you read them? [21:56] <kasin> she understands maeldar [21:56] <kasin> (very glad I learnt it!) [21:57] <GM> One of the sybols is changing. About once per second. [21:57] <kasin> (what does it mean?)
[21:59] <GM> It appears to be a count-down. [21:59] <GM> (Sophie, other window.)
[21:59] * kasin tries shut it off
[22:01] * kasin tries to shut it off slllowwwllyyy (presumably talking on other screen) [22:02] <GM> (yep)
[22:03] * kasin gets up, stretches, and ambles over to the vending machine in the corner for some chocolate [22:03] <GM> Alamark stiffens.
[22:04] <GM> Kasin types rapidly, the symbols are not in english... [22:04] <GM> ...you move through the levels of the heirachy ... and shut off the countdown. At 34. [22:05] <kasin> what was it counting down to? [22:05] <kasin> (as in, what was going to happen?) [22:05] <GM> It didn't say.
[22:05] <GM> Oh ... the net.
[22:05] * kasin leans back and wipes her forehead [22:06] <kasin> what is the net targetting? [22:06] <GM> The planet.
[22:06] <GM> The whole planet.
[22:06] <kasin> ah
[22:06] * kasin shudders
[22:07] <kasin> that was a close one alamark [22:07] <kasin> very carefully try to abort the firing completely [22:07] <GM> Viv: Damn... something's happening. [22:07] <kasin> (had she started yet?)
[22:07] <GM> (nope)
[22:08] <kasin> what is it?
[22:08] <alamark> Bloody hell! What is this place?!?! [22:08] <kasin> (examine it looking for a way to abort it. perhaps cut off the power to the net) [22:08] <GM> Viv: It's like ... I don't know. I'm having trouble thinking. [22:09] <kasin> I think it's been refitted with Maeldar tech. either that, or it's a maeldar station, which I don;t think is the case [22:09] <kasin> oh
[22:09] <kasin> maybe you are under mental attack? [22:09] * kasin draws Viv
[22:09] <GM> Viv: Ah, much better.
[22:10] * kasin holds viv in one hand, examines the systems with the other [22:11] <kasin> I'm concerned about this 'brood' business tho. I wonder if the k'narr invaded, and this is some kind of weapon the maeldar set up to destroy them [22:11] <kasin> assuming the maeldar and the k'narr weren't always allied [22:12] * kasin glances back at alamark [22:12] <kasin> you still with me alamark? [22:13] <GM> Viv: Have they got him too? [22:13] <kasin> possibly
[22:13] <kasin> (sophie? you there?)
[22:14] <GM> (The connection seems to be OK. Ping 2.0 from here.) [22:14] <alamark> Yep
[22:15] <kasin> (does alamark respond?) [22:15] <alamark> I'm OK, you're OK, Zel and Jade aren't OK... [22:15] <alamark> Dammit, Orbit, where are you? [22:15] <GM> Viv: Let's find out whatver we're meant to and get out. [22:15] <kasin> he had to leave. the horde of creatures... [22:16] <kasin> wait until I have disabled this net from here first [22:16] <kasin> then we have to physically disable it [22:17] <GM> Viv: Definitely.
[22:17] <kasin> alamark, this is a net like this maeldar used on seattle. excep this one was about to fire on the whole planet [22:18] * alamark sighs
[22:18] <alamark> Crap.
[22:18] <alamark> But why hasn't it gone off long ago? [22:18] <GM> The station is rocked by a distant explosion. [22:18] <kasin> uh oh
[22:19] * kasin turn back to the console and examines the security settings [22:19] <GM> (You do so...)
[22:19] <kasin> (ie: try and find source of explosion) [22:20] <GM> You activate monitors .... [22:20] <GM> ... and soon enough ...
[22:20] <GM> ... see Kasana striding down a corridor, her body outlined by flames and her staff blazing. [22:20] <kasin> ok...
[22:20] <alamark> Kasana?
[22:20] <GM> Orbit is flapping along behind. [22:20] * kasin activates a speaker near them [22:21] <kasin> Hi guys
[22:21] <GM> Kasana flinches and looks around, then relaxes marginally. [22:21] <GM> K2: Kasin? Are you OK?
[22:21] <kasin> what are you up to?
[22:22] <kasin> I'm fine, as is alamark. jade and zel are out cold, some kind of mental attack [22:22] <GM> K2: Well, we were coming to the rescue. Should I assume that it's not needed? [22:22] <kasin> what are you doing?
[22:22] <kasin> no
[22:22] <GM> K2: No it's not needed, or no I shouldn't assume that. [22:22] <alamark> We're not fine, we almost blew up the whole planet!! [22:22] <GM> K2 is still looking around warily. [22:22] <GM> K2: Ah damn.
[22:23] <kasin> what?
[22:23] <GM> Orbit: There's things everywhere. This isn't good. [22:23] <alamark> How did you two get u here? [22:23] <alamark> up
[22:23] <kasin> yes, in the computers by the looks [22:23] <GM> K2: Teleport of course. Hurt like hell too. [22:23] <kasin> listen, there is maeldar tech here. I think this has something to do with the k'narr creatures [22:23] <GM> K2: Something has already tried to attack my mind and some robot tried to fry me. [22:23] <kasin> well, it saw you as an invader [22:23] <kasin> hang on, i'll stop that [22:24] <kasin> (she does so)
[22:24] <GM> K2: That's 'cause I am. Where are you? [22:24] <kasin> computer control centre [22:24] <GM> (OK, you have deactivate the security system) [22:24] <GM> K2: Thought so. On my way. [22:24] <kasin> orbit, what can you tell about the creatues all around? [22:24] <GM> K2 strides off...
[22:24] <GM> Orbit starts to say something but instead yelps and flaps hurriedly to catch up. [22:25] <GM> You can watch them from monitor to monitor as the head towards you. [22:26] <kasin> what is it orbit? kasana? [22:26] <GM> Or rather, from camera to camera. [22:26] <GM> K2: (pausing) What?
[22:26] <GM> Orbit (puffing) If I get out of that shielding spell of her's they attack me. [22:26] <kasin> oh
[22:26] <GM> K2: And I don't want to hang around. We can talk when I can actually see you ... and know it's you. [22:26] <kasin> what attacks you?
[22:27] <GM> She strides off again.
[22:27] <kasin> (is she going the right way?) [22:27] <GM> Yep. She's occasionally glancing at the maps. [22:28] <alamark> Maps?
[22:28] <GM> There appear to be station maps at various places on the walls. Small ones, with the routes to the nearest escape pod marked. [22:29] * kasin goes back to the console, and continues examining the net [22:30] <alamark> Ah, I thought you meant Kasana had maps. [22:30] <GM> It looks like the net is designed to be triggered by certain occurances. [22:30] <kasin> what are they?
[22:30] <GM> Like a spacecraft showing up on external sensors, for example. [22:31] <GM> Or any attack on the staition. [22:31] <GM> Or any change in the maintainance of the station. (ie shift in orbit, etc) [22:31] <alamark> OK...
[22:31] <kasin> anything else?
[22:32] <GM> Yes, it can be triggered remotely. [22:32] <kasin> what set it off in this case? [22:32] <alamark> That doesn't sound good. [22:32] <alamark> So someone could be out there, repeatedly trying to set it off? [22:32] <GM> It looks like it was manually activated. [22:33] <kasin> probably Zel then
[22:33] <kasin> resume trying to disable it [22:33] <kasin> will have to physically disable it later, when she is more sure that someone won't start the countdown again [22:34] <GM> K2 stops outside the doors. When they don't open she knocks. [22:34] <kasin> open the door for her will you alamark [22:35] <kasin> (quietly) hard to type one handed [22:35] * kasin waits
[22:36] * alamark opens the door
[22:36] <GM> OK, K2 and Orbit will come in. [22:36] <GM> K2 will glance at Zel and Jade. [22:36] <GM> K2: Problem solved yet?
[22:37] <kasin> not yet. working on it
[22:37] <GM> K2 nods.
[22:37] <kasin> alamark, see if you can dig anything up of ancient history please? anything this station or the demons [22:37] <alamark> Orbit, can you have a quick look at Jade? [22:37] <alamark> You mean search the computer, or my memory? [22:38] <GM> K2: I'll help. Umm... actually, no I won't. I'll check Jade. [22:38] <kasin> the computer
[22:38] <GM> K2 and Orbit will head for Jade. [22:38] <kasin> viv, I'm going to put you down. let me know if anything happens ok? [22:38] * alamark tries to login or whatever [22:38] <GM> Viv: OK.
[22:38] <GM> Alamark doesn't need to login. You just need to start a search. [22:40] <alamark> OK, will do
[22:40] <GM> OK ... does Alamark have much in the way of computer skills? [22:41] <alamark> No, but he was the one of the fist party members to gt into holos and history. :) [22:42] <GM> OK, so you have basic computer skills. You start fiddling... [22:42] * kasin sweats over the console [22:43] <GM> You both appear to have more access that you really should have, and ignore all the nice self-protection sub-routines. [22:44] <GM> At various points things will happen like windows popping up asking whether to start a certain sub-routine ... they're all anti-intrusion measures. [22:44] <alamark> For me or Kasin?
[22:44] <GM> Mainly Kasin.
[22:44] <kasin> oh, try and get a hard copy if you can [22:44] <GM> You get a few too.
[22:44] <alamark> OK, ignore unless I have to deal with them [22:45] <alamark> BRB
[22:45] <GM> Generally you just type 'n'. [22:45] <kasin> :)
[22:45] <GM> Do you want me to kick you off? > n <return> [22:45] <kasin> (laugh)
[22:49] * kasin waits
[22:49] * GM waits.
[22:52] <alamark> Back
[22:53] <alamark> What exactly do you want me to look for Kasin? [22:54] <kasin> about 23,000 years ago
[22:54] <kasin> what was the event which caused everyone to leave [22:54] <kasin> where dd they go
[22:54] <kasin> and what else happens around that time [22:54] <alamark> Last journal entries maybe? [22:55] <kasin> yes, those would be good [22:55] <alamark> Ok, searching...
[22:55] <kasin> log entries from various officers, that sought of thing [22:55] <kasin> don't worry too much about readin it all now, just get hard copies and we can read it later [22:56] <alamark> OK, printing...
[22:56] <GM> A printer begins to spit out reams of plastic... [22:56] <alamark> Plastic?
[22:57] <GM> O: Jade's been mind-fried I think. [22:57] <alamark> Is it readable?
[22:57] <alamark> Crap.
[22:57] <alamark> We'll have to get Luinja to look at her. [22:57] <GM> Yes, plastic. Thin sheets of white plastic. Unity and falling angel never used paper. No trees. [22:57] <alamark> OK
[22:58] <GM> Kasin keeps deactivating bits of the weapon ... and it's done. Ridiculously easy. [22:58] * kasin leans back and sighs
[22:58] <alamark> Perhaps deceptively so... [22:58] <kasin> quite
[22:59] <alamark> Are any of the bots still operational? [22:59] <kasin> I'm going to deactivate it physically as well. someone could fix it, but it would be more difficult [22:59] <GM> K2: Hmm... I think my shield is getting dimmer. Are you guys just about done? [22:59] <alamark> And what exactly was attacking? Did it have a physical presence [22:59] <GM> You don't see any bots.
[22:59] <alamark> Check the monitors
[23:00] <GM> K2: I didn't see anything, no. [23:00] <kasin> just about
[23:00] <GM> Alamark starts checking the monitors. [23:00] <kasin> how long does your shield have? [23:00] <kasin> no, check the maint...here, check here [23:00] <GM> K2: Longer than this. I think something's figured out a way to attack it. [23:00] <kasin> you still ok viv?
[23:01] <GM> Viv: Yes. Fine.
[23:01] <GM> ...and as he says that there's a bright flash. [23:01] <kasin> from?
[23:01] <GM> Reflex saves DC 15.
[23:01] <kasin> I make :)
[23:02] <alamark> Dammit.
[23:02] * alamark shouts "We're not here to attack, we just need help!" [23:02] <kasin> (make your roll?)
[23:02] <kasin> (oh, yes you did :)
[23:02] <GM> With a blinding flash, K2's shield flares and is gone. [23:02] <kasin> what happens?
[23:02] <GM> K2: Shit!
[23:03] <kasin> can you get yourself back down? [23:03] <GM> K2 nods and disappears... taking Orbit and Jade with her. [23:03] <alamark> Grrr
[23:03] <GM> ...and re-appear again, almost immediatly. [23:03] <GM> k2: What the...
[23:03] <GM> ...she stiffens.
[23:03] <kasin> what happened?
[23:04] * kasin picks up viv and moves over to her [23:04] <GM> K2: (sweating) I don't know. [23:04] <GM> OK ... make dispelling rolls. Three of them, please. [23:05] <kasin> (ummm, i think this is going to be bad...) [23:05] <GM> Your dispelling levels?
[23:06] <alamark> Uh-oh...
[23:06] <kasin> level 40 (nat roll of 20), 21 (roll of 1), 32 [23:06] <GM> K2's eyes widen.
[23:06] <GM> K2: Ah shit!
[23:07] <kasin> what....ah, sorry
[23:07] <GM> She clutches her head and staggers. [23:07] <kasin> what is going on kasana! [23:07] <GM> K2's face goes blank and she raises her staff, flames pouring from it... [23:08] * kasin grabs at her staff
[23:08] <GM> Inititaive rolls guys. Combat has started. [23:08] <alamark> Is init d20?
[23:09] <GM> Yep.
[23:09] <kasin> doh!
[23:09] <alamark> do I roll my own?
[23:09] <kasin> thats a wnderful init of....drumroll...2 [23:09] <kasin> yep
[23:09] <GM> Yes.
[23:09] <GM> Just like Norse init. Every person has their own. [23:09] <GM> Init Alamark?
[23:10] <alamark> Damn
[23:10] <alamark> I'm casting AM Shell
[23:10] <GM> Init?
[23:10] <kasin> 5
[23:10] <GM> Kasana points her staff at Kasin, but the turns and hurls flame at the nearby Orbit. [23:11] <GM> There is a searing blast of heat and now the area where Orbit was is on fire. There is no scream. [23:11] <alamark> Crap
[23:12] <GM> Alamark raises an Antimagic shell ... and the fire suddenly dies out. [23:12] <GM> The floor where it was bubbles. [23:12] <GM> The flames around Kasana's staff dim somewhat. [23:12] <GM> Kasin moves towards Kasana. [23:13] <GM> A 5' move will do it.
[23:13] <kasin> grab at staff? she gets an AOO. [23:13] <GM> You want to grab the burning staff? [23:13] <kasin> yep
[23:13] <kasin> nope
[23:13] <kasin> knock staff out of her hand with viv. not sharp side! [23:13] <GM> So your action is?
[23:14] <GM> OK ... that is an attack on the weapon and gives her a melee attack of opportunity. [23:14] <kasin> knock the staff with viv. (I assume it's an a sunder ie: attacking her weapon) [23:14] <GM> Unless you have imporved disarm or sunder. [23:14] <kasin> yep, as I said above
[23:14] <kasin> nope
[23:14] <alamark> Orbit?
[23:14] <GM> OK... she'll swing.
[23:15] <GM> Her flaming staff bounces of Kasin's armor as Kasin swings Viv... [23:15] <kasin> she gets an roll at +8 (large weapon, two handed) [23:15] <GM> Opposed attack roll...
[23:16] <alamark> Is Orbit burned or anything? [23:16] <kasin> (where orbit was...)
[23:16] <kasin> (heh, 47. possible -4 to that for using flat of the blade) [23:17] <GM> You knock the staff flying. The flames go out. [23:17] <GM> The floor where Orbit was is bubbling. [23:17] <GM> This BTW is a floor made of fire-proof special rubber. [23:18] <kasin> with her next trick...grab her [23:18] <kasin> (which also provokes an AOO. sigh) [23:18] <kasin> (note she gets a few more attacks yet) [23:19] <GM> OK.. you make a grab at her. Kasana will punch at you... ineffectually. [23:19] <kasin> I thiunk I make the touch attack roll :) [23:19] * alamark casts Chill version of Fire Shield [23:19] <GM> Alamark will wait for his turn. [23:19] <GM> Kasin grabs Kasana.
[23:19] <kasin> oposed roll for the grapple? mine is 26 [23:19] <alamark> Aww! :)
[23:19] <kasin> (Kasin gets multiple attacks) [23:20] <GM> Kasin grapples Kasana (who rolled a 1) [23:20] <kasin> (hey! I rolled a two :) [23:20] <GM> Kasana is grappled. Kasin moves into her square ... having dropped Viv I assume? [23:20] <kasin> she takes 5 pts damage
[23:20] <kasin> err, yeah, guess so
[23:21] <kasin> for her next trick...try and pin [23:21] <GM> OK... you try a pin.
[23:21] <GM> You do so.
[23:21] <GM> Kasana is now pinned.
[23:22] <kasin> great. try and keep her pinned [23:22] <GM> OK ... next round.
[23:22] <kasin> (hmmm, multiple attacks is nice!) [23:22] <GM> On Kasana's action, she attempts to head-butt Kasin. [23:22] <GM> Grappling.
[23:23] <GM> I believe she fails, but you actually need to roll. [23:23] <kasin> yeah, think I make
[23:23] <alamark> Where's the staff?
[23:23] <GM> You keep her pinned ... just. She seems to be stronger than she looks. [23:24] <GM> The staff is lying on the floor, a few feet from where the two K's are fighting. [23:24] <GM> Viv: Kasin ... I'm feeling funny again. [23:24] <kasin> what shall I do alamark? try and knock her out? [23:25] * kasin waits!!!
[23:25] <alamark> What's are teleport limit? [23:25] <kasin> 50 lb/level
[23:26] <alamark> Does she and Orbit tip us over the weight limit? [23:26] <kasin> nope
[23:26] <alamark> Knock her out
[23:26] <kasin> as a 20th level caster, you can carry 1000 lb. well, unless orbit is really heavy [23:27] <kasin> hold on viv, I'll be there as soon as I can [23:27] <alamark> He does weigh several 100 lbs IIRC [23:27] <GM> He's not that heavy...
[23:27] * kasin spends her actions doing subdual damage [23:27] <GM> Several hundred, yes.
[23:27] <alamark> I thought the Orbit and Flame were a few 100 kilos each? [23:27] <GM> Yes.
[23:27] <alamark> ie. several hundred pounds each [23:27] <GM> Orbit is heavy, so is Kasin. Alamark does not have scales. [23:28] <alamark> How about Jade? Approx weight? [23:28] <GM> Much lighter. She's smaller. [23:28] <alamark> Hold on, I though Viv was TPing us home? [23:28] <kasin> (I'll do the rolls)
[23:28] <GM> sigh
[23:28] <GM> Action please.
[23:28] <alamark> Try and bonk Kasana on the head [23:29] <kasin> knock her head against the floor [23:29] <GM> She is currently grappling with Kasin and there's a chance you'll hit the wrong person. [23:29] <kasin> (DCs of 35, 33, 40, 37. damage total of 26 subdual) [23:30] * alamark casts Chill version of Fire Shield [23:30] <GM> You do so.
[23:31] <GM> Actually... you have an AM shell raised. [23:31] <GM> How are you casting your shield? [23:31] <alamark> In that case, carefully reach for her staff [23:31] <GM> You go and get her staff. It is warm to the touch. [23:32] <GM> Kasana will go limp as Kasin bangs her head against the floor repeatedly. [23:32] <kasin> I think she is out
[23:32] <kasin> when she can (ie: next round), Kasin releases her and picks up Viv [23:33] <alamark> Shit, I'm guessing as soon as the staff is out of the AM shell it's going to hurt, but I don't want to just leave it behind [23:33] <GM> You do so.
[23:33] <GM> Viv: I feel dizzy.
[23:33] <GM> (And we want to hurry up since the DM has to get up early tomorrow) [23:33] <kasin> take it with us. viv can tp out through the AMS [23:34] <kasin> I'm guessing we should leave the station now, but I like to be sure the net can't be fired [23:34] <kasin> can you last a bit longer viv? [23:34] <GM> Viv: Yeah ... but I'm not sure if I'm up to concentrating much. [23:35] <alamark> i take it nothing is left behind of Orbit? [23:35] <GM> No, nothing. :(
[23:35] <kasin> oh
[23:35] * kasin grimaces
[23:35] * alamark sighs
[23:35] <GM> Viv: This is going to be one real fun teleport. [23:35] <alamark> Let's hurry it up and get the hell out of here. [23:35] <kasin> (loudly) We had no quarrel with you, but we sure do NOW! [23:36] <kasin> if we don't leave now, we may not be able to leave at all [23:36] <alamark> Yep
[23:37] <kasin> ok, we leave
[23:37] <GM> Viv: OK... leaving.
[23:37] <kasin> what can we do with orbit? [23:37] <kasin> grab the printouts first [23:37] <kasin> grab all of the bodies together.. [23:37] <GM> Peresumably you make sure everyone is being touched ... and your surroundings blur. [23:38] <kasin> we may not make it due to weight...with zel too [23:38] <GM> ...and then refocus. You haven't left. [23:38] <GM> You're all still right there. [23:38] <GM> Viv: Damn. Some sort of shielding. [23:38] <kasin> oh. we aren't going anywhere [23:38] <kasin> I'll see if there is anything I can do [23:38] <alamark> OK
[23:39] * kasin examines (you guessed it) the terminal for any kind of shield [23:39] * alamark uses healing prof on various people in the meantime [23:39] <GM> You have already de-activated all defenses. [23:39] <kasin> nothoing activated in the meantime? [23:39] <GM> Nope
[23:39] <kasin> ok, nothing here...must be something else. probably the beings [23:40] <GM> Guys, it's getting late and this is going to take a while. [23:40] <kasin> didn't notice the time
[23:40] <GM> We're going to have to leave it here. I'm giving a seminar first thing in the morning. [23:40] <alamark> OK
[23:40] <kasin> thats ok, it's late
[23:40] <GM> Have 1500XP and we can discuss the rest by e-mail. [23:41] * GM waves.
[23:41] <GM> Good night.
[23:41] <kasin> ok
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Session Close: Tue Feb 06 23:41:36 2001