In reply to Neko (msg # 79):

@Neko: Ok, playbook is up.

I need to put the move descriptions in, but other than that, it’s ready for any fine tuning. Let me know if you want to tweak anything.

Looks swell, thanks very much!

2000 posts!

Thanks for breathing life back into the game everyone. 1XP each. PocSecs updated.

Swell! Glad to be a part of the resurgence!

Thank you Mr. Johnson.  I'm glad I'm able to be more active than last time.  It's much easier to play off of others than solo. Thanks for giving me a chance again.

In reply to Feb (msg # 84):

I’m glad you came back!

@Pacer.

Working on your character sheet. Is your ride American (Ford-Lincoln Continental), Japanese (Toyota Mirai) or European (Audi A6 E-tron)?

All the same stats, just different look and feel for your character.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 86):

I'll go with Japanese, based on the (real-world) ubiquity and dependability of Japanese autos, and the (in-game) presence of Imperial Japan in the Bay / Cal, unless I'm off-base about that part.  American would also work fine, if for example Japanese is more exotic than I am guessing here.

In reply to Pacer (msg # 87):

You are reading the setting right. In San Fran a luxury Toyota sedan (think entry level Lexus) would blend right in.

@Pacer, @Sidewinder. Character sheets are now up in your PocSec threads.

Let me know if you want to make any changes or spend some of that starting nuyen.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 89):

Anything not Luxury Japanese or American in Frisco

@Pacer - I forgot to mention that you can pick another move from either your core or secondary playbook.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 91):

Let's go with Stay Frosty.

In reply to Pacer (msg # 92):

@Pacer: inconsistency in terminology… *facepalm* … that’s on me. Pick a Rigger or a Face move.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 93):

Got it, thanks!  We have access to all of the Core/Secondary moves, right?  Okay, I like the ones you assigned me (Wheelman, Jury Rig).

I'll take "I Know A Guy."

What kind of Comms and Surveillance Gear options do I have, for under 1,500¥?

@Pacer: trust the Rigger to look for the comma gear and tech!

Radio / Microtransceiver - 100¥ (need at least two to make a comms network, with three or more you could extend the range, using a drone or a static location as a rebroadcast station). Add encryption for 100¥ each (ie. double the cost).

Bug scanner, Directional mic or Shotgun mic - 100¥ for something pretty basic, 1000¥ for something really wiz

Binos, micro camera - 100¥ … adding low-light, thermal, flare compensation, each adds 100¥ to the base cost… mounted in a set of goggles triples the base cost. So, for 1000¥ you could get a really flash set of low-light, thermo, imagery enhancing goggles.

Happy Hallowe’en!

Post a spooky BayPlex or Cal Free urban legend in Shadowlands // BayPlexBeat (link to a message in this game) and I’ll make a roll for a freebie for your PC from this Trick or Treat bag:

2: Nothing ... take 1XP
3: Street Drugs (Choose two doses in any combination: Betameth / Cram / Jazz / Kamikaze / Nitro)
4: Credstick - 450¥
5: Barton Arms Hold-Out Bracer [close, single-shot, dmg 2, conceal, worn]
6: Ceska Black Scorpion Machine Pistol [close, fullauto, dmg 3, conceal, ammo 2]
7: Credstick - 600¥
8: Trauma Kit [crash injector, stimpatch x 2, trauma patch]
9: Credstick - 2200¥ and a Burner ID
10: Dataline Tap & Phone Scanner
11: Maglock passkey or Mage goggles (you pick)
12: Magic Item, Cyberdeck Upgrades, Vehicles, Drones or Cyberware... discuss with Mr J.

Monthly XP. All PocSecs updated.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 97):

I'd like to add an urban legend, can it be about anything?

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 96):

Great; thanks. I'd like to buy:

Radio / Microtransceiver (Encrypted) x 2 (400¥)

Bug scanner (Basic) x 1 (100¥)

Directional mic (Basic) x 1 (100¥)

Binoculars (w/ low-light, thermal, flare compensation) x 1 (400¥)

In reply to Midori (msg # 99):

Sure can. BayPlexBeat is social media, so stuff on there might be true or might be total crap...

I like to use it for world-building and breadcrumbs, but feel free to post about anything.

In reply to Pacer (msg # 100):

Done.

In reply to Mr. Johnson (msg # 102):

I just realized Pacer has cyber-eyes with low-light and flare comp.  Is it too late to modify the binos, and remove those features, so they are just binoculars with thermal added (and I can save the 200¥)?

In reply to Pacer (msg # 103):

No problem!