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[Infinityforce]

I will take out the shit and make it fuckin much easier to fuckin read

[Infinityforce]

snow dwarf as Maya should decide the course of action.
Just say what you want like
"I want CRAB to get out and walk in front of the truck. I want CRAB to sit in the front cab with me. The other crabs in the truck should stay inside the truck."
And if you want to do something, just
"I attempt to start driving down the ravine's twisting path" will cause you to do that.
Others can chime in
"My CRAB decides to wait at the top of the ravine. He'll jump down to the truck if there's any trouble"
"My CRAB wants to walk in front of the truck too!"
"My CRAB decides to protect the rear of the truck."

The Cab Engine can be damaged and destroyed. The back end can get away with a lot of damage. If enemies enter the truck from behind, and make it to the cab, it'll be a clusterfuck for anyone trying to pull off Drivin'!

[Infinityforce]

If you guys don't want to play, just say so, it's okay.
If you can't communicate in a group, then there's no point in my being GM. You may as well run and play your own games how you like them.

[Maegil]

Just fucking get on with it, motherfucker! We wanna play, not fucking waste our goddamed eyes away with all that fucked-up fluff and pansy "please don't post yet" crap! If ye wanna have a game, have a fucking game, otherwise we'll just tell ya to piss off already!

[Infinityforce]

you are on one side and you need to cross to the other

The way I see it you have 3 choices, motherfucker.
1. Someone gets out of the truck
 a) you 'G'uide the truck through the Maneuver
 b) you 'L'ook at the surroundings and gather information
2. All stay in the truck
 a) 'A'ttempt the first maneuver. It is nearby.
 b) you look can't really see much from inside.
  -sub1: go through the 'h'atch, get an elevated position. YOU CAN LOOK AROUND FROM THERE. Just say "I climb through the hatch" (standing is optional but lets you see more)"I 's'tand up on top of the roof", and "'l'ook around" and/or "move around the edge of the roof to get a 'v'iew" is different to "peer from the hatch to get a 'v'iew"
  -sub2: do something in the truck such as change 'i'nventory, gear, etc. or pick something up in your claws for later.
3. Something else, up to you.

say what you want, then we'll decide what gets put in IC. I'll tell you stuff and you can discuss it as well

NOTE: If Maya wants to leave the wheel, she can pick up her items she usually leaves them on the seat nearby. A good tactic might be to move around in the cab to avoid enemies. You can do this whilst driving, but the truck might crash (depends if it's a flat road for example)

(EDIT: Maya has a satchel, she can carry a small-ish item in it.)
(EDIT: Other characters might be wearing stuff. I'll think of it and write it in as we go)
(EDIT: You guys can stay in the truck and drink some 'b'eers that they were saving for the first event :p)
(EDIT: They can fight or talk to each other. Maybe make funny or clever comments.)
(EDIT: Maybe you want to change who is near to what, such as changing cab arrangements. It is a large cab and there's enough room for 2.5 crabs.)
 (EDIT: You could change the driver, for example.
(EDIT: You could all fire your revolvers, or if you want to change your revolver, now is good.)

Spoiler: Carrying scrap or bulky items lowers mobility (click to show/hide)

(EDIT: You could all carry some scrap. You can all carry scrap on your back, but it affects rolls, and makes moving through doors difficult. This applies to Billy and Bob or anyone else who carries large objects on their back. Sorry if you didn't infer it already.
>Billy can fold the sheet of scrap to make it less bulky, but it will lose structural integrity. Remember that scrap gets worn out from being used.
>Billy can cut off a bit of the sheet or make it into a shape. He can even roll it up into a short-club. Item-modification is Drive based.
>Bob could wear the shield, or give it to someone else. He's a really humble guy and helpful to a fault. His honesty makes his reputation shine. His bad language makes his reputation burn.
>He can carry the shield and Hammer in his pincers, but it's much less effective. If you want me to go into this, just ask.
Anyone could take off their stuff and leave it in the truck for light mobility, ex. recon. The crabs all move at different speeds in different ranges, but we'll get to that soonish. Group attacks are different and usually takes longer than a normal attack. A normal attack could interrupt ongoing group attacks or struggles. We'll get to that later later on.
My advice is, either tool up or get unburdened. You cam just stay as you are and that's okay. I think Bob could go through the roof, but Billy can't because of the scrap sheet. Still he can go through doors clumsily. Best for Billy is to go out the back, after all, he is the heavy lifter.
Bob's shield is quite big, but it's shape is circular and non-snagging.)

[Infinityforce]

Please don't clutter the IC thread. We'll do it here instead.

[Infinityforce]

Steps, paces. bounds

Spoiler: How to move around (click to show/hide)

If you don't say your movement, I'll make your character do whatever I think best.

• Lifters bound along the ground, little jumps like bunnies but giant 300lb mean motherfuckin' crabs with guns and swords.
  
• Drivers pace at a decent rate, sort of like a hurried walk. Running is difficult for Giant Crabs but they can scuttle fast sideways :p
  
• Fighters step. They use calculated steps to get an advantage in combat.
  
  Anyone can do any kind of movement, but how good you are at it depends on your stats.
  They basically cover the same amount of distance, but in different ways. Each has different advantages/disadvantages.
  
• bounding over blocky, rocky terrain is easier than stepping or pacing. It is energetic and powerful, but hard to control.
• scuttling is efficient and the easiest way to get around, and constitutes a crab's run. It is quite controlled and can change direction easily.
• stepping can be used to enter combat more effectively, and is a deft, agile movement. You can also use this to dodge some stuff. It's fast and can get the drop, but only in short distances.

It also affects how you move through doors:

• bounding - can be used as a risky jumping attack
• stepping - moving tactically or quickly
• scuttling - can stop and turn back very quickly

For now, stay in/around the truck, and enemies will come to you.

Think about whether you want to fight in or outside the truck. Fightin' inside is easier for the crabs, and sometimes it is easier to open a door or shutter, or somehow lure an enemy inside to gangbang them, surprise or ambush them.
I'm sure if all the crabs crouched down in the back of the truck, they could easily surprise most motherfuckers trying to enter it.
Most wild animals prefer to eat things, like Giant Crabs, and can be lured around. If a big enemy tries to fight in the truck, it will be hindered, and damage the truck's back.
Sometimes, opening a door or shutter to allow enemies to come to you is good too, but practically, only crabs near an entrance will be able to fight enemies there. If another crab is in the way, or in front of a door, it's blocked or half-blocked.
Other crew should be

• a.side of the truck to stop push
• b.on top to recon or snipe
• c.in drivers cab
• d.moving around the truck's perimeter/another destination
• e. reserve combatant on the inside of the truck, or securing the other doors of the truck

note, You can leave the hatch open, but watch out in case enemies come through it.
if enemies enter the truck, it might be hard to get someone up there.
A lot of enemies can climb to some extent.

[Infinityforce]

THERE IS LITTLE DANGER TO ATTEMPTING THE MANEUVER AND FAILING WILL JUST CAUSE THE TRUCK TO STALL FOR A MOMENT
IT CAN ALSO FALL INTO A PRECARIOUS POSITION, SUCH AS HANGING OVER THE EDGE.
JUST SAY:
"Maya attempts the maneuver" or such and it will get done
If a crab wants to get out and guide it that will make everything quicker, but maybe endangered.
YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TRY TO LOOK AROUND ON SCENES AND MOVE AROUND TO SEE EVERYTHING.
Just say what your tactics are collectively and add actions sequentially.

• "Maya drives the truck forward and around the corner, looking out of her windows for approaching foes."
• "Bob walks in front of the truck with his shield out."
• "Billy climbs up to the roof using a claw up from Bob. When he gets to the top, he stands up and looks around"
• "Adrika looks out of the left cargo window, and stays near the door whilst holding her revolver"
• "Diamond sits on the roof with his rifle out."
• "Bob opens the shutter and wields his hammer. He defends it."

etc. just use your imagination and string actions together. I'll start at the first action/step and tell you what I think could/should happen. You just have to make a reasonable narration and i will try to fulfil it :)

[snow dwarf]

I'm sorry guys but snit went crazy yesterday and it's better that I don't play, cause I don't know if I will have access to internet. Till the end of month, one day I might be able to post ten times and then I might disappear for a week or something.

[My Name is Immaterial]

I'd also like to apologize for dropping out of contact, shits been going down on my end.
_{fucking people coming into my space and starting shit like they're fucking not shit}
I'm going to be more active, especially after Friday, because I have two midterms that day.

[lawastooshort]

Well I figure I want to stay on top of the goddamn truck with my rifle and a stonecold beer, and let the team do the driving while I protect them hard. That way I can also watch the back, and someone else can watch the front from the cab, they can holler if there's enemies at the front.

Preferably I'll do this in a rotating deck chair so that I can sit all comfortable like. The deck chair has a beer can holder attached on the left and the right.

[Maegil]

I'll be inside the truck, from where I can quickly move to wherever I'm needed.

[Infinityforce]

@snow dwarf : that's okay it happens
@MyNameisImmaterial: ya it's cool
Don't worry you guys, look after yourselves first. We can always play later :p
you guys can always resume play later. In the meantime, we'll play the other crabs.

FOR NOW:
lawastooshort can keep Diamond on the roof and use Billy to explore/guide the truck.
Maegil controls Maya as driver and Bob,
If, for example, you want Bob to guard something, just send him to it, like "Bob hangs out with Billy to defend him and the truck."
Adrika is the main character, she turns up in the present day as a vigilante crab-sensei/master thing. Xantalos should control her in this demo, if possible.
If you're unsure, I'll do it, suggest stuff, or just plain take their actions..

@Maegil/lawastooshort Both good ideas, and it happens.

Spoiler: how you should narrate (click to show/hide)

Use SExI
State, Explain, Illustrate to show what happens. You don't have to use all 3, just enough for readers to get the gist of what's happening.
Consider shortening/condensing your messages. Play happens fast and often, so brief messages are best.
Post what you want in OOC and check it against others. Making actions might conflict with a team mate's narration, so verify that everyone is on the same page.

Spoiler: roof deckchair/sentry point (click to show/hide)

-The deck chair is not armour, but it allows him to get a comfortable look in all directions, whilst giving a low position (cover-low stance) and is RIGHT next to the hatch (access).

Spoiler: what should happen IC (click to show/hide)

 Diamond should relate some feelings about either; rifle, chair, beer, waste, truck, crab or other. Narrate it how you like.

@Players:

Spoiler: get +1 or +2 for your rolls (click to show/hide)

The most obvious way to pass the maneuvers without stalling 20 times is get a +1 to your roll somehow, or more than one +1 will make a Driver3 score 5 or 6, automatic success for the whole section. This how I intend to run the game: penalties and advantages. Stack advantages on your side like weaponry, contacts, information and tactics. Giant Beasts that can push over the truck by themselves are no laughing matter. Neither are heavily armed and bulletproof Parachuting S.W.A.T. Scorpions (SWAT Para-Scorp, ?) that drop in all around your location.
Most of the time, I will stack difficulty against you, like no. of opponents, objective, hazards and such. We can always edit it later if we don't like it.

TRUCK TACTICS

Spoiler: everybody get up on the roof! (click to show/hide)

EDIT: One unusual formation is if a lot of crabs stand on the roof.
This is one of the ideal formations for a tricky maneuver like this, as crabs can get off anywhere around the truck in a pinch, including the front of the truck, they can jump off in case of a crash or a maneuver gone wrong and avoid taking damage by being thrown around inside the truck.
They can also see enemies all around the truck, which is good if you're fighting Giant Lizards and Giant Snakes, but not against enemies armed with weapons who can see you as well.

[Xantalos]

Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuh no idea wha I should fukkin do m8s. I'm tha fuckin crab princess or some shit so I guess I'll crab pray to fuckijg the crab goddess or some shit. Yo Crab Goddess, uh, see us safely across this ravine and shit. Amen yo.
...
Yeah I got little to no clue what I'm doing right at this now

[Infinityforce]

If you like, Adrika can say some inspiring words to the driver, such as
"fuck that shit! I know you can fucken do it!"
"It's just a fuckin' road! You're gonna let a bitta dirt beat ya?"
"Get on the fuckin road and kick it's ass!"
 etc. and driver will get temporary +1 to this driving section.
She has the power to increase someones Drive or Fight by inspiring them in some way. RP it well and you will get +1 to your actions, no matter what, as long as you follow the spirit.

Crab Goddess = Kali-Ma, a vengeful, battlethirsty mother figure who can fight with anything for her children and family. She enjoys offerings of the blood/flesh of her enemies, and despises the suffering of innocents.
She is a just and fair mother, if not callous or cruel to make a point.
She is wrathful and demands respect. So is Adrika, and she is Goddess' Prime Conduit for Divine Wrath against the enemies of Crab-kind.
RP like you want to annihilate every bastard who gets in the way of the truck and finding those poor, missing crabs.
They are being experimented on, eaten alive, and tortured to death. The party wants to put an end to this. Especially Adrika and Maya.