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[piecewise]

OK

Here is how we're handing the posthumous GLORY.

Everyone got 30 GLORY for each successful mission  goal, Ie 90 total.

1. Get intel
2. Get kids
3. Blow shit up.

Now, I'm gonna give everyone 30 for each goal accomplished WHILE THEY WERE ALIVE.

So I think basically everyone was alive when Tiruin found the kids and we'll call that completing a goal. So if you died in the blast, you still get 30 GLORY. Did anyone die who didn't die in the blast?

[Egan_BW]

Some guy died in the plane. Other than that, nah.

Jonathan Gilmore: Went down with the plane during mission 2

Joan Macaraeg: Burnt by the fuel tank explosion during mission 2

Zack Krokowicz: Burnt by the fuel tank explosion during mission 2

Robert Davidson: Burnt by the fuel tank explosion during mission 2

[Tiruin]

Eep ._. I hope I didn't stress you or sound like I was complaining Piece D: I was more thinking 'Battalion Goals Glory' and all :O Like how reputation would carry over as a squad or company and stuff.

That MAAAAAY have been me sarcastically trying to remind people to use them~
Yes, assume you have a flashlight.

OK WHO SUGGESTED THIS KIT AND CAN I GET A VEST AND HELMET WITH IT :I
Because I don't want to flail into missions and only realize right in the middle of a crossfire that I lack essential utilities.

Also copying again just to finalize

Spoiler: My Sheet (click to show/hide)

Glory: 130 [75+25+30]

Name: Tala Agata
Description: Tala was enlisted alongside her kin, for their renown in sharpshooting and rugged terrain survival. Being the one who had taught Joan how to shoot, she was only a year her senior before they had been separated in different brigades. She was recently transferred to the 888th after the Normandy landings.
Physical: -
Mental: -
Life: {+Helmet}
Stats:
Speed: +1
Dexterity: +1
Will: +1
Knowledge: +1
Senses: +1

Skills:
+3 Sniper rifle
+2 First Aid
+2 Medical Training
+1 Camouflage
+1 Pistol
+1 Languages

Inventory:

First Aid Pouch (Allows First Aid. Single use)
Entrenching Tool (A folding shovel)
Ration (Restores up to -2 on physical dice)

Scoped Springfield M1903 A4 (5 shot, risk 5 at long range, risk 3 at medium, risk 2 at close)
2 springfield magazines
Binoculars

1. Get intel
2. Get kids
3. Blow shit up.

Now, I'm gonna give everyone 30 for each goal accomplished WHILE THEY WERE ALIVE.

Welp, hello only 30 :O
Note to self: Wonder if dying as an active sacrifice (eg holding the line and all) equals glory too, but then realize that it matters in RPing because your allies can posthumously recognize your valor and all.

But woo! \o/ Planning for Piece's special day

[Ozarck]

Okay, my "new" (just copied and pasted) character is here:

Spoiler: Hans Bauer (click to show/hide)

Name: Hans Bauer

Current weapon held: BAR
Magazine: 20/20
Skill with the currently held weapon: +3
Magazines for the current weapon left: 2

Description: When Ermächtigungsgesetz, or The Enabling Act was passed in Weimar Republic on 24 March of '33, Hans fled from Germany to Great Britain, knowing deep inside of himself what Hitler's rule will lead to. The Invasion of Poland on September 1 of '39 made him realize that it is time to take the weapon in his hands and fight against the Nazi threat. Hans was eventually brought into 888th Brigade for his skills with machine guns and the knowledge of German language.

Physical:0
Mental: 0
Life: 0

Stats:
Dexterity: +2
Speed: +1
Strength: +1
Knowledge: +1

Skills:
Machine Gun: +3
Pistol: +2
Language: +2
First Aid: +1
Interrogation: +1
Explosives: +1
Hand-to-hand: +1

Inventory:

Browning Auto Rifle (20 shot, risk 3, +1 risk for every 3 shots fired in a burst)
2 BAR magazines
M1910 pistol (9 shot, risk 2)
2 pistol magazines

First Aid Pouch (Allows First Aid. Single use)
Entrenching Tool (A folding shovel)
Ration (Restores up to -2 on physical dice)

Croc, you have one too many +1s to skill for a new character. did yu include a levelup from your previous character, or did you have some glory that you spent for that level or something?

Eep ._. I hope I didn't stress you or sound like I was complaining Piece D: I was more thinking 'Battalion Goals Glory' and all :O Like how reputation would carry over as a squad or company and stuff.

[/spoiler]

1. Get intel
2. Get kids
3. Blow shit up.

Now, I'm gonna give everyone 30 for each goal accomplished WHILE THEY WERE ALIVE.

Welp, hello only 30 :O
Note to self: Wonder if dying as an active sacrifice (eg holding the line and all) equals glory too, but then realize that it matters in RPing because your allies can posthumously recognize your valor and all.

But woo! \o/ Planning for Piece's special day

I wouldn't worry about that Tiruin. I asked PW in PM and IRC to clarify the situation with mission success glory, since people were saying different things about who should probably get it.
Full disclosure: I did recommend that, going forward, people receive Objective Success glory only for a) objectives completed while they wee alive, or b) objectives that they were "clearly instrumental in achieving." looks like PW's decision echoes that pretty closely, so, if you feel unhappy about the mission objective reward, it's my fault.

hmm, in line with what i said above, I think it would be wise to include player absenteeism as "not alive" for purposes of awarding glory. That way a character can't just walk into the mission, disappear for the whole thing, and walk back in at the end to reap all the rewards

As for "your allies can posthumously recognize your valor and all," well, that's why you got that bonus 50, right? You should probably keep part of that bonus reward (if you haven't managed to give it away to the others yet), in recognition of your teammates' good will. But it is yours to do with as you like

I think i have 145 GLORY

I'm looking it up now Papaj. you lived through it all right? so 90 for successful mission completion + the 55 you had in your sheet beforehand.
tell me, did you do anything that you didn't get glory for? anything gloryworthy?

[syvarris]

HE 30-06 rounds are not very realistic, incendiary or AP is another story however. Such rounds would be used by specialists, such as machine gunners or snipers, in certain circumstances, so a commando force like the 888th could have a few. However, we have nazi lightning guns, so I doubt realism is much of a concern. (I personally dislike the idea of HE rifle rounds though. Too small to hold a decent fuse and a large enough charge to really matter.)

Rifle caliber explosive rounds were actually used a fair bit by Russian and German snipers, IIRC.  Supposedly, WWII explosive rounds were only intended for use in spotting (they're never visible in flight, unlike tracers which can be seen and tracked from some angles), but some individuals decided to appropriate them for anti-personnel use.  Rather famously, Simo Hayha got shot in the face with one, though he survived, due to actually being a time traveler from 3049 playing the 273rd CoD sequel.

Incendiaries were far more practical, though not for anti-personnel use.  I was figuring I'd grab a clip of those too, after PW says whether 5-round clips are cheaper than 20-round mags.

Using a Browning M2 on single fire makes for a highly effective sniper rifle---the US experimented with that quite a bit during what, Vietnam?

Hathcock did!  I don't believe it was experimented with officially before he did it, though.  Also, "highly effective" is misleading, as the M2 was rather inaccurate in a sniping role.  It was useful strictly because it had such extreme range that you were basically immune to return fire.  For us, an M2 would be a massive waste of glory, because we're close-range high-mobility operators, two categories which the M2 is terrible in.

[CABL]

Okay, my "new" (just copied and pasted) character is here:

Spoiler: Hans Bauer (click to show/hide)

Name: Hans Bauer

Current weapon held: BAR
Magazine: 20/20
Skill with the currently held weapon: +3
Magazines for the current weapon left: 2

Description: When Ermächtigungsgesetz, or The Enabling Act was passed in Weimar Republic on 24 March of '33, Hans fled from Germany to Great Britain, knowing deep inside of himself what Hitler's rule will lead to. The Invasion of Poland on September 1 of '39 made him realize that it is time to take the weapon in his hands and fight against the Nazi threat. Hans was eventually brought into 888th Brigade for his skills with machine guns and the knowledge of German language.

Physical:0
Mental: 0
Life: 0

Stats:
Dexterity: +2
Speed: +1
Strength: +1
Knowledge: +1

Skills:
Machine Gun: +3
Pistol: +2
Language: +2
First Aid: +1
Interrogation: +1
Explosives: +1
Hand-to-hand: +1

Inventory:

Browning Auto Rifle (20 shot, risk 3, +1 risk for every 3 shots fired in a burst)
2 BAR magazines
M1910 pistol (9 shot, risk 2)
2 pistol magazines

First Aid Pouch (Allows First Aid. Single use)
Entrenching Tool (A folding shovel)
Ration (Restores up to -2 on physical dice)

Croc, you have one too many +1s to skill for a new character. did yu include a levelup from your previous character, or did you have some glory that you spent for that level or something?

Ah, excuse me! I myself don't know why I have four +1s, so I reduced it back to three.

[PaPaj]

I think i have 145 GLORY

I'm looking it up now Papaj. you lived through it all right? so 90 for successful mission completion + the 55 you had in your sheet beforehand.
tell me, did you do anything that you didn't get glory for? anything gloryworthy?
[/quote]

Well if i remember correctly i killed the first nazi stealthy, and then killed some more nazis, and then tried to save someone but he died from the explosion so that doesnt count

[Ozarck]

I think i have 145 GLORY

I'm looking it up now Papaj. you lived through it all right? so 90 for successful mission completion + the 55 you had in your sheet beforehand.
tell me, did you do anything that you didn't get glory for? anything gloryworthy?

Well if i remember correctly i killed the first nazi stealthy, and then killed some more nazis, and then tried to save someone but he died from the explosion so that doesnt count

I tracked back a bit through your posts, But I didn't see anything after your last bit of glory, so I think you have all you earned.

[Strider03]

Huh. What breaching options do we have at the moment? I'm thinking the French clearer shotgun and satchel charges as the most reliable. But both are really loud, and the satchel charge is overkill.

Does it seem like a good idea to try to get a much smaller type of explosive for opening locked things?

That MAAAAAY have been me sarcastically trying to remind people to use them~
Yes, assume you have a flashlight.

OK WHO SUGGESTED THIS KIT AND CAN I GET A VEST AND HELMET WITH IT :I

So what's the glory price and stats for a flak vest? Oh, and can we trade goods we looted for small amounts of glory?

Random quote by piecewise from last mission:

Man, I'm curious to see what happens with the next mission where its less "RUN AND MURDER" and more"Think and MURDER"

And one final thing

[4] The writing is german and is nothing but a single word repeated around the circumfrence of the cylinder.  The first is "HERZ" which could mean Heart, or soul, or courage depending on the context. The one under it is "ATEM" which could mean breath or wind. A third, "BISSIGKEIT", which was something like vitriol or Bile. The fourth, "VERARBEITEN" which could mean digest or work or process. "SPANNEN" for Flex or Clamp or something like that.  Finally, "SCHLEUSEN" which could mean channeling, funneling or filtering.

The symbol isn't one you know the meaning of but it is familiar. You recognize it from something another soldier found on D-day; a medallion that had the same symbol on it.

You tune your radio to command.

Did anyone notice/read this stuff besides people who are dead? (Bob was the one who picked up the medallion, so I'm curious)

The medals are a Narvik shield and a Wound badge. The medallion is something that no one on the ship has ever seen before. Its made of steel with some silver plating and looks like a wreath of some kind with a central symbol. It lacks the standard nazi swastika and instead has some sort of flowing, vaguely pinwheel and cephalopodan design.

I'm not sure if it's actually a historical thing, or a plot thing specifically for this game (more likely the latter since no one on ship had seen it before), but if it's historical, this is the closest thing to piecewise described (though it isn't a perfect match): https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e7/Tapferkeits-_und_Verdienstauszeichnung_f%C3%BCr_Angeh%C3%B6rige_der_Ostv%C3%B6lker_in_Silber.jpg

[milo christiansen]

the French clearer shotgun

Awesome typo!

[Strider03]

the French clearer shotgun

Awesome typo!

-_- thanks.

[piecewise]

Are there any more items people need costs for?

As per the Universal Kit I've added

1 Clicker
1 L type Flashlight
1 sewing kit
1 Mirror
1 razor set
1 Bar of soap
1 Toothpaste and toothbrush set
1 compressed TP roll
1 Pack of Chesterfield Cigarettes
1 Lighter
1 Mess kit
1 Knit cap
1 Notepad and Pen
1 Haversack
1 Gunbelt with Magazine pouches
1 Canteen and Cup
1 Compass


That should take care of your basic crap, me thinks. Its as historically accurate as I could find.

GLORY section added to OP.


If everyone is set for progression, I'll do it.

[Ozarck]

ADD spare socks to universal equipment and GO!

[Strider03]

"Sure as hell, I'm ready for another mission. A little singeing ain't gonna to stop this man."

Ready for progression

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Name: Robert McKinley
Description: McKinley was about ten years old when WWI ended, and his brother returned with innumerable stories of gore and glory. Robert desired to fight for his country in the same way. There was, however, no immediate war in which he could partake. He considered himself to be one of the few to hate the Roaring Twenties. They were a time when the people wallowed in extravagance and purposely forgot the horrors, but also the sacrifices and heroism of the great war. And then came the depression. He found himself liking the depression, though of course, he didn't admit that. Mainly because it seemed like fitting retribution for the excess of the previous years. it might have also had to do with the fact that he managed to retain his job and keep up a standard of living. In any case, 1939 was a year almost of rejoicing, and after he had settled his affairs, he signed up for the battle which he had lusted for.
He's a tall, blondish man who fancies himself to have a certain rakish look. His eyes are deep set under a heavy brow, but full of disturbing light. Call him Bob.
Physical: 0
Mental: 0
Life: 0
Glory: 100

Stats:
Strength: +1
Dexterity: +1
Will: +1
Senses: +2

Skills:
Hand to Hand: +1
Exotic Melee: +1
Machinegun +3
Pistol: +1
Car: +2
Camouflage:+1
Language: +2 (Fluent in french, small amount of Italian)

Inventory:
First Aid Pouch (Allows First Aid)
Entrenching Tool (A folding shovel)
Rations (Restores up to -2 on physical dice)
MP-34
1x 34 round ammo box
Browning Auto Rifle (20 shot, risk 3, +1 risk for every 3 shots fired in a burst)
5 BAR magazines (Should I get rid of some of these? Because I had five from back when the BAR got five, and I was just assuming my character held onto them)
M1910 pistol (9 shot, risk 2)
2 pistol magazines
1 first aid kit
1 trench knife
1 radio (Broken)
3 german medals
1 strange medallion.
1 Clicker
1 L type Flashlight
1 sewing kit
1 Mirror
1 razor set
1 Bar of soap
1 Toothpaste and toothbrush set
1 compressed TP roll
1 Pack of Chesterfield Cigarettes
1 Lighter
1 Mess kit
1 Knit cap
1 Notepad and Pen
1 Haversack
1 Gunbelt with Magazine pouches
1 Canteen and Cup
1 Compass


Survived Injuries:
Hit in the forehead with machinegun fire on D-Day, helmet broke his nose, but saved his life.
Clipped by machinegun fire from main bunker on D-Day.
Caught in part of the fuel explosion in Poland: Large burns on exposed skin, but survived.

[milo christiansen]

Ready to go!

Spoiler: Smith, lean mean healing machine. (click to show/hide)

Physical: 0
Mental: 0
Life: 0
Stats: Speed(3), Will(1), Dexterity(1)
Skills: Medical Training(3), First Aid(2), Submachine Gun(2), Pistol(1), Mechanic(1), Car(1)

Inventory:

First Aid Pouch (Allows First Aid)
Ration (Restores up to -2 on physical dice)
A whole pile of other shit I won't bother to track.

Medic’s Bag (restores up to -3 on life dice)
M1911 pistol (9 shot, risk 2)
2 pistol magazines

Thompson SMG (25 shot, risk 2, +1 risk for every 5 shots fired in a burst)
3 Thompson  magazines

75 GLORY

Smith came to the 888th because he wanted more carnage to fix. Normal units are simply too boring. Smith won't tell anyone if "Smith" is his first or last name, and his officers don't care enough to look it up in his records. As far as appearance goes Smith is remarkably ordinary. So ordinary that in any group he practically disappears.