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[Tiruin]

:X

So...darkpaladin109, Fniff, Draignean, adwarf...you guys still here for testing?

[Draignean]

*Coughs dust* That is not dead which can eternal lie, yet with strange aeons even death may die.


More simply; I'm always here.

[darkpaladin109]

:X

So...darkpaladin109, Fniff, Draignean, adwarf...you guys still here for testing?

I think you can call my test cancelled, though I'm coming p with another one.

[Draignean]

:X

So...darkpaladin109, Fniff, Draignean, adwarf...you guys still here for testing?

I think you can call my test cancelled, though I'm coming p with another one.

She's asking whether you're still enrolled in her test. I'm pretty sure.

[darkpaladin109]

:X

So...darkpaladin109, Fniff, Draignean, adwarf...you guys still here for testing?

I think you can call my test cancelled, though I'm coming p with another one.

She's asking whether you're still enrolled in her test. I'm pretty sure.

Oh. I'm still in then.

[Digital Hellhound]

My test, on the other hand, can probably be safely buried. It served it's purpose, though I should've run through other scenarios as well, so put it down as a partial success or such, if you please.

[adwarf]

:X

So...darkpaladin109, Fniff, Draignean, adwarf...you guys still here for testing?

Yeah I'm still here to be a guinea pig for your test

[WhitiusOpus]

Whenever you guys are finished with yours, I'd like to run a test of my own, if that's ok.

[darkpaladin109]

Yeah, I'l register for a test again, if that's alright. You can scrap the previous test, as I don't think I started it correctly at all.
Scientist: Darkpaladin109
Test Name: Extensions of basic weapon and skill system
Test Type: Combat/Balance
Required Number Of Subjects: 2
Rolls to be filled: 2 cowboys/gunmen
Tag: Teal
Goal: See how well weapons and skills work, rebalancing if necesarry.
Here's the basics of this. Each weapon has an assigned accuracy value and damage value. Higher accuracy values are less accurate than lower ones. Tipically a weapon with low a low accuracy value has a low damage value, for example a rifle has 1D4 accuracy and 1D4 damage. More detailed thing are in the below spoilers.

Spoiler: List of weapons (click to show/hide)

Weapons are divided into three primary types. You get to choose one of the primary types of weapons to get at the start of the game. Other than the weapon type you choose, you also get a knife and handgun at the begginng of the game.
Primary weapons:
Rifles: Rifles are the most accurate of the three primary types, but deal the least damage in exchange. Damage: 1d5/Accuracy: 1d4.
Machine guns: Machine guns are the most balanced weapons, being stronger than rifles but more acurate than shotguns. Machine guns also have three subcategories , Submachineguns/Machine pistols, Assault Rifles and Light machine guns. LMG's are heavier, but hold more ammo, while SMG's are lighter but hold less. Assault rifles are a median beetwen the two. Damage/Accuracy: 1d6. As there aren't ammo values right now, it doesn't matter what kind of machine gun you choose.
Shotguns: Shotguns deal the most damage of the primary weapon types, but in return are the least accurate. Damage: 4d3/Accuracy: 1d8.

Sidearms:
Pistol: You start with a pistol. They're not great, but make a decent backup weapon. Damage: 1d4/Accuracy: 1d6.
Revolver: Can be chosen instead of a pistol. More damaging than the pistol, but less accurate. Damage: 1d5/Accuracy: 1d8.
Knife: You also start out with a knife. Knives are only usable at meele range, though you may use them as throwing weapons if you wish to. Damage: Normal: 1d4, Thrown: 1d3/Accuracy: Normal: 1d6, Thrown: 1d8

Spoiler: Accuracy chart (click to show/hide)

This is where accuracy values come into play. Basically, there's four results. A regular miss, a glancing hit which deals half damage, a normal hit and a critical hit that deals double damage.

1d4: 1. Miss
         2. Glancing hit - Half damage, rounded up
         3. Normal hit
         4. Critical hit - Double damage
1d6: 1. Critical miss
                    2. Miss
                    3. Glancing hit - Half damage, rounded up
                    4. Normal hit
                    5. Normal hit
                    6. Critical hit - Double damage
1d8: 1. Critical miss
       2. Miss
       3. Miss
       4. Miss
       5. Glancing hit - Half damage
       6. Normal hit
       7. Normal hit
       8. Critical hit - Double damage

Spoiler: Skills (click to show/hide)

Skills are simple abilites that tipically give you slight bonuses to various actions. You get one skill at character creation. Some skills can be upgraded, but that's not really going to come into play during this test. Maybe I'l run another test with upgraded skills, but we'l see.
In any case, this is the list of available skills for now: -Tough as nails: Gives you +5 HP.
                                                                        - Marksman: +1 to accuracy with ranged weapons (Has no effect if you roll a1 and doesn't give you critical hits)
                                                                        - Thug: +1 to damage with meele weapons.
                                                                        - Gunman: Removes penalties when dual wielding.

Spoiler: Dual Wielding (click to show/hide)

At character creation, you may choose to take two sidearms of your choice instead of a primary weapon. Dual Wielding gives you a -2 penalty to all accuracy rolls (Doesn't affect critical hits) if you fire both weapons during the same turn. The penalty is negated if you take Gunman.

That should be all the explanations necesarry for now.

Spoiler: Sheet for later (click to show/hide)

Code: [Select]

Starting weapon type: Rifle, one of the three machine gun subtypes or shotgun. You can also choose beetwen a pistol and a revolver.
Health: 20
Skill: Pick one.


Hopefully everything's alright with this, since I really like my old system and want to flesh it out more.
EDIT: Tiruin posted the details of her sheet over IRC, so that means there's only 1 spot left to fill.

Spoiler: Tiruin (click to show/hide)

Starting weapon type: Rifle, Pistol, Knife
Health: 20
Skill: Marksman (+1 to ranged accuracy, 1's still miss and can't get critical hits with the bonus)

[Tiruin]

Fish it. Lot of days late. >_>
Bluuh RL.

DP109: Thanks for getting my sheet.

Yes people, all my tests are usually done in narrative form, hence the experiment in itself.

Operation Orange

Origin of experiment/Link to mechanics used.

The caravans of the Crown have always been a source of wealth for those who partake in their passing, either to aid or just to hitch on for the ride: a free mode of transport (and one that gave a sense of real security) when traveling the long roads of the Midlands. Whatever purpose the people who join the roving traders have are up to their own wills, for as long as nothing from the caravan or any who ride with them are lost, the ride is free and unhindered. Sometimes guarded by the militia or soldiering forces, the caravans are a much trusted method of transportation cross or inter-realm.

You four have joined up on the 'Golden Route', the name of the road leading off-country and into northern highlands, going across Gallean's bridge-a natural rock formation bridging the nation of the Midlands to the northern lands, the widest and most heavily traveled arc of rock that most will ever see in their lives. It is said that the rock itself has stood since ages past, formidable against the spirits of sea, tide and wind and unmovable even in the shaking of the world or by the wars of the sentient races.

The air you breath is warmed by the twin suns above, cool and calming to your skin and mindful of your journey as you see how far you've all gone. The small party of you four-sans the merchant barrow tagging along-travel alone at the head of the caravan. The four of you flank the barrow, sturdy as it is and near-silent in its movement, utilizing the magical field around you as support and locomotion, yet you mostly do not know each other-proceeding in silence since the start.

The path onwards is quite clear from your standpoint. A dirt road until the horizon, road marks occasionally on the sides orienting the reader as to how far they are from certain landmarks and their general position, with the road fenced in many places to stop animals from grazing off-roads. In the distance is a forest, dense and coniferous, with what seems to be the ruins of an old tower peeking out of its middle. The barrow itself carries what you heard to be called as Aurel grain, some kind of healthy grain mix that 'shines as the sun' and is as healthy as one, so to speak.

The day is young, and you four march on, ahead of the caravan for multiple reasons. Foremost of that being the merchant's own orders. "You look like able folk. Take this barrow ahead of the rest of us, I need you on a special duty. I'll pay whatever price you may ask for at the end of this, but what I ask now is your trust."

The barrow creaks a bit--quite strange for a container of grain, and stranger still, that most of it isn't even attached to the ground. Though the latter is often but a more convenient form of carrying light loads by utilizing the magical fields instead of any tangible material instead.

Around you are plains, vast swathes of grass and mixed bush and tree, elevated and depressed at certain areas, the current surroundings provide a great view of the land.

((You may post freely. This of this as a mini-RTD. Do whatever. :v))

Under the Skills section, hover your mouse over the term to see the effect.
Feel free to make a name for yourselves or any such thing.

Spoiler: darkpaladin109 (Knight Errant) (click to show/hide)

Health: 30/30
Skills: Persevering

Inventory:
Steel Longsword/ Length, reach and tempered durability are but characteristics of this custom-made sword: half of the blade 'blunted' than the other, the hilt is styled to the design of an owl in cast iron.

Plate Armor/ Tailor-made for the wearer, the set of plated metal offers fine protection against the elements and against most forms of physical trauma. The symbol of an iron owl in traditional print is centered on the breastplate, spanning over the chest region with spread wings and faced towards the left.

Reinforced Haversack/ A small bag with an adjustable shoulder strap, it carries most belongings and needs such as rations and instruments crucial to maintenance of the user and their equipment in the field. It is closed by a button-flap, and is colored dark green.

Spoiler: Fniff (Caravan Cleric) (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/20
Skills: Astute

Inventory:
Iron-shod Quarterstaff/ Of variable utility and measuring between eight to nine feet, the end of the staff is fortified with an iron backing, and shaped in such a way as to accommodate different accessories or modifications to the tip--the other end is fully encased in a thin covering of iron, blunted at the tip.

Grey Watchcoat/ The wear of the Midland clerics vary very much from historical garb associated with their position--said to wear to the occasion (and more appropriately, for practicality instead of 'appearance' or aesthetics), the clothing they don rather support the ideal of the people as striving for practicality and efficiency other than any characteristic attributed to their culture.
The watchcoat provides great warmth over the undergarment and its pockets are rather roomy for any object as big as your hand.

Drawstring Pouch/ A simple carrying container with a string laced into the opening to act as its lock, it is a handy tool for carrying any small item of value. A clasp is featured on the side, as well as the emblem of the Midlands.

Spoiler: Adwarf (Dwarven Marksman) (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/20
Skills: Weapon Finesse

Inventory:
Thunrian Stave/ At the length of half your height, the 'pole' features a grip and handle for the arm and forearm, and an added handle for the other hand. It features an open hole at the far end, much akin to the viewsight of a telescope, hollowed and bored. 

Argent Watchcoat/ Modified to include an attachable harness and a toolbelt by the midline, this silver-hued coat provides layers of padding and warmth to the wearer, as well as space for any accessories by the belt, including a flask and back-holster for the weapon.

Harlequin Satchel/ A bag with a simple design that features a small pouch with a front flap that fastens using double-sided buckles. A long strap connects it to your body, being draped diagonally over the shoulder. It is colored in stripes and blotches of white and thin lines of black, designed to blend into snowy terrain.

Spoiler: Draignean (Aurelian Crown Soldier) (click to show/hide)

Health: 20/20
Skills: Honed Reflexes

Inventory:
Aurelian Halberd/ Decorated with the palatinate ribbon of the merchant state at the neck, the halberd of Aurelia is a standard-issue weapon to its troops and soldiers in the field, both in times of war and in times of peace, useful for most situations alone or in groups.

Aurelian Segmente/ An armor made of metal strips fastened to internal leather straps, the plates are case hardened for durability and arranged horizontally on the body, overlapping downwards and surrounding the torso in two halves, being fastened at the front and back. Additional strips or plates protect the upper body and shoulders, making a compact shell of protection for the user. It is usually donned above common clothing and in this case, over padded cloth, providing heat and warmth in the cooling weather.

Useful by itself as a carrying device due to its composition and rear structure, it nonetheless requires heavy upkeep and maintenance to perform-to-fit.

Marching Pack/ A bag very similar to a backpack in appearance and use, the Aurelian MP is commonly attached via straps, hooks and buckles to either a sling to be used along the Segmente, or directly to the back of the wearer due to the structure and form of its associated armor. The Marching Pack is usually used as storage for the maintenance of the Segmente, as well as providing space for the provisions of the soldier or bearer.

[SeriousConcentrate]

I'll sign up for your test as well, DarkPaladin.

Spoiler: Sheet (click to show/hide)

Starting weapon type: Rifle, Pistolx2
Health: 20
Skill: Gunman

[adwarf]

"Seems a decent enough offer if I must say so myself, I'll guard this cart full of 'grain' for ya sure enough, but you better be ready to give me a damn good reward for it when I come asking."

With that Havel drew his coat closer around him, and hobbled over next to the the cart to escort it on further.



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Havel grumbled slightly, as he took out his stave and began to scan the area.

Scan the area for things.

[darkpaladin109]

Check what's inside my haversack.

[adwarf]

Scientist: adwarf
Test Name: Fighter Balance Testing
Test Type: Combat
Required Number Of Subjects: 2 to 4
Rolls to be filled: 1 Bomber Wing Commander, 1 Interceptor Wing Commander, 1 Boarding Vessels Commander, 1 Dogfighter Wing Commander
Tag: Green
Goal: Testing, and fixing smaller ships for use in my Space Pirate RTD

This test is finished, turn two was never posted due to rather spectacular deaths of all test subjects resulting in me coming to the conclusion that it might need some slight reworking all things told. New test is being started as detailed below.

Scientist: adwarf
Test Name: Mech vs Knight vs Aircraft Combat Testing
Test Type: Combat
Required Number Of Subjects: 3
Rolls to be filled: 1 Mech Pilot (Choose Heavy Melee or Support Ranger or Frontline Soldier & System Synchro or Overdrive Mode or Heatsink Override), 1 'Knight' (Choose Strength or Speed or Magic or Divine), and 1 Aviator (Choose Superiority or Support or Bomber & Evasive Maneuvers or Afterburner or Weapon Safety Override)
Tag: Yellow
Goal: Testing and Balancing a System built around three very different types of 'units'.

[10ebbor10]

Signing up

Aviator
Bomber & Evasive maneuvers