Playing Classic Traveller

Dr Rotwang! · May 31, 2007, 03:02:23 PM

I'm in. I haven't even read it all but I'm in.

Can I have a PGMP and a funny robot sidekick?

Ian Absentia · May 31, 2007, 03:19:20 PM

Quote from: Dr Rotwang!Can I have a PGMP...

Yes, but you've been having trouble with the plasma shielding unit ever since you snatched it out of an untended armory when hostilities were suspended. You get a funny, uncomfortable feeling in your groin whenever you take it out of its special lead-lined carrying case. Maybe it's just your imagination, though...

Quote...and a funny robot sidekick?

There's nothing funny about robots, you filthy Humanist.

!i!

Dr Rotwang! · May 31, 2007, 03:24:08 PM

Quote from: Ian AbsentiaYes, but you've been having trouble with the plasma shielding unit ever since you snatched it out of an untended armory when hostilities were suspended. You get a funny, uncomfortable feeling in your groin whenever you take it out of its special lead-lined carrying case. Maybe it's just your imagination, though...

I pop open a canister of Cool Fun and some Algae Chips. That always restores my vigor! I mean, what's your groin for, anyway? Is 'groin' even a word? S'probably a treasonous word...you feeling well, Citizen? Gee, I'd just hate to have to, you know, be the one to write you up. But my duty is my duty, and I'll gladly do it for the well-beingof Alpha Comp--

Whoa. Tangent.

Werekoala · May 31, 2007, 03:31:57 PM

CT? Basic books only or High-Guard/Mercenary ok?

(edit: We'll play Paranoia later, Doc.

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Ian Absentia · May 31, 2007, 03:57:40 PM

Quote from: WerekoalaCT? Basic books only or High-Guard/Mercenary ok?

I prefer the leaner characters with broader skill applications from Book 1 and Supplement 4, but I'm totally open to adopting the additional skills from Mercenary and High Guard to Book 1 characters. Realistically, though, as this is a PbP game, you could feasibly use any character creation method as long as I have an idea of what your UPP is and what general skills you can bring to the table. In other words, make a character that gives you a firm idea of who you want to play and that I can understand, then we'll set the character sheet aside for reference only.

!i!

beeber · May 31, 2007, 04:55:06 PM

Quote from: Dr Rotwang!Can I have a PGMP . . .?

gotta say which TL version too! otherwise he'll say "sure" and make it the -13 version. sorry, no battle dress for you, tho. . .

Werekoala · May 31, 2007, 06:54:24 PM

Pick one:

NAME: Gerrard Bane

UNIVERSAL PERSONALITY PROFILE: 966B97

RANK: Captain

AGE: 46 years

SERVICE HISTORY

SERVICE: Merchants

TERMS SERVED: 7

RETIREMENT PAY: 8000 credits/year

SKILLS

Computer-3
Engineering-1
Jack Of All Trades-2
Mechanical-1
Navigation-1
Pilot-3
Steward-1
Streetwise-1
WEAPONS SKILLS:
Dagger-1
Revolver-3

OTHER DETAILS

Cash: 30000 credits

Owns Free Trader Starship (type A). (Not sure what you wanna do to handle this - cash?

))

TAS Form 2

OR

NAME: Makken Terrolt

UNIVERSAL PERSONALITY PROFILE: C99CE3

RANK: Lt Cmdr

AGE: 46 years

SERVICE HISTORY

SERVICE: Navy

TERMS SERVED: 7

RETIREMENT PAY: 8000 credits/year

SKILLS

Engineering-2
Forward Observer-1
Medical-1
Pilot-1
Vacc Suit-1
WEAPONS SKILLS:
Dagger-1
Cutlass-2
Automatic Pistol-1
Shotgun-1
Gunnery-1
TRANSPORT SKILLS:
Ship's Boat-1

OTHER DETAILS

Cash: 16000 credits

TAS Form 2

Ian Absentia · May 31, 2007, 07:55:43 PM

I lean toward Gerrard, but I'd like to see some of the characters others will come up with. I won't cheat you out of the Type A Free Trader, but I will reinterpret the mustering out benefit considerably -- being offered this mothballed merchant ship will probably be your prize.

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Dr Rotwang! · June 02, 2007, 11:05:04 PM

Code Select

[B]Sten Ramgaard[/B]
Ex-Army 1 Term             789767            Age: 22
Gambling-1, Air/Raft-1, Rifle-1     Cr 10000 Low Psg.

Sten is a bit over-confident and prone to take risks; this came to the attention of his superior officers when he applied for re-enlistment at the end of his first term. Subsequenty, he was mustered out. Speaking later to his unit's captain, Paal Gessle, Sten learned why he was turned down. This has had an impact on Sten's view of himself; he knows he has potential but finds himself too eager to prove it. He's at a crossroads: Does he play it safe and stay alive, or take risks in life and test his own limits?

Ian Absentia · June 03, 2007, 01:03:06 AM

zomben? You still in? No great hurry or anything, but let me know.

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beeber · June 03, 2007, 11:04:08 AM

anyone got a link to other PbP examples? i'd like to do this too, but i've never done it and wouldn't want to blow the narrative/etc.

Ian Absentia · June 03, 2007, 11:45:11 AM

Here's an example of a D&D game we had going a few months back:

http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4270
http://www.therpgsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4190

It's really not difficult to get into the groove. Just keep in-character posts separate from out-of-character posts, and most of the mechanics are handled behind the scenes by me. You're entirely welcome to join in if you'd like.

!i!

beeber · June 03, 2007, 12:00:04 PM

thanks, let me go look at those before i commit. :keke:

zomben · June 03, 2007, 04:08:08 PM

Quote from: Ian Absentiazomben? You still in? No great hurry or anything, but let me know.

!i!

Ian, I'm really interested in this. The weekend's been a total bear, just getting things done around the house. I start my new job tomorrow, and after a few days will hopefully have a better idea of what my schedule is going to be like.

Can I let you know by the end of the week or so if I'll be able to participate?

If you guys want to start soon, don't wait for me, and I can always figure out a way to jump in later.

Dr Rotwang! · June 03, 2007, 10:10:35 PM

Is Sten OK? He's from Durendal.