Razorback

"So... do you have a Scarab-Mobile or should I just follow you?" Slamdance asks with a smile. He then bolts across the room before Scarab can answer in a blur of motion, stops to give a quick nod and salute, and moves back faster than is humanly possible. "Your choice. But if we can split up the work we can definitely get through this quicker." He tilts his head to the side, giving Scarab a crooked smile, waiting for the golden hero to respond.

Players Name: Razorback Power Level: 10 Trade-Offs: +2 Attack for -2 Damage, - 3 Defense for + 3 Toughness] Unspent PP: 0 Characters Name: Gi-Ant Alternate Identity: N/A Length: 7'4" Weight: 872 lbs Hair: None Eyes: Black Description: Gi-Ant is your typical ant… grown to 7 and half feet in length and weighing over a quarter ton. Personality & Motivation: Gi-Ant is your typical soldier black ant living an ant’s life underground below Eagle Industries. During and experiment in nanites and nanotechnology, the laboratory ran by Dr. Sung was attacked by super powered villains bent on stealing the technology. Dr. Sung was killed in the ensuing battle, knocking over a container hold his most advanced nanites specimens and releasing them as he died. Antonio D’Aquila, the owner of Eagle Industries, along with the authorities assumed that any samples were stolen or destroyed in the fire that was eventually contained. The neither D’Aquila or the authorities know who or why the lab was broken into. Eventually, the nanites found their way underground, below the lab, as they sought to escape the heat of the fire. Per their programming, they sought out the first biological life form and took over it’s many of it’s biological functions. This ant would eventually become the being known as Gi-Ant. Slowly, over time, the ant became aware. It also began to grow in size as the nanites replicated and replaced or enhanced Gi-Ant’s physiology. Over time, Gi-Ant began to become aware of the other ants and learned to control them. Also, Gi-Ant learned that, when in proximity to computers, he could use them with just his mind. He began to develop mental powers and expand his knowledge. As time progressed he was in contact with other ants and learned he could control them. One day, while in contact with a group of ants, he was using them to show him how the humans interacted when they were cruelly crushed to death by a human boy. Thinking this was a mistake because he burrowed to the surface to communicate with the boy. As he broke the surface at the school playground, the boy fell back and knocked himself out. The teachers, thinking it was a monster attacking, called in the police and superheroes. Gi-Ant tried to communicate but was attacked by the police. Fleeing underground, he eventually linked with a computer and spent much time digesting what had happened. He eventually came to the realization that humans saw ants as nothing more than pests that needed to be eradicated. He also saw newsreels (50’s sci-fi movies) of other ants similar to him being killed or destroyed. Realizing the error of his ways, he became bent on destroying human civilization and bringing ant society to the rightful forefront of as the dominant life form on Earth. Complications: Stats: -7pp Str: 10(+0) Dex: 10 (0) Con: 18(+4) Int: 9 [25] (-1/+7) Wis: 4 [6](-3/ 0) Cha: 2 [2](-4/-3) Combat: 6pp Attack: +3 Grapple: + 5 Defense: + 0 (+0 flat-footed) Knockback: - 6 Initiative: + 0 Saves: 20pp Toughness: + 12 (+4Con, +8 protection[3 impervious]) Fortitude: + 7 (+4Con, +3) Reflex: +7(+0 Dex, +7) Will: + 10(+0 Wis, +10) Skills: 12pp [bracketed number represents nanite enhanced skill rank] Computers 0[15](22) Craft: Chemical 0[5](12) Craft: Electronic 0[15](22) Craft: Mechanical 0[7](14) Craft: Structural 0[5](12) Disable Device 0[14](21) Kn: Physical Sciences 0[15](22) Kn: Technology 0[15](22) Languages 0[1 - English] Notice 14(14) Search 13(20) Stealth 14(14) Survival 7(7) Feats: 8pp Attack Focus 3: Melee Attack Specialization 3: Bite Equipment 1 Hide In Plain Sight Powers: 114pp Acid 8(Flaw -1: Limited to living targets)[16] aka Formic Acid Bite Additional Limbs 3(PF 1: Innate)[4] 2 additional legs and 2 antennae Burrowing 1[1] Communication 1(olfactory )[1] Flight 1(PF:+1 Innate; Drawback : -1 Power loss{wings})[2] Immunity 4( Critical Hits 2, Aging 1, Own Power 1)[4] Protection 8(Extra: 3 levels of Impervious)[11] Speed 1[1] Super-Movement 1(wall-crawling)[2] Super-Senses 4(PF:Innate;Scent{1}, Tremorsense{3} )[5] Super-Strength 2[4] Nanite-Enhanced Mind {containter} [64] Communication 1(Mental)[1] Emotion Control 10(Flaw -1: Limited, sense dependent {olfactory/pheromones}; PF 2: 2 Alternate Powers)[12] AP:Confuse 10(Extra +1/rank: +0 Alternate save {fortitude, pheromones based}, +1 Range{from Ranged to Perception}; Flaw -1: -1 Sense-Dependent{pheromone based olfactory}) AP: Animal Control 4(Extra +2/rank: +1 Sensory Link, +1 Area; Flaw -2: -1 Limited(to ants), -1 Sense Dependent {pheromone based olfactory}; PF 1: Communication Link) Enhanced Charisma 2[2] Enhanced Feats 2(Eidetic Memory, Inventor)[2] Enhanced Intelligence 16[16] Enhanced Skills 92(computers 15, Craft:chemical 5, Craft:electronic 15, Craft:mechanical 7, Craft:structural 5, disable device 7, Kn:Phys Sci 15, Kn: Tech 15, languages 1)[23] Datalink 1(Mental communication)[1] Illusion 1(Visual {2pp/rank}; Extra +1/rank: Duration{Continuous}; PF 1: Progression{10'cube/rank})[4] Move Object 1(PF 2: Precise, Enhanced Feat{Improvised Tools})[3] Power Loss (Nanite-Enhanced container if it fails a save against an electrical or magnetic attack, for the duration of the effect [one round for Instant effects]; ; very common, minor; 6 points) Drawbacks: 3pp Noticeable -1: Ant Exoskeleton (protection) Disability -1: Very common/minor = no figures or thumbs to manipulate Disability -1: Common/minor = mute DC Block: ATTACKS: SAVE DC: DAMAGE TYPE: Formic Acid Bite 23 /Toughness Bruise (Staged) Emotion Control 20/Will Confuse 20/Fortitude Costs: Abilities (-7) + Combat (6) + Saves (20) + Skills(12) + Feats (8) + Powers (114) - Drawbacks (-3) = 150 Base of Operations: Underground Maze that leads to hidden living area where Gi-Ant plans his next attack on humanity! Size: Medium 1 Toughness: 0 Features = Living Space 1 Isolated 1 Concealed 1 Security System 1 (instead of Disable Device check, either a Survival check or Tracking check must be made to find your way through the unlit, underground maze) ********************************* As some may or may not have noticed, none of the characters/potential characters have had complications. It's not something my group has ever played with so I'm unsure how they function. Any help with that would be appreciated. -Razorback

"I need time to sort through this harddrive. And you guys, I'm guessing, need to do your thing. When and where should be meet back up?" Slamdance responds while trying not to beam to much from Avenger's compliment. "I figure I need at least 2 to 3 hours to find, possible less." He looks at the two others, waiting to see how they answer. "I really need to get a disposable phone. Something paid in cash, so it can't be traced, for these kind of circumstances.' Sandro thinks to himself.

Slamdance heads up the stairs and into Richie's room. He powers up the computer and monitor, then looks around the room while the system boots up. Even though the room is dark he can make out the Fall Out at the Disco poster on the wall from the light of the monitor and street light. ''I always thought you would listen to that nü metal stuff over the emo/goth stuff, Richie. What happened to you that past few years? You were a fun loving guy. All of this stuff is pretty dark. What happened?' Sandro thinks to himself. The beep of the computer bring his thoughts back to the here and now. He spends a few minutes trying to figure out the log-in password. 'Not is birthday... not his mom's name... heck, it's not even Tracy' name and he's had a crush on her since kindergarten' he thinks in frustration. 'I can spend all night trying and not come up with it.' He spends a couple of minutes thinking and then lets out a little "Yes" when it comes to him. He powers down the computer while spending a few minutes looking for what he needs. He finds a finger nail file, a couple of screw drivers and paper clips. 'Hope this works'. He pulls the power cord out of the wall and then proceeds to work. With a little grunting, he manages to pull the panel off and then remove the harddrive. He takes the drive and wraps it in some paper. Sandro then takes that, wraps it in a couple of shirts and then places the package in his backpack. 'I hope that keeps it safe until I can get it home. He then takes a look outside to make sure that nothing suspicious is going on... at least, nothing more suspicious than him and his two new friends. 'Speaking of which, I better get downstairs and see what they came up with. I should call my dad when I get a chance to make sure he doesn't worry, even though he's probably not home' He then runs down the stairs to meet up with Avenger and Scarab.

Slamdance is going to go upstairs and get on the computer to try and find any info based on what Scarab found. And contrary to what his picture shows (if I get a chance to photochop his image to correct it this weekend I will) he does not have fingerless gloves. He gets a 20 so he hopes he finds something handy. Would it be possible to tranfer most of the web page viewed, images viewed, any Werd® documents or X-Sell® spreadsheets, etc to his PDA or email it to himself. Optimally, I'd like to just remove the harddrive and take it with me but I don't know if A) he could find the tools available and if Sandro is savvy enough to manage it. Doc, if you could let me know, or if I need more/different skill rolls, let me know and I'll reply IC.

I'm not sure of the conventions used, but I am using black italics as speaking and red italics as thinking or, in the case of Scarab, mentally 'speaking'.

^^ Yup. Bad habits in making assumptions. Anyways, Slamdance move so he can keep an eye on Avenger and out the front door, so there aren't any other interlopers. Without to much posturing, he preps a move action to move between Avenger and Scarab if Avenger makes an aggressive action towards Scarab.

Sandro follows Scarab's lead, keeping an eye on the stranger and keeping an eye out the front door for anyone passing by, especially the police. "What's your interest in all this?" He asks the stranger, voice a little rough. "They call me Slamdance, by the way." He moves so he can protect Scarab just in case, a little fascinated by all of what he considers to be a bit of mumbo-jumbo. 'I'll just stand here... just in case'

Well, at least we know what Slamdance is going to be doing the next couple of rounds. . See what you guys come up with in the morning. By the by, during the work week you're probably going to only see me post from about 7am-5pm PST. Just an FYI.

Slamdance stumbles to the bathroom after heaving his meager lunch, turning on the water while lifting up his mask and rinses his face. "How could anyone do that to another person" he yells out. He washes his mouth out with some more water, spitting it down the drain and replaces his mask before the others can get a glimpse of his face. 'I don't care what Mister Happy thinks about destroying evidence or contaminating it or whatever, that's Richie and his family out there.' he thinks to himself. Then he gives himself a little shake. 'Get it together...get it together. You chose to be here. And whoever did this isn't going to stop here... remember your research... killers and such always escalate. This person is going to do it again and it's just going to get worse. And you might be, or these two characters with your help, the only ones who can stop him.' "Sorry, I've never seen anything like that before." is all he says as he joins the two others.

Ok, frist things first. On the notice check he got a 27 and for the will save he got a 5, which was a 1 on the roll itself. :cry: So, without looking, I'm assuming he made the notice check but failed with save.

^^ Yup and yup on the assumptions.

Slamdance here's there conversation and feels the mental probe from what he is assuming is the person in front of him.'Geez, nothing like a little tension to start the night' he thinks to himself. He climbs through the window, keeping the Scarab in view out of the corner of his eye while doing a quick scan of the room to find the other speaker who was to good at hiding. With a quick glance to the kitchen and a look up the stairs, he follows the floating hero into the living room, steeling himself for the inevitable gore and hoping he doesn't make himself out to be the kid with his first encounter with other supers. He has a moment when he realizes that this is his friends house... remembering running through these halls, Richies mom making them cookies... and nearly walks into The Scarab. "Keep it focused" he mumbles to himself and stops, again hoping these two others don't expect him to follow orders just because they're older.

Quick and dirty to get things back on track, if you flew over to the eating nook and, instead of speaking, you Communicated to me telepathically (as a gaming friend is apt to call it). Since Slamdance is at the window, we could pick up from right there. That work for you two?

I'm going to wait to hear back from by ShaenTheBrain about Scarab before proceeding. At this point Avenger is inside downstairs and Slamdance is outside, towards the (facing from street) right side of the house outside.

Slamdance rolled a 12 which does not beat Scarab's diversion. He volunterily fails the fails the mind probe. You guys ran a little ahead of me last night, so I'm going to jump right in from there. Edit: Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but the both of you are inside the house while I'm outside. Is that correct?

Ok, Slamdance replies to Scarab. He takes up a defensive stance but does not hostile action. He's assuming, dealing with an Egyptian hero, that he's somehow been reincarnated, someone has taken up his mantle or someone is using his name to commit crimes.

Sandro steps out of the shadows as Scarab looks his direction, trying to look intimidating and sound mature. "I thought you died? And, I don't know who you were talking to, but if you or your friend had something to do with this, I will bring you to justice".

Nice. It's hard to get a feel for people's motivation over the interwebs, especially being a noob around here. That being said, I have a quick meeting and then I'll post my reply.

^^ That's the reason I thought it would be a notice check. Slamdance doesn't have any super-senses and, with the only light from a street lamp, I figured he'd have to spot him first and, in the process, notice the swiveling head.

Ok. Pop culture 20 and 7 (ouch) on the sense motive check. So, based on this (it may take a while to get the hang with the delay of PBPosting), if he makes the pop culture but pass/fails the sense motive he will talk to Scarab but ready an action to move to the middle of the street ( assuming the pop culture was high enough to know that Scarab is a hero but not high enough to know his powers/background). If he fails the pop culture but makes the sense motive, he continues to hide. If he fails both, he moves to the middle of the street and runs down the street until he is blocked by the house, then moves stealthily around the back of the house 30 with his 250ft movement and, if he has time, pops his head around the corner to see what Scarab is doing 9. So, I have a question for the Doctor (since I'm a noob). The last roll was a 1. How are 'natural' 1's and 20's handled? Also, in a situation of 'if this, then this but if this, then this' do you want us making 1 roll and add the bonus based on the outcome or did you want us to roll each separately?

Since Slamdance overheard the name Scarab could I roll a kn:Current Events (8) or Kn:Pop Culture (if I used the same roll the total would be 10... or I could "roll" again) to have heard of The Scarab? Also, can I make a notice check (24) to see if Slamdance can figure out if the figure floating down is scanning around trying to find him?

If I need to make a notice check to hear what's going on upstairs, hereit is. If I'm not in a position to hear, don't have the opportunity or miss my roll, Slamdance will continue to seach for around the house.

Thanks and thanks. :oops: -Razorback

Same here. Just south of the SF Bay Area. If so, he made it with a 27 but I'll wait to DA confirms. -Razorback