tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post86505851201356428..comments2012-12-03T15:19:25.006-05:00Comments on Play-By-Blog HEX Game: Chapter 4 - The Daedalus1970zombiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-57997867443971159422012-05-31T23:46:11.296-04:002012-05-31T23:46:11.296-04:00Bear shrugs philosophically.
"Well," he...Bear shrugs philosophically.<br /><br />"Well," he drawls, "when you're setting forth on a hare-brained rescue mission into hostile territory, it's not surprising that most sane people will jump ship. I'm supposing Mr. Mercury is dealing with a case of 'beggars can't be choosers'."Nestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095610296159259146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-9768189516491866752012-05-31T22:11:06.200-04:002012-05-31T22:11:06.200-04:00While loading gear onto the craft Jock overhears J...While loading gear onto the craft Jock overhears Justin's question about why they would need a musician and quips "Mebbe they thought that it was music that soothed the savage beast, though I think it were originally a quote about music soothing the savage breast."AlexKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180893859997314251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-19032354058924907102012-05-31T18:57:52.239-04:002012-05-31T18:57:52.239-04:00Justin continues his perusal of the controls as he...Justin continues his perusal of the controls as he replies. They're just a jumble of dials and readouts to him, but they're fascinating nonetheless.<br />"Me? I'm a private investigator. I suppose the first mystery I'll tackle is: why do they need a private investigator for a rescue mission to the fantastical Skull Island? I have a few theories..."<br />He looks out the cockpit at Wally. "But what I really want to know is: why the musician?" He gestures at each man in turn; "pilot, doctor, hunter: I can see uses for them. And no one," he waggles his eyebrows at Tempest, "denies the funder. But a small-time showbiz hopeful? That smells funny."Evil Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935553725045839159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-31927881090359045502012-05-31T14:11:21.420-04:002012-05-31T14:11:21.420-04:00Bear chuckles and replies to Justin without lookin...Bear chuckles and replies to Justin without looking away from the checklist he's perusing, "First rule of working a gig, lad. Always respect the man who signs the checks."<br /><br />The red-haired mechanic thoughtfully taps a gauge, examining the needle's slight jump, and asks in a conversational tone. "So what particular set of skills are you bringing to this little expedition again, Mr. ah, Tylmaronde?"<br /><br />Bear's voice adorns Justin's name with a touch of Celtic lilt.Nestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095610296159259146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-52541202161631291122012-05-31T13:18:00.487-04:002012-05-31T13:18:00.487-04:00"And he has excellent hearing for a man his a..."And he has excellent hearing for a man his age, Mr. Tylmaronde" Mr. Tempest casually says as he walks toward Mercury. "So when is this expedition going to get under way?" he asks, "My bags should be here within the hour."<br /><br />Note: when he sent for his bags, Mr. Tempest ordered a few extra bottles of Whiskey and Cigars be packed in as well (along with a spare pocket flask).demon_llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267363154813340162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-88106192969308040802012-05-31T11:52:45.234-04:002012-05-31T11:52:45.234-04:00Justin climbs into the cockpit, careful not to tou...Justin climbs into the cockpit, careful not to touch anything as he peers over Bear's shoulder. "Whoo, Moneybags is a bit touchy, eh?"Evil Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935553725045839159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-29654919804672429082012-05-31T08:30:56.266-04:002012-05-31T08:30:56.266-04:00Mr. Tempest struggles against the gangway, trying ...Mr. Tempest struggles against the gangway, trying to keep his balance after the "hearty backslap" (ouch). "The name is Tempest, Mr. Tylmaronde. Howard Renfield Tempest, the Third, of the Nantucket Tempests, and I will thank you NOT to place your hands on me in that manner ever again!" he ends his sentence with a harty rap of his cane on the ground, then walks off toward the hanger door.demon_llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267363154813340162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-60859277133405982492012-05-31T07:17:02.465-04:002012-05-31T07:17:02.465-04:00Justin saunters out from behind a stack of crates....Justin saunters out from behind a stack of crates.<br />"What's the matter, Moneybags? Feelin' nervous about the trip? Don't chicken out on us -- we'll be lost without your special brand of exploratory expertise." He gives Tempest a hearty backslap and follows Bear into the ship.Evil Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935553725045839159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-91052688597373050082012-05-30T23:10:39.089-04:002012-05-30T23:10:39.089-04:00"No worries, Boss," Bear calls out happi..."No worries, Boss," Bear calls out happily from inside the ship. "With me behind the stick, you'll be as safe as a babe in her mother's arms."<br /><br />The ship takes that moment to make a slight wobble, followed by a soft "Oops!" from inside the cockpit.Nestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095610296159259146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-61730466098755537362012-05-30T23:05:22.351-04:002012-05-30T23:05:22.351-04:00Mr. Tempest carefully looks into the craft, not wi...Mr. Tempest carefully looks into the craft, not wishing to risk climbing on board just yet. "And I am sure that you are quite proficient at driving this machine, aren't you Mr. Grissom?" he says with an almost sarcastic tone. "I feel more confident about the success of the enterprise already."demon_llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267363154813340162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-57711730272514256712012-05-29T18:02:57.936-04:002012-05-29T18:02:57.936-04:00Jock gathers the guns that he will sight in and a ...Jock gathers the guns that he will sight in and a small amount of ammo for each then goes out and takes them to where they are to be fired. He uses a chair as an impromptu gun rest. When all is ready he will sight in each gun using two to five shots, depending on how much he has to adjust the sights...the last shot being near or on the mark on the paper at 400 yards.<br />[Skill 11, +4 for aim, effective skill 15.]<br />Afterwards he cleans each gun.AlexKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180893859997314251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-8677609112623899092012-05-29T16:31:46.951-04:002012-05-29T16:31:46.951-04:00Dirks begs to be excused. "Excuse me while I ...Dirks begs to be excused. "Excuse me while I take care of Mr. Brattle's request. You can familiarize yourself with the controls and there is a checklist next to the seat. Please be careful not to toggle any of the controls as the craft can escape its bonds."1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-19220395738702526822012-05-29T16:27:55.664-04:002012-05-29T16:27:55.664-04:00Dirks excuses himself from Bear and he begins gath...Dirks excuses himself from Bear and he begins gathering the materials required for the impromptu firing range requested by Mr. Brattle. “We have plenty of space to meet your requirements and I do not think that we will have to resort to shooting at the neighbors.”1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-40922789750561644752012-05-29T15:33:37.082-04:002012-05-29T15:33:37.082-04:00Jock replies "Oh, a sheet a paper, marked in ...Jock replies "Oh, a sheet a paper, marked in the middle would do fer a target. Set em up at 100, 200 an 400 yards should do. If'n we were planning on long distance shootin I'd also want 800 yards, but fer a rescue we shouldn't be a'needin that. I do like ta get ta know how much a bullet fired from a gun drops over distance. Oh yeah, the backdrop ain't gonna be the neighbors window or anything? Into a hillside be best."AlexKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180893859997314251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-49780770445117994152012-05-29T13:42:38.446-04:002012-05-29T13:42:38.446-04:00Bear's grin is so wide it almost goes around t...Bear's grin is so wide it almost goes around to meet on the back of his head as he slaps Mercury's back in a friendly manner.<br /><br />"Well, Mr. Mercury," he drawls, "I think this is going to be a fruitful endeavor. Send Dirksie up when he's available. I'll be here, er, getting acquainted with the controls."<br /><br />Bear turns to the dashboard, rubbing his hands in anticipatory glee.Nestorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095610296159259146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-28878818212596566232012-05-29T13:34:22.544-04:002012-05-29T13:34:22.544-04:00Vance Mercury responds to Bear's musings, &quo...Vance Mercury responds to Bear's musings, "I believe that you are the only pilot among the rescue crew. Dirks can show you what you will need to know to fly this wonder. As I understand it, it almost flies itself."1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-421729497370889932012-05-29T13:30:09.011-04:002012-05-29T13:30:09.011-04:00Dirks responds, "We can set up some targets o...Dirks responds, "We can set up some targets out on the lawn. What sort of targets do you desire and at what ranges?"1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-74467649671376919432012-05-29T13:28:23.551-04:002012-05-29T13:28:23.551-04:00There is a definite downward thrust from the craft...There is a definite downward thrust from the craft that slaps Dr. Lambshead's hand down when he puts it under one of the wings. The craft appears to be floating on a cushion of some sort of invisible force. It seems similar to magnetic force but also seems different somehow. He postulates that if the downward force was focused properly it could lift and/or propel the craft.1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-67303706014770239832012-05-24T02:46:01.877-04:002012-05-24T02:46:01.877-04:00Holding a rifle aloft Jock asks "This zeroed ...Holding a rifle aloft Jock asks "This zeroed in, or ya got a spot I can zero it in?"AlexKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180893859997314251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-80554637099719219502012-05-23T18:26:18.578-04:002012-05-23T18:26:18.578-04:00That's kinda what he's after. "Hey, ...That's kinda what he's after. "Hey, be careful with that Flux Capacitor" or "didja hear the old man skinned another Negro?" kinda stuff. Things people say when guests arent around.Evil Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935553725045839159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-50890189019612486312012-05-22T23:39:03.155-04:002012-05-22T23:39:03.155-04:00Cautiously Dr Lambshead extends his hand betwixt t...Cautiously Dr Lambshead extends his hand betwixt the wing and the earth, trying to test the physics involved with the wondrous craft. <br /><br />sci;engineering=7<br />craft;mechanics=7Bruceiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685614116123152030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-61232455900147721682012-05-22T16:02:04.031-04:002012-05-22T16:02:04.031-04:00What is Justin trying to find? Looking back a week...What is Justin trying to find? Looking back a week most likely will show the activities of the staff making preparations for the rescue expedition.<br /><br />Dr. Mercury's expedition has been gone longer than a week. If Justin is looking for something about them, he will need to look back further.1970zombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844136528554115376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-22768327566077543662012-05-22T15:52:30.334-04:002012-05-22T15:52:30.334-04:00Learning equipment. Watching people.
A man who...Learning equipment. Watching people. <br /><br />A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something that he can learn in no other way. - Mark Twain.Wallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18304738446451594728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-33712693814541652302012-05-22T09:48:30.227-04:002012-05-22T09:48:30.227-04:00"Luxuries?" Bah, harrumph."Luxuries?" Bah, harrumph.demon_llamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01267363154813340162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557841197291800039.post-63034797900633455232012-05-21T23:44:56.403-04:002012-05-21T23:44:56.403-04:00"Hmmm...eh, that'll work... Not bad... Wh..."Hmmm...eh, that'll work... Not bad... What the...oh. Hmmm...haven't seen this brand before. Ooh, nice." Jock mumbles as he works his way looking thru the supplies.AlexKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180893859997314251noreply@blogger.com