Super Robot Quest
- Thread starter Basarin
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- Original Sci-Fi
- Location
- California
[X] Plan Proactive Time.
- Location
- yorkshire
[X] Plan Proactive Time.
- Location
- USA
@Pyro Hawk - I'm going to rule no on this one. Or, to be a bit more clear, not yet.
Now, if you have a suggestion via experimental actions to add onto it, then sure. But just keep in mind your RP income/expenditure.
@Anime_Fan35 - More options will come eventually. But this time I'm going to make you all work a little harder for it.
@HeavyBane - Beowulf is still technically considered 'Gen 1' of the Super Robot series. That said, that was an option I did miss out on, on account of 'mustgetmoversheremustgetsettledinaaaaaaaagh.' That said, just remember: Experimental is a path to try something out even if I don't explicitly place it as a choice. Whether it succeeds or not is dependent on your rolls, and the benevolence of Almighty RNG (Praise Be).
Voting will continue for another few days. But dear lord, I finally have my own internet connection again.
Now, if you have a suggestion via experimental actions to add onto it, then sure. But just keep in mind your RP income/expenditure.
@Anime_Fan35 - More options will come eventually. But this time I'm going to make you all work a little harder for it.
@HeavyBane - Beowulf is still technically considered 'Gen 1' of the Super Robot series. That said, that was an option I did miss out on, on account of 'mustgetmoversheremustgetsettledinaaaaaaaagh.' That said, just remember: Experimental is a path to try something out even if I don't explicitly place it as a choice. Whether it succeeds or not is dependent on your rolls, and the benevolence of Almighty RNG (Praise Be).
Voting will continue for another few days. But dear lord, I finally have my own internet connection again.
Happerry
Bat out of Hell
- Location
- Kanto
[X] Plan Questionmarks
-[X] Well, since you're here... (3 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance for success (1d6, Threshold of ???)
--[X] Katarina's Support
-[X] Settling In (3 2 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance for breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of ???)
--[X] Streamlined Resource Flow
-[X] After Market Scrounging (1 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance to find something useful (1d6, Threshold of ???)
-[X] Reaction Force; Chance for detecting something of worth (1d6, Threshold Unknown)
-[X] Diana's Support at Pilot Training (Heavy)
-[X] Triple Combination (4 3 RP, 2 RP Locked Next Turn) [3 2 Turns]
-[X] Experimental Projects - Heavy Investment (4 RP, 1-2 RP Locked Next Turn) [3-5 Turns]; Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
--[X] Let the engineers try to combine all DFRI frames with each other, and see if anything interesting comes up
--[X] Engineering Expert (Jiro)
-[X] Ivanna's Calm and Kausen Researcher prioritizing the one-turn-left projects
-[X] Gifts of the Regent - Empathic Focuser (4 RP, 2 RP Locked Next Turn); [4 Turns]; Chance for Breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of 5-6)
-[X] Well, since you're here... (3 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance for success (1d6, Threshold of ???)
--[X] Katarina's Support
-[X] Settling In (3 2 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance for breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of ???)
--[X] Streamlined Resource Flow
-[X] After Market Scrounging (1 RP) [1 Turn]; Chance to find something useful (1d6, Threshold of ???)
-[X] Reaction Force; Chance for detecting something of worth (1d6, Threshold Unknown)
-[X] Diana's Support at Pilot Training (Heavy)
-[X] Triple Combination (4 3 RP, 2 RP Locked Next Turn) [3 2 Turns]
-[X] Experimental Projects - Heavy Investment (4 RP, 1-2 RP Locked Next Turn) [3-5 Turns]; Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
--[X] Let the engineers try to combine all DFRI frames with each other, and see if anything interesting comes up
--[X] Engineering Expert (Jiro)
-[X] Ivanna's Calm and Kausen Researcher prioritizing the one-turn-left projects
-[X] Gifts of the Regent - Empathic Focuser (4 RP, 2 RP Locked Next Turn); [4 Turns]; Chance for Breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Thors_Alumni
Proud member of Thors Class VII from Liberl
- Location
- Liberl Zemuria.
That's Fair Enough.
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
Hmmm... Would an experimental action be something like seeing if we can replace the electrical systems of the carrier with our K-Scale superconductors? We do have that right? What would it cost, and what sort of things would you expect to come of it?
Because seriously, it's a Super Robot game/setting. And we're making a prototype spaceship from a carrier. If we can't stick a giant 'last ditch' Screw Your Everything! energy cannon on there, we're doing something wrong.
KnightDisciple
Brotherhood. Unity. Peace.
- Location
- Midwest, USA
What are the differences between the 2 plans, really?
Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
- Location
- A place
One of them uses up all RP and is testing Variable Configuration, the other one has 3 RP left over and prioritises testing K-Class Materials.
Uh, we know that K-materials cleave closely to their source origin.
K-Scale might be able to make Super Insulators as part of its defensive role, but it probably won't conduct much.
Maybe if we can rip a kaijiu's spine out next so we can get K-material nerves.
Thors_Alumni
Proud member of Thors Class VII from Liberl
- Location
- Liberl Zemuria.
Huh That might actually be a good idea for Scientific exploration for the team. We should make a plan for testing just that during the next turn.
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
I could have sworn that we'd already discovered K-Scale Superconductors earlier. I think it's part of what makes the lightning weapons work?
Thors_Alumni
Proud member of Thors Class VII from Liberl
- Location
- Liberl Zemuria.
Its the Superconductor Nerves that is what is being talked about. We haven't investigated them yet. So maybe next turn if something doesn't pop up from Ichiro's investigation of the case of the missing BB.
- Location
- USA
May the madness in my life calm down for once. @_@
A Sheepish Request - You will not ask what the Engineers are doing to the innards of the super carrier. You will not ask what the Engineers are doing to the innards of the super carrier. You will not ask what the Engineers are doing to the innards of the super carrier.
The less you know, the more the Naval Defense Force representatives look agitated.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 4 Turns (Remember that bit about long-term? It's still a thing.)
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 5+6!
More progress is made!...this is good, right?
The less you know, the more the Naval Defense Force representatives look agitated.
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 4 Turns (Remember that bit about long-term? It's still a thing.)
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 5+6!
More progress is made!...this is good, right?
Well, since you're here...
Cost: 3 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for success (1d6, Threshold of ???)
Gain some measure of support from Mander Security Solutions
Rolled: 2!
They're not against the idea, but they're in the middle of a preexisting contract. Don't expect anything too timely for something so last minute, but they'll try to be there.
Cost: 3 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for success (1d6, Threshold of ???)
Gain some measure of support from Mander Security Solutions
Rolled: 2!
They're not against the idea, but they're in the middle of a preexisting contract. Don't expect anything too timely for something so last minute, but they'll try to be there.
After Market Scrounging
Cost: 1 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance to find something useful (1d6, Threshold of ???)
- MODIFIER: Katarina's Support: You may add +1d6 to any Action this turn. This can only be applied to one Action. This will refresh next turn.
One-time chance to make something out of old, decommissioned equipment - results will vary
Rolled: 5+5!
The adage of one man's garbage being another man's treasure still holds. Additional rewards roll to be determined in Response Force section.
Cost: 1 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance to find something useful (1d6, Threshold of ???)
- MODIFIER: Katarina's Support: You may add +1d6 to any Action this turn. This can only be applied to one Action. This will refresh next turn.
One-time chance to make something out of old, decommissioned equipment - results will vary
Rolled: 5+5!
The adage of one man's garbage being another man's treasure still holds. Additional rewards roll to be determined in Response Force section.
Pilot Training - Medium Investment
Cost: 1 RP Locked
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Pilot Training - Heavy Investment
Cost: 1 RP Locked
Duration: 3 Turns
Chance for breakthrough (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Medium Roll: 1+4!
No further development, but 2LT Zhang learns Parry! Details to follow in Reaction Force section.
Heavy Roll: 5+2+4!
The Trio are let loose to begin training. They're taking awhile to adjust, but well within parameters.
Cost: 1 RP Locked
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Pilot Training - Heavy Investment
Cost: 1 RP Locked
Duration: 3 Turns
Chance for breakthrough (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Medium Roll: 1+4!
No further development, but 2LT Zhang learns Parry! Details to follow in Reaction Force section.
Heavy Roll: 5+2+4!
The Trio are let loose to begin training. They're taking awhile to adjust, but well within parameters.
Security Net - Light Investment
Cost: 2 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of5 4-6)
MODIFIER: Diana's Creativity: You may reduce the Success Threshold of any one Defense Force Action by -1.
Rolled: 5!
You have what you think is a promising lead on Bandit. Now you just have to act on it. Details to follow in Reaction Force section.
Cost: 2 RP
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of
MODIFIER: Diana's Creativity: You may reduce the Success Threshold of any one Defense Force Action by -1.
Rolled: 5!
You have what you think is a promising lead on Bandit. Now you just have to act on it. Details to follow in Reaction Force section.
Experimental - Psychic Echoes - Wilde and Henry have Sam's notes in hand, and they're also noticing that the Psychic Echoes phenomenon is not just a fluke. This only applies to machinery that is operated with the MMI helmets, but it feels like things are becoming hardcoded physically into the materials depending on what actions the MMI expects out of them. Almost like wearing in a brand new pair of shoes.
This bears further investigation.
Experimental Projects - Heavy Investment
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 1+2+2!
Lana Reroll: 1!
Failure. Progress is stalled, but Wilde and Henry are working to figure out why.
This bears further investigation.
Experimental Projects - Heavy Investment
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 2 Turns
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 1+2+2!
Lana Reroll: 1!
Failure. Progress is stalled, but Wilde and Henry are working to figure out why.
Variable Configuration - Heavy Investment (Perseus)
Cost: 2 RP Locked (2 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 3 Turns Remaining
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 6+2+3!
In conjunction with the Trio's exploratory training in the Proving Grounds, Wilde and Henry are taking notes and figuring out what fits their personalities best.
They deny all allegations over betting.
Cost: 2 RP Locked (2 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 3 Turns Remaining
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 6+2+3!
In conjunction with the Trio's exploratory training in the Proving Grounds, Wilde and Henry are taking notes and figuring out what fits their personalities best.
They deny all allegations over betting.
Triple Combination
Cost: 3 RP (2 RP Locked Next Turn; discount due to insights provided by the Seeker)]
Duration: 2 Turns
Beowulf will be able to call on a theoretical final formation, to be summoned in times of dire emergencies.
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
- MODIFIER: Stubborn Lana: Rolling a 1 on any dice will prompt a Re-Roll of that particular dice. This applies to all Engineering Actions taken this turn, but will only take place once per Action.
- MODIFIER: Engineering Expert (Jiro): Choose one action. Critical Success is now 4-6 (applicable depending on Success Threshold). Applies ONLY to selected Action.
Rolled: 1+2!
Lana rerolls: 5!
That could have ended awkwardly, but Lana spots the error in time. One Turn Remaining.
Cost: 3 RP (2 RP Locked Next Turn; discount due to insights provided by the Seeker)]
Duration: 2 Turns
Beowulf will be able to call on a theoretical final formation, to be summoned in times of dire emergencies.
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
- MODIFIER: Stubborn Lana: Rolling a 1 on any dice will prompt a Re-Roll of that particular dice. This applies to all Engineering Actions taken this turn, but will only take place once per Action.
- MODIFIER: Engineering Expert (Jiro): Choose one action. Critical Success is now 4-6 (applicable depending on Success Threshold). Applies ONLY to selected Action.
Rolled: 1+2!
Lana rerolls: 5!
That could have ended awkwardly, but Lana spots the error in time. One Turn Remaining.
Gifts of the Regent - C-Crystal Development - Lots of energy and an internal and complex AI system that manages it. Max is fairly certain that this means it's got its own methods of developing new C-Crystals, but requires outside input.
In short, time to drag Ignatov into this project to see if you can bridge the gap between alien operating systems and our own.
Cost: 2 RP Locked
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of 4-6)
Rolled: 3!
No additional breakthroughs, but your team has enough of a basic understanding at this point. More details to follow.
In short, time to drag Ignatov into this project to see if you can bridge the gap between alien operating systems and our own.
Cost: 2 RP Locked
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough at Disadvantage (1d6, Threshold of 4-6)
Rolled: 3!
No additional breakthroughs, but your team has enough of a basic understanding at this point. More details to follow.
Gifts of the Regent - Early Space Flight - Exactly as it sounds. It boils down to basic design principles for space-worthy vessels - engine designs, stress tolerances, even some pointers on how to ensure survival in the eventuality of void combat. Max really can't comment much more on it until she's given the time and resources to really dig into it, but from everything she's seeing, she should be able to make something out of this.
You are flabbergasted by the amount of resources Max is asking for, but she just gives you a flat stare whenever you bring it up. "Super Robots are expensive as it is, now you're asking us to tack on a Space Program. From scratch."
Well, when she puts it that way...
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 1+6!
It's official. You now have the know-how to build a spaceborne variant of the Pegasus-class dropships.
Now all you need is time and resources to build one.
You are flabbergasted by the amount of resources Max is asking for, but she just gives you a flat stare whenever you bring it up. "Super Robots are expensive as it is, now you're asking us to tack on a Space Program. From scratch."
Well, when she puts it that way...
Cost: 1 RP Locked (1 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 1 Turn
Chance for Breakthrough (2d6, Threshold of 5-6)
Rolled: 1+6!
It's official. You now have the know-how to build a spaceborne variant of the Pegasus-class dropships.
Now all you need is time and resources to build one.
Kaiju Biotechnology - Heavy Investment
Cost:4 3 RP (1-2 RP Locked Next Turn)
Duration: 3-5 Turns
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
- MODIFIER: Streamlined Resource Flow: For One Action this turn, you may discount the Cost by -1 RP (you cannot reduce a Cost to 0 or below). This will refresh the next turn.
- MODIFIER: Calm - Ivanna's help enables you to re-roll one failed Science Action Test this turn.
- MODIFIER: Kausen Researcher – Choose one Science Action this turn. You may add +1 to the value of the lowest rolled d6. Add +1 if focusing on Kausen technology.
Rolled: 1(+1)+6+5!
Sam and Max - with Ivanna and Zulu - hit the road on the K-Fang development. Promising start!
Cost:
Duration: 3-5 Turns
Chance for breakthrough at Advantage (3d6, Threshold of 5-6)
- MODIFIER: Streamlined Resource Flow: For One Action this turn, you may discount the Cost by -1 RP (you cannot reduce a Cost to 0 or below). This will refresh the next turn.
- MODIFIER: Calm - Ivanna's help enables you to re-roll one failed Science Action Test this turn.
- MODIFIER: Kausen Researcher – Choose one Science Action this turn. You may add +1 to the value of the lowest rolled d6. Add +1 if focusing on Kausen technology.
Rolled: 1(+1)+6+5!
Sam and Max - with Ivanna and Zulu - hit the road on the K-Fang development. Promising start!
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Theunderbolt
"Prepare for trouble..."
- Location
- USoA
Oof.
Some of those rolls...
Yes!
Some of those rolls...
Yes!
Ooc can we retrofit our existing Pegasus or do they have to be one or the other?
Thors_Alumni
Proud member of Thors Class VII from Liberl
- Location
- Liberl Zemuria.
Not bad not bad. Some good some bad. Acceptable all around. Looking forward to reaction rolls.
meganeshounen
*tips glasses*
- Location
- Far East Asia
Boy, the dice were pretty tsundere this time around.
The next best thing compared to DOOOOOOOOOOOOOODGE.
The next best thing compared to DOOOOOOOOOOOOOODGE.
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
So, I decided to start reading through the mangas for one of the Mecha Granddaddies, Getter Robo.
I finished the original and, in the words of a certain Sage, "Oh, Go Nagai. You make some crazy shit, but you NEVER make boring shit!" Seriously, I was surprised at how fucking brutal Getter Robo was compared to the anime I slightly know of.
Now I'm on Devolution and....did Go Nagai watch Evangelion before making this one? Cause those are the vibes I'm getting from it.
Also...Getter Emperor....is that possible for us? I don't think so, but I like to dream...
I finished the original and, in the words of a certain Sage, "Oh, Go Nagai. You make some crazy shit, but you NEVER make boring shit!" Seriously, I was surprised at how fucking brutal Getter Robo was compared to the anime I slightly know of.
Now I'm on Devolution and....did Go Nagai watch Evangelion before making this one? Cause those are the vibes I'm getting from it.
Also...Getter Emperor....is that possible for us? I don't think so, but I like to dream...
Not in Person
Once Known as The Nobody
- Location
- A place
Now Lana has something to rub in Jiro's nose, too.
No, because he died years before it was written.
That particular clusterfuck is brought to you by the madman behind Kurogane no Linebarrels!
LinkOnScepter
The One who Strangles Concepts to death
- Location
- Interwebs
Ah, that's where I've seen the style before.