[X] "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter? Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice." (Refuge in audacity)
Let's Jump to It! [Jumpchain Quest]
- Thread starter Jack of Olives
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I have no clue what is going on but I'm not gonna let that stop me now that I've read up on the events of the Jump.
[X] "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter? Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice." (Refuge in audacity)
[X] "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter? Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice." (Refuge in audacity)
Jack of Olives
Rolled a '3' on their Con score
- Location
- The land of fruits and nuts (California)
Voting is now closed.
Looks like you guys are going with the 'refuge in audacity' plan.
This should be amusing.
- [X] "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter? Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice." (Refuge in audacity)
Number of voters: 9
saintsboss99, Michael Lewis, veekie, SilverRune, Kojootti35, SonOfNenji, Jrin, wingstrike96, Anya Homura - [X] "Sorry, I shouldn't have said that. You're not responsible for what your previous masters made you do." (Damage Control)
Number of voters: 2
FailLord, Hellarion - [X] "Sorry, I shouldn't have said that. You're not responsible for what your previous masters made you do." (Damage Control)
-[X] "I'm just a bit stressed about the current situation I'm in. Being kidnapped and tied to a chair was not my idea of a vacation."
Number of voters: 1
Daemon Hunter
Looks like you guys are going with the 'refuge in audacity' plan.
This should be amusing.
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...We should've tried to do Damage Control. RIP.
Lyrical Nanoha 28
Jack of Olives
Rolled a '3' on their Con score
- Location
- The land of fruits and nuts (California)
Lyrical Nanoha 28
Man+social: 87+25=110
Well, you think to yourself, no going back now, so may as well run with it. "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter?" You ask with an eyeroll. Then you pause, as if in thought. "Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice."
???: 33/40
Before her panicking knights can do anything, Hayate decides to interrupt. "I guessed that their previous masters weren't good people," Winces. "But what exactly are they wanted for?"
Memory: Auto-Crit!; Wits: 71+15= 91
You do your pseudo-shrug again. "Technically speaking, they're not wanted for anything." This gets you a few confused looks before you elaborate. "The lost logia known as the Book of Darkness is wanted by the TSAB due to all it's previous owners using it to steal the linker cores from magic-users in order to fill it's pages, and tendency to destroy planets once all the pages are filled in."
This gets various horrified looks from everyone in sight save for Elisa. Who would probably be facepalming if she could.
Vita is the first to speak up. "Wait, that's what happens when the book is completed!?"
"Yup, it's a fairly well-documented process." You answer frankly "Anyway, from what information I had access to, the TSAB just assumed that the four of you were automatons that the book used to protect itself while filling its pages. All the Bureau has on you guys is a notice to report any sighting of you to the nearest branch, and a reward/warning thing that anyone who finds the book needs to come in to get it looked at, as a dangerous lost-logia." All technically true, if downplayed a bit. "Oh, and possessing the book in TSAB Space (which Earth isn't) and not reporting it as soon as possible will get you arrested and prosecuted if you're old enough." You add as an afterthought.
"Wait, so none of us are actually wanted by the TSAB?" It's Shamal who speaks up this time.
"Yup."
"What would happen if they find out that we're sapient beings?" Zafira asks.
"From my understanding, the same thing that would happen to any beings bound to serve a criminal master; removal from the master's influence (which really isn't an issue, considering that all your previous masters are dead and Hayate hasn't done anything wrong), and mandatory counseling sessions." Seeing their expressions, you add: "You'd all almost certainly be allowed to stay with Hayate, if that's what you want."
"Does that kind of thing happen a lot?" Nanoha's turn.
After giving another pseudo-shrug (hopefully they'll untie you soon), you answer. "Familiars, intelligent-devices, lost logia, and beings made during the Belkan era" You say, as you tick off on your fingers for each one (a neat trick considering they're currently bound behind your back). "are all things the TSAB deals with regularly. They decided early on that beings that are bound to follow orders or have mental compulsions placed on them aren't responsible for their actions done while fulfilling those actions, barring special circumstances."
"What about Hayate?"
???: 14/74
"They'd likely ask for her help in trying to fix whatever is causing it to go haywire. If they can't fix it they'll do their best to separate all of you from it before sealing it away."
There's a moment of quiet after you say this, as everyone turns to look at each-other.
Finally, Hayate once again speaks up. "Family meeting in my bedroom!" She turns to look at Fate and Nanoha, with a grin. "You're welcome to join us."
Any last words before they go?:
[] "I don't suppose you could untie us, first?"
[] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[] "I'll just wait here; it's not like I have much choice in the matter."
[] (Write-In)
Escape from the ropes?
[] Yes.
-[] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
-[] and make your escape.
-[] (Write-In)
[] No.
-[] Talk with Vivian.
--[] what about? (Write-In)
-[] (Write-In)
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GM's Notes: Amazing! Reasonable discussion is happening after the Befriending.
Anyway, Voting will be open until
Man+social: 87+25=110
Well, you think to yourself, no going back now, so may as well run with it. "What? Did you think I didn't recognize the infamous Wolkenritter?" You ask with an eyeroll. Then you pause, as if in thought. "Although I have to say, your reputation really doesn't do you any justice."
???: 33/40
Before her panicking knights can do anything, Hayate decides to interrupt. "I guessed that their previous masters weren't good people," Winces. "But what exactly are they wanted for?"
Memory: Auto-Crit!; Wits: 71+15= 91
You do your pseudo-shrug again. "Technically speaking, they're not wanted for anything." This gets you a few confused looks before you elaborate. "The lost logia known as the Book of Darkness is wanted by the TSAB due to all it's previous owners using it to steal the linker cores from magic-users in order to fill it's pages, and tendency to destroy planets once all the pages are filled in."
This gets various horrified looks from everyone in sight save for Elisa. Who would probably be facepalming if she could.
Vita is the first to speak up. "Wait, that's what happens when the book is completed!?"
"Yup, it's a fairly well-documented process." You answer frankly "Anyway, from what information I had access to, the TSAB just assumed that the four of you were automatons that the book used to protect itself while filling its pages. All the Bureau has on you guys is a notice to report any sighting of you to the nearest branch, and a reward/warning thing that anyone who finds the book needs to come in to get it looked at, as a dangerous lost-logia." All technically true, if downplayed a bit. "Oh, and possessing the book in TSAB Space (which Earth isn't) and not reporting it as soon as possible will get you arrested and prosecuted if you're old enough." You add as an afterthought.
"Wait, so none of us are actually wanted by the TSAB?" It's Shamal who speaks up this time.
"Yup."
"What would happen if they find out that we're sapient beings?" Zafira asks.
"From my understanding, the same thing that would happen to any beings bound to serve a criminal master; removal from the master's influence (which really isn't an issue, considering that all your previous masters are dead and Hayate hasn't done anything wrong), and mandatory counseling sessions." Seeing their expressions, you add: "You'd all almost certainly be allowed to stay with Hayate, if that's what you want."
"Does that kind of thing happen a lot?" Nanoha's turn.
After giving another pseudo-shrug (hopefully they'll untie you soon), you answer. "Familiars, intelligent-devices, lost logia, and beings made during the Belkan era" You say, as you tick off on your fingers for each one (a neat trick considering they're currently bound behind your back). "are all things the TSAB deals with regularly. They decided early on that beings that are bound to follow orders or have mental compulsions placed on them aren't responsible for their actions done while fulfilling those actions, barring special circumstances."
"What about Hayate?"
???: 14/74
"They'd likely ask for her help in trying to fix whatever is causing it to go haywire. If they can't fix it they'll do their best to separate all of you from it before sealing it away."
There's a moment of quiet after you say this, as everyone turns to look at each-other.
Finally, Hayate once again speaks up. "Family meeting in my bedroom!" She turns to look at Fate and Nanoha, with a grin. "You're welcome to join us."
Any last words before they go?:
[] "I don't suppose you could untie us, first?"
[] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[] "I'll just wait here; it's not like I have much choice in the matter."
[] (Write-In)
Escape from the ropes?
[] Yes.
-[] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
-[] and make your escape.
-[] (Write-In)
[] No.
-[] Talk with Vivian.
--[] what about? (Write-In)
-[] (Write-In)
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GM's Notes: Amazing! Reasonable discussion is happening after the Befriending.
Anyway, Voting will be open until
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- Elsewhere
[X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] No.
-[X] Talk with Vivian.
--[X] New vacation plans
While it would be funny to get free and then watch TV, it seems like it might backfire on us.
[X] No.
-[X] Talk with Vivian.
--[X] New vacation plans
While it would be funny to get free and then watch TV, it seems like it might backfire on us.
HoratioVonBecker
Imperfectly Aligned
Hmm. This seems to be a one-roll-per-check system. Are you using a d100, a d10, or something else? The former is bizarrely common, but the latter would make more sense given the top-end bonuses.
Actually, I have another question. How many bonus types get added to a typical roll? I was assuming it would only be one, but with both Stats and Skills being a thing, I assume it's closer to two or three. If a middling Stat and a middling Skill typically add to ~70, that's actually not too bad for the luck/ability ratio.
(On a side note, being able to remember everything from the womb forwards would be pretty weird for most people. Moreso if you've been reincarnated. Cool, though.)
Actually, I have another question. How many bonus types get added to a typical roll? I was assuming it would only be one, but with both Stats and Skills being a thing, I assume it's closer to two or three. If a middling Stat and a middling Skill typically add to ~70, that's actually not too bad for the luck/ability ratio.
I think you missed something really, really big.
The other Basic Jumper Package perks are fairly simple power fantasy things. This is completely posthuman, mostly because of the instant recall - it lets someone have all their goals on their mind at all times. And that sounds difficult to write unless they have very simple priorities.
(On a side note, being able to remember everything from the womb forwards would be pretty weird for most people. Moreso if you've been reincarnated. Cool, though.)
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[X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
Current Rolling System
Jack of Olives
Rolled a '3' on their Con score
- Location
- The land of fruits and nuts (California)
The current system I'm using a d100 and usually add two bonuses (attributes + skills), although I reserve the right to add more for other advantages. Disadvantages are added directly to the difficulty.
The roll difficulties work in tiers (generally of 1 to 5): The higher the tier you reach, the better you succeed at your task.
Also, a roll of 96 or higher is an automatic minor-crit, and a roll of a 100 is a major crit. The reverse is true for a roll of 5 or less, and 1, respectively.
Skills go in a progression of: F(+0) -> D(+10) -> C(+25) -> B(+40) -> A(+55) -> S(+70).
'D' is basic Training in the subject, 'C' is the equivalent of early-college level, 'B' is the level that most professionals in their subject get to after years of work, 'A' is the equivalent of a doctorate in the subject and a decade of practice, and finally 'S' is on the level of someone who's dedicated their life to the subject and spends most of their spare time trying to improve on it.
For Attributes, the progression is: D(-15) -> C(0) -> B(+15) -> A (+30) -> S (+45).
In this case 'C' is the human average, 'D' is well below average (and likely indicates that something is wrong), 'B' is above-average, 'A' is well-above average, and S is world-record holder/contender
For both of these, a '+' adds 5 to a skill's bonus, and a '-' subtracts 5.
Note that the 'S' Ranks are almost unheard of in real life. As a Jumper, though, you can both reach and surpass this; especially with a certain Perk you have.
Huh, weird. Part of the description got cut off. Thanks for letting me know.
I think you're underestimating Total Efficiency, but yes; it's incredibly powerful.
Also, Jumpchan was nice enough to only make it count for after your birth (something about 'complaints'). Wasn't that nice of her?
Edit 4/5/2020: a minor revision & a few clarifications; nothing exciting.
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HoratioVonBecker
Imperfectly Aligned
Mostly just forgetting it, really. It's a case of "you improve real fast" - which I'd say Perfect Memory would already imply.
Aw, no memory of startup? I'd want those plothooks...Also, Jumpchan was nice enough to only make it count for after your birth (something about 'complaints'). Wasn't that nice of her?
(I'll go back and catch up now.)
Proton_Mudkip
A Chicken Dragon
- Location
- US
[X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
the main reason for this is to make a point
that it is also silly is a side thing.
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
the main reason for this is to make a point
that it is also silly is a side thing.
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- He/They/She
[X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
- Location
- usa
[X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
Think seeing and remembering your birth would be messy and awkward
Jack of Olives
Rolled a '3' on their Con score
- Location
- The land of fruits and nuts (California)
Voting is now closed.
Well, that was pretty much unanimous.
- [X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
Number of voters: 11
wowow2264, Ducats, Stasis, hcvquizibo, Proton_Mudkip, Anya Homura, saintsboss99, Hellarion, FailLord, Jrin, Daemon Hunter - [X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
Number of voters: 10
wowow2264, Ducats, Stasis, hcvquizibo, Proton_Mudkip, Anya Homura, saintsboss99, Hellarion, FailLord, Jrin - [X] No.
-[X] Talk with Vivian.
--[X] New vacation plans
Number of voters: 1
Daemon Hunter - [X] "Can you at least turn on the TV?"
[X] Yes.
-[X] and start watching TV nonchalantly.
Number of voters: 1
veekie
Well, that was pretty much unanimous.
Lyrical Nanoha 29
Jack of Olives
Rolled a '3' on their Con score
- Location
- The land of fruits and nuts (California)
Lyrical Nanoha 29
"Before you leave, can you at least turn on the TV so I have something to do?" You ask from your position on the couch, as you motion toward the screen with your head.
You take a moment to appreciate the irony of being able to ask a question like that and not being mistaken for being lazy.
???: 56
An amused Hayate obliges, and as the others (sans Eliza) head into the back rooms, you find yourself before a screen showing a goofy Japanese game-show.
Not really your cup of tea, but that's easy enough to fix.
the escape: 51+75= 126
After waiting a minute to make sure the others are out of hearing-distance, you carefully channel your magic into a familiar pattern (making as little magical 'noise' as you can while doing so). Normally you'd just phase out of mundane bindings like this, but Nanoha-verse magic is geared toward dimensional effects like that, so they'd almost certainly be able to detect your attempts. Instead, you settle for cutting the ropes off of you.
Wits: 53+15= 68
You catch a small squawk from Eliza, as you step out of your bindings and straighten out your dress. "Master?" Her face is still red.
???: 99
You should probably have a talk with her after this, but now really isn't the time. "Just making myself at home." You say lightly as you grab the remote.
???: 47; GM: wow most of the dice are 'meh' today
After a minute of searching, you settle on a romantic comedy anime. Not really your cup of tea, but better than that stupid game-show.
"I suppose getting rid of this binding would be a bad idea." You hear Eliza asking half-rhetorically, from the tabletop where she was sitting.
"They'd almost certainly be able to sense it." You say apologetically.
She sighs. "That's what my analysis says as well. Being tied up wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't being limited to my 'hardware' like this." You can practically feel her sulk.
Looking at her, you finally get a good look at the binding spell on her (that is: not out of the corner of your eye). It appears to be taking the form of one glowing band around her hands (which were tied up behind her, one around her feet, and one around her upper-chest, just below her shoulders. While it didn't look particularly uncomfortable, you suppose you can understand her position.
As a living 'device' Eliza is used to a whole suite of extra-human senses that where being suppressed by the binding spell.
Hm...
[] Say something to cheer her up.
[] Put her on your lap so she's more comfortable.
[] Go ahead and break her binding.
[] (Write-In)
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GM's Notes: Shot update today. I'm fighting off another cold, so I'm honestly surprised that this came out as well as it did.
Voting will be open until
"Before you leave, can you at least turn on the TV so I have something to do?" You ask from your position on the couch, as you motion toward the screen with your head.
You take a moment to appreciate the irony of being able to ask a question like that and not being mistaken for being lazy.
???: 56
An amused Hayate obliges, and as the others (sans Eliza) head into the back rooms, you find yourself before a screen showing a goofy Japanese game-show.
Not really your cup of tea, but that's easy enough to fix.
the escape: 51+75= 126
After waiting a minute to make sure the others are out of hearing-distance, you carefully channel your magic into a familiar pattern (making as little magical 'noise' as you can while doing so). Normally you'd just phase out of mundane bindings like this, but Nanoha-verse magic is geared toward dimensional effects like that, so they'd almost certainly be able to detect your attempts. Instead, you settle for cutting the ropes off of you.
Wits: 53+15= 68
You catch a small squawk from Eliza, as you step out of your bindings and straighten out your dress. "Master?" Her face is still red.
???: 99
You should probably have a talk with her after this, but now really isn't the time. "Just making myself at home." You say lightly as you grab the remote.
???: 47; GM: wow most of the dice are 'meh' today
After a minute of searching, you settle on a romantic comedy anime. Not really your cup of tea, but better than that stupid game-show.
"I suppose getting rid of this binding would be a bad idea." You hear Eliza asking half-rhetorically, from the tabletop where she was sitting.
"They'd almost certainly be able to sense it." You say apologetically.
She sighs. "That's what my analysis says as well. Being tied up wouldn't be so bad if I wasn't being limited to my 'hardware' like this." You can practically feel her sulk.
Looking at her, you finally get a good look at the binding spell on her (that is: not out of the corner of your eye). It appears to be taking the form of one glowing band around her hands (which were tied up behind her, one around her feet, and one around her upper-chest, just below her shoulders. While it didn't look particularly uncomfortable, you suppose you can understand her position.
As a living 'device' Eliza is used to a whole suite of extra-human senses that where being suppressed by the binding spell.
Hm...
[] Say something to cheer her up.
[] Put her on your lap so she's more comfortable.
[] Go ahead and break her binding.
[] (Write-In)
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GM's Notes: Shot update today. I'm fighting off another cold, so I'm honestly surprised that this came out as well as it did.
Voting will be open until
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- Location
- United States
[X] Put her on your lap so she's more comfortable.
