Episode 2.02: Rivulets of Copper, Eyes Aflame

[Renny]

Cole
OOC: Since the goal isn't to injure the beast, but to discourage it's continued presence, we're going to use an extended task.

The key task will be Control + Security (you are throwing a what amounts to a large peach with the density of a softball) vs. Difficulty 2 (through the branches of a stout tree while trying to balance in said tree).

Work is 15
Magnitude is 4
Resistance is 1 (the beastie has a tough hide, after all)

Each task attempt represents one thrown fruit. You currently have only 5 fruits in hand, but you can spend up to 2 Momentum after a successful task to obtain 1 additional fruit per Momentum spent.

Complications can include dropping held ammunition, or angering the beast so much that it decides to come after you. You have been warned.

OOC: OK, here we go

Fruit number 1 - Control (9) + Security (5) vs Difficulty 2

Rolled 2d6 : 3, 1, total 4

[Renny]

OOC: Wowser. Off to a good start. Three successes right?

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: Yes, 3 Successes vs. Difficulty 2. Success, plus 1 Momentum generated!

Please roll 7 [CD] for effect. Remember extended task Momentum spends (p.91 of the Core Rules) and the "get more ammo" Momentum spend above.

[Renny]

OOC: Ok, rolling for effect, noted re Momentum spends

Rolled 7d6 : 3, 2, 2, 2, 5, 2, 4, total 20

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: Nice roll for 9! 9 Work - 1 Resistance = 8 net Work. 1 Breakthrough achieved.

Work Remaining 15 6
Magnitude/Breakthroughs 4/1
Resistance 1

Any Momentum spends? Spending 1 Momentum to add 1 Work, reflected above.

Current
Momentum 0 (1 pending, Cole)
Threat 9

[Renny]

OOC: Let's spend the 1 Momentum on extra work

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: I adjusted the previous post to include the Momentum spend.

Cole strikes the selaht in the head, causing it to recoil. It shakes its head and eyes the man in the tree.

OOC: Okay, four fruits left. Next task.

[Doug Burke]

Treyva replied, "Well, you'll have a chance to suggest that soon. Both of you return to the ship and get ready; we have an appointment with the commodore and a VIS representative at the top of the hour."

"On my way, sir," Sorak acknowledges before closing the communicator and the connection.  He turns to T'Kiri. "And now to convince my father," he announces, as he quickly changes into his uniform.

[Renny]

"Okay Sadek, got lucky with that first shot. Let's try it again."

Cole hefts the second fruit and throws again.

OOC: Control (9) + Security (5) vs Difficulty 2.

Rolled 2d6 : 4, 6, total 10

[Renny]

OOC: Looks to be another success, no Momentum generated this time. Assuming effect is the same, i'll roll now to speed things up.

Rolled 7d6 : 6, 6, 5, 4, 1, 6, 5, total 33

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: 2 Successes vs. Difficulty 2. Success!

Work result is 6 - 1 Resistance, for a net of 5 Work. That would get you another breakthrough, with 1 Work left on the track.

Do you want to add any Threat for a Momentum spend? Adding 1 Threat to increase the total Work to 6 will bring the Work Track to 0, giving you a second breakthrough with three fruits left.

[Renny]

OOC: I'll hold off on spending threat for now. See how this roll goes.

Fruit 3

Control (9) + Security (5) vs Difficulty 2

Rolled 2d20 : 14, 11, total 25

[Renny]

Once again Cole's projectile hits true

OOC: Two successes against Difficulty 2

For effects

Rolled 7d6 : 6, 6, 4, 4, 1, 6, 6, total 33

[Davy, aka GM]

OOC: Okay, second throw is a total of 5 Work, giving you 1 Breakthrough.

Third throw: 2 Successes vs. Difficulty 2. Success!
Work result is 5 - 1 Resistance, for a net Work of 4. You get 1 Breakthrough for exhausting the Work track.

You have two throws left to get 1 Breakthrough. If you add 1 Threat now (after the 3rd throw), you will get a 2nd Breakthrough that will give you the fourth you need.

Or, you can take your chances with your final two throws.

Work Remaining 15 6 1 0
Magnitude/Breakthroughs 4/3
Resistance 1

Current
Momentum 0
Threat 9

[Renny]

OOC: Hmmm. I feel like my luck is running out with these rolls so i'm going to give you the Threat point unless anyone objects?