DnD Modern

[Brains123]

The year is 2110 and earth is on the brink of a new technology era far greater then any before. Technology hasn’t increased that much in the past hundred years except for the banning of internal combustion engines. Cars, airplanes, and even space shuttles have been replaced by ion drive engines capable of 10 times the speed of rockets. Roads are non-existent and only floating buoys mark highways and streets in the sky. Weapons have advanced a bit but nothing too serious the same could be said for armor but new technology is on the rise.
This new technology threatens to change space travel as earth knows it. Already capable of traveling to the edge of the solar system new warp drive technology promises to send humans to the farthest reaches of space. Potentially unlocking the universe scientists from all around the world have gathered to make this dream possible.
That is where you guys come in. These elite groups of scientists have gathered together a group to pilot this new era of space technology. The group comes from all over the planet and your mission is to discover life on other planets. The mission leaves in one week say your good byes and return in a week…..these are your last days on earth.​

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If you wish to join please create a character useing the below info...

DnD Modern Rules

Setting: Future
Progress Level: PL6 (Goverment has PL7 so some items are avaliable.)
Races Allowed: Humans (Contact me if you want to be another race)
Starting Level: 5
Ability Scores: 8 Rolls of 4d6 drop lowest two.
Changes: Action Points are not being used.
Starting Equipment: Whatever your character would have normally. Anything bulky or needed will be given to you at a later time.
Cybernetics: You get your choice of two (Or one if you take a PL7 cybernetic)
Advanced Classes: Allowed after first level
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The crew spots needed to be filled are below. When you sign up please post a brief description such as below.

Players:
Pilot~
Head Tech~ Brains123(Me)
Asst. Tech~
Weapon Expert~
Nav. Expert~
Science Expert~
Medic~

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Brains123: [Head Tech]
Name: Hank Tomax AKA: Ox
Class/Level: Tough Hero/1, Engineer/4
Occupation: Technician
Race: Human
Size: Medium
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 260lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Skin: Tanned
Cybernetics:
Advanced Prosthetic Arm W/Enhancer (PL 7)

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[Brains123]

The story so far....

The sun rises over the mountain tops spreading a thin sheet of morning light over the lush forest below. Only a few signs of activity litter the area as the world awakens into this new summer day. The faint call of wildlife drifts through the air as a distant volcano rumbles its vast belly of molten rock. A flock of birds drift across the sky calling to each other as several large booms followed by a sustained whoosh ripples from the nearby tree line. Several hundred more birds rush to join the flying flocks all at once, a flurry of calls and chirps rip through the air as other creatures scramble away from the furious noise.

Meanwhile in another part of the world a telephone rings franticly at the house of one General Kosiff, a Russian born immigrant now highly ranked in the US army. Scrambling for the phone he knocks it to the floor abruptly ending the annoying ringing. Picking it up his voice cracks as the last bit of sleep flees from his body. “Kosiff. Who’s this?” A ruff voice answers a moment later. “Its Coslow….The phoenix is awake.” A long pause follows as Kosiff nearly drops the phone. “Alert the others….we have many things to do. I shall be in shortly.” Kosiff hangs up the phone with no response and glances at the clock. “Four in the morning….why four in the morning.”

2 weeks later….

The time has come for a new era of technology far greater then that ever mastered by man. Several of the world powers of Earth have come together in secret developing plans for this new dawn of space travel. Together they have created a warp drive capable of traveling light years in mere moments. The limitless universe is no longer limitless and you have been chosen to dive deep into its unknown depths.

A new organization has been formed to deal solely with this new technology and the knowledge it gathers. They have assembled a top notch team of 6 specialized men and women to pilot this new craft into the black abyss. No longer will the constraints of human ageing get in the way of mankind and its ever grasping hand of knowledge.​

 

[Ravenloft]

There's a modern character generator at

www. path guy .com

(Let the page load, and look for his "LiPo" page, from there, you can pick from a respectable list of 3.5 edition character generators, Modern being among them.)

And a feats guide at

http://www.archeform.com/d20modern/d20m/characters/featsoverview.htm

My character will follow soon.

 

[Brains123]

Cool stuff. Long time no talk Ravenloft, remember me?

 

[Ravenloft]

Virgil Olivia Xavier

AKA: VOX.
Human Male
Smart 3 / Techie 2
Occupation: Creative (Game & web designer).
Wealth: +5. (Affluent)

Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Eyes: Blue.
Hair: Light Brown.
Skin: Pale (Too much time in front of computer screens).

Str 16 (+3)
Dex 17 (+3)
Con 16 (+3)
Int 18 (+4)
Wis 16 (+3)
Cha 16 (+3)

HP: 32
Spd: 30 ft
AC: 16 = 10 +1 [l. jacket] + 2 [class] +3 [dexterity]
TAC: 15
FF: 13

Init: +3 = +3 [dexterity]
Fort sv: +4 = 1 [base] +3 [constitution]
Ref sv: +4 = 1 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Will sv: +8 = 5 [base] +3 [wisdom]
Att (M): +5 = 2 [base] +3 [strength]
Att (R): +5 = 2 [base] +3 [dexterity]
Grapple: +5 = 2 [base] +3 [strength]
Rep: +1 = 1 [base]

Light load:76 lb. or less
Medium load:77-153 lb.
Heavy load:154-230 lb.
Lift over head:230 lb.
Lift off ground:460 lb.
Push or drag:1150 lb.

Weapons:

Brass Knuckles [+1 lethal, crit 20, 1 lb, one-handed, bludgeoning]
deals lethal instead of nonlethal damage. Considered
an unarmed attack.

Stun Gun [1d3 special, crit 20, 1 lb, one-handed, electricity]
Special works as Tazer.

Pepper spray [special, crit --, range incr 0.5 ft., 3 lb, special]
rngd touch att against target. Target makes Fort sv (DC 15) or is
blinded 1d4 rnds. Pepper spray is limited to 5 range increments.

Taser [1d4 special, crit --, range incr 5 ft., 3 lb, electricity]
On hit target makes a Fort sv (DC 15) or is paralyzed 1d6 rnds.
Reloading taser = full-round action, provoke attack of opp.


Academic (starting occupation)
Knowledge (arcane lore)
Knowledge (technology)
Talents:
Savant –
Arcane Lore
Technology

Feats:

Creative: +2 to Craft:
Visual Arts
Writing
Windfall:
Wealth +3.
+1 Profession.
Confident: +2 to
Gamble
Intimidate
+2 resist intimidation.
Educated: (+2 on 2 know skills)
Arcane Lore
Technology
Simp W Profs

Skills:
Name Key Abil Roll Abil Mod Ranks Misc.Mod

Balance Dex* 3 = +3
Bluff Cha 3 = +3
Climb Str* 3 = +3
Comp Use Int 13 = +4 +8 +1 (Equip/laptops)
Concentration Con 7 = +3 +8
Craft (Electronic) Int 12 = +4 +8
Craft (Structural) Int 4 = +4
Craft (Visual Art) Int 6 = +4 +2 (Crtv)
Craft (Writing) Int 14 = +4 +8 +2 (Crtv)
Decipher Script Int 12 = +4 +8
Demolitions Int 8 = +4 +4
Diplomacy Cha 3 = +3
Disable Device Int 10 = +4 +6
Disguise Cha 3 = +3
Drive Dex* 7 = +3 +4
Escape Artist Dex* 3 = +3
Forgery Int 8 = +4 +4
Gamble Wis 5 = +3 +2 [conf]
Gather Info Cha 3 = +3
Hide Dex* 3 = +3
Intimidate Cha 5 = +3 +2 [conf]
Investigate Int 8 = +4 +4
Jump Str* 3 = +3
Know (arcane) Int 20 = +4 +8 +1 [Acd] +3 [svnt] +4 [equip]
Know (crnt evnts) Int 12 = +4 +4 +4 [equip]
Know (pplr cltr) Int 12 = +4 +4 +4 [equip]
Know (tech) Int 20 = +4 +8 +1 [Acd] +3 [svnt] +4 [equip]
Listen Wis 3 = +3
Move Silently Dex* 3 = +3
Navigate Int 8 = +4 +4
Prfm (Act) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Dance) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Keyboards) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Percussion) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Sing) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Standup) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (String Inst.) Cha 3 = +3
Prfm (Wind Inst.) Cha 3 = +3
Prof (Gm/Wb dsgnr) Wis 12 = +3 +8 +1 [wndfll]
Repair Int 8 = +4 +4
Research Int 8 = +4 +4
Ride Dex 3 = +3
Search Int 8 = +4 +4
Sense Motive Wis 3 = +3
Spot Wis 7 = +3 +4
Survival Wis 3 = +3
Swim Str** 3 = +3
Treat Injury Wis 3 = +3

Languages:
Speak/Read/Write

English
Japanese
Chinese
Korean
Klingon

Techie

 Jury-Rig:

+2 competence bonus on Repair skill checks made to attempt temporary or jury-rigged repairs.

 Extreme Machine:

If it has mechanical or electronic components, a Techie of 2nd level or higher can get maximum performance out of it.

By making a Craft (electronic) check the Techie can temporarily improve a machine's performance -- at the risk of causing the machine to need repairs later. The DC for the Craft check depends on the type of improvement being made, as shown on the table below.

Improvement Crft DC Repair Chance (d%)

Rng Weapons
+1 to dmg 15 01-75
+2 to dmg 20 01-50
+3 to dmg 25 01-25
+5 ft. to rng 15 01-25
+10 ft. to rng 25 01-50

Elect Dev
+1 bonus 15 01-75
+2 bonus 20 01-50
+3 bonus 25 01-25

Vehicles
+1 initiative 20 01-75
+1 maneuver 25 01-50
+2 maneuver 30 01-25


The Techie performs the extreme modifications in 1 hour. The Techie can't take 10 or take 20 on this check. If the check succeeds, the effect of the improvement lasts for a number of minutes equal to his or her Techie class level, beginning when the object is first put into use. The Techie selects the single improvement he or she wants to make prior to making the check. After the duration of the effect ends, the machine reverts to its previous state and a repair chance percentile roll is made. The result of this roll indicates whether the machine requires repairs before it can be used again.

Equipment:

Object Size Weight Purchase DC Restriction
Field bag Med 2 lb. 6 —

Clothing
2 Bizz Med 3 lb. 12 —
10 Cas Med 2 lb. 8 —
2 Frml Med 3 lb. 15 —

Computer
Desktop Large 10 lb. 22 —
2 Ntbks Med 5 lb. 23 —
/\Upgrd/\ — — See text —
(+1 equip bonus on comp use w/laptops.)

Modem
Brdbnd Tiny 1 lb. 6 —
(Comp Use & Rsrch chks involving the net made in half normal time.)
Cellular Tiny 1 lb. 6 —
(Comp Use & Rsrch anywhere you can use a cell phone. Chcks involving net take half again normal time {Multiply by 1.5})
Printer Med 3 lb. 12 —
Scanner Med 3 lb. 12 —
(Handheld)
Cell phn Dim — 9 —

Handcuffs
Fuzzy Tiny --- 5 —

Background:

Virgil has created several successful next generation single player and mmorp games, with large fan bases throughout the world, through several companies, Blyzzard, Macrohard, and Sid Meijers have all benefited from his talents, but he has broken away from them recently, but not without leaving some code behind, just incase.

 

[Ravenloft]

Of coures I remember you Brains, why do you think I am re-entering my character into your game?

 

[Brains123]

Because of my awesome roleplaying skills and witty humor?

 

[Ravenloft]

Yeah, thats it.

So, how about it, does VOX get to be asst tech?

I'm going to look for those cyber enhancements that I neglected to take. LOL.

And I know, I know, you were just asking for a blurb about the character, and I gave you the whole damn book. Sorry, I just like to be thorough.

Oh, and about that second link I gave up there, if you look for the "home" link, you can access pretty much everything about d20 modern. Except for equipment for some reason, I had to search for another page for that...

 

[Ravenloft]

Here's the cybernetic enhancement that I would like.

Data Archive (PL 7)

A data archive is a microcomputer implanted in the recipient’s skull. It contains skill-related information stored on a series of biological data chips, or biochips.

Benefit: The recipient treats all skills as class skills. Furthermore, the recipient gains access to an information database that grants a +4 equipment bonus on all Knowledge checks.

Type: Internal.

Hardness/Hit Points: –/2.

Base Purchase DC: 27.

Restriction: None.

 

[DormantEvil]

New to DnD

I have only played five individual games of DnD, using the 3.5 version.

If you can put up with a rather simple character who is just a fighter, then you have a female joining. I understand how to roll now, but still do not understand how to level up a character sheet, but my bf play's so he can help me do that. If this is more RP based and less roll based I should be okay.

So we can only have Lv 5 characters right?

 

[Ravenloft]

Yo, Brains, you gotta post to keep the thread alive man.

 

[Brains123]

We need a few more players. Sorry I been away my car broke down and its been hell getting places. I been putting everything together while i'm gone though.

 

[Ravenloft]

Well, I will be waitin, hope you get some more people.

 

[Brains123]

Anyone intrested in this? This will be the third time I have tried to get it started. lol

 

[Donsehan]

I'm interested what's the starting purchase level? It'll take me a bit to spool up a character.

 

[Brains123]

I'm interested what's the starting purchase level? It'll take me a bit to spool up a character.

Starting level of 5. Don't worry about starting gold. Just take whatever fits on your character. Anything that can't be carried with your character make a list and post it after your character sheet. You will be given it at a later time.

 

[DormantEvil]

I'm still up for this to, although I'll have to search for my character sheets just as a guide. I'm no good having to edit post's all the time, or check back.

Level 5 Fighter Elf (Elve?) coming up.

 

[Donsehan]

Starting level of 5. Don't worry about starting gold. Just take whatever fits on your character. Anything that can't be carried with your character make a list and post it after your character sheet. You will be given it at a later time.

Um so question, are you allowing psi? I haven't quite decided what i'm going to do.

Oh yeah and are you allowing mutations at all?

Actually these are pretty good links for the D20 Modern stuff, but I also have the pdfs for a few of the books too if anyone wants them.


http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org/modern/roarerbull/Home.php

http://www.d20resources.com/

 

[Brains123]

Cool cool. Umm psi I will allow depends on what kind of mutant though. Post what you want and I will look it over. Don't go to extreme and I will accept it.

 

[Donsehan]

well one of the options i was considering I wanted the darkvision mutation and then something that occured to me was then what would be your ruling of darkvision with binoculars/scopes?

Then maybe to get darkvision i'd lose a limb and possibly light sensitivity and something else for roleplay purposes.

 

[Brains123]

I think I would allow the darkvision to be extended to the range of whatever is enhanceing your vision. Everything sounds good to me should be no problem

 

[seig34]

how big is the ship was thinking about playing the pilot or medic.

 

[Brains123]

how big is the ship was thinking about playing the pilot or medic.

Its a Colossal colony ship.

 

[Donsehan]

Sorry about the delay I was planning to build a pilot, then Sieg posted, so I talked to him/her first.

Name: Kale
Human male
Fast Hero 5

Occupation Military:

Feat: Personal Firearms
Skills: Knowledge (Tactics), Navigate

Age: 25
Height: 5’4
Weight: 130
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Skin: Fair (though becoming more pale because he doesn’t like going out during the day)

Stats:

Strength: 14
Dexterity: 18
Constitution: 15
Intelligence: 18 (+1 from level 4)
Wisdom: 15
Charisma: 15

Skills:

(CC) Computer Use: 6 = 2 ranks + int
(CC) Concentration 4 = 2 ranks + con
(CC) Spot 4 = 2 ranks + wis
Balance: 12 = 8 ranks + dex
Hide: 12 = 8 ranks + dex – ac penalty
Move Silently: 12 = 8 ranks + dex – ac penalty
Pilot: 12 = 8 ranks + dex
Profession 4 = 2 + wis
Tumble: 12 = 8 ranks + dex – ac penalty
Navigate: 12 = 8 ranks + int

Other Skills Untrained

Feats:

Point Blank Shot
Starship Operation (Heavy)
Precise Shot
Far Shot
Fast Plus: Uncanny Dodge 1, Increased Speed


Talents: Evasion, Uncanny Dodge 2

Melee BAB: 5 = 3 + str
Ranged Attack: 7 = 3 + dex
AC = 19 = 10 + class (5) + dex
Initiative: +4

Saves:
Fortitude: 1 = 1 + con -2 (frailty)
Reflex: 7 = 3 + dex
Will: 3 = 1 + wis

Mutations: Frailty, Light Sensitivity Unnatural Eyes, Darkvision (net: 1 mp)

Wealth 10

Equipment:

UV Goggles

Wrist Computer with Holographic Display

Laser Sniper Rifle with video scope and HUD Software (Targetting)

Portable Environment Generator

Universal Computer

Universal Communicator

Story: Joining the military he ended up in the sniper core, as part of an experimental project. They wanted to turn out snipers that could naturally see in the dark and adapt to different conditions however, it left Kale with some side effects. At first he noticed while he could see in the dark, his eyes turned to a solid blackness and in time started to reflect brightly at night when light was shined at him. As time went by, he noticed he slowly became sensitive to bright lights, and eventually was unable to walk around without shades. As time in the corps went on, more side effects started to appear, his body became weak, he got sick more often, for longer periods of time, and increasingly sensitive to food poisoning. With his body compromised he was dropped from the project and had a bad mark on his military record and consequently turned to piloting. Being inside a nice controlled environment meant a modicum of safety and less worry about getting sick out on the field.


I think that's everything I might have missed something and I haven't quite decided on cybernetic stuff yet. Oh I was curious about getting light or medium subcutaneous armor, or a feat implant.

 

[SarahWilliams]

Hmmm may I take medic?

I have most of the D20 modern books (core, adversary, future and weapons locker) so genning shouldn't be a problem (though I'm not sure what I've done with my future book....)

I'm thinking of a doctor with a dual fascination with Late 20th/early 21st century military history and xenobiology.

I'll gen later this week if I have time

What style of play were you thinking?

Play by post or over IRC/IM?

Also do you want evidenced dice rolling?