Brotherhood of the Machine (OOC Thread) {03}

[Ryudo Lee]

Cool, drop us a line when you can.

[techmaster-glitch]

Just letting everyone know Jexx is still alive. Unconscious, but still alive And believe me I am still alive. I feel fantastic and I'm still alive. I'm doing science and I'm-*THUNK*
Ow.

[Ryudo Lee]

*Hides the baseball bat, looking innocent* 

[Tapewolf]

Are we supposed to being heading out to the quartermaster or are we waiting on a scene change for that?

[Ryudo Lee]

Have you all figured out what you need?

[Corgatha Taldorthar]

What I need, and what Fetrethar is going to ask for. Which are two different things

[Tapewolf]

Have you all figured out what you need?

Dorcan's good to go, I think - but I always have this nagging feeling I've forgotten something 

[Arcalane]

Have you all figured out what you need?

Dorcan's good to go, I think - but I always have this nagging feeling I've forgotten something  

It's called a sense of humour.

I'm pulling a complete blank on what to do/say, I think the hot weather's doing a number on my brain.

[Ryudo Lee]

Hot weather, plus a bunch of other drama-related factors have been affecting my brain, so forgive my absence of late.

[Tapewolf]

I think Dorcan's done here.  Is there much else that needs to be covered or are we waiting on a scene change or something?

[Ryudo Lee]

I wanna make sure that everyone is squared away.  Also, I've been really out of it lately.  I need to get more sleep.

[techmaster-glitch]

If everyone's on their way out (without bothering to wake up Jexx, and I guess I can understand why ) then I'll get something up soon.

[Lisky]

Once he gets his new toy, ammo and grenades, Darkshine is good to go to the banshee... and depending on cash available, darkshine does have a spare suit of his own armor he could rent out... mind you morgan's lack of familiarity with the Reaper SPI (semi-powered, infiltration) suit could prove somewhat problematic...

[techmaster-glitch]

Shoot, forgot to post earlier.
Though, I do have a question: when exactly are we set to leave? Is that about to happen, or is there going to be a short rest period before going to the next assignments?

[Azlan]

mind you morgan's lack of familiarity with the Reaper SPI (semi-powered, infiltration) suit could prove somewhat problematic...

Hmmm, I can see why you'd think that. 

[Lisky]

hmmm?  I'm not quite sure how to take that statement, if it's sarcasm, great... if not, i see your logic as slightly flawed....

few major points

A) the armor was created and used by a secretive organization that has been extinct for 50 years
B) it was only used by top tier soldiers, and therefore almost no full suits of armor left the organization
C) claiming a total neophyte to the armor can act on a somewhat level plane to someone who's been wearing it a good deal of their life is an example of god-modding. for comparison, it'd be like going from leather armor to full plate-mail on the medieval battlefield overnight...

now, if you could give me a logical place where Morgan would have used the Reaper suit on a consistent level, then i'd have no complaints... as is, if he wears it, he'll need some practice before pulling the proficiency Darkshine has, or even anywhere near it...

[Azlan]

hmmm?  I'm not quite sure how to take that statement, if it's sarcasm, great... if not, i see your logic as slightly flawed....

few major points

A) the armor was created and used by a secretive organization that has been extinct for 50 years
B) it was only used by top tier soldiers, and therefore almost no full suits of armor left the organization
C) claiming a total neophyte to the armor can act on a somewhat level plane to someone who's been wearing it a good deal of their life is an example of god-modding. for comparison, it'd be like going from leather armor to full plate-mail on the medieval battlefield overnight...

now, if you could give me a logical place where Morgan would have used the Reaper suit on a consistent level, then i'd have no complaints... as is, if he wears it, he'll need some practice before pulling the proficiency Darkshine has, or even anywhere near it...

I decline to answer that question unless Ryudo requests clarification.  I suggest you correct your tone, those that are so defensive tend to have something to hide or are feeling guilty or ashamed of something they have done.

[Lisky]

ehh... not so much defensive as concerned, as i said, it's an issue of both experience and training... but, it seems the suggestion wouldn't work, it's a form fitting full body suit, and there's too much height disparity between the characters for for Morgan to wear the armor... Darkshine stands a 2 meters, Morgan is at 1.82 meters...

[Ryudo Lee]

I'm gonna have to go with Bas on this.  Customized and fitted powered armor is not too much of a stretch.  Unless Morgan does have background with that particular style that Bas has cited, and can refit it to his body, then Bas's argument holds water.

[techmaster-glitch]

aw, I had something in mind, ryudo...although, I can still probably do it, but I need to know; when is the group planning on leaving? Right now, or is there going to be a short rest period?

[Ryudo Lee]

No one has said anything to that extent.  I think it would be a group decision.

[techmaster-glitch]

So it hasn't been decided yet? Hmm.... meh, I'll go ahead with what I had in mind anyway.

EDIT: and Jexx is now off-screen until it's time to leave! (or at least just for now). The guy's just some random medic who saw Jexx and his fresh burns when he returned with Exo in the Brotherhood transport, and decided to do something about it.

If it's too much, I can remove it. I just thought it'd be funny.

[Ryudo Lee]

That's entertaining at the very least.  Nice one.

[Lisky]

heh, very amusing, tech if not slightly violating the Hippocratic Oath... perhaps he's just a nurse then XD...

anyways, Ryudo, has the equipment been passed out yet? or is that not going to happen for a little while?

[Ryudo Lee]

He's still taking orders.  As soon as we're done with that, then you can have your toys.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

heh, very amusing, tech if not slightly violating the Hippocratic Oath... perhaps he's just a nurse then XD...

Out of interest, how is it violating the Hippocratic Oath? He's not doing harm, and he's doing it for the good of the patient, even if the patient wishes otherwise.

He's not cutting for stone, either. I hope.

[Lisky]

from my understanding a doctor isn't supposed to coerce or manipulate a patient into treatment, and is expected to respect their wishes... i don't take it for another few years soo... i'll confirm my observations once i actually take my oaths and receive my MD

[Ryudo Lee]

Some doctors just have a terrible bedside manner.

[llearch n'n'daCorna]

from my understanding a doctor isn't supposed to coerce or manipulate a patient into treatment, and is expected to respect their wishes... i don't take it for another few years soo... i'll confirm my observations once i actually take my oaths and receive my MD

It's a very fine line, but I suppose you kind of have a point. It was a lovely post, though.

[Ryudo Lee]

Okay, so now the characters have some time to interact.  If everyone wants, we can just do another transition here.