Out of Character Discussions

[BackworldTraveller]

Recruiting is normally 1d6 weeks...go fast and you get -2 on the recruiting DM but you finish in 1d6 days. So in a week you might get 1 or 2 cycles in at the quick pace - but might find no-one in both!

You can split the task into 3. Engineer/Mechanic; Gunner; Pilot. At least 1 person per strand. Additional people per strand will get bonuses to effect. Pick the lead person's main approach by primary skill used + Charisma(Vargr, Souggvuez) + SOC(Other). Others add +1 (or use their SOC/CHA) if they have something complementary to that approach.

If your primary characters time-slice you can possibly run different strands at the same time...e.g. Daytime Admin based search followed by Carousing based search of bars and pubs in the evenings. They will get a penalty for both though if their endurance gives out - less so if they are the helpers.

You can hire in talent to help. But they will take a cut.

also, Tsek's timescale was a month, not a week. But if you want to go quickly, please do.

[The Bindoner]

also, Tsek's timescale was a month, not a week. But if you want to go quickly, please do.

My mistake, hasty reading.

Though, thinking about it, four rolls at -2 over a month might be better than one roll with no negative modifier.

While another Pilot and Astrogator would be nice, I think we ought to concentrate on Engineers/Salvagers, and Gunner/Marines. Since we're looking at repairing a warship and getting it home.

[Demilich]

I agree, take the four rolls at the -2, better odds for good rolls then with one roll

[BackworldTraveller]

I agree, take the four rolls at the -2, better odds for good rolls then with one roll

Better odds of complete success with one long time period. Better odds of some outcome with multiple shorter times

[AndyS_66]

I completely agree that several rolls at -2 trumps a single unmodified roll.

Is there any possibility that the PCs with local knowledge might be able to know anyone suitable straight away?

[BackworldTraveller]

I completely agree that several rolls at -2 trumps a single unmodified roll.

Is there any possibility that the PCs with local knowledge might be able to know anyone suitable straight away?

Every possibility. Your Networks and Contacts (the local ones) can help - directly by nominating candidates, or through recommending scroungers that work in recruitment.

Even the mode of Yeelau's early failure has hints of where and how people could be found.

[The Bindoner]

Apologies for absence, busy IRL.

I'll post in the main thread later, but here are the first drafts for a couple of adverts, presented for comment and improvement:

Opportunities for Spacers

A limited purpose company is hiring for a project.

Experienced ships crew positions are available in all categories.

Successful applicants will have interesting work, and the chance of sharing in any profits.



Hiring

Experienced salvors with EVA qualifications. Work involves travel out of system. Contract for the duration of the project includes the chance to share in any profit on success.



Computer Technician Required

For a challenging recovery project.

Skills in System Analysis, Security/Intrusion, Data Recovery and Forensic Analysis desirable.

Profit share as bonus for success of project.

[Demilich]

I like the second one, as it tells them its a salvage operation, without saying where or what?

[BackworldTraveller]

If you run the ads, that will be one search attempt per ad - someone needs to spend time looking at responses but this is a fairly passive method so doesn't take too much character time (until you start interviewing).

That leaves other types of investigation for the rest of your time.

[BackworldTraveller]

Sorry, but it seems someone has started a rumour that you are the Surmako equivalent of "Pinko Communist Traitors"; and your alien colleagues are "The Red under the Bed".

[The Bindoner]

Well, that's a thorn in the paw, alright.

I don't think we have the clout to refute the lie, being already somewhat outcast after the whole slave-break thing. A well spread smear is impossible to remove without a huge media spend, and we haven't got the budget or influencers for that.

Success is our best counter.

Of course, it makes recruiting harder.

[BackworldTraveller]

There is the question of who has enough info to have spread such an un-truth with so many truths?
And the question of who has spread the rumour so effectively?
And why?

[cybersavant]

sounds like an inside job

a mole

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also, ( even before rumor, but especially now ) Sazqelmiqariepr is a disadvantage at this stage - at least a far as recruiting goes; so not sure what to post really

[BackworldTraveller]

sounds like an side job

a mole

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also, ( even before rumor, but especially now ) Sazqelmiqariepr is a disadvantage at this stage - at least a far as recruiting goes; so not sure what to post really

Well - you are probably the best mole-finder here! I was surprised the backer left without his mind being read.

[The Bindoner]

Sorry to be so silent, I'm thinking of a Rradzoka solution to the problem (that isn't challenging anyone spreading lies to a duel he'd almost certainly lose).

[BackworldTraveller]

Sorry to be so silent, I'm thinking of a Rradzoka solution to the problem (that isn't challenging anyone spreading lies to a duel he'd almost certainly lose).

Well that leaves...

• Chase the originator of the lies for retraction
• Chase the distributor of the lies for correction
• Recruit from those that know it's all lies
• Recruit from those that don't care it's all lies
• Make the lies the truth

[BackworldTraveller]

Comparative skills by character now shown here

[BackworldTraveller]

For Saz
Cost per item of clothing will be roughly linear
Cr10* the SOC/CHA you want to portray
(unless you want specialist stuff - e.g. Self Cleaning, Dynamic Holographic Colours, Vacc Suit Capability, Armour, etc.)

The cost of an entire wardrobe is about 2 months living expenses. For SOC 10 that is Cr5000!

[cybersavant]

OK, since i usually play Vargr, i don't pay much attention to SOC

what are ship Captain's usually at?

[BackworldTraveller]

OK, since i usually play Vargr, i don't pay much attention to SOC

what are ship Captain's usually at?

Based on Captains Pay Vs Expenditure per SOC, about 9-11 depending upon ship size.

As a Zhodani Noble, about 10 seems comfortable to you. Of course, you haven't had enough income to support that for years.