Asides and Public Discussion about the game (Part 1)

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BackworldTraveller · Sat Mar 19, 2022 12:42 pm

Qana added to the beverage list
In-Vitro Clone also added to the wiki

BackworldTraveller · Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:04 pm

So, if I've got this right you are going looking for a new computer and then you are going to unplug the old one from the ship!

As a plan, you can either take Assana's contact or start a "Broker" search for a appropriate source (or both). Both Nalani and Noor have the Broker skill in equal measure (at +3).

Depending upon your risk appetite, you can look for a partial replacement or full replacement of the cores. Full replacement is notionally Cr160,000 new. You can go for second-hand (legal or dubious). You will also need to consider which parts of the software you need to replace.

The good news is that the computer hardware is mostly centralised.
The bad news is that there are a number of items about the ship that might harbour a virus if it were that way inclined - local controllers exist for almost everything.
Think of it as a potential rat-hunt!

Assana, Maggie, Nalani and Indrani all have the expertise to do a computer replacement...Indrani and Assana being the best at it (+3 including Skill and INT DMs). The tricky bit will be if the virus triggers the anti-hijack protocols...Nalani has been acting suspiciously, disconnecting important stuff! Still, Assana does have a good hacking suite on her.

joertexas · #383 Post by **joertexas** » Mon Mar 21, 2022 9:19 pm

I think the best plan is to first use Assana's suggested contacts, and then look for off-the-shelf used equipment, and new as a last resort. Any way we go, the existing computer needs to be in pieces on the cargo bay deck before Indrani will agree to move the ship.

BackworldTraveller · Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:26 am

Are you waiting on me? I thought I was waiting for a plan of approach from you guys.

joertexas · #385 Post by **joertexas** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 1:05 pm

BackworldTraveller wrote: ↑Mon Apr 04, 2022 10:26 am Are you waiting on me? I thought I was waiting for a plan of approach from you guys.

We're all rushing to the scene, I think.

The Bindoner · #386 Post by **The Bindoner** » Mon Apr 04, 2022 7:24 pm

Apologies, I've been distracted with other things.

The Bindoner · #387 Post by **The Bindoner** » Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:18 pm

Apologies, I meant to post, but I've been organising for a sudden trip to visit a sick relative.

I'll try to reply, but I'm going to be a mix of distracted and offline for a few more days.

Upside, a couple of long train journeys. Perhaps I'll get some writing done?

cybersavant · #388 Post by **cybersavant** » Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:11 am

The camera at the ship is showing that the collection of carts is now about 8 and they are blocked in by a police vehicle and an ambulance. At some point, the outer airlock door to the ship has opened. She has to rewind to catch the moment when a person exits - walking quietly from the ship and, shortly thereafter, out of shot.

what does the figure look like? wearing what? scanning the crowd for someone who looks similar

BackworldTraveller · Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:45 am

cybersavant wrote: ↑Thu Apr 07, 2022 9:11 am
The camera at the ship is showing that the collection of carts is now about 8 and they are blocked in by a police vehicle and an ambulance. At some point, the outer airlock door to the ship has opened. She has to rewind to catch the moment when a person exits - walking quietly from the ship and, shortly thereafter, out of shot.
what does the figure look like? wearing what? scanning the crowd for someone who looks similar

The figure looks remarkably like Hebden Cull, wearing a ship-suit in light grey. He is (on closer inspection) carrying something under one arm. He's definitely not in the crowd. Exiting out of shot would put him (initially) having walked out via the route by which you arrived back!

The Bindoner · #390 Post by **The Bindoner** » Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:18 pm

Sorry for my lack of posting, I’ve not been able to concentrate on things for a few days.

I’ll try to catch up on what I’ve missed and start posting tomorrow.

BackworldTraveller · Mon Apr 11, 2022 6:38 am

The Bindoner wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:18 pm Sorry for my lack of posting, I’ve not been able to concentrate on things for a few days.

I’ll try to catch up on what I’ve missed and start posting tomorrow.

No problem. REAL LIFE can do that when it comes in CAPITALS.

The Bindoner · #392 Post by **The Bindoner** » Mon Apr 11, 2022 10:29 pm

It is certainly in CAPITALS.

My sister died tonight, so I’m afraid I won’t be contributing much for a couple of days.

NPC my character as needed until I get back. Nālani wants to find the intruder (but has little hope of doing so). The port security is obviously "in on it" and should be regarded as hostile.

Monsieur Rose · #393 Post by **Monsieur Rose** » Tue Apr 12, 2022 12:03 am

Oh wow. I'm sorry to hear that. My deepest sympathies for your loss.

BackworldTraveller · Thu Apr 14, 2022 1:14 pm

What with Hospital Visits, Friends and Family for Easter, etc. I'll be quiet until Tuesday.

BackworldTraveller · Tue May 03, 2022 6:04 am

Everyone: Are we ready to go again?

ateno · #396 Post by **ateno** » Tue May 03, 2022 12:12 pm

I am, a bot confused with our computer, but ready.

Pranit / Eric

joertexas · #397 Post by **joertexas** » Tue May 03, 2022 12:53 pm

BackworldTraveller wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 6:04 am Everyone: Are we ready to go again?

Yep.

The Bindoner · #398 Post by **The Bindoner** » Wed May 04, 2022 6:11 pm

BackworldTraveller wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 6:04 am Everyone: Are we ready to go again?

Trying to be.

BackworldTraveller · Wed May 04, 2022 8:05 pm

The Bindoner wrote: ↑Wed May 04, 2022 6:11 pm
BackworldTraveller wrote: ↑Tue May 03, 2022 6:04 am Everyone: Are we ready to go again?
Trying to be.

Glad you are back.

BackworldTraveller · Thu May 05, 2022 9:54 am

OK - So where do you guys want to go now?

You have got the ship working (ok, it's marginal - but it is physically working)
You have not yet tried to remove the inserted software in the ships computer, but have reconnoitred it a bit. (Or you could go with just binning it and buying a new one)
You have got a potential cargo and commission from Charlie Maputo (which has been ignored so far, with reason)
You have Hebden's Stash (minus the items he's stolen back)
Noor seems to be suspected of knowing something as a result of her Mother's role
You have been attacked, searched, broken in to and appear to be on a kill list

How are you guys ever going to take control of your lives?

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