GM asks, "Any relation to Sara or Lucian Smith?"

Bob_Nobody says, "I am katre and she is duchess"

GM says, "Ah, cool."

[rpg] GM says, "Those playing in Jota's new game may wish to visit the 7th Sea room. The character creation session begins in a few minutes."

[rpg] GM says, "You can get there by typing 'theah'."

Fang arrives, looking for booty.

Bob_Nobody says, "I have basic char concepts for myself and duchess"

Leik has connected.

GM says, "Cool."

Bob_Nobody says, "she is unfortunately rather fever-ridden, but she's lying next to me and hopefully her fever-dreams will be useful"

GM says, "Ack, not cool."

GM says (to Duchess), "My sympathies."

Leik says, "Eek"

Fang says, "hmm, the backspace key on this computer is playing up"

Bob_Nobody says, "duchess says, "Thank you""

GM says, "So, the current list of players is Fang, Duchess, katre, lpsmith, Rob and Sargent."

GM says, "(And possibly Sara. I'm not sure how many Smiths will be playing.)"

Leik asks, "What, no inky?"

GM says, "lpsmith and Sara will be unavaiable this week, so I think we have everyone but Rob."

GM says (to Leik), "Alas, he said he wouldn't be able to attend regularly."

Leik says, "That seems wrong somehow"

GM says, "I'll wait a few minutes for Rob; in the meantime, this would be a good time to skim http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html"

[rpg] * Bob_Nobody has joined the channel.

GM says, "I should probably create a new channel for the game as well."

Fang says, "should we have a ded... timing"

GM says, "#Department"

Fang asks, "We're waiting for Rob, right?"

GM says, "Yeah, I figured we can give him a few more minutes."

Fang asks, "Does Rob know that we are here?"

Bob_Nobody says, "okay, the bio pages are updated with basic descriptions"

Bob_Nobody says, "making two characters, each distinct, will be rather trickier than just making one :)"

[Crows-Nest] Bob_Nobody says, "fine tea, some brie, and RPG. life is good"

GM says, "I suppose Rob may not be attending."

Bob_Nobody says, "let me call him"

Bob_Nobody says, "no answer"

Leik says, "Try his hat"

Bob_Nobody says, "I left him a message"

Fang asks, "his hat?"

GM says, "OK, let's start then."

Leik says (to Fang), "I was riffing on how Rob often wears a hat"

GM says, "Perhaps you were contacted by someone. Or you're being considered for a transfer from another agency. Or maybe you just saw an ad in the back of the newspaper. You've now been through a few interviews and preliminary tests -- physical, mental, "other" -- and it appears that are an official candidate under consideration for a position with the Department of Unconventional Affairs."

GM exclaims, "Congratulations!"

Bob_Nobody says, "s/often.*/does not have the top of his head/"

GM says, "Now, let's figure out who you are."

GM asks, "Does anyone already have some ideas for character concepts that they've been thinking about?"

Bob_Nobody says (to GM), "see the two URLs I put in the bb"

Leik says, "instead of playing against type, I was vaguely considering being a squint"

Fang asks, "a squint?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob Nobody is a face, Emma is an introverted librarian"

Leik says, "a boffin"

Fang says, "ah, I was thinking being muscles"

Leik says, "That would give us face, research, science!, and brawlin'"

GM asks, "So what sort of things set you apart from a generic character of that type?"

Fang says, "rock... paper... scissors... nothing can beat fist"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob was raised in a circus and remembers a thing or two about prestidigitation"

GM says, "Ooh."

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma is an unloved orphan who only cares about her books. some of which are... special"

Leik says, "I don't quite know why my science stuff works. I mean, I know there's a scientific method and all, but I tend to operate more on intuition"

Leik says, "That, er, may explain why I keep getting transfered"

Bob_Nobody says, "(which may well be why she's in this interview)"

GM asks, "How did you each find out about the Department?"

Fang says, "My character is probably a war veteran with a knack for surviving things... and so, seeing things... he shouldn't"

[Department] * GM has added PerrySimm to the channel.

#unclassified/Department

Created: 26-Sep-09 19:06:04 Last message: Never

Users: Bob_Nobody Fang +GM Jota Leik PerrySimm

Also: (npc1) (npc2)

There is one new message on #unclassified/Department.

Fang says, "(and hmm, I need a name)"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob knew a guy who knew another guy who knew a guy in the department who was hiring. This happens to him pretty much all the time, it's kind of exhausting, really"

Leik says, "I came to work last Tuesday, and there was my stuff in a box. Again. With the transfer notice taped to the top."

Leik asks, "So I reported here?"

Eugene says, "(Name changed from Leik now that I know what I want my name to be)"

GM asks, "And what did you do in your last job?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma, on the other hand, was looking for a book she found mentioned in a tattered catalog hidden behind a disused filing cabinet in the second subbasement of the Library of Congress. And when she finally found the book, it turned out to be in the Department's collection"

Bob_Nobody says, "So she'll have to get a job before she can read it"

GM says (to Emma), "Nice."

[Department] Fang asks, "hmm, a vaguely east european sounding name?"

GM asks, "Do you have any family?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob has done a dozen things. He's sold refridgerators in the Yukon. He's moved semi-legal cargos across the Sahara. He once helped transport a pod of dolphins from an aquarium in Scotland back to the pacific. But he's looking for something more... challenging."

Eugene asks, "Here's the thing about DARPA. They say Advanced Research, but they clearly don't mean it? I mean, I know I was supposed to be working on solving the GPS denial problem, but wouldn't a wormhole that as a side effect radiated its position vis-a-vis Minkowski space relative to Earth be more useful?"

Alexey says, "Alexey would do, I think"

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma was orphaned at a young age. She was brought up adequately (enough food, a bed, etc) in a foster home, but the foster mother was only in it for the money: it was as many kids as possible and why bother showing them affection? they're just boarders with the government paying the rent"

Alexey says, "Anyway, I was doing security for one of the department's supposedly less securities facilities, when an incident occured. When they realised they couldn't exactly fire me, a promotion was considered"

Alexey says, "er, less secure"

Eugene says, "My brother Neil, and my dad is still teaching at CalTech."

Alexey says, "One living parent, estranged."

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob's father was with the circus, until that unfortunate incident with the lion-tamer's wife. His mother left when he was young and he's never seen her since. But the circus (except that damn lion-tamer) is all the family he has left."

GM asks, "What sort of things do you love? Or hate?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob loves: outwitting someone he just met, in such a way that the other guy doesn't realize it for a week. He hates being bored."

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma loves her books. She doesn't care enough about anything else to hate it. People? Other people are just things that might get in the way of collecting her books."

Eugene says, "I love seeing the solution to a problem? When it dawns perfect in your head, before you have to try explaining it to everyone. And, er, NASCAR."

Eugene says, "Don't tell anyone about NASCAR, though."

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "hopefully duchess doesn't mind the way I'm taking her character. Everything I say might be just slightly provisional :)"

[rpg] (from Bob_Nobody) duchess says, "this is fine. with the way i feel the more maladjusted the better"

Eugene says, "I'm not very fond of politics and how it messes with the science."

Alexey says, "Loves: Duty and all that stuff. Hates: Cowards and traitors"

GM asks, "And what do you actually look like?"

Bob_Nobody asks, "Bob: Hmm, he looks like that guy... you know the one? On TV. Or maybe kind of like whatshis face. Didn't you just see him? Why can't his face stay straight in your head?"

GM says, "(Also, I would recommend that you open a text editor to take notes as we go, espceially once we start in on mechanics.)"

Eugene says, "Buzz-cut hair, cleft chin. Very recruiting poster, or would be except for the perpetual slouch and air of thinking about things other than the here-and-now"

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma: Most people go for "mousey". Brown hair held up in a bun by those sharp pokey stick things, thin glasses on a delicate chain around her neck, she's probably got some dust smudges on her skirt somewhere."

Bob_Nobody says, "(I'd like a moment to recap and copy and paste when we finish this part, actually)"

GM says (to Bob), "Sure."

Alexey says, "Tall, bulky guy. Maybe a bit of flab, these days. Greying hair."

GM asks, "And is there anything else you'd like to say about your character's background, personality, etc. before we move on to the next bit?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Bob habitually wears a different disguise every day. Today it's a brown goatee, tomorrow a big blue mohawk, the day after that he's got tattoos all up and down his arms"

GM says, "(And you can keep adding more details later, of course.)"

Bob_Nobody copy copy copy

GM says, "When everyone's ready to move to the next step, let me know."

Alexey has a strong sense of loyalty towards other people in the team, and will think nothing of putting himself at risk to protect them.

sara arrives, looking for booty.

GM says (to sara), "Hi! I thought you two couldn't make it tonight."

sara is here for part of the time! (Also, this is Lucian until Sara comes back)

Eugene says, "I think I'm good to move on"

GM says (to sara), "Right now, we're coming up with general character concepts and background details."

sara says, "Yeah, my sister's coming but hasn't left yet. (my=lucian's)"

sara asks, "What do we have so far?"

GM says, "So this would be a good time for everyone to introduce themselve.s"

Alexey says, "and maaaybe he enjoys cracking heads a bit more than is decent, but hey, so long as it's for a good cause"

Bob_Nobody says, "I'm good"

GM asks, "Can everyone give a brief summary of their characters to sara/lps?"

Bob_Nobody is a totally unremarkable guy, but you think maybe you met him somewhere before... your brother's wedding, maybe? Anyway, he seems totally trustworthy.

sara says, "I haven't fleshed out a character concept, but tend to enjoy playing fighters."

Bob_Nobody says, "(I am also managing duchess's character) Emma Smith looks like the stereotypical librarian. If the stereotypical librarian had a laser focus on any interesting tomes you might happen to be carrying."

Eugene has that air about him that you associate with scientists who are best off hidden deep inside a lab instead of teaching students or, worse, dealing with humanities professors.

Alexey asks (of sara), "Nice to meet you. I'm retired corporal Alexey Petrov. Formerly a security guard... But I hear I've been signed up for special training?"

Alexey says, "(war veteran/brawler)"

GM asks (of sara), "Do you have any ideas for a general character concept right now, or would you prefer me to move on to the next step with everyone else while you think about it?"

sara says, "move on :-)"

GM says, "OK. Feel free to chime in with anything whenever you like."

GM says, "The next step is to come up with a few Aspects. They're described at http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#aspects"

GM says, "An Aspect is basically any extra detail that fleshes out your character."

Bob_Nobody asks, "how many aspects do we do now? all 10, or just a few?"

GM says, "Mechanically, they're something that you can sometimes draw on to get a bonus to a roll, and they're also something that I can abuse -- and when I do, you get extra Fate Points (which are kinda like drama dice, sorta)."

GM says, "In total, you'll have 10, but let's just start with three or four for now."

GM says, "We'll come back to Aspects later after you've looked at other stuff."

Alexey asks, "are aspects positive, negative or neutral?"

GM exclaims, "All of the above!"

GM says, "E.g., you might have an aspect like 'Afraid of the dark' -- which sounds negative."

GM says, "But it would also be something you could draw on to get a bonus to trying to escape from a dark place."

Bob_Nobody says, "Let's see, Bob: Raised by the Circus, Prestidigi-what?, You've already forgotten his face, and Bored Bored Bored"

GM says, "And if I arranged things so you were stuck somewhere dark, then you'd get a free fate point for it."

GM says, "Some examples from the docs are 'Quick Witted', 'Sucker for a Pretty Face', 'Rough & Tumble', 'Dapper Devil', 'Stubborn Like a Mule'."

Bob_Nobody says, "Hmm, emma's are harder"

Bob_Nobody says, "(I've been thinking of mine for a few days now)"

sara says, "I want guns"

sara says, "Maybe weapons specialist"

Alexey asks, "'I want guns' could be an interesting aspect... but guns is a skill, right?"

sara says, "yeah, sorry, I switched gears"

GM says, "There is a 'Guns' skill, yeah."

Eugene says, "How about: Incredibly focused, attached to outdated technology, 'It'd be so much easier if you just followed my directions!', and 'Aha! I've got it!'"

GM says, "But sara is also still working on the general concept as well."

Eugene says, "Actually, that third should probably be, 'No time to explain!'"

Bob_Nobody says (to Eugene), "That's a nice one"

Bob_Nobody asks (of GM), "can I activate someone else's Aspects?"

GM says, "(And feel free to tweak anything you say here; you don't need to finalize your sheet until we're ready to play next week.)"

Bob_Nobody says, "Say, Eugene starts explaining, so Bob's Bored Bored Bored makes me turn on his No Time To Explain to get him to stop ? :)"

GM says (to Bob), "Sure, if you're doing something involving them."

Eugene says, "ha ha"

Eugene says, "That would be awesome"

GM says, "Generally, invoking an aspect means spending a fate point, saying which aspect you're invoking, and then getting a bonus on the roll you're about to make."

GM asks, "Is everyone good for their first few aspects?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Still working on Emma's"

GM says, "(I missed if Alexey had any yet.)"

GM nods.

Alexey says, "I was thinking 'Aggressive clumsiness', 'This is just like 'Nam', 'Don't you die on me!', 'Ball and Chain of Command'"

GM says, "No problem. Take your time."

Bob_Nobody asks, "Any suggestions?"

Eugene asks, "Quiet Around New People?"

[Department] * Jota has changed the topic to: Department of Unconventional Affairs (an RPG)

Bob_Nobody says, "well, I'll start with the keynotes duchess gave me"

Eugene says, "'Is that the first edition?'"

Bob_Nobody says, "Socially Maladjusted"

Bob_Nobody says (to Eugene), "nice"

sara says, "Wily"

GM asks, "'I remember reading about this'?"

Eugene says, "Clearly I think of aspects in terms of catch-phrases"

Eugene says (to GM), "ooh, good one"

Bob_Nobody says, "Okay, that's enough to start with"

GM says, "OK. Next up is Skills."

sara says, "(from ls) How about, "I.... am a *librarian*" (from The Mummy)"

Alexey says, "'This is like that episode of ***, where they all died'"

GM says, "Skills are ranked on a 'ladder', which is at http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#the-ladder"

sara says, "Skill - weapons"

GM says, "You get skills between Average (+1) and Superb (+5)."

GM says, "Specifically, you get one at Superb (+5), two at Great (+4), etc. Down to five at Average (+1). Anything you don't take defaults to Merdiocre (+0)."

sara says, "I'd like my weapons at superb"

sara says, "I may not be a tank, but I play one on TV"

GM says, "The list of skills is at http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#id11"

sara says, "okay"

GM says, "(The actual skills are in the left column of the table.)"

Eugene asks, "We using the SotC skills?"

Eugene says, "Aha"

GM says, "Since it's a modern setting, I'm also adding 'Computers' to the list."

GM says, "As you scroll down the page, it gives descriptions of each skill, as well as examples of how it can be used."

Bob_Nobody says, "Well, Emma is clearly Superb Academics"

Bob_Nobody asks, "would Investigating cover research?"

Eugene says, "(I'm afk for about 10 minutes for child bathtime)"

GM says, "I believe that would usually be part of Academics."

Alexey asks, "what's the things with the square brackets?"

[rpg] GM says, "http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#o-research-academics to be precise."

GM says, "http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#o-research-academics to be precise."

GM asks (of Alexey), "Do you mean like 'Research [Academics]'?"

Alexey says, "yeah"

Bob_Nobody asks, "Yeah, what is that? a specific use of Academics, or its own unique skill?"

GM says, "That means that Research is an example of something you can use the Academics skill for."

Bob_Nobody says, "okay, so I'd take just Academics, and Research is a use of that skill"

Bob_Nobody says, "got it"

GM says, "Right."

Alexey asks, "could we do with some driving ability?"

GM says, "Later, when we get to Stunts, you'll also be able to take special things that you can do with your skills, going beyond their normal applications."

Bob_Nobody says, "okay, cool"

GM says, "E.g., there is a Walking Library stunt which lets you do Research without an actual library, just poring through all the information you already have stored in your brain."

Bob_Nobody says, "that is totally Emma"

GM says, "(I will be AFK for a moment while everyone thinks about their skills.)"

Bob_Nobody asks, "is this likely to be a combat-heavy type of game?"

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "(ie, if characters don't take combat skills, is that going to suck later on?)"

Bob_Nobody says, "(ie, if characters don't take combat skills, is that going to suck later on?)"

[rpg] Limax says, "Maybe they'd be a great lover"

GM says, "I intend to have some combat, but I'll try to adjust the difficulty level to the number of combat-y players."

Bob_Nobody says, "also, this is a lot of skills. sheesh"

Bob_Nobody says, "okay"

GM says, "Yeah. I believe it works out to 15 per player. You don't need to come up with them all now."

GM says, "Feel free to just sketch out the main ones, if you want, and you can fill others in later as you go along."

GM says, "And you can bounce your thoughts off the other players, too."

Bob_Nobody says, "yeah"

Alexey says, "I've taken driving at Good, so probably no one else needs to take it"

GM says, "When folks are comfortable with their skills and would like to move on to the next bit, let me know."

Bob_Nobody says, "I'm thinking Emma has those pointy sticks holding up her librarian's bun? So whenever the knives come out she grabs those and starts stabbing. They also double as knitting needles"

sara says, "nice"

Bob_Nobody says, "Anyway, since there's no Knives, I guess that's just plain Weapons"

GM says, "I believe that the word at that point is 'triple'."

Bob_Nobody says, "heh"

sara says, "climing"

sara says, "ropes"

Bob_Nobody says, "(character pages updated)"

sara says, "thinking cat-burglary type stuff"

GM says, "Yeah, Weapons covers any general hand-to-hand melee type things."

Eugene says, "i was planning on taking Drive, by the way"

GM says, "(Anything that wouldn't count as unarmed (Fists) or guns (Guns).)"

sara says, "oh"

Bob_Nobody says, "we're good for skills now"

sara says, "maybe sneaking"

Bob_Nobody says, "(Every now and then duchess wakes up and asks about her character. She seems happy so far, but we'll see what she remembers tomorrow)"

Alexey says, "yup, done"

sara says, "hahaha, sounds like she taking some well-deserved rest"

GM says (to Bob), "Perhaps she is having vivid dreams about quiet killer libarians."

Bob_Nobody says (to sara), "the flu has hit our house"

Bob_Nobody says, "duchess and K are pretty sick, I'm low-level sick, and Z is so far fine"

Alexey asks, "H1N1?"

sara says, "sorry to hear that :-("

Bob_Nobody says (to Alexey), "nah, just reglar flu"

GM asks (of sara), "Did you have any more general background details for your character, like name, likes/dislikes, where you worked before, etc.?"

sara says, "still working . . . will have soon"

GM exclaims, ""Meanwhile, I think this is a good time to think about a few more Aspects for"

GM says, "OK."

GM says, "Whoops."

GM says, "(I forgot ! does not do what I expected when I'm not logged in as me.)"

Eugene says, "hee hee"

GM says, "Meanwhile, I think this is a good time to think about a few more Aspects for your character."

sara says, "so we have a science guy, an uber-librarian, a var veteran/brawler, and Bob who looks trustworthy"

Bob_Nobody says (to Sara), "I can convince people to get me anything we might need"

Alexey exclaims, "the rest of us look trustworthy too!"

Bob_Nobody exclaims, "Trust me!"

GM asks, "Are there any important skills that aren't really covered yet?"

sara says, "I'm liking the spy/sneak/blow things up 007 persona"

Eugene says, "oh, more aspects"

Eugene says, "Hm hm hrm"

sara says, "without the oddly named scantily clad women"

sara says, "yes? not liking? I can switch it . . ."

GM says (to sara), "That sounds cool to me."

Bob_Nobody says (to sara), "I'm ki nd of doing a face/con man character, so a sneaky character would be useful"

Eugene says (to sara), "you can hook up with Manford Trousersnake"

sara says, "you can charm their socks off the in lobby and steal the rings off their fingers while I swarm up the side of the hotel and snag their stuff"

sara says, "and if that deosn't work, we can always blow up the hotel"

Bob_Nobody says, "good times, good times"

Alexey asks, "when do we beat them up in this plan?"

sara says, "when they flee the burning hotel! :-)"

sara says, "(from ls) I'm thinking of being a gadgeteer"

Eugene says, "Oh, ah, someone to help realize my theories"

Bob_Nobody says, "So you come up with the theories, Emma researches them, and <lschar> builds them? awesome"

Bob_Nobody says, "and then the rest of us break them in the field"

sara says, "sweet"

Eugene asks, "Though I have turned my hand to creating in the past?"

Alexey says, "sweeet"

Bob_Nobody says (to Eugene), "Sure, but those were bulky black boxes with thick wires running between them"

Bob_Nobody says, "It takes a skilled gadgeteer to put the super-lawer into a cravat pin"

Bob_Nobody says, "super-laser"

Eugene says, "As long as you remember to trail the grounding wire behind you they are perfectly safe"

Alexey says, "irta super-lawyer"

Eugene asks, "You weren't planning on lifting it more than 30 centimeters, yes?"

sara says, "hehehe"

Eugene asks, "Two more possible aspects: my notebook of theories, proofs, and ideas;, and What Would Jeff Gordon Do?"

GM asks, "What Would Gordon Freeman Do?"

Alexey asks, "What would John Freeman do?"

GM says, "(If anyone missed it, we are doing a second round of Aspects.)"

Alexey renames 'Aggressive clumsiness' to 'I let the magic smoke out'

Alexey says, "Hmmm"

sara says, "Another aspect could be 'getting away with it' (not sur how to phrase that - loves doing stuff just to get away with it, like hiding notes to people in their penthouses chiding them for their lax security)"

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "grr, wireless dropped. I am back"

GM says (to Bob), "I was just noting that this is a good time for a second round of Aspects, in case anyone missed it."

Bob_Nobody says, "Okay, hmm"

Alexey says, "I guess my character could be scared of the supernatural"

sara exclaims, "I can do it! It's gonna work!"

Alexey says, "unless one of our scientists somehow figures out what's going on and comes up with a perfectly reasonable explanation"

Bob_Nobody says, "Duchess says that Emma's aspect is "Finders Keepers""

Bob_Nobody says, "well, one of them"

Alexey says, "'You can't beat up a ghost'"

GM says, "Here are a few more background questions, which may or may not help develop extra aspect ideas:"

GM asks, "Did you experience any particularly significant formative events during your childhood?"

sara says, "Dad was captured by the Russians"

Eugene says, "heh, I'd just added "Neil was always picked first for sports""

Alexey says, "I beat up the family dog"

sara says, "Dad was captured by the Russians; he was a scientist developing, um, some kind of fancy weaponry (that's where I get my weapons background; alsways tinkering with them when I was a kid)"

Bob_Nobody says, "okay, how about "Eeagh! Lions!" (relating to that incident wit dad and the lion-tamer's wife)"

sara says, "And I never saw him again"

Bob_Nobody says (to sara), "basically, yes"

GM asks, "Is there anything you always wished existed?"

Alexey asks (of sara), "hmm, weapons is melee weapons, though... maybe you are thinking science?"

sara says, "I was thinking ranged weapons, like any kind of guns, harpoons, rocket-launhers, heat-seekers"

Bob_Nobody says, "you probably want Guns, then"

sara says, "My guests just arrived, I have to go"

Alexey says, "maybe guns adjusted with an aspect like 'Weapons [Unconventional]"

GM says (to sara), "The 'Guns' skill is for guns. Weapons is mainly for melee things."

GM says, "Swords, knives, whips, hairpins..."

sara says, "I'll read the book and think on it, then e-mail you"

sara asks, "does that sound okay?"

Alexey says (to GM), "does fists include improvised stuff, like, e.g. bar stools"

GM says, "OK. I'll also send lps the transcript."

Eugene says, ""Dr. Stanley laughed at my theories" and "Sometimes you've just got to hit it""

sara says, "sounds good :-)"

sara exclaims, "Looking forward to next tiem!"

Alexey says (to Eugene), "I think the official name is the 'technical tap'"

GM says (to Alexey), "It is normally Weapons, but there's a Stunt that lets you use it with Fists."

GM says, "('Whatever's on Hand', http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#whatever-s-on-hand-fists)"

Eugene says, "Oho: "I'll show them. I'll show them all.""

Eugene says, "I think that's my 10"

Alexey asks, "do we need all 10 to start with?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Yeah, I'll need more time to think"

GM says, "If you want to think up the last few next week, that's OK."

GM says, "When you're ready to continue, we can look at Stunts."

GM says, "Stunts are things that let you bend the usual rules a bit, and they're generally connected to skills that you have."

GM says, "You each get five stunts. The docs list a *lot* of them (http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html#id12), so if you don't come up with all five today, that's fine."

GM says, "They're grouped by skill, so you might want to take a few minutes to look at a couple of your favorite skills to see if there are any particular stunts that catch your eye."

GM says, "(And if anyone took Computers and wants to use Stunts based on it, feel free to make one up and run it by me, and I'll let you know if it sounds good to me.)"

Eugene asks, "For something like Weird Science, are you going to bump up the time frame of stuff I could create?"

GM says (to Eugene), "Yeah."

Eugene says, "oh hm mrm"

GM says, "The game is normally set in the 20's, so consider it to be things we might expect to see in the next 50 years or so."

Eugene says, "Of course we can break the encryption? I happen to have a kiloqubit quantum computer on my watch."

[Department] * Auda has joined the channel.

Alexey asks, "Hmm, should I take subtle menace, or another fists/endurance skill?"

GM says, "I think I would lean towards the latter."

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "grah this wireless"

Alexey says, "I guess one wouldn't be able to intimidate cthulhu, even as a stunt"

GM asks (of Bob), "Were you here when I mentioned Stunts, or had you fallen offline?"

Bob_Nobody says, "I am using screen, so both"

Bob_Nobody says, "Emma is clearly a Walking Library"

Bob_Nobody says, "still reading the list for the rest"

Bob_Nobody says, "and I Know A Guy Who Knows A Guy is already in my writeup"

Eugene asks (of GM), "I am thinking of taking some driving stunts -- will that fit into what you're planning?"

Alexey asks (of Eugene), "oh, are you taking driving?"

Eugene says, "Yeah"

Alexey says, "okay, I'll untake that, then"

Eugene asks, "does that step on your toes?"

Alexey says, "no, no"

GM says (to Eugene), "I am hoping to do sequels after the first short story, so I can definitely write in driving bits."

GM says, "Whether this first bit has any or not."

Eugene says, "gotcha"

Eugene says, "If lps does go gadgeteering, then me having weird science will be a nice blend"

GM asks, "So, out of curiosity: does anyone in the group know each other beforehand?"

Bob_Nobody says, "We could have multiple drivers"

GM says, "(It's fine either way.)"

Eugene says, "It'd be funny if lps and I knew each other, and had worked with each other, and had not had a great time of it"

Eugene says, "Assuming he's down with that"

GM says, "That sounds like the sort of thing lps would be down with."

Eugene says, "the sort of thing down with which he would be"

GM says, "So, as for the character sheets: some time before next week, it would be nice if everyone could email me a sheet that includes their basic character background info, plus the ten Aspects, fifteen Skills and five Stunts."

GM says, "And for now, since we've got a bit of time left tonight, I'd like to have a little in-character RP to help get to know everyone."

GM exclaims, "So!"

GM says, "Each of you has gotten a message asking you to meet up at a certain place and time, and to ask for a particular person."

GM says, "The time is eleven o'clock at night on a Saturday. The name is 'Mr. Brown.'"

GM says, "And the address is a diner on the outskirts of town called 'Spicy Fry's Home Cookin'."

Alexey asks, "is the diner still open at this time of night?"

GM says, "When you arrive, there are more people there than you'd expect this late -- mostly groups sitting around booths, chatting among themselves."

GM says, "When you tell the waitress that you're looking for 'Mr. Brown', she leads you to one of the booths -- each of you happen to go to the same booth -- and says that Mr. Brown said he might be late, but to go ahead and order."

GM says, "(Feel free to enter in whatever order you like.)"

Bob_Nobody shows up at 10. Today he has on an old John Deere cap, a worn-down plaid shirt, and some old jeans. He sits at the counter and makes small talk with the short-order chef and the waitress while eating and waiting for the right time.

Alexey says, "Coffee. Black. No sugar."

Bob_Nobody waits til 11:10 or so,s the others. Then he steps into the restroom. A bit later a taller man wearing a suit and tie steps out and sits down at the booth.

GM says, "'That's one coffee, and what about you, hun?'"

Alexey is suspicious of Bob at first. But meh, then again, he seems trustworthy enough.

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "grr, that said 'watches the others arrive'"

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "this time I'll blame the keyboard"

Eugene fiddles with the knot of his thin black tie. "Oh, uh, orange juice, please. And home fries. No, maybe a soda instead of orange juice. Pepsi. You don't have Pepsi? Sorry, that's fine, Coke sounds fine."

[rpg] Bob_Nobody says, "I don't approach until there are at least three people there"

Alexey drinks his coffee quickly, seeming distinctly uncomfortable in this place.

[Department] Eugene says, "I, of course, go in and sit down without thinking it through."

[Department] Alexey asks (of GM), "Does the Department have a public name?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "duchess is logging in to participate in this bit"

[Department] GM says, "The Department of Unconventional Affairs."

[Department] Alexey asks, "I mean, is it known to the populace?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "also, I guess I settle for two people"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "if that's what we got :)"

[Department] GM says, "It is not known to the average citizen, but there are records of its existence. Just not very detailed ones."

Bob_Nobody sits down, and turns to Eugene. "Hi! Hey, that's a nice watch, is that a slide-out keyboard?"

Eugene asks, "So, uh, are you guys here to help me get started? First day and all that?"

[Department] GM says (to Bob), "We can assume that sara or lps is here being quiet."

Eugene asks, "Yes! I used to carry a cell phone but I kept misplacing it?"

Alexey asks, "Excuse me?"

Eugene asks (of Alexey), "Oh, you're not with -- oh. Oh. Um. Maybe I've said too much?"

Bob_Nobody says, "Oh, what a pain. (turns to Alexey) Sorry, I'm Bob. Nice to meet you."

Alexey says, "Nice to meet you."

Eugene stares at his napkin.

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "if I knew what to roll to make disarming small talk, I'd be rolling it :)"

Bob_Nobody asks (of Eugene), "You're also here about a... job offer?"

Alexey whispers in a gesture that he thinks is very surreptious. "What is your clearance? Who are you guys, uh, working for?"

Bob_Nobody asks, "I assume you're not the one hiring, then?"

Eugene asks, "Wait, wait, wait, wait, it is everyone's first day? Uh, night?"

EmmaSmith arrives, looking for booty.

[Department] GM says, "I believe that would fall under Rapport."

[Department] * EmmaSmith has joined the channel.

Eugene remembers the social niceties. "Oh, I'm Eugene. Mueller."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "okay, that's Great, then. also, I took the Five Minute Friends stunt"

[Department] Eugene says, "yay"

Bob_Nobody says (to Eugene), "I personally want to hear a more detailed job description before I even take the job, to be honest."

Eugene says, "They, uh, don't give me job descriptions any more? I just get given jobs."

Bob_Nobody says, "I was promised interesting work, far-off locales, and lots of excitment, which is great, but none of those pay the bills."

EmmaSmith sidles up to the booth, doesn't make eye contact with anyone, mumbles "Emma Smith." and sits down at the edge of the booth, ready to leave already

Alexey asks, "I was told this was um, a security job?"

Alexey says, "I am Alexey Petrov, by the way"

Bob_Nobody says (to Alexey), "You look like you're a very secure guy."

[Department] GM says, "Some useful information: to roll for a skill, type 'fudge N', where N is your skill level. (For Good, that would be 3.) If you have a bonus (e.g. because you spent a Fate Point to invoke an Aspect), then it's fudge N+bonus (e.g. 'fudge 3+2')."

Bob_Nobody rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 -1 0 -1 | Average (1)

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "ow roll"

Alexey asks (of Bob), "what did you just roll?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "I guess they like me okay"

Alexey says, "er, OOC"

[Department] GM says, "Fortunately, PC's are naturally inclined to cooperate, so I would consider that a success."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says (to Alexey), "I am charming your socks off, or at least down to ankle height"

Eugene asks, "Oh, you're not GS? I'm capped at GS-13 but they were talking about letting me be GS-15 but there are rules about that being for supervisors and managers?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "(mostly I just wanted to practice rolling something)"

Alexey sighs mournfully. "My job's not so secure, it seems. I just got reassigned to this weird detail. Must be because of *that* debacle."

Bob_Nobody says, "Oh, you mean my GS grade? I was told I'd come in at GS-17."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "(okay, real roll, this is Deceit since I don't even know what this GS thing is)"

Alexey orders some whiskey.

[Department] Eugene says, "heh"

[Department] Bob_Nobody asks, "I'll activate Trust me! that gets a +2?"

GM says, "The waitress wanders by looking confused. 'Hey, did one of you guys order the cheeseburger with chili fries and a Sprite?'"

[7thsea] Bob_Nobody rolls 5+2 dice: 8 10 2 5 4

Alexey looks confused.

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "er"

GM says (to Alexey), "Sorry, dear, but we don't have anything harder than black coffee here."

Bob_Nobody rolls Superb (5) +2 + 4dF: 0 +1 0 0 | Legendary (8)

Eugene says, "That, uh, that and my order are very self-similar but not exact overlaps."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "there we go"

Alexey says, "Sigh. Time to turn to some emergency supplies."

Alexey uncaps a hip flask.

[Department] GM says, "As you are attempting to deceive Eugene, then Eugene can roll a defense."

[Department] Eugene asks, "how does that work?"

[Department] GM says, "Empathy, Alertness or Investigation would be appropriate ones to use, depending on the situation."

[Department] GM asks, "Here I'd go with Empathy or Alertness. Do you have either of those?"

[Department] Eugene says, "ha ha ha ha"

[Department] Eugene says, "I mean, no"

[Department] Alexey asks, "can I take 'drinks when stressed' as an aspect?"

[Department] Eugene says (to Alexey), "ooh, nice one"

GM says (to Eugene), "Oh. You were the Coke and... homefries? I'll have those for you in just a minute."

[Department] GM exclaims (at Alexey), "Sure!"

Bob_Nobody stops the waitress, slips her a five, and asks for a capuccino. "You don't have capuccino here? Okay, just a black coffee, then."

Alexey gets very slightly tipsy.

[Department] GM says (to Eugene), "In that case, it defaults to Mediocre, so you can roll 'fudge 0'."

[Department] Eugene says, "so I'm at 0? yeah"

Eugene rolls Mediocre (0) + 4dF: -1 0 -1 0 | Terrible (-2)

GM wanders off to find someone who wanted chili fries.

[Department] Alexey asks, "jeez, Bob isn't decieving the waiter for some fries?"

Eugene says, "Oh, I had no idea they'd brought back the higher GS levels, I thought they'd been rolled into the SES, but I hear this is an unusual department? So maybe you're going to be a supervisor."

[Department] GM says, "I would say that Bob has successfully deceived Eugene. By a substantial margin."

[Department] Eugene says, "man, I've been around actual federal employees too long"

EmmaSmith says, "just some water for me, please. and a cookie"

Bob_Nobody says, "We'll see what the boss-man says."

Alexey asks, "So, um... what's all this GS and SES junk?"

Alexey asks, "or am I not cleared?"

Eugene asks (of Alexey), "oh, no, it's not secret, I mean, there's even a wikipedia page for it? It's how the government pays its civil employees. General Service. There are levels and steps and so you look up your level and your step and that's how much you get paid?"

Alexey asks, "Wikipedia?"

Alexey asks, "am I cleared for that?"

Eugene says, "Here, I'll show you."

[Department] Alexey asks, "what does Eugene roll to get wifi reception here?"

Eugene pokes at his watch for a minute, working the seven-button chording keyboard, then shakes his head. "I don't have good reception in here."

Bob_Nobody asks (of Emma), "So, what's your story? You already a government employee or are you a freelancer, too?"

EmmaSmith asks, "you all are federal employees for a long time?"

Alexey asks, "that's a fancy watch? Is that a wikipedia?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says (to Eugene), "quik, turn the fork into an ad-hoc antenna"

EmmaSmith says, "This would be my first government gig"

[Department] Eugene says, "hee hee"

Eugene asks (of Alexey), "it's a website. I'll have to show you later, I guess?"

GM says, "There's a thunderclap outside."

Eugene says (to Emma), "Oh, since graduate school."

[Crows-Nest] Eugene exclaims, "It's Tablesaw, here to protest the Warehouse 13 like things we're about to do!"

GM says, "A few moments later, the rain starts. And then quickly becomes a downpour."

Alexey says (to Emma), "for a few years. The pay isn't very good, but there's nice benefits and good retirement scheme"

GM says, "And -- perhaps coincidentally -- what little reception Eugene was getting suddenly cuts out."

Eugene asks, "What do you mean, negative bars?"

Eugene's watch chirps sadly.

Alexey says, "Man, I haven't seen rain like this since nam"

Bob_Nobody asks (of Eugene), "Dead battery?"

Alexey stands up and walks over to the window.

EmmaSmith says, "you were in Nam? you must be old"

GM exclaims, "On the other hand, here comes the waitress with a tray of home fries, a Coke, and a black coffee!"

[Crows-Nest] EmmaSmith says, "i am having a really hard time with the socially maladjusted part"

Alexey says (to Emma), "Thank you, ma'am."

Eugene says, "No, the half-life on this isotope should provide plenty of -- oh, uh, yes, that's my order."

GM asks, "Here you go. Was there anything else for now?"

EmmaSmith says, "my cookie please"

[Crows-Nest] Eugene says, "that was nicely abrupt"

Alexey peers out into the rain.

[Crows-Nest] Eugene says, "you may turn into Wednesday Addams"

EmmaSmith says, "i mean, if you don't have any, that's fine. but i did ask for one"

[Crows-Nest] EmmaSmith says, "ooh that's a good one to channel"

GM asks (of Emma), "I'm sorry, honey, I must not have heard you! What kind would you like?"

GM says, "We've got chocolate chip, peanut butter, and fudge walnut."

Alexey says (to waiter), "Can I get some french fries, please? Ketchup to go with it"

Alexey says, "I'm getting a little hungry"

EmmaSmith says, "peanut butter is fine"

GM says, "Sure thing! I'll be right back."

GM says, "The waitress walks away. A few seconds later you hear a shriek! Followed by a SLAP! Followed by a 'You watch your hands, buddy!'"

EmmaSmith says, "men"

EmmaSmith rolls eyes

Alexey goes to investigate.

Bob_Nobody peers around. His coffee refills might be in jeopardy

[Department] Eugene says, "I should take the watch as a personal gadget, if you're okay with that"

GM says, "If you turn to look, you see a potential redneck -- with a crewcut and no neck -- trying to pull the waitress into his lap, laughing loudly."

[Department] Alexey says, "invoking aspect: 'pick on someone your own size'"

[Department] GM says, "Sure, sounds good to me."

Alexey exclaims, "WHAT'S GOING ON HERE?!"

[Department] Bob_Nobody invokes Bored Bored Bored

GM says, "'Let go of me, you big ape!' 'HAW HAW, you know you like it, gimme some sugar, sugar...'"

Bob_Nobody goes with Alexey to see what's up.

Alexey says, "Hands off the lady, mister."

Alexey rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 +1 -1 -1 | Average (1)

Bob_Nobody sizes up the crowd. Who else is there?

[Department] Alexey says, "(to intimidate)"

GM says, "He lets go of the waitress and looks at you guys, standin up to his full height of 6'2". "You guys should try minding your own business, you know that?""

[Department] GM says, "(Looking up what to roll to defend against that.)"

Bob_Nobody says, "Oh, I'm just here to watch. You might want to step back before you make my friend really upset."

[7thsea] GM rolls 2 dice: 6 5

GM rolls Fair (2) + 4dF: 0 -1 +1 -1 | Average (1)

Eugene finally notices the developing situation. "oh, er." He sidles over to Alexey and Bob.

[Department] GM says, "I am not sure how to handle ties, so for now, I'll give you the benefit of it."

GM looks at all of you and notices that he's outnumbered.

Alexey says, "I think you want to leave. Now."

GM says, "Never mind -- I can find better food *and* better waitresses someplace else."

EmmaSmith says, "you know, there are some tribes that would put a hex on your for this"

EmmaSmith says, "it's true. i read it somewhere."

[Crows-Nest] Eugene says (to Emma), "ha, I'm going to love your character"

GM pushes past you and leaves, in a huff. Not bothering to pay for his food, of course.

EmmaSmith says (to waitress), "want me to put one on him? since he didn't pay and all"

Alexey checks on the waitress. "You okay? He hurt you?"

Bob_Nobody snags the wallet from the guy's pocket as he walks past. To pay for his bill, of course.

GM says, "The waitress gives Alexey a quick hug. 'Thanks! I hate having to deal with guys like him.'"

[Department] Bob_Nobody asks, "I'm guessing this is a deceit? or sleight of hand?"

GM says (to Emma), "Oh, that's sweet, but you don't need to do that."

Alexey has a big smile on his face.

Eugene slides back into the booth.

GM says, "I'm OK. I've just got a few handprints in places I didn't really need them, if you know what I mean."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "(the difference being Superb vs just Good)"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "heck, maybe it's Burglary. I need to read the skill descriptions better"

Alexey doesn't, but that's Okay.

GM says, "Things settle back down, after a bit. Then the door opens again."

[Department] Bob_Nobody asks, "I don't get to pickpocket anyone?"

GM says, "A young, slender black man with short hair and a black eye staggers in."

GM says, "'That guy just stole my car keys!'"

[Department] EmmaSmith asks, "a single black eye?"

[Department] Alexey says (to EmmaSmith), "I think he means a bruise"

[Department] GM says, "I mean a bruised eye. Turning black and blue."

Eugene says, "This, uh, this is the most eventful diner I've ever eaten at."

[Department] GM says, "As if he were just punched."

[Department] EmmaSmith says, "oh."

[Department] Bob_Nobody asks, "do I or do I not have a redneck's wallet in my hand?"

GM says, "Most of the people at the other tables seem to be ignoring everything going on here. As if they had other things they were concerned about that were more important than a thug out in the parking lot trying to steal a car."

[Department] GM asks (of Bob), "Oh, did you say you were pickpocketing him?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "yes, back when he left"

[Department] GM exclaims, "Given that even *I* didn't notice, I would say you were successful!"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "ha ha"

Alexey sighs, rolls up his sleeves, and walks out the door.

[Department] GM says, "It contains about 40 bucks, and some ID in the name of 'Kurt McNeil'."

EmmaSmith looks out the door, notices it's still raining, and stays inside, watching

Alexey asks, "Dammit, why do these people have to do this in the rain?"

GM says (to Alexey), "Hey, there's your friend! Climbing into a dark red Mustang over at the other end of the parking lot."

Bob_Nobody calls a friend of his in the local PD, to let him know a "Kurt McNeil" is a) stealing a car, and b) driving without a license.

Alexey runs over.

[Department] Bob_Nobody exclaims, "Contacting!"

[Department] Alexey asks, "roll athletics?"

GM says (to Bob), "Unfortunately, your phone seems to be as dead as Eugene's watch."

Bob_Nobody rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 -1 +1 -1 | Fair (2)

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "oh, drat"

Alexey rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 -1 0 0 | Average (1)

[Department] GM says (to Alexey), "Sounds good."

Bob_Nobody hunts for a landline. Payphone? Bar phone?

Eugene says, "I, uh. Fine."

GM rolls Average (1) + 4dF: 0 -1 0 0 | Mediocre (0)

Eugene follows Alexey out just in time to see him running for the Mustang.

GM says (to Alexey), "You get to him before he can get behind the wheel."

[Department] GM says, "I'm going to play this one a bit loose, rather than going with the full combat rules."

Eugene exclaims, "Don't damage it! That's a '65 Mustang!"

[Crows-Nest] Bob_Nobody says, "This suit's Armani, I'm not going out in the rain."

GM says (to Bob), "The waitress tells you that there is a phone in the back room that you can use."

Alexey says, "Sigh. You have determined to make things difficult for yourself, sir."

GM says, "'It's in the kitchen, c'mon.'"

Bob_Nobody runs to the back to make that call (and re-use the same roll).

Alexey tries to pull him out of the car.

Alexey rolls Great (4) + 4dF: +1 0 -1 -1 | Good (3)

GM says, "'Bob, is that you? You got trouble *again*?'"

GM rolls Superb (5) + 4dF: -1 0 -1 +1 | Great (4)

EmmaSmith nonchalantly munches on a cookie while watching

[Department] Alexey says, "huh, this is one tough dude."

Bob_Nobody says, "Not me this time. But I thought you'd want to know there's a guy here who ditched his bill and is stealing a car."

GM says, "When you grab him, he's suddenly all elbows."

GM says, "He seems to know a thing or two about brawling."

Bob_Nobody says, "Also, they have a pretty mean pie selection here."

GM says, "'What's the address? And do they have chocolate cream?'"

Bob_Nobody says, "So, y'know, maybe you want to have a few of the guys come down. But just so you know, the big russian-looking guy beatingthe crap out of the car thief is a friend of mine."

Eugene says, "Oh, oh, oh *bother*."

Bob_Nobody gives the address and has the waitress grab a slice of pie.

Eugene ducks his head and walks towards the developing brawl.

GM says (to Alexey), "He stops trying to get in the car and gives you a once-over. "So you ain't got your friends here this time?'"

GM says, "Then he punches you."

Bob_Nobody also gives the waitress the wallet and tells her to take some money fo the bill, and to give the rest of the wallet to the police, with the pie.

GM rolls Superb (5) + 4dF: +1 -1 +1 0 | Fantastic (6)

Bob_Nobody says, "Time for me to go.""

[Department] Alexey says, "yikes."

[Department] GM says, "You can defend using Athletics or a combat skill (other than Guns)."

[Department] Eugene says, "I figure next round or whatever I'll be there to pitch in."

Alexey rolls Great (4) + 4dF: 0 +1 +1 +1 | Epic (7)

[Department] GM says (to Eugene), "Sounds good."

[Department] Alexey asks, "would fists do?"

[Department] GM exclaims (at Alexey), "Woo!"

[Department] GM says, "Fists would do perfectly."

GM says, "The swing goes wild, missing you by a mile."

GM says, "Why you..."

Alexey punches him back.

[Department] GM says, "And now you can both go."

Alexey rolls Great (4) + 4dF: +1 -1 0 +1 | Superb (5)

GM rolls Good (3) + 4dF: 0 -1 +1 +1 | Great (4)

[Department] GM exclaims, "A hit!"

[Department] Alexey says, "huh, I'm lucky with these rolls for once"

[Department] GM asks (of Eugene), "You?"

Eugene sees the redneck stumble back from Alexey and jabs a quick rabbit punch to the guy's nose.

Eugene rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 -1 +1 +1 | Great (4)

GM rolls Good (3) + 4dF: +1 +1 +1 -1 | Superb (5)

GM just barely ducks under it, apparently more by accident than intent.

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "hmm, I'm not sure bringing a knife to a fistfight is a good idea, especially when the cops are about to show. also, I don't want this guy geting away"

GM says, "In fact, you notice that he's not really walking straight -- Alexey may not be the only one who was drinking tonight."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "so I'll just watch the fight from inside and cheer for you guys"

GM looks at Eugene, then lowers his head and charges him with a headbutt!

[Department] EmmaSmith asks (of bob), "cookie?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "well, nod appreciatively"

GM rolls Good (3) + 4dF: 0 +1 +1 -1 | Great (4)

[Department] Alexey asks (of Bob), "you could grab a chair?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says (to Emma), "Hey, thanks, this is great"

Eugene rolls Great (4) + 4dF: -1 -1 0 0 | Fair (2)

Eugene exclaims, "Ow! By dose! By dose!"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says (to Alexey), "But I might break a nail"

GM says, "(Meanwhile, the waitress has been too busy watching out the window to bring a cookie or fries, unfortunately.)"

EmmaSmith says (to waitress), "this is an exciting nigt"

GM exclaims, "Take that!"

[Department] GM exclaims, "And your turns again!"

EmmaSmith says, "hazards of the profession, i believe"

[Department] Alexey asks, "oh yeah, is there anything to hand to hit him with?"

[Department] GM says, "If you would like, you can use some of your aspects."

[Department] GM says, "I will consider them free for this session."

[Department] Eugene says, "cool. I'll pull in 'Sometimes violence is the answer'"

[Department] Alexey says, "well, I've had a dose of liquid courage"

[Department] GM says (to Alexey), "Sure -- that fencepost looks loose, for instance, although with the chain attached, you won't be able to take it far from here."

[Department] GM exclaims, "And someone happened to have left an empty beer bottle on the ground here too!"

[Department] Alexey says, "woo, beer. Also, bottle."

[Department] GM says, "To use an Aspect, you spend a Fate Point (usually) and add +2 to the roll."

[Department] GM says, "And it is your turns to attack again."

[Department] Alexey asks, "okay, can I use my 'drinks when stressed aspect for a +2 here, and smash him over the head with the beer bottle'?"

[Department] Eugene says, "then he's about to face the feared pugilism of Eugene Mueller"

Eugene rolls Great (4) +2 + 4dF: 0 +1 0 -1 | Fantastic (6)

GM rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 +1 -1 +1 | Good (3)

[Department] Alexey says, "using 'whatever's to hand'"

GM exclaims, "Now leave m--AUGH!"

Eugene drives a fist into the guy's stomach and follows with an upper-cut.

Alexey rolls Epic (7) + 4dF: -1 -1 -1 -1 | Good (3)

GM rolls Good (3) + 4dF: -1 +1 0 +1 | Great (4)

[Crows-Nest] Bob_Nobody says, "this Muscles may need a refresher"

Alexey says, "alas, the alcohol has affected my aim"

GM doesn't so much duck the punch as trip and fall as Alexey is throwing it.

GM exclaims, "Alright, alright! I give!"

EmmaSmith says, "considering they are here for a job interview, i can't imagine bruised knuckles and banged up bodies is the best way to make a good impression"

Bob_Nobody says, "Indeed."

EmmaSmith asks, "where is mr. brown anyway?"

[Department] Alexey says, "huh"

GM rolls over to a sitting position. 'Fine. Bastards, two against one... couldn't handle a fair fight...'

Bob_Nobody says, "Eh, they're already government service."

[Department] Alexey says, "I typed fudge 6"

EmmaSmith asks, "imagine if they are beating up the boss?"

Bob_Nobody says, "We're the ones who need to impress, I imagine."

[Department] Alexey says, "and the roller gave me a +7"

[Department] GM asks, "Huh. Not a typo?"

Alexey rolls Epic (7) + 4dF: 0 -1 0 +1 | Epic (7)

Eugene exclaims, "Hah! Hah! See!"

Alexey rolls Superb (5) + 4dF: +1 -1 0 -1 | Great (4)

Alexey rolls Epic (7) + 4dF: +1 0 0 0 | Legendary (8)

Eugene says, "...ow by dose"

[Department] Alexey says, "huh"

GM exclaims, "I said I give!"

GM asks, "Can I at least go back inside to get some ice?"

[Department] Alexey says, "the roller doesn't do 6s right"

[Department] GM says, "I'll have to take a look at that."

Alexey asks, "Anyone have some handcuffs?"

GM pulls himself to his feet, using the car.

Alexey asks, "has someone called the police yet?"

Bob_Nobody gets some garbage bags from the waitress and takes them out to tie up the assailant. "Police are on their way."

GM says (to Emma and Bob), "A young woman with purple hair, ripped jeans and a black t-shirt comes out of a doorway you hadn't noticed before."

EmmaSmith says (to waitress), "looks like the fight is over. your honor has been avenged"

Bob_Nobody says, "Of course, there's no telling how long we'll wait, of course."

Alexey says, "and your car has been saved"

GM says, "She's going from booth to booth, talking to the groups of people in each one."

[Crows-Nest] Bob_Nobody says, "of course of course"

Eugene sees how wet his shirt is. "I just bought this from Sears."

Alexey is grateful for his heavy raincoat.

GM says, "Each group, after she leaves them, starts packing up to leave."

Bob_Nobody heads back in out of the rain after delivering this news.

GM says, "Finally, she reaches you guys."

Bob_Nobody asks, "I love that haircolor. How'd you get it so bright?"

GM says, "'Hi, I'm... uh.' She checks an index card. '"Mr. Brown," apparently.'"

Bob_Nobody mutters "And I had her pegged as Ms. Purple."

Alexey exclaims, "Sir yes sir!"

GM exclaims (at Bob), "It's radioactive!"

EmmaSmith smirks

GM says, "It looks like you guys passed. "Good job."

Bob_Nobody says, "Oh, then show it to the geek outside."

EmmaSmith says, "that's quite an outfit"

EmmaSmith asks, "this was a test?"

Bob_Nobody says, "He'll be in heaven."

Alexey asks, "passed?"

GM says, "I'm gonna let Billings explain it all, OK? Come on back with me."

EmmaSmith says, "all i did was eat a cookie"

GM says (to Emma), "Teamwork works in mysterious ways, babe."

[Department] Alexey says, "I guess you ate the cookie well"

Eugene comes in and sees everyone getting up to follow "Mr. Brown". "Uh, hi?"

Eugene drip drip drip drip.

Bob_Nobody says (to Euegen), "Um, here."

EmmaSmith says (to eugene), "i guess you are mr. pink"

[Crows-Nest] Eugene says, "that's also what someone wrote in my high school yearbook"

GM leads you past through a doorway, around a corner, past a janitor's closet, to a little anterroom. There are elevator doors in the opposite wall.

Bob_Nobody opens his briefcase, rummages around a bit, and pulls out the worn plaid shirt from earlier.

GM says, "'Kurt McNeil' follows you as well."

Eugene says (to Bob), "Oh, thanks."

Eugene asks, "I feel very Agent 86?"

GM says, "The purple-haired chyk presses a button next to the wall. A green light shines out of a fixture in the ceiling, pausing on each of you in turn."

Eugene says, "Oh my."

Alexey hides his hip flask.

Bob_Nobody says (to Kurt), "I think the waitress still has your wallet. If you apologize she might give it back."

GM says, "A mechanical voice reads out: 'Emma Smith... standard human... Bob Nobody... standard human... Harriet Desoto... standard human...'"

Eugene is looking intently at his watch.

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "duchess is lying down, but she says she wants to stick her foot out to trip Kurt McNeil"

GM says, "'Alexey <LastName>... standard human... Kurt McNeil... morphogenetic human...' etc., etc. for all of you."

Alexey says (to GM), "Petrov"

[Department] Bob_Nobody asks, "Althletics? Sleight of Hand er Foot?"

Alexey asks, "morphogenetic? What's that?"

GM says, "Then the elevator opens, she takes you into an extra large, scans a keycard, types in a passcode, and brings you down one story."

Eugene completely misses the morphogenetic part.

GM says, "(KUrt trips over *something* on his way in.)"

GM says (to Alexey), "That's classified information."

GM says, "(Kurt seems to be much more sober now, you notice.)"

GM says, "Then the doors open, and an elderly man is a wrinkled grey suit greets you."

Alexey asks (of Eugene), "psst. Does your 'wikipedia' know about this?"

GM says, "'Hello! I'm William Billings. Welcome to the Department!'"

GM says, "<end of session>"

[Department] Eugene exclaims, "yay!"

[Department] GM says, "And next week, Billings will Explain Things."

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "excellent"

[Department] GM says, "So we'll be playing next Satuday at seven Eastern. I'd be handy if I had character sheets before then. (Although it's OK if it's not completely filled out yet.)"

[Department] Alexey says, "sure"

[Department] GM says, "It would probably be good to familiarize yourself with the rules at http://www.crackmonkey.org/~nick/loyhargil/fate3/fate3.html"

[Department] GM says, "Although note that I am making one small change to how conflicts work: I'll be using the 'Change how consequences work' rule at http://evilhat.wikidot.com/faster-conflicts"

[Department] GM says, "(This will just affect taking 'stress' (e.g. physical damage) during conflicts."

[Department] GM says, ")"

[Department] Fang says, "hmm"

Fang says, "well, I've gotta go"

Fang says, "Bye"

Fang knew that, etymologically, cravat actually derived from a ruthless band of 'Croat' mercenaries.

[Department] GM asks, "Anyone have any questions, comments, requests for future sessions?"

[Department] Bob_Nobody says, "we're good. we may have more questions after more character generation happens"

[Department] Eugene says, "this seems good to me"