How much patriotism do you have?

>>141591
I like entertainment the best.

Depends.

What is more important to you, STYLE or EFFICIENCY?

Style=entertainment, Efficiency=military.

>>141594
Patriotism? Ha! Yeah right. I just want to win. I don't care who it's for.

>>141596
>>141597
Well, I suppose I like the sound of entertainment more, then. Good thing I saved enough for a, MCU and got a license a few weeks back. Of course, the hard part is going to be buying parts... not that I don't have the money, it's just hard to decide is all.
Should I head out to the store first thing, or stay a while and eat a meal?

>>141598
If you aren't hungry enough it could impair you, then head out. No time like the present, and if you want to make it big, you can't drag your feet!

Now get moving!

>>141598
Who is Dr. Delarosa?

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/03(Wed)18:03 No. 141601 ID: e31d52
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>>141599
Eheheh, yeah, I suppose I should just get going, then.

>>141600
The guy who developed and installed you. He also came up with the Armor Point system. He's saved a lot of lives.

The bell to the store rings, and Ashley, who inhereted the store from her father, looks up from behind the counter.
"You're here early, Tony." she says. "You gonna do more than window shop today?"

>>141601
Planning a purchase or two, actually.

Lets see what our options are, mech design is critical to performance, we need some good part synergy

>>141615
"I'm actually planning to purchase, Ashley."
She visibly brightens up and smiles.
"Oh, well then! We have two ways to buy: Completed kits designed by professionals like myself and my father, and purchasing the parts themselves. Kits are slightly more expensive but easier to use."

>>141625
Well, lets hear what the kits she offers are first, then take a look at the parts.

That way, we can decide which path we like better.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/03(Wed)18:36 No. 141634 ID: e31d52
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>>141629
"I'd like to see your fits first."
"Oh, sure. At rookie level play... Well, the only kit we have for that is the Raptor. It's fast, but the only armament it comes with is the missles, which require a lock-on. The longer you're locked on, the more you fire at once, however. It also comes with small arm units which you can either equip with a small weapon, or you can remove them yourself for increased speed. Sorry, other than that, it's self-build."

She pauses.
"I, uh... I can help you out with that after work, if you like..."

>>141634
Hm..... especially considering non-kit could be cheaper, let's reject the rookie kit.

We can put together a better suit, for cheaper, too.

I think.

Ask for a catalog of all parts. Even the ones that aren't available to you. Upgrade paths are more important than short-term viability.
Get descriptions and specifications; the more detailed the better.
Look up common designs and fighting styles.

Provide that information and we will tell you how to win.

As far as Ashley? Tell her "That would be great! Of course, I'd have to repay your help with dinner..."

>>141634

Hrm. Crude, but effective. We need to compare the price of this, to just skipping straight to the custom job stage, and build ourselves a complete unit. Also, what kind of combat range do you prefer, if any? Because if you don't want to play mid-to-long range artillery, we should forget the Raptor. It's capabilities seem limited in that regard.

>>141643
I prefer whatever lets me win. I'm adaptive.

>>141641
"Sorry. I can only offer to sell you stuff available at your level. Otherwise, the GILB will be on my ass faster than... well, I'll be in a lot of trouble." she sighs. "Here are the parts at your level."

With the money I have saved up, I can outfit one full MCU. I can only afford one expensive part.
ARMAMENTS:
Back-mounted missile launchers (hold 12, launch 4 with maxlock, mediocre damage)
Back-mounted heavy M. gun (two large machine guns. Heavy, rapid fire, hard to aim. expensive)
Anti-lockon gear (must be activated seperately. Cannot shoot other armaments while active.)
Anti Radar gear (see the lock on gear)
Extra Ammo containers (Shell, Missile, and Energy)
Rifle (three-shot magazine, single shot rate. Powerful, easy to aim. A common pick.)
Pistol (12-shot magazine, semi-auto. Not very powerful.)
Assault rifle (35-shot magazine, automatic fire. Equally powerful to the pistol, but pumps out rounds quickly.)


COCKPITS:
Head (Harder to hit, heavier armored, but no ejection system available)
Chest (heaviest armor. No inherent sensors, must install in 'head'. ejects out back, opens frontal)
Crotch (Lightly armored, comes with good sensor pack. easiest to hit. Ejects and opens out front)

ARMS:
Bruiser (Heavy arms capable of more torque and holding ability, heavy armor)
Sharpshooter (Precise arms made for long-range combat, light armor)
Median (Average in all respects)
M. Gun (Two high-cal machine guns, with extra ammo in shoulder area. No reload time. innacurate.)
Energy Blast (low-level energy cannon, attaches to front of core. prone to overheat and failure, but powerful enough to completley destroy some arms and legs.Expensive.)

CORE:
Heavy (Very thick armor. Can take Head and Crotch cockpits.)
Median (average armor, can take all cockpit styles)
Speedster (Light armor, can only take chest cockpit)

LEGS:
Thunderer (heavy armor legs. Slow. Reduces recoil on heavy arms and continuous fire. Comes in biped and quadruped style. Recoil reduction even better on quad.)
Digitigrade (low-medium armor. fast. No recoil reduction. Biped only.)
Median (Average speed and armor, comes in biped and quad.)
Hover (VERY Fast, but recoil increases. unstable and can overload. Expensive.)
Tread (Slow. Best recoil reduction on the market level.)

OPTIONAL (all these parts are expensive, but not required.)
Speed feet (adds a much higher rate of movement at the cost of stability. Cannot be equipped to parts that do not have feet.)
Punch Mod: Spikes (Adds spikes to the mech's palm. Upon contact, the spike shoots out on a rod, penetrating and impaling.)
Punch Mod: Piston (Like spikes, but with a heavy, flat surface)
Extra Lock on computer (Allows you to lock onto two targets, even on the same robot)

"Most people like to go for Median built, chest cockpit, and install a head-based sensory system. After that, the variance comes from the shoulders, hands, and personal tactics." she explains lazily. "I can explain these to you in greater depth, but please ask specifically."

She pauses when I tell her I'd like to take her out to dinner, and blushes slightly.

"...Save it for when you win your first tourney." she mutters quietly. "And survive."

There's an akward silence.
"So what will your loadout be?" she says finally.

>>141643
Crude? Yes.
Effective? Not at all.

If those are seeking rockets than it's marginally acceptable at medium/long range. If they're just deadfire with targeting assist then it's only useful at medium range and firing all four shots is only worthwhile if your target is incapacitated or an idiot.
It has NO offensive capabilities at short range, and given the construction of those arms I'm pretty certain that its only usable CQC maneuvers are tackling and headbutting. Kicking, too, if you're either on your ass or willing to spend the rest of the match there due to the complete lack of an ability to right itself.
Sure it's got heavy armor for its class, but it lacks the ammo capacity to win a prolonged conflict. All that does for you is make it a slightly less idiotic idea to run INTO enemy fire in the hopes that you can crash into your opponent and, if you miraculously manage to stay on your feet, stomping on their cockpit until they panic and surrender.
I could go into the balance issues, but I don't see the point. You're looking at a practical joke they play on people who are too incompetent to enter the ring.

Build your own, save yourself the embarrassment of falling for this kind of hazing.

>>141651
Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Well, a quick once over leads me to suggest a few possibilities depending on how you fight.
A speedster hover mech with energy blast and a heavy machine gun would be good if you've got good reflexes. Get in close and blast them from whatever side will knock them over, then just blast away at their cockpit.

If you're looking to be a tank, then I'd say go with back rockets, machine gun arms, treads, medium armor, and a chestpit. I would have said heavy, but then you've got the choice between a poorly armored crotchpit or being stuck without an escape plan.

>>141658

>A speedster hover mech with energy blast and a heavy machine gun would be good if you've got good reflexes. Get in close and blast them from whatever side will knock them over, then just blast away at their cockpit.

That's a little expensive for me.

>If you're looking to be a tank, then I'd say go with back rockets, machine gun arms, treads, medium armor, and a chestpit. I would have said heavy, but then you've got the choice between a poorly armored crotchpit or being stuck without an escape plan.

That's more like it. I'm almost willing to take a Heavy torso, but... you're right.

Considering everything, I'd really prefer safety over short-term payoffs.

>>141653

Well, really I was commenting on over-all design, rather than the exact specifics of this model. And, against other, similar models, it probably does okay. And hey, you can do some kick ass things with just legs and torso, if balanced right. But you raise some good points. Basically, I see the Raptor as weak, but balanced. It supposedly has good armor and mobility, meaning it has good "endurance", but lacks the firepower to finish a fight quickly. With brains like us, a pilot could probably win a fight like that, assuming that the enemy doesn't have something that is wide-area and armor piercing.

But no, we wouldn't do it anyway. With no preferences, let's not make this harder than it has to be.

>>141651

Hrm, her suggestion is pretty good. Chest cockpit, Median parts, head. For your one expensive part, go for the shoulder mounted machine guns. Accuracy isn't an issue when you've got saturation, and they're a good pick for close-to-mid range. But only if you can get those AND another lighter weapon, like one of the rifles. I'm tempted by the thought of heavier core armor, but I don't know what that'll do to our mobility. Biped legs, FTW, also.

Oh, and one last thing. Can you tell us what the GILB is, besides a possibly oppressive authority figure?

>>141667
>Can you tell us what the GILB is, besides a possibly oppressive authority figure?

GILB is the Gears International League of Battle. They oversee all aspects of this. They were created by the Treaty of Gears.

>Hrm, her suggestion is pretty good. Chest cockpit, Median parts, head. For your one expensive part, go for the shoulder mounted machine guns. Accuracy isn't an issue when you've got saturation, and they're a good pick for close-to-mid range. But only if you can get those AND another lighter weapon, like one of the rifles. I'm tempted by the thought of heavier core armor, but I don't know what that'll do to our mobility. Biped legs, FTW, also.

So it's either this (The Everyman), the Tank, or the... let's call the Energy Blast build Master Blaster.

So which one? In terms of difficulty of operation, from least to most, it goes Everyman, Tank, and Blaster.

can you have 1 of each of 2 different arms? like a bruiser arm and a sharpshooter arm. with a assault rifle in them and the sharpshooter on the trigger. median chest with a cockpit in it. median legs and finally a piston in the bruiser arm. plan of attack would involve closing in while laying down suppressing fire. once we are in range we wail on them with the piston fist.

The Everyman.

SAFETY FOR THE LONG RUN

ARMAMENTS:
Back-mounted missile launchers (hold 12, launch 4 with maxlock, mediocre damage)
Anti-Lockon Gear
Rifle w/ Extra Ammo containers (Shell)

COCKPIT:
Chest w/ head sensors

ARMS:
Bruiser

CORE:
Heavy

LEGS:
Thunderer

OPTIONAL:
Speed Feet

Basically, lightning bruiser, with anti-lockon to make using targeted weapons harder, and with it's armor, lighter weapons won't do much. Packs a punch, and with speed feet, is much more mobile than it should be.

>>141678
Oh, and heavy construction means it should be okay at melee (when we get attachments for them beyond fists), and speed feet could make getting into melee range much easier.

>>141673
"Sorry, I only sell pairs. I like the idea, though."
Damn.

>>141678
"You could run that with limited ability to ruin lockon ability. With only one panel, you won't be doing much harm. Still, it has a little potential."
Hurm...

>>141675
Taking that into account.

I think a Thunderer/Speed Feet combo is a good idea.

How about you get Heavy Machinegun Arms, and the dual panel Anti-lockon system?

>>141693
Machine gun arms means no punching, and with bruiser arms, that is still possible. With Speed feet, melee could be a huge thing for our mech, especially considering how durable it will be.

Maybe assault rifle instead of rifle for higher rate of fire so we can keep melee?

What exactly is the difference in penetration/damage between rifle and assault rifle?

>>141696
Rifle has more penetration and range, Assault has more bullets fired.

>>141704
Then I'd rather have Rifle still, for the heavier punch, Plus, speed feet will mean we can reposition quick, and that is more easily exploited with singular powerful rounds rather than spray

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/03(Wed)20:50 No. 141724 ID: e31d52
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>>141712
Hurrrm.
Alright. So...

ARMAMENTS:
Anti-lock on, right shoulder.
Rockets, left shoulder.
Rifle, right hand.

ARMS: Bruiser.

Body: Median.

Core: Heavy

Cockpit: Chest (head sensors)

Legs: Thunderer

Optional: Speed Feet.

"Well, that looks good to me. You'll only be a bit faster than you would be otherwise, but that's speed most people wouldn't expect. You'll be very stable, as well. Very good, especially for a beginner."

The door rings and Ashley sighs, palming her face.

"Oh, looks like we've got some new blood in the circuit..."

>>141724
Hahahaha what is he wearing?

Do sane people really walk around like that?

>>141724
Hey! It's Marik! Say Hi to him.

>>141726
People who like to show off, yeah.

"What do you need Antoine." Ashley says simply, without any happiness in her voice.

"I'll be needing the standard repairs. Someone thought they could beat me with a first shot model. Again."

"Really." she replies, taking the bill.

"Some people need to learn that I'm on top for a reason."

"Mmmhm." she files it away. "It'll be done by tommorow morning."

"I want it done tonight. I'll pay whatever you need."

Uh oh.

man, this guy is a lvl 100 ASS.

stare at him really hard, when he asks what you are doing tell him you are imagining what expression he would make when we kick his ass.
make sure you use 'when' that will let him know that his ass-kicking is only a matter of time.

>>141731
Marik is this dude's new nickname, okay?

>>141731
Show off? He's wearing earrings the size of plums! And those things on his neck? Not to mention SO MANY ARMBANDS.

>>141737
Also, introduce yourself.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/03(Wed)21:12 No. 141744 ID: e31d52
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>>141736
Yes. He is. He's also the champion of the Rookie Entertainment Circuit here.
I'm going to beat him sooner or later, but asking him for a challenge now is... suicide.

Still...

"Sorry, she's spoken for."
"The new blood speaks! And is she really? I doubt it."

I've seen this guy in matches. He never leaves much left of the opponent except the 'pit. It's terrifying. He rushes the opponent and spikes their shoulders, then tears the arms off.

Still...

"Yeah, she is. And the name is Anthony Sire."

He chuckles. "I'm sorry. What did you say, new blood?"

>>141744
"You didn't hear me? Maybe you should turn down the volume of you're own ego."

>>141749
Them, after he reacts, apologize and say you were trying to joke with him. All in good fun.

>>141744
"You can call me Sire if you want."

>>141749
>>141752
He stares blankly at me for a moment. Then he laughs.
"I was just kidding around, man." I tell him, and he nods.

"Noted, kid. Noted. Tell you what. I'll set up a little something something. A... a greeting. You know where the Arena for this town is, right? Tommorow morning, eleven sharp. Be there."

And he walks out of the store, clinking the whole way.

Ashley sighs and smiles at me. "Dinner tonight." she says with a laugh, "After your MCU is finished."

"Yeah... yeah, sure."

"What build was it again?"

He's decked out for melee so your best shot against him is to screw over his hover unit before he closes the distance. If that's an anti-targeting system then there's no point in using missiles. A wise move on his part, since missiles are the most effective way to knock him over at range and the most likely to disrupt the hover unit.

It's too bad you can't mount custom equipment. If you could I'd just say mount a machine gun and a firetruck full of saline and spray into the bullet holes.

The nice thing about him being melee is that he can't do much at range, and you can cripple his attack if you get an energy blast off.

He's horribly unbalanced, so if you wanted to take the risk route then you could try hitting him with a low-kick or a sliding smash so he'll pitch forward and faceplant. If you can follow that up by jumping on behind his torso then you could just grab his arms to keep him from tossing you and dance on his back until he falls.

his build looks built full tilt towards taking out the rookie kit mechs. making the missiles they use useless and then wailing on them with the huge arms. against anyone that uses the kit he is absolutely brutal. good thing we arn't.

>>141778
>>141774
This is true. I'm also worried because he might not be the one fighting me. He might be serious, and that means he'll set me up with one of the other rookies.

>>141759
I still suggest the heavy mech w/ speed feet.

>>141779
Then let's not set up our mech to counter his. A general build is good. We did agree on a few things:

Core: Median.
Cockpit: Chest (head sensors)
Legs: Thunderer
Optional: Speed Feet.

It's the arms and weapons we disagree on. I guess taking Bruiser arms and an Assault Rifle would make for a pretty flexible build. Shoulders could be Anti-lockon or anti-radar gear. Or maybe some extra ammo?

if we could hide and use anti-radar we could get the jump on him and land on the lump his mech calls an ass.

>>141796
Yeah, I'm thinking of taking a Rifle. My stability with thunderers is pretty damn good at this point, and the rifle is nice and accurate. Not to mention his sensors are in the head... like most models. A good shot might render them inoperable, and then he'll have to navigate open-chested, or surrender.

I'll propose this:


Core: Median.
Cockpit: Chest (head sensors)
Legs: Thunderer
Optional: Speed Feet.

With Anti-lockon, and missiles, and a rifle.

Sound good?

>>141809
Oh, and Bruiser arms.

Sure, that seems good.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/03(Wed)23:06 No. 141817 ID: e31d52
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>>141812
"This is something along the lines of how it'll look." Ashley says. "Paint it up however you want, then I'll have the system fetch the parts and we can start building."

Suggestion 2010/03/03(Wed)23:24 No. 141825 ID: 34470e
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>>141817
You're robot has Da- wait, can Robots Dai?

Ñ 2010/03/04(Thu)00:02 No. 141848 ID: 288dda
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My humble attempt.

>>141825
I... ah. No.

>>141840
Feels a little... not my style.

>>141848
Interesting...

>>141850
Too militant.

Looks like flame decals it is.

She laughs at the idea, then looks me in the eye.
"If this thing takes out one of Antoine's thugs, oh man. Hahahaha!" she shakes her head. "I might just go out with you just to spite him afterwards."
I feel the blush crawl up my cheeks.
"I'm kidding. I'd never date a guy for that reason." she leans down and picks up a spanner that could unfasten a man's head, hefting it onto her shoulder.
"The mechanical retrieval system will grab the parts for you. Now, this bad boy needs a name..."

>>141856
Max Flamer

>>141856
Anti Needle Treatment And Rescue Emergency Services, or A.N.T.A.R.E.S. for short.

>>141862
Fluffykins

Repo.
Remy.
Rudolph.

>>141861
I like where you're going with this, but the implications are kinda iffy.

Gow about MAXIMUM BURN?

>>141871
That's... That's actually p good.

>>141874
She smiles. "I like that. I'll file it in right away. As soon as he's finished, I'll send in your paperwork, and you'll be a part of the Rookie Entertainment circuit!" she smiles as we move to the back room.
"This is where the magic happens~" she says in singsong as she moves among the laid-out parts, already painted.

>>141881
Pay attention to the assembly of your mech, the better you understand it and it's construction, the more able you will be at diagnosing potential problems/divining beneficial system tweaks.

Plus, the more you know about these suits, the better.

>>141898
Right.

It seems that construction is rather simple when it's all slotting together parts. I help her move the arms and legs, and she moves into the 'pit to install the software and a few of the guts. After some time, she hops out, smiling.

She hands me the keys.

"Go on." she says. "Start him up."

>>141911
Start that baby up!

>>141920
I leap into the 'pit, insert the key, and start it. The cockpit closes and the monitors turn on, displaying from the mech's head the world around me.

{Can you hear me?}
"Yes."
{Excellent! The comm system is online. Try to stand up. Let me know if you need help, okay?}

((Piloting: For each action (post) you make, roll a d20. Similar posts will have their results averaged. Depending on the result, the action will fail terribly(1), simply fail(5), succeed(10), or succeed incredibly(20). Some actions have penalties or plusses. This action has a +5 bonus.))

rolled 15 = 15

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>>141923
Stand up carefully.

>>141926
(High success!)
I quickly rise up, smiling, The sun is almost setting.

{Alright. Look down here. I want you to... carefully, mind you, pick me up.}

((+2 for this action.))

rolled 1 = 1

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>>141929
Alright, give it a go.

rolled 1 = 1

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>>141931
Rolling for better success

rolled 18 = 18

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>>141931
>>141932
LEMME SHOW YA HOW A REAL MAN DOES THINGS

>>141931
>>141932
>>141934
I lean doOOOOH SHIT!
The knee slips, and I fall to one side. She laughs.
{open the pit, I'll help you out. You need to learn how to pick things up...}

I open the pit and let her in, and she sits directly behind me, slipping between myself and the chair.
Uh...

>>141935
Say it's more comfortable with her in here.

rolled 14 = 14

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>>141935
Alright man, this is no big.
Just don't pop a boner.
I mean she's your friend.
Well, you are taking her to dinner tonight.
But getting erect there in the cockpit?
Naw man, wouldn't be cool.
I mean, yeah, her breasts are pushing right into your back.
And she was clearly not wearing a bra.
Plus all that movement her nipples are probably getting erect.
But just don't pop a boner.
Even if she's in the perfect position to play with your joystick.
Yeah, totally.
No boner.

>>141939
"You know, I liek it better in here with you inside. Can't really say why."

She smiles.

>>141943
I get the the the d-damn point!

"Okay. Now, when you hold these, you'll notice some depressions." Her fingers guide mine into place gently. "When you squeeze them, the fingers squeeze too. The thumb is operated by the ministick on top. Now, I want you to carefully pick up your rifle."

((+5 bonus))

rolled 2 = 2

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>>141945
ALRIGHT, grab the rifle and take a look at it.

rolled 15 = 15

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>>141946
LETS ME BE SHOWINK YU HOW REAL BIG MANS IS DOINK ZIS, BABY MAN

>>141946
>>141947
Alright! That wasn't so hard. It's almost inuitive.
(Basic manuevers increased to +3. Complicated manuevers increased to +1. Basic combat increased to -1.)

"Very good. You're learning fast. Okay, I want you to aim at the target down there. You see it? The pile of cinder blocks?"

(-1)

rolled 2 = 2

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>>141950
Fire off a single shot.

rolled 7 = 7

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>>141951
Rolling for better success I hope

rolled 16 = 16

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>>141951
CAN'T KEEP PULLIMG YOUR ASS OUT OF THE FIRE, ROOK.
KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN AND LET THE BIG BOYS ROLL THIS ONE.

>>141951
"Alright. It's just like shooting a real gun, right?"
I pull the trigger, and and the kick is incredible. It seems the rifle has more of it than the assault rifle, for more power, but the unanticipated kick sends me stumbling back, right onto my back.
I'm laying atop her.

I mutter to myself and stand myself up. Damnit, I even missed the target.

"Try again."

(-1)

rolled 6 = 6

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>>141955
Okay. Fire off a single shot.

rolled 12 = 12

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>>141955
Try again

I CALL UPON THE POWERS OF CHOPAZE TO MAKE THE DICE LUCKY!

rolled 2 = 2

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>>141955
Try again.

Brace yourself this time.

rolled 13 = 13

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>>141955
Come on Tones, don't be a greenhorn, BE A MAN!
Brace your ass this time and fire another shot!

This time, I'm careful to brace myself, and fire, missing the pile again.
"This is a lot harder than it looks."
"Well, yes. This is manual. You have to crawl before you can walk."

Damnit...
One more shot in the magazine.

(+/-0)

rolled 20 = 20

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>>141960
Okay, this time focus on the aim for a bit before you fire.

>>141961
(incredible success acheived! Sniping and shooting skills +1)

Goddamnit, I will hit this time!

No. No, I'll make up for it. I reach over and pick up one of the rocks, and toss it into the air.

Tracking the tiny speck with care, I fire, and turn it into dust, and fell a tree behind it, and I swear I hear a bird squak directly after.

""Wow.""

>>141964
You learn fast.

Wow, that rifle really does have good penetration. If we can get our accuracy consistent, that'll be a great way to end quickly.

I'm assuming pilot kills are possible, and that killing the opposing pilot wins?

>>141964
Seeing as how our mech is oriented around mobile firing with the rifle and speed feet, maybe spend some time both try to shoot while moving, trying out the speed feet, and then once competent enough with both, try shooting while moving with the speed feet.

If she has any setup with moving targets we can use, restart the whole shooting process again with them and once more work your way up to shooting while mid speed foot )can we get a title for using Speed Feet?)

Our goal is to at least hit a moving target three times in a row while using speed feet by the end of the day (or lacking mobile targets, against a smaller target) That should leave early evening to figure out how to use the bruiser arms and heavier construction for melee grappling/fighting, at least for basic use of a mech in said melee.

If you can somehow get to work on all that, then you should be golden for tomorrow.

>>141987
Pilot death is indeed instant win, but the money reward is reduced. This stems from when it was so common that it was tradition that the winner pay for the funeral and give some money to the family. That was before the AC system came into play. I'd much rather shoot for the engine, which usually sits below the cockpit.

>>141971
Runs in the family.

>>142039
I'd like to, but... I told Ashley we'd go out to dinner...

>>142045
And unless you're fucking her afterwards, the dinner won't take ALL your time, and your first match is TOMORROW. So absolutely ANY time you have spare should be put to getting ready.

After all, most people who claim to be talented just put in enough work and effort to outdo their opponents.

So squeeze in every bit of practice you can.

>>142047
I, uh, y-yeah. Sh-should have plenty of time.

"You learn fast, Tony." she says with a smile. "I need to go wash off this grime, and then we can get going, okay? Kneel Burn down so we can get out."

(+5)

rolled 6 = 6

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let's do it.

dice1d20

142045
I agree that hitting the engine is better. Especially since it means we wont have to deal with any psychological problems you incur from killing people, but if we can ventilate an enemy's cockpit, it's a good tactic to use.

142047
Let's not fluster him like that while he's piloting. He'll fall flat on his face, then everybody will be embarassed.

rolled 4 = 4

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>>142053
Trying to get a better roll

rolled 1 = 1

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Um, perhaps I can assist.

the dice hate us...

>>142057
put 'dice 1d20' in the email field. Also, click on the number after "No." to reply to specific posts.

rolled 12 = 12

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>>142062
No, you can't.

Well, after you fail, just say "Not. A. Word."

Burn stumbles and falls to one side.

Then I open the cockpit.

Ashley giggles.
"We'll train more after the date." she says, jumping out of the 'pit and walking to the stairs. "I'll be back in fifteen." she says, and vanishes to the second floor.

Well.... piloting is both easier and harder than I thought.

rolled 9 = 9

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edddddddeeeerrrrrrrr

>>142068
Wait for her.

>>142079
Yeah, I should. No sense in ruining the relationship we have so far.
I hear water running. You guys have any questions?

not really. you seem to have this under-control. the fact that this is your first time in a giant robot and you didn't break anything says you are going to get much better.
a lady-friend cheering from the side-lines, while you destroy that other guys mech.

>>142081
Nah... I'm good. Just remember not to get too cocky. Showmanship is fine... just don't let the lifestyle get to yah.

>>142081
Start practicing kneeling/rising as best you can in the fifteen minutes. You seem to have some issue with that.

>>142097
Yeah, that sounds good.

Skill increased to (+7)! Gained the Competent trait:

When performing normal, routine manuevers, you need not roll unless you wish to speed the manuever. You can still fail a check made for this purpose.

rolled 8 = 8

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>>142098
Cool, at least you can handle getting into and out of a mech on your own with kneeling now, yeah?

Helps to be capable of autonomy.

How quick can you get your desired target and the reticle for your rifle to match? As in, how long does it take you to get a reasonable amount of accuracy, in terms of sighting?

This is something that can get neglected when one is trying to improve in many directions at once, but is critical to work on, as it's the foundation of marksmanship.

So without using rounds, spend the rest of your time until she gets back practicing aiming.

rolled 9 = 9

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And don't worry if it takes some time to see improvement, this isn't going to start really paying off until you have done it again and again.

Repetition breeds competence and familiarity

>>142100
I spend some time sighting the gun as quickly as I can. A few times, I almost drop it, but by the time Ashley emerges again, I feel I have a solid grip on the gun.

(Aiming is now considered a Routine act, and applies to the Competent trait.)

>>142103
Alright, what kind of budget do you have for dinner, so we know what you have to work with?

And how well do you know both the types of eateries around the area, and how well do you know her preferences?

Once this is know, a course of action can be advised.

For now, demonstrate improved competence by kneeling to get out without falling. If you still need a bit of extra time to do that, fine, just don't wobble overmuch.

Don't forget the basics man. Tic Tacs and deodorant are your friends. Also remember money isn't everything on a date, if you got the charisma for it you can pull it off, though having some extra cash to throw around doesn't hurt either.

>>142112
>>142108
All right. After all that, I have 400 dollars remaining. It's just the two of us, so... Well, we can go anywhere. Let's see...
There's some local fast food chains, then there's like five or six restaurants. The most expensive would probably eat up a fourth of what I have.

Rendevous:
Luxuriant, high-brow, and expensive as hell.

The Wild Garden:
A step below the Rendevous, casual, with great decor and food.

Herley's Place:
Very large servings, quiet atmosphere, wide variety.

And the rest are just takeout and chinese and the like. Not really worth the time, in my opinion.

I lean Burn down, and get out, turning him off. I place the keys in my back pocket.
"So, where are we headed?" she asks and oh my god she's wearing a dress. I've never seen her in one, she always wears baggy pants and tanktops.

Wild Garden. The highbrow one would probably just leave you both feeling awkward and out of place amongst all the snobs, plus expensive doesn't necessarily mean it'll actually taste good. Remember, people will pay out the arse for weird, disgusting food just to say that they CAN pay for it. So go down a step and go to the place you'll both have a good time in.

>>142226
I vote wild garden as well.

Wait. Better idea, ask her if she has anything particular in mind first. Always a good idea.

>>142216
Compliment how she looks.

>>142238
"Do you have anything in mind?"
"No, not really."
"Alright then. Wild garden it is."
"R-really?" she says. "You can afford that?!"
"I worked here for almost two years saving, Ashley. I'm not dirt broke."
Unless I lose the match.
"So you aren't." she says with a smile, as we walk together.

>>142245
Okay NOW compliment how she looks.

>>142250
"You know, you're really stunning."
"I, ah.... uh, thanks." she replies, looking at her feet. "Uhm, thanks. For. Uh, for this afternoon."
"You mean Antoine?"
"Yeah. He's.... really interested in me, but he can't seem to understand I feel the same way. At first he was kinda sweet, but now he... well, it's starting to get creepy."

((think you meant 'to understand I don't feel the same way))
the fame got to his head, he is thinking himself so superior to everyone that he lost sight of himself. beating the snot out of him may get him back on track. but he may come for revenge if he doesn't.

>>142262
((YES THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN.))
I think so too.
"I'll see if I can't set him straight."
"Really? I've said no so many times it sometimes doesn't sound like a word anymore..."

that's because he sees getting her as another battle, and he has never lost a battle. once you beat the crap out of him he will have a loss tarnishing him and it will show him he can't always win.
also, if she is your girlfriend and you beat him you can tell him to step-off.

just tell her that you hope beating him will shut him up about how awesome he thinks he is.

>>142273

>just tell her that you hope beating him will shut him up about how awesome he thinks he is.

"Just so long as you only 'beat him' in the arena." she says simply. "He's an asshole out of his function but as the Rookie Champion of this area, he's all business. I'm fairly certain he didn't challenge you in the shop. He just wants you to have your first match, meet the ref, that sort of thing."
She smiles.
"You're cute when you get protective, though."

>>142282
No blushing. Don't even focus on what she said, that could lead to it anyway.

Change the subject with a smile, to indicate you heard, but then move on.

As much fun as picking apart his reasoning and bashing him will be, this conversation thread may get ground into dust as a result.

So... go with something you both feel positively about. As long as she doesn't look disinterested, start talking shop about mechs, maybe about your own and what she thinks it can do, maybe about some well-known mech, to get her take on it, but play to her strengths.

>>142284
"So... anything interesting in the Military Circuit?" I ask her, smiling.
"Oh? Well, there's 8-ball. But then there's always 8-ball."
"8-ball?"
"He's a Military Pro. It's said he was one of the starters."
"But... but Gearheads were invented well over a couple hundred years ago!"
"I know! But there's records of his fights back then. The mech gets passed down in the family from what I hear."
"Really."

We enter the restaurant, and are seated and handed our menus.
"The thing is, he uses an old engine. Not an Apollo. And yet his outperforms even the newest models. It's incredible."

he must have the prototype. those things ALWAYS outperform mass-production models.

>>142287
Look at the menu.

>>142292
this, while checking the menu

>>142292
She giggles, then out and out laughs aloud. "Doubt it. He can, after all, use newer equipment. A Karasawa shoulder mounted plasma mortor with a kinetic delivery system..." she sighs happily. "What I wouldn't give to see that sort of thing in action."

The menu is pretty standard fare. Ribs, steaks, pizzas, salads, noodles, but not a lot of seafood.

>>142304
Do they have any fettuccine?

>>142306
Actually, they do. Didn't notice till now.
I set the menu down.

She's made her decision too.

"You've made an interesting decision with your parts." she says. "Most people take the kit."

>>142327
"Why is that?"
And order the Fettuccine.

"Oh, do they now?"

>>142334
The waiter comes around, and we both order the same thing.

"Why is that?"
"Well, most newbies just want to learn how to pilot an MCU first. They aren't serious about matches and only enter as a sort of... luxury. It's rare to see someone interested in the sport. And I'm certain Antoine knows you didn't pick the kit either..."
She shrugs.

>>142338
'Well, what do you think of my choice, then?
I still don't know all that much about the speed feet, how they work, and all that. I was wondering if you could explain it, I figure it uses some tech from the hover chassis, maybe with some thermal to kinetic energy conversion from the Icarus drive to provide more rapid movement change... sorry, I admit I do have a fascination with the workings of the machines themselves."

>>142338
"Honestly? It looks like that was their goal. Not much ammo, plenty of armor, and arms that are too spindly to help it get up, let alone do any damage. It keeps a casual in the fight long enough to think they've got a chance, and keep 'em from dying when they don't.
's great for them, but I wanna actually do somethin.
How about you?"

>>142347
"You haven't seen one in combat being used by someone with skill, have you? The small, flimsy hands usually carry a small sidearm, and it is a lot faster than most other, no, all other mechs at this tier, barring a few special cases. It's designed to play hide-and-seek with the enemy, popping out to launch four missiles and then go into hiding again. If you take the optional gear available to Proven, (that is, those who have won a fight) the secondary targeting system lets them shoot some projectiles from the air with the small sidearm. I'll tell you this only once: Don't underestimate any build."

>>142346
"Really, they're just rocket boots. The best use I've seen of them was someone who joined about a month before you, Hannah. Her mech is a quadruped. And she installed the feet herself to put the boosters on the bottom. She's able to use them in a lot of ways that weren't initially intended." she smiles. "That's where a lot of the power at this tier comes from. Bot from superior loadouts, but from imaginative uses of gear."

"well then, after i win that match tomorrow i should come by and just fiddle the heck out of the equipment. mess with it enough and i may do something to surprise everyone."

>>142356
"Make sure you ask whether it's viable or not!" she says. "Oh god, that kid a year ago... He had this crazy idea, making one arm detachable so he could use it as a club."
"It didn't work, did it?"
"Oh, it did. But he forgot to get strong legs so when he pulled off his arm, he fell over sideways, and with one arm, he couldn't get back up. It was really sad to watch..."

>>142357
"hehehe, i see what you mean, just because something sounds like it would be a great idea doesn't mean it is. should test it out of battle first so if you fall over no one is around to stomp on you."

"As much as I love this topic, I'd like to get to know you better. How long have you been doing this? Do you have any hobbies? Just... What makes you tick, ya know?"

>>142363
"Any new hobbies, lately?"
"Naw."

Mwe and Ashley know each other pretty well. My father knew and worked under hers as an assistant until an accident with the part retriever almost killed my father. He's still up, but let's just say he isn't kicking.
She likes MCUs, and her hobby is building one that can beat the Apollo and Icarus-powered mecha. She's had no success thus far, but she's always trying. I think it has to do with how her father passed away, to be honest...
"What about you, Anthony, anything new?"
"I've decided to go after my sister."
Her face turns serious.
"You really think you can best her, Tony?" she asks softly.

>>142367
Gotta set your sights high. It's a pretty long-term goal.

>>142369
"I don't just think. I know." I say, looking into her eyes.
She blushes, unable to hold the contact, and looks away.
"I think so too."

smooth. i can't think of anything else to say, but this will be a nice, non-awkward, silence.

>>142371
"Thanks."

>>142395
"Thanks Ashley. Your support means a lot to me."
"I...uh..."
Heheh. She's so adorable when she's flustered like this. The food arrives and she gladly digs in, seemingly happy for the distraction.

>>142437
Smile over her being cute and flustered.
It seems like this is the first time you've taken her out on a date. If it is, then say "I'm sorry. I should have asked you out a long time ago, but finding the words was always so difficult."

>>142446
Well, that is the truth. I started being interested in her almost as soon as I hit puberty. But... I couldn't work up the courage.

"I'm sorry. I should have asked you out a long time ago, but finding the words was always so difficult."

She looks up at me, smiles warmly, and then goes back to finishing her meal, as do I. God damn, we're awkward.

>>142455
Stop focusing on how awkward you are and just enjoy yourself.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/05(Fri)14:31 No. 142551 ID: e31d52
File 126782828969.jpg - (27.40KB , 275x413 , Franklin.jpg )

>>142455
We finish the meal at last, and I pay. It's night out by the time we get back, and her open top garage it lit by the moonlight. Burn sits in the same position I left him.

Only now there's a man in a suit standing beside it with a clipboard. He tapping the eraser of his pencil against the paper, deep in thought.

he may be a mech certifier, making sure you aren't using illegal parts or something. or he could be trying to mess with you.
tell ashley your gonna see what's up and then ask him what he's looking for and inform him that the mech is yours.

>>142555
No, let Ashley handle this. It's her job, and it would be rude to do it for her.

compromise, both go check it out.

>>142557
"Oh, Frankie, you scared the living daylights out of me." Ashley says, walking up to the man. "Tony, this is the local GILB Certifier, Franklin."
We shake hands.
"Everything seems to be in order, Miss Angford. Except... Are you certain his last name is Sire?"
"Yeah, why?"
He pauses.
"N-no reason." he says, fishing in his pockets. "Here's your rank badge, Anthony." he hands me a laminated identification. I look it over. "With that, everything's in order. Very well made as always, Angford."
"Thank you Frankie." she says, the phrase practiced.

Franklin takes his leave.
"You're a real competitor now." she says quietly. "Anyone in your bracket can challenge you at any time, so long as they have the money to pay for the Arena time. Your mother is gonna throw a fit."
I chuckle.
"Yeah, but she'll have a heart attack when she hears we're becoming an item."
Ashley lets out a little surprised sound, her face turning a deep red.
"D-do you mean that, Anthony?"
"Every word."

now, gently clasp both her hands, lean in, and give her a kiss, a regular closed-mouth kiss. you can get the other stuff later. this was your first date.
then after her blush wears off and you think her brain started up again inform her that you had a great time and you must be going, you have a big day tomorrow.

>>142566
"Well, hopefully not the heart attack part..."

>>142573
I take her hands in mine, and lean down to gently kiss her lips. There's a moment of shock, and then she kisses me back, her hands wrapping around my waist. and up my back.

We part slowly.
"I, ah... Come back in the early morning, okay? I'll get you started on more o-operation s-stuff then."
"Alright. I'll see you then."

She runs back up to her room quicker than altogether neccesary.

she is just feeling skittish. you did good romeo. now let's go home

>>142583
Yeah, it's time to head home. I take the quickest route, sneaking in through my bedroom window. I guess you guys were worth the money.

so exactly how many people do you know of that use us? are we supposed to be a secret or what?

>>142593
There's a lot of versions. Some are made for special environments, such as, say a police investigation, some mechs are equipped with one... You're in a lot of use.

>>142602
Putting us in a mech seems like a bad idea. We tend to use shotgun problem solving, and sometimes our looser elements are a bit over eager...

Anyway, are we supposed to start off with specialized skills? Or do we start off in a general form and then learn our way from there?

huh, lucky you have us more helpful voices up front. some in here would tell you to
A. punch everything. or
B. have sex with everything.

it would be really funny trying to watch a cop work while being told to have sex with the victim.

>>142602
Are we specialized, or general use? I get the impression we're general use.

...wait, what was that 'job' at Carl's you mentioned?

>>142609
>>142610
>>142611
Well, I got you without a filter matrix. So...

Yeah. Mech Legions tend to be there for making fast decisions, and have almost all topics except combat and tactics filtered.

>>142611
Oh, the job? I delivered specialized parts in a huge van.

ah, yes, a filter would make it much more useful.
so you got a slot in the back of your neck or something for us to plug into stuff or are we only in your head?

>>142616
It's a small chip planted into the Corpus Callosum or something like that.

Ah, k. Of course, that means you're basically stuck with us for life.
Are we networked to anything?

>>142620
You're designed to recognize other competitors and soldiers, and GILB officers. You'll know thier name before I do.

>>142622
bit of a speed bump. we didn't know that certifier guy was frank until ashley said so. and saying he was a certifier was a guess based on him looking over a mech with a clip-board.

>>142625
((DM's note: Check the filename from now on. :3))

>>142625
Sure we did. You weren't looking at the filename.

So why didn't you want to do that job at Carl's again?

((damn, usually the filenames are just 1-1 1-2 1-3, etc. didn't think it would actually have something.))

>>142636
I hate driving cars.

Don't ask. I don't get it either.

>>142648
Why'd you sneak in through the bedroom window?

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/05(Fri)22:52 No. 142814 ID: e31d52
File 126785832890.jpg - (112.36KB , 737x1024 , Sarah.jpg )

>>142677
Avoiding mother. She sees this badge, I'm in deep. Not that I'm scared of her, I just...

Look, when Sarah entered Cog status, she was changed. I don't know what happened to her. But for Mom and Dad... She may as well be dead already. We're just waiting for the funeral. She no longer comes to family events, no longer speaks to us... she was so bright and happy before she was selected.

I won't let that happen to me. But I don't want to have Mom worry about it either.

>>142814
Well, that can be hard to do when YOUR PARENTS ARE WORRIED ABOUT PILOT DISCONNECT, and you choose as your means to deal with this to NOT TELL THEM THINGS THUS PLAYING STRAIGHT INTO THEIR FEARS.

Look, I know telling them sounds like it would suck, but think about this:
---Eventually, they are going to find out.
---When they find out, if you are NOT the one they find out from, your situation gets worse.
---Trying to keep this a secret from your parents can be stressful and distracting, neither of which is something you want cluttering your mind when your getting into a match.
--People have already recognized your anme at least to some degree, if you gain fame SOMEONE is going to start drawing comparisons between you and your sister, and your parents will know anyway.


Now, I'm not saying tell them right now, but tell them after your first match tomorrow. If you lose, well shit, they might not be so mad, and it will help in that situation to have been honest with them.

But since you aren't going to lose, be ready to tell them something along the lines of

'I'll prove that piloting Gearheads doesn't mean I'll lose my bond with you and everyone else, and I'll prove it by being a loving son while even while rising up the rankings to eventually bring Sarah home.'

Even if they don't want to support you, make it about showing you love your family, said love will be part of victory, and that you're bringing your sister back? Their parental instincts will force them to accept it.

>>142857
You make a good case.
Sorry. Sometimes I'm an idiot like that. I just...
Yeah. I will bring Sarah back. And we'll be a family again.

{Goal has changed.}

agree. let them know that if it comes to ether go to a match or come to Christmas, you will come to Christmas.

>>142859
Well, better stop spending your night hours worrying about the non-immediate future.

Your top priority right now? Rest fully, so that you are rejuvenated for tomorrow match, don't want fatigue slowing your reflexes.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/06(Sat)01:30 No. 142882 ID: e31d52
File 126786780481.png - (14.16KB , 727x574 , GILBN.png )

>>142861
I think I'll do that.

Yeah. That sounds nice.

...ZZZ...

{Host has fallen asleep. Connect to GILB network? In the Network, you can veiw documents of past matches at any tier, and view pilot profiles and data. Thank you for selecting the Premium Legion Package.}

>>142882
Lets review past examples of pilots using mechs of a similar design and orientation to what our host has, and review those files for general themes seen to be effective with heavier mechs with single fire weapons and heightened mobility.

Let's also look at examples of how melee fighting is handled in absence of spikes or pistons, in particular how well a heavier suit stands up to prolonged melee use without melee attachments.

Finally, look up any videos documenting black horse wins against superior foes, looking for any commonalities that potentially could be exploited, such as a design flaw to a given model that led to a much less advanced mech to win after divining the flaw. Stuff like that.

Just because our host sleeps does not mean his preparation has halted.

>>142882
Information on the leaders of each bracket, please.

>>142883
>Lets review past examples of pilots using mechs of a similar design and orientation to what our host has, and review those files for general themes seen to be effective with heavier mechs with single fire weapons and heightened mobility.

Most mechs of similar build to Maximum Burn utilize their speed to reach cover faster. It should be noted that PART SPEED FEET is less effective the more one weighs. The approach normally utilized is one of cautious but strong stings, aiming for sensitive areas, such as weaponry, sensors, and extensions.


>Let's also look at examples of how melee fighting is handled in absence of spikes or pistons, in particular how well a heavier suit stands up to prolonged melee use without melee attachments.

Heavier MCUs notably outperform lighter ones in terms of torque and endurance. It should also be noted that reaction speed is uniform across mechs, but limb speed is not. Thus chest extensions such as the SPEAR are reccomended. Without optionals, melee combat is rarely sought out, but highly regarded by spectators. However, unless there is a great disparity in size, it generally damages MCUs more or less equally: Unless you will win with the blow, or are grappling and not punching or kicking, melee is not advised. Melee weapons are available starting at Proven Status, and should be purchased if one wishes to take such risks.


>Finally, look up any videos documenting black horse wins against superior foes, looking for any commonalities that potentially could be exploited, such as a design flaw to a given model that led to a much less advanced mech to win after divining the flaw. Stuff like that.

Low-odds wins typically are characterized by the superior mech failing to grasp creative use of his many peices of equipment. SEE:
Rise of Gerald Forge, current Professional Champion in Entertainment (Series of 20 videos), 8-Ball Invitational (1 video).

>>142886
Any actions that might be tactically sound but the audience dissaproves of?

And for videos, I have more interest in videos demonstrating what someone in a starter heavy mech like our can do in terms of creative body movement/improvisation that would be possible with our current suit.

However, any high level tapes in general where someone uses a suit similar to ours would be useful, to give us ideas in what directions to progress.

The 8-Ball invitational.... does 8-ball always participate in this?

>>142885

Entertainment Rookie Leader: Antione
MCU: Slaver Mk. V
MCU is notable for creative use of Spike extension, and for utilizing the Plasma Shoulder armament in strange and sometimes odd ways. Be forewarned of melee attacks.
Suggestion: Aiming for the Hover system's control or thrust system may be advantageous.

Entertainment Intermediate Leader: A. C. Randon
Core: Chariot
Core is noted for exclusive use of a single weapon combination: Spike in one arm, magnetic sheild on the other. Outpaces all speed values in all brackets, at the cost of very minimal armor. Quickly destroys opponent's sensory abilities, then forces a surrender to the pilot when they open 'pit. Has never killed a pilot.

Entertainment Professional Leader: Gerald "Blazing Sword" Forge
Gearhead: Durandal
Noted for Custom Weapon, the Sword. Is the only known instance of a non-vibrating, non-toothed blade to ever peirce an opponent's armor. Showy, over the top. Uses heat venting system ALPHA to overheat the arena, usually damaging sensitive equipment outright. He then uses the Sword to assault the opponent, relying on surprise and overconfidence of foes to win the day. Noted for being offered Coghood and denying.

>>142888

>The 8-Ball invitational.... does 8-ball always participate in this?

The 8-ball invitational is an event that occurs once a year and has seen competition from all brackets. It is hosted and sponsored by 8-Ball, the prize being a match against him. There is not prize for beating 8-ball beyond notoriety. 8-ball selects what he considers 'the best and most incredible' pilots each year, according to his own whims. The event is highly regarded as being the best place to veiw new piloting techniques and meet strong players.
It should be noted that every winner of this even has been given a Coghood invite between a day and one month afterwards.

>I have more interest in videos demonstrating what someone in a starter heavy mech like our can do in terms of creative body movement/improvisation that would be possible with our current suit.

Heavy arms are capable of lifting and moving heavy terrain. The first victorious match of Gerald Forge saw him utilize this tactic to pick up a large piece of cover, a concrete barricade with titanium mech reinforcement, to advance on an opponent when his weapon was destroyed.

>>142891
He then beat the opponent with a single overhand blow with the same peice of scenery.

>>142894
All levels of matches have barriors/debris of a relatively similar weight/size, at least until we get to Gearheads, yes?

So our suit should have this as a viable tactic as long as we keep it a heavy.

At this juncture, as a new Legion protocol we don't have enough knowledge of live combat in mechs, so I think further questions can wait till after a field test of several of the principles we have been working on.

---Using Speed Feet (Wake up early, if you can try and get some practice with the Speed Feet prior to your match.

--Using heavy mech's strength, barrior appropriation.

--Use heavy mech's durability and Speed feet to close and melee small, lightly armored mechs, as disparate armor levels were mentioned as making unarmed melee viable. Any other situation, just go for limbs, either to tear off with you reasonably large amount of torque, or failing that keeping them and whatever armaments they have out of your way.

--If possible, try to cripple movement, to then follow up with rifle shots to joints, should bring down even heavier targets than us.


I figure if we try to add any more to our to do list at this juncture,. we'll be spread too thin for our match.

>>142942
This is indeed a viable stratagem. However, be advised that over-reliance on GILBN is a weakness in and of itself.

>>142961
If this is an implication that we as Legion protocols should pay attention to insuring the pilot himself is sufficiently capable that even lacking our advice he could perform, then this is already understood.

If this is to infer that using the connection to the network to learn of our foes and such could become a weakness to the pilot if they grow overreliant through us, this is also understood.

If there was a tertiary meaning, this protocol missed it.

What is the current time, when did the host go to sleep, and when is the match? Human biology standards dictate that we should attempt to insur Sire gets only sufficient sleep, as oversleep can dull responses just as lack of sleep can distort them.

>>142968
This legion protocol cannot intterupt sleep patterns. It should also be noted you can be forced into the Network at any time, whether it is available or not.

I blink awake. It's six in the morning. Ugh... My current plans are:

-Tell mum
-See Ashley and complete my training
-Eat
-Win the match

>>142972
Hm... still not sure about telling her now, versus after the match.

Both ways of approaching this have ups and downs, but idyllically, I think your best chance at a favorable reaction is to either tell them now, or even better, after you win your first match. Telling them after losing would be the worst case scenario.
I stil say put off telling them till after the first match, so you at least have a reasonable idea of whether this is going to work or not. But get someone to record it, and bring th tape when you tell your parents.

That's about as close to having your cake and eating to as I figure you can get.

Plus it frees up more time for training, since this conversation could take a while, and before a match is not the best time for that.

How do I shot trip?!H508X.HbJ6 2010/03/06(Sat)13:30 No. 142984 ID: e31d52
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>>142978
Yeah. I'll eat at Ashley's place.

I slip out the window again, making my way to the garage.

I bump into a girl on the way there. I must be hurrying without even noticing... I need to calm down.
"S-sorry."
"'s alright." she mumbles, and we continue on.

>>142984
Your wallet's gone.

>>142985
What do you mean my Wallet's go-
Fuck. FUCK, IT IS! My badge is in there!
"Hey! HEY!" I turn and run after her, and she's already sprinting. Damnit, if I can't catch her I lose by default!

>>142987
Well that means catching her is of rather tantamount importance, isn't it?

Sprint full speed after her, paying attention to obstacles in case she tries to slow you down with debris. Once you get close enough, flying tackle to take her down, I somehow doubt you don't have enough weight advantage to make this a finisher for the run.

GET THAT BADGE, STALKER

>>142987
Might be brutal, but if you can find something on the ground, snatch it as you run and see if you can bean her in the head. I mean, don't kill her or anything by using a rock or something stupid heavy.

>>142989
"Hey, come back here!"
"Do you really think that'll help?" she calls back, gripping the top of a fence and flipping over it.

Damnit! I leap onto a nearby dumpster and over the fence, finally catching her and pinning her by the shoulders.

>>142991
Don't rape her, that would make us lose approval from the Ashley faction.
Instead, take the wallet back and drag her to Ashley's place. From there you can call the cops, or whatever.

>>142998
"Where's my wallet?"
She laughs.
"Guess, you idiot."

>>142991
Idea.

Take your wallet back, and jack hers while smirking.

Then leave.

>>143001
"If you want someone to fondle you, there are easier ways to go about it."

Flip her around so she's facing the wall, then use one hand to search her.
Be careful to make sure she can't kick or elbow you.

>>143008
"Look, if you wanted to be fondled, there's easier ways to go about it."

I lift her up and shove her against the wall, patting her down carefully. I take my wallet out and check it, holding her against the wall with my foot.

Then I take my badge from between her breats, without touching either of them.
Then she scrambles away, laughing.

I shake my head and begin to make my way back to Ashley's.

>>143012
Double check it actually is your badge before she gets too far away.

>>143013
Yeah, it's mine.

The front door is locked, so I make my way around the back to see Ashley working on my mech in a stained bathrobe. She's yet to notice me.

>>143017
Walk up behind her and hug her, then kiss her neck.

>>143018
BEFORE YOU DO THAT

Quick double check the girl that jacked your wallet didn't have some scent on her, shit rubs off crazy easy, and even though you have a legitimate explanation, most lie and come up with stuff like what actually happened to you.

So try and avoid that if possible. Check your scent. Do it.

>>143029
oh man, yeah. that is super important.

>>143029
Naw. She was a just some thug.

I slip behind Ashley, wrapping my hands around her waist and kissing the back of her neck gently.
"Good morning." I murmur. She leans back into me.
Ohgodshe'snotwearinganythingunderthatIthink.

>>143033
That's fine. Hold her close and keep planting kisses until she says or does something.

>>143037
She giggles and turns in my arms and kisses me back.
"Good morning." she replies. "I wasn't expecting you so early. Sorry if I'm underdressed."

>>143040
Okay, as fun as a quick fuck would/could be, tell your dick to shut up, you have you're first match TODAY, and Ashley will still be hear when you get back.

So prove you meant it when you said you take piloting seriously, and ask if you can help her with the calibration/testing, partly to make it go faster, partly to bond.

>>143043
"I think I should get back to training."
"So very dedicated." she says with a giggle. "Hop right in. Burn is ready for you."

I get in and stand up.
{Okay, today we're going over secondary weapons and locking on.} she says, her face appearing to one side. {I'm turning on the locking system now...}

A large square appears in my feild of vision, a small cursor scanning the area.

>>143045
Hm, how does the lock on function?

I mean, there are several disparate systems that can provide lockon, ranging from analyzing camera feed to select what is likely to be a target, to laser guiding, even some limited [at 2010 era] Target prioritization programs.

Also, how much does Maximum Burn weigh, with and without missiles? If they (the missiles) have enough mass, launching them could lighten us enough to amplify the effects speed feet has.

To build on that, since mech design is modular, is there some way to trigger the release of parts mid-fight? Say, run out of missiles, jettison missile launcher, since it doesn't do anything but weigh you down at that juncture?

>>143045
Start playing around with it immediately.
Don't shoot anything yet, but get a feel for how the system works.
Pay close attention to the feedback it gives you; color changes, sounds, vibration, everything.

>>143050
Locking on seems based on a part that is inherent in all mechs, that is to say the pilot. It then can lock on to different areas of a mech.

As for the weight of Burn? I have no idea. I imagine it's in the range of tons.
((Locking on: Locking on allows for a +3 bonus to certain actions. Some weapon systems need a lock on to function. In order to lock on, oyu must be facing the target, and maintain LOS for at least three seconds.
Multilock: Some weapon systems launch multiple projectiles based on the amount of time you are locked on. Traditionally, these take about 2 seconds for each projectile.
Breaking Locks: In order to break a lock on, you must leave the opponent's feild of vision, or activate anti-lock tech.

Range of lockon is dependant on your system.))

>>143052
Oh, range has some impact on lockon?

And we have a mild anti-lockon item, WITH a long range rifle? And we have armor as well as a method to boost our speed?

Perhaps our initial outlook to this upcoming match could be to play to those strengths, staying mobile with anti-lock active, and trading shots with rifle while relying on armor to shrug off the shots that hit? Basically, act like a Dom.

>>143055
Well, the antilock system is only good for disrupting lockons that can't be made again soon. Not to mention it can't be activated at the same time as using other systems.

{Okay, I'm going to activate the sensors for lock-on now. It should train on the cockpit in front of you, on that pile.}
It does, beeping quietly.
{All right, shoot it.}

(+4)

Hey. Reviewing earlier events, I noticed we caught the thug's name. Hannah. We're designed to recognize other competitors, soldiers, and GILB officers? Does that mean she's one of them?

rolled 10 = 10

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Also, shoot that cockpit.

rolled 14 = 14

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>>143069
Show her how a man shoots out a cock.

rolled 8 = 8

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Now practicing ventilating enemy cockpits. We should do this in front of people. Scare out opponents a little.

rolled 2 = 2

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>>143076

FFFFFFF. Not like that we're not. If I roll again, do both count?

no, but why did you roll at all? we already had 2 good ones.

Well, I guess there's always the chance for a 20, which overrides all other rolls. But no, we can't reroll. Besides, an 8 + 4 is still 12.

>>143071
The average of all the rolls with the bonus is 12.5 at the second, so we'll kinda succeed. Unless someone wants to try for a dramatic success.

>>143059
Ashley mentioned her on our date. She has a mech with quad speedfeet and she's found several creative uses for them.

>>143088

Assuming they are the same people, we should make a note to ask Ashley for more information on her, if she has any. Or, we could do that network thing again and look her up.

:Retrieve information on Hannah from the network:

(Average success)
The rifle thunders, and the bullet slams into the cockpit, annihalating the seat and leaving a round hole in the back.

{Very good! Now, I'll lower a constructed MCU. Don't worry, it's been ruined by overheat abuse. Once you ruin a limb, we'll move on to speed boosters.}

((Wounds))
((Wounds are a measure of the status of a part of the mech. Each limb (arms and legs) has 4 wounds. The head has two, and the chest has six. If the cockpit is seperate from the chest, it has a single wound. Wounds are determined by the degree of success you acheive, to wit:
1= 0 wounds, miss. 5= 0 wounds, miss. 10= 1 wound, glancing blow, 15= 2 wounds, direct blow, and 20= 3 wounds, a precision hit.))

>>143096
<<Not possible at this point. GILBN is only accessable at certain times.>>

rolled 7, 13 = 20

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>>143124

Let's see if we can snap off two shots from the rifle to the same limb, a mech equivalent of a double tap. Even with a single fire, this should still be viable, if not as quick as it could be.

>>143127
((-2 penalty applied for rapid fire attempt. Bonus lowered to +2.))
((-2 penalty for aiming for an armored area. Bonus lowered to 0.))

My first shot misses, but I quickly correct and score a shot on the edge of the arm. The armor there peels back from the impact.

I reload.

>>143130
Let's try a little melee combat. Rush up and grab the upper arm with one hand, and take the lower arm and bend it backwards against the joint.

rolled 16, 8 = 24

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>>143130
Try and keep with this double tap idea, it's a simple way of irking a bit more firepower out of a single fire weapon, without losing much of the accuracy.

>>143134
((Please remember to roll on your actions!))

>>143136
((-3 total penalty applied.))
Again, I manage another shot that barely hits, but the next one goes wide. The armor plate on the arm flies off completely, revealing the synthetic musculature of tubing and thick wiring beneath.

rolled 4 = 4

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>>143141
Grab that tubing and wiring, then yank it out.

>>143143
I grab it, leaning forward, but my atempts to tear it free yeild no result.

Maybe that's why I should use both arms next time.

rolled 2 = 2

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>>143145
Brace yourself with your other arm for more leverage.

rolled 8 = 8

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Brace yourself with your LEGS for greater leverage AND BALANCE.

we are going to bomb this match if these dice don't stop acting like this!
but also, having something that important be dependant on luck.

*doesn't seem like a good idea.

>>143146
>>143147
((Hand-to-hand skill is now at +2.))
I try a little harder, but it's not working out.My hand's too big for the opening I made.

rolled 13 = 13

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>>143151
HEY

YOU KNOW WHAT RYOMA SAID

YOU FIND A HOLE, YOU FILL IT

YOU MADE THIS HOLE, NOW MAN UP AND FILL IT

IT'S WHAT RYOMA WOULD DO

rolled 17 = 17

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>>143151
Take a precision shot at a structural weakness surrounding the opening.

>>143158
I support this since Shiitake has been waiting for a good roll for a while.


Maybe next time Ryoma

>>143158
((Direct hit!)

I fire again, the bullet slamming through the connective tubing and wiring, leaving the arm hanging by relay wiring.

rolled 2 = 2

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>>143162
So rip it off. Use proper bracing, with legs and arms.

that right there is what i mean! we could be rolling really well and then on the last shot we get a 1 and lose! leaving things like this to chance makes it feel like no matter what we do it's hopeless! graAAAAAAAA!!!

>>143164
I sigh and simply pull it off, placing it on the ground.

((No roll needed.))
{Alright! So you can see now that it's not as simple as taking a shot like on television. A lot of fights get heavily edited.}

((Shooting skill is now at +2, or +5 with lockon.))

>>143166
Say, any danger to the gun if you fire it point blank? Or is it too cumbersome for that to work?

Further, what kind of modifiers could range have on shooting?

We need to work on our Melee skills. Punching and Ripping will be to our advantage in the future.

>>143169
"Say, uh, is there any danger to firing the gun point-blank?"
{Guns are really fragile, Tony. At the very best you'd be able to blast a hole in them, but that would be really rare. It's more likely that they'll disarm you.}

>>143176
That's true... But for now let's cover the basics.

{Okay, on your main controls is a small green button. This switches your targeting system between weapons. Switch to your missiles.}

"Alright."

{Now, these missiles are dumbfire with automatic lead projection. You'll note when you lock on, you'll see numbers appear one by one over the lock. I want you to destroy another limb for me.}

((Missiles treat all hits as Direct blows. Homing missiles treat shooting as if it were Routine. Dumbfire autolead have the same score as your shooting ability.))
((Choose a number of missles, a target, and shoot with a +5.))

rolled 2, 14 = 16

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>>143239
2 missiles, leg.

>>143247
The first missile blows open the knee joint, and the second one blows the leg apart completeley.

{Unfortunately, in order to rack up locks like that, you need to stand still while aiming and firing. Last part, Tony.}

The dummy lifts.

{The speed feet are activated with the normal movement system. Just double the normal movements.}

((In order to activate special extensions like the Speed Feet, you must make an initial check to get them running. Higher success allows them to be used for longer periods of time. You may treat this as a Routine action, but you will have access to the bonuses granted for a shorter period of time. The bonus to Activation is +4.))

rolled 8 = 8

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>>143258

try and build a more pronounced lean forward when using speed feet to dash forward, for this first test. It should make the transition to a higher speed and output from legs easier due to orientation.

>>143322
Right.

I lean forward, then turn them on. I hear a loud sound of fire, then Burn's feet seem to move faster than possible. I dash forward, each footstep a quake that shakes the piles of dead parts.
It's short-lived, however, ending only about half a minute later.

{Sorry. With the weight they are working with, they can't hold up long. Come on back.}

>>143324
30 seconds is a LONG time in a fight, if you act decisively. This could be critical.

Give them a test for abrupt direction changes, and for dodging to either side. See how much it can improve performance in those categories.

This amplification should be reasonably flexible, if I'm interpreting how it works correctly. This could be very, VERY useful.