All Paths Lead to Yellowstone - Revision history

Archtmag: /* Swerve */

2021-10-16T21:21:06Z

Swerve

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	Like, yes it's very pretty, but the mana! It's so much! I was barely coherent. Most of the trip is still just a blur of pain, nausea, and adrenaline. I recently managed a technique to disconnect myself from the astral, which protects me from all that and it helped at the end, but it's horrible too, in a different way. Feeling like drek is still better than the emptiness of that. It's like cutting my soul out. I'm not meant to exist like that anymore.		Like, yes it's very pretty, but the mana! It's so much! I was barely coherent. Most of the trip is still just a blur of pain, nausea, and adrenaline. I recently managed a technique to disconnect myself from the astral, which protects me from all that and it helped at the end, but it's horrible too, in a different way. Feeling like drek is still better than the emptiness of that. It's like cutting my soul out. I'm not meant to exist like that anymore.

	Seeing what happened to Jack was crazy. I had no idea that spirits could do that! Apparently, it's not common, based on Babylon's shock.		Seeing what happened to Jack was crazy. I had no idea that spirits could do that! Apparently, it's not common, based on Babylon's shock. Half the team wanted to destroy the man spirit, which I kind of get I'll admit. The idea of the Black Lodge finding out we half-assed the job is terrifying. Still though, I didn't want to just punish a spirit that's not really responsible for what Old-Jack(?) did. Like... they're different now. We have to treat them that way. The shadow spirit got banished away, and well... hopefully that's enough.

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Archtmag: /* Player After Action Reports (AARs) */

2021-10-16T21:03:43Z

Player After Action Reports (AARs)

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	''Need to figure out a way to visit the metaplanes without Shade, at some point.''		''Need to figure out a way to visit the metaplanes without Shade, at some point.''

			===[[Swerve]]===

			Wow, Yellowstone is terrible!

			Like, yes it's very pretty, but the mana! It's so much! I was barely coherent. Most of the trip is still just a blur of pain, nausea, and adrenaline. I recently managed a technique to disconnect myself from the astral, which protects me from all that and it helped at the end, but it's horrible too, in a different way. Feeling like drek is still better than the emptiness of that. It's like cutting my soul out. I'm not meant to exist like that anymore.

			Seeing what happened to Jack was crazy. I had no idea that spirits could do that! Apparently, it's not common, based on Babylon's shock.

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IsaacAlpharn: /* Player After Action Reports (AARs) */

2021-08-15T09:05:03Z

Player After Action Reports (AARs)

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	Honestly though, Relay can go and frag himself. For real, I mean omae sees a new life being born right before his eyes and his first instinct is to shoot it in the face because of where it came from? I know that I'm fragged up, but damn if that ain't ''fragged up'' - the absolute goddamn hubris to think he has the right to act as judge, jury and executioner like that, it's just utterly cold-blooded. Seriously, I gave him my word that I'd banish the shadow spirit and ''I did'' - I didn't see anyone else stepping up to the plate, including the Black Fucking Lodge or other two mages that got dragged along with us only to sit on their hands while I did what had to be done, so if he wants to bitch and moan about my methods and complain that it wasn't done exactly the way he wanted then fine, let him - if the choice is between having his trust and being able to look at myself in the mirror then I'll take the latter every damn time.		Honestly though, Relay can go and frag himself. For real, I mean omae sees a new life being born right before his eyes and his first instinct is to shoot it in the face because of where it came from? I know that I'm fragged up, but damn if that ain't ''fragged up'' - the absolute goddamn hubris to think he has the right to act as judge, jury and executioner like that, it's just utterly cold-blooded. Seriously, I gave him my word that I'd banish the shadow spirit and ''I did'' - I didn't see anyone else stepping up to the plate, including the Black Fucking Lodge or other two mages that got dragged along with us only to sit on their hands while I did what had to be done, so if he wants to bitch and moan about my methods and complain that it wasn't done exactly the way he wanted then fine, let him - if the choice is between having his trust and being able to look at myself in the mirror then I'll take the latter every damn time.


			===[[Pell]]===
			Well, that was real awkward all around. Security was tight around Yellowstone, and probably will be even heavier due to what we did. :p

			It's reassuring that we didn't blow up when we disrupted and banished ShadowJack, also.

			''Need to figure out a way to visit the metaplanes without Shade, at some point.''
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Si1as at 01:46, 5 July 2021

2021-07-05T01:46:13Z

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	\|Metaplot=[[Hail to the Pumpking]]		\|Metaplot=Hail to the Pumpking
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Sarcarian: Formatting

2021-07-02T19:44:28Z

Formatting

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	While [[Babylon]] contacted [[Freya]] to attempt to override their clearance using matrix magic, the team attempted to leverage their vehicle's set-up and gear to sell the con of emergency responders. The gate operators agreed to let the team pass if they left the flagged pair, and the team considered running the gate. However, given the gate's material, such an incursion was intensely unlikely to be successful, so the team slammed the vehicle into reverse and left the checkpoint as the guards scrambled to deal with [[Freya]]'s attack.		While [[Babylon]] contacted [[Freya]] to attempt to override their clearance using matrix magic, the team attempted to leverage their vehicle's set-up and gear to sell the con of emergency responders. The gate operators agreed to let the team pass if they left the flagged pair, and the team considered running the gate. However, given the gate's material, such an incursion was intensely unlikely to be successful, so the team slammed the vehicle into reverse and left the checkpoint as the guards scrambled to deal with [[Freya]]'s attack.

	Going off-road, the team searched out a length of border fence which they demolished with grenades, bullets, and magic before entering the park; in the process, it's quite likely that they alerted--well--everyone to their presence. They were immediately met with a massive background count of 8. Avoiding roads, the team managed to locate the area pinged by [[Shy]]. Realizing the base was underwater, [[Babylon]] channeled a massive ~~air~~ spirit, and split the water to reveal a tunnel under the lake.		Going off-road, the team searched out a length of border fence which they demolished with grenades, bullets, and magic before entering the park; in the process, it's quite likely that they alerted--well--everyone to their presence. They were immediately met with a massive background count of 8. Avoiding roads, the team managed to locate the area pinged by [[Shy]]. Realizing the base was underwater, [[Babylon]] channeled a massive man spirit, and split the water to reveal a tunnel under the lake.

	The team entered Jack's lair, where they found [[Pump King Jack]], two guards, and the Mutaqua from [[The Consequences Of Her Actions]]. At the team's request, Jack destroys the Mutaqua instead of inhabiting the body. [[Babylon]] explains to Jack about how his actions are affecting the world, and that he must be banished. He requests access to his spirit formula, which--against the advice of [[Zenith]] and [[Relay]], [[Babylon]] agrees to. At their insistence, [[Babylon]] allows [[Zenith]] to provide him with the formula as--if [[Babylon]] is killed--the team can no longer banish Jack.		The team entered Jack's lair, where they found [[Pump King Jack]], two guards, and the Mutaqua from [[The Consequences Of Her Actions]]. At the team's request, Jack destroys the Mutaqua instead of inhabiting the body. [[Babylon]] explains to Jack about how his actions are affecting the world, and that he must be banished. He requests access to his spirit formula, which--against the advice of [[Zenith]] and [[Relay]], [[Babylon]] agrees to. At their insistence, [[Babylon]] allows [[Zenith]] to provide him with the formula as--if [[Babylon]] is killed--the team can no longer banish Jack.

Sarcarian: Babylon's pAAR.

2021-07-02T19:30:11Z

Babylon's pAAR.

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	Also if these new runners don't stop going after threats they aren't prepared for and nearly getting themselves killed, I'm gonna have a fraggin' aneurysm.		Also if these new runners don't stop going after threats they aren't prepared for and nearly getting themselves killed, I'm gonna have a fraggin' aneurysm.

			===[[Babylon]]===
			You know, I can't help but feel as if all of this trouble could have been avoided if I had just gone to have a talk with Jack sooner... the culmination of months of effort has left me strangely drained, emotionally and spiritually speaking, even in the wake of our triumph. I find myself feeling anxious and relieved all at once... oddly enough though I am happy for Jack, despite everything that happened - he finally really 'got it', even if it was only right at the bitter end. If a creature of pure malice like that can will itself to overcome its nature in order to understand what it is to be metahuman and truly change... well, then perhaps there is hope for the rest of us.

			Honestly though, Relay can go and frag himself. For real, I mean omae sees a new life being born right before his eyes and his first instinct is to shoot it in the face because of where it came from? I know that I'm fragged up, but damn if that ain't ''fragged up'' - the absolute goddamn hubris to think he has the right to act as judge, jury and executioner like that, it's just utterly cold-blooded. Seriously, I gave him my word that I'd banish the shadow spirit and ''I did'' - I didn't see anyone else stepping up to the plate, including the Black Fucking Lodge or other two mages that got dragged along with us only to sit on their hands while I did what had to be done, so if he wants to bitch and moan about my methods and complain that it wasn't done exactly the way he wanted then fine, let him - if the choice is between having his trust and being able to look at myself in the mirror then I'll take the latter every damn time.

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OrionsRequiem: /* Player After Action Reports (AARs) */

2021-07-02T18:25:49Z

Player After Action Reports (AARs)

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	I knew it. I KNEW IT. I knew that some weird part of this stupid spirit would continue to exist. I am 0 for about 200 on eliminating these things because I didn't manage to get the magic gene, and I have to rely on others to do their part. I don't know why I expected more from [[Babylon]]. I should be smarter than this by now.		I knew it. I KNEW IT. I knew that some weird part of this stupid spirit would continue to exist. I am 0 for about 200 on eliminating these things because I didn't manage to get the magic gene, and I have to rely on others to do their part. I don't know why I expected more from [[Babylon]]. I should be smarter than this by now.

			===[[Zenith]]===
			Well this was a mess. The Burner SINs got burned and we had to go loud right away, the vibes in that place were painful, and it didn't help that Jack knew we were coming. Relay's an expert as usual, but frag, I don't like having to be the mediator during a run, and Babylon broke her word to save a spirit. I should have seen it coming and been ready to temper it. Hopefully the important thing was that ShadowJack is gone forever. I'm worried that ManJack is gonna come back, and if that's the case, both Babylon and Jack are gonna die. I trust Relay to follow through on his word.

			Also if these new runners don't stop going after threats they aren't prepared for and nearly getting themselves killed, I'm gonna have a fraggin' aneurysm.
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OrionsRequiem: /* Aftermath */

2021-07-02T16:21:44Z

Aftermath

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	* New baby spirit of man Jack is alive on another plane of existence.		* New baby spirit of man Jack is alive on another plane of existence.
	* [[Relay]] has damaged his relationships with both [[Babylon]] and [[Swerve]], and vice-versa.		* [[Relay]] has damaged his relationships with both [[Babylon]] and [[Swerve]], and vice-versa.
	* [[Zenith]] flips off the black lodge, taking money and nothing else.		* [[Zenith]] flips off the black lodge and Shiawase, taking money and nothing else.
	* [[Relay]] finds himself in bed with Shiawase for some gear, where others choose the Black Lodge instead.		* [[Relay]] finds himself in bed with Shiawase for some gear, where others choose the Black Lodge instead.

Si1as: /* Player After Action Reports (AARs) */

2021-07-02T13:27:34Z

Player After Action Reports (AARs)

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	==Player After Action Reports (AARs)==		==Player After Action Reports (AARs)==

			===[[Relay]]===
			I knew it. I KNEW IT. I knew that some weird part of this stupid spirit would continue to exist. I am 0 for about 200 on eliminating these things because I didn't manage to get the magic gene, and I have to rely on others to do their part. I don't know why I expected more from [[Babylon]]. I should be smarter than this by now.

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Si1as at 13:24, 2 July 2021

2021-07-02T13:24:50Z

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	\|OppositionFaction=Starscreamers		\|OppositionFaction=Starscreamers
	\|OppositionUnits={{AARCharacterList\|~~PumpKing~~ Jack\|Renraku Scientists\|Mutaqua}}		\|OppositionUnits={{AARCharacterList\|Pump King Jack\|Renraku Scientists\|Mutaqua}}
	\|OppositionCasualties=		\|OppositionCasualties=

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	* 5 Karma		* 5 Karma
	* 70,000 Nuyen		* 70,000 Nuyen
			* +1 Street Cred
			* +1 Black Lodge Reputation
			* +1 Shiawase Reputation
			* +2 CDP

	===Black Lodge's Offer:===		===Black Lodge's Offer:===
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	'''(All of the items listed are given at gear prices; Gear Availability limit is 24 and you can only take items from one of the offers, not a mix of both.)'''		'''(All of the items listed are given at gear prices; Gear Availability limit is 24 and you can only take items from one of the offers, not a mix of both.)'''
	* +1 Street Cred
	* +1 Black Lodge Reputation
	* +1 Shiawase Reputation
	* +2 CDP

	==Game Quotes==		==Game Quotes==