Gaming Outpost Discussions

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   M. J. Young
   Moderator

   "They didn't explain BO Blasters to you?" She shakes her head. "They're really rather simple, designed for short-range protection. If you raise both hands above your head, jets in the armpits of the jacket fire a burst of knockout gas to about five feet or so in front of you. Thus if someone tells you to raise your hands, if you're close enough to put them in range, it should cause them to black out. But they're pretty standard stuff, so there's a good chance Steranko's people are familiar with them."

   When you say that you're going to look at how heavy security is upon arriving at the hotel, do you mean that you're checking the hotel security, or looking at the maps and information about the castle, or making the extra distance to try to get a look at the castle itself?

   --M. J. Young

   Wed Dec 30 2009 1:56 am #
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   krillis
   Member

   I was referring to the hotel, due to the fact that Ziggy is still out there somewhere.

   If things seem relatively safe, when we get up to our room, I ask her if she can tell me everything she knows about guns, as well as if she's good with a rifle. I let Mariska know that I have one in my trunk-compliments of Zigesfeld.

   Wed Dec 30 2009 8:38 pm #
3. 

   M. J. Young
   Moderator

   "Well, I'm really best with my own nine millimeters, but Dad made sure I had some experience with a wide range of weapons. It's probably not so much training as you had in whatever agency it is that you work for, but I can fire a rifle well enough."

   The hotel doesn't have any unusual security features, but you do have the sense that the desk staff does not give away information about the guests. The doors use those electronic cards for keys. Presumably someone could hack the computer and get your room number, but that's probably not how Zigesfeld would do it--and someone would have to know you were here, although if there's a leak your government-issued credit cards might be monitored.

   --M. J. Young

   Thu Dec 31 2009 1:12 am #
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   krillis
   Member

   "My training isn't extensive as you might think, my dear. Teach me about your guns." I gesture to her 9mm's when I ask her this.

   I know that this is probably a long-shot, to be able to pull this off without a funny look, but I figure that I need to gain some knowlege in this world, and knowing how to operate and assemble a common pistol calibur (at least in my homeworld and this one) is a good skill to learn.

   Thu Dec 31 2009 5:41 pm #
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   M. J. Young
   Moderator

   She shows you how to remove the clip, clear the chamber, eject a jam, break down the weapon to its major parts, and then how to put it all back together again. You perceive how it is done, and believe you could do the same yourself if necessary.

   That does not mean you know how to aim and fire the weapon at this point, but probably you can teach yourself that in a pinch. You did manage to operate the mounted machine guns in the car.

   --M. J. Young

   Sun Jan 3 2010 8:13 pm #
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   krillis
   Member

   I hand her both the shotgun and rifle after that, both stolen from Zigesfeld, and ask her to tell me about them as well.

   Sorry for such a short post... I just bought 27 books for this semester...ugh.

   Mon Jan 11 2010 11:50 pm #
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   M. J. Young
   Moderator

   She gives you pretty much the same show with the two larger guns, although it's clear that she knows her 9mm inside out and is considerably less adept at these. You're pretty clear on the rifle, but the shotgun comes across as considerably easier, or at least, you've got a bit better notion of what's required with that weapon.

   --M. J. Young

   Tue Jan 12 2010 6:16 am #
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   krillis
   Member

   "I've got to say, this experience has been rather educational, Mariska. You definately know your weapons." I slide onto the couch and call Harry over to me.

   If Harry isn't inside with us, I'll go out and get him.

   Then, I ask Mariska, after letting her see the bluprints to the building. "Do you think you'll be able to get in to help me?"

   Tue Jan 12 2010 7:01 pm #
9. 

   M. J. Young
   Moderator

   The blueprints are, of course, several pages; she is not as facile with the display device as she is with guns, but seems to understand how to page through them.

   "Of course," she says, "we don't know how he's got all this guarded.

   "I figure I should probably look for a place to breach the chain link fence, and bring a gown in my gear so I can change once on the grounds. I suspect that they will control guests at the gate, but if they find someone dressed for the party wandering the grounds they'll simply herd me in with the rest of the guests. Of course, I'll have to stow a pistol and some ammo in my bag, and I don't think I can risk bringing two of them--you can bring the other, since you'll be entering under the guise of security so having weapons will be appropriate. I don't think I'd take Zigesfeld's weapons, or at least I wouldn't have them visible--Ilsa will probably recognize them, not to mention Zigesfeld himself. But then, they might recognize you anyway, yes? You might have to do some fast talking to gloss over the apparent misunderstanding when Zigesfeld attempted to kill you. You'll also have to be aware of the possibility that he might try again."

   She goes over the blueprints again.

   "The party will probably be in this wing, the new dining area, not in the main hall. The main hall is huge, high-ceilinged, and a wonderful showplace, I'm sure, but not really situated well for serving food and drink.

   "We don't have diagrams of the security systems or cameras, and we don't have the layout of the fence; but perhaps I can get a view of that from the mountains without causing too much suspicion. I'll need field glasses, but I'm sure every tourist store around here sells them.

   "That's the best I can say. If you want me inside sooner, we'll have to figure out how to meet once on the grounds, or where you want me to go."

   --M. J. Young

   Tue Jan 12 2010 9:07 pm #
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    krillis
    Member

    If I'm right, it's already dark where we are, but we still have two more days after tonight until the party. Is that correct?

    "Well, I will probably end up returning Zig's weapons to him. I think it'll help smooth over the misunderstanding. And if he doesn't see eye to eye with me after that and still tries to kill me, you don't have to worry dear." I lean in a little, and say in a confident tone. "Nothing he can do can kill me. I'm bulletproof."

    "Do you see anywhere in the blueprints as likely locations for him to hide his most valuable possessions? With luck, all we'll need is evidence to bring Steranko and his goons down." I will help her look for locations like this. Some qualities that I will look for are that they are well-secured areas (thick walls surrounding) and that they are closer to the center of the building.

    Tue Jan 12 2010 11:29 pm #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    I concur with your assessment of the time factors.

    It is a genuine medieval castle, and has dungeons beneath it.

    There is probably a treasure room somewhere, but the blueprints don't really indicate that. They do show some modifications for adding plumbing and hot water heat, a private dining room near the bedrooms, and thick stone walls in most places. There are indications that there once were a few secret passageways, but that later construction has sealed these.

    --M. J. Young

    Thu Jan 14 2010 12:08 am #
12. 

    krillis
    Member

    "At that, dear, I think we should call it a night. We need to keep up our strengths for the following days."

    I'll head to bed, bringing Zig's pistol with me, and putting it under my pillow (without letting Mariska see, if possible).

    Thu Jan 14 2010 5:26 am #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    Mariska rather plainly places one of her guns on the nightstand and the other under her pillow. She changes into something like pajamas in the bathroom. She takes no note of your gun placement.

    The night passes uneventfully, and she is awake and dressed before you are up.

    "We can have breakfast delivered," she says, "unless you'd rather try the dining room."

    --M. J. Young

    Fri Jan 15 2010 1:53 am #
14. 

    krillis
    Member

    "Let's get it delivered. I don't want to take any chances."

    I remove the gun from under the pillow in plain sight, check the clip, and reload it. I use her example from earlier to do this. Does my repair pistol stuff already cover that kind of stuff like reloading?

    Fri Jan 15 2010 6:24 pm #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    Yes, I would think that reloading is covered under both repair and use. Hitting a target is specifically a use skill.

    "Room service or delivery?" she asks as she picks up the room phone. "And what do you want?"

    --M. J. Young

    Fri Jan 15 2010 11:00 pm #
16. 

    krillis
    Member

    "Just get some bacon and an egg, over medium for me. And when they come, check to see it's actually room service. Zigesfeld tried to get me earlier by coming to my door, but I managed to avoid confrontation."

    While waiting on the food, I ask Mariska, "So, do you know anything about poisons?"

    Mon Jan 18 2010 10:14 am #
17. 

    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    Mariska phones the order to the desk, asks if you want coffee or orange juice or anything.

    "Poisons? They kill people. If you're lucky, they only make you sick. Why? Were you planning to use one?"

    There is a knock on the door a bit later.

    --M. J. Young

    Tue Jan 19 2010 3:06 am #
18. 

    krillis
    Member

    I check the peephole before the food comes in, to see that there's a room service guy. Then, I accept the order by opening the door.

    I'm perfectly fine with moving to getting supplies in town or going past that to actually going to the castle the day of, if you're cool with it.

    Fri Jan 22 2010 6:24 am #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    I would be perfectly fine with that, too, except that....

    There is a man standing at the door behind a pushcart, wearing a rather hurriedly donned hotel jacket over the wrong shirt, and a cap pulled down slightly to cover part of his face, which is turned sideways to obscure it further. He looks very like Ziggy, from the part you can see.

    --M. J. Young

    Sat Jan 23 2010 10:58 pm #
20. 

    krillis
    Member

    I take out the handgun I stole from Zigesfeld, and gesture for Mariska to aim at the door.

    I consider then, for a moment, Zigesfeld, and his mortality. I can get shot and killed, but then I'll just wake up, like this last time, in another world; however, Zigesfeld will die if I shoot him. I have the upper-hand in this situation, both having him outgunned and the advantage of a suprise.

    For the time being, I decide to take action, pointing the gun at the door and opening fire where I believe Zigesfeld is. I'm aiming for center of mass-his chest.

    Sun Jan 24 2010 12:49 am #
21. 

    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    I have a few quick questions to resolve:

    • This appears to be the first time you have ever fired a pistol, or indeed any gun other than the machine guns that you fired from the car (which obviously are very different in how they work). Would it be correct to assert that you are teaching yourself to fire a pistol at this moment?
    • Are you citing any example of how to do this, that is, what do you offer as proof that you know how a gun is fired even though you've never done it?
    • Your listed computer skills appear to be basic user-friendly systems (no programming, no hardware skills). Do you have any electricity or electronics skills beyond using switches and knobs?
    • Are you expecting Mariska to fire when you do, or only to back you up?
    • By "open fire", how many shots are you intending to take (or for how many seconds/minutes do you intend to keep shooting) before you do something else, barring some interruption?

    --M. J. Young

    Mon Jan 25 2010 2:14 am #
22. 

    krillis
    Member

    Yes, I'm teaching myself to fire the pistol right now; however, I should at least know how to turn the safety off from what Mariska just taught me.

    I've seen it in the movies. I try to imitate holding the gun out with my left hand, and steadying it with my other hand. If it helps, I have some paintball experience and an airsoft gun once. I don't remember being good with the airsoft gun, to be honest.

    I know basic circuits from like 6th grade science class, but that's about it.

    I'm expecting nothing of Mariska, simply letting her know that something is up beyond the door. If she wants to, then she can shoot. If this actually has to do with nonverbal communcation, though, then yes. I am trying to get Mariska to fire when I do.

    I intend to shoot four times before stopping, figuring that if Zigesfeld can get out of the way, he will have by the fourth shot.

    Also, if it's important to note, I haven't ever killed anyone before. While shooting through a door may make it easier, my character would have weird feelings about shooting at a person, perhaps making him unsteady. Still, I'm going to attempt it.

    Mon Jan 25 2010 1:25 pm #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    This might sound like a really stupid question, but are you attempting to aim the gun and fire it where you believe Ziggy is standing, or are you really throwing lead at the door as fast as you can and hoping that this might manage to injure him?

    --M. J. Young

    Wed Jan 27 2010 12:50 am #
24. 

    krillis
    Member

    I'm aiming where I think he is.

    Wed Jan 27 2010 2:42 am #
25. 

    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    You fire directly through the door, and almost as quickly as you do Mariska also fires very close to your shot.

    There is a crash of a cart outside. A bullet bursts through the door from the outside mere seconds later while you are trying to get your aim again, and you hear Mariska's gun fire again.

    Something heavy falls with a thud, and all is silent.

    --M. J. Young

    Thu Jan 28 2010 3:48 am #
26. 

    krillis
    Member

    I move to the peephole again to get a glimpse at the situation.

    After that, I open the door and take action.

    1. If Zigesfeld is still standing, I open the door, and keep firing at him, hopefully getting an advantage and getting the jump on him with more precision.

    2. If Zigesfeld is on the ground, I hover him, try to take his weapons off of him, and assess his health.

    3. If Zigesfeld isn't in sight, I stay in the room, but with the door open, and aim my gun down each hallway, firing if I spot him.

    Fri Jan 29 2010 8:51 pm #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    Zigesfeld is down, not moving, evidence of several gunshot wounds and plenty of blood, blank stare on his face.

    You can easily kick the gun away from his hand which he apparently drew and fired before dying.

    Are you searching him more thoroughly?

    --M. J. Young

    Sat Jan 30 2010 2:33 am #
28. 

    krillis
    Member

    I shake some. The door had been in the way, so I didn't know what it was like to actually take the life during the process, but it suddenly hits me now. I vomit, not concerned with Mariska's response to this. It wasn't like accepting the death of DiVars and myself-we would go and live on, while Zigesfeld would die.

    Still, when I recover, I grab his gun, put it on the food tray, and move Zigesfeld (with the help of Mariska if needed) and the food cart inside the room. There, I more thoroughly search Zigesfeld.

    Sat Jan 30 2010 7:22 pm #
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    M. J. Young
    Moderator

    You drag Zigesfeld into the room, where you see Mariska throwing the last of your things into the travel bags/suitcases.

    "Leave him," she says. "We've got to move. You don't want to explain to the Austrian police that you're an agent working with the European secret service cooperative. Unless you've got a better way to keep a lid on that, we've got to vanish before the hotel staff detains us."

    --M. J. Young

    Mon Feb 1 2010 12:25 am #
30. 

    krillis
    Member

    I take my bags from her, and grab Harry.

    Then, I book it out of there at the same pace that Mariska does. I make an attempt to get to the car as quickly and casually as I can, calming Harry while I go with Mariska.

    If we make it to the car, I toss the luggage in the back seat, then I toss Harry in the back and start the engine. The objective now is to escape the current vacinity. Once out of there, I put in the address where Steranko's party is happening in a couple days.

    Mon Feb 1 2010 2:22 am #

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