[Dresden Files RPG] Springfield Test Campaign

MidWestSailor

We (a few people I work with) are doing some testing of the Dresden Files RPG. If we like the game we can open it up if some people are interested. At this point we don't really know what we are doing yet but hey that’s the fun of trying a new system right!

Test arena

I prefer rolling dice but I understand that it looks a little strange at your desk so you have my blessing to use <a href="http://www.random.org/dice/?num=4">Hyperlink Code</a>



Guaranty bank Deposit Ops building 1:00 am

Ethan Cowell and Ben Jamone starting in the parking lot.

All is quiet with clear skies and a full moon. April radioed that there have been reports of flickering lights and strange sounds at 1414 W Elfindale and seems to think you guys should get the first look just in case. She can keep the police in the dark for a few hours as long as you don't attract too much attention.

Talastan

Ethan will quietly recommend to Ben Jamon about using stealth as we approach the location.

"We need to try and verify this is actually something we should even be worrying about before we start just running off on some random report of the supernatural. At the same time though we need to be cautious. Who knows what flickering lights could mean?" 8-)

Talastan

Ethan will perform an active survellience (Investigations check) to see if he sees any signs of forced entry, broken windows, open doors, or movement. He will also look for any flickering lights or strange sounds as April described earlier. He will stay put in his position from the corner of the parking lot while doing this.

Modified Investigations check was 1 after roll.

MidWestSailor

The parking lot is empty as are the lots of the surrounding buildings. You don't notice anything out of the ordinary at this time but I'm calling on your inquisitive aspect to encourage you to look in the windows near the front door. You can spend a fate point to avoid or earn on if you go along with it.

Talastan

I'll whore myself out for a fate point. I'll take a look in the windows but, I'd like to try and sneak up to them without being seen if possible. Stealth check of 2 after the roll. I'll try and move around to the front of the building along the wall within about 10 feet of the doors so I can see into the front windows.

MidWestSailor

Sweet this works in my eve online browser

BenJamone

I recommend that we observe the building for a few hours from the woods behind the church across the street to see if anyone go in or comes out of the building. If we see anything, we can approach outside with better opportunities for escape if need be.

Father Jamone

Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And when you look long into an abyss, the abyss also looks into you

MidWestSailor

When Ethan gets to about 10 feet he will see that the outer doors are closed and the inner ones are shattered. You do not see or hear anything at this point. (make sure to give yourself the fate point)

From the woods Father Jamone can see Ethan approaching the front doors.

Talastan

Ethan will try and motion for Jamone to sneak closer. He will also attempt to access the difficulty in getting in through the unopened front door. 1 on an Access skill check.

MidWestSailor

After checking the door you notice that is is locked.

Talastan

Ethan will try to pick the lock. Burglary roll of 2.

MidWestSailor

Ethan successfully picks the lock.

Talastan

Ethan will motion for Ben to get his butt over there.

(In a whisper) Damn it hurry up your holiness; God may be patient but we're in a hurry!

BenJamone

Ethan turns around and realizes that Father Jamone is standing right behind him. Ethan screams because Father Jamone surprised him. Ethan never heard him approach and this makes Ethan feel a bit uncomfortable.

Father Jamone says, "Sorry about that. I didn't mean to startle you. Go ahead and pick the lock. I'll keep watch behind you."

BenJamone

Father Jamone takes a crucifix out of his jacket's pocket and is holding it in his hand as he follows Ethan into the building.

BenJamone

BenJamone wrote:

Father Jamone takes a crucifix out of his jacket's pocket and is holding it in his hand as he follows Ethan into the building.

BenJamone

BenJamone wrote:

BenJamone wrote:

Father Jamone takes a crucifix out of his jacket's pocket and is holding it in his hand as he follows Ethan into the building.

Bless This House (-1)
Guide My Hand (-1)
Holy Touch (-1)
Richteousness (-2)

"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

MidWestSailor

Out of game - Ethan do you want to do stealth vs awareness on Ben sneaking up on you or roll with it?
Ben you can place a temporary aspect like "preoccupied" that would give him a -2 to his awareness
but it will cost a fate point.

In Game - (Assuming Ethan agrees to go in first) As you step over the broken glass you notice that there are patches of slimy residue on the walls and the lights in the immediate area are blown out. To your left you see a short hall way with a door at the end with light coming from underneath the door. To your right there is a door frame with the splintered remains of a hollow core wooden door. You can hear objects breaking and incoherent yelling (one male voice) beyond the broken door.

Talastan

I will make a stealth vs. alertness check. My passive alertness is 1.

MidWestSailor

Ok I need Ben to give me his stealth check. Take your stealth skill (if you don't have it will be 0) then add your roll. You can spend a fate point to give Ethan a -2 but you should put the aspect on Ethan before doing your stealth roll.

BenJamone

out of game: I don't know what I'm doing but I'm going to try. I can't locate my stealth skill. Is it possible that I don't have a stealth skill?

IN game: I rolled a -1.

MidWestSailor

Ethan - While picking the lock you hear screeching tires and a very unpleasant "Get the f*&^ out of the road you GD f^@#ing nut" The car drives on and you see Ben in the road walking over to you.

Talastan

(Again in a whisper.) Gawd damn it Ben! Get over here.....NOW!!

Ethan sneak just inside the foyer but stays outside of the broken interior door. Stealth check of 3.

MidWestSailor

As you step up to the broken glass you notice that there are patches of slimy residue on the walls and the lights in the immediate area are blown out. To your left you see a short hall way with a door at the end with light coming from underneath the door. To your right there is a door frame with the splintered remains of a hollow core wooden door. You can hear objects breaking and incoherent yelling (one male voice) beyond the broken door.

OOG - Is Ben following or remaining outside?
Ethans passive lore will let him know the slime is ectoplasm.

Talastan

Ethan will point out the ectoplasm to Ben.

Yippie, nothing like a visit from outside of our realm. The presence of this ectoplasm means there is something possibly very nasty is beyond those doors. They've just recently formed a body here.

BenJamone

"Did you see that maniac almost hit me in the road? If I wasn't a forgiveful priest, I would've done something terrible to that piece of trash."

I notice the broken glass and the slime on the walls

"Oh...wow! Green slime. Doesn't look good."

I get my bible out and begin to rub the crucifix.

OOG - I'd like to follow Ethan.

Talastan

Ethan will sneak through the doorway avoiding the broken glass. He'll also have his Glock 9mm ready to fire in one hand and his machete ready in the other. His gauntlet is already equipped on his left hand. He will attempt to sneak right up to the next doorway where the sound is coming from without being noticed. Stealth check of 0. :x

BenJamone

I begin to repeat out loud in Latin, "Ab omni hoste visibili et invisibili et ubíque in hoc sáeculo liberetur."

(From every enemy both visible and invisible and everywhere in this lifetime be freed)

MidWestSailor

Ethan and Ben are at the broken door and the noise has not changed. From the opening you can see torn papers scattered around the floor and general office item lying about.

When Ben finishes speaking you both hear the general noise stop and a voice "Are you a account officer?"

BenJamone

..."Ut piisima et Immaculáta caelórum Domina vos prótegat atique defendat!''

(May the Holy and Immaculate heavenly Lady protect and defend you).

BenJamone

"Father Olabide Jamone, protect us from evil and shine heavenly light upon our souls. Bless us with the vision to make good decisions. Arm us with the power of the Word."

MidWestSailor

"Um I don't know what all that bubbly gook means but if you aint from the bank help me burn it to the ground. Over draw this mfers"

followed by the sound of a filing cabinet falling over.

Talastan

(whispering to Ben) Be prepared this could get out of hand real quick.

Ethan will use his active alertness to scan the room and see if he can view where the voice is coming from as well as where the file cabinet is being turned over. Alertness check of 1.

MidWestSailor

From outside the room you won't be able to see anything new.

Talastan

Crouching low Ethan will make his way into the room and again check his surroundings. Alertness check of 3.

MidWestSailor

On the other side of the door Ethan sees a large room with offices along the outer wall and cubicles in the main part of the room. There are over turned file cabinets and general office items laying about the floor. Near the cabinets you see a man facing you looking a little unhinged.

"Did they take everything from you like they did me? I always paid. They had no right. It was my money. I couldn’t let them get away with it. They took everything. Are you one of them?"

BenJamone

Ben would like to follow Ethan, but Ben would like to stay alert to other potential lifeforms lurking in the room. Alertness check of +1.

"My son...happiness is not within your wallet or checking account, but within your soul. Peace is a state of mind."

Talastan

Ethan will keep his weapons somewhat hidden.

Easy now, I understand how you feel about those cheating SOB's robbing you of your hard day's work. Why don't you tell me a little about how these guys screwed you. Just from one friend to another.

Empathy check of 3.

MidWestSailor

The empathy is strong with this one.

They took more than my money. They took my life. I don't remember much of the last few days but I remember its all their fault.

Talastan

(Speaking calmly)How did they take your life?

Ethan is going to make a Lore check to see what type of being this is. Lore check of 2

MidWestSailor

Lore will tell you it is an imprint that has become strong enough to materialize in the real world.
Can you give me another empathy check to keep him talking.

They charge off my account and reported me to checksystems. I would have paid them back. I lost my job and got up set. I think they wanted to make an example of me because they killed my family.