Star Trek RPG - Setup thread

**Elendil's Heir** · 19 Oct 2013 11:42 PM

Also....

The episode is one of the earliest I remember seeing as a kid. I saw it a few years ago and enjoyed it all over again. Favorite bits: Kirk's sleuthing to figure out what's really going on with the colonists; the creepy movement of the spore plants (and that Sixties bass guitar music!) before we understand what they do; Spock's initial discomfort and aloofness with Kalomi, followed by his giddy romance with her; Kirk being repeatedly flummoxed by his mutinous crew (esp. Spock); his sense of isolation as he finds himself alone on an uncharacteristically - almost shockingly - empty ship; his tragicomic insults of Spock to provoke him; and Spock's final sad goodbye to Kalomi, followed by his, Kirk's and McCoy's classic little conversation on the Bridge at the end.

**Elendil's Heir** · 20 Oct 2013 08:39 PM

I've just changed post 505 in the game thread a bit, with more as to what Ens. Rangin's learned about the Omicron pod plant.

**WES** · 22 Oct 2013 10:28 AM

Damn! I'm a Redshirt, too. Yikes! Crusher came in a close second, though.

**Elendil's Heir** · 22 Oct 2013 11:29 AM

Originally posted by WES

Damn! I'm a Redshirt, too. Yikes! Crusher came in a close second, though.

Is there no McCoy, Bashir or Phlox in there?

**general_urko** · 23 Oct 2013 06:54 PM

Dammit, Graham thinks, can we eat some fine food before the zombies attack us? Because I'm betting on zombies...

**anyrose** · 23 Oct 2013 07:40 PM

nah - we did zombies last time. I'm guessing spore-heads. They're like meth heads, but more agreeable.

**general_urko** · 23 Oct 2013 08:15 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

nah - we did zombies last time. I'm guessing spore-heads. They're like meth heads, but more agreeable.

Right, and better teeth, for sure...

**Elendil's Heir** · 23 Oct 2013 11:39 PM

Well, sure. If you're exposed to the spores long enough, all of your dental problems sort themselves out!

**general_urko** · 24 Oct 2013 11:40 PM

Originally posted by Elendil's Heir

The door slides open and Graham looks out. The thickly-carpeted hallway stretches a short distance to both his right and to his left before turning out of sight in each direction. It is empty. He does not hear anyone.

F%#@, Graham thinks. Also, the GM is evil..eeeeeeeviiiiiiillllllllll.

**anyrose** · 25 Oct 2013 03:29 PM

**Elendil's Heir** · 25 Oct 2013 04:58 PM

You go, girls! Love it.

**anyrose** · 26 Oct 2013 12:00 PM

and this:

**Elendil's Heir** · 26 Oct 2013 12:34 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

and this:

I don't get it.

**anyrose** · 26 Oct 2013 12:58 PM

S-Po-C-K
K-Ir-K
C-He-K-Ho-V
S-U-Lu
U-H-U-Ra
B-O-Ne-S

**Elendil's Heir** · 26 Oct 2013 12:59 PM

Ah, thanks. Way over my head.

**general_urko** · 26 Oct 2013 09:34 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

and this:

Wait, this and anyrose is in security rather than science???

**anyrose** · 27 Oct 2013 10:38 AM

being a cop is easier than being a physicist

**general_urko** · 27 Oct 2013 07:17 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

being a cop is easier than being a physicist

Oh my! I'd argue quite the opposite...but that would be a long post.

**Elendil's Heir** · 27 Oct 2013 09:21 PM

Different kinds of difficulty, I'd say - VERY different.

**anyrose** · 28 Oct 2013 08:23 AM

and neither of you pointed out that the cartoon was chemistry, not physics, which would have made my point.

**CatInASuit** · 28 Oct 2013 08:44 AM

*puts head above parapet*

I understood it - very Breaking Bad.

**choie** · 28 Oct 2013 01:26 PM

Erm since my girl's the only one stuck with an NPC partner (thanks a lot, Collins!

), and a very quiet one at that, I'm not sure how much initiative Kylah can realistically take here. Is it possible for Lt. Delaney to start being a tad more proactive as senior officer or is it okay for Kylah to just say "screw it, you Marcel Marceux-wannabe, I'm going to the gym with or without your permission"?

**anyrose** · 28 Oct 2013 01:40 PM

I'd go with the latter.

**general_urko** · 28 Oct 2013 02:07 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

and neither of you pointed out that the cartoon was chemistry, not physics, which would have made my point.

Well being a *chemist* would be way harder...I always found chemistry inscrutable and unpleasant...

**Elendil's Heir** · 28 Oct 2013 11:17 PM

Originally posted by choie

Erm since my girl's the only one stuck with an NPC partner (thanks a lot, Collins!

), and a very quiet one at that, I'm not sure how much initiative Kylah can realistically take here. Is it possible for Lt. Delaney to start being a tad more proactive as senior officer or is it okay for Kylah to just say "screw it, you Marcel Marceux-wannabe, I'm going to the gym with or without your permission"?

If she's a bit more tactful than that, making suggestions rather than being pushy (just like you did in your most recent post), the second option would be fine.

**choie** · 28 Oct 2013 11:31 PM

Thanks. Well, I'm still in an awkward position here. This employee just spoke to Kylah and Delaney. Normally, wouldn't Delaney be the one to answer? Should I assume that Kylah's the one who should be talking here? Admittedly she is Communications, and girlfriend does have the gift of gab, but it seems odd for her to just speak up without looking at Delaney for permission. May I do so, and may I assume he nods? Or should I just ask that in the thread? Hm. I probably should just ask that in the thread. It'll take longer but it's probably the Way Things Are Done.

**Elendil's Heir** · 29 Oct 2013 08:20 AM

Just take the initiative. Perhaps Delaney is feeling a bit shy/sluggish/overwhelmed today. He'll speak up if you do something he doesn't like.

**general_urko** · 29 Oct 2013 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Elendil's Heir

He'll speak up if you do something he doesn't like.

Perhaps an accusation of stalking / sexual obsession...

**Elendil's Heir** · 29 Oct 2013 12:35 PM

Good Lord, are you trying to make Kylah suicidal...?

**choie** · 29 Oct 2013 03:44 PM

I think homicidal is probably more likely. And hey I just noticed that neither T'Var nor Rangin even acknowledged Kylah's suggestion about Admiral Hardin. Between Delaney barely acknowledging her and now her two BFFs on the ship not speaking to her, she just might go all Lon Suder after all. (That's for you Voyager fans.)

**Elendil's Heir** · 29 Oct 2013 10:00 PM

Did you say something?

**CatInASuit** · 30 Oct 2013 05:18 AM

Well, its not as if Kylah responded to Rangin wishing her luck

**choie** · 30 Oct 2013 05:43 AM

Crapples, I didn't even see that message. Well, at least there's an in-character reason for that--Kylah was busy trying to concentrate on sensing the emotions inside the rooms. I'm sure if she'd heard him she'd've responded happily!

The different takes on romance lately are kinda hilarious. Graham met Bennett, like, three days ago? And already he's obsessing on her and thinking about buying her gifts. Meanwhile Kylah and Rangin can't seem to communicate and each is (wrongly) convinced that the other isn't interested that way. (And Kylah's a freakin' empath!) Collins and Cooper are on the skids, it appears, and poor T'Var's only romantic hint came from icky Dr. Waite, of all people.

Should be interesting to see how these things develop... or don't.

**anyrose** · 30 Oct 2013 10:03 AM

[Ross Geller]WE WERE ON A BREAK!!![/Ross Geller]

**Elendil's Heir** · 30 Oct 2013 10:24 AM

Where's the Hanukkah Armadillo when you really need him...?

**general_urko** · 30 Oct 2013 03:31 PM

Originally posted by choie

...The different takes on romance lately are kinda hilarious. Graham met Bennett, like, three days ago? And already he's obsessing on her and thinking about buying her gifts...

Graham is - if nothing else - obsessive (to the good as well as the bad!).

**Elendil's Heir** · 31 Oct 2013 07:58 AM

Capt. Kirk and his cloaked ship - no, really! Well, almost: http://www.cnn.com/2013/10/31/us/uss...html?hpt=hp_t2

**WES** · 31 Oct 2013 09:19 AM

Happy Halloween! Stay safe. Enjoy your tricks & treats!

**anyrose** · 31 Oct 2013 09:29 AM

I'll bet he's glad his parents didn't give him the middle name of Tiberious.

Also - why didn't he hold out for the Enterprise?

**CatInASuit** · 31 Oct 2013 09:43 AM

Enjoy the Melloween theme if you haven't already tried it.

**anyrose** · 31 Oct 2013 09:54 AM

ewwww! very hard on the eyes!

**Elendil's Heir** · 31 Oct 2013 01:26 PM

I like it for a day or two... but I wouldn't want these colors all the time.

**general_urko** · 31 Oct 2013 08:35 PM

Originally posted by choie

KThis is Lieutenant JG Delaney, and I am Ensign Kylah--or just Kylah, to my friends." With another small smile she continues: "And I am very happy to meet you, Mr...?"

If this guy says "Ferguson" I will s*** my pants...

Also EH I will give you a dollar

**choie** · 31 Oct 2013 08:50 PM

LOL!! Oh God, yes, Ferguson's wealthy and obnoxious cousin! That would be just Kylah's luck. You have a sick sense of humor, general. I approve.

**Elendil's Heir** · 01 Nov 2013 12:02 AM

I won't tell you how much it would cost for me to do something so fiendishly clever, even on Halloween. But it would be a bit more than a dollar.

**CatInASuit** · 01 Nov 2013 07:36 AM

Damn that Kylah's a fast worker. Only been there a couple of hours and already has one guy's room number...

**Elendil's Heir** · 01 Nov 2013 10:20 AM

And not just any ol' room number.

**anyrose** · 01 Nov 2013 10:48 AM

I saw post 532. What am I missing?

**CatInASuit** · 01 Nov 2013 10:49 AM

I got the term wrong - It's "Introduction" - not "Induction"

**general_urko** · 01 Nov 2013 08:40 PM

Originally posted by anyrose

Collins looks at Graham with a raised eyebrow, then she smiles and says in a playfully pouty voice, "Sure, we can get you a souvenir. Would you like a key chain or a stuffed animal?" She starts walking back towards the conference room they started in. "Let's retrace our steps. I'll bet Wilson didn't even notice we slipped out."

ROTFL

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