Shamitako Posted July 27, 2016 Author Share Posted July 27, 2016 Yes, you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfroger6 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ooooooh, haype cccc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_H Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 Ufufufufufu~ Looks like someone's in for a bit of a rough ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Trying to grab Kagari's pole now are we? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_H Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 (edited) that's just an added bonus for the crowd. They can interpret it how they like. Edited July 28, 2016 by K_H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komodojoe Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 ...Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I should probably display the stat changes when I activate the EAS, shouldn't I? This way, everyone can get a better idea of how it changes things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 29, 2016 Author Share Posted July 29, 2016 ...Actually, now that I'm thinking about it, I should probably display the stat changes when I activate the EAS, shouldn't I? This way, everyone can get a better idea of how it changes things up. Taht would be handy, yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 K_H, note that Kagarin's bits can move independently as well as at her direction, she can change their positions with just a thought. With that in mind, also taking into account your relatively low firepower stat, it's a bit premature to assume you managed to destroy all of them, no? Especially since the bits have built-in guns that can serve as point defences v.s. rockets, and are highly mobile objects that would probably be able to dodge your grabbyhands and lasers. To emphasise, her bits aren't static emplacements; they can move. And the moment you start targeting them, it's entirely possible for Kagarin to reassign their firepower to converge on your location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 it's a bit premature to assume you managed to destroy all of them, no? Especially since the bits have built-in guns that can serve as point defences v.s. rockets, and are highly mobile objects that would probably be able to dodge Shooting the swarm of mosquitoes with a shotgun is not going to kill all of the mosquitoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_H Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Fine. I'll change my Action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevaleresse Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 edit: snipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_H Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I have two quick questions: Do all Mechs have an onboard AI, and if so, how much control can the average Mech AI have over the suit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 No, not all mechs have AI. AI must be programmed (or bought commercially, but commercial AI tend to be expensive and are troublesome to install without a professional mechanic) and installed by each pilot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutoratosu Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Keeping in mind that Asmodeus only has the capability to assume autonomous control over Revenant's functions because he's quite literally integrated with Solomon on a neural level through the use of Cybernetic Implants, hence also the reason why Solomon is capable of summoning and having full communication with him even when outside of his mech. That and the fact that Sully also built him basically from the ground up when he first started Piloting and has been working with him ever since... so at this point, Asmo is more or less as much apart of the guy as his own Subconscious Mind and his Mech. Though even with Asmo's relative level of freedom and autonomy, his relationship with Solomon is still very much one of master and servant. Just like the old Goetiac legends...ok, well, maybe mot, in those stories, Asmodeus really wasn't 100% under control alot of the time and pulled a few betrayals and deceptions over King Solomon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_H Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komodojoe Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 TFW you forget to cut one part of a post out before posting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Keeping in mind that Asmodeus only has the capability to assume autonomous control over Revenant's functions because he's quite literally integrated with Solomon on a neural level through the use of Cybernetic Implants, hence also the reason why Solomon is capable of summoning and having full communication with him even when outside of his mech. That and the fact that Sully also built him basically from the ground up when he first started Piloting and has been working with him ever since... so at this point, Asmo is more or less as much apart of the guy as his own Subconscious Mind and his Mech. Though even with Asmo's relative level of freedom and autonomy, his relationship with Solomon is still very much one of master and servant. Just like the old Goetiac legends...ok, well, maybe mot, in those stories, Asmodeus really wasn't 100% under control alot of the time and pulled a few betrayals and deceptions over King Solomon Asmo is indeed really advanced, and assuming total control of the mech like that definitely requires a direct link with the pilot Also of interest may be the concept of hybrid piloting. Where a pair of people synchronize their minds (artificially, trying to do it via meditation would be insanely dangerous) and pilot a single mech, usually with only one physically in the mech and the other performing more technical work from outside The main issue with hybrid piloting is that the two pilots have to share their Favor, which is essentially opening a rift in your mind to share it with another Following from this, I think now is a good time to explain the relation between planes, dimensions, timeplanes, and realities. In other words, you guys get a history lesson Imagine, if you will, a piece of paper. This piece of paper is a plane. Another piece of paper is placed parallel to this plane, this is a timeplane. These two types of planes grow in the same direction as time flows. Now duplicate each of these papers instantly, forming a lattice of planes and timeplanes. Each point where plane and timeplane intersect is a reality Then there's dimensions, which exist outside of reality and thus have no relation to time or plane. Dimensions are largely inaccessible via technology, but can be accessed via the use of "Favor," a metaphysical substance which exists in a specific type of dimension accessible to the human subconscious. These special dimensions are called "personal dimensions" or "dream worlds" (This next paragraph is entirely speculation and legend. None has been confirmed by science or historians) At some point in history, the people of the Sphere learned how to harness Favor and use it to fight each other. However, the use of raw Favor proved highly dangerous, and resulted in massive instability. With the Sphere rapidly decaying, these people escaped to another world, Tempest. A set of seven planes on the same timeplane, all of which could serve a purpose for supporting human life. The Spherian people left behind many complex technologies, such as those used for travel, but left little information on Favor itself Favor fell out of use until around 300 years ago, when it was rediscovered and used to create armaments for self-defense and competition among the mentally disciplined. This way of using Favor more indirectly proved to be much more stable than the Spherian method, and was shortly refined into a proper martial art. 30 years ago a 17-year-old calling himself "the Diviner" invented the Divination system, allowing for much easier manipulation of Favor and granting it widespread usage among the people of Tempest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutoratosu Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Asmo is indeed really advanced, and assuming total control of the mech like that definitely requires a direct link with the pilot Also of interest may be the concept of hybrid piloting. Where a pair of people synchronize their minds (artificially, trying to do it via meditation would be insanely dangerous) and pilot a single mech, usually with only one physically in the mech and the other performing more technical work from outside #PacificRim references incoming. Inb4 giant monsters start appearing throughout the planes and the tourney is called off as the eight pilots are forced to take control of giant mechs as partners anyways, for any doubting the limits of the TF in regards to being able to halt a railgun round dead in it's tracks and return it to sender with even greater force, keep in mind that Solomon has literally been using the principle of accelerating and maneuvering his mech and strikes as well as deflecting and redirecting metallic shots with electromagnetic amplification/manipulation as a core part of his combat style since his earliest days of piloting. That and given the fact that he has the ability to cause EMP bursts powerful enough to severely cripple and damage equipment covering a broad area in all directions and fling other mechs who get too close about like a ragdoll (as demonstrated by Supernova in the last fight)... yeah, honestly not too far fetched a feat by comparison when the other factors are taken into consideration. EDIT: also holy shit I simply must have Sully visit Diviner now at some point... the guy would probably be a fucking hero to him if he did the whole hero worship thing (even if Div Tech being attributed to him technically is just speculation and legend without confirmation...still would garner major street cred in his books) And the whole "No older than 30 thing" back during the sign-ups is making alot more sense now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 @Strat, just thought I'd point it out, but... "backdowned" isn't a word. You're probably looking for "backed down". Also, I'm not entirely sure that a railgun projectile would be coated with electricity since it's propelled by magnetic, not electric energy, but... hey, Rule of Cool I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Oh no, it was only the one paragraph that was speculation, the one talking about Leonard and martial arts and stuff is factual @Acqui Have you never seen anything involving Misaka Mikoto? owo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code: PIRULUK Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 Oh no, it was only the one paragraph that was speculation, the one talking about Leonard and martial arts and stuff is factual @Acqui Have you never seen anything involving Misaka Mikoto? owo I have. My point stays valid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutoratosu Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 @Strat, just thought I'd point it out, but... "backdowned" isn't a word. You're probably looking for "backed down". Also, I'm not entirely sure that a railgun projectile would be coated with electricity since it's propelled by magnetic, not electric energy, but... hey, Rule of Cool I guess. Hmmmm... autocorrect sees fit to go behind my back and change words again. Fixed that. And eh, I just thought it still kinda fit considering both the electricity and magnetism components of his ability are so heavily bound together and interrelated... and with him basically not holding anything back with it in that moment, well... plus, come on, adding a few dashes of the rule of cool from time to time is one of the best things about this whole combat experience. And I couldn't resist not throwing in a reference to the OG of Railgunning shit into oblivion Oh no, it was only the one paragraph that was speculation, the one talking about Leonard and martial arts and stuff is factual Great, even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have. My point stays valid. Noh. I mentioned Railgun, therefore your argument is invalid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamitako Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 *Clears throat* K, so, sorry IntSys, but I'm going to go ahead and call this one in favor of Mommo. There's literally no chance of you tanking a point blank auto-hit from her main cannon. Feel free to post more, because this fight is quite well written on both sides, I just saw Bfroger's post and wanted to make it clear that you were kind of screwed. Don't worry about it too much, Mommo is at a giant (get it, giant?) advantage on this field, there's a good few chances for you to pull out some wins yet Although, I'm going to go ahead and let everyone in on a little secret (that probably isn't so secret, thus why I'm sharing it): The results of the battles are an important factor in the story, but winning or losing is not the only result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IntSys Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 (edited) Don't worry, I know. But I kinda foreshadowed my strategy from the very beginning of the fight, using the hands as emergency riot shields. Obviously they would be obliterated upon hit, but with the combined effort of them and the Fire Shield, I dare to say I have a pretty good chance of surviving. That said, I wonder what would happen if I activate the Reflex bonus of guaranteed dodging? Edited August 2, 2016 by IntSys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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