Excalibur Squadron OOC Thread

[Kouralia]

OK guys, here's the deal:
Some changes are now happening with the Excalibur setup. The first and most obvious one is changing the roster around to reflect our recent casualties and our new additions - basic housekeeping stuff. Messages will go out to all those added in.

The second change is rank translation. Some of us (myself shamefully included) didn't exactly abide by standard RAF ranks when they were added in. So, I'll be changing your ranks to reflect a more RAF-style system. If I get something wrong, feel free to let me know about it.

The third change, which isn't happening yet but will be soon: I feel like in the past few ops, we've been a bit shackled to England and Tempsford. The war isn't always in flying distance of our homiest of home bases. So, I think that a few ops in the future (probably after the very next one), we'll go on an Excalibur World Grand Tour, or something like that (with all that that implies - the war is a World War, after all). The Tempsford thread will be messed around with, renamed, rewritten, etc. to reflect our new digs.

So be prepared.

You better not change him to Flight Sergeant! If his rank changes, it's only going to change to 'Warrant Officer'. :<

[The balkens]

I'd best be getting on, I'll get a post up for Tempsford later.

Currently promoting the Kickstarter for my book like crazy, if it goes well I could be convinced on producing an Excalibur book...

If the Excalibur book gets bestseller will we get a cut of the profits?

You guys are going to get a bit of a treat tomorrow.
I hope you like it.

So no post tonight?

[The Tiger Kingdom]

I'd best be getting on, I'll get a post up for Tempsford later.

Currently promoting the Kickstarter for my book like crazy, if it goes well I could be convinced on producing an Excalibur book...

If the Excalibur book gets bestseller will we get a cut of the profits?

You guys are going to get a bit of a treat tomorrow.
I hope you like it.

So no post tonight?

There will be a post tonight, it'll just be a bit smaller than planned.

[The balkens]

Ah, it's 6:08 AM here and I can't sleep due to my brothers FAILURE TO SHUT THE HELL UP!
He is why I am not giving up on my Girl. Damn heartbreak....

[Morrdh]

I'd best be getting on, I'll get a post up for Tempsford later.

Currently promoting the Kickstarter for my book like crazy, if it goes well I could be convinced on producing an Excalibur book...

If the Excalibur book gets bestseller will we get a cut of the profits?

Maybe.

Possibility of an Excalibur fund if it sells well enough, though I need to make sure my first book does well.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

If the Excalibur book gets bestseller will we get a cut of the profits?

Maybe.

Possibility of an Excalibur fund if it sells well enough, though I need to make sure my first book does well.

What exactly would an "Excalibur book" translate to being? What would the format be?

[Morrdh]

Maybe.

Possibility of an Excalibur fund if it sells well enough, though I need to make sure my first book does well.

What exactly would an "Excalibur book" translate to being? What would the format be?

It was that RPG idea I mentioned a little back, be in both PDF and hard copy form if it ever materializes.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

What exactly would an "Excalibur book" translate to being? What would the format be?

It was that RPG idea I mentioned a little back, be in both PDF and hard copy form if it ever materializes.

Ah, right, I remember that. It's a cool idea.

[Morrdh]

It was that RPG idea I mentioned a little back, be in both PDF and hard copy form if it ever materializes.

Ah, right, I remember that. It's a cool idea.

And its doable under the Savage Worlds licence I have, theres a ton of WW2 stuff for that system.

Idea I have for the RPG is the main book that covers what Excalibur is, its history, a chapter on Tempsford, equipment used, overview of Ops to date and of course RPG stats for the pilots, squadron's allies and its foes.

Future books could cover entire Ops.

[Kouralia]

Ah, right, I remember that. It's a cool idea.

And its doable under the Savage Worlds licence I have, theres a ton of WW2 stuff for that system.

Idea I have for the RPG is the main book that covers what Excalibur is, its history, a chapter on Tempsford, equipment used, overview of Ops to date and of course RPG stats for the pilots, squadron's allies and its foes.

Future books could cover entire Ops.

olololololol Smythe.

[Morrdh]

And its doable under the Savage Worlds licence I have, theres a ton of WW2 stuff for that system.

Idea I have for the RPG is the main book that covers what Excalibur is, its history, a chapter on Tempsford, equipment used, overview of Ops to date and of course RPG stats for the pilots, squadron's allies and its foes.

Future books could cover entire Ops.

olololololol Smythe.

Yeah, depends on who's happy for their character to be stated up....though they'll have a degree of control over it.

[Britcan]

And its doable under the Savage Worlds licence I have, theres a ton of WW2 stuff for that system.

Idea I have for the RPG is the main book that covers what Excalibur is, its history, a chapter on Tempsford, equipment used, overview of Ops to date and of course RPG stats for the pilots, squadron's allies and its foes.

Future books could cover entire Ops.

olololololol Smythe.

Firearms: 7
Bladed Weapons: 10
Common Sense: N/A

[Morrdh]

Well the stats will look something like this, tis a sample character from my own book.

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d8
Skills: Fighting d6, Intimidation d6, Knowledge (Law) d6, Notice d6, Persuasion d6, Piloting d8, Shooting d6,
Charisma: -; Pace: 6; Parry: 6; Toughness: 6
Hindrances: Code of Honor, Loyal, Vow (Minor),
Edges: Ace, Combat Reflexes, Command, Steady Hands,
Gear: Edward No.3 Revolver (12/24/48; 2d6+1 damage; RoF 1; Shots 6; Revolver), Dagger (d6+d4).

Charisma doesn't mean much aside from whether you get a bonus in social situations.

Pace is movement, parry is used in combat for how difficult it is to hit you and toughness is basically your health.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

Firearms: 7
Bladed Weapons: 10
Common Sense: N/A

Page:
Firearms:8
Bladed Weapons: 5
Scruffy Good Looks: Undeniable
Alcohol Tolerance: Negligible (he sure got drunk fast the last time we were in Tempsford, if I remember right)

[The balkens]

Cuntler

Firearms: -1,000,000,000
Bladed weapons: -45,000,000
Douchebag levels: Jersey shore levels.
Intelligence: Full Retard.
Over inflated opinion of himself, possibly victim of child abuse.

[The Tiger Kingdom]

Cuntler

Firearms: -1,000,000,000
Bladed weapons: -45,000,000

Over inflated opinion of himself, possibly victim of child abuse.

You'll be surprised at what Cutler is good at.

[Morrdh]

Cuntler

Firearms: -1,000,000,000
Bladed weapons: -45,000,000

Over inflated opinion of himself, possibly victim of child abuse.

Though I hazard a guess that his 'gitness' come from being bullied after a tragic administrative error caused his name to be misspelt.

[Kouralia]

Cuntler

Firearms: -1,000,000,000
Bladed weapons: -45,000,000

Over inflated opinion of himself, possibly victim of child abuse.

You'll be surprised at what Cutler is good at.

IIRC, all Cutler has done thus far is:

• Bagise his men the best quarters - we can't rly blame him for that, as any Officer would do it.
• Shoot the man in the desert (no-one knew about that, IIRC).
• Steal an Army truck (He's SOE, or something. Kinda understandable).
• Not tell us about the gas (See Above.).
• Attempt to exert his rank authority over us (See above).

He's basically a normal SOE/Commando officer who was planning on doing his duty.

[The balkens]

Cuntler

Firearms: -1,000,000,000
Bladed weapons: -45,000,000

Over inflated opinion of himself, possibly victim of child abuse.

You'll be surprised at what Cutler is good at.

Where's his address?

[The Tiger Kingdom]

You'll be surprised at what Cutler is good at.

IIRC, all Cutler has done thus far is:

• Bagise his men the best quarters - we can't rly blame him for that, as any Officer would do it.
• Shoot the man in the desert (no-one knew about that, IIRC).
• Steal an Army truck (He's SOE, or something. Kinda understandable).
• Not tell us about the gas (See Above.).
• Attempt to exert his rank authority over us (See above).

He's basically a normal SOE/Commando officer who was planning on doing his duty.

Cutler, for all his high-up friends and his assholishness, is a veteran. He's seen a lot of combat (and got three toes and a hefty chunk of his arse blown off in Belfast, as established earlier in the thread).

[Britcan]

For some reason I always picture Cutler as looking like Captain Darling.

[Kouralia]

IIRC, all Cutler has done thus far is:

• Bagise his men the best quarters - we can't rly blame him for that, as any Officer would do it.
• Shoot the man in the desert (no-one knew about that, IIRC).
• Steal an Army truck (He's SOE, or something. Kinda understandable).
• Not tell us about the gas (See Above.).
• Attempt to exert his rank authority over us (See above).

He's basically a normal SOE/Commando officer who was planning on doing his duty.

Cutler, for all his high-up friends and his assholishness, is a veteran. He's seen a lot of combat (and got three toes and a hefty chunk of his arse blown off in Belfast, as established earlier in the thread).

But, still, despite his arsehole'ness being at a lower level than 'the RSM who won't accept your boots as shined', people plan his death.

[The balkens]

IIRC, all Cutler has done thus far is:

• Bagise his men the best quarters - we can't rly blame him for that, as any Officer would do it.
• Shoot the man in the desert (no-one knew about that, IIRC).
• Steal an Army truck (He's SOE, or something. Kinda understandable).
• Not tell us about the gas (See Above.).
• Attempt to exert his rank authority over us (See above).

He's basically a normal SOE/Commando officer who was planning on doing his duty.

Cutler, for all his high-up friends and his assholishness, is a veteran. He's seen a lot of combat (and got three toes and a hefty chunk of his arse blown off in Belfast, as established earlier in the thread).

You can make him win a Victoria cross, take the third Reich on with just a toothpick and a Justin beiber poster and HE'S still an asshole to 319 squadron.

[The balkens]

SS detention facility-interrogation Room

"Michael Foulke Zilorski, RAF, born in 1919."
Footsteps followed by a reading by an officer of michaels file.
His face was bruised, nose bloodied and his right eye was forced shut.

"keep going."

Another man started beating Michael. Holding his face and bringing his fist down upon it. This continued on for a moment or two until the officer held up his hand as a signal.

Zilorski spitted up blood.
"Ok, fine. I'll tell you. Your Mother needed some comfort after your piece of shit father wouldn't satisfy her. What do you want me to say?"

A sudden Punch in michaels jaw shutted him up for a second of peace for the interrogators.

The SS officer was unimpressed by the poles putdowns and insults.
"let's see you talk after I cut out that tongue of yours."

Michael smiled, blood dripped down his chin. He looked up at the officer; a spray of blood came from his mouth and covered the captains face.
"FUCK YOU, you and your Nazi scumbags! I'll kill every last one of you and leave your fucking corpses at your mothers door step!"

The officer wiped off his face, he kept his cool and calmly sighed.
"that's if you can escape from us."

Michaels eyes widened in sheer anger.

"you son of a-"

"ACHTUNG!"

A door opened...
"Great, who the hell are you? Hitlers latest fuck toy?"

[United Kingdom of Poland]

IIRC, all Cutler has done thus far is:

• Bagise his men the best quarters - we can't rly blame him for that, as any Officer would do it.
• Shoot the man in the desert (no-one knew about that, IIRC).
• Steal an Army truck (He's SOE, or something. Kinda understandable).
• Not tell us about the gas (See Above.).
• Attempt to exert his rank authority over us (See above).

He's basically a normal SOE/Commando officer who was planning on doing his duty.

Cutler, for all his high-up friends and his assholishness, is a veteran. He's seen a lot of combat (and got three toes and a hefty chunk of his arse blown off in Belfast, as established earlier in the thread).

note to self, have Polanski make a time machine and help IRA's aim a little.