(Interest Check) Boot Hill: Pima County

[Dumarest]

But I caught up...

So, what do I do with the above stats? Do I turn the Speed, G.A. and Bravery into 68, 77 and 78, respectively, given the number I'm supposedly adding based on the table on p5? Am I then recalculating whether that means a different rank (it does)?

I'm starting to see what people mean by saying that old rulesets weren't exactly clearly explained!

PCs get to add from 0% to 25% to their scores based on the Initial Modification table on page 5; the percentage you get to add is related to how poorly or how well you rolled to start with; the result is that all PCs are at least average. The reason for the separate table is that the referee can use the same tables to generate NPCs but doesn't use the Initial Modification table for them so they have a wider range of attributes.

If a PC survives a gunfight, he also gets a chance to increase his Speed and Bravery scores in addition to his Experience score.

 

[Dumarest]

Sorry I hadn't posted yet. The change of hosts sort of threw me off.

I was just using your name as an example; I don't think anyone but Gringnr had a chance to post before the switch-over shut us down for a couple of days.

 

[Dumarest]

Here's a nice map of the area, though it's from 1887 so some of the towns on it wouldn't exist. Saguaro would be right about where it says Sahuarita toward the left side of the map, with the Santa Cruz River on the west and the Santa Rita Mountains on the east.

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[Dumarest]

Any of you vaqueros who has a horse, you can choose whatever kind you like or roll on the table below. I've also attached a work-in-progress cheat sheet of various types of horses you might like to choose from and have visuals for.

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[FeralToaster]

okay, site is back up did I miss the first session?

 

[Dumarest]

okay, site is back up did I miss the first session?

Tybalt could be in the saloon with the others or he can show up right now, up to you how you want to play it. Not much has happened yet, but I'd recommend reading all the posts to get up to speed:

Boot Hill: Pima County

Tuesday, June 21, 1870 It's the first day of summer and the sun's been up for hours already, but still a rooster crows over on the east side of town, like as not from a small farm plot attached to a house 'round back of Sour Lemmon's livery stable. A newly arrived stagecoach kicks up dust as it...

www.rpgpub.com

 

[Bunch]

okay, site is back up did I miss the first session?

You died but it was glorious!

 

[FeralToaster]

thanks I'll hop in now

 

[FeralToaster]

hmm don't want to advance the plot too far before everyone has a chance to react. I'm planning to head up to check out the J bar ranch after the ranch hands leave. I'll go to pay my respect to Mcgabe's employer and see if any clues fall out. If it is legit I'm okay with forming a posse if it looks dirty I'm going to see if I can scrape off some cattle without having to go after a innocent man. I will share my plans with Eugene and anyone else following this questline. even split on the money/spoils resulting If cattle then the standard rate

 

[AsenRG]

Juan de la Oyo
Mexican, Male

Wants To Become A Deputy Sheriff

Speed (58)-68 Fast +9
Gun Accuracy (67)=77 Very Good (+10)
Throwing Accuracy (77)=82 Very Good (+10)
Strength (79)=84 Strong 17
Bravery (68)=78 Brave Modifier Speed +2 Accuracy +6
Experience (76)=81 Been in 3 Gunfights (+0)

First Shot Determination: 11+Weapon Speed
Hit Determination: Firearms 66
Hit Determination: Thrown 66

Obviously I need equipment now!
Equipment
Hunting Knife KN 1 FSD16
Fast-Draw Revolver FDR6 40 (Very Fast) FSD21
Poor Horse (Becky) 20
Saddle, Briddle, Pads 40
Holster, gun belt: free with revolver
rifle sheath 4
Civil War Type Repeating Carbine (7 shots) 20 FSD6
200 rounds for carbine 4
100 rounds for revolver 2
Western Boots 3
Riding Boots 5
Work pants, 2 pieces 2
Spurs 1
Bible, 0,9
Woolen Underwear 2 pieces 2,2
Shirt, work 2 pieces 1
Soap, 2 cakes 0,3
Harmonica, 0,25
Cough syrup 0,3
Quinine 0,12
Padock 0,4
Axe handle "Betty" 0,25
Hunter axe 0,4
Bandanna, 3 pieces 0,15
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Total:
$148.27

 

[Dumarest]

Juan de la Oyo
Mexican, Male

Wants To Become A Deputy Sheriff

Speed (58)-68 Fast +9
Gun Accuracy (67)=77 Very Good (+10)
Throwing Accuracy (77)=82 Very Good (+10)
Strength (79)=84 Strong 17
Bravery (68)=78 Brave Modifier Speed +2 Accuracy +6
Experience (76)=81 Been in 3 Gunfights (+0)

First Shot Determination: 11+Weapon Speed
Hit Determination: Firearms 66
Hit Determination: Thrown 66

Obviously I need equipment now!
Equipment
Hunting Knife KN 1 FSD16
Fast-Draw Revolver FDR6 40 (Very Fast) FSD21
Poor Horse (Becky) 20
Saddle, Briddle, Pads 40
Holster, gun belt: free with revolver
rifle sheath 4
Civil War Type Repeating Carbine (7 shots) 20 FSD6
200 rounds for carbine 4
100 rounds for revolver 2
Western Boots 3
Riding Boots 5
Work pants, 2 pieces 2
Spurs 1
Bible, 0,9
Woolen Underwear 2 pieces 2,2
Shirt, work 2 pieces 1
Soap, 2 cakes 0,3
Harmonica, 0,25
Cough syrup 0,3
Quinine 0,12
Padock 0,4
Axe handle "Betty" 0,25
Hunter axe 0,4
Bandanna, 3 pieces 0,15
____

Total:
$148.27

Feel free to have Juan show up when you're ready. Right now the PCs are either inside the Yellow Rose Saloon or outside talking over a wanted poster they were handed.

 

[Supervisor194]

Maybe have Juan show up near Quinn and Mary as they seem to be getting stuck.

 

[Doc Sammy]

Sorry I didn't post yesterday, was out of the house most of the day.

 

[AsenRG]

Feel free to have Juan show up when you're ready. Right now the PCs are either inside the Yellow Rose Saloon or outside talking over a wanted poster they were handed.

I think the wanted poster seems like the place where he'd fit best.

 

[Dumarest]

F FeralToaster, in case Mercutio should turn up down the line, where do you envision the Crenshaw Brothers lost their herd? Also, did you want to make up your brand or do you want me to find/make one for you? Some examples:

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[Dumarest]

I also wanted to mention that I might, from time to time, post a drawing, map, or photograph in the in-character thread to illustrate or clarify text or indicate relative positions if necessary. I may post an image for a recurring NPC as I find it makes it easier to remember who's who. You are all also welcome to post images on occasions when you feel it's helpful, but let's use spoilers to prevent making the pages take forever to display. For example, if the waitress at the Cactus Flower restaurant appears with any frequency, I might post something like this:

Spoiler: Betsy Sommer

 

[AsenRG]

F FeralToaster, in case Mercutio should turn up down the line, where do you envision the Crenshaw Brothers lost their herd? Also, did you want to make up your brand or do you want me to find/make one for you? Some examples:

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I didn't expect to see such a picture outside of a Pendragon game...

 

[FeralToaster]

Oh thank you, I wasn't sure how deep were going into the cattle business. I was partial to the seven up brand near the top.

As far as the lost herd and Mercutio. I think the herd was lost around here

my search google search called it horse shoe canyon. lightening spooked the herd ran off a cliff into a river and got carried there type of situation. Mercutio followed the herd into the canyon.

 

[Dumarest]

Oh thank you, I wasn't sure how deep were going into the cattle business. I was partial to the seven up brand near the top.

That all depends on what the PCs end up doing, but better to have it handy just in case.

...horse shoe canyon. lightening spooked the herd ran off a cliff into a river and got carried there type of situation. Mercutio followed the herd into the canyon.

Okay, that's Horseshoe Bend on the Colorado River near the Grand Canyon, not too far north of Tucson.

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[Dumarest]

Just to assist your visualization, here are the various brands you've encountered thus far:

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The Seven Up brand is Tybalt Crenshaw's.

 

[FeralToaster]

noted

 

[Doc Sammy]

Sorry for not making a detailed in-character post lately, been sort of busy with real life.

I'll try and make a good IC post soon though.

 

[Dumarest]

I've added a few images over in the Pima County thread to illustrate NPCs with whom you've had some considerable interaction, just to give you a visual in case you're interested.

 

[Dumarest]

Here are some firearms available to your characters in 1870 if you want more flavor than "single-action revolver":

.44 Henry rifle


.36 Colt Paterson revolver


.54 Whitney Model 1841 "Mississippi" rifle


.44 Colt Walker revolver


.36 Colt Navy revolver


.56 Hawken rifle


.44 Remington Army revolver


.44 Sharps Model 1853 rifle


.44 Colt Dragoon revolver


.44 Smith & Wesson Model 3 revolver
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Only ten images allowed per post, so I'll add some more later and include shotguns and derringers and such as well.

 

[Dumarest]

.41 Henry Deringer pocket pistol


.44 Winchester "Improved Henry" rifle


.50 Springfield Model 1866 Allin Conversion rifle


10 ga. William Larkin Moore & Co. shotgun


.44 Colt New Model Revolving rifle


.28 Colt Root revolver


.44 Winchester Model 1866 "Yellow Boy" rifle


.50 Springfield Model 1868 "Trapdoor Springfield" rifle


.41 Remington Model 95 derringer


12 ga. Westley-Richards shotgun​

 

[Dumarest]

A few more options:

.50 Remington Rolling Block "buffalo gun" rifle


.52 Spencer Model 1860 Saddle Ring carbine



12 ga. Roper Repeating Rifle Co. Revolving shotgun


.52 Colt Model 1839 Revolving carbine


.36 Walch Navy 12-shot revolver (only 200 made)


.36 Savage 1861 Navy revolver


.41 Butterfield Army Model revolver (only 640 made)


.31 Colt Model 1848 Baby Dragoon revolver


.31 Wesson & Leavitt revolver


.50 Slotter & Co. Deringer-style pocket pistol​

 

[Shemek hiTankolel]

Is this there any room left for an out of work desperado to sign up for?

 

[Dumarest]

Is this there any room left for an out of work desperado to sign up for?

Roll up your ranny, describe him/her or select a fitting image, buy your outfit, and mosey into town. Languages your PC might know are covered earlier in this thread.

 

[Shemek hiTankolel]

Will do. I am sure you won't be too surprised if I use my current avatar for my character image.

 

[Dumarest]

Will do. I am sure you won't be too surprised if I use my current avatar for my character.

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[Shemek hiTankolel]

Name: Rueben John MacRegan –"Jack"
Occupation: Lawman -Inspector, Dominion Police, Canada (ret.?)
Age: 40 something…

Stats:

Speed: (80 +5 = 85) Very Fast +12
Gun Accuracy : (45+15= 60) Fair +5
Throwing Accuracy: (26 +15 = 41) Above Avg +2
Strength: (22+25=47) Above Avg 14
Bravery: (37+15=52) Above Avg +1 Speed Mod, +3 Accuracy
Experience: (100 +0=100) +10 Accuracy


SAR6 First Shot Determination (12+5+1+8) 26

SAR6 Hit Determination (5+3+10+50) 68%

AR1 Hit Determination (5+3+10+50) 68%

AR1 First Shot Determination (12+5+1-10) 8

Thrown Hit Determination (2+3+10+50) 65%

Equipment
Horse – Fair (Morgan) $50
Saddle and Tack $40
Hunting knife $1
.44 S&W Model 3 (SAR6) $28
Derringer (DR1) $5
Snider-Enfield Cavalry Carbine (AR1) $20
Pipe and Tobacco.
Clothes
Badge and Identification.
Warrants for the arrest of fugitives (Dead or Alive), authorised by the US Government Embassy in Ottawa.

Background: Rueben John MacRegan, or as he is better known as: "Jack," was born in Scarborough Upper Canada (Ontario). He is looking for the American horse thieves and whiskey traders, Josiah McCoy and William Jones, that killed his friends, and fellow policemen, in the Sioux Territory of the soon to be newly formed province of Manitoba. He has been on their trail for several months, and has reason to believe that they are in the Arizona Territory. He plans to kill the men when he finds them.

 

[Shemek hiTankolel]

The men killed by McCoy and Jones.

 

[Dumarest]

I can work with that...in fact, I already know the whereabouts of McCoy and Jones...

Feel free to ride into town whenever you're ready, or show up elsewhere as suits you.

 

[Shemek hiTankolel]

I figured that you would. I will post on the game thread shortly.

 

[Dumarest]

You can assume that before arriving at or near Saguaro you stopped off at Tucson to meet the U.S. Marshal* for Arizona Territory, who wished you well and expressed his regret that he can't provide you with any assistance due to lack of manpower, or you can start in Tucson if you want to play that out.

* Dr. Edward Phelps

 

[Shemek hiTankolel]

Perfect, you read my mind. I was going to look for the nearest Marshall or Sheriff and start there.
Since Marshall/ Dr Phelps can't help he will thank him, wish him well, leave his card with him, and is going to strike off towards Saguaro. Along the way he is going to keep his eyes and ears open for the two varmints. Is there something that would help I.D. them? Are they riding a particular type of horse? Did they steal some item or something from one of Jack's friends? He will stop at any saloon that he happens by, any sheriff's office, and any army out post, if any of these things are present. Even an isolated farmstead might serve as a source of a clue.

 

[Dumarest]

Shemek hiTankolel
F FeralToaster
Gringnr
Black Vulmea
Séadna
AsenRG
Bunch
Supervisor194
Doc Sammy
Baeraad

Before I forget, I need all of you to tell me which hand is dominant for your PC. You can just go with whichever hand you use in real life, choose left or right, or roll randomly. I just want to make sure we have it on the record before any combat happens as wound locations matter in Boot Hill and getting wounded in your dominant hand/arm and/or shooting/throwing with the other will affect your accuracy.

 

[Dumarest]

Perfect, you read my mind. I was going to look for the nearest Marshall or Sheriff and start there.
Since Marshall/ Dr Phelps can't help he will thank him, wish him well, leave his card with him, and is going to strike off towards Saguaro. Along the way he is going to keep his eyes and ears open for the two varmints. Is there something that would help I.D. them? Are they riding a particular type of horse? Did they steal some item or something from one of Jack's friends? He will stop at any saloon that he happens by, any sheriff's office, and any army out post, if any of these things are present. Even an isolated farmstead might serve as a source of a clue.

Sorry, I somehow missed your follow-up post. Let's say McCoy was riding a mare with a tobiano coat and Jones was riding a mare with a leopard coat.

Tobiano


Leopard​

 

[Gringnr]

ooc Eugene is right-handed.

 

[Doc Sammy]

Mary is right-handed