[Scarecrow71]

If we are in a combat situation, then Spirit has the initiative at this point, followed by yours truly and then Operator.  While Spirit isn't near us, I do act before you.  Although, I'd like to get clarification on who is where on the stairs.  As in, what order are we walking up them?  Is it the order that Imperialus posted?  If that's the case, then I'm gonna have to attempt to throw the grenade back up as I'm closest to it AND I would have the initiative.


Imperialus, can you clarify the situation please?

[imperialus]

Sorry for the confusion Scarecrow.  In answer to your questions

1) Yes, we are in combat.  If you remember way back in the recruitment thread I think I mentioned that when it comes to PbP's I find it a million times easier to roll initiative for everyone at the same time.  Otherwise we're waiting 2 or 3 days for everyone to roll before we can even start. 

2) The physical order that you are on the stairs is up to you guys.  I was under the impression that it was Aishuku on point based on his last post, but you guys can feel free to re-arrange yourselves as you see fit.

3) Yes, you can attempt to throw the grenade back, however because you are on stairs it is much more likely to scatter back towards you if you don't nail the throw.

And again, sorry about the confusion.

[Operator]

With the running rate and movement rules taken into consideration, is there more than 8.33 meters of stairs separating Op from the unknown assailant?

[Scarecrow71]

yeah - bum-rush for the win!

[imperialus]

of course, bum rushing into the arms of a guy with a knife can be a bit on the dangerous side.

PS:  I am going to be out of town for the weekend tomorrow.  I'll be back on Monday though.

[Ympulse]

Post going up later this morning. I'm going to assume that getting in / Taking the Gecko gear off / Manually swapping ammo to SnS will take 3-4 Complex actions. (Since I'm turning Wired Reflexes on when I enter the building)

[Scarecrow71]

I updated my IC post to show that I am shooting at the bad guy.  Damage sucks, but I'm a chemist, not a mercenary.

[Operator]

Ooh, flechette rounds. I doubt that you'll accidentally cause him Physical damage at least; his armor makes me feel less bad about shooting him with Ex.

Operator's no slouch in hand-to-hand, but even he wouldn't charge a guy with a knife if he had no shock frills or shock gloves.

[Scarecrow71]

Well, with no description to go on before I ran up the stairs...

[Operator]

No problem; we're all in this together.

[Ympulse]

Reply is in.

This is what I get for not wanting to use the stairs. Now after that grueling climb, I have to sprint down some stairs and... *grumblegrumble*

[Operator]

Updated my post to reflect the attack test following Aishuku's valiant efforts.

[Scarecrow71]

I am going to assume that I am unable to use a simple action to parry as I was running up the stairs in this IP, so I will have to soak the damage when I get home tonight.
 
imp, do you want me to put my action in for my next IP as well, or should I wait until the others have posted?

[imperialus]

I'd wait for the others if you don't mind.  Otherwise things might get confusing fast.

[Scarecrow71]

no worries.  I'll wait until the others have posted and you have indicated it's my turn to get my butt kicked again.