To spend it? Alpha Dawn pg 5 and 11.

Sorry, no.  XP that we earned.

I give it to you in a private line in a thread and then it's up to you to use it or put any leftover into your character sheet.

Often, the XP will be at the beginning or ending of a thread.  Last time I gave it was about when you all had finished up at Jetsom.

From thread 1-8, posted by GM on 8/3/2010:

I'm taking requests for things if you want.  Here are some ideas I'm toying with:

Symbiote:  as mentioned above this would be like a familiar in a fantasy setting.

Robot: we have a request for a robot sidekick, not that it always "behaves."

Cybernetics:  someone may want a bionic arm or something like that.  (If so, let me know so the ice cutter robot can "conveniently" cut off the proper body part.)

Mutation:  If your character perhaps gets into a bit of an issue and gets mutated in some way or another (with a power, etc.)

Alien Pet:  Could be similar to a watchdog.

Other types of ideas from SF will also be considered.  There will be trade offs for these benefits, however, so keep that in mind.

In reply to GM Heath (msg #949):

I can see Desiraye with a Alien Pet/Watchdog idea

Speaking of technology:  Now that we are on the verge of wearing our PC on our wrist (or carrying it like a phone), what are the chances of beginning to develop in-game bodycomps?

I'd need more details.  It could be that it would be a banned item due to various risks (technology, security, privacy, etc.), but could be in the black market.

What about new weapons and stuff Heath?

I'm certainly open to it all.  The system is outdated by far.  We just need to keep it real within the Star Frontiers world and not too much new rule making.

OK, I would be happy with some items from Zebulon's Guide as far as equipment.  I would be happy to help making stuff work if you needed it.

Certainly, I think Zebulon's Guide items will be acceptable.

Cool.  I know we already have some stuff in the game.  I would be happy to help like I said if you want equipment like that done or modified.

Can Desi use the laser rifle against the Gorilla?

Not while being caught in melee/grapple.

laser pistol?

I suppose...with a -25% penalty.

Actually the rules are fairly clear on this -- while in melee you can fire a pistol, presumably with no penalty, but rifle fire is at -30. P. 26, Expanded Game Rules.

Although I draw a distinction between melee and melee/grapple.  Have you ever tried using a pistol when someone is wrestling you (especially if they pin you)?  That's quite different from firing when they are just a few feet away and not touching you.

Fair enough, good point.

I found it thanks to your help.  I knew I had more, just couldn't remember where we got it from.

Soory, I'll post this afternoon or this evening.

For those who are interested, I may be incorporating many things from StarFrontiersman:  http://www.starfrontiersman.co...ads/starfrontiersman

This is a link to the free issues.  The equipment above is from their first issue.  I will add more as I get time, but if you see anything from those issues you particularly want to implement, let me know.

Where do I start?  LOL.....

OK, with the 14 XP Desi had saved and the newly gained 12 XP, here's her upgrades;

18 pts. to Level 6 Beam Weapons
3 pts. to Level 1 Projectile Weapons
3 pts. to Level 1 Thrown Weapons
2 pts. to Bring STA back to 60 [from 58]

FYI, any radiation damage, although "permanent," is going to be repaired at a hospital, so it's only "semi" permanent.  Not sure if that's what Desi was referring to, but don't worry.