Rogue Trader 002: Abner Tanks a Chaos Spawn
1I really, really hate launching launchers. RT going straight to the game is a relief. Quick plot overview: Our maybe haunted ship is in danger because of either chaos, mutations, and a guy passed over for a promotion. All up to date? Let's get going. Level 3 is super dull, even if the Warriors and Soldier get a good game. The story so far is very basic CRPG. Unknown evil! Voices in your head! Sudden authority thrust upon us! Friends with A names! The Combat Servitor does kind of look a Chaos Marine at first glance, but zooming in the differences are more clear. But it is an embarrassing misidentification on my part. There are a lot of talents we can take at Level 4 compared to 3, but a lot of them feel... well. Lame? So the pool of effective/cool ones are way smaller. Here's what we picked at Level 4:
Abner: Psyker Tank. He picks Thick Skin this section. Basically, massive Parry buff and +1 Damage Reduction.
Abelard: Warrior. Our goal is a Shock Trooper. So, we gave him Grenadier.
Idira: Weak Body, Weak Soul. Exploits are going to be her main job, so might as well get a good debuff.
Argenta: Unpredictable. Let's just get loads of crit for our Gun Girl.
I think during the fight on the bridge, the Chaos Spawn was a pretty wimpy foe -- especially since we may have failed to move out of danger squares. The extra wounds from Iconoclast and Endure proved pretty useful. Same with Idira's stacking Forewarning on him. I just feel like maybe having us fight a Chaos Spawn so soon is going to make later fights feel like a weird threat whiplash.
00:00:00 No Lauchers, No Muss, Lots of Fuss
00:01:05 Party Overview
00:02:20 Level 3 Is Disappointing
00:04:49 Exploration and Fire Lady
00:17:05 Lord Captain's Quarters
00:36:51 Level 4... Takes Awhile
01:14:36 Fight on the Bridge
01:34:40 Good Job Team, I Think