Freelance Treasure Hunting, Monday, Period 5, Class #7

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

"Good afternoon," Vala greeted the students as they entered the Danger Room Shop, sitting on the console next to what could be considered a basket for tribute. Just because she was no longer a warlord is no reason not to accept gifts if they were willingly offered. "Welcome to our last class session together. Which by no means you shouldn't still stop by my...well, I don't quite have an office, but if you need me for something, leave a note at the radio station or on my voice mail, and I'll get back to you."

Surrounding Vala were a number of assorted vehicles, from bicycles to motorcycles to flashy sports cars to rickshaws and old pickup trucks and non-descript sedans. For the more futuristically inclined, there were also a number of swoop bikes and speeders, as well as other flying devices. No large ships, though.

"Today, we'll be discussing how to make a getaway. Often, when you're planning a heist treasure hunting expedition, you'll need to do some research before the event, as well as traveling in preparation and during the expedition. You'll need to be as inconspicuous as possible, of course, so you'll want to choose a vehicle that blends in with both who you've decided to be and with the area you're researching."

"However, you also want to be sure that your vehicle can get you away from wherever you are, again as inconspicuously as possible, but also quickly. Obviously, these things do not always go smoothly or predictably, and you'll want to be able to get away if at all possible. Things to consider include conspicuousness, available fuel, and maneuverability, and whether or not it's large enough to carry the treasure you're finding. Today, you'll be telling me which vehicle you would choose and why, then drive your chosen vehicle around an obstacle course--if you choose to have someone with you as your driver, make sure it's someone you trust implicitly."

She cleared her throat. "Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for being a wonderful class and I wish you good luck." She paused. "And a cut of any proceeds."

[ooc: OCD coming is up! And this was always in the right place!]

Comments

Sign In

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Name and vehicle that best describes you

Re: Sign In

[stocksgrrl.livejournal.com]

Turtle Wexler.

A fuel-efficient and economically-priced Saturn.

During the Lecture

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Listen, boggle, chat, take notes

Re: During the Lecture

[stocksgrrl.livejournal.com]

Turtle's notes were occasionally interrupted by the need to stab her pencil into the paper and make angry little circly things.

What? She was in a bad mood. Her poor teeth, though...first suffering the barrage of constant sugar, and now being gritted together way too much.

Discussion Question

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Which vehicle would you choose for your adventure? Why?

Re: Discussion Question

[stocksgrrl.livejournal.com]

"A moped," Turtle said after a bit of thought. "No one suspects the dorks with the moped."

Re: Discussion Question

[cantjossme.livejournal.com]

"Flying car," Mel said firmly. "Or one of those swoopy bike things. Because they can FLY. Plus it's more fun to fly in them than bounce off them as you fall 60 feet to the ground and land on your face."

Re: Discussion Question

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

"I've got a really cool car," Dean said. "Hasn't let me down yet."

Re: Discussion Question

[bookyeve.livejournal.com]

"Well, I think a Dusenberg, partly because one can jump in it quite quickly without having to worry about doors," Evie said. "In case of pursuing guards."

Re: Discussion Question

[sixstandingby.livejournal.com]

"X-Wing," Gavin said. "Weapons, speed, and maneuverability. Nothing beats it."

Re: Discussion Question

[morpherboy.livejournal.com]

"Either a really fast sports car or one of those mini Coopers." Someone had finally gotten around to watching the French Routine.

Re: Discussion Question

[the_merriest]

"Is this a city-type setting?" Rikku asked, considering. "Jude's teaching me to skateboard. If you have a board with you, you can actually get going pretty fast, and you don't need fuel or anything, and zip around tight corners and alleyways and into buildings and pull off a quick-change and nobody would know it's you. That's good, right?"

Re: Discussion Question

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"A swoopbike," Karal finally said. "Because it is the only vehicle that I have any experience driving." Pink and silver toy cars did not count. "I'd much rather have a horse."

Re: Discussion Question

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"A Volvo station wagon," John replied. "Plenty of space for treasure, good fuel economy, enough speed, and ubiquitous enough not to attract attention."

Re: Discussion Question

[blackmagic-eve.livejournal.com]

"Depending on the environment, a motorcycle," Eve said. "Because if it's in the city, there's enough of them around that you wouldn't be quite as suspect if you were, say, in the middle of nowhere."

Obstacle Course

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Vehicle selection is moddable (within reason, please), but don't select something that your character wouldn't be able to use (unless that's the point). Feet are also a viable option.

Ping in in pairs or groups if you'd like, but be sure to specify who's doing the driving.

Re: Obstacle Course--The City

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Hey, how'd you get the car started, anyway?

Re: Obstacle Course--The Mountains and Cliffs

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Treasure isn't always easily accessible.

Re: Obstacle Course--The Middle of Nowhere, USA

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Welcome to the country, people. Lots of long, flat roads with nowhere to hide.

Talk to the TA

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Just as soon as he pings in

Re: Talk to the TA

[saltandammo.livejournal.com]

Dean's list of getaway vehicles had a grand total of one on it. He may be just a little single focused when it comes to cars.

After Class

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

Talk to Vala, leave tribute, etc.

Re: After Class

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

John went up to talk to Vala after class, "Excuse me, Ms. Mal Doran?"

OOC

[spacepiratevala.livejournal.com]

She might be responsible for ending the world sometime, but not today!

Also, thank you so much for being such a fun class!

Re: OOC

[cantjossme.livejournal.com]

Can Mel mod a swoop bike?