GM Endless Forms' PFS 06-02 The Silver Mount Collection (Inactive)

Game Master Mike Tuholski

@Grim: yes he did. And because you have Combat Reflexes you can take AoO while FF.

Druthane digs his blade into the gearman (no confirm) but only does a small amount of damage to the hard creature. Grimdoc, Hagrym, and Jaysin all miss with their attacks.

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 23 dmg

Ander and Rhydderch are up!

ok, so just checking...Grim missed with 22? Ok no more power attack :-( .

Grim will retroactively swing at the robot as it approaches.

Lucern,aoo : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 damage : 1d12 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 miss, so did not matter anyhow .

"These here robot things are harder than smashing a turtle in full plate...or something. I think we need better tactics on these guys . "

Realizing that his weapon is not enough to damage the creature and that Druthane has some power to overcome their defenses, Rhydderch flashes his blade about, hoping to distract the robot so that Druthane can land a solid blow.

Aid Another: Attack: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

Ander swings at the gearsman once more, then takes a step back as he misses.

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 3 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 3 + (3) = 13
Shocking Grasp: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 6, 4, 3, 1) = 20

18/39 hp

Yes, a 22 missed.

4d100 ⇒ (49, 72, 87, 34) = 242

Ander misses and Rydderch tries to set up an opening for Druthane!

One of the robots (#3) seems to glitch momentarily but is still able to step in and attack Druthane!

The first one goes for Rhydderch:
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
electricity damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The second goes for Hagrym:
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18
electricity damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The third swings at Druthane:
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
electricity damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

And the fourth attacks Grimdoc:
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 = 22
electricity damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 23 dmg

You guys are up!

Grimdoc reverts to normal size as he collapses to the floor.

stabilize : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 3 = 31 Finally!
Damage: 1d10 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 3 + (5) = 15
Shocking Grasp: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 6, 6, 4, 6) = 27

Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 3 = 15
Crit Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
Crit Shocking Grasp: 5d6 ⇒ (6, 5, 1, 1, 2) = 15

Ander steps in again and brings his blade down on the gearsman, missing a chance to make a more deadly strike!

"Huzzah! Nice hit Ander!"
Not wanting to get flanked by these deadly foes, Druthane bursts into an acrobatic slide to the other side of Rhydderch. There he lets go with another burst of electric power

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
Attack with Pool Strike: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 + 2 = 30 DMG: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 + ELEC: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
Confirmation: 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 9 + 2 = 20 DMG: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 + ELEC: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 4) = 6

Rhydderch moves from the construct he's engaged with to see to Brother Grimdoc's wounds. Drawing an AoO...of course.

Lay on Hands: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 1) = 5

If Ander hasn't taken the machine out, Hagrym should be able to take a 5' diagonal and flank it. If, however, Aander shredded it completely with his blow, Hagrym will 5' south and attack the one that took down Grimdoc.

Attack 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Damage 2d6 + 5 ⇒ (2, 4) + 5 = 11

Noticing that his arrows are not finding their mark, Jaysin takes more care in his aim. Against the same one.

Bow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21 for Adamantine Arrow: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Bow: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14 for Adamantine Arrow: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

These things are intolerable!

Thanks Rhydderch. :) We'll see if we survive this fight for Grim to buy you a drink.

Oh no! I updated this last night but my post clearly got eaten. Well, let's try this again:

Ander deals a blow to the robot and although his weapon does little to harm it, the electrical shock has clearly damaged the robot's systems. Druthane likewise has trouble harming it with his weapon but deals a small shock that blows a few fuses.

AoO mwk spear power attack on Rhydderch: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 2 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 10 + 4 = 20

Rhydderch moves over to heal the fallen dwarf while Hagrym and Jaysin attack unsuccessfully.

The first two robots pause momentarily as a wave of microscopic material washes over them, fixing many of their gashes and blown fuses and rewiring their circuits.

The third one attacks Jaysin!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 2 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 4 = 19

The fourth one attacks Hagrym!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 12 - 2 = 25
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 5 dmg
G2: 21 dmg

You guys are up!

Hagrym is now at -4 and is stable.

Stabilization check 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (18) + 2 - 4 = 16

Forgive any rules lapse here. Let me know if this doesn't work with spell combat. Mirror image is my top priority, so if I do too much, I'd rather step and cast.

Druthane steps back, fighting defensively after taking a swing to cast mirror image. ATK: 1d20 + 8 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 8 - 4 = 5 Mirror Image: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Ander continues swinging at the robot in front of him.

Ander casts a spell defensively, charging his sword with electricity, then swings again.

Concentration DC 17: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (12) + 10 = 22

Attack: 1d20 + 10 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 10 + 3 = 29
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7 and Electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Shocking Grasp: 5d6 ⇒ (5, 1, 3, 1, 1) = 11

Rhydderch raises his sword, causing a nimbus of light to emanate from him in a 30-foot radius.

All allies in this area (including the warrior of the holy light) receive a +1 morale bonus to AC and on attack rolls, damage rolls, and saving throws against fear as long as they remain in the area of light.

Jaysin goes down in a heap. At -4 HP

Stable: 1d20 + 0 - 4 ⇒ (5) + 0 - 4 = 1

Guess I go down to -5 HP now.

@Druthane: That works just fine. The spell you cast in your off-hand does not need to be offensive. Mirror Image is the magus go-to defensive spell.

Ander deals another shocking blow to the gearsman near him! Rhydderch continues to use his holy power to charge his companions as Jaysin and Hagrym fall to the ground.

I believe Grimdoc is conscious again after Rhydderch's healing last round. Phew, sorry this has been so brutal on you guys!

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 5 dmg
G2: 40 dmg

Grimdoc is up!

Grimdoc is still down at -1 unless my math was off..

"Zzzzz "

Oh, I didn't realize -1 was the updated HP after healing, I thought you hadn't added in the healing yet.

Also, I totally forgot about the electricity damage on their attacks last round. Consider that a freebie from your GM!

The first one goes for Druthane!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (4) + 12 - 2 = 14
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 = 22
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 4

The second one goes for Ander!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (18) + 12 - 2 = 28
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 4 = 19
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3

The third one goes for Rhydderch!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 - 2 = 29
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 4

1d100 ⇒ 45
The fourth one moves over to Ander and stabs!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 12 - 2 = 22
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 10 + 4 = 17
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 2

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 5 dmg
G2: 40 dmg

You guys are up! Well, those of you who are still up. Boy, this is not looking good.

Hagrym is still down.

Spell Recall of Shocking Grasp, couple that with another pool strike. ATK: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24, Sword DMG: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 + Elec: 6d6 ⇒ (3, 5, 4, 1, 5, 2) = 20

Man, this does not look good. I hope that brings at least ONE down.

Ander goes down after the first robot stabs him. And will be dead...dead if the second one attacks him.

-4 hp

Stabilize: 1d20 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 1 - 4 = 12

This is about the time when desparation kicks in to prevent a TPK. Scenario breaking and whatnot. If I run away, I'll be back. Get ready from some out of the box solutions... assuming it's even possible.

Same here. I'm currently contemplating my action, which might be a withdrawal. I don't think constructs are known for performing a coup de grace; so as long as everyone who is down can stabilize dragging people out one at a time is a possibility. Of course I'll eat one, possibly two, AoOs when/if I withdraw so I may be taking a dirt nap with my new friends soon enough!

BTW is this scenario is at all indicative of what Season 6 has in store my characters will be sitting on the sidelines until next August.

I want to test whether or not they'll follow me outside. If not I'll SERIOUSLY consider retreat, and fight from a distance. We're sure that we're supposed to be playing 4 player 6-7? ;-)

Rhydderch withdraws from the room.

If Druthane killed his target I'll take the roundabout route avoiding AoOs. If Dru's target is still alive he'll take the more direct route...most likely drawing two AoOs.

If Ander went down after the first hit the fourth gearsman would have moved over to attack Rhydderch, although missed.

Druthane deals a heavy blow to the nearest robot but the machine man still moves!

Yep, looks like no matter what Rhydderch is going to get two AoO:

mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 12 - 2 = 26
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 10 + 4 = 16
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 3

mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (13) + 12 - 2 = 23
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 10 + 4 = 22
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Initiative:

1. Druthane, Jaysin, Ander, Rhydderch, and Hagrym
2. Gearsmen
3. Grimdoc

G1: 37 dmg
G2: 40 dmg

I'll wait to see if Rhydderch made it out before the gearsmen take their turns. I'm not sure if his HP in the banner are accurate or not.

Made it out with 2hp to spare...

Wow! This is the toughest encounter I've seen in any. PFS scenario so far!

My target still didn't go down?! Holy crap. That's the one I've been after this whole time. Right?

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DR, high AC, fast healing of some sort...not a good combo. Where is Asoka when we need her! LoL.

Rydderch makes it out alive!

The first one attacks Druthane!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 12 - 2 = 11
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 10 + 4 = 19
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 6

The third one steps over and does the same!
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 12 - 2 = 30
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 4 = 21
electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Confirm:
mwk spear power attack: 1d20 + 12 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 12 - 2 = 17
damage: 1d8 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 10 + 4 = 21

2d100 ⇒ (7, 28) = 35

The second gearsman finishes off 1d3 ⇒ 3 Ander.

Sorry....

The last gearsman finishes off Grimdoc.

Sorry again....

I guess Rhydderch and Druthane are up (maybe) to see what they can do/if they can get away with their lives.

And no, not all of Season 6 will be or is like this. The first three have a Numerian focus to kick things off but not all of them will and even the other two are not this deadly. I've seen others saying that this encounter can be rough.

Not a confirmation, and there are 4 of me to aim at before the hit could have landed. I hate like hell to abandon the mission, but a TPK in the first room is.... not okay.

I can't get to the map, but I will retreat. I'm sorry guys.

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I don't blame you for retreating. If we'd have all done that a round or so earlier, that would have been the smart play. I have to say, I'm going to read up a bit on the adventures before I commit to a season 6 scenario again. We had no shot against that group. And don't worry, DM, I've had the opportunity to play in a great number of your games, and hope to be in many more! TPK's happen sometimes...that keeps it exciting!

This scenario was brand new and I don't think there were any reviews posted before we committed. I'm happy to throw what I can into the hat as far as gold & PP goes if anyone is interested in being raised from the dead.

Wow, so unless somebody can drag me out as they retreat I'm going to be next on the CdG, unless they stop since everyone left the room. If I'm dead then I'll certainly be interested in being brought back, I like Jaysin too much. Hopefully I have enough resources to handle it myself.

Stabilize that I still need to make: 1d20 + 0 - 5 ⇒ (2) + 0 - 5 = -3

No worries on retreating either...its the best tactical move. Grimdoc was thinking that was our only option but never made it to round two to act on it. If we are APL 4.5 playing on a CR7-8? combat, that is supposed to be rough. Just out of curiosity would there have been 6 of those guys or just tougher in the 6-player scaling?

Ok, with 4 images I think Druthane can retreat out of their easily without dying.

So Rhydderch and Druthane can make it out but unfortunately everyone else in there is going to be finished off by the robots.

First of all you will need to get your bodies recovered:

Have your body recovered by a rescue team 5 PP

Then you'll need to get raised:

Raise dead 16 PP

Then you need to get two permanent negative levels removed (well, you don't have to get them removed right away but if you can you should.

Restoration 2 PP (4 PP to remove a

permanent negative level)

Also, don't forget that you can't spend PP on other players (although you are more than willing to chip in GP on spellcasting services):

Player characters may not pool Prestige Points to obtain more expensive boons or services, even if they are members of the same faction. As a general rule, Prestige Points are designed to be spent by characters on themselves.

If you are paying gold for the Raise or the Restorations, the cost is 10 x CL (minimum to cast the spell) x spell level (+ material costs of spell):

Raise Dead: 5000 gp of diamond + (level 5 spell x CL 9 x 10) = 5450 gp
Restoration: 1000 gp of diamond dust + (level 4 spell x CL 7 x 10) = 1280 gp

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I will wait to fill out chronicles until everyone has figured out their Raise Dead situation and how you are paying for it so I can note it on your sheet.

Unfortunately you will get 0 XP, 0 PP, and 0 GP from this adventure but it still has to be reported and you still have to keep a sheet as a record that you've already played it.

Please post your PFS number and make a Day Job roll.

I just had to resurrect one of my characters this week...another situation where APL has us playing up and the lower level characters are, understandably for the most part, ill-equipped for the higher tier challenge. So between that game and this one I'm a bit turned off to PFS at the moment and probably see myself stepping away for a bit. Absolutely no fault of the GMs...some of these scenarios are just poorly designed.

I just had to resurrect one of my characters this week...another situation where APL has us playing up and the lower level characters are, understandably for the most part, ill-equipped for the higher tier challenge. So between that game and this one I'm a bit turned off to PFS at the moment and probably see myself stepping away for a bit. Absolutely no fault of the GMs...some of these scenarios are just poorly designed.

I can't tell if you or I are the bad luck!....

Well, Ander only has 15 PP due to having an AP chronicle applied and spending some PP for a past body recovery and some wands. I could sell gear, but I don't know that he would be viable after that.....

So a grand total of 5+16+8= 29PP. Grim has 17PP at the start of the adventure. So he can do the recovery and restorations (13PP) but will have to pay cash for a raise dead. So unless he can turn 4PP into a discount, he will sell enough gear to get to 5450gp

day job, miner..and potential grave digger: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26

Sadly, I have next to no gold to contribute, but I will give all that I can.

Scriverner: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

No day job roll. I think it's time to let Hagrym pass into the great beyond. Gorum will appreciate that he fought bravely!

Jaysin barely has the PPs for the restoration and recovery but not the Raise Dead. Once I sell off everything worth something I'm still 750gp short.

Well, I shall throw myself at the mercy of the GM. I can't get to the map, but Druthane is strong enough to carry Jaysin. I'd bank on my Mirror Images to give me the moment to get him out.... Would the GM be willing to call it as done?

Standard to pick him up and move to get out probably, sure.

HUZZAH!