GM/Lictor Lane's Who Needs Parenting? = CoT Team 1 IC Thread (Inactive)

Game Master michaelane

I'll be clear. The goblins can act in the surprise round with Coran. After that, we'll kick off Round 1 with everyone else. You can change or add to your action if desired.

Surprise Round
A goblin with a bow as tall has he is, appears in the corridor above you and fires an arrow right at Jo. But even as the arrow arcs toward Jo, it is clear that the barbarian is not really his target. The box at Jo's feet is.
Attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30
The arrow strikes the box and you hear a high-pitched giggle from the intersection as the box explodes in a swarm of spiders. The goblin disappears to your right. The spiders immediately begin crawling all over Jo's legs, scurrying for a new hidey-hole.
Jo takes 1d6 ⇒ 2 damage and needs to make a Fort save.

Next to Roman, the doors bang open away from Roman and four goblins appear in the doorway. The front two brandish wicked looking knives or small swords. In back the other two hold torches and screech, "Burn them, burn them! Bite them and kick them! Kill the longshanks for Whitechin! We'll have a tasty feast tonight!" The two next to him strike with their swords while the other two toss torches, one at Roman and one at Coran.
Attack (Sword) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Attack (Sword) 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
Attack (Torch) 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 4 = 1
Attack (Torch) 1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 4 = 13
Both swords miss, one barely deflected by Coran's spell. The two torches call harmlessly to the floor as the goblins that pitched them switch to their bows.

I will keep my action, but also move towards one of the Goblins, after casting my spell.

A Goblin with a 30 roll on an attack?! Really?!?! Hope that was Whitechin or we are all in trouble!

"AHHHHH!! More Spiders!!!! Bellows Jo who is now very apprehensive about arachnids.

Fort Save -> 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Hit Points: 22 (24-2)
A/C: 16
Weapon: MW Earth Breaker +8(2d6+7, x3)

Roman announces that he hears giggling and skittering from behind the double door, right before it is swung open and the fight begins. He deftly avoids the first clumsy blows of the wretched creatures, and calmly steps back southeast. 5-ft. step to J2.
He briefly touches the image of the rose on his chest pocket as he silently prays to his goddess.
Milani, let the justice be served in avenging the victims of these creatures. Swift action - Judgement of Justice
Raising his bow, he releases two arrows at the nearest knife-wielding goblin.
Point blank shot, Rapid shot, Judgement of Justice
Atk1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Dmg1: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Atk2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19
Dmg2: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

He then drops his bow and draws steel, bracing himself for the goblin onslaught.

Round 1: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

Moondark fires from her lurking spot when she gets a clear shot.

crossbow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
damage 1d8 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 1 + (4) = 13

crit 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Emmett gets nervous fast as the spiders and the goblins start crawling everywhere. Still, he focuses on the goblin who seemed to lead the onslaught and is clever enough to pull that spider stunt.

"You're a clever one small one, but the cleaver will have you!"

Misfortune hex, will DC 15

Round 1: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

Jo, you made the save against poison, but I forgot you also need to make one (also Fort) against distraction or be nauseated (1 round). You can still move if nauseated, but not attack.

I'll resolve everyone else after Jo since it may have an effect on where Xianae moves to. The goblins are still in the doorway. Emmett, for planning purposes, you are not within 30 feet of that goblin.

Can I move within 30 feet? If not, then I'll cast grease to block passage for the melee goblins coming through.

Jo saves against distraction.

fortitude = 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

Jo, that was a successful save so you can move and attack if desired.
Emmett, you won't be able to get within 30 feet without a double move.

Ok, then I'll use Grease to make the path between us harder to navigate.

Jo will take as many steps as it takes to get into range of an attacking Goblin. Without a map, I am sort of lost

Attack Goblin - 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Damage - 2d6 + 7 ⇒ (5, 2) + 7 = 14

I'M COMIN FOR YOU WHITECHIN!!! Jo bellows as he squashes his first of many goblins

Round 1

Jo shakes off the effects of the swarm and moves to stand next to Roman in the doorway. Angry at Whitechin and the swarm, he brings Rosebud down in a crunching blow that obliterates the goblin in front of him in a spray of blood and brains.

Moondark stays in the entrance hall and draws a bead on the goblin in front of Roman. Pulling the trigger, her bolt flies forward with a soft twang of the string, flying true right into the eye of the goblin and killing it instantly.

Emmett steps into the hallway and with a few soft words, lays down a layer of slippery grease. Emmett, are you putting it under the goblins you can see or between you guys and the one that shot the box to release the swarm?

Updated Map

Round 1: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

I had another view in mind... Now that I see the map, it doesn't make much sense to block our way in. I was thinking there were two fronts.

Emmett, seeing the battle unfold, refrains from casting his spell. Instead, he moves to get a better view of the situation.

Move to J2, trying to see Whitechin. If I still have a standard action, I will cast Grease on his bow (Reflex DC 15).

Emmett, I think you did understand correctly originally. The archer was in B1 or B2, but has subsequently disappeared. You can move to J2 and cast grease on one of the goblins there or on the whole lot of them or you can double move up into the corridor where you saw the archer or you could lay down grease between you guys and where the archer vanished. You do not see an archer from J2.

Emmett casts Grease where the archer was, thus hoping to make it harder for it to simply turn the corner and shoot.

Is this my round 1 or 2 action? Let me know if you want me to post another action.

Emmett gestures and flicks a little butter down the hall and you can all see a greasy film form in the area the archer shot not long ago. You're all set now for Round 1 Emmett. Just need Coran in Round 1, then the Bad Guys, then Roman (and Roman it makes sense since their actions may affect yours to wait)

trying to update but the map is not showing up for me

Coran takes a five foot step back standing behind Roman drawing his crossbow readying it for the next round. He will also be asking for "Guidance" with his shot.

Happy Father's Day to all applicable! What's going on with the game. We seem to be at a standstill????

Sorry guys. Nutty week. Coran - hopefully you can see it now.

A trio of madly babbling goblins unleash their attacks on Roman and Jo. The goblin attacking Jo misses, but the one attacking Roman chitters with glee as it stabs him in the leg and does a little dance.
Attack (Sword, Roman] 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Confirm (Sword, Roman] 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Damage (Sword, Roman) 1d4 ⇒ 4
Attack (Sword, Jo] 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

From behind the successful goblin another one draws a shortbow and fires at Roman, but its shot goes awry.
Attack (Shortbow) 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

On the other side of the grease from Emmett, the goblin with the huge bow reappears, firing a shot at Byron.
Attack (Longbow) 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28
Damage (Longbow) 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

And the swarm moves inexorably onto Xianae, stinging and biting her with their tiny mandibles.
Damage 1d6 ⇒ 3 And provide 2 Fort saves please. First is poison, second is distraction.

Roman, you may take the 5-foot step into H2 and use your prior attack roll against the goblin at J0 or drop your bow and attack the one in front of you.

Round 1: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron
Updated Map

Round 1:

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19.

Grinning widely, Byron slides easily across the grease, and moves around behind the goblin with the bow, attempting to 'pin' him in position.

Double move to get to A1.

HP9/13
Roman quickly assesses the situation. Emmett's got spells, but wouldn't risk enlarging JO. Xianae's swarmed. We can't get engage Whitechin because of the grease. Way to place ourselves between a rock and a hard place.
He is distracted from his thoughts by a sharp pain in his leg. Upon noticing the gleeful goblin with a bloodied knife Roman sees red. He drops the bow and attacks with the morningstar, aiming to smash its ugly skull.
Wielding two-handed, Judgement of Justice
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Fortitude Save (Poison) : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Fortitude Save (Distraction) : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15

I run towards the Goblin on the other side of the grease and attempt to jump over the Grease.

Acrobatics (DC 10) : 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

I successfully land on a dry space of ground at which point I look around the corner to see if anyone else is coming towards us.

Perception : 1d20 ⇒ 1

Failing to see anyone I turn my attention back to the Goblin, with whom I try to swing my axe, with all of my might.

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 24 ⇒ (6) + 24 = 30 (+20 added from True Strike.)
Battle-Axe Damage : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 (Power Attacking)

Current Hit Points : 16 / 19
Move Action : Moving and Jumping as a run up, landing at B, 2. Not sure if the jump provokes or not though.
Standard Action : Attack.
Free Action : Perception.

GM - Am I correct in assuming that the bolded names are those remaining in Round 1?

We misunderstood each other. I hadn't meant to block the way to the archer, but to make it harder for the archer to just duck back and forth (so 2 more squares north). No worries. I'll adjust.

Emmett steps back (K2) and dispels the grease from the corridor.

Jo, you are correct, bolded names are who has not yet gone in the round.

Roman lashes viciously at the goblin before him, but the little bugger is too swift and easily ducks his blow.

Byron slides across the grease and then moves around behind the goblin who is unable to attack with his bow equipped.

Emmett, I put it where I did because of the range of the spell and the location you wanted to move too, which also got you out of the way of the swarm.

Round 2: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

I have already posted my Round 2 actions.

I as well.

HP 22/24

Jo glares at the Goblin in front of him, raises himself up to his full 7'6" height and roars a barbarian bellow!

"*ROAR*!!! JO WILL SMASH ALL YOUR HEADS!!!

Demoralize check on all Goblins within 30':1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14

Demoralize: You can use this skill to cause your
opponents to become shaken for a number of rounds. The
DC of this check is equal to 10 + the target’s Hit Dice + the
target’s Wisdom modifier. If you are successful, the target
is shaken for 1 round. This duration increases by 1 round
for every 5 by which you beat the DC. You can only threaten
opponents in this way if they are within 30 feet and can
clearly see and hear you.

I think this is a standard action GM, so I guess no attack this time. If you decide otherwise let me know.

Round 2

Jo's fierce tirade leaves the goblins in front of him quivering and quaking, though the goblin up by Byron seems to barely notice.
That is a standard action. Its in the next paragraph.

The venom from the spiders begins to leave Xianae feeling a little weaker. 1d2 ⇒ 1 Strength damage You'll need to make another Fort save in Round 3 Xianae, making the Acrobatics check only allows you to move at half speed. Therefore, you can move to A2, but cannot attack this round. The goblin is not going to make an AoO because he is wielding a bow.

Round 2: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

Going to give Moondark a bit to respond and then will post Emmett's action which is dismissing the grease so if Coran wants to post, go ahead.

Rnd 2
AC 16, hp 17
Moondark slips inside the hallway, reloads and fires at the goblin beyond the grease spell.
crossbow 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21
damage 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have had a very limited access to the internet and couldn't post any sooner.

I try to attack the Goblin now I am standing beside him.

Battle-Axe Attack : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19
Battle-Axce Damage : 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Well that was a complete waste of a spell.

Round 2 Continued

Moondark's bolt strikes a clean blow, slicing through a gap in the goblin's studded leather armor. He shrieks in pain at the wound.

Emmett motions and dismisses the grease.

Round 2: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

Sorry just realised we are still in Round 2. Make my above action for Round 3 then and here is my Round 3 Fortitude Save.

Fortitude Save : 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Oh, subtract 1 from both my Attack and Damage Roll, forgot the Strength Damage too. Can you tell I'm tired?

RND 2
Coran is going to shoot between Roman's Legs at the goblin right in front of him

Attack X-Bow 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (9) + 1 = 10

Damage X-Bow 1d6 ⇒ 3

Ouch! Poor Roman...

He doesn't have to worry I know a good Cleric that might heal him.

Thank the gods it wasn't a natural 1...

You would have needed to wait a few levels before we could afford a regenerate ;-)

He would have been fine, worst case scenario is Roman would be singing soprano. See nothing serious. :P

Easy for you to say!

We need our GM!!!!

Is this still going or has it finished?

I think GM may be at the CON. His last post to anything was last Tuesday and it mentioned something about being at a con. He has done this before. Wish he would let us know he would not be posting for a few weeks though.

yep. I played in a game he was running at PaizoCon this morning.

Moondark - mention to him to post something (anything) to this forum with a status. Thanks.

Round 2 Continued

Coran's shot goes off, but firing between Roman's legs and attempting to miss anything important he misjudges the speed of the toothy little terror and the crossbow bolt goes skittering off a way as the goblin leaps out of the way.

I think I missed an AoO for the swarm when Xianae moved.
1d6 ⇒ 5 damage plus Fort save (DC 11) to avoid distraction. I'll count the Fort save you already made against the poison.
As Xianae hurries out of the way of the swarm of spiders, the little pests bite her flesh over and over again.

1=Moondark, 2=Coran, 3=Roman 1d3 ⇒ 3
The swarm of biting spiders moves over Roman, crawling into every crack and crevice in his armor and stinging and biting him leaving painful wounds all over his flesh.
1d6 ⇒ 6 Two DC 11 Fort saves, one for distraction and one for poison.

The goblin in front of Roman, still trembling from Jo's rage manages a little laugh at the spiders all over the inquisitor and lashes out with his wicked little blade.
Attack 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 - 2 = 15
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 1
But, the little sword glances harmlessly off Roman's armor.

In front of Jo, his foe is trembling even worse, he puts a hand over his head and reaches out with his blade hoping to strike the inquisitor.
Attack 1d20 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 - 2 = 3
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 1
But in his terror, he misses the barbarian entirely.

Behind them, the third goblin fires his bow. 1=Roman, 2=Jo 1d2 ⇒ 1
An arrow flies toward the inquisitor...
Attack 1d20 + 4 - 4 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 4 - 2 = 4
Damage 1d4 ⇒ 3
...but misses completely.

1=Byron, 2=Xianae 1d2 ⇒ 1
Up by Byron and Xianae, the goblin who triggered the spiders takes a short step down the hall and fires an arrow at Byron.
Attack 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (15) + 12 = 27
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
The arrow slams into the rogue, punching right through his armor and just barely missing his lung.

Round 2: Jo, Xianae, Moondark, Emmett, Coran, Baddies, Roman, Byron

Updated Map

Can swarms take AoOs? They have a reach of 0 feet, according to the 'swarm' type...

My logic was leaving a threatened square, but I'll check it out. If anyone else spots a reference, just let me know.