GM Niles Iron Gods (Inactive)

Game Master nilesr

"Spike, enemy, over there."

Guaire points at blue.
"Attack."

Spike 2x moves.

Guaire takes aim at green.
Rapid, Manyshot, heroism, FE, PBS: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (20) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 40Dmg: 2d8 + 6 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (1, 4) + 6 + 8 + (2, 2, 1, 4) = 28

Insta-kill #2?: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 31Xtra if hits: 4d8 + 12 + 16 ⇒ (3, 8, 5, 5) + 12 + 16 = 49

Arrow #2, buffs: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (2) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 221d8 + 3 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 + (1, 6) = 16

Arrow #3, buffs: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (1) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 211d8 + 3 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 + (2, 3) = 13

Scratch last one. If the bot goes down after the 1st, his 2nd arrow goes vs blue.

Wow, Guaire is a crit machine this fight!

Omo throws an electrical bomb at blue.

Bomb's Away (RT): 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 1 = 32
Electricity Damage: 5d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (1, 2, 3, 2, 6) + 6 + 1 = 21*1.5= 31

Just trying to stay alive here, commander.

Jarreck turns away as Omo's bomb burst against the robot dropping his bow behind him while flicking his right wrist to bring his dagger into play.

+1 Keen Adamantine Dagger: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 14 + 1 = 29
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 4 + 1 = 6
+1 KAD: 1d20 + 9 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 + 1 = 22
Damage: 1d4 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 1 = 8

Seventeen points her hand towards the robot nearest to Mort and Isuma. She whispers a by now familiar arcane phrase and five darts of pure force lance out to strike the robot. Miniature explosions erupt across it's torso!

Magic Missiles vs green: 5d4 + 5 ⇒ (2, 2, 1, 2, 4) + 5 = 16 3/6 lvl 1 spells cast.
SR if needed: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11

Seventeen points her hand towards the robot nearest to Mort and Isuma. She whispers a by now familiar arcane phrase and five darts of pure force lance out to strike the robot. (16 damage to shield)
Omo throws an electrical bomb at blue.( The shield gives out showering Jarreck with sparks)

Round 3
Isuma steps back and unleashes a torrent of shots with her rifle!Rapid SemiAuto1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22 2d6 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (3, 2) + 10 - 10 = 5
Rapid SemiAuto2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Rapid SemiAuto3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21 2d6 + 10 - 10 ⇒ (6, 1) + 10 - 10 = 7
Rapid SemiAuto4: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Jarreck turns away as Omo's bomb burst against the robot dropping his bow behind him while flicking his right wrist to bring his dagger into play.(Deals damage equal to 14)
Guaire sends more deadly arrows. This time his severely wounds the Green Torturer Robot. (Deals 73 damage...)
Mort hurls a snowball that misses. (Touch ac even slowed is 16)
Killer Robots
Green moves into melee with Omo and Isuma.
Blue stabs a needle at Jarreck MTA: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (4) + 16 = 20 Nauseated: 1d4 ⇒ 1 Jarreck must make a DC17 Fort save or be nauseated for 1 round
Red continues firing at Jarreck 4d20 ⇒ (8, 17, 18, 14) = 57+16 gets hit 4 times for 4d6 ⇒ (4, 5, 3, 3) = 15
Seven
Omo

Round 4
Isuma
Jarreck
Guaire
Mort
Killer Robots
Seven
Omo

Good guys go.

Guaire draws Spike's attention, as he motions for a square 5ft further.
"Go there."

Spike steps 5ft, and then full attacks blue.
Gore, PA: 1d20 + 8 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 8 - 2 = 22Dmg: 1d6 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 = 9
Tail slap, PA: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 2 = 12Dmg: 1d4 + 3 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 = 8

Guaire shoots another barrage at green.

Arrow #1, Manyshot, rapid, buffs, FE: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (16) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 36Dmg, FE: 2d8 + 6 + 8 + 4d6 ⇒ (2, 8) + 6 + 8 + (4, 3, 4, 6) = 41

Arrow #2, Rapid, buffs, FE: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 27Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + 3 + 4 + (2, 1) = 12

Arrow #3, Rapid, buffs, FE: 1d20 + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 16 + 4 + 2 - 2 = 27Dmg: 1d8 + 3 + 4 + 2d6 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 4 + (5, 2) = 15

I'd probably be better off applying cluster shot, to be certain. Total the dmg, then substract hardness.

Omo flings another bomb at the torture bot.

Bombs Away (RT): 1d20 + 12 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 12 + 1 = 20
Electrical Damage: 5d6 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (4, 5, 6, 6, 2) + 8 + 1 = 32*1.5=48

Fort Save(DC17): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

Jarreck feel the medicine as itis injected within his vein, bringing a taste of bile to his throat, yet he swallows it back to continue his attack, as 4 more fresh burn decorate his body. dammit, got to stop this.

Releasing the other dagger he begins to fall into his battle rage, launching attacks left and right.

Rage 1/14 +2 Str & Dex, AC20 (14t, 16ff)

+1 KAD(1): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Damage(1): 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
+1 KAD(2): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Damage(2): 1d4 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10
+1 Frosty(1): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (4) + 15 = 19
Damage(1): 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 4 + (1) = 7
+1 Frosty(1): 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 10 = 17
Damage(3): 1d4 + 4 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 4 + (5) = 13

Seeing Jarreck attacking one of the the robots, Seventeen whispers a strange phrase and a targeting graphic appears over a section of the torture bot. Calmly she suggests, "Hit it there Jarreck, that's it's vulnerable spot."

Ranged Aid another: Jarreck: 1d20 + 4 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 3 = 19 Hmm aid another only works for the first attack doesn't it.

Mort's tiny raven form begins casting and a lightblue hue begins to appear on his wings and in his eyes.

Suddenly two spears made of solid ice appear underneath the two killer robots already engaged.

Ice Spear Blue, Ice 1st, Pierce 2nd +Trip: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) + (2, 4) = 161d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15
Ice Spear Green, Ice 1st, pierce 2nd + Trip: 2d6 + 2d6 ⇒ (1, 3) + (3, 2) = 91d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

DC 18 Reflex Save to half damage and avoid the trip attempt

@Guaire When using Manyshot please roll the damage separate...resistances and DR apply separately to each arrow.
Seven assists Jarreck with targeting.
Omo takes a 5' step and tosses a very well placed bomb at Green. (I had to improvise there since Omo didn't specify targets nor did he realize he was in melee...) The robot collapses into a heap of scorched and bubbling metal.

Round 4
Isuma unloads on Red Rapid SemiAuto1: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13
Rapid SemiAuto2: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Rapid SemiAuto3: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12
Rapid SemiAuto4: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 unfortunately all her attacks miss...

Jarreck stabs at the robot, inflicted some damage. (8)
Guaire finishes off the Green bot.
Mort casts a spell and Ref: 2d20 ⇒ (15, 2) = 17+8 the Red Robot barely notices...
Killer Robot retreats from view
Seven
Omo

Round 5 (Or combat over...your choice.)

Good guys are up, or combat is over. Sorry for the extended delay, we arrived home last night so everything should be getting back to normal.

Anyone?

Niles, except for cluster shot. That one calls out the damage is totaled, after that DR is substracted from the total. Which my last attack was doing.
At least, that is what sounds logical to me.

"So, shall we proceed, or recover and demolish them later?
We can chase them, but chances are that we might accidentally walk into a hazard."

Ugh. I totally forgot about clustered shots...and I've been hosing you with Hardness this entire fight. However, if I wanted to be a d*ck about it..Clustered shots specifies DR and doesn't mention hardness.

Ah, right. Would they work the same, mechanics wise?

They do not....Hardness affects energy damage, while DR does not.

Uuf this slipped through the cracks and I spent 2h last night writing posts which is too much, didn't get enough sleep as a result.

"That is possible Guaire, or maybe they have gone to fetch something else." replied Seventeen blandly before she started walking calmly towards the tunnel. "Come," she said to the others, "There is more to explore."

Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Ohh look, that spider web is a fractal of the nTH degree. Never mind the ravaging monster that's round the corner...

Missed this one was moving forward again, sorry, welcome back Niles. You can put the Micky ears away for now ;)

A hurting Jarreck kneels down catching his breath and retrieving his bow where he'd dropped it. "Seven I think your dust is defective these guys are eating me up. Can see lots of cases around the outside be careful though."

Seventeen stops in her tracks, "Ah." She cocks her head before explaining nonchalantly, "It is only effective against physical damage. Laser weaponry requires different precautions."

Seventeen will wait while Jarreck gets patched up. She does have a number of scrolls of resist energy communal which she'll try to use next time we face energy weapons.

With a second to catch his breath and a little patching up, Jarreck moves into the cavern with the pool. Picing up the ensorceled rock to use as a torch while searching.

"Better make this quick I'm sure the welcome wagon will return with more friends."

perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18 to check the items around the cavern wall. +3 more vs traps

"Kraa! Kraa!" Mort says as he flies down back again and perches on Jarreck's shoulder.

I think we'd better get Jarreck some healing... According to the map he's down to 22 hp.

Really, people, you can roll your own healing from time to time. :-p

CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 4) + 3 = 15
CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (3, 8) + 3 = 14
CMW: 2d8 + 3 ⇒ (8, 2) + 3 = 13

Omo do you keep track of charges on a spreadsheet or something. If you gave them the link they could both roll AND help you track charges. (We do something similar in a WOTR game I'm in.)

Jarreck and the others move through the cavern, Jarreck leads the way and finds no traps or tripwires.

Isuma says That was a most impressive display. to Omo, indicating his electrical attack.

The party comes to a hallway, at the end the hallway terminates into what looks like it might be a large room. Bright light emanates from the room, eliminating the need for a light spell.

I track on our shared loot tracker. Each charge is .1 of a canister.

"Thank you. The right tool for the right job, yes?"

As the party approach the brightly illuminated room, a subroutine in Seventeen's mind starts analyzing where the light comes from.
Kn:Engineering (if applicable): 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (10) + 16 = 26

She whispers a by now familiar enchantment to reveal any magical influences in the area:
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (8) + 19 = 27

Actually I'd seen partial canisters listed on your tab before Omo but hadn't realized you were keeping tab on the charges there. Good to know

"Thank you Omo" Moving forward down the hall , Jarreck stops with the others, noticing Seven's peculiar look that says she's casting a spell. He waits for her verdict, and any other preparations she has, before easing down the hall to get a look around the corner.

stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23
Perception: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 +3 vs traps

Perception: 6d20 ⇒ (4, 14, 5, 3, 12, 4) = 42+10

Seven casts her spell and detects no magic. Jarreck creeps up to the light and it reveals

The walls of this chamber have been plated with gray metal, and an intricate symbol is etched on the floor. Passages enter the room north and east, and a dozen niches line the walls. Each alcove contains a strange tangle of odd mechanical devices protruding from their back walls. Harsh white panels glow brightly in the ceiling fifteen feet above.

Six humanoid figures are attached to the walls via cabling. None look as if they have noticed Jarreck.

kn:eng(DC 24): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Jarreck looks at the room but can't quite figure out what the cabling and the figures do, easing back down the hallway he quietly tells the others what he saw.

stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (3) + 15 = 18

Can Seventeen see those? Mostly wondering if she can use the Kn:Engineering roll from above.

Anyone who moves close enough to attempt the Kn:Engineering roll must roll a stealth roll as well to avoid notice

Upon hearing Jarreck's report, Seventeen states, "Six humanoids attached to the walls? Omo we should inspect this. Allow me to cloak us."

She whispers something peculiar and touches Omo who vanishes! She repeats the incantation and disappears herself! She cast Invisibility on herself and Omo. 3/6 lvl 2 spells used.

Cautiously she approaches the lit area and inspects the figures.
Stealth (untrained + invisibility): 1d20 + 20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 20 + 3 = 36
Kn:Engineering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (11) + 16 = 27

She recognized the robot Mannequins, apparently being charged from some power source. That could be useful, she looked around to see where it might be.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Seven doesn't see the powersource. However, she does infer that it would take a fairly large one to power the lights plus the robots and whatever else lay further into this complex.

"This sounds like a perfect setup for an ambush, just saying here.
Spike, stay close."

(Grunt)

I'm wondering if this encounter can be bypassed. Can Seventeen see what's to the north?

Kn: Enginerering: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 21 + 2 = 30

Is there a way to interface with whatever is supplying the power in order to shut it done here?

Yes, I'll update the map. Seven is invisible and they cannot see her...

Seven moves forward and sees the next large room in this facility.

A mess of intertwined tubes and pistons occupy the east and west walls of this chamber. Corridors exit the space to the north and south. A section of the west wall is made of a slightly recessed slab of polished metal that disrupts the regular pattern of smaller gray metal plates on the walls. Bright lights glow in the ceiling fifteen feet above.

Omo cannot see a spot to "turn off" the power, but he doesn't think that would work anyways. The robots almost certainly have the ability to operate without being connected to the wires.

Is there a way to cause a power surge to overload the system and fry the robots?

That would be a Disable Device roll (or Kn:Engineering with a penalty) but sure, you can do something like that.

Guessing Omo's intention and agreeing with it, Seventeen gets there first. She creeps over to a console. The system no doubt has various safety devices such as redundant fail-saves, she looks for these and disables them. That done it should be fairly simple to massively increase the power fed into the robots, which in theory should overload them...
Disable via Kn:Engineering: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (18) + 16 = 34

Moving up the hallway about halfway to the corner, Jarreck tries to be close enough to help should it be needed, daggers gleaming in both hands.

If any loud commotion is heard he'll move to the corner to see if help is needed. Stealth: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (8) + 15 = 23

Guaire is standing guard, the others having snuck past the company of killer mannequins.

Mort still perches on Jarreck's shoulder and keeps his beak shut to not make any noise. Even though he has an itch, he doesn't ruffle his feathers.

Niles was Seventeen successful?

Seven finds the right combination of switches, commands on the nearby monitor, and levers to overload the circuitry of the mannequins. They jerk and shake and go limp. Seven figures they will be rebooting for at least a minute or two.

In a monotone Seventeen calls out to the others, "Quickly! They will reboot before long, either destroy them or move on."

While the others decide what to do, she cautiously checks out the room to the north.
Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (9) + 9 = 18

Knowledge: Engineering: 1d20 + 21 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 21 + 2 = 32

Omo will go around deactivating the rebooting robots.