Baby, It's Cold Outside-A Reign of Winter PbP (Inactive)

Game Master alexgndl

Okay. Here's hoping Roscoe doesn't die from getting gangbanged by 6 dudes in his introductory run then. -.-' Sometimes a little metagaming helps more than it hurts guys.

Metagaming is for the weak and cowardly

Three bandits move in on Roscoe, two of them flanking him to his right and left.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

2d6 + 2 ⇒ (5, 3) + 2 = 10

Roscoe takes 10 damage. It's his turn.

Roscoe cuts his losses and Withdraws outwards, running out of the house and into the snowy yard.

Roscoe does so.

Sun Xiao Initiative: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

The bandits, having nowhere else to turn, run back to the window where they last saw Jack and Chloe, and begin firing at them, but miss every shot.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 2 = 13
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19

Jack, you're up.

Jack fires an arrow at one of the guys in the cabin (the one I marked with a red circle), then ducks away from the window.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Jack's arrow streaks through the air and thuds into the archer's shoulder.

The 3 bandits after Roscoe follow him out the door.

Sun Xiao notices them sprinting that way and circles around the house to investigate.

Upon seeing the bandits surrounding Roscoe he calls out a challenge to them.

"Come, fight me, if you think you're man enough!"

One of the archers, seeing he has no clear target, moves to the window. Noticing Chloe first, he fires a shot, and misses by a mile.

Chloe has cover from this angle.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Chloe, then Roscoe.

Roscoe withdraws with haste to Sun Xiao to snipe.

You can get there in one Move and take a shot if you like.

You can get there in one Move and take a shot if you like.

But Attack of Opportunity

Or 5 ft. step back and take a shot, since you have support now. Do whatever you like, I'm just telling you your options, Withdrawing works too.

Chloe also goes over to Sun Xiao, ready to shoot any bandits that come out in the open.

Or 5 ft. step back and take a shot, since you have support now. Do whatever you like, I'm just telling you your options, Withdrawing works too.

Then they take a move and attack. Withdrawal is the best course of action currently.

Once outside, the bandits must deal with the thick snow, and can just barely put themselves next to Roscoe and Sun Xiao, ready to strike.

The bandits inside the lodge wonder where their targets went, and head back toward where they last saw something, at the back door.

All except 1, who laboredly clambers out of the window he's near, startled to see Jack right next to him now.

Jack, you're up. Oh, and my bad, the bandits with swords don't move yet, that's next turn.

Jack casts Mind Thrust on the guy next to him.

casting defensively: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22
damage: 1d10 ⇒ 4

Then he moves to join his allies.

Did you thrust deep inside him?

Hush.

Luckily for Jack, this is the guy he nailed with an arrow earlier. He drops to the ground, unconscious, making Jack's movement safe.

Then two bandits move as I put down.

Sun Xiao moves in and kicks at the guy nearest him, but misses.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

The last bandit moves.

Chloe, then Roscoe.

My post didn't show up. :(

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Chloe nails one of the bandits, right in the eye. He stumbles backwards, clutching at the arrow. He's bleeding profusely, but is still on his feet.

Roscoe.

Roscoe takes a step back to be a bit behind Sun Xiao and raises his musket to fire at the person who shanked him last.

"To God damn hell with you sons of b$*%*es!"

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

ffs u frsrs m8

Suddenly, the musket gives off a soft click without any explosive projectile being shot out.

"Shit."

That should be +6 mang. Dex 4, BaB 1, Point Blank Shot 1.

The two remaining archers move into a firing position and shoot at Chloe and Sun Xiao, arrows flying past but drawing long scratches on both of them.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

1d6 ⇒ 1
1d6 ⇒ 1

1 damage to Chloe and Sun Xiao.

Guys, can you do me a favor? So we can speed things up, can you put your AC, save bonuses, and HP in the bar you have your class in?

It'll look something like this.

That should be +6 mang. Dex 4, BaB 1, Point Blank Shot 1.

Vengeful gives a +1 bonus to Attack and Damage Rolls on the guy who attacked you last in a 24 hour period.

Ah. Gotcha m8.

It's Jack's go by the by.

Jack comes around the corner of the building and fires an arrow at the bandit closest to Sun Xiao.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The arrow inexplicably shatters in midair, causing splinters to land harmlessly at the bandit's feet.

The bandit that Chloe shot whimpers in pain and tries to hobble away slowly.

One of the remaining ones moves in on Sun Xiao and attacks, but misses the nimble Monk.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Sun Xiao retaliates with a vengeance, beheading the bandit.

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

1d6 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

The third bandit screams in rage and tries to avenge his fallen comrade, striking a mighty blow on Sun Xiao, who glares at him, grimacing through the pain and promising death.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Confirm: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

2d6 + 2 ⇒ (3, 3) + 2 = 8

Chloe, then Roscoe.

Chloe messes him up m8.

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Oh SNAP killin' time m8

1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Chloe hits the angry bandit in the throat with an arrow, dropping him immediately.

And this is why Quick Clear is given to first level gunslingers

Roscoe grits his teeth and quickly locates and removes the jammed musket ball and gunpowder onto the snowy ground.

He then reloads his musket as usual.

"This ought to work you yellow bastards."

You only misfire on a 1 or 2 bruh. That was a 3 up there.

Jack tries to shoot the same guy again.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

grr

Roscoe, you still haven't taken your turn. Your gun didn't misfire because it only does that on a 1-2. So Quick Clear is unnecessary.

Roscoe, you still haven't taken your turn. Your gun didn't misfire because it only does that on a 1-2. So Quick Clear is unnecessary.

Paper Cartridges give a +1 to misfire range.

Why are you using paper cartridges? At this point in the game they don't really help you since you can only fire one shot anyway, and you already have Rapid Reload.

They're just "more expensive bullets" to you at this point. I'd save them until you really need to reload fast like you need to run and shoot in the same round.

Why are you using paper cartridges? At this point in the game they don't really help you since you can only fire one shot anyway, and you already have Rapid Reload.

They're just "more expensive bullets" to you at this point. I'd save them until you really need to reload fast like you need to run and shoot in the same round.

The bullet and powder method is cheaper by .25 GP than a paper cartridge. Also, realistically, it's doesn't make sense to bring around loose bullets and powder without them being in a cartridge of some sort.

*Shrugs*

Two of the bandits fire at Chloe and Sun Xiao, missing both of them.
Jack fires a crossbow bolt, but misses narrowly as well.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

The stumbling bandit moves some more, going onto the bridge leading away from the lodge.

Suddenly, a gust of cold wind springs from the air, freezing the bandit solid. He drops to the ground, immobile.

Sun Xiao runs up to one of the bow using bandits and slices him, dropping him to the ground, lifeless.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16
1d8 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15

Chloe, Roscoe, there's one guy left.

"Surrender and we'll spare you!"

"Like the boss'd let us live if we did? We'll take our chances sweetie."

"That's fine by me. I was starting to get hungry again anyway."

"Oy you can drop the werewolf act ye scrawny little git. I ain't never heard o' a werewolf who's such a l'il b##~~. You was practically cryin' when Dave shot you ye was."

"...Alright, finish him off."

While taking a few steps forward, Roscoe explains the situation to the

"It's time to collect the bounty on your heads, and I ain't lookin' for no one fight like hell 'ere. Either way, you're a goner."

Roscoe then raises his musket and fires.

Attack Roll: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24
Damage Roll: 1d12 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + (1) = 7

Roscoe fires his gun and the shot rings out over the area. The man staggers back, and gapes at Roscoe.

"Hell...is...that...?" he gasps, barely managing to stay on his feet.

A few seconds later, the back door is flung open, and two skeletons shamble out, wreathed with ice and with a chill blue glow in their eye sockets.

As well, the corpses of the bandits you've slain (bar the one on the bridge) begin to jerk and shudder, and are slowly drawn to their feet, slack jawed and dead-eyed.

5d20 ⇒ (4, 10, 18, 7, 14) = 53

2d20 ⇒ (13, 14) = 27

1d20 ⇒ 3

Jack's up.

whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

Rynj pls

Jack curses silently as he fires a crossbow bolt at the same damn guy.
Third time's the charm...

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
1d8 ⇒ 3
RNG PLZZZZZZZZZZ

Trembling with fury, Jack shouts over his shoulder, "AZOR! NOW WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT TIME TO GET OVER YOUR LITTLE PANIC ATTACK!"

The two skeletons move in on the target closest to them: Sun Xiao.

It takes a swipe at him with one of its claws, but misses.

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10

The zombie next to him also slams at Sun Xiao, but the clumsy creature slips and nearly falls halfway through the action.

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Sun Xiao, not liking the look of the skeletons, decides to test their power before retreating. He kicks at one mightily, sending its bones scattering across the area.

Unfortunately, its chill eats into his skin, and upon its destruction it explodes!

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

1d4 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9

2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

Sun Xiao drops to the ground, knocked out by the force of the blast.

He is currently at -2 HP.

Is the consensus that I should bot Azor for now, or what?

1d20 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Two of the zombies around Roscoe take a swipe at him, one of them nailing him hard.

2d20 ⇒ (16, 12) = 28

1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

6 damage to Roscoe.

Chloe's up, then Roscoe.

Bot azor. We need to hire someone to replace him.

After observing the skeleton explode, Chloe flees to a safe distance.