BrOp's "Cult of the Ebon Destroyers" (PFS) (Inactive)

Game Master Branding Opportunity

Um, did you read the part where if he detects the mind of someone with an Int score 10 points higher than him and atleast 26, he's stunned? So is his Int score 16 or lower? Because thats what would happen when he tried to detect Daxter's thoughts.

I did not notice that. My bad.

No problem. I just found that out myself a week ago. Its a rare occurence, but in this case it came up. I thought it would be hilarious for him just get stunned out of nowhere while talking to us.

Also, did you miss where I said was standing in my earlier post or are we just assuming we all ended up in that spot for encounter purposes?

I could still be in the Lightning Bolt's path standing at the room's entrance.

Also, did you miss where I said was standing in my earlier post or are we just assuming we all ended up in that spot for encounter purposes?

I could still be in the Lightning Bolt's path standing at the room's entrance.

I had forgotten I had written that when I created the map late last night; apologies. We'll just go with what is shown on the map to keep things simple.

I have a thought for everyone. In a previous PBP game I had experimented with having players post all proposed combat actions in the OOC thread, followed by a combined post in the IC by me. You can take a look at an example of this HERE (start reading at the fourth post down). The reason I suggest it, is that it creates a smoother reading experience, interrupted by less OOC chatter. While this is mostly cosmetic, I do think it helps with combat continuity and clarity.

What do folks think?

Looks good to me. I'd be willing to give it a shot.

hmmm... apparently I've been neglecting this thread for the past few days without realizing it.

GMT Time = ??? (I alternate days and nights in my works schedule along with rotating days and 12 hour shifts... so I'm going to be all over the place on the times I can post)

Intimidate... yeah, that probably wasn't the smartest move, but Montesquieu and I were both getting frustrated with all of those leads apparently drying up, and well... Montesquieu has a short temper : ) He'll generally go the Diplomacy route first, but that guy seemed like a weasel anyway.

Also I'm willing to give the combat idea a try. I suppose that means I'll have to be more vigilant in keeping up with this thread.

I assume that Takuma will have bought a short sword at the store we visited after we knew we needed a piercing weapon (Aquila would have insisted on it). So I stand with my action.

GMT Time = ??? (I alternate days and nights in my works schedule along with rotating days and 12 hour shifts... so I'm going to be all over the place on the times I can post)

GMT is Greenwich Mean Time or the time it currently is in the UK. It's 5 hours ahead of EDT and 8 hours ahead of PDT.

I assume that Takuma will have bought a short sword at the store we visited after we knew we needed a piercing weapon (Aquila would have insisted on it). So I stand with my action.

OK, we'll go with that.

I assume that Takuma will have bought a short sword at the store we visited after we knew we needed a piercing weapon (Aquila would have insisted on it). So I stand with my action.

Well I'm pretty sure Takuma doesn't have a piercing weapon. Perhaps you could summon something to deal with the rakshasa. Or you could bless one of the many animals' weapons(Garra, Adjo, Ursus), since they can all do piercing damage

Aquila Audax wrote:

I assume that Takuma will have bought a short sword at the store we visited after we knew we needed a piercing weapon (Aquila would have insisted on it). So I stand with my action.

Well I'm pretty sure Takuma doesn't have a piercing weapon. Perhaps you could summon something to deal with the rakshasa. Or you could bless one of the many animals' weapons(Garra, Adjo, Ursus), since they can all do piercing damage

Yeah, but that would only make 1 attack good-aligned and their to hit and damage output is not that high. That and I think bless weapon on natural weapons is a bit debatable and I'd like to stay on the safe side. And they are not next to me.

Don't worry, with Ursus going all raged and animaled-up, there's no way that the rakshasa can break his grip. This combat is pretty much already over :(

On my next turn, if my ready hasn't gone off, I will cast Dispel Magic to get rid of the Shield spell.

Caster Level Check

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27

Aquila will ask Takuma to wait until he has applied the oil.

Aquila will command Garra to fly in (A8) and attack (bite 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (19) + 12 = 31 for 1d4 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 and 1d6 ⇒ 6 electric)

Get oil and apply (Had to get up last turn)

"Lesson one: Never wrestle with a bear in heat!"

lol

Ursus's animal mind barely recognizes the sharp object as is glances off his hide. The Ulfen emits a thundering deep guttural growl before opening his ursine maw and savagely mauling the captive rakshasa...

No Action - Animal Fury Bite w/ Power Attack

1d20 + 18 ⇒ (19) + 18 = 37
1d4 + 19 ⇒ (1) + 19 = 20 damage

...and to keep the devil from raising its blade again the warrior winches his other trunk-like limb around the rakshasa, pinning its arms to its sides and squeezing the life from it in a crushing bearhug.

Standard Action - Grapple to Pin

1d20 + 29 ⇒ (16) + 29 = 45

Move Action - Greater Grapple to Damage

1d20 + 29 ⇒ (7) + 29 = 36
1d4 + 19 ⇒ (2) + 19 = 21 damage

Rage Round #2

Don't worry, with Ursus going all raged and animaled-up, there's no way that the rakshasa can break his grip. This combat is pretty much already over :(

It's going to be a 'death by a thousand cuts' though...

Yep. For all my bluster I did a mighty 11 damage.

The question is going to be how many rage rounds I have to burn before we kill him.

(You have a full attack as you charged last turn. So feel free to make 2 more attacks, as your also hasted)

Don't know Takuma included the +1 from haste and the +2 from flanking either, he seems to have missed the DR 15 piercing and good.

Alex will probably take care of the DR math.

Sorry, guys. Real life has overwhelmed me lately.

Wait... DR 15/piercing? I have read all you post and I didn't find any reference to that DR15/piercing.

Sorry, guys. Real life has overwhelmed me lately.

Wait... DR 15/piercing? I have read all you post and I didn't find any reference to that DR15/piercing.

See link.

The skin of a rakshasa is remarkably resistant to physical damage, able to ignore or greatly reduce most weapon attacks. Even holy weapons only do significant harm if they can easily penetrate the rakshasa’s skin and reach the less-resistant flesh beneath. Rakshasas are well aware of this, and target foes with bows, crossbows, or spears first. Of course, sages of Vudra—and, to a lesser extent, the world over—are aware of this as well, and more holy piercing weapons are created in this region than anywhere else in the world.

You need 'piercing' AND 'good' to overcome the DC, that's why I'm applying oil of bless weapon on the Wakizashi we had Takuma buy.

EDIT: Welcome back!

As you probably saw we had a short debate on if Takuma was the type of samurai that only wielded his katana or if you were okay with wielding a backup weapon.

As you probably saw we had a short debate on if Takuma was the type of samurai that only wielded his katana or if you were okay with wielding a backup weapon.

Here's a nice link to add to the debate.

backup weapon.

If you've got the money you should go for a masterwork cold iron(320gp) or mithral one (1010gp) or else a cold iron(20gp) or alchemical silver one(30gp)

GMT is Greenwich Mean Time or the time it currently is in the UK. It's 5 hours ahead of EDT and 8 hours ahead of PDT.

I'm familiar with what GMT is (I work for the Air Force so pretty much everything we do is in ZULU) My "???" were to indicate that I have zero consistency in my schedule.

backup weapon.

If you've got the money you should go for a masterwork cold iron(320gp) or mithral one (1010gp) or else a cold iron(20gp) or alchemical silver one(30gp)

(I editted it, but it still shows the old one above)

Montesquieu will start "Inspire Courage" as a move action (not sure why I didn't do that last turn as the whip is pretty much useless) and will attempt to demoralize the foe.

Intimidate: 1d20 + 25 ⇒ (17) + 25 = 42

"He is too protected," Farouq mutters, casting Dispel Magic at Lankesh, then orders Adjo to attack.

Caster level check: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

Daxter, who goes before you in the order, is already casting dispel magic on the rakshasa. It's fine if you want to cast it again (as you don't know how many spell effects he has going) but I just wanted to make you aware of it, in case you would like to post an alternate action.

Daxter: I need another CL check to overcome SR. I'll make it if you haven't seen this by the time I post the round in the IC thread.

Ursus: Thank you for posting all of your applicable modifiers. It's very helpful as a GM, and keeps me from having to switch between three! different books to see where they are all coming from. Also, I think yours is the first PFS character I have seen to make use of the ioun stone's resonant power. Congrats!

I'm familiar with what GMT is (I work for the Air Force so pretty much everything we do is in ZULU) My "???" were to indicate that I have zero consistency in my schedule.

Ah, gotcha, sorry to hear that.

Because it may have gotten buried, I'll link to a question I posted above: LINK

Daxter: I need another CL check to overcome SR. I'll make it if you haven't seen this by the time I post the round in the IC thread.

SR doesn't apply to Dispel Magic does it?

Because it may have gotten buried, I'll link to a question I posted above: LINK

Yeah, very good idea, I've been doing that since you suggested it!

SR doesn't apply to Dispel Magic does it?

Why wouldn't it? Dispel Magic is a spell like any other. There's nothing in the spell or special ability description that says otherwise, as far as I have found.

Aquila will ask Takuma to wait until he has applied the oil.

Aquila will command Garra to fly in (A8) and attack (bite 1d20+12 for 1d4+8 and 1d6 electric)

Get oil and apply (Had to get up last turn)

Aquila, Takuma has not let you apply the oil on the weapon (which may not even exist, as Ravenath has not chimed in the subject). Do you want to alter your stated action for this round?

Aquila Audax wrote:

SR doesn't apply to Dispel Magic does it?

Why wouldn't it? Dispel Magic is a spell like any other. There's nothing in the spell or special ability description that says otherwise, as far as I have found.

dispel magic

EFFECT
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target or Area one spellcaster, creature, or object
Duration instantaneous
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance no

Aquila Audax wrote:

Aquila will ask Takuma to wait until he has applied the oil.

Aquila will command Garra to fly in (A8) and attack (bite 1d20+12 for 1d4+8 and 1d6 electric)

Get oil and apply (Had to get up last turn)

Aquila, Takuma has not let you apply the oil on the weapon (which may not even exist, as Ravenath has not chimed in the subject). Do you want to alter your stated action for this round?

If Ravenath would have had time to read the tread carefully he would have.

If he decides not to get one, than I'll just apply it to whoever it wants and whovever has a piercing weapon...

dispel magic

EFFECT
Range medium (100 ft. + 10 ft./level)
Target or Area one spellcaster, creature, or object
Duration instantaneous
Saving Throw none; Spell Resistance no

*Facepalm* Oh Duh. GM fail.

Ursus: Thank you for posting all of your applicable modifiers. It's very helpful as a GM, and keeps me from having to switch between three! different books to see where they are all coming from. Also, I think yours is the first PFS character I have seen to make use of the ioun stone's resonant power. Congrats!

No problem. I realized after writing my post that those modifiers seemed too high and thought that you might think the same. I am going to try to post a spoiler block breaking down math like that with all my combat rolls in the future.

Also, assuming my actions actually happen please add 2 more to all my attack and damage rolls to account for the bard's inspiring courage.

I wish there was a way to extend the post editing lockout.

Daxter, who goes before you in the order, is already casting dispel magic on the rakshasa. It's fine if you want to cast it again (as you don't know how many spell effects he has going) but I just wanted to make you aware of it, in case you would like to post an alternate action.

Did Farouq's roll succeed? If it didn't Daxter would probably want to go ahead with the dispel anyway.

Edit: Nevermind. Reading fail.

If Ravenath would have had time to read the tread carefully he would have.

If he decides not to get one, than I'll just apply it to whoever it wants and whovever has a piercing weapon...

I am willing to DMPC people during combat, but decisions like what to buy I would really like to leave up to the individuals. So until we hear otherwise, Takuma does NOT have a piercing melee weapon.

Given that, in game terms, how do you want to structure your turn?

Aquila Audax wrote:

If Ravenath would have had time to read the tread carefully he would have.

If he decides not to get one, than I'll just apply it to whoever it wants and whovever has a piercing weapon...

I am willing to DMPC people during combat, but decisions like what to buy I would really like to leave up to the individuals. So until we hear otherwise, Takuma does NOT have a piercing melee weapon.

Given that, in game terms, how do you want to structure your turn?

I'll buy it for him, and give it as a present -10 gp?

GM BrOp - PFS wrote:

Aquila Audax wrote:

If Ravenath would have had time to read the tread carefully he would have.

If he decides not to get one, than I'll just apply it to whoever it wants and whovever has a piercing weapon...

I am willing to DMPC people during combat, but decisions like what to buy I would really like to leave up to the individuals. So until we hear otherwise, Takuma does NOT have a piercing melee weapon.

Given that, in game terms, how do you want to structure your turn?

I'll buy it for him, and give it as a present -10 gp?

:) OK.

Auke, I just noticed something: Garra has the Piranha Strike feat. Is there an update somewhere that says that this feat is legal for animal companions? I know it's legal for PCs, but I haven't seen anything saying that it's legal for an Int 2 animal companion to have any feats other than what are listed on p. 53 of the Core Rules.

Also, how does he get a +8 damage bonus?

EDIT: I'll calculate Garra's attack according to your character sheet, but let me know if I have missed something there before the following round, please.

Hmmm, about Pirana strike, you could be right. I'll just exchange it
with power attack then! (Makes no difference, but I thought Pirana
strike sounded cooler)

Attack and damage includes a 3x +2 extended greater magic fang (3x
cast claw, claw, bite)

Attack includes power attack

So it's

+2 strength
+2 greater magic fang
+4 power attack

and 1d6 electric

As you can see from my last IC combat summary posting, I put a lot into them, but I find doing it this way makes it easier to keep track of all the little things that happen in higher-level Pathfinder combat (not to mention all the bonuses).

You can also see that I try to narrate combat as much as I can. I do this to help me visualize what is going on; it also makes it more enjoyable for me. I like telling stories.

I like telling stories.

I like reading stories! Really like the way you describe the combat.

Aquila will:

Apply the oil if someone wants it on their piercing weapon.
And get another oil.

Command Garra not to use power attack (so the -2 to hit, +4 damage will go away, as the regular damage will not get through the DR, so just hitting for the D6 electric

claw 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 35 for 1d6 ⇒ 1 electric
claw 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 26 for 1d6 ⇒ 5 electric
bite 1d20 + 12 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 12 + 2 + 2 = 19 for 1d6 ⇒ 5 electric

Alex, Ursus should have done 4 extra damage with his last turn's action (2 extra damage over two attack).

Apply the oil if someone wants it on their piercing weapon.

You could apply it to Ursus's bite if Aquila is okay with oiling up a raging bear.

Ursus continues to savage the struggling fiend...

No action - Animal Fury attack

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (17) + 20 = 37
1d4 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 damage

...and seeing that the rakshasa has not yielded he leans back and pours more power into his hold. The great muscles in the Ulfen's chest and shoulder's swell as the warrior puts all his strength into the bearhug applying enough crushing pressure to break the spine of a bull aurochs.

Standard Action - Grapple to damage

1d20 + 33 ⇒ (20) + 33 = 53
1d4 + 21 ⇒ (2) + 21 = 23 damage

Move Action - Grapple to damage

1d20 + 33 ⇒ (15) + 33 = 48
1d4 + 21 ⇒ (4) + 21 = 25 damage

Rage Round 3

Montesquieu will continue recounting glorious Taldan conquests.

Quick question: Can I trip or net Lankesh now that he's grappled? I'm assuming not.

A net technically applies a different condition than grappling does (grappled vs entangled) but they do almost entirely the same thing so I don't know if they stack.

Tripping should be fine though. It just means instead of a bearhug Ursus would using a different hold. Think various MMA mount positions.

I would say yes to the tripping, although I would rule that this means that Ursus is also prone. It's hard to keep a very tight grip on an opponent (which Ursus has, given that Lankesh is pinned) and not be right on top of him and all over him.

The main issue now is that you need to figure out who is going to do the damage (i.e. who is going to attack with a piercing and holy weapon or attack). Ursus' rage is only going to last so long and I don't think I'm giving much away when I tell you that Lankesh does not have an insignificant amount of hp. Not that Ursus' CMB and CMD are poor when he's not raging, mind you.