DM Davy Jones' Skulls & Shackles (Inactive)

Game Master Elmdorprime

Robo-Galean begins process of eliminating meatbags in the OTHER ship. It's what's best for nature and stuff.

Upper Hand: 1d20 + 20 ⇒ (16) + 20 = 36

1d20 + 20 ⇒ (2) + 20 = 22
1d20 + 20 ⇒ (10) + 20 = 30

OK, we're going to assume you grapple the ship.

Robo-Galean pilots your ship in close and slams into the opposing ship while your crew, valiantly, grapples with the ship and brings you in close. Through the chaos you see four men standing on deck in crimson armor shaped to look like the body of a preying mantis.

They ignore the crew and look solely at you.

I am going to ignore small fry because it makes the map too busy, I'll just do some color for combat's sake - you do not have to worry about maneuvering around people however the enemy counts as in melee for ranged attacks.

Please place yourself on the map (current locations are simply to show where you are) - you can get in the rigging if you'd like to use acrobatics to swing between ships!

Yuki would probably be near the ship's wheel, since she's the Captain and was giving aid to Galean. She'd try to be in a spot with a clear firing area for her bow.

I guess Nymph would be ready for boarding, can't access the map right now though >_<

Galean would be in the best position to oversee the white side in Crouching Mantis, Hidden Albatross. Which is to say, the ship's wheel, possibly covering Yuki as well.

Ayre is near the catapult, wherever that is

Excellent!

BTW, I'm assuming Nymph is full hp.

Initiative (Ayre): 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Initiative (Galean): 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 1 = 13
Initiative (Nymph): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 2 = 19
Initiative (Yuki): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Initiative (Red Mantis Assassin 1): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Initiative (Red Mantis Assassin 2): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Initiative (Red Mantis Assassin 3): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Initiative (Red Mantis Assassin 4): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

You win, I'll have the updated-ish map later today but it's safe to assume the Red Mantis Assassins are in the positions they are now. If you place yourself in a square using coordinates you can move using the existing map.

Place Yuki in AJ 17 please. She has Precise Shot, so no penalty for shooting into melee.

Captain Okano fires two arrows at the closest red mantis leader.

Arrow 1 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Arrow 2 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Ayre sends some magic missiles at the leader as well

2d4 + 2 ⇒ (2, 4) + 2 = 8

Rocky draws an acid

The arrows and magical darts hit home causing the targetted red mantis to stagger in pain.

Nymph will hold until they start to board.

Map updated, waiting on Galean - maybe Robo-Galean.

They're gonna summon Albatrosses. Doesn't matter if it's the cherry one or the terma-Druid from the future.

None of them feel pity, remorse or fear, and can't be stopped unless killed (or sufficiently embarrassed)

Galean crashes the ship with a howling screech as wood collides with wood. "Ha! You can't escape Berryboy forever!", he shouts, as he raises his hands in the air.

Summon Nature's ally II, number of birds: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

A trio of albatrosses swoops down from the sky, landing next to the somewhat surprised assassin closest to the rudder. AC25

Galean takes a step away from the rudder, eyeing the red-clad figure.

What's the AC 25 for Galean? Did you mean AC 14 for the birds per the "Eagle" entry in Summon Nature's Ally?

The assassins are unhappy at the idea of magical attackers and move aggressively to end the threats.

The mantis threatened by the seagulls attacks one.

Attack (Saw-toothed Sabre): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Damage (Saw-toothed Sabre): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

In a shower of blood and feathers the bird explodes as the mantis kills it easily.

The farthest mantis assassins flourishes his bow and fires at Ayre.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Meanwhile one leaps across the gap between the ships and lands near Nymph to slash at her.

Attack (Saw-toothed Sabre): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Damage (Saw-toothed Sabre): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

The last mantis fires at another seagull. It sqwaks and vanishes as the arrow imbeds it into the rail of the target ship before the spell dissipates and banishes the bird to where it came from.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Map updated, you're up!

Ayre moves to Z-18 and then attempts to send the assassin over the side with a hydraulic push

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 bullrush

The mantis is pushed overboard by Ayre.

Galean raises his cutlass, charging forth to the decks. Moving to AC 20, the square.

"Good going, Ayre!", he says as he stands next to the wizard, weapon drawn, just in time to see the last seagull's attack.

Seagull attack!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Seagull attack!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 = 10
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Seagull attack!: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

The seagull rakes its beak across the assassin's face, but the figure's too quick for the talons to catch. "I'll get you myself, you... assassin!", he shouts as the red mantis turns to strike back.

Readied Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 25
Damage (piercing, magical): 1d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 16

Readied Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 3 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 3 - 5 + 2 = 16
Damage (bashing, piercing, magical): 1d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 16

Attack: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 30
Damage (piercing, magical): 1d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 16
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 = 13
Critical: 1d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 17

Bite: 1d20 + 4 + 3 - 5 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 3 - 5 + 2 = 11
Damage (bashing, piercing, magical): 1d8 + 4 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 4 + 6 + 2 = 17

Yuki shifts over 5 feet (to AJ 19) and fires two more arrows at the closest assassin.

Arrow 1 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10

Arrow 2 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 2 = 19
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Nymph, what's with the readied attacks? Or attacks since Ayre knocked it out into the water? Are you moving onto the other ship?

Yuki's first arrow flies past the pirates but the last one hits home - it fails to kill the assassin whoever who attacks the last seagull.

Attack (Sawtooth Sabre): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Attack (Sawtooth Sabre): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26
Damage (Sawtooth Sabre): 2d8 + 6 ⇒ (4, 1) + 6 = 11

The bird explodes into red mist as its banished into the air from which it came.

The two archers shift to fire at Ayre to take out the spellcaster.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (14) + 9 = 23
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

You're up, map should be updated.

I didn't bother checking the map so I didn't know if he was targeting the one on this ship or the other...

Yuki continues to focus her fire on the assassin closest to her position.

Arrow 1 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 9 - 2 = 21
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Arrow 2 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (7) + 9 - 2 = 14
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Uh, didn't Galean move last turn? I did mention AC 20(the square), and double move to there.

Galean takes a scornful look at the assassin dispatching the last of his aerial allies. A small hurricane appears in his left arm, and as he closes his fist, a gush of wind blows the red-hooded assassin towards Galean.

Targeting the one at AC25 with Wind Blast, towards Galean and the rest of the party.

Bull Rush: 1d20 + 4 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 + 4 = 18

As the wind blows the assassin closer (or just seemingly does so), Galean draws his cutlass and shield, making a taunting motion with his hand.

Nymph: Are you moving or just readying in case someone comes near? Galean: Sorry, I fixed that - please put moves on a separate line if you would.

Yuki's target slumps over as the last arrow hits, but Galean's spell doesn't seem to do much to the assassins on the boat.

I guess I'll just wait to see if any of them come over.

Ayre casts blurred movement on himself then moves 10 feet forward and 10 feet back

Does that mean you're in the same space Ayre?

yes. Just wanted blurred movement to activate

OK.

The two assassins, seeing their target blur into a magically produced haze, shift fire to the other caster - Galean.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (20) + 9 = 29
Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (2) + 9 = 11 Lucky Galean!
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Roll Perception please!

Yuki's Super High Perception: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

Perception: 1d20 + 13 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 13 + 2 + 2 = 36

Perception: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (20) + 11 = 31

Guys, I'm currently having some problems finding a place to live. I'll be doing my best to keep in the game when I can, but Rob0-Galean might be a better option for combat, since I don't know when I'd be able to post. Sorry!

;_;

*offers hugs*

Galean I'm sorry to hear that! I'll keep that in mind for combat for the moment, keep us updated when you can and good luck!

Ayre, Nymph and Galean: you hear the creak of wet leather behind you and when you turn for a second to check you realize the Mantis assassin Ayre blew off into the sea has scaled the port side of the ship and is standing there with sea water dripping off his saw-tooth saber.

You have enough time to think, incongruously, that the blade will be ruined if the assassin doesn't clean it soon.

Map update soon but the bad guy is at Z13.

Nymph charges the red clad trespasser.

Charge: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 32
Damage (piercing, magical): 1d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 16
Confirm: 1d20 + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 2 = 24
Critical: 1d6 + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 4 + 6 + 1 + 2 = 17
33 if confirmed.

Nymph's sword skewers the assassin as he clutches futilely at Nymph's arm before sagging to the deck as his life gushes out of the wound in his chest.

The Captain continues to fire arrows at the closest assassin on the other ship. "We got 'em now, everyone. Keep up the pressure and the ship will be ours!"

Arrow 1 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 2 = 10
Arrow 2 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (19) + 9 - 2 = 26
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Ayre?

Ayre sends another batch of magic missiles at the leader, if he is down then another one 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (3, 4) + 2 = 9

Robo-Galean climbs over the side of the ship, picks up regular Galean and pitches him into the ocean.

Meat-Galean is busy, Robo-Galean will deal with annoying ambulatory humanoids!

Extending his arms, pipes pop out of his hands and a yellow cloud that smells strongly of spoiler water and rotten eggs washes over the pirates.

Inferior living beings! Suffer from having fleshy bowels filled with unstable fluids instead of superior gears lubricated with oil!

The assassin, still standing at AA26, staggers from Yuki's arrow and Ayre's magic.

You can hear gagging from everyone present as the cloud of seasickness rolls out across the enemy ship.

Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19
Fortitude: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (8) + 5 = 13

One of them shakes off the effects of the spell but the other seems to sway back in forth in counter-time with the rocking ship .

Robo-Galean has steam start shooting of his ears.

Error, error! Attack only 50% effective! Recalibration required!

Robo-Galean then jumps into the sea and throws Galean back onto the deck.

The assassins, as confused as anyone else when Robo-Galean appears, renew their assault on Galean in order to prevent further silliness.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 9 - 2 = 24
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Note: Galean is at 15 hitpoints.

Ayre moves to AB 20 and sends a snowball at the closest foe

1d20 + 8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 8 + 1 = 10 for 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1, 5, 3) + 1 = 12 DC15 or stunned

Whiff

Yuki begins to feel a bit like an automaton herself as she yet again fires two arrows at the closest assassin, switching to the next if her target goes down.

Arrow 1 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 9 - 2 = 13
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Arrow 2 - RS: 1d20 + 9 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 9 - 2 = 18
Damage: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

I think Robo-Galean is glitching up the RNG.

Are there any more on the ship? I can't access the map from work.

Two! (Still)

I meant on our ship, but okay. Was able to look up the map from my phone. I guess Nymph will pass unless more come over.

Oh, then none.

I'll give Galean until this evening, tomorrow morning Robo-Galean returns.

Galean rises from the depths, and suddenly his hair goes straight up. A small cloud rises next to one of the assassins and zaps him with lightning!

Aggressive Thundercloud: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 2) = 8
DC 17 Ref

Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

The lightning moves around the quick moving assassin, who moves out of the cloud and attacks Galean again.

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

Attack (Composite Longbow): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Damage (Composite Longbow): 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Galean drops to the deck with arrows sprouting out of him. -2 HP.

1d6 ⇒ 6 BOOM

I will have Yuki updated by tomorrow morning. Can we take half HP or do we have to roll for it?

You can choose either way (or half your dice +1) - but you're locked in going forward! So if you choose to roll now you must always roll.

I'll just take half +1, I'm cursed to always roll low for HP whenever I can't talk the DM out of using it.

Well, now you have to roll.

MWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Kidding (mostly).

:-(

HD: 1d10 ⇒ 10

YAISE!

Galean, Nymph - can you do me a favor and put your vitals beneath your character name like Ayre and Yuki?

But that requires effort!

Also I iz in box.

Then you have plenty of time on your hands :P

Do not! I'm doing important box related stuff! Very time consuming.

Ewwww

What else am I supposed to do in here?

Well, as soon as Galean's finished leveling we'll start the next section. In the meantime feel free to RP.

Galean, have you finished leveling yet? I saw you roll for XP but I don't see the results on your player page?

Also, thanks Nymph for updating your crawl, it helps!

Np, just so you know it did cut into my box related stuff.

Must...
Resist...
Urge...
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Pun...

Roll Will Save!

Terribly I lost my internet connection last night due to a storm and my sacrifice at dawn to the sky gods of the internet didn't seem to have restored access. Perhaps Cheetos and Mountain Dew wasn't the best sacrifice but stealing someone's pet for a more fitting sacrifice just seems gauche.

That means no new maps for the moment, many apologies!

I have confirmed that my internet is indeed still out, so it won't be until sometime tomorrow I'm back online on the forums - apologies again.

So, bad news/good news time.

Bad news - my work is picking up because the job I have was shared between two people and the other person is leaving their job for another one - which means that I'll be less able to update during the day as I'll be alternately doing more work and eventually training someone else.

Good news - my job is now more secure than ever because I'm the only one doing it at the moment, so I'm still able to pay for things like internet, PDF's that Paizo churns out monthly and the handles of Evan Williams that allow me to be as creative as I am (no comments from the peanut gallery!).

What that means for you - fewer updates from me during the work day! This gives you the ability to quibble, roleplay during combat, explore alternative hobbies like playing the harmonica or woodworking and/or contemplate your navel.'

But I trust you to spend your time wisely, because after all you're already spending it playing in my game, which proves your superior judgement and taste.

Galean right now.

The real reason Nymph failed her swim check.

The real reason Nymph failed her swim check.

Meh, that's been going downhill since season 3.

Hmm, curious, since we hit level 3 would you be open to allowing Variant Multiclassing from Unchained?

I'm going to say no because I'm not familiar enough with it to make an informed judgement.

Okies, here's the rules for them though if you'd like to look.

Rolling for HP: 1d8 ⇒ 8 Holy s++~, twice in a row!

Working on the rest, I'll be done in a second.

1d6 ⇒ 4

just need to pick my feat, any thoughts

I took scorching ray and minor image as my two free scrolls

1d10 ⇒ 5 eh not bad.

Apparently my response to Ayre vanished into the ether of wireless internet.

Ayre, did you want to do direct damage or do more control work as a wizard?

im not sure, having never played a Wizard before. I was pondering going for PB and Precise but that is a bummer of a feat tax.

Right now I am leaning toward damage because of our inability to hit anything, but control could also be fun...what would you suggest for each?

Never played wizard in Pathfinder, I'd find the right kind of metamagic spell. Once you're high enough, Persistent Spell makes suck or save annoying (as you know!)

Spell Penetration and Greater Spell Penetration are good pick ups if you don't absolutely need anything in my opinion as well.

Maybe silent spell considering :)

I'm going to delay till the others go

Can you just roll for me DM?

i am officially taking Silent Spell, I think this might come in handy in the future...we shall see, and if not i will retrain out of it

Fourth O' July announcement!

This Saturday is the 239th birthday of the United States and in celebration I am not going to be posting or looking at the forum on Saturday, giving over the holiday to burgers, baseball and beer.

Go forth and enjoy your Saturday away from the boards!

Go forth and enjoy your Saturday away from the boards!

No.

Due to company coming up for the holiday in the U.S., my posting will be spotty in the next two days. I should be back to regular posting on Sunday.

Big day at work, look for an update this afternoon (5ish Eastern).

Also Gal don't forget Ayre gave you the Ring of Swimming.

*head* *desk*

It could be worse! I think.

Have you considered a career as a cleric? There are lots of no attack roll spells you could use.

... I don't like playing casters...

Do t like hitting things either...

... sorry.

:)

I rolled attack as well before seeing the results of the Fortitude... I got a 17... I would have hit...