DM Fflash's Iron Gods Campaign Reboot (Inactive)

Game Master DM Fflash

The party heads out of the Smiler area around noon and move up into a much more orderly section of Scrapwall where it looks like parts of the junkyard have been cleaned up and even organized.

They find a place to set up overwatch and look for a Smiler to ambush. The afternoon and evening pass by and as the sun goes down over the heap, you realize you haven't spotted a single Smiler since leaving their area.

Chance Hour 1: 1d100 ⇒ 45
Chance Hour 2: 1d100 ⇒ 52
Chance Hour 3: 1d100 ⇒ 76
Chance Hour 4: 1d100 ⇒ 86
Chance Hour 5: 1d100 ⇒ 38
Chance Hour 6: 1d100 ⇒ 76
Chance Hour 7: 1d100 ⇒ 66
Chance Hour 8: 1d100 ⇒ 94

Kovax will suggest we go back to our resting area and call it a day

Agreed. Maybe find a slightly closer point for the morrow.

Yes, let's move closer to the HQ and try again.

Agreed

You are unmolested returning to rest. Post any changes to spells if you wish, and then try again in the Smilers area?

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Ready.

Ridic has the following memorized

Detect Magic
Light
Resistance
Stabilize
Charm animal
Cure Light Wounds
Entangle
Summon Natures ally I
Burning Gaze
Chill Metal
Fog Cloud

Temple of Brigh

The party catches up with Meyanda and Dinvaya, finding the two have gotten along exceptionally well.

Meyanda pulls Razorend aside that evening.

"Thank you for bringing me here, I find Dinvaya to be much easier to understand than most natural-borns. I like that term ... better. It describes the difference between us and them, better. Dinvaya seems to think more like a machine than others and she may know more than I about constructs. Her dedication to her god of innovation allows her to create wondrous things! But it makes me curious about what makes things be alive. Are we alive? We were not born, we were created, so does that mean we don't live?"

Ganking a Smiler

The party heads out into the Smiler territory and finds a spot near where the manticore snatched the Smiler the previous day. Within half an hour, a party of Smilers heads that direction, but this time with purpose. Along with them are three massive creatures, with python-thick apish arms and stumpy legs that allow their dirty knuckles to drag along the street. One of the stooped giants blinks dim eyes and an excess of soupy drool spills over its bulbous lips as it scans the area of the attach. Its misshapen features resemble a man’s face rendered in watercolor, then distorted by a careless splash. They carry small trees as weapons.

The Smilers begin searching the area for something on their hands and knees

Map updated. Actions?

Urgeon whispers to the others. "There's more of them than we expected, but we may not get another chance. I say take them out. Once we kill the brutes I'll try to stun one of the smilers for interrogation."

If he doesn't get any push back from the others he begins summoning an earth elemental.

Razorend nods, "Let's do it, then." He readies his kukri and looks for a spot to come in unseen.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (2) + 16 = 18

*

Temple

"That is great, Meyanda," Razorend replies with a smile. "I'm happy that this turned into an effective bridge for you."

"The question of what is or isn't life is something for the philosophers to argue," he adds with a shake of the head. "Whether we were born of a living parent or constructed, it makes no difference to me. Both come into the world from nothing. We have a soul within us, a little divine spark..."

Temple

"Yes, and the natural born ones have different reasons they gain that spark, most attributable to some God or another. But as I watch Dinvaya, I am curious why you and I supposedly have that spark, but these constructs she makes do not. I will explore this more thoroughly."

You may roll initiative and take a surprise action or attempt to move closer with stealth and "maintain" the surprise round, your choice.

Of note, the Smilers are considered prone as of right now as they hunt around on the ground

Temple

"I do not know, for sure. I believe Nethys has given me that soul. But why the gods deem which creatures of the world have a soul or not, I can only guess. And what of the undead, or spirits? I wish I could help more... these are questions that have haunted mankind for millennia."

*

Initiative: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20

Is there an obscured approach, or all just in the open?

Init: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26

Urgeon remains in the shadows as he begins casting his summoning spell.

Initiative

1d20 + 0 ⇒ (11) + 0 = 11

Ridic will cast entangle on that group.

Kovax?

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Sorry I made a post but I guess I never submitted it

Init - 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18

I was going to say we should move up if we can and wait to see what dig up and that that from them as well but I guess it's go time

Kovax will also try to move up stealth if possible chain out

Stealth 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Ganking a Smiler suprise round

Init: Urgeon, Smilers, Razorend, Kovax, Ridic, Brutes

Urgeon begins casting a spell as Razorend and Kovax move forth. Ridic casts a spell and the various weeds in the area extend and grapple around the brutish creatures, but the smilers, although on the ground are agile enough to slip away.

Ridic, please mark the 40 foot radius circle for entangle on the map. Actions Round 1? URgeon only gets a move action

Razorend keeps moving up, using whatever cover there is to stay concealed.

Stealth: 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (17) + 16 = 33

Double move.

Knowledge, Local: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (18) + 9 = 27

Urgeon curses under his breath. "The creatures are ogres - powerful but stupid. Kill them all!"

Ridic will move towards the prey, making no attempt to hide.

Kovax will continue to move up, not stealthy anymore

Ganking a Smiler Round 1

Init: Urgeon, Smilers, Razorend, Kovax, Ridic, Ogres

Urgeon completes his summon and swears at his recongition of the creatures. (elemental token placed ... you can control)

The Smilers scamble to their feet and draw pistols as they scramble away from the grasping weeds.

The rest of the party advances, Razorend ghosting a ridge in the ground to hide successfully.

The Ogres roar and rip at the weeds to free themselves and flail about in the entanglement area

Actions Round 2

Razorend will remain hidden and hold position until they get clear of the entangled area.

Delay...

Ridic will move right up in front of the ogre and prepare to attack.

The elemental will appear on the edge of the entanglement area. The elemental will hold its action until an ogre or smiler comes within melee range.

attack: 1d20 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 6 + 2 = 14
damage: 1d6 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 4 + 2 = 8

Urgeon will move to the edge of the entanglement area and will color spray two of the smilers (Will DC 16).

Kovax will wait where he is and ready an action to strike anyone that moves within range of his chain, he should get an AoO and an attack in.

He will also Rage

Urgeon's elemental is limited to a short range for cast which is where I put it and then it will need to move to the fight. Urgeon himself has a long way to go ... can't just double move and color spray. It's several move actions away

Ganking a Smiler Round 2

Updated Init: Init: Urgeon, Smilers, Ridic, Kovax, Ogres, Razorend

Urgeon and his elemental move forward (technically, Urgeon can only prevent the elemental from attacking the nearest creature if he can speak Terran) as the Smilers move toward the edge of the area again, this time one of them gets tied up.

The other three exit the area and fire their pistols at the party. The fourth shoots from where he is entangled. Kovax gets drilled by two bullets while Ridic hits the dirt dodging his. The party waits for the ogres to move forward and Kovax gets his chance as one stumbles free roaring in rage and swinging wildly at the barbarian. [ooc(Take your readied attack ... no AoO since they also have reach)[/ooc]

One of the other ogres, close to the edge of the entanglement gets frustrated with his predicament and lashes out at the elemental near by, pulverizing it into a pile of rubble.

At Razorend's delay ... everyone else next round's actions

Razorend peels from the shadows, closing on the nearest smiler and putting his blade to use.

Kukri: 1d20 + 9 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 9 + 4 = 26; Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 5 + (4) = 11

Touch AC is 17 when I am raging, so that 2nd shot should have missed, also touch AC for the gunslingers pistols is only 20' anything past 20' is normal AC

To Hit - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29
Damage - 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Confirm Crit - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19
Total Damage - 1d10 + 8 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 8 + 17 = 27

Round 3

If the ogre nearest is still alive I will attack it again, otherwise I will 5' and attack the other ogre

To Hit - 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27
Damage - 1d10 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Touch AC is 17? You're gonna have to explain that one to me. Your armor alone accounts for more than 3 points of your overall AC.

Yes, first increment is touch ... unless they use deeds.

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Ridic will attack the Smiler that is closes to him.

Attack
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Damage
2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 2) + 4 = 9

Sorry, I was moving the wrong token.

Urgeon will spend the next round running to get into the battle.

Armor is 5, +1 is deflect for it being magical, counts on Touch AC, +6 dex while raging for 17 Touch AC. Mithril Shirt has a max dex AC bonus of 6

Edit - Actually just read that magical bonuses don't count against touch AC, thought they did, though still at AC 16 for touch

Ok, 16 makes more sense with the rage. I always forget about the rage to dex thing. Can you add rage stats in your line?

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Ganking a Smiler Round 3

Updated Init: Init: Razorend, Urgeon, Smilers, Ridic, Kovax, Ogres,

Razorend slips from the shadows as Urgeon runs up and slices a Smiler deeply. The Smiler that he's fighting drops his pistol and whips out a knife, slashing at the android. The others reload their weapons, one still struggling against the vines.

Ridic moves away from the Smiler loading to engage the one with Razorend missing wide. Kovax shreds the incoming ogre who stumbles, a stupid look on its face, but doesn't fall. His second blow cuts it down.

One of the other ogres breaks free and moves toward the edge of the entanglement field while the third one still raging against his bonds lashes out at Razorend who has just stepped within reach, smashing the android with a bone-breaking blow.

Smiler 3 vs Razorend: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Smiler Str Check: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14; success
Ogre 1 Str Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15; success
Ogre 3 Str Check: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9; fail
Ogre 3 vs Razorend: 1d20 + 7 - 2 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 2 = 20; HIT!; Damage: 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (8, 6) + 7 = 21

Actions Round 4

Round 4

Kovax starts to laugh in genuine good humor as the battle continues and will draw his pistol and switch to Two Weapon Fighting, 5' step and attack the Smiler

Pistol (I will spend a Grit point to increase the damage)
To Hit Touch AC- 1d20 + 11 - 2 ⇒ (10) + 11 - 2 = 19
Damage - 1d6 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 1 + 2 = 8

Chain
To Hit - 1d20 + 10 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 10 - 2 = 25
Damage - 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12

Urgeon moves up and casts color spray on the northeast smiler (Will DC16).

Ridic will attack the smiler again

Attack
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Crit confirm
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damage
2d4 + 2d4 + 2d4 + 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 1) + (2, 4) + (2, 3) + (4, 2) + 4 = 23

2 weapon fighting is a full round action, so unless you have quick draw, you have to shoot or swing this round

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Ok I will attack and then draw this round

Need a new roll or you ok with the above?

It's fine ... random encounter

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Not sure if I can get the 1.5 str on the chain swing and draw afterwards but if I can do that add in +2 on the damage]

Razorend steps away from the ogre, slashing again at the smiler.

Kukri: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (4) + 9 = 13; Damage: 1d4 + 5 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 5 + (3) = 12

8 of 29 hp

Ganking a Smiler Round 4

Updated Init: Init: Razorend, Urgeon, Smilers, Ridic, Kovax, Ogres

Razorend steps out of reach of the thrashing ogre and slashes at the Smiler, his blade skipping off the man's leather.

Urgeon moves up and shoots the northern Smiler with a dazzling cone of rainbow light blasting the man unconscious.

The remaining Smilers fire their pistols or attack with daggers. Kovax and Ridic both get shot. Ridic responds by driving his scythe straight through the heart of the Smiler fighting Razorend casting off the still twitching body on the rocky ground. Kovax steps up and wounds his opponent grievously.

The 2 remaining ogres fight in the weeds some more with the same one near the front still thrashing about uselessly.

Smiler Will Save vs color spray: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4; fail
Smiler 2 Touch vs Kovax: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21; HIT!; Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1
Smiler 4 Touch vs Ridic: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23; HIT!; Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 5
Smiler 3 Dagger vs Razorend: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11; miss
Ogre 1 Str: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18; success
Ogre 3 Str: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10; fail!

A couple notes: I realize that entangle doesn't prevent them from moving, but it works for this fight. Second, Ridic, you get to quadruple your static bonuses as well ... so should be somewhere around +12 to +16 on your crit dice, fysa

Actions Round 5

Urgeon takes a step forward and color sprays both the smiler and ogre in front of him.

Razorend charges the southern smiler, switching to Leaping Spirit Dance on the run. As he nears the foe, he leaps into the attack, kukri leading.

Kukri (charge): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 9 + 2 = 27; Damage: 1d4 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

+2 dodge bonus to AC, offset by the charge penalty.