DM Jesse's Temple of Elemental Evil PbP, Pathfinder style

Game Master Jesse Heinig

Since zombies are slow and they only get to do partial actions anyway, we'll keep this simple: Party, then zombies.

ROUND 1

Bataleigha unleashes a burst of positive energy to burn the undead.

Zombie 1: Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Zombie 2: Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Deko slams his fist into a zombie, which is less effective than one would hope - there's a nasty crunch and the feel of bone breaking, but it doesn't seem to slow the monster down. One of Enoby's arrows sticks into a zombie and it doesn't even seem to notice. Zinnath's cold ray and Fezzik's halberd finish the job, though.

DR 5/slashing.

The surviving zombie moans and flaps its arms at Deko.

Zombie 2: Slam: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Zombie 2: Slam damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

A nasty blow is inflicted!

One of the cell doors opens and two more zombies shuffle out!

Zombie 3 passes through Fezzik's threatened area - make an AoO.
Kyrie needs her round 1 action.

ROUND 2

I actually might not get this since I can't attack anything right next to me, which they appear to be. :( but just in case ...

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage(slash): 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (1, 3) + 4 = 8

One zombie had to push open the door, then the other zombie moved through its square and out into the hall next to you, so you got the AoO as it left the square 10' away from you in the room beyond the door. Technically it has cover when you swing (-4) but that attack still hits.

Fezzik sees an opening and leaves a gash in the zombie that stumbled out of the cell door (#3).

Also, looks like the map lost the walls that I added for the 10x10 cell. Re-added those.

Looking over my character sheet for potential anti-zombie options, I just realized that I need to start paying attention to when we have surprise rounds because I get +1 weapon damage during. :P

Zinnath will fire again at the zombie just south of him.

Ray of Cold To Hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 6 - 4 = 22 vs touch
Ray of Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Crit confirm

Ray of Cold To Hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 6 - 4 = 3 vs touch
Ray of Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

OMG! Friday already. Gah!

Rnd 1: Kyrie moves into a position of support and rains down fire on the Eastern-most zombie.

Force Missile!: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

rnd 2: Kyrie continues the arcane assault, her bolts hitting unerringly on the zombie that the dragon continues to harass. Unless that one is no longer up, in which case she gleefully flings missiles under Fezzik's legs to the next Eastern-most zombie.

Force Missile!: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Trying to steal my kills?

It's pronounced 'ninja'. I'm trying to 'ninja' your kills. =p

I'm going to wait and see how our damage affects the zombies before posting an action, as Bat'll likely have to decide between healing Deko or dealing more with the zombies. Speaking of damage, I don't see a damage roll for last round's positive energy channel, so I'll roll that now.

channel positive energy damage (Will DC 15 half; no channel resistance allowed): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Zinnath's blast slows the zombie down, then Kyrie's two barrages of force send it tumbling to the ground with a soft moan. Bat's channeling burns away zombie #3.

Think we're still waiting on Deko, Enoby, and Fezzik for round 2.

The next cell down will open and disgorge another pair of zombies once they've gone.

Seeing her arrows have little impact on the shambling undead, Enoby sheathes her shortbow and proceeds to draw her club.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

"Deko smash you up, no matter what!" Deko screamed as he ran towards the next zombie. His fist reared back, the moment he drew close it lashed out. Unfortunately, he stumbled upon a rock and smacked the wall instead of the undead.

I can't access the map on my phone so move me as needed.

Fezzik finds another target for his attack but misses badly in the tight quarters.

attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
damage (slash): 2d4 + 4 ⇒ (3, 3) + 4 = 10

Pssssssh. We r t3h SUX! =p

Zinnath's blast slows the zombie down, then Kyrie's two barrages of force send it tumbling to the ground with a soft moan. Bat's channeling burns away zombie #3.

Not all of us, some of us are getting stuff done. Sure, it's not the big tough tanky types, but we caster types will carry the day if needed.

Now that I can see map, I moved 5' to NW before attacking.

Bataleigha decides that keeping Deko in the fight is more important at the moment than giving the undead another taste of divine positive energy. She moves up behind the brawler and touches his shoulder, casting cure light wounds.

Swapped out magic weapon; Bat's now out of 1st-level spells.

Cure Light Wounds: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Updated map: Deko can see to the west (to the right side of the map) that there is what looks like an old cobweb-filled torture chamber).

The party flails away at the zombies helplessly, and the zombies attempt to return the favor.

Fezzik swings as zombie (#4) shuffles toward him.

Fezzik: AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Fezzik: Confirm crit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
Fezzik: Crit damage: 6d4 + 12 ⇒ (1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 3) + 12 = 24

He slices the zombie into pieces with a single elegant blow, parting it like salami.

Zombie 6 opens the door from the inside of its little cell. Zombie 5 steps out and lashes at Deko (slowly).

Zombie 5: Attack Deko: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13

ROUND 3 - PARTY UP

Zinnath moves and fires at the next Zombie in line.

Ray of Cold To Hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 4 = 12 vs touch
Ray of Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

"You not torture Deko!" Deko screamed as he caught sight of the room behind the zombies. Wanting to put action to his exclamation, his fist lashed out, hoping to put an end to the undead.

Puny Dicebot hate Deko.

Oh, you have no idea...

I have some idea. Over in a different game where I'm a player, my current average attack roll is a seven.

In another game, I play a swashbuckler that lost a sword fight against a wizard...

Confident that Fezzik can slay the zom-zom in front of Deko, Kyrie moves up and catches a glimpse of the rear-most zombie. She fires her last Force Missile into him.

damage: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Fezzik continues to swing away at the zombies as they come out of the doors. He attacks the one next to Deko, but as he tries to avoid hitting him, he also misses the zombie.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Damage(slash): 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (7, 2) + 4 = 13 I need to pay more attention. I used wrong dice last few attacks. not that it matters this time :(

Currently on the work computer that Does Not Like Roll20, so could someone please tell me if Enoby is able to reach any of the active zombies with a move action?

Enoby can take a move action for this round, as well as for last round, so she could get into the middle of the fray if she really wants.

Enoby took two move actions last round (sheathe and draw), so I don't think I'll be able to dive right into the middle.

Enoby moves towards the fray, stopping alongside Kyrie in an effort to cover her flank. She raises her club, ready to strike any undead lucky enough to shamble past the groups warriors.

Enoby moves adjacent to Kyrie, and then readies to attack any zombies that enter her melee range. (Unlikely, but never hurts to be careful!)

Readied Attack: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Always good to know what you've wasted your good rolls on, lol!

Bataleigha moves a bit further down the corridor to a side passage before again channeling positive energy.

channel positive energy damage (Will DC 15 half; no channel resistance allowed): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Sorry for being a dingbat; I was waiting for whomever hadn't taken their action yet to go and just realized that's me! Hoping the channel might catch any undead lurking around the corner as well.

The onslaught of magic whittles down the zombies, but they continue to shamble out anyway. Reaching, grasping hands and scratchy moans underscore the unnerving, yet also repetitive, nature of the encounter.

Zombie 5: Slam Deko: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Fezzik: AoO on Zombie 6: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
Fezzik: AoO Damage on Zombie 6: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 7) + 4 = 19

As one of the zombies tries to come out the door, Fezzik cuts it down.

And again, as expected, the next door opens and disgorges a pair of zombies. One pushes the door open (#7) and the other (#8) advances on Deko (but because of its slow zombie speed, can't attack him yet).

ROUND 4 - PARTY UP!

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
headdeskheaddeskheaddesk

As Deko went to knock the slow-moving zombie's head off, he became distracted by another zombie shuffling out of a different door.

Kyrie mutters to the group. "I am now calling on my main reserves of arcane talent. If this encounter draws on for much longer, I shall be of less use than a zero level hirling an asthmatic ant with heavy shopping."

Kyrie calls upon Forces proper, and the air arcs and sparks with writhing runes as she launches a Magic Missile at the zombie just beyond Beko.
The second one, the one on line with Bats.

MM damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
What is the appropriate response? Ah, yes. headdeskheaddeskheaddesk

Zinnath keeps firing his rays...

Ray of Cold To Hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 4 = 14 vs touch
Ray of Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

All "Don't worry folks, we've got this!"

Fezzik tries to help keep the zombies at bay, swinging at the closest one next to Deko, but hits the door instead. While frustrated that he missed, he doesn't like that Bat is by herself, so he moves up to help protect her.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Damage(slash): 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 7) + 4 = 16

Bat steps forward a bit to make sure all three zombies can taste Pelor's righteous flame and then again channels positive energy to harm the zombies.

channel positive energy damage (Will DC 15 half; no channel resistance allowed): 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Enoby moves past Zinnath and approaches the zombie situated between Deko and the wall. With a placid look of determination, she swings her club at the animated corpse.

Club: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Is there room for another head on that desk?

Fortunately, Deko's swing does hit - AC 12 will connect with a zombie. Unfortunately, zombies have DR 5/slashing, so blunt weapons like Deko's fists and Enoby's club are really ineffective.

Deko somehow manages to smash the zombie next to him (#5), even though he's distracted; its head bounces off the wall, but it moans softly and remains standing.

Zinnath ices one slightly and Kyrie's magic missiles land with precision in another.

Bat bursts out another wave of positive energy:
Zombie 5 Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Zombie 7 Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Zombie 8 Will save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6

Her power finishes off the zombie that Deko punched (#5) even though it struggles to resist. The other two zombies are scorched but not finished by her powers.

The zombie in the room (#7) lurches out and rushes Bat with sudden speed. Partial charge. Its AC is now 10.

Fezzik swings at it as it passes by.

Fezzik: AoO: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 13
Fezzik: AoO damage: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (5, 2) + 4 = 11

Slice and it is neatly bisected.

The other zombie flails at Deko again.

Zombie 8 attack Deko: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

The brawler manages to keep his guard up and he knocks its flailing hands away from his centerline.

As expected, the next door in line opens and the conga line of undead continues (#9 and #10).

ROUND 5 - PARTY UP!

Zinnath keeps firing his rays...

Ray of Cold To Hit: 1d20 + 6 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 6 - 4 = 4 vs touch
Ray of Cold Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

All "How many more can there be?!"

All "How many more can there be?!"

Fezzik shakes his head as he was wondering the same thing. Seeing only one more closed door, he moves past Bat to get a better angle on the northern most zombie in the hallway.

Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage(slash): 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (2, 4) + 4 = 10

Down to her last channel positive energy, Bataleigha opts to save that for an emergency. She drops her mace with a clang, draws her dagger, takes a 5-ft.-step toward the zombie near Deko and Enoby, and slashes at the undead.

dagger: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5 for piercing, slashing damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

"Nice job Bat!"

Observing that there seems to be little she can contribute to the battle directly, and with the possibility of yet more zombies on the way, Enoby opts for an indirect approach.

Carefully moving away from the animated corpse she's currently engaged with, Enoby begins singing her Drow battle-hymn again. As the ancient, foreign lyrics find her companion's ears they feel curiously emboldened.

Enoby takes a 5' step back and begins performing Inspire Courage, bestowing her allies with a +1 morale bonus on saves vs. Charm and Fear, as well as a +1 competence bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls.

Fezzik's slash damages but doesn't destroy the northernmost zombie (#9). Bat slashes with her dagger, but misses. Zinnath continues whittling away with his cold.

Just waiting on Kyrie and Deko.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (19) + 5 = 24
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Going for the zombie still in front of him, Deko planted his fist firmly into the undead's face, knocking a few loose teeth out.

Kyrie uses the last of her arcane reserves on the nearest active zombie, mentally tallying her options after this.

They are not many.

MM damage!: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Kyrie blasts the zombie nearest her (#8) and damages but does not destroy it.

Deko slams his fist into the same one and it wobbles crazily as teeth fly out, then somehow manages to crazily keep its balance.

The zombies surge at the party...

Zombie 8: Slam Deko: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Fezzik slashes at zombies as they come close...

Fezzik AoO on Zombie 9: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
Fezzik AoO on Zombie 10: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22
Fezzik AoO damage on Zombie 9: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (3, 8) + 4 = 15
Fezzik AoO damage on Zombie 10: 2d8 + 4 ⇒ (8, 3) + 4 = 15

He slices the zombies to pieces.

At the same time, the last door in the hallway opens, and two more zombies stumble forward (#11 & #12).

ROUND 6 - PARTY UP!

Acid Splash To Hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26 vs touch
Acid Splash Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3 acid or cold damage

Crit confirm

Acid Splash To Hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20 vs touch
Acid Splash Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2 acid or cold damage

Zinnath's well-placed blast destroys the head of the zombie that Deko just punched (#8). It staggers listlessly for about three more seconds before it falls down and twitches a few times before becoming totally lifeless.

Two to go!

Enoby continues singing, and readies her club to strike in the unlikely event a zombie moves next to her.

Don't forget your +1's folks!