DM Jonasty's Mwangi Madness Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Jonasty1031

I have a spell that I can use to silence an area but should they move out of the area they will be free to scream for help. I can lay it down when the attack commences if you like.

Boggard Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

So based on my understanding, everyone is walking on water right now. Lorelei is attempting to move to within 15 to cast Color Spray. Grutsnick is sneaking closer to gank them and Barker is moving closer to get a better shot. Everyone else it sounds like is staying 60 feet back and waiting to see what happens. Based on their Perception roll, everyone gets close enough to do what they want, so Surprise round, Lorelei casts Color Spray, Grutsnick charges, and Barker shoots. Please make your relevant attack rolls and I will have the combat round updated officially after that.

Based on positions, which I know you don't have yet sorry, but you will only be able to catch 2 of the 3 boggards in the spray.

Boggard 1 Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Boggard 2 Will save: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (15) + 2 = 17

Pooh, they both made the save. :(

Oh s*%#, that didn't work. Burning hands on those two if she can catch them in the cone without getting Grutsnick as well. If not she'll settle for getting at least one.

Burning Hands (also a 15ft cone) Damage 5d4 ⇒ (1, 4, 1, 1, 4) = 11
Reflex for half, DC 16

Everyone can post their surprise round actions, after which we'll be on Initiative.

Initiative
Grutsnick: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Finnian: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23
Barker: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
Reginald: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Lorelei: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Alexander: 1d20 ⇒ 6
Bog: 1d20 ⇒ 16

Start of Round 1

Round 1 - Initiative: 6, AC: 12, HP: 36/36, CMB: +3, CMD: +15

The above stated action was for my round 1. Just forgot to put my info in front of it.

Round 1 Init 23

Finnian charges forward and attacks one of the Boggards.

charge 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (13) + 13 = 26
damage 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18

Round 1 - Initiative: 6, AC: 12, HP: 36/36, CMB: +3, CMD: +15

The above stated action was for my round 1. Just forgot to put my info in front of it.

No worries, I figured that. Since you're able to move normally, if the Boggards attack you I'm assuming you will 5 foot step and then blast them so as not to provoke.

Round Surprise Init 3

Grutsnick charges Boggard 2.

Charge Boggard 2 while Raging, hit in face with axe.
Greataxe Power Attack Raging Reckless Abandon +16
1d20 + 16 ⇒ (20) + 16 = 361d12 + 17 ⇒ (11) + 17 = 28
Crit confirm 1d20 + 16 ⇒ (12) + 16 = 282d12 + 37 ⇒ (12, 4) + 37 = 53
So assuming a 28 hits a flat-footed Boggard that's 81 total damage. Due to the Killer trait I do +3 on the crit damage, thus +37 instead of +34.

Round 1 Init 3

Grutsnick moves to the next available Boggard, smashing it with his axe.

5' to next boggard, ignore second attack if it takes a full move (if positions have changed before my action on the round).
Greataxe Power Attack Raging Reckless Abandon +14/+9
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 191d12 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 191d20 + 9 ⇒ (8) + 9 = 171d12 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Looking at the carnage Grutsnick causes with his first attack, Alexander uses his surprise round to move forward 20' to J13

Alexander shakes his head and smiles at the chaos the big half-orc engenders. Moving forward he waits to see where he is needed. Hold action until he sees anything that looks like it could actually pose a threat to the group.

One of the boggards drops in a spray of blood to Grutsnick's axe. The other, lashes out at Finnian before Grutsnick barrels into it. The last remaining boggard turns and hammers at a massive stone lever protruding from the wall. With a loud bang the lever slams down and suddenly the cage door begins grinding down below the water.

B3 attack again Finnian: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (9) + 11 = 20, Damage: 1d8 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
B1 full round action to activate the lever.

Sorry for the delay, snow-tober in Boston plus Halloween caused some delays. Waiting for Barker, Reginald and Alexander to post their Round 1 actions and then I'll update accordingly.

Alexander moves forward and attempts to warp the boggards mind who is activating the lever. Move to I11, cast Lesser Confusion on the Boggard. DC 16 will save to negate.

Alexander moves forward and attempts to warp the boggards mind who is activating the lever. Move to I11, cast Lesser Confusion on the Boggard. DC 16 will save to negate.

Boggard will go before you in the Init order so the lever will be activated regardless. Just giving a heads up, you can still cast the spell if you'd like.

I guess you missed my post in the OOC thread that I'd be gone? If I can still get a surprise shot, I'll try to take out the one by the portcullis. If it's too late, I'll try it in round 1.

Surprise attack: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (12) + 12 = 24
Surprise dmg: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Rnd 1 attack 1: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21
Rnd 1 dmg 1: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9

Rnd 1 attack 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19
Rnd 1 dmg 2: 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (9) + 2 = 11

Boggard will go before you in the Init order so the lever will be activated regardless. Just giving a heads up, you can still cast the spell if you'd like.

That's ok I'll do it anyway.

I guess you missed my post in the OOC thread that I'd be gone? If I can still get a surprise shot, I'll try to take out the one by the portcullis. If it's too late, I'll try it in round 1.

No worries, you'll get the Surprise and the Round 1.

Forgot saves for boggards for Lorelei's and Alexander's spells.
B1 Ref: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
B3 Ref: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
B1 Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8
B3 Will: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Grutsnick leaps at the first boggard, spittle flying in the air as his axe cleaves the creature right in half. Viscera spills into the water as the body splits along the middle to collapse into the swamp. Looking around, he runs at the next closest creature, his axe falling into the boggard that Finnian only moments before had pierced deeply with his blade.

Barker sends a wave of bolts flying into the boggard near the lever, pincushioning the creature. Lorelei, her first spell seemingly ineffective against the toad-like things instead unleashes a blast of fire, the smell of charred meat filling the air.

Alexander quietly moves forward, his hands moving in a spell and with a word the two remaining boggards look pole-axed, their eyes glazed and distant.

H Initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Round 2:
Reginald: Init 25, HP 62/62, AC 20
Finnian: Init 23, HP 66/66, AC 22
Barker: Init 21, HP 60/60 AC 18
B1: Init 16, HP 17/59 AC 13 (Confused)
B2: Dead
B3: Init 16, HP 11/59 AC 13 (Confused)
H: Init 7, HP ?, AC ?
Lorelei: Init 6, HP 36/36, AC 12
Alexander: Init 6, HP 60/60, AC 17
Grutsnick: Init 3, HP 96/96(84 normally), AC 15 (20 regularly)

Round 2 Map

Reginald is currently "having issues with his pistol" but will be DMPC'ed soon if needed.

Please post your Round 2 actions.

Round 2, Init. 23
Finnian steps over and attacks both remaining Boggards.

attack 1 vs B1 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

attack 2 vs B3 (w/flank) 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

damage vs B1 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
damage vs B3 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Woot! Damage dice like me :)

Yowza. So since Finnian dropped the last two boggards, Barker and Reginald if you want to delay/ready an action, I will post H's turn shortly.

As the last boggard drops, you all suddenly sway violently as a pressure wave of water comes rushing out of the gate entrance. The source of this becomes clear as a Huge creature comes roaring out of the ruined structure.

It lands solidly in front of Finnian and Grutsnick, it's 6 heads lashing out at the two of them, teath biting and tearing at flesh.

Hydra will charge and Pounce at Grutsnick and Finnian.
Hydra attack Grutsnick 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Hydra attack Grutsnick 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Hydra attack Grutsnick 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Hydra attack Finnian 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (12) + 7 = 19, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8
Hydra attack Finnian 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9
Hydra attack Finnian 3: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (7) + 7 = 14, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Round 2 - Initiative: 6, AC: 12, HP: 36/36, CMB: +3, CMD: +15

Knowledge Arcana 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (4) + 13 = 17
Ranged touch attack 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (11) + 5 = 16
Damage (1st round) 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

"Oh crap, it's a hydra." Lorelei will share the relevant info to be found under the dc 15 spoiler and the she will launch an acid dart at the creature as she takes another 5 ft step back.

Round 2 Init 3

"It's ugly!"

Grutsnick attempts to lop a few heads off the hydra.
Greataxe Power Attack Raging Reckless Abandon +14/+9
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 281d12 + 17 ⇒ (1) + 17 = 181d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 141d12 + 17 ⇒ (5) + 17 = 22

Grutsnick attempts to lop a few heads off the hydra.

Is this flavor text or an actual attempt? Actual mechanics to do this is a Sunder attempt against a head rather than a normal attack. And doing this without the feat will provoke. Let me know.

Can I disarm the heads? :) jk

Grutsnick wrote:

Grutsnick attempts to lop a few heads off the hydra.

Is this flavor text or an actual attempt? Actual mechanics to do this is a Sunder attempt against a head rather than a normal attack. And doing this without the feat will provoke. Let me know.

Huh, I was not aware of the changed mechanic. I'll switch my attacks to Sunder attempts. It looks like a Sunder replaces a regular attack, so that would mean my 28 and 14 become a 25 and 17 (CMB is +11 which I assume replaces the +14 and +9?) for 18 and 22 damage respectively?

Knowledge:arcana 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

"How in the hells did they tame this thing?" Barker wondered, not a little enviously. He too stepped back, training Alexina on the monster. He pelted it with bolts to distract it from Grutsnick and Finnian.

5'step back.
Rnd 2 att 1 (+ point blank shot): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (7) + 17 = 24
Rnd 2 dmg 1 (+ fav.enemy): 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10
Rnd 2 bane dmg 1: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 5) = 10

Rnd 2 att 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (4) + 12 = 16
Rnd 2 dmg 2: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (3) + 6 = 9
Rnd 2 bane dmg 2: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Almost forgot to add my favored enemy and bane bonuses! Also, with the mistmail Barker's AC should be 20.

Huh, I was not aware of the changed mechanic. I'll switch my attacks to Sunder attempts. It looks like a Sunder replaces a regular attack, so that would mean my 28 and 14 become a 25 and 17 (CMB is +11 which I assume replaces the +14 and +9?) for 18 and 22 damage respectively?

You're post seems correct, sub the CMB numbers for your normal attack bonus but the damage would be the same. Also the Sunder Attempts will provoke as you don't have the feat, but somehow I'm guessing you're fine with that. ;-)

You're post seems correct, sub the CMB numbers for your normal attack bonus but the damage would be the same. Also the Sunder Attempts will provoke as you don't have the feat, but somehow I'm guessing you're fine with that. ;-)

Yessir! Bring on the crits. :D

Alexander moves forward purposely and touches the massive creature, a sheen of black energy swirling around his hand as he does so. Vision of Madness +3 to skills, -3 to attacks and saves1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

Alexander shouts out Lorelei! I have lowered it's ability to resist your spells. Hit it with whatever you have!

I have company on the way (in-laws) so if you don't mind, I'm going to go ahead and post round 3 actions since I may not check in for the next day or so and I don't want to hold anything up. (and omg I still need to finish cleaning)

Round 2 - Initiative: 6, AC: 12, HP: 36/36, CMB: +3, CMD: +15

Lorelei use her ring (bonded item) to cast a spell from her spellbook. She's looking to bbq a hydra.

Casting Fireball, reflex save half, dc 18
Lorelei is attempting to aim behind the hydra, catching it on the edge of it and trying to leave Grutsnick and Finnian out of the 20 ft range
ranged touch if needed to target right 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
damage 6d6 ⇒ (2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 5) = 18
continued damage from acid dart (2nd round) 2d4 ⇒ (3, 1) = 4

Hydra AoO's against Grutsnick.
Hydra attack Grutsnick 1: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6
Hydra attack Grutsnick 2: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26, Damage: 1d8 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
Update coming shortly.

Finnian deftly skewers the remaining two boggards yet the victory seems short lived as suddenly on a swell of water a large multiheaded beast roars out of the building.

Teeth nashing, the hydra is unable to land a blow on Finnian but Grutsnick isn't as nimble and he is chomped on mercilessly. Barker looks to distract the beast from the half-orc, his bolts sizzling and charring the creatures skin where they penetrate.

Lorelei sends a shot of acid flying at the creature while Alexander brushes his hand against the beast causing some of it's heads to writhe uncontrollably.

Grutsnick watches in facination as some of the holes made by Barker's bolts seem to close themselves up in front of his eyes. Shrugging he swings his axe, managing to sever one of the heads swinging by in front of him.

Round 3:
Reginald: Init 25, HP 62/62, AC 20
Finnian: Init 23, HP 66/66, AC 23 (22 regularly)
Barker: Init 21, HP 60/60 AC 20
B1: Dead
B2: Dead
B3: Dead
Hydra: Init 7, HP 25/67, AC 16 (Vision of madness)
Lorelei: Init 6, HP 36/36, AC 12
Alexander: Init 6, HP 60/60, AC 17
Grutsnick: Init 3, HP 67/96(84 normally), AC 15 (20 regularly)

Round 3 Map

Hydra heads: 5; 1d4 ⇒ 3

I have Lorelei's action already, everyone else please post your Round 3 actions.

Alexander looks at the beast and brushes his hand across the creature again.

Sorry forgot attack: Touch of Chaos (roll every d20 twice for the next round and take the lesser.) 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

"You're going down, fella," Barker muttered as he slapped another bolt into place and ratcheted it back. "Alexina may not hurt you much, but anything that deliberately tangles with Grutsnick is too stupid to live."

Rnd 3 att 1 (+ point blank shot): 1d20 + 17 ⇒ (2) + 17 = 19
Rnd 3 dmg 1 (+ fav.enemy): 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Rnd 3 bane dmg 1: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 6) = 9

Rnd 3 att 2: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Rnd 3 dmg 2: 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Rnd 3 bane dmg 2: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 5) = 8

Round 3, Init. 23

Well, there's only one way to deal with creatures that heal so fast...thats cause a lot of damage fast :), Finnian thinks to himself as he lays into the beast.

attack 1 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15
attack 2 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22

damage 1 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
damage 2 1d8 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12

Barker and Finnian rain a savage series of blows on the creature, sword hacking and bolts piercing and with a roar it collapses into the fetid waters. As some of the wounds begin to knit up, everyone piles around and begins hacking and burning at the thing, Lorelei burning it with acid as well. Pretty soon there is nothing but diced reptilian parts floating in the murky water.

So much for severing heads, death by massive damage apparently. Gonna have to start reviewing my CR choices with you beefcakes. So let me know what your next steps are, as far as healing or exploring or anything. Once I know that, or see that you guys are all set, I'll continue on with the exploration of the city.

hp 55/84

"Bah, lop the heads off me sweaty green..."

Should've just hit it instead of playing around with the heads.

Man 3.5 hydras were way beefier I guess.

"Alex you got any healing left? Thing had some bite."

No more surprise for us.

Channel Positive Energy (I have to go back and look because I forgot how many I've used today if any.) 3d6 ⇒ (5, 2, 4) = 11

Edit: I guess thats the first one today.

Well done everyone. Shall we see what is inside?

Man 3.5 hydras were way beefier I guess.

I just should have given it more than 6 heads to start. Still trying to find the right balance of CR for such a disparate group of characters.

Well done everyone. Shall we see what is inside?

"Looks like a pile 'o guts inside," Barker quipped. "Not even enough of this thing to take back to Reggie's trophy hall. As for what's inside the ruin - yes, let's go before they have time to set up any surprises."

Maybe we should see what the boggards have on them? I'd hate to pass over something we could use later.
Stealth: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25

hp 66/84

"I agree with Barker."

Grutsnick wipes the blood and offal let by the boggards and hydra off himself before sneaking into the compound behind Barker.

Stealth +8 -1 for Fatigue 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15