On his round for some odd reason Mogmurch thinks its a good idea to do way much more damage than he could possibly ever do to anyone ever to himself...bare handed...?
On his round for some odd reason Mogmurch thinks its a good idea to do way much more damage than he could possibly ever do to anyone ever to himself...bare handed...?
For Mogmurch:
Small Size Unarmed Damage:
That seems too high for a non-monk so I looked it up quick for ya. From Paizo's open SRD doc it says:
Unarmed Strike Damage: An unarmed strike from a Medium character deals 1d3 points of bludgeoning damage (plus your Strength modifier, as normal). A Small character's unarmed strike deals 1d2 points of bludgeoning damage, while a Large character's unarmed strike deals 1d4 points of bludgeoning damage.
All damage from unarmed strikes is nonlethal damage. Unarmed strikes count as shed[typo?] light (for purposes of two-weapon attack penalties and so on).
Dealing Lethal Damage: You can specify that your unarmed strike will deal lethal damage before you make your attack roll, but you take a –4 penalty on your attack roll. If you have the Improved Unarmed Strike feat, you can deal lethal damage with an unarmed strike without taking a penalty on the attack roll.
So the max damage I think you can do, subject to DM approval, is normally 1d2 + str, unless you have monk levels, or feats etc.
Confusion, confusion: In my post for the confusion categories I did reduce the damage to 1d6 for being a small creature. Taking into account your comments regarding a creature with no items in their hands, here's the rule I am planning to go with. I believe the general intent of the spell effect is that you start bashing something against your head to try to knock some sense into yourself (or conversely, you start bashing your head against something like a tree or a wall). If you have a weapon in hand, then you suffer 1d8 damage (or 1d6 if you are small sized). If you do not have a weapon, then you grab the closest thing that you can use as an improvised weapon (rock, branch, torch, tree, etc) and start banging yourself in the head with it. Being an improvised weapon, I believe the damage dice should be reduced one step (medium size would take 1d6 damage and small would take 1d4).
Mogmurch confusion damage: 1d4 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1
Note: This occurs on Mogmurch's turn on Round 2, when Group 3 is up.
Having been hit by one of the three tiny javelins the brownies rained down from a tree, Thakmaka hastily grabs for one of his throwing axes. The leather strap on the hilt of the axe snags on Thakmaka’s hand as he throws it and the axe flies harmlessly into the marsh vegetation.
Laughter descends from above as three more javelins descend towards Thakmaka, all three finding their mark. More cheers of “heeeeyaaahh” echo from above. At the command of their apparent leader, the other brownies cast enchantments meant to confuse the other goblins. Only Hrungee seems entranced by their magic and immediately charges up to Thakmaka swinging his mace at the back of head, only to find air.
Mogmurch quickly reaches into his satchel and pulls forth a concoction which he throws up at the tree. A large boom echoes forth as a small fireball erupts singing most of the brownies and a vast amount of the leaves and branches around them. Any cover they did have is clearly gone now.
Joboo readies his bow and shoots an arrow at one of the brownies, but it flies high into the unsinged foliage of the tree.
Having caught the attention of the leader, the brownie tries to also confuse Mogmurch with an enchantment.
My action is simple this round, I want to boost my ac, and get ready to counter attack. so I use both my move and standard actions to draw my shield (not included in my base AC, so count it +2 better.) and to draw my 2nd throwing axe. I can't do anything but taunt them this round though.
You see one brownie try to shoot at Joboo, but its arrow shears off the bow near taking the brownie's thumb off with it. This causes the brownie to loose grip on his bow, but he manages to recover his grip prior to dropping the bow.
Round: 2
Current HP: 8/10
Status: Confused and then Unconscious
Mogmurch gazes down at his own fist and to grows very, very angry at it...
"Oh no you don't!"
He yells at his fist...
Mogmurch's fist comes up quickly bashing Mogmurch in the face several times before a tiny brownie arrow impales his neck...snapping him out of his ferocious attack on himself...
Fortitude Save DC 13: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7
As Mogmurch stands there nose beginning to swell purple with blood, his eye lids become very heavy...smacking his lips, his eyes close as he falls straight on his back...
The brownie leader appears to be waiting and does nothing.
Round 2 Summary
Thakamaka remains directly under the brownies and raises his shield to help deflect the spray of javelins. Again a volley is released and Thakmaka feels a small prick of a javelin head piecing into his arm.
The rear rank of brownies each take aim at the goblins wih their bows. Joboo and Hrungee are missed, however Mogmurch is not. Mogmurch seems very confused and out of sorts. He picks up a large branch from the ground and smacks himself in the nose with it. While doing this, an arrow from a brownie his him in his shoulder. His senses almost start to return, as he stares at the arrow for a brief second until a slumber takes him over. Mogmurch collapses to the ground followed by the sound of snoring.
Hrungee throws forth a magical spray of acid at the brownie leader, however the sprays falls short.
Joboo released an arrow at a brownie, however the arrow hit the thick branch below the brownies and stuck solidly, yet harmlessly.
Round 3 Starts
Group 1 - Thakmaka
Group 2 - Brownies
Group 3 - Joboo, Thakmaka, Mogmurch (unconscious)
Brownie leader is delaying his action
Move: See maptools. Moving to cover and protect Mogmurch while he is asleep.
Standard(attack): Throwing Axe against the leader (in the Devil Skin suit!)
Thakmaka throws his remaining axe and sinks it into the trunk of the tree with a solid thud, next to where the brownie leader was standing.
Three more javelins descend at Thakmaka, one of which hits him in the ear, giving him a new piercing.
The brownie leader glares at Thakmaka and then feels a sudden tugging on his mind. His attention is quickly diverted to Hrungee and he shoots him a scowl.
Joboo pulls back on his bow and releases an arrow which nicks a brownie drawing some blood with it.
Hrungee tries to waken the sleeping Mogurch, but clearly fun-filled dreams of horses are keeping him asleep.
All the remaining brownies appear to be waiting and keep a close eye on their leader.
Round 4 Begins
Group 1 - Thakmaka
Group 2 - Brownies
Group 3 - Joboo, Hrungee, Mogmurch
Thakmaka pulls out one of the many javelins now sticking out of his armor. He throws it back at a brownie, however it tumbles harmlessly through the air falling far short of where the brownies are.
The squirrel-head-helmed leader looks to his troops and says, ”You have proven yourselves in my eyes, welcome to the Wardens of Willowlark. Recall!”
The three brownies that were throwing javelins each shout out a hearty, “Heeeyaaahh!”, and they disappear with a poof sound echoing behind them. The three archers then also repeat this.
The leader looks down at all of the goblins and shouts out, “Thanks for the fun stupid goblins!” He too disappears as a ripple of translucent magic emanates out from the spot he had stood, also followed by a poof sound.
Init +5, Perc +11 // HP = 53/53 // AC:20, T:16, F:15 // F +3, R +12, W +2 // CMB +8 / CMD +23 // Speed 30'
No worries DM Kor
Perception - 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (20) + 5 = 25
Despite seemingly oblivious to the world around him as he farted and told jokes about Slush's awful marksmanship and how Thakmaka looked like a porcupine with all those brownie spears sticking out of him; Joboo doesnt miss a thing about his immediate surroundings.
Mogmurch traipsed along with a big smile on his wide, black and blue face. Feeling very well rested, he wasn't sure who's idea it was to take a nap in the middle of the day...but it was a good one.
As the group advances down the trail occasionally small strands of thick spider silk are seen. The group constantly scans around whilst Joboo continuously patrols the perimeter of the group.
Joboo and Mogmurch notice a spider preparing to leap from a hidden vantage point 10-feet up in a tree onto Thakmaka – who appears to be the target of choice for the day.
Init +5, Perc +11 // HP = 53/53 // AC:20, T:16, F:15 // F +3, R +12, W +2 // CMB +8 / CMD +23 // Speed 30'
Fear gripped Jobbo at the sight of Lotzalegs who was prepared to ambush poor Thakmaka...hesa having a bad day!... but this fear was quickly replaced by the desire to finally bring an end to this gobbo threat.
Ooh! Oi! Lotzalegs gonna get yousa! Up!
Having kept his shortbow out after the brownie distraction; Joboo deftly nocked an arrow and let fly at the horrid spider.
The Licktoads tales of the mighty Lotsalegs are legnedary. Shaking his head in disbelief and working his hands at the same time, Mogmurch jumps on the chance to slay this menace of the Licktoads...
Joboo takes aim at the spider and looses an arrow at it.
Miss chance 1-20% (I probably should have mentioned it has partial concealment): 1d100 ⇒ 79
The arrow flies from his bow nipping branches and leaves along its path yet it finds its mark in the side of the spider's fury abdomen. Lotzlegs hisses.
Mogmurch then lobs a flask at Lotzlegs.
Miss chance 1-20% (I probably should have mentioned she has partial concealment): 1d100 ⇒ 38
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15
The giant spider manages to slightly lurch out of the way, but some of her hide is singed as she lets out a nasty howl.
Lotzlegs drops down towards Thakmaka. I'm treating this as a partial charge -- this reminds me of another house rule I use which I will summarize at the bottom.
Attack: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11
Thakmaka sees the spider's fang up close as they whoosh by his face, but fail to touch him. The spider is now on the ground staring right at Thakmaka.
Will Save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (19) + 1 = 20
Hrungee immediately releases a mystical hex at Lotzlegs which is seems to shrug off.
Round 1 Starts
Group 1: Goblins (Hrungee has already gone)
Group 2: Lotzalegs
Supplimental House Rule
I allow charges to any square adjacent to your target as long as all other normal charging rules are followed (i.e. unblocked path).
I'll draw my sword as a move action and slice out at it while keeping my shield arm up for counter attacks. (ac is 2 higher than listed with shield on.)
Mogmurch: I forgot to tell you about house rule #43 - Punish all Alchemists. Actually, I was just going from my memory on that -- now that certainly makes grenade lobbing much more useful :)
The heavy thunk of an arrow and the slash of a dogslicer makes Lotzlegs release a horrific high pitched squeal. Amazingly, despite the barrage of attacks the spider has endured, including a signifcant scorching, she's still alive and twitching, but spider blood and innards are leaking out everywhere.
Mogmurch you still have your round 1 action to do.
Seeing the hair burn off the spiders abdomen, Mogmurch squealed with delight. Reaching into his boot pouch again and extracts another handful of smoldering moss...
Mogmurch throws one of his grenades at Lotzalegs and she explodes into a ball of fire, as all of her furry exterior is engulphed in flames. The talented goblins are in disbelief that this was the cause of so much fear for their village. At least lunch is ready.
Okay, that was quick even with the extra hit points I give creatures. Well done. By looking at the map you believe you will soon be arriving at your destination. Let me know if there is anything you want to do before that.
Mogmurch throws one of his grenades at Lotzalegs and she explodes into a ball of fire, as all of her furry exterior is engulphed in flames. The talented goblins are in disbelief that this was the cause of so much fear for their village. At least lunch is ready.
Okay, that was quick even with the extra hit points I give creatures. Well done. By looking at the map you believe you will soon be arriving at your destination. Let me know if there is anything you want to do before that.
For a PBP combat, so far they've been pretty streamlined, so this is a good thing :)
After a few more hours of travel you come to the point indicated on Scribbleface’s map. It isn’t quite on the coast, but it’s close enough to hear the faint susurrus of waves crashing on an unseen swampy shoreline. The site itself is obvious once it is approached—a large wrecked ship lodged in a shallow pool of swamp water.
A two-masted ship lies mired in the mud in this clearing, its rigging thick with moss and decorated with lanterns and windchimes made from goblin skulls and bones. Strange writing is faintly visible along the ship’s prow, while the soggy, swampy “yard” that surrounds the wreck is encircled by a rickety wooden fence. A thin curl of smoke wafts up from a chimney that protrudes from an unusual box-like structure near the ship's bow.
Init +5, Perc +11 // HP = 53/53 // AC:20, T:16, F:15 // F +3, R +12, W +2 // CMB +8 / CMD +23 // Speed 30'
Boohoo! whysa wesa leave so fast? mesa bet mucho mula that lotsalegs had mucho shiny stuff piled up somewhere. All that shiny gobbo stuff shesa been stealing for years and years. Yousa guys have to slow down so wesa can fill wesa pockets!
Joboo is beside himself with fury that they didnt even have time to look for the spiders lair and will probably grumble and spit curses at all of the human gods that are listening until he finds more shiny stuff to distract him.
Okay, I don't have a concern about jumping back in time. Everyone had posted after the combat and no one mentioned searching for a lair, so I thought it was time to move on. I did forget about Mogmurch's request, but I attribute that to rule #43.
I need Survival (tracking) rolls from anyone trying to track down Lotzalegs' lair.
Mogmurch: I'm not certain if their are 'actual' rules for poison extraction from a corpse (if there are please point me in the direction), but certainly in this case a Knowledge (nature) roll would seem appropriate. With that roll you can get 1d6 doses of Giant Spider poison from it. Feel free to roll to see how many you get.
Giant Spider Poison:
Delivered by injury, save Fort DC 14; frequency 1/round for 4 rounds; effect 1d2 Strength damage; cure 1 save
Init +5, Perc +11 // HP = 53/53 // AC:20, T:16, F:15 // F +3, R +12, W +2 // CMB +8 / CMD +23 // Speed 30'
Sorry Dm Kor, out of combat I will start posting 2-3 rounds of actions instead of 1.
Satisfied that he's gotten his fellow goblins to focus on finding treasure for him Joboo figured he'd better at least try to find it first. Mostly so he might get the chance for first pick but at least to be able to brag about it.
