Demonmoose's Iron Gods AP Red (Inactive)

Game Master GM Demonmoose

The laser rifle is timeworn with 8 charges remaining.

Dr. Lendaro opens the door and sees:

Old wooden benches line the west and east walls of this large room. Two ruined metal tables sit in the center of the room, while a nook to the north is set off by a countertop strewn with bones and bits of junk. Two grisly chandeliers, made out of hanging bundles of skulls and bones, illuminate the room with flickering yellow flame.

In front of the countertop is a misshapen humanoid holding a greatclub, and wearing furs. He shouts as the doors open, "You leave now, or Gunshy break your face!"

"You tell them, freak." One of the Smilers says. "We'll make them look as ugly as you, hehehe."

Beside and behind him are two pairs of smilers with their pistols pointed at the doors.

You can look at the Smiler HQ map.
What do you do?

I guess the botting makes sense seeing how it was an established 'modus operandi' and I get the feeling we are perhaps a bit slow proceeding through the module?

Realising this isn't going to go peacefully, Sarainy begins inspiring the others. She uses their previous experience with the Smilers of Aldronard's Grave and the terrible things they saw there.

"These men are a blight upon the lands. We have seen their horific deeds back at the chapel - they gave no quarter and commited horrible and unthinkable misdoings," the words seem to take shape as magic, as a golden glow that spreads and fills the hearts of her companions.

"In the name of all that is holy and just, and without law keepers here... I say we put them down this day, and end their wicked ways."

Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1 - All allies able to hear gain +1 morale bonus to saving throws, attack rolls and damage rolls.

Inspire Courages bonuses to hit and damage are competence bonuses which help since Tetsuda is immune to morale effects such as the saving throw bonus against fear. Granted he knows no fear becase he's mindless. Also, wayfinder hasnt perfected the minimap stuff so I apologize that I cant see it.

Linpul draws her hammer as she moves up to strike a foe.

"Tetsuda, defend Rakdon. Stay there and if something tries to attack him get it."

Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 211d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Tetsuda charges ahead, his mandibles ready to crush his companions foes but stays near the elf.

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Lendaro and Rakdon's turn. For those that can't see the map, the weird human is about 20 feet north of the door, with the smilers behind him and a countertop about 30 feet away.

Inspire Courages bonuses to hit and damage are competence bonuses...

You are of course entirely correct. The save bonus is morale, and the hit and damage bonuses competence.

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Dr Lendaro moves into the room to the near corner, and fires at the smiler directly in front of him.
"Your free rein to commit abhorrent acts upon the innocent is over. Your lives are over."

pistol vs touch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 1 = 14
damage if hits: 1d8 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (3) + (5) + 6 = 14

I will fire my laser pistol at a chandelier to cause it to drop and fall on several enemies. I did this in a James Bond Game hit: 5 + 1d20 ⇒ 5 + (1) = 6 I wasn't sure the attack on laser rifle, so took my dex+bab+inspire courage bonus

dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 fire damage? roll 1d8?

Lendaro fires at the smiler punching a small hole in the human's chest. He laughs as blood gurgles from his mouth and leaks from the wound, but he remains standing.

Technically no chandeliers inside a technologically advanced medical facility but whatever... Need at least 10 to hit anything.

Rakdon sees a strange hanging object over the room, a grizzly looking thing made of twisted bones and glowing with greenish magic. He fires at it and misses.

Smiler A (14), Smiler B (0), Smiler C (0), Smiler D (0), Gunshy (0)

Enemy turn.

Using Wayfinder, so can't see the maps. Is the room you described above with the bone chandeliers with yellow flames a different one to where Landaro and Rakdon are?

If so what's in the room closest to me?

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It is the same room, Sarainy. Added bone chandeliers because of Rakdon.

Two of the smilers fire at Lendaro, two of them fire at Thera, and the ugly humanoid creature moves close to the doctor and swings his greatclub in a vicious arc. Doctor Lendaro feels the large club strike his face and chest, the room spins, and he has to shake his head to see properly. One of the bullets catches Thera in the thigh.

Greatclub: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (5) + 15 = 201d10 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Lendaro: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 ⇒ 8
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Lendaro: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 ⇒ 8
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Thera: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 71d8 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 1
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Thera: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 211d8 ⇒ 11d6 ⇒ 5

Everyone's turn.
19 damage to Lendaro. 6 damage to Thera. These smilers have awesome aim.

They hit me from that far away? Also, did they misfire or are these, idk, laser weapons. I admit to not being up to date with the more recent gunslinger weapons so my knowledge is sadly lacking

Ah well, if hes 20 feet away then I can move to him, and punch him in the face, which I will do.

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (16) + 6 = 22
Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

I guess they are using the second increment of range, so it is versus your armor class instead. If they were within 20 feet, it would be versus your touch ac. The smilers are 30-35 feet away behind a long counter, but Gunshy is 20 feet away.

Thera moves up and swings at the strange looking humanoid. Her fist connects with its chest, but Gunshy is too focused on the doctor to take notice.

Gunshy (11), Smiler A (0), Smiler B (0), Smiler C (0), Smiler D (0).

"Gunfire? Tetsuda scrap that, protect the Dr. Thera, go for the gunslingers first, I've got this one."

She thumps her chest with her glowing hand and her exoskeleton envelops her giving her a bonus to armor. AC is 18, flat footed is 16, Touch is still 13

Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 261d10 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 201d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7 Total 20 Damage

I somehow think I missed our first turn...not too sure how...was waiting for it..now everyone goes...

Taking aim at one of the smilers with a gun, Uran fires a blast from his own weapon.

Attack-ranged-touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

This is the first round, just rolling in Rakdon and Lendaro into it, to speed things up a bit.

11 + 7 = 20?

Linpul moves behind Thera and swings her hammer at the big brute. She knocks at one of his kneecaps, and you hear a loud crunch.

Uran's bullet flies over Tetsuda, over the countertop and strikes the smiler in its non dominant hand. The smiler yells, "Dude, that was my cutting hand! He motions with his gun hand, this is the one you're supposed to shoot at."

Gunshy (31), Smiler A (0), Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0), Smiler D (0).

Also for future reference, since most of you are ranged, remember that your allies give cover, +2 or +4 to AC, to the enemy. I'll try to move you to better positions if you cannot see the map.

Thera, Solaria, Lendaro, Rakdon and Sarainy's turn.

I heard what you said Linpul, but I'm unfortunately boxed in, and don't think I can move past him without provoking an AoO.

Thera quickly attempts to remove the strongest obstacle in her way.

Flurry of Blows: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 81d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damage: 1d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 2 = 161d8 + 6 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 6 + 2 = 15

Thera strikes Gunshy in the stomach with one of her fists, missing with her first jab, and the ogrekin flinches. He turns his gaze on the warpriest and roars.

Gunshy (46), Smiler A (0), Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0), Smiler D (0).

Sarainy continues her performance, using the group's disdain for the Smilers as a catalyst, as well as their godlessness.

"These men delight in the suffering of others, even themselves. Their sick and twisted minds shall no longer prey upon this region. Bring them down, until they submit or fall."

Addressing the Smilers in the back she says, "Why have you forsaken your fellow man? Why do you turn away from the gods and commit these atrocious acts?"

Bardic Performance: Inspire Courage +1 - All allies able to hear gain +1 morale bonus to saving throws and +1 competence bonus to attack rolls and damage rolls.

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oh right fire at the object again to get it to drop on enemieshit: 6 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 + (2) = 8
dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8 fire ouch to the ceiling most likely

"The decor looks ready to surrender, Rakdon."
Dr Lendaro wills his minor defenses. He then lets his guard down momentarily as he squeezes around the near table to get further in the room. He wills another iron bullet into his pistol, and fires at the same Smiler.

free action Altered Defense +1 dodge AC 1 round
provoke AoO for movement
swift action bandolier load
pistol vs touch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 6 + 1 = 15
damage if hits: 1d8 + 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + (2) + 6 + 1 = 12

Rakdon strikes the ceiling with the laser rifle's laser.

Gunshy swings at Lendaro, and sees his pistol. The ogrekin snarls at Lendaro and turns his body towards him.

Greatclub: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 331d10 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

The ogrekin knocks Lendaro to the ground. The doctor feels his consciousness slipping.

Probably shouldn't have gone into the room with all the enemies without some kind of tank or distraction in there...

Doctor Lendaro is dying -4.

Solaria moves in close and channels holy energy, healing everyone around her (all the party, excluding Gunshy).

Channel: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 6) = 7

Gunshy looks around for guns and sees Uran's weapon. However, he is too far away to attack him and instead strikes at Thera. The bullets strike at the ground near Thera's feet, but imbed themselves into Tetsuda's shell.

Greatclub: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (14) + 15 = 291d10 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22

The smilers fire at Tetsuda and Thera.

Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Tets: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 = 231d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Tets: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 5 + 1 = 211d8 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Thera: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 71d8 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Thera: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 5 + 1 = 81d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

Everyone's turn. Everyone's healed for 7. 22 damage to Thera and 21 damage to Lendaro, 15 damage to Tetsuda.

Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Lendaro: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 ⇒ 8

Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Lendaro: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 61d8 ⇒ 8

I must say, I'm confused as to how quickly these smilers seem to be reloading, as well as how they rolled 3 natural 1s and none of them seem to be misfiring / having a broken gun. Can someone tell me if I am missing something obvious, since I don't remember having it this easy when I played a gunslinger.

Rapid reload with alchemical cartridges, or just a pepperbox pistol, maybe even double barrels. A couple ways to do this, they haven't been moving so rapid reload would explain it although not the misfire chances. Misfire sucks when it bites you in the but.

"Tetsuda, that one, the one with the club, flank! Tauri!"

Linpul shifts to the side to give Tetsuda some space to perform her command.

5ft step, cast spell, Bull's Strength

At her words Tetsuda seems to bulk up a bit, his exoskeleton creaking at the muscles that grew beneath his shell. The beetle wanders around the ogre in a wide circle before placing himself in flanking position with Linpul and her hammer. He lunges forward, looking for a weak spot.

Tetsuda Bite: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 281d8 + 1d6 + 10 ⇒ (8) + (3) + 10 = 21

Ah, missed the misfires. But they have rapid reload so they can reload as a move instead of a standard. I usually just look at totals, so sometimes I miss criticals, too.

Tetsuda is not wounded at all. The smilers instead spend their turn fixing their makeshift guns.

Tetsuda rips into the back of the ogrekin pulling grey bloodied flesh. It falls down slamming nearly atop Thera.

Smiler A (0), Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0, broken), Smiler D (0).

Solaria, Lendaro, Sarainy, Uran and Rakdon's turn.

Low on health, and vulnerable, Thera uses the Total Defence action, raising her AC by 6 as she plans her next move.

AC (Currently): 25
HP: 8

Uran aims and fires once again at the smilers who are shooting at them.

Attack-ranged touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12

one of these days I will roll over a 10, and when I do... look out! lol

That was a lot of damage quick!

Sarainy's fury turns to outright concern and fear as she sees Lendaro fall. Snapping out of it she rushes to his side, and calls out to him.

"Come on good Doctor, we need you on your feet. You're okay..." almost as much in an attempt to convince herself.

Placing her hand upon his shoulder Sarainy casts Cure Light Wounds, before helping him to his feet.

CLW: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

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Uran's bullet misses the smilers, lodging itself into the countertop in front of them.

Solaria, Lendaro, and Rakdon's turn.

fire at the closest enemy, hoping I hit this time hit: 6 + 1d20 ⇒ 6 + (2) = 8 is laser vs touch? man, I can't hit anything with this new awesome toy
dmg: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9 fire

Rakdon fires at the smiler, the red laser flies past the bandit, and a scorch mark forms on the wall.

Rakdon and Uran must be sharing the same set of cursed dice!

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Rakdon should have an extra -4 from trying to use a gun without proficiency (not that that should matter for most attacks, it's still versus touch ac.

Passing Solaria and Lendaro, they can post whenever.

The smilers (except for the smiler c) reload and fire. Smiler C fixes the broken quality of his gun.

Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Tets: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 5 + 1 = 71d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Tets: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 5 + 1 = 241d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4
Gunslinger’s Pistol vs Thera: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 5 + 1 = 221d8 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

4 damage to Tetsuda, 4 damage to Thera.

Smiler A (0, broken), Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0, broken), Smiler D (0).

Everyone's turn.

I had total defence active, pushing my AC up to 25. Therefore, that attack missed.

oh what the heck magic missile at the toughest enemy dmg: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (1, 2, 2) + 3 = 8 and I roll close to minimum damage

Dr Lendaro gets to his feet "Oof.. careless old man.. get yourself hurt. Thank you.", and wills a round into the chamber.
He then aims and fires at the Smiler directly north of him.
"Fell down for a moment there... Everyone else still fine, and fit for battle?"

pistol vs touch: 1d20 + 6 + 1 - 4 ⇒ (9) + 6 + 1 - 4 = 12
damage: 1d8 + 1d6 + 6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + (4) + 6 + 1 = 13

Thera, the guns are against your touch ac so it still hits. :P

Magic missiles fire from Rakdon's fingers striking the farthest left smiler.

Lendaro's bullet misses the Smiler, he shifts his body out of the way.

Smiler A (8, broken), Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0), Smiler D (0).

Total Defence grants a dodge bonus to AC, which also applies to touch attacks, so it misses :P

Just going to quote what a dodge bonus is

A dodge bonus improves armor class (and sometimes Reflex saves) resulting from physical skill at avoiding blows and other ill effects. Dodge bonuses are never1 usually not granted by spells or magic items. Any situation or effect (except wearing armor) that negates a character's Dexterity bonus also negates any dodge bonuses the character may have. Dodge bonuses stack with all other bonuses to AC, even other dodge bonuses. Dodge bonuses apply against touch attacks.

Uran fires at the smilers and once again the barrels of his rifle turn with a clunk.

Attack-ranged touch: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Line 'em up and knock em down, Dr. if you need any additional healing let me know before I get too far into the fight. Tetsuda, that one, flank."

Linpul moves into the melee and brings her hammer down in an overhand chop while waiting for a response from the DR and while waiting for her companion. Tetsuda follows and moves to a spot to attack a Smiler on the far side. Being unable to flank on this round he lunges viciously at the smiler.

Lucerne Hammer: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 151d10 + 7 ⇒ (8) + 7 = 15

Tetsuda Bite: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (20) + 10 = 301d8 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14
Crit Confirm: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 151d8 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16 If that confirms Tetsuda has a total of 30 damage to that smiler... ouch.

Oh, it's 23 to your touch. I was looking at your FF. It misses.

Tetsuda doesn't confirm, but it's dead.

Uran shoots the human bandit in the heart. His pistol flies out of his hands and clatters against the tabletop.

Linpul and Tetsuda double team the bandit on the side, cracking him in the gut with the hammer, and biting into his leg. The smiler falls back, pointing his gun at both the hunter and her pet.

Thera, Solaria, and Sarainy's turn.
Smiler B (7), Smiler C (0).

Rather happy at how successful the tactic was last time, Thera repeats the Total Defence action after moving closer to the nearest Smiler.

Dr Lendaro replies to Linpul "I'll manage... thank you."

(I think I'm 11/30 hp now)

"Thera, you need healing? Or should we deal with this scum first?"

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"Take the other ones down first", Thera requests, still reasonably confident her defence will hold against her remaining attackers.

With a nod, Sarainy draws her bow and fires off two rapid shots, aimed directly at the closest Smiler.

Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (15) + 7 = 22 +1 adaptive (+2) composite shortbow, point-blank shot +1 attack and damage, rapid shot -2/-2, precise shot no penalty for shooting into melee, cold-iron arrow
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7
Composite Shortbow: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 26 +1 adaptive (+2) composite shortbow, point-blank shot +1 attack and damage, rapid shot -2/-2, precise shot no penalty for shooting into melee, cold-iron arrow
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Sarainy fires two shots into the neck and chest of the wounded smiler.

The other smiler shouts, "F#!# this!" and runs through the northern door.

Everyone's turn. What do you do?

Sarainy draws another arrow to shoot at the retreating Smiler, but doesn't manage to notch it in time.

"Well, that could have gone better... But at least everyone's okay."

She steps towards Thera and casts Cure Light Wounds upon her, murmuring a prayer, "Blessed are those in Her light."

Cure Light Wounds, on Thera: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"So what do we think, an ambush ahead?"

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Solaria gathers the injured around her, "How are we doing, can my healing help?"
She looks around and gathers the weapons and anything that looks useful from the fallen, "Dr, what are these things, they seem similar to the weapon you use."

If 3 or more of the party are down hit points, she uses another channel 2d6 ⇒ (6, 6) = 12 excluding the enemy.

Percepion searching the bodies and looking around 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9