Half Elf Ranger (Urban) [15.0] HP 124/124 | AC 36 T 23 FF 28 | CMB +18 CMD 40 (FF 32) | F +15 R +22 W +13 (+2 vs enchant) | Init +10 | Perc +28 (low-light vision) | SM +1 | Stealth +24 | DD +25 | Acro/EA +21 | Climb/Swim +7 | Surv +20
It seems neither side is against us, however demons should not roam this land! Faldoc will command Boomer to move up and defend Giovanni as he is now closer to the battle. The ranger than continues to assault the vreck, taking more care to hit his target rather than pinpoint damage (no Deadly Aim)!
Many Shot:1d20 + 11 ⇒ (8) + 11 = 19 for MS1:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 and MS2:1d8 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
I was going to ask if Faldoc popped any images. Also remember bard song applies to touch attacks and charge attacks if you do either of those as well :-).
HP 93/93(123/123) | AC 24/() | T 13 | FF 21 | CMD 26 | Fort +15(17) | Ref +9 | Will +15(17) | Init +10 | Perc +18 | SM +22
That would be nice to know.. Surely a 21 and 23 are within 5 of its AC.. I also forgot to add in Dora's +2 hit/dam from inspire so i hit AC 26 and would be 43 damage if Faldoc destroyed 2 images and my 3 actually hit it..
Male Human Fighter 12 HP 111/112 | AC34 T19 FF28 | CMD33+ | F+16 (+18) R+15 (+17) W+7+ (+9+) | Init+7 (+9) | Perc-1 (+3)| SM-1 (+3) | 8/8 AOOs
Dang it! So, go fight the Vrock AND T-Rex, or go running back to the fight well under control . . .. <sigh>
"Stupid big critters . . .." Giovanni mumbles to no one in particular as he demonstrates a certain lack of "common sense" and moves forward towards the two surprisingly large opponents in front of him.
Given his inability to do what he had in mind, Giovanni goes into Total Defense as he tries to walk past the T-Rex in order to close with the Vrock . . ..
Puts his AC up to 35, not that such a number should be a challenge to the T-Rex, I know . . ..
Half Elf Ranger (Urban) [15.0] HP 124/124 | AC 36 T 23 FF 28 | CMB +18 CMD 40 (FF 32) | F +15 R +22 W +13 (+2 vs enchant) | Init +10 | Perc +28 (low-light vision) | SM +1 | Stealth +24 | DD +25 | Acro/EA +21 | Climb/Swim +7 | Surv +20
I forgot the +2 to hit actually. I thought I had it in there but I realized I only adjusted for taking off Deadly Aim. If its not to late can we adjust those to-hit rolls, EF? If so, I might actually have popped 4 images since its 4 arrows in the attack. As you likely know I do have silver blanched cold iron arrows (seeing that you were the one that tipped me off to them) though it may not matter here.
HP 93/93(123/123) | AC 24/() | T 13 | FF 21 | CMD 26 | Fort +15(17) | Ref +9 | Will +15(17) | Init +10 | Perc +18 | SM +22
I believe he retconned you destroying 2 images.. Your manyshot does fire 2 arrows, but they both hit the same target so it would only destroy 1 image.. Although that 16 becomes an 18 and that might be with 5 of the targets AC and pop a third image..
That would actually pop another image with an 18 from Faldoc. So let's reroll the images for Grimnir then. When I do it, 1 is always the actual target: 1d2 ⇒ 1
Grimnir slices into the vrock!
Giovanni takes up a defensive stance and bravely questionably moves closer to the T rex!
The T-Rex bites ahold of Giovanni and picks him up!
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swallow whole:1d20 + 32 ⇒ (17) + 32 = 49
The T-Rex then promptly eats Giovanni!
Giovanni takes bite damage on the way down: damage:4d6 + 22 ⇒ (2, 1, 3, 6) + 22 = 34
swallow whole wrote:
Being swallowed causes a creature to take damage each round. . . . A swallowed creature keeps the grappled condition, while the creature that did the swallowing does not. A swallowed creature can try to cut its way free with any light slashing or piercing weapon. . . , or it can just try to escape the grapple.
Initiative:
1. Faldoc
2. Vrocks
3. Grimnir, Chjara, Giovanni, and Dora
4. T Rex!
5. Ragnar
Half Elf Ranger (Urban) [15.0] HP 124/124 | AC 36 T 23 FF 28 | CMB +18 CMD 40 (FF 32) | F +15 R +22 W +13 (+2 vs enchant) | Init +10 | Perc +28 (low-light vision) | SM +1 | Stealth +24 | DD +25 | Acro/EA +21 | Climb/Swim +7 | Surv +20
Faldoc sees the T-Rex take Giovanni as a meal! What the... what was he thinking?!? Faldoc has never seen such a sight before in his life and hopes he never has to again.
Trying to regain his focus, Faldoc decides that he must try to help his now engulfed party mate! Deadly Aim and Inspire Courage added this time.
Chjara would like to do an immediate to interrupt after the grapple - liberating command, free escape artist for Giovanni at +18 bonus - this would be before the swallow whole. I am (barely) within range
Male Human Fighter 12 HP 111/112 | AC34 T19 FF28 | CMD33+ | F+16 (+18) R+15 (+17) W+7+ (+9+) | Init+7 (+9) | Perc-1 (+3)| SM-1 (+3) | 8/8 AOOs
And Giovanni's done. <g> Down to 2 HP in one round. When I said "with my luck" you were NOT supposed to make it happen! There was "only" a 30% of him hitting me. Oh, uh . . .. Chjara's Liberating Movement would give Giovanni a check at +21. That means my die roll has to be 11 points higher than EF's. Not impossible, but not likely. Still a better chance than he has otherwise!
For Escape Artist:1d20 ⇒ 2
And that means my total is 10 less than the T-Rex's Grapple bonus, so . . ..
And for the record, I completely agree with how EF played this. It is what I would have done, though I don't know if the dice would have rolled as well for me. <g>
And, yeah, the T-Rex has reach. Giovanni was never adjacent to the beast. Well, not until it grabbed him.
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
Dora could have tried timely inspiration as well, but sadly cannot help that 2 enough. Do you have a reroll?
Also, I thought Giovanni would have about 17hp left (94-43-34) still not great, but better than 2, and possibly
able to survive 1 extra round to heal or cut himself out with a light slashing weapon.
Chjara surveys the situations and quickly barks out commands. "Dora, please haste the dwarves... Ragnar, Grimnir, I'm going to try and save our companion, but please wait for my signal please to strike."
HP 93/93(123/123) | AC 24/() | T 13 | FF 21 | CMD 26 | Fort +15(17) | Ref +9 | Will +15(17) | Init +10 | Perc +18 | SM +22
Im confused why he takes the damage as soon as he is grabbed? The ability states if it begins its turn with a grappled opponent in its mouth it can attempt a pin.. If it succeeds it swallows and does bite damage.. Imo the second bite damage wouldn't be till next round.. There's also the chance that it rolls a 1 on the pin.. That would let Gio out for no extra damage..
Swallow Whole:
Swallow Whole (Ex) If a creature with this special attack begins its turn with an opponent grappled in its mouth (see Grab), it can attempt a new combat maneuver check (as though attempting to pin the opponent). If it succeeds, it swallows its prey, and the opponent takes bite damage. Unless otherwise noted, the opponent can be up to one size category smaller than the swallowing creature. Being swallowed causes a creature to take damage each round. The amount and type of damage varies and is given in the creature's statistics. A swallowed creature keeps the grappled condition, while the creature that did the swallowing does not. A swallowed creature can try to cut its way free with any light slashing or piercing weapon (the amount of cutting damage required to get free is equal to 1/10 the creature's total hit points), or it can just try to escape the grapple. The Armor Class of the interior of a creature that swallows whole is normally 10 + 1/2 its natural armor bonus, with no modifiers for size or Dexterity. If a swallowed creature cuts its way out, the swallowing creature cannot use swallow whole again until the damage is healed. If the swallowed creature escapes the grapple, success puts it back in the attacker's mouth, where it may be bitten or swallowed again.
Bolded a few key lines.. Also Gio dont you have an ability to gain 20 temp hps?
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
@Grim, I thought the same, but EF has it right. The grab happened as part of the AoO and the t-rex *did* begin its turn with Giovanni in its mouth. The pin/roll was a 17 and not a 1, unfortunately. The temp 20hp might buy enough time to drop the beast (as Chjara is suggesting).
Not underdstanding Chjara's words, Ragnar moved to the TRex in hopes to save his comrade Double move, except if someonr dose speaking celestial or Aklo tell homme to wait
EF Ragnard must be a little but near the TRex as he make a move on his last turn
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
Doh! the language factor. :-( Would Ragnard have even been able to see when Giovanni was swallowed from his position on the map to where Giovanni was grabbed? If he could not understand Chjara and if the trees blocked his view? I guess we see what happens and adjust accordingly.
I assume the T-Rex has reach? If so I'll have Boomer back up a couple steps (5' step) and defend me.
Oh yeah. Lots o' reach.
Chjara wrote:
Tyrannosaurus went right after Giovanni, started the turn with him in his mouth, and made the grapple check. 'Tis legit.
Dora D Asplora wrote:
@Grim, I thought the same, but EF has it right. The grab happened as part of the AoO and the t-rex *did* begin its turn with Giovanni in its mouth. The pin/roll was a 17 and not a 1, unfortunately. The temp 20hp might buy enough time to drop the beast (as Chjara is suggesting).
Yep. That's exactly what happened. That's the nasty thing about creatures with swallow whole and significant reach; they can grab you on the AoO and then finish swallowing on their turn. I *accidentally* killed my fiance's wolf companion with a remorhaz using the same unfortunate tactic.
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Faldoc puts one arrow into the T-Rex, the rest of them breaking on its tough hide.
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I forgot that Ragnar couldn't understand you guys. I don't see anyone with Aklo or Celestial so I think he's going to do what he wants to do. I'm going to wait for a confirmation from him that he truly is moving in towards the T Rex. It seems like what he would do but I'll wait before I start rolling that AoO.
Initiative:
1. Faldoc
2. Vrocks
3. Grimnir, Chjara, Giovanni, and Dora
4. T Rex!
5. Ragnar
Male Human Fighter 12 HP 111/112 | AC34 T19 FF28 | CMD33+ | F+16 (+18) R+15 (+17) W+7+ (+9+) | Init+7 (+9) | Perc-1 (+3)| SM-1 (+3) | 8/8 AOOs
Grimnir Foehammer wrote:
Also Gio dont you have an ability to gain 20 temp hps?
This got me to go back and look through my list of boons. I don't see anything like that. Have I missed something along the way that I should be on the watch for for one of my lower-level characters?
@Ragnar: Ah, very nice. Never heard of that spell but it's certainly a useful one! And a swift action too! It wasn't any problem with your English; I just wasn't sure if you were going to walk in there and take the attack of opportunity after Giovanni just got eaten. But with that spell I get it now.
Ragnar approaches the T-Rex with a grace not normally seen in his race; he is able to duck around and avoid the T-Rex with ease as he walks right up to it.
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
Ragnar - Dora's haste spell has not yet been cast. Do you have base 20' move (40' double move?) I would not think you could even reach the dinosaur in one turn from starting next to Grimnir. If that is true, you are slightly ahead of Boomer but not yet far enough to provoke AoO from the T-rex.
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
Dora continues her inspiring song. "Tactics Tactics, they're our friend! With them done right, we will WIN!" (+2/+2 for attacks/damage for all)
After seeing Ragnar run past, Dora and Rusty move towards Chjara hoping to salvage what they can of the situation.
"Lady Chjara, I just do not know what we will do with these men!"
Once into position, Dora casts Haste on the party members she can reach (Dora, Rusty, Faldoc, Grimnir, Chjara).
extra +1 to hit, saves, AC, and extra attack for those affected
"Chjara, not sure if your plan will be as effective now, but if you move anyone, put them into flank with the lizard and I will add tactical precision to the mix."
Female Halfling (Taldan) Herald 14 | hp 114/114 | Init +10 | AC 29, T 17, FF 23 | CMB +8, CMD 21 | F +13 R +16 W +16 | Prcptn +14, SM +8. Song 0/21 tactics 0/2 Brd 9/Cavr 3/Ora1/BatHrld1 {p} | Large Rusty 73/73 AC26+Ride+1 {p}
"No darling, you are brilliant!"
Grimnir should now have a full attack plus haste with +5 to hit, +2 damage on every swing. I was planning on adding precise strike but forgot it was a standard. Now, if only Dora could speak Celestial.
Ragnar - Dora's haste spell has not yet been cast. Do you have base 20' move (40' double move?) I would not think you could even reach the dinosaur in one turn from starting next to Grimnir. If that is true, you are slightly ahead of Boomer but not yet far enough to provoke AoO from the T-rex.
I think Ragnar actually said he moved closer during the first round but his token was not moved so I moved it for him. With that he was able to double-move next to the dino on his last turn.
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Dora continues to inspire while hasting (most of) the party.
Chjara grabs ahold of Grimnir and transports him next to the dinosaur.
Now next to the dinosaur, Grimnir hacks into it three times in quick succession, taking it down!
From inside the dino Giovanni activates his tattoo, wishing he had brought along a dagger.
Now the question is whether you still take swallow whole damage even though the dino is dead. The ability doesn't specify. Since you're still inside, I would rule yes since the damage is representing you being digested (at least that's how I think of it-suffocation may play into it too). You will have to cut your way out next round (or someone else can do it from the outside I suppose). If someone else can find a rule that says otherwise, please correct me.
