GM Tektite's PFS Black Waters (Inactive)

Game Master Hawkwen Agricola

Knowledge (Religion): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25

Could Suros attack without penalties, or needs the thingy to be out?

At the moment, the creature near you Smoggin has cover, so it gets a +4 to AC

Smoggin casts acid splash (shouldn't provoke from cover, or? If yes, ignore it), and then he and Suros switch places, making sure it is only a 5ft step for Suros, who then goes on full attack (with -4 for cover):

Acid splash: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (13) - 2 = 11 Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Bite: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (9) - 1 = 8 Damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4
Claw: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (20) - 1 = 19 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Claw: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (3) - 1 = 2 Damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

hoping to draw it out.

So my post got eaten, urrgh. The short of it, the creatures moved in and attacked and all missed. The positions on the map are correct. Suros hit the one with one claw.

Initiative:
Smoggin
Suros
Creatures
Werz
Tod
Llathander
Bart
Maximo

The party is up

MAP

Tactical Map

Maximo, I am assuming you do not want to keep that action?

Smoggin and Suros switched
Suros shifts 5 ft and attacks:

Bite: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Claw: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9 damage: 1d4 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Then Somggin makes a 5 ft step and casts acid splash:
1d20 - 6 ⇒ (14) - 6 = 8 damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

I forgot to change it in the tactical map, but I had you switched on the other. I thought you meant Smoggin cast then, traded places with Suros, who then attacked. So Suros was by the door. Is this your next post then? You can't really 5 ft steps to switch places since you step into an occupied square, but due to cover there is no AoO. So this current post would something like..Suros attacks, moves back five feet and Smoggin moved forward? After say that,I realized I didn't move Smoggin ten feet the first time. Both maps as they are show the correct positions, by my reading, before this last post of actions.

Yeah.. Gonna change tactics.

Calling back to his companions, Maximo warns them of the danger these creatures represent. "These are ghouls, my friends! Beware their tooth and claw for they can paralyze a man with the smallest scratch!" He turns to charge forward but comes up short.

"Gah!" Maximo exclaims as the ghouls close the gap to the far side of the room. "Trapped behind enemy lines!"

Stepping sideways instead, he begins a rousing speech of glory and honor.

"Sally forth young heroes, form ranks and hold the line! Show the enemy your courage and lay them low!

5 ft step up. Begin bardic performance for Courage (+1 hit/damage/save vs fear for everyone)

A scratch? Paralyze? Bart doesn't like the sound of Max's description, despite his rousing speech. He 5-ft steps to H2 and strikes at the thing with his daggers, careful to keep on his toes.

Two Weapon Fighting with Fighting Defensively and Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 = 8

Damage with Inspire Courage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Two Weapon Fighting with Fighting Defensively and Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 2 - 2 - 4 + 1 = 13

Damage with Inspire Courage: 1d3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 2 + 1 = 6

By fighting defensively Bart gains a +2 dodge bonus (AC and T)

Maximo can you call out a space where you are stepping? Is it H2 where Bart is going?

I assume by 5-ft step up Max meant G3. Bart moved up to H2.

Yeah, that is what it sounded like, but..just making sure.

Yeah, that is what it sounded like, but..just making sure.

I know. . . being flanked by ghouls doesn't sound fun.

I meant H2. No want flanky thanky.

I meant H2. No want flanky thanky.

Well Bart technically comes first in Initiative order. Let's see what the others actions are and we'll make it work. Tight quarters in here. :)

He can stay where he is if there is no place to go.

Tod glances back to make sure he isn't needed at the rear, then steps between Werz and the ghoul (H4), his sword seeming to flash as the light from his ioun torch reflects off it.

Atk, Damg: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 271d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 12

Crit confirmation
Confirm, Extra Damg: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 181d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 11 Is the bonus damage from favored enemy or Inspire Courage doubled?

Is the bonus damage from favored enemy or Inspire Courage doubled?[/ooc]

Multiplying Damage: Sometimes you multiply damage by some factor, such as on a critical hit. Roll the damage (with all modifiers) multiple times and total the results.

Note: When you multiply damage more than once, each multiplier works off the original, unmultiplied damage. So if you are asked to double the damage twice, the end result is three times the normal damage.

Exception: Extra damage dice over and above a weapon's normal damage are never multiplied.

It seems not

Tod Whitby wrote:

Is the bonus damage from favored enemy or Inspire Courage doubled?[/ooc]

CRB wrote:

Multiplying Damage: Sometimes you multiply damage by some factor, such as on a critical hit. Roll the damage (with all modifiers) multiple times and total the results.

Note: When you multiply damage more than once, each multiplier works off the original, unmultiplied damage. So if you are asked to double the damage twice, the end result is three times the normal damage.

Exception: Extra damage dice over and above a weapon's normal damage are never multiplied.

It seems not

No, I think that means favored enemy and inspire do multiply because they are part of the "normal damage" i.e. not extra dice such as sneak attack. So sneak attack and Holy damage, Corrosive damage, etc. don't multiply but other +Xs do.

Ok, that makes more sense to me, because you add your Str modifier to the roll. Thanks Bart

I'm pretty sure favored enemy and bard courage bonuses multiply on criticals.

I think the basic rule was +X's multiply, +dX's and precision damage does not.

I'm pretty sure favored enemy and bard courage bonuses multiply on criticals.

I think the basic rule was +X's multiply, +dX's and precision damage does not.

Yep, I believe that is the jist of it.

Sommgin casts, moves away, Suros 5ft steps attack - 1st round
Suros 5 ft steps in front of thingy, attacks, Smoggin moves to the edge behind Suros and casts, - 2nd round

hope this makes sense

Werz points his crossbow at the creature to the north (Thing 1) and lets a bolt fly..

RT Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Werz lifts his crossbow and fires a bolt at one of the ghouols, but the shot goes way wide.

Tod strides forth into the fray and with a mighty swing, cleave a ghoul's head off.

Llathander delays, looking for an opening.

Bart steps up to a ghoul and attacks with both daggers, but neither find their mark.

Maximo begins regaling the party with stories of courage.

Suros and Smoggin continue their dynamic duo of death and press the attack on the ghoul nearest them. Suros manages to bite the ghoul, but all the other attacks miss.

The ghoul in the side room tries to press forward, all teeth and claws. But does not manage to hit anyone.

G3 Bite Attack Suros: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
G3 Bite Damage Suros: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

G3 Claw Attack Smoggin: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (10) + 3 - 4 = 9
G3 Claw Damage Smoggin: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

G3 Claw Attack Llathander: 1d20 + 3 - 4 ⇒ (13) + 3 - 4 = 12
G3 Claw Damage Llathander: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The ghoul in the main room goes after Bart and Maximo. Luckily for the party this ghoul misses as well

G1 Bite Attack Bart: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12
G1 Bite Damage Bart: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

G1 Claw Attack Maximo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
G1 Claw Damage Maximo: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

G1 Claw Attack Maximo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
G1 Claw Damage Maximo: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Initiative:
Smoggin
Suros
Creatures
Werz
Tod
Llathander
Bart
Maximo

MAP
Tactical Map

Party up!

Bart will slash at the ghoul with a little more confidence this time.

TWF with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

damage with inspire courage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

TWF with Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19

damage with inspire courage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

And Suros and Smoggin continue:

Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Claw: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21 Damage: 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Acid Splash: 1d20 - 5 ⇒ (13) - 5 = 8 Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Crit confirm:
Bite: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Damage: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Werz puts down the crossbow and tries some of his arcana instead. Pointing a finger at the creature and mumbling some arcane words. A bolt of acid flies toward the ghoul.

RT Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16
Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 3

"Press the attack, all forward!" Maximo cries. Gesturing to the ghoul's flank with his hammer he calls to Tod. "To the front soldier, to the front!"

Maximo charges his hammer with an arcane word and swings it, then raising his shield defensively, he circles the creature, trying to goad it into attacking him. "Hit me, you foul parody of life!"

Continue Bardic Performance. (Werz, you should get +1 more to hit and damage). Maximo is fighting defensively this round (current AC 21). Swift action for Arcane Strike, standard attack, then move to F3 (or F4 if Tod is unable to get there this round.

Attack: 1d20 ⇒ 7
Damage: 1d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

Tod steps up (G3) and strikes at the other ghoul, hoping he can repeat his previous success.

Atk, Damg: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 241d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 7

Werz fires another bolt at the ghoul, but misses as the others in melee with the ghoul block his view at the last moment.

Tod circle around and hits the ghoul with another furious slash.

Bart manages to get one of his daggers into the ghoul this time.

Maximo continues to inspire his comrades and swings with his hammer, but the swing goes wide.

The ghoul in the center room strikes out in a fury, lashing at all around it. It manages to bite Tod, sinking it's teeth into his arm.His arm throbs, but nothing else seems to happen.

Bite Attack Tod: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20
Bite Damage Tod: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Claw Attack Bart: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Claw Damage Bart: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Claw Attack Maximo: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
CLaw Damage Maximo: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Tod Fort P: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24
Tod Fort G: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16

The ghoul in the far room lashes out with the same type of fury. one claw rakes Smoggin, but he still has movement in his limbs.

Bite Attack Suros: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Bite Damage Suros: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Claw Attack Llathander: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Claw Damage Llathander: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Claw Attack Smoggin: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
CLaw Damage Smoggin: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Smoggin Fort: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22

The dynamic duo go at their ghoul again, Suros has great success, hitting with every strike and the ghoul goes down.

Initiative:
Smoggin
Suros
Creatures
Werz
Tod
Llathander
Bart
Maximo

Party up!

Tod: 2 hp damage, Smoggin 6 hp damage

MAP

Tactical Map

Maximo should have provoked an AoO from the ghoul he's fighting.

What are the children doing while all this is going on?

Yep your right Maximo, if you are moving to F4. Missed that while writing the wall of text, my bad

Ghoul AoO: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8
Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

@Tod, the children continue to sit in a circle, listening to the story. Deris kneels in the corner, weeping and oblivious to the goings on around him.

Bart slashes at the ghoul with his daggers.

TWF with IC and flanking: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Damage with IC and sneak: 1d3 + 3 + 1d8 ⇒ (3) + 3 + (1) = 7

TWF with IC and flanking: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4

Damage with IC and sneak: 1d3 + 3 + 1d8 ⇒ (2) + 3 + (6) = 11

Charging his warhammer again with arcane energy, Maximo brings it around in a wide arc at the ghoul.

Flanking attack with power attack, arcane strike, and courage: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8
Damage: 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Tod continues his assault on the remaining ghoul.

Atk, Damg: 1d20 + 4 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 2 + 1 = 251d8 + 3 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10

Tod swings his mighty undead killing sword again and the ghoul goes down in a pool of black ichor.

Out of Comabt

Sorry for my lack of posting, you guys tend to go quick on the combats. From now on GM please feel free to DMPC me if necessary I don't want to hold things up, yet I still want to contribute.

Smoggin sighs, hea ls himself with the wand, then has a look around.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9

Tod does much the same as Smoggin, though he does not sigh.

CLW: 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2
Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Anyone else injured?

"What is going on down here? I think I'm with Max, let's get in and get out. Where to next?"

Searching around the room the party sees; Deris still rocking back and forth on his knees. He unresponsive to anyone. There is a carved relief depicting a massive battle filling the archway over the door. Also in one of the burial niches you find a person laid to rest. He is wearing a bronze breastplate and appears to have been a military man of high standing.

A slight edit/retcon, the military man wears bronze full plate and has a bronze shield upon his chest. Sorry tried to do that one from memory.

Maximo congratulates his companions on another well fought battle, then looks about the area for objects and details of importance, particularly the armored military man.

Knowledge History: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (8) + 6 = 14
Knowledge Local: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23
Knowledge Nobility: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

"Hmm. This man appears to have been a Gebbite general long ago." Maximo searches his memory. "Which might explain the ghouls. In Geb, if you are not quick or dead, they think you are just being dead lazy... Aha!" His eyes lock on the mosaic above the archway. "Now this is interesting. A depiction of Taldor’s first victory over the Chelish rebels. I must document it at once! Pin Che, bring pen and paper at once!"

Holding his hand out to the side as if waiting for the items to appear, Maximo gives it a moment before snapping his fingers in irritation. "Pin Che, I said..." Looking about, he blinks in confusion. "Oh.. Yes. He mumbles to himself. "Lost him in Port Peril. Hmm."

Looking to his companions. "Well. Can someone lend a fellow some paper and pen?"