GM Tyranius In Pursuit of the Scoured Past (Inactive)

Game Master Tyranius

Conrad takes a parting shot at the robot, burning through it's robes and plating. The gears begin to grind and bind as a few teeth melt.

Green Hurl Forcedisk vs Thomogar EAC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 3d6 ⇒ (1, 5, 4) = 10

Green Hurl Forcedisk vs Kultainen EAC 15: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (12) + 9 = 21
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9

Green Hurl Forcedisk vs Merick EAC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (1, 1) = 2

Green Hurl Forcedisk vs Conrad EAC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16
Damage: 2d6 ⇒ (6, 4) = 10

Green Hurl Forcedisk vs M'Shak EAC 20: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (5) + 9 = 14

The gear flings loose as it crashes into the Starfinders. The robot moves away. "That was a lucky shot. Ones such as yourselves are too incompetent."

@Everyone- Each of you needs to make 1 DC 15 Will saves or be off target for 1 round The lore warden shouts an unnerving constant stream of delusional grandeur. Each creature that can hear it must succeed at a DC 15 Will saving throw at the start of their turn or become off-target for one round. This is a mindaffecting, sense-dependent effect.

Active Buffs
Get 'Em- (Green)
Kultainen Inspire Boost (M'Shak, Thomogar)

Round 4
M'Shak (SP 2/21; HP 22/22; RP 6/6)
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Lore Guardians (Red -11)
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Medrick (SP 16/25; HP 25/25; RP 4/4)
Conrad (SP 10/20; HP 22/22; RP 3/3)
Kultainen (SP 6/21; HP 22/22; RP 5/5)
Thomogar (SP 3/21; HP 25/25; RP 4/4)
Raatchet

Will: 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 = 13

M'Shak is still annoyed by the delusional discourse of the creature.

Trick Attack (Computer): 1d20 + 10 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 10 + 4 = 18

Again, the lack of technological interface in the area make her not able to surprise the creature and she tries to shoot at it!

Sonic Pistol: 1d20 + 8 + 1 + 2 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 8 + 1 + 2 - 2 = 15
Damages (So): 1d8 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 1 + 2 = 4

will: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 2 = 22
Seeing the robot explode, Kultanien calls out encouragement to Conrad.
"Don't worry, one down, one to go. We'll have you patched up in a moment."
Inspiring boost to Conrad As she moves away from the explosion zone.[/ooc]

"Thank you! Now let's GET'EM!"

Will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

Azimuth: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (11) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 15 fo rDMG if hit: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 + 1 = 4

will: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

"You are not getting away!"
Thomagar moves straight towards the robot. And explodes.

supernova: 4d6 ⇒ (4, 2, 4, 2) = 12 ref DC14

If two people are equal distance, the shooter gets to choose who the arc hits, and Thomagar and red robot were equal as far as I can tell. Am I wrong?

Will DC15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14

Medrick shakes his head as the voice seems unendingI am sorry friend... this gun sometimes as a mind of it's own. But good job team, we took one down, one to go. Get the storage device ready.Medrick moves closer to the red looking robot and takes a shot. Do we know the mechanics of catching the virus?

Arc Pistol (Red, EAC): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 22
+2 from Royo, +1 from get'em, -2 from off target.
Damage (electricity): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Move action to move and a standard action to shoot.

Wil: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 - 1 = 6
Wil: 1d20 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 - 1 = 13

Raatchet moves north and peeking out from around the corner, takes another overcharged shot, this time versus red!

Laser rifle vs EAC, off target, get 'em: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 7 - 2 + 1 = 13
Fire Damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (3) = 12

Nope red Robot was 2 squares away and Thomogar was right next to it.

Yup, you guys will be well aware of how to try and save these memory banks.

Medrick's arc pistol short circuits some of the delusional robot's scripting. Conrad blasts off one of the robot's hands. "As long as I have my mind I will prevail."

Kultainen inspires Conrad as he shrugs off the injury. Thomogar chases after the robot as his body explodes in a torrent of pure plasma. Unfortunately it also seems to catch Medrick.

Medrick- need a Dc 14 Reflex save for 7 damage.

Lore Guardian Reflex: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9

Raatchet peeks around the corner and fires, though Thomogar's explosion throws his aim off as he nearly jumps out of his fur.

M'Shak continues to assault the robot's sensors with her sonic pistol.

Extending it's shattered and wounded appendage out, pure energy pours out into Thomogar.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (4, 1, 1) + 3 = 9

The missiles crush the man's armor, making it hard to breath.

Active Buffs
Get 'Em- (Green)
Kultainen Inspire Boost (M'Shak, Thomogar; Conrad)

Round 5
M'Shak (SP 2/21; HP 22/22; RP 6/6)
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Lore Guardians (Red -38)
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Medrick (SP 16/25; HP 25/25; RP 4/4)
Conrad (SP 20/20; HP 22/22; RP 3/3)
Kultainen (SP 6/21; HP 22/22; RP 5/5)
Thomogar (SP 0/21; HP 19/25; RP 4/4)
Raatchet

Kultanien steps to the side of the vat and fires her pistol at the distant robot.

"Lets see if you are so great at taking it too.."
attack vs EAC, Get'em,lore,range: 1d20 + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (8) + 3 + 2 + 1 - 2 = 12
damage?: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

I went back and checked, and the reason for my confusion was when I had posted, he had not moved yet but when you looked at the map, he had already posted and moved. I stand by your ruling. Thanks for the clarification.

Will DC 15: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Reflex dc 14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20

Medrick finally shakes off the voices but he realized that while distracted by the the voices, he walked right into the fire! Luckily, he was able to notice his mistake and dodge the worst of it but it still burned!

He takes a step off to the side, just in case his ally is able to explode again and the fires once at the robot. Ohh how I miss the days of 5-foot steps haha.

Arc pistol (red, EAC): 1d20 + 7 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 + 2 + 1 = 24
+2 from Royo + 1 from Get'em
damage (electricity: 1d6 ⇒ 5

Move action to take a guarded step and a standard action to attack.

Will: 1d20 ⇒ 19
Will: 1d20 ⇒ 3

Raatchet activates combat tracking and takes another overcharged shot!

Laser rifle vs EAC, off target, Royo, tracking: 1d20 + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 2 + 2 + 1 = 18
Fire damage: 1d8 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (6) + 3 + (4) = 13

Medrick fires his arc pistol and it quickly disables the robot. Royo peeks out from beyond the tank of green slime. "Thanks for getting those incessant creations to cease speaking."

You can attempt to extract the virus from their memory-storage
systems, but you must quickly download the data before the device’s internal generator shuts down. Computers check to transfer a copy of the virus onto another technological device (such as a computer, comm unit, or non-analog weapon). This disables the item until the virus is removed.

Alternatively, you can remove the memory-storage system of a lore warden entirely and attach it to a battery that has at least four charges remaining. Engineering check.

Finally, you can attempt to carefully remove the memory-storage system and the lore warden’s attached power supply to keep the two devices connected and withdraw them from the interior of the construct. Sleight of Hand.

Much of the circuitry inside each lore warden construct is crafted from precious metals, which can be sold for 900 credits. In addition, the bladed arm of one destroyed lore warden can be salvaged, acting as a sintered longsword.

Conrad steps up when it's time to remove the system. "Steady hands behind the bar are a requirement when you offer the good stuff."Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Steady hands indeed. Conrad successfully and effortlessly removes the memory storage unit attached to the battery.

"Well done! Let's take another quick look around then proceed to our next objective? The rune-covered beasts...?"

Raatchet will search around for anything else in the room, after which I believe we'll move on to a different floor to capture the beast?
Perception, Wis Dmg: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 - 1 = 13

Our chance of getting these creatures out without casualty were around 48%, I'm glad no one is badly hurt.

I propose to take a little time to recover from this fight before searching for the beast. Remember that it is best to take one alive. I have the right tool for that and put the odds in our favor around 73%.

M'Shak starts looking around while taking some time to recover.
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

10mn rest + 1RP to recover all my SP

Conrad gives a rather light-hearted nod and smile to Raatchet and looks around a bit too. Perception: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"I too could benefit from a rest.." admits Kultanien.

"Those robots rattled me some."

Will also take a rest.

Medrick switches his battery out of his gun for a fresh one. I also need to rest. I acted foolishly and payed the price. I must refocus and take better care of my body and those I came to help protect. Thomogar, you look hurt. May I take a look at your wounds?

Medicine DC 25: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (11) + 12 = 23 Ugh! So close... someday I will have an advanced medkit. The basic one is so challenging to use for how little it does. Anyone want to give me an aid?

Maybe you should take one of my healing serums as well?

Raatchet walks up to Medrick and provides assistance with Medrick's medical care.

Raatchet will auto-aid with Medicine.

Yeah, I was pretty sure there were no other allies around Thomagar when I moved him up to the robot and exploded. I think Medrick moved up after that? Anyway, it's moot now.

Thomagar leans against the wall, catching a breather as the more mechanically-inclined teammates work to remove a copy of the virus. He smiles gently and nods in thanks as Medrick and Raatchet comes over to help patch up his wounds, but he waves away Medrick's offer as he withdraws a vial and injects into his system.

serum of healing x2: 1d8 ⇒ 2 Sigh... Anyway, so that's a total of 3hp from medicine kit, and 2hp from the serum.
Also spend 1RP to recover SP.

@Thomogar- Correct Medrick did move up near you after.

The group spends a small amount of time bandaging themselves up and resting their bones from the strange assault. Looking back at teh stairs there is a strange trail of acid heading up.

The acid trails scattered throughout the Tower of the Oma lead to the eighteenth floor, where Vindurth the ksarik prowls. On the eighteenth floor, glowing runes line the walls of the winding corridors, filling the hallways with orange light. This floor of the tower is a winding maze of corridors. Alcoves, each about a square foot in size, cover the walls of this side vault; these alcoves are empty, as the Curators have yet to fill this vault.

As you round one of the corners you hear a low growl that seems to echo off of the wall. Given a few minutes of standing still the growl turns into a cooing sound followed by a lilting melody.

No map yet. Medrick- Did you also wish to rest and spend a resolve?

Conrad makes a rather comical face when the sound turns to cooing...

May be we can convince the creature to get back to its "paddock" before we try another way?

M'Shak changes weapon and activate the mode stun on her Arc Pistol.

"Sure. It'd be nice to do something nonviolent. Can't say I've ever talked a ksarik down before though."

Yes, please. Sorry, I should of been more clear.

Medrick also shifts his arc pistol to stun. I am not sure how well that will go, but worth a try. Anyone ever work with animals before?

What skill does the old "Handle Animal" fall under now?

Raatchet pulls out his pulsecaster rifle but remains silent, keeping an eye out on the surroundings.

@Medrick Survival is the skill.

I have and I have the ability to be understood by animal

"I'm willing to give that a try," Thomagar agrees. "Bloodshed is not always the way, although it often ends up that way." Nonetheless, he moves up near M'shak, keeping his arms sheathed with his stellar energy.

Slowly the grup moves around the corner and comes face to face with atwelve-foot-long quadruped with writhing feeding tendrils and leaflike sails on its back. This is a Ksarik. Ksariks evolved on Castrovel as mindless, mobile plants preternaturally adopting their competitors’ strengths. Some suspect the ksariks developed this ability after exposure to psychic fallout from the now concluded war between lashunta and formians.

It sniffs into the air, growls low, before turning and wandering off.

Correct- Survival checks.

Kultanien pulls out the Atienus vine that was given earlier.

"Try this... it may help get it into the right cage.." she suggests.

Having now seen the creature, Raatchet attempts to recall more knowledge if it....

Life Science: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

M'Shak tries to communicate with the creature.

Come! We don't want to hurt you.

Survival: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 24

Vindruth attempts to play with M'Shak for a bit but quickly loses interest as Kultanien pulls out the Atienus vine. Vindruth greedily devours it and vigorously licks Kultanien hand.

Acid Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

After a bit of playing with it Vindruth playfully hops around. It follows simple visual commands and follows you back to it's cage.

With the Atienus vine you beat the DC by enough to make it helpful.

With the mathematicians problems out of the way that just leaves your research at the top of the tower itself.

Good plant, good plant. Says M'Shak when she follows Vindruth back to its cage.

With a smile on her face she adds Perfect! My previous association with the Xenowarden added a least 37% in our odds to resolve this problem without violence. Each life must be preserved when the odds are on our side.

Lets get back to our mission. Find what we are looking for.
Lets start our research.

Kultanien wipes the acidic saliva off her hand with a painful sigh. "Right, onto the tower itself and let us see what we can find. Maybe we should have done that first, if there is nothing worth finding, we didn't save the society any thing at all.."

"I'm glad. That thing looked.... less than fun to fight. Well done. Now, let's check that next box everyone. This place reminds me of that old thing I read about. I forget the name of it. I mean, it was pre-Gap after all. It was a museum, 'Blackened' 'Rose" ...I don't know, something like that."

Impressive work! We have been grouped up with a great team. Lets go read some books or computers, not sure yet. And even if we don't find anything useful here, I am sure we would of been required to pay the fee for being allowed to search to see if they had any info for us.

Raatchet stows his pulsecaster rifle and says, "Good job! Nice to avoid fighting acid-spitting beasties I always say!"

(He's never said that before.)

The top floor of the tower is a single open chamber. A lone pedestal rests in the center of this space, with a small cube floating atop it. Complicated ridges cover the surface of the cube, forming a maze that somehow moves in on itself. The object glows with a faint blue aura.

The top floor of the Tower of the Oma contains the information that you seek. Excited to be so near the discovery, Royo scurries over to the pedestal to examine the cube and lets out a gasp. "This is a Mindmaze! Made by the chitakin, a now-extinct race from a distant corner of the galaxy, the nearly indestructible mindmazes are the last remainder of that civilization. The chitakin used these devices to store valuable information." He thinks hard for a moment as if trying to remember something. "I don't recall how these work but I do remember that they send people into a trance and can be quite dangerous."

Physical Science: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (13) + 10 = 23

"I do recall a bit more about mindmazes..."

Raatchet then shares the information from the spoiler. GM Tyranius, do we know if it gets more complicated the more people are in there or does the number of concurrent people not matter?

After sharing what he knows, Raatchet says, "So what do you guys think? Royo, I assume you're not interested in going in? I'm willing to give it a try myself..."

I am also willing to go in if need be, or I could be more useful outside monitoring vitals of the person/people on the inside ready to wake them if they get too weak. I am okay with either job.

"If we know little about this, perhaps it would be wisest for one to go in first. Then even if they do not succeed we can bring them out and they either try again, or someone else tries using what they have already discovered about how it works."

Physical Science: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Never heard of that before! What skill do we need to have to navigate through this maze? Depending on it, our odd of success could dramaticaly change.

Kultanien's assistant quickly checks some facts.
physical: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17
myst: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
"I have never heard of these before.."

"In a way it is not more difficult with the more people in the maze and in a way it is." Royo muses "Those in the maze with have to use their intellect to reach the epicenter....though..." He thinks. "Those outside here may be able to help guide those within. I will stay here and help guide those that dive in for the information."

Difficulty does not increase per people within but each PC within the Mindmaze have to make their own separate check. Those outside can attempt aid another checks to help.

So who is going into the maze?

Interested by such an experience, M'shak propose herself.

I don't know what the odds are to resolve such an unusal thing! But I'm ready to try.

M'shak is going to the maze

Well I envy the experience, I believe I would be better suited on the outside. Good luck M'shak. We will be here to help you if needed.

"I'm no dummy, but this sounds out of my league. This is some technomancer level stuff. I'll do my best to help though."