GM Valen's SFS 1-02 Fugitive of the Red Planet (Inactive)

Game Master Lysle

No, he moved up in order to cast Command per your instruction. You never reconciled the save.

No, he moved up in order to cast Command per your instruction. You never reconciled the save.

Donovaan cast command in round 3. It was quite effective as the man in the cart failed the save, as noted here.

I apologize that I was not more clear in conveying the result of the spell/save. I will try to do better from here on out (and welcome any suggestions to better do so).

Donavaan was botted round 4; casting daze as I had no botting instructions and did not want to expend a spell slot without your okay. The will save for the daze spell was resolved here. NOTE: If Donavaan had cast command in round 4, then the man in the cart would have not been effected by the spell (and Donavaan would have expended a spell slot; therefore, I see no advantage to the PCs to try and retcon.

Again, I apologize if this was not clear.

It is now round 5. Donavaan has a full round's worth of actions.

Mustachio backs away from the approaching minecart and continues to fire at Talbot.

The actor's shot embeds itself into the mining cart.

Round Five Initiative Order
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -6 HP
Maxamas
Obozaya – 8 SP | -2 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow)

As an overlord archetype When one of your mind-affecting charm or compulsion spells or spell-like abilities ends, the target loses all memory that it was magically controlled or influenced. That creature still remembers the actions it took, but may be confused by the

Seeing the object of their quest stop he gets a smile as he know that he has the superior will. Manifesting it again he will reach out and touch Talbot's mind saying as he does so
There is no need for violence, I am your friend. We don't want to really hurt you or your other friends

Casting charm person DC 14

Cart Man, Will save (DC 14): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

Focused on escape, the mind of the man in the cart remains unaffected. He maintains his grip on the cart’s controls and drives it further along the tracks—straight towards Mustachio
Move action – attempt to run over Mustachio who takes Bludgeoning damage in the amount of: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 3, 4) = 9 (Reflex (DC 12) by Mustachio negates).

Then, wishing to be alone in the cart to make good his escape, the man again deftly swings his blade at the vesk in an effort to catch her off guard and draw enough blood to stop her pursuit.
Trick attack: 1d20+13+2[/dice: 1d1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26
Damage (survival knife)(S): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
And Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

The man's blade cuts deeply into the scales of the vesk.

Round Five Initiative Cont'd
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 9 damage
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -6 HP
Maxamas
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow)

Feeling that Talbot is too close for her to swing the Doshko, Obozaya tries to savage him with her claws!

Natural Attack -4 full attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 - 4 = 2
Natural Attack -4 full attack: 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 - 4 = 12 ... maybe.
Damage: 1d3 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5

"You're handy with a knife, Talbot, but it ain't enough. Give it up!"

Feeling that Talbot is too close for her to swing the Doshko, Obozaya tries to savage him with her claws!

... maybe.

Sorry, he is KAC 13.

The claws create a gash in the man's armor, but go no further.

Round Five Initiative Cont'd
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 9 damage
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -6 HP
Maxamas
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow)

With the miners approaching, Astrator is stuck. Unable to find room to use his unwieldy rifle and with viscous lubricant leaking through the gashes in his armor- he drops the weapon on the ground with a clatter. Pulling his tactical knife from his belt he lunges at the miner in the yellow shirt.

Attack: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (18) + 0 = 18
Damage: 1d4 + 0 ⇒ (3) + 0 = 3

The android's knife buries itself within the miner's shirt, drawing blood.

Round Five Initiative Cont'd
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 9 damage
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -6 HP
Maxamas
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -3 HP

barely made the save, darn!

Botting Maxamas to keep things moving
Realizing that if Talbot escapes, their mission fails, Maxamas pauses to consider how best to take out the man in the cart, when the cart's firm, metal sides are providing cover.

Maxamas delays to see if he will get a bonus to attack from Get 'Em

The sole standing miner (yellow) reels back from the wound to his chest.

He manages to fire off a shot at the android that had attacked him. Move action=Guarded Step
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol)(yellow) v. Astrator KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 6

The shot is sufficient to drop the android!

Likewise, the prone miner (blue) crawls his way to the edge of the grease area. Move Action=Crawl

"Nice shootin', Jed! Ya keeled wun uv 'em!", he cries out as he rises to his feet. Move action=Stand up His shouts of celebration echo off the walls of the mine and are easily heard by all.

Round Five Initiative Cont'd/Round Six Begins
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 9 damage
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP (Astrator is at 0 HP. He is not dead, but is dying; he can use RP to stabilize (see CRB pg. 215)
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -3 HP
Maxamas

barely made the save, darn!

Yes, quite a few close calls in this fight. You guys can still win it, but it will be very tough, particularly since the man in the cart has yet to take any damage.

Just realized that the above late-night post did not include the attack roll for some reason. So, here it is:

Melee (survival knife) v. Obozaya's KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22

Okay, so that was a hit. The damage, etc., stands (Obviously, I need more sleep.) If you catch any other errors on my part, please let me know!

RETCON - Mustachio was never threatened by the cart as it only occupies one square in width, not two as I had mistakenly believed; it does occupy two squares in length.

Round Five Initiative Cont'd/Round Six Begins
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP (Astrator is at 0 HP. He is not dead, but is dying; he can use RP to stabilize (see CRB pg. 215)
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -3 HP
Maxamas

trick attack on yellow: 15 + 1d20 ⇒ 15 + (11) = 26 dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 4
hit pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 vs KAC dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 1

The injured miner (yellow) takes another shot, but remains standing.

Round Six Begins
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio
“Talbot”
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP (Astrator is at 0 HP. He is not dead, but is dying; he can use RP to stabilize (see CRB pg. 215)
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -8 HP
Maxamas

I knew that was coming. I forgot about guarded step though, otherwise I probably would have done that to use a 1d8 weapon as opposed 1d4. Unfortunately, Astrator is *very* familiar with the dying rules. Don’t let the jerk get away (or let Obozaya die!)

This is like a slow motion "Nooooooooooo" when you know exactly what is going to happen but can't do anything about it.

Mustachio can't get a decent shot off at Talbot!

Instead of wasting another shot, he moves to a better position, and renacts "Get 'Em" on Talbot in hope that Obozaya can get a good hit.

"Get him before he gets away! Just like that one film in which I starred...."... his voice trails away as he struggles to think of a film with a decent chase scene.

Seeing that the man was able to fight off his mental influence, the mystic tries again

I said, There is no need for violence, I am your friend. We don't want to really hurt you or your other friends
Casting charm person DC 14

Trick attack: 1d20+13+2[/dice: 1d1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Damage (survival knife)(S): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
And Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

BTW GM Valen: You counted the above as a hit for 10 points against Obozaya, but you didn't actually make a to hit roll, just the trick attack roll.

GM Valen wrote:

Trick attack: 1d20+13+2[/dice: 1d1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Damage (survival knife)(S): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
And Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

BTW GM Valen: You counted the above as a hit for 10 points against Obozaya, but you didn't actually make a to hit roll, just the trick attack roll.

@ Obozaya - When I realized that the hit roll had been erased/mistyped, I rolled it again/for the first time here. Unfortunately, for Obozaya, it was a hit.

Cart Man, Will save (DC 14): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Hearing the cries of the miners who worship him, spurs on the man in the cart. When he hears the mystic speak, he simply smiles and reconsiders his plans of escape--unaffected by the spell.

Turning to the vesk, Talbot whispers, "You are Starfinders, aren't you? Not as tough as I would have thought, but then I suppose the organization has lowered its standards a bit in recent years--lost its eye for true talent."

"I was afraid that I'd have to leave town in a rush--turns out that the stone is a fake. But, if my loyal fans and I can put you Starfinders down, then I might be able to buy a little more time.", the former Starfinder sneers.
Per scenario as written, a Starfinder being incapacitated causes Talbot to stop fleeing.

Talbot once again reaches for the controls. But this time, instead of trying to head toward the mine entrance to escape, he decides to back the cart up--towards Mustachio. The actor is pushed aside as the cart rumbles by.
Move action – attempt to run over Mustachio who takes Bludgeoning damage in the amount of: 4d4 ⇒ (1, 1, 1, 4) = 7(Reflex (DC 12) by Mustachio negates).

@ Mustachio - Sorry to pull this trick again, but at least the damage is lower and Talbot is no longer trying to escape.

Then, believing he may be able to finish off the vesk, Talbot artfully swings his blade around again.
Trick attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19
Melee attack (survival knife) v. Obozaya KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage (survival knife)(S): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
And any Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Though he manages to take the vesk by surprise, Talbot fails to penetrate the Starfinder's armor and his blade bounces off of it harmlessly.

@ Obozaya- The vesk fights on!

Round Six Cont'd
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan
Mustachio (Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 7 damage )
Talbot
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP (dying)
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -8 HP
Maxamas

Time slows to a crawl as the miner pulls up his weapon and levels it at the Android. The muzzle flashes, but the room is deathly silent to Astrator. Black takes over his vision and he drops.

Silence.

Mechanical failure. Systems in standby mode.

Spending 1 RP point to stabilize. If I remember the rules right, I can't use "back in the fight" until my next round. RP 3/5

@ Obozaya - When I realized that the hit roll had been erased/mistyped, I rolled it again/for the first time here. Unfortunately, for Obozaya, it was a hit.

Ah, okay.

Then, believing he may be able to finish off the vesk, Talbot artfully swings his blade around again.

Trick attack: 1d20 + 13 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 13 + 2 = 19
Melee attack (survival knife) v. Obozaya KAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
Damage (survival knife)(S): 1d4 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
And any Trick Attack Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

GM Valen: Is manipulating the controls of the cart a free action? Normally I would think that it would be a move action, which would mean that Talbot can't make a trick attack in the same round. It doesn't really matter since he missed, but still.

"You knew the artifact was fake? You pulled a con and figured you'd let the locals take the fall?" Obozaya shouts. "No wonder the Starfinders kicked you out!"

Obozaya continues to slash at Talbot with her claws.

Claw (-4 full attack): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (6) + 4 - 4 = 6
Claw (-4 full attack): 1d20 + 4 - 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 - 4 = 15
Claw Damage: 1d3 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

GM Valen: Is manipulating the controls of the cart a free action? Normally I would think that it would be a move action, which would mean that Talbot can't make a trick attack in the same round. It doesn't really matter since he missed, but still.

Talbot has a special ability: Cart Rider (Ex) Talbot is well practiced in riding the mine carts. He can hop in and out of one as a move action without requiring a skill check. He can also use the cart’s movement as part of a trick attack. When moving in the cart, he receives a +2 bonus to his Acrobatics or Athletics check to

The vesk’s claws rip into Talbot’s chest.

“I wasn’t kicked out of the Starfinders!” Talbot screams in anger and pain, as he clutches his fresh wounds. “They had their chance to promote me—after all I had the seniority, I had proven myself loyal--and they refused. I chose to leave the Society. And when I did, I took what I was entitled to! But, I recently learned that the rock is as worthless as the Starfinders’ so-called loyalty.”

With Talbot returning to them, the two miners grow even more emboldened as the sight of their hero.

The wounded miner (yellow) moves down the tracks and fires at the mystic.
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol)(yellow) v. Donavaan KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 1

The other (blue), likewise, having no clear shot at any other Starfinder, fires at the closet one.
Ranged (tactical semi-auto pistol)(yellow) v. Donavaan KAC: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15
Damage (P): 1d6 ⇒ 5

Both shots find their mark.

Round Six Cont'd/Round Seven Begins
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan - 6 SP
Mustachio(Need Reflex (DC 12) save or take 7 damage )
Talbot -7 HP
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP (dying)
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue)
Miner (yellow) -8 HP
Maxamas

He concentrates on the person who hit him with the better shot and will mind thrust him [blue guy]
2d10 ⇒ (6, 7) = 13

Will DC 14 for half

Cart Rider (Ex)...

Funny... an ability that would be useless in almost any situation... :)

BTW Guys... Obozaya is at 1 HP. I could use some help with Talbot.

Miner, blue, Will save: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (1) + 0 = 1

The miner drops quickly, his brain short-circuited. There is no indication that he will get up again soon, if ever.

Posting from phone, so blue is on map still, but no longer a threat. Mustachio is up!

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

The minecart slams into Mustachio for 7 damage.

"Gah! Get this guy!"

He enacts get em again on Talbot, so don't forget to take the +1 to hit. Then Mustachio fires again on Talbot.

Huchket Rifle w/ damage: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 2 + 1 = 131d10 ⇒ 4

The actor’s shot strikes the mine cart.

Seeing one of his loyal men go down so quickly, Talbot begins to wonder if he has underestimated the Starfinders. As a former Starfinder, he is well aware that members of the organization have some amazing abilities that are not always readily apparent. He decides to employ his own.
Standard action=Operative Exploit-Holographic Clone (Ex): He creates a number of clones of himself equaling: 1d4 ⇒ 3

He then hops out of the cart in an effort to keep himself out of range of the vesk’s claws, drawing his static arc pistol as he does so. Move action

The cart, having been earlier activated, continues along the tracks, carrying the vesk with it.

Map updated

Round Seven Initiative Order
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan - 6 SP
Mustachio – 7 SP
Talbot(s) -7 HP (+3 holographic clones)
Astrator - 5 SP | -9 HP
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue) -13 HP (dying)
Miner (yellow) -8 HP
Maxamas

Does taking out a grenade count as "drawing a weapon?" Grenades are on the weapons list. I want to know if I can take out a grenade while moving.

Does taking out a grenade count as "drawing a weapon?" Grenades are on the weapons list. I want to know if I can take out a grenade while moving.

I'd say that with a +1 attack bonus, you can combine drawing a grenade along with your movement as a single move action.

System rebooting. Engaging visual sensors. Installing updates.

Astrator's eyes flicker open, for just a moment, as he lays prone on the cave floor. He reaches his arm into his side pouch, pulling out an autoinjector and using it on his leg.

Spend resolve point to gain 1 HP. Action: Move: Draw healing serum. Action, administer healing serum.

Healing Mk1: 1d8 ⇒ 4

HP 5/9, SP 0/5, RP 2/5

Actually I will take an AoO from yellow I think, so let's take him out first. Any chance the cart ran over yellow?

"Hey, where you going? We were just getting cozy!" shouts Obozaya as Talbot jumps out of the cart. She fumes as the cart passes the other miner.

She jumps out of the cart and swings her doshko at the remaining miner.

Doshko (vs. Yellow): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (20) + 4 = 24

Hey! About Time! Too bad that wasn't Talbot!

Doshko Crit Damage: 2d12 + 6 ⇒ (4, 2) + 6 = 12

@ Astrator - I didn't see the initial post, so I see no reason to alter the current, above post. Yellow had ranged weapon out so did not threaten.

Guys... if you have a ranged weapon I recommend full attacking Talbot to pick off as many of his holograms as possible. Near misses still get rid of mirror images.

Round. seven Initiative Cont'd/Round Eight Begins
PCs in bold may act

Donovaan -6 HP
Mustachio -7 HP
Talbots -7 HP
Astrator - 5 SP | -4 HP
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Miner (blue) - dying
Miner (yellow) -dead
Maxamas

Mustachio is out of ammo in the clip. He quickly reloads as fast as he can.

Trying a different tactic, he channels his rarely used lashunta ability and tries to daze Talbot.

Daze: 25 ft, DC 14 Will, Target humanoid CR3 or lower is unable to take actions for 1 round

Talbot Will save (DC 14): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

Talbot is unaffected by the actor's effort.

Seeing that their quarry is trying to get away, he picks up some debris with the power of his mind and throws it at him

1d20 + 2 - 4 ⇒ (20) + 2 - 4 = 18

telikinetic projectilve
1d6 ⇒ 4 damage

trick attack on talbot: 15 + 1d20 ⇒ 15 + (7) = 22 dmg: 1d4 ⇒ 1
shoot at talbot: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 22 dmg: 1d6 ⇒ 2

1 is a hit on Talbot by Donavaan: 1d5 ⇒ 1
Crit damage by Donavaan: 1d6 ⇒ 6
1 is a hit on Talbot by Maxamas: 1d5 ⇒ 4

Donavaan's projectile strikes the true Talbot hard!

Maxamas' shot eliminates a clone.

The Talbots turn and sprint for cover. Seeing the lashunta actor, they raise their guns and fire.

Ranged attack (static arc pistol) v. Mustachio EAC: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13
Damage (E): 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3
Trick attack: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (20) + 13 = 33
Additional Damage from Trick Attack: 1d4 ⇒ 3

The quick attack surprises Mustachio and scorches his flesh--dropping the lashunta man.
It appears that Mustachio had previously taken HP loss.

Round Eight Initiative Cont'd/Round Nine Begins
All PCs may now act

Donovaan -6 HP
Mustachio -7 HP | -10 HP (including prior -5 HP)(dying)
Talbots -17 HP (+ 3 clones)
Astratorp - 5 SP | -4 HP
Obozaya – 8 SP | -12 HP
Maxamas

Remember, it is possible for PCs to deal non-lethal damage with a weapon that normally deals lethal damage, though at a penalty.

And the mine cart, activated, but not unmanned, keeps rolling.

Map updated

Obozaya has enough movement to just get into melee range, but will delay until everyone else has gone, so she doesn't get in the way of ranged attacks and provide cover for Talbot.

Mustachio stabilizes. (-1 RP)

This Round

Pushing off against the ground, Astrator struggles to his feet and reorients himself about the room. Glancing at his rifle on the floor, and back up at the fleeing villian- he opts to give chase.

Move #1: Stand from prone, Move #2: 30 ft movement toward Talbot

We might pull this off :)