It's a bit easier for me if you'll list the new spells and skills in the discussion tab so I don't have to compare character sheets to find them. I'll get it this time, no worries.
Sorry about that. I'll try to be more detailed next time (if I live that long, of course). :)
After mulling it over for a bit (and the forum eating my first preview), I settled on trying for a trip. And it's looking promising! :)
Edit: I don't think I explicitly said it, but Acacius is right-handed and wears his spiked gauntlet on his right hand. This may become relevant if the troll gets close to him.
@DMDE: On that note, would Acacius be able to keep a hold of his polearm with his left hand and lash out with his right gauntlet as an AOO?
Welcome back DMDE. I hope that you are feeling better.
Thanks. Not quite 100% yet, but up and at 'em. Post coming for you guys in just a bit. Sorry for the delays.
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That info is in the knowledge checks that the group didn't make. Your characters won't know this, but if you do read the spoiler below:
Forgot to include the link for tripping a prone player, but it's here for your reading pleasure. Makes sense to me.
Your attack roll wasn't enough to re-trip the flood troll anyway, and the damage you did killed it, so worked out for the best. Him being prone also allowed Zan's roll to be a hit even while entangled.
That's perfectly fine. The last time I played a tripper was a Knight back in 3.5 which could and did "triplock" enemies. So I felt the need to confirm when I realised that might not be the case in Pathfinder. I never intended for Acacius to rely solely on that tactic though, and I'm still quite pleased with his performance so far. :)
So Acacius, Nakoma and Zan leveled up from Nakoma stepping on a trap...
...and Zirelle leveled up from burning some buns?
Let's get any bards researching our tale to massage the truth" :P
A talented one, with great practice at telling tall tales. ;)
Hahaha! You're welcome!
Ambush - Post Combat Summary
Defeated: Daktani, the half orc rogue, and his flood troll companion. Together they are worth 300xp per player. That gives you 3300/5000 or about a 10% headstart on level 3.
Injured: Only Nakoma is hurt among the party. She is at 13/17 hp.
Resources Used:
Nakoma: 2 charges from her wand (6 remaining);
No other resources were used, I believe.
That is a handy summary. I like the format.
And victory!
Boots of springing and striding sound good right around now. ;)
I guess its typical that you got there just as the fight ended. Better late than never, I suppose.
Might have to wait a bit for the boots...
Oh sure. Acacius does fine once he's in a fight. Outside it is a little more challenging!
Just to note, my rate of posting will likely be down this weekend.
This assassin attack is supposed to occur while you are asleep in your hotel rooms, but since you are all residents in different places, that wasn't going to happen. Because you are awake at least you get the benefit of reacting quickly. My tabletop nearly TPK'ed on this fight because they were slow to wake up.
It is a bit loaded, but certainly is surprising...
Going to give it some welly, if Zan dies I'll come up with something appropriate to replace him.
We at least told Halgra what was going on before this, though I hope someone lives to actually get the murderer.
Indeed, the follow-up team at least have the information we gave to Halgra. ;)
I'm most worried about Zirelle on the flank, being a sorceror getting ambushed is little fun. Nakoma too a nasty hit too though.
Yeah. Acacius could have gone either way. I decided to go to the left flank because Nakoma is already badly hurt and there's another assassin lining up a surprise round charge on her.
Oh yeah, 10 hit points does not look good here.
On the other hand, if someone lives, those might be some super cool weapons that they have. :)
Possibly but it could be a funky spell or class feature, either way it's a cool but tense set up for the fight.
Erp, here we go. My turn to get murdicated, and me still flat-footed...
I ended up putting my action in early. If events render it moot, I'll be happy to repost. Otherwise, we can keep that roll as he was likely to attack an assassin.
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Just FYI, I am leaving tomorrow AM for Spring break/campus visits with my fam. May be able to post some the road, but perhaps not. We return Sat evening.
No worries! Have a good time.
Enjoy!
Enjoy yourself!
I may be unavailable for large chunks of this weekend.
Edit: I don't think I explicitly said it, but Acacius is right-handed and wears his spiked gauntlet on his right hand. This may become relevant if the troll gets close to him.
@DMDE: On that note, would Acacius be able to keep a hold of his polearm with his left hand and lash out with his right gauntlet as an AOO?
Just to confirm if Acacius can do this or not. Though regardless, I bet that assassin now regrets tossing down their blade!
I can't find a rule about that in any location, so my ruling is from feeling and not fact. If you find a better ruling, send me a link.
I don't think you can make a gauntlet attack while holding a two-handed weapon. If it were a one-handed weapon and you wanted to swing with off-hand, I could see that.
Cheers. I found this page but yeah, it's not clear that I can do what I was asking. I'll look to invest in spiked armour or shield bash feats.
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Apologies for long absence. Confluence of reasons, but should be back to normal posting schedule for a while.
Glad to have you back.
Damn but this assassin is nimble!
Assassins in the Night - Post Combat Summary
Defeated: 4 Assassins (rogue 1). Total of 800xp which means you each earn 200. That moves your cumulative total to 2500/5000 or 17% to level 3.
Injured:
Zirelle:11/12 hp ; 1 DEX dmg
Acacius16/22hp
Nakoma: 16/17hp; 1 DEX dmg; 3 STR dmg
Zan 9/20 hp; 1 DEX dmg
Resources Used
Zirelle:All 1st level spells used; all elemental spit used
Nakoma: fired 1 arrow;
Acacius: none
Zan:
You guys should each take a potion of cure light wounds.
I took two smokesticks, but someone else should take the other two. Any takers?
I see there's still a potion of darkvision on the loot list. Nakoma will take that.
Okay, Zirelle also takes a CLW potion.
Acacius took a CLW potion as well as an antitoxin.
I'll take the other two smokesticks, having some of the stronger stealth skills in the party I can think of a few uses.
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I made all these changes on the Loot tracker.
Yeah kind of one of those situations where we know so much information but the PC instinct is to actively pursue. Sometimes a bit of patience is needed.
Sorry if it's a bit frustrating, but you did approach this whole mystery section a bit backwards. It's intended for the groups to be led to the ruins of the Plague House by the clues they unravel, but for some reason you went there first. So, most groups spend this day fighting off the uglies inside there, while you'll have a day to help with preparations. Will advance to the funeral scene that evening when you are ready.
Just a note you may find interesting. MY RL group got to this point and decided to round up all the half-orcs in Trunau, using the guard to help with the search. Even though they were warned away from such racial profiling by Halgra, Sara, and a few others, they proceeded anyway, and really struggled to be seen as heroes in town after that. It also didn't help net them Skreed and they didn't have time to find any real conspirators.
Interesting!
It's impossible for an adventure writer to anticipate every possible party action. On the other hand, some writers don't anticipate *any* deviation from what they think is the 'correct' way.
I can imagine that a half-orc PC would have a tough time of it in this book, but could have some great roleplay with the likes of Draktani. Or Skreed, should he show up soon.
Yeah, we went to the Plague House early cause it was built into Zirelle's backstory that she's been wanting to explore there, so why not? Lucky for us, she did! Haha.
All the half-orcs?? OMG, I can't imagine going that far.
Sorry guys, it got to late for me to have enough wits to make a meaningful post tonight. I will get the town's reaction to the orc raid, and the granting of your mission during this fight to you tomorrow sometime.
Apologies again!
All in good time.
No worries, take your time.
I just found out my neighbourhood won't have power tomorrow, so I won't be online. Bot me if needed (probably a swift fervour to heal herself, and an attack). Thanks!