Gods Of The Arena- Rise Of The Nightingale Blades (Inactive)

Game Master DM Heterocephalus

I am hoping there is init, I hate being skipped just because I can't get on a few hours at work.

Jobasha isnt a macho man i dont think. not with his piddly STR

Caught up on the gameplay thread. Saw numerous rules mistakes but I'll keep my lawyering until I actually get into the game. :P Working on character now.

Also, is sever one of the combat maneuvers that can be used in place of an attack? Like bullrush, disarm, sunder, and trip or is it a standard or full round action? I probably just missed this somewhere...

Its a full round action. great please let me know so i can streamline the rules.

noob DM here :P

I am hoping there is init, I hate being skipped just because I can't get on a few hours at work.

Xem INI matters, I will explain more later.

Caught up on the gameplay thread. Saw numerous rules mistakes but I'll keep my lawyering until I actually get into the game. :P Working on character now.

Also, is sever one of the combat maneuvers that can be used in place of an attack? Like bullrush, disarm, sunder, and trip or is it a standard or full round action? I probably just missed this somewhere...

Just note thaat singature move is a full round action consisting of 3 actions thus sever can be included as one of them.

Okay, almost done with crunch. How does the partial armor work?

Edit:Reputation 1d3 ⇒ 3
Debt 2d4 + 2 ⇒ (4, 2) + 2 = 8

Here's Ariella, AKA Miss Andry for your viewing consumption. I should be ready to play whenever you want to introduce me.

Okay, almost done with crunch. How does the partial armor work?

Edit:Reputation 1d3
Debt 2d4+2

It's gladiator armor +2 armor +6 dex.

LOl I was expecting a.more.bloodthirsty penis slicer avatars lol.

it's eating time, just go in mix around.

i believe one of your traits must be either Face or Heel

yes no traits. the persona would replace yr traits

Oic. Will fix.

BTW guys do add 3 levels to your reputation for your glad levels too. Update me if there is a change from the Roster on the campaign tab.

Oic. Will fix.

Areilla yr reputation should be 8 not 18 right?

i should be 14 rep now then and also i changed to executioner style

My bad jelani 18 is right.

Hi I added in MAPS in USE in the campaign tab. Also I will be adjusting the reputation table later with additional features etc and upping the reputation range.

Hi All thought I will address Combat.

First thing first the maps we will be using is Hexagon shape thus it is different from the usual squares we will be doing.

Secondly my style of combat is I will run Perception and Initiative checks for the PCs against the Enemy's Perception and Initiative. As there will be no Surprise round in the Arena as you are expecting the enemy.

EG:

A rolled 13, B rolled 15, C rolled 8 for initiative.
Enemy consisting of D,E,F rolled 12 for Initiative.

Round 1
B is not Flatfooted and Goes first
A is not Flatfooted and Goes Second.
Enemy D,E,F is Flatfooted and goes third.
C is Flatfooted during enemy turn and goes last.

Round 2
B moves per usual.
A moves per usual.
Enemy moves per usual
C moves per usual.

But notice what happens, after round 1 when C moves, it is followed by B & A and then enemy and then C,B,A then enemy then C,B,A etc. The round order might be a little messed up but we can move combat as a group to save time and I will favor the heroes when It comes to round counting for effect. I will also do a summary after each round so the PCs are aware of whats happening.

Sometimes during combat, as there will be hidden doors on the ground Enemy can come out as a surprise. In this case the initiative for the new enemy is the same as current thus new enemies will only appear on the enemy turn.

An example of my combat in other games.

Hi, I updated the Reputation table and services. Do input if you have any good ideas.

I added 3 levels of Reputation to all your levels. Do sound off If you have already added in and I double added.

Also can you guys give me a wishlist now so I can input for you. If lucky, after each victory a patron may buy it for you after they rendered your services...

Wishlist

Must have:
Full Plate

Would be Nice:
Belt of Strength
Jaunt Boots

Could be Useful:
Masterwork Scimitar/Light Spiked Shield
Masterwork Full Plate

amulet of mighty fists. <- or something similar that would affect my claws
any +physical stat items

Okay, I'm curious. What spells do you want that cloak casting?

Wants & Needs:

More to come as I think of them :)

depends when or if we can get stuff possibly for 1st level would be Shield of Faith, Vanish, Divine Favor, Cure lIght, Cure Mod, Bulls Strength. Who knows would decide when if it became a real possibility

Hope u get your sugar mummy

Caught up on the gameplay thread. Saw numerous rules mistakes but I'll keep my lawyering until I actually get into the game. :P

Lawyer away!!! This is my 1st Pathfinder Monk and my 1st grappling character so if I'm misreading the rules, please let me know.

Also:

Me too, Daddy has wants and needs :)

A breastplate would be nice (mithril even better), so would a magical falcata or buckler. Other than that I'd go for defensive items and a strength belt.

slow posting day :( . I work for the state in IT so I'm at my computer and can pretty much post all day long :) Hope everyone is enjoying the campaign thus far. I am and look forward to our first showings in the arena.

No worries, I suspect it's hurricane sandy. anyone affected?

im in korea so no hurricane for us at the moment

ok, Xem I know you are affected probably Breunnor too.

Yes Hurricane Sandy f@@%ed me good in a bad way.

ok just post your 2nd round action and I won't start the novitus match without you or if you are willing I can control you instead by adding you in the storyline and combat.

I believe the worst is over here in upstate New York so all should be well if things keep steady.

I hope you and your family keep safe, Xem.

Dragon style Benefit: While using this style, you gain a +2 bonus on saving throws against sleep effects, paralysiseffects, and stunning effects. You ignore difficult terrain when you charge, run, or withdraw. You can also charge through squares that contain allies. Further, you can add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus on the damage roll for your first unarmed strike on a given round.

Power attack
Benefit: You can choose to take a –1 penalty on all melee attack rolls and combat maneuver checks to gain a +2 bonus on all melee damage rolls. This bonus to damage is increased by half (+50%) if you are making an attack with a two-handed weapon, a one handed weapon using two hands, or a primary natural weapon that adds 1-1/2 times your Strengthmodifier on damage rolls. This bonus to damage is halved (–50%) if you are making an attack with an off-hand weapon or secondary natural weapon.When your base attack bonus reaches +4, and every 4 points thereafter, the penalty increases by –1 and the bonus to damage increases by +2.

so it will boost garris attack from +7 to +10 on his first attack. because of dragon attack the power attack bonus is increased from +4 to +6 for a total of +16

Dragon style Benefit: While using this style, you gain a +2 bonus on saving throws against sleep effects, paralysiseffects, and stunning effects. You ignore difficult terrain when you charge, run, or withdraw. You can also charge through squares that contain allies. Further, you can add 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus on the damage roll for your first unarmed strike on a given round.

Power attack
Benefit: You can choose to take a –1 penalty on all melee attack rolls and combat maneuver checks to gain a +2 bonus on all melee damage rolls. This bonus to damage is increased by half (+50%) if you are making an attack with a two-handed weapon, a one handed weapon using two hands, or a primary natural weapon that adds 1-1/2 times your Strengthmodifier on damage rolls. This bonus to damage is halved (–50%) if you are making an attack with an off-hand weapon or secondary natural weapon.When your base attack bonus reaches +4, and every 4 points thereafter, the penalty increases by –1 and the bonus to damage increases by +2.

so it will boost garris attack from +7 to +10 on his first attack. because of dragon attack the power attack bonus is increased from +4 to +6 for a total of +16

Okie, Apologies i looked at it again. Unarmed strike is not claw attack as it is natural. Thus your damage stays at +8 on dragon style with weapon focus. And power attack adds +4 to your attack thus for a grand total of 12 damage. Same as your 2nd primary attack.

sorry guy I will clear things up. Ok so normal damage with mutagen is +7, Dragon style does work with claws b/c of Feral Combat training. Making attack at +10. Power attack does not get the benefit of counting as a 2 handed weapon it has been discussed on the boards and if I were better at searching and linking stuff I would do it, but if you just search for dragon style power attack lot of post will come up. So power attack is just the -2 for the +4 so total is at +14, desperate battler feat gives Garris +1 to attack and damage if no ally is withing 10' and he is not getting the benefit of an aid action bringing the total to +15. All extra damage that is not dice is multiplied in a critical so at x2 its +30. Been playing D&D almost 25 years guys I promise I wouldn't cheat you guys and I'm more and happy to help point out any clarifications but all of this stuff is covered in the rules and FAQ's. Hope that clears everything up. On another note though when I pick up dragon ferocity it will only apply to my claw attacks as that is what I have weapon focus in. Glad everyone is ok from storm, My parents are in West Virginia and are without power. Be safe all.

Shouldnt weapon focus add +1 to the 15 since you are using claw?

weapon focus is only +1 to hit

*Slaps my own head. Riiiggghhhttttt....*

no worries buddy your doing fine. Thanks again for DM'ing some times its a thankless job, but I appreciate it as I'm sure everyone does. By all means feel free to ask if you need any clarification on things.

Hurricane? I live in China and don't watch the TV or read the news since I can't really understand it. Sometimes ignorance is bliss. I forgot there was even an election until some cab driver asked me who I wanted to win. Good to hear everyone is okay though.

ahh Garris cleared it up. +15 is quite impressive. I guess me being KOd in one hit is mostly my fault for making a MAD character with low CON and STR, but i figured i would tough out the lower levels to get to a sweet spot. and since he is a sneak attacker, 1v1 combat isnt really his forte anyway

yeah probably wanna be careful cos this fight shows your weakness, combat in the arena will not be that forgiving.

its all good if i die i will make a new character. the reason i went through with making a sneak attacker is because i saw we would be on teams and i would flank with someone

wanted to post that I made it through the hurricane but still iffy on power at the moment. (making my posts from work when I can).

minimal actaul damage except for leak in the roof. and seveal downed trees. power outages are the main problem for me at the moment.

trying to get caught up on the posts

that's good to know!! anyway just waiting for you to attack Miss Andry.