CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Still yelling out his rowdy song and slapping out the beat on his thigh, Jak rushes recklessly forward, splashing across the water and coming nearly into range of the huge creature.
Anastasia gracefully leaps the river, but her spell fails to stun the minotaur. The bottom of Jack's bow gets caught in some underbrush, and both his arrows soar over the enemy, but Gardol manages a solid hit. Eurkar follows Anastasia across the water, but pulls up short in a defensive crouch.
Enraged at the elf's magic, the minotaur switches his attacks to her--and with brutal effect. Janira tries to disarm the minotaur again, but ends up dropping her own whip.
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Previous round, Acro:
Acro, DC10:1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
The fight seems to slow to a crawl as the beast rips into Anastasia. Jak’s song rises to a fevered, shouted pitch as he steps into the creature’s range. He had to present another threat, but he also had to … ya know … not die.
He hacks at the minotaur’s body in a massive two-handed strike, then slings his shield into place at the last moment.
Actions & Rolls:
Free: Continue Inspire.
Free: 5’ step forward
Standard: Attack (2-handed, plus Inspire)
Move: ready shield (AC up to 18)
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Jak leaves the blade buried in the dying monster as he drops to his knees beside Anastasia. He draws on his gift, chanting healing words into her bleeding body.
Actions & Rolls:
Cure Light Wounds
CLW:1d8 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
Then he waits, hoping it was enough to keep her alive until Gardol could bring her back to consciousness.
Male Human Barbarian 1/Sorcerer 1 AC 16, T 12, FF 14|HP 21/21|F+4/R+2/W+2|Init +2|Per+3|CMD 17
Eurkar grunted in pain as the axe slashed him. With the foe down, he waited to make sure that Anastasia was alright before getting his injuries tended.
the Half-orc looked towards Janira as he waited "Janira, are you alright? he asked.
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
When it's clear Anastasia's fine, Jak jumps to his feet. "Holy hells!" he shouts, dancing a quick jig over the minotaur's body, "That was a minotaur! We won!"
He pauses,hs face lighting up even further, "Can you imagine the stories we'll be able to tell?"
Janira runs around giving everybody hugs, "I'm so glad you found me in time! And tell me, what did you discover in the caverns? Did you talk to any gillmen?"
Male Human NG Ranger / 2nd | HP:17/22 | AC:18 T:14 FF:14 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | F:+5 R:+7 W:+1 | Init:+6 | Per: +6
Gardol gives a shy smile. "Glad you're OK Janira. Thanks for leading the Minotaur away. Here are some notes I took in the caves...and here's your wand, heavily used, I'm afraid..."
Please ninja-dot the gameplay thread by making a post and then deleting it. This will add the scenario to your My Campaigns tab without cluttering up the game. Then, fill in this form with your character info.
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Done. :)
I have some purchases I know I want to make at the beginning of the game (didn't have a chance to do so at the end of the previous Scenario). Should I outline them here? Or would you prefer those be handled in-game?
Please list any expendable magic items that you need someone else to activate and/or are willing to share with other characters. For example, do you have a scroll of lesser restoration that you’ll need the cleric to cast if you take ability damage?
Please describe your character’s personality and combat strategy. If you are comfortable with another player botting you, please say so here and then add a “BOT ME” spoiler to your profile. But be aware that I do not bot characters. If another player does not post your actions, you will be delayed and/or skipped entirely.
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Tactics Magga always keeps a smokestick in hand, and usually starts combat by dropping it to gain concealment. After that she's a straightforward rage and kill barbarian.
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Jak is a consumate drifter and adventurer. He's charming, friendly, and adventurous. Unfortunately, he also tends to have a penchant for recklessness.
For combat strategy, it depends a lot on his teammates. Given that we have Eurkar as a heavier-hitter, Jak will likely try to keep his shield on-hand and act as the "tank" as needed. He'll tend to try to work with his teammates when possible (flanking, etc). He also has Inspire Courage and a few castings of Alter Self to help bring some additional oomph to a fight, if necessary.
Male Human NG Ranger / 2nd | HP:17/22 | AC:18 T:14 FF:14 | CMB:4 CMD:18 | F:+5 R:+7 W:+1 | Init:+6 | Per: +6
Gardol is introspective and likes to think things through. He's easy-going with friends and companions, especially once he gets to know them, but he know his limitations...not being charismatic, he tends to be more practical than charming with his words...
Gardol can provide ranged support with his longbow in combat, but can also use his longsword in melee in a pinch...he is also willing to scout as needed...
Male Human Barbarian 1/Sorcerer 1 AC 16, T 12, FF 14|HP 21/21|F+4/R+2/W+2|Init +2|Per+3|CMD 17
Having completed his training, Eurkar's master sent him out in the world to explore and come back in 10 years time to report what he has learned. If he happens to come across another monk in his travels, he is not to kill them (use non-lethal) unless they are trying to kill Eurkar.
Other than that, he has three daily tasks: Aid someone in need, Study a plant to understand its medicinal properties and Do something unusual, like try a food he had not eaten before.
Eurkar has a quarterstaff in his hand and a light crossbow on his back. When fighting foes that he wants to capture, he uses a special technique that his master had shown him (Stunning fist) but normally does not use it.
N Elf Wizard 1 (transmuter) (HP: 15/15 | AC: 14/T:14/FF:10 CMD: 12 | F+2 R+4 W+2 (+2 vs ench) | Init +6 | Percep +4 SM +2) | Fist 5/7
Anastasia is a researcher, first and foremost. She is most interested in arcane knowledge, but will happily learn about anything. Her mind is quick, but her mouth cannot usually keep up and she tends to just skip words or even entire sentences, which makes it pretty hard to understand her. She isn’t interested in interactions if they aren’t about exchanging knowledge. She honest and open about her own thoughts, even when they should be kept back. She is not quiet or reclusive, she genuinely believes everyone shares her interests. She is not mean, but thinking about research first and people second makes her seem cold.
In battle, she tries to use her more powerful spells to turn the odds to her favor, and outside of that uses her ranged attacks with cantrips and school powers. Her rapier and longbow are more for show, mainly used for threatening as she cannot do much damage with them. She doesn’t have any qualms about using them, and as her minor spells have short range she will switch to her longbow on longer ranges, but she does know her limited strength.
Please make sure that your stat bar includes alignment, race, class & level, AC, hp, saves, initiative, senses, and CMD. If you prepare spells, post them in this thread.
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CN human barbarian 4 | AC 8, T 8, FF 8 | 65/65 hp | Fort +11, Ref +0 (+1 vs. traps), Will +0; +1 vs. death | Init -2 | Percep -2 | CMD 16
N Elf Wizard 1 (transmuter) (HP: 15/15 | AC: 14/T:14/FF:10 CMD: 12 | F+2 R+4 W+2 (+2 vs ench) | Init +6 | Percep +4 SM +2) | Fist 5/7
I had forgotten to add stats for my familiar to my page. It wasn't going to do anything except keep me more alive with +3 HP, but it can be killed. Now everything should be there.
You guys are one of the first tables to finish the gauntlet of preparation. We'll officially start once the other tables are ready, but for now let's do some RP in the gameplay thread.
If you have any questions, please post them here in Discussion rather than as ooc text in Gameplay. You'll get a faster response that way, as I'll be checking this thread more frequently than the Gameplay.
Sorry for the GM slow down everyone. I had some people over this weekend to play boardgames, and it turned into a 22 hour party. Then I worked 15 hours on less than 2 hours of sleep.
I'm more or less recovered now, though. All games will get updated today, though some may not be until tonight.
There were a lot of people, so probably tons of stuff. Personally, I played a bunch of Terra Mystica and Taluva, some Mystic Vale and Castles of Burgundy. I know there was a large game of some social deduction-Werewolf type game, but I stay away from those.
Scythe was actually the first game of the party, but I sat out. As the host, I didn't want to get tied up in a long game before most of the guests had even arrived. I've heard a lot of good things about it though.
I don't think anybody in our group has Terraforming Mars though. I haven't even heard of it.
If you haven't already, please add all other crunch to the spoiler with your dice rolls. I would really like to see a thread without any game mechanics visible.
CG human 2 | AC 18, T 12, FF 16 | 25/25 hp | Fort +5, Ref +5, Will +3 | Init +2 | Percep +3 | CMD 16
Alright, posting rate update.
This weekend is Memorial Day weekend in the States, so my posting may be spotty to non-existent (family in town). Next week will be mostly normal, but then me and my little family are heading to Colorado for a long weekend next Friday (so I'll be out from between 6/2 until 6/6). I may have some ability post that weekend, but again—no guarantees.
Guys feel free to bot me sas necessary to keep this game moving. :)
Since a lot of PbPers are Americans celebrating a holiday weekend (including myself), I'm going to treat Monday as part of the weekend--i.e. I'll only do one update, and expect one player post, during the three days. Regular posting will resume Tuesday.
