Team Dwarf/Gnome in Elves vs Dwarves -- ELVES KEEP OUT (Inactive)

Game Master Chainmail

Happy holidays you lot ;)

And a Merry Christmas to you too.

Happy holidays everyone!

Would Hon be party or more importantly privy to this latest development? If so, he would like to make some preparations.
GM Chainmail or any curious mind.

Hon, excellent idea. Consider you papers prepared with a +2 bonus for access to master equipment in the library. Do not spoil the suspense and roll for them yet.

I've made some tweaks to Hon's equipment list. Let me know if you've a problem or think I am "Meta-playing". Hon is about risk-reduction and contingencies. Learned way-back when he was a wild child (for a dwarf) trying to keep up with the gnomes.

Chainmail

Hon's additions are fine.

Sorry I got lost a little bit - which path did we end up taking to get the treasure? Was it option 3 after all?

Happy New Years. Hope speeding through the travel section was OK. I made the perception rolls for Kragg to speed things along. Kragg already spotted a possible ambush and found a hunters cache--I don't think he could have rolled better himself.

I have a new item I'd like add. Think the dwarves could wreak havoc in the elven glades with this?
http://uncrate.com/stuff/pocket-chain-saw/

Just digressing a bit... back to your regularly scheduled show. [/threadjack]

That is fine by me Chainmail. As it is, I feel like I shouldn't add to much since I am the 7th wheel of the party. Since I am with Magnum go ahead with what you feel is best. I should let you know that I did not add any favored enemy bonuses to any of my skills in case it matters for perception checks against humans.

Obviously we are getting ready for some bad ass stuff.

...Very strange has said there have been no new posts for the last week now. Well I got some catching up to do I suppose will try to catch upon reading through thread and post sometime tomorrow.

As requested Perception(+5) and Init(+1) pre-rolled and posted here to avoid sullying the storyline:
Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Init 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

I'll adjust equipment list and bonuses to include MW Thieves Tools. New Toys without any combat. Whoohoo ;-)

To keep the relevant rolls in one thread:
Perception:1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Init:1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

Initiative 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 17
Perception 1d20 ⇒ 11
Perception (+2 smell-based, +2 touch-based)

Here ya go:
perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 +2 if human
initiative: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

So much for being aware of the situation

Perception 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
initiative 1d20 ⇒ 1

Given Hon's analysis of the situation and the extreme challenge of locking himself in (and that is what the barbarians seemed to intend), I had him determine he probably could lock or unlock the door with time and the masterwork tools. Given the huge size of the lock up to two others could aid in this endeavor if trained and with tools.

If there are any detrimental actions to taking 20 such as breaking tools, irreversibly breaking tumblers etc they are considered to happen as by taking 20 you have many 'failures along the way'. You would need to examine the mechanism in detail with the wedges removed to get a better read on the downside of taking 20. As of now, you think you can take 20 and open the lock--it "seemed" solid and untrapped.

Now Kragg, You know it is SUCH a fashion faux pas to wear white after labor day. Even if it is pitch black now, why think of the scandal and how the ghouls tongues would spread our embarrassment should Neji let the least bit of light escape from her fist. The HORROR! I'd rather face the undead than the Dwarven fashion police.
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Now Kragg, You know it is SUCH a fashion faux pas to wear white after labor day. Even if it is pitch black now, why think of the scandal and how the ghouls tongues would spread our embarrassment should Neji let the least bit of light escape from her fist. The HORROR! I'd rather face the undead than the Dwarven fashion police.

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Good one Hon-- I did think it would be the elves worried about the color of the outfits, not the dwarfs.

touche'

Haven't seen a Ninni post - we don't know the color of Ninni's clothes, a very important factor in dwarf parties these days.

Any problems Wareagle?

Fortunately I have Neji as my fashion stylist :D

As I am to lazy to get of my ass and walk into the other room to retrieve my Core Rulebook I have a simple question: Do monks get a bonus feat at second level?

Yes, they do

Brask and Kragg seem to be inspecting a secret door. Currently only Brask, Kragg, and Hon have ventured into the hall from the anteroom. Magnum edged up to the threshold, but hasn't crossed. Brask listened at the door. From Brask's game of charades you think either-- 1) he wants to turn into either a wolf, cat or bear or 2) he hears scratching on the other side of the door.

Orders from Thograt or Brask please to pop or bypass the door. Decide whether or not anyone from the back group comes closer.

Fortunately I have Neji as my fashion stylist :D

lol

or 3) perhaps Brsk needs to resume his hand execerises. ;-)

In case one of the leaders decides that the main group should advance, Khazad will stand 40' away from the door, ready to charge onto anything which might be behind it.

Alright orders are orders. Kragg will open the door.

'Orders from Thograt or Brask please to pop or bypass the door.'

I was asking Thograt or Brask to decide, but individual initiative is not unheard of with the dwarves. I assumed there were only two options, open or go past. You now know opening was probably best. I am granting complete surprise as the 'loud dwarves' are far enough away to not be heard.

oops I read the post wrong. You were asking for clarification not stating that they did indicate the orders. My fault group, hope we survive.

You did the right thing. The noisy party advancing may have cost you the surprise round.

The tiny ones would be funny if they didn't have claws and were scary too--they are the size of a big housecat. They need to be in your square to hit you which will provoke an AoO if you have one. Tiny creatures can pack four to a square and can't provide a flanking bonus unless there are four of them in a square together.

I've got my action typed and ready to post as the situation exists. Just waiting for Brask and Undead to post.

Undead won't be posting - It's a surprise round.
Those with initiatives>13 will get a surprise round and a full turn before the undead act. Everyone gets a surprise round. To clarify, undead right are the ones on the right on the map NOT to the right as you come in.
Brask is not engaged, tiny undead are surprised an have no reach at all.

Noted. standing by until round 1, init12 is reached.

Hon what are you doing for your surprise round then? Just wondering as I go after you and want to know if I change my action for the surprise round.

Hon gets round 0, init 12 too.

Only a tiny splash of damage, and I can't even claim credit for it. This battle goes much better for Team Dwarf. So far :)

Your just saving the good rolls for the really nasty critters later.

Don't say that!
I think I know what these are, but I don't think I can say.

Methinks I may have to adjust my character's warrior skills if I am to keep up with the quota.(Is there a bragging rights quota?) Of course, this was not my build, so please excuse the lack of DPR... Round0: miss; Round1:Caltrops anyone?notneeded;

Now onward with another ineffectual round for Hon.
Round2:Reload heavycrossbow.

Lol. Despite my efforts to build a melee Cleric I don't think I've done a good job... At least it didn't work to well when I tried it last combat. So thus time I'll stay in the 2nd row and buff/Heal people.

Thograt's build is fine.

Chainmail: I am just looking for some cheese to go with my whine. I knew that my choice of heavy crossbow would set him at a disadvantage, part of his background. As for his attributes, I am good there as well. I don't use dump stats. When Hon run out of heavy bolts, he'll lose the extra weight. My purpose was as skill monkey with flexible combat prowess vs weapon focus. Of course my one real regret is getting rid of the portable ram because of weight. Eh.

And let the dice gods favor my choices.

Was there a roll for how long the paralysis lasts? Will you please let us know when we can act again?

Chainmail, was Kragg before the last set of Ghouls since he readied an action before or am I now after the ghouls for some reason. Just wondering before I post my action.

You are correct Kragg is ahead of the remaining undead left ghoul, you are good to go.