Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay "The Bloody Vale" (Inactive)

Game Master Ragathiel

Free Action Dodge Blow
42%1d100 ⇒ 8

WHAT?! NO! Drat! Forgot he had that skill...grumble grumble. Oh well you can only do it once per round! Muahahahahahahaha!-> While looking at Charging Ungors...laugh fades to silent crying. No really. Ungors as a rule suck :P.

Wow opened up the page and people have already posted their actions. Little messy but I can live with it, just for future reference and my peace of mind. thanks :)

@Marius. Wow I always like new ideas, so I am gonna so roll with this one. Hmm...I will roll it that it is the same principle as firing a blunderbuss, they have to agile out of the way or take damage 6 plus 1d10 and be knocked prone. :)

[ooc]There are no rules for being run over by a wagon? Odd. Oh and how exactly do you want our combat posts to go? Should we wait until everyone with a higher initiative has posted before we post? Should we wait until you ask us for our action? Should we include stat/skill values in the post or is that clutter? I want to make things easy for you so please let me know. Also please assume I know nothing of the system and be painfully clear. I once ran across the 'woodlice rule' for explaining things. If you explain it to three woodlice and two understand it then you were clear enough. Not critizing at all just trying to keep everything painfully clear.

Wow opened up the page and people have already posted their actions. Little messy but I can live with it, just for future reference and my peace of mind. thanks :)

I mistakenly thought the successful attack on Wolfgang was actually on *ME* on round one, so I was trying to retroactively post my parry as a free reaction due to my defensive stance. That's what happens when you post at work in a hurry. Sorry, probably made the 'messy' posting even messier.

As Marius asked, what is your preference for combat posting? Should we wait to be prompted before declaring actions?

@Ottmar, not sure what you're trying to go for here, are you trying to parry for Wolfgang or preemptively parrying for yourself? Cuz you don't roll parrying till I have confirmed a hit :/ sorry not trying to sound like an @$$hole for rulings. Also you still have a half action to take, assuming you wanted to strike at the Ungor. Parrying is a free action but on the enemy's turn.

As I wrote I thought I received damage in the surprise round. I won't be rolling dodges/parries preemptively. Sorry!

So for "Round One" I will draw my dagger (half-action), make a regular attack (half-action), and then have a dagger in my off-hand in case I need to parry. Looks like I'm up so here's my roll on Ungor 2:

WS 45

"Have at you, foul beast!"

1d100 ⇒ 16

Rolling damage

1d10 ⇒ 8

If Wolfgang can still parry the attack against him 1d100 ⇒ 66

Else he attacks the Gor by moving to the blindside 1d100 ⇒ 51

If there are bonuses to the attack then it may be a hit...

"Go back to the abyss!!!"

Noble Lord go help that Elf he is going to get done by that beastmen, will catch up with you when I'm done with this filthy rag!

Speaking is a free action right?

And again a load of posts, I am LOVING how active you guys are :)
noticing some questions so here I am with answers.
@Marius, To answer your question upon combat posting, would prefer if everyone waited until their intiative to post their actions. And yes, posting your characteristic stat is MOST helpful for everyone. thanks :) also to cover your question about the wagon, I am going to rule that the champion is the only one in your path, as trying to run over say the ungors or the gors would lead to your allies also being under the wheels, but to be fair, I will roll a 1d3 for the champion being one and the other 2 being the gors who each have killed a driver. :) 1d3 ⇒ 2 Ok so you have HeartRipper and CHiefie in your path, and both will have to make Agility Tests.

@Ottmar: Thanks for clearing that up, really helps me. also you add your Strength Bonus, SB, to all damage rolls :) so you do 11 damage, not just 8. However, you hit the Gor in the chest, and it has 1 armor point there. also a 4 toughness bonus, which works like damage reduction. Hmm you know what? From now on I am going to use the map system my brother uses in his homebrew :) It will REALLY help clear things up. I am ruling that Brenog and Wolfgang are fighting the 3rd gor and Ungor #1, Ottmar is dueling Ungor #2 while the other 2 are killing NPCs with their Chief. The 4th is of course fighting the elf, Laurenor with Ungor's 3 and 4.

@Brenog: And yes speaking is a free action.

@Wolfgang: Sorry, no bonuses to combat rolls besides charging.

I hope I answered everyone's questions, and I am always willing to answer more.

Ok, so Brenog has already posted his action and Gor 3 is reduced to a single Wound. Ottmar has bashed the Ungor 2 and deals 8 damage, as they have no armor and only 3 TB :) reducing Ungor 2 to ironically 2 Wounds

OK everyone is caught up on damage and thus, time for the mutant Archer! I mean...the beastman archer! >.> <.<

The hooded, horned archer snarls and knocks another arrow to its bowstring, taking aim and then firing at the priest of Sigmar.

40% Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 96
Brother Ottmar, as you know, you cannot parry arrows, so this really is hit or miss. In this case...miss. Badly.

The arrow sails wide and the beastman snarls yet again, then backs up from the caravan, suddenly not so sure this raid was such a good idea. There are warriors among the meat, and they were reaking havoc so far among the gors and ungors.

Ungors

The Ungors all loose brays of either rage or fear, the wounded Ungor being the latter, and the other 3 lash out with their spears. The one fighting Wolfgang sets its hooves and snarls as it drives the spear at the human again, intent on skewering him like a wild boar.

The other two ungors alongside their earless superior charge in beside the gor ingaging the elf, spears darting at his face.

The second Ungor however clutches at his broken ribs a pitiful but murderous look in its yellow eyes, baring its teeth in terror at the warrior-priest

Ungor 1: 1d100 ⇒ 28 Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7
Ungor 3, Charging (+10%WS):1d100 ⇒ 86
Ungor 4, Charging (+10%WS):1d100 ⇒ 81

Both of the charging Ungors miss the lithe elf, but Wolfgang feels another stab of agony as the beastman's spear sinks into his right thigh painfully.

The Gor champion looses another bellow, then at the frightened cry of its fellow it looks up just in time to spot the horse-drawn wagon bearing down on him. The Champion roars in protest and then attempts to jump nimbly out of the way, as does the Gor who had just finished consuming the human heart.

Gor Agility: 35% 1d100 ⇒ 87
Champion Agility: 34% 1d100 ⇒ 64

Neither of the Beastmen make it far enough and the wagons catch the Gor across the body with a sickening crunch before rolling off it, making the wounded beastman writhe about from the impact on the ground, roaring in pain, its spine shattered.. Wagon Damage: 10 + 6 = 16 Literally, you snapped his spine. He is at 0 Wounds and is Helpless against all other attacks

The Champion is likewise struck, but avoids the full force of the wagon, instead being clipped by the side of the wooden frame, sending him down onto the ground but much less damaged. 1d10 + 6 ⇒ (1) + 6 = 7

Wow, I really did not think that would work so well! Good idea Marius, props! Although, since the Champion did not fail the check by more than 3 marks (30% more) it does not take the full damage, but still subtaintial damage to his ego all the same! That is going down in my GM occurances book :) Kudos again Marius

As I remember you can sheath and unsheath a weapon at the same time but not draw two weapons at same time

Laurenor grimaces and throws his longbow over his shoulder at the same time unsnaps the latch of leather holding his spear in place on his back. With a thrust he stabs at one of the ungors around him.

34% WS 1d100 ⇒ 78

Wow, I really did not think that would work so well!

Neither did I! Now of course it is time to pay the piper. I am in an out of control wagon going full out to wrecksville. I must again point out that Marius has neither ride nor drive.

hmm...Id suggest either diving off and taking some damage, or trying a hard drive check (-20%) to try and regain control. either way ur gonna end up pretty black and blue. For expositions sake, let's all agree not to make a habit of this everyone? Agreed?

hmm...Id suggest either diving off and taking some damage, or trying a hard drive check (-20%) to try and regain control. either way ur gonna end up pretty black and blue. For expositions sake, let's all agree not to make a habit of this everyone? Agreed?

Now tat takes away the fun

Noble Lord go help that Elf he is going to get done by that beastmen, will catch up with you when I'm done with this filthy rag!

Speaking is a free action right?

"Good idea!!!"

Wolfgang executes a fighting withdrawal as soon as practicable.

*shrugs* Nah I don't believe so, this campaign can be really fun for players as it progresses. Inventiveness is very much appreciated, but, for example, I would really rather not have my PC's try and make catapults from stuff lying around or etc when they have no idea how. that's all i ask. Again, ideas for inventive ways to overcome my encounters can be very fun to adapt to as a GM, and I always appreciate players being interested enough in the story to try and adapt to their surroundings. now then, battle continues!

*shrugs* Nah I don't believe so, this campaign can be really fun for players as it progresses. Inventiveness is very much appreciated, but, for example, I would really rather not have my PC's try and make catapults from stuff lying around or etc when they have no idea how. that's all i ask. Again, ideas for inventive ways to overcome my encounters can be very fun to adapt to as a GM, and I always appreciate players being interested enough in the story to try and adapt to their surroundings. now then, battle continues!

I'd move this type of discussion to the OOC thread. As for the combat, am I up? Will you announce the start of round 2? Thanks!

Ah yes, good suggestion Ottmar.

ROUND 2, FIGHT!

Think its your action ottmar

Laurenor: 53
Brother Ottmar: 46
Gors*: 44
Wolfgang* 43
Brenog: 41
Archer*: 40
Ungors*: 39
Marius: 38
Champion*: 36

Pulling back I take measure of the slavering, horned Ungor that is wounded. He is heavily favoring his right side. I take aim and strike again with my warhammer.

Taking a half-action to aim and then make a standard attack on Ungor #2 again.

45 (WS) + 10 (aim) = 55

1d100 ⇒ 43

damage 1d10 ⇒ 6

6 + SB (3) = 9 points total

The Ungor gives a single braying cry before Ottmar's hammer smashes into its collarbone, shattering bone and pulping flesh in a single blow. The foul creature falls backwards, blood bursting from the sudden opening in its flesh, bestial face twisted in fear and surprise.

THe Gor who had just finished slaying the human on the ground roars and then rushes towards the priest of Sigmar, bloody blade raised high and swings it hard at the man's shaven head.

The Gor on the ground roars more, thrashing about uselessly with its spine broken cleanly in two as the runaway wagon continues on its reckless path, the student and wagon driver at its helm.

THe heavily wounded Gor staggers down to almost one knee and swings wildly with its flail at the mercenary who had maimed it so.

THe Gor fighting the elf snarls as the warrior whips out a keen spear and it lifts its mace again, swinging for the nimble little elf with all of its strength.

Gor 1, Charging Ottmar (+10%WS) Attack: 50% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 11 Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Gor 3, Attacking Brenog. Attack: 40% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 72
Gor 4, Attacking Laurenor. Attack: 40% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 89

The Gor charging Ottmar snarls in satisfaction as the axe wounds the priest of Sigmar.

The Gor charging Ottmar snarls in satisfaction as the axe wounds the priest of Sigmar.

Based on my reading of the rules I have a reaction and will use it now. Let me know if I misread.

The feral beast stinking of blood and sweat bears down upon me. Its axe flashes and I try to block it with my dagger.

WS 45

1d100 ⇒ 88

Using a fortune point to re-roll:

1d100 ⇒ 10

My dagger manages to deflect the blow just enough... the axe-head passes by my ear and catches only empty air. This abomination will pay for its temerity!

As Wolfgang: Swings his sword at the Wounded Gor before him.

36% Hit:1d100 ⇒ 16
Damage:1d10 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Wolfgang's Foil slashes out and strikes the Gor through its heart and then jerks back out as the beastmen suddenly slumps to the ground, foul black blood leaking from its twisted mutated body.

I suppose this leaves me alone to go attack the champion maybe even challenge him ^^

I suppose this leaves me alone to go attack the champion maybe even challenge him ^^

Hey, I helped!

Looks like it's my turn after all, sorry got mixed up in the initiative order somehow

This dumb brutes are nothing for me as he looks at the biggest of them all I'll settle for that one

Charge against the Champion +10% - Target Head -20% 1d100 ⇒ 11
Damage 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

yes I'm pushing my luck

EDIT: OMFG!!! I do reckon that this means when I roll badly it's going to be catastrophic

NICE hit Brenog, granted this thing is now VERY pissed, not just hungry :P

The cloaked Archer begins backing away but first takes a shot at the axe-wielding warrior dueling his chief.

20% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 9
Damage: 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11

The arrow shrieks in with a whistling sound and a second later a barbed shaft sprouts from Brenog's leg, piercing right through his clothes and into the deep flesh of his thigh, the barbed tip bursting through the back.

The Ungor, seeing one of their own fall to the Sigmarite Priest's hammer, roars in rage and stabs at the noble who had just killed his superior, not out of compassion felt for the Gor, but a hope that the Chaos gods would recognize its bloody might if he slew this human and tasted his heart-meat.

The other two Ungors close in on the elf, attacking with their rusty spears.

Ungor 1 30% Hit on Wolfgang 1d100 ⇒ 44
Ungor 3 30% Hit on Laurenor 1d100 ⇒ 97
Ungor 4 30% Hit on Laurenor 1d100 ⇒ 63

All 3 spears dart in but miss their targets.

you are all VEERY lucky :P well cept Brenog. You are probably hurting, because before ANYONE gets the idea, you may NOT spend FP's to negate damage. Sorry but BIG problem that arose in every game i've ever gm'ed b4

Wow that big beast is buff! 21wounds and still up! AAAiiieeee!

Marius will make a valiant yet doomed attempt to turn the cart.

In the unlikely event I can effect the horses mad career I will attempt to aim them in the direction of the elf. A few tons of horseflesh and wood might pull some of the pressure off.

Unskilled drive attempt 1d100 ⇒ 99

Oh dear. Are there critical fumbles in this game?

Lol Marius its a nice thought but im like way back in the woods fighting so no way that a wagon and the horses would go in there. but ty :) Also Marius whenever you take damage if you have armor in that location you take that much armor off then whatever your toughness bon us is which for beastmen is I think 4 you take 4 damage off the total number of damage so hes not that banged up lol they tough

Alright posting now cause tommorow Ill be busy all day

Laurenor pauses squaring his feet and thrusts at the Gor in front of him grinning wolfishly as his spear bites flesh.

34+10 aim 1d100 ⇒ 15

dmg1d10 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

On my turn (Round 3)

I have dodge blow that count for something? The damage was 15 by the way I have been forgetting to add my talent bonus damage of +1 to melee ^^ and what about strike to stun lol totally forgot I had it ><

Here comes Ulric's Fury on the Champion!

Attack to the head again -20% 1d100 ⇒ 9
Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Add damages if I got a 10 I'll roll it again ^^, there is no way to avoid ranged attacks is there ><, I was thinking the Champion would make him not able to target me lol that hurt 11 wounds is a lot should have killed him instead >< lesson learned kill the ranged dudes first.

Through a stroke of dark favor of his God, the Champion survives Brenog's brutal blow and he eyes the mercenary in sudden ire and utter fury. WIth a roar of deafening intensity it crashes into him with both its axe and its huge curling ram's horns.

Full Attack on Brenog, Horns and Main Axe

Attack 1, 43% Chance, Horns 1d100 ⇒ 68
Attack 2, 43% Chance, Axe 1d100 ⇒ 36

Brenog is able to duck the sweep of the brute's horns but the axe sinks home into the wounded mercenary's chest!

Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

No Brenog, there is no way to avoid ranged attacks. Also being in melee only incurs a -20% BS to hit. Please update your wounds to match the negatives I am sure you are now in. Also, I see no where in the main core rulebook where you can aim for a specific part of the body, so I am going to have to ask you cease doing so. I see the reasoning, but that is WHY i have a "To Hit" Chart. Not wanting to cramp your style, but the only AIM action in the game is to take a +10% to one attack in melee or ranged, and you still have to see WHERE you hit them. Also, to explain why the Beast is not dead, just like you, Bosses in my game have FP too, which they may use to survive especially deadly blows. If you wish to do this as well Brenog, you reduce your FP by 1 and are reduced to 1 W. The next time you do this however, you will be knocked unconcious instead of killed.

Will do so, oh great changer of ways xD still trying to remember or the ups and downs of this ^^ again after 5+years of not playing this system hahaha will do as ye command ^^ I still have parry and dodge blow to escape the boss attack so I think only the archer has given me 11 damage so far. Well my previous campaign a long time ago we could do this since it is in the difficulty to hit chart but I will abide by your rulings ^^

Parry1d100 ⇒ 50

Fate Point to retry parry 1d100 ⇒ 19

Bearly and heavily wounded updated the stats for brenog to 3 wounds left and 1 FP

Attacking Gor #1

Having deflected the axe enough to avoid its blow, I circle the Gor slightly, bide my time for a moment, and look for an opening. Seeing the unholy monster bare its fangs at me, I shout at it, "Feel my wrath!"

Half-action to aim, and then another half-action to make a standard attack.

WS (45) + Aim (10) = 55

1d100 ⇒ 97

My blow is diverted as I trip slightly over a tree root. Despite knowing it will cost me much penance, I curse to myself.

The Gor fighting Ottmar gives a roar of a challenge and cleaves its foul blade at the man's shaved head again, cracked lips peeled back to reveal wolf-like fangs and a horribly barbed purple tongue.

The Gor upon the ground again gives a bellow of agony and attempts to pull itself towards the nearest enemy but due to the agonizing pain of its snapped spinal cord, its arms give out before it gets a foot away from where it fell. Blood flies from its stained fangs as it roars out in exasperation in its foul tongue.

The Gor fighting the elf takes his spear in his chest and growls out a besital snarl then swings his mace again.

Gor 1, 40% Hit on Ottmar 1d100 ⇒ 3 Damage to Ottmar's arm1d10 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Earless, 40% Hit on Laurenor 1d100 ⇒ 42

The Gor's foul black blade whistles in and slices a cut along Ottmar's left arm, eliciting a spurt of red blood that only raises the foul creature of Chaos' bloodlust.

The Earless Gor's mace sails within an inch of Laurenor's face then away again and impacting against a nearby tree, cracking the bark and producing a sudden burst of sap as it roars in anger.

Wolfgang's turn. There is no Beastmen close to you, but you may easily move to either attack the archer or finish off the crippled one, or help Ottmar kill his :) Also, if I could have you roll parries when I have confirmed a hit on you, it'd help me a little more make the combat flow. you'll retain your Fortune Point since no one attacked you this turn, and you can now post your action.

Actually if you refer to Wolfgang's spoiler he attacks the nearest target interpret that as you will and unfortunately he misses with his 47 hit thus his turn would be over. His post was for this round So if you wanted to it would then go over to Brenog's turn

Actually if you refer to Wolfgang's spoiler he attacks the nearest target interpret that as you will and unfortunately he misses with his 47 hit thus his turn would be over. His post was for this round So if you wanted to it would then go over to Brenog's turn

Well I'll post my action tomorrow since I must go put my 2 year old to sleep

As the beast's axe flashes again I strike out with my dagger.

Parry attempt at -20%, of course. ;)

WS (45) - Unbalanced (20) = 25

1d100 ⇒ 67 5 points taken.

Arg!! By the Hammer!

Such thoughts will cost me an hour of penance at the next shrine I visit.

Waiting for my Initiative.

Waiting for my Initiative.

Sorry to keep you waiting mate

I have better things to do then keep fighting with you! as he tries to hit him as hard as he can to kill the great bestman

Attack 1d100 ⇒ 6
Damage 1d10 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9

The Chieftain raises his extra axe to attempt to deflect the blow from the Mercenary

Parry Attempt, Unbalanced Hand Weapon -20%WS

Parry, 23% Success 1d100 ⇒ 99

The blow goes through and a spurt of dark blood sprays across Brenog's armor, the Chieftain looking none the less enraged but near the end of its corrupted life.

The Hooded Archer again takes aim, seeing the Mercenary brawling with his chieftain narrows one red eye beneath the cowl and looses another deadly barbed shaft.

Firing Into Melee, -20% BS
20% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 53

The arrow goes wide of the two and thuds again into a wagon, narrowly missing Wolfgang in the process.

The Ungor fighting WOlfgang strikes at the Noble yet again with its rusting spear, while its two fellows assaulting the elf also strike out, metal tips darting for the archer's heart.

Ungor 1, on Wolfgang 30% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 20 Damage 1d10 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Ungor3, on Laurenor 30% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 87
Ungor 4, on Laurenor 30% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 52

The Ungor gives a bray of triumph as its spear point darts towards Wolfgang's throat. Unless the Noble has a divine intervention or a clever parry, he may never again see his home in Averheim.

Sorry about the 10 on die mate. I'll use the parry you rolled this turn because no one is supposed to die this early, and you did spend a FORTUNE Point to reroll :)

By the luck of the gods, and years spent at swordplay, the young noble's slim sword whips up and deflects the spear before it tears open his throat.

Marius, your turn:)

[ooc... because no one is supposed to die this early...[/ooc]

Marius, your turn:)

Well that is good to hear.

The wagon must have jammed a wheel in a rut. There is a loud "CRACK" and a scream from the horses and the wagon stops dead. The same could not be said for the occupants or the cargo.

Two figures are seen flying through the air on paths that will someday be described in the Principa Mathematica. For now however however we will approxmate with words like, hurtle, tumble, wild, and sickening thud.

Agility to land with bones and dignity entact. Ag 31 1d100 ⇒ 52. Oh dear. Fortune point to reroll 1d100 ⇒ 18.

Marius stands bewildered amongst the scattered cargo. Wondering what exactly just happened?

Champion is up

With a feral but slightly wheezy roar, the Champion again swings its horned head at Brenog, intent on ripping out his throat with its wolf-like teeth or jagged ram's horns and then stoving in his chest with his axe blade to rip out and eat his heart.

Full Attack on Brenog, Horns and Primary Axe
Horns, 43% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 33 Damage1d10 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6
Axe, 43% Hit 1d100 ⇒ 19 Damage 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

The Horns dive in and plung into Brenog's arm while its axe misses its target but instead sinks into Brenog's already wounded knee, sending him to the ground with blood fountaining from his wounds.

Sorry Brenog, but this may be the right time to call in a Fate Point

ROUND 4