SFS #1-15 Save the Renkrodas (subtier 3-4) (Inactive)

Game Master Ilmakis

Yeah, it is a pain. I discovered the same thing. SF lumped lots of bonuses together as insight to get around quite the stacking that PF suffered from.

Gunnz takes a quick, cheeky shot at the yellow eco-terrorist.\
stealth, DC 20+CR: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (18) + 19 = 37
attack vs EAC, FF?: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17
E damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
trick damgae: 1d8 ⇒ 6

Kitkul, being farther than the rest, just uses its jumpj ets to get more into position.

Photon Attunement 1/3

Reynold: Just take the Convincing Liar and/or Create Diversion expertise talents. Forgo rolling the expertise die to get rerolls on bluff checks!

NO MORE CIVILIAN CASUALTIES WILL BE ACCEPTED TO FURTHER YOUR ASININE AND COUNTERPRODUCTIVE CRUSADE

Get Em on Ipsoth

He aims his weapon at one of the soldiers. [bigger]I RECOMMEND YOU LEAVE UNLESS YOU WISH VOSSI TO EXACT HER REVENGE. I DO NOT CONTROL HER, I AM NOT A CRUEL ANDROID, HOWEVER I HAVE NO DESIRE TO GET BETWEEN VOSSI AND HER MARK.[/SMALLER]

Keeping to the back behind the pen walls, Poppilo focuses inwards and starts "pulling" at mystical chains that stretches across dimensions.

starts casting summon creature II

The terrorist seems to react quickly and starts shooting at the Starfinders!

Purple move to get closer to Reynold
Trick attack (survival): 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 = 20
azimuth pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damages, F: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

But he misses!

Green moves to get closer to protect Ipsoth and shoot at BB9000
Trick attack (survival): 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 11 + 4 = 17
azimuth pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17
Damages, F: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

If not able to trick the android, she still find a default in his armor and wounds him.

Yellow stays and shoots at Gunnz
Trick attack (survival): 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 11 + 4 = 27
azimuth pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (19) + 6 = 25
Damages, F: 1d4 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (3) = 5

Round 1 (bold may act)
Eco-terrorists
BB9000 

Kitkul -21SP 

Chikasa -10HP 

Gunnz -27SP 

Poppilo -4SP 

Ipsoth
Reynold 

Vossi +35HP

Kitkul gets into position with its jump jets, then stellar rushes yellow.

Attack with Mace: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14
Damage: 1d6 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 7 + 1 = 9 8 bludgeoning, 1 energy

Beginning of round Photon Attunement 2/3
Move action, jump jet to just east of yellow (right next to the pen)
Standard action stellar rush

"Yowzer!" cries out Gunnz as she ducks under a table to block the yellow terrorists line of sight.

stealth, DC 20+CR: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (19) + 19 = 38
attack vs eac (vs FF): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14 And makes him FF vs everyone
E damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7
trick extra damage: 1d8 ⇒ 7

She comes up blasting, hoping to take care of the terrorist quickly, especially with the aid of Kitkul!

Between Kitkul hit and Gunnz shot, the yellow bandana eco-terrorist falls dead on the ground!

@BB9000 

@Chikasa

@Poppilo

Sorry, did the typing early in the day. I attacked gree, not yellow. The perils of trying to do stuff when I first get up :-(

I wasn't sure as you write yellow but were close to green! ;-)
So yellow still up! as green.

With the civilians still in the most direct danger from Ipsoth, Chikasa keeps his attention on the ha'an. He summons his technomagical interface by swiping his hand across the pendant hanging around his neck, performs a few quick gestures on the UI, and three bolts of brilliant orange light streak out toward the head terrorist.

Cast full-round magic missile at Ipsoth. Harmful spells gives extra damage

Magic Missile (full), harmful: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (3, 4, 3) + 3 + 1 = 14

Also, Chikasa is at full health @GM. Poppilo healed me up after the Vossi fight.

Poppilo completes his mumbling and like before, 3 serpent-like creatures floating in the air appear right in front of Ipsoth.

He shakes his head to clear his mind of his spell. Seeing the battle raging nearby, he moves up towards the nearest enemy. "You sure you want to keep fighting? You do see that we have the renkrodas on our side."

intimidate vs yellow: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (9) + 12 = 21

---

The 3 proteans take a brief moment to orientate themselves before they start to writhe around Ipsoth, biting with with their fangs and coiling with their long bodies.

protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
If any hits KAC+4, it also grapples Vossi.

Protean 1 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (1/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Gunnz, you should probably dish out off-target instead of flat footed since both Reynold and I can hand out flat-footed at will.

Max looks down at the field and calls out one of the soldiers. YOU EXPECT US TO FACE NATURE'S WRATH... YET HERE IT COMES DOWN UPON YOURSELVES. ASK YOURSELF IF YOUR ACTIONS TRULY HELP YOUR CAUSE.

Knowing Vossi is less inclined to move much closer to the stage, he points out the soldier at the banquet table to the south.

Directing Vossi to move and attack yellow. I don't know if that takes an action. If I still have actions left, I'll use Clever Attack and Get 'em on yellow as well. If I don't have enough actions left to do one or the other, prioritize Vossi's actions over my own.

Clever Attack (Feint) vs Yellow: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (16) + 11 = 27
Attack vs Yellow, Flat-Footed EAC, Get Em: 1d20 + 5 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 + 1 = 12
Damage (So): 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Vossi's Attack vs Yellow, Flat-Footed KAC: 1d20 + 14 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 14 + 1 = 33
Damage: 2d6 + 11 ⇒ (5, 3) + 11 = 19

I was doing FF when I thought that Kit was on the same target. Off-taget would be my preferred option if Gunnz is soloing yellow. Thanks for the reminder. Though with Vossi joining in... it might be a moot point this round.

With a "crunch" you see half of the lifeless corpse of the eco-terrorist with the yellow bandana falling to the ground as the massive jaws of Vossi close!

I will says it's a move action to move Vossi and designate a target for him

Ipsoth react more slowly than his minions, but still he acts quickly to stop the Starfinders to get closer to him.
Who dares! Mother Earth, help your children against the corrupt and the civilize!

He concentrates and calls for the nature around him to defend his cause. It seems that the nature herself hears his plea and tries to catch everyone in her grasp!

Then he draws a small gem.

Those inside the green circle need to make a reflex save DC15 or be entangle.
The vines attempt to wrap around creatures in the area of effect or those that enter the area; such a creature must succeed at a Reflex save or gain the entangled condition. Creatures that successfully save can move as normal, but those that remain in the area must attempt a new save at the end of your turn each round. Creatures moving into the area must attempt a save immediately; failure ends their movement and they become entangled. An entangled creature can break free as a move action with a successful Acrobatics check or DC 15 Strength check. The vines last for a number of rounds equal to your mystic level, and the entire area is difficult terrain while the effect lasts.

@Reynold

Do the vines entangle those riding up on top of Vossi as well? Or are we above the entangling effect?

Reynold keeps the pressure on Ipsoth. "Take out the haan!" he calls out, despite the approaching terrorist.

Move action get 'em on Ipsoth, standard clever attack.

Bluff (expertise): 1d20 + 15 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 15 + (2) + 1 = 25
Attack vs. EAC (flat-footed, get 'em): 1d20 + 9 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 9 + 2 + 1 = 17
Damage (E, nonlethal): 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

Kitkul does its best to keep the vines from entangling it.
Reflex Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (15) + 3 = 18

only Vossi need to make a reflex save with his +10 to reflex save

Reynold surprises Ipsoth and wounds him!

Purple tries to trick Reynold
Survival (trick): 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 11 + 4 = 33
Pistol vs flat-footed EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damages, F: 1d4 + 1 + 1d4 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4) = 9

Even if the purple banda terrorist is able to trick Reynold her shot doesn't hit the Starfinder.

Green tries to trick Kitkul
Survival (trick): 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 11 + 4 = 20
Pistol vs EAC: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26
Damages, F + burn : 2d4 + 2 + 1d4 ⇒ (1, 1) + 2 + (3) = 7

Round 1 (bold may act)
Eco-terrorists
BB9000 

Kitkul -21SP -7HP on fire 
 (DC13 to stop) can makes a AoO as his reaction
Chikasa 

Gunnz -27SP 

Poppilo -4SP Must make a DC15 reflex or be entangle
Ipsoth -33HP
Reynold 

Vossi +35HP Must makes a DC15 reflex or be entangle

With his usual allotment of spells exhausted, Chikasa pauses momentarily to consider taking the time to reload his rifle, but he knows he is too far from Ipsoth to shoot the ha'an accurately and quickly. Instead, he clutches the pendant which serves as his spell cache and draws on its latent energy to generate one final set of magical projectiles to launch toward Ipsoth.

Using spell cache to cast magic missile at Ipsoth one more time!

Magic Missile (full), harmful: 3d4 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 3 + 1 = 10

ref DC15: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (13) + 1 = 14
acrobatics: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (8) + 0 = 8

Poppilo's reaction has never been his strength and by the time he notices the plants sprouting, he is already bound tight. He tries to squirm his way out but turns out that agility is not his strength either. Frustrated at all this, he aims his pistol at the nearest guard.

vs green: thunderstrike sonic pistol vs EAC, entangled: 1d20 + 3 - 2 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 2 = 7 sonic dmg: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

---

The three writhing proteans continue their assault on Ipsoth, diving down to attack with their terrible fangs.

protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (7) + 5 = 12 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
If any hits KAC+4, it also grapples Vossi.

Protean 1 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (2/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Gunnz runs around the back of the stage, hoping to assist Reynold.

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

The fire on Kitkul seems to be absorbed by its own glowing nimbus.

It barely shrugs from the hit as it charges forward, and explodes in green bandanas face.

Supernova (Ref DC14): 4d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6, 3, 3) + 1 = 16

Though Kitkul wouldn't mind an Envoy encouraging it....:-)

Reflex DC14: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (20) + 6 = 26

As the green bandana avoids most of the blast with quite a show, she realizes with horror that her burns are too grievous and she collapses, dead.

@BB9000

Vossi's Reflex: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (4) + 10 = 14

Max pats Vossi as the vines ensnare her. GOOD JOB GIRL. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF IPSOTH FROM HERE.

He levels his pistol and tries to take advantage of the stage's accoustics as he fires a shot off at Ipsoth, then dismounts.

Attack, Get Em, 2nd Increment vs Flat Footed EAC: 1d20 + 5 + 1 - 2 ⇒ (17) + 5 + 1 - 2 = 21
Sonic Damage: 1d8 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Vossi can still use her move action during her turn to break out of the entanglement, then her removing standard action to move.

Amplified by the stage's acoustic, BB9OOO uses his sonic pistol to shoot at Ipsoth.

He hits with a loud "BANG" and numeral small birdlike creatures fly out of the place, panicked by the loud noise.

As everyone looks up it take a few seconds to realize that Ipsoth has fallen !

Despite the fall of their leader, the last eco-terrorist doesn't give up, ready to give up is live for his noble cause.

For the GREEN! he claims.

@Reynold

Reynold darts past the oncoming terrorist and shoots him in the back.

Move to square, standard clever attack. He's armed with a pistol so I don't think he gets an AoO, but if that's not the case I'm including an Acrobatics check.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (15) + 13 = 28
Bluff (expertise): 1d20 + 15 + 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 15 + (4) + 1 = 26
Attack vs. EAC (flat-footed): 1d20 + 9 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 9 + 2 = 31
Crit Damage (E, nonlethal): 2d6 + 6 ⇒ (3, 3) + 6 = 12

Reynold easily avoid the terrorist's blade he has draw his knife and shoots at him with an almost perfect shot!

But he still stands !
He tries to retaliate.

Trick: 1d20 + 11 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 11 + 4 = 16
Knife vs KAC: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
Damages: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Failing to trick Reynold he still find a weakness in his defense and stabs him!

Round 2 (bold may act)
Eco-terrorists
BB9000 

Kitkul -21SP -7HP
Chikasa 

Gunnz -27SP 

Poppilo -4SP Entangle
Ipsoth unconscious
Reynold 

Vossi +35HP Entangle

Gunnz sneaks forward, trying to catch the last terrorist by surprise.
trick attack. DC 20+CR: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (20) + 19 = 39
attack vs EAC (FF?): 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20
E damage: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
trick bonus damage: 1d8 ⇒ 4

"Anyone else think their leader went down too easy?" she asks into her coms unit.

acrobatics DC15: 1d20 + 0 ⇒ (15) + 0 = 15
Finally through mostly luck than skill, Poppilo pulls himself out from the entangling plants. He quickly moves out of the patch and circles around the area.

"Good job, little ones!" Poppilo yells out proudly. "Now, be a dear and go finish the last one!"

On command, the three tiny serpentine lifts up into the air and dives for the remaining terrorist, if it is still standing.
They would provoke AoO from moving into his square.

protean 1 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
protean 2 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
protean 3 bite vs KAC: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 dmg: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
If any hits KAC+4, it also grapples Vossi.

Protean 1 (3/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 2 (3/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned
Protean 3 (3/4) HP 6 | EAC 10; KAC 12 | F:+3 R:+1 W:+0 | Immunities acid, entangled, grappled, paralyzed, pinned

Looks like it's ending but is anyone going to roll for Vossi to break out of the entanglement?

Kitkul activates its jump jets to get closer to the last enemy, landing on the stage close to the fight.

Double move. Photon Attunement 1/3

The last terrorist falls under Gunnz well placed shot!

One of the Protean seems to have sensed something about the Haan and says This one is breathing

@BB9000
@Chikasa
@Poppilo if you want to give different order as the last enemy has fallen before your turn.

Chikasa activates his jump jets to jump down off of Vossi and cover some of the distance toward the stage. As Gunnz voices her suspicion over the comms, he replies, "Easy?! I hit the ha'an with more missiles than a vesk battalion on invasion day! Still, better make sure he stays down before somebody gets hurt." As he touches down on the ground, he loads another round into his rifle.

Move action to move with jump jets; move action to reload rifle.

IF HE IS ALIVE, HE SHOULD BE MADE TO STAND TRIAL. WHILE HIS LIFE WAS NOT MY CONCERN UP TO THIS POINT, THE HOSTAGES ARE SECURED AND IT WOULD BEHOOVE US TO ENSURE THAT NO UNNECESSARY BLOOD IS SPILLED. WE SHOULD STABILIZE AND SECURE HIM.

Max books it towards the fallen Haan, pulling out his medical tools.

Can I command the proteans to grab Ipsoth without hurting him?If so, I'll do that.

"I can see you've not had much experience with looting and plundering... uh... wait neither have I, really. But we might want to tie him up first. And blind and gag him, etc."

Poppilo pulls out his cable as he walks to the fallen Haan and starts tressing him up, with the assistance of his protean summons.

Are we still in initiative?

@Poppilo as they speaks common I will say yes!
@Gunnz Yes, I was waiting for Poppilo action because the Haan wakes up on his turn! Yeah RP points!

The Haan wakes up and see that’s he’s alone and grapple!
He tries one last thing hoping to have time to flee!

All around him, a fog appears making him disappear at the eyes of the Starfinders.

But, blocked to move by the proteans he is unable to fully escape the Starfinders and they are able to take him alive or dead at your choice.

END of COMBAT

Within two hours, The Conservancy sends backup security from Esowath Nexus to get a handle on the hostage situation. They are grateful for the Starfinders’ quick action against the eco-terrorists, recognizing the expertise of the Starfinder Society despite the setback of the Scoured Stars Incident.
The new arrivals from the Conservancy make Vossi uncomfortable; he nuzzles you and withdraws into the wilds of the Ikal Expanse.

Over the next several weeks, you and your heroics are the talk of several news shows across Castrovel and the Pact Worlds. Several of the hostages saved by you—including the enthusiastic Poshment Jamjet—invite you to parties and social events to show their gratitude.

Well done players!

As the proteans keep Ipsoth bound, Chikasa enters the fog and eventually finds his way to the captive ha'an. He pulls his tactical baton out and stands over the terrorist, a look of cold fury in his eyes. "Ya screwed up, son," he says with quiet intensity. "Ya coulda found yerself a way to live the natural life ya wanted, but you had to try an' force it on everyone didn't ya? Well now. yer. gonna. pay." With each of his last words, he jabs the end of his baton into the ha'an's side, not trying to actually do any harm, but certainly not being gentle.

He remains on guard over Ipsoth until the reinforcements arrive, then turns one last time to him and says, "Whatever happens next, you better thank whatever gods you hold to that I'm with the Starfinders now. I don't mind lookin' bad myself, but I don't wanna make them look bad. Just you think on that, son. Don't forget."

Thanks for a great game everyone! Especially our illustrious GM!

Gunnz throughly enjoys being on the party circuit, although for some odd reason she doesn't often get asked back for a second time by any host. Although that fact may have escaped her notice. Who can tell with this girl.

Thanks for the fun game everyone.

Max gives his vocal modulator a quick shift before he attempts to deliver unto Ipsoth a lethal parting blow... to his self-confidence that is.

"You disappoint me Ipsoth... earlier we spoke about distaste for Vossi's captivity... and the sad need for these events... but this event has done more for her health and well-being than you and your 'sons.' You placed her in a worse form of captivity than our hosts ever did... slavery. You used her as a weapon, pushed her into the forefront of your crusade, and nearly got her killed. You and your sons have become that which you had sought to destroy. You can think on that for the long duration of your captivity."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

He turns to the guards and nods. "Book him."

Kitkul just shakes its head at Ipsoth. "Ukulam is a place for nature to be. While I don't have an issue with these small outposts on the edge of this continent being here, I can see why some might. But if these outposts bring notice to the importance of keeping this place pristine, it is a small price to pay. You usurping Vossi's freedom was out of line. You attempting to use this gala for your eco-terrorist agenda was out of line. One hopes you spend years in jail, maybe making some kind of widget to allow civilization to advance further...hopefully without damaging the environment."

I had fun with the game. The story was great, the GMing and player interaction awesome. Only downside....a bit of the vehicle combat--so far 3/5 of them I have played in have been ehh (Confirmation was good, and so was the special--the GM figured a way to make it flow well). I think the rules need to be revamped--has ANYBODY looked at the DC's to dodge collisions fore example. Maybe someday they will revamp it.

"Finally!" Poppilo sighs with relief as he boards the shuttle to leave Ukulam and eventually Castrovel. He reminds everyone, once again, "You know, there was a reason why I left this planet in the first place. Would you just look at all that greenery?" He shivers as he says this. He just cannot comprehend what Ipsoth is fighting for. Not that it matters 'cos he lost. As expected.

"Phew. Looking forward to some recycled air finally!"