GM Derek's SFS 02-03 The Withering World (Inactive)

Game Master DEREK LANE 127

Round One - BOLD MAY ACT
Bega
Utility Protagonist
Ve'Shek - continues equations FULL ROUND ACTION
Xxvik
Corrupted Guardian Statues

I've put your avatars on the map near the menhir. If you can make a case for why you wouldn't be there, and would be somewhere else, lemme know.

"Um, Mr. Xxivk, could you please make sure to record at least the incomplete white equations for the Society. I believe they will prove valuable."

After reminding the vid star, Bega heads over to the overgrown statutes to search them, subzero hail pistol drawn.

Perception: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Sorry, our posts overlapped.

Bega steps forward and shoots! 5' step to get into range of the blue one.

Subzero Hail Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

Cold & Piercing Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Mysticism DC11 to know more about these things.

Bega steps forward and shoots! 5' step to get into range of the blue one.

You'll need to move more than that to get within 20ft.

If Ve'Shek can, he uses Mysticism to understand what these statues are and if they have weaknesses and can be stopped. If he knows anything he will relate it to the others while still working on the Menhir equations. If not then he just continues with the equations this round.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (7) + 9 = 16

You'll need to move more than that to get within 20ft.

Correction: Bega moves 15', then shoots and presumably misses. I forgot the range was only 20'. I was thinking it was 30'.

On the off chance that an 11 would hit, if they are flat-footed. I should have also done a trick. If I can do that, I would make a stealth check.

Stealth for Trick Shot: 1d20 + 13 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 13 + 1 = 22

Trick Damage, Cold and Piercing: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Xxvik turns toward Bega.

"Oh yes, thanks for the reminder about the white equations. Let me move for a better shot of them...wait, whaaa!?!?!?"

Xxvik starts screaming again when he see's Bega draw his pistol and close in to shoot at the now active statues.

"Oh no!!! Not again!!! I can't even reason with constructs! Someone kill that thing before it attacks me!"

Xxvik points at the construct that Bega shoots at as he quickly moves away from the statues and continues to record.

Xxvik uses his move action to activate the Get 'em Improvisation. Everyone gets +1 to hit the statue that Bega attacked. Then he uses his standard action to move (moved my character already) and draw his pistol just in case he needs to take some wild shots at one of these things.

Mysticism: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Bega wonders if he knows anything about these odd quorlu statues, but he doesn't.

Round One

Bega - shoots
Utility Protagonist - DELAY
Ve'Shek - continues equations FULL ROUND ACTION
Xxvik - Get 'Em!
Corrupted Guardian Statues - corrupting spray

Pieces of the statue's stone body chip off from Bega's shot.

Both statues move forward and blast forth a spray of corrupt, freezing, black sludge from their combined three eyes. One sprays all over Bega.

Blue cold dmg, Ref DC13 half: 2d6 ⇒ (2, 6) = 8 Bega Ref save, plz

The other spray Utility Protagonist with a single eyeful of sludge.
Eye ray: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Red cold dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

NOTE: this is all cold damage, so all attacks are vs. EAC

Round Two
Bega - Xxvik's Get 'Em +1 bonus applies this round to Blue
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-5 Blue, 0 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Utility Protagonist tries to shrug off as much of the sludge as possible and moves back further away from the statue. Pulling out his Azimuth Laser Pistol he aims and fires...

masterblaster: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (8) + 2 = 10
damage: 1d4 ⇒ 2

Ve'Shek keeps diligently working at the equations on the Menhir. He calls out to the team, "Keep them busy! Almost complete then I'll help battle them! There is no denying that evil exists in this universe but the light shall prevail over the darkness!"

Bega Ref save, plz

Reflex Save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Bega instinctively dodges some of the freezing sludge.

Remembering from his operative training that creatures who deal cold damage are often resistant or immune to it, he drops his subzero hail pistol and draws his harmonic dirge pistol and fires it at the statue he just chipped.

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 1 = 19

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Round Two
Bega - Shoots blue for 2pts
Utility Protagonist - shoots
Ve'Shek - Continues fixing menhir
Xxvik - WAITING
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-5 Blue, 0 Red)

WAITING FOR XXVIK!

Sorry, busy day that ended with a HOA phone meeting.

Xxvik takes a small step back and sob/yells.

"Oh my gods, that is disgusting!!! Don't let that gross icky stuff touch me!!! Kill that one before it gets any closer to me!!!!!"

He fires a shot from his laser pistol at that same one.

Xxvik uses his move action to activate the Get 'em Improvisation again. Everyone gets +1 to hit the statue that Bega attacked again. Then he fires his pistol at the same construct.

Azimuth Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17 dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Bega's shot scores, as does Xxvik's shot, despite his frightened aim. Little bits of stone fly off and burn molten red where the shots hit.

Utility Protagonist's shot goes wide.

Ve'Shek struggles to correct a particularly difficult mathematical equation about gravity its effect on multiplanar dimensional boundary warp. He finally gets it right and the red symbols dissolve into new, correct glowing blue runes.

The statue near Utility Protagonist follows him, moving closer and -- sees an interloper touching the menhir! It turns and fires its three eyes at Ve'Shek! Freezing sludge spews forth! The sludge barely misses Xxvik.

Cold dmg, Ref DC13 half: 2d6 ⇒ (3, 4) = 7

The statue near Bega steps closer. And closer. Uncomfortably close! Its body spikes nearly pierce him!

Body spikes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 dmg (P): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

END ROUND TWO

Round Three
Bega - Xxvik's Get 'Em +1 bonus applies this round to Blue
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-9 Blue, 0 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Bega is frightened by the hulking stone quorlu, but stands his ground. Hiding his fear, he twists and bobs to district the foe, then fires!

"Take that, statue!" he cries.

Acrobatics for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 11 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 11 + 1 = 28

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (12) + 4 + 1 = 17

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 3

I know this provokes an attack of opportunity, but there was no other way to get a trick shot in that I can think of.

Ve'Shek makes what he thinks is a last correction to the equations and sees the red symbols turn blue. He triumphantly shouts to his team with a smile on his face, "I do believe I GAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!" as not seeing the statue move up so close, he is hit directly in the face by the Freezing Sludge.

Reflex save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

One of Ve'Shek's antennae twitches in irritation as he says, "I thought I said to keep them busy." He scrambles away from the menhir and grabs a ball bearing from within his pocket. "Good job, Bega!" He uses his Mystic powers to send it speeding to hit the blue statue on Bega.

Telekinetic Projectile vs KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 4

Why aren't these things dying faster? That goo is not getting on me!

Xxvik, seeing that the creature that attacked Ve'Shek is getting close, makes sure he gets far away from it.

I got luckily shooting that thing last time, let's see if it will work again!

Screaming with fear/rage, Xxvik fires at the construct again.

"STOP COMING AT ME!!!!"

Xxvik moves 30ft away and shoots at the construct again.
Azimuth Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

RNG strikes again...

Utility Protagonist takes a few steps back to maintain his distance and fire again!

MasterBlaster: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Damage (Force):: 1d4 ⇒ 3

Utility Protagonist groans and thinks that he should have paid more attention in basic firearms class....

As Bega moves, the thing takes the opportunity to strike at him with its body spikes!

AoO body spikes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20 dmg (P): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (3) + 5 = 8

Bega and Ve'Shek's attacks connect! The statue looks in very bad shape after their shots. It limps along, still intent on attacking. It's damaged arms reach out to pull Bega in and stab him!

body spikes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15 dmg (P): 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10 MISS

The other statue continues to advance on Ve'Shek and fires one of its eye rays at the mystic!

eye ray: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 dmg (C): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Round Four
Bega - take 8pts dmg
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek - take 5pt dmg
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-18 Blue, 0 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Ve'Shek calls out "Bega get out of there! You are getting surrounded! The rest of you, FULL ATTACK!"

Xxvik & Util Pro, You can do 2 attack actions at -4 each but cannot move. More chances to hit. Might as well as you are not hitting but may get lucky with a crit.

Remember, Bega can do a Guarded 5' Step without drawing AOO's then shoot. He can also just Withdraw.

Ve'Shek grabs another ball bearing and utilizes his Mystic Powers again to target the Blue statue.

Telekinetic Projectile vs KAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 1

He proceeds to back up out of reach from the statues and takes cover.

Bega is torn--a priest of the Dawnflower who is also his superior in the society, has given him instructions. Last time, he ignored the priest, and it worked out very well. However, he is really hurt, and there are still two statutes to fight.

He decides to try to tumble out of the developing flank, then shoot.

Acrobatics to Tumble Away from Blue: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 I think the DC is 15 + half the statue's CR and that Bega just failed and provoked from Blue. If he survives the AoO, he ends up where he is on the map now.

The following action is in case Bega survives the AoO.

Narrowly escaping, Bega shoots the statute again.

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

He decides to try to tumble out of the developing flank, then shoot.

I think the DC is 15 + half the statue's CR and that Bega just failed and provoked from Blue. If he survives the AoO, he ends up where he is on the map now.

AoO Body Spikes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 dmg: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (4) + 5 = 9 MISS

Narrowly escaping, Bega shoots the statute again.

Xxvik is thrilled watching Bega take a hard blow from the statue and somehow manage to stay up, dodge another blow, roll out of the way and take a shot.

"GET HIM, BEGA! You show that thing that Starfinders are no beings to mess with!

Then Xxivk yells to everyone.

"Shoot that statue on Bega before he crushes the little guy!"

Use standard action to use Inspiring Boost on Bega. Bega heals 8 Stamina points.

Use move action to activate Get 'Em and give everyone +1 to hit the Blue statue.

Utility Protagonist uses Xxivk's inspiring works to aim and fire on the blue statue...

Lazer piztol: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 2 + 1 = 8
Force DAMAGE: 1d4 ⇒ 1

OF COURSE! RNG Hell!

Utility Protagonist's shot goes wide, burning past one of the statues, on its way to the other.

Bega and Ve'shek's shots hit the statue solidly, causing a myriad of cracks to form in its center mass... suddenly, it shatters and falls to pieces upon the ground!

The remaining statue stands still for a moment. Its programming uncertain. The ratfolk is far away, the shirren is also far... compared to the lashunta and the android that just shot a laser at it. It turns and fires at 1 Xxvik 2 UtilPro: 1d2 ⇒ 1 XXVIK!

eye ray: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11 dmg (C): 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Round Five
Bega -
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (0 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Utility Protagonist hits the side of his blaster to see if it is still operating...

Standing firm where he is at - he takes his time to shoot twice at the remaining red statue.

lazer 1: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (7) - 2 = 5
damage 1: 1d4 ⇒ 2

lazer 2: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (8) - 2 = 6
damage 2: 1d4 ⇒ 2

"I think my Azimuth Laser pistol is broken guys!"

"I think my Azimuth Laser pistol is broken guys!"

Sheesh. I think it is, too.

Round Five
Bega -
Utility Protagonist - shoots twice. Misses twice.
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (0 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

"I think my Azimuth Laser pistol is broken guys!"

Well at least you are clearing out those low rolls. Lol

Ve'Shek stays behind cover, again takes out a ball bearing and uses his mystical powers to send it crashing into the back of the red statue's head.

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 2 + 1 = 21

Bludgeoning Damage: 1d6 ⇒ 6

Reenergized by the shattering of the nearest statue, Bega does a series of handsprings toward the other one, firing as he approaches. The pistol hums with energy!

Acrobatics to Set Up Trick Shot: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17

Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 3

Trick Shot Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Xxvik screams has he tries to put some distance between the construct and hinself and find some cover.

"AAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!! It's coming right for me!!!!! SHOOT IT DEAD!!!

Use move action to activate Get 'Em and give everyone +1 to hit the Red statue. Use standard action to move 30'.

The thing turns its stony eyes on Xxivk, hearing him scream. It advances.

The statue vibrates slightly at the sonic impact of Bega's harmonic dirge pistol and then a loud <thunk> sounds at the hit of Ve'shek's telekinetic projectile.

It knows it cannot hit both of the enemies in front of it, so it settles on Utility Protagonist and unleashes a triple-eye spray of freezing black sludge at the android!

Corrupting Spray (Ref DC13 half): 2d6 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4

Round Six
Bega - +1 from Get 'Em counts until Xxvik's turn.
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-9 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Ve'Shek moves forward pulling another ball bearing out & targeting the red statue again with his mystic powers but the bearing goes flying past.

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 2 + 1 = 7

Bega dodges and weaves, trying to stealthily get a shot in at the nasty, sludge-spewing statute!

"Take that, you sludge-spewer!" he cries, as he fires.

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (10) + 14 = 24

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 4 + 1 = 23

Dirge Pistol Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Moving further away from the statue, Utility Protagonist calls upon the mystical energies and sends a green ray shooting towards the red statue.

Energy Ray - Acid - EAC: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 1

Xxvik keeps moving away and screaming.

"Why is it still coming for me!!!!! I didn't even shoot it!!!! Shoot it, shoot it, SHOOT IT!!!!!"

Use move action to activate Get 'Em and give everyone +1 to hit the Red statue. Use standard action to move 30'.

Ve'shek's shot goes wide. But Bega and Utility Protagonist's shots hit it squarely. Cracks begin to appear where Bega's harmonic dirge pistol hits it. But interestingly, Utility Protagonist's energy ray seems to really affect it!

The statue moves towards the Starfinders and steps close to Ve'shek, and attempts to impale the mystic with its body spikes.

body spikes: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12 MISS

Round Seven

+1 from Get 'Em counts until Xxvik's turn.

Bega -
Utility Protagonist -
Ve'Shek -
Xxvik -
Corrupted Guardian Statues - (-15 Red)

PARTY IS UP!

Continue yelling at it Xxivk!

Ve'Shek takes a 5' Guarded Step back while pulling out another ball bearing and promptly drops it.

Telekinetic Projectile: 1d20 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 2 + 1 = 4

Bega ducks behind the android, to take a stealth shot at the statute, hoping to finish it. "Pomer! Pomer! Pomer! he cries in Ysoki.

Stealth for Trick Attack: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

Harmonic Dirge Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (16) + 4 + 1 = 21

Dirge Pistol Sonic Damage: 1d3 ⇒ 2

Trick Attack Sonic Damage: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Now that the statue seems to have started to ignore him, Xxvik feels braver.

"Why won't you die, you stupid construct?!?!?! Shoot it right in the crack guys before it turns and comes back at me again!!!!

Use move action to activate Get 'Em and give everyone +1 to hit the Red statue. Use my standard action to take a shot at it with my laser pistol.
Azimuth Laser Pistol: 1d20 + 4 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 4 + 1 = 12 dmg: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Come on. This RNG is the worst!