GM Elberion's From Shore to Sea [PFS] (Inactive)

Game Master GeraintElberion

So, I've never played a witch or, I think, read the witch class. Normally, that's not a problem, but I don't feel qualified to bot Robyyn. Anyone want to bot him for me?

Robyyn takes a 5' step back and readies a casting of ray of enfeeblement should the octopus take a hostile action.

ranged touch, str damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (9) + 4 = 131d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 71

The octopus lashes out, and takes strength damage to the tentacle.

fort: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23

Tentacles flail everywhere in the way that only a gigantic octopus can manage. They flail blindly, because the creature can't see.

However after much random rolling Ischell is struck for two points of damage and a tentacle grabs hold of Reginald inflicts 5 points of damage and grappled.

The whole party are up!

Castinus
Robyyn

Giant Octopus

Aaftaaab
Mist
Reginald (-5, grappled)
Ischell (-2)
Bold may act!

Seeing Reginald entangled, Robyyn follows up his first casting with the same again - another ray of enfeeblement to weaken their foe.

DC17 ranged touch, str damage: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (18) + 4 = 221d6 + 2 ⇒ (5) + 2 = 7

Castinus lets fly with an arrow aimed as near to the muscular mass behind the tentacles as he can see outside its watery hiding place:

twang!: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 191d6 ⇒ 6

Aaftaab does not know what is going on but seeing that this being is trying to do something that would hurt his companions means that he has to react.

Aaftaab directs Parvaaz to charge the tentacle beast and Aaftaab attacks with his negative energy blade.

- Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’ / Damage: d6+ ½ Con + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat // charge +2: 1d20 + 15 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 15 + 2 = 211d6 + 1 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 1 + (6, 1) + (1) = 12

Also Charge with Talon that has grab and automatically can make a grapple check if it is a hit.

Parvaaz charges and grabs!

To hit with power attack and outflank +12: Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, BAB +4, Str +6, Outflank +4, -2 power attack, Size -1
Damage with power attack +11+d6: Str +6, Power Attack +4, Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, +d6 Precise Strike // charge +2 : 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (17) + 12 + 2 = 311d6 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 11 + (5) = 17

CMB +19 grapple* (BAB +4, Str +6, Size +1, Outflank +4) * Creatures with the grab special attack receive a +4 bonus on combat maneuver checks made to start and maintain a grapple.: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (10) + 19 = 29

Since Reginald is now grappled, he is moved to be adjacent to the creature grappling him. Which brings up an interesting question - does Reginald need to hold his breath, as he is now inside the water bubble?

"Whahurplb-" Reginald's voice is cut off as the unsuspecting spellcaster is absconded by yet another tentacle beast. In the dark water, Reginald wiggles his eyebrows and tries to free himself from whatever is attacking him.

Prehensile Hair to Escape Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
Miss Chance, 1 = Miss: 1d2 ⇒ 1 (if applicable)

If you attack normally, it has total concealment: roll a 50% miss chance.

If you ready an action to strike when it attacks, roll a 20% miss chance.

Mist mutters a string of Tian expletives as any hope of leaving the creature to its own devices disappears with a “Whahurplb“

Pausing in thought she sheaths her dual blades. Then with a flick of the wrist she draws a single kunai from a wrist sheath and readies it to throw when tentacles reappear.

Miss chance high=good: 1d100 ⇒ 59

Ranged Attack roll (no penalties applied yet): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (17) + 9 = 26
Damge: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

Concealment <50 miss : 1d100 ⇒ 39

Concealment <50 miss : 1d100 ⇒ 23

Castinus miss chance, low is bad: 1d100 ⇒ 89

I just realised, technically the creature is underwater. This would grant total cover but it's such a small amount of water and there is little hiding space so I am not going to apply it.

Castinus' arrow finds its mark.
Reginald struggles manfully but cannot free himself from the tentacle.
Mist's arrow also sinks into flesh.

Unfortunately, Aaftaab and Parvaaz find themselves thrashing into water.

fortitude save: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18

Castinus
Robyyn

Giant Octopus (-11, grappled, -7 str)

Aaftaaab
Mist
Reginald (-5, grappled)
Ischell (-2)
Bold may act!

Roybnn's miss chance, low is bad: 20% miss: 1d100 ⇒ 94

Fort save DC 17 please, or 7 STR damage on top of the 4 suffered previously (see post above)

Roybnn's miss chance, low is bad: [dice=20% miss]1d100

Fort save DC 17 please, or 7 STR damage on top of the 4 suffered previously (see post above)

Good spot on the miss chance. Save already rolled and success factored in to leave -7strength).

As the tentacled arm recoils, Ischell lashes out at the watery bubble with his chained and bladed weapon.

+1 DC Kama, PA, Flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (13) + 12 = 25 Conceal, 51+ hits: 1d100 ⇒ 41
Adamantine, S, PA: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

+1 DC Kama, PA, Flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Conceal, 51+ hits: 1d100 ⇒ 65
Adamantine, S, PA: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17

+1 DC Kama, PA, Flurry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17 Conceal, 51+ hits: 1d100 ⇒ 36
Adamantine, S, PA: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (6) + 14 = 20

I'm back; thanks for your patience! Castinus, thanks for the bot. It seems Robyyn's not up yet, so there's nothing more to this post yet. :)

Unfortunately, Robyyn didn't have ray of enfeeblement memorized for today; since these were botted actions and going back two rounds seems a burden to rewind, I'm just going to mark off two 1st-level spells and we'll move on from there.

Ischell swings for the octopus and, despite some wild whiffles, manages to land a solid blow that sends a spray blood arcing across the room and into the wall of water.

The octopus keeps on...

A wild cloud of tentacles winnows through the air but the pathfinders deftly step out of the way.

Reginald, however, feels the tentacle tighten about his torso.
pinned

Castinus
Robyyn

Giant Octopus (-28, grappled, -7 str)

Aaftaaab
Mist
Reginald (-5, pinned)
Ischell (-2)
Bold may act!

The human stands tall against the strikes from the creature, and quickly returns swings towards the water bubble- however he finds it difficult to avoid the form of Reginald, opting to miss instead of risking the gnomes life.

+1 Kama, Flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (5) + 12 = 17 Concealment, 51+ = Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 31
Adamantine: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

+1 Kama, Flurry: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (6) + 12 = 18 Concealment, 51+ = Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 34
Adamantine: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

+1 Kama, Flurry: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10 Concealment, 51+ = Hit: 1d100 ⇒ 91
Adamantine: 1d6 + 14 ⇒ (4) + 14 = 18

What an awful set of dice rolls

Another targeted shot flies from Castinus' bow, readied for the moment when the beast's tentacles re-emerge:

readied attack, miss chance low is bad: 1d200 ⇒ 421d20 + 6 ⇒ (18) + 6 = 241d6 ⇒ 6

Aaftaab directs Parvaaz to ready an action to attack the tentacle beast and Aaftaab readies an attack with his negative energy blade.

- Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’ / Damage: d6+ ½ Con + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (17) + 15 = 321d6 + 1 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (4) + 1 + (4, 1) + (5) = 15

concealment <20% misses : 1d100 ⇒ 4

Parvaaz tries to hover!

fly dc 15 hover : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19

He readies to attack!

To hit with power attack and outflank +12: Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, BAB +4, Str +6, Outflank +4, -2 power attack, Size -1
Damage with power attack +11+d6: Str +6, Power Attack +4, Amulet of Mighty Fist +1, +d6 Precise Strike : 1d20 + 12 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 12 + 2 = 281d6 + 11 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 11 + (5) = 19

CMB +19 grapple* (BAB +4, Str +6, Size +1, Outflank +4) * Creatures with the grab special attack receive a +4 bonus on combat maneuver checks made to start and maintain a grapple.: 1d20 + 19 ⇒ (4) + 19 = 23

concealment <20 % misses : 1d100 ⇒ 51

Robyyn focuses his mind on destroying the creature's fortune; the thought of this ridiculous battle has him cackling madly.

will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21

Aaftaab is so focused on keeping Parvaaz in the air that he cannot land a blow but it pays off as Parvaaz rips at the octopus.

Robynn cannot seem to get to grips with the mind of a creature whose brain is spread across its body.

Castinus
Robyyn

Giant Octopus (-53, grappled, -7 str)

Aaftaaab
Mist
Reginald (-5, grappled)
Ischell (-2)
Bold may act!

Robynn cannot seem to get to grips with the mind of a creature whose brain is spread across its body.

Misfortune is not a mind-affecting hex; it should still land on a mindless creature.

Evil Eye (Su) (Advanced Player's Guide pg. 66): The witch can cause doubt to creep into the mind of a foe within 30 feet that she can see. The target takes a –2 penalty on one of the following (witch's choice): AC, ability checks, attack rolls, saving throws, or skill checks. This hex lasts for a number of rounds equal to 3 + the witch's Intelligence modifier. A Will save reduces this to just 1 round. This is a mind-affecting effect. At 8th level the penalty increases to –4.

(Evil Eye included to illustrate the language used when a hex is mind-affecting.)

Misfortune (Su) (Advanced Player's Guide pg. 66): The witch can cause a creature within 30 feet to suffer grave misfortune for 1 round. Anytime the creature makes an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, it must roll twice and take the worse result. A Will save negates this hex. At 8th level and 16th level, the duration of this hex is extended by 1 round. This hex affects all rolls the target must make while it lasts. Whether or not the save is successful, a creature cannot be the target of this hex again for 1 day.

That was just fluff. It made its save.

That was just fluff. It made its save.

Gotcha; I misunderstood the reason it didn't land.

Reginald’s muffled voice can be heard through the water. Based on the pitch and pauses, it’s very likely he’s telling some terrible pun again. Thankfully, only the octopus can hear him.

Also using Misfortune (Will 18 to negate) and Cackling to extend duration.

Mist moves forward to the edge off the water drawing a short sword and readies an attack for the tentacles
Attack: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (8) + 10 = 18
Damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

...will: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

Reginald's misfortune affects the creature, as does Mist's blade.

So, I was rolling too many dice already, and now misfortune...

None of the creature's flailing tentacles can get near our heroes misfortune and total concealment... but it does manage to bite Reginald.
Fortitude (Reginald): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

forgot Mist's miss chance
1d5 ⇒ 1

And mist thought she had hit, but it was just a splash of inky water...

Castinus
Robyyn

Giant Octopus (-53, grappled, -7 str)

Aaftaaab
Mist
Reginald (-9, grappled)
Ischell (-2)
Bold may act!

Apologies for multi-posting. Every time I have edited a post it has been eaten by the interweb phase spiders :(

Again, Aaftaab directs Parvaaz to ready an action to attack the tentacle beast and Aaftaab readies an attack with his negative energy blade.

- Void Kinetic blade with outflanking +15, negative energy hitting touch AC (1d6+1+3d6; 20/x2) To hit: BAB +4, Finesse +6, Size +1, +4 Flank with ’Outflank’ / Damage: d6+ ½ Con + 2d6 Sneak Attack + d6 Precise Strike Feat : 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (10) + 15 = 251d6 + 1 + 2d6 + 1d6 ⇒ (1) + 1 + (1, 3) + (6) = 12

concealment <20% misses : 1d100 ⇒ 55

Parvaaz tries to hover!

fly dc 15 hover : 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Parvaaz suddenly flies away and makes a small loop and circles back.

Provokes AoO.

Not with total concealment.

Aaftaab strikes the octopus, before Parvaaz sends him circling around the room's watery walls.

It's because we love you GM! After all, everyone knows the goal of Pathfinder is to roll more dice. XD

The burbling sounds of what is probably mad laughter continue as what looks like an extra tentacle thrashes madly in the inky water.

GM, is the octopus rolling Grapple checks to maintain the grapple on Reginald? Or does it have a thing that lets it not worry about those?

Prehensile Hair to Escape Grapple: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19
Miss Chance, 1 = Miss: 1d2 ⇒ 2

Cackle to maintain Misfortune and again try to escape the Grapple. One can only hope it's easier now with all that Strength damage!

good point, it still fails on a 1
1d20 ⇒ 10

Reginald writhes but cannot break free.