[ACO] Beginner Box - Lower Level (P2) (Inactive)

Game Master UncleFroggy

Kyra moves over to kelp Ezra with he shield raised, who is not built for melee. Positioning herself opposite of Ezra, so that the angry fellow has to choose who to confront, she swipes at him.
◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

to hit scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (18) + 1 = 19, -2 to AC due to flanking
damage scimitar: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Ezren takes the opportunity when Ezren flanks Angry with him by blasting Angry with an icy ray. He then carefully steps away from the hostile creature.
Ray of Frost Attack vs Angry, FF: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (13) + 7 = 20
Spell Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7 cold damage

◆◆ Cast a Spell, Ray of Frost
◆ Step

I moved Ezren back 5' on the map as per his action.

Wishing these fickle creatures would make up their minds on what they wanted to do, Valeros shakes his head and changes his weapons again. Dropping the bow and drawing his trusty old long sword he swipes twice at excited.

Longsword, Strike 1: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12
Longsword, Strike 1 Piercing or Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Longsword, Strike 2: 1d20 + 9 - 5 ⇒ (3) + 9 - 5 = 7
Longsword, Strike 2 Piercing or Slashing: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

◆ interact, draw longsword
◆strike
◆strike
↺ AoO

Valeros, I used your ooc comments as your actions (otherwise you wouldn't have been able to use the bow. I'll just say you picked up your sword, but your shield is on your back from your interact the previous round

Kyra and Ezren combine their attacks and put Angry on ice. Valeros picks up his sword and swings twice at Excited but the creature dodges him twice.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 3
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Smart
Excited
Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/25
**Isolde AC 18, 13/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour)
Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Isolde gives up with the trap and runs around the outside, flanking Excited with Valeros and stabbing Smart.

Rapier vs Smart: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 - 1 = 211d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5

Smart steps into a flank with Excited and stabs Isolde with her shortsword.

Shortsword vs Isolde AC 17, FF, Tummy Troubles: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
Piercing + Sneak, Crit: 2d6 ⇒ (4, 5) = 9
Crit Doubled to 18

As Isolde crumples to the floor, Smart backs herself into the corner, crowing "Mek Mek Mek Mek Mek" (to the tune of neener neener neener)

Excited pokes Valeros with his spear again.

Spear vs Valeros AC 18: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

Excited steps back, then runs back towards Smart.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Dying 2)
Smart (-5)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/25
**Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
**Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Ezren sends three darts of force at Smart. They hit her chest and she staggers back.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Dying 2)
Smart (-16)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/25
**Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Seeing Isolde has fallen down from Smart's attack, Ezren quickly conjures three magical darts of force and aims them all against Smart.

Magic Missile: 3d4 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4, 2) + 3 = 11 force damage

”Kyra, our rogue is down!”

Fearing for Isolde's life, casts a stabilize spell on the prone companion.
◆◆ Cast Stabilize

still feeling overly cautious she also lifts her shield in defense.
◆ Raise Shield

Isolde stabilizes and her breathing becomes easier, though she remains out cold. Kyra raises her shield.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 4
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Unconscious; Wounded 1)
Smart (-16)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 14/25
Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Seeing Isolde drop so suddenly, Valeros takes the time to pick his shield back up before advancing on excited.

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

◆ interact, pick up shield
◆stride
◆strike
↺ AoO

trying to make use of 2e's dynamic use of three actions so that each round is not a cut and paste. Please let me know if I mess up though

remember we have hero points.

Did my Magic Missile hit?

Did my Magic Missile hit?

Yes, I made note of it

Valeros readies his shield and advances on Excited. He swings but he still can't quite get used to the shorter blade.

Smart reaches back over her shoulder and pulls out a spear. She hurls the spear at Valeros.

Spear vs Valeros AC 18: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15

She then pulls out her last spear and prepares to throw.

Excited steps and pokes Valeros with his spear.

Spear vs Valeros AC 18: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Spear vs Valeros AC 18: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (5) - 2 = 3

Piercing, Crit: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5
Crit doubled to 10

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 5
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Unconscious; Wounded 1)
Smart (-16)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 4/25
**Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
**Ezren AC 15, 13/16

You noted the hit from the post at 6/26, 05:25 pm, but did not mention the post at 6/27 4:54 AM. Not sure the 4:54 post was in init order though, because your post right before that did not show that Ezren was up. There is probably some confusion there that needs cleared up.

You noted the hit from the post at 6/26, 05:25 pm, but did not mention the post at 6/27 4:54 AM. Not sure the 4:54 post was in init order though, because your post right before than did not show that Ezren was up. There is probably some confusion there that needs cleared up.

The boards have been doing that lately. I've had cases where I post twice and the 2nd shows up before the first. Only 2 people have hit Smart - Isolde for 5 (Rapier) and Ezren for 11 (3-action Magic Missile). So the hp count is correct unless I'm missing something.

Found it. Sometimes the Forums gets wonky, making me miss the post.

So what's everyone doing?

Ezren runs beside Kyra and send another icy ray, but this time to Smart.

Ray of Frost Attack vs Smart: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25
Spell Damage: 1d4 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 cold damage

◆ Stride
◆◆ Cast a Spell, Ray of Frost

Ezren sends a snowball at Smart and hits her squarely in the chest. She reels but does not go down.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 5
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Unconscious; Wounded 1)
Smart (-24)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 4/25
**Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18)
Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Once again, Kyra moves into a flank, this time on the excited little fellow, and takes a swing at the squirrelly fellow.

to hit scimitar: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (8) + 1 = 9, -2 to AC due to flanking
damage scimitar: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

◆ Raise Shield
◆ Stride
◆ Strike

Kyra runs up to flank Excited. She swings at Excited but does not connect. As she moves into position, however, she suddenly feels a sharp pain on her foot as a spike trap closes on it.

Piercing Damage, Spike Trap, DC 17 Reflex: 2d8 ⇒ (8, 6) = 14

In the background, Smart cackles in glee while pointing at Kyra. "mek mek mek mek mek!"

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 5
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Unconscious; Wounded 1)
Smart (-24)
Excited
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 4/25
Kyra AC 16, 21/21 (AC 18; DC 17 Reflex Save pending)
Ezren AC 15, 13/16

reflex: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11

"Yeooowch. I mean Mek, indeed."

Valeros continues to try to stab his excited little opponent. It's difficult to concentrate when you are bleeding from multiple wounds. Seeing Kyra on the flank of the evasive creature gives him renewed hope

+1 short sword: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (15) + 10 = 25
damage: 1d6 + 5 ⇒ (2) + 5 = 7

Valeros swings at Excited and manages to finally hit with his shortsword. Although he opens a grievous wound in the creature's belly, Excited remains standing. Kyra doesn't avoid the trap in time and the spikes pierce her leg.

Smart takes a step and flanks Kyra. Then stabs her with his shortsword.

Shortsword vs Kyra AC 18, FF: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (17) + 8 = 25
Piercing Damage + Sneak: 2d6 ⇒ (5, 2) = 7

Smart cackles with glee as Kyra goes down. Smart then hurls her spear at Valeros.

Spear vs Valeros AC 18, MAP: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (1) + 5 = 6

Excited tries to poke Valeros with his spear.

Spear vs Valeros AC 18: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14
Spear vs Valeros AC 18, MAP: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (2) - 2 = 0

Excited then steps back.

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COMBAT TRACKER
Round: 6
Tactical Map
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Those with ** may go

Isolde AC 18, 0/17 (-1 to all d20 rolls, AC, spell attacks for 1 hour; Unconscious; Wounded 1)
Kyra AC 16, 0/21 (Dying 1)
Smart (-24)
Excited (-7)
**Valeros AC 18 (20 w/shield), 4/25
**Ezren AC 15, 13/16

Seeing two of his allies down, it seems that this could be their end. Nevertheless, he is not giving up, he knows they will not die here. They make it back to the surface, all alive albeit wounded, hopefully.

He drains the magical power stored in the staff he is holding. He conjures magical darts of force and aims them to the cackling hostile creatures, the first one to Excited, the second to Smart, and the last one to Excited.

◇ Drain Bonded Item
◆◆◆ Cast a Spell, Magic Missile

Magic Missile 1: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3 force damage vs Excited
Magic Missile 2: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 force damage vs Smart
Magic Missile 3: 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 force damage vs Excited (or Smart if Excited becomes down)

Ezren's attacks to Excited and Smart both take them down. You examine the bodies of the kobolds. Silent, Excited and Angry all have the same equipment - leather armor, 3 spears and some dried fish. But Smart curiously has a necklace consisting of a simple copper chain and a cracked piece of a large eggshell. The shell is ivory in color, but it has strange
green veins running through it. This piece is only about 3 inches across, but the egg it came from must have been at least 2 feet wide.

There is no treasure in this room but you discover a stairway leading down.

You can head back to Otari and sell off the loot (in the file above). this is the end of the upper level. We'll take a break and probably start next week, if that's ok with everyone.

Doesn't one of you have a healing potion from the spiderweb?

Isolde will slowly wake up at some point.

Ezren slumps to the ground for a dramatic effect of victory, and looks for a minute at the dead bodies of the kobolds that just almost finished them. Good thing his ace strategy worked. ”That's your strategy?!” someone may ask somewhere, but yeah, that is his strategy which he saved for last when things would go south.

He stands and speaks. ”Let's call it a day and report back to... What was her name again?”

Smart cackles with glee as Kyra goes down. Smart then hurls her spear at Valeros.

Actually, Krya will react with a shield block and reduce that damage remaining upright. OK?

Kyra - that works. Ezren's actions for the round still drop the remaining 2 kobolds

Krya gives her sheild a tug here and there, making sure the damage done to it is not sever. Satisfied, she turns to the others.

"I do not have all that much healing left, but gather round and I'll send out a burst."

Spending three actions she concentrates on sending out a wave of healing, making sure the kobolds are NOT in the area.
heal burst: 1d8 ⇒ 4

With a sigh, Valeros stretches his sore muscles. Wincing as he pulls at a cut, he looks the others over. "Yeah, I think we should head back to town before going down that.". He says, hooking his thumb at the stairs.

"Agreed. Thanks for waking me. That one hit hard. Let's see what we can offload that we don't need." Isolde follows suit in the stretching.

Ready to start the lower level?

Yep.

you all purchase anything from Otari for the lower level? The lower level is much harder so be warned :)

She will buy as many scrolls of heal as she can afford.

So we are still Level 1? I think I am good.

You'll all level up somewhere on the 2nd level. I'll let you know when you get there. The cash you have (assuming you're going to divvy it all up evenly) is in the 'loot' file posted above. Of course, this assumes you're going to sell what you've looted.

Isolde is going to do some shopping. She will purchase a pair of Starknives.

So, 15.59 gp per person. That is pretty awesome for first level. 5 1st level scrolls.

Kyra buys
1 Scroll of Summon Lesser Servitor
1 Scroll of Protection
3 scroll of heal

I'm looking at that equipment list but I'm not seeing any place to buy potions or scrolls. Kyra, where do I need to look?

https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=15&Subcategory=52

https://2e.aonprd.com/Equipment.aspx?Category=15&Subcategory=52

You are restricted to buying only what's listed in the link above -- Beginner Box. Spell scrolls are 4gp for 1st level but you are limited only to the spells available to the Beginner Box (Slides 29 and 32).

Then 3 heal scrolls, 1 resist energy, and 1 magic weapon

I will buy scrolls of Burning Hand, Mage Armor, and Sleep for 12 gp in total for me. I will activate the Mage Armor for +1 to AC.

Valeros and Isolde - Are you buying anything?

I am still confused about what I can buy. The link for the beginners box does not include scrolls, so I'm not sure how that happened. Can I buy potions with spells from the beginning box?