With the second mention of the creatures scattering/splintering, I'm getting the distinct impression you do not want us to chase them all down :)
Fahrenheit 451, baby!
With the second mention of the creatures scattering/splintering, I'm getting the distinct impression you do not want us to chase them all down :)
It is unlikely you'll be able hunt them all down with winter approaching, though I'm not trying to stop you from attempting it, necessarily.
The entropians (for lack of a better term) are chaotic by nature, not just preference. They'll always move in ways that are unpredictable. That leads to a fractured and separated lot, which are easier to deal with individually (there won't be any armies of them, for example, at least not until they've been around for centuries) but harder to deal with as a whole.
Honestly, I could almost spin off a second set of players with 1st level characters whose job it is to run around the lands hunting down these creatures. I'm not going to, but it would be CR appropriate and something Gygax would have approved of back in the day, I think.
Allas! These natives, are they human in appearance?
Allas! These natives, are they human in appearance?
Yes. Sorry I was vague. In my mind it was obvious.
I think I have 150 gp (+1 composite shortbow), but not gems... I can swap with group loot.
Gems makes sense, in a way, as those are always usable as magical components whereas coins are only really useful for a few things. though silver is good in a pinch when you need to go after certain monsters.
I think I have 150 gp (+1 composite shortbow), but not gems... I can swap with group loot.
I had assumed some expenditure with group treasure would happen. 1/5 of it is technically yours.
Do we still have the new guy coming in? Hadn't seen them post anything new here.
Do we still have the new guy coming in? Hadn't seen them post anything new here.
Don't think so. He/they never responded back to my requests for a completed character and hasn't posted back here.
Well, we've stil a teensy amount of time before setting out. Have any other takers for joining in?
I think we'll run this encounter with Spizz. I'll post on the recruitment page in a few days; want to give our missing new player a few more in case they got ill, had an emergency, or the like.
Did Djack use any of the party funds on his equipment? If so let me know what and I'll update the totals.
Did Djack use any of the party funds on his equipment? If so let me know what and I'll update the totals.
Yes, please... can pay back.
LOL, wide open... we're screwed. No stealth, either.Is the creature to scale on the map? Looks like it's at least Gargantuan (Long).
Is the creature to scale on the map? Looks like it's at least Gargantuan (Long).
It's probably not scaled perfectly. 10'(high) x 7'(wide) by 20'(long). Huge would be 15x15, so pretty much huge.
LOL, wide open... we're screwed. No stealth, either.
So if you can somehow reach the area in map northeast, you would have an area for repeated attempts at hiding and sniping. That's probably about the best you can do stealth-wise. But getting there would require some sort of distraction from a different direction.
Other than that, going up with Rocko (for flanking) is the most likely way of getting your sneak attack damage.
@Yoltzin - at Level 4, you get (Augmented Summoning), +4 STR & +4 CON.
So, another +2 to Hit and Damage.
Ohhh, thanks, I missed that.
Edit: Summon has HP
So, another +2 to Hit and Damage.
Is this +2 to hit taken into account with the 15 total, or does it become 17?
I edited it in, 15 is the new total from 13 previously. Believe you me, if I could get an extra +2 I would- actually, the elemental might be technically charging. Hm, I'll leave it to you to decide as it's kinda gamey.
Think I'll say no on the charging for this round since it wasn't called. Don't want to make it too easy on you all.
All good!
Seems we got the short stick end this time.
Seems we got the short stick end this time.
I like to nonsensically see it as, maybe that means my attack dice will be better.
If Djack cannot get into flanking position this round, can he move north and shoot an arrow... in preparation for flanking next round?
If he moves diagonal northwest 30', he can fire at the creature from the side and, assuming Rocko (or the elemental) engages melee before next round, yes.
Yoltzin might not get an AOO, but if the beast moved away from the elemental than her summon would. Which is about the only attack I can make with it seeing as it's going to take two rounds to get over there now...
If he moves diagonal northwest 30', he can fire at the creature from the side and, assuming Rocko (or the elemental) engages melee before next round, yes.
Oh... I can just charge! Scout's Charge for the sneak attack! And charging allows double move, so I definitely reach.
If I charge its flank (no pun) then I'm in position to flank/sneak next round.
I go last, so just giving others a chance to do their respective thing(s).
Yoltzin might not get an AOO, but if the beast moved away from the elemental than her summon would. Which is about the only attack I can make with it seeing as it's going to take two rounds to get over there now...
Go for it. give it a shot retroactively. Sorry 'bout that.
So Yoltzin is to the left of Spizz on the map?
Sanctuary stops working with the target takes an offensive action, so that was... a bit of a pontless spellcasting.
Sanctuary stops working with the target takes an offensive action, so that was... a bit of a pontless spellcasting.
It's hard to remember all the interplay and Spizz might not know that.
Yeah, True. Can't expect characters to know all the ins and outs of a spell.
Ooh... I'm not used to debilitating injury, I guess I'll take the -2 AC, -4 AC with respect to Djack.
Sanctuary stops working with the target takes an offensive action, so that was... a bit of a pontless spellcasting.
My bad, missed that part. But yeah, Spizz' power is growing, but his spellcraft ability is as nonexistent as ever. He'd have had no clue.
Ooh... I'm not used to debilitating injury, I guess I'll take the -2 AC, -4 AC with respect to Djack.
Will try to remember. Remind me if you think I miss it next round.
Ooh... I'm not used to debilitating injury, I guess I'll take the -2 AC, -4 AC with respect to Djack.Will try to remember. Remind me if you think I miss it next round.
You didn't forget anything.
After the sneak damage, the effect takes (and I was last in init order) until end of my next turn.
So next round -2 AC for others, -4 AC vs Djack.
6 HP is 6 HP I guess. Her channels will get stronger next level at least, and she should be getting better heal spells soon too.
6 HP is 6 HP I guess. Her channels will get stronger next level at least, and she should be getting better heal spells soon too.
I'm also throwing heavier stuff your way when you're not on a long dungeon slog with a lot of encounters per day. This one SHOULD be dishing out some decent damage. If you didn't have to spend resources to get through it I'd be worried.
I really hope it fails it's save, as I don't think 5 damage is gonna do it here.
I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think a creature that big can fail a Fort Save.
*whew* you only needed 1 Hit Point! On the other hand, no damage this round would have almost certainly resulted in one or two deaths, if not TPK.
Lordy, +11 on that save. Nuts. Glad I went with guaranteed damage then.
Some quick interneting and cross-referencing with tables gets me to Rocko pulling a leg section along on a sled (roughly 700 lbs) will add 1.25 hours to the trip time. Also add about 45 minutes to the time for constructing something that will work as a sled (requiring a DC 15 Survival check). Might be easier to bring a smaller hunk for now (say 100 lbs, which Rocko can easily carry if he divvies up his equipment among the rest of the party) and come back tomorrow with help from the tribe. Nothing else is going to be big enough to carry significant amounts of it off, and it won't go bad at this temperature, especially buried in snow.
No way, go for the dinosaur drumstick. That's a status symbol. This is non negotiable.
I love the brave little guy, but I feel as if Yoltzin would show real concern for how often he puts himself at risk. She's not the type to beat around a bush either.
MEAT AND BONE FOR ROCKO!
Of course he'll take the time.
He did also use his one spell of the day to send an animal messenger to the village. Hopefully they can meet us halfway if we get lost or too cold
We could sleep in it, like the bantha... in The Empire Strikes Back.
I thought it was a tonton?
I thought it was a tonton?
Yeah, that!
that was only temporary while Han built the shelter. They slept in what was effectively a high-tech tent with a space heater