GM Frost's SF2 Playtest Scenario #1: Shards of the Glass Planet [PbP Gameday XIII] (Inactive)

Game Master Frozen Frost

Luna takes three shots at Beast A with her laser pistol
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 0 ⇒ (7) + 3 - 0 = 10 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 6
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 5 ⇒ (6) + 3 - 5 = 4 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 5
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 10 ⇒ (12) + 3 - 10 = 5 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1

Well - that wasted three charges.

Luna misses to hit her target after shooting three times.

Beast B displays their shell again to scare the Starfinders! DC 18 Will save from everyone! They then use the same shell for protection!

Navasi gets B but her pistol shots miss, thanks to the shell.

⬤ THREATENED THREAT! Round 2 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Navasi: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Chi Chika Chikaaa: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Obozaya: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Faraday Kuiper: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Luna: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Beast B (HP -13) | Dazzled (1 rd) | Get 'Em! (-1 to AC & Reflex), Navasi's Asset
Navasi (AC 16) (HP 14/14) |
➤ Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 19/20) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
➤ Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
Beast A (HP -3) | Dazzled (1 rd) |
Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 15/17) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
Luna (AC 14) (HP 17/17) |

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Obo keeps spraying the area with automatic fire.

Damage 1d8 ⇒ 8
Hits both targets
DC18 Basic Reflex save

Then steps back.

◆◆ Attack
◆ Step

Will: 1d20 + 9 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 9 - 1 = 20

"These skorresh are typically docile, they tend to be afraid of other creatures, anyone good at Demoralizing?"

Chi tries to Demoralize, and then command the skorresh to backup.

Intimidation Demoralize: 1d20 + 3 - 1 ⇒ (4) + 3 - 1 = 6

Chi tries to command the skorresh to backup.
Nature: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (14) + 7 - 1 = 20

Chi's class DC is DC 17 not sure if that's the right DC to use or not for the will save?

Then Chi takes a shot at Beast a.
Arc pistol: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (6) + 5 - 1 = 10
Arc pistol damage E: 1d4 ⇒ 1

Will Save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Resolving this before I act in case Beast A wants to target me with something.
So Faraday is frightened 1, suppressed 1 for another round.

will save DC18: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (7) + 6 = 13

Obozaya: DC 18 Will save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20 vs Shell Display (Success)

Obozaya shower fires at them again!
Beast A: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (12) + 6 - 1 = 17 Fail, 8 damage
Beast B: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12 Fail, 8 damage

Chi does not manage to frighten his target but manages to make the beast think twice on what it will do. Nature vs the target's Will DC to Command the Animal. Beast A loses one action from the Successful Nature check Chi is certain that if someone successfully frightens the skorresh and successfully commands it, it will flee.

Faraday remains and Navasi becomes Frightened 1 and Suppressed 1.

Thanks to Chi, it only displays its shell to frighten everyone! DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display

⬤ THREATENED THREAT! Round 2 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Navasi: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Chi Chika Chikaaa: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Obozaya: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Faraday Kuiper: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Luna: Two DC 18 Will saves vs Shell Display ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Beast B (HP -21) | Dazzled (1 rd) | Get 'Em! (-1 to AC & Reflex), Navasi's Asset
Navasi (AC 16) (HP 14/14) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 19/20) |
Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) |
Beast A (HP -11)
➤ Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 15/17) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
➤ Luna (AC 14) (HP 17/17) |

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Will save - 1 status: 1d20 + 5 - 1 ⇒ (7) + 5 - 1 = 11 (Failed, but conditions don't stack)

Faraday Steps◆ northwest to get into range of both beasts, then attacks both with his solar blade.

Solar Blade (sweep, trip) vs Beast A - 1 status: 1d20 + 7 - 1 ⇒ (5) + 7 - 1 = 11
S Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8

Solar Blade (sweep, trip) MAP -5 vs Beast B + 1 circ. - 1 status: 1d20 + 7 - 5 + 1 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 7 - 5 + 1 - 1 = 12
S Damage: 1d8 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

Well crud.
Frightened 1 condition downgrades to 0 at the end of our turns, right?

will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (12) + 6 = 18
will: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15

Luna takes three shots at Beast B with her laser pistol
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 0 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 - 0 + 1 = 19 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 1
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 5 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 3 - 5 + 1 = 13 fire: 1d6 ⇒ 4
lp: 1d20 + 3 - 10 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 3 - 10 + 1 = 11fire: 1d6 ⇒ 2

I am going to have to read up again on Witchwarper spells. I'm not sure Luna has anything to help in this situation

will saveDC18: 1d20 + 6 - 1 ⇒ (10) + 6 - 1 = 15

Faraday remains Frightened and Suppressed, that vastly affects his attacks. Yes, Frightened condition decreases by 1 unless stated otherwise.

Luna is also affected, and her target flings the laser she shoots. Shield Block w Hardness 3 vs first Strike, second and third miss

Beast B smacks Faraday with its fist!
DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 12 vs Concealment
Fist Attack: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (10) + 9 = 19 vs Faraday AC 18
Damage: 1d6 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 B damage

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 10 vs Concealment
Fist Attack, agile, MAP: 1d20 + 9 - 4 ⇒ (1) + 9 - 4 = 6 vs Faraday AC 18

DC 5 Flat check: 1d20 ⇒ 4 vs Concealment
Fist Attack, agile, MAP: 1d20 + 9 - 8 ⇒ (13) + 9 - 8 = 14 vs Faraday AC 18

⬤ THREATENED THREAT! Round 3 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

🚩 BEFORE YOUR TURN 🚩
❗ Chi Chika Chikaaa: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗
❗ Obozaya: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Beast B (HP -21) | Get 'Em! (-1 to AC & Reflex), Navasi's Asset
➤ Navasi (AC 16) (HP 14/14) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
➤ Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 19/20) |
➤ Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) |
Beast A (HP -11) |
Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 10/17) |
Luna (AC 14) (HP 17/17) |

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

Will: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

Chi tries to demoralize Beast A again jumping up and down waving his painglave in one hand and yelling a bunch of gibberish
"Pasghetti woospiedoo Zomungious ARRRR!"
Intimidation: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Chi tries to command Beast A to turn around.
"Don't look at me."
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

Then fires at Beast A
Arc pistol: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (10) + 5 = 15
Arc pistol damage E: 1d4 ⇒ 4

Since Beast B dealt Faraday melee damage while he's graviton-attuned✦, Nimbus Surge ↺ activates and it needs to roll a Fort save against his class DC or be pushed 5 feet away. (The fire damage is only for photon-attunement). I'm guessing had it failed, it would have used an action to step back into range? It's moot since only the first attack hit hit me, but for next time anyway.

Obo sprays again!

Damage 1d8 ⇒ 5
Hits both targets
DC18 Basic Reflex save

Then refreshes the magazine.

◆◆ Attack
◆ Reload

Navasi targets the second creature once again. "Get that one. He can't stand for much more."

Get 'Em vs B: 1d20 + 5 - 1 - 1 ⇒ (8) + 5 - 1 - 1 = 11
damage P: 1d6 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9

She then moves behind a pillar and hunkers down.

Get 'em, step, take cover

Chi finds the shell display too redundant that he becomes immune to it. Immune to Shell Display He has no problem to command the same to not look at him and losing 1 action as well for Beast A. He misses to hit the beast with his weapon fire.

Beast B: DC 17(?) Fort save: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12 vs Nimble Surge

Beast B is pushed away by Faraday!

Beast B: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23 Success, 2 damage
Beast A: DC 18 basic Reflex save: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (11) + 6 = 17 Fail, 5 damage

Obo continues to shower fire them and reloads.

Navasi can't get her target that she moves and takes cover.

Beast A spends its remaining actions fleeing away from the group. The same goes for the another beast if the group chooses not to chase it.

⬤ THREATENED THREAT! Round 3 ⬤
Map Link: ENCOUNTER MAP
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Obozaya: DC 18 Will save vs Shell Display ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Beast B (HP -23) | Get 'Em! (-1 to AC & Reflex), Navasi's Asset
Navasi (AC 16) (HP 14/14) | Frightened 1 ( 1 rd), Suppressed 1 (1 rd) |
Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 19/20) | Immune to Shell Display
Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) |
Beast A (HP -16) |
➤ Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 10/17) |
➤ Luna (AC 14) (HP 17/17) |

EFFECTS & CONDITIONS REFERENCE

If no one chases them, the encounter ends. Just want to know if you want to continue to fight them or not.

Will 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

"I think we made our point clear to those beasts; no need to hound them any further. Anyone know what they were?" Faraday grabs his side and winces. "Chi, did you mention you were some sort of healer?"

"Sorry Faraday I got so caught up jumping around and yelling at those creatures I didn't realize you got injured, let me take care of that for you."

Chi holds out his hand and concentrates using his Vitality Network to Transfer Vitality (3HP) to Faraday
vitality network 7/10 HP left

Luna would let them go ....

"Those were some kind of skorresh, they're fairly docile, they are afraid of other creatures that stand up to it. I don't think they will bother us again."

"No reason to chase them, we're probably in their nesting ground or something"

"If they're so docile why did they attack us? I don't see any nests around here."

Deciding not to chase them anyway, everything is back to normal, except... for the beings that appeared out of nowhere, well, besides from the beasts that attacked the group.

One of the rocky beings steps forward from the group that’s huddled in a corner near the magitech consoles. They raise an incongruously lanky appendage and speak in a grating voice— perhaps a greeting, perhaps a threat—then speak a few longer phrases and tilt their body from one side to the other as the other beings all turn toward the survey team.

Without a shared language, communication with Glerak is difficult, and you might risk learning incorrect information. There are two rounds to communicate with them and during each round, you can attempt one of the listed skill checks to try to communicate with Glerak. You can attempt to Aid another PC, rather than roll their own check, if desired.

For Round 1, each PC can attempt a DC 15 Arcana, Computers, Crafting, or Society check, or a DC 13 Warfare Lore (or other relevant Lore) check. Everyone can act!

Warfare Lore 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (15) + 4 = 19

"Oh I think I understand..."

If willing, Chi casts Guidance on Luna +1 status bonus
Then tries to aid Luna with a skill check

Society aid DC15: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (17) + 4 = 21
+1 circumstance bonus

Thank you Chi

society: 1d20 + 7 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 7 + 1 = 23

Thank you Chi

[dice=society]d20+7+1

Both bonuses were meant for you, if I got the DC right for the aid check you might have another +1

"Hmm...I wonder..."

computers: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22

As Glerak explains, everyone that have rolled successfully understand that Glerak’s people, the Alithee Alliance, used magitech to hide from the Sivv Dominion, an ancient empire of conquering aberrations. They also talk about the aggressions of the Sivv Dominion and the Alithee Alliance’s use of magitech to hide from the conflict.

Faraday can still attempt for Round 1, for a chance to get a Crit Success detail.

One look at the sky is all Glerak needs to know that something’s gone horribly wrong with the planet’s shield.

For Round 2, each PC can attempt a DC 15 Arcana, Nature, or Society check, or a DC 13 check with a relevant Lore skill, to know what other information Glerak is trying to convey. Everyone is up!

"I think there might be a natural component to this."
Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (9) + 7 = 16

Round 1

Faraday can still attempt for Round 1, for a chance to get a Crit Success detail.

Faraday is a charismatic jock and isn't trained in anything relevant, but he'll give it the old college try since we're 1 away XD

Faraday pulls out his commlink and desperately searches Xenolinguistics for Dummies on the infosphere.

Computers, Aiding Navasi: 1d20 ⇒ 12

Round 2
Given his lack of success helping Navasi, he waits to see how his companions fare so as not to screw things up.

"I think I'm getting the hang of this. "

society: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11

" Or maybe not.

arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8
((Hero point if I still have one))
arcana: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Chi understands that Glerak wants them to travel to a nearby tower to stabilize the magitech field, warning them that the planet’s magitech went haywire when the Alithee Alliance tried to adapt stolen quantum technology, but Luna believes that Glerak wants them to return to their ship and flee the planet.

Glerak becomes despondent and plops down onto the ground. Mehusel weighs in, stating, “I think this individual wants us to head to another tower, like this one, and see if we can stabilize the magitech field. They said something about preparing for war and finding danger along the way. The energy shield is falling much more rapidly now! Should we go to the tower… or head back to the safety of the Stylus of Destiny?”

I would like you to vote whether to go to the tower or head back to the safety of the ship.

We should help them if we can

"To the tower, my friends! We did not fly all the way here to bolt at the first scent of danger, but to stabilize the field," Faraday says confidently.

Remembering Luna's laser pistol, he says, "Luna, I have the ability to charge up batteries, if yours need a top off." He demonstrates by causing electricity to arc between his fingers. My Living Battery feat gives me electric arc and allows me to use it to restore 2 charges to a battery per casting instead of damaging it.

"Help them!"

"Is life worth living if you don't live on the edge?
Chi pauses to let the question sink in, then a bit dramatically proclaims
To the tower, I got a feeling something exciting is about to happen and I don't intend to miss it!"

Navasi scoffs. "Is there really any question. Let's get to the tower as quickly as possible and get to work."

Please and thank you Luna replies to Faraday. I'm still getting the hang of it. Heck. I'm still getting the hang of being a Starfinder and a Witchwarper she admits.

She grins over a Chi. I guess it depends which edge you're living on Chi

The Starfinders agree and Mehusel motions them toward their next destination. While on their way though, an energy shield shard crashes into the ground 30 feet from them. Each PC takes 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8 bludgeoning damage (DC 17 basic Reflex save).

⬤ COLLAPSING ENERGY SHIELD!1 Round 1 ⬤
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

🚩 BEFORE YOUR TURN 🚩
❗ Chi Chika Chikaaa: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage ❗
❗ Navasi: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage ❗
❗ Faraday Kuiper: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage ❗
❗ Luna: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage ❗
❗ Obozaya: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
➤ Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 20/20) |
➤ Navasi (AC 16) (HP 14/14) |
➤ Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 17/17) |
Collapsing Energy Shield (Hazard) | DC 16 Acrobatics to dodge, DC 17 Athletics to outrun the disaster, DC 19 Survival (trained) to seek shelter in rocky terrain, DC 15 Life Science Lore (trained) or DC 17 Nature or Religion (trained) to generate a protective barrier using life essence from nearby outcroppings. Four total successes are required to disable the hazard. |
Luna (AC 14) (HP 17/17) |
Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) |

On rolling initiative, ◇Attune to ✧photon.

Faraday Basic Reflex Save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 (Success: Damage reduced to 4)

His solar powers once again flaring to life, Faraday sprints away from the hazard.

Faraday DC 17 Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

ref: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

Luna was about to tell Chi about the job offer she got recently when the shard dropped.

Starting Vitality network 10/10
Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14
Chi takes a direct hit throwing off his concentration

◆Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9
◆TRANSFER VITALITY (Faraday 4 hp)
◆TRANSFER VITALITY (Self 2 hp)

Faraday's and Chi's shadow darkens and swells, reducing bright light within a 10-foot emanation of the target to dim light. This is a form of magical darkness and can overcome non-magical light sources or attempts to counteract magical light

"I knew this was going to get exciting."

Endinging Vitality network 4/10

reflex save: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

acrobatics: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Navasi tries to dodge but trips over some rubble.

Apologies for being silent for the past 48 hours or more. I had a fever and a cold, so I spent the time resting. I’m feeling better now.

Faraday attunes himself but is having a hard time to outrun the calamity.

Chi heals himself and Faraday from his reserve after taking an energy hit. He struggles to deal with the falling debris. The same goes for Navasi who drops full face over some rubble.

Another shard lands nearby, dealing 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4 bludgeoning damage to everyone (DC 16 basic Reflex save).

⬤ COLLAPSING ENERGY SHIELD!1 Round 1 and 2 ⬤
Note(s): ☘️: Hero Point, OG: Off-Guard

BEFORE YOUR TURN
❗ Chi Chika Chikaaa: DC 16 basic Reflex save vs 4 B damage ❗
❗ Navasi: DC 16 basic Reflex save vs 4 B damage ❗
❗ Faraday Kuiper: DC 16 basic Reflex save vs 4 B damage ❗
❗ Luna: DC 16 basic Reflex save vs 4 B damage ❗
❗ Obozaya: DC 17 basic Reflex vs 8 B damage; DC 16 basic Reflex save vs 4 B damage ❗

CHARACTER IN ➤ BOLD TYPEFACE CAN ACT! STRIKETHROUGH NAMES ARE ELIMINATED.
Round 2
➤ Chi Chika Chikaaa (AC 17) (HP 14/20) |
➤ Navasi (AC 16) (HP 6/14) |
➤ Faraday Kuiper (AC 18) (HP 17/17) |
Collapsing Energy Shield (Hazard) | DC 16 Acrobatics to dodge, DC 17 Athletics to outrun the disaster, DC 19 Survival (trained) to seek shelter in rocky terrain, DC 15 Life Science Lore (trained) or DC 17 Nature or Religion (trained) to generate a protective barrier using life essence from nearby outcroppings. Four total successes are required to disable the hazard. |

Round 1
➤ Luna (AC 14) (HP 13/17) |
➤ Obozaya (AC 18) (HP 24/24) |

Faraday DC 16 Basic Reflex: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (14) + 7 = 21 (Success: Damage reduced to 2)

Faraday blinks at his enlarged shadow, but continues to run.

Faraday DC 17 Athletics: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (11) + 7 = 18

Before my turn
❗Reflex: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18

Round 2 Chi gains 4 hp to his Vitality network 8/10

◆TRANSFER VITALITY (Navasi 8 hp)
◆Nature: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (4) + 7 = 11
◆ Ponders about the meaning of life.
"Glorious death can you not wait I have plans later this week!"

Ref 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
Obo avoids the worst of it!

Athletics 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (5) + 5 = 10

Not the Vesks day...