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Confirming that I am out with Asami, positive as to her ineffectiveness in combat within this scenario and still unconvinced she will do well in different areas as well as an inability to contribute much to the party were all factors in my decision. If Adamantine wasn't out of WBL range I'm sure things could be different, but it is, and so I feel locked out of being effective.

(I have a hunch as to what you were hinting @ Paladin usefulness, but after thinking it through, it still doesn't actually help the party if its what I think it is, ergo, the original points are still valid.)

All the best.

I asked my venture captain today his opinion as to whether it would get easier playing a Paladin within the scenario. He replied by telling me it was one of the most anti-paladin scenarios that he has ever GM'd but wouldn't go into any further detail. Now I just don't know what to do -_-.

I don't think I can progress this further with Asami. I could progress if I was playing a different character sure, but with Asami, I cannot Smite, or deal any sort of damage which means shes just going to be a deadweight in this scenario. Sure, the final boon/reward might be worth it, but from a player POV, my current character feels useless in this particular scenario, and that directly impacts on enjoyment / ability to roleplay, so I don't really think I'm doing anyone any favours continuing with Asami.

Agreeing with Karos. I don't doubt we can "run" past the constructs in the first room. I just don't know how difficult the rest of the scenario is. For instance, if this is just the first fight (and we are unprepared for), I would really hate to see the BBEG.

Outside first. If we are going in at all I'd rather we stock up to have a better chance of survival if something hits the fan.

If we are actually serious about going further into the building, id rather we prepare for it. The worst case scenario is running past the constructs, assuming they don't follow us, and then running into something else with hardness, and then being unable to progress forward (new threat), or retreating backwards (constructs), which puts us in a lose/lose situation since our previous GM said there was no other way to enter/exist the museum other than the main entrance.

Only the GM knows whats further in, and if we are equipped to handle the remainder as to whats in the museum, but as a player I really hate the idea of running in blind with no real way of retreating due to the enemies in the first room we don't have a chance at beating.

Flee? because we still cannot bypass hardness, and if we try to push past them then we still have to fight them to leave at a later date. I humbly apologise if I am coming accross as being difficult, but I just don't know what to really do here :(

HP note for my own use

Current HP 12/25.

Slightly confused as to what is happening, but I'm not really looking forward to fighting those constructs again since none of us can actually bypass hardness with the exception of Jory who (if we reset), doesn't have Adamantine Arrows. I just don't know how a Round 2, would change things, since we still lack the ability to hurt them.

I have a cousin in the army who works as a chef and instructor now. I wouldn't know his rank though, and I bet we have different criteria living in different countries.

Anyway I've lost track as to who died and who is still alive :(

I think its Me, Jory and Leil that are all alive and well on this rescue mission? Is that correct?

ginganinja, Asami Taran, 66852-4, Silver Crusade
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No issues at all with you taking over!

We might need to get a paizo mod or something in here, its not like we can get any further with an inactive GM.

I hope this rescue mission wraps up soon / GM gets back, otherwise I'm locked out of the Season 6 Special

Ranged Touch Attack (Tanglefoot Bag): 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (11) + 3 = 14

VICTORY

FIRE EVERYTHING: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (3) + 3 = 6
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Emboldened by her friends recent success, Asami struggles with the unfamiliar nature of the bow, attempting another volley.

But shes blind as a bat and misses

Aasami follows suit, firing off an arrow at the nearest construct.

Attack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (6) + 3 = 9
Damage: 1d8 ⇒ 1

Kinda thought that would happen, I need at least a 17 to hit them -_-

I don't mind going back in and helping our former companions, but as far as pressing on and trying to go further in...not going to happen. We almost TPKed on the first encounter, there could be more Gearsman inside, and prolly a BBEG (If its a CR 6 encounter to start, I couldn't imagine what the final fight would be like) left inside. We just don't have the resources to complete the rest of the scenario.

Or we could buy adamantine weapons for that exact same price =]

I didn't post an action because there isn't really anything I can do, I assumed I had safely left the building and that was that. What more can you do :/

I'm sorry, but I couldn't help thinking of this after reading the consent / non consent drama we had.

This Applies

My apologies, I went back and read some of my posts and realise I came across as an utter douche, and I apologise for that. Its mostly just frustration directed towards the initial author.

Nevermind I just won't bother. The way this encounter is being written / run gives us no chance at winning this.

Withdraw as a full rnd action, and just leave the building. Might just have to fail this one since WBL wise we have nothing. If we were human this would be a total TPK by now...

Assuming that -3 in that attack roll is my energy resistance, than it should really be -5 since I have electric resistance 5.

I'm fairly certain it shouldn't be dealing that much damage even with resistance but ok.

Asami drops her glaive as a free action, swift action uses Lay on Hands, and takes out her rope (I think its a move action?) before attempting to grapple the nearest construct.

Unsure what the correct role here is. Is the rope an improvised weapon etc etc.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 10

I heal 10.

Asami lashes out with her Glaive, driving it into the creatures side.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (16) + 5 = 21
Damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (2) + 7 = 9

If its an Improvised weapon then we take -4 on attack rolls, which basically requires us to roll a natural 20 just to hit. Still doesn't solve the problem.

EDIT

I HAVE A SOLUTION

I have some rope with me, and we can try and tie them up with some rope, while using the Grapple check, while the rest of us aid the person attempting to grapple. Good Idea?

Or we could all buy a bag of marbles

or we could buy tanglefoot bags

or we could buy tons of nets.

Still doesn't solve the fact that only you can damage them, and the rest of us just get murdered or act as cannon fodder. We cannot afford the required material in order to beat these things...which is the primary and most frustrating issue about this encounter, since it seems to have been written with an understanding that 3rd level PCs all have access to Adamantine weapons.

Not sure why you are running, its not like you have an alternative way of getting past them (level wealth means we couldn't afford adamantine at this level anyway) so we straight up fail the scenario anyway

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (5) + 6 = 11

Not even going to bother rolling damage

Its because Adamantine Weapon Blanch doesn't bypass hardness.

Has this thing actually taken damage yet, it sounds like this is roughly a CR 6 encounter

EDIT Ah, I see that it has

Asami lashes out, driving her Glaive into the statues side.

Attack: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (13) + 5 = 18
Damage: 1d10 + 7 ⇒ (3) + 7 = 10

I have a glaive so I think I'll 5 foot away from those robots in order to attack with my weapon

Attack: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16
Damage: 1d10 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14

Asami cries out in pain as the lightning spears into her, backing off a step (5 Foot), and triggering her Lay of Hands ability, before taking the Total Defence action.

Lay on Hands: 1d6 + 1 + 2 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 + 1 = 8

AC is now 18, and I should be on 12 health

Worth noting that as an aasimar, I have electric resistance 5. Was that factored into the damage I took (or is having electric resistance even relevant)? If I end up taking 5 less damage, I'd feel comfortable enough about using my standard to attack this thing and then 5 foot away, but if Electric resistance doesn't apply then I'll stick to Total Defence.

"Relax", Asami tells Jory in a calm voice "No-one here believes this is your fault, just rest easy"

If anyone here is specialized in Heal, it would be wise to inform Asami whether Jory is still in extreme danger, or if he is effectively "stable". If no-one knows, Asami will just default and use Lay on Hands to heal Jory if she fears he is in need of urgent healing

I'm open with any option as well, although would prefer we kept playing - I find it hard to come back to something after a period of inactivity as it interrupts my rp flow :/

Asami's face lights up, as she entertains the possibility of doing ANYTHING other than the mound of paperwork. Strapping on her sword, she nods in agreement to Kyroden, making for the door.

My humble apologies Kim, I'm usually pretty good about remembering to update that.

Easy reference stats have been added

Nothing super rare (to my knowledge), about my character. Shes got a trait that lets her heal an extra point of HP if she uses Lay on Hands though.

Faction: Silver Crusade.

Asami is too well groomed to say so, although she privately expresses disappointment that she was called upon to do simple bookkeeping, and not having wonderful adventures somewhere else.

Asami is a Level 3 Paladin, available for an adventure!

interested.

I'll be up to play in this.