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Jerin is up.

Krenn isn't actually up at the moment, he already acted this round. I'm waiting for Aron's next round update before I then post my actions. So you might not want to bot Krenn so far ahead in advance.

The listed info is unofficial and comes from the old Wotc forums. I find that although the formula they use is pretty much identical to how I do it (base 10 + CR, +5 for more info) they provide very little useful combat info to fight the creatures. I mean the entire DC26 entry is basically "they speak Aquan".

What I tend to do is give increasing amounts of information for a success, DC+5 and DC+10. At DC+15 I consider a PC an expert with that creature, having either studied them intensively or having also had first-hand experience with them. If they meet DC+15 I give the link to the creature's page (if applicable). Obviously not suited to unique monsters and villains but for typical stat blocks it works well.

Krenns still essentially attacking under them so its not really a flank unless your above them. You can just use the aid another action to improve his to hit though- I don't see a flank happening without flight or levitation.

What DR? You didn't make the knowledge planes check. We have no idea of its DR or resistances, IC.

It definitely can. We can treat it as Krenn jumping if you like :P.

It has a ten foot reach Llyra so you could attack with your whip, just not your rapier.

Having noted the Conjuration aura before Llyra attempted to disarm the trap, Curnach begins to move his hands in slow, graceful movements and shouts in a powerful, magic-enhanced voice-

Return to your native plane, fiend!

He continues to cast and dramatically points his hand at the Belker closest to Llyra, releasing the magical energy.

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28

You can assume Curnach casts Guidance between each attempt then quietly leaves the room.

Also- we detect magic in every room. We would have seen the aura and had Jerin identify it with Knowledge (Arcana) before Llyra tries to disable it.

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A safari version (3.0, scroll down a little) is available on that page.

I fine generally people are more willing to spend ages making posts complaining about the Post Monster than downloading a quick plug in. Not even sure Aron has bothered to download it yet.

Its two or three clicks- it will take you less time than replying to this post ;). No lengthy installation etc.

mob, you really need to download Lazarus- your far too active a PbPer to lose posts to the post monster.

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So a statue is shouting at us but is not magical?

I can't speak for Llyra but always taking 10 first is sensible when opening a door (its a single try, takes no longer than a roll and will open most things). I wouldn't recommend it on traps though (and a take 20 is impossible on traps anyway). We still have spell durations going so don't take 20 on any locks either please. You can assume Curnach uses his Guidance spell on attempts to make it easier. Also, when it comes to opening locks I think Krenn can take 10 to assist.

Standard room sweep, take 10 perception for 36, detect magic. If that turns up nothing we go east.

A fine dining room should we find the deed to this place. Curnach says.

Curnach will quickly search the room before moving on.

Take 10 for 36 once more.

Curnach nods for Krenn to open it up.

Agreed, start with the three small doors. Curnach will listen at each door. Take 10 on perception for a total of 36 to hear anything inside.

Krenn, you should still be under the effects of both Barkskin and Feather Step btw.

Dump all kukri's and elephant into bag.

Thanks MoB, all sorted now though (I think).

Please, if we fight these things again, stick with the axe laddie.

Oh, looks like my Rakshasha is down. When did that happen? Don't see a description.

Curnach moves next to Llyra, rushing the Rakshasha with his flame blade.

1d20 + 10 ⇒ (18) + 10 = 28 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6 Fire Damage

While his dinosaur also charges the foe, slamming its tail against the Rakshasha brutally before slowly fading away, the magic that summoned it spent.

1d20 + 15 ⇒ (15) + 15 = 30
3d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 6, 5) + 18 = 33

DC23 Fort save or dazed.

Think i'll be ok. DM, no feedback was given on whether my Anklyo hit and whether Curnach hit. In addition, if the Anklyo DID hit (seems likely with a 27) the Rakshasha needed a fort save as specified...

Its my gf's birthday today and I expect the celebrations will continue until tomorrow. Don't be alarmed if I am a little scarce for a couple of days. Bot Curnach if necessary. Remember the dino expires very soon.

Curnach and his pet continue their assault-

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (12) + 8 = 20 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (7) + 4 = 11 Fire Damage

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5 Miss

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27 Anklyo Attack
3d6 + 18 ⇒ (4, 1, 5) + 18 = 28 DC23 fort or dazed for a round

Also I just realised I wasted time downloading series 4 of True Blood because I forgot what series I watched last and asked Alex if he had watched 5 yet, who said yes but I now discover it hasn't been made yet :p

You asked me if I watched season 3. Either that or I misheard you on microphone.

Curnach finds his stride and swings his flame blade with much more competence.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12 Fire damage, no DR.

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (13) + 3 = 16 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Fire damage, no DR.

The ankylosaurus takes a step to the east and attacks the Rakshasha stabbing its master, attacking with much more power than before.

1d20 + 13 ⇒ (17) + 13 = 30 (Power attack)
3d6 + 18 ⇒ (1, 3, 2) + 18 = 24 (Fort DC 23 or be dazed)

Looks like a healthy 29 damage after DR :).

Jerin is up, right?

The next question is why is the rapier suddenly doing 1d8 instead of 1d6? Write this stuff down if you can't remember, I have to say it adds a lot of frustration and makes the game a lot less immersive if we have to correct mistakes every single turn.

Yup. Being prone doesn't stop you making AOO's, just gives a -4.

The dinosaur lingers on from the power of Curnach's magic and hits the elephant once more.

1d20 + 16 ⇒ (3) + 16 = 19
3d6 + 12 ⇒ (2, 3, 1) + 12 = 18

Curnach continues his assault on the Rakshasha, but fail to land a decisive blow.

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (2) + 8 = 10 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9 Fire Damage

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (4) + 4 = 8 Fire Damage

Average roll of 4... Lovely round...

Don't worry Curnachs still got plenty. Just being conservative and using the flame blade...

On Aron's map update, the blue circle on the Rakshasha indicates it is prone.

The ankylosaurus continues its assault on the elephant while Curnach duels the second Rakshasha. Unfortunately, the massive dinosaur finally falters, its tail flailing ineffectively against the statue-like skin. Curnach surpasses the Rakshasha's spell resistance and swings his burning blade confidently at the creature, although his ineptitude at melee still shines through.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (1) + 14 = 15 Anklyo miss
3d6 + 12 ⇒ (5, 6, 1) + 12 = 24

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18 VS Touch AC
1d8 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5 Fire Damage

1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4 VS Touch AC (miss)

1d20 + 9 ⇒ (19) + 9 = 28 Caster Level VS Spell Resistance

Serpents Lash not applicable but you could have gone for the second Rakshasha at a -5 from your iterative had you succeeded in the first.

So Krenn's at +6 to hit (+4 prone, +2 flanking).

Curnach's armour and shield protect him from the worst of the Rakshasha's attacks, helped a great deal by Jerin's magical aura. Only a single kukri blow gets past his armour and deals a tiny scratch.

4 damage lol, Aron forget the aura again. Krenn and Jerin are up.

Ankylo VS Elephant-

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (9) + 14 = 23
3d6 + 12 ⇒ (1, 5, 3) + 12 = 21

DC23 Fort or Dazed.

Curnach moves past his dinosaur ally to X17, brandishing his flame blade menacingly.

You can, just the ratio is not as favourable as on a two handed weapon.

The DPR actually favors his axe and these Rakshasha's attacks aren't really worth the shield right now.

From the weapon training (+1 attack/damage) he has with it, the weapon focus and greater weapon focus (+2 to hit), weapon specialisation (+2 damage), wielding it two handed (+2 damage) and a better power attack ratio (an extra 3 damage). Then throw in a higher base damage dice (1d6-1d10 is a jump of 2 damage on average)...

Summary-

+3 to hit on axe
+10 damage per hit with axe

VS

Significantly higher crit range on rapier.

I won't run an actual DPR test on the Rakshasha's AC because I think thats going a bit too far, but with such a high DR hes up against, Krenn is better off with the axe.

Heh, Llyra saw you worrying in wayward kings about the Rakshashas.

I'm not really at all worried about them. They have strong defences but aren't particularly strong offensively. If necessary, disarm + Krenn grappling them will be the way to go. Curnachs fairly incompetent in melee but his flame blade bypasses their DR and i'm fairly sure he could take one in a melee fight as soon as he casts Fire Shield :P. I'm really just delaying him at the moment from a lack of options, just being conservative with my spells as we have things well in hand :).

It was. Haven't seen an action for Jerin since this round began. Jerin is up.

No sillier than striking two flanking opponents with a polearm. Its not done simultaneously, thats why theres 6 seconds in a round.

Already nagged him about the damage which is why its now +26. Rapiers can't be wielded in two hands- Drawback: You can't wield a rapier in two hands in order to apply 1-1/2 times your Strength bonus to damage.

Just making sure your aware :). Could always whack the elephant with a normal attack, although it has Hardness.

Llyra- you know you have an iterative attack right? Obviously less applicable right now as your whips unlikely to do enough damage to get through DR, but thought it was worth pointing out.

Llyra- you know you have an iterative attack right? Obviously less applicable right now as your whips unlikely to do enough damage to get through DR, but thought it was worth pointing out.

I'll wait for the round update, want to see if the bolt took down the elephant.

Edit: Nvm, Aron assures me it will still be standing.

The dinosaur continues to pound the poor, blind elephant with its powerful tail while Curnach bides his time.

1d20 + 14 ⇒ (14) + 14 = 28
3d6 + 12 ⇒ (3, 6, 2) + 12 = 23

DC23 Fort or be Dazed.

Jerin is up.

Could be fun :).

Sigh. Sorry to come across as hostile, its just a pet bugbear of mine when people are always asking for a rules citation or developer response for everything.

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"It seems to be the general consensus around here that you can't make a trip attack-of-opportunity on a character who is standing up from prone."

It was flagged for FAQ to see if the staff wanted to correct this assumption- its been marked as 'No Response Needed'.

Further arguments- If it worked like your saying it might, the second movement would ALSO provoke an AOO (being a second move action to stand) and all it would take is the Combat Reflexes feat to 'trip lock' someone. The AOO is provoked as they are rising- they are still prone as its provoked (which is why you get +4) and you can't trip someone whos already prone. The AOO acts as an interrupt- to trip someone it would need to happen after their movement is resolved. All attacks of opportunity are resolved before the action that provoked them is resolved- you can't trip a prone person.

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Edit: And heres the chief dev himself- Link

You can't 'trip-lock', this has come up before. You can't trip a foe who provokes an AOO from rising from prone. Llyra does get the AOO though as greater whip mastery means she has a threatening reach of ten feet (normally with a whip you don't threaten squares).