pat512 |
Cyrus the Mentalist wrote:Make attack rolls against s3 and s4, as well.Shift to G14. I'll use my wand of accuracy wizard class encounter power (free action) for another +4 to my maze of mirrors encounter power focused on J16 (burst 1) to try and catch Redcoat and as many Satyrs as possible.
And I rolled no better than Cyrus:Cyrus Maze vs. s3, s4 (1d20+5=7, 1d20+5=6)
pat512 |
The bear steps toward the tavern, the air shimmers, and then Redcoat is in the tavern next to Eglantine. "Sorry, Miss," he says morosely as he half-heartedly swipes a paw at her, but she dodges.
Claw attack on Eglantine (1d20+8=17, 1d10+7=10)
BLOCK 3:
Eglantine
Catriana
Yomi
I have actions from Catriana and Yomi. Eglantine, you're up
Eglantine Prakseda |
"I'm sorry too, this really shouldn't be happening." Eglantine gloomily watches the bear materialise beside her. She steps elegantly through the door (to L15) and launches a sling bullet at S3 (the one already damaged by Bren). Then she runs swiftly behind the building to try and deliver some more ranged damage to the satyrs.
Deft Strike - allows a move of 2 squares before attack and probably provokes an OA from the bear. 1d20+8 v AC = 25, 1d6+4=6 damage to S3. Move is run action to N22. Minor action, Arcana check to find out what she knows about talking fey bears. 1d20+3=20.
pat512 |
The bear missed his first attack on Eglantine, but lands a solid hit when she leaves an opening as she exits the tavern. -14hp
Eglantine lands a sling bullet on her satyr target, then ducks out of sight.
Eglantine:
Catriana's attempt to make the satyr stumble fails, but her leadership inspires Yomi to new strength. Her direction also helps her surrounded companions move to more advantageous position.
The townsfolk clear the area, leaving the problem to the "heroes."
Yomi then invokes the blessing of the Raven Queen Bless - +1 to all your attack rolls for the duration
Then the satyrs fight back.
The leader (s1) yells at Bren, "Not so good at close in, are you?" then stabs at Bren and whirls around to flank Yomi, attacking again. Bren ignores the taunt, but the spear strikes home twice Bren - -5hp; Yomi - -7hp
The second satyr, having nowhere to go, taunts Catriana -- "Good talker, let's see about fighter" and attacks with his spear. Catriana doesn't fall for the trick, but is still stabbed -7hp
The third, marked by Bren, moves into flanking position and attacks, then shifts (leaving himself open) into flanking position against Yomi and attacks again, missing twice. Bren, however, is unable to take advantage of the opportunity.
The fourth satyr moves into the position just vacated by the third, flanking Bren, and stabs at him, landing a solid blow. -8hp. He then flips up to attack Cyrus, missing. He seems to have shaken off the effects of Bren's terrible weapon.
The fifth, from his position, also taunts Bren, causing the fighter to lose his guard in anger, and stabs Bren -11hp before skipping over to do the same to Cyrus from flanking -11hp.
Bren, Cyrus, you're up before the bear.
For those keeping score at home, all five satyrs have now used their attack-shift-attack power.
As far as my records show, nobody on the field is bloodied.
Claw OA on Eglantine (1d20+8=21, 1d10+7=14)
s2 taunt Catriana, stab, possibly with CA (1d20+8=14, 1d20+10=27, 1d6+3+1d6=8)
s4 on Bren w/CA (1d20+12=31, 1d6+3+1d6=8)
s3 atk Bren, Yomi (1d20+12=18, 1d6+3+1d6=11, 1d20+12=13, 1d6+3+1d6=7)
Bren OA on s3 (1d20+11=14, 1d12+5=13)
Yomi |
For Pat
Yomi will use avenging flame vs. s3 1d20+8=22, 4d4+6=21
Total attack roll is 22 because of Bless.
"My goddess protects her own!"
Yomi then spends an action point to get another attack vs. s3.
Wrathful Thunder 1d20+9=25, 2d4+6=12
s3 is dazed if this attack hits.
pat512 |
I have a problem with the Virtue of Cunning bard power in the PBP game style - theoretically I can slide any missed ally once a round, but as the satyrs act together, it's difficult for me to move someone so he won't get flanked by them. Any ideas on how to solve this ?
Hmm, that is tricky. I was unfamiliar with the feature. I'm open to suggestions. One is simply to slow down when they miss. Probably better is for you to give me guidelines when you post (as you're almost immediately before the satyrs, and have time to respond to the bear attacks) and trust my judgment.
Catriana:Cyrus the Mentalist |
"I don't like being surrounded!" Cyrus yells as his form blurs and he retreats westward down the street. He then turns and casts a spell back to where he came from. Shadowy figures grow from the ground and attack the satyrs. Again Cyrus yells down the street, "Stay away from those shadows, they'll attack anyone that treads unwearily!"
Expeditious Retreat Utility Power to get out of trouble, I'll move 10 squares west, which puts me off the map but hopefully far enough away from the satyrs. Then I'll cast Grasping Shadows Encounter Power (burst 1) back into G14, attacking s3, s4, and s5.
1d20+5=19, 1d20+5=11, 1d20+5=25 vs. Will
Here's the damage for the attack vs s3 if that hit, 1d8+7=14
And the critical vs. s5, max damage + 1d8=1
For a total of 16 damage on s5.
Also the area effect around g14 lasts until the end of my next turn.
Let me know if I've made any mistakes please.
pat512 |
After Bren misses the satyr and Cyrus's shadows affect two of the others, the bear squeezes through the door of the tavern and comes up to Bren and lazily swipes at him with a huge paw. He would have missed but for the distraction of the satyr, but knocks Bren against the wall Flavor text -11hp; Bren is bloodied.
Next block: Eglantine, Catriana, Yomi (I have an action from Yomi)
Eglantine Prakseda |
If I run to E22 have I got line of sight on S3?
Regardless, she's going to E22 and will aim at S3 if she can see it. If not, S1 gets the benefit of Eglantine's next offering. 1d20+8=22, 1d6+5=10hp damage.
Darting around the back of the building, Eglantine fires another sling bullet into the battle, aiming for the satyrs.
Eglantine Prakseda |
Eglantine Prakseda wrote:O15 and aim at S3You've got me all confused -- running (and taking the -5 to attack) or walking (and not getting that far -- remember, you can't cut filled corners).
Sorry. Walking sedately yet gracefully to O17 and firing at S3 if I can get him, S1 if I can't.
Catriana Windrunner |
Catriana realizes the fey are overrunning the few party members who are left together. Playing her harp even faster, her music takes the form of an energy bolt which hits S2 in its head, throwing him back towards the huge bear. Exploiting the opening, she moves Bren back out of the bear's deadly reach. She also tries to attack S3, but misses.
Impelling Force vs S2
Impelling Force (vs. Fort) (1d20+7=27, 1d10+5=7)
Slide it to G16. It's a crit, and I'm using a magical wand. How much damage is that ?
Shift Bren back out of the bear's reach to F17 using Virtue of Cunning.
Use Action Point to use Misdirected Mark on S3, Misdirected Mark on S3 (1d20+5=6, 1d8+5=12) but that's a miss.
pat512 |
Impelling Force vs S2
Impelling Force (vs. Fort) (1d20+7=27, 1d10+5=7)
Slide it to G16. It's a crit, and I'm using a magical wand. How much damage is that ?
It does max (15) plus a die-roll, usually a d6. It should say in the wand description, but I don't know where that one comes from -- it's not in the compendium. So check and roll; it won't make any immediate difference.
Catriana's music alternately lures and repels her friends and allies, enabling a better defensive formation.
Meanwhile, on the offensive, Yomi calls down the Raven Queen's avenging flame, incinerating s3 where he stood. The other satyrs howl in rage.
Yomi:
pat512 |
Standard Action : Second Wind
Surge value is 13
Add 2 from armor's special property (1d10=2)
For a total of 15 regained HP.
I'm at 32, right?
Bren, I've got a question pending with Yomi, then it will be the satyrs' turn before yours. Let's give Yomi some more time. And I have you currently at 17, yes.
pat512 |
Yomi invokes the thunder of his goddess, and dazes one of the satyrs flanking him (s1).
For lack of any options, the dazed satyr thrusts his spear at the priest, drawing blood, but not able to take full advantage of the flanking -7hp
The second satyr, sensing weakness, tries to aggravate Bren, "You killed my friend!" and stabs at him. -7hp
The fourth satyr, unaffected by Cyrus's enchantment, taunts and attacks Yomi, "Yah, thunder, against nature spirits!" Yomi is aggravated, but not enough to drop his guard.
The fifth satyr, slowed by the tentacles, manages to advance on Yomi and try a spear thrust, landing a blow -5hp
Bren takes a moment to draw breath, restoring himself. +15hp
Bren and Yomi are bloodied, s1 is dazed, s5 is slowed. Everyone on the field but the bear is injured.
Cyrus
Cyrus the Mentalist |
Cyrus, realizing that he may have withdrawn a bit too far from the fray to help his comrades is forced to rush back in yelling:
"We must turn the tide of this battle!"
Run to D17 via ?14, ?14, ?14, A15, B16, C17, D17 (7 squares)
Once at D17 cast Thunderwave on C14(top left) to E16(bottom right) hopefully catching s1 and pushing him into the grasping shadows area effect for more damage and alleviating the flanking on Yomi.
1d20+5=17 vs s1 Fortitude, home rolled @ work for 1d6+5=7 thunder damage and push 2 squares to F14 for an additional 4 psychic damage for a total of -11hp and slowed until the end of his next turn.
Cyrus will use an action point after this attack but I need to know the outcome before I decide how to use the AP.
Cyrus grants CA for the run, S5 is no longer slow and the grasping shadows area effect ends at end of my turn.
pat512 |
Can I still cast Thunderwave over the same blast area from C17, if so then I don't need to run?
I can't see any way without running that you can catch more than one satyr without hitting a party member. It's a close blast, meaning it's a 3x3 grid that has to touch your square.
Cyrus the Mentalist |
Cyrus the Mentalist wrote:Can I still cast Thunderwave over the same blast area from C17, if so then I don't need to run?I can't see any way without running that you can catch more than one satyr without hitting a party member. It's a close blast, meaning it's a 3x3 grid that has to touch your square.
Yeah I didn't really see any way to get more than one satyr without endangering another PC. I wanted to make sure you interpreted the blast rules the same as I did, so put me in C17 please with Thunderwave cast over the same area, everything else the same. I'll resolve the AP once I see the results of this attack. Thanks for the help Pat.
pat512 |
Action Point - Cyrus casts Magic Missile at s1
1d20+5=15 vs s1 Reflex for 2d4+5=8 force damage
Invigorated by his initial attack Cyrus fires an arcane missile at the bloodied satyr hoping to swing the battle into our favor.
Miss -- Redcoat's turn when I get off the phone, but it would be useful to know if Yomi used his Channel Divinity and on whom
pat512 |