Mythic playtest right here, anyone?

[Marigold Malachite]

Quick Question, O Mighty DM:

Will we be staying the same level and tier for the next encounter? If not, I can start working on it :)

Edit - HP 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

[Pendin Fust]

I toyed around with leveling up, mainly because I want to throw some higher CR creature(s) at you :) Sure, level up to level 2, still Tier 1.

We can assume this combat is over, as the Zombie, if still un-alive, just attack the closest person, probably miss, and will definitely be brought down this round. But please, everyone, feel free to roll it out :)

[Marigold Malachite]

Standard PC wealth level for level 2?

[Pendin Fust]

Yep. Assume you've been able to get to a town (not big enough to buy anything above +1) and you've been shopping with standard lvl 2 wealth (minus whatever you spent at lvl 1, plus whatever you had left over). The next encounter will be against 1 Mythic creature CR2/MT1, and 2 other CR 1 creatures, so slightly above APL but not quite +1 above. All spells and mythic powers are recharged. There'll be a bit of a lead up so you can all get your marching order and stealth/perception/detect etc.

[Pendin Fust]

Link for next combat scenario. A3-A4 is an entrance. Description will come after I get confirmation from the Silas and Thomas if they wanna kill the zombie :)[/ooc]

[Pendin Fust]

Link for next combat scenario. A3-A4 is an entrance. Description will come after I get confirmation from the Silas and Thomas if they wanna kill the zombie :)

[Lord Embok]

You might want to make things a bit more difficult than that. A larger than average party with full powers against a barely above average encounter? Also can't say I agree with recovering all powers. Resources are meant to be something you actually have to consider, but if we're only doing one encounter a level then we'll be spamming mythic points left and right. It won't be representative of actual play.

...but that's just my opinion. You're the DM.

[Thomas Lockwood]

If Silas passes

Rest in peace, abomination of life!

Attack 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (8) + 4 = 12
Damage 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (2) + 2 = 4

Reroll from mythic rally 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

[Thomas Lockwood]

HP 1d8 + 1 ⇒ (7) + 1 = 8

[Pendin Fust]

@Embok, for the 2nd scenario, its a CR2/Tier 1 with 2 CR1 mooks, and I wanted to test out how fully operative Level 1/Tier 1 group handles the challenge. I don't want to say trust me, but adding the Mythic Tier 1 to this monster gives it a lot of options. It could be even worse if I gave it Dual Path, but I didn't want to be that harsh...yet :)

On the following scenarios I will be throwing different variables in, such as not having rested, favored terrains, and things of that nature. This is slowly going to morph into a mini story.

Also, if Silas doesn't pass, I'll just rule that you two did whatever you do at the same time, making it a nice cinematic.

[Pendin Fust]

Assuming Silas passes so we can get on to the next scenario.

The cleric's attack splatters the head of the remaining zombie, shoving it's spine several inches down and out of its backside. The newly (re)dead body collapses on the spot.

And now the lead up to the 2nd scenario...

You are traveling along a winding road, towards a rumor of a keep housing an evil that is feared across the hamlets and towns you've seen. Night time is a cause for shuttered windows and bolted doors, and mother's threaten to send their children to the Keep of Urstig if they misbehave. Tales of abduction, one or two drunks at first, but increasingly more from respected members of society.

The path ahead of you runs into a cave shrouded by overgrowth. You think you hear a whispered calling, promising treasure.

Roll perception and stealth.

Set yourselves up in a marching order on the map.

***EDIT***
Spreadsheet should now be editable by you all.

GM:

1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (14) + 6 = 20
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28
1d20 + 6 ⇒ (17) + 6 = 23
1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

[Thomas Lockwood]

Perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (6) + 5 = 11
Stealth 1d20 - 6 ⇒ (9) - 6 = 3

I'll...stay in the back to cover our flank.

[Pendin Fust]

If the rolls continue like that for the NPC's you all could be in TROUBLE!

[Charles Trope]

Perception 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
Stealth 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12

HP 1d10 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8

Charles will go first.

[Marigold Malachite]

Perception 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19

Stealth 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (4) + 11 = 15

I'll be sneakin' in the second rank.

[Lord Embok]

Embok whispers, "Hey Charles, leave this one to me", then takes point.

HP: 1d8 ⇒ 3
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (14) + 8 = 22
Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (16) + 8 = 24

Took Combat Trick - Dodge as my rogue talent. Didn't really buy anything, though if I can upgrade the mythic dagger I'll get it masterwork.

[Charles Trope]

Charles shrugs, looking at Embok. "As you wish". he says, hefting his greatsword and ready to spring forward at moment's notice if Embok is seen.

Charles is readying an action to charge the first creature he lays eyes upon, if Embok is discovered

[Pendin Fust]

Embok, go ahead and update to Masterwork.

Embok:

You see one vague shape flitting through the undergrowth on the path right before the cave entrance. You can't quite see it but it looked like it was close to the ground and had a tail.

Sorry, rolled a 23 on perception...noone's likely to sneak in.

You notice there is a figure leaning non-chalantly on a big stone table looking thing. He is very muscular and lean. He has wild hair and is bare chested, although it is hard to tell at first with all the hair on his body.

Knowledge Nature, Arcana, Religion, and Local is a DC 10. Untrained is a DC 15 to identify.

[Elyza]

When the cave entrance is found, Eliza readies herself by casting Mage Armor before approaching. Not being a graceful one, she will be staying back with Tom until a foe can be found.

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Stealth: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Once she gets up to the corner: Kn Nature: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16, Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28, Kn Religion: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14, Kn Local 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (9) + 8 = 17

Spoiler:

purchases: 15 1st level spells and 1 cantrip on scrolls and inscription materials, masterwork longsword, 1 vial of anti-toxin and a crowbar.
AC 16, HP 9+1d6 ⇒ 2

[Thomas Lockwood]

Knowledge Religion 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23
EDIT:

purchases:

Breastplate, heavy steel shield

[Charles Trope]

Purchases:

Spoiler:

Mwk Greatsword and Mwk Banded mail and 1x potion of cure light wounds

[Marigold Malachite]

(All trained, DC10)

Knowledges:

Nature 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22
Arcana 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (6) + 7 = 13
Religion 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Local 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

[Pendin Fust]

knowledge:

You realize, as you get closer, that this man is different. His hair is thick and wild and grows down his neck to his shoulders, giving him almost a mane. His eyes are yellow. He shows many signs of being a werewolf. Stories around the towns and churches tell of one of Urstig's pets, an unnaturally brutal werewolf named Tooth.

I think we have just Silas left to place himself.

[Marigold Malachite]

Mari whispers to her companions, "Be careful, friends. The beastly-looking man is a werewolf. His bite and claws can spread disease, and he is highly resistant to all weapons save those of silver."

[Thomas Lockwood]

My Sarenrae's holy fire guide us against this evil.

Casts bless (if we have time), +1 morale bonus on attack rolls and on saving throws against fear effects

[Lord Embok]

Embok points to where he saw the movement, whispering "Something is there. It might be a wolf then."

[Pendin Fust]

Oh, there's time to cast Bless...heheheheh :)

[Silas Stoneborn]

Ugh, so sorry, guys. Managed to get food poisoning and I've been basically incoherent for a while. Perception 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15 Stealth 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (13) + 6 = 19. It looks like we leveled, is that correct?

[Thomas Lockwood]

yes, Level 2/Tier 1

Edit: I don't like when the DM laughs like that

[Pendin Fust]

Hope you're feeling better Silas...I've had that particular malady 3 times...never fun. Yep, level 2 Tier 1, standard wealth by level for level 2, minus whatever you spent on level 1, feel free to update items/armors/weapons as if you've been to a small town (nothing over +1).

Whaaat....it wasn't a particularly evil laugh :)

[Pendin Fust]

As Charles and Embok try to sneak in the cave, you hear a deep rumble of a laugh, "Heheheh. You all may as well come in, I know you're there. Tooth's dinner was promised by Master, and Tooth is hungry!"

As he finishes this statement, his head phases slightly out of reality and a gross representation of a wolf's head replaces it. His body becomes more heavily muscled, and talons spring from his finger tips. The last sound is a snarl that could have been a laugh, if he still had a human head.

Roll Init

GM:

1d20 + 5 ⇒ (12) + 5 = 17
1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18

[Lord Embok]

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21

[Thomas Lockwood]

"Any last words you want us to give your master when we destroy him too?"
Initiative 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (17) + 1 = 18

[Silas Stoneborn]

Init 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

[Elyza]

Init: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15

[Charles Trope]

For some reason i had enormous trouble posting this message.

Init: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23

[Marigold Malachite]

Init 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (4) + 3 = 7

[Pendin Fust]

Init Order:

Charles
Embok
Tooth
Thomas
????
Elyza
Marigold
Silas

Charles then Embok, you're up!

[Charles Trope]

Charles runs towards the werewolf.

Makes a run action to I13, i don't have enough movement to charge so i'll approach him

[Lord Embok]

I'm not sure exactly where I saw the tailed creature, and I don't know exactly where I can hide behind, so I'll just say what I want to do and you can put me wherever is appropriate.

Embok assumes the werewolf just heard Charles or some of the others, and that he's still safely hidden. He tries to sneak closer to where he saw something moving, and will stop if he gets sight of it.

Don't know if you want me to roll stealth/perception again or if I just use the same values, so feel free to ignore this if it's not necessary.

Rolls:

Perception: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (19) + 8 = 27
Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (20) + 8 = 28

[Pendin Fust]

If you still want to do this action that's cool, but you're initial stealth roll didn't pass...

[Lord Embok]

I don't know that. I just know that he's aware *someone* is here, which isn't surprising because not everyone is a rogue.

[Pendin Fust]

OK :) Cool.

As Embok creeps as silent as nightfall towards the undergrowth near the mouth of cave, he notices 2 yellow eyes staring out at him. He hears a low growl...

In the cave, Tooth gives a howl and bites at Charles...

Bite1d20 + 1 ⇒ (11) + 1 = 12
Damage1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

And growls in frustration as his snapping jaws fail to close on his target. He takes a short step, and starts advancing towards the rest of the group.

5-foot step away and up to his current position on the map. Thomas, you're turn!

[Hama]

Um, a question, how did he make a 5-foot step and a move action in the same round?

[Pendin Fust]

OOPS! Thanks for that Hama, didn't mean to make him actually move...got too excited! Moved him back to where he was supposed to be...Only describing what it looked like he was getting ready to move to.

[Thomas Lockwood]

Slowly starts heading towards the other side of the cave.

EDIT Double move action to I4
perception 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (15) + 5 = 20

[Pendin Fust]

Thomas, you see a cave, seemingly natural, with a ceiling roughly thirty feet up. The whole cave is dimly lit by candles on the walls in sconces. Boxes and crates are stacked along the walls, indicating it is almost like a storehouse. Furs and pelts line the floor of the cave. Down where Charles is engaged with the werewolf, you see a large table or alter with a heavy stone top. Splayed out on top of it is the remains of a kobold, the coloring and face remarkably similar to the one who fled the battle you just had recently.

As Embok is peering closer into the overgrowth, two wolves rush out on either side of the path and attack...

Bite 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (6) + 2 = 8
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6

Bite 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (13) + 2 = 15
Damage 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7

Both of which fail to find their mark.

Elyza, Marigold, then Silas

[Elyza]

Elyza draws her bow as she moves in to see the hairy beast, infuses it with some arcane energy to deal with the threat and lets an arrow fly. Two more wolves come in from behind before she can turn her shot. To hit: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (9) + 6 = 15 +1 bless, damage:1d8 + 2d6 ⇒ (2) + (1, 1) = 4

Spoiler:

draw bow while single moving to G3, Swift: 1 MP in Mythic Arcane Strike (bane humanoid shapeshifters), std: shoot arrow at Tooth.
16 to hit, forgot bless before rolling. (1 bab, 2 dex, 2 bane, 1 arcane strike, 1 bless) Probably still not enough, but swift/immediate action spent already.
I had already rolled before the extra wolves came in.
AC 16, HP 11

[Pendin Fust]

The arrow flies towards the werewolf but fails to strike.

[Marigold Malachite]

Mari peers behind her, spying the wolves. Singing a quick lullaby, she tries to will the wolves to go to sleep.

Sleep spell, should catch both wolves, save DC 15

Turning before ensuring that her magic functioned, Marigold yells out "Battle Plan Artichoke!"

Spend a Mythic point as a swift action - everyone except Charles can take an extra move action on my turn

She'll then move quickly into the room.