AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Vironus, apologies for the delay, but I asked a couple rules questioons to the Arbiter before proceeding - am waiting for the response :D
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
The dwarf starts moving with measured steps, he seems to sidestep to one side and then to the other, as he blends with the shadows of the pit.
Arbiter:
1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11
Roll perception to spot where Trihedron is moving to.
Do we not automatically see everyone, unless hidden behind a pillar or otherwise invisible/using stealth? That's why I stated where I was, though I guess you could be being stealthy. :p
For the brief second Vironus peered out around the pillar, it would seem that the Dwarf had vanished.
Well, hopefully I can take a hit and survive! If he comes up behind me, I've got my weapons to use.
Hiding now? Alright then friend!
No movement can be seen from Vironus behind the pillar.
Arbiter:
Staying behind total concealment, readying a charge towards the Dwarf, if he approaches within distance from behind.
Was waiting to get your response before typing my above action, just to see if I could tell where you were from how much I failed by, but put a response regardless in the end as I'm unsure how you're working things. If it's stealth, I didn't think you could hide in plain sight and didn't think there were shadows in this magical arena, as I thought everywhere was lit up and the light source isn't the sun. :p
So the above post is my response until more information is given. :)
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Actually I didn't answer back cause I wasn't available ;) Maybe we should ask for the Arbiter ruling on that one...
For the sake of speeding things up, and simply out of common sense, I would say you see Trihedron heading behind the pillar at C09, and with that perception roll... That's it ;)
That's ok. The only thing that changes is my post to Arbiter then.
Arbiter:
I reposition my shield to face to the left, once again using total concealment, which I think will take a standard action again, though I'm unsure as I'm still in the same space and have already used it in this space. Your ruling, but I'm not too worried if it does suck my standard up. Not doing much else right now.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Apologies for the delay man, I have been PMing the stealthed moves to the Arbiter but honestly it doesn't make much sense because it bogs things down. I'll just put it in a spoiler from here onwards so this can go faster.
Arbiter:
5' step to C13 and Flurry of Arrows with Perfect Strike.
You see the dwarf appearing on the other side, next to one of the pit pillars C13. Immediately after him come two arrow shots in quick succession, aimed in your direction.
Hit 1:27 (23 due to cover but I believe the shield cover does not apply since it is on the other side) || Damage: 6 Hit 2:25 (21 due to cover but I believe the shield cover does not apply since it is on the other side) || Damage: 12
Ha, I thought you were coming from that side, but repositioned as you disappeared, though I'm pretty sure you wouldn't have been able to see the repositioning so it was down to chance and you got me. :)
Your first attack hits me for 6. Your second doesn't.
Tricked, Vironus casts aside his shield drops it in K8 (free action) and rushes up to the Dwarf, drawing his swords as he approaches.
Double move up to the Dwarf, but doesn't provoke because he moves vertically up into D13, however he's now right in your face with both weapons drawn.
Arbiter only (like the rest should have been :p):
I have step up, so I'll follow him as a move action, which will provoke straight away if he draws his bow, though I'll still possibly die as I'm pretty sure he can still get the attack off with me next to him.
As a note - I still had the shield in my hand when I was fired upon, and I'm pretty sure the total concealment only counts to the direction you're facing, but the shield bonus to AC should have still applied, as I know you've said to other that the game doesn't work on facing a specific direction.
Shield gives me an AC of 23, which means the first hits dead on, and the second doesn't.
Was hoping you were going to be about last night, because I'm at my gf's from today until Sunday, so won't get a chance to post much.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Since I am in Europe, by that time it was evening over here, and it got complicated to post :D I am still at the office, but will try to have something posted within the hour.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Hehe, tell that to my kids ;)
Arbiter:
Free Action: Hold bow in one hand.
Move action: Acrobatics going to C16.
As part of the move action, he will draw the tanglefoot bag.
Standard action: Throwing the bag at Vironus
Trihedron shifts the bow, holding it with a single hand. With a series of quicksteps and twists, he attempts to move away from his opponent without leaving an opening.going to C16
If your CMD is 27 or higher, you are entitled an AoO.
As he moves along, his hand reaches for a bag, and after stopping, he throws it at Vironus.
Touch Attack - Hit: 17 || No damage, but instead if it hits:
The bag comes apart and goo bursts out, entangling the warrior and then becoming tough and resilient upon exposure to air.
If it hits you become entangled (–2 penalty on attack rolls and a –4 penalty to Dexterity), and must make a DC 15 Reflex save or be glued to the floor, unable to move. On a successful save, you can move only at half speed.
As you dodge away from the man to C15 before reaching C16, he 5 foot steps diagonally towards you to C14, which I think dodges the tanglefoot bag, as I can do it as an immediate action and you were aiming at me while I was in a different square, and possibly gives me an AoO, and sees you draw your tanglefoot bag.
Let me know if this is correct and then I'll follow up with my round.
Just in case my plan doesn't work, here's the Reflex Save:1d20 + 4 ⇒ (1) + 4 = 5Which is likely to now kill me...
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Dunno exactly what you are using to do that - if it is step up, I don't think you are allowed because it says "Whenever an adjacent foe attempts to take a 5-foot step" and I am not taking a 5-foot step - we can get a ruling from the Arbiter on this though.
On the other hand, if you would do that, you would move 5' as I moved 5' - and then you would stop while I move the remaining 10'. Meaning I would always throw the tanglefoot bag to where you are standing right?
No idea, because I don't know if it works based on the original positioning of characters, or if you're permanently following where my guy is. You sure you're not looking at the tags to Arbiter btw, because I don't think you could have known which side I had my shield facing against originally, and most characters would have 5ft stepped when I approached as you can still shoot from that distance, but you used acrobatics. Not saying you are though. It just seems plausible. :)
How do you break free of a Tanglefoot bag once you fail your save btw? Do you get a save every round? Still, I'm now a sitting duck if caught in it, so I won't last much longer. :p
Aggrevated by his impeded movement, Vironus scrapes the goo from his arms and legs, freeing himself once more, before stepping back beside the pillar 5ft step to D12.
Arbiter:
Damage done to goo as a full round action
1d6 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8, 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (6) + 1 = 7
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Ok, let me address every point you are making :D
Shield Facing: I just moved to my character's right because you had planted your shield to your own right, and then doubled back (and actually thought you would predict this to be honest :D) on the other direction as straightforward as can be. And would double back again, until I could find an opening btw. On the other hand, the fact that you are behind the pillar, doesn't completely prevent me from seeing you, unless I am directionally on the opposite side of the pillar - being just slightly askew should provide me vision, so I actually think that this information could potentially have been posted in plain sight.
The Acrobatic move had three reasons: first I wanted to try a change of pace againts melee characters, and see how well I can restrict their movement and gain distance - I can lay out my whole tactic if you prefer, I am evaluating two or three options; Second, you are a two weapon fighter - from your post above: "rushes up to the Dwarf, drawing his swords as he approaches.", and only an idiot allows two weapon fighters to make full round actions ;) - I am all about full round actions also but see my third reason; Having been watching other bouts and the massive damage put out by some of the characters, I need to test if I can make it with move-and-hit tactics.
Tanglefoot bag: A creature that is glued to the floor (or unable to fly) can break free by making a DC 17 Strength check or by dealing 15 points of damage to the goo with a slashing weapon. A creature trying to scrape goo off itself, or another creature assisting, does not need to make an attack roll; hitting the goo is automatic, after which the creature that hit makes a damage roll to see how much of the goo was scraped off. Once free, the creature can move (including flying) at half speed. If the entangled creature attempts to cast a spell, it must make concentration check with a DC of 15 + the spell's level or be unable to cast the spell. The goo becomes brittle and fragile after 2d4 rounds, cracking apart and losing its effectiveness. An application of universal solvent to a stuck creature dissolves the alchemical goo immediately.
I know. So many disadvantages to a two-weapon wielder. Sad face. Have you rolled how many rounds the bag is in effect for btw? I broke free of it, but will be moving at half speed until it wears out, and I think that's information I need to know, though don't quote me on that!
Think I'll retire my guy after this because he just doesn't seem to cut it. I could go the route of buying Tanglefoot bags myself, but it just seems like I have to change one thing after another. I have a shield, then I need a tanglefoot bag, then I'll need a bow and arrow, then I'll need whatever else lol.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
My answer got ninjaed by your post - you reply FAST man!
Arbiter:
Move Action: Moving to I15
Standard Action: Arrow Attack with Perfect Shot
Repositioning, the dwarf moves across the pit (going to I15) and steadying himself, takes an additional split second and fires another arrow at Vironus.
Arrow Attack - Hit: 25 || Damage: 8
Apologies, I DID forget to roll the duration... To be honest, I don't think that this is something your character would know :D But I am rolling it here:
Tanglefoot Bag Duration:2d4 ⇒ (2, 2) = 4
If you ask my honest opinion, I would give it a try - the thing is, when you are in a group, with perhaps someone else tanking, and a priest at your back, with companions that distract your foes, in more static combats, you are probably able to land a couple of full rounders, but I guess this has always been the issue with 2-weapon fighters. In here, alone, you need to address that somewhat, I learned that immediately on my first bout, when my opponent became invisible and I had absolutely no way to deal with it (this would be something usually addressed by the wizard or cleric, but there is none in here). In the pit you need to try and prepare for the most possible different scenarios with just one single character, and that HAS to involve equipment, there is no other way around it... I honestly think you should get a comp long bow if you can afford it, or at least some javelins, because you can hurt with those... And don't forget that if you use inexpensive consumables, you get them back at the end of the bout ;)
I guess it's more for me to know, so I know when it wears off and don't continue to count it on every round of the match, haha.
Taking another hit from an arrow that pierces through his arm, the bold Gladiator marches towards the Dwarf once more.
Double move to H15, directly in front of you again. Shame I couldn't charge you, but Arbiter ruled that you can't run through corners that have pillars. :p
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Arbiter:
5-foot step back to J15.
Flurry of Arrows with Deadly Aim.
Both attacks hit due to my new now lowered AC. Doh! Also, I 5ft step to I15 in your round as an immediate action which because you fired at me, provokes an AoO.
Looking really worse for wear, Vi takes a quick swipe at you, as you fire two shots in his chest, and then swipes at you once more with his Gladius, before hooking his blade into your bow in an attempt to prise it from your grasp.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Ok, I am really pressed for dinner time at the moment, but I'll drop a couple of bad news on ya :D
Your disarm attempt in fact provokes an attack of opportunity because I am a monk - "At 1st level, a monk gains Improved Unarmed Strike as a bonus feat. A monk's attacks may be with fist, elbows, knees, and feet. This means that a monk may make unarmed strikes with his hands full. There is no such thing as an off-hand attack for a monk striking unarmed. A monk may thus apply his full Strength bonus on damage rolls for all his unarmed strikes."
In any case 17, or in this case 15 would miss against my CMD.
I will resolve these as soon as I have a couple of minutes ;)
Hmm, can you do that, because I thought the bow you were using was two-handed. Actually, yes you can, because you've just answered that. Feet. Haha, well it was a good last attempt! I'm on 1hp, so if you can hit me, I'm done for. :p
I really need Improved disarm, but I don't yet get that, sadly. When I do, my new tactics will work better.
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
As the warrior attempts to disarm Trihedron, his right foot spins defensively around with lightning rapidity, but misses its mark by a mile.
With another step back (K14), the dwarf fluidly strings and fires his bow repeatedly at Vironus yet again, attempting to take definitively down the resilient man.
When Tri first attacked you (when you had your shield up), you say he missed with a 25. I'm not sure where you got all that AC from, as a tower shield is only +2, and the cover did not apply. Also, yes, step up does not apply to your opponent's move actions, only 5-ft. steps.
There was a lot of stuff going on here, though it seems you've mostly played through it, so please highlight anything that needs a definitive ruling!
AC 19 T 19 FF 17 | F +7 R +7 W +10 (+2 to saves vs Poison, Spells and) | Init +4 | Perc +14 (+2 bonus to Perception vs unusual stonework. Free check within 10 feet)
Status:
HP: 43/43 | barkskin (self only, 1 ki) | Perfect Strike (2d20) (5/5) | Ki Pool (8/8)
Apologies for being yet another archer that you had to face in here man...
Trihedron approaches the young fallen warrior, standing over him, bow taut to its maximum.
"Dawr runk Hazkal - Ek Zan kruk dre grom garaz"
Dwarven:
"Well fought young one - Your veins run strong with courageous blood"
Without another word, he lets fly one single straight arrow.
Coup de Grace:3d8 + 15 ⇒ (5, 7, 8) + 15 = 35 Fort Save DC 45
As Vironus drops, he smiles but let's out one last laugh and says you too to the man in Dwarven, as the arrows within him pierce all the way through as he lands.
As Vironus enters the arena, shield in hand and blades still sheathed, he looks fourth only to see an opponent he faced once before, and one that seemingly could take all of his attacks and kill in two foul swoops.
Shouting across the arena, Vironus speaks to the man "I don't know how you can take so many hits, but needless to say, as you and I both know, this'll be over in a flash!
" Fine... Have it your way, I wanted to try out my new stuff anyway.
BASHA puts on a big grin ,produces a bottle from one of his pouches and downs the content.As the potion takes effect the already huge Orc becomes even bigger....
Ah, now there's a new issue. Not only did BASHA have a ton of HP before, but he's now big too. I will die very quickly lol.
Whoa! Okay! You beat me before and now I stand no chance! Go easy on me. I had it a bit rough from you the first time.
I'll embrace death!
Dropping his Tower Shield to his right A11, Vi charges the oversized menace, pulling out his two swords using Acrobatics to get from D10 to C10, and goes for a trip attempt.
14 to trip on you getting up, if prone your attack on vi misses, if not considered prone it hits, but if you are prone, you take 9 damage at 28 to hit and 6 damage at 14 to hit.
If you aren't back on the floor, I would have 5ft stepped towards you and attacked, although I'm pretty sure standing is a move action,meaning you can't 5ft step as well.
OK , to bring that all in order.14 does not beat my cmd, so not prone.That means my attack hit.
As for standing up and five stepping, standing up is a move action but you don't "move", starting bardic performance or drawing a weapon can be a move action too, only movement restricts you from taking five foot steps.But whatever it didn't really change anything anyway.
As for your attacks: I don't understand. Why did you roll twice?
In any case 17 hits ,14 misses.Let's say I take 9 damage since your first rolls where better.
You mock ME???I will rip you into tiny tiny pieces and sprinkle you all over the floor, you little fairy. Now he's pissed:)
...outraged at the Vironus remarks the BASHA swings his sword around a little too inaccurate..
Attack 1 14
Damage 20
Attack 2 critical failure
guessing this doesn't hit..
Vironus, keep in mind that AoOs resolve before the triggering action. So if BASHA is already prone and stands, your trip resolves before he stands. So he's prone, your AoO trips him, then he just stands anyway, essentially making your trip worthless. It didn't matter here since you missed, but I just thought you'd want to know for next time.
So you can't just keep tripping every time they stand? I thought it worked as if they do their action (in this case stand), then as soon as they stand, they get knocked down again. That's how I thought trip builds worked. :/
@BASHA - Rolled twice because the first attack rolls were with a +4 for you being prone, so I rolled again without the situational bonus. Maybe it would have been easier to have just removed 4 from my rolls. I dunno, was posting from my phone, so apologies for the lack of description in my post too. :)
Heavily damaged by the first swing, Vi doesn't care. He's a man of indomitable spirit and so attacks once more with both weapons!
So what? I'll just come back to life again!
The man laughs with blood seeping out of his body, as he takes two swings at the brute, now seeing the arena as one giant game.
