Neverending Battleground -OoggaBooka (Ernir)

[term1nally s1ck]

You're not sure what led you to this point, but you found yourself with a choice. You either gave up your life to pay for your 'Crimes against the Empire', or you fought in their monstrous Battlegrounds.

Some of the most hardened criminals, and toughest warriors are in this pit of fighters, and they're all here to kill or be killed. Win enough, and you can earn your freedom. Nobody has ever won enough fights, though.

Gold is earned after each fight, reflecting how entertaining your fight was, and how tough the opponent was.

In the blank, featureless room that you call home now, you find a single magical device, that will sell you any Potion or Oil you wish, and provide any Weapon with no cost for free, ammunition for simple or martial weapons, and provides free, yet poor quality simple and martial weapons. (-1 on attack rolls for the non-free simple weapons, -1 on atk/damage rolls for the martial ones)

There is also a fountain of magical water, which will heal you for 5hp between each encounter.

Your first fight begins soon. You're entered into a tournament, filled with 32 warriors, all eager to earn their way up to the elite ranks of the Battleground.

32 warriors....only one will be left standing. IF you somehow win, you'll be able to rest for a day.

OOC: In this Battleground, there is a 'Save' Function. Pay 50gp, and you can 'save' your progress. From then on, when you die, you don't restart at the beginning, but exactly as you were at the Save point.

Be cautious with your use of Potions/Oils and Saves, though. You'll need that gold later on, when you can actually buy good equipment (which isn't often). Plus, your 'Score', which will be recorded on the Recruitment thread, is your current gold earned, minus the gold spent on consumables and on save points, and minus another 50gp for every death this character suffers.

Your next fight is soon. What name will your character go by in the Battlegrounds?

[Ernir]

The one-eyed orc holding the harpoon somehow manages to be so dull, drab and featureless that everyone has trouble remembering his name. People have started referring to him as "the one-eyed orc".

The one-eyed orc indicates his readiness.

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

I'll post what little you know of your encounter in a moment.
Your opponent is a Goblin. That's all you find out.

You are escorted to a narrow corridor leading to the arena. As you come out, you find yourself looking at a 100'x100' square arena, with two small alcoves, 10' wide and sealed off by steel bars from the arena at the north and south. You start at the southernmost one.

An announcer starts talking:

WELCOME, ONE AND ALL, TO THE ARENA.

CITIZENS OF THE EMPIRE, A FIGHT YOU HAVE COME FOR, AND A FIGHT YOU SHALL HAVE. TODAY WE HAVE THE TOURNAMENT OF TRAITORS. ONLY ONE OF THESE CRIMINALS WILL WIN THE CHANCE TO JOIN THE RANKS OF OUR ELITE GLADIATORS, AND TO FIGHT HIS WAY UP TO EARN FREEDOM.

WARRIORS, THIS IS A FIGHT TO THE DEATH. IF YOU SURRENDER, YOU WILL BE SLAIN.

MAKE THIS AN ENTERTAINING FIGHT!!!!

[Ernir]

Harumph. Let's get this over with.

The One-Eyed Orc hefts his shield and harpoon, and waits for the bars to be raised.

Initiative time? [roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

You have 2 rounds of preparation.

He chooses to drink a potion, and apply an oil to his weapon.

[roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

He steps forward 5' as the gates open, and shoots you with his crossbow, then reloads.

[roll0] for [roll1] magic damage.
19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3] magic damage.

EDIT: Wow, really? 1, 3?

Hope the rolls don't stay that bad...

[Ernir]

The One-Eyed Orc spends his time picking his nose and scratching his bum.

Watching the bolts miss wildly, he steps forward 20', and hurls an harpoon at the goblin.

Lemme show you how it's doooooone!

[roll0] for [roll1] and reflex save vs. harpoon being stuck if it hits.

(Assumes there's 75' between us right now, so 2 range increment penalties.)

[term1nally s1ck]

He dodges contemptuously, and shoots+reloads again.

[roll0] for [roll1]
19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3]

EDIT: If your luck stays this good, you may set records.

[Ernir]

The difference, you see, is that I only need one shot!, he shouts, bolt sticking grotesquely out of his scale mail.

20' closer (55' between us). Another 'poon.

[roll0] for [roll1] points of damage, and reflex vs. getting stuck.

I activate the Vigor aura. (Damn, forgot last round.)

[term1nally s1ck]

Miss.

[roll0] for [roll1]
19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3]

[Ernir]

Ow. I'm at -9, improving to -8 on my turn.

Switching my point of Essentia to my Rageclaws.

And, since I am kind of committed to this strategy by now...

Closing to 35', harpoon! [roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Ok, how? You are aware I'm making one attack a turn? The second roll is the crit confirm if I threaten, so I've only done 13 damage so far.

Oh, and btw, it's got an enhancement bonus, bypassing the DR.

Assuming you're not nearly dead,

[roll0] for [roll1]
On a 19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3]

[Ernir]

Ok, how? You are aware I'm making one attack a turn? The second roll is the crit confirm if I threaten, so I've only done 13 damage so far.

Aah. I thought I was getting two bolts per round in the face, and that you just wrote out the threat range once.

Excellent news! I am less dead than I thought I was. I am at -7 (11 HP total - 19 damage dealt + 1 for last round's fast healing), improving to -6 on my turn.

What DR/magic? Where did I get some of that? :smalltongue:


Anywho, I am ready to chaaaaaaaaaaaaarge! Harpoon to the face, delivered in melee:

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Hold up, sorry, I didn't make that clear. He's not done yet, I was checking what was going on with your HP.

He forsakes the reload to move 45' east and 5' south, ending up 5' from the corner in both directions.

[Ernir]

%&(/%&/(. There goes my first good attack roll.

Instead, I move 20' east, and throw.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

He reloads, and then moves 70' south.

[Ernir]

20' south.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[Ernir]

Aaaaaaand [roll0] for [roll1]. :smallamused:

Up to -4 HP.

[term1nally s1ck]

Doesn't confirm, he moves 20' south, and shoots at ya.

[roll0] for [roll1]
19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3]

[Ernir]

And kills me. -13 HP exactly.

Another try?

[term1nally s1ck]

Indeed, but possibly not the same encounter.

[roll0]

You're facing an Azurin. He doesn't have a weapon.

[Ernir]

No weapon? How can someone kill me with no weapon?

Back to starting position, right?

[roll0]

If there's a preparation round this time around, I unstrap my shield.

[TheFallenOne]

No weapon? How can someone kill me with no weapon?


I'm afraid ther are many ways and you'll learn about multiple of them in the course of the Battlefield.
Good luck :smallsmile:

oh, the 2 turn preparation rounds are for every match

[term1nally s1ck]

[/roll]d20+4[/roll]

He quaffs a potion before the fight starts.

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0]

Rolling again on initiative...

He has armor, a shield, and he appears to be wearing a cloak of flames.

[term1nally s1ck]

He moves forward 80'.

[Ernir]

Got to get me a cloak like that...

Charge forward, holding the harpoon in both hands. [roll0] for [roll1]
If it hits, I don't let go of the rope.


I'm afraid ther are many ways and you'll learn about multiple of them in the course of the Battlefield.
Good luck :smallsmile:

oh, the 2 turn preparation rounds are for every match

I know that, but I like to think I don't share That One-Eyed Orc's lack of an int score. :smalltongue:

[term1nally s1ck]

It hits, but doesn't do full damage. You also take [roll0] damage, or [roll1] if the first is 6 or less. (Fire damage)

On his turn, he spits at you, provoking an AoO, but you're not holding a weapon.
Needs a touch attack roll. In next post.

You take [roll2] damage, or [roll3] if the first is 6 or less. (Acid damage.)

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] touch attack.

[Ernir]

What trickery is this?!?!

5' step back. Take up longspear, attack [roll0] for [roll1] points of damage.

[term1nally s1ck]

You miss. He moves 15' back, and spits.

[roll0] RTA for [roll1] or [roll2] if the first is 6 or under.

[Ernir]

Double or nothing! I'm at -12, improving to -11 on my turn.

Charge: [roll0] for [roll1].

[term1nally s1ck]

Miss.

Spit:

[roll0] touch for [roll1] or [roll2] if the first was 6 or under.

[Ernir]

I die!

Go again, or do you recommend me going back to the drawing board? :smalltongue:

[term1nally s1ck]

You should be able to get further, but your current problem is the 20' movespeed combined with your weapon not exactly being the best around.

I'd suggest swapping your weapon for a 2-handed weapon like a greatsword, but the build is good enough to get to day 2 with some luck.

I would recommend saving regularly though.

[roll0] (Your next opponent is an Elf.

[Ernir]

You should be able to get further, but your current problem is the 20' movespeed combined with your weapon not exactly being the best around.

I'd suggest swapping your weapon for a 2-handed weapon like a greatsword, but the build is good enough to get to day 2 with some luck.

I would recommend saving regularly though.

[roll0] (Your next opponent is an Elf.

Yuh, if this one melts my ass as well, there will be some reconsiderations. Especially in the mobility department. :smallannoyed:

[roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

Again no weapon, and he casts a buff on himself, then drinks a potion during the buff rounds.

Init: You win.

[Ernir]

Harpoon held in two hands, I run forward 80'.

And not forgetting this time - switching to the Vigor aura.

[term1nally s1ck]

He moves 40' east and 5' south, then fires a bolt of fire at you.

12 fire damage, reflex DC 17 for half.

[Ernir]

Ridiculously busy yesterday, sorry.

Reflex: [roll0]

Close in 20', throw: [roll1] for [roll2]

[term1nally s1ck]

Hit.

He runs off 40' south, and launches another one.

[roll0] fire damage, ref DC 17 halves.

[TheFallenOne]

two things: harpoon with d20 damage? though you rolled a 1 anyway

second: Reflex save to avoid the harpoon being stuck

[Ernir]

two things: harpoon with d20 damage? though you rolled a 1 anyway

second: Reflex save to avoid the harpoon being stuck

Urgh. This must be the 5th time I have written 1d20 instead of 1d10. First time I actually post it, though.

If you want the right roll: [roll0]

Reflex: [roll1]

Action pending me knowing whether he's actually stuck or not.

[term1nally s1ck]

Ref: [roll0].

He stays within 30' of him during the move anyway, so I thought it didn't matter much.

[Ernir]

That One-Eyed Orc screams through the burns, and charges with the longspear.

[roll0] to-hit, [roll1] damage.

[Ernir]

*Pokes game*

[term1nally s1ck]

That's a kill, but away from my notes, I can't tell you how much gold you earn. It'll be between 100 and 150 gold, though, and you get 200 XP.

You have a short time before your next fight, which will be against:

[roll0]

You're against an azurin who wields a quarterstaff.

[Ernir]

I'm getting a chain shirt for sure (if I can afford it).

Also, Save Game.

[term1nally s1ck]

I'm afraid the only stuff you can buy between fights is potions and oils.

He drinks a potion and uses an oil on his quarterstaff.

[roll0]

[Ernir]

Ah. In that case I save game and buy a potion of Guidance (in that order), for 75GP.

Initiative: [roll0]

EDIT: I consume the potion in the prep round, make sure my shield is on and harpoon ready, and move 40' forward.

[term1nally s1ck]

He charges you.

[roll0] for [roll1], and if he hits, make a fort save DC 13 or die.

[Ernir]

Fort save: [roll0]

[Ernir]

Yay, I live. And my character sheet doesn't give me "Database Error" any more.

Stab it with Harpoon, use my Guidance for it. [roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Stabbed.

[roll0] ref save if relevant.

He lives, and he fights on:

[roll1] for [roll2]
[roll3] for [roll4]

if any hit, fort save vs death.

[Ernir]

Well, a nat 1 on the reflex save, so it's lodged in him.

Neither attack hits.

I take out another harpoon and give him a jab: [roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

That one misses. Or bounces off his armor. One of the two.

[roll0] for [roll1] and fort save vs death.
[roll2] for [roll3] and fort save vs death.

[Ernir]

Miss on both counts.
Swift action to put my point of essentia back into the Wormtail belt, raising my AC to 20.

Stab: [roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

[roll0] for [roll1] and fort save or die.
[roll2] for [roll3] and fort save or die.

[Ernir]

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Well this is fail.

[roll0] for [roll1] and fort or die.
[roll2] for [roll3] and fort or die.

[Ernir]

I die (was at -2 before, by my count).

One more try!

Drinking potion and readying shield before next battle.
[roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

Having saved, you face:

[roll0]

[term1nally s1ck]

Your opponent is a Warforged of some sort.

He drinks a potion and applies an oil to his greatsword before the fight starts. He seems heavily armored.

[roll0]

[Ernir]

I move forwards 20', and ready a harpoon in case the 'forged comes within 30'.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

He moves 20' forward and strikes the ground with his blade.

[Ernir]

I toss a harpoon at him.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Miss.

He does it again.

[Ernir]

I yoink the harpoon back, and throw again.

[roll0] for [roll1]

[term1nally s1ck]

Miss.

He charges you:

[roll0] for [roll1]
if 19-20:
[roll2] for [roll3]