Rise of the Pirate King! OOC

[Chimaera]

Here's the OOC for the Rise of the Pirate King campaign!

You can post stuff here, doubts, rolls, etc.
Also, talk

[Bladehunter217]

I'll go ahead and claim Red for myself.

[Mido]

Heh, that was quick. :smallamused:

I'ma gonna take this one then. Purple... I think.

[Bladehunter217]

Alright boys and girls, once you have a look at the introduction to this world, say hello, I will give a speech once Chimaera gets free and you can respond however you wish.

[Mr Adventurer]

I often post from my phone, making fiddling with formatting awkward; therefore I choose black.

[Andrezitos]

I choose gray as my color. see ya!

[redzimmer]

La Don Xi shall lay claim to the colour of dark green. If your food turns this colour and it isn't a salad, pass on seconds.

[Bladehunter217]

That went rather well, looks like we are almost all here. Good news everyone, we've got the makings for a real crew.

[THEChanger]

Dark Orange? Dark Orange. Arne (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=540111) shall speak in dark orange.

[Bladehunter217]

Crew|of|Twilight's|Shadow
Captain|Blade Hunter|Garrik Soza (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=540548)|Red
Right Arm| Mido|Jacob Grimmer (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=537975)|Purple
Main Caster|THEChanger|Arne Unruh (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=540111)|Dark Orange
Artillery|MR. Adventurer|Sargon Jones (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=543378)|
Navigator|Andrezitos|Mohamed Ninjutsu (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheetview.php?sheetid=540753)|Gray
Sailor/Cook|REdzimmer|La Don Xi (http://www.thetangledweb.net/forums/profiler/view_char.php?cid=68717)|Dark Green

[redzimmer]

How much lucre would we have if we pooled our resources?

Xi currently have 288 gp on hand.

[Mido]

That's about 10x of mine. I've got about 22 gp max.

Also, test roll.

[roll0]

Sorry, hadn't rolled in a while on this forum, just wanted to see if i still knew how. ^^;

[Bladehunter217]

I'm going to keep most of my resources on hand for emergencies, but you guys can spend yours however you wish, specially considering my cut will be the biggest.


Hey mido, did you notice your knowledge roll didn't work?

[Mido]

Yeah, first time I tried it said I couldn't post for 60 seconds after I posted somewhere else and the roll got botched, so posted a new reply and booya! Natural 20 baby. :smallbiggrin:

[Bladehunter217]

Yeah that happens, when it does, its best just to retype the rolls so you don't get that [roll0] going. Same thing usually happens when you copy paste another roll to use as your own. Alright, I get some combat, looks like you guys get to sit around for a little while. I have a way to contact you guys assuming you don't shoot it out of the sky, but I can't do that in combat so we'll see where that goes.

[Mido]

Give 'em hell man.

BTW, I think you're missing about 18 hp (for a total of 78) since we all get max hp from 1 to 6. Since you have 16 Con, you should get about +3 hp every level since first other than the customary maxed d10.

[Chimaera]

Also, don't forget the defense variant and the armor as dr variant!

By the way, while they're fighting I'll keep on dming the people on the ship, so don't be afraid to psot your actions too! (I'm not willing to pause the game every time people get separated - since it will happen a lot).

Remeber also that everyone msut keep their own Experience (after all, some will fight more often and some might fight stronger enemies etc).

[Bladehunter217]

Yeah, I did that before I had done abilities and I've been getting around to changing it. Defense and armor, Must've forgotten bout that, will check the totals.

[Bladehunter217]

AC jumped to 24... No complaints here.

[Chimaera]

Battle aggainst Vincent and Mr. Bruce's Thugs:

http://i.imgur.com/yyiIPtJ.jpg

[Chimaera]

Just don't forget the bonus defense doesn't stack with armor bonus.
:smallsmile:

[Mido]

After reading the defense variant and armor as dr variant extensively, I gotta ask, does our armor still count towards our AC even if the defense bonus for our class and current level is higher?

Also, I don't think I can declare much activities for me for now since I'm still busy, for a few hours if I understand correctly, making preliminary repairs on the ship. :smallbiggrin:

Edit: damn, posted too slow.

Ok, other question, does the defense bonus work for both flatfooted and touch situations?

[Chimaera]

It works for touch attacks, but not for flatfootded.

[Bladehunter217]

Really? then magic armor is completely useless.

[Mido]

Huh, so basically it's just additional dex bonus to AC. So far, my overall AC is about 21, but sadly, my flatfooted dwindled down to your basic 10. Can't complain about the 2/- damage reduction with armor though.

@bladehunter: Yep, it seems so, unless your magic armor provides more ac bonus than innate class defense, it's better to have ability enchanted magic armor than ac increase. Too bad mine could only reach +1 magic enhancement.

[Chimaera]

Armor isn't tottaly useless, since you add it when flatfooted and it also gives you DR.

[Bladehunter217]

dude, +8 class defense, magic light armor does not compare. I don't plan on letting myself get flat-footed.

[Chimaera]

Being flatfooted isn't something you plan to be :smalltongue:

[Bladehunter217]

Well, maybe you don't.

[Andrezitos]

I was loocking to UA defense bonus variant and came to my mind that the highest bonus thing its a little broken. You know, a wizard 19 with 1 lv of fighter would have +12 of defense bonus. In an normal campaing he would have more than 30% arcane spell failure to reach that amount. I think we should use a more "realistic" version of this variant. For example, in the barb/cleric example the charachter would have +6 of def bonus (the ammount a cleric lv1 normally gets) and not +7 (what a cleric lv 3 normally has). What you think?

[redzimmer]

It seems I better post default combat actions. My role of watching the captain's back has thus far been fail.

[redzimmer]

I just double-posted. Weird.

[Bladehunter217]

Don't worry, I baited the hell out of them, won't be a standard scenario, but this is why I wanted my crown with Garrik.

[Chimaera]

I think I'll keep the variant the way it is: if you want to go fighter 1/ wizard 19 you can go, after all: you've got a limit in classes and even though +12 in Ac at level 20 might look good, you're forever losing a class.

So I'll leave it be (unless someone suggest anything better).

Also, Mr. Adventurer haven't posted yet and I'm thinking in putting Kevinho in his place (he was my favorite, but he couldn't post his sheet at time - but now he did via pm, so I'm really thinking).

What you guys think?

[Bladehunter217]

Send adventurer a PM and wait a day, then replace him. There could be a reason, but we don't want to drag out because of personal problems, specially if he doesn't tell us.

Can't wait to dance though, got the blood moving and its time for the body to follow.

[Chimaera]

You and Xi can act already :smallwink:

[Bladehunter217]

Xi goes first, unless action is held, I don't mind waiting... that much.

[Chimaera]

In every battle, when the initiatives of you or any ally get one after the other you can post your actions without problems (this help keeping the game running). So will the enemies: theyll act in the order they find it better. @bladehunter


Also, where will our bard go and perform? Any special place or something? @THEChanger

[redzimmer]

K back. Am certainly gonna PM defaults so I don't drag this down.

[Mr Adventurer]

Sorry chaps, I've been ill, which has slowed me right down.

Do you want to replace Sargon or shall I go ahead and post?

[Chimaera]

Go ahead and post, just try to keep us aware if you wont be posting etc.
We won't ban you for being ill, but we have no way to know it.

:smallwink:

[Bladehunter217]

Rubbish rolls to hit, but alright damage, good thing i decided not to dance just yet. I don't think there will be any problems if you are around, just didn't want a missing player. If you're going to be gone for more than a day or two at a time, there might be complaints, but if you are just sick, don't worry about it.

[Chimaera]

Critical threat there @bladehunter

Also, I had already talked with Kevinho and etc (I was eager to make the game running) and think he would make a good addition to the game. But I want to know if there's no problem with you guys.

I won't ban anyone to put him in the game, just put an extra sailor in your crew. Any problem with that?

[redzimmer]

I am completely okay with another Medium-sized PC to hide behind.

[Bladehunter217]

No complaints here an extra hand can go a long way. That is one heck of a half-orc. [roll0] Doesn't look like it too bad i don't have any bonuses to confirming crits.

[Mr Adventurer]

No problem with an extra player.

[redzimmer]

La Don Xi will be pretty sporadic this evening, so please feel free to default his action.

TTFN

[Mido]

Maaaaan a new player? Why, that would be great! How soon can he start? :smallbiggrin:

Ooooh movement on our end. Let's see what kind of trouble my negative charisma can get me. Although I'm hoping Mohamed would make the first approach since I'm still busy with the ship. :smallwink:

[Chimaera]

The new player said: "Thinking well, forget it, I'm out".
:smallannoyed:

[Mido]

Nuuuuuuuuu! :smalleek:

Wait, there's color in that text... Ok now I'm confused.:smallconfused:

[Bladehunter217]

two things, first of all, confirm attempt on the left-handed scimitar [roll0] and since I messed up the damage roll, [roll1].

too bad on that other player.

Okay, what is with my confirm attempts?

[Chimaera]

Put color there jsut for fun :smallbiggrin: @Mido

Maybe he'll change his mind, but for now he isn't in the game, so let's forget for now.

Also, edited my last post there @everyone

[redzimmer]

Right, am gone for at least few hours. TTFN.

[Chimaera]

Unless soemone cahse the fleeing thug he'll escape.
Vincent is dead, one thug is unconscious and the other is peeing in his pants and unable to run.

[Mido]

Well, that sucks, my initiative roll is so bad. I think I go 2nd to last or something. :smalleek:

Phew, mostly misses, except for that shocking grasp. Yikes.

My turn. :smallamused:

Also, I have to ask, um, isn't that a 9 roll for the shocking grasp since he got a plus 12 and got a 21 total? Just making sure, a crit is always something you want to be sure about. ^^;

[Chimaera]

Just one comment @Mido

You can't trip someone who's already tripped (your aoo trigger as eh try to get up, so he's still tripped - and you get your +4 on attacks for that- but you can't trip it again, of course, in your turn you can, but not on the aoo for him getting up. If he was fleeing or charging or casting a spell, however, you could try to trip him - if he wasn't already tripped).

Understand it? It was kinda confusing.

I'll still, however, keep your attack and damage, but not the trip.

Edit 1: Also, yes. That was a 9 + 12, not a critical.

Edit 2: Also, about the Whirlwind Attack feat:
You can strike nearby opponents in an amazing, spinning attack.
Prerequisites: Dex 13, Int 13, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack, base attack bonus +4.

Benefit: When you use the full attack action, you can give up
your regular attacks and instead make one melee attack at your full
base attack bonus against each opponent within reach.
When you use the Whirlwind Attack feat, you also forfeit any
bonus or extra attacks granted by other feats, spells, or abilities (such
as the Cleave feat or the haste spell).
Special: A fighter may select Whirlwind Attack as one of his
fighter bonus feats.

So you may try a trip attempt aggainst all or go with the normal attack, but not both.

[Mido]

Oh, I was hoping to re-trip him as he stood up. If that's the case, then so be it. I'll take note of that for next time.

BTW, was his shocking grasp attack really a crit?

edit: Ah, very well then. I'll stick to trying to trip all of them for now with the Whirlwind. Sorry for the misunderstanding on my end.

[Bladehunter217]

well, lets see how well i can drop the fleeing one then.

[Bladehunter217]

I kinda want to tear this one a new one, so lets see that crit confirm. [roll0]

[Mido]

I hope Andrezitos posts soon. I'm getting antsy on our end of combat since the cap'n wrapped it up nicely on his side.

[Chimaera]

Hope you're liking the game.

Also, don't worry if some people get more experience than others etc.

No need to rush things too: today we did played a lot, but there will be days that the game will move slowly, particularly at weekends my post rate drops to near Zero (summing all campaigns I play that is, which includes 12 campaigns).

[Chimaera]

http://i.imgur.com/FuNKszT.png

Battle at Eban Garden's Harbor.

[Mido]

Heck yeah, having a blast. Been a while since I've been a PC, always had to be the DM.

Mostly excited to have combat where I only had to worry about my own initiative.

[redzimmer]

Good stuff so far. In keeping with the theme, would it be a good idea to have a ship's charter? Pirate ships were effective democracies, if the stereotyped histories are to be believed.

What's not cool between crew, what and how loot is divided, to what extent is the captain's word law? That sort of thing.

Also, who was it that wanted to 'milk' their pet for venom? I'd be happy to sponsor the endeavour.

[Mido]

I believe Mohammed, our resident goliath navigator, was interested in the prospect of such an activity.

[Bladehunter217]

We were lucky enough to move as quickly as we did, my last post was made just before I left for work, typed it as I was putting my shirt on.

I've a few ideas for loot, it will not be equal shares if that is what you are asking. As for a democracy, some will have more say than others and I will consider everyone's opinions most of the time. When it is storming, the ship is damaged and Garrik is in a mood for blood are not good examples for when he will listen to people's opinions.

[Mr Adventurer]

If the other PCs don't have WBL you will have a weak crew.

[Bladehunter217]

I'm aware of that, I was planning a system that has to do with rank so that the PCs get more than the NPCs. Yes, I would get the most, but most of my cash is going to go towards feeding the crew and any repairs for the ship.

[Mido]

Well, I'm not really big on loot, for now. Till I see the division of wealth as is, I don't think I have an opinion on the matter for the time being.

[Mr Adventurer]

I'm aware of that, I was planning a system that has to do with rank so that the PCs get more than the NPCs. Yes, I would get the most, but most of my cash is going to go towards feeding the crew and any repairs for the ship.

There could be a central pot for ship-related stuff rather than it being all on the Captain.

[Bladehunter217]

Meh, I don't plan on spending any money cept on ship related things so I was just going to put my share towards the ship and take care of the financials. I could keep a separate fund for the ship, but it would be easier to pool mine and the ships into one. I'm going to keep track of where the loot goes either way, probably keep two ledgers on the ship at any given time.

[Mr Adventurer]

'kay. You're the Captain! I'm just here to say 'yarrr' and blow the crap out of things :D.

[Chimaera]

Captain Soza decide how the loot is shared and if you don't like it you can try to overpower him and elege a new captain. :smallbiggrin:

After all, you're pirates!

Also, he isn't omnipresent, so he may not now of any loot you get by yourselves, but that depends on what your characters really want to do.

Just saying. :smalltongue:

[Chimaera]

Troublemaker critical hit confirmation vs. Grimmer:
[roll0] extra dmg: [roll1]

(DMs was distrscted and busy and miscalculate this stuff - a proof that DMs also fail sometimes @mido)

[Mido]

Whoa! These guys get a crit at a roll of 17? Damn, gonna have to finish this fight as fast as I can. Note to self, must take combat reflexes as a bonus feat at lvl 8.

[Chimaera]

No critical threat, I was busy and miscalculate things haha :smallbiggrin:
So forget about the critical there, also YOU did a critical threat on your last whirlwind attack.

Last note: Neville went ko'd after the whirlwind attack (unconscious at -2 hp).
If the crit score, the trublemaker 1 is also dead.

crit confirm for @Mido
[roll0]

SCORE! Troublemaker #1 is dead, along with #2 and Neville.
The last one is in pretty bad shape and it's Mohammed-san time to attack (so the battle is probably at end)

[THEChanger]

Perform for the Song of the Pirate King
Sing-[roll0]
Drum-[roll1]

Perform for the Nobleman's Folly
Sing-[roll2]
Drum-[roll3]

Perform for the Mermaid's Sorrow
Sing-[roll4]
Drum-[roll5]

[Mido]

Hah, first crit in combat. I wish it was on the half-elf but oh well.

Confirmation Roll
[roll0]
And if it does hit, damage roll
[roll1]
Thundering roll
[roll2]

I can't remember correctly but does the crit multiplier multiply the strength bonus to damage?

Edit: man, had to go for a while then got back just now, and now i made all those rolls for nothing. ):

BTW, did the aoo kill Neville or the whirlwind attack? I'm trying to see how much damage I got. Oh, but it seems only the troublemaker hit though.

Hehe, oh well. Next time then.

[Chimaera]

The whirlwind did the kill @mido

[redzimmer]

Out of curious curiosity, what sort of pantheon are we worshiping and who's churches are present in this fine Isle?

Xi needs a healing draught or two.

[Mido]

Damn, took too long to type and the rest of the crew got there before my little investigation. Sometimes I have to reply by phone and it's not really that optimal.

[Chimaera]

The medic have a single healing spell.
HEre it goes Xi:
[roll0]

and about the gods... well, you can pray to any aspect of nature (such as storm, sea, fire, ..) or some great heroes (heironeous, moradim, etc). The cult to aspects are more significant than the worship of gods at all. Each race has it's own pantheon and it realm an culture have some traditions and heroes. Since you're from all parts of the world (you all ended incarcerated in the Lyra prison) you can worship whatever god or aspect you see fit.

Xi could worship Death itself, or a murderous halfling god, or a chinese-like dragon god, etc.

Feel free to crete your own religion.

Tempels aren't common to Lyra, but the few ones are dedicated to the storms, to the sea, to the roguish god of pirates, the moon, etc.

There's the Cult of Atlantis (who are the woshipers of the aquatic races pantheon) that try to make the rule of the aquatic races supreme over land (Their "apocalypse" tells how the world will be drowned by the wrath of their gods and godesses), the Church of the Smiling Rogue (a church/criminal organization), etc. These are the most common in Lyra, but in the Realms they have kingdoms that live a teocracy, etc.

[Mido]

@Chimaera: Can the ship sail at all or is it shore/port bound?

[Bladehunter217]

It can sail, just not really in the current weather. Also, one of my followers has appraisal with a total of +7. His name is Jim by the way.

[Mido]

Noted, we can have the gear and loot appraised (especially the 2 pearls) and be on our way to 2500 gp... Hopefully.

[Bladehunter217]

I have a better idea to get the 2500... but that is for later.

[Mido]

Your the boss chief. Just point me to anyone that needs to get gutted with a shot of thunder (preferably not defenseless, innocent types). :smallbiggrin:

Edit: BTW, you forgot to put a / on your roll, so it didn't actually, y'know, roll.

[Bladehunter217]

For the most part, defenseless innocent types stay out of the way and will give up a portion of their wealth to pirates without to much fight.

I noticed, I'll get to that later.

[redzimmer]

I will not be very present today, so please do assume what I might do.

[Chimaera]

The ship damage won't let you sail with it in this weather and, probably not even when the storm end. You're unable to leave this place by sea till you manage to fix it.

The crew's expert, Jim, asked the captain if he can apprase the gold teeth and the two pearls. If that isn't a problem then here it goe his checks:

gold teeth [roll0] apraised price: 356 gp.
white pearl [roll1] apraised price: 126 gp.
black pearl [roll2] apraised price: 380 gp.

It took two minutes to take 20 (but it isnt like you don't have some time right now). They're bonded and gagged.

WHo'll torture them? Or you wont toture them right now?

Edit: also, the crew's medic cast Detect Magic on the loot reveiling no magic item.

Edit: Nevile's body has no tattoo nor sign nor anything that you could find (even with take 20).

[Bladehunter217]

I will, intimidate is a very useful skill to have in that regard, and with the rules from book of vile darkness, a dagger and +10 intimidate, this can go quite well. I'll take the two minutes, 25 total.

[Chimaera]

Not a problem, cause me too won't be around too much today too @redzimmer

[Chimaera]

When you decide what questions you want to ask just pos tthem with a Intimidate roll and a d20 roll with no bonus (they have a bonus, it's just secret) for each question. Like:

1 - "DO you think Xi sexually attraent?"
intimidate [roll0]
resist: [roll1]

[Bladehunter217]

You better not be wasting my 20s.:smalltongue:

But first we need to move from the ship.

[redzimmer]

Xi will serve as a menacing presence in hopes to increase someone else's intimidation score. When gets back from his bard hunt.

Is anyone keeping tally of our crew?

[Chimaera]

Me and captain Soza are taking records of the crew.

After you fix the Twilight's Shadow, we'll create the ship's sheet as well.

[redzimmer]

The medic have a single healing spell.
Xi could worship Death itself, or a murderous halfling god, or a chinese-like dragon god, etc.

Feel free to crete your own religion.


Okay, feel free to nerf/disallow/mock as needed.


Yin
NE
Greater Power
Home Plane: Negative Energy Plane
Symbol: The dark, point downward side of the Yin-Yang symbol.
Domains: Death, Evil, Destruction, Cold*, Balance* (*Spell Compendium Alternative Domains)
Sacred Weapon: Kukri
Portfolio: Death, Cold, Entrophy, Inevitability of Decay

Yin is one half of the Great Wheel known and Yin-Yang. Worshiped in concert with its oppositional Yang, it symbolizes the balance of endings and beginnings. However, a blasphemous death cult has begun to worship only the negative aspect of the Wheel (Yin).

Dogma

Yin in itself is the only truth in the universe. Those that live will die, that which is created my eventually decay. The cult of Yin seeks only to speed along the inevitability.
Its holiest days of the year is the Vernal Equinox (i.e. the Death Knell of the Seasons) and the Winter Solstice (The Last Gasp of the Seasons).
Yin is not seen as a deity per se, more as a force unto itself that is one with the Negative Energy Plane.

Clerics and Specialty Priests:

Clerics typically are clandestine in their worship, as most countries that revere Yin-Yang have outlawed the Yin cult. They perform their rites with either the destruction of a valuable piece of art of workmanship, or through ritualistic sacrifice. They pray for spells at dusk (i.e. the symbolic death of the day).

A forbidden ascetic discipline which worships Yin, called the Way of the True Certainty teaches monks the means and methods of becoming assassins. These monks often secretly reside within sanctioned monastic orders.

And since I brought it up:

Yin-Yang
Other Names: The Great Wheel
N
Greater Power
Home Plane: Clockwork Nirvana of Mechanus
Domains: Destruction, Evil, Good, Balance*, Creation*, Knowledge (*Spell Compendium)
Sacred Weapon: Chakram
Portfolio: Life, Death, Creation, Destruction, Rebirth

Yin-Yan is a philosophy that preaches balance above all thing. It claims that bad things only come about to balance the good things.

Many monks and adepts worship this philosophy, with few true clerics.

[Mr Adventurer]

Hiya, can we have a map of the current setup please? And also a description of who amongst this latest welcoming party is armed and armoured with what?

As a Warmage, I need to know where to put my area of effects... ;)

[Mido]

Question, by "friends here" does he mean us with Soza or has he captured some of our crew or Xi and Unruh?

Also, some clarifications on who are the ones on the map would be helpful. So far I can identify us (cap'n, me, jones, mohammed and the 2 sailors with us) but I can't tell whether the far circular brown ones are the guards or are they the oblong ones? Also, who are the colored ones in the distance?

[Chimaera]

Sorry, forgot to explain the colors:
http://i.imgur.com/JdkDMME.png

Soza
Mohammed
Grimmer
Jones
Sailors
Guards
Thugs
Parrot-Bearer Pirate

Also, what he said is what he said. You can try and interprete it in any way. :smallwink:

[Chimaera]

I present you: the Twilight's Shadow!

Twilight's Shadow
Colossal vehicle, Seaworthiness +4; Shiphandling +2; Speed wind × 30 ft. (average); Overall AC –3; Hull sections 24 (sink 6 sections); Section hp 80 (hardness 5); Section AC 3; Rigging Sections 3; Rigging hp 80 (hardness 0), AC 1; Ram 4d6; Mounts 2 light and 1 heavy; Space 60 ft. by 20 ft.; Height 10 ft. (draft 10 ft.); Speed 3mph (depending on the wind, this speed is with a light wind), Complement 30/7; Watch 7; Cargo 120 tons (Speed wind × 15 ft. if 60 tons or more).

Seaworthiness: bonus the ship confers due its size to Profession Sailor to the captain or master to avoid foundering, sinking, and hazards (like weathers etc);

Shiphandling: bonus the ship confers to Prefession Sailor to the captain or master to avoid collision, come about, sail close to the wind, etc.

Complemnt: how many medium or small people the ship can carry (first number) and how many crew is necessary to fully operate it. It can carry the triple of people there if necessary (but only for a one day or less voyage).

Mount: how many ballistas (light) and how many catapults (heavy) the ship may carry.

*More info at the Chapter about vehicles in the DM's Guide or Stormwrack - it's a caravel.

Actual situation:
It got four sections destroyed (it needs 6 to sink) and two ringing destroyed too (it can sail, but the speed is reduced to 1/3 of the normal speed, and it have -4 penal to it's shiphandling).

If you try to set sail now it may crumble and sink due to damages.
Also, the storage area is kinda f**ked up, so you wont be able to stora food properly etc.

[Mido]

Some questions, is this the state of the ship before my craft check or after? Did Soza's or my attack hit? if it did, is my trip attempt successful?

[Mido]

Posting second attack here, presuming that my trip attempt and attack was successful.

[roll0] Second Attack
[roll1] Scythe Damage Roll

Already added the +4 to attack since I'm assuming the enemy is prone. Also, would like to note that if they charged, they get -2 to ac right? haven't added those to my attack rolls yet. ^^;

[Chimaera]

trip resist:
[roll0]

tripped and hit by the second attack!

Now, answering your questions: Soza's attack hit and the status is the one after you craft (you haven't done any craft at all, just made a diagnosis of the status of the ship - since you had no raw materials) but I'll keep your 20 when it comes to the fix, so it wasn't wasted.

[Mido]

Just to clarify, both of my damaging attacks hit so I deal about 27 damage to the annoying bugger right?

[Chimaera]

They have some armor, so no, it was 23 damage (wearing chainshirts, DR 2/-)

[Mido]

Ah, of course, but both hit so still righteous. Before I almost forgot I had a chain shirt of my own, sure helped since I seem to be the brunt of hits lately. :smallbiggrin:

But now our medic and expert need help. We need to wrap this up quick. :smalleek:

Hoping Mr. Jones has a few more explosive tricks up his sleeve.

[Mr Adventurer]

I have a lot of explosive tricks but it's difficult to use them when there's melee going on sadly. I have some other ideas but I went for a low-level opener to see how things pan out.

[Mido]

Give 'em hell. I'll try and keep 'em off you as best I can.

[Bladehunter217]

Part of the reason he isn't giving combat orders is because he's at half health already and does not trust his judgement. At the very least, he will not get to angry at someone else taking partial lead.

Nice hit with the burning hands.

[Mido]

Here goes nothing.

Will save roll

[roll0]

Also, recap on the new battle positions now that the round is almost over.

Dammit, I'm slowed.

[Chimaera]

Also, the captain's right arm have the role to help tactics in combat or leading assaults while the leader is away, etc.

I'll post a map soon.

[Andrezitos]

will save [roll0]

[Mr Adventurer]

Save vs Slow [roll0]

[Mr Adventurer]

What are the guards armed and armoured with?

What are the thugs armed and armoured with?

[Bladehunter217]

crit confirm on the thug, [roll0]

[Chimaera]

Thugs: leather armors and daggers/short swords (not at the same time);
Guards: Heavy flails and chainshirts.

[Mr Adventurer]

Cheers. I was mostly checking for if I need to use Shocking Grasp :).

[Mr Adventurer]

If the Captain's attack could be enough to kill the thug at T 11, that would be just super. :)

[Bladehunter217]

either way, they should ignore you.

[Mr Adventurer]

AoO are what I'm worried about. That can ruin a spell.

[Bladehunter217]

You can take a five-foot-step to avoid that.

[Mr Adventurer]

I know, but I want a full move...

Don't worry, it's not a huge problem. Just trying to minimise damage.

[Mido]

Just wanted to clarify, since I made my AoO on the guards' round, do I still have one for this round since my "next" round only started on my round or do I not have anymore? :smallfrown:

Oh yeah, and just my luck, fumblaya on the attack after the successful trip. :smallannoyed:

[Chimaera]

He had some AC penals from cahrging and rage that allowed you to hit him. And trip him. And damage him.

[Mido]

Slow-mo attack? Rub it in why don't you. :smallfrown:

But I'm glad I got some hits. It's all you Mr. Jones, go get 'em. :smallamused:

[Chimaera]

Since it's just one enemy I think the map won't be really important: it's not like you'll allow him to corner you so you'll always be able to 5-foot-away from danger and recharge. @THEChanger

But for you guys I'll post a map @Twilight'sCrew
Also, I forgot to add the penal from distance from the throwing daggers, so reduce 2 from each dagger throw attack.
At last, the guard couldn't charge aggainst Mohamed, so take off 2 of his attack as well.

http://i.imgur.com/ZtnaqLv.png

(If i was kinda away today is because I was posting from in the middle of class :smallbiggrin:)

[Mr Adventurer]

Stupid thugs all being level 2 Rogues, it ain't fair on a poor Warmage I tells ya ;)

[Chimaera]

Soza kill the gaurd in the alley!

Mohammed may act.

[Mr Adventurer]

So, what are we waiting for?

[Mido]

DM. Prolly busy for now. :smallwink:

[Chimaera]

As i told before... my posting rate drops greatly at weekends haha
sorry for letting you waiting, had some celebrations and stuff going on.

Anyway, I'll be posting in a few minutes.

[Mido]

Could I trouble you for a current map of the battle? I'd like to see if I'm free up to deal with the bird spellcaster.

[Bladehunter217]

bloody hell, that was a hit, I'm getting rather low now.

[Chimaera]

The guard that was near Jones is nowflanking the captain.
The rest remains the same.

(Also, the bird is 30 feet up in the sky) @mido

[Mido]

Wow, great rolls on the wrong places. Yikes.:smalleek:

[Chimaera]

Touch attack hit, but was unable to trip the guard. @mido

[Mr Adventurer]

Sorry Chimaera, can I see an updated map? I need it for placement of certain balls.

[redzimmer]

Still here. To mix it up, Xi will arrange his poisons alphabetically.

[Chimaera]

http://i.imgur.com/qndXN3w.png

Sorry for being late (studying for some hardcoring exams).

EDIT: Updated!

[Bladehunter217]

Wait, is the guy at v9 still alive?

[Mr Adventurer]

Sorry for being late (studying for some hardcoring exams)

Don't worry about it, exams come first!

But aren't two of the southern group of thugs dead from my fireball?

[Chimaera]

yeap, updated an out-of-date map, sorry
O17, P16 are dead and the blue circle at P12 and V9 are dead as well.
Will update the map in 5 mins.

[Chimaera]

Got any other mistake?
Updated it there.

[Mr Adventurer]

Thanks! Hope the exams go well!

[Bladehunter217]

I'm about to go into a dance and I need to know positions since it requires lots of movement, is the current map accurate? Also, do the thugs have melee weapons drawn?

[Mr Adventurer]

Yeah, map at post 140 of this thread is out of date, a new one would be great when you have time Chimaera.

Redzimmer, the thugs have shortswords and the guard has a great axe.

[Bladehunter217]

Yes, but are they drawn currently, I don't want to invoke any AOOs. Nevermind, missed the charge. Speaking of which, that is helpful.

[Chimaera]

Axes and short swords, all drawn.
Wait a min and I'll post a new map.

[Chimaera]

http://i.imgur.com/Vtz6PAO.png

Note taht the last axe guy is at 27 damage.

[Bladehunter217]

27, I guess I'll have to waste a round on him.

[Bladehunter217]

Seriously, some of my worst rolls.

[Chimaera]

Luck saved the thug life (but he got 12 damage form the second attack, leaving him pretty damaged).

Intimidate: [roll0] DC 11

[Bladehunter217]

I rolled 2 for 3 ones on a d20 in the same post, thats not luck, thats a miracle.

[Chimaera]

Maybe this mean the axebeareerthug will get a name and be a part of the game... or maybe not. :smallbiggrin:

[Bladehunter217]

I wouldn't mind a replacement for the people he dropped, but I think I'll have to confiscate his axe for now.

[redzimmer]

Yeah, map at post 140 of this thread is out of date, a new one would be great when you have time Chimaera.

Redzimmer, the thugs have shortswords and the guard has a great axe.

??? I no comprende.

[Mr Adventurer]

??? I no comprende.

I apologise, I used your name by accident. I meant to say bladehunter.

[redzimmer]

I apologise, I used your name by accident. I meant to say bladehunter.

Ah. Good stuff. I was afraid I stumbled into a combat I blithely overlooked.

[Mr Adventurer]

27, I guess I'll have to waste a round on him.

Hey! :P

If you want me to do more damage than that, the targets have to be a bit further away and nobody can be in my way. I am artillery after all ;)

[Bladehunter217]

Take ranks in tumble and replace the dice gods, then we'll be in business.

[Mr Adventurer]

Oh! I have ranks in Tumble! Good point!

...although actually not ENOUGH ranks in Tumble to take the risk often...

[Bladehunter217]

Saving the dance for the right moment is rather annoying.

[Mr Adventurer]

Balls! What a terrible roll for damage!

[Mido]

Would like a recap on if we are still in the effects of the slow spell?

edit: Wow, string of bad d20 rolls lately. Glad I actually took back my attack bonus for now. :smallannoyed:

[Bladehunter217]

Well, son of a bleeding fish monkey, I do believe I'm at -3.

[Mr Adventurer]

****, I knew we should have been more wary of that parrot. Do you have any healing potions on you that we could feed you?

[Bladehunter217]

I invested my cash in items that would help the crew, not myself.

[Mr Adventurer]

I forgot to buy any healing items.

[Mido]

I've got a couple of potions of cure light wounds, but that's about it.

[THEChanger]

I've got a Potion of Cure Serious Wounds on me...and am somewhat far away...

[Mido]

Well, that dodge attempt actually helped out a lot, that was a slim miss. Phew! :smalleek:

[Mr Adventurer]

So we're back! Are we still on?

[Mido]

Hope so, that was a long site hiatus.

[Chimaera]

Of course we're still on!

This pause was good because now I'm more free (not 100%, but almost) and can post more often.

The game stoped in two parallel parts:
Captain Soza and almost all the crew are fighting Mr. Jones' enforcers;
Xin and Arne are on the brothel or in their way to the harbor while carrying their unconscious crew member (considering someone spent a Cure on him).

[Mr Adventurer]

Of course we're still on!

This pause was good because now I'm more free (not 100%, but almost) and can post more often.

The game stoped in two parallel parts:
Captain Soza and almost all the crew are fighting Mr. Jones' enforcers;
Xin and Arne are on the brothel or in their way to the harbor while carrying their unconscious crew member (considering someone spent a Cure on him).

Hey! I'm Mister Jones! I think you mean the other guy, Mister Bruce or something. ;)

[Mr Adventurer]

Er, Chimaera, in your post you say that we think the parrot is "no more than a Wizard's familiar" - but it's actually really hard to get a familiar able to cast spells, especially ones of 3rd level or more (like Slow is). Do you mean we think it IS more than a Wizard's familiar?

[Chimaera]

"He's probably more than a wizard familiar", that's what I tryed to mean.
Also, yeah, Mr. Bruce's enforcers @mr adventurer

[Mr Adventurer]

Ok, cool. Perhaps I should have used more than a Magic Missile then... :D

[Chimaera]

Haha, yeah, but that hurt :smallmad:
Poor bird, almost dead by a level 1 spell :smallsigh:

[Bladehunter217]

When you quoted the bird, I think you accidentally upped the dmg by almost double the original.

[Chimaera]

That was funny, anyway, the damage from the parrot was 9, and not 17.
Just in case.

[Mr Adventurer]

Heh, a quirk of how the rolling system works on these boards.

Anyway. I got this parrot's number. Just keep the rest of the thugs off me.

[Mr Adventurer]

Chimaera - Sargon should be at T13. Thanks

[Chimaera]

WIll fix that later @mr.adventurer

[Mido]

Is there an ETA on the duration of the slow spell? I'm itching for some whirlwind attack next turn if able.

Btw, how's the HP count on everybody. I'm sitting on 27 left so far, thank you armor dr.

[Chimaera]

There is no way to determine how long it will remain @mido

[Mido]

Ah, fishing in the dark then, got it. Off to regular hack them blighters in my next turn then. :smallbiggrin:

[Chimaera]

With spellcraft you can know how mcuh time it takes: runds, minutes, hours, days, etc... But not how many turns, minutes, etc.

If you know before hand it take off some suspence :smallsmile:

[Mr Adventurer]

Is there an ETA on the duration of the slow spell? I'm itching for some whirlwind attack next turn if able.

Btw, how's the HP count on everybody. I'm sitting on 27 left so far, thank you armor dr.
Sargon only has 15hp left, thanks to an axeman and a magical parrot.

[redzimmer]

Can Xi, archers and Arne arrive in time to assist?

[Chimaera]

You wont be able to get there before the battle is over, but there are some things waiting for you in the way... :smallwink:

[redzimmer]

You wont be able to get there before the battle is over, but there are some things waiting for you in the way... :smallwink:

Hooray! Er... :smalleek:

[Chimaera]

The drow woman entered the building already.
Also, there is no way to enter the circle without claiming attention.
You could of course get near enough to enter the circle.
@redzimmer

[redzimmer]

The drow woman entered the building already.
Also, there is no way to enter the circle without claiming attention.
You could of course get near enough to enter the circle.
@redzimmer

If you'll allow perhaps I shall re-read and rewrite his actions.

[Chimaera]

Of course, go ahead @redzimmer

[Bladehunter217]

I am indeed keeping track of loot, and they will be leveled tomorrow morning when i get home.

[Mido]

Would just like to ask, does the crew's healer have any healing left? if he has 2 or more left, I may just splurge my last potion on him so that he can heal some damage from Soza, Jones and Mohammed. I've still got a fair amount of HP left, but you guys are just about in the red.

[Mr Adventurer]

We can sell the loot and use it to buy a Wand of CLW or Lesser Vigour, that'll do us for healing in the short term.

[Bladehunter217]

Would just like to ask, does the crew's healer have any healing left? if he has 2 or more left, I may just splurge my last potion on him so that he can heal some damage from Soza, Jones and Mohammed. I've still got a fair amount of HP left, but you guys are just about in the red.

He is an adept, one first level spell per day and all, if we heal him, he can stabilize anyone with his reasonable heal skill. With a CLW wand, he could do some reasonable healing, it would make sense to take the loot thus far and put it towards the survival against mr bruce, loot upon defeating him would be divided properly.

[Andrezitos]

Guys, i going to be in a field trip util May 9. Chimera can control my chars until then. See ya.

[THEChanger]

Alright. I'm sorry we have to have this discussion, Chimaera, but I honestly don't feel comfortable with the way you are addressing this. While I agree that chaotic and evil people should do chaotic and evil things, there are certain things that I don't feel have any place in a game. Theft, torture, even murder, given the nature of Dungeons and Dragons, are certainly things that a criminal might threaten and attempt. I don't feel that rape is appropriate. It serves no purpose. My reaction may be in part due to my own experiences, but frankly I don't care. I don't feel comfortable with the way you've been handling it. Of course, this is your game, so it would be unfair of me to try and force you to change how you wish to run it. So, I will simply bow out at this time. I hope the rest of you have fun.

[Chimaera]

Ok, I'll make Anreh a NPC for now till captain Soza may recruit someone else.

Anyone else want to disband?
Remeber this is a pirate game, but not likely one piece fantastic adventures.

[Mr Adventurer]

I think that on this issue in particular, we need to be careful.

In general, it's absolutely possible to tell tales involving evil without using topics which are objectionable to the people you're trying to tell the story with. Therefore I agree that including it in a fun game simply isn't necessary.

So I'll follow THEChanger and drop out.

[redzimmer]

I'd hazard that it is in the best interest of a game and its participants to provide a disclaimer in the recruiting thread for such subject matter to avoid just this situation.

Whatever the case, chimera should be able run the game as he wishes with such a disclaimer now out there. I'd strongly recommend warning any potential replacement PCs if you advertise for them of this subject matter.

Given there was no disclaimer originally, THEChanger and Mr Adventurer are in their right to be offended.

I will continue on.

[Mido]

I'm not opposed to the subject matter. It is a rather delicate subject, but I concur with what redzimmer has stated above.

I will continue as well.

[Mr Adventurer]

Just to be clear: I'm not offended. But D&D is a group game, and there's no sense of "being realistic" which is worth using a topic so vile if someone in that group isn't comfortable with it.

[redzimmer]

Just to be clear: I'm not offended. But D&D is a group game, and there's no sense of "being realistic" which is worth using a topic so vile if someone in that group isn't comfortable with it.

No, I would never presume to say how you feel, and I hope you do not think I am. 'Offended' was just an easy word to use.

[Chimaera]

Andrezitos is off in a field trip so for now I'll be playing for him and when he arrive I'll let him decide if he get out or not.

What about you? @Bladehunter

[Chimaera]

Xi acted twice? Which one he attack? @redzimmer

[Bladehunter217]

Andrezitos is off in a field trip so for now I'll be playing for him and when he arrive I'll let him decide if he get out or not.

What about you? @Bladehunter

What about me? I'll be around, my schedule is rather interesting and I'm having computer troubles, but I can still get on 1/day or every other day.

[Mido]

I think he meant in regards to the situation with 2 players, THEChanger and Mr Adventurer, already ducking out of the game.

Or maybe not, I'm not so sure myself. :smalleek:

[redzimmer]

Xi acted twice? Which one he attack? @redzimmer

Attack of opportunity for the first one unless the attackers have Improved Unarmed Strike. So disregard first one if they do have that feat.

[Bladehunter217]

Missed some of the posts, I don't mind, I'm running a campaign on a hell-like island filled with rape, cannibalism and other fun topics. Its not on the forums so I don't have to worry about people freaking out after reading it but meh. I would advise avoiding some of the more gruesome topics just so we don't anger the PTB, but that is beside the point.

[redzimmer]

Rolling for Xi's critical confirmation

[roll0]

Edit: Dang.

[Chimaera]

They don't provoke aoo from unarmed strike (they ahve the feat :smallwink:)

[redzimmer]

Alas and alack. Well, let us pretend it didn't happen then.

[Andrezitos]

I know chimera personally and i'm sure that he would never throw at us things we could not handle despite the topic. I'm still in the game.

[Mido]

Welcome back Andrezitos. I believe Mohammed went for a walk while we hold the fort.... erm... ship. Sort of.

[Andrezitos]

Welcome back Andrezitos. I believe Mohammed went for a walk while we hold the fort.... erm... ship. Sort of.

thanks man. my master it's all about field trips and things like that ehehhe. i'm almost a real life ranger mind you ehehhe

[Chimaera]

Guys? Are you still there?

[redzimmer]

Yo ho! And such.

[Chimaera]

Now it's up to you guys, just waiting for your actions.
Morning has come and the storm is still around.

[redzimmer]

Arr! What we be doin' Cap'n?

(I can do this all day. Fair warning.)

[Mido]

Still here, just been a bit busy lately.

[Mido]

Sorry for the long no-post. I've been having problems with my internet connection this past week. Now that it's back online, I'll try to get as much posting as possible.

[Chimaera]

Ok, it's your turn @Mido

[Mido]

Can we get an update on the movements on the map so far? I'm a bit confused whether Soza just ordered a retreat and where everything is right now. :smalleek:

[Chimaera]

Soza and the sailors withdrew
but the rest stayed to fight, disobeying their captains order.

Xi is on the roof.

There's a yellow dot near him on the roof too.
The other yellow dot is in front of Jones (red dot?).
EDIT: it was kille dby Mohamed.

Can't draw a map right now.

[redzimmer]

La Don Xi probably misheard, and will withdraw once he's dispatched this roofer.

[Chimaera]

You'll have to fight your way out :smallwink:

[redzimmer]

Indeed. To paraphrase the Belkster: "You say small size, I say stabbing height of your groin."

[Chimaera]

Indeed. To paraphrase the Belkster: "You say small size, I say stabbing height of your groin."

Fair enough.
Anyway, yougot high ground aggainst him (since you're in a higher part of the roof "slope").