[OOC]Devastation Ark

[rogue_alchemist]

Alright, I am rolling for ahyangyi after a week of inactivity. Continuing to full attack like last round.

It looks like the robots do not make their will save, so this will be bad for them.

[grumblyarcher]

Here's hoping it dies faster than I do.

[grumblyarcher]

Can anyone deal cold damage with a spell?

[Ridai]

Ram can pull a spell gem from her utility belt, but she can't use it, since she's not a spellcaster.

[grumblyarcher]

That might be a sound tactical move. If we hit it with a spell that does cold damage, it'll be affected by the effects of the slow spell for a few rounds. That'll massively impede its ability to deal damage and we can get the wounded to safety.

[Ridai]

Who in our party can use spell gems, though?

[Feathersnow]

I know I can't, sorry

[Lord Bayushi]

The mechanic can't use crystals, nor can his drone.

I apologize for my reduced post rate, it will probably continue for a week or so. I'm spending most of my free time with the Lord of Terror and the Daughter of Hatred (not nicknames for my in-laws, but there's a thought).

[rogue_alchemist]

Isar could cast Embrace the Void at up to 5th level. Or Heat Leach (a 5th level spell only). A 5th level spell gem will cost 10,500, which Ram would have access to. Up to yall what level you want to make it, but it'll take healing Isar again and giving him the spell gem. This means 1 round by Ram spent retrieving the spell gem and the healing serum. Then the next round administering the healing serum to an unconscious Isar and handing him the spell gem, then Isar spending his turn casting the spell and attempting to crawl away. This'll slow the golem for 3 rounds meaning it can only take a single move action or standard action (as well as swift, but not reactions). Up to yall to decide if it is worth it. Instead Ram can drag Isar up to half her normal movement speed or could attempt to reposition him. Dragging would provoke an attack of opportunity from the Golem, repositioning and just moving Isar 5 feet won't provoke, but will leave Ram next to the golem in the nanite cloudl Reposition is a standard action, so you can reposition and take a guarded step to move Isar, then step next to him.

Spoiler: reposition

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Reposition
You change the target’s position to a different location still within your reach and within 5 feet of its original placement. You can move the target 5 additional feet for every 5 by which the result of your attack roll exceeds the target’s KAC + 8, but all movement must remain within your reach. You cannot move the target past an obstacle.

If you reposition a creature as a full action, you can move a distance equal to the distance you repositioned your target (up to your move speed), dragging the target along with you.

[Ridai]

Wait, Akifansha knows Heat Leech. Maybe she can cast that next round?

[rogue_alchemist]

You are correct about the movement only provoking an attack on Ram. I think of it as Ram is using her body to protect Isar while moving him and so takes the attack. Though with Isar helpless, you could also use him as a meat shield and let him absorb the attack.

[Ridai]

Nah, Ram takes the hits if necessary.

[rogue_alchemist]

Working on an update

[DrK]

No worries, we all know that life gets busy sometimes

[rogue_alchemist]

My computer had been acting up, and then of course right after I post that I am working on an update a thunderstorm knocks out power and fries it. I was able to save the hard drive, but had to get a new motherboard. I am back now and should have what I need to keep going, but if there were any status effects besides the robots cowering in fear, I have lost track of them. Just remind me and I'll make myself a new note about it.

[Ridai]

Oof. The Screaming 2020s still out for blood.

[grumblyarcher]

Ouch, that really sucks.

[Lord Bayushi]

RIP brave motherboard, the storm gods have claimed another. Glad you are back to running.

[rogue_alchemist]

nat 1 on attack is rough, @Ridai

[Ridai]

nat 1 on attack is rough, @Ridai

Welp, as the famous saying goes:

Sometimes you lose, and sometimes the other side wins.

[ahyangyi]

Wait, Akifansha knows Heat Leech. Maybe she can cast that next round?

I should! And I really should have used Heat Leech in the last round anyways.

[Lord Bayushi]

Sorry for my delay. Can we have an updated map, please? I'm trying to see if full auto area effect laser fire can be a thing, but I need to know where everyone is to find out.

[rogue_alchemist]

Sorry for my delay. Can we have an updated map, please? I'm trying to see if full auto area effect laser fire can be a thing, but I need to know where everyone is to find out.

Sorry. I had it all drawn, just forgot to attach it to the post, I guess.

Spoiler: map

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[grumblyarcher]

FAR-US, covering in a microscopic biting swarm: "This is fine"

[rogue_alchemist]

FAR-US, covering in a microscopic biting swarm: "This is fine"

TBF, he is always covered in a swarm, this one just bites him instead of helping him.

[Ridai]

Trench warfare between swarms in the armor crevices.

[Lord Bayushi]

Sorry. I had it all drawn, just forgot to attach it to the post, I guess.

Spoiler: map

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Thanks, I've been away from home for a few days and my phone really isn't up to making a combat post. I'll post actions tomorrow lunchtimeish (not a word, but conveys my intentions). Sorry for the delays.

[rogue_alchemist]

Thanks, I've been away from home for a few days and my phone really isn't up to making a combat post. I'll post actions tomorrow lunchtimeish (not a word, but conveys my intentions). Sorry for the delays.

no worries. I know better than most how hard it is to make posts from mobile and having tough time constraints. If we can do anything to support you, just let us know. RL comes first, this is just monkeys singing songs, mate.

[rogue_alchemist]

@Lord Bayushi, reading Deadly Aim, it applies to ALL weapons, just not spells or SA. Thematically it makes sense to me that you could aim a rocket launcher at a critical spot and do a little more damage, than just shot it and forget.

[rogue_alchemist]

@ahyangyi, just so you know heat leech affects ALL creatures in your cone burst (60ft out and 60 ft wide at the end of it), so it'll hit FAR-US. Since ICARUS-II is moving this turn, I can say they got out of the way before it fired. From what I remember FAR-US said they were fine with taking a hit so long as it got the Golem, but I just wanted to double check before processing it.