Out of Character: chat and information

[Ythgar]

Where are the orcs positioned at this point?

[Straither]

sorry missed this. See the action thread, basically two on the alcove by the crates, seven others on the round ledge and bridges.

[Straither]

What language were Blodgett and the man with the ledger conversing in?

Common

[Straither]

+2 to damage for his charge.

Not sure 1e has that rule. Charging with a lance or bracing a spear to receive a charge can inflict double damage. Not sure where the bonus comes in otherwise.

[Rex]

I confused editions. +2 damage is Hyperborea, which is based on 1e/Holmes for the most part. Actual 1e from the DMG a charge is as follows.

Charge: Move of up to double your movement rate in squares and attack once. There must be a clear line from you to the attacker, unobstructed by debris, for you to charge. You get a +2 to hit, but receive a -2 penalty to AC until the next round.

[Straither]

ok. Well with others in melee and half a ladder and three pits in the room, a straightforward charge would not be considered here but I will bear the action in mind for future melee.

[Ythgar]

Olleg clearly isn't having much luck with a sword.
Someone get the dwarf an axe or hammer!

[Howman]

I think you might be right! Maybe the dice will favor a more traditional weapon!

[Rex]

This might explain some of my problems.

[OGRE MAGE]

Sorry gang, but I'm having a hard time keeping up with the action here.

We had a death in the family 2 days ago, and I still havent had the time or energy to figure out what is happening in the tunnels at this point.

Please feel free to move along without me as I get real life things sorted out.

Thanks!

[Edeldhur]

Really sorry to hear it OGRE MAGE.
My condolences.

[Straither]

Sorry gang, but I'm having a hard time keeping up with the action here.

Condolences for your family situation

I will clear up any tunnel confusion and move the update along for players to consider next actions.

[Rex]

Sorry to hear Rob, you have my condolences and good luck with everything.

[Straither]

and I still havent had the time or energy to figure out what is happening in the tunnels at this point.

Please feel free to move along without me as I get real life things sorted out.

Thanks!

I will move things along once other players decide after strategy discussions on what to do next.

The scene is set at the foot of the slippery staircase.

Vennar and Ogre can return to the foot of the slippery staircase where the others from Team Alpha await with Galadria.

Brick, visible now, eyes the Ogre silently, as do Mortar, Rogger & Jacupo. Olleg eyes his weapon. No one mentions Esther's absence.

"Boash'i' must go upstairs. Others go upstairs, your Masters will come back soon. I take you to Gatehouse." says the Ogre, trying to shepherd everyone in the tunnel passage ahead of him up the staircase towards the upper ground level.

I posed this question for next action options.

next actions for this group as you consider actions ...

A) Try to kill Ogre and force yourselves past Aspis guards,

B) follow Ogre to Temple Ruin gatehouse,

C) try to use Ladder and trapdoor access to Slave Audience chamber

D) or explore the tunnel in the Ladder Cave that leads deeper into Aspis territory

E) or anything else ...)

[gurusql]

Sorry to hear the news Rob.

[Scott308]

I'm sorry to hear that, Rob. My condolences to you and Julie.

[OGRE MAGE]

Thanks gang! I appreciate that!

The wife was pretty down for a couple days there, but shes doing much better now.

[Straither]

We have corum considering joing the game and adopting the Cleric of Pelor, Galadria. Please welcome my near neighbour to the group.

[Stirling]

Welcome Corum hope you enjoy the game and it makes up for your ten year plus hiatus from the forum.

You join at a good time as we explore different portions of the Slave Pits Temple and subterranean tunnels.

[Edeldhur]

Welcome aboard corum!