ooc - Crazy good rolls! Looking at other rolls, maybe I didn't follow normal protocol with the bonus/penalty to hit. Javelin is +6 to hit, +1 to hit Dexterity bonus, -4 to hit not looking at target. Made it a +3 overall in the roll instead of adding/subtracting in the post. If not what you prefer, will adjust in the future.
Edit - was pointed out to me that subsequent rolls are skewed; re-rolled damage and received the same result.
As we enter into melee errant glances are a possibility – not a likely one, but definitely a possibility. Shields and the like aren’t much of a mirror, so it’s still uncertain what you are fighting. Missiles going off now.
After the crossbow bolt pierces its foe, so does a javelin. The hissing louder and more pained. But the javelin seems to lose just that bit of specialness it once had. And though slowed, the creatures continue to advance.
Everyone here’s the hissing and snapping. But (while Eljayess feels one near her) only Freda grunts in pain. 9 hps damage.
Phanstern holds his lantern high, and the others hold their ground.
Ogre and Eljayess can make attacks at this point if they want to use sword and spear. The creatures are in melee. After that then we go into Round 2 and we need new initiative and attacks. Anyone wanna look?
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time. mjulius: That's how I know I'm home. Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager! Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life. Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen. Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death. Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village! Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
It is negative 4 to hit if you aren't looking. But if you forget that's okay I'll just add in.
While Eljayess curses in frustration at missing with the spear, Ogre feels both of his attacks strike home. The hissing in pain is much louder now from one of the creatures.
We need a new initiative and actions and rolls from everyone. Round 2 will start after those posts.
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time. mjulius: That's how I know I'm home. Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager! Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life. Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen. Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death. Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village! Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
Freda brings forth her shield and draws her sword. She makes sure to maintain eye contact with the underside of her shield as she swings at the hissing creatures...
It quickly dawns on her that, while fighting blindly (perhaps unnecessarily?), that friend and foe alike are at risk of being hit.
Elwita lowers her head and opens her eyes, starring at the floor. She watches the feet of those around her, doing her best to avoid looking more than a few feet above the ground at any time. She understands the risks, but takes comfort in the fact that she'll only knowingly take a swing at an actual opponent, and not a fellow party member.
Besides, maybe she'll recognize the feet of her opponents and be able to tell if these precautions everyone has been taking are necessary after all.
Karraway remains at the door to the hallway, ready to either back up his comrades or lead a retreat, if need be.
He cringes when Ogre screams in battle fury. Must remind him to refrain from such outbursts, lest he alert the entire compound! he thinks to himself. The cleric, still holding his holy symbol and shield, trusts in his faith in Pelor enough to chance a quick glance at the hole to see what exactly they face...
tkrexx as Emm the Avenging Druid wrote:I shall burn you, and I shall sink your petty warship with fire and lightning, and the ocean shall swallow it and all aboard, and no one will remember any of you!
Eljayess hoists her shield and opens her eyes to look at her feet, hoping that she can get some indication that she is not thrusting her spear into a party member, but stabs again.
Here's what we'll do, we'll play anyone who hasn't posted in a while as party NPCs until they can get back to playing. If they don't return in a week or so, we'll recruit some more folks. Any party disagreements on how to move forward, the idea with the most votes wins. Any ties are broken with the DM's dice. This way, if and when they come back, they can just take over. Sound good? I'll try to post again on Wednesday morn. Wherever we are I'll just move us forward as in the above manner, NPCing folks as needed. So everyone should make their actions by Wednesday. I apologize for the stalling of the game, pretty much my fault, and real life, to be honest.
The fighters only get one attack this round (specialization only gives the extra attacks on odd numbered rounds).
Ogre feels a bite on his leg (for 3HPs of damage) by the creature he damaged, it’s hissing getting louder as it’s teeth find flesh past the armor.
Eljayess feels a similar, but more intense, pain. The creature bites her for 9HPs of damage.
Freda and Elwita swing wildly, grunting their frustrations. As Eljayess stabs into nothing.
Blodgett continues his attack, trying not to look at his prey he also misses.
Karraway looks up to see [roll a d20].
If they so desire, Ogre and Kayen (as well as anyone in the back who hasn’t attacked) can attack in Round 3 to finish us out. For Round 4 we’ll need a new group initiative (1d6) and actions and rolls from everyone. Round 4 will be a two attack round for Ogre and Elwita as they are using their specialized weapons. Round 4 will start after everyone posts, or on Wednesday, whichever comes first. Please feel free to proffer suggestions for attacks for players that haven’t posted in a while.
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time. mjulius: That's how I know I'm home. Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager! Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life. Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen. Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death. Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village! Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
tkrexx as Emm the Avenging Druid wrote:I shall burn you, and I shall sink your petty warship with fire and lightning, and the ocean shall swallow it and all aboard, and no one will remember any of you!
dmw71 wrote:Elwita lowers her head and opens her eyes, starring at the floor. She watches the feet of those around her, doing her best to avoid looking more than a few feet above the ground at any time. She understands the risks, but takes comfort in the fact that she'll only knowingly take a swing at an actual opponent, and not a fellow party member.
Elwita, wanting to dispatch of these still unknown opponents as quickly as possible, hoists her war hammer above her head and attempts to land a crushing blow against her foe.
Surging with frustration, Elwita quickly re-balances herself and uses the momentum from her first swing to bring upon a second strike, which she believes connects in a glancing blow. +2 War Hammer*: To Hit [1d20+4] = 12+4 = 16I assume this is a hit. +2 War Hammer* (S/M): Damage [1d4+6] = 2+6 = 8If the creature(s) we're fighting are large, subtract 1 from my damage roll.
Alethan wrote:(Don't forget to subtract your -4 for blind fighting, Dave...)
She is looking (albeit, keeping her gaze low): "Elwita lowers her head and opens her eyes, starring at the floor. She watches the feet of those around her, doing her best to avoid looking more than a few feet above the ground at any time. She understands the risks, but takes comfort in the fact that she'll only knowingly take a swing at an actual opponent, and not a fellow party member."
Continuing to NPC-PCs until they can get back to playing. Please let me know suggestions on attacks (if you want the PC-NPCs to vary from hack-n-slash) for these characters.
Creatures initiative is 2, the party edges them out!
Karraway looks up and PM sent.
Delgath brings the mystical symbols of a spell to his mind.
Phanstern holds the lantern up high.
Freda misses again, more comfortable with bow than sword.
After her first miss, Elwita is able to recover and get in a good strike on the creature she has been battling. Striking home, the creature let’s out a more intense hiss of pain, but it sounds weaker.
Blodgett misses his attack.
We’ll say Kayen attacks with his long sword (only having one javelin left) and unfortunately misses.
Eljayess continues stabbing with her spear and has great luck (reallywith the natural 20 and max damage!) as she feels it stab deep into a creature.
Ogre on the other hand gets in two powerful blows. Causing the pained hiss to stop abruptly and scaley bits to fly through the air onto him and the front line fighters. There's a flump, and of the legs that you have all been intently staring at and using as targets, 8 of them fall to the ground. This causes folks to realize that the other 8 left are likely one creature. The 8 legs that flumped, don't even twitch, they just stop moving and bleed.
Elwita feels jaws clamp down on her leg and takes a massive 1HP of damage.
You had the creature(s) pretty well blocked off from leaving the room, though they could have retreated back into the hole. The front line folks have also, kind of, been protecting Phanstern, Delgath, and to a certain extent Karraway, as there just isn't any more room. At this point, half of the hissing sounds seem to have stopped, and definitely half your enemy seems to be gone. So Elwita and Ogre are in position to attack the creature, random roll will give Freda a chance to attack too. Eljayess using her spear can also attack in Round 5. Blodgett and Kayen will have to move to the rear of the 8 legs to continue to attack.
I think I got everyone. The Dredded one can still cast his spell if he so chooses. For Round 5 we’ll need a new group initiative (1d6) and actions and rolls from everyone. Round 5 will start after everyone posts, or on Monday, whichever comes first. Please feel free to proffer suggestions for attacks for players that haven’t posted in a while. I’m going to wait until Monday to give everyone a chance. I know that folks are just being pulled different directions. We’ve got a pretty active crew; just recent weeks have been slow.
This is a game about killing things and taking their stuff so you can become more powerful in order to kill bigger things and take even better stuff.
Alethan: I'm good with NOT pressing our luck this time. mjulius: That's how I know I'm home. Pulpatoon: The whole point of PbP is to take the scheduling pressure off the game. We're just chatty because we're so eager! Scott308: ...everyone should be reminded of just how wonderful the people they play games with here can be in real life. Leitz: Quality and quantity wise, I think US is the best I've seen. Paladin: I can promise terror, glory, and riches...or a quick and brutal death. Inferno: Come on! That's was Vicar's Head, a completely different doomed village! Rex: I can move to the wait list to let someone else into the game.
