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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 6118469" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">Let's Play #4 Goodman Games DCC54 </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">Forges of the Mountain King (Level 1)</span></p><p></p><p>Extended Session 1.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9093444839/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/9093444839_e1bdb129d5_c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Encounter #3 Ogre Lair (area 1-3)</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Map]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8573227640/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8573227640_4efdfd980d_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">The Ogre Lair is up the stair shown in area 1-2, and in to area 1-3 on the map (see below).</p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8573227222/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8573227222_949497eb42_o.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>The dwarves creep forward in to a dank, dark chamber- light flares as a sunrod is expended, the area is at least twenty five feet across, a natural cavern that twists and turns- there are several, seemingly shallow, pools of crystal clear water. Ragnarr points out an opening- the cave continues, a narrow passage snakes away to the north.</p><p></p><p>Koda and Ragnarr take charge again, as quietly as they can they lead their companions to the exit, and vainly stare into the darkness beyond- there’s nothing to see alas, only…</p><p></p><p>“It stinks!” Fenchurch offers, and is shushed in to silence.</p><p></p><p>He’s right though, it smells bad- of rot, and ruin, and… worse.</p><p></p><p>Koda and Ragnarr head off again, the passage is mostly single file, although a short distance in it divides in to two passages- both heading north.</p><p></p><p>Koda nods to Ragnarr, Ragnarr nods back- the pair creep their separate ways.</p><p></p><p>Koda’s not gone far when…</p><p></p><p>“Urp!” Koda declares.</p><p></p><p>Standing before the dwarven monk is a massive brute of a humanoid, an Ogre- or at least an ex-Ogre, the battered creature looks to have already been killed once. </p><p></p><p>[sblock=Zombie Hulk]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8572132447/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8572132447_514fd9dfa5_o.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Bad Guys 350 XP Level 1 Encounter.</p><p>Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8634841744/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8634841744_05f0a91274.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Monster Manual]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8664830515/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8664830515_4aa04085a7_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Koda goes chop-socky crazy. He Opens the Gates of Battle, a highfalutin’ way of saying he head butts the Ogre Zombie in the groin area, the terrifying undead monster gurns and clutches at the spot.</p><p></p><p>Koda’s attack is a critical hit- for 35 points of damage, which is indeed the maximum damage he can do to a creature on full hit points- just wow.</p><p></p><p>How about that for an opening, and it's Dave of course who’s playing Koda, he’s a little uncontrollable for a while from this point on- apparently he can do more damage with his little finger than any of the other dwarves with their myriad spells and weapons, he delights in telling us this at volume 11. Personally I had Monks pegged as quiet chaps with funny haircuts- tonsures, not this one...</p><p></p><p>Ragnarr dodges back in time to throw a dagger at the creature, quite a Deft Strike- see what I did there, and already the massive zombie is bloodied.</p><p></p><p>Both Dwarfs scream at the top of their voices..</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch sprints to catch up, the dwarf bard screams- don’t worry, it’s only role-play.</p><p></p><p>Grimm steps in, holy symbol waving, he Abjures the Undead beast- scorching a massive hole in the creature’s chest with his radiant light, and pulling it closer- in to a more convenient spot, the ex-ogre finds itself immobilised and in severe pain.</p><p></p><p>Tordek rushes in, Koda and Ragnarr swing and swat, the three dwarves attempt to take the zombie down, two of the guys have combat advantage, and yet all of their attacks come to naught.</p><p></p><p>The hulk smashes its fist down on Tordek, bloodying the fighter and leaving him sprawling on the floor with a terrible headache.</p><p></p><p>And from the second passage the second Zombie Hulk lurches in to the fray, the creature staggers up behind Koda.</p><p></p><p>Bad Guys 700 XP Level 2 Encounter.</p><p>Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute x2</p><p></p><p>Then slams Koda on the head, the dwarf manages to stay on his feet but only by clutching desperately at the cavern wall and clinging on for dear life. Koda is bloodied.</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch sings, a Staggering Note, but clearly off-pitch; the bard instead has a Majestic Word for Koda- the dwarven monk looks much healthier.</p><p></p><p>Grimm shuffles back a pace-or-two, and then Charges like a Whirlwind in to the already battered hulk- smashing the thing down dead.</p><p></p><p>Tordek gets his Second Wind and then manoeuvres in to action against the second zombie hulk- slashing the thing with his battleaxe.</p><p></p><p>Koda tries to add to the foul undead brute’s hurt but the monk is still clearly out of sorts, Ragnarr’s aim however is true- his Clever Strike packs quite a punch.</p><p></p><p>The hulk lashes out but Tordek is much too quick this time.</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch starts yelling, a bit too cocky too early, the dwarf’s Shout of Triumph alas proves to be a whimper.</p><p></p><p>Grimm gets in to the fight with his greatsword, he brings his Radiant Vengeance stabbing the thing through its gut, and the second zombie hulk is bloodied.</p><p></p><p>Tordek and Ragnarr scrap and battle- both alas to no affect. Koda’s Dancing Cobra however is on target, he adds a Flurry of Blows and the remaining hulk staggers some more.</p><p></p><p>At which point the first zombie hulk the adventurers killed gets back up again, and smashes Tordek over the head, the dwarf fighter is back to being bloodied.</p><p></p><p>And that wasn't in the script, and I'm getting some funny looks from the players, particularly as several of them have realised, very quickly, that the zombie hulk they’re at present fighting will also need killing twice.</p><p></p><p>The second zombie does the same- that is smash Tordek on the head, the fighter stays on his feet, but by will alone.</p><p></p><p>Tordek is on 1 hit point, but not for long…</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch has some more Majestic Words- Tordek’s wounds heal a little, he’s still bloodied however.</p><p></p><p>Grimm and Tordek swat ineffectively at the newly risen zombie. Koda, who is stood between the pair of hulks- alongside Ragnarr, lets loose with his Five Storms, smashing at both of the giant undead.</p><p></p><p>Ragnarr stabs the second ex-ogre in the back, the thing is almost dead, and yet it has enough life left in it to lash out, both of the zombie hulks do…</p><p></p><p>Koda is crunched the monk is left prone, bloodied and almost unconscious.</p><p></p><p>Tordek is not so lucky, the fighter flops to the cavern floor unconscious- dying.</p><p></p><p>No, I couldn't- two TPKs in one session, that'd be... hilarious.</p><p></p><p>And it needs to be said that neither of the Zombie Hulks have managed to recharge their Zombie Smash power, which does almost twice the damage of the Slam attacks they’ve been using.</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch’s Guiding Strike is way off target, the bard seems to be having problems with his lines. Grimm is on hand however to cut the second ogre zombie down with his Focussed Fury. Not done the avenger rushes over to Tordek (Action Point) and stabilises his friend.</p><p></p><p>Koda and Ragnarr get their breaths back, get their Second Winds, and then unleash… nothing much. </p><p></p><p>The zombie hulk still standing smashes Grimm.</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch’s Staggering Note does indeed stagger, Koda thumps the remaining hulk in the face with a roundhouse kick- splattering the undead beast’s nose.</p><p></p><p>The monk looks very pleased with himself and winks at Fenchurch- just as the second zombie hulk rises again and smashes Koda down- the monk is dying.</p><p></p><p>Grimm delivers his Oath of Enmity on the already battered hulk but only manages the faintest of blows.</p><p></p><p>Koda slicks up a pool of blood- failing his first Death Save.</p><p></p><p>We've been here before...</p><p></p><p>Dave looks like thunder, although several of the other players are trying desperately not to laugh.</p><p></p><p>Hurrah!</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch the bard tries again- directing operations with his Guiding Strike, the remaining hulk lurches and staggers, the bard grins and completes a little bow.</p><p></p><p>He’s then smashed in to the cold stone floor.</p><p></p><p>He’s dying too.</p><p></p><p>The last hulk manages to recharge its Zombie Smash power and then delivers a massive hit to Fenchurch, a critical hit, for 37 points of damage. Fenchurch is on -9 hit points.</p><p></p><p>Did I do a bad thing?</p><p></p><p>Grimm swears another Oath and stabs the hulk, skewers it- it staggers again but stays upright.</p><p></p><p>Ragnarr, desperate, tries twice to land his Clever Strike (after an Action Point) but alas fails both times, which means…</p><p></p><p>The hulk slams its fist in to Grimm, the avenger staggers- bloodied and battered.</p><p></p><p>The avenger however is far from done; he avenges himself and cuts the giant undead creature down.</p><p></p><p>Nothing moves- except for dwarves scrambling to help their fallen friends.</p><p></p><p>Fenchurch is quickly to his feet, soon after all of the dwarves are in much better shape.</p><p></p><p>The adventurers take a well-deserved (short) rest before heading out to search the remainder of the cavern.</p><p></p><p>Buried in a mangy pile of furs, in a ‘lair’ of sorts, is a beautifully crafted greatsword, Fenchurch determines that the weapon is a +1 Thundering Greatsword- Grimm is delighted.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9096185652/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/9096185652_0ece09d611_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>There are no other exits however, that is until Ragnarr finds the secret door, but more of this next time. </p><p></p><p>700 XP Level 2 Encounter.</p><p>Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute x2</p><p></p><p>Comment: That was a blinding first session of play, only three combat encounters but all of them were great in their own ways. Note this second group has decided on a less charge-first-worry-about-it-later approach, it seems they wish to stay alive. Goodman Games- just beautiful and nasty, I realise it's simple stuff but it just plays much better than WOTC, even dungeon hacks like this one.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 6118469, member: 16069"] [CENTER][SIZE="5"]Let's Play #4 Goodman Games DCC54 Forges of the Mountain King (Level 1)[/SIZE][/CENTER] Extended Session 1. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9093444839/][img]http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3799/9093444839_e1bdb129d5_c.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] Encounter #3 Ogre Lair (area 1-3) [sblock=The Map] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8573227640/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8245/8573227640_4efdfd980d_b.jpg[/img][/url] The Ogre Lair is up the stair shown in area 1-2, and in to area 1-3 on the map (see below). [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8573227222/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8390/8573227222_949497eb42_o.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] The dwarves creep forward in to a dank, dark chamber- light flares as a sunrod is expended, the area is at least twenty five feet across, a natural cavern that twists and turns- there are several, seemingly shallow, pools of crystal clear water. Ragnarr points out an opening- the cave continues, a narrow passage snakes away to the north. Koda and Ragnarr take charge again, as quietly as they can they lead their companions to the exit, and vainly stare into the darkness beyond- there’s nothing to see alas, only… “It stinks!” Fenchurch offers, and is shushed in to silence. He’s right though, it smells bad- of rot, and ruin, and… worse. Koda and Ragnarr head off again, the passage is mostly single file, although a short distance in it divides in to two passages- both heading north. Koda nods to Ragnarr, Ragnarr nods back- the pair creep their separate ways. Koda’s not gone far when… “Urp!” Koda declares. Standing before the dwarven monk is a massive brute of a humanoid, an Ogre- or at least an ex-Ogre, the battered creature looks to have already been killed once. [sblock=Zombie Hulk] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8572132447/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8097/8572132447_514fd9dfa5_o.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] Bad Guys 350 XP Level 1 Encounter. Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8634841744/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8522/8634841744_05f0a91274.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] [sblock=The Monster Manual] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8664830515/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8257/8664830515_4aa04085a7_o.png[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] Koda goes chop-socky crazy. He Opens the Gates of Battle, a highfalutin’ way of saying he head butts the Ogre Zombie in the groin area, the terrifying undead monster gurns and clutches at the spot. Koda’s attack is a critical hit- for 35 points of damage, which is indeed the maximum damage he can do to a creature on full hit points- just wow. How about that for an opening, and it's Dave of course who’s playing Koda, he’s a little uncontrollable for a while from this point on- apparently he can do more damage with his little finger than any of the other dwarves with their myriad spells and weapons, he delights in telling us this at volume 11. Personally I had Monks pegged as quiet chaps with funny haircuts- tonsures, not this one... Ragnarr dodges back in time to throw a dagger at the creature, quite a Deft Strike- see what I did there, and already the massive zombie is bloodied. Both Dwarfs scream at the top of their voices.. Fenchurch sprints to catch up, the dwarf bard screams- don’t worry, it’s only role-play. Grimm steps in, holy symbol waving, he Abjures the Undead beast- scorching a massive hole in the creature’s chest with his radiant light, and pulling it closer- in to a more convenient spot, the ex-ogre finds itself immobilised and in severe pain. Tordek rushes in, Koda and Ragnarr swing and swat, the three dwarves attempt to take the zombie down, two of the guys have combat advantage, and yet all of their attacks come to naught. The hulk smashes its fist down on Tordek, bloodying the fighter and leaving him sprawling on the floor with a terrible headache. And from the second passage the second Zombie Hulk lurches in to the fray, the creature staggers up behind Koda. Bad Guys 700 XP Level 2 Encounter. Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute x2 Then slams Koda on the head, the dwarf manages to stay on his feet but only by clutching desperately at the cavern wall and clinging on for dear life. Koda is bloodied. Fenchurch sings, a Staggering Note, but clearly off-pitch; the bard instead has a Majestic Word for Koda- the dwarven monk looks much healthier. Grimm shuffles back a pace-or-two, and then Charges like a Whirlwind in to the already battered hulk- smashing the thing down dead. Tordek gets his Second Wind and then manoeuvres in to action against the second zombie hulk- slashing the thing with his battleaxe. Koda tries to add to the foul undead brute’s hurt but the monk is still clearly out of sorts, Ragnarr’s aim however is true- his Clever Strike packs quite a punch. The hulk lashes out but Tordek is much too quick this time. Fenchurch starts yelling, a bit too cocky too early, the dwarf’s Shout of Triumph alas proves to be a whimper. Grimm gets in to the fight with his greatsword, he brings his Radiant Vengeance stabbing the thing through its gut, and the second zombie hulk is bloodied. Tordek and Ragnarr scrap and battle- both alas to no affect. Koda’s Dancing Cobra however is on target, he adds a Flurry of Blows and the remaining hulk staggers some more. At which point the first zombie hulk the adventurers killed gets back up again, and smashes Tordek over the head, the dwarf fighter is back to being bloodied. And that wasn't in the script, and I'm getting some funny looks from the players, particularly as several of them have realised, very quickly, that the zombie hulk they’re at present fighting will also need killing twice. The second zombie does the same- that is smash Tordek on the head, the fighter stays on his feet, but by will alone. Tordek is on 1 hit point, but not for long… Fenchurch has some more Majestic Words- Tordek’s wounds heal a little, he’s still bloodied however. Grimm and Tordek swat ineffectively at the newly risen zombie. Koda, who is stood between the pair of hulks- alongside Ragnarr, lets loose with his Five Storms, smashing at both of the giant undead. Ragnarr stabs the second ex-ogre in the back, the thing is almost dead, and yet it has enough life left in it to lash out, both of the zombie hulks do… Koda is crunched the monk is left prone, bloodied and almost unconscious. Tordek is not so lucky, the fighter flops to the cavern floor unconscious- dying. No, I couldn't- two TPKs in one session, that'd be... hilarious. And it needs to be said that neither of the Zombie Hulks have managed to recharge their Zombie Smash power, which does almost twice the damage of the Slam attacks they’ve been using. Fenchurch’s Guiding Strike is way off target, the bard seems to be having problems with his lines. Grimm is on hand however to cut the second ogre zombie down with his Focussed Fury. Not done the avenger rushes over to Tordek (Action Point) and stabilises his friend. Koda and Ragnarr get their breaths back, get their Second Winds, and then unleash… nothing much. The zombie hulk still standing smashes Grimm. Fenchurch’s Staggering Note does indeed stagger, Koda thumps the remaining hulk in the face with a roundhouse kick- splattering the undead beast’s nose. The monk looks very pleased with himself and winks at Fenchurch- just as the second zombie hulk rises again and smashes Koda down- the monk is dying. Grimm delivers his Oath of Enmity on the already battered hulk but only manages the faintest of blows. Koda slicks up a pool of blood- failing his first Death Save. We've been here before... Dave looks like thunder, although several of the other players are trying desperately not to laugh. Hurrah! Fenchurch the bard tries again- directing operations with his Guiding Strike, the remaining hulk lurches and staggers, the bard grins and completes a little bow. He’s then smashed in to the cold stone floor. He’s dying too. The last hulk manages to recharge its Zombie Smash power and then delivers a massive hit to Fenchurch, a critical hit, for 37 points of damage. Fenchurch is on -9 hit points. Did I do a bad thing? Grimm swears another Oath and stabs the hulk, skewers it- it staggers again but stays upright. Ragnarr, desperate, tries twice to land his Clever Strike (after an Action Point) but alas fails both times, which means… The hulk slams its fist in to Grimm, the avenger staggers- bloodied and battered. The avenger however is far from done; he avenges himself and cuts the giant undead creature down. Nothing moves- except for dwarves scrambling to help their fallen friends. Fenchurch is quickly to his feet, soon after all of the dwarves are in much better shape. The adventurers take a well-deserved (short) rest before heading out to search the remainder of the cavern. Buried in a mangy pile of furs, in a ‘lair’ of sorts, is a beautifully crafted greatsword, Fenchurch determines that the weapon is a +1 Thundering Greatsword- Grimm is delighted. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9096185652/][img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5515/9096185652_0ece09d611_o.png[/img][/url][/CENTER] There are no other exits however, that is until Ragnarr finds the secret door, but more of this next time. 700 XP Level 2 Encounter. Zombie Hulk Level 8 Brute x2 Comment: That was a blinding first session of play, only three combat encounters but all of them were great in their own ways. Note this second group has decided on a less charge-first-worry-about-it-later approach, it seems they wish to stay alive. Goodman Games- just beautiful and nasty, I realise it's simple stuff but it just plays much better than WOTC, even dungeon hacks like this one. [/QUOTE]
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