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<blockquote data-quote="Goonalan" data-source="post: 6145863" data-attributes="member: 16069"><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: 18px">Let's Play #6 DMG Kobold Hall (Level 1)</span></p><p></p><p>Session 1.</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9368652728/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/9368652728_4335abde5e_c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Encounter #1 The Sludge Pit (Area 1.)</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Map]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721566354/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8721566354_7fa891b962_b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">The Kobold Hall</p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721563772/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8721563772_e2c1549eb6_c.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center">Area 1. The Sludge Pit</p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Quarion and Varis head down the stairs and in to the shadows; this after Harann the dragonborn fighter is eventually persuaded that he is too ‘clunky’ to sneak about.</p><p></p><p>The pair enter a much larger chamber, time has not been kind to the place- the stonework is crumbling and the flagged floor is cracked and broken; moss, mould and fungi have found homes here.</p><p></p><p>The elf and the eladrin don’t head too far in; just enough to spy out the chamber, as best they can- there’s little light here. The pair head back up the stairs a short while later to report their findings.</p><p></p><p>“There’s a kobold over the far side- I think it’s armed with a sling.” Quarion reports, a minute later the adventurers are better informed- they now know what a sling is (remember these are kids, none of them knew what a sling was).</p><p></p><p>“There’s another one of the bad dudes behind some kind of fence (a portcullis, actually), he thinks he’s hiding, but he’s not- I spotted him.” Varis states.</p><p></p><p>“Oh and in the centre of the chamber is a great big hole, a pit.” Quarion finishes.</p><p></p><p>A minute or so later the sneaky pair are back in position at the bottom of the stairs, ready for action- the other guys have moved a little further down the stairs- ready to rush in to the room.</p><p></p><p>Ten seconds later and Varis gives the agreed signal. </p><p></p><p>“Time to kick ass!” Varis shouts (and is told off by his dad).</p><p></p><p>Bad Guys 200 XP Level 1 Encounter</p><p>Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher (beyond the portcullis)</p><p>Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery</p><p></p><p>[sblock=The Monster Manual]</p><p></p><p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8047622535/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8047622535_cf7b3ecb3b_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8720705157/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/8720705157_ce556bd3e7.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8081219400/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8081219400_2b1762158b_o.png" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p> <p style="text-align: center"></p> <p style="text-align: center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721826626/" target="_blank"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/8721826626_eed131f595.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>[/sblock]</p><p></p><p>Varis steps in to the chamber and fires an arrow; it flies true, and thumps in to the kobold slinger’s chest, the short reptilian humanoid staggers and bleeds. Moments later Quarion’s dagger, at long range, spins out and thuds in to the kobold’s gut- the slinger gasps his last words.</p><p></p><p>“Oh boobies!"</p><p></p><p>Then flops to the floor dead.</p><p></p><p>We take a short break in game for cheering and high fives.</p><p></p><p>Mr. Benn, Bharash and Harann move forward, two of the three get closer to the pit, ostensibly to find out what’s inside.</p><p></p><p>“What’s in there?” Varis shouts over.</p><p>“Pooh!” The pair shout back in unison, actually the pit seems to contain sludge of some description, but ‘pooh’ is close enough- it stinks.</p><p></p><p>Another kobold skirmisher pokes its head around a corner over on the far side of the chamber; the kobold screeches the alarm, a little too late of course.</p><p></p><p>“Smellyheads!” The skirmisher shouts in warning.</p><p></p><p>Varis takes a few more strides in to the chamber, his next shot is a difficult one, the elf aims at the kobold skirmisher beyond the metal gate (portcullis), and fires- two shots with his Twin Strike, the skirmisher is struck once on the shoulder.</p><p></p><p>Harann rushes on- past Varis and to the portcullis, the dragonborn bends down and with all her might attempts to raise the metal gate (still a portcullis). </p><p></p><p>“Lumpy Gravy!” Harann yells, which takes everyone by surprise.</p><p></p><p>At this point I dig out the nicely coloured in picture of the Kobold Skirmisher- named, of course, Lumpy Gravy. </p><p></p><p>Lumpy Gravy as it turns out is a fearsome kobold bandit (actually a Level 1 Kobold Skirmisher), Lumpy is wanted for cow-tipping and stealing some cheese, the reward is 25 gold coins for his capture or death.</p><p></p><p>The portcullis slams up in to the ceiling, the kobold skirmisher beyond- Lumpy Gravy, looks terrified. Harann blows a raspberry and soaks Lumpy with her acid spit, the kobold burns- a tiny bit.</p><p></p><p>Lumpy however is not put off; the kobold grabs its spear and sticks Harann in the gut, “Gah!” Harann yells, and then growls.</p><p></p><p>Just to make this clear all of the various sound effects and lines of dialogue came direct from the players, when something good or indeed bad happens, I prompt one of the players, or their adult/parent handler to come up with a line. So when the dying slinger shouted ‘Oh boobies’ that was actually Luka’s suggestion for the kobold’s last words.</p><p></p><p>Back to the action.</p><p></p><p>The kobold skirmisher peering around the corner over the far end of the chamber is joined by a compatriot- the two creatures dash out in to the open; the first makes it over to Harann and spears the dragonborn in his bum. The second rushes at Quarion; the elf is stabbed in the belly- both hits are only minor wounds however.</p><p></p><p>“Duck!” Comes a cry from behind Lumpy, the kobold does as he’s told- beyond the creature, further on down the passage, is another kobold slinger- who slings… A ceramic flask smashes in to the wall by Harann’s head, and shatters, the contents- a great gloopy glob of glue slowly slithers down the wall.</p><p></p><p>Bharash is quickly on the spot, the second dragonborn slashes wildly with his longsword- the kobold bandit, Lumpy, is left bloodied, almost dead.</p><p></p><p>Mr. Benn, the human priest, chants and intones- Healing Words, Harann is suddenly back at full health, the priest stares hard at one of the kobold skirmishers on far side of the pit- with his Gaze of Defiance, the kobold cowers and whines, “I want my mummy!”, it’s clearly psychologically damaged.</p><p></p><p>Bad Guys 500 XP Level 1 Encounter</p><p>Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher x3</p><p>Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery x2</p><p></p><p>Varis fires his bow down the passage way again, it’s getting pretty busy down there, the first arrow flies wide, the second enters Lumpy’s right eye and lodges there.</p><p></p><p>“Big elephant doo-doo’s” Lumpy Gravy utters, with some conviction, and then flops to the floor dead.</p><p></p><p>Harann doesn’t stop however, the dragonborn rushes further down the passage and straight in to the newly revealed kobold slinger, her greatsword sways and swats- mesmerising the creature with her Steel Serpent Strike- the slinger is almost gutted. Moments later it is, with Quarion’s dagger buried hilt deep in its belly.</p><p></p><p>“Jammmmmm!” The kobold slinger yells forlornly, and then fades.</p><p></p><p>The two kobold skirmishers left in the chamber redouble their efforts, the first charges in to Bharash- the dragonborn is speared, actually only grazed by the very tip of the weapon. Bharash slices back and the skirmisher bleeds.</p><p></p><p>The second kobold attempts to push Quarion in to the great pit full of poo, the eladrin has wandered to close to the edge; however the rogue manages to keep the kobold at bay. Mr. Benn turns to stare at the offending miscreant, his Gaze of Defiance again; the young cleric sticks his tongue out and waggles it- several times. </p><p></p><p>At which point two arrows thud in to the skirmisher trying to fling Quarion in the pit, the kobold screeches, and then tumbles in to the pit- his last words, muttered while falling, ring out. </p><p></p><p>“Nooo…”</p><p></p><p>Which turns in to-</p><p></p><p>“Pooo…”</p><p></p><p>The kobold, soon after, drowns in the sea of poo.</p><p></p><p>Harann dashes forward and cuts at the final kobold with his greatsword, Quarion follows up- spinning out a dagger, a Deft Strike.</p><p></p><p>The last remaining kobold slips, slops and then slaps on to the cold stone floor; all that is left is the echo of his last words.</p><p></p><p>“Fish Fingers!”</p><p></p><p>The kobold’s are all deceased.</p><p></p><p>500 XP Level 1 Encounter</p><p>Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher x3</p><p>Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery x2</p><p></p><p>The adventurers take a short break, then mooch around the area- search the kobolds and then fling the bodies down in to what has become known as the “perilous pit of poo”, except for Lumpy Gravy who is rammed in to a sack- the adventurers need the body to claim the reward.</p><p></p><p>That done the adventurers get back in to the action, once again Varis and Quarion are sent ahead- along the passage originally blocked off by the portcullis.</p><p></p><p>They pair sneak forward.</p><p></p><p>Comment: Nice opener, getting the young players to call out battle cries, or else last words for the kobolds is proving to be cool. The players also love the idea of wanted posters for the bad guy leader-type kobolds.</p><p></p><p>Playing with kids requires much more action, and certainly a degree more intensity- explaining the outcome of every attack in more emotive and graphic ways.</p><p></p><p>None of the PCs, after the encounter, have needed to use their healing surges.</p><p></p><p>Lumpy, the kobold skirmisher has been killed; the players will collect their reward later- when they get back to Fallcrest.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Goonalan, post: 6145863, member: 16069"] [CENTER][SIZE="5"]Let's Play #6 DMG Kobold Hall (Level 1)[/SIZE][/CENTER] Session 1. [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/9368652728/][img]http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5469/9368652728_4335abde5e_c.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] Encounter #1 The Sludge Pit (Area 1.) [sblock=The Map] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721566354/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7284/8721566354_7fa891b962_b.jpg[/img][/url] The Kobold Hall [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721563772/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/8721563772_e2c1549eb6_c.jpg[/img][/url] Area 1. The Sludge Pit[/CENTER] [/sblock] Quarion and Varis head down the stairs and in to the shadows; this after Harann the dragonborn fighter is eventually persuaded that he is too ‘clunky’ to sneak about. The pair enter a much larger chamber, time has not been kind to the place- the stonework is crumbling and the flagged floor is cracked and broken; moss, mould and fungi have found homes here. The elf and the eladrin don’t head too far in; just enough to spy out the chamber, as best they can- there’s little light here. The pair head back up the stairs a short while later to report their findings. “There’s a kobold over the far side- I think it’s armed with a sling.” Quarion reports, a minute later the adventurers are better informed- they now know what a sling is (remember these are kids, none of them knew what a sling was). “There’s another one of the bad dudes behind some kind of fence (a portcullis, actually), he thinks he’s hiding, but he’s not- I spotted him.” Varis states. “Oh and in the centre of the chamber is a great big hole, a pit.” Quarion finishes. A minute or so later the sneaky pair are back in position at the bottom of the stairs, ready for action- the other guys have moved a little further down the stairs- ready to rush in to the room. Ten seconds later and Varis gives the agreed signal. “Time to kick ass!” Varis shouts (and is told off by his dad). Bad Guys 200 XP Level 1 Encounter Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher (beyond the portcullis) Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery [sblock=The Monster Manual] [CENTER][url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8047622535/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/8047622535_cf7b3ecb3b_o.png[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8720705157/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7370/8720705157_ce556bd3e7.jpg[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8081219400/][img]http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8467/8081219400_2b1762158b_o.png[/img][/url] [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/40504969@N08/8721826626/][img]http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7376/8721826626_eed131f595.jpg[/img][/url][/CENTER] [/sblock] Varis steps in to the chamber and fires an arrow; it flies true, and thumps in to the kobold slinger’s chest, the short reptilian humanoid staggers and bleeds. Moments later Quarion’s dagger, at long range, spins out and thuds in to the kobold’s gut- the slinger gasps his last words. “Oh boobies!" Then flops to the floor dead. We take a short break in game for cheering and high fives. Mr. Benn, Bharash and Harann move forward, two of the three get closer to the pit, ostensibly to find out what’s inside. “What’s in there?” Varis shouts over. “Pooh!” The pair shout back in unison, actually the pit seems to contain sludge of some description, but ‘pooh’ is close enough- it stinks. Another kobold skirmisher pokes its head around a corner over on the far side of the chamber; the kobold screeches the alarm, a little too late of course. “Smellyheads!” The skirmisher shouts in warning. Varis takes a few more strides in to the chamber, his next shot is a difficult one, the elf aims at the kobold skirmisher beyond the metal gate (portcullis), and fires- two shots with his Twin Strike, the skirmisher is struck once on the shoulder. Harann rushes on- past Varis and to the portcullis, the dragonborn bends down and with all her might attempts to raise the metal gate (still a portcullis). “Lumpy Gravy!” Harann yells, which takes everyone by surprise. At this point I dig out the nicely coloured in picture of the Kobold Skirmisher- named, of course, Lumpy Gravy. Lumpy Gravy as it turns out is a fearsome kobold bandit (actually a Level 1 Kobold Skirmisher), Lumpy is wanted for cow-tipping and stealing some cheese, the reward is 25 gold coins for his capture or death. The portcullis slams up in to the ceiling, the kobold skirmisher beyond- Lumpy Gravy, looks terrified. Harann blows a raspberry and soaks Lumpy with her acid spit, the kobold burns- a tiny bit. Lumpy however is not put off; the kobold grabs its spear and sticks Harann in the gut, “Gah!” Harann yells, and then growls. Just to make this clear all of the various sound effects and lines of dialogue came direct from the players, when something good or indeed bad happens, I prompt one of the players, or their adult/parent handler to come up with a line. So when the dying slinger shouted ‘Oh boobies’ that was actually Luka’s suggestion for the kobold’s last words. Back to the action. The kobold skirmisher peering around the corner over the far end of the chamber is joined by a compatriot- the two creatures dash out in to the open; the first makes it over to Harann and spears the dragonborn in his bum. The second rushes at Quarion; the elf is stabbed in the belly- both hits are only minor wounds however. “Duck!” Comes a cry from behind Lumpy, the kobold does as he’s told- beyond the creature, further on down the passage, is another kobold slinger- who slings… A ceramic flask smashes in to the wall by Harann’s head, and shatters, the contents- a great gloopy glob of glue slowly slithers down the wall. Bharash is quickly on the spot, the second dragonborn slashes wildly with his longsword- the kobold bandit, Lumpy, is left bloodied, almost dead. Mr. Benn, the human priest, chants and intones- Healing Words, Harann is suddenly back at full health, the priest stares hard at one of the kobold skirmishers on far side of the pit- with his Gaze of Defiance, the kobold cowers and whines, “I want my mummy!”, it’s clearly psychologically damaged. Bad Guys 500 XP Level 1 Encounter Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher x3 Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery x2 Varis fires his bow down the passage way again, it’s getting pretty busy down there, the first arrow flies wide, the second enters Lumpy’s right eye and lodges there. “Big elephant doo-doo’s” Lumpy Gravy utters, with some conviction, and then flops to the floor dead. Harann doesn’t stop however, the dragonborn rushes further down the passage and straight in to the newly revealed kobold slinger, her greatsword sways and swats- mesmerising the creature with her Steel Serpent Strike- the slinger is almost gutted. Moments later it is, with Quarion’s dagger buried hilt deep in its belly. “Jammmmmm!” The kobold slinger yells forlornly, and then fades. The two kobold skirmishers left in the chamber redouble their efforts, the first charges in to Bharash- the dragonborn is speared, actually only grazed by the very tip of the weapon. Bharash slices back and the skirmisher bleeds. The second kobold attempts to push Quarion in to the great pit full of poo, the eladrin has wandered to close to the edge; however the rogue manages to keep the kobold at bay. Mr. Benn turns to stare at the offending miscreant, his Gaze of Defiance again; the young cleric sticks his tongue out and waggles it- several times. At which point two arrows thud in to the skirmisher trying to fling Quarion in the pit, the kobold screeches, and then tumbles in to the pit- his last words, muttered while falling, ring out. “Nooo…” Which turns in to- “Pooo…” The kobold, soon after, drowns in the sea of poo. Harann dashes forward and cuts at the final kobold with his greatsword, Quarion follows up- spinning out a dagger, a Deft Strike. The last remaining kobold slips, slops and then slaps on to the cold stone floor; all that is left is the echo of his last words. “Fish Fingers!” The kobold’s are all deceased. 500 XP Level 1 Encounter Kobold Skirmisher Level 1 Skirmisher x3 Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery x2 The adventurers take a short break, then mooch around the area- search the kobolds and then fling the bodies down in to what has become known as the “perilous pit of poo”, except for Lumpy Gravy who is rammed in to a sack- the adventurers need the body to claim the reward. That done the adventurers get back in to the action, once again Varis and Quarion are sent ahead- along the passage originally blocked off by the portcullis. They pair sneak forward. Comment: Nice opener, getting the young players to call out battle cries, or else last words for the kobolds is proving to be cool. The players also love the idea of wanted posters for the bad guy leader-type kobolds. Playing with kids requires much more action, and certainly a degree more intensity- explaining the outcome of every attack in more emotive and graphic ways. None of the PCs, after the encounter, have needed to use their healing surges. Lumpy, the kobold skirmisher has been killed; the players will collect their reward later- when they get back to Fallcrest. [/QUOTE]
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