[LPF] Through the Looking Gate

[Satin Knights]

Seeing through his trick, Tasanto moves in to deal with the summoner, swinging his big hammer down on him. It cracks a few bones and lets the little guy know he chose the wrong path for dealing with this situation. "Gotcha!"
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Map
[sblock=actions]Move: 10'
Provoke AoO from eidolon. If it misses me, Kick unarmed strike AoO w/flank (1d20+8+2=22) might miss, but damage+shock+dirty (1d6+6+1d6+1=14) to eidolon if hit
Std:Lucerne hammer strike (1d20+9=20) for damage (1d12+6=10)
Free: Gloat
[/sblock][sblock=Tasanto Nysys' Mini-stats]
Half-elf Tasanto ....(inactive)
HP 58/58; AC 13+4, Touch 12, FF 15; Init -2, Low-light vision, Move 30'
Fort: +7, Reflex +3, Will +12, CMB +5, CMD 17
Perception +15, Sense Motive +14,

Unarmed Strike +6, d6+1+d6 shock, Stunning Fist 2/day
Lucerne Hammer +7, d12+1 with 10' reach
Handbo +6, d6+1 (in haversack)
Dagger +6, d4+1
Sling, +2, d4+1 .......... Sling Bullets 9 Normal

Cattaur Beast Nysys ........... (active)
HP 52/52 real, 28/29 temp, AC 24+4, 16 Touch, 22+4 FF; Init +2, Darkvision, Move 40' Mage Armor 5 hrs
Fort: +8, Reflex +9, Will +14, CMB 8, CMD 24, Evasion
Perception +23, Sense Motive +14

Claw/Claw +8, d4+4+d6 shock (10' reach)
Bite +8, d6+4+d6 shock
Unarmed Strike +8, d6+6+d6 shock, on first strike of the round (usually kick, sometimes elbow)
Unarmed Strike +8, d6+4+d6 shock, on subsequent strikes in the round
Stunning Fist 3/day
MW Cold Iron Lucerne Hammer +9, d12+6 with 10' reach
Handbo +8, d6+4
Dagger +8, d4+4
Sling +7, d4+4 ......... Sling Bullets 9 Normal

.,,,..Summoner Cantrips: Detect Magic, Read Magic, Mage Hand, Jolt, Guidance, Umbrella
.,,.,,...Summoner 1st Lvl: 3/4 remaining; Expeditious Retreat, Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon, Mage Armor, Shield
.,,.,,..Summoner 2nd Lvl: 2/2 remaining; Haste, See Invisibility
,,,,..Summon Monster II: 5/5 remaining; std action SLA summon, (6 min), celestial eagles
......,,.......Consumables: 1 Alchemist's Fire, 3 Cure Light Wounds potion, 1 Enlarge potion
....,,.........Consumables: 15/22 days trail rations, 1 anti-toxin, 1 anti-plague
....,,.........Consumables: Scroll of Summon Eidolon and Scroll of Lesser Eidolon Surge loose in haversack
....,,.........Consumables: (44/50 charges) Wand of Lesser Rejuvenate Eidolon
.....,Anytime Free Action: Fused Link, move HP from real to temp to keep cattaur alive, used down to 2 real
........ ......Swift Actions: Enter Snake Stance or Dragon Stance
..If Snake Stance Active:
.,,,..,,,,,,,,,,.Free Action: A missed attack on me provokes an AoO with an Unarmed Strike
.......Immediate Actions: AC or Touch AC = d20+14 against one strike
.......Immediate Actions: if hit on unarmed AoO, spend immed to make second unarmed AoO attack
If Dragon Stance Active:
..Ignore Difficult Terrain: Ignore terrain on charge and charge through allies
....First Strike is harder: +2 damage to first unarmed strike
...........dragon resolve: +2 saves vs Sleep, Paralysis and stunning effects
...............Conditionals: +1 damage when flanking from dirty fighting trait
Effects: Snake Stance on,Dragon Stance on, Swift action available, AoO 2of3 available, AC 28, Mage Armor 4.5 hrs
In hand:
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[Scott DeWar]

Does the ready action happen? [sblock]

ready action: Too far away to hit the summoner, he will attack the white wolf like creature if it moves to attack any one

bluff: +13

Just as Menik and Galandra are able to keep the ritual going, the gnome yells out "KILL THE LARGE TIGER FIRST!"

The white wolf says "Yes boss" suddenly, and turns to attack the Maui in his tiger form form. Lightning streaks down from a collar around the neck of the creature to the bite and the two claws on the white wolf's front. The bite sinks into Maui's side, but the claws are unable to connect. One comes dangerously close however.

Meanwhile, the gnome takes a side step in behind Maui. Seeing the gnome order his companion to attack Master, Taniwha lashes out at the gnome's legs, trying to trip him up from leaving his space. However, the gnome makes a careful hop and dodges the attack. The gnome says "Now you see me, now you don't!" With Maui unable to retaliate due to the white wolf, the gnome vanishs without hinderance.

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Vincenzo was expecting something like this. The gnome seemed . . . . .a bit off.

A-ha! a-ho! *dodge perry bluff stab perry repost block stab*

Attack/damage: 1d20+13=16, 1d6+7=11, 1d20+8=19, 1d8+7=8

no change


[sblock=Mini-Stats]
HP:xx/79, AC: 20, AC Touch: 15, AC Flat-Footed: 16
Adjustments: if using lunge, the -2 to a.c.
Fort: +8, Reflex: +5, Will: +4
Initiative: +2
Weapon in hand: Rapier [off hand empty]
Rapier : Attack: +13/+8 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Magic (2) + Weapon Focus (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d6+7 [Str +2, wpn spec +2, magic +2 snglton +1] [crit: 18-20/*2] [type: P]
Long Bow: Attack: +10/+10 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) Dex (2)]
Damage: 1d8+2 = [Str (2) ] [crit: 20] [type: p]
Long sword: +11/+6 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Mwk (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d8+3 = [Str (2) + Class (1)] [crit: 19-20/*2] [type: slash]
xxx
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[Deuce Traveler]

"It didn't have to come to this! Forget your 20 years of research! This portal is too dangerous. Lives have already been lost. You need to get a grip and come to your senses," Lem yells in the direction the gnome last appeared. His hands begin to glow with a magical aura once more as he attacks the creature in front of him.

Actions
[sblock]
Flurry of blows at the creature next to Lem. I'm activating my ki ability to ignore damage reduction, just in case the creature has it.
1d20+10=22, 1d6=1, 1d6=2, 1d20+10=18, 1d6=1, 1d6=6
First strike was with a 22 to hit, 1 normal point of damage and 2 fire points of damage.
Second strike was with an 18 to hit, 1 point normal damage, 6 points fire damage.
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Mini-Stats
[sblock]
HP:26/32, AC: 23, AC Touch:21, AC Flat-Footed: 17
Fort: +5, Reflex: +10, Will: +8
Unarmed Strike: Attack: +10 = [BAB (3) + Dex (5) + Size (1) + Weapon Focus (1) + Amulet (0)]
Damage: 1d6+1d6 fire, Crit: 20/x2, Special: Stunning Fist Option
Flurry of Blows: Attack: +10/+10 = [Monk(5) + Dex(5) + TWF (-2) +WF(1) +Size(1) + Amulet (0)]
Damage: 1d6+1d6 fire/1d6+1d6 fire, Crit: 20/x2, Special: Stunning Fist Option
Ki Pool: 1/4
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Map: No update

 

[jackslate45]

After the loud THUNK from Tasanto's hammer, the gnome glares angrily at Tasanto and says "Cheater! Your using that vision spell! I hate that vision spell!"

Vincenzo, seeing the monster attack his friend, swings once, twice, and thrice, but his piercing blade is unable to pierce the enemies side.

Galandra's and Menik's efforts are definitely showing. A third stone switches to a deep blue, and the view of the sea changes to a flame, burning brightly as though you are standing in an inferno. Thankfully, whatever magics prevent the flames from reaching the party keep the gate to simply viewing.

Lem, after yelling to the gnome, tries to strike at the white wolf. However, clearly a creature similar to Tasanto, the attacks are unable to pierce the magical armor that protects him.

The gnome, angrily rising to Lem's provocation, yells back "And so what if people die?! You think generals haven't considered that in a war? Sometimes sacrifices are made for the greater good! Think about how many people can be saved if these portals can be built again! This kind of research could have prevented all the unnecessary deaths in the Sumbru event! A second portal would have allowed the citizens to escape before they destroyed the Gate of Gates! And you're telling me to STOP?! I'll KILL YOU ALL!!"

[sblock=Tasanto]
Once the gnome points to Lem, he suddenly vanishes from your view.
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[sblock=Lem]
When the gnome starts talking to you, suddenly you can see the gnome pointing and yelling at you.
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[sblock=Round 1 Mid-Combat Update]
I missed Vincenzo's readied attack due to interviews, so I rolled for you: 1d20+13=21, 1d6+7=9 Miss

Lem and Vincenzo both missed their attacks.

Menik and Maui still up

Enemies:
4 legged creature(Eidolon): 0/?? AC: 24 + 4 - 2: Grappled
Gnome Researcher: 10/?? AC: 12 + 4(MA) + 2(SA); Invisible; 50% chance on everyone except Lem.

3/6 Spellcraft Checks Completed; Something else occurs now.

Heroes:
Nysys 28 28/29
--Tasanto 52/52
Menik 17 32/32
Lem 23 26/32
Galandra 17 50/52
Vincenzo 20 59/79
Maui 21-2 23/56: Grappled
Taniwha 22 50/50
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No Map Changes

 

[kinem]

Help the others? Or continue the ritual? But starting over again might bring worse things through the gate ...

Menik continues to chant and gesture, trying to concentrate on the ritual at hand.

[sblock]spellcraft = 28[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

Vincenzo is intrigued by his misses, "Most interesting. This requires some other tactic.

Move action: Improved Feint bluff [+13]
1d20+13=31
[now I get a good roll *sigh]
Standard Action: Attack +13 [1d6+7]
1d20+13=31, 1d6+7=9, 1d20+8=10, 1d8+7=11
[oops, second attack ignore, plz]
1d20+13=20, 1d6+7=10 not a confirmed crit, unless feint: flatfooted ac is a hit.

"Ha ha! ha-ho! attack perry feint dodge stab dodge"

[sblock=Mini-Stats]
HP:xx/79, AC: 21 AC Touch: 16, AC Flat-Footed: 16
Adjustments: if using lunge, then -2 to a.c.
Fort: +8, Reflex: +5, Will: +4
Initiative: +2
Weapon in hand: Rapier [off hand empty]
Rapier : Attack: +13/+8 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Magic (2) + Weapon Focus (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d6+7 [Str +2, wpn spec +2, magic +2 snglton +1] [crit: 18-20/*2] [type: P]
Long Bow: Attack: +10/+10 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) Dex (2)]
Damage: 1d8+2 = [Str (2) ] [crit: 20] [type: p]
Long sword: +11/+6 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Mwk (1) + Class (1)]
Damage: 1d8+3 = [Str (2) + Class (1)] [crit: 19-20/*2] [type: slash]
xxx
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[jbear]

[sblock=OOC] Taniwha's Readied Bite actually hits. He had +2 flank bonus and +1 from Greater Magic Fang which gives him a +13 modifier. 6+13=19 vs AC 18 = Hit; the Trip Attempt is 17 vs CMD which (given base AC is 12) looks good enough to succeed.

Sorry to force this to back pedal. I believe that this changes enough, is important enough, and that the error is not my own, that it deserves an update of what actually happened and what the situation is currently. I imagine being tripped on the floor makes moving and casting a spell somewhat more difficult?
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[jackslate45]

[sblock=OOC] Taniwha's Readied Bite actually hits. He had +2 flank bonus and +1 from Greater Magic Fang which gives him a +13 modifier. 6+13=19 vs AC 18 = Hit; the Trip Attempt is 17 vs CMD which (given base AC is 12) looks good enough to succeed.

Sorry to force this to back pedal. I believe that this changes enough, is important enough, and that the error is not my own, that it deserves an update of what actually happened and what the situation is currently. I imagine being tripped on the floor makes moving and casting a spell somewhat more difficult?
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Ooc: Thanks for that. Ill get the damage updated once you finish your turn.. However, even if the bite hits, the guy clears the Cast defensively spell with no issue, and is invisible and prone where he was. He was not trying to cast the spell adjacent to 2 creatures who can rip him to shreds, but he can do that when forced to. I double checked prone and concentration checks, and spells are not harder to cast while prone. They would still provoke unless cast defensively.

EDIT: Now that I'm at work and not driving, what does this change:

Tasanto has the luxury a 5' step and full round attack. His BAB is not high enough to have additional attacks, but he now doesn't provoke on the creature if he so chooses. I never rolled it since the eidolon is focused on KO'ing Maui right now, and he would take the AoO with the bite to start a grapple.

Lem still misses. Only Lem can see the gnome, but that occurs after his attacks so nothing changes.

Vincenzo still misses, and now is not closer to getting flank if Tasanto moves

Menik + Galandra are causing something beneficial to occur to the group next round again, so be sure to thank them. Hurray for working with artifacts you don't fully understand.

The Gnome's AC is prone, invisible, and in the square directly behind his Eidolon. As I cannot update the map at work, yes, Taniwha and Maui are still flanking him, but cannot see him. Maui is still grappled, and takes a -2 on his attacks. The Gnome's AC is 12 + 2(SA) + 4 (MA) - 4 (Prone) = 14. So, the 50% miss chance is really what matters right now.

[sblock=Round 1 New Combat Update]

Enemies:
4 legged creature(Eidolon): 6/?? AC: 24 + 4 - 2: Grappled
Gnome Researcher: 10/?? AC: 12 + 4(MA) + 2(SA); Invisible; 50% chance on everyone except Lem.

Taniwha's original damage roll: 1d6+4=6

3/6 Spellcraft Checks Completed; Something else occurs now.

Heroes:
Nysys 28 28/29
--Tasanto 52/52
Menik 17 32/32
Lem 23 26/32
Galandra 17 50/52
Vincenzo 20 59/79
Maui 21-2 23/56: Grappled
Taniwha 22 50/50

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NO MAP UPDATE UNTIL AFTER WORK.

 

[Scott DeWar]

OOC: So's I understand here, . . . . . Vincenzo is intrigued by his misses, "Most interesting. This requires some other tactic. Move action: Improved Feint bluff [+13] 1d20+13=31 [now I get a good roll *sigh] Standard Action: Attack +13 [1d6+7] 1d20+13=31, 1d6+7=9, 1d20+8=10, 1d8+7=11 [oops, second attack ignore, plz] 1d20+13=20, 1d6+7=10 not a confirmed crit, unless feint: flatfooted ac is a hit. "Ha ha! ha-ho! attack perry feint dodge stab dodge" [sblock=Mini-Stats] HP:xx/79, AC: 21 AC Touch: 16, AC Flat-Footed: 16 Adjustments: if using lunge, then -2 to a.c. Fort: +8, Reflex: +5, Will: +4 Initiative: +2 Weapon in hand: Rapier [off hand empty] Rapier : Attack: +13/+8 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Magic (2) + Weapon Focus (1) + Class (1)] Damage: 1d6+7 [Str +2, wpn spec +2, magic +2 snglton +1] [crit: 18-20/*2] [type: P] Long Bow: Attack: +10/+10 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) Dex (2)] Damage: 1d8+2 = [Str (2) ] [crit: 20] [type: p] Long sword: +11/+6 = [BAB (+7/+2) + Str (2) + Mwk (1) + Class (1)] Damage: 1d8+3 = [Str (2) + Class (1)] [crit: 19-20/*2] [type: slash] xxx [/sblock] either the above post is 1. too early and out of turn, or, 2. this post has not been seen yet and will be added in in a bit, or, 3. the bluff worked, creature is flatfooted but still too high for a 31 attack to hit, or 4. some other still unknown conclusion

 

[jackslate45]

OOC: So's I understand here, . . . . . either the above post is 1. too early and out of turn, or,

#1. Was going to be your action in round 2 (we're still in round 1)