1001 Cool Combat Locations

[barsoomcore]

Hey, in some other thread somewhere somebody (I'd be more specific but it would involve effort on my part) mentioned a couple of cool combat locations, one of which was a fight across two boats hurtling down a speedy river, and I thought, "I could really use a big list of those type of things just to refer to every now and then when I get stuck for inspiration."

So this here thread is meant to be a big list for all you creative types to throw in your ideas for Cool Combat Locations.

And here's #1:

1. Across two boats hurtling down a speedy river.

2. On a long, steep stairway where a fall means a long painful tumble and being out of the action for a round or two.

Come on, give me more! More coolness!

 

[schporto]

A narrow cliff. Easy balance checks for those in meele each round or fall really far.

A rope bridge across a gorge. Ya know someone's gonna cut that rope.

A blizzard, or sandstorm. High, swirling winds make any ranged attack real difficult or impossible. Visibility to a few hundred feet. Maybe minor damage from the elements. Add some ice and any gnomes or halflings may go flying and not be able to deal with the fight.

 

[haiiro]

6. In a room filling up with water -- do you focus on fighting the baddies or finding a way out? (And the baddies have to make the same choice -- unless they're undead, etc.)

7. In the middle of a raging river (perhaps after being knocked out of a boat, or having the bridge broken out under you).

8. At the top of of a very tall tower in inclement weather, with the requisite crumbling ramparts and slippery flagstones.

9. On a twisting series of switchback trails, with enemies above and below -- and of course a perilous drop nearby (or perhaps against winged foes).

10. A running battle between multiple fast-moving (or out of control) carts/wagons, with combatants leaping from wagon to wagon -- and from wagon to horses, to try and regain control.

Somewhat cliched, but pretty fun nonetheless.

Edit: re-numbered to reflect the previous post.

 

[Jeph]

11) Freefall--gunfights in freefall are just soo cool!

12) Inside the Tarrasque--get it over with quickly, or die trying.

13) In a huge, spherical chamber filled with Immovable Rods. Finally, those 20 ranks in Balance get to see some daylight! And if they don't . . . damn, it sucks to be you.

 

[Sagan Darkside]

14) Against an invisible monster in a busy market place.

 

[Kestrel]

15) On top of and around a dead great red wyrm that just crashed into the inn you were staying.

 

[Sagan Darkside]

16) In/on a lighthouse on the verge of exploding.

 

[Kugar]

17 In limbo
18 While feather falling
19 Under a Waterfall
20 In the Positive Material Plane
21 On Island in a lavaflow

 

[Jeph]

22) On top of a palanquin born by a Dire Elephant, you know, like in LOTR: TT.

 

[Sagan Darkside]

23) In a flooding sewer.
24) In a masquerade ball.
25) In the middle of a cattle stampede.
26) On a titan's dinner table after a meal.
27) A t-rex nest.