A Grave Matter for the Party of Seven Strangers

[reapersaurus]

OOC: does anyone have any idea as to what this thing's defense is? I only can think of DR, or Hardness or something, and I don't see how either would be enough to make Melvos' attack (+13 weapon, over 40 damage) not do damage. I just can't think of anything, is all....

Melvos sees no way to charge into the creature, and figures he'll stay back and wait for an opening for the moment.

 

[buzzard]

OOC: does anyone have any idea as to what this thing's defense is? I only can think of DR, or Hardness or something, and I don't see how either would be enough to make Melvos' attack (+13 weapon, over 40 damage) not do damage. I just can't think of anything, is all....

OK, I did make a mistake. And this mistake does bring out something I have been developing a concern about. I wanted characters that were powerful for this game. I did not want ridiculous smackdown characters. Melvos is just that(and you even messed things up, your charisma power is too high for his level). It would seem somewhat unreasonable to try to restrict him now that them game is going, but let's be honest- there is no way I can create a threat to Melvos which won't wipe out the party.
Reaper, you have two options:
A) Scale Melvos back- A LOT.
B) Make a new character.

This is not subject to debate.

buzzard

 

[reapersaurus]

OOC: ya, i was wondering about that. and I've been worried that Melvos' power level might be a bit too much for you to work Rappan Athuk around. I'll have to think about what to do. I may just pull out of the game, to make it easy for you. I don't know how much powering down would be required, and the thought of constantly tweaking him back, saying "Is he weak enough yet?" is kinda weird... LOL

 

[buzzard]

Round 5

Jordeh seeing the futility of trying to free Valjean, decides that he will try to distract the creature to make sure Lorelin's blasts will connect. Those being the only thing which appears to work so far.

Zig againt attacks with a spark of psionic energy.

Bruk, incredulous that his mightiest blow has no effect swings again just as recklessly. There is still no effect. "Bruck Smash, but it not smashed?!?"

Melvos smacks the things with his shield, and the incredible force of the blow does seem to actually leave a mark., but not a big one.

Valjean, risking his own health shatters the phial of alchemist's fire on the creature. He is splattered by some of the flame, but most of it only affects the monster.

Lorelin unleasheds another of his bolts at the creature, but hits a more glancing blow than the previous ones.

Once again, the creature heals itself, but the many sources of damage appear to be making a lot of headway.

buzzard

 

[garyh]

BRUK MAD!! BRUK S-M-A-S-H!!!

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Valjean will reach for an acid next.

 

[GoldenEagle]

Kyr'nan, at a loss for things to do and unwilling to watch a new friend get mauled without at least trying to help, surveys the situation. Seeing the lutrene (sp?) from hell she decides to try something she has never seen done before.cast puify food and drink targeted on the moster...it used to be food and drink, right?

OOC: don't know what else to do

GE

 

[buzzard]

round 6

Jordeh, continues to help make sure Loerin's bolts strike home since they appear to be what is defeating the creature.

Zig again hits it with his zap.

Bruk, getting even more furious again chops at it to no use.

Melvos swings his shield at it for minor damage, but damage nonetheless.

A psuedopod takes advantage of Valjean rummaging through his pack for acid and lands a blow.

The alchemist fire countinues to burn the creature as Valjean readies his acid.

Lorelin again assails the beast with a bolt of incredible sound energy.

The creature is looking pretty damaged, with almost half of it's protoplasm not reaponding effectively.

buzzard

 

[Jeph]

Zappedy zappedy zap.

 

[garyh]

Bruk will continue his attempts at melee. Maybe I can crit and actually do some real damage!