[Adventure] A Chef's Request (DM:renau1g; judge: covaithe)

[Velmont]

[SBLOCK=OOC]Just an idea like that, Blurred Step is an Opportunity action, which means it is an interrupt. Ghorgor could shift to J4 before the dragon and thus, preventing him to shift and he would be forced to only attack Ghorgor. If Ghorgor is ready to take the hit.

Another question, if that previous idea is not allowed or not taken, is Mind Spike usable on that attack (in otehr word, it the power he used two distinct attack or only one?[/SBLOCK]

 

[renau1g]

[sblock=OOC]
The power is one attack, just against two different targets. So by my understanding no marks would be triggered. However, Ghorgor can shift to J4, but then I believe the dragon can then choose a different location to shift to as that isn't available as a legal space, and so he would shift to J5, still attacking Calisto. Now, he'd be caught in a flank there, so it's better from that persepective.
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[Velmont]

[SBLOCK=OOC]I would have thought the opposite, if the Battlemind shift into the intended square, the enemy lose that movement. If he can shift N squares, he would have N-1 squares left to shift.

That would be similar in strength to the Combat Superiority power of the Fighter who stop a movement of an enemy.

I've look for a clear answer, and all I have seen, it is people are split between the two possibilities.

I've sent a question to the customer service team, but I think their answers have seldom been in contradiction with further FAQ or Errata.[/SBLOCK]

 

[renau1g]

[sblock=ooc]
Ok, I've posted a thread in the rules discussion section about this & in the L4W area

http://www.enworld.org/forum/4e-discussion/283981-rules-interpretation-question-blurred-step.html

http://www.enworld.org/forum/living...tation-question-blurred-step.html#post5251069 [/sblock]

 

[renau1g]

[sblock=Blurred Step]
Ok, so I've got an answer. It's been Errata'd in July so now the decision is clear. The action stands as is.

Blurred Step
Page 44: In the Action Type entry, replace “Opportunity Action” with “Free Action (Special).” At the bottom of the power, add the following line: “Special: You can use this power only once per turn.” This change updates the power to reflect the original intent: A battlemind should be able to shift after the triggering enemy shifts. A battlemind should not be shifting as an opportunity action, which precedes the triggering enemy’s shift. [/sblock]

 

[Karmic_vegeance]

[sblock=OOC]

The power is one attack, just against two different targets.

This isn't strictly accurate - The "Double Attack" power is worded similarly to "Make two Bite (or Claw, or something else) attacks," with a Bite attack defined as one of the monster's melee attacks earlier, correct? The PHB states that "Some powers will allow you to make multiple melee attacks, against either multiple enemies or a single enemy," which I believe is the case here. Both attacks are separate attacks, just as if a Ranger used Twin Strike, both of his attacks are separate and independent. In either of those cases, I'd expect using an attack on an enemy that did not mark you would trigger the mark. Of course, this only applies to melee or ranged attacks, as close and area attacks have their own rules regarding this.

Of course, DM fiat > rules in any case.[/sblock]

 

[stonegod]

The looming goliath steps next to the dragonborn and attempts to kick the feet from under the miner's facing J'yri, but his aim is way off. [sblock=OOC]Shift to H12. Crane's Wing vs M4 Misses.[/sblock][sblock=Fissure]Fissure—Male Goliath Stone Fist Monk
Initiative: +5, Passive Perception: 17, Passive Insight: 12
AC: 19, Fort: 16, Reflex: 17, Will: 16 — Speed: 6
HP: 26/30, Bloodied: 15, Surge: 7, Surges left: 8/8
Action Points: 1, Second Wind: Not Used
Powers -
Crane's Wings
Five Storms
Stone Fist Flurry of Blows
Open the Gate of Battle
Spinning Leopard Maneuver
Grasp the Wind
Stone's Endurance

Fissure - PC:Fissure (stonegod) - L4W Wiki[/sblock]

 

[Karmic_vegeance]

J'ryi desperately strikes out against the kobold that suddenly appeared behind him, using a flashy maneuver designed to intimidate more than damage. For the first time since being knocked unconscious, he manages to strike down an opponent, fuelled by a bloodied rage. Realizing the extent of his injuries, the dragonborn attempts to take cover behind his goliath companion. He gasps out, "I'll keep them occupied, just land some hits!" He then crouches down in an attempt to avoid further harm from the far-off slinger.

[sblock=Actions]Standard: Threatening Rush against Miner 3: 1d20+7=25 (hit), 1d10=10 damage (nonlethal), and Miner 4 is marked (I had forgotten the racial +1 to attack rolls while bloodied in Invisible Castle). Move: Shift to G12. Minor: Drop prone.[/sblock]

[sblock=J'ryi]J'ryi
J'ryi-Male Dragonborn Brawler Fighter
Initiative +3, Passive Perception: 10, Passive Insight: 11
AC: 19, Fort: 18, Reflex: 14, Will 11 - Speed 5
HP: 14/29, Bloodied: 14, Surge: 9, Surges left: 8/11
Action Points: 0, Second Wind: used
Powers -
Combat Agility
Grappling Strike
Threatening Rush
Dragon Breath
Takedown Attack
Harrier's Ploy

J'ryi - J'ryi[/sblock]

 

[Mal Malenkirk]

-''Stop hitting other people! Stop it! Hit me!'' Ghorgor belows, furiously. He pushes back the dragon with a vicious swing and corners it, giving a chance to Calisto to slip away.

[sblock=Actions]
Standard:
Bull's Strenght vs AC (1d20+8=20, 1d10+5=8) hit
Effect on hit: Push dragon to J3
Move: Shift to square vacated by dragon
Minor: Stone's endurance, resist 5 TENT.
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[sblock=Stats]
Ghorgor

Passive Perception: 13, Passive Insight: 17
AC:22, Fort:16, Reflex:13, Will:16 -- Speed:5

HP:41/46, Bloodied:23, Surge Value:11, Surges left:14/14

Action Points: 1/1, Second Wind: Available

Powers: 2 Power Points
Aspect of Elevated Harmony, Endure Pain
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[Velmont]

Calisto stands back and take a moment to calm herself. After a moment, she is ready to come back into the combat and she also get out all the sand in her eyes.

[SBLOCK=OOC]Move: Move to M7
Standard: Second Wind
End of turn: Save (1d20=11)[/SBLOCK]