Crossed Paths - Part I
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Thomas Hobbes
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ooc: This was used in a previous PbP I was in:
http://www.irony.com/java/mmee/
Editable java map. You can send it to us in code form (see the box below), which we can enter in that same box and see what you see. Is it big enough?
http://www.irony.com/java/mmee/
Editable java map. You can send it to us in code form (see the box below), which we can enter in that same box and see what you see. Is it big enough?
Manzanita
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Negotiations end...
The Manticore circles the party one more time, eyeing them closely, then banks sharply in towards the party, gives an ear-splitting roar, and sends a volley of spikes heading towards Octar.
I think I’ll go mapless for now. I’m already facing my first 3.5E combat, my first aeriel combat, and my first mounted combat. I don’t want to have to deal with a new mapping program as well. Thanks for the tip, though Thomas.
The roar and charge of the Manticore panics several of the horses. ride check of 20 to control horse, 12 or less, horse panics and bolts, 5 to stay in saddle
The Manticore circles the party one more time, eyeing them closely, then banks sharply in towards the party, gives an ear-splitting roar, and sends a volley of spikes heading towards Octar.
I think I’ll go mapless for now. I’m already facing my first 3.5E combat, my first aeriel combat, and my first mounted combat. I don’t want to have to deal with a new mapping program as well. Thanks for the tip, though Thomas.
The roar and charge of the Manticore panics several of the horses. ride check of 20 to control horse, 12 or less, horse panics and bolts, 5 to stay in saddle
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Manzanita
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Initiatives: (Manticore goes first, but there is no surprise)
Ehldannis 17
Mendicus 16
Marcus 13
Octar 11
Nathaniel, Brioc and wolf 6
Dhormium 2
Round 1
Octar is hit by by 4 of the 6 flying spikes, sustaining 26 points of damage. Ehldannis and Marcus lose control of their mounts and find themselves approximately 50 feet away from the wagon before they can regain control (which requires the full-round action)
Octar, Nathaniel, and Brioc retain control and can act normally. Dhormium was not mounted and can act normally.
Mendicus grabs his crossbow, jumps off the wagon, and rolls under it.
Ehldannis 17
Mendicus 16
Marcus 13
Octar 11
Nathaniel, Brioc and wolf 6
Dhormium 2
Round 1
Octar is hit by by 4 of the 6 flying spikes, sustaining 26 points of damage. Ehldannis and Marcus lose control of their mounts and find themselves approximately 50 feet away from the wagon before they can regain control (which requires the full-round action)
Octar, Nathaniel, and Brioc retain control and can act normally. Dhormium was not mounted and can act normally.
Mendicus grabs his crossbow, jumps off the wagon, and rolls under it.
doghead
thotd
Bringing his horse under control, Marcus quickly glances around. The horse's flight has put some distance between him and the creature.
A little space. That's not a bad thing. But I think you and I should part ways for this fight.
Swinging down off his horse, Marcus grabs his crossbow and bolts.
"Don't forget to come back," he whispers to his mount before giving it a slap on the rump. Marcus drops to a crouch as the horse leaves, and inserts a bolt into the crossbow.
OK, time to find a way to get a closer to this thing. God help me.
OOC: Marcus will attempt to move up to some cover closer to the beast (the wagon?). Ideally, he will be looking to get in a sneak attack (ranged 30 ft) while it is focused on something else.
A little space. That's not a bad thing. But I think you and I should part ways for this fight.
Swinging down off his horse, Marcus grabs his crossbow and bolts.
"Don't forget to come back," he whispers to his mount before giving it a slap on the rump. Marcus drops to a crouch as the horse leaves, and inserts a bolt into the crossbow.
OK, time to find a way to get a closer to this thing. God help me.
OOC: Marcus will attempt to move up to some cover closer to the beast (the wagon?). Ideally, he will be looking to get in a sneak attack (ranged 30 ft) while it is focused on something else.
Thomas Hobbes
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ooc: quick question, since I haven't gone yet....
Could Octar have dropped behind his horse and used it as cover? Book says "You can react instantly...." But then, I was flat-footed.
Could Octar have dropped behind his horse and used it as cover? Book says "You can react instantly...." But then, I was flat-footed.
Guilt Puppy
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(Won't be able to post this weekend, but here are Nathaniel's priorities
Most crucial thing, Cure Light on Octar (unless someone beats him to it.)
Second, get off the horse and seek cover behind the wagon.
Third, break into a stunning oration about the triumphs of righteous men over the loathsome beasts of iniquity (inspire courage)
Fourth, fire arrows.
(If anyone drops, and nobody else can heal them, he will forget whatever else he's doing and throw down with his other cure light. Otherwise, he'll save it for after the battle.)
Most crucial thing, Cure Light on Octar (unless someone beats him to it.)
Second, get off the horse and seek cover behind the wagon.
Third, break into a stunning oration about the triumphs of righteous men over the loathsome beasts of iniquity (inspire courage)
Fourth, fire arrows.
(If anyone drops, and nobody else can heal them, he will forget whatever else he's doing and throw down with his other cure light. Otherwise, he'll save it for after the battle.)
Manzanita
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I would prefer not to change what has happened. Given the nature of how PbP games progress, you'd have had to tell me earlier something like "If the manticore swoops at me, I'll try to slip behind my horse," in order to take that option. I intentionally gave over 24 hours from the manticore's threat to its attack to allow the players to make prepatory actions of that sort. I hope that sounds fair.
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