Gfunk-JollyDoc Crossover Story Hour [Updated 4/30]

[Lela]

The use of portals or dimension or plane gates,as was the case with the wisping black tendrils durring the last bit,these uses are subject to damage incurred through a modifier roll,or can the simple act of being -in this case-evil,as Entropy etc have been,allow them to use them like the Githyanki,which in any case meamns they should get a wiser portal subjugater

-in the case of 20th level or so i guessed 2D20 damage for that type of portal

-also if the case is they were able to roll past them no damage,should the next rooms,or say the next green and dust infused tendrils gate have twice that damage for them getting away the first time,as such i am interested to know about these magi-doors

Huh?

 

[Mathew_Freeman]

Huh?

Heh, my thoughts exactly. Sorry mate, but I really can't understand what you're talking about.

 

[Neverwinter Knight]

The use of portals or dimension or plane gates,as was the case with the wisping black tendrils durring the last bit,these uses are subject to damage incurred through a modifier roll,or can the simple act of being -in this case-evil,as Entropy etc have been,allow them to use them like the Githyanki,which in any case meamns they should get a wiser portal subjugater

-in the case of 20th level or so i guessed 2D20 damage for that type of portal

-also if the case is they were able to roll past them no damage,should the next rooms,or say the next green and dust infused tendrils gate have twice that damage for them getting away the first time,as such i am interested to know about these magi-doors

No idea what you mean... :?

 

[gfunk]

The use of portals or dimension or plane gates,as was the case with the wisping black tendrils durring the last bit,these uses are subject to damage incurred through a modifier roll,or can the simple act of being -in this case-evil,as Entropy etc have been, allow them to use them like the Githyanki

Translation: The particular tentacle-filled portals in this module cause damage to those going through them. Like most damage in DnD, it is not a set number but variable (e.g. 3d6). However, the damage can by bypassed all together if your alignment is Chaotic Evil, which all the Githyanki were.

...which in any case meamns they should get a wiser portal subjugater

Error! Does not compute! Command "wiser portal subjugater" not recognized!

-in the case of 20th level or so i guessed 2D20 damage for that type of portal

Translation: For a module of this level I guess (or know) that the damage is relatively high ~2d20.

-also if the case is they were able to roll past them no damage,should the next rooms,or say the next green and dust infused tendrils gate have twice that damage for them getting away the first time,as such i am interested to know about these magi-doors

Jollydoc, why don't you clear up the damage for us . . .

 

[gfunk]

Okay, before I post the encounter with Vlaakith I would like for the readers to guess what happened. Let me break down the encounter:

Vlaakith and her Minions
1. Vlaakith (CR 27): 25th level Wizard + Lich Template
2. 3 Undead Gith Wizards (CR 20): 16th level Wizards + New Template
3. 2 Undead Gith Knights (CR 20): 16th level Fighters + New Template
4. 2 Fiendish Adult Red Dragons (CR 17)

Our Party
1. Entropy: Sorcerer 10/Alienist 11
2. Amal: Cleric 14/Thaumaturgist 4/Heirophant 1
3. Noir: Ex-Paladin 8/Fighter 2/Blackguard 11
4. Hor'ahun: Psychic Warrior 17

Some specifics:

1. JollyDoc was nice to us and didn't spring a surprise round. Both sides rolled initiative straight up.
2. The area was relatively open. Though most of the ground space was occupied, there was freedom to fly.

So, what do you think?

 

[Alratan]

Just a small question:

Isn't the Red Knight Lawful Neutral, or has my memory once more betrayed me?

 

[gfunk]

I'm pretty sure you are correct. The Red Knight was given godhood by Tempus (CN) as well as a sub-portfolio of War, namely tactics.

Small but significant note: The Warlord Zetan'r'r is actually a Githyanki not a Githzerai as I originally wrote (it is changed). This makes far more sense. He is the same race as the Lich Queen Vlaakith but opposes her invasion.

 

[Serpenteye]

Since most of the opponents were undead I doubt that Noir or Hor'ahun were very effective in the battle. With half the group marginalized it is doubtful that Amal and Entropy could defeat that many powerful foes, even though they are certainly very well-crafted characters. A TPK or a forced retreat should be the logical outcome, unless some brilliant scheme saves the day for our noble heroes.

 

[JollyDoc]

Jollydoc, why don't you clear up the damage for us . . . [/QUOTE]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who did not understand this particular thread. In any case, the portals were filled with ectoplasm which was psi responsive, not alignment. Therefore, anyone with psionic ability could open one just by being within five feet of it (including Horahun). If a non-psi attempted to pass, the ectoplasmic tendrils would lash out to a distance of 40 feet, making a range touch attack and inflicting a Touch of Idiocy spell on the recipient.

 

[JollyDoc]

Since most of the opponents were undead I doubt that Noir or Hor'ahun were very effective in the battle. With half the group marginalized it is doubtful that Amal and Entropy could defeat that many powerful foes, even though they are certainly very well-crafted characters. A TPK or a forced retreat should be the logical outcome, unless some brilliant scheme saves the day for our noble heroes.

*sigh*