[LPF] Don't Let It Go!

[perrinmiller]

~ Day 19, mid-afternoon: Ashore Yarendel ~

With you all missing, the guards remained confident they could take some foreign mercenary rebels. They continued their tactics to trying to drag you down so they could attack from a better tactical position of standing over you. Charity and Aishe managed to evade and resist all such attempts from three of the guards, despite having flanking positions.

The Captain slipped out from between two of you to swing his sword down on the prone cleric, smashing the blade into Yosephus's armor to bruising effect. However the guard with the guisarme only slammed the curved blade of his polearm down onto the snow covered pavement a few inches from his arm.

Meanwhile the shaken guard continued to deal with the Halfling and now his boar, drawing his shortsword to leave his polearm gripped only in the left hand.

“Hey! Wake up!” he yelled at his companion lying in the street. The man was still magically out.

He swung the shortsword at the Halfling to miss again, stepping out from between the little man and his swine.

OOC: Combat: Round 3 – Everyone is up

[sblock=Combat Information]GC hit Yosephus 9 dmg
G1 Missed trip Charity
G2 5ft step, miss trip on Aishe
G3 missed Yosephus
G4 miss trip on Aishe
G6 drew shortsword, missed FJ, 5ft stepped

Initiative:
Bad Guys
You Guys

Tactical Map:
1. The snowy ground is NOT difficult terrain in this case.
2. Medium or Large bodies provide difficult terrain for medium creatures or smaller.
3. Each square is 5 Feet
4. You can move your tokens around yourselves, but coordinates are on the map
Tactical Map link

Party Status:

Charity:   42/42 HP remaining;
Yosephus:  25/34 HP remaining; Prone; 9 dmg
Francis:   21/21 HP remaining; 
->Bacon:   18/18 HP remaining;
Jaelle:    36/38 HP remaining; Deafened;

Spells Cast:
Abilities Used:
   Charity:  Smite Evil 0/1, Lay on Hands 0/6, Chan Erg 0/7, Spells 1st 0/1
   Yosephus: Chan Erg 1/6,  Reb Death 0/7, Resist Tch 0/7, Incorrupt 0/1, Spells 1st 0/5, 2nd 0/4
   Francis:  Spells 1st 1/2
   Jaelle:   None
Conditions in effect: None

Enemy Status:

GC  [AC18, Touch 11, CMD15]: 26/26hp
G1  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G2  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G3  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G4  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G5  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp; Sleep
G6  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp; Shaken(1r)

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do I have to roll handle animal every turn now? Or does he keep doing that until I command him to stop? Never had an animal before.

An animal will follow the last command given until it makes sense for it to stop. Once his target dies, he will make sure it is dead but will not attack another without orders. It could defend itself though, or might retreat if attacked. Best to have him defaulted to guard someone so he will automatically attack foes in retaliation with needing to be given orders.

Yes... but the Shaken from Intimidate will wear off soon

I moved the token but didn't see any 'save' option or the like.

It auto-saves. If you make a mistake, <CTRL>-Z to undo the latest changes.[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Aishe Luminitse (Jaelle Nuri)
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"Charity, flank the Captain!" Aishe takes a cautious step toward the guard captain, moving into a position for Charity to distract him to her attack.

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[sblock=Actions/Rolls]

• Free: 5' Step to AG5
• Hold Attack until Charity moves to Flank

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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Jaelle Nuri

Initiative: +03
AC: 17 (13 Touch, 14 Flat-Footed)
HP: 27/38
Senses: DarkVision (120’), Low-Light Vision Perception: +07
CMB: +06 CMD: 19
Fort: +05 Reflex: +07 Will: +01
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[FrancisJohn]

[sblock=OOC]If I wanted Bacon to 5-step then attack is that 0,1, or 2 more handle animal checks?

Does he know the command Flank?

If I command him to do something else but I fail the check, does he keep doing his last command or just stop and do nothing?

Can the pig deliver a coup de grace?

If the pig is mid-action and get's hit with an AoO, does his action stop and lose his turn?

Thanks for all of the answers![/sblock]

 

[Aura]

Charity, Human Female
As the Captain begins to strike down Yosephus, Charity grows visibly irritated. For a fleeting moment, she seems about to step back from him, but, instead, draws her fencing blade and moves into position opposite Aishe. With little effort to sell the shot, she simply strikes hard and fast, whisking the blade past the side-seams of the Captain's armor and sinking deep into him. As she draws the blooded blade back, she makes her demand clear with a eyes narrowed stare, "Leave 'im... alone."

[sblock=Combat Stuff]No action: 5' step to AG7 to flank with Aishe.
Move action: Draw Rapier (holding, but not wielding, Lucerne Hammer in left hand)
Standard Action: Power attack Captain. I forgot to include flank bonus in the rolls, so the crit was successful at AC 18. 19 damage total. Way to make a point after such a slow start.
R3 Rapier Power Attack on Capt: 1D20+6 = [18]+6 = 24; 1D6+6 = [2]+6 = 8
R3 Rapier Power Attack Crit Check on Capt: 1D20+6 = [10]+6 = 16; 1D6+6 = [5]+6 = 11[/sblock]
[sblock=Charity Mini Stats]Charity
AC: 20/18 (19/17 flat-footed, 11 touch) (Use second AC value when shieldless)
HP: 42/42
CMB: +7 CMD: 18Fort: +9 Reflex: +7 Will: +9
Perception: +10 Sense Motive: +9Initiative: +1
Lay on Hands remaining: 8/8
Channel Energy remaining: 7/7
Spells remaining: Lesser Restoration (x2)
Smite remaining: 1/1Divine Bond remaining: 1/1
Current Item(s) in Hand: Rapier(right), LucerneHammer(left,unwielded)
Current Conditions in Effect: Cold Weather Clothing
Temporary items in possession: none
Items not currently in possession: none
Items depleted: none[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

[sblock=OOC]

Does he know the command Flank?

No.
Animals can only know 6 Tricks (unless they are special like a druid’s or ranger’s animal companion). Combat Training already includes the following 6 Tricks: Attack, Come, Down, Defend, Guard, and Heel.

Technically when making Handle Animal checks, you should be explicitly stating which Trick you are using.

If I wanted Bacon to 5-step then attack is that 0,1, or 2 more handle animal checks?

Hmmm. 5ft-steps are a tactical maneuver that does imply some intelligence. However, because animals usually have decent Wisdom, I tend to grant them some 5ft steps when appropriate instead of taking a Move Action to move 5ft and draw an AoO. Those are situations where they are still moving straight towards a target and just avoiding an AoO by instinct instead of a tactical decision.

Ordering an animal to 5ft step can be done with 2 Handle Animal Checks. You have to essentially order them to move to a new spot (Come Trick). Since you have to get their attention to come towards you, they lose focus on what they are doing and need to be instructed again to attack.

Trying to get around not having the Flank Trick with only 1 Handle Animal Check just doesn’t feel right.

If I command him to do something else but I fail the check, does he keep doing his last command or just stop and do nothing?

He would continue the last command he was given, at least in this case.

Can the pig deliver a coup de grace?

Technically, I don’t think so since a deliberate action like that implies some intelligence. But, in Pathfinder (as opposed to D&D3.5ed), Coup de Grace is just an automatic critical hit. I would say, “yes” that an animal companion’s attack can be resolved that way if it has a Full Round Action available.
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[Maidhc O Casain]

Aishe Luminitse (Jaelle Nuri)
[section]

"Nice, m'lady! Keep after 'im!" Aishe strikes twice, snake-like, but the ferocity of Charity's own attack takes her aback and she fails to connect with either blow.

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[sblock=Actions/Rolls]
Two Weapon attack, and my first chance at a double sneak attack, and she misses with both (the second only by one). Heartbreaker, but the story of my RPG life it seems.
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[sblock=Mini Stats]
Jaelle Nuri

Initiative: +03
AC: 17 (13 Touch, 14 Flat-Footed)
HP: 27/38
Senses: DarkVision (120’), Low-Light Vision Perception: +07
CMB: +06 CMD: 19
Fort: +05 Reflex: +07 Will: +01
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[FrancisJohn]

[section]Francis John, III - Self-Proclaimed Prince of All Halflings

"Pig! Kill the sleeping one!" Pig doesn't care. "Fine! I'll do it myself!" Francis reaches over, lifts up the guards chin, and runs his sword through his neck. Hot blood melts the snow on the ground, staining the alley a deep maroon. "You're next buddy! Drop your weapons, now." Pig goes to gore the guard, but instead sneezes at him, launching snot all over his boots. "By the failed graces of Cortessa this pig is useless."

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[sblock=Actions]
FJ 5-Step: AL15
FJ Free: Command pig to Attack G5 (Fail)
FJ Full: Coup de Grace G5 (7 Damage)
Guard Save: DC 17 (Dies)
Pig Full: Attack G5 (Miss)
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[sblock=Rolls]
Handle Animal DC10: 1D20+3 = [5]+3 = 8

Coup de Grace: 1D4+1 = [3]+1 = 4
1D4+1 = [1]+1 = 2
1D6 = [1] = 1

Save v. Death DC 17: 1D20+5 = [9]+5 = 14

Attack G6: 1D20+4 = [8]+4 = 12
1D8+4 = [3]+4 = 7

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[sblock=MiniStats]
Character Sheet

HP: 21/21

AC: 14 FF:12 T:13
CMB: 1 CMD: 13
Fort: +1 Reflex: +5 Will: +3 (+2 Fear)

Initiative: +2

Acrobatics: +7
Bluff: +17
Handle Animal: +3
Perception: +10

Shortsword +3 d4+1
Light Crossbow +4 1d6

Bolts Remaining: 17/20
Adaptable Luck: 0/3

Cantrips: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Spark
Level 1: Hypnotism, Sleep

[sblock=Boots, Viper Familiar]
HP: 10/10

Initiative: 3
AC: 17 FF: 14 T:15
CMB: +1 CMD: 8
Fort: +1 Ref: +6 Will: +3

Melee: bite +3 (1d2-2)
Poison: Fort DC 9, 1/round for 6 rounds, 1d2 CON, cure 1 save

Climb: +16,
Perception: +10
Stealth: +20
Swim: +16
Senses: Lowlight Vision, Scent[/sblock]
[sblock=Bacon, War Pig]
HP: 18/18

Initiative: 0

AC: 14 FF: 14 T:10
CMB: +4 CMD: 14
Fort: +6 Ref: +3 Will: +1

Melee: gore +4 (1d8+4)
Defensive Abilities: ferocity

Speed: 40 ft. (30 medium, 20 heavy)

Skills: Perception +6
Senses: Lowlight Vision, Scent[/sblock][/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

"OUCH!" Yosephus yelled. The cleric got ready to defend himself and quickly stood up angrily.

He glanced at the alleyway nearby on the right side and then he took a step to the wall looking at each of the guards.

~ Written by LMiller​

[sblock=OOC]Total Defense +4 AC
Stand, accepting AoO
5ft step[/sblock][sblock=Yosephus]Yosephus Errol Smithe
AC: 21 (21 flat-footed, 10 touch) ->25(21 prone)
HP: 25/34
CMB: +3 CMD: 15->19

Fort: +6 Reflex: +2 Will: +8
Perception: +4 Sense Motive: +13
Initiative: +0

Current Weapon in Hand: None
Channel Energy: 5/6
Spells:
Orisons: Create Water, Guidance, Purify Food and Drink, Resistance
1st Level: Bless, Hide from Undead, Cure Light Wounds (Domain)
2nd Level: Lesser Restoration, Silence, Cure Moderate Wounds (Domain)
Domain Powers Remaining Today:
Rebuke Death: 7/7
Resistant Touch: 7/7
Race Features:
Halo Status: OFF
Incorruptible: 1/1[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

~ Day 19, mid-afternoon: Ashore Yarendel ~

In standing up, Yosephus was able to dodge two of the blows, but not the third. The guisarme slammed into his armor and maybe cracked a rib.

The guards counter-attacked. The Captain slipped out from between you and slashed across at Charity. She barely blocked with her weapon, but the impact jarred her wrist painfully. "You will pay for this!"

The guards with polearms continued to try tripping you, but you all were becoming wary of such tactics and were able to keep your feet.

In the other street, the panic of the remaining guard evaporated with the death of his comrade. He sidestepped around, but could not puncture the halfling's armor. Even so the poking of the shortsword hurt and was going to leave a bruise. "You will die now, or in prison!"

OOC: Combat: Round 4 – Everyone is up

[sblock=Combat Information]AoOs on Yosephus, 2x miss, 1 hit for 10 dmg
GC 5ft stepped, hit Charity 6 dmg
G1 Missed trip Charity
G2 miss trip on Aishe
G3 miss trip Yosephus
G4 miss trip on Aishe
G6 hit FJ 6 dmg, 5ft stepped

Initiative:
Bad Guys
You Guys

Tactical Map:
1. The snowy ground is NOT difficult terrain in this case.
2. Medium or Large bodies provide difficult terrain for medium creatures or smaller.
3. Each square is 5 Feet
4. You can move your tokens around yourselves, but coordinates are on the map
Tactical Map link

Party Status:

Charity:   36/42 HP remaining; 6 dmg
Yosephus:  15/34 HP remaining; 10 dmg
Francis:   15/21 HP remaining; 6 dmg
->Bacon:   18/18 HP remaining;
Jaelle:    36/38 HP remaining; Deafened;

Spells Cast:
Abilities Used:
   Charity:  Smite Evil 0/1, Lay on Hands 0/6, Chan Erg 0/7, Spells 1st 0/1
   Yosephus: Chan Erg 1/6,  Reb Death 0/7, Resist Tch 0/7, Incorrupt 0/1, Spells 1st 0/5, 2nd 0/4
   Francis:  Spells 1st 1/2
   Jaelle:   None
Conditions in effect: None

Enemy Status:

GC  [AC18, Touch 11, CMD15]: 07/26hp
G1  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G2  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G3  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G4  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp
G5  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: Dead
G6  [AC17, Touch 11, CMD15]: 21/21hp;

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[FrancisJohn]

[section]Francis John, III - Self-Proclaimed Prince of All Halflings

Not only did the sneeze clear out Bacon's sinuses, it cleared his state of mind. The pig quickly shakes his head and kicks his rear legs in the snow, sending powdery fluff everywhere. The pig charges forward, and absolutely gores the guard mid-calf.

After watching Bacon nearly run through the guard, a devilish smile appears as Francis senses a new opportunity. He whispers seemingly to himself, "Get'em Boots!" With the utmost secrecy, a snake slithers out of the halfling's hair and down into the snow. The snake lies in wait.

Francis acrobatically handsprings through the snow, dodging a slash from the guard's sword in the process. The halfling majestically ruffles some snow loose out of his bushy hair. He whips his shortsword back at the guard, but the guard parries the strike away. "Care to continue the dance, or do you give up yet? This is the last time I am asking you to drop your weapons and live."

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[sblock=Actions]
Pig Move: AM 16
Pig Standard: Gore G6 (Attack 20, 12 Damage)

Viper Move: Drop to floor AL15 (Stealth 38)
Viper Standard: Readied Bite G6 (Attack 20, 1 Damage, Fort DC 9 Poison)

Francis Move: Move through threatened square to AM14 (Acrobatics 19)
Francis Standard: Flank attack with Bravado's Blade G6 (Miss 15)
Francis Free: Bluff (22, Not really going to let him live)
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[sblock=Rolls]
Gore G6: 1D20+4 = [16]+4 = 20
1D8+4 = [8]+4 = 12

Bite G6: 1D20+4 = [16]+4 = 20
1D2-2 = [1]-2 = -1

Stealth: 1D20+20 = [18]+20 = 38

Acrobatics through threatened squares: 1D20+7 = [12]+7 = 19

Flank attack: 1D20+5 = [10]+5 = 15

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[sblock=MiniStats]
Character Sheet

HP: 15/21

AC: 14 FF:12 T:13
CMB: 1 CMD: 13
Fort: +1 Reflex: +5 Will: +3 (+2 Fear)

Initiative: +2

Acrobatics: +7
Bluff: +17
Handle Animal: +3
Perception: +10

Shortsword +3 d4+1
Light Crossbow +4 1d6

Bolts Remaining: 17/20
Adaptable Luck: 0/3

Cantrips: Dancing Lights, Detect Magic, Spark
Level 1: Hypnotism, Sleep

[sblock=Boots, Viper Familiar]
HP: 10/10

Initiative: 3
AC: 17 FF: 14 T:15
CMB: +1 CMD: 8
Fort: +1 Ref: +6 Will: +3

Melee: bite +3 (1d2-2)
Poison: Fort DC 9, 1/round for 6 rounds, 1d2 CON, cure 1 save

Climb: +16,
Perception: +10
Stealth: +20
Swim: +16
Senses: Lowlight Vision, Scent[/sblock]
[sblock=Bacon, War Pig]
HP: 18/18

Initiative: 0

AC: 14 FF: 14 T:10
CMB: +4 CMD: 14
Fort: +6 Ref: +3 Will: +1

Melee: gore +4 (1d8+4)
Defensive Abilities: ferocity

Speed: 40 ft. (30 medium, 20 heavy)

Skills: Perception +6
Senses: Lowlight Vision, Scent[/sblock][/sblock]