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Map, starting situation
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OOC: It's been a long time since I made a map on a computer, and without access to a scanner this weekend I had to do it that way. I'm still looking for a decent program to do it with, so in the meantime I had to make do with a demo version of Dundjinni. I hope it's clear enough for now.
The markers, in order of initiative:
Yellow - Baraka
Blue - Lt. Tensen
Grey - Novhilion
Dark Green - Swifttooth 16
Red - OGRE
Green - Oakheart
Black - Kuro Gemshard
Purple - Abe Harper
Don't forget that the roof is sloping at a moderate angle, thus making movement costing double and possibly forcing Balance checks. The gray thing is the skycart you just used to get on the roof. Using it for cover isn't that great, as the elemental air surrounding it can cause arrows to go awry.
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With feral reflexes, Baraka seizes the situation and runs out of the ogre's reach while drawing and nocking an arrow. He fires, but gets only a glancing blow against the hulking brute's hide. The ogre has no time to react, as the commanding voice of an officer now rings through the night! The weak mind of the lumbering criminal isn't up to it and like many recruits before him he slams to the hard ground of the iron pile beneath him. He's quick enough not to fall off completely.
Angrily he throws the iron bars in his left fist against Lt. Tensen, but the few missiles that didn't go completely astray bounce off a solid Cyran shield.
Novhilion carefully moves up the roof, shielding himself with eldritch powers.
Both Oakheart and Kuro Gemshard use the ogre's mishap to stand up and get out of the way. The warforged almost falls down again, kneeling on the worn slate shingles.
Moving out of harm's way, Ensign Harper tries to scan the night sky, awaiting someone's unwanted company...
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Oh fickle fate. The ogre rolled a 1 one his saving throw, but got a 20 on his balance check to remain on the platform. I decided that Lt. Tensen didn't move away, as Oakheart didn't get very far and no other enemy is within sight. This gives him time to ready his shield. I'm not sure what Kuro is supposed to do, but first he has to get out of the ogre's reach.
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Bow, blade and spell wait for the Ogre to get up and within reach. Not to disappoint, the hairy mass appears in the middle of Team Dragon. Baraka's arrow hits true, plunging through sinews and muscle. Lt. Tensens blade doesn't get near enough to the ogre's limbs, as he still tries to protect the climbing warforged. It's a moment for missiles, as a necromantic spell flies through the air, causing the ogre to shiver noticeably.
Oakheart climbs to safety and starts loading his crossbow. Kuro mumbles a few words over some stones he carries in a pouch.
Abe Harper lifts his head over the wall. There's something on the other side!
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Critical hit for Baraka, 18 points of damage. Lt. Tensen missed while fighting defensively, and as carrying loaded crossbows while climbing up roofs and riding magical vehicles isn't a wise decision, Oeakheart has to load his. He's not in immediate danger, so his saurial companion stays put. Harper made a listen check and heard something beyond the wall. The ray of enfeeblement causes 3 points of strength damage. Kuro casts Magic Stone.
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Wood breaks, as the stiff hide of the ogre deflects another arrow meant to fell the giant-spawn. Novhilion follows with an arrow of his own, but the winds aren't on his side. Lt. Tensen almost over-extends himself over the hole in the roof and so doesn't get the fulfilling sensation of steel biting into his enemy. But where steel fails, raw stone does the deal and Kuro's imbued missile hits the enemy. Oakheart's bolt hits, but doesn't penetrate.
The ogre's fist slams into the lieutenant's shield, sending him reeling.
And while everyone's concentrating on the obvious attacker, the Ensign spots the gnoll climbing through the crane's hatch on the outside wall, swiftly making his way to the top. As he reaches the top of the wall, after a warning to his comrades, a prayer is answered, but the hyena-man is no believer and remains standing, shaking drowsiness out of his beastly head. He scans the scene before him: A compatriot heavily wounded and lots of attackers on the roof. His predator snout is hard to read, but battlelust isn't all that's in his eyes...
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No luck for bows and crossbows this round, although at least Kuro got a natural 20, doing 4 more poins of damage to the ogre. The ogre had better luck, causing Lt. Tensen 7 points of damage.
The gnoll _barely_ made his saving throw against the sleep spell.
I didn't write down every number I rolled, as it's pretty late right now. I'll promise to do better next time and tell you by what exact amounts you missed
Please direct comments regarding your tactics to the OOC thread. At this time I don't know exactly what everyone would do, but it's certainly quicker for me to handle some rounds than to wait for everyone's posts every single round.
But we'll leave that for the OOC discussion, now you definitely have the advantage. The gnoll is an unknown variable, but the Ogre is fighting for survival now.
This is how the battlefield looks right now, initiative order remains mostly the same (the only ones who delayed where those who already acted right before the ogre), the gnoll acts right before Abe Harper, rolling abysmally low. The brown marker is the gnoll, crouching on the outside wall,
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OOC: It's been a long time since I made a map on a computer, and without access to a scanner this weekend I had to do it that way. I'm still looking for a decent program to do it with, so in the meantime I had to make do with a demo version of Dundjinni. I hope it's clear enough for now.
The markers, in order of initiative:
Yellow - Baraka
Blue - Lt. Tensen
Grey - Novhilion
Dark Green - Swifttooth 16
Red - OGRE
Green - Oakheart
Black - Kuro Gemshard
Purple - Abe Harper
Don't forget that the roof is sloping at a moderate angle, thus making movement costing double and possibly forcing Balance checks. The gray thing is the skycart you just used to get on the roof. Using it for cover isn't that great, as the elemental air surrounding it can cause arrows to go awry.
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With feral reflexes, Baraka seizes the situation and runs out of the ogre's reach while drawing and nocking an arrow. He fires, but gets only a glancing blow against the hulking brute's hide. The ogre has no time to react, as the commanding voice of an officer now rings through the night! The weak mind of the lumbering criminal isn't up to it and like many recruits before him he slams to the hard ground of the iron pile beneath him. He's quick enough not to fall off completely.
Angrily he throws the iron bars in his left fist against Lt. Tensen, but the few missiles that didn't go completely astray bounce off a solid Cyran shield.
Novhilion carefully moves up the roof, shielding himself with eldritch powers.
Both Oakheart and Kuro Gemshard use the ogre's mishap to stand up and get out of the way. The warforged almost falls down again, kneeling on the worn slate shingles.
Moving out of harm's way, Ensign Harper tries to scan the night sky, awaiting someone's unwanted company...
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Oh fickle fate. The ogre rolled a 1 one his saving throw, but got a 20 on his balance check to remain on the platform. I decided that Lt. Tensen didn't move away, as Oakheart didn't get very far and no other enemy is within sight. This gives him time to ready his shield. I'm not sure what Kuro is supposed to do, but first he has to get out of the ogre's reach.
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Bow, blade and spell wait for the Ogre to get up and within reach. Not to disappoint, the hairy mass appears in the middle of Team Dragon. Baraka's arrow hits true, plunging through sinews and muscle. Lt. Tensens blade doesn't get near enough to the ogre's limbs, as he still tries to protect the climbing warforged. It's a moment for missiles, as a necromantic spell flies through the air, causing the ogre to shiver noticeably.
Oakheart climbs to safety and starts loading his crossbow. Kuro mumbles a few words over some stones he carries in a pouch.
Abe Harper lifts his head over the wall. There's something on the other side!
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Critical hit for Baraka, 18 points of damage. Lt. Tensen missed while fighting defensively, and as carrying loaded crossbows while climbing up roofs and riding magical vehicles isn't a wise decision, Oeakheart has to load his. He's not in immediate danger, so his saurial companion stays put. Harper made a listen check and heard something beyond the wall. The ray of enfeeblement causes 3 points of strength damage. Kuro casts Magic Stone.
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Wood breaks, as the stiff hide of the ogre deflects another arrow meant to fell the giant-spawn. Novhilion follows with an arrow of his own, but the winds aren't on his side. Lt. Tensen almost over-extends himself over the hole in the roof and so doesn't get the fulfilling sensation of steel biting into his enemy. But where steel fails, raw stone does the deal and Kuro's imbued missile hits the enemy. Oakheart's bolt hits, but doesn't penetrate.
The ogre's fist slams into the lieutenant's shield, sending him reeling.
And while everyone's concentrating on the obvious attacker, the Ensign spots the gnoll climbing through the crane's hatch on the outside wall, swiftly making his way to the top. As he reaches the top of the wall, after a warning to his comrades, a prayer is answered, but the hyena-man is no believer and remains standing, shaking drowsiness out of his beastly head. He scans the scene before him: A compatriot heavily wounded and lots of attackers on the roof. His predator snout is hard to read, but battlelust isn't all that's in his eyes...
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No luck for bows and crossbows this round, although at least Kuro got a natural 20, doing 4 more poins of damage to the ogre. The ogre had better luck, causing Lt. Tensen 7 points of damage.
The gnoll _barely_ made his saving throw against the sleep spell.
I didn't write down every number I rolled, as it's pretty late right now. I'll promise to do better next time and tell you by what exact amounts you missed
Please direct comments regarding your tactics to the OOC thread. At this time I don't know exactly what everyone would do, but it's certainly quicker for me to handle some rounds than to wait for everyone's posts every single round.
But we'll leave that for the OOC discussion, now you definitely have the advantage. The gnoll is an unknown variable, but the Ogre is fighting for survival now.
This is how the battlefield looks right now, initiative order remains mostly the same (the only ones who delayed where those who already acted right before the ogre), the gnoll acts right before Abe Harper, rolling abysmally low. The brown marker is the gnoll, crouching on the outside wall,
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