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NOW LIVE! Into the Woods--new character species, eerie monsters, and haunting villains to populate the woodlands of your D&D games.
[OOC] A Game of Trust
- Thread starter Guilt Puppy
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Guilt Puppy
First Post
Sparky: If I wasn't clear, you can pick another action, since that one was based on faulty info.
To be fair, I did specify that the horses were "bloody and motionless" as of Round 5. Of course, your posts indicated that you'd missed that, and while I did notice this, I never actually pointed out. Mainly this is due to the fact that I typically read posts and respond/process actions in completely different sittings, and so sometimes certain details get missed or forgotten amongst the much bigger block of things to resolve. So, I guess let's call it a mutual oversight and move on.
BTW, was I clear enough on the rules regarding nonlethal damage? Because I don't see how Oli is at risk of death (unconscious due to the fall, sure, but he shouldn't be dying.)
If he had less than 6 hp at the time he fell, he should have been unconscious (but not bleeding out) on impact, which would have changed the hawk's chosen target.
If he had between 6 and 9 hp, the bird's attack would drop him to between 2 and 5, meaning that the nonlethal damage would render him unconscious but not bleeding out.
If he had exactly 10 hp when he leapt, he'd be at 6 hp and (I'd have to double-check the rules on nonlethal to be sure) I think that would give him one action before falling unconscious (but not bleeding out.) This option is the one which matches with what's happened.
And if he had 11 or more hp, he's just plain still standing.
To be fair, I did specify that the horses were "bloody and motionless" as of Round 5. Of course, your posts indicated that you'd missed that, and while I did notice this, I never actually pointed out. Mainly this is due to the fact that I typically read posts and respond/process actions in completely different sittings, and so sometimes certain details get missed or forgotten amongst the much bigger block of things to resolve. So, I guess let's call it a mutual oversight and move on.
BTW, was I clear enough on the rules regarding nonlethal damage? Because I don't see how Oli is at risk of death (unconscious due to the fall, sure, but he shouldn't be dying.)
If he had less than 6 hp at the time he fell, he should have been unconscious (but not bleeding out) on impact, which would have changed the hawk's chosen target.
If he had between 6 and 9 hp, the bird's attack would drop him to between 2 and 5, meaning that the nonlethal damage would render him unconscious but not bleeding out.
If he had exactly 10 hp when he leapt, he'd be at 6 hp and (I'd have to double-check the rules on nonlethal to be sure) I think that would give him one action before falling unconscious (but not bleeding out.) This option is the one which matches with what's happened.
And if he had 11 or more hp, he's just plain still standing.
Sparky
Registered User
Ah... I get it now. He was at 3 hp when the fall came. Since he tumbled out of the lethal damage, the non-lethal still applies and he is unconscious. The only change to make is who the bird targeted with the bolt. That said, I'm fine with leaving everything as it happened (including the bolt that would put him at -1; the bird could see him breathing!).
In spite of the fact that he's down, the combat's nearly over (unless those hooligans are gonna shoot us) and healing (or at least stabilization) will be forthcoming.
Seriously... I'm okay with Ollie being down. Even dying.
He's been waiting for it for ages!
EDIT: Also - bloody and motionless horses... I got that they weren't screaming any more, or at least, that you weren't including it... so they're bleeding out... ? Right... they're waiting to be stabilized/healed. Poor poor horsies.
In spite of the fact that he's down, the combat's nearly over (unless those hooligans are gonna shoot us) and healing (or at least stabilization) will be forthcoming.
Seriously... I'm okay with Ollie being down. Even dying.
He's been waiting for it for ages!EDIT: Also - bloody and motionless horses... I got that they weren't screaming any more, or at least, that you weren't including it... so they're bleeding out... ? Right... they're waiting to be stabilized/healed. Poor poor horsies.
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Fenris
Adventurer
But at some point wouldn't GP need say AC or saves or checks that he would make? From reading the intial post (way way long ago ) I had figured that he didn't need a full sheet. But it's those other little numbers GMs need when making thier own rolls I thought he might want. But I guess he'll ask when he needs 'em.
To save yourselves some effort since I too will be looking at you all, if you have links to intial observations by others, it may save you all some time to re-type descriptions of yourselves.
Fenris
) I had figured that he didn't need a full sheet. But it's those other little numbers GMs need when making thier own rolls I thought he might want. But I guess he'll ask when he needs 'em.To save yourselves some effort since I too will be looking at you all, if you have links to intial observations by others, it may save you all some time to re-type descriptions of yourselves.
Fenris
dpdx
Explorer
A few in-game questions for GP and my mates:
- Are #1 and #3 the only arrowhawks left standing?
- What round did Fendric's Bless go up? I thought it was either round 2, or 3 (at the appearance of the arrowhawks). I notice (thanks) that it is now round 9. Either Fendric's Bless expires at count 3 of this round, then, or next. Which?
[Edit: Never mind - I've got seven MINUTES on that spell.]
Fenris:
GP usually posts the attacks, the damage, and the save DCs. You post your rolls (to save, attack, etc.). Check out this recent combat. You'll get the hang of it.
I'll post a description when you come in. They change, our appearances. Fendric's likely to look extremely disheveled after this combat.
- Are #1 and #3 the only arrowhawks left standing?
- What round did Fendric's Bless go up? I thought it was either round 2, or 3 (at the appearance of the arrowhawks). I notice (thanks) that it is now round 9. Either Fendric's Bless expires at count 3 of this round, then, or next. Which?
[Edit: Never mind - I've got seven MINUTES on that spell.]
Fenris:
GP usually posts the attacks, the damage, and the save DCs. You post your rolls (to save, attack, etc.). Check out this recent combat. You'll get the hang of it.
I'll post a description when you come in. They change, our appearances. Fendric's likely to look extremely disheveled after this combat.
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Guilt Puppy
First Post
Fenris: I'll ask for rolls when needed (for stuff like Spot, Sense Motive, et cetera, I try to ask before they're immediately relevant, to keep from dropping too big a clue). Character sheets belong to you guys; I've been overall really satisfied with the way this goes.
dpdx: #1 and #3 are the only left standing, that is correct.
dpdx: #1 and #3 are the only left standing, that is correct.
