Strange stars: short one-shot, level 14 [dead]

[nameless]

I'm pretty sure this application of Forcecage doesn't block line of effect, DM_Matt. I could be wrong on that. Also I believe that disintegrating part of it destroys the whole thing.

The Reverse Gravity field lasts a decent amount of time though, so the 4 soldiers in red will have trouble getting past it. (If they even realize that it's Reverse Gravity and not some sort of telekinesis.)

 

[DM_Matt]

I'm pretty sure this application of Forcecage doesn't block line of effect, DM_Matt. I could be wrong on that. Also I believe that disintegrating part of it destroys the whole thing.

If its treated like a regular object, I can disintegrate just a side. Regarding line of effect, I geuss that is iffy. I guess we do get plenty of cover, though.

 

[Someone]

If its treated like a regular object, I can disintegrate just a side. Regarding line of effect, I geuss that is iffy. I guess we do get plenty of cover, though.

From the SRD:

"Barred Cage: This version of the spell produces a 20-foot cube made of bands of force (similar to a wall of force spell) for bars. The bands are a half-inch wide, with half-inch gaps between them. Any creature capable of passing through such a small space can escape; others are confined. You can’t attack a creature in a barred cage with a weapon unless the weapon can fit between the gaps. Even against such weapons (including arrows and similar ranged attacks), a creature in the barred cage has cover. All spells and breath weapons can pass through the gaps in the bars."


There´s no mention, however, to disintegrating parts of the forcecage. I´d rule this time that a disintegrate removes the entire cage, not only a side (or a single bar)

 

[nameless]

I'm terribly confused as for the results of the last round of combat, sorry for being nitpicky, but a whole bunch didn't go as I expected. =]

1. How am I at 10/49 HP? I have a total of 71 HP. By my math I took 35 the previous round, and healed 14 of it, leaving me at 21 damage. When I got hit with Chain Lightning, my Contingency went off and protected me with a Protection from Elements (Electricity). [It would be easy to forget that, but even with that extra damage I don't see how it adds up.] Then I got hit by the Flame Strike for 16, after making my save. That should total 37 damage, leaving me at 34.

2. I speak Abyssal, so I'd (hopefully) know what the orders were, assuming he instructed them for more than one round's worth of actions.

3. The Monk and Spiked-Chain wielder went through the Reverse Gravity area, so they should probably fall up and float there. At least the charging Monk had to go directly through it, though the Chain guy might have gone around if he was able to somehow detect the field.

4. I wanted to move to the area between the pillar and the wall 30' E and 10' S of the position I ended up in. I know that changes a lot, so I'd be okay if you didn't give me that.

 

[Someone]

I'm terribly confused as for the results of the last round of combat, sorry for being nitpicky, but a whole bunch didn't go as I expected. =]

No problem, I know I´m far from being perfect.

1. How am I at 10/49 HP? I have a total of 71 HP. By my math I took 35 the previous round, and healed 14 of it, leaving me at 21 damage. When I got hit with Chain Lightning, my Contingency went off and protected me with a Protection from Elements (Electricity). [It would be easy to forget that, but even with that extra damage I don't see how it adds up.] Then I got hit by the Flame Strike for 16, after making my save. That should total 37 damage, leaving me at 34.

I indeed forget the Contingency, so the chain ligtning´s damage doesn´t apply; so yes, you´re at 34/71. (and have Protection against electricity active)

I´d appreciate you post your active spells in your posts, and other easy to forget abilities or information (feats like Cleave, or Evasion) as I said in earlier, and other information you could think relevant.

2. I speak Abyssal, so I'd (hopefully) know what the orders were, assuming he instructed them for more than one round's worth of actions.

I know you understand Abissal, but the orders were nothing important; the most relevant part: "Don´t go there" pointing at the floating guards.

3. The Monk and Spiked-Chain wielder went through the Reverse Gravity area, so they should probably fall up and float there. At least the charging Monk had to go directly through it, though the Chain guy might have gone around if he was able to somehow detect the field./quote]

None of them went through the Reverse Gravity areas. The monk didn´t charged, he just moved 12 squares and made a regular attack.

4. I wanted to move to the area between the pillar and the wall 30' E and 10' S of the position I ended up in. I know that changes a lot, so I'd be okay if you didn't give me that.

Didn´t you posted you were to move next to the forcecage?

 

[DM_Matt]

Doesnt chain lightning only do full damage to the first target, then half as much to the additional targets?

 

[Someone]

Yes, it does. It dealt full damage (93) to Rashid (but halved because he made his ST) and half damage (46) to the rest (and Qalare halved it again with his saving throw)

 

[DM_Matt]

Strategizing: I say we find a way out. We cant possibly beat this guy, and most likely thats DM-intentional. I can turn invisible and run out. I don't see any other options.

Someone: What is outside. How far until we can get out of this place. Can I Dimension Door away?

Btw, did you account for my +4 bonus to all saves from Greater Heroism?

 

[Jade Solstar]

Strategizing

jade -
I can either fly out or cast expeditious retreat and run out...
I could also try to get out of the building and then sneak away also using hide.
I do agree we are getting beat on pretty bad at this point and even though I dont want to leave the Caliph and his family I'll agree to flee if everyone else does.

 

[nameless]

It's no problem, wasn't a big mistake. The spells I have active are on my character sheet, since they last for a long time and I cast them daily (or biweekly in the case of Contingency, generally).

I haven't done a lot of PbP combats, I still consider myself a rookie. I'll do the reminder thing if it's easy to miss.

Just to double check my new AC as Yuan-Ti, I get 30. 10 -1Size, +3dex(since the gloves still work), +1defl, +12nat(since the amulet stacks, +5armor. I'm terrified of getting ganged up on again, I hope that's right.

As for the move thing, I said that I was changing where I moved when I confinrmed the polymorph, since the forcecage got disintegrated and didn't give me any cover anymore. Compared to where I ended up, I'd have rather just stayed in the middle of the room. But no harm no foul, I'll just move back there this round.