TUW: The Outpost

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Carrion Beetles, part 2

Maka will join Adi in his assault; he does not intend to be "out-done" by his friend. Maka will use his bow as a club, and strike the nearest beetle with his best golf swing!

[sblock=Reaction]
Maka: 14(Impetus) + 22(Sequence) + 77(d100) = 113
113 - 34(armor) - 100(club/bow) = -21
Beetles: 20(Sequence) + 76(d100) = 96 - 20 = 76[/sblock]

GM: Maka moves past Adisakti in a deliberate frontal assault, which helps Adi attempt at concealment as it distracts the beetles from him. Maka notices the same pertinent information that Raven Elk had noticed in that the beetles are not completely brown. The two beetles nearest Maka react imperceptibly slower than he but their movement is less hindered.

[sblock=Muddle Spittle]
Beetle: 20(effect) + 76(d100) = 96
Maka: 11(Skeptic) + 14(Tranquility) + 77(d100) = 102[/sblock]

GM: Though annoying, the venomous spittle has no real effect upon Maka, who swings his bow, like a club, at one of them.

[sblock=Attacking]
Maka: 14(Fury) + 22(Lethality) + 23(swing) + 77(d100) = 136
Beetle: 7(Defense) + 20(Defend) + 76(d100) = 103
Damage: 136 - 103 = 33% * 10 = 3 - 2(soak) = 1
Mind: 3 - 1 = 2: dazed[/sblock]

GM: Perhaps it was the spittle after all, perhaps not, but though Maka does strike one of the beetles, it is not with nearly as much force as he would have liked.

OOC: Adisakti is up next. Post forthcoming.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Carrion Beetles, part 3



Despite the previous lack of success in using arrows against beetles, Vittero is determined to improve those results. He quickly moves to within 2 paces of the beetles, clearing a line of sight between Raven Elk and where Taylar is approaching before releasing his first arrow.
[sblock=Reaction]
Vittero: 16(Impetus) + 25(Sequence) + 75(d100) = 116
116 - 32(armor) - 200(bow) = -116
Beetles: 20(Sequence) + 76(d100) = 96[/sblock]

GM: Due to the movement of the others and his distance from the corpse, the beetles are unaware of Vittero as he takes aim at one still feeding.

[sblock=Attacking]
Vittero: 16(Projection) + 25(Trajectory) + 24(Launch) + 100(point blank) + 75(d100) = 240
Beetle: 7(defense) + 76(d100) = 83
Damage: 240 - 83 = 157% * 20 = 31 - 4(deflect) = 27
Body: 4 - 27 = -23: incapacitated
Mind: 3 - 23 = -20: dead[/sblock]

GM: The arrow flies from bow of Vittero splattering cleanly through the unsuspecting beetle, killing it.

Adi... starts jogging to one side, attempting to approach the carcass stealthily so the beetles don't notice him. He will strike the first beetle in the crack between head and thorax.

[sblock=Quiet]
Effectiveness:

• Inversion (Commercial Task) +
• Body + Motility +
• Commercial

This active task is utilized to dampen and ultimately prevent sound while moving.
Adisakti: 12(Inversion) + 15(Quiet) + 72(d100) = 99
Beetle: 7(Perception) + 61(d100) = 68
Stealth: 99 - 68 = 31[/sblock]

OOC: GM NOTE: Most are familiar with the concept of "backstab" from D&D. In TUW an attempt at stealth is compared to the target's perception. If the attempt is positive, the effectiveness is added to the next attack attempt. Since this attempt is successful, Adisakti will also, automatically attack before the beetle can react.

[sblock=Attacking]
Adisakti: 11(Fury) + 28(Lethality) + 31(Stealth) + 22(staff) + 72(d100) = 164
Beetle: 7(defense) + 61(d100) = 68
Damage: 164 - 68 = 96% * 20 = 19 - 2(soak) = 17
Mind: 3 - 17 = -14: unconscious
Body: 4 - 14 = -10: dead[/sblock]

GM: Adisakti wails the unsuspecting beetle with an incredible force, completely separating the head from thorax, killing it instantly. Another beetle jumps and turn in startlement, spitting venom at Adisakti.

[sblock=Muddle Spittle]
Beetle: 20(venom) + 61(d100) = 81
Adisakti: 10(Tranquility) + 19(Skepticism) + 72(d100) = 101[/sblock]

GM: The venom is of no real consequence.

[sblock=Battle Data]
Raven Elk: full health
1 beetle unconscious: 1 beetle full health
Maka: full health
1 beetle dazed: Mind = 2
1 beetle full health
Vittero: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Adisakti: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Taylar: full health
2 beetles full health[/sblock]

OOC: Taylar is next. Post forthcoming.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Carrion Beetles, Taylar Reacts

... Taylar... hefts his club and prepares to dispose of the beetles and then analyze the Way Lines to determine if any of the horse remains respond.

[sblock=Reaction]
Taylar: 13(Impetus) + 21(Sequence) + 55(d100) = 89
89 - 36(armor) - 200(club) = -147
Beetles: 20(Sequence) + 79(d100) = 99[/sblock]

GM: As Taylar approaches the corpse, two of the beetles quit feeding to spit their venom at him before he can bring his club to bear.

[sblock=Muddle Spittle]
Beetle: 20(venom) + 79(d100) = 99
Taylar: 13(Tranquility) + 13(Skepticism) + 55(d100) = 81
Damage: 99 - 81 = 18% * 10 = 2
Mind: 9 - 2 = 7: dazed[/sblock]

GM: Taylar shakes his head from the stench of the venomous spittle, trying to clear his focus as he swings at the nearest beetle.

[sblock=Attacking]
Taylar: 14(Fury) + 21(Lethality) + 25(club) + 55(d100) = 115
Beetle: 7(Defense) + 20(Defend) + 79(d100) = 106
Damage: 115 - 106 = 9% * 30 = 3 - 2(soak) = 1
Mind: 3 - 1 = 2: slightly dazed[/sblock]

GM: Through the haze, Taylar is able to make contact with one of the beetles, albeit, not nearly with the desired force.

[sblock=Battle Data]
Raven Elk: full health
1 beetle unconscious: 1 beetle full health
Maka: full health
1 beetle dazed: Mind = 2
1 beetle full health
Vittero: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Adisakti: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Taylar: dazed, Mind = 7
1 beetle dazed, Mind = 2
1 beetle full health.[/sblock]

OOC: This concludes the first combat sequence. The beetles seem content to remain and guard their buffet. Need new % for all characters. Do not post intents until new sequence can be determined.

 

[Kwargrow]

The beetles seem content to remain and guard their buffet.

Taylar shakes his head and bellows, "No! This rotting horse belongs to us now!" He attempts to use Way to add more power to his command as he brings his club down into the dirt in a show of force to scatter the beetles and make them leave.

 

[Sylvar B.]

Taylar... brings his club down into the dirt in a show of force to scatter the beetles and make them leave.

Now that his presence is known to the beetles stealth is not an issue, without taking his eyes off the beetles Adi speaks loudly to Taylar. Be careful T, if you keep missing you'll be wearing a beetle butt helmet. Adkisakti laughs at the mental image.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Taylar's Second Action

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Taylar shakes his head and bellows, "No! This rotting horse belongs to us now!" He attempts to (manipulate) Way to add more power to his command as he brings his club down into the dirt in a show of force to scatter the beetles and make them leave.

[sblock=Reaction]Taylar: 13(Impetus) + 21(Sequence) + 98(d100) = 132
132 - 36(armor) - 200(weapon) - 20(dazed) = -124
Beetle: 20(Sequence) + 71(d100) = 91
Beetle: 91 - 10(dazed) = 81[/sblock]

GM: Despite Taylar's sudden found speed, the beetles are still much faster, even the one that is dazed. Each beetle lunges forward trying to pinch Taylar with their mandibles.

[sblock=Attacking]Beetle: 20(Lethality) + 18(Attack) + 71(d100) = 109
Beetle: 109 - 10(dazed) = 99
Taylar: 11(Konokoro) + 10(Defense) + 98(d100) + 91(luck) = 210[/sblock]

GM: The clumsy beetles waddle uselessly in their attempt to attack. Taylar slams his club into the ground between them as he takes a step back.

[sblock=Thump]
Range: Touch
Affect: Essence + Confluence
Effectiveness:

• Essence + Confluence +
• Mind + Knowledge + Will +
• Collegiate

By actively manipulating Way, this causes a rapid expansion of air creating a loud thump in the target's ears which can inflict stunning damage (loss of Mind).
Taylar: 26(effect) + 98(d100) + 91(luck) = 215
Beetles: 12(Conditioning) + 71(d100) = 83
Effectiveness: 215 - 83 = 132% * 14 = 18[/sblock]

GM: Despite not targeting the beetles directly, Taylar's innovative idea produces an unexpected result. The two near beetles, who are sensitive to vibrations through the ground like other animals or people are sensitive to vibration through the air in order to hear, are completely stunned by the pulsing mechanical wave. When the club strikes the ground, everyone can hear the resounding thud which was much louder and deeper than it ever possibly should have been.

[sblock=Battle Data]
Raven Elk: full health
1 beetle unconscious: 1 beetle full health
Maka: full health
1 beetle dazed: Mind = 2
1 beetle full health
Vittero: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Adisakti: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Taylar: dazed, Mind = 7
2 beetles stunned.[/sblock]

OOC: Vittero is next. Post forthcoming.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Vittero's Fires Again

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Pleased with the results of his first arrow. Vittero intends to fire a second at the other beetle still atop the corpse.
[sblock=Reaction]Vittero: 16(Impetus) + 25(Sequence) + 91(d100) = 132
132 - 32(armor) - 200(bow) = -100
Beetle: 20(Sequence) + 81(d100) = 101[/sblock]

GM: Due to his distance from the dead horse. The beetles are still unaware of Vittero's presence, even as he fires his second arrow.

[sblock=Attacking]Vittero: 16(Projection) + 25(Trajectory) + 24(Launch) + 91(d100) + 100(point blank) = 256
Beetle: 20(Defense) + 81(d100) = 101
Damage: 256 - 101 = 155% * 10 = 16 - 4(deflect) = 12
Body: 4 - 12 = -8: incapacitated
Mind: 3 - 8 = -5: dead[/sblock]

GM: Vittero starts to cheer as his second arrow blows through the other beetle, when a very loud thump, like a boulder falling from the sky, momentarily startles him. Looking at Taylar holding his position as his club struck the ground, he imagines he can see the pulsations of energy emit from it.

[sblock=Battle Data]
Raven Elk: full health
1 beetle unconscious: 1 beetle full health
Maka: full health
1 beetle dazed: Mind = 2
1 beetle full health
Vittero: full health
2 beetles dead
Adisakti: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Taylar: dazed, Mind = 7
2 beetles stunned.[/sblock] [MENTION=6876299]Waynan[/MENTION]
Raven Elk reacts next.

 

[Waynan]

Raven Elk moves between the two beetles attacking him and tries flipping one of them onto it's back while attacking the one he struck first with the flat of his spear blade.

 

[Kwargrow]

Be careful T, if you keep missing you'll be wearing a beetle butt helmet.

Taylar hollers back, "If I did make a beetle butt helmet, you would want one too." With his damaged mind, his laugh sounds delirious.

 

[MacConnell]

Day 203: Doldrums 53: Raven Elk Presses

Raven Elk moves between the two beetles attacking him and tries flipping one of them onto it's back while attacking the one he struck first with the flat of his spear blade.

OOC: GM NOTE: Technically the describes actions would be 2 separate attacks. Instead, I will use the attempted flip as role-play, since one beetle is unconscious, so as to not forsake the main attack.

[sblock=Reaction]Raven Elk: 13(Impetus) + 24(Sequence) + 88(d100) = 125
125 - 32(armor) - 100(spear) = -7
Beetles: 20(Sequence) + 43(d100) = 63[/sblock]

GM: As Raven Elk encroaches to upend the unmoving insect while he focuses on hitting the other, he finds that the other beetle attempt to pinch at his legs, before he can adjust to bring down his spear.

[sblock=Attacking]Beetle: 20(Lethality) + 17(attack) + 43(d100) = 80
Raven Elk: 12(Konokoro) + 12(Defense) + 88(d100) = 112[/sblock]

GM: The beetle's attempt to pinch are clumsy, at best. Raven Elk easily and instinctively avoids it to whip his spear like a club.

[sblock=Attacking]Raven Elk: 15(Fury) + 24(Lethality) + 24(Spear) + 88(d100) = 151
Beetle: 7(Defense) + 20(Defend) + 43(d100) = 70
Damage: 151 - 70 = 81% * 20 = 16 - 2(soak) = 14
Mind: 3 - 14 = -11: unconscious
Body: 4 - 11 = -7: dead[/sblock]

GM: Raven Elk crashes his spear down using the flat of the blade to fracture the structural integrity of the the beetle's abdomen, causing its vital fluids to spill upon the ground, killing it.

[sblock=Battle Data]
Raven Elk: full health
1 beetle unconscious: 1 beetle dead
Maka: full health
1 beetle dazed: Mind = 2
1 beetle full health
Vittero: full health
2 beetles dead
Adisakti: full health
1 beetle dead, 1 beetle full health
Taylar: dazed, Mind = 7
2 beetles stunned.[/sblock] @Tellerian Hawke
Maka is next.