Match Type: 1v1
BP/Hero Limit: No Limit BP / 2 Hero Points
      Referee: Edward
Participant 1: Thraxis, Half-Orc, Summoner 8
Participant 2: Ankou, Dwarf, Inquisitor 7
          Map: Small Colosseum
     Lighting: Low-Light
      Terrain: Random - DUNGEON
        Walls: Paper
         Prep: 3/1d3 Prep rounds - 17:05, Today: GM Arkrim, for the NPC prep rounds, rolled 3 using 1d3 with rolls of 3.  duel 184 prep rounds.
       Extras: no summoning during any prep round but the last; gladiators cannot interrupt each other through the use of hero points (readied action or immediate action is ok)

19:15, Today: Thraxis rolled 10 using 1d20+2 with rolls of 8.  Initiative, duel 184.

GLHF.

I was going to say good luck to everyone on saving throws, but that's likely to be a bit one sided.  :(

10:17, Today: Ankou rolled 24 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 12.  vs Thraxis initiative

Will get my post in later today. Good luck!

The Ankou walked into the arena with Rex the dinosaur at his side.
 They had a long preparation planned, so he went straight to it and did not budge.


   ROUND: prep 1 (initiative : 24)
POSITION: J1
 ACTIONS: direct companion (free), draw rod(move), cast mystery spell (standard)
 Spellcraft DC17 + distance

 HP: 77/77 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18; FFAC: 16; Touch: 12
CMD: 19; FFCMD: 17; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: aspect of the frog 70/70
   GEAR: - Backpack; Belt Pouch; Dagger;  Breastplate; Rod; Shirt; Scythe; Headband (-0 ACP, Light Load)

   USES: Spells : lvl1 0/6, lvl2 1/5, lvl3 0/2 ; Animal Focus 0/6 ; Bane 0/6 ; Relentless Footing 0/8 ; Inner Strength 0/1

Minion: Rex the smart Tyrannosaurus (size large, reach 10ft)
Position: H1, HP 60/60
 AC: 23; FFAC: 20; Touch: 12
CMD: 25; FFCMD: 22; FFTAC: 9
 Equipment: none
 Actions: none
 Effects: mystery spell 70/70

DICE ROLLS: 



for simplicity's sake, I'm only indicating the upper left hand corner occupied by Rex

Thraxis entered the arena with an active imagination as his only companion.  He saw Ankou doing something, and was almost certain that it was magical.  "Flibbertygibbet!"  He called out in a commanding tone as he drew a potion. "Also, your cat seems to have developed a skin condition, among other things, Ankou."



  ROUND: Prep 1 (10)
POSITION: A10
 ACTIONS: Activate Magic Item (Standard), Draw Potion (move), Banter (free)


 HP: 66/66 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18;  FFAC: 16; Touch: 13
CMD: 20; FFCMD: 18; FFTAC: 11


  EFFECTS: Mystery Item Effect  (1/100)
  GEAR: Backpack, Component Pouch, Beltpouch, Potion, Dagger, Sling, Cloak, Shirt, Ring, Chain Shirt (-1, Light)
  USES: Summon Monster 0/9, Lv 3 spells 0/3, Lv 2 spells 0/5, Lv 1 spells 0/5

DICE ROLLS:
07:32, Today: Thraxis rolled 17 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 5.  Spellcraft on Mystery Spell (DC 23 incl dist).



ooc: That's fine.  If I summon any large minions, I'll do the same - keeps it simpler.

The Ankou suddenly regretted he had not invested in a few potion as well... This preparation time was going to benefit his opponent a lot more than himself.

 Quiet as per usual, he cast another spell while Rex waited some more. He also called on his divine link with the dinosaur to imbue him with a animal aspect.


   ROUND: prep 2 (initiative : 24)
POSITION: J1
 ACTIONS: direct companion (free), cast mystery spell (standard), use animal aspect(swift)
 Spellcraft DC 17 + distance to identify spell

 HP: 84/84 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18; FFAC: 16; Touch: 12
CMD: 19; FFCMD: 17; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: aspect of the bear 70/70, mystery spell 700/700
   GEAR: - Backpack; Belt Pouch; Dagger;  Breastplate; Rod; Shirt; Scythe; Headband (-0 ACP, Light Load)

   USES: Spells : lvl1 0/6, lvl2 1/5, lvl3 1/2 ; Animal Focus 1/6 ; Bane 0/6 ; Relentless Footing 0/8 ; Inner Strength 0/1

Minion: Rex the smart Tyrannosaurus (size large, reach 10ft)
Position: H1, HP 60/60
 AC: 23; FFAC: 20; Touch: 12
CMD: 25; FFCMD: 22; FFTAC: 9
 Equipment: none
 Actions: none
 Effects:  aspect of the stag (speed +5ft), mystery spell 70/70

DICE ROLLS: 

Saddened at the lack of banter, Thraxis cast a spell and Flew up drawing his dagger.  "_{Fine, I can do quiet too.}"



  ROUND: Prep 2 (10)
POSITION: G10+6
 ACTIONS: Cast a Spell (Standard to identify), Fly up to G10+6(move), Draw dagger (free), More Banter (free)


 HP: 66/66 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18;  FFAC: 16; Touch: 13
CMD: 20; FFCMD: 18; FFTAC: 11


    EFFECTS: Mystery Item Effect  (2/100); Mystery Spell Effect  (1/80)
  GEAR: Backpack, Component Pouch, Beltpouch, Potion, Dagger, Sling, Cloak, Shirt, Ring, Chain Shirt (-1, Light)
  USES: Summon Monster 0/9, Lv 3 spells 1/3, Lv 2 spells 0/5, Lv 1 spells 0/5


DICE ROLLS:
09:45, Today: Thraxis rolled 26 using 1d20+12 with rolls of 14.  New mystery effect dc 24?



ooc: 1) You didn't list a DC for my spell craft, but it seems that a 26 should hit it. (it looked like a lv 3 to last rounds lv 2).  Also, you missed incrementing the duration on a spell - not that it matters much, as if we hit round 101 we will both be sad pandas.
2) The DC to identify my spell (including distance) is 24.
3) To be clear, as it's been debated in another thread, I will always use +height to show the number of (often empty) spaces below my character.  So, his position is as if he is standing on terrain of that height.

0) You can't leave your original square during prep rounds except for the last one (IIRC).

1) I think I listed a DC17 -- it actually should have been 18 it seems. Regardless, you identify it as Keen Edge

2) Ankou rolled 13 using 1d20+10 with rolls of 3.  spellcraft to identify Thrawis' spell -- for all Ankou knows, your spell was either Miracle or Read Magic.

3) That is the one and only way to interpret this.

I'll go as soon as you return to your corner ;)

Re: 0) The rule on prep round is:  "You cannot attack, charge, run, teleport or ready an action during a prep round."  (Under initiative - prep round, in the competition rules thread).

Re: 1) It was totally there, my bad.

re: 2) Let's pretend it was Miracle and Rex is now an fish.  A small, asphyxiating fish.

Re 0) Mmhh.. I remembered it said: "Note that PCs and minions cannot move from their starting space during any prep round except the last one." But I just noticed that this is only mentioned in the Spellcombat section. I'm not sure if it was meant to apply to Spellcombat exclusively or written there as a reminder.

  I honestly don't care, so I suggest we proceed, but we should have a GM clarify this at some point.

Re 2) How about a regular Megalodon with a breathing apparatus?

I'm posting my prep round 3

The Ankou was surprised to see Thraxis take off. It made absolute sense though... why would someone stay on the ground when their art consisted in summoning others to fight for them?

 Rex moved to a central position in the arena, shifted his massive weight from one leg to the other as a warm-up exercise, and roared.

 The Ankou hid behind Rex and waited.


   ROUND: prep 3 (initiative : 24)
POSITION: J1 to G4
 ACTIONS: direct companion (free), move to G4(move), use animal aspect(swift)

 HP: 84/84 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18; FFAC: 16; Touch: 12
CMD: 19; FFCMD: 17; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: aspect of the bear 69/70, mystery spell 699/700
   GEAR: - Backpack; Belt Pouch; Dagger;  Breastplate; Rod; Shirt; Scythe; Headband (-0 ACP, Light Load)

   USES: Spells : lvl1 0/6, lvl2 1/5, lvl3 1/2 ; Animal Focus 1/6 ; Bane 0/6 ; Relentless Footing 0/8 ; Inner Strength 0/1

Minion: Rex the smart Tyrannosaurus (size large, reach 10ft)
Position: H1 to E5, HP 60/60
 AC: 23; FFAC: 20; Touch: 12
CMD: 25; FFCMD: 22; FFTAC: 9
 Equipment: none
 Actions: move to E5
 Effects:  aspect of the frog, mystery spell 68/70

DICE ROLLS: 

As for movement during prep rounds, I think it used to be that spellcombat was the only place it ever talked about there being multiple prep rounds, so the fact that movement during prep rounds besides the last is only mentioned there is probably an oversight (which Arkim should confirm and fix if so).  If both of you are okay with ignoring that, though, I have no problem with it.


The arena's ceiling is only 25ft high, so the max height someone of medium size can be at is +4.


Ankou -- mind listing the exact details of your gear to me in private lines?  Arkim recently was saying people needed to do this, I've been bad about it though, so I can't fault you for not having done it.  But especially important in a match with a ref since I can't just check your character sheet to find out what your gear probably is.

I had it listed as Private to GM: (habits...)

 btw Thraxis, I'm fine with your being at G10,+4 at the end of prep round 2 (unless you insist on taking nonlethal damage for bumping your head ;)

For once, Thraxis says nothing. He flies over toward Ankou's starting corner, giving wide berth to the reptilian monster in the middle, then summons some leopards.



  ROUND: Prep 2 (10)
POSITION: G10+4 to I1+4
 ACTIONS: Move to I1+4 (move), summon monsters (standard)


 HP: 66/66 (1 nonlethal)
 AC: 18;  FFAC: 16; Touch: 13
CMD: 20; FFCMD: 18; FFTAC: 11


    EFFECTS: Mystery Item Effect  (2/100); Mystery Spell Effect  (1/80); Leopards (1/80)
  GEAR: Backpack, Component Pouch, Beltpouch, Potion, Dagger, Sling, Cloak, Shirt, Ring, Chain Shirt (-1, Light)
  USES: Summon Monster 1/9, Lv 3 spells 1/3, Lv 2 spells 0/5, Lv 1 spells 0/5

Minion: Leopards (2)  Positions: F3, H4,  paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/cat.html#cat-leopard
 Actions: Total Defense (Standard)
 Effects: Augment Summoning, Ferocious Summons, Entropic Template, Total Defense


DICE ROLLS:
12:28, Today: Thraxis rolled 2 using 1d3+1 with rolls of 1.  Leopards!






ooc:  I took 1 nonlethal from the ceiling coming down on my head. :-P

The Ankou had expected minions to appear, so the two leopards came as no surprise. Or actually as a little surprise... he had thought Thraxis would have opened with something grander. A big bear, or a dinosaur...

 The Ankou moved towards Thraxis, ignoring the Leopards entirely. He pointed his rod at the flying half-orc and uttered the words of a spell.

 Rex waited for the result of said spell...


   ROUND: prep 3 (initiative : 24)
POSITION: G4 to G3
 ACTIONS: direct companion (free), 5ft step to G3, cast Persistent Hold Person(standard), rest of turn on hold until Thraxis rolls his will save

 HP: 84/84 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18; FFAC: 16; Touch: 12
CMD: 19; FFCMD: 17; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: aspect of the bear 68/70, keen edge(scythe) 698/700
   GEAR: - Backpack; Belt Pouch; Dagger;  Breastplate; Rod; Shirt; Scythe; Headband (-0 ACP, Light Load)

   USES: Spells : lvl1 0/6, lvl2 2/5, lvl3 1/2 ; Animal Focus 2/6 ; Bane 0/6 ; Relentless Footing 0/8 ; Inner Strength 0/1

Minion: Rex the smart Tyrannosaurus (size large, reach 10ft)
Position: E5, HP 60/60
 AC: 23; FFAC: 20; Touch: 12
CMD: 25; FFCMD: 22; FFTAC: 9
 Equipment: none
 Actions: on hold until Thraxis rolls his will save
 Effects:  aspect of the frog, mystery spell 67/70

DICE ROLLS: 



  Note both Rex and Ankou probably povoke a lot of aoo, but Leopards can take them until their initiative comes (unless they have uncanny dodge or something similar)

Rolls:
07:58, Today: Thraxis rolled 16 using 1d20+9 with rolls of 7.  Will Save 1 vs Hold Person.
07:58, Today: Thraxis rolled 17 using 1d20+9 with rolls of 8.  WIll Save 2 vs Hold Person.

OOC: Failey Failful Failure.  Hold on a second though, I'm checking with our ref about a reaction and I don't want to make you re-post a turn (or reveal what kind of heinous things you will do to me if I'm stuck failed).

 You could spend a hero point for an after-the-fact +4 on the second roll -- just saying *whistles innocently*
This message was last edited by the player at 14:42, Tue 29 Sept 2015.

So, I reread persistent spell and found out that I didn't need to roll twice since I failed the first... which I'm hoping is what you were pointing out by your whistled "innocence."  I could also have used the hero point to fly into Rex's tummy to block your line of sight.  That would have been clever of me too.

I just realised you do not plummet to the ground since you're not flying with wings... I wonder if you need to make a fly check though, since you're not moving any more.

 I'm posting the rest of my round anyway. 

updated post with the rest of my actions:

The Ankou had expected minions to appear, so the two leopards came as no surprise. Or actually as a little surprise... he had thought Thraxis would have opened with something grander. A big bear, or a dinosaur...

 The Ankou moved towards Thraxis, ignoring the Leopards entirely. He pointed his rod at the flying half-orc and uttered the words of a spell.

 Thraxis fell victim to the hew and was paralysed in the instant, floating helplessly just under the ceiling. Much to Ankou's surprise, he did not drop... but just floated up there.

 Rex squeezed past the leopards and leaped in the air to bite Thraxis! The helpless summoner was unable to dodge and almost lost his leg to the vicious fangs!
 Rex landed safely back on the ground, while the paralysed half-orc struggled to maintain his balance...

 Ankou used his shirt to gain more mobility and went into hiding behind the dinosaur.


   ROUND: prep 3 (initiative : 24)
POSITION: G4 to G3
 ACTIONS: direct companion (free), 5ft step to G3, cast Persistent Hold Person(standard), activate shirt(free), move to J1(move), draw scythe(free)

 HP: 84/84 (0 nonlethal)
 AC: 18; FFAC: 16; Touch: 12
CMD: 19; FFCMD: 17; FFTAC: 10

EFFECTS: aspect of the bear 68/70, keen edge(scythe) 698/700, extra move from Quickrunner’s Shirt
   GEAR: - Backpack; Belt Pouch; Dagger;  Breastplate; Rod; Shirt; Scythe; Headband (-0 ACP, Light Load)

   USES: Spells : lvl1 0/6, lvl2 2/5, lvl3 1/2 ; Animal Focus 2/6 ; Bane 0/6 ; Relentless Footing 0/8 ; Inner Strength 0/1

Minion: Rex the smart Tyrannosaurus (size large, reach 10ft)
Position: E5 to G2, HP 60/60
 AC: 23; FFAC: 20; Touch: 12
CMD: 25; FFCMD: 22; FFTAC: 9
 Equipment: none
 Actions: move to G2 including squeeze and jump(move), power attack (standard)
 Effects:  aspect of the frog, mystery spell 67/70

DICE ROLLS:
 Ankou rolled 28 using 1d20+9 with rolls of 19.  Rex jump high
   -> Rex jumps 7ft in the air to reach Thraxis
 Ankou rolled 21,34 using d20+13,3d6+20 with rolls of 8,3,5,6.  Rex power attacks helpless Thraxis
   -> Rex hits AC21 for 34 damage
   -> Fly check DC32 (15 + half damage) to remain airborne
 Ankou rolled 24 using 1d20+5 with rolls of 19.  Rex DC15 acrobatics to reduce falling damage.
   -> Rex lands on his feet 



regarding vertical reach: Rex is 10ft high and has a reach of 10ft, technically his acrobatics check allows a 7ft high jump, but 5ft should suffice

PM

Sweet.  Thraxis appears to be unaffected by the hold person spell.

Problem with the dino attack, though: it looks like he took his standard in the middle of his move action, which you normally cannot do.  Does he have a special ability of some kind to let him?

EDIT: It also says under falling that you don't have time to cast a spell (as a standard action - exception is made for immediate actions) while falling less than 500 feet.
This message was last edited by the player at 16:59, Tue 29 Sept 2015.