From the link above:

In reply to Quinlan Fairfellow (msg #59):

ok so how does teleporting work? can you teleport out without still being stuck or does the goo travel with you? sorry if the info is in the description but I have limited access right now while at work on the road.

ooc: Can you please point me to the text where it says you can draw a tanglefoot bag as part of movement!?

From rules of the game: All about movement part 2 (WoTC website)


I'd say the tanglefoot bag, and other splash weapons are reasonably weaponlike to fit the description above (i.e. you need an attack roll to use them and they have no other uses).

Teleport does not require a somatic component and works fine, see however the DC15 concentration check needed to successfully cast the spell. The goo stays behind and the teleportee is free and no longer entangled.

Elidin has a magic item that he can activate as a swift action, no concentration check needed in this case.

On the move vs. free action to draw the bag: I would like to wait for the outcome of the discussion in the DMLounge. Perhaps DM BadCatMan has different aspect to share.

Elidin cursed as the sticky goo from the bag exploded all over him sticking to his spot.
"So, you have a few tricks up your sleeve don't you. Well I have a few," Elidin said as he activated the magic in the golden anklet he wore, the Shaman blinking out of the goo and appearing right in front of Quinlan."of my own!" Elidin said as he appeared in front of the drow, his greatsword cutting across his chest.

Round 7:
  [Swift] Activate Anklet of Translocation: Teleport to C09
  [Standard] Attack: Attack: 26
                     Damage: 16



Status:
  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 19(14)

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
 -Dodge: +1 to AC vs assigned opponent
 -Draconic Aura: Energy Shield: Opponent takes 2 points of cold damage when attacking with non reach or natural weapon. Aura extends to all allies within 30'
 -Fist of Stone: +6 to Str (and one slam attack): 4rds


Final Position: C09
This message was last edited by the player at 19:56, Wed 29 Sept 2010.

ooc: Quinlan, please note the pincer, last round, did deal +2points of cold damage as per Elidin's shaman aura. I forgot it had moved into the 30ft radius.

Round 7: His prey had moved out of his reach again but with mindless and relentless speed the scorpio followed and again its pincer struck and tried to get a hold of the elusive rogue. Meanwhile Nalia tried her best to keep up with the moving targets and added a fiery bolt to the explosive mix.

  [Free]
  [Move] C22->C17
  [Standard] Cast Kelgore's fire bolt 22pts, Refl. DC14 for half.


Status:
  Initiative: 14
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (12)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 15pts.

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Fist of Stone, 06rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 05rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: C22

Monstrous scorpio:  Charge!/Again. - 22, hit. Claw damage 5+2 cold. Auto grapple check: 18.

AC 14/7 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: B/C 10/11

Energy shield is only defensive. I have an aura called Power that is offensive.

ooc: My apologies, please ignore the extra damage. Dang it's been a while since I've played a dragon shaman. Two years I think and only for a few months - which isn't much on rpol ;)

And I need more sleep :(

Quinlan isn't able to react fast enough when Elidin suddenly appears right in front of him, the greatsword making a terrible wound. Still he manages keep his wits about him well enough to duck as the magically conjured fiery projectile whizzes past and slams into the wall of the arena, sending sparks everywhere. The vermin throws itself forward once more, pincers snapping and Quinlan in his weakened state is unable to wriggle free of the strangling hold. Things had suddenly taken a turn for the worse!

OOC: Grappled! Go ahead with vermin actions related to this.

With its prey struggling but this time not escaping, the arachnid pulled the half-drow towards him and began to squeeze the life out of Quinlan...

Constrict damage: 3pts. / Quinlan in B10 now.

Quinlan tries getting out of the hold. GC: 22

Will update once outcome of GC is resolved.

ooc: OGC scorpio 9 - a natural 2, how surprising. :(

Round 8:
  [Free]
  [Move] Tumble to C07, 15 no AoO
  [Standard]GC escape from grapple, success
Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 30
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins
Elixir of sneaking: +10 to move silent checks, 1 hour


Final position: C07

OOC: SERIOUSLY!! I have a +9 to hit and I roll a friggin 3!! I hate this damned dicebot :(

Elidin followed after the tumbling rogue circling around him and striking, missing wildly.

Round 8:
  [Move] Move 25' to C06
  [Standard] Attack: Attack: 12



Status:
  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 19(14)

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
 -Dodge: +1 to AC vs assigned opponent
 -Draconic Aura: Energy Shield: Opponent takes 2 points of cold damage when attacking with non reach or natural weapon. Aura extends to all allies within 30'
 -Fist of Stone: +6 to Str (and one slam attack): 3rds


Final Position: C06

Round 8: Nalia was panting by now, never had she been forced to run after her target, yet she did not have a choice and ripped her scimitar from its sheath. Hoping to having found a good position for the next move, the sorceress readied herself for an attack. Meanwhile the scorpion charged after the nimble rogue but his pincer hit only air this time.


  [Free] Draw scimitar as part of movement (crossbow in off-hand)
  [Move] Double move C17-> E07
  [Standard]


Status:
  Initiative: 14
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (12)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 15pts.

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Fist of Stone, 05rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 04rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: C22

Monstrous scorpio:  Charge!/Again. - 08, miss.

AC 14/7 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: B/C 08/09

Knowing the end of this battle to be near, Quinlan continues to fight none the less. He tumbles out of range of his opponents draws the string but being severly wounded isn't able to hold the bow steady enough to get a clear shot off.

Round 9:
  [Free]
  [Move] Tumble to E05, no AoO
  [Standard]Attack with bow (12)... Rolled a 1, go figure.
Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 30
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins
Elixir of sneaking: +10 to move silent checks, 1 hour


Final position: E05

Elidin easily dodges the arrow fired at him as he followed the retreating Quinlan, looping around in front of him. The Dragon Shaman came at Quinlan attempting to trip the rogue, failing miserably!

Round 9:
  [Move] Move 30' to F05
  [Standard] Trip Attack: 12 (another 3....I just can't win!)



Status:
  Initiative: 15
  AC (Touch AC): 19(14)

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt: 16

Effects:
 -Dodge: +1 to AC vs assigned opponent
 -Draconic Aura: Energy Shield: Opponent takes 2 points of cold damage when attacking with non reach or natural weapon. Aura extends to all allies within 30'
 -Fist of Stone: +6 to Str (and one slam attack): 2rds


Final Position: F05

Round 9: The scorpio followed Quinlan mindlessly but in its weakened state the pincer once again missed by far. Nalia took a deep breath and stormed forth, quickly she followed through with the motions of a spell, her arm reached out and brushed Quinlan's chest. Sparks flew and engulfed the rogue...


  [Free]
  [Move] 5ft step to F06
  [Standard] Casting combust defensively (concentration 29, success), touch attack 12+2 flanking. 29pts damage, no save. Refl. DC15 or burst aflame.


Status:
  Initiative: 14
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (12)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 15pts.

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Fist of Stone, 04rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 03rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: F06

Monstrous scorpio: Attack 12, miss.

AC 14/7 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: C/D 04/05

OOC: 29 points of damage? You could have sneezed in my general direction to bring me down :-) ...1HP left

Quinlan, finally cornered is quickly consumed by the flames, his body disappearing from the arena even before the full effect of the spell is reached.

OOC: Very tough match, as expected. You played it smart, and the vermin is really useful as a "pointer" with its tremorsence. Both sides got some dismal rolls, which probably evened out. In this arena I didn't think I'd stand much of a chance, and sadly I was right... :-)
This message was last edited by the player at 21:20, Tue 05 Oct 2010.

good match. I have to give most of the credit to Nalia because she was the tactician for sure.

Yes Quin, it was a very tough match. We wouldn't have had a chance in the tunnels, it would have taken way too long, the spells would have run out before we got to use them. And I was right about your ability to dodge all my KFBs, without the scorpion we wouldn't have stood a chance to get near you.

Thank you for the challenge :)

As always the weaknesses are made painfully obvious; in Quinlans case he needs to boost his INT to make the few spells he has count.

Nalia would need a ranged spell that doesn't allow a reflex save but she's designed to soften up the big targets at a distance then deliver the coup de grace with her combust spell once they enter melee. You can't have everything and in a duel it becomes quite apparent.