9-inch-thick wooden bridges, securely bolted at either side and very strong. (Hardness 6, 12 Hp per inch)

5' deep water, flowing from south to north at 10' a round. 

Solid, magically treated, stone pillars. (Hardness 10, 20 Hp per inch)

    * Other Points of Interest The Arena boundaries are the map edges, 40' above ground level, and 10' below ground level.
    * There is a transparent multilayered wall of force ceiling 40' above ground level.


Quinlan = RED
Nalia/Elidin = GREEN

Enjoy the fight, Hajimé!

Quinlan enters the arena and quickly goes through his preparation routine with practiced moves.

Prep Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move] Draw potion, draw bow
  [Standard]Drink potion of invisibility

Prep Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]Draw potion
  [Standard] drink potion barkskin +2

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
Invisible 4 mins
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins


Final position: Red square

Nalia arrived in the arena in her typical desert attire, hiding most of the chainmail she was wearing. Immediately she cast a protective spell on herself and readies and loads her crossbow. She nods at Elidin, indicating she was ready.

Prep Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move] Draw crossbow.
  [Standard]Cast "Shield"

Prep Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move] Load crossbow.
  [Standard] Cast "Touch of Fatigue" into crossbow bolt (Smiting Spell feat)

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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 10rds.

Final position: green dot.

OOC: Sorry it took me so long to post. Work has been hella crazy!

Elidin strode out into the area with Nalia. The Dragon Shaman drew out his crossbow and cranked the handcrank until the string was in place then slid a bolt into place. Elidin reached inside and activated one of the many gifts his mistress grants him, an ice blue hue covering both himself and Nalia.

Prep Round 1:
  [Move] Draw Crossbow
  [Free] Assign Dodge to Quinlan
  [Standard]

Prep Round 2:
  [Move] Load Crossbow
  [Swift] Activate Draconic Aura: Energy Shield
  [Standard]
    Attack misses/hits (#)

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

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

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'


Final Position: Green Dot

Off to the wilderness until monday! Have a good weekend!

Have a safe trip. Look forward to kicking your butt when you get back :)

Hehe, don't get lost! Have fun :D

Hmm, can't seem to get the map showing.

Same here. Server problems I'd assume. We'll give it a day?

Ditto

Quinlan moves swiftly and silently across the battleground.

Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move]Move silently, full speed (15)
  [Standard] Move

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
Invisible 4 mins
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins


Final position:

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I23

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This message was last edited by the player at 14:53, Wed 15 Sept 2010.

OOC: Just a quick queation, is the 15 you rmove silent roll or the amount of squares you can move? I want to know what to try and listen for.

ooc: It's his move silently roll, you can check the dice roller log to see. :)

OOC: The DC of hearing anything through the stone walls/pillars will be fairly high, no?

ooc: Depends on which direction you come from. But he can try, can't he?

edit: I just realized you used two move actions during your first preparation round PLUS a standard action. You can draw a weapon as a free action only if you actually move (5ft or more) or if you have the quickdraw feat. Does this mean you have the feat?/edit
This message was last edited by the player at 07:50, Tue 14 Sept 2010.

In reply to Nalia (msg #15): no, and never thought of it that way either. Can't I draw the bow as soon as I start moving then?

ooc: Of course, no problem there :)

Elidin reached to his belt and drew out a wand, activating the power stoed inside. The Dragon Shaman could feel his muscles growing from the increased strength. All the while Elidin listened intently, trying to hear the slightest footstep to give him an idea of the direction his opponent was coming from.

Round 1:
  [Move] Draw wand
  [Free] Listen Check: 16
  [Standard] Cast Fist of Stone from wand
    Attack misses/hits (#)

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

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

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): 10rds


Final Position: X13

Nalia looked at Elidin as he used the wand and cast a spell of her own, nothing too fancy but useful nonetheless. She whispered something into his ear, then she held out a hand for him to give the wand back to her.

Round 1:
  [Free] Whispers to Elidin and smiles.
  [Move] Ready action:
  [Standard] Cast "Detect Magic"

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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 09rds.

Final Position: X14

Quinlan pulls out a small vial and drinks it's content, his movements now even more silent than before.

Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]Move silently, draw vial (31 if allowed to drink then move, otherwise 21)
  [Standard] Drink elixir of sneaking

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
Invisible 4 mins
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins
Elixir of sneaking: +10 to move silent checks, 1 hour


Final position:

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ooc: Drawing a potion is a move action (unless you have a masterwork potion belt in your inventory which allows you to draw the potion like a weapon during movement). Drinking the potion is still a standard action.

Then disregard the potion drinking. I'll take a ready action instead.

Elidin handed Nalia the wand he had just used and whispered something to her with a wink and a smile The Dragon Shaman then slowly crept around the stone pillar, crossbow in hand and ears perked for any sound that might lead him to the location of their opponent.

Round 2:
  [Move] Hand wand to Nalia
  [Free] Listen Check: 9
  [Move] Move 30'
    Attack misses/hits (#)

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

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

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): 9rds


Final Position: T11

Nalia took the wand and kept it in her hand while she whispered something back at Elidin. Then she quickly rounded the pillar and activated the amulet that hung from her slender neck. The amber colored stone glowed softly and a few feet away a large scorpion shimmered into being. Immediately its sensitive legs registered the slightest tremor coming from its mistress and her ally, but also of Quinlan. Having picked up the location of its prey the arachnid scuttled off to the right and attacked something invisible behind the pillar there. However, the pincer didn't connect. With Quinlan not moving the arachnid froze in anticipation, waiting for the slightest vibration in the ground.

Round 2: -Readied action from round one: Take wand.-

  [Free] Whispers to Elidin and smiles.
  [Move] Move to T17
  [Standard] Activate Amber Amulet of Vermin: Large Monstrous Scorpion
              appears in R/S 18/19 - moves to O/P 25/26 - Attack: 14, miss.
              Scorpion readies action: Move to where the next (enemy) tremor comes from.

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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 08rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 10rds.

Final Position: T17

Monstrous scorpio: AC 16/9 touch, move 50ft
Final posisiton: R/S 18/19
This message was last edited by the player at 07:41, Fri 17 Sept 2010.

And what actions did Quinlan take for the scorpion to detect him? On my round, if I make any type of movement, yes, but not while actively trying to stay hidden. Scorpio will have to wait a round longer...

ooc: It doesn't matter what actions you took or didn't take.



I would say this indicates you are being detected.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:54, Thu 16 Sept 2010.

Yes, once I take action. I act before the vermin and would like to keep that advantage. It comes after existence after my actions, which is why I don't think it can find me this early. There are simply no actions for it to detect! Or?

Well, I wouldn't exactly say you are moving in stop-motion, but alas. The scorpio stays near Nalia. Go ahead and shoot us.

I've edited my post. The scorpio sits at Nalia's side and readied an action. Thus whenever Quinlan decides to do as much as picking his nose, the scorpio is going after him.

Interestingly the scorpion acts immediately BEFORE the action takes place, kind of a conundrum because in reality he cannot sense the tremor before you act but a readied action takes place immediately before you have the triggering action. Aint DnD rules funny? ;)
This message was last edited by the player at 07:46, Fri 17 Sept 2010.

OOC: The failings of the turn based system are painfully obvious in arena fighting.

Quinlan starts the weaving of a spell, and when the large vermin suddenly appears rushing towards him simply unleashes the spell on the mindless creature before tumbling out of range of its pincers.

Round 3:
  [Free]
  [Move] After casting spell, Tumble (28) to K25, no AoO
  [Standard] Cast Ray of Enfeeblement (14), STR reduction 8

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

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


Final position: K25

Nalia saw the magic hit the arachnid and was instantly glad she had chosen to call the creature early in the fight. "Elidin, go across de bridge and cut of his retreat!" she called out, preparing herself to engage the elusive rogue together with the scorpion.

ooc: Just some shouting as it is not my turn.

OOC: LOL! Yeah, let's not be entirely shackled by the oppression of turn-based combat!

With the sound of combat afoot Elidin makes his way over the wooden bridge and heading in the direction of Quinlan's original starting point.

Round 3:
  [Move] Double Move: 60'


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

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

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): 8rds


Final Position: K14
This message was last edited by the player at 22:12, Mon 20 Sept 2010.

OOC: Elidin, your movement is very high; have you magically enhanced your speed? Normally Run can only be done in a straight line, and any DEX bonus to AC is lost (until the start of your next round).

OOC: Nope, I just misread the full round movement action. My bad. I have edited my post to reflect the change.

Round 3: As its prey moved out of reach and nimbly evaded the scorpio's claws, the mindless arachnid followed up. It wasn't apparent if the strength-loss had affected his speed but when it attacked the nimble half-drow it weekly missed.

Meanwhile Nalia realized she couldn't get into a sensible position to fire at Quinlan and decided to increase her strength - just in case the elf-kin decided to fir a ray at her, too. Then she moved as far as she could to make eye-contact with her oponent.

  [Free]
  [Move] Move to S23
  [Standard] Cast "Fist of Stone" from wand


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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 07rds.
 - Fist of Stone, 10rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 09rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: S23

Monstrous scorpio: Attack 18, miss (that weakening ray saved you there ;)

AC 16/9 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: L/M 25/26

Quinlan grins as he deftly avoid the feeble attempt to grab him before tumbling out of range and around the corner of the pillar. Spotting Elidin crossing the bridge Quinlan reaches for a pinch of ash and sends forth a glowing hot orb that impacts the dragon shaman sendings sparks everywhere. First blood! he calls out with some satisfaction.

Round 4:
  [Free]
  [Move] Tumble (26) to J24, no AoO
  [Standard] Cast KFB, damage 20, reflex DC12 for half

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10 (20)

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


Final position: J24

Elidin's eyes went wide as he saw the bolt of fire streaking his way. The Dragon Shaman began moving just as the bolt exploded near enough to him to burn his right side(Ref Save: 18), the heat of the spell blistering his right arm. Elidin continued north towards the other bridge and fired his crossbow as he moved, the burns causing him to flinch enough to send the bolt wide. With a curse Elidin slings the crossbow back over his back.

"It's not the first blood that counts, it's what bleeds out at the end that really matters." Elidin bantered back.

Round 4:
  [Move] Standard Move: 30'
  [Standard] Fire Crossbow: 7 (miss)
  [Free] Sling crossbow


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

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt:

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): 7rds


Final Position: G16

Round 4: "Very clever!" Nalia thought when Quinlan moved himself out of sight. However, the mindless scorpion followed its prey stepping forward and snapping at him with claws and stinger but all of them missed. The Calishite sorceress realized she was forced to move quicker if she wanted to get a shot at her elusive target and pressed forward until she could see the half-drow.

  [Free]
  [Move] Double move to I26
  [Standard] n/a


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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 06rds.
 - Fist of Stone, 10rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 08rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: S23

Monstrous scorpio: 5ft step. Full attack: 3, 18, n/a (stinger cannot hit) - all misses.

AC 16/9 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: J/K 25/26

OOC: Actually, that's a 10' step the scorpio takes, thus only allowed to making a single attack, but no matter. Also, the stinger can still hit on a natural 20 roll.

Suddenly finding himself somewhat cornered, the elusive rogue winks and makes a slight bow towards Nalia before making a tactical retreat disappearing behind the north pillar. Not a single sound can be heard from the swiftly moving half-drow.

Round 5:
  [Free]
  [Move] Withdraw to C16 (move silently 32), hide (15) (expend one charge of acrobats boots: 10' extra movement)
  [Standard]

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10

Effects:
+2 Natural AC, 40 mins
Elixir of sneaking: +10 to move silent checks, 1 hour
Cover (or total cover)


Final position: C16

Nalia groaned and screwed up her face "Dis is going to take hours..."

What can I say; I'm desperatly trying to avoid
a) getting grabbed by a pincer
b) Fatigue
c) Clobbered by a fist of stone

And I still would like to win.

IF they are EVER going to hit you. The pincers need a roll of 19 to hit, so chances are slim (and given my notoriously low rolls almost neglectible). The fatigue crossbow first needs to hit you, another roll of 19 required AND if it does, then you would need to fail your save against a DC13 fort. Again: Fat chance that will be the case, I believe all the luck I had, the dice roller used up in my duel with Elidin. I have some KFBs to shoot... but dang, your refl modifier vs DC14 is so high, you are going to avoid taking ANY damage with your roguish evasion feat. So what's left? - Getting physical. Which you are going to avoid like the devil avoids holy water. So unless you make a mistake during movement, and we can actually catch up with you, I don't see what should keep you from turning us into pincushions until you run out of arrows.

That is why I asked the number of arrows you carry, to see how long the battle will be drawn out ;)

Well, Quinlan has a glass jaw, so one lucky hit might do him in.

Do I have to roll a spot to see Quinlan move across the bridge seeing as the space you move through until you get behind the other pillar is wide open?

No, as you say he is running across the battlefield. In non-metagaming terms you see him disappear behind the pillar, and that's it. Nalia is in a position to spot him, and hence the hide roll. If she moves to a position where Quinlan has no cover she needs not to roll. Likewise, if Elidin moves to a position where Quinlan no longer has total cover roll a spot check to see if you spot him. The scorpion of course can pinpoint the location based on the movement.

Elidin watched as their opponent ran across the battlefield in his direction and then behind the pillar. With caution the Dragon Shaman began moving around the opposite side of the pillar, his greatsword sliding from it's sheath on his back with a metallic hissing sound.

Round 5:
  [Move] Standard Move: 30'
  [Move] Draw Greatsword



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

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt:

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): 6rds


Final Position: F11

Round 5: With Quinlan rushing out of sight and the scorpion going after him, there was nothing left for Nalia but making a dash to get the weasly rogue back in sight.

  [Free]
  [Move] double move I26->D26
  [Standard] n/a


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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 05rds.
 - Fist of Stone, 08rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 07rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: D26

Monstrous scorpio:  double move to B/C 17/18 attack: 18 - miss.

AC 16/9 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: B/C 17/18
This message was last edited by the player at 13:34, Thu 23 Sept 2010.

OOC: How does the scorpion cover that amount of ground with 50' movement? Also, crossing the bridge at full speed for a Large creature surely must incure a balance roll, or a movement penalty of some kind?

ooc: It used 18 of twenty squares (double move) of movement and I counted the movement across the bridge as double squares as "squeezed". However, now that you mention it, the scorpion couldn't have attacked. Not that it would have made a difference. *sighs* Guess the worry about my dad had me more than a little confused. I'm sorry for the iritation caused.

OOC: No irritation, just slight confusion.

Quinlan decides to chance it a little and heads to the other side of the pillar, hoping to dodge the snapping pincers of the scorpion. He carefully peeks out behind the pillar and fires an arrow at the dragon shaman, only to find it go astray. Shaking his head in bewilderment, he prepares for the inevitable.

Round 6:
  [Free]
  [Move] Move to C12, provoke AoO from scorpion, attempt to hide after attacking 21, fail
  [Standard]Attack (14) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10

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

Final position: C12
This message was last edited by the player at 15:20, Thu 23 Sept 2010.

OOC: Would it be ok to use the scorpions attack the last round as his AoO for me leaving a threatened square? That way Elidin can go ahead with his actions.

ooc: And let you get home free? *sighs* I know I'm going to regret this as much as I regretted allowing Garath changing his spells in the fight against Aerin.

Oh well, let's hope Elidin doesn't hang me for it once we lost this fight. Go ahead and escape.

Elidin quickly dodged the arrow and rushed after Quinlan, slashing around the pillar as he moved missing widely as he cut blind.

Round 6:
  [Move] Standard Move: 15'
  [Standard] Attack: 15miss!(DAMMIT!!!!I hate this friggin dicebot!)



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

  Damage Taken: 10
  Damage Dealt:

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): 5rds


Final Position: C11

ooc: Unless mistaken, Quinlan is now being flanked, or does he have uncanny dodge?

Round 6: As Quinlan scrambled away from the scorpion, Nalia rolled her eyes, it seemed the nimble rogue would be getting out of the fix again, which he had gotten himself into. But then the summoned arachnid stormed forth, perhaps with mindless frustration, and his pincer struck home. The claw closed around the half-drow's leg and was threatening to cut it off. Nervously, knowing the crossbow wasn't her forte, Nalia aimed but released too quickly. The bolt hit the column and splintered into a million pieces, it's magic lost.

  [Free]
  [Move] to D26->C22
  [Standard] Fire crossbow 4, misses wide. See, no need to be afraid of that bolt, told you so :P


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

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 6pts.

Effects:
 - Shield, 4mins
 - Touch of Fatigue in bolt, 04rds.
 - Fist of Stone, 07rds.
 - Summoned Scorpion, 06rds. (-8 Strength)

Final Position: C22

Monstrous scorpio:  Charge! - 23, hit. Claw damage 6pts. Auto grapple check: 9.

AC 14/7 touch, move 50ft

Final posisiton: B/C 13/14

The charging vermin proved too difficult to avoid and Quinlan gasped with pain as the giant pincer closed on him. His reflexes and acrobatic skills proved once more inavluable as the half-drow managed to wriggle out of the hold the scorpion was trying to get on him. Continuing to roll backwards the rogue slips out of range of his two flanking opponents, deftly avoiding their guards. He pulls out a small bag hanging from his utility belt while tumbling and throws it with deadly accuracy on Elidin once back on his feet. The bag bursts open on impact instantly covering the dragon shaman in sticky goo, threatening to glue him in place.

Round 7:
  [Free]
  [Move] Tumble to B09, 24 no AoO, draw tanglefoot bag as part of movement
  [Standard]Attack with tanglefoot bag (18) hit, Ref save DC15 or be glued to the floor. Elidin is entangled for 5 rounds (see:http://www.d20srd.org/srd/equi...es.htm#tanglefootBag for details on tanglefoot bags)

Status:
  Initiative: 24
  AC (Touch AC): 21 (14)

  Damage Taken: 6
  Damage Dealt: Elidin 10

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


Final position: B09
This message was last edited by the player at 16:58, Mon 27 Sept 2010.

ooc: Eeek, what a mean attack! - But I miss the move action with which you 'ready' the bag to throw it. I mean: You can draw a potion from a masterwork potion belt like a weapon - you can unsheath your weapon while moving but it takes a move action to stow them. Unless I've overlooked something in the tanglefoot description, drawing the bag should be a move acion. See here for details: http://www.d20srd.org/srd/comb...htm#manipulateanItem

Quite right, my bad. I have edited the post to reflect that (having two weapon fighting allows me to make that as part of movement)

Ok, well I missed my save of course. So this bag, what is the stuff I'm stuck in? Does it have a hardness DC?

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.