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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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).