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Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui.

Posted by DM SoloFor group 0
DM Solo
GM, 208 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 11:51
  • msg #1

Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui



Black Blob: As darkness spell.
Web: As web spell.
Rubble: Difficult Terrain
Blue Squiggle: Malfunctioning Portals. Takes a person to the next portal, going clockwise, counting 1d4. Side depends on 1d2 (1: left/top; 2: right/bottom).
Orange Circle: Dread portal to nether realms. Don't go in here.

Orophear & Levis start in Blue, Gawain and Quinlan start in Red.

Let the battle begin!
This message was last edited by the GM at 12:13, Mon 25 Mar 2013.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 476 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:05
  • msg #2

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: I'm not seeing the map at all.
DM Solo
GM, 209 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:14
  • msg #3

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

I see it, try again (I've changed the image source, perhaps it works better).
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 11 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:30
  • msg #4

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Taking a deep breath, Gawain assumes the defensive Ancestral Sword stance before launching into a series of arcane gestures and incantations. The first has no visible effect, the second one though... his face contorts and a strong jaw juts out, and a webbed crest rises from the base of his neck til the forehead. His hands turn into claws, and a tail suddenly appears, while the skin gets a thick layer of scales. Always conscious of his appearance, Gawain alters the color of the scales from the natural green to a rather pleasant silver sheen.

Prep Round 1:
  [Move] Draw Greatsword
  [Free] (swift) Devoted spirit stance (2 HP healed/hit)
  [Standard] Cast Expeditious retreat

Prep Round 2:
  [Move]
  [Free]
  [Standard] Cast alter self (Tren)

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   0

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins

Final position B2
Levis Luna
player, 143 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:37
  • msg #5

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Is the red walls? Or is that something we also don't care to walk into?
Levis Luna
player, 144 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:41
  • msg #6

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Levis entered the arena, and was immediately unsettled by the lava beneath her. She went about her routine, bringing on her shadow-armour. Then, as if the light simply didn't want to touch her, she darkened as if standing in a shadow. She looked to her elven companion, and with a determined nod, she waited for the gong.


Prep Round 1
 [Standard] Cast Steel Shadows. +3 AC (armour bonus), +3 AC shield bonus.

Status:
 Initiative 9
 AC: 15(9)

Effects: Steel Shadows (+6 AC)

Prep Round 2
 [Standard] Cast Caul of Shadows +2 AC (deflection)

Status:
 Initiative: 9
 AC: 17(9)

Effects: Steel Shadows (+6 AC), Caul of Shadows (+2 AC)
This message was last edited by the player at 12:53, Mon 25 Mar 2013.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 477 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:42
  • msg #7

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Got it Solo!

Levis: I believe it's lava...I think.

As soon as he enters the strange arena Orophear begins to spell cast. As the spell finished Orophear drew out his sword and a wand, casting a spell from the wand and then dropping it to the floor.
"Good luck young one." the elf says as he gives his opponents a quick salute with his beloved sword.

Prep Round 1:
  [Standard] cast Bull's Strength on self
  [Move] Draw Sword

Prep Round 2:
  [Move] Draw Wand
  [Standard] Use wand: cast Cat's Grace on self
  [Free] Drop Wand

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes


Final Position: Y25
This message was last edited by the player at 12:43, Mon 25 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 210 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 12:47
  • msg #8

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Read the description: the map is essentially a maze of walkways suspended over lava (a long way down). The portals add an element of luck or chance to the movement as no-one knows where one end up after passing through. This pleases our local subject of Tymora (Quinlan)! :-)
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 555 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 13:59
  • msg #9

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Quinlan waves to the couple way over on the opposite side Best of Luck!

He then starts singing: We are the champoins my friend, and we'll keep on fighting 'til the end... before making the gestures and incantations of a spell. The effects are quite noticable as wings suddenly protrude out his back.


Prep Round 1:
  [Free] Swift: Cast Inspirational boost (+1 IC)
  [Move] Draw bow
  [Standard]Sing: Inspire Courage
  [Immediate]: Activate badge of valor (+1 IC)
Prep Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]Draw potion
  [Standard] Drink potion of barkskin +2

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects: +3 to attack & damage, Barkskin 60 mins

Final position: A2
This message was last edited by the player at 14:23, Mon 25 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 211 posts
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 14:08
  • msg #10

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Initiative list:

Quinlan
Orophear
Levis
Gawain
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 556 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 14:41
  • msg #11

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Messed up royally with my preps and planned actions. Sorry for the confusion. I'll just keep it simple right now... disregard the rolling of portal effects in the dice log.

Quinlan moves along the walkway, fitting an arrow to his bowstring and firing as soon as he can targeting the young woman.

Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move] Move to B08
  [Standard] Attack Levis (21), damage (10) (hits Levis AC despite range)

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor

Final position: B08
This message was last edited by the player at 14:42, Mon 25 Mar 2013.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 478 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 18:05
  • msg #12

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Before the arrow ever struck Levis Orophear was off and running, a spell already forming on his lips. As soon as he stopped the elf pointed in Quinlan's direction and a brilliant crackling ray of pure electricity shot out from his hand, streaking across the arena, snaking around any obstacle between the two and striking home in the dark skinned bard's chest.

Round 1:
  [Move] Move 30' to W21
  [Standard] Cast Seeking Ray: Ranged Touch Attack: 16 (HIT!)(ignores all concealment except total), damage: 18 (electrical), +4 to all rays for 8 rounds

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt: 18(Q)

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes

 Seeking Ray: +4 to hit Quinlan with rays: 8 rounds


Final Position: W21
Levis Luna
player, 145 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Mon 25 Mar 2013
at 20:17
  • msg #13

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Levis was barely moving when the arrow started flying at her. She made a quick gesture and it seemed as if her shadow reached up from the ground to take the arrow for her.

Pre-Round 1:
[Immediate] Cast Shadow Skin. DR10/Magic
DM Solo
GM, 212 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 08:36
  • msg #14

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Flatfooted means you cannot take an immediate action. You are flatfooted until your turn in the initiative order comes up and you get to act for the first time in combat. Unless you have a class feature or ongoing effect that prevents you from being flatfooted.
Levis Luna
player, 147 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 08:40
  • msg #15

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

I thought you were flat-footed if you were caught in a surprise round. Additionally, there's technically two rounds that happen before the fight actually starts, So I would be aware of combat.
DM Solo
GM, 214 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 08:44
  • msg #16

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Technically those rounds are prep rounds where we act outside of initiative.

And surprise isn't necessary, please see below:

quote:
Initiative Checks
At the start of a battle, each combatant makes an initiative check. An initiative check is a Dexterity check. Each character applies his or her Dexterity modifier to the roll. Characters act in order, counting down from highest result to lowest. In every round that follows, the characters act in the same order (unless a character takes an action that results in his or her initiative changing; see Special Initiative Actions).

If two or more combatants have the same initiative check result, the combatants who are tied act in order of total initiative modifier (highest first). If there is still a tie, the tied characters should roll again to determine which one of them goes before the other.

Flat-Footed
At the start of a battle, before you have had a chance to act (specifically, before your first regular turn in the initiative order), you are flat-footed. You can’t use your Dexterity bonus to AC (if any) while flat-footed. Barbarians and rogues have the uncanny dodge extraordinary ability, which allows them to avoid losing their Dexterity bonus to AC due to being flat-footed.

A flat-footed character can’t make attacks of opportunity.

Levis Luna
player, 148 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 09:16
  • msg #17

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Sure. Though I'm dissatisfied with the way prep rounds are setup in this case. If we're aware of what spells, if any, the opponents cast in their prep rounds, then we're aware that combat will be starting, then we're going to be ready for it.
Shame I didn't take ranks in common sense, though.
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Levis wasn't expecting the arrow, and before she could even react, the arrow penetrated through her shadow armour and embedded into her shoulder. She gave a little shriek, but quickly gritted her teeth and silenced herself. She needed to be strong, and this was the least of things to worry about where she had come from.
She knew she had to be ready, so she immediately began casting a spell. Moments later, her body began to flicker and shimmer, appearing for brief instances in places she might be.

Round 1:
 [move] to V22
 [standard] Cast flicker.

Status:
 Initiative: 9
 AC: 17(9)

Damage Taken: 10
Damage given: 0

Effects: Steel Shadows (+6 AC), Caul of Shadows (+2 AC)

Final Position: V22
This message was last edited by the player at 12:06, Tue 26 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 215 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 09:39
  • msg #18

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: You are not surprised, just flatfooted. This is why winning initative actually matters more than just getting to go first, and why Barbarians and rogues (eventually) have an edge. There is a 9th-level wizard spell that prevents the caster from ever being flatfooted.
In any case I don't see why you need to roll for concentration: this isn't ongoing damage so you can act completely unhindered.
DM Solo
GM, 216 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 10:05
  • msg #19

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

So, you get to Flicker. Are you using it this round or shall I have Gawain take his actions?
Levis Luna
player, 149 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 11:54
  • msg #20

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Casters are complicated. >_>

I don't know when I need to make a concentration I thought it was whenever I take damage in a round. No I'm not using the flicker.

Edit: OOOOohh! I just reread the concentration. It's damaged during an action IE, AoOs and such. >_> My bad.
This message was last edited by the player at 11:59, Tue 26 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 217 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 12:04
  • msg #21

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

Exactly! Unless the opponent readies an action to attack when you are casting a spell (which btw would be hard to do due to the spot check involved having to check your shadow, etc) you typically only have to worry about continuous damage (fire, acid, power word pain, etc).

Ok, Gawain's action coming up next.
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 12 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 12:30
  • msg #22

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

The knight-turned-lizard is the slowest to react to the gong, but due to his magics the quickest on his feet. It is evident the gaps between the gangways will do little to slow Gawain down as he effortlessly springs across the chasm. Clapping one hand against his thigh he drums up a catchy tune, while hissing out the lyrics.

I fell in to a burning ring of fire
I went down,down,down
and the flames went higher.
And it burns,burns,burns
the ring of fire
the ring of fire.


Round 1:
  [Swift] Cast Inspirational boost +1 IC
  [Move] Move to J06 (B6, jump to E6 DC 15, trivial with a +21 jump)
  [Free]
  [Standard] Sing: Dragonfire inspiration +1d6 fire damage per IC bonus
  [Immediate] Activate Badge of Valour (+1 IC), spends next round swift action

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   0

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins, +3 to hit/+3+3d6(fire) damage

Final position: J06
This message was last edited by the player at 11:56, Wed 27 Mar 2013.
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 557 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 13:02
  • msg #23

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

While singing, Quinlan weaves in the arcane words of a spell causing wings to sprout out his back, and his features to take on that of an elf. Moments later he throws himself into the air and begins climbing upward.

Round 2:
  [swift] Activate boots, 1 charge: +10' speed
  [Free]
  [Move] Fly to B11, 25' up
  [Standard] Cast Alter Self, Avoriel form (50' fly speed, average maneuverability)

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 18
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, DFI +3d6 fire damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor

Final position: B11, 25' up
This message was last edited by the player at 11:46, Wed 27 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 219 posts
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 18:38
  • msg #24

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis & Orophear vs Gawain & Qui

OOC: Orophear is up, followed by Levis.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 479 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Tue 26 Mar 2013
at 18:55
  • msg #25

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

In reply to DM Solo (msg # 24):

I will post as soon as I am not on the road and checking via my Droid. If she wants Levis can go first.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 480 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 11:06
  • msg #26

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: Quinlan, don't forget the damage you took in round 1.

Orophear looked back at his partner, worried she might be over her head and then realized he was wrong. Once he saw her form flicker the elf remembered her previous matches and decided to focus on the task at hand. Running full tilt into the sputtering portal in front of him Orophear hoped the malfunctioning magic would not send him into some strange death realm and was pleasantly surprised when he reappeared to the west of his original position. Once he steps out of the portal the Duskblade throws out a handful of ash which bursts into a flaming bolt that streaks towards the now flying Quinlan.

Round 2:
  [Move] Move 20' into the portal in front of him: Portal Jump:1 (portal in G21-22, Position H22)
  [Standard] Cast Kelgore's Fire Bolt at Quinlan, Damage: 20, REF save vs DC 13 for 1/2

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt: 38/28(Q)

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes

 Seeking Ray: +4 to hit Quinlan with rays: 7 rounds


Final Position: H22
Levis Luna
player, 152 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 11:47
  • msg #27

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Levis also thought it prudent to test the malfunctioning gate, and stepped through. To her surprise, and mixed fortunes, she arrived a great deal closer to her opponents than she expected. Trying not to expose herself to every kind of abuse, she flickered across the chasm and shot forth an arrow of shadow from her hand.

Round 2:
 [Move] to 21R (appear at F10)
 [Swift] Flicker to 11I
 [Standard] Arrow of dusk at Gawain - Miss.

Status:
 Initiative: 9
 AC: 17(9)

Damage Taken: 10
Damage given: 0

Effects: Steel Shadows (+6 AC), Caul of Shadows (+2 AC), Flicker (5 rounds)

Final Position: 11I
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 13 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 12:43
  • msg #28

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Gawain notices Levis flickers behind cover and decides to go after Orophear instead. Using his superhuman speed he reaches the western portal... and ends up right at the other side of it. Not the most ideal situation he nevertheless moves toward a clean line of fire towards the elf and hurls his greatsword toward the duskblade while activating the magic stored in the wand inside the weapon. The mighty sword streaks through the air while bursting into flame and strikes the elf, immediately after the weapon is back in Gawain's hands.

Round 2:
  [Move] Move through portal at F11, arrive at F12, continue move to H14
  [Free]
  [Standard] Cast whirling blade from wand, attack (28) damage 14+10 fire

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13)

  Damage Taken:   0
  Damage Dealt:   24 (Orophear)

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins, +3 to hit/+3+3d6(fire) damage

Final position: H14
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 558 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 12:51
  • msg #29

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Quinlan manages to flip over as the flaming bolt comes streaking towards him, avoiding some of the damage. It did throw his aim off however, and the arrow aimed for Levis strikes the statue beside her instead. The resourceful bard continues to gain altitude in order to stay out of range of the most potent of spells.

Round 3:
  [swift] Activate boots, 1 charge: +10' speed
  [Free]
  [Move] Fly to B14, 50' up
  [Standard] Fire arrow at Levis (16) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 28
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, DFI +3d6 fire damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor

Final position: B14, 50' up
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 14 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 14:43
  • msg #30

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: Almost forgot that Levis needs to save vs fear (will) DC 15 or be shaken for 1 minute. She's within 20' of Gawain when he casts his spell, which triggers the Dreadful Wrath feat.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 481 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 17:31
  • msg #31

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: What is Gawain wearing for armor?
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 15 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 17:35
  • msg #32

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Chain shirt.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 482 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 17:51
  • msg #33

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: So, does that count towards the bonus to hit for Shocking Grasp or is that not enough metal?? Not that that's what I'm going to do or anything :D
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 16 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 18:23
  • msg #34

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Yes. It's armor and made of metal.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 483 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 18:52
  • msg #35

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: Sorry Gawain, thought you were closer :) Ignore my questioning.

Orophear gave out a quick yelp as the flaming sword struck him and then ripped out leaving a scorched bleeding wound. As soon as he got his bearings the elf pointed his a finger at Gawain and fired a purple hued ray of energy at the knight sapping the man of his strength. Once the spell was off the elf stepped into the portal and...popped out the other side.

Round 3:
  [Standard] Cast Ray of Enfeeblement: Ranger Touch Attack: 20(HIT), STR Damage: 7
  [Free] 5 foot step into portal
         Portal Jump: 4(same portal), Position: 1 (E21)

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken: 24
  Damage Dealt: 28(Q), 7 (STR)(G)

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes

 Seeking Ray: +4 to hit Quinlan with rays: 6 rounds


Final Position: E21
Levis Luna
player, 153 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Wed 27 Mar 2013
at 22:08
  • msg #36

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

An arrow struck in front of Levis as Gawain ran through a portal. It didn't seem to function however, as he ran right through it. That's when the wave of fear hit Levis. Fortunately, the conditions of her teenage years desensitized her to this very thing, and she shrugged it off. She saw a chance, and knew that it would be unwise to throw it away. She went into the complicated gestures of a spell as her eyes began to go completely black, and just when they couldn't get any darker, a cone of inky blackness shot forth from her gaze, falling upon Gawain's silvery form.

Round 3:
 [Will save] 18

 [Full round] Maximized Killing shadows at Gawain. 48 damage (untyped), will DC 17.

Status:
 Initiative: 9
 AC: 17(9)

Damage Taken: 10
Damage given: 0

Effects: Steel Shadows (+6 AC), Caul of Shadows (+2 AC), Flicker (4 rounds)

Final Position: 11I
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 17 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 08:18
  • msg #37

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

The ray hit Gawain squarely in the chest, draining his strength, but not his resolve. As darkness washes over him moments later the young man closes his eyes and conjures the mental image of Bahamut, praying to the platinum dragon for strength. He shrugs off some of the damage and spins around, eyes flaring.
Taking off across the walkway he reaches Levis sword held high, and brings down the now flaming blade with all the skill, and the meager strength he can muster. The blade comes down with great force.

OOC: you get an advantange here in that you know when a strike will hit or not in order to activate flicker, I should really roll in secret and have you take the decision to flicker without knowing for certain if the attack hits. Scrap that, I forgot you get a 50% miss chance in response to attacks.

Round 3:
  [Move]
  [Free]
  [Standard] Battle leader's charge (full round) to I12, crit, damage 49

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13) -2 from charging until next round

  Damage Taken:   24
  Damage Dealt:   24 (Orophear)

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins, +3 to hit/+3+3d6(fire) damage

Final position: K10

OOC: Gawain may take another action depending on outcome of attack.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:26, Thu 28 Mar 2013.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 484 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 10:56
  • msg #38

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Gawain Silvershield:
  [Standard] Battle leader's charge (full round) to I12, crit, damage 49


WOW!
Levis Luna
player, 156 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 11:01
  • msg #39

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Levis saw the charge, and watched the blade descend upon her. A part of her screamed to get away, block, or do something, but in her state of panic, she just wasn't able to react in time. The blade hit her, and in a brutal moment of finality, she crumpled to the ground, quite dead.

OOC: In my gut, I knew I should have called low.... 8/100, high succeeds.
Good luck Orophear.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 485 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 11:44
  • msg #40

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Uh oh
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 18 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 12:00
  • msg #41

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: My meager strength took away at least eight point of damage, and the possibility of power attacking. Once I get enough gold I'm buying a valorous weapon enhancement (double damage on charges)!

Gawain feels horrible considering what he just did, even though he can rationalize this being only a game, and that Levis will likely be saluting him when the match is finally over. Speaking of which, the thought of the all too powerful duskblade at his back makes him consider the tactical options: get closer or try to put some distance between them? Gawain chooses the latter this time, hoping Quinlan has some luck with hitting Orophear.

[Swift] Activate anklets of translocation, teleport to K10

Final position adjusted.
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 559 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 12:08
  • msg #42

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Quinlan let's loose an arrow at Orophear, which manages to hit a particularly hard piece of armor. Knowing all too well how difficult their position is, even with Levis down, the bard continues to gain altitude.

Round 4:
  [swift] Activate boots, 1 charge: +10' speed (boot charges expended)
  [Free]
  [Move] Fly to B17, 75' up
  [Standard] Fire arrow at Orophear (22) miss

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 28
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, DFI +3d6 fire damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor

Final position: B17, 75' up
This message was last edited by the player at 12:26, Thu 28 Mar 2013.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 489 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 19:49
  • msg #43

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Orophear watched in horror as Levis was cut nearly in half. The elf knew the young woman had come into this voluntarily and she was no weak child, but the sight of the young human woman being killed sparked something in the elf. With the utterance of a few arcane syllables the elf fired off another eclectically charged ray at Quinlan which struck true. Once again Orophear slid into the flickering portal and then reappeared....in the exact same spot he had just left from.
"Damnable portals." the elf muttered.

Round 4:
  [Standard] Cast Seeking Ray,  35(HIT!), Damage: 13

  [Free] 5 foot step into portal
         Portal Jump: 4(same portal), Position: 1 (E21)

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken: 24
  Damage Dealt: 41(Q), 7 (STR)(G)

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes

 Seeking Ray: +4 to hit Quinlan with rays: 8 rounds


Final Position: E21
This message was last edited by the player at 10:48, Fri 29 Mar 2013.
DM Solo
GM, 225 posts
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 21:30
  • msg #44

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Are you sure you can hit Q with that spell? He is 75' up in the air.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 490 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 22:43
  • msg #45

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

In reply to DM Solo (msg # 44):

Crap, I didn't realize he was so high. My bad. I will edit as soon as I am on my comp, not my phone.
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 560 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Thu 28 Mar 2013
at 22:47
  • msg #46

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Because of my avarage maneuverability I can't move very much while in the air: turning cost movement etc, so not to get roasted I've had to climb.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 491 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Fri 29 Mar 2013
at 00:08
  • msg #47

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Are you within 180'?
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 561 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Fri 29 Mar 2013
at 05:33
  • msg #48

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Yes, I'm probably within 90'.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 492 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Fri 29 Mar 2013
at 10:49
  • msg #49

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Ok, I edited my post. Continue :)
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 22 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 19:24
  • msg #50

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Gawain watches in horror as Quinlan is struck, and falls like a rock his wings no longer beating. Then he grins slightly as the body is about to strike the walkway but suddenly stops, and gently, gently touches the ground.
Not wasting more time, Gawain rushes forward, and uses one of the precious charges of his magical anklets to cover the last few feets. Touching Quinlan he discharges some of the magic stored in his belt to heal some of the wounds.

It's not over yet Quinlan, get up! he urges the bardic fellow, knowing the duskblade to soon be over them again with his spells and his sword.

Round 4:
  [Move] Move to B15, teleport to A17 (swift)
  [Free]
  [Standard] Healing belt 1 charge on Quinlan (10)

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13)

  Damage Taken:   22 (heal 2 for each hit)
  Damage Dealt:   24 (Orophear)

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins, +3 to hit/+3+3d6(fire) damage

Final position: A17
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 562 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Mon 1 Apr 2013
at 20:17
  • msg #51

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Quinlan wakes with a start, but relaxes as he remembers the knight had changed shape moments ago. Extending his wings Quinlan drops off the side and under the cover of the bridges disappears from view.

Round 5:
  [Free]
  [Move] Fly to
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F22
5' below the walkway.
  [Standard] Cast grease at EF 20/21 (10' square covered). Reflex save DC14 or fall prone.
Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 41 (10 healed)
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, DFI +3d6 fire damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor

Final position:
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F22
5' below the walkway
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 493 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 10:50
  • msg #52

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Since Quinlan was no longer a target Orophear decided to focus his ire on the knight, firing off two firey rays, the first striking true and the second just going wide. After the spell launches the elf decided to try the portal once again and stepped in appearing close to his starting position.

Round 5:
  [Standard] Cast Scorching Ray,  Ray #1: 22(HIT), Damage: 13(Fire), Ray#2: 13 (Nat. 1,MISS)

  [Free] 5 foot step into portal
         Portal Jump: 3, Position: 1 (R21)

Status:
  Initiative: 12
  AC (Touch AC): 23(17)

  Damage Taken: 24
  Damage Dealt: 41(Q), 20 (STR)(G)

Effects:

 Bull's Strength: +4 to STR, Duration: 8 minutes

 Cat's Grace: +4 to DEX, Duration: 3 minutes

 Seeking Ray: +4 to hit Quinlan with rays: 7 rounds


Final Position: R21
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 563 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 11:02
  • msg #53

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: Did you roll the reflex save vs grease?
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 494 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 13:13
  • msg #54

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

OOC: oops, I missed that, sorry.

Ref Save: 21. Can he still slide into the portal since he passed the save?
DM Solo
GM, 227 posts
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 13:44
  • msg #55

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

I better paste this here:
quote:
A grease spell covers a solid surface with a layer of slippery grease. Any creature in the area when the spell is cast must make a successful Reflex save or fall. This save is repeated on your turn each round that the creature remains within the area. A creature can walk within or through the area of grease at half normal speed with a DC 10 Balance check. Failure means it can’t move that round (and must then make a Reflex save or fall), while failure by 5 or more means it falls (see the Balance skill for details).


You can move at half speed through the greased area, moving costs a DC10 balance check.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 495 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 14:13
  • msg #56

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Balance: 11, cool, passed so instead of a free action it's now a move action. Carry on :)
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 23 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 14:37
  • msg #57

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Gawain takes the first hit but manages to dodge the second ray. Still it burns. Running across the walkways toward the central area Gawain once more activates the magic in the wand and hurls the large blade through the air. The weapon strikes Orophear with terrible force and burst into flames at the point of impact.

Round 5:
  [Move] Move to I14
  [Free]
  [Standard] Whirling blade spell from wand (26) hit, damage 16 + 10 fire + 1 from delayed damage pool

  Initiative: 3
  AC (Touch AC): 27 (13)

  Damage Taken:   35 (heal 2 for each hit)
  Damage Dealt:   51 (Orophear)

Effects: Expeditious Retreat +30' speed 4 mins, Alter self 40 mins, +3 to hit/+3+3d6(fire) damage

Final position: I14

Note that I can change from STR to my caster ability when using the spell. In this case it's CHA with a +2 modifier, in case you wonder why my to hit and damage went up.
This message was last edited by the player at 15:15, Tue 02 Apr 2013.
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 564 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 14:53
  • msg #58

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Quinlan moves upward once more, not wanting to let his partner risk more than necessary and to have Orophear needing to choose between targets. Flying just above the walkway the half-drow manages to get into the shadowy area from where he fires an arrow. This time the shot is well aimed, and strikes the duskblade in the chest, sending sparks flying and the dragonfire ignites.

Round 6:
  [Free]
  [Move] Fly to M25, ground level
  [Standard] Attack (30) damage 6 + 12 fire

Status:
  Initiative: 21
  AC (Touch AC): 20 (13)

  Damage Taken: 41 (10 healed)
  Damage Dealt: 10 (Levis) 18 (Orophear)

Effects: Inspire courage +3 attack/damage, DFI +3d6 fire damage, Barkskin +2 Natural armor, Concealment (20% miss chance)

Final position: M25, ground level
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 496 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 10losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 15:51
  • msg #59

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Dead! Well done...
Quinlan Fairfellow
player, 565 posts
Half-Drow Bard/Ranger
Lvl 6 (4/2)
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:35
  • msg #60

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

You too! This was a very close match: I got a few lucky rolls, and you got a few not so lucky ones. At least my strategy to stay away from Orophear in close range payed off. I think you'll all enjoy Gawain a lot more in game no? Getting +3 to hit /damage isn't bad, and 3d6 fire damage is sort of icing on the cake.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 497 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 11losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 16:43
  • msg #61

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Yeah, that Spinning Blade spell is pretty awesome. I need to get a wand like that for Orophear. imagine him charging his weapon with Shocking Grasp and throwing across a battle field hitting all in it's path!
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 24 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 18:12
  • msg #62

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

You'll need to quick cast the touch spell since activating the wand is a standard action.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 498 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 11losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 19:28
  • msg #63

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

As far as I know he can cast a spell into his sword and it lasts as long as the duration of the spell or discharged.
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 25 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 19:31
  • msg #64

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Sure, I meant in the same action. You should note that Whirling blade allows an attack to ALL enemies in a 60' line, but AFAIK the stored spell will discharge on the first target.
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 499 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 11losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 19:34
  • msg #65

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

For now, yes. But at a certain level I will be able to discharge the spell in all attacks during a full round attack, which should essentially be the same as hitting multiple right?
Levis Luna
player, 159 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 1/D-1
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 21:08
  • msg #66

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

My next level, I'm torn between a spell that gives temp hitpoints based on level, a counterspell that restores a level 1-3 spell when successful, or shadow evocation.

Gawain succeeding that will save was nice. Me failing that 50% evade was really bad.

I learned a lesson here. Never let the archer choose the arena.
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 26 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 21:55
  • msg #67

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Yeah, that was quite the hit, although had you flickered Quinlan would go next and take you out (dive attack deals double damage on an aerial charge).
Orophear Mithrandir
player, 500 posts
8th level Duskblade
7wins / 11losses
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 22:13
  • msg #68

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

You guys care for a rematch?
Gawain Silvershield
NPC, 27 posts
Human Bard 4/Crusader 2
ECL 6
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 22:21
  • msg #69

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

In an arena of your choice? Ok.
Levis Luna
player, 160 posts
Human Shadowcaster - 6
W- 3/L- 2/D-1
Tue 2 Apr 2013
at 22:41
  • msg #70

Re: Team Nova vs Team Rockstar: Levis

Sure, if you care to catch up on the records. I have two fights of I haven't been rewarded for yet. ò_ó
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