"Now is the time to prove yourselves," Zhang says.  He claps his hand and the second man, the very large one in modern clothes, steps forward.  He holds a pistol in one hand and a tire iron in the second.  "Each opponent will bring different challenges."

The large man looks for his nearest opponent, Screed, and begins to raise his pistol.

Codec looks at the new challenger as the battle continues on. [great...he has a gun.] "We have to get the gun off of him. Someone go for pin on him"

Codec begins to blur as he enters focus speed. He throws his shuriken in a sparkling trail, and he runs so fast he almost seems to keep up with it. He reaches his opponent, and goes for his gun.
OOC:
16:16, Today: Codec rolled 5 using 3d6. Grab Hand w/ Gun DX12-4=8.
16:16, Today: Codec rolled 13 using 3d6. Grab Hand w/ Gun DX12-4=8.
16:12, Today: Codec rolled 12 using 3d6. Throwing Shuriken DX12-4=8 (Hand).
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Finally a chance, Screed thinks.  Turning to the man with the gun, he calls upon the power within and gives a tremendously thunderous shout, unleashing it on the man.  He looks to see if it has any effect as he gets ready to dodge.

19:41, Today: Screed rolled 14 using 3d6. Kiai.

"Gun!"  Shadow's form blurs as he enters focus speed and moves quickly towards the man.  His form seems to pause for a moment before his leg blurs even faster at the man's head.

[OOC: Enter Focus Speed
      Focus Speed 1: Move toward man
      Focus Speed 2: Concentrate on Power Blow - 23:35, Today: Shadow rolled 7 using 3d6. Power Blow (19).
      Focus Speed 3: Shin Kick to Head - 23:37, Today: Shadow rolled 12 using 3d6. Shin Kick(19) to the head (-5)
      Shin Kick Damage - 23:38, Today: Shadow rolled 11 using 3d6+3. ]

OOC:  Please make sure not to post the result of your combat attempts.  There are modifiers that only I know about which affect the results, such as passive and active defenses.  Just post what you are attempting to do and I'll decide what happens, although you can roll if you want.

Jade tries a shin kick on the big guy.

We still need a move from Dracos.

Dracos had very little combat skills when upclose without a weapon of his own... so he was quickly trying to think of another possible attack. Then it came to him, he entered focus speed and moved towwards the large man, reaching toward the gun to send not one, but two, bioelectric shocks through the gun...

Codec enters Focus speed.
Shadow goes into focus speed.
Dracos goes into focus speed.
Screed gives a tremendous shout.
Jade tries a shin kick.
Your opponent goes into focus speed.

Round 1
First you have to step up to the guy.

Round 1.1
Codec steps toward the man.
Shadow steps toward the man.
Dracos steps toward the man.
The man takes one step back and lifts the pistol at his oncoming opponents.

Round 1.2
Codec reaches the man first and grabs the hand with the gun...successfully.

The man fires the pistol point blank at Codec.  Luckily, Codec had grabbed his hand, but Codec is hit in the side by the bullet.  (6 dmg)

Shadow reaches the man and begins concentrating on his Power Blow.

Dracos reaches out...and successfully grabs the gun (which Codec is also holding onto).  He sends a shock through the gun, and the man stiffens in pain as electricity flows through him, his grip tightening involuntarily on the pistol. (4 dmg).  Codec also feels the electric surge and his grip also tightens on the gun.  (3 dmg).

Round 1.3
Jade kicks out...but misses the man.

Screed sends a loud shout out, but unfortunately it does not stun the man.  (Contest of Kiai vs. Will lost).

Shadow hits the man with a powerful shin kick to the head and knocks him flying back. (11 dmg)

Dracos is left holding the pistol, and Codec throws the shuriken at the man...but misses.

The man raises the crowbar, ready to jump in at Shadow next.
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Jade, who is already near the man after the kick, goes into focus time and lunges for the crowbar (grab weapon).  Then she tries to wrestle the weapon from him (grapple).  If she fails on either, she will keep trying but will come out of focus speed after the first round.

Screed frowns at his inneffectual shout and steps back.  It would be best for the others to handle this and save himself for any last minute emergency.

It is from this vantage point that Screed is able to see that Codec is in trouble.  Stepping forward, he touches a finger to his shoulder sending immense energy into the hurt body, automatically doubling his health.  His own eyes roll up into his head as the drain affects him strongly.  He is still able to stand and try to not get attacked.

Yes, I rolled a 1 on healing.  :D

Dracos, remains in Focus speed, sending two swift kicks towards the Man's hand holding the crowbar, while firing once at the man's left kneecap.

So Codec's health goes from 1 to 2 thanks to Screed's action...however, that will happen during the next combat rounds.

Seeing the man with the crowbar moving towards him, Shadow jumps backwards, trying to put as much room between the two as possible while preparing himself for a solid blow from his attacker. Wanting to save his energy for the other foes, Shadow drops his focus speed. Once his feet hit the ground, Shadow will let loose two quick hand strikes.

OOC: Drop from Focus speed. Chambara jump dodge, Roll with Blow if necessary. Two Karate Hand Strikes.
09:32, Today: Shadow rolled 17 using 3d6. Karate Hand Strike #2.
09:32, Today: Shadow rolled 9 using 3d6. Karate Hand Strike #1.
09:31, Today: Shadow rolled 12 using 3d6. Chambara Dodge - Dodge.
09:31, Today: Shadow rolled 13 using 3d6. Chambara Dodge - Jumping Roll

Round 1

Round 1.1
Jade rushes in to grab the weapon.
The man goes into focus time and strikes out, but misses.
Dracos is in focus time and kicks out at the man's hand.  He misses.

Round 1.2
Screed places his hands on Codec and heals him for 1 damage.
Jade grabs for the weapon, but Dracos is kicking at that hand.  Dracos kicks Jade's hand (-1 dmg) AND the man's hand all at once.  The man retains his crowbar but the kick blocked his attack that round.

Round 1.3
Shadow drops out of focus speed and jumps successfully back from the man, who is now preoccupied with Dracos and Jade.
Dracos fires his pistol at the man without aiming (quickdraw), but it barely misses.  The man appears to be gracefully dodging in focus speed.




One comment:  When you post, can you please post the round and your to hit score somewhere.  For example (something like this, but however you want to roleplay it):

(into 1/3 focus speed)
Round 1.1 X lifts and aims the pistol.
Round 1.2 X aims for another round (+1)
Round 1.3 X fires the pistol at his opponent (base 13).


(Then I know that the base is 14 with the aim and can make appropriate adjustments and rolls...or you can roll yourself and copy the rolls into a PL or OOC.)

Then:
(out of focus speed)
Round 2 X swings the pistol melee-style at his opponent (base 15).
Round 3 X will drop to his knees (maneuver) and engage in active defense.

(So now I know what modifiers to use for the next 2 rounds too.)

Remember that the website has most all the combat rules you need to know.  It's good to become familiar with the terminology (maneuver), step and attack, etc. so that we're all on the same page number-wise.

I would suggest that you open a second window to sort of peruse combat options as you post.  Should be fast and easy...and precise...that way.  Thx
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Please note the new "Notice," Combat Guides and Links.  I'm hoping that will help everyone easily consult rules as they prepare moves and post what they are doing.

Codec recieves some healing from one of his allies, but he is still hurt. The bullet wound he has is slowly bleedly and parts of his flesh, particularly one of his hands, are charred and burnt. Codec walks away from the battle scene as far as he can and attempts some rudimentary first aid to stabilize his wounds.

OOC: 15:06, Today: Codec rolled 9 using 3d6. First Aid IQ 11.
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Screed watches and holds his action, ready to dodge or shout if it looks like his friends need the help.

We need some posts on actions or I'll have to decide for you...

Shadow waits for an opening, then rushes in to strike twice at the opponent.

"People this is taking way too long.  Whup his ass already!"

Round 1:Attack twice; parry where needed
Round 2:Attack twice; parry where needed
Round 3:Grapple Arm and Arm Lock

Jade tries to kick him in the shin to avoid interfering with everyone else.

Jade kicks and Shadow attacks quickly twice.  Jade's kick stuns him and Shadow's knocks him back and to the ground.  He is grasping his knee in one hand and the tire iron in the other as he lays on his side.

Dracos will aim for one round, and then fire at the midesection of the man.

Jade winces at Dracos firing on the downed man.  "That's gotta hurt," she says before looking toward the other two opponents and wondering which one is the next challenge.