On phone, did best I could with pasting roll.

No worries. Waiting for Zog.
This message was last edited by the GM at 00:07, Tue 05 Sept 2017.

For those interested in something a little different, come check out this dungeon-crawl type game using a rather different game system:

link to another game

Not my kind of game I think from what I have read. But good luck to you with this new game. :)

No problem! :-)

I have a bucketload of things to do for work today, so I will more likely update tomorrow than today. You all succeeded with the Gromley-Agon one-two punch.

In reply to EpicOne (msg # 963):

Now Agon and me need to go into business with that title.

'Deal with all your problem with the GromAgon one-two punch!'
This message was last edited by the player at 15:22, Thu 07 Sept 2017.

Letting you discuss this--if you come up with a plausible plan, it would win you some advantage in the coming fight.
This message had punctuation tweaked by the GM at 21:03, Sun 10 Sept 2017.

Okay, I'm trying to visualize this.

We have the Barracks Complex (how big?) surrounded by a wall of stone (how high?) that also dispels our invisibility.  The only entrance is guarded by a dozen efreets (how tough? equipped with what?).  Somewhere ahead is our target (how far?), and in the area are big nasties who we do not want to alert (how far away, and how long will we have once the alarm goes up?)

My best proposal is that we get Zog to imitate a high-ranking Dragonkin, and pretend to be bringing emissaries from Tiamat to see Erishtimu (or however it spelled).  And if things go sideways, we engage at pointblank range.

I think you are probably right.  If it looks like we cannot sneak in then bluff would seem to be the best alternative.

Waiting for responses to Zog at the moment.

And a reminder: I make these kinds of prompts to keep the game going and never as a criticism. I appreciate you all gaming with me :-)

Agon, Darratheir, Gromley, Martha, Sonliin, your responses? Feel free to disagree or agree and discuss. I'm in no hurry.

Would someone getting within 10 feet of the wards to disable it still set it off if they in fact where invisible?

Yes. You are almost certainly not the first enemies to try to wander through the city invisibly.

Would anyone mind if I nudge you a bit forward? If there are objections, I can let you talk this out, but I can simplify this for you.

No problem for me. :)

I am going to get a map up for you Monday so you can visualize this. I thought I had already, apologies for that.
This message was last edited by the GM at 19:26, Sun 17 Sept 2017.

Just making sure I understand: Agon made the knowledge checks and is going to share the stat blocks with us again?

Stat block!

Wizardly assessment. These guys could mess us up.  In particular, the multiple sources of fire damage + vulnerable to fire 15 + penalty to saves against ongoing fire mean that we face a lot of potential damage.

Fortunately, Agon has the cure.  :)

F1-12
Ring of Fire Flamerunner
Large elemental humanoid (fire)

Level 27 Minion Skirmisher
XP 2750
Initiative +24        Senses Perception +20
Ring of Fire aura 2; enemies within the aura takes a -5 penalty to saving throws to end ongoing fire damage.
HP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion.
AC 41 (+2 against opportunity attacks); Fortitude 39, Reflex 41, Will 38
Immune fire
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover)
 Scimitar (standard, at-will)  Fire, Weapon
Reach 2; +32 vs AC; 10 damage, and ongoing 5 fire damage (save ends). If used as part of a charge, increase the ongoing damage to ongoing 10 fire damage.
Fiery Escape (move; encounter)  Teleportation
The flamerunner teleports 20 squares adjacent to another efreet, reappearing in a flash of fire and smoke.
Alignment Evil        Languages Primordial
Str 26 (+21)      Dex 29 (+22)      Wis 24 (+20)
Con 22 (+19)      Int 17 (+16)      Cha 20 (+18)
Equipment: scimitar .


P1-5
Ring of Fire Pyremaster
Large elemental humanoid (fire)

Level 27 Controller
XP 11000
Initiative +21        Senses Perception +17
Ring of Fire aura 2; any enemy that enters or ends its turn in the aura takes 10 fire damage.
HP 250; Bloodied 125
AC 41; Fortitude 40, Reflex 38, Will 38
Immune fire
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover)
 Spiked Scimitar (standard, at-will)  Fire, Weapon
Reach 2; +32 vs AC; 2d10+9 damage (crit 6d10 + 29), and the target is slowed until the end of its next turn.
 Pyremaster's Lash (standard, recharge )
Ranged 10; +31 vs Reflex; 2d8+7 fire damage, and the target slides 3 squares, takes ongoing 10 fire damage, and is immobilized (save ends both).
 Fire Burst (standard, at-will)  Fire
Area burst 1 within 10; +32 vs AC; 3d6+7 fire damage, and ongoing 5 fire damage (save ends).
 Wall of Fire (standard, recharges when bloodied)  Fire
Area wall 10 within 20; the pyremaster conjures a wall of searing flame that lasts until the end of the pyremaster’s next turn. The wall is 6 squares high and blocks line of sight. The wall’s space is heavily obscured and is difficult terrain. A creature that starts its turn adjacent to the wall takes 10 fire damage. A creature that enters a square of the wall or starts its turn there takes 20 fire damage. Sustain Minor: The wall persists
Alignment Evil        Languages Primordial
Skills Arcana +25, Insight +24, Intimidate +27
Str 29 (+22)      Dex 26 (+21)      Wis 19 (+17)
Con 26 (+21)      Int 21 (+18)      Cha 26 (+21)
Equipment: scimitar .


M1-12
Ring of Fire Magmacaster
Large elemental humanoid (fire)
Level 28 Minion Artillery
XP 3250
Initiative +24        Senses Perception +19
Ring of Fire aura 2; any enemy that ends its turn within the aura takes 5 fire damage.
HP 1; a missed attack never damages a minion.
AC 40; Fortitude 39, Reflex 42, Will 40
Immune fire
Speed 6, fly 8 (hover)
 Magma Bolt (standard, at-will)  Fire
Ranged 10; +33 vs AC; 10 fire damage, and ongoing 5 fire damage (save ends).
 Molten Wave (standard, encounter)  Fire
Ranged 10; +33 vs Reflex; the target gains vulnerable 15 fire damage (save ends).
Magma Spray ( when reduced to 0 hp; encounter)  Fire
The magmacaster’s space and all adjacent squares become difficult terrain until the end of the encounter. A creature that enters these squares takes 5 fire damage.
Alignment Evil        Languages Primordial
Str 25 (+21)      Dex 31 (+24)      Wis 20 (+19)
Con 22 (+20)      Int 20 (+19)      Cha 26 (+22)

If anyone has objection to starting a combat, post so IC. If not, roll initiative and post it in the IC thread along with any roleplaying color in response to Agon.

Out for the day.  Will post tonight.
Harald's initiative roll was 40

No worries, Harald, I have you covered.

Waiting for Zog, Sonliin and Darratheir.
This message was last edited by the GM at 14:47, Wed 20 Sept 2017.

FYI: packing tonight for a camping trip with my youngest son's scout troop and then leaving on said trip Friday night-Sunday morning, after which I will have to recuperate :-) Updates from me tonight after Zog gets his initiative out there, then next on Sunday (if I'm up to it) or Monday (if not).

This reminds me I should tell you I won't be able to post until Monday. If you want some combat directive for my character in PM, tell me. :)

I won't have the time to start the new combat today, so look for that update on Monday. Enjoy your weekend, all!

Make that early Tuesday. Today got busy.
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:25, Tue 26 Sept 2017.