OOC: Ah, you asked for Close-Quarters, but I don't think we have one any more...

I posted a new one, check the map thread for the link.

Ah, that's the one!

Belanor appeared in his area in the arena, his eyes wide as he looks around at all the spectators. The young elf shook his head and pulled his bow from his shoulder, reached back to his empty quiver muttering something then drew out an arrow.

Prep Round 1:
  [Move] Draw Bow
  [Free] Assign Dodge: Tristram
  [Standard]

Prep Round 2:
  [Move]
  [Free]
  [Standard]

Status:
  Initiative: 1 (Oh, I don't like how this is starting out already)
  AC (Touch AC): 18 (15)

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt:

Effects:
  Dodge: +1 dodge bonus to AC when fighting assigned enemy

Final Position: A08

Tristram appears in the arena immediately prepares for battle. Flexing his well-toned body he tries a few practice swings with the chain, leaving the greatsword in its scabbard for now.

Prep Round 1:
  [Free]
  [Move]
  [Standard]

Prep Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move]
  [Standard] ready chain

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 18 (13)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects: Bulwark of defence (threatened squares treated as difficult terrain)

At the ring of the gong, the knight immediately sets off and quickly covers the distance between him and Belanor, while issuing his challenge: 'Tis time to man up or die, Belanor, and you'll need something better than arrows to defeat me!

Round 1:
  [Free] Knight's challenge
  [Move] Double move to C07
  [Standard]

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 18 (13)

  Damage Taken: 0
  Damage Dealt: 0

Effects: Bulwark of defence (threatened squares treated as difficult terrain)
Knight's challenge: +1 to attack & damage, 7 rounds

Final position: C07

OOC: Just so I'm straight on this, you have a reach of 10' and all squares 10' from you are counted as difficult terrain, which means double move correct?

OOC: Yes, but you only count that for squares you enter, meaning if you step out of a threatened area it counts as normal movement (but you still risk an AoO, depending on your actions).

In response to Tristram's comment about the bow Belanor fired off a quick 2 arrows, the first going just wide but the second one hitting it's mark.

Round 1:
  [Move]
  [Free]
  [Standard] Arrow 1: 12, Arrow 2: 24 Damage: 8

Status:
  Initiative: 1
  AC (Touch AC): 18 (15)

  Damage Taken:
  Damage Dealt: 8

Effects:
  Dodge: +1 dodge bonus to AC when fighting assigned enemy

Final Position: A08

As the elf lifts his bow to aim and fire, Tristram whips his chain about. The spikes at the end of the weapon tear through Belanors armor while the elf fires a second arrow hitting Tristram right below the collarbone. Taking a few steps closer the knight twirls the chain about letting it coil around Belanor's leg and threatening to pull him off his feet.

AoO: 28, Damage 14 (Forgot +1 from Knight's challenge)

Round 2:
  [Free]
  [Move] 5' step to B08
  [Standard]Trip attack 23, STR DC 18 or fall prone

Status:
  Initiative: 7
  AC (Touch AC): 18 (13)

  Damage Taken: 8
  Damage Dealt: 14

Effects: Bulwark of defence (threatened squares treated as difficult terrain)
Knight's challenge: +1 to attack & damage, 6 rounds

Final position: B08
This message was last edited by the player at 08:26, Wed 04 May 2011.

OOC: How do you get an AoO when I fire a bow?

OOC: Making a ranged attack provokes an AoO, unless some special effect is in place to prevent it. Also, while holding the bow you don't threaten any squares.
This message was last edited by the player at 12:52, Wed 04 May 2011.

OOC: Well crap! It looks like you are going to once again pick apart one of my characters. Now, I can take a standard move without provoking an AoO, right?
This message was last edited by the player at 15:13, Wed 04 May 2011.

You can only tumble out of reach DC 15 and avoid the AoO, otherwise no. A popular tactic is to fight defensively and get out of reach.

Ok, dude, I guess I'm going to give this one to you. I only have 5 HP's left. I thought you were 3rd level or else I would have bowed out of a fight with you. It was my mistake because I read your bio line wrong. plus, Belanor is NOT a close in fighter so you have him completely beat in the close quarters arena which is what I thought might happen but it is what it is.

That's ok; this was a fight on Tristram's terms anyway. Perhaps you could bring your brother with you for a re-match?

For our Chult game I doubt we'll face many knights, so then you should be able to 5' step out of range and fire the bow, but I recommend investing heavily in Tumble if you plan on continue being mainly a ranged fighter. Or getting Anklets of translocation (or similar) to get out of melee range for using the bow without risk of retaliation.

Good point. I will have to look into that.