CR9 Antaeus vs. CR9 Yangash

The Plank

25 x 60, either gladiator at either side along the horizontal, in the middle along the vertical

fight type: "Best Of 7"

A player gets a single 48 and 24 hour notice for one of the matches before the entire thread is closed regardless of how many of the matches they've completed.

0 prep rounds, no buffs prior to the fight.

Each fight is separate, but the winner of the best of 7 gets the victory in the rankings.


    A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
3 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

Pre- Round:

 FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
 STANDARD        :
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :5
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :L3
 ARMOR CLASS     :27
       TOUCH     :12
          FF     :26
 EFFECTS (rounds):
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :
 DAMAGE DEALT    :

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
16:12, Today: Antaeus rolled 5 using 1d20+1. Initiative.
16:32, Today: Antaeus rolled 18 using 1d20+14. knowledge Local.
+2/+2 vs Yangash.

Yangash flies out of the gates intent to take Antaeus down as quickly as possible, surprisingly unarmored except for his shield. Swiftly incanting a spell to increase his aim to near perfection, he also releases some of his natural spellcasting ability in the process and applies it directly to his blade further increasing his aim and the pain his chain will inflict. Stoping right in front of his opponent, he grins as he plants his foot and twists with all his might, whipping his chain across Antaeus's chest and dealing a massively heavy blow. Blood spews from Antaeus's grievous wound and the necrotic energy of Yangash's weapon saps a small amount of life from it's wielder. A small price to pay to bask once more in the blood of the enemy.

Wiping the blood from his face and licking it, Yangash laughs. "We'll enjoy this taste quite a bit more from here on out, won't we Killgore?"


Round: 1
FREE            : Knowledge Check/Knowledge Devotion, Arcane Channeling - Spell lvl3
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick Cast True Strike
STANDARD        :
MOVE            :
FULL            : Charging power attack, -9/+18

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : K3
ARMOR CLASS     : 15 (13)
      TOUCH     : 12 (10)
         FF     : 14 (12)
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None, no buffs prior to combat
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
16 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 2
DAMAGE DEALT    : 48
VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)
ROLLS           :

01:19, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 6 using 1d20+1. Initiative vs Antaeus, fight 1.
01:23, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 18 using 1d20+17. Know Devotion: Nature.
01:58, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 16 using 1d20+15. Know Devotion: Nature (with correct mods). (how appropriate)
02:58, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 49 using 1d20+31. Charging Power Attack, -9/+18.
03:10, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 29,10,9 using 2d4+27,2d6,3d4. Damage.
03:13, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 2 using 1d6. damage to self.



OOC: You lucky devil you. 2 more damage and you'd be a contestant for massive damage, not only you got off extra easy by the fact no buffs are allowed before the fight so I couldnt store my signature shocking grasp spell.

Using the martial skill retained by his slippers, Antaeus tries to counter his
opponent's charge by muscling him aside and defeating his momentum. He then
quick-casts a Haste spell, and proceeds to hammer his foe with all the power
at his command.

Round 1:

 FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Quick-cast Haste, Counter Charge (immediate)
 STANDARD        :
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :Full Power Attack -9/+18

 INITIATIVE      :5
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :L3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (9 rounds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Setting Sun Slippers has Counter Charge in storage
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :48?
 DAMAGE DEALT    :(2) + 89

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
+2/+2 vs Yangash.
10:18, Today: Antaeus rolled 17 using 1d20+10. STR check.
10:25, Today: Antaeus rolled 11 using 1d20+9. Greatsword attack/Power attack #1.
10:28, Today: Antaeus rolled 39 using 3d6+28. Greatsword damage #1.
10:25, Today: Antaeus rolled 16 using 1d20+9. Greatsword attack/Power attack #2.
10:28, Today: Antaeus rolled 45 using 3d6+28. Greatsword damage #2. +2 = 47
10:25, Today: Antaeus rolled 13 using 1d20+4. Greatsword attack/Power attack #3.
10:27, Today: Antaeus rolled 40 using 3d6+28. Greatsword damage #3. +2 = 42

OOC: If the Counter charge is successful, you are redirected to K2 for location.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:34, Wed 25 Mar 2015.

Cant use immediate actions if you're flat-footed. Seeing as this is round 1 with no prep, your flat footed until the start of your turn.

Also, how do you have Haste on your spell list?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:47, Thu 26 Mar 2015.

Level 9 Feat - Arcane Disciple: Time
Level 9  new spell: Haste

As for Immediate actions, the thing that separates them from swift actions is that they can be used even if it isn't your action yet. If it's going to make a difference, I'd like a ruling.

I can take the 48 and still be standing.

Can you take the 89? Plus the 2 you did to yourself?

Fair enough on arcane discipline. You win this round. as for the ruling on immediate actions cause it could matter in the future, check out the SRD:



round 2!

20:07, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 20 using 1d20+1. initiative, fight 2/7. (If somehow you beat my initiative, I'm wearing my full plate again.)

Thanks for posting that. It tells me I could not have done it AND quick-casted my Haste Spell. And it was important that I got the Haste spell off, since it carries through more than one fight.

18:13, Today: Antaeus rolled 10 using 1d20+1. Initiative, Fight 2/7.

How does that work, exactly? Doesn't my Haste spell continue into round 2? If so, how do you have the time to don your armor? Temporary Time Stop?

Consider each match its own thing. Every time one of us dies, everything is reset until the best out of 7 matches has been decided. So that means all our expended spells are back and all are used class abilities are fresh. Our used items have still been consumed though so unless your keen to keep buying consumables, id say just hang on to them.

So, my Haste spell is no longer running? But I do have my quick-cast back? And my Martial maneuvers are reloaded?

yup and yup. and you can quick cast haste again if you so desired.

Yeah. On my action. But again you have initiative.

In the second match, Yangash reenters the arena fully armored. Pulling a potion from his belt, he chugs it's contents and appears to displace.

    A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
3 | Y |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | A |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

Round: 1
FREE            : Knowledge Check/Knowledge Devotion
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
STANDARD        : Drink Potion of Displacement
MOVE            : Draw Potion
FULL            :

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : A3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Displacement: 1/5

Spell Storing Weapon: None, no buffs prior to combat
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
26 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +3 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 0
VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
01:25, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 26 using 1d20+15. Know devotion, Nature.

Antaeus begins by casting Haste upon himself and saying a quick prayer. In response, his body's muscles become even more corded than usual.

Round 1:

 FREE            :Knowledge Devotion
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Activate Animal Devotion
 STANDARD        :Cast Haste
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :5
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :L3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (9 rounds), Animal Devotion (10 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :
 DAMAGE DEALT    :

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
23:57, Today: Antaeus rolled 29 using 1d20+14. Know Devotion, Local.
+3/+3 vs Yangash.


This message was last edited by the player at 12:55, Sun 29 Mar 2015.

Stands move north slightly, casting a spell at Antaeus and striking him with an arrow of burning acid.

Round: 2
FREE            : -
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
STANDARD        : Cast Acid Arrow.
MOVE            : to A1
FULL            :

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A1
END POSITION    : E3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Displacement: 2/5

Spell Storing Weapon: Stored
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
26 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +3 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 9 Acid
VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
21:09, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 17 using 1d20+11. Acid Arrow, TAC 13.
21:09, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 9 using 2d4+3. Acid Damage.

Antaeus takes 2d4 acid damage on his turn every round for the next 3 rounds. Dont forget about this: http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/concentration.htm


OOC: Is the Extra damage from acid arrow every round affected by Know Devotion? Cause if it is, that would be pretty cool

OOC: Yes, it is. Isn't that where your +3 damage comes from?

Nice Antaeus says as the acid burns away. That's why I have the Rod, to make that spell last longer. But try this on for size he says as he casts a spell of
his own that zeroes in on Yangash, despite the displacement.

Round 2:

 FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
 STANDARD        :Cast Seeking Ray vs Yangash,Defensively
 MOVE            :5' step
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :5
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :K2
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (8 rounds), Animal Devotion (9 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :9 (acid)
 DAMAGE DEALT    :24 (Electricity)

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
20:50, Today: Antaeus rolled 22 using 1d20+18. Concentration check.
+3/+3 vs Yangash.
21:00, Today: Antaeus rolled 23 using 1d20+14. Seeking Ray Ranged touch attack.
20:59, Today: Antaeus rolled 24 using 4d6+3. Seeking Ray damage.

Ray ignores concealment and cover; I gain +4 on attacks with rays against the subject(Yangash).

   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | A |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
3 |   |   |   |   | Y |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

unfortunately for you, seeking ray ignores regular concealment, not total concealment which displacement acts like it gives so that percentile is still gonna need to be rolled.

09:20, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 95 using 1d100. 1-50 = miss.

It does still hit though, stupid 95...

Yangash answers with more rays of his own.

Round: 3
FREE            : -
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
STANDARD        : Cast Scorching Ray.
MOVE            : to E1
FULL            :

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A1
END POSITION    : E1
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Displacement: 3/5

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
26 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +3 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 24 Electricity
DAMAGE DEALT    : 19 Acid + 25 Fire = 44
VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
09:30, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 21,27 using 1d20+11,1d20+11. Scorching ray x2, Touch AC 13.
09:31, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 11,14 using 4d6+3,4d6+3. Scorching ray x2, damage.
09:31, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 10 using 2d4+3. Residual Acid Damage (on antaeus's turn).

Dont forget about this: http://www.d20srd.org/srd/skills/concentration.htm Base conenctration DC on your turn is 15

This message was deleted by the player at 17:17, Mon 30 Mar 2015.

Enough of this cries Antaeus as he charges forward. His blade crackles with electrical power as he quick-casts a True Strike spell and swings his mighty blade, as hard as he can

Round 2:

 FREE            :Power Attack -9/+18
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Q-c True Strike
 STANDARD        :Channel Shocking Grasp,Attack w/sword
 MOVE            :Move to F2
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :5
 START POSITION  :K2
 END POSITION    :F2
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (7 rounds), Animal Devotion (8 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :19 (acid)+25(fire) = 44
 DAMAGE DEALT    :24 (Electricity)+ 18(electricity) + 49 = 91

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
10:20, Today: Antaeus rolled 32 using 1d20+14. Concentration.
+3/+3 vs Yangash.
10:21, Today: Antaeus rolled 18 using 5d6+3. Shocking Grasp damage.
10:27, Today: Antaeus rolled 40 using 1d20+33. Greatsword attack/Power attack.
10:27, Today: Antaeus rolled 49 using 3d6+34. Greatsword damage.

Stop rolling so high your your attack damage..

At least I get an AoO against you.
Free action: Burn a 3rd lvl spell for arcane strike
02:01, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 34 using 1d20+18. AoO Attack. (should be 3 higher)
02:01, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 12,5,2 using 2d4+10,2d6,1d6. AoO damage.
02:11, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 10 using 3d4+3. arcane strike. (includes +3 damage from arcane strike on weapon damage)

I don't suppose a total of 71 damage kills you does it?

also, shocking grasp shouldn't be effected by know devotion because its part of the weapon's damage roll and the weapon is already affected by know devotion's +3 so in fact, youve dealt only 88 damage to me. :P
This message was last edited by the player at 07:16, Tue 31 Mar 2015.

Actually, it's rolled separate. And if the weapon crits, so does the spell. Otherwise, one would have to consider adding the weapon and the spell damage together for purposes of Massive shock killing someone instantly.

71 Almost does it. But I hang on by my fingernails. I take it that 88 does you in?

If so, we're @ Antaeus-2, Yangash-0.

May I ask where the extra 2d6 and 1d6 of damage are coming from?

CAN Arcane strike be used as part of an AoO?

The 2d6 is vicious damage to you and the 1d6 is vicious damage to me.

As for arcane strike, I figure it's a free mental action so I could do that before I take my AoO if I want. Maybe that's incorrect though. I don't have the book in front of me at the moment to make a rules lawyer stab at that.

As for shocking grasp, I'm pretty certain it doesn't work like that. Sure they're rolled seperatly, but added effects are never multiplied on a critical hit. Otherwise everyone would be playing rouges with keen Rapiers or scimitars and improved feint.

If added effects benefit from know devotion by virtue of being rolled seperatly, then I've been rolling damage wrong this whole time on both my channeled spells and my stored spells. Would I then get +3 more damage off of arcane strike because it's an added effect? What of the vicious enchantment?

Also also, seeing as acid splas is still in effect, would that effect give me the chance to at least tie the match if Antaeus can't stop its effects?
This message was last edited by the player at 19:33, Tue 31 Mar 2015.

Well, it's ongoing. That means I'll drop in round 3, but I dropped you in Round 2. Unless I can cast Resist Energy/Acid before the next pulse of damage hits me. Or does the fact that you die in rd 2 end the match?

Is vicious damage from a Feat, or a weapon enhancement?
This message was last edited by the player at 20:56, Tue 31 Mar 2015.

In reply to Antaeus (msg # 25):

weapon enchantment.

Guess we need a ruling as to whether the second match is a Win for Antaeus, or a Tie?

Lets just call it a win for antaeus. I dont think i can use free actions anytime i want after reading the rules. thats only immediate actions and free action talking. so 10 of that damage isn't there meaning 2d4+KD wont kill you.

13:32, Today: Antaeus rolled 12 using 1d20+1. Initiative, Fight #3.

16:43, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 2 using 1d20+1. initiative match 3.

Yangash enters with his armor on.

Antaeus begins by quick-casting a Haste spell. Empowered, he charges across the plank to strike at his foe. It comes very close to severing an artery.

Round 1:

 FREE            :Knowledge Devotion
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Quick-cast Haste
 STANDARD        :Attack with Greatsword
 MOVE            :Move 50' to B3
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :12
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :B3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (9 rounds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :
 DAMAGE DEALT    :21

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
13:32, Today: Antaeus rolled 12 using 1d20+1. Initiative, Fight #3.
19:31, Today: Antaeus rolled 17 using 1d20+14. knowledge Local, Knowledge Devotion.
+2/+2 vs Yangash
19:37, Today: Antaeus rolled 34 using 1d20+18. Greatsword attack.
Damn - missed Crit threat by 1!
19:36, Today: Antaeus rolled 21 using 3d6+12. Greatsword damage.

This message was last edited by the player at 05:26, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

So question, when you calculate Antaeus movespeed, do you add the 30 on after the move speed reduction of the armor? cause i'm pretty sure that the armor effects the boosted move speed as well. In medium and heavy armor, with a move speed of 60, you'd be moving 40 feet which means you'd have to charge to get to me and would not be able to smack me with shocking grasp either. (as doing so is standard action.)

You're right, I did do so. So, reduction from 60' means 40' net, right? Okay, I'll make it a Charge, and eliminate the shocking grasp damage.

 Can you use a Power Attack on a Charge? If so, I'd like to use it in this first turn, because if I am reduced to a single melee attack, I might as well use my stored Emerald Razor maneuver, which would allow me to use a Power attack even if you are in full armor.
This message was last edited by the player at 05:30, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

cant you use power attack in full armor anyways though? whats special about emerald razor?

Also i think i'm going to hold you to your actions as they stand anyways as i'm in the process of writing my own post right now
This message was last edited by the player at 05:46, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

Yangash quick casts a spell of his own and strikes at his foe with blinding accuracy and power channeling a shocking grasp spell through his chain while also delivering the raw arcane power of one of his more powerful spells. despite the immense power with which he strikes, he also maintains a defensive stance as he knows that his foe can hit just as hard as he can.

Round: 1
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage), 5 foot step to B2
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick Cast True Strike
STANDARD        : arcane channeling power attack -9/+18, fighting defensively
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : B2
ARMOR CLASS     : 24 (26)
      TOUCH     : 12 (16)
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
26 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +3 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 21 + 3 = 24 (possibly 26)
DAMAGE DEALT    : 67 (possibly 71 if know devotion applies to each set of damage dice rolled)
VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
00:30, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 18 using 1d20+15. Know Devotion: Nature.
00:39, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 43 using 1d20+27. Arcane Channeling Shocking Grasp Power Attack -9/+18, fighting defensivly.
00:49, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 34,6,9,18,3 using 2d4+27,2d6,3d4,5d6+2,1d6. lots a damage.


Summary: Yangash deals 3 damage to himself and 67 damage to Antaeus. If Knowledge devotion applies to all forms of damage regardless of if they are part of the weapon damage roll or not, then yangash has dealt 5 damage to himself and 71 damage to Antaeus. But i think a DM ruling on what exactly Know Devotion applies to on a single strike should be requested. especially if 71 damage puts you in the grave.

Regardless, as all this damage was dealt by a single attack, Antaeus must make a DC 15 Fort save or die outright.


This message was last edited by the player at 06:05, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

As far as I know, the Devotion bonus applies to both spell and weapon damage. Luckily, 71 does not put me in the grave.

23:28, Today: Antaeus rolled 23 using 1d20+11. Fort save DC 15.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:28, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

but would it apply to the vicious enchantment on my weapon and the arcane strike damage added to my weapon via my feat? thats truly what id like to know. Cause if so, then its time to get all the weapon enhancements that add extra dice rolls to my damage.
This message was last edited by the player at 06:32, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

I don't think it would add to a Rogue's dice, because that is added damage. Same thing with the Vicious and the arcane strike damage. I believe (GM can correct me here) that it applies whenever you have an attack roll to see if the damage affects me. It would NOT work with Magic Missile, for instance.

Will leave that to GM ruling.

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If ruling is negative, here is round 2:

Staggering from the massive assault, Antaeus rallies. Using the speed lent to
him by his Haste spell, Antaeus lays waste to his opponent with three quick
strikes, each drawing massive amounts of blood from Yangash.

Round 2:

 FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Activate Ape's Fury (+4 STR)
 STANDARD        :
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :Full attack vs Yangash

 INITIATIVE      :12
 START POSITION  :B3
 END POSITION    :B3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (8 rounds),Ape's Fury(10 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :71
 DAMAGE DEALT    :21 + 78 = 99.

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
+2/+2 vs Yangash
23:38, Today: Antaeus rolled 29 using 1d20+20. Greatsword attack #1.
23:36, Today: Antaeus rolled 26 using 3d6+15. Greatsword damage #1.
23:37, Today: Antaeus rolled 30 using 1d20+20. Greatsword attack #2.
23:36, Today: Antaeus rolled 22 using 3d6+15. Greatsword damage #2.
23:37, Today: Antaeus rolled 35 using 1d20+15. Greatsword attack #3.Threat!
23:37, Today: Antaeus rolled 21 using 1d20+15. Crit Confirm. No Crit.
23:36, Today: Antaeus rolled 30 using 3d6+15. Greatsword damage #3.

I think it would actually work for magic missile. Knowledge devotion simply states:

So by that reading, if there's a damage roll that is to be made, then I get an extra boost to it if the creature of of the correct type which means that each set of damage dice i roll on a single strike gets the boost, which is actually pretty powerful if you've got multiple different damage dice on one weapon. But once again, i think that is DM territory


Oh yeah, and Yangash is dropped once more. Stop rolling so high already jeez. :P

01:58, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 16 using 1d20+1. initiative match 4. - this is the deciding match. if you win, then the whole match is yours and i really need a new strategy. :P
This message was last edited by the player at 07:01, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

Might not need that strategy. If DM rules that both the Vicious and the Arcane strike damages get the benefit of Know Devotion, it's a lot more powerful than we've been playing it.

15:18, Today: Antaeus rolled 6 using 1d20+1. initiative match 4.

You're up first.

FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :
 STANDARD        :
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :6
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :L3
 ARMOR CLASS     :27
       TOUCH     :12
          FF     :26
 EFFECTS (rounds):
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :
 DAMAGE DEALT    :

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
This message was last edited by the player at 22:22, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

Yangash begins his forth and possibly final match in his series of seven by casting two scorching rays at his foe. Channeling his rage though his ranged spell, he manages to strike Antaeus in the face, causing serious burns to the half giant. Yangash smiles and laughs as he then expeds pure arcane energy to empower his attacks should antaeus attempt to draw close enough to warrant an attack.
"Perhaps now the mighty shall fall. Wouldn't you agree Killgore?" Yangash whips his chain out and readies for Antaeus to launch his assault.

Round: 1
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : -
STANDARD        : Cast Scorching Ray
MOVE            : Draw spiked chain
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : A3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
22 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 45

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
17:24, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 22 using 1d20+15. Know Devotion: Nature.
17:31, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 32,20 using 1d20+12,1d20+12. Scorching ray x2, Touch AC 12.
17:31, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 21 using 1d20+12. CRIT!!!!!!!!!!
17:32, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 28,17 using 8d6+4,4d6+2. come on damage! Papa needs a new pair of shoes!


Summary: Yangash deals 45 damage right out of the gate with his scorching rays. He grows very confidant of his chances of taking down Antaeus just this once as a result.



OOC: I think I might have a shot at winning this one! :D
This message was last edited by the player at 22:56, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

OOC: I thought Arcane Strike only worked with weapon attacks, not spell attacks.

That exactly correct. and that's why i did not apply bonuses to the scorching ray. However, it does apply for a full round untill the start of my next turn so if i have the opportunity to make an AoO against you, it's going to apply to that when i attack with my spiked chain.

Precautionary measures, ya know?

Cant do it on your turn so i have to do it on mine just to be safe.
This message was last edited by the player at 23:43, Fri 10 Apr 2015.

Damn, you will likely win this one. The fact that I am flat-footed until I act is putting a damper on all my counters. Got to think a bit, see if I can pull anything out of this one.

Antaeus is shocked by the damage output. Think you might get this one he say as he activates his gloves and his Animal Devotion. He moves to the north 10', and casts Resist Fire to prevent a follow-up strike.

Round 1:

 FREE            :Use Arcanist's Gloves: +2 CL for Resist Energy spell
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Animal Devotion
 STANDARD        :Cast Resist Energy- Fire
 MOVE            :
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :6
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :L1
 ARMOR CLASS     :27
       TOUCH     :12
          FF     :26
 EFFECTS (rounds):Fire Resistance 30(90 rds),Animal Devotion(10 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :45
 DAMAGE DEALT    :

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
17:42, Today: Antaeus rolled 18 using 1d20+14. Knowledge Devotion/Local
+2/+2 vs Yangash

"Ah, let us hope so. Your blood is high on my list." Yangash replies stepping forwards from his starting position. Casting an arrow of pure acid at his cowering opponent. Yangash attempts to weaken Antaeus further by whittling him down bit by bit before he is ripe for the picking, releasing more pure arcane energy as he does so to strengthen his melee strikes should the half giant decided to face Yangash head on.


    A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   | A |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
3 |   |   |   |   | Y |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+


Round: 2
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : -
STANDARD        : Cast Acid Arrow
MOVE            : Move to E3
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : E3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
22 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 45 +8 = 53

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
20:18, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 23 using 1d20+10. Acid Arrow, TAC 13.
20:18, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 8 using 2d4+2. Damage.

Summary: Yangash deals 8 acid damage to Antaeus. The acid will continue to melt him for 3 rounds unless neutralized.

If I have an immediate action to negate your AoO, would it fall on THIS turn? Or would I be able to use a swift action this round, and use my swift action for next round to counter?

An immediate action uses up the swift action of the next turn you arrive at. So if you used an immediate action now, you would be unable to use a swift action on your next turn.

You could however use a swift action on your next turn and then use your immediate action anytime during the end of your next turn and the beginning of your next next turn so long as you did not use your immediate action between now and the start of your next turn.

Actually, as this is my action of Round 2, I could move towards you, use my Swift action as an Immediate Action to block your AoO, and make my attack run, correct?

I suppose so, yeah, assuming your gypsy maneuver magic can block AoOs somehow. but I guess id have to see how your trying to pull it off and what it is your trying to do in the first place to actually understand.

OOC: Oh, this nearly failed on all levels....

Antaeus moves towards his foe, intent on countering Yangash' inevitable AoO.
But his foe's chain slips past his sword. Undaunted, Antaeus uses all his power
to deliver a punishing blow against Yangash, unfended by his armor.

Round 2:

 FREE            :Power Attack on main attack -9/+18
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Wall of Blades counter vs AoO
 STANDARD        :Attack with Emerald Razor via Greatsword attack
 MOVE            :Fly 35' to F3
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :6
 START POSITION  :L1
 END POSITION    :F3
 ARMOR CLASS     :27
       TOUCH     :12
          FF     :26
 EFFECTS (rounds):Fire Resistance 30(89 rds),Animal Devotion(9 rds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :45+8 = 53
 DAMAGE DEALT    :42

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
+2/+2 vs Yangash
00:09, Today: Antaeus rolled 19 using 1d20+17. Wall of Blades Counter-attack.
Failed! AC is still 27.
00:10, Today: Antaeus rolled 12 using 1d20+8. Touch attack. Hit....barely.
00:10, Today: Antaeus rolled 42 using 3d6+30. Greatsword damage.

OOC: Go ahead and make your AoO vs AC 27. Was hoping Wall of Blades would boost my AC vs it, but
it failed to do so.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:17, Sat 11 Apr 2015.

11:32, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 36 using 1d20+20. AoO AC 27.
11:33, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 14,9,5,5 using 2d4+9,2d6,3d4,1d6. Damage.

Does 81 damage KO you? if not:

Yangash lashes out at Antaeus as he draws near, the vile power of Killgor's power sapping his own life to take the life of another more viciously. Dealing a punishing blow and receiving one himself, Yangash sutmbles backwards a bit be fore righting himself  and smiling fiendishly. His eyes light up and his chain begins sparking with electricity and raw arcane power once more as the acid continues to burn away at Antaeus "You're Mine!"

Yangash strikes with untold accuracy once more despite his defensive stance, delivering an almost certain final blow to Antaeus.


Round: 3
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick cast True Strike, 5 foot step to E2
STANDARD        : Arcane Channeling shocking grasp Power attack -9/+18 fighting defensively
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      :
START POSITION  : E3
END POSITION    : E2
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
22 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 53 + 28 = 81 + 65 = 146 +10 = 156 (i think you might be dead now)

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
11:58, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 34 using 1d20+27. Arcane Channeling Shocking Grasp Power Attack -9/+18, fighting defensively.
12:21, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 31,8,7,19,1 using 2d4+27,2d6,3d4,5d6+2,1d6. killing blow.
11:45, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 10 using 2d4+2. Acid Damage.


Summary: Yangash nukes Antaeus. most certainly killing him dead


If 81 damage does KO you but not kill you, i go out of my way to issue a coup de grace on your unconscious body with all the power i can muster. :P

If you've got a trick up your sleeve that manages to get you away from me before my attack hits then that Acid damage is probably what kills you and not my attack, and i'm ok with that.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:29, Sat 11 Apr 2015.

Nope. That AoO finished me without the Acid. A subsequent blow from you could be viewed as justifiable overkill. One match to you.

Current: Antaeus - 3, Yangash - 1.

Congrats! You're the first one to take me down in a fight.

10:40, Today: Antaeus rolled 12 using 1d20+1. initiative match 5.
This message was last edited by the player at 17:41, Sat 11 Apr 2015.

A blood soaked Yangash enters the arena still smiling giddily from his victory only moments earlier. Mimicking his strategy from the last fight, Yangash steps forwards in mockery of of Antaeus, opening his arms as if to say "come at me bro." But he waves his right hand in a wide arc and releases two scorching rays at his flat footed foe. Expending arcane energy Yangash prepares for Antaeus to charge forwards once he recovers from his attack.

"Shall we take two matches? three maybe? Perhaps we'll take the rest and claim victory over the half giant once and for all!"

Round: 1 (16)
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : 5 foot step to B3
STANDARD        : Cast Scorching Ray
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 16
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : B3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
19 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 38

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
12:50, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 16 using 1d20+1. Initiative match 5.
12:51, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 19 using 1d20+15. Know Devotion: Nature.
13:15, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 15,26 using 1d20+10,1d20+10. Scorching ray x2, Touch AC 12.
13:16, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 20,18 using 4d6+2,4d6+2. Damage.

Summary: Yangash scorches Antaeus for 38 damage.



Edit: forgot to post initiative.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:25, Sat 11 Apr 2015.

Sure you don't need to make an Initiative roll for this match first?

woops. guess i forgot to post it. i'll edit my post to include it.

Antaeus says Looks like you have a winning strategy for this forum through
blistered lips. Nonetheless, he quick-casts a Haste spell, and charges across the field to slam his blade against Yangash - and misses completely.

Round 1:

 FREE            :Power attack -6/+12
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Quick-cast Haste
 STANDARD        :Charge
 MOVE            :Double-Move Charge to B3
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :12
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :B3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28-2
       TOUCH     :13-2
          FF     :27-2
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (10 rounds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :38
 DAMAGE DEALT    :0!

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme,Large Greatsword(held),Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

 ROLLS:
11:34, Today: Antaeus rolled 26 using 1d20+14. Knowledge Devotion/Local.
+3/+3 vs Yangash
10:40, Today: Antaeus rolled 12 using 1d20+1. initiative match 5
16:50, Today: Antaeus rolled 17 using 1d20+15. Greatsword attack/Power attack. Miss!
16:50, Today: Antaeus rolled 34 using 3d6+25. Greatsword damage.

OOC: Geez, with a Keen Blade you'd think I would score at least 1 crit in a match lasting this long...nope! But quite a few whiffs....

OOC2: Okay, I'm set up. Finish this lame-ass match and we'll head to the next one.

OOC3: If you finish me off; for the next round, my guisarme will be my held weapon to begin with.
This message was last edited by the player at 07:33, Sun 12 Apr 2015.

Yangash moves to strike at antaeus as he draws close but antaeus dodges just in the nick of time causing his own attack to miss as well.
None the less, Yangash once more quick casts his true strike spell and channels a shocking grasp spell through his blade after expending his raw arcane magics to bolsters his damage output and striking power. His strike cuts Antaeus down swiftly, but without mercy.
"Two down, two to go."

Round: 2 (16)
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick Cast True Strike
STANDARD        : Arcane Channeling Shocking grasp power attack -9/+18 while fighting defensively
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 16
START POSITION  : B3
END POSITION    : B3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24 +2
      TOUCH     : 12 +2
         FF     : 23 +2
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
19 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 3
DAMAGE DEALT    : 38 + 60 = 98

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
03:48, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 25 using 1d20+20. AoO ac 26. (just barely missed)
03:52, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 37 using 1d20+27. Power Attack -9/+18 Arcane channeling: Shocking Grasp fighting defensively.
03:53, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 30,3,8,19,3 using 2d4+27,2d6,3d4,5d6+2,1d6. Damage.



Summary: Yangash scorches Antaeus for 38 damage.


This message was last edited by the player at 09:00, Sun 12 Apr 2015.

Two wins in a row feels good. Let's see if I can get a third and bring this match down to the final match of 7

Current: Antaeus - 3, Yangash - 2.

04:01, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 5 using 1d20+1. initiative match 6. (fffffffffffffff........)

02:43, Today: Antaeus rolled 4 using 1d20+1. initiative match 6.

I agree! (ffffffffffffff.......)

Having finally found his groove, Yangash casts scorching ray yet again after stepping forwards a tiny bit. apparently the successive battles were stating to get to both of the fighters as yangash's power seemed to have decreesed ever so slightly and one of his rays almost went awry. Still, he sacrificed some of his magic to instill it in his weapon in preparation for Antaeus's decent upon him

Round: 1 (16)
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only), know devotion
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : 5 foot step to B3
STANDARD        : Cast Scorching Ray
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 16
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : B3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
23 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 33

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
11:12, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 23 using 1d20+15. Know Devotion: Nature.
11:14, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 13,19 using 1d20+10,1d20+10. Scorching ray x2, Touch AC 12.
11:14, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 15,18 using 4d6+2,4d6+2. Damage.

Summary: Yangash scorches Antaeus for 33 damage.


OOC: Hope you've got that grausame ready. ;)

Having thought out his move ahead of time, Antaeus smiles through scorched lips. You know, that scorching ray is pretty good. I'll have to look into picking it up he says as he quick-casts a Haste Spell. Armed with a guisarme, he has no need to charge. He simply moves forward as much as he can in this six second period, and lashes out with his guisarme, drawing no attacks of opportunity. He even has the luxury of charging his blade with a Shocking Grasp, just to make Yangash feel all warm and comfy.

Round 1:

 FREE            :
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Quick-cast Haste
 STANDARD        :Channeled Shocking Grasp vis Guisarme strike
 MOVE            :Move 40' to D3
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :4
 START POSITION  :L3
 END POSITION    :D3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (10 rounds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :33
 DAMAGE DEALT    :41

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme(held),Large Greatsword,Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

Rolls:
13:57, Today: Antaeus rolled 27 using 1d20+21. Guisarme Attack.
13:55, Today: Antaeus rolled 19 using 2d6+13. guisarme damage.
13:55, Today: Antaeus rolled 22 using 5d6+4. Shocking Grasp damage.
13:49, Today: Antaeus rolled 31 using 1d20+14. Knowledge Devotion/Local.
02:43, Today: Antaeus rolled 4 using 1d20+1. initiative match 6.
+4/+4 vs Yangash

    A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
1 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
2 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
3 |   | Y |   | A |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
4 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+
5 |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |   |
  +---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+---+

OOC: If I can survive, I have you.

Stepping in to come face to face with antaeus, Yangash quickly and efficiently secures his third victory over the half giant.

Round: 2 (5)
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick Cast True Strike
STANDARD        : Arcane Channeling Shocking grasp power attack -9/+18 while fighting defensively
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 5
START POSITION  : B3
END POSITION    : C3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24 +2
      TOUCH     : 12 +2
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
23 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +2 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 41+4
DAMAGE DEALT    : 33 + 77 = 110

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
04:25, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 30 using 1d20+27. Power Attack -9/+18 Arcane channeling: Shocking Grasp fighting defensively.
04:26, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 34,10,8,21,4 using 2d4+27,2d6,3d4,5d6+2,1d6. Damage.


Summary: Yangash destroys Antaeus fort he third time in a row.

unless you've got another trick up your sleave, time for the 7th and final match

Current: Antaeus - 3, Yangash - 3.

Initiate tie breaker!
04:32, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 20 using 1d20+1. initiative 7th match.

think you've got your work cut out for you. :P

2 things.
Yes, I have a counter.
Don't you draw an AoO from me for leaving a square I threaten?

As Yangash moves up for the killing blow, Antaeus pulls out a Wall of Blades maneuver, intending to block Yangash's attack, and open him up for a deadly counter. But the gods are fickle yet again, and Antaeus fails to bring his guisarme across to block successfully.

Round 2:

 FREE            :Drop guisarme
 SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Wall of Blades to block attack
 STANDARD        :Shocking Grasp attack via Greatsword strike
 MOVE            :Draw Greatsword
 FULL            :

 INITIATIVE      :4
 START POSITION  :D3
 END POSITION    :D3
 ARMOR CLASS     :28
       TOUCH     :13
          FF     :27
 EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (9 rounds)
 Animated Shield stays aloft
 Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
 DAMAGE TAKEN    :110
 DAMAGE DEALT    :41

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
 arrows,Large Guisarme(held),Large Greatsword,Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

Rolls:
02:45, Today: Antaeus rolled 25 using 1d20+21. Wall of Blades Counter-attack
Fails. Antaeus dies...again.
+4/+4 vs Yangash

OOC: Damn it! All I needed was a goddamn 10 to block your attack, and I could have carved you like a turkey. I cannot believe your luck!

OOC2: Unless I get an AoO that puts you down, you win this one.


02:53, Today: Antaeus rolled 13 using 1d20+1. initiative match 7.
Will be starting with guisarme drawn...it's my only chance.
This message was last edited by the player at 09:54, Mon 13 Apr 2015.

Not if I do so with a 5-foot step.


and just to make sure, Wall of Blades is an immediate action, correct?

Yes, Immediate Action.
Oh, and I forgive the dice roller. It came through for me against Thorn Fury.
This message was last edited by the player at 10:32, Mon 13 Apr 2015.

This was it. The crowds were roaring with excitement. The final of 7 matches between Yamgash and his long time rival and the still undefeated Antaeus.
Somehow the gods of luck had turned their favor to Yangash in the past series of fights and he hoped they would not avert their gaze for the last of them.
Falling into his routine, the only way he had discovered he was able to beat Antaeus, Yangash once more sends two bolts of fire towards his foe and awaits his comming, sacrificing his magic to imbune his weapon for but a moment.
Is if fortelling the half giant's doom, Yangash's first Ray strikes a critical spot on Antaeus dealing a devastating blow followed by a relatively painless second bolt.
Yangash smiles.

Round: 1 (20)
FREE            : Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only), know devotion
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : 5 foot step to B3
STANDARD        : Cast Scorching Ray
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 20
START POSITION  : A3
END POSITION    : B3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
32 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +4 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 0
DAMAGE DEALT    : 61

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
16:27, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 47,14 using 8d8+8,4d6+4. Damage.
16:22, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 31 using 1d20+12. CRIT!!!
16:22, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 32,18 using 1d20+12,1d20+12. Scorching Ray x2, TAC12.
16:19, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 32 using 1d20+15. Know devotion: nature.

Summary: Yangash sets Antaeus ablaze for 61 damage.


OOC: I'm never getting this lucky again.

OOC: Tell me about it......


Antaeus knows he has few options. He quick-casts a Haste Spell again.  He  moves forward as much as he can, and cuts out with his guisarme, drawing no attacks of opportunity. He charges his blade with a Shocking Grasp, just to pile on damage. But Luck's fickle nature acts against him once more, causing him to miss his target entirely.

Round 1:

  FREE            :
  SWIFT/IMMEDIATE :Quick-cast Haste
  STANDARD        :Channeled Shocking Grasp vis Guisarme strike
  MOVE            :Move 40' to D3
  FULL            :

  INITIATIVE      :13
  START POSITION  :L3
  END POSITION    :D3
  ARMOR CLASS     :28
        TOUCH     :13
           FF     :27
  EFFECTS (rounds):Haste (10 rounds)
  Animated Shield stays aloft
  Spell storing sword : nothing in storage
  DAMAGE TAKEN    :61
  DAMAGE DEALT    :

 VISIBLE GEAR    :Full Plate Armor with Spikes,Heavy Shield(animated),Cloak and Brooch,Amulet,Gloves, Reinforced Large Composite Longbow and quiver of
  arrows,Large Guisarme(held),Large Greatsword,Rings(2),Vest,Rod,Gem,slippers
 Bandolier with 10 potions,belt pouch,Material components pouch,Psionic Tattoos x2

ROLLS:
15:28, Today: Antaeus rolled 15 using 1d20+14. Knowledge Devotion/Local.
+1/+1 vs Yangash
15:33, Today: Antaeus rolled 21 using 1d20+18. Guisarme attack.
15:32, Today: Antaeus rolled 15 using 2d6+10. Guisarme damage.
15:32, Today: Antaeus rolled 17 using 5d6+1. Shocking Grasp Damage.

Yangash thinks of the many mays he could kill Antaeus this instant. He could step back and send a volley of Scorching rays one after the other and burn Antaeus to cinders. He could infuse both his hands with shocking magic and electrify the giant. Or, his personal favorite, he could do what he always did. Place everything he had into one brutal swing and lop the giant in half with his mighty chain.

However, in this instant, Yangash's desire for blood was overflowing. Stepping forwards to his foe, Yangash opted for his favored method of attacking: brutal and deadly. However, Yangash controlled his strike as he knew Antaeus could use his blade at a moment's notice to block his own attack.

Yangash, swinging his chain in a power arc, brimming with electricity and raw arcane power, delivers a fatal blow to Antaeus, claiming victory over the Half-Giant. A feat unacomplished by any in the arena thus far.

"And so the might have been brought low. Let this victory be sung about in halls of blood and throne rooms of bone and marrow for ages to come. I, Yangash the Bloody, have defeated the undefeatable."

Round: 2 (20)
FREE            : 5 foot step to C3, Arcane Strike lvl 3 (+3 to hit, +3d4 to damage - melee only)
SWIFT/IMMEDIATE : Quick Cast True strike
STANDARD        : Arcane Channeling Shocking grasp power attack -5/+10
MOVE            : -
FULL            : -

INITIATIVE      : 20
START POSITION  : B3
END POSITION    : C3
ARMOR CLASS     : 24
      TOUCH     : 12
         FF     : 23
EFFECTS (rounds):

Spell Storing Weapon: None
Animated Shield: Never stops floating once activated

Knowledge Devotion (Until end of Combat):
32 Nature: vs. animals, fey, giants, monstrous humanoids, plants, vermin: +4 Attack/Damage

DAMAGE TAKEN    : 5
DAMAGE DEALT    : 61 + 73

VISIBLE GEAR    : Spiked Chain  (Equipped), Greatsword, Mithril Full Plate, Animated Tower Shield, Belt, Cloak, Ring, 1 Scroll, 5 potions, Spell component pouch, 15 lbs of sand (In a bag)

ROLLS           :
23:01, Today: Yangash the Bloody rolled 42 using 1d20+37. Arcane Channeling Shocking grasp power attack -5/+10.

Summary: Yangash sets Antaeus ablaze for 61 damage.



OOC: By my calculations, even if you rolled a nat 20 on your wall of blades, with a +18 to hit, you could not hope to overcome my attack.

As such:

Yangash is lvl 9 and used the following consumables over the corse of the 7 matches:
Listed in PM
This message was last edited by the player at 04:17, Tue 14 Apr 2015.

07:11, Today: Antaeus rolled 37 using 1d20+18. Wall of Blades Counter-attack.
Was worth a try, because a '20' always succeeds.

OOC: Your luck in this match was phenomenal, and mine was just plain bad! Congratulations. But if the trade off is Bad rolls here for Good rolls vs Thorn Fury, I'll take that deal!

OOC2: Luck wins out over skill yet again.

No consumables used up during this match.

Final count:
Antaeus - 3, Yangash - 4

Antaeus is also level 9.