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OOC training and test thread.

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Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 25 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Tue 2 Dec 2014
at 20:00
  • msg #37

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 36):

Uldaf hammers his cudgel into chest of Darren

Melee [3x7]

and taunts the noble Wesley

You hit like my sister. Bet she fucks better.
GM
GM, 92 posts
Thu 4 Dec 2014
at 13:43
  • msg #38

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 37):

"No she doesn't... I mean... WAIT!"

Wesley attempts to sneak around Uldaf's side but can't get a shot in past the swinging cudgel (no sets).

Darren attempts to sweep Uldaf's leg (2x2 hit location 1) but the heavy blow to his chest interrupts him (set broken.  height 7 does 6 shock to Darren's chest).

Damage: Uldaf 5 shock to torso
Wesley: 7 shock to torso
Darren: 6 shock to torso

Round 3

Wesley presses the attack.  Darren will attempt to block and attack.
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 26 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 01:23
  • msg #39

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 38):

Beat Stick [5, 2x7]

At least Darren has the good sense to cower lad.

Uldaf smacks the beleaguered Wesley, washing Yggy in the unsuspecting chap's blood.

Had enough?
GM
GM, 93 posts
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 01:42
  • msg #40

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 39):

Uldaf's taunt is cut-off as Wesley's waster connects with his shoulder.  The blow throws off the brawler's aim enough that he misses his target.

(3x2 to location 7.  1 shock but ruins Uldaf's set)

"Hardly," Wesley retorts.  He looks over at Darren.

"Oy, you going to quit beating your cock and beat this cock-head instead?"

Damage:
Uldaf 6 Shock to torso
Wesley 7 shock to torso
Darren 6 shock to torso

Round 4

Spurred on by his companion, Darren commits himself to the attack.  Wesley continues to press his advantage.
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 27 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 13:47
  • msg #41

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 40):

Looks like you're the head of the class.

[10, 2x6]

Uldaf indulges the man's taunt and wallops Darren in the head.
GM
GM, 94 posts
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 14:45
  • msg #42

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 41):

Uldaf's heavy stick rattles Darren's helmet like a meaty bell (5 Shock to head, reduced by 2 from helmet with is 1LAR + 1 HAR).

Darren tries to catch Uldaf on the backswing but his head is spinning too much to make any use of his weapon.

Wesley on the other hand, sneaks around Uldaf's guard and thwacks him solidly in the head.  (rolled 2x9 to location 9.  Dropped set to 2x7 to adjust to loction 10)


Uldaf is seeing stars but still on his feet.

Damage:
Uldaf: 6 Shock to torso, 4 shock to head.
Wesley: 7 shock to torso.
Darren: 6 shock to torso, 3 shock to head.

Round 5

"If you're not going to help, Darren, why don't you sit down?"

Darren buckles down and gives this one last go.  Wesley continues his assault.
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 29 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 18:30
  • msg #43

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 42):

Don't be shitty Wesley. There's plenty of Iggy love to go around.

BeatStick [6, 2x10]

Oof. Ribs just should not make sounds like that lad. Not one bit.
GM
GM, 96 posts
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 18:49
  • msg #44

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 43):

(OOC: assuming from your witty banter you're hitting Wesley now?  If you intend a target, please specify).

Somewhere between the insults and the blow to the head, Darren figures out what he's doing and cracks Uldaf right on his right wrist (3x4 location 4 2nd set ignored.  2 shock, set ruined)

Wesley steps to the side of Uldaf's stick and thunks him in the other arm (2x5 location 6, 3 shock L. arm)

"Drop that stick before you get hurt," Wesley chuckles.

Damage:
Uldaf: 6 shock to torso, 4 shock to head, 2 shock to R. arm, 3 to L. Arm.
Darren: 6 shock to torso, 3 shock to head
Wesley: 7 shock to torso

Round 6

Neither man seems inclined to back down now.

(OOC: you can bow out whenever you've had enough or you can keep practicing).
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 30 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 20:06
  • msg #45

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 44):

I've not yet begun to fight!

BeatStick [4, 2x6]

Uldaf swings clumsily at the prancing Wesley.

Yer lucky there's two of you.
GM
GM, 97 posts
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 20:17
  • msg #46

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 45):

Wesley makes a poor showing and takes the full attack to his R. Arm (5 shock).

Darren uses Uldaf's focus on his friend as an excuse to thwack him solidly in the L. arm (2x10, 5 shock.  As the arm has only 6 slots, 2 existing shock are converted to Killing).

Uldaf's Left arm is bloody, bruised and with that last hit, likely broken (unusable this combat).

Damage:
Uldaf: 6 shock to torso, 4 to head, 2 to R. arm, 4 shock and 2 killing to L. arm.
Darren: 6 shock to torso, 3 to head.
Wesley: 7 shock to torso, 5 to right arm.

Round 7

"That looks pretty bad," Darren notes of Uldaf's limp arm.  "Might we call it a day, sir?"
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 31 posts
Brazen Brawler
Aspiring Alchemist
Fri 5 Dec 2014
at 20:43
  • msg #47

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 46):

It's just a flesh wound!


Uldaf swings haplessly, missing all comers.
Brennan Otthild
player, 42 posts
Heed this simple truth:
You've never been awake
Sat 6 Dec 2014
at 13:09
  • msg #48

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 47):

Crouched on the roof of a nearby shack, Brennan watches the fight unfold with curiosity. His arm had healed in the days since he ran the course himself, but it still tingled sympathetically when he watched the crazed fighter's arm break in the arena.

Quietly, he draws a blunted arrow and sets his sights on the more skilled of the two: Wesley.

[Archery + Coordination: 9, 5x9]

The shot is the best he's ever fired, and the arrow sails straight and true toward the man's chest. Jubilant at the result of his efforts, he nods his thanks to the mighty god Yahtzee for favoring his shot.

"That ought to even the odds," he says under his breath. "Because really, what's the fun of a 2-v-1 fight?"
This message was last edited by the player at 13:12, Sat 06 Dec 2014.
GM
GM, 98 posts
Sat 6 Dec 2014
at 13:38
  • msg #49

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Brennan Otthild (msg # 48):

The arrow hits Wesley dead center on his right nipple and the shock of it knocks him clean off his feet onto his arse.

"Whoa, whoa!" Darren calls out waving his arms.  "You got us, sir, good shot."

The two men stand down and Darren helps Wesley to his feet.

(OOC: end combat, half the shock in each hit location evaporates.  All Killing stays.  ORE is much more... flexible in the effects of damage, leaving it up to the GM exactly what side-effects hits and damage have.  As a general rule, if your dominant arm is disabled, it will incur a -2d penalty to related die pools.)
Uldaf Asbjorn
player, 33 posts
Brazen Brawler
Herb Dispenser
Sat 6 Dec 2014
at 16:36
  • msg #50

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 49):

Uldaf attempts to mend Wesley immediately

[Unsuccessful First Aid]

but is unable to do much to ease the man's suffering.

Sorry lad, that one's going to need some real attention.

Uldaf tends to own wounds much more successfully.

[First Aid, 2x8]

Ah. Much better. And who's the lad with the crack shot?

Oy. You there. That was an incredible shot. Thanks for the assist, but I had them just where I wanted them!

Uldaf shakes a blood soaked Yggy at the in increasingly over their heads Wesley and Darren.

Are you on this blasted obstacle course? Is there any purpose to it? Tell me your name archer and I'll tell you mine true. And if you are so inclined, head toward town with me for a pint and roast of what we'll hope was once an animal.

GM
GM, 99 posts
Tue 9 Dec 2014
at 13:44
  • msg #51

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Uldaf Asbjorn (msg # 50):

Resetting this thread for Player 4, but if you two would like to finangle meeting in-game prior to start, that's fine.
GM
GM, 100 posts
Tue 9 Dec 2014
at 13:44
  • msg #52

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 51):

[OOC: here will be challenges etc. to learn the O.R.E. and test character ideas.]

In a clearing in a densely wooded section of land, a local lord has erected a small obstacle course for the training and betterment of his Men-at-arms.  His knights, naturally, have their own training facilities on their own estates.

From the starting line, marked by notches in two thin saprolings, there is a short jog through the woods between trees (no roll required).

There is then a series of small trenches filled with mud and water (Body + Athletics or Running).  There is also a slippery log that spans the trenches to one side which you may choose instead to cross (Coordination + Acrobatics, failure means you fall in and get muddy).

Past that is a straight section of path with a wooden training dummy at the end of it.  When you climb out of the trenches, there is a spear you can pick up and throw at the dummy (Coordination + Throw, failure means you miss).

You then jog past the dummy where there is a wall made of logs that is about your height (Coordination + Climb, failure means you cannot climb the wall and must walk around).

Past that you cannot see.  When you get to the top you can look around (Sense + Sight or Hearing).

His Eminence has permitted you to run the obstacle course if you choose.
Enrei Omal'i
player, 2 posts
Fri 12 Dec 2014
at 22:13
  • msg #53

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 52):

Enrei stood at the edge of the woods grinning as he surveyed the course before him.  This looked like fun.  The course's owner had said Enrei was free to do whatever he wanted outside just so long as the lord didn't have to deal with him, quite the generous offer in these lands.  After giving his legs a quick stretch, the dusky brute took off between the trees that marked the starting gate.

(athletics 2x4 )

When he comes to the trenches, Enrei's brisk jog turns to bounding leaps as he clears the trenches with not much more than his feet any muddier than when he arrived.  He slows his pace as he approaches the dummy and spear.  Picking up the weapon he tests its weight in his hand, then looks around to see if anyone was watching the potential feat of aim and power.

(throw 2x10)
Convinced he has no audience, Enrei hurls the spear at the would-be scarecrow.  There's a loud THWOCK as the spear strikes the post in the middle of the dummy, the entire spearhead sunk into the stuffing.  Enrei has the courtesy to retrieve the spear, though he does need to brace his leg against the dummy to finally pull the weapon free.

(climb 2x2)
When he comes to the wall he takes a moment before running and leaping at it.  The logs are slipperier than he gave them credit for, and he surmounts the obstacle with less grace than he had planned.

(sight 2x5)
At the top of the wall he looks out to see what else lies ahead of him.  He's a bit surprized to notice a man just off the side of the course "Hello!" he declares a bit more loudly than necessary.
GM
GM, 112 posts
Mon 15 Dec 2014
at 01:26
  • msg #54

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 53):

"Oh me, um... whoever you are,"  the assistant replies, obviously irked at having been spotted again.  "Just my job."

He then swings a sandbag at the end of a rope toward Enrei (Coordination + Dodge to avoid 2 shock to arm and torso.  This is an easy task so +1d to your pool).

A long path twists and turns and goes down a small hill and back up another (no roll required for run, but Body + Athletics to avoid fatigue).

At the end of that long trail is another assistant standing at a fork in the path.  He will be lazily munching an apple when you arrive.

The fork is not labeled, so you aren't sure which way to go.  Perchance the assistant does?
Enrei Omal'i
player, 4 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 03:17
  • msg #55

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 54):

(Dodge 2x5)

Enrei leaps aside as the sandbag is sent flying at him, then laughs quite jovially "You should not throw the bag when someone is here, mister My Job.  Someone could get hurt from your exercise."  Waggling a finger in admonishment, the big islander takes off down the winding trail at a brisk jog.

(2x7 to avoid fatigue)

As Enrei approaches the fork in the road, just building up a sweat, he frowns, realizing he doesn't know the way.  He slows his pace and tries to think of the best way to address the man with the apple.  Intent to not embarrass himself on a very fancy lord's poperty, he tries to remember how folk back in the ports used to talk.

(Failure at empathy + negotiate)

"Look at this fucking limp dick!" he manages an impeccable Bayton accent as he recounts a greeting he remembers from around the taverns, before slipping back to his native accent, "Standing around like a sign.  Tell me which way to go, sign-man!" he smiles broadly, hands on his hips, confident that his message is clear.
GM
GM, 113 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 12:24
  • msg #56

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 55):

The man pauses mid-bite, nearly choking on a bit of apple.  Whether this is at the sight or the sound of the Islander is unclear.

"M'lord said nothing 'bout being no tour guide.  Jess' 't sit an mind the path is all."

The man frowns when he notices that nothing he just said seems to have registered with Enrei.

"What I mean... sir, is that s'not my job to tell you which way to go... though I've little inclination to keep secrets."

Once again the man pauses and waits for Enrei's big grin to turn into words.  When this doesn't happen the man leans forward slightly and speaks much more slowly.

"What... what I'm MEANING is... I know which path you want... I just... aw to the Dream of Hell with it... you got any coin?"

Enrei nods slowly.

"Then turn over a penny'r two and I'll tell you the way."

When Enrei complies the man points him in the proper direction.
GM
GM, 114 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 12:25
  • msg #57

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 56):

Following the suggested path leads to a small ring formed by sharpened stakes driven into the ground.

There is a gap in the ring, beside which stand a bow, a small shield, a halfhelm and a waster (wooden sword).  There are also several arrows tipped with leather balls.  (each does Shock +1 damage).

In the ring stand two opponents.  These are large men bare but for leather breeches and metal halfhelms.  Each holds a waster of his own.

"Arm yourself, sir, and enter the ring," one announces.

(OOC:  after you pick up one or more weapons you may enter the ring.  The combat round begins when you declare your action and roll.  The men stand together about one round's movement away).
Enrei Omal'i
player, 5 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 15:00
  • msg #58

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 57):

Enrei was a bit upset at the toll road, no one had informed him, he might not have tried to impress the man if he'd known it was just business.  but then he came to the ring, and the two men, and his face brightened, "Oh!  We are fighting!  This will be fun," he states as he quickly pulls the knives and axe off his belt to rest with the other weapons, and pulls off his thick vest so that he is not clothed any better than his opponents. He picks up the halfhelm and dons it, rattling the jewelry and baubles tied to his hair beneith it, then picks up the waister on the ground, considering its weight in his off-hand.

(multiple action body + martial arts to defend with sword (3x5), and using martial bonus to knockdown the guy on the right(2x10).  10,9,1,10,5,5,5,7,1)

Apparently satisfied with the sword Enrei holds it up at an odd striking angle and then, with a shout, charges straight for the man on his right.  As he approaches it becomes clear the sword is not at a terrible striking angle but a competent defensive one, as Enrei keeps it cross to his opponents' own even as he brings his other arm up, aiming to slam the inside of his elbow into his target's neck and drive all of his considerable weight behind it.
GM
GM, 118 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 15:21
  • msg #59

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 58):

The two men join the fray gladly:

(OOC: And now we get to learn about Martial Arts and more complex multi-actions!  You did the multi-action penalty correctly.  However, Martial Arts is a Coordination skill in this example since you're using a weapon.  Therefore the pool would be one smaller.  Once you're wrestling/grappling with someone or fighting without weapons, you can use Body instead of Coordination if you like.  Additionally, when you choose to Block or Dodge, you must designate a target of the block.  Since you're not normally able to defend against multiple enemies, this is effectively the 'gang-up' bonus in this system.  The exception is that when you are using a proper shield, your Block roll automatically applies to all enemies you are aware of.  Shields are nice.  For this combat, I made the assumption you block the attacker on the left and hit the guy on the right).

Enrei's waster moves quickly and easily intercepts Wesley's attack (he swung 2x9 but your 3x5 goes off first).

The big islander doesn't have time to stop Darren's incoming attack (2x5 to hit location 7 is 3 shock to body) but IS able to catch the poor man on the side of the head and with a twist and a pull, knock the man to his back (deals 1 shock but the helmet absorbs that.  Darren is now on the ground).

(OOC: what does knocked down do?  Well you need to spend your action getting up if you want to stand again.  You can crawl, slowly, or make attacks/blocks at reduced effectiveness.  You cannot do things like dodge, run, etc.  I'm very curious about how this knocking down ability plays out... hopefully it isn't so broken that it needs modification but we'll see.)

Damage:
Enrei: 3 Shock to body.
Darren: On the ground

Round 2


Darren 2x5 to 6 with burn
Enrei Omal'i
player, 6 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 15:48
  • msg #60

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to GM (msg # 59):

Normally Enrei would have been eager to leap upon his prone target and twist him into submission but he was outnumbered.  This would require strategy and finesse.  So, he wheeled around with his fist balled at Wesley.  The blow to his ribs has him off balance and he can't quite land it on the chin.

(martial arts uses body for no weapons?  go fist!  martial arts power plus or minus 2 aim with the third worst possible roll on 10d10: 2,10,1,3,4,1,7,6,5,8 letting me hit 4 but do i even do damage with my nonstandard unarmed?)
GM
GM, 121 posts
Tue 16 Dec 2014
at 15:59
  • msg #61

Re: The Obstacle Course (OOC training and test thread)

In reply to Enrei Omal'i (msg # 60):

(OOC:  Wow... that was fairly spectacular!  2x1 set to hit location 2 which you can adjust to 4.  So... with a height of one, since your unarmed does Killing you would normally do 0 damage because of rounding.  I'll rule that in this unlikely scenario, you still do 1 Shock.)

Darren dusts himself off and stands up.

Wesley is unable to hit the islander, swinging wildly over the man's head until he catches a fist to the R. arm.

"Ow.. dropping your weapon?" Wesley shouts.

Damage:
Enrei: 3 Shock to body
Wesley: 1 shock to R. Arm

Round 3

Both will attack Enrei, since they have the advantage in numbers again.
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