In reply to Nantas (msg # 90):

[OOC: I used Cunning and Daring exactly like I did for hitting the crystal before and ultimately I was trying to have the same outcome (making a mess) rather than guessing the movements of the target and anticipate them with my reason in order to hit. This time I want to create confusion and attract attention on me, hoping my companion will get less attention.
It's OK if I miss, as long as I cause distraction and mayhem.]

Demetrius ends up right near Patterson. He tries to catch the fellow Earthman's eye....

Nantas heaves another crate high in the direction of Isalia but the slaver is simply too far, even for the giant Green Man's muscles.  It shatters among the circle of cots but drawing all eyes towards him.  Red Men shout and point, there is movement around as slavers file out out into the main chamber or on to the balconies that encircle it on the levels above.  Indeed it appears that Nantas has done his job well.   Several on the floor above draw pistols as they run closer before opening fire!  As the radium round explode around him more slaves converge upon Nantas with blades drawn!

Into this chaos Demetrius attempts to blend, disguised as he is as another of the Red Men of Barsoom.   And indeed he seems to succeed, reaching the floor of the great room unobserved, but perhaps it is his concern for his fellow Earthman and the relative newness to the Red Planet's lighter gravity which causes him to forget himself only for a moment...causing his Earthborn muscles to send him higher than any native surely could and bringing him in a single leap beside Patterson Boon.

"You!" Isalia's cry of recognition and surprised shouts from others around him leave no doubt that the ruse is up.  There is no time to grab Patterson, who's unfocused eyes barely seem to blink.  No time to do aught but attempt to avoid the oncoming blades and survive!

20:51, Today: Jeddak rolled 57 using 5d20 with rolls of 1,5,20,15,16. Pistol Minions vs Nantas 9/4-
- 1 has 2 successes, another 1 success
Nantas you are threatened by 2 ranged attacks. Roll Daring + Empathy twice to attempt to avoid being shot

20:55, Today: Jeddak rolled 42 using 5d20 with rolls of 14,12,3,5,8.  Sword Minions 10/5-
- 2 have 2 successes, 1 has 1 success
Nantas roll Daring + Passion 3 times to defend against these melee attacks


21:00, Today: Jeddak rolled 15 using 3d20 with rolls of 9,5,1.  Bottom Floor Minions, melee, 10/5-.
- 1 has 2 successes, 2 have 1 success
Demetrius roll Daring + Passion 3 times to defend against these melee attacks

Keep the MOMENTUM SPEND section in mind for things that can be done with any Momentum you generate defending against these attacks (plus any Momentum you each have in your personal pools).

Nantas deeply despises his enemies that attack with pistols an enemy that doesn't have a pistol to fire back, but can only attempt to avoid being hit.

[OOC: 21:33, Today: Nantas rolled 30 using 2d20 with rolls of 17,13.  Daring 9; Empathy 3.
21:33, Today: Nantas rolled 22 using 2d20 with rolls of 17,5.  Daring 9; Empathy 3.]

1st hits and generates 1 Doom for me, Nantas takes...
20:18, Today: Jeddak rolled 9 using 2d6 with rolls of 5,4.  Damage from Pistol.
- 1 Stress to Injury and 1 Stress to Fear, barely a graze though the explosion of the radium round is a bit unsettling

2nd misses
This message was last edited by the GM at 01:21, Sat 31 July 2021.

Nantas instead fights but respects and honours the enemies that attacked him with melee weapons, according with the common etiquette in Barsoom.

[OOC: 21:38, Today: Nantas rolled 19 using 2d20 with rolls of 4,15.  Daring 9; Passion 4.
21:38, Today: Nantas rolled 24 using 2d20 with rolls of 15,9.  Daring 9; Passion 4.
21:38, Today: Nantas rolled 12 using 2d20 with rolls of 6,6.  Daring 9; Passion 4.]

1st attack is blocked

2nd attack is not take...
20:23, Today: Jeddak rolled 9 using 2d6 with rolls of 6,3.  Damage sword.
- 2 to Injury stress track

3rd attack is blocked and you generate 1 Momentum

I believe you are at max Momentum in your personal pool, rather than loose this Momentum would you like to Counterstrike (see Reference thread under Momentum Spend.  You have a talent that helps with this but it would require that you disarm them.  A normal Counterstike would let you hurt them.....like Demetrius did in his post
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Demetrius' eyes go wide at the sudden turn of events. "Ah, hell," he mutters as the first man comes toward him. His mind slows everything down as he quickly steps backward, anticipating the man's forward momentum. It he leans back away from the man's slashing blade, which flashes a mere inch from his face as he steps back.

Demetrius flips backward and is able to plant his feet in a more stable stance when two others come at him. He ducks below the first man's swings as he calculates the man's speed of reaction; assuming that his fellow has similar capability, he whirls, drawing his blade, and not only knocks aside the man's blow but slashes at the man's midsection. He then kicks the fellow, sending him flying....

Defense #1 vs. 2 Successes: I have to give you a point of Threat to generate Momentum, but that Momentum gives me 2 successes. Whew. Gain +1d20 on my next attack on that foe from Thinks Fast on His Feet.

Defense #2 vs. 1 Success: 3 successes, so bank 2 Momentum. Gain +1d20 on my next attack on that foe from Thinks Fast on His Feet.

Defense #3 vs. 1 Success: 4 successes, so 3 Momentum to work with. Gain +1d20 on my next attack on that foe from Thinks Fast on His Feet. Immediately spend those 3 Momentum for a Counter-Strike.

Counter-strike nets 5 successes! Waiting for the minion's Defense roll before narrating the rest of that.

08:40, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 13,6,4 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 13,6,4.  Counter-strike on Minion #3 + ThinksFast, 13/6.
08:28, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 4,2 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 4,2.  Defense vs. single success #2 14/7.
08:28, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 3,9 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 3,9.  Defense vs. single success #1 14/7.
18:38, Yesterday: Demetrius Esper rolled 16,17,7 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 16,17,7.  Defense vs. 2 Successes, 1 Momentum, 14/7.

20:31, Today: Jeddak rolled 14 using 1d20 with rolls of 14.  Minion Defend 9/4-.
- aaaand that's 0 successes on his defend

roll that damage and keep Dispatch a Minion Momentum spend option in mind....
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{OOC: the quick disarm (grade 3) option is free for me (so I think I should take it anyway...) but this still leaves the extra momentum to spend and if I can use the dispatch a minion option I think I will take it to dispatch the minions that I don't disarm (hoping that the disarmed one will get the message).
Do you think I got it right? of course, if they are not minions, everything changes.]

Yes, ordinarily that's intended when actually causing damage, but in your case how about we use it to disarm an extra minion?
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Nantas tries his old trick of disarming his opponents. Hopefully they'll understand that the have no fighting chance and they will run away, causing panic and confusion in the house.

[OOC: 21:41, Today: Nantas rolled 25 using 3d20 with rolls of 5,11,9.  Quick disarm.
As this is a D3 test, I preferred rolling an extra dice. However, the option of doing double disarm is a good one as well for me.]

Demetrius' blow sends the man flying into all four of his compatriots, where the bleeding man flops atop his companions. Before they can react, Demetrius is upon them, slashing madly, and a moment later all four lie moaning at his feet!

One damage is enough to take down the minion, so spend the 4 generated Momentum to Dispatch a Minion on the four other minions. Bam.

20:56, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 3,6 using 1d6,1d6 with rolls of 3,6.  Normal damage.

Nantas' blades flash about, countering those thrust against him and sending a pair of his opponents' own clattering to the floor.  The unarmed slavers back off, uncertain what to do without a weapon in hand.

Demetrius likewise is a blur as slavers seem to converge upon him from all sides but none are a match for his Earthborn strength and in soon they litter the floor around him.

Then, just as the moment to grab Patterson and flee appears at hand, there is a great crashing from above and an immense white shape impacts near Demetrius.   The great ape pounds its chest with its fore limbs and roars a challenge to you the Earthman.

20:16, Today: Jeddak rolled 26 using 2d20 with rolls of 13,13.  White Ape roar, 15/5-.
- 2 successes

Demetrius defend with Daring + Passion or Might
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Demetrius shoots it a look and roars himself, pounding his own chest...

Interesting result. Spent a Momentum and got nothing for it, but did get the 2 successes--and a Complication!

22:02, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 7,20,15 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 7,20,15.  Defending: Daring + Might 14/7 + 1 Momentum.

Demetrius stands strong in the face of the terrifying White Ape

I'm drawing a blank on a good complication for this; if you have a suggestion I'm open; otherwise I'll add 2 Threat to my pool
This message was last edited by the GM at 22:31, Thu 26 Aug 2021.

Nantas attacks the two enemies using only the flat of his sword, trying to scare them away without breaking any Barsoomsan honour code.

[OOC: 21:51, Today: Nantas rolled 28 using 2d20 with rolls of 14,14.  Daring 9; Cunning 9.]

17:28, Today: Jeddak rolled 7 using 1d20 with rolls of 7.  Minion Defend 9/4-.
- only 1 success, Nantas you'll hit, blades roll 2d6 to see if you manage to damage the minion (knock out in this case instead of kill)
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Recap since we've been stalled for a while
The diversion has proven only partially successful and now both Nantas and Demetrius are engaged.   The Green Man fights on the 2nd level against 3 minions (2 others have been disarmed) and 5 more on the 3rd level above are intent upon brining him down with radium rounds from their pistols.  Meanwhile Isalia has summoned one of her fearsome White Ape which the pair had seen with her when they tailed the gang leader to this secret hideout; it has dropped from the roof access above and seems prepared to unleash its wrath upon Demetrius.

Nantas - your attack on the disarmed minion happens now, roll your 2d6 for your blade to confirm you score 1 damage and knock out one of the minions.  If you have any extra Momentum in your personal pool you can spend to automatically knock out the 2nd minion

Demetrius - take your turn now before the White Ape or Isalia goes


Warehouse Zones
1st floor far (Isalia)
1st floor close (Demetrius, White Ape, Patterson Boon)
1st floor hallways
2nd floor balcony (Nantas, minions with swords)
2nd floor hallways
3rd floor balcony (minions with pistols)
3rd floor hallways
roof

Threat
7

This message was last edited by the GM at 22:47, Thu 26 Aug 2021.

Demetrius grits his teeth. "Well, f*#$," he mutters in English before he gathers himself, springs into the air and slashes at the ape on the way up...

Attack the ape, gains 2 successes and another blankety-blank Complication. A good complication for this one would be getting caught on something sticking out on the way up, which would mean he's unable to move for now and would require a Cunning+Might check to break free on his next turn.

Waiting for the ape to defend.

14:02, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 10,20,11 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 10,20,11.  Attack the ape w/Momentum: 13/6.

19:34, Today: Jeddak rolled 20 using 2d20 with rolls of 12,8.  White Ape defend vs Demetrius, 11/4-.
- only 1 success, Demetrius hits the ape, roll your damage!

I like the idea he's hung up momentarily, but let's say it will make defense slightly harder until he's free.  Demetrius' next defend action with be D2
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[OOC: 21:36, Today: Nantas rolled 12 using 2d6 with rolls of 6,6.  damage roll.
Happy to spend the extra momentum to get rid of the extra minion as well.
Nantas is appalled by the fact that the minions on the other floor are shooting at him that is not using ranged weapons. No honour!]

How much momentum does Nantas currently have?  Maybe we should each start adding it to our posts like I started doing with my Threat

You manage 4 points of damage and easily knock out one of the minions.  Once Demetrius resolves his damage I'll post of your opponents.
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[OOC: if I got it right, I think I have Momentum at 3 points, but if I knock off the extra minion it should go down to 2.

Momentum
2

sounds good, drop it to 2, 2nd Minion is KO'd

[OOC: done]
This message was last edited by the player at 19:44, Fri 03 Sept 2021.

Demetrius watches his blade bite into the thing, but with little effect, and his follow-up punch gains nothing but fur.

A whopping 1 damage on the ape. Time to defend, methinks!

18:29, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 1,3,4,4 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 1,3,4,4.  Damage + 2D from Unarmed Combat Journeyman.

The remaining swordsmen take up a staggered attack, each leaping forward to strike, parry then retreat.  They seem to hope this will keep Nantas of guard but it also seems intent to give the pistols above more opportunity to fire without fear of striking them instead of the green man.  Indeed Nantas finds it difficult to follow; the radium rounds exploding nearby do not help.

16:26, Today: Jeddak rolled 17 using 3d20 with rolls of 13,2,2.  Sword Minions, melee, 10/5-.
- 2 minions have 2 successes, Nantas defend twice with Daring + Passion and count your successes to see if you negate the attacks or not

16:31, Today: Jeddak rolled 36 using 5d20 with rolls of 2,9,1,9,15.  Pistol Minions, 9/4- (D2 from adjacent zone)
- and 2 pistol minions have 1 success, Nantas defend twice with Daring + Empathy

If you have a Talent that lets you use alternate state for Defense feel free to substitute

While Nantas faces a group of foes, Demetrius' deals with a single enormous one.  His blade scratches the beast but it does not appear to notice, turning to follow the Jasoomian as his Earthly muscles bound him past the creature.  But the area is not clutter with thrown beds, bodies of those attached to the strange device, wire and other debris, so it is no surprise that Demetrius foot is fowled in the landing and his off-balance and the Ape attacks.

16:36, Today: Jeddak rolled 21 using 2d20 with rolls of 18,3.  White ape claws, 17/7-.
- 2 successes, Demetrius defend melee using Daring + Passion

Again, if any Talents allow you to substitute another attribute feel free

[OOC: I hope I got the successes right...

Defence from sword minions:
22:50, Today: Nantas rolled 15 using 2d20 with rolls of 6,9.  Daring 9; Passion 4. - 2 successes
22:49, Today: Nantas rolled 28 using 2d20 with rolls of 11,17.  Daring 9; Passion 4. - 1 success

Defence from pistol minions
22:52, Today: Nantas rolled 35 using 2d20 with rolls of 17,18.  Daring 9; Empathy 3. - 0 successes
22:51, Today: Nantas rolled 15 using 2d20 with rolls of 14,1.  Daring 9; Empathy 3. - 2 successes

What happens with my Momentum in this case?]

1 blade blocked but the 2nd strikes.

1 radium round hurts but the other is avoided and you have 1 more Momentum available to either use immediately or add to your personal pool

17:49, Today: Jeddak rolled 7 using 2d6 with rolls of 6,1.  Pistol Minion Dmg.
- 2 Injury Stress + 1 Fear Stress

17:48, Today: Jeddak rolled 7 using 2d6 with rolls of 5,2.  Sword Minions Dmg
- 3 Injury Stress + 1 Injury Stress - lucky hit, 1 more point and you would have automatically taken an Affliction

The Green Man is harried from all sides as he battles atop the 2nd level balcony.  The graze of a radium round is barely felt but it is enough of a momentary distraction that allows an opponent's blade to leave a wide gash.

Let's look at Nantas' Stress Tracks:
Injury (Cunning+Might)    : 15 (9 total currently)
Fear (Daring+Passion)     : 13 (2 total currently)
Confusion (Empathy+Reason):  7

When you fill up one of these stress tracks you'll gain 1 Affliction that will make any tests with those related Attributes 1D harder.

There are some Momentum & Luck spends that can help deal with Stress (among other things), they're listed on the References thread

Nantas now has 3 Momentum
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[OOC: 23:00, Today: Nantas rolled 26 using 2d20 with rolls of 15,11.  Quick disarm - Daring 9; Passion 4. - 2 successes -> no quick disarm]
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Demetrius, stuck in a tough spot, watches the enormous hands of the beast coming at him. He twists cleverly, just barely dodging what would be certain to be a dangerous, painful grip!!!

Rolled only 1 Success, when 3 is needed (2 base for having my foot stuck + 1 extra success from ape). Spend Luck to get another die with a roll of 1 to meet my 3 successes.

I gain a d20 on my next action against the ape thanks to Thinks Fast on His Feet.

12:58, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 12,17 using 1d20,1d20 with rolls of 12,17.  Defense: Daring + Reason, 14/7.

Both Jasoomian and Barsoomian find themselves in a precarious dance of death with their different foes.  One misstep may spell disaster but so too will a slow spiral of injuries.   But there is no sign of falter with either the slavers focused upon Nantas nor the monstrous White Ape hounding Demetrius.

Expect no quarter and declare your actions!

Demetrius swings back and forth, swinging his blade, until his foot fell loose. He also kicked as he fell, kicking at any spots he may have cut with his blade!!

Atack! Three successes.

15:32, Yesterday: Demetrius Esper rolled 17,2,7 using 1d20,1d20,1d20 with rolls of 17,2,7.  Attack the ape! 13/6.

08:21, Today: Jeddak rolled 20 using 2d20 with rolls of 8,12.  White Ape defend vs Demetrius, 11/4-.
- only 1 success, you generate 1 Momentum

Damage: 4 from the sword (2 from 2, 1+1 from Sharp effect on sword) and additional 1 damage from unarmed hit. Total of 5 Stress.

21:46, Today: Demetrius Esper rolled 5,2,1,4 using 1d6,1d6,1d6,1d6 with rolls of 5,2,1,4.  Damage on ape!!

Nice, 5 Stress == 1 Wound on the Ape, all it's tests will now be at +1 Difficulty

Post a description of the wound you inflict which will hamper the creature going forward!
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Nantas, without showing any sing of fear nor pain, keeps swinging his sabres.

[OOC: 20:52, Today: Nantas rolled 18 using 2d20 with rolls of 2,16.  Cunning 9; Daring 9. Three successes?

Momentum
3  (+1?)

If I got it right, I should get an extra Momentum that I have to spend, perhaps to cause extra damage or to get an advantage for next round, right?

PS: I'm back from holiday and I still have to settle back to normal life...]

20:06, Today: Jeddak rolled 2 using 1d20 with rolls of 2.  Minion Defend 9/4-
- wow, 2 successes, apparently he's battling for his life.

You can roll for damage (2d6) but do not generate any extra Momentum
This message was last edited by the player at 21:25, Tue 05 Oct 2021.

Demetrius' blade opens a red line along the torso of the beast onto its left leg. Red, hot liquid sprays out on the way down and begins seeping out the bottom, leaving a crimson rivulet down to its foot!!