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Qhordryn Del Khessin (Eluria) scribes a scroll of Alter Self (Troglodyte, CL3), Scroll of Protection from Evil (CL2) and crafts a pearl of power (1st) (Market 1200gp) [Week 1/1]
BATTLES OF GLADIUS LEVEL 3 FIGHTS
Ghost (Eluria) vs. Felan Turok (TelinArtho) : Quickslip {Arena}
SiNafay Vrinn (Zireael) vs. Julgi Sting (Quickslip) : Dr._Funk {Arena}
Desmen of the Wood (Quickslip) vs. Unknown Monster : Erithmu {Arena}
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Ignatius, Vicar of Bahamut (Erithmu) vs. Kraegin (TelinArtho) : Eluria {City}
Some thief Felan is - this is the second ambush that has been successful against him...
Anyway, start off at the back center of the starting area with bow in hand and shield equipped. Move out and ready attacks on sight. Start with poisoned arrows as long as Ghost doesn't have cover.
Goal: Move to 36,17 and ready to attack on sight. Make noise from there until engaged.
Once engaged shoot until Ghost is dead or unconscious from poison.
That's pretty much it - have fun running the fight.
Thanks for pitlording. Potentially 2 sneaks, huh... and me with only 4 hours of sleep. I think we're similar, and similarly matched... although I think ranged combat favors Ghost (with rapid shot and psionic shot), so I fear an expansion grapple or an invisibility-->melee... and I'm bemoaning my lack of antitoxin!
I believe Ghost successfully Ambushes Felan: I will start in 1, he can start in 4, and I will start at 34,55, holding bow and powerstone of Vigor, kneeling.
Tactics: Surprise round: --If Felan seen at the start: fire arrow+psionic shot at him, flatfooted with massive range penalties --If Felan not seen: Vigor for Powerstone Regular combat: If Felan still seen, rapid shot while kneeling. Goal is to kill him before he closes for melee If Felan is not seen, active listen checks until he's located, then try to shoot at his square; if he appears to be invisible, rapid shot without psionic shot. If he's ever visible, shoot with psionic shot - If shooting with psionic shot, don't rapid shot. Try to keep ranged; if possible use 5' steps to avoid AoOs and keep shooting.
Psicrystal: Psicrystal constantly makes active listen checks trying to identify Felan, and will transmit that information to Ghost once obtained. Psicrystal will slowly circle the area starting moving diagonally counterclockwise from initial position, continuing this plan (single move, active listen). Once located/combat engaged, will move back to Ghost in case needs to try to nudge him out of unconsciousness (which I doubt would work...) and to look pretty.
Notes: --EA if grappled --Don't use the powerpoint under any circumstances (unless you're giving a lecture!... kidding, kidding. bad joke. powerpoint. get it?), not even if a willsave is coming (having pp reserve for psionic shot is more important) --Once use first psionic shot don't bother trying to regain focus as long as we are engaged... if for some reason there's a break in combat, and there's no way to attack him, then use actions for regaining focus... but I can't see that happening. --If Ghost is ever unconscious, if possible (I really don't know if it is) have psicrystal try to wake him. --Once get to <10 hp (meaning vigor used up, and regular health down to 10), try to break LoS and re-buff Vigor from stone 1 more time, then continue engaging. If this happens, use the rebuffing vigor time of hiding to also re-psionic-focus
Rolls here Felan wins initiative and starts in back of box 1, shield and bow in hand.(1, 32) Ghost starts in box 4 holding a powerstone of vigor and his bow, kneeling(33, 8) Whisper starts in same square as Ghost.(Probably what you forgot, I suppose)
Surpise! Ghost doesn't see Felan, and so buffs his Vigor.
Round 1 Felan moves out and exchanges mutual experssions of surprise with Ghost(4/30). He shoots a poisoned arrow. The gods seem to be on his side, as the arrow lands a telling blow.(21 vs. AC20, 9 damage)Ghost fails his foritude save(5 vs. DC13 fails...) and falls to the poison. Ghost is knocked out. Whisper's skitters about franically.
Felan 17/17 hp Ghost 17+1/17 hp Vigor(10, Poison 11) Whisper 8/8 hp Rounds 2-4 Felan moves closer. Ghost is knocked out. Whisper's skitters about franically. Felan 17/17 hp Ghost 17+1/17 hp Vigor(10, Poison 11) Whisper 8/8 hp
Round 5-6 Felan delivers the coup and ends the fight.
Felan wins and gains 900xp/900gp. Time Before Fights: 4 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: 1 poisoned arrow Items Used: 1 poisoned arrow, 1 normal arrow x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Craft for 66 gp Ghost loses and gains 300xp/300gp. Time Before Fights: 4 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: 1 powerstone of Vigor Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Gather Information for Cloak
Notes: I missed the kneeling bonus in the roller, but it still hit...
@Telin: Wow. I was feeling sorry that I had to interpret the tactics that way, almost surely wasting that poisoned arrow. The fates jest. @Eluria: While a crystal might be able to wake you from sleep(not sure, haven't asked, but I think it can), it can't wake you from unconsciousness; same reason elves aren't immune to the poison. That was an extremely lucky shot, don't think there was much you could have done, there.
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Buff: Designate Julgi as my opponent for Dodge feat. I start as close to the middle of the arena as possible.
Movement move towards the center; try to locate him using Listen or Spot if I don’t see him; when I see him x4 move towards Julgi. Bring the fight to him as fast as possible (x4 or x2 move the next rounds depending on the distance).
Combat Keep to melee fighting (attacking with the longsword). Follow him if he tries to gain distance.
Contingency None
Notes Don’t allow him to break LOS. Don’t let him land a sneak on me.
So, outmanuever triggers so I can start pretty much start wherever I want. 49-16=33 squares I think.
If I start in box 3, start at 30,33 with shortbow in hand to have LoS into boxes 1 and 4. Rotate about if I start in a different box.
Let's hope I win initiative, since this could take a while if she uses her darkness ability. >.> If I start and have LoS into SiNafay's box and she hasn't acted yet, move forward as a move action and shoot, hopefully ending this before it becomes a problem. If she's already acted, but still in sight, cuss, shoot, then break LoS and hide. If I don't see her at the start, stealthily move to 33,34 (or the appropriate spot to get LoS into the box I didn't already have LoS into) and shoot her if I see her. Stop sooner if I see her before I get to that square and shoot her. If I don't see her at all, just get next to a corner in the center and hide.
After whatever happens, hide in the center of the arena and ready to attack on sight; wait for her to come to me. She should get the delay penalty first if it comes to her waiting for me. After shooting, attempt to run her around the pillars, breaking LOS, and readying to attack. Tumble if needed. If half-move is enough to break LOS and hide, don't accelerated Tumble, otherwise, go for it.
-If she ever attempts to grab me, throw a tanglefoot bag at her, then start throwing alchemist's fire. Grappling is very strong against Julgi at this level. >.>
-If, for some reason, I can't sneak attack her(say, darkness is active or something), use the above contingency as well.
Rolls are here Sinafay starts in 4 8,32, Julgi starts in 3 Julgi uses “outmaneuver” to start 33 squares outside his box at 30,33 (Note: Sinafay – need to list Swim speed on sheet) Sinafay acts first
Round 1: Sinafay: Declares Julgi dodged, has LoS to Julgi. Moves towards the center x4 (run) as declared (note: this means you lose Dex to AC, which is potentially harsh). Closes to 29,33 Julgi: Clearly was hoping to win init and attack flatfooted, and opponent has dex denied, but specifies “if she’s already acted but still in sight, cuss, shoot, then break LoS and hide.” Clearly wants to shoot in this situation. As does not have shot on the run, can’t take 5’ step back and shoot and then hide, so will shoot (taking an AoO in the process), then break LoS and hide after that. (I think run just denies Dex to AC, does not make you unable to take AoO’s – correct me if I’m wrong) AoO 1d20+5 – 23 vs. AC 20 – Hit, 11 damage 1d20+8 – 12 vs. AC 15, Miss
Sinafay – 12/12, AC 18, Julgi – 8/19, AC 20, shortbow in hand
Round 2: Sinafay: Moves in, (no AoO for movement because Julgi holding bow), attacks – 21 vs AC 20 – hit – 8 Julgi: can’t do much at 0 hp, surrenders
Sinafay wins and gains 900xp/900gp. Time Before Fights: 4 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: none
Julgi loses and gains 300xp/300gp. Time Before Fights: 4 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: 1 arrow Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Gather Info Blackmarket: Treeblend Cloak
Comments: I may have made a mistake, but I tried to follow both the spirit and letter of tactics – hard to argue with those attack and damage rolls. A hit on the flat footed attack may have ended it…
I start as close to the middle of the arena as possible.
Movement
move towards the center; try to locate him using Listen or Spot if I don’t see him; when I see him x4 move towards him. Bring the fight to him as fast as possible (x4 or x2 move the next rounds depending on the distance).
Combat
Keep to melee fighting (attacking with the longsword). Follow him if he tries to gain distance.
Don't care about losing Dex bonus to AC. I don't want to get the one hell of damage from Psionic Shot, so I'm not giving him time to shoot at me. I'm fighting him in melee, forget about my new crossbow too.
Contingency
None
Notes
Don’t allow him to break LOS. Don’t let him land a sneak on me.
Start in front center of starting box, holding potion of prot evil and alchemist fire.
If he's seen at start:
---If he's holding bow:
1) kneel, drink potion of prot evil, drop Alch fire (unless this makes it blow up, then just put it away)
2) Draw bow, fire single shot w/ psi shot; then rapid shot until dead.
--Much more likely scenario: If he's not holding a bow:
1) Ready an action to fire at him when within 30' (ideally he will run at me, be denied dex, enter PBS range and SA range, and get shot dead) and fire that first shot with psionic shot, alchemist fire.
If this doesn't kill him, drop pfe, draw bow, 5' step back, rapid shot until dead.
If he's not seen at start:
1) Drink PfE
2) Ready an action to fire at him when within 30' (ideally he will run at me, be denied dex, enter PBS range and SA range, and get shot dead) and fire that first shot with psionic shot, alchemist fire.
If this doesn't kill him, drop pfe, draw bow, 5' step back, rapid shot until dead.
Notes:
If grappled, use escape artist
If psicrystal can help, use Aid Another for that check, or for any necessary checks.
If he's not seen at the start psicrystal will start his slow circuit of the arena going counterclockwise and actively listening.
Unlikely:
If would incur delay penalty, that is very sad, and then use stone of chameleon, head towards middle, try to hide and find him, ideally getting to sneak attack him.
Keep it a ranged battle if possible in that last scenario.
Rolls here Ghost wins initiative and starts in front of box 1, potion of pro. evil and fire in hand.(31, 55)(considering all tactics, Whisper is irrelevant, I think) SiNafay starts in box 3 holding her sword in hand.(32, 8)
Round 1 Ghost downs his potion and readies. SiNafay runs out to the center, but doesn't see the rogue. Ghost 17/17 hp, PfE(11) SiNafay 12/12 hp Round 2 Ghost readies. SiNafay moves, sees Ghost, and moves closer. Ghost 17/17 hp, PfE(11) SiNafay 12/12 hp
Round 3 Ghost smiles and readies. SiNafay bases Ghost.(readied psionic fire(1 vs. Touch 14) misses) Ghost 17/17 hp, PfE(11) SiNafay 12/12 hp
From here, Ghosts 5fts back and shoots(1 shot on round 4), while SiNafay moves forward and attacks. After round 11, Pro.evil runs out. All taken...speed 'lording...
Round 5
Ghost hits for 7 damage. SiNafay hits for 4 damage.
SiNafay wins and gains 900xp/900gp. Time Before Fights: 6 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Intimidate Ghost loses and gains 300xp/300gp. Time Before Fights: 6 hours Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: 1 potion of Protection from Evil(CL 1), 3 arrows Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Gather Information for trinkets
Notes: None, I think.
@Ziraeal:Not much to say. Dice were on your side. Still, you do have darkness. @Eluria: The range penalty from thrown weapons really hinders their use without far shot. Still, the die still wouldn't have hit in this case.
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Kraegin Wins: 3600 xp / 9800 gp (25-22.5 = -2.5% ally penatly) = 3510 xp / 9555 gp Time Between Fights: 4 hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Magic Vestment +3 (24h) Items Used: none Spells or Powerpoints Used: Prebuff MV, Prebuff SMIV, Shield of Faith, SMVI, SMV, SW, Dispel magic x/day Abilities Used: Repeat rod 1, Extend rod (prebuffs) 1 Free Activity: guard
Ignatius Loses: 1200 / 3266 (25-22.5%= +2.5% ally penalty)= 1230 xp / 3347.65 gp Time Between Fight: 4 hrs Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: Dissolving weapon on Guisarme Items Used: none Spells or Powerpoints Used: 1 pp (Force Screen) x/day Abilities Used: Winged boots 1, CoPS Offense 1, CoPS Defense 1, ??Expansion (couldn’t use it, but not sure if it counts as tried to but failed, or just can’t try) Free Activity: guard
Original Message: From: Eluria Subject: Tactics (Q vs Z ECL 3) Sent: Feb 25, 11:29AM Hi 'Rith! thanks for pitlording Share all spells with familiar. If threatened, 5' step to cast; if unable, cast defensively. Let's try this again- Start standing in front of square, corner, behind pillar, scroll of exp retreat in hand, bat adjacent. Rd1: Invisibility from memory; move out "silently" (half speed), move half speed away from his location if known, otherwise just move half speed out trying to find him (clockwise if need a direction) Bat will fly about 1 move away from me, to serve as "swarm bait" if necessary. Rd2: Exped retreat from scroll, draw prot evil scroll Rd3: If he is in sight, start casting summon swarm [bats] as below; if not, start slowly looking for him, moving half speed for as much silence as can muster. Summon swarm: as close to him/far from me as possible (don't cast it if it would be closer to me than him - the point is for the swarm to go for him, obviously). None of the swarm options are great (bat:blindsense, rat:scent, spider:tremorsense). I considered trying spiders and climbing pillar/rock, but I think with his movement he'd just outrun them, and if the bats wound him that may end it. Maintain concentration. Use my bat to lure the swarm away from me if it's coming for me (eg, have familiar draw it off as "nearest living") and draw it towards him. If the swarm ends up attacking me and can't use my bat familiar to draw it away, cast protection from evil. Then move silently to max range and start wand of MMing him, and hope that wounds + MM make him die and hope he was wounded and dies first. This could turn painful to PL; if so, I apologize. I'm hoping the swarm swarms him, wounds him, and he dies without anything being able to find me. Thanks for pitlording 'rith! Good luck to all.
Original Message: From: Zireael Subject: Tactics Sent: Feb 25, 08:58AM Tactics: Buff: Designate Qhordryn as my opponent for Dodge feat. I start as close to the middle of the arena as possible.
Movement move towards the center; try to locate him using Listen or Spot if I don’t see him; when I see him x4 move towards him. Bring the fight to him as fast as possible (x4 or x2 move the next rounds depending on the distance).
Combat Keep to melee fighting (attacking with both weapons). Follow him if he tries to gain distance.
Contingency None
Notes No unnecessary tumbling etc. Just get straight to him and kill him. Zireael P.S. Any questions? I guess I've got this covered as soon as I get to him. He's got no Hide or Move Silently, so I should notice him easily. Hope for Will saves to roll lucky. They're my worst. And to top it I should win Initiative...
Init + Starting 23 Zireael starts with melee weapons in hand 17 Qhordryn starts with scroll of summon swarm in hand
Round 1 Zireael moves out towards the center Qhordryn casts invisibility from memory ... Zireael hears this and makes note. Qhordryn tries to move out quietly and sees Zireael looking in his direction and trying to follow his path.
Round 2 Zireael runs in the direction of Qhordryn’s noises and waits for the mage to move again Qhordryn casts Expy retreat from scroll which Zireael hears automatically. Qhordryn then tries to sneak away (9 vs 14) but Zireael hears him move but not to where.
Round 3 Zireael makes an active listen check (31 -5 distance vs 9) and bases both the assumed location and Qhordryn’s actual location. Qhordryn tries to sneak away (MS vs 31: 5) and Zireael swivels her head following him exactly. Qhordryn casts Pro evil from scroll.
Round 4 Zireael follows the non-stealthy mage and takes a swing in his square (Miss due to concealment). Qhordryn moves away sneakily again (7 vs 26) but Zireael follows his movement again. He begins to cast from scroll which Zireael pinpoints.
Round 5 Zireael charges the square (Miss due to concealment) Qhordryn finishes his spell placing the swarm on top of Zireael (1 dmg, Fort: 15) He then moves full speed away from the swarm and draws his wand (4 vs 23 9squares)
Round 6 Zireael follows and attacks the wrong square (bleeds) Qhordryn sees Zireael bleeding and double moves through the pillars letting go of the swarm. Swarm has no target
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From here Zireael can’t keep up with Qhordryn and the mage will get away with the superior speed. Zireael will bleed out
Qhordryn wins and gains 900xp/900gp Cast: Invisibility, Summon Swarm Used: Scrolls: Expy. Retreat (2), Pro Evil (2)
Zireael loses and gains 300xp/300gp Used: nothing
Peanut Gallery: @Eluria: I'll say this once ... Qhordryn is NOT sneaky, and should not try. Both fights I have run for him he has tried to be sneaky and failed ... he got lucky this time but use your speed and get away. @Zireael: I thought you had a decent chance when you heard him, but those invis miss chances killed it.
I start as close to the middle of the arena as possible.
Movement
move towards the center; try to locate him using Listen or Spot if I don’t see him; when I see him stay where I am. If he's close, x2 move towards him.
After I shoot, x2 move towards him.
Repeat if he's far away.
Combat
Shoot at him when I see him. If he's close, don't shoot, just fight in melee.
Repeat until he's close enough to fight in melee.
Keep to melee fighting (attacking with the longsword). Follow him if he tries to gain distance.
Contingency
When he's in range, place him in my darkness innate ability (in other words, cast it on him).
Notes
Don’t allow him to break LOS. Don’t let him land a sneak on me.
I guess it's all. I tried to write better tactics than earlier. And hey, I used my crossbow and darkness!
(Am I the only one who keeps reading "Tina Fay" in this character's name...)
Let's start off at the front left of my starting area with my bow in hand.
If I am spotted by SiNafay already - move to break LOS and ready to fire a poisoned arrow on being within one range incremenet and no cover between us.
If I hit with the arrow and he falls unconscious - cheer with victory and kill her.
If not - time to go invisible, enlarge, switch to my flail and go sneak attack him with oversized goodness. Er Evilness. Whatever - kill her
SiNafay wins initiative and starts in the front of box 3, sward and crossbow in hand.(31,8) Felan starts in front left of box 4, bow in hand.(8, 35)
Round 1 SiNafay starts moving towards the center, but turns as she spots the still flat-footed dwarf, stops(29, 13) declares dodoge, and shoots(9 vs. AC 23), but misses the far shot. Felan glances askance at the arrow buried in the opposite pillar and moves out of sight.(8, 37) He readies.
SiNafay loses and gains 300xp/300gp. Time Before Fights: 1 hour Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: none Items Used: 1 bolt Spells or Powerpoints Used: none x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Guard Felan wins and gains 900xp/900gp. Time Before Fights: 1 hour Prebuffs/Ongoing Effects: 1 poisoned arrow Items Used: 1 poisoned arrow x/day Abilities Used: none Free Activity: Craft for 66 gp
Notes: Missed Sneak Attack damage in round 4, but since the save failed anyway... Edited Ghost to Felan...silly template >.>
@Zireael: Typically, you use darkness on yourself when fighting a rogue since the range of darkness is unfortunately 'touch.' Also, anti-toxins and such will save your life at ECL3, since everyone who's not a typical Paladin uses it. Better luck next time. @Telin: I don't even know who Tina Fay is. >.> Shows what I know of current events.
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