And now, without much further ado, we give you our contestants:
The Sons of the Hunt, two brothers in fur and arms, who strife to find the former glory of their lycanthropic race.
Sons of the Hunt
Romulus Greyblood
Romulus Greyblood
Sex: Male Race: Longtooth Shifter Class: Ranger (2 Blade) Level: 3
Hit Points....40......Bloodied....20
Healing Surge.10......Surges/day..7
Initiative....+3......Speed.......5 (6 base, -1 armor)
AC....Fort....Ref.....Will
19.....16......14......14
Attacks:
Melee Basic...+9(Longsword).....Damage: 1d8+5 (+4 Str, +1 Enh)
(+1 level, +4 Str, +3 prof, +1 enh)
Ranged Basic..+8(hand axe, heavy thrown).....Damage: 1d6+5 (4 str, 1 enh)...Range 5/10
(+1 level, +4 Str, +2 prof, +1 enh)
At-Will Powers:
Twin Strike
Ranger attack 1
Weapon (melee) Strength (+9) vs. AC. 2 attacks, main hand (+9) and off-hand(+9).
Hit: 1d8+1 (1 enh) dmg per attack.
Hit and Run
Ranger attack 1
Weapon (melee) Strength (+9) vs. AC
Hit: 1d8 dmg +5 (4 Str, 1 enh) and leaving the first square does not provoke.
Encounter Powers:
Longtooth Shifting
Longtooth Shifter
Healing, Minor action, personal
Effect: Must be bloodied. +2 bonus to dmg rolls. Gain regeneration 2, as long as you are bloodied.
Two Fanged Strike
Ranger Encounter 1
Melee weapon Strength (+9) vs. AC. 2 attacks:main hand (+9) and off-hand(+9)
Hit: 1d8 + 5 (4 Str, 1 enh) per attack. If both hit, add Wisdom modifier (+3) in damage.
Yield Ground
Ranger Utility 2
Immediate Reaction-when damaged with a melee attack, shift squares equal to Wis mod (3) and +2 to all defenses until end of next turn.
Disruptive Strike
Ranger Encounter 3
Immediate Reaction- when you or ally is attacked by a creature: +9(melee) or +8 (ranged) vs. AC
Hit: 1d8+5(4 str, 1 enh: melee)or d6+5 (4 str, 1 enh: ranged)and target takes penalty equal to 3 + (3)wis mod, 6 total.
Daily Powers:
Jaws of the Wolf
Ranger Daily 1
Weapon melee Strength (+6) vs. AC. 2 attacks: main hand (+6) and off-hand(+6)
Hit: 2d8+5 (4 Str, 1 enh) per hit.
Miss: Half damage.
Item Powers:
Dwarven Scale: Daily, free action- Regain HP as if a healing surge was spent.
Ability Scores
STR 18 (+4) [9 pts] [16 base, +2 racial, +0 advancement]
CON 13 (+1) [3 pts] [13 base, 0 racial, +0 advancement]
DEX 14 (+2) [5 pts] [14 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
INT 10 (+0) [0 pts] [10 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
WIS 16 (+3) [5 pts] [14 base, +2 racial, +0 advancement]
CHA 8 (-2) [0 pts] [8 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
Feats
Armor Proficiency: Chainmail1
Toughness (Ranger bonus)
Armor Proficiency: Scale2
Class Features
Two Blade style, Hunter's Quarry, Prime Shot.
Racial Features
Low-light Vision
+2 Athletics, +2 Endurance
Longtooth Shifting as encounter power.
Skills
Acrobatics.......+3 (+2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Arcana...........+1
Athletics........+12 (+4 Str, +5 Trained, +2 race, 1 lvl)
Bluff............0
Diplomacy........-0
Dungeoneering....+ 4
Endurance........+10 (+5 Trained, +1 Con, +2 Race, 1 lvl, 1 armor)
Heal.............+4
History..........+1
Insight..........+4
Intimidate.......0
Nature...........+9 (+5 Trained, +3 Wis, 1 lvl)
Perception.......+9 (+5 Trained, +3 Wis, 1 lvl)
Religion.........+1
Stealth..........+8 (+5 Trained, +2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Streetwise.......0
Thievery.........+3 (+2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Equipment:
+1 Magic Longsword x2 [360 gp each][4 lbs each]
+1 Dwarven Scale [520 gp][45 lbs]
+1 Magic Handaxe[360 gp][3lbs]
standard adventurer's kit miscellaneous [15 gp][33 lb]
Total: 1615/1750gp 89/180 lb
Sex: Male Race: Longtooth Shifter Class: Ranger (2 Blade) Level: 3
Hit Points....40......Bloodied....20
Healing Surge.10......Surges/day..7
Initiative....+3......Speed.......5 (6 base, -1 armor)
AC....Fort....Ref.....Will
19.....16......14......14
Attacks:
Melee Basic...+9(Longsword).....Damage: 1d8+5 (+4 Str, +1 Enh)
(+1 level, +4 Str, +3 prof, +1 enh)
Ranged Basic..+8(hand axe, heavy thrown).....Damage: 1d6+5 (4 str, 1 enh)...Range 5/10
(+1 level, +4 Str, +2 prof, +1 enh)
At-Will Powers:
Twin Strike
Ranger attack 1
Weapon (melee) Strength (+9) vs. AC. 2 attacks, main hand (+9) and off-hand(+9).
Hit: 1d8+1 (1 enh) dmg per attack.
Hit and Run
Ranger attack 1
Weapon (melee) Strength (+9) vs. AC
Hit: 1d8 dmg +5 (4 Str, 1 enh) and leaving the first square does not provoke.
Encounter Powers:
Longtooth Shifting
Longtooth Shifter
Healing, Minor action, personal
Effect: Must be bloodied. +2 bonus to dmg rolls. Gain regeneration 2, as long as you are bloodied.
Two Fanged Strike
Ranger Encounter 1
Melee weapon Strength (+9) vs. AC. 2 attacks:main hand (+9) and off-hand(+9)
Hit: 1d8 + 5 (4 Str, 1 enh) per attack. If both hit, add Wisdom modifier (+3) in damage.
Yield Ground
Ranger Utility 2
Immediate Reaction-when damaged with a melee attack, shift squares equal to Wis mod (3) and +2 to all defenses until end of next turn.
Disruptive Strike
Ranger Encounter 3
Immediate Reaction- when you or ally is attacked by a creature: +9(melee) or +8 (ranged) vs. AC
Hit: 1d8+5(4 str, 1 enh: melee)or d6+5 (4 str, 1 enh: ranged)and target takes penalty equal to 3 + (3)wis mod, 6 total.
Daily Powers:
Jaws of the Wolf
Ranger Daily 1
Weapon melee Strength (+6) vs. AC. 2 attacks: main hand (+6) and off-hand(+6)
Hit: 2d8+5 (4 Str, 1 enh) per hit.
Miss: Half damage.
Item Powers:
Dwarven Scale: Daily, free action- Regain HP as if a healing surge was spent.
Ability Scores
STR 18 (+4) [9 pts] [16 base, +2 racial, +0 advancement]
CON 13 (+1) [3 pts] [13 base, 0 racial, +0 advancement]
DEX 14 (+2) [5 pts] [14 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
INT 10 (+0) [0 pts] [10 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
WIS 16 (+3) [5 pts] [14 base, +2 racial, +0 advancement]
CHA 8 (-2) [0 pts] [8 base, +0 racial, +0 advancement]
Feats
Armor Proficiency: Chainmail1
Toughness (Ranger bonus)
Armor Proficiency: Scale2
Class Features
Two Blade style, Hunter's Quarry, Prime Shot.
Racial Features
Low-light Vision
+2 Athletics, +2 Endurance
Longtooth Shifting as encounter power.
Skills
Acrobatics.......+3 (+2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Arcana...........+1
Athletics........+12 (+4 Str, +5 Trained, +2 race, 1 lvl)
Bluff............0
Diplomacy........-0
Dungeoneering....+ 4
Endurance........+10 (+5 Trained, +1 Con, +2 Race, 1 lvl, 1 armor)
Heal.............+4
History..........+1
Insight..........+4
Intimidate.......0
Nature...........+9 (+5 Trained, +3 Wis, 1 lvl)
Perception.......+9 (+5 Trained, +3 Wis, 1 lvl)
Religion.........+1
Stealth..........+8 (+5 Trained, +2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Streetwise.......0
Thievery.........+3 (+2 Dex, 1 lvl)
Equipment:
+1 Magic Longsword x2 [360 gp each][4 lbs each]
+1 Dwarven Scale [520 gp][45 lbs]
+1 Magic Handaxe[360 gp][3lbs]
standard adventurer's kit miscellaneous [15 gp][33 lb]
Total: 1615/1750gp 89/180 lb
better tell me upfront when you want to use no opening etc.
i won't let you use it after i rolled.
Sons
Romulus holding longswords, Mephodyn with dagger and shield. Love the fight intro, by the way.
Starting position
Brag starts with dagger and crossbow in hands.
Halo starts with javelin and shield in hands.
Round 1 actions(assuming no LOS):
Brag will delay after Halo if necessary. Both move out and ready to throw dagger/javelin on LOS.
Use No opening on any encoutner or daily attack power with combat advantage
Brag starts with dagger and crossbow in hands.
Halo starts with javelin and shield in hands.
Round 1 actions(assuming no LOS):
Brag will delay after Halo if necessary. Both move out and ready to throw dagger/javelin on LOS.
Use No opening on any encoutner or daily attack power with combat advantage
LET THE FIGHT BEGIN
Romulus was the first to hear the bell, and starts this combat. Let's see what the shifter will bring to the table.
Romulus 22+
Halo 22!-
Mephodyn 17
Brag 15
post_ironic
i already know what halo will do, so post up movement + actions for both please.
i already know what halo will do, so post up movement + actions for both please.
Sons
Romulus and Mephodyn will both attempt to stealth to the shown positions. Both will make active perception checks to determine the enemy's position. Romulus will ready a charge on sight, Mephodyn will ready Sacred Flame on sight.
post_ironic
romulus can pipoint halo and halo is within reach, but you specified to charge "on sight." i'll leave you the choice of whether you wanted to take it literally, or not - as you can always drop ready actions if you dislike them.
changes for mephodyn?
romulus can pipoint halo and halo is within reach, but you specified to charge "on sight." i'll leave you the choice of whether you wanted to take it literally, or not - as you can always drop ready actions if you dislike them.
changes for mephodyn?
Sons
Romulus will inform Mephodyn of Halo's whereabouts. Mephodyn will instead ready a Sanctuary against any incoming attacks.
Mephodyn takes a move straight through the hedge {Stealth: abysmal}, and now half of the participants locations are known.
@pi: done.
@lonewolf: changes or continue?
Romulus turn again.
Sons
Why is Romulus in the hedge? Is this just a map error, or is it to show that he is hidden?
Move like so, stealthily:
Both enemies should see Romulus. If they have any readied attacks that trigger on sight, it should trigger Mephodyn's readied Sanctuary. Next, quarry Brag, charge him, then Action Point for Jaws of the Wolf.
New map will look like this:
Move like so, stealthily:
Both enemies should see Romulus. If they have any readied attacks that trigger on sight, it should trigger Mephodyn's readied Sanctuary. Next, quarry Brag, charge him, then Action Point for Jaws of the Wolf.
New map will look like this:
Romulus, yet another one to try to move stealthily, howls loudly as he fights his way through the hedge. Brag and Halo can hear him quite clearly, and see him easily as he moves to the corner of the hedge. Both throw their weapons at him, but miss.
He then charges Brag, dodging Halos OA and hits him hard, and follows this up by trying to beat him up even harder {Jaws of the Wolf}, but fails twice to connect due to Halos masterful mark. (mark missing in roller) Even though Brag survived, he is still bloodied.
lonewolf
25+7+6 damage to Brag, he is at 1 HP
25+7+6 damage to Brag, he is at 1 HP
Mephodyn
No problem on not using Sanctuary, especially since they all missed 
. Move as shown, using last part of movement for a charge against Brag (The provoked AO is fine; if it connects: free action to use Dwarven Armor for a healing surge). If he goes down (I imagine he is low after Jaws of the Wolf), conclude turn. If not, action point for Split the Sky with Divine Fortune.
. Move as shown, using last part of movement for a charge against Brag (The provoked AO is fine; if it connects: free action to use Dwarven Armor for a healing surge). If he goes down (I imagine he is low after Jaws of the Wolf), conclude turn. If not, action point for Split the Sky with Divine Fortune.Halo tries to stop him from hitting his larger friend, but misses when trying to stop Mephodyn in his tracks. Infuriated, he calls on divine help {ap, divine fortune} and finally connects - splitting Brag from the sky with his dagger, downing him.
lonewolf
Brag is at -6
actions
Halo uses healing word on Brag[minor], drops the javelin[free], draws his longsword[minor], Attacks Mephodyn with Spinning Sweep[standard] and spends his action point for a sweeping blow on both of them[standard].
If Mephodyn is prone, Brag stands up[move] uses predatory Eye[minor] and Bait and Switch on him[standard] shift 1E after switching places.
Otherwise I will post actions after Halos turn is done
If Mephodyn is prone, Brag stands up[move] uses predatory Eye[minor] and Bait and Switch on him[standard] shift 1E after switching places.
Otherwise I will post actions after Halos turn is done
Brag then swiftly stands up, roars his outrage as well{Predatory Eye} and does the old bait and switch with Mephodyn, barely baiting him enough, switching places and then shifting away. Mephodyn is bloodied and prone.
lonewolf
Healing Word Brag: 12.
Sons
Grr... blasted healing saving Brag. Romulus quarries Brag and hits with for Two-Fanged Strike. He will attempt to Disruptive Strike the next attack made against Mephodyn (if possible) or himself (if necessary).
Mephodyn will Healing word (minor), second wind (standard), and stand (move).
Mephodyn will Healing word (minor), second wind (standard), and stand (move).
post_ironic, problems
ok on the healing - but you didnt realize brag is out of romulus reach, right? (see map above.) he bait and switched, which means he changed space with mephodyn and then could shift 1...
so either: attack halo or move towards brag and get an OA on movement.
so either: attack halo or move towards brag and get an OA on movement.
whitebaron
Oops, the map looked the same except for the swapped Mephodyn/Brag. Go ahead and have Romulus attempt movement toward Brag. If the AO from Halo stops him, quarry and attack Halo instead with Twin Strike. Mephodyn should be unchanged. Remember to Disrupt when possible, particularly if an attack is made on Mephodyn. Also, if Romulus is later hit, I'll probably use Yield Ground to try and shift toward Brag/gain a flank. Sorry about the confusion.
Mephodyn stands up, heals himself a bit, and then steadies his own resolve{Second Wind, Healing Word}
lonewolf
8 damage to halo, he is at 38
actions
Halo uses Tide of Iron on Romulus to push him south and follows.
If successful, he will then shift 1W. Brag will then use tumble to get into flanking position on Mephodyn, attack with piercing strike and activate his cloak of Resistance.
On a miss of Tide of Iron, hold and let me think of a new plan.
Assuming this works:
If Romulus tries to move north, wait to do the OA until there is no cover.
If successful, he will then shift 1W. Brag will then use tumble to get into flanking position on Mephodyn, attack with piercing strike and activate his cloak of Resistance.
On a miss of Tide of Iron, hold and let me think of a new plan.
Assuming this works:
If Romulus tries to move north, wait to do the OA until there is no cover.
Halo has move and minor left, then Brag is up
action
Halo ends his turn.
Brag moves 2 SE and uses second wind.
Brag moves 2 SE and uses second wind.
lonewolf
Brag ist at 21, second wind taken
Sons
Romulus will delay for Mephodyn. Mephodyn should not be marked any longer, since Halo didnt swing at him last turn. He will shift to flank, then swing with a healing strike, granting himself the healing surge. If it fails, he will use healing word on himself. Romulus does not need to quarry Halo (since he should already be his quarry- if I'm wrong, quarry Halo), so will make an active perception (minor) and announce Brag's position. He will then attempt a Two-Fanged strike. If he is hit later on, please use Yield Ground to improve defenses and move to the most advantageous position possible (ie: maintain flank if Halo moves, or find Brag if Halo happens to drop). If not, use it anyway and don't move to improve defenses.
Mehodyn shifts into flanking position, and tries to heal and strike at the same time {Healing Strike}, but misses. He then instead heals himself back to uninjured. {Healing Word}
Romulus then tries to pinpoint Brag, but fails in doing so.
He then goes ahead and delivers a devastating two-fanged strike on a well aware Halo{no opening}, leaving him bloodied.
lonewolf
20 damage to halo. he is at 18.
20 damage to halo. he is at 18.
actions
Halo delays after Brag.
Brag moves into flanking position and attacks Romulus with Torturous Strike.
Halo attacks Romulus with Reaping Strike, uses Second Wind and shifts 1W.
Brag moves into flanking position and attacks Romulus with Torturous Strike.
Halo attacks Romulus with Reaping Strike, uses Second Wind and shifts 1W.
Brag moves in, flanks Romulus and attacks with a torturous strike.
Romulus yields some ground, but stays at the same spot. Halo then uses a reaping strike, misses but still drops Romulus.
post_ironic
ouch. Romulus is at exactly 0 HP.
i did not have you shift away on yield ground, as this would have given him an additional attackwith CC and this is very risky with just one HP left.
ouch. Romulus is at exactly 0 HP.
i did not have you shift away on yield ground, as this would have given him an additional attackwith CC and this is very risky with just one HP left.
Mephodyn
Ok, desperate gambit time. Mephodyn will shift one SW (Halo doesn't have him marked, so no problems here) and use a Heal check (DC 10) to activate Romulus' Second Wind. As a minor action, he will pray for crits. Assuming this works, Romulus will stand, activate Longtooth shifting, then attack the quarried Halo.
He then activates his brothers second wind, bringing him back to life.
Romulus stands up, calls on his more bestial side{Longtooth shifting}, and attacks Halo, connecting once.
P&E is up
lonewolf
Halo took 10 damage and is at 19.
Halo took 10 damage and is at 19.
whitebaron
Glanicing at the roller, I'm not sure if you included Romulus' bonus damage from Longtooth shifting, or the bonus +wis damage from Two-Fanged. Just checking, cause every little bit counts at this stage of the fight.
post_ironic
the shifting is even in the roller - 1d8+1+2 damage.
as for two-fanged, yes it's not in the roller, as you can never know whether both hit or not - but i applied it - 7+7+3+3=20 (might want to check back 6 posts once the fight is done - there definitely would be better rolls available for romulus.
d8: 12 rolls, 3.5 average
the shifting is even in the roller - 1d8+1+2 damage.
as for two-fanged, yes it's not in the roller, as you can never know whether both hit or not - but i applied it - 7+7+3+3=20 (might want to check back 6 posts once the fight is done - there definitely would be better rolls available for romulus.
d8: 12 rolls, 3.5 average
whitebaron
Thanks. I'm just hoping for every last point I can inflict in this fight. I need it.
EDIT: Did you include quarry damage in round 2? It probably won't make much difference since Halo healed him, but it might have dropped him before Mephodyn went. I calculate 35 damage before quarry (14 from magic sword dmg on crit/charge and 21 from Jaws of the Wolf), which seems to be deleted from the roller. Thats a 50% chance of dropping him right there. Also, shouldn't my charge damage be maxed out since it crit? The 3 extra points from that plus a minimum 1 would finish all 39 of Brag's HP.
EDIT: Did you include quarry damage in round 2? It probably won't make much difference since Halo healed him, but it might have dropped him before Mephodyn went. I calculate 35 damage before quarry (14 from magic sword dmg on crit/charge and 21 from Jaws of the Wolf), which seems to be deleted from the roller. Thats a 50% chance of dropping him right there. Also, shouldn't my charge damage be maxed out since it crit? The 3 extra points from that plus a minimum 1 would finish all 39 of Brag's HP.
actions
Brag does a piercing Strike on Romulus, which should drop him again(he hits with everything but a natural 1 and damage is 3d6+9 vs 12hp).
Halo uses second wind, shifts NW, uses Tide of Iron to push Mephodyn 1S and follows.
Halo uses second wind, shifts NW, uses Tide of Iron to push Mephodyn 1S and follows.
jaws of the wolf misses completely due to halos mark, so it was:
"25+7+6 damage to Brag, he is at 1 HP", which should be 23 (13 max damage from sword, 6 max from quarry, 4 additional) +7 (15/2)+6(13/2) from jaws.
please stop searching for straws now - i would not change anything of 3 rounds back now.
Brag hacks away at Romulus{Piercing Strike}, once again, dropping him.
Halo takes second wind, shifts and tries to push Mephodyn into the hedge {Tide of Iron} but misses.
Mephodyn is up
post_ironic
Romulus is at -6 and will fail his death saving throw.
Mephodyn is marked.
Romulus is at -6 and will fail his death saving throw.
Mephodyn is marked.
Sons
In the roller, it only looks like one of the attacks from jaws of the wolf missed, but that is because the mark is missing, thereby confusing the result. I'm not grasping at straws, I was simply trying to review the fight. Since one hit point was at stake, and there isn't an explanation readily discernible in the roller, I just wanted clarification.
Not much Mephodyn can do, so Righteous Brand on Halo until I eventually drop.
Not much Mephodyn can do, so Righteous Brand on Halo until I eventually drop.
Halo retaliates with a Tide of Iron, missing.
Brag takes the risk and moves into flanking position , and is hit on the way.
He then unleashes another piercing strike on the cleric.
Mephodyn again uses Righteous Brand, connecting solidly again.
Halo feels it's about time to finish this one, and reaps Mephodyn of his final life force.
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sorry i had to finish this fight now, as i'm not sure how much of time i'll have tonight. i just assumed the most likely actions from the previous behaviour.
rewards will be up in ~10 hours.
@lonewolf: awesome fight.
@post_ironic: Yes that was a very close one, and the dice didnt really help me either, although it did get slightly better towards the end...
d20: 22 rolls, 8.2 average