Anyway I have several encounters planned for this, a defeated foe returned to face them in the arena, some Drow warriors whom have come out of the wilds to put themselves to the test against the outlander warriors, the Swords of Karrn (who I've been meaning to use), the Iron Watch.
But while I was thinking about all this... I thought to myself, "Should I design the games for them to win it or should I just lay out a number of encounters and make them actually work for it, see how far they make it up the ladder?" Maybe they win, maybe they don't.
So the thing is I want some colorful competition, some memorable warriors to face in the ring... I brainstormed a few... then I thought why not turn to the community.
What I'm asking for is personality, not huge backstories, but give me some warriors to put them against. I'm not even asking for stats... (not that I'd turn them down.)
Warrior descriptions, deeds done by the competition to set off as a counterpoint to my own groups deeds.
"In this corner hailing from Fairhaven, a group of wayfinders without peer! They've plumbed the depths of Khyber. Battled their way to the gates of Drooam and back" That sort of thing.
4E PCs 5th level Cleric, Paladin, Wizard, Warlock (somtimes a rogue, don't know if he'll be there this weekend.)
Please, give me some four/five man teams with some character. Ones that show off Eberron.
2) a bunch of drunken halflings sailors will supply some comic relief as they drop down to the floor without even getting hit or vomit as an immediate-response to a PC attack.
Perhaps go a more classical route and an animal battle. The MM doesn't have lions, but a Dire Boar is level 6.
I was not sure if you can bring pets to the ring, if pets are allowed - then drop in a group of Talenta Plains nomadic halflings wearing hunter masks along with some rare exotic trained dinosaurs.
Perhaps go a more classical route and an animal battle. The MM doesn't have lions, but a Dire Boar is level 6.
The above Circus group can contain a Lion tamer (with some whip attack power) his lion/tiger, the acrobats and an Illusionist.
He will use an array of different Homunculus, dancing weapons while flying around the arena with his elemental binded armor dropping Greek fire bombs.
Think I might reconfigure a Bag of Tricks for that Gnome Artificer... use the same stats just make them construct themed.
Mad Max 3: Beyond Thunderdome Battle :D
If the PCs are fluent in goblin, they should notice that Berek'gor is always barking orders at the goblins during the fight and that he calls them by their task rather than a proper name. His goblins are Flank, Hamstring, Puncture and Cut-throat. Berek'gor won't attack to kill unless all the goblins are dispatched, he'll trip up enemies until then so that the goblins can dispatch their enemies while they're flat-footed and prone.
hows that!:D
also, will there be multiple fights each day?
If not you might make them hard fights
also also, are you running 3.5 or 4th?
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This will be under fourth edition, there will be multiple fights on the first two days of the tournament, but I also plan on making the competition exponentially harder (balanced against higher level parties) as they advance. I was also considering Bonuses and penalties for crowd reaction. A floating 'momentum' meter of a sort.
Say they take a standard action to pump up the crowd, they'll gain a +1 bonus on attacks for the rest of the encounter.
If they score a crit the crowd will cheer and bolster their moral for say a +1 to atk.
If they make a point to scout out the competition (I plan on actually writing out a proper tournament spread), in addition to knowing the opponent's tactics ahead of time (The gnolls are going to swarm the weakest prey, the Aundarians are going to try to keep their distance and deal out magical damage, etc) they'll get to have something maybe like a +2 bonus to a defense to a defense of their choice as an interrupt until the end of their next turn as they 'saw it coming'.
There will be similar penalties, for cowardice or some such.
While killing is discouraged its hardly 'illegal' in the ring. Something they'll have to watch out for against say, the gnolls who will gladly stab a downed opponent.
There will of course be encounters outside of the ring, sabotage, unhappy spectators who just lost a huge bet because of the PCs,
Nived be sure to post that roster.
yes we need the roster before your session so we can place bets (my money is on the Halflings) ;)
Slam (standard,at-will) lightning
+8 vs. AC; 1d10+5 damage, and 1d6 lightning damage.
double strike (standard, recharge 6) lightning
the name speaks for itself, make to slam attacks.
thunder blast (standard, encounter) thunder
+6 vs. Fortitude; close blast 3, 2d6+4 thunder damage.
matrix malfuction (standard,when first bloodied) thunder, lightning
+6 vs. Reflex; close burst 3, 3d6+4 lightning damage, and stunned (save ends). the construct thingy is dazed (save ends, no elite bonus to roll).
half damage and no stunning on a miss.
Str.20 Dex. 8 Wis. 7
Con.18 Int.3 Cha.9
i was just wanted to get some stuff down. it would start off with its thunder blast to soften 'em up, and then use its action point to rail some wup... sorry, it would use double strike.
:D
I mean I could use them for background, other fights, especially when scouting out their next potential opponents... but my party can't fight them all, sadly.
Naturax... I love the idea, I really do, but I'm going to have to reflavor it. I'm building an ongoing plot tied to a cult of The Shadow trying to bring a Mabar invasion (on par with the Quori War or the Daelkyr war) Of course I'm treading a fine line between what Undead belong to the Keeper and what Necromacy and foul magics and the power of Mabar style undead belong the The Shadow... but that's not a discussion for this thread.
A team made up of this cult was already penciled into my original plan, (and will win the tournament if the PCs don't somehow beat them) I think the troll would make a wonderful addition and potential recurring villain.
Goblin Pride: As much as I'd like to use your band of goblins in my tourney... I already had one set up. The party captured a war criminal Bugbear by the handle of Gru'Kaal 'the blond butcher' and sent him off to Breland where he was wanted.... only Gru'Kaal has powerful friends, hired himself a Sivis lawyer... and was acquitted. After months of trial and what not he's finally made his way back to Stormreach and will try to kill them in the ring.
Working on stats and standings now... (nothing like burning the midnight oil, game is tormorrow night) Will post soon... I hope.
The Annual Games of the Red Ring are a 13 day affair, full of all sorts of spectacle. Blood Bound gladiators challenging for higher standing, all manner of beast and theme matches, a glorious orgy of violence. And in the midst of it all, an amateur competition open to all comers (except the blood bound... I want to save them in case any of my players want to pursue this whole gladiator thing further), its quite popular. The first rounds because they're so often hilarious as Stormreach's 'good ol boys' get drunk and beat the crap out of each other... and the later rounds for true skill and death matches without the Blood Bound's showmanship.
The rules are simple. Competition is open to any who wish to join, however, the competition is only against other amateur competitors. The Blood Bound have their own tournaments.
-Winner is determined by last team with viable warriors.
-Warriors are no longer viable upon knock out, surrender, or death.
-A warrior can surrender and be taken out of the ring at any time.
-While precautions are taken for the safety of our amateur competitors, there is always a risk of permanent injury and death, as such participants must sign a waiver excusing the Blood Council of the Red Ring from any civil or criminal liability.
The Party
Griever: 5th level Dragonborn Charisma Paladin (formerly a fighter, he had a religious experience). A calm and focused warrior who will almost always end up taking the brunt of the battle.
William Drake: 5th level Human Battle Cleric, Vassel of the Sovereign Host who finds most of his prayers directed at Dol Dorn.
Ideal 5th level Tiefling Wand Wizard, absolutely loves his Master's Wand of Magic Missile, and uses it to push opponents into flanks or into terrain hazards from a safe distance.
??? 5th level Orc Strength Paladin. My warlock player decided he'd like to shelve his Warlock for awhile and try a different type of character. I'm allowing him to... but I have no background or even a name on this character yet.
William Drake: 5th level Human Battle Cleric, Vassel of the Sovereign Host who finds most of his prayers directed at Dol Dorn.
Ideal 5th level Tiefling Wand Wizard, absolutely loves his Master's Wand of Magic Missile, and uses it to push opponents into flanks or into terrain hazards from a safe distance.
??? 5th level Orc Strength Paladin. My warlock player decided he'd like to shelve his Warlock for awhile and try a different type of character. I'm allowing him to... but I have no background or even a name on this character yet.
that looks awesome, man. good luck on the game. i'll check back to see how it went.