Pt. 4: A Town BBQ

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I'd like to think the town armory has a similar look.  


Pestilence's 20th Anniversary Day has come at last.
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The morning's activities go off splendidly and it turns out to be a beautiful March day.

The heroes find themselves during the bbq portion of the celebration. There is a great convergence in the fairgrounds as people feast.

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I placed your characters, but you guys can decide where you want to be.

~DD-20 Bill (Rough Rider 1), roof
~AA-17 Jack Stone
~Y-15 Marshal's dog
~W-15 Virgil
~V-6 Mark (RR 2), roof
~M-9 Orbyn
~K-7 Monk
~L-16 Chef
~L-18 Neraka
~M-22 Oli

Tokens are various people, dogs, horses, tables, and cooking fire. I wasn't sure if the Rough Riders (Bill and Mark) were supposed to be at jail, so I just put them on the map.

Somebody wanna email the map to me at [Only admins are allowed to see this link]? Since I still can't see a damn thing.

email sent Dan, no problem. I sent 2 of the 4 map pics as they are sort of in pairs, just slightly different angles, but I picked what I thought were the best 1 of each pair.

Placement looks fine for me and the deputies, that is perfect, I requested 1 on the roof of the general store and 1 on the roof of the armory. I hope they are wearing their finest Red Shirts

Virgil told all the deputies, Neraka, Traveler and Oli about the One-eyed man, the Evil Flies and the dirty birds, since they seem like the sort that can handle themselves.

I assume we got back any vitality overnight?

New daily rolls:

Grit
Roll(1d4)+1:
2,+1
Total:3

Variable Vitality
Roll(1d6)+0:
5,+0
Total:5

48\48 currently
3 Grit

Virgil is keeping a watchful eye on festivities, Spencer in hand but resting on his shoulder. In his other hand, he has a half-eaten pork chop that he is feeding to Tinder.

Placement is ok. As long as he maintains line of sight with the rooftop deputies. Traveler typically doesnt get in the middle of crowds. He prefers to be on the fringes, where he can watch everyone.

Traveler has had his clothes washed and is freshly shaven. He's smiling and being friendly to all who speak to him.

He's carrying his Walking Stick, and has his small Kukri stuck in the back of his belt, barely visible. He is also carrying 2 smoke bombs concealed in the left side of his robe and 2 throwing stars concealed in the right side. He also has his small prayer book in his inner pocket, of course.

In addition he's carrying 5 dollars cash. The rest of his possessions are left in his boarding house room.

He hasn't eaten or drank anything (besides water).

Oli has a 78% chance (student of the weave) of placing the inquisitor ability identify creature into an item for the marshal. Rolled a 56. Oli will need materials (street value $1000). Would the marshal have been able to assemble such?

I take it then, everyone's character placement is OK?

Now I need a Fate roll for all the PC's. It will indicate the character's influence in the ensuing storyline.

Some more map pix:
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ok, what if you didn't bother with a deity since none of the ones listed really apply? I also just plain forgot about that. lol

I actually didn't see anything about a fate roll in the player's guide. Is that just a d20? Any modifiers?

from the WW house rules thread

Robyo wrote:

Fate
Fate score equals: Level+Faith Points+Luck-Taint
Whenever a new adventure arrives, or the GM simply calls for it, roll a d20 and add your Fate score. The result is your character's "influence" in the next arc of the story.

Virgil Fate

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +12" :

20 + 12 = 32

   "No Fate, but what you make"

ah, screw it, faith is over-rated anyway

Roll(1d20)+8:
14,+8
Total:22

Missed that in the house rules i guess.Thanks.

Traveler's fate roll: 1d20+12

14+12= 26

Thank you very much. It helps me determine as a GM how much info I should dish out.   

An operator rushes out from the telegraph office. He quickly locates Virgil and hands off the telegram. The message says:

Attention: Marshal Lafayette,
From: Justice Mjolnir
Regret cannot join festivities. When they're over, important next mission: investigate train-robbers suspected to be hiding on White Mountain.
Also, BMA intel warns of potential armory robberies in the area.

Robyo wrote:Thank you very much. It helps me determine as a GM how much info I should dish out.   
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Sorry man, I was a bit late to the forum.   

Since Monk has no idea of what Virgil is doing, he just continues to be watchful.

Virgil takes the note, reads it and glares at the operator dismissively until he leaves.  (low charisma = poor social etiquette)

Virgil strikes a match on his boot heel and burns the note.  Virgil takes out a cheap mexican cigar and bites off the end growling under his breath, "politicians" before spitting the end into the dust.  Virgil lights the cigar as he keeps a look out for Ravens, the One-Eyed man and other signs of Wickedness.  

Virgil uses Detect Evil (30ft cone, no cost) on passerbyes that he doesn't recognize on a regular basis.

Robyo wrote:
Also, BMA intel warns of potential armory robberies in the area.

"Another good reason that the guns stay in the hands of the people" he thinks to himself.

Fate: 8+12=20

whit10 wrote:ok, what if you didn't bother with a deity since none of the ones listed really apply?  I also just plain forgot about that. lol

Josh, I won't penalize you this time. But you should probably pick up a deity or the heretic theme. Next time, Neraka will suffer Disadvantage on a Fate roll. Besides, deities offer lots of cool abilities (boons).


*Guys thanks for your patience. I should have a little time tonight to update the map.

In the meantime, give me perception and initiative rolls.

I figure your characters are "on-the-ready" so won't be surprised.

Perc: 8+13=21
Init: 6+2=8

Monk:
Perception 1d20+ 11 (6+11)=17
Initiative 1d20 + 2 (19+2)=21

Perception
Roll(1d20)+14:
5,+14
Total:19

Initiative
Roll(1d20)+5:
9,+5
Total:14

Rob, lol... I guess we're going to disagree, again.  But whatever, Maiya is his deity, yadda, yadda, yadda.. I don't care.  Really

Initiative:

Roll(1d20)+2:
2,+2
Total:4

Perception:

Roll(1d20)+9:
18,+9
Total:27

I'll update the deity shit later today on the character sheet

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The barbeque is a hit. Many people are chewing, drinking, talking, and laughing. Everyone agrees this anniversary party is already better than the 15th, which was rained out.

Neraka and Oli notice a quorum of ravens flying lazily over town. They land on the far side of the armory, out-of-view.

Mixed with the sounds of celebration, a low rumble begins. It grows in intensity until everyone stops, alarmed. The ground trembles and shakes, like an earthquake. People scream and a panic ensues. The quake continues.

All PCs make an acrobatics check DC 10 or be knocked prone.

Suddenly, amidst the chaos, a burst of flame erupts within the crowd. It is quickly followed by two more, smaller bursts. Pungent is the smell of burning clothes, hair, and flesh. Within the haze of smoke, a large man moves violently, swinging a mighty club. He appears to be the thug from earlier, but increased in size, and menacing.

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The tremors stop just as a huge mechanical worm erupts out of the ground in front of the armory.

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The townsfolk tokens ringed in red means they are wounded. Characters may pass through friendly squares, but cannot stop in an occupied square.

Initiative:
1 - Monk
2 - Jack Stone
3 - Orbyn
4 - Cyclops
5 - Chef
6 - Virgil
7 - Burrow Mech
8 - Mark
9 - Bill
10 - Oli
11 - Neraka

Anyone who failed Acrobatics check begins their turn in Prone condition.

Unknown Monk is up.

Oli is prone.

Acro check:

Roll(1d20)+7:
6,+7
Total:13

Yikes, gettin' some low rolls here... bad sign

Acrobatics check: 1d20 + 14 (17+14)=31

Monk calls out at the top of his voice "townspeople,  run away! Flee to your homes!" In an effort to get the uninjured people to safety.

He holds his other action pending the action of the cyclops. If the townspeople clear a path to square N12, he will advance there, or to the nearest legal square If the cyclops has not moved.

Otherwise,  he wants to move as close as possible to the location of the cyclops after it's turn.

So, I guess hold action pending cyclops movement and then move to be adjacent to him or as close as legally possible.

His base movement is 35. He has his fists of fury ready.

since we were not in combat when the quake hit, take 10 on acro 10 +12 = 22

Virgil takes one last puff on his mexican cigar before flicking it into the nearest fire.  He pulls down his mask, with its long red lines and dark eyes.  The visage of the mask bears a strong resemblance to the symbol of Stolgar's Wolf that he painted on the shoulder pad of his armor.  

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Virgil looks at the Norse runes etched onto the barrel of his Spencer.  

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"Stolgar, guide the Thunderbolts in my hands to strike down these Jötnar..... or send your Valkyries to claim my corpse!"

Nice use of Mjolnir and Thor's symbol!   

whit10 wrote:Nice use of Mjolnir and Thor's symbol!   

thanks, let's hope it hits like a hammer!

By the way Rob, to stay within the rules, Neraka can't take Maiya as a deity, so he'll go with Corvis. Makes a bit more sense with the Fey connection and nature, etc.

Mjolnir is the name of the local majistrate.

Corvis sounds good. Remember, your character can be one-step away from their deity's alignment.


Okay...
Jack Stone was knocked prone. He stands up and shoots at the robowurm with his shotgun.

Orbyn wades into the pond (3/4 movement) and gets up next to the cyclops. He lands a thunderous blow on the giant.

Cyclops swings his mighty club at Orbyn and does significant damage.

Chef stands up and shoots the cyclops with his shotgun.


Vigil is up.

Virgil hollers to the townies, as best as he can over the commotion, "Git outta 'ere.  Women, take the kids and run, men - git yer guns!  I let you keep 'em fer a reason."

Virgil spins the Spencer around by its handle (think Minority Report) as he says a swift prayer to Stolgar, "Bring the Thunder" (move action to activate Gun Mage ability with Shocking Grasp, 2 vitality).  The ancient runes glow brightly and electricity arcs around his rifle.

2 shots at the worm-mech, first one has the Shocking grasp charge, no penalty Gun Ace

1st shot, charged, +1 Grit
Roll(1d20)+17:
10,+17 +1
Total:28
vs Reflex

if that hits, gun damage
Roll(2d10)+13:
5,9,+13
Total:27

+shocking grasp 5d6
Roll(5d6)+0:
5,4,3,2,4,+0
Total:18

total damage = 45

Daze vs Fort +5 for metal (I assume from picture, if not lower roll by 5)
Roll(1d20)+22:
11,+22
Total:33

Dazed for 1 round, if that beats its Fort

2nd shot vs Reflex
Roll(1d20)+17:
14,+17
Total:31

Damage, if that hits
Roll(2d10)+13:
4,8,+13
Total:25

Swift Action, "Frigga watch over me"  Shield Spell, -2 vitality
Vitality

2\3 Grit
44\48 Vitality

Robyo wrote:

Cyclops swings his mighty club at Orbyn and does significant damage.

Since I held my action to move as close as legally possible to the cyclops after its turn, may I ask the GM which square I now occupy?

Arcturus2 wrote:

Robyo wrote:

Cyclops swings his mighty club at Orbyn and does significant damage.

Since I held my action to move as close as legally possible to the cyclops after its turn, may I ask the GM which square I now occupy?

Kinda depends on what Monk wants to do. Stay on land or go in water or something else? Orbyn moved to L-13, so Monk could take his old square (M-9), I guess.

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Arcturus2 wrote:

Robyo wrote:

Cyclops swings his mighty club at Orbyn and does significant damage.

Since I held my action to move as close as legally possible to the cyclops after its turn, may I ask the GM which square I now

Kinda depends on what Monk wants to do. Stay on land or go in water or something else? Orbyn moved to L-13, so Monk could take his old square (M-9), I guess.

I'd rather take L-12, if that's acceptable.

Nice shootin' Tex, er, Virgil!
And a nice application of Gun Mage   

Both shots find their mark. The iron devourer is dazed for one round.

But you don't get smite damage. I also don't know what Virgil's alignment is. So what about the dog?

Arcturus2 wrote:

Robyo wrote:

Arcturus2 wrote:

Robyo wrote:

Cyclops swings his mighty club at Orbyn and does significant damage.

Since I held my action to move as close as legally possible to the cyclops after its turn, may I ask the GM which square I now

Kinda depends on what Monk wants to do. Stay on land or go in water or something else? Orbyn moved to L-13, so Monk could take his old square (M-9), I guess.

I'd rather take L-12, if that's acceptable.

Sure. At 3/4 speed, Monk can move 5 squares (26.25 feet).

Monk still has a standard action left.


The wurm is dazed for one round and can take no actions, but can defend itself normally.

From the rooftop of the general store, Mark takes aim at the cyclops. His rifle jams! He manages to drop it before taking wound damage. F'n amateur.

From atop the armory, Bill shoots at the dazed wurm. He buries two rounds in it's iron hide.


Oli is up.

Monk wades into the water. He sees Orbyn get struck by a mighty swing of the giant's club, and darts in to attack.

Standard action: Attack, Flurry of Blows.

First: 1d20+12 (15+12)=27.
If that hits: 2d6+17 ( 5 Holy ) =6 +17 =23 total damage, 5 of which is holy.

Second: 1d20 + 12 (18+12)=30
If that hits: 2d6 + 17 ( 5 Holy )= 7+17=24 total damage, 5 of which is holy.

Robyo wrote:Nice shootin' Tex, er, Virgil!
And a nice application of Gun Mage   

Both shots find their mark. The iron devourer is dazed for one round.

But you don't get smite damage. I also don't know what Virgil's alignment is. So what about the dog?

I did not include Smite Damage, that would have been an additional +8  

+5 damage from GS class ability, +5 damage from Mageblade class ability (which makes the bullets magical) and +3 from his Spencer = +13 damage

Sorry on the alignment, Virgil is Neutral Good, the same as Stolgar. Virgil doesn't really care about law or chaos, just killing evil. That is why he only loosely follows the rules as town Marshall regarding firearm registration and doesn't pay much attention to the Magistrates telegraph.

I didn't do anything with the dog since it is Spark's dog. Virgil is making efforts to help the mutt and make friends (asking Neraka to help with his sadness over Spark's disappearance and feeding him pork chops). Hopefully he just stays out of the way.

Monk puts the double-wallop hurt on the cyclops.

I only ask about the dog, because he would need to learn tricks to be helpful in combat.


*I think I will make another thread that includes things from the GM's book. It will have stats for warhorse and other things.


Oli is up.

Robyo wrote:
*I think I will make another thread that includes things from the GM's book. It will have stats for warhorse and other things.

Stickied   

Oli stands up, wondering where the explosions came from. Do they look like fireballs?

No, more like incendiary devices. Bombs, or perhaps, grenades.

Magic missle on the giant. Force dmg 14.

Oli fires upon the cyclops with magical bolts. He hardly seems to notice.


Neraka is up.

Neraka lets loose a Comanche war whoop that slowly turns into a howl as his human form is replaced by a 12' tall snarling black werewolf (Shadow Lord Crinos form from old WoD).  Shifting is a swift action, costs 1 vitality. Neraka's Vitality: 45/46

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Move to cyclops, M-15. However, there appears to be people in the way, unless they have scattered, Neraka will go after the worm.

He's large now as well.

Please clarify if the bystanders have scattered

the mecha-wurm is also Dazed, so it gets no action (counter attack) this round, just FYI

the mecha-wurm also took a good 70 damage from me, plus some from one of the deputies. we might want to focus it down before switching to the Cyclops. the 2 monks have the Cyclops engaged and hopefully can stall it for a bit.

Chirs2 wrote:the mecha-wurm is also Dazed, so it gets no action (counter attack) this round, just FYI

the mecha-wurm also took a good 70 damage from me, plus some from one of the deputies.  we might want to focus it down before switching to the Cyclops.  the 2 monks have the Cyclops engaged and hopefully can stall it for a bit.

I think we can hold it. Keep it outta the main fight.

Townsfolk all go at the end of the round. Many are wounded and/or prone, so it remains to be see how many can actually scatter.

Of course now that Neraka's wolfed-out, they'll have even more incentive to run. But for now, they remain.

wouldn't I just push them out of the way as they are not enemies?  

if not, I'll do something else.  Move down to S-20 and shoot my spines at the worm.

Attack vs. Reflex:

Roll(1d20)+4:
16,+4
Total:20

If that hits

Roll(1d10)+8:
6,+8
Total:14

whit10 wrote:wouldn't I just push them out of the way as they are not enemies?  

if not, I'll do something else.  Move down to S-20 and shoot my spines at the worm.

Attack vs. Reflex:

Roll(1d20)+4:
16,+4
Total:20

If that hits

Roll(1d10)+8:
6,+8
Total:14

How do you figure that attack is only at +4???

Look at your character sheet - all your Wereform (+ Horrid + Large) bonuses apply to any attack you make while in Wereform, + 5 CON + 4 level.

Everything stacks in Radiance