Prologue - Episode 4

Ionus tells Sharn, Bos and T'son, "We don't have much time.  Rakhu is walking into a trap.  He is matched against an assassin droid designated C3PX"



Ionus continues, "C3PX was always dangerous, when he was unique.  Recently he has gained the ability to control other Protocol (C3P) droids.  He must have received some kind of alien technology that is beyond our understanding.  Droids have unique processing cores and restraining hardware to prevent such control.  As a Mandolorian, I cannot directly interfere with the Great Hunt, but I can even the field.  C3PX has Rakhu's ships surrounded and his crew pinned down.  We can't risk a direct approach to the landing pad, but I can get you in behind it.  Rakhu is docked on an open-air platform in the Migrant Dock Workers Guild section of the lower levels."



"You can sneak through the building and enter from the East.  Meet me back on Nar Shadda, with Rakhu and his trophy.  I shall await you at the Palace of Rakhu's sponsor, Zhu-jinn the Hutt."

Rakhu\Tarro's crew

Skadge at J-9


Mako at P-10



C3PX in 2 columns at 17 and 18



The party will enter from the right side of the map.  I have tokens for you.

Roll initiative and give me a starting placement somewhere in columns 27-29.

Sharn, Bos and T'son are approaching from the top of the map.  Tarro and SDX are approaching from the bottom of the map.  Shivak will arrive bit later....

Please use the following template for each combat

Chris wrote:
<character name>
<current AC>
<current\max HP>
<any buffs>

for example

Chris wrote:
C3PX
AC 20
25\50 HP
Shield

Initiative 15

whit10 wrote:Will you want Initiative for Shivak and the ship?

go ahead, Shivak is on his way

Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 135
PBAMF

Init 9+12=21

SDX
AC =18
HP = 92 /92
Invisibility, greater (10 rounds remaining)

Initiative =
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +1" :

20 + 1 = 21

Bos Lobo
AC 17
Hp 62/62
Good hope (+2 damage/hit/saves/skills for all companions)

Initiative: 1+3=4

Sharn
AC 21
HP 87/87
sharn - Entropic Shield (ranged attacks 20% miss)
* all allies -Bless (+1 Attacks and saves vs Fear)

Initiative: 5 + 4 = 9

Chris wrote:
The party will enter from the right side of the map.  I have tokens for you.

Roll initiative and give me a starting placement somewhere in columns 27-29.

Sharn, Bos and T'son are approaching from the top of the map.  Tarro and SDX are approaching from the bottom of the map.  Shivak will arrive bit later....

Everyone did a great job with posting your character's stats Thanks!

However, everyone missed half of the request, underlined above LOL

Anyways, I don't want to waste another day, so we will just start round 1.  Everyone starts OFF the map and you will have to spend at least 1 move action (or spell or whatever) to enter the map and join combat.  Again, note from which direction your group is arriving - TOP  or BOTTOM

You are joining an on-going fight.  The 6 C3PXers have Skadge and Mako pinned down.  They are advancing and shooting.

Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)
16 - Mako (NPC) at P-10
15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  at J-9
4 - Bos




Please copy\paste your stat block each time you take an action to help me keep track of your character's status, even if it doesn't change from the last round.

BTW - watch your step, it's a loooong fall if you go over the edge of the landing platform

Tarro is up!

Using his quickrun shirt, Tarro gains an extra move action.  He moves to the balcony and fires his jetpack, interposing himself at P-15(cover).  Having faced similar models, he swiftly studies his target.  He then uses his standard action to fire at the nearest C3PX using vital strike.

7+17+1(PB)+3(study)=28 to hit
Dmg (4+1+8)x2 +3+1=30
Sneak att.?  4+1+5=10 if applicable.

Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 135/135
PBAMF

Init 9+12=21

navyik wrote:Using his quickrun shirt, Tarro gains an extra move action.  He moves to the balcony and fires his jetpack, interposing himself at P-15(cover).  Having faced similar models, he swiftly studies his target.  He then uses his standard action to fire at the nearest C3PX using vital strike.

7+17+1(PB)+3(study)=28 to hit
Dmg (4+1+8)x2 +3+1=30
Sneak att.?  4+1+5=10 if applicable.

Tarro rockets into the fight from the nearby balcony.  Skadge and Mako looks relieved.  Tarro lands behind the partial cover of some supply crates at P-15.  He dumps (drop - free) the lifeless body of Nomar Organna (grey) at his feet.   Tarro takes aim and blasts the nearest C3PX droid.

Tarro notices a brief flash, like a shield, but the blaster bolt seems to penetrate and scorches its left arm. (pink shaded for injured)

I don't think SA applies - he isn't flatfooted since the fight is on-going, he isn't denied Dex and Tarro isn't flanking.  Let me know if you disagree

Tarro can only fly at 40 this turn, since he is carrying a load (Nomar's body).  Next turn Tarro can fly at 60 again, but either way, with the extra move action, Tarro can cover the distance.



SDX is up

SDX
AC =18
HP = 92 /92
Invisibility, greater (10 rounds remaining)
Initiative = 21
LOCATION = N/27 - hovering high enough to use the barrier as partial cover while peering over it.

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Summon Monsters V (Class Ability, SLA)
This spell functions like summon monster I, except that you can summon one creature from the 5th-level list, 1d3 creatures of the same kind from the 4th-level list, or 1d4+1 creatures of the same kind from a lower-level list.

Using Level 3 list, Ape:
Result of the throw of dice "1d4 +1" :

1+ 1 = 2
+2 from mighty summons and augmented summoning

4 Apes, construct template grants +30 HP to Large creature
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/ape.html#ape

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SDX floats silently into position behind the threat droids. He recalls how quickly the Gree fell down in the tunnels, and how poorly armed these primitives appear to be. Rather than reveal his mainline offensive capabilities, he chooses to deploy weaker weapon systems.

The nano-swarm launches forward 50 ft to land vicinity M/20, and bursts into several separate pods as it grows - taking the shape of 4 vaguely ape-like creatures. Even before they are completely solid, they rush forward to attack the droids, swinging their thick arms like massive clubs, one focusing on each excepting the one located furthest "map south".

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Attacks from top to bottom

Ape1
Slam 1-
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

15 + 3 = 18

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

5 + 2 = 7


Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

9 + 3 = 12

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5

Ape 2
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

15 + 3 = 18

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

19 + 3 = 22

Dmg if hits
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

Ape 3
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

17 + 3 = 20

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

9 + 3 = 12

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

2 + 2 = 4

Ape 4
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

2 + 3 = 5

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

8 + 3 = 11

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

MAS wrote:SDX
AC =18
HP = 92 /92
Invisibility, greater (10 rounds remaining)
Initiative = 21
LOCATION = N/27 - hovering high enough to use the barrier as partial cover while peering over it.

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Summon Monsters V (Class Ability, SLA)
This spell functions like summon monster I, except that you can summon one creature from the 5th-level list, 1d3 creatures of the same kind from the 4th-level list, or 1d4+1 creatures of the same kind from a lower-level list.

Using Level 3 list, Ape:
Result of the throw of dice "1d4 +1" :

1+ 1 = 2
+2 from mighty summons and augmented summoning

4 Apes, construct template grants +30 HP to Large creature
http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/monsters/ape.html#ape

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SDX floats silently into position behind the threat droids. He recalls how quickly the Gree fell down in the tunnels, and how poorly armed these primitives appear to be. Rather than reveal his mainline offensive capabilities, he chooses to deploy weaker weapon systems.

The nano-swarm launches forward 50 ft to land vicinity M/20, and bursts into several separate pods as it grows.......

I will update the map in a bit, my home computer with PP is down, since we are rearranging some furniture.   SDX, invisible, will be located floating about 2m in the air at N-27

Hold those rolls for next turn.  Please note the casting time for ALL Summon Monster Spells = 1 round

School conjuration (summoning) [see text]; Level bard 1, cleric 1, sorcerer/wizard 1
Casting Time 1 round
Components V, S, F/DF (a tiny bag and a small candle)
Range close (25 ft. + 5 ft./2 levels)
Effect one summoned creature
Duration 1 round/level

That is an unusual casting time, with a specific meaning:

Casting Time
Most spells have a casting time of 1 standard action. Others take 1 round or more, while a few require only a swift action.
A spell that takes 1 round to cast is a full-round action. It comes into effect just before the beginning of your turn in the round after you began casting the spell. You then act normally after the spell is completed.

with further clarification here:

Casting Time
Spells that summon creatures to help in combat should have a casting time of “1 round.” This is to give a reasonable action cost for a character casting the spell. If the caster could summon a monster using a standard action and have it act that same round, it's like the spell didn't cost him any actions at all.

technically, SDX cannot move and cast a summon spell in the same round, without haste or something like Tarro's shirt.  Everyone is still learning their classes, so it's fine for this round.

SDX begins casting the spell (and can be interrupted for 1 full turn).  The nano-bots manifest at 21 next turn, after Tarro and just before SDX, who can then take all his actions as usual.  We can save those attack rolls for next turn.

I trust that you are making the correct rolls for the Apes (or future summons). Just give me a stat block for them, like your character:

Ape, 3
HP, HP, HP (if more than 1)
AC
buffs

Chris wrote:
Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)
16 - Mako (NPC) at P-10
15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  at J-9
4 - Bos

T'son rushes out to the northern platform and hurls a grenade!  He hits the top 3 C3PXers, 2 of them fail their saves and are stunned (blue).

Shivak drops out of Hyperspace above Coruscant in the Wrenvenge.  Shivak can sense that his friends are in danger.  Shivak begins his descent towards the docks area.



Mako pops up and fires at the same droid Tarro hit, but she misses.

Everyone at the docks can hear a sinister mechanical voice.  It is being broadcast from any and all available speakers - it seems to come from everywhere and nowhere at once.

"Targets acquired.  Biologicals are statistically predictable.  Tarro has demonstrated a weakness for the other biological units on his ship.  Adjust Gemini Protocols for maximum emotional distress."

In a flash of light, Mako's chest explodes and she slumps down to her knees.  "Ouch.... boss.... behind...."

The electromagnetic rail-gun bolt pierced her torso and exploded on the supply crates next to her.  The bolt came from a building off the map.  No one saw the exact location.

The voice broadcasts again, "Adjust tactical positioning, attack pattern Taurus."

Another squad of C3PXers drop from somewhere above.  They seem to have some kind of inertial dampeners in effect as they fall very quickly, but come to a sudden feather-soft landing on the docking pad.  The new squad used all of its actions (move + item).

The previous undamaged C3PXers all move, draw (free) and activate a single-shot rocket launcher from a shoulder mount at Tarro.  Tarro sees that the shoulder mount has a laser-targeting system.  The laser only needs to touch Tarro to acquire a target lock.  2 of the lasers acquire a target lock, the 3rd one misses its target lock.

2 rockets are launched at Tarro - 2 reflex saves are needed, please

The damaged C3PXer moves and uses its standard action to pick up the body of Nomar Organna.



Tarro - 2 Reflex saves

Shivak - any action besides flying?

Sharn is up (enter at RED arrow)

Roger that GM - good catch, thanks.

Sharn
AC 21
HP 87/87
sharn - Entropic Shield (ranged attacks 20% miss)
* all allies -Bless (+1 Attacks and saves vs Fear)

The Wookie moves to G-28, aware to not incur any opportunity attacks. Sharn wants to shut down that quadrant of droids. He holds out his hands in a halting gesture, growls menacingly, and casts Sanctuary on himself.

Foes must make a Will save (DC 18) or they cannot attack Sharn.

Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 135/135
PBAMF

Ref saves:

16
17

After Skadge takes his turn, Bos moves onto the north-side platform with Sharn at G-27, using the wall and crates for cover.
He takes two shots at the droid on D-27 with his heavy blaster.

Attack rolls: 12 and 6
12+12=24
6+7=13

1 hit = 18 damage

* Remember everyone that has a character within 30ft of Bos Lobo gains a +2 to hit/damage/skill checks/saves

navyik wrote:Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 135/135
PBAMF

Ref saves:

16
17

Tarro has +14 to Reflex, ouch!  

Both rockets find their mark!  Each explodes for 6d6+4



Tarro gets a Reflex save for 1/2 damage on each (2 saves)

Roll(6d6)+4:
2,3,6,2,2,2,+4
Total:21

Roll(6d6)+4:
1,2,6,1,4,2,+4
Total:20

The 2 C3PXers within 4m of Tarro failed their saves.  The one Tarro had shot explodes.  The other is heavily damaged.

Sharn moves into position on the north ramp with Bos next to him.

Bos only gets 1 shot, since he moved.  Multiple shots are always a Full Round Action, whether from a feat or just high BAB.  We'll go with the first shot, which hits the nearest droid.  Bos notices a shield flicker, but the bolt overwhelms it and tags the droid in its hip actuator.  (pink)

Never one to shy away from a fight, Skadge moves out from under the Scorpion while tinkering with some gadgets.  "Let's see how these bolt-heads like an EMP!"  (Skadge is a Techie = Wizard)

Only 1 of the 3 makes its save for 1/2

Damage:
Result of the throw of dice "6d6" :

1 + 3 + 3 + 5 + 2 + 3 = 17

the middle one takes 8, the EMP overloads 2 of their shields.  The middle one seems unharmed.



Tarro needs to make 2 Reflex saves for 1/2 damage

Top of the Round

Chris wrote:
Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)
16 - Mako (NPC) at P-10
15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  at J-9
4 - Bos

Tarro is up!

Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 114/135
PBAMF

Ref saves:
17+14=31
20+14=34

1/2 Damage already deducted from stat block.

C3PX knows not what it has done.  Tarro's conditioning kicks in and his blood pressure levels.  He calmly takes a 5' step map north, emerging unexpectedly from flaming plasma and begins to rock.  Starting with the injured droid in front of him and then working his way across the line that skadge just fried as they (if they) drop.

Roll of 1.  Hero point to re-roll.
Attack 4+15+1=20
Dmg if hit 3d8+1=11
Manyshot 3d8+1=14
Total 25 @ 1st target

Attack 12+15+1=28
Dmg if hit 3d8+1=13

Attack 16+15+1=32
Dmg if hit 3d8+1=13

Attack 4+10+1=15 (surge 1d6) +5=20
Dmg if hit 3d8+1=16

Tarro will use distant barrage (mythic) to make an extra attack.

Attack 6+1+15+1=23
Dmg if hit 3d8+2=13

If the sniper becomes visible, Tarro will spend a hero point to act out of turn.

Flames swirl around Tarro as he emerges, guns blazing!

Tarro drops his first two (both previously injured) targets and damages the 3rd (middle of Skadge's targets).

Tarro does not see the sniper.   you can only use 1 Hero point per turn

MAS wrote:SDX

The nano-swarm launches forward 50 ft to land vicinity M/20, and bursts into several separate pods as it grows - taking the shape of 4 vaguely ape-like creatures. Even before they are completely solid, they rush forward to attack the droids, swinging their thick arms like massive clubs, one focusing on each excepting the one located furthest "map south".

I hope I interpreted your instructions correctly, let me know if you want it changed

Ape 1 flails wildly at the C3PXer at I-18 but misses both times
Ape 2 connects once at K-18, the blow seems to bounce off its shield
Ape 3 lands 1 blow at L-16, the blow seems to bounce off its shield
Ape 4 misses both times at J-14

Chris wrote:
Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - Nano-apes
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)
16 - Mako (NPC) at P-10
15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  at J-9
4 - Bos

SDX is up

great job of updating guys!

GM - I went back and checked my first round action because I was feeling pretty certain I had checked everything pretty thoroughly.

Clarification follows. You would have been correct in pushing my summons into round 2 if that was a cast summons spell, but it was stated as the following =

Summon Monsters V (Class Ability, SLA)

The Summoner's SLA class ability doesn't share the spell's casting time of 1 round, it has its own casting time, as stated below.  

Summon Monster I (Sp): Starting at 1st level, a summoner can cast summon monster I as a spell-like ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + his Charisma modifier. Drawing upon this ability uses up the same power as the summoner uses to call his eidolon. As a result, he can only use this ability when his eidolon is not summoned. He can cast this spell as a standard action and the creatures remain for 1 minute per level (instead of 1 round per level).

When using the Class ability, Summon Monster is a standard action. Doesn't really change anything in this fight except that the apes get another round of attacks on round 2, but I want to make sure this clear going forward.

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2nd round action in progress, will be posted shortly.

SDX
AC =18
HP = 92 /92
SP = 21 (forgot to list this the first time)
Invisibility, greater (9 rounds remaining)

APE (LRG, 10 ft reach)
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12; (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size)
HP = 49 (19 +30 for Construct, Large Size)
SPD = 30
Melee = 2 slams +3 (1d6+2)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 1
(10 minutes remaining)

AIR ELEMENTAL, MEDIUM
AC 19, touch 16, flat-footed 13 (+5 Dex, +1 dodge, +3 natural)
HP = 50 (30 +20 for Construct size Medium)
Speed fly 100 ft. (perfect)
Melee slam +9 (1d6+3)
Special Attacks whirlwind (DC 14)
Base Atk +4; CMB +6; CMD 22
Feats Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved InitiativeB, Weapon FinesseB
(10 minutes remaining)

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The ape-frames continue to assault their assigned targets.

SDX notes the disparity between strength of the ape-frame weapons and droids defenses, and the increasingly scattered geometry of the threat droids, then adjusts his calculations to provide advanced mobility and offensive attributes. His next weapons package deploys into the air, forming into saucer shaped projectiles in grid F/28. They all dart forward in fast succession and strike a "flyby attack" (as per the feat) on the droid located D27, then fly out to hover in formation around C/D 19/20. They have sufficient movement to swerve around other droids reach so as to avoid AOO.



Summon Monsters V (Class Ability, SLA, Standard action)
This spell functions like summon monster I, except that you can summon one creature from the 5th-level list, 1d3 creatures of the same kind from the 4th-level list, or 1d4+1 creatures of the same kind from a lower-level list.

4h Level List = Air elemental, medium
1d3 creatures (+2 mighty summons and augmented summoning)

Result of the throw of dice "1d3 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5 creatures summoned.

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APE Attacks from top to bottom

Ape1
Slam 1-
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

17 + 3 = 20

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

6 + 3 = 9

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

6 + 2 = 8

Ape 2
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

3 + 3 = 6

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

15 + 3 = 18

Dmg if hits
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

Ape 3
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

12 + 3 = 15

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

3 + 2 = 5

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

2 + 3 = 5

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

2 + 2 = 4

Ape 4
Slam 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

5 + 3 = 8

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

2 + 2 = 4

Slam 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

18 + 3 = 21

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

1 + 2 = 3

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AIR ELEMENTAL, MED

AEM 1
Slam -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +9" :

20 + 9 = 29

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +3" :

3 + 3 = 6

AEM 2
Slam -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +9" :

5 + 9 = 14

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +3" :

1 + 3 = 4

AEM 3
Slam -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +9" :

19 + 9 = 28

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +3" :

4 + 3 = 7

AEM 4
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +9" :

13 + 9 = 22
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +3" :

6 + 3 = 9

AEM 5
Slam -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +9" :

18 + 9 = 27

Dmg if its-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +3" :

5 + 3 = 8

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Matt, my bad - you are 100% correct when using the SLA.

However, let's look at the entire text, so we are both clear:

Summon Monster I (Sp): Starting at 1st level, a summoner can cast summon monster I as a spell-like ability a number of times per day equal to 3 + his Charisma modifier. Drawing upon this ability uses up the same power as the summoner uses to call his eidolon. As a result, he can only use this ability when his eidolon is not summoned.

He can cast this spell as a standard action and the creatures remain for 1 minute per level (instead of 1 round per level).

At 3rd level, and every 2 levels thereafter, the power of this ability increases by one spell level, allowing him to summon more powerful creatures (to a maximum of summon monster IX at 17th level). At 19th level, this ability can be used as gate or summon monster IX. If used as gate, the summoner must pay any required material components.

A summoner cannot have more than one summon monster or gate spell active in this way at one time. If this ability is used again, any existing summon monster or gate immediately ends.

These summon spells are considered to be part of his spell list for the purposes of spell trigger and spell completion items. In addition, he can expend uses of this ability to fufill the construction requirements of any magic item he creates, so long as he can use this ability to cast the required spell.

So yes, you can cast it as a standard action, but only 1 time without erasing your previous "SM\SLA".  

So for our purposes here....

1)  You can bring the Air Elemental out as an SLA, but then the Apes disappear, after their attacks.

or

2) You can say the Apes were just the regular SM spell, which is how I treated them, in which case, your Air Elementals would actually be the SLA and both could act this turn

or

3)  The Apes are the SLA, they get the extra attacks, but the air elementals don't come into play until next turn.

Sorry, I was off on the rule, I haven't had to deal with a Summoner before You can cast as many SM spells as you want + 1 Eidolon or SM\SLA.  

just let me know which option you want or if you see others

Thanks for the stat blocks!!

All good, wasn't a complaint by any means! I am getting used to it too.

We'll say the Apes were a spell, negate that second set of rolls, and bring the Elementals into play.  

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MAS wrote:SDX
AC =18
HP = 92 /92
SP = 21 (forgot to list this the first time)
Invisibility, greater (9 rounds remaining)

APE (LRG, 10 ft reach)
AC 14, touch 11, flat-footed 12; (+2 Dex, +3 natural, –1 size)
HP = 49 (19 +30 for Construct, Large Size)
SPD = 30
Melee = 2 slams +3 (1d6+2)
Fort +7, Ref +5, Will +2
Base Atk +2; CMB +5; CMD 1
(10 rounds remaining)

AIR ELEMENTAL, MEDIUM
AC 19, touch 16, flat-footed 13 (+5 Dex, +1 dodge, +3 natural)
HP = 50 (30 +20 for Construct size Medium)
Speed fly 100 ft. (perfect)
Melee slam +9 (1d6+3)
Special Attacks whirlwind (DC 14)
Base Atk +4; CMB +6; CMD 22
Feats Dodge, Flyby Attack, Improved InitiativeB, Weapon FinesseB
(10 minutes remaining)

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SDX notes the disparity between strength of the ape-frame weapons and droids defenses, and the increasingly scattered geometry of the threat droids, then adjusts his calculations to provide advanced mobility and offensive attributes. His next weapons package deploys into the air, forming into saucer shaped projectiles in grid F/28. They all dart forward in fast succession and strike a "flyby attack" (as per the feat) on the droid located D27, then fly out to hover in formation around C/D 19/20. They have sufficient movement to swerve around other droids reach so as to avoid AOO.

Great, I didn't take it as a complaint.  I am glad there is more than 1 person looking at the rules  Thanks for the token pictures for the AEM!

Apes duration is rounds, since they are the spell.

AEMs 1,3,4, 5 all hit, only 2 misses vs C3PXer at D-27 (damaged\pink).  Total damage of 30 is enough to send it to the scrapyard!

T'son attempts to draw his weapon, which provokes an AoO from the nearest C3PXer, they are grappling in melee.

Shivak (since Josh didn't chime in, just did 2 moves last turn) and this turn Shivak enters the atmosphere.  The Wrenvenge is diving through the fibrous veil of Cirrostratus clouds.  

double move or something else?

Mako slumps over, dead.

The party hears the mechanical voice taunting Tarro, "Highly predicatble biological.  It is as if you are a marionette and I am pulling your strings.  Tug.... tug.... dance for me"

Another high impact railgun bolt flashes and Skadge's chest explodes!

"Duh... that hurt...."  He drops but he is barely alive.

Perception checks for all to spot the sniper, but affected by facing of your last target.

"Initiate Sagitarian Retrieval Protocols, secure the target, watch the cross fire."

Another squad of C3PXers drop from above and surround the body of Nomar.

"Remove exfiltration capability"

A droid starfighter flies in and blasts the Scorpion!

The C3PXer at C-29 turns to fire on Sharn.... but his programming fails him and he loses his action.

C3PXer at C-24 is still grappling with T'son

J-5 and N-5 use their single shot rockets at Tarro.  Targeting lasers lock onto his red armor - 2 Reflex saves needed to avoid the rockets.  

K-13 and L-15, having used their rockets will fire at Tarro with their blaster rifles - both taking an AoO from their adjacent nano-ape.  Both miss!

Chris wrote:
Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - Nano-apes
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)

15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  at J-9
4 - Bos

Sharn is up, Skadge isn't doing anything that would affect Bos - so you can both go.

Tarro is on deck, but needs 2 Reflex saves to avoid the rockets

SDX is in the hole, with 2 Ape AoO needed

APE AOO 1
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

5 + 3 = 8

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

4 + 2 = 6

APE AOO 2
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +3" :

13 + 3 = 16

Dmg if hits-
Result of the throw of dice "1d6 +2" :

2 + 2 = 4

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SDX Perception -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +11" :

16 + 11 = 27

Sharn
AC 21
HP 87/87

Buffs:
~Sharn - Entropic Shield (ranged attacks 20% miss), Sanctuary (foes must make a Will save (DC 18) or they cannot attack Sharn)
~all allies - Bless (+1 Attacks and saves vs Fear)

~current bonus from Bos - (everyone that has a character within 30ft of Bos Lobo gains a +2 to hit/damage/skill checks/saves)


Sharn moves to D-26 and casts Obscuring Mist. A misty vapor arises around the wookie. It is stationary. The vapor obscures all sight, including darkvision, beyond 5 feet. A creature 5 feet away has concealment (attacks have a 20% miss chance). Creatures farther away have total concealment (50% miss chance, and the attacker cannot use sight to locate the target).

The cloud spreads in 20-ft. radius from Sharn, 20 ft. high.


Sharn's turn is done.

whit10 wrote:Sorry, I didn't chime in because I was just waiting for you to tell me he had arrived.  

As soon as he can target the enemy ship, let me know... or if he needs a perception check first or something, let me know that.

I will let you know, but I had asked....

Chris wrote:

Shivak - any action besides flying?

Shivak moved x2 last turn, let me know if he wants to do anything else this turn

MAS wrote:
SDX Perception -
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +11" :
16 + 11 = 27

Ape AoO both miss

SDX spots a C3PX sniper, about 150m away on a landing platform across the docks area



Sharn moves and calls on the Force to conceal himself in fog

Skadge crawls behind what he hopes is some cover.



Bos is up

Tarro on deck, needs 2 Reflex saves

SDX in the hole

Droids located H/K 18 are stunned, correct?

MAS wrote:Droids located  H/K  18 are stunned, correct?

Correct, T'son hit them with a stun grenade in round 1. Stun lasts 1d4 rounds, they have missed 2 actions so far.

whit10 wrote:ah, just saw where you asked.  I just missed it.

Does Shivak have any read on the enemy ship?  If it's just sitting, he will get close enough to target the cluster of baddies at the base of the stairs (keeping in mind that Tarro is right there)

no worries - I mean other actions, not involved in the fight.

If not, Shivak can just keep moving

whit10 wrote:well, I guess this WOULD be a good time for Enhance Ability:

that's the idea!  (everyone else got free time to buff before the fight)

Chris wrote:
Initiative Order:
21 - Tarro (higher dex)
21 - Nano-apes and Nano-AEM
21 - SDX
18 - T'son (NPC)
17 - Shivak (not in the fight yet)

15 - C3PXers
9 - Sharn
8 - Skadge  (NPC)  
4 - Bos

Bos is up

Tarro on deck, needs 2 Reflex saves

SDX in the hole

Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 114/135
PBAMF

Ref saves:
2+14=16
9+14=23

Bos Lobo
AC 17
62/62 HP
Good Hope (+2), Bless (+1)


This appears to be a short wall that Bos is crouching behind to his east. If so, he pops up and fires two laser blasts at the CPO units located at J-5 and M-5.

Attack rolls vs J-5: 17
17+14=31
Damage 3d8+2= 14

Attack roll vs M-5: 20 (critical)
3d8x2 +2= 34

MrBrownstone75 wrote:Bos Lobo
AC 17
62/62 HP
Good Hope (+2), Bless (+1)


This appears to be a short wall that Bos is crouching behind to his east. If so, he pops up and fires two laser blasts at the CPO units located at J-5 and M-5.

Attack rolls vs J-5: 17
17+14=31
Damage 3d8+2= 14

Attack roll vs M-5: 20 (critical)
3d8x2 +2= 34

Ok, let's take a look at a couple rules here that don't often apply in PF, but will be regular issues in SW with all the guns:  Line of Sight, Soft Cover and Range

(when I use Italics, I am quoting from a rule book)

Ranged Attacks: With a ranged weapon, you can shoot or throw at any target that is within the weapon's maximum range and in line of sight.

Bos would need to be able to draw a line from his token to J-5 and M-5 to have "line of sight".  I don't see any hard obstacles like walls that would block his LOS, only other people, which leads to ->

Soft Cover: Creatures, even your enemies, can provide you with cover against ranged attacks, giving you a +4 bonus to AC. However, such soft cover provides no bonus on Reflex saves, nor does soft cover allow you to make a Stealth check.

The other thing I would note here, is that if your attack roll misses by (-4), then you would hit the "soft cover" in between yourself and your target.  So just be mindful of shooting through friends  

Range:  Bos is using a Heavy Blaster Pistol which has a range increment of 8m.  Each square\hex is 2m in SW, instead of 5ft in D&D.  So every 4 squares = 8m or 1 range increment (RI)  for a heavy blaster pistol.  After the first RI, it is -2 per RI = -0 for squares 1-4,  -2 for squares 5-8, -4 for squares 9-12, -6 for squares 13-16, etc.  I know the squares are hard to count visually, which is why I like to make an alpha-numeric grid.  Bos is standing at 27, his targets at 5.  27-5= 22 squares or 44m.  22 squares would have a -10 penalty to hit for range with a heavy blaster pistol.  

Check out the Ranged Weapons page in SW for a listing of ranges - Heavy Blaster Pistol is short, most rifles are around 20-30m, just fyi.

In general, I suggest working from the top of the list down.  First - Bos doesn't have a clear LOS to either target, each is blocked by multiple objects, but I would agree that they all qualify as "soft cover" or "partial cover"  

J-5 is blocked by a Nano-ape, a C3PXer and the corner of the ship (partial cover) = 3x soft cover\partial cover
M-5 is blocked by a Nano-ape, C3PXer and then another C3PXer = 3x soft cover

Assuming they are legal shots, let's calculate the penalties to hit, firing across 44m and through 3 objects of "soft cover"

22m (total # of squares) = 6 RIs, -10 to hit, not counting the first RI
-4 to hit for each "soft cover" obstacle = -4 x 3 = -12

Each shot is at -22 to hit

The first shot, now an effective 31 - 22 = 9 is a miss

The second shot (crit) is still a hit, but would it have confirmed as a critical with a -22?  I am guessing not with a total modifier of -8  (+14-22).

However, the bonus damage from Good Hope (+2) would have been doubled, if it had been a crit.  

Let me know if any of that doesn't make sense, I know it is confusing at first, but it will be come easier to calculate as you do it more often

Bos squeezes off an impossible shot, through the crowded platform to drop the C3PXer at M-5!

navyik wrote:Tarro
Ac 29 SR21
Hp 114/135
PBAMF

Ref saves:
2+14=16
9+14=23

Tarro learned from last time and successfully dodged both rockets. However, Tarro notices that they didn't impact, they are actually guided missiles which are circling around and will attack again next turn!

Tarro is up

SDX on deck

As regards line of sight Chris, I assumed Bos had an elevated position. There are several stairs to his west that I thought went down to a landing where the CPOX droids were. Basically I was shooting over everyone's heads.

MrBrownstone75 wrote:As regards line of sight Chris, I assumed Bos had an elevated position. There are several stairs to his west that I thought went down to a landing where the CPOX droids were. Basically I was shooting over everyone's heads.

Ah, I see what you mean - where the 2 apes are standing. I can see where you would get that impression. Now that I look at it, they do look like steps. I hadn't even noticed that or thought of it, honestly.

If you look at the original picture in N*2 - the landing platform is actually uphill, not down hill. Bos would not even have LOS if he was a lower elevation, but that's neither here nor there, now though. I should have clarified that there was\wasn't different elevations in play, that's my bad.

For now, it is all 1 level just to keep it easy. It doesn't affect the outcome this round, since you had a crit and the damage dropped the droid.

I will try to be more clear in the future, though just assume it is all 1 level, if I don't note it as otherwise. Please feel free to ask, if you are unsure too.

Okay thanks Chris. That helps

Tarro again uses distant barrage for an extra attack, before his normal action, to blast the droid near Skadge.

7+15+1=23 to hit
Dmg 3d8+2=22

He then wheels around looking for the sniper.  If he sees it, he will fire at it.  If he does not, these attacks will go to the droids around Nomar, moving from one to the next as they (if they) drop. Add+1 att. If point blank

14+15=29
Dmg  3d8+1=12
Dmg  3d8+1=20

16+15=31
Dmg  6

17+15=32
Dmg 11

19+10=29
Crit conf. Roll 7+10=17 (surge 1d6) +2=19 (20 if pt. Blank)
Dmg 22 (x3 =66 if crit)

navyik wrote:Tarro again uses distant barrage for an extra attack, before his normal action, to blast the droid near Skadge.

7+15+1=23 to hit
Dmg 3d8+2=22

He then wheels around looking for the sniper.  If he sees it, he will fire at it.  If he does not, these attacks will go to the droids around Nomar, moving from one to the next as they (if they) drop. Add+1 att. If point blank

14+15=29
Dmg  3d8+1=12
Dmg  3d8+1=20

16+15=31
Dmg  6

17+15=32
Dmg 11

19+10=29
Crit conf. Roll 7+10=17 (surge 1d6) +2=19 (20 if pt. Blank)
Dmg 22 (x3 =66 if crit)

Give me a perception check for the Sniper. SDX spotted it this round but hasn't had a chance to point him out yet.... although getting directions from an invisible guy would be interesting

Ooooh natural 20!
20+18=38 perception.