distant rumblings

DM, You said the forest had “mostly” thinned out. Does Marvin still enjoy the favored terrain benefits?

not in the village, sorry.

No worries. Marvin calls quickly to his companions “I’ll take the right flank and distract them!” He will use his bonus action and use Cunning Action to Dash to D-10, unslinging his bow as he moves. He will let fly two arrows at the Giant nearest that position:

Wed Jun 29 2022 21:44:59 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 15, + 10, TOTAL: 25

Wed Jun 29 2022 21:44:58 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 8, + 10, TOTAL: 18

Assuming that’s two hits.
Damage1:
Wed Jun 29 2022 21:48:08 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d6 + 6 to total : 3, + 6, TOTAL: 9

Damage2 (adding 1d8 per Colossus Slayer)
Wed Jun 29 2022 21:49:22 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 6, TOTAL: 6

Wed Jun 29 2022 21:49:15 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d6 + 6 to total : 4, + 6, TOTAL: 10

Total damage to the giant: 25

Marvin will use his remaining 5’ of movement to duck back into cover at D-9

Done!

two hits on that giant. He snarls in anger at Marvin.

Gor'Zax is up! I will update the map after the giants go.

Hey Mike,
I don't mean to be a micro manager, but I think you are missing a couple things that would help your damage output quite a bit. Would you mind some suggestions?
It might change my action, so just checking before I go....

Also, DM question - does his position at d9 now block his LoS?

Admittedly rusty in the dice chucking dept. Suggestions welcome

Assuming you are still mounted on chopper, you use your mounts movement not your own. While controlling your mount, chopper can only take dash, dodge, or disengage actions plus his move. So.... use chopper to move into position, that frees up your bonus action for hunters mark to add a d6 to each shot!

I am awaiting DM ruling on your LoS from d9. If you can still see the big ugly, i can give you another attack via commanding strike, which would also qualify for a sneak attack, plus the hunter mark. (Assuming the extra 2d6 doesnt kill it).

If no LoS then I will take 2 attacks myself

Also DM question....  according to RAW 5e rules, mounting or dismounting does NOT provoke AoO as long as both mount and rider stay within the reach of the enemy.  I also acknowledge this is often amended in house rules due to the logic of what is happening.  How do you want to play it?

Also, also.... flanking gives ADV (raw) or +2 (our old pirate house rules)?

I like it. DM, will you allow a retcon? Totally understand if I need to just chalk this up as lesson learned.

yes, Marvin's line of sight would be blocked if he moved there... I will allow a retcon as we are all a bit rusty.  Just this fight though.

...and Chris, I'm not entirely sure I understand your question, you can dismount without provoking an AoO as I read it. As for flanking, there isn't any by the 5e rules. It just Rogues that can do that and use SA...if that's what you're asking about?

Cool on the dismount rules.
5e actually does have flanking rules, its in the DMG. It gives ADV in 5e but as 1st DM of pirates, I thought that was too strong (mostly for mobs using it vs PCs) so i went with the old 3.x rules of +2 instead. I was just asking which, if either I guess, we were using in your game.

We are driving all day, so I dont want to hold everyone up.  

Gor'Zax spurs Arrod into a charge, making good on Marvin's flanking action!

Arrod will move to J-12 and take the Dodge action.

Gor'Zax uses a Bonus Action for Feinting Strike to grant himself ADV on his first swing (full power attack -5/+10) and follow up with a second swing if the giant is still up

1st swing w Adv
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 3 to total : 3, + 3, TOTAL: 6
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 3 to total : 12, + 3, TOTAL: 15

Damage, if that hits,
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 15 to total : 5, 4, + 15, TOTAL: 24
Plus BM dice Rolling line 1 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 5, TOTAL: 5
29 total


2nd swing
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 2, + 8, TOTAL: 10

Damage, if that hits

Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 5 to total : 3, 2, + 5, TOTAL: 10


Adding stat block

Chris wrote:

Gor'Zax
HP: 79/67
AC: 19/21
BM dice: 4/5d8
SV: str +7, con +6, wis +2
PP: 15
Necro resistant
Pre-rolled save d20 : 11

Arrod
HP: 31/19
AC: 18

**ADV str checks and saves 10rds***

Marvin's Retcon turn:

He will advance using Chopper's Dash (80 feet) to D-10, and cast Hunter's Mark as a bonus action, placing his mark on the targeted Giant. Maintaining previous to-hit and damage rolls, plus adding 1d6 to each:

Fri Jul 01 2022 08:09:51 GMT-0600 (Mountain Daylight Time)
Rolling line 1 : 1d6 + 0 to total : 5, TOTAL: 5

Fri Jul 01 2022 08:09:50 GMT-0600 (Mountain Daylight Time)
Rolling line 1 : 1d6 + 0 to total : 2, TOTAL: 2

Total damage now 32.

Using Chopper's remaining movement, Marvin will end his turn at D-6

Marvin and Gor'Zax do considerable damage to the hill giant they attack... he's very angry now and takes two swings at Gor'Zax with a tree limb that he's using as a club.

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 2, + 8, TOTAL: 10

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 19, + 8, TOTAL: 27

one hit on Gor'Zax for

Rolling line 1 : 3d8 + 5 to total : 2, 6, 4, + 5, TOTAL: 17

17 damage to Gor'Zax.

the other giant hurls a large rock at the horse you rode in on.  Disadvantage on the throw

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 5, + 8, TOTAL: 13

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 12, + 8, TOTAL: 20

that is a miss on the mount.




Warhol is now up.

DM, please correct Marvin’s position to D-6. Thanks!

oops, corrected

Warhol as a Warhorse
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 31/19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 60 ft.
STR        DEX        CON
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 18

Trampling Charge. If the horse moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the horse can make another attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 4) bludgeoning damage.

Adv. Str checks and str saves.

With a fiery snort, Warhol charges in to I-10 hooves high for a bruising!
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +7" :

19 + 7 = 26 (oh yeah)
Damage
Result of the throw of dice "2d6 +4" :

6 + 6 + 4 = 16 (Ooooh Yeeeaaah!!!)
The Giant must succeed in. Str save DC14 or be knocked prone
If he drops prone, Warhol will trample him:
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +7" :

8 + 7 = 15

Advantage Vs prone target

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +7" :

15 + 7 = 22

Damage if hit
Result of the throw of dice "2d6 +4" :

1 + 5 + 4 = 10

If prone, you get ADV w melee but DIS w ranged

Chris wrote:If prone, you get ADV w melee but DIS w ranged

Thanks. I went back and added a second roll for advantage in case the very big monster fails his strength save.

ok, Warhol charges into the much larger beast and manages to smash his right knee and the giant buckles, falling prone.

Str. Save: (Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 6 to total : 3, + 6, TOTAL: 9)  

this guy is hurtin real bad...


as the round ends, another giant appears from the south and hurls a rock at Gor'Zax.

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 11, + 8, TOTAL: 19

it bounces off of your shield...

end of round one.

Map updated



Marvin is up!

Marvin spurs Chopper into another Dash, cruising east to J-7. He snaps off another shot at the wounded giant:

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 20, + 10, TOTAL: 30

Crit! Damage:
Sat Jul 02 2022 15:44:06 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 2d8 + 0 to total : 6, 3, TOTAL: 9

Sat Jul 02 2022 15:43:46 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 4d6 + 6 to total : 3, 2, 4, 2, + 6, TOTAL: 17

Total of 26. Assuming that kills it? Will finish turn after that’s resolved…

he is very cut up and bleeding profusely... but he is still alive.

Ok. Arrow number two leaves Marvin’s bow and fizzes towards the giant:
Sat Jul 02 2022 18:52:56 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 6, + 10, TOTAL: 16

Hit? Damage:
Sat Jul 02 2022 18:53:55 GMT-0600 (MDT)
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 6 to total : 2, 4, + 6, TOTAL: 12
Rolling line 2 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 1, TOTAL: 1

13 total.

Marvin will continue Chopper’s Dash and end his turn at R-7.

If his second arrow killed the giant he will take his bonus action to move Hunter’s Mark to the giant at Q-12

that finished him.

map is updated. Hunter's Mark is now noted with the red outline



Gor'Zax is up!

Gor'Zax spurs Arrod towards the giant and shouts, "Cover fire!" before he realizes the ranger is out of LoS. He makes a mental note to discuss group tactics before the next battle.

Arrod moves to R12 and takes Dodge action.
Zax will try a Trip maneuver on his first attack with a follow up swing at full power attack if it is tripped, regular swing if not

1st swing, w trip
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 13, + 8, TOTAL: 21

Damage, if it hits, plus BM dice
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 5 to total : 5, 5, + 5, TOTAL: 15
Rolling line 2 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 5, TOTAL: 5
20 total, plus STR SV DC = 15

2nd swing w ADV and PA, if prone
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 3 to total : 16, + 3, TOTAL: 19
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 3 to total : 2, + 3, TOTAL: 5

Damage
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 15 to total : 6, 1, + 15, TOTAL: 22

If not prone, using 1st attack roll at +8 = 24, no PA
Damage
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 5 to total : 1, 4, + 5, TOTAL: 10

I still have a bonus action, holding to see if the big guy gets tripped. If not, I am done, but I will do more if yes

Str save vs. Trip:

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 6 to total : 1, + 6, TOTAL: 7

yikes, the DM's dice are CRAP so far. lol

he is tripped and prone; go ahead with your other actions

whit10 wrote:Str save vs. Trip:

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 6 to total : 1, + 6, TOTAL: 7

yikes, the DM's dice are CRAP so far. lol

he is tripped and prone; go ahead with your other actions

hehe, it's CLOBBERIN TIME!

Action Surge for 2 more swings, full power attack, with ADV vs the prone giant

1st swing
Rolling "1d20 +3" 2 times

1: 10 + 3 = 13
2: 9 + 3 = 12

eek, I hope that hits,  damage if so

Result of the throw of dice "2d6 +15" :

4 + 1 + 15 = 20



2nd swing
Rolling "1d20 +3" 2 times

1: 4 + 3 = 7
2: 20 + 3 = 23   there it is!

CRIT damage
Result of the throw of dice "4d6 +15" :

3 + 5 + 6 + 6 + 15 = 35



from GWM
On your turn, when you score a critical hit with a melee weapon or reduce a creature to 0 hit points with one, you can make one melee weapon attack as a bonus action.

from Crusher
When you score a critical hit that deals bludgeoning damage to a creature, attack rolls against that creature are made with advantage until the start of your next turn.   ***so that's everyone and even if he stands up***

bonus action for an extra swing
Rolling "1d20 +3" 2 times

1: 11 + 3 = 14
2: 15 + 3 = 18

damage
Result of the throw of dice "2d6 +15" :

4 + 6 + 15 = 25


so just for flex.... that's  20, 22, 20, 35 and 25....  122 total in 1 rd as my best nova burst potenial, if everything hit


edit stat block

Chris wrote:

Gor'Zax
HP: 62/67
AC: 19/21
BM dice: 3/5d8
SV: str +7, con +6, wis +2
Action Surge 0/1
2nd Wind  1/1
PP: 15
Necro resistant
Pre-rolled save d20 : 11

Arrod
HP: 31/19
AC: 18

**ADV str checks and saves 9/10rds***

ok, the first attack at 13 did not hit.

Otherwise... 102 in one round is really fucking impressive!!

That giant is nearly dead.

I'll take their turns and update the map shortly

the first giant, that's looking pretty horrible from Gor'zax' attacks, tries to swing at his tormentor

2 club attacks

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 18, + 8, TOTAL: 26

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 1, + 8, TOTAL: 9

Finally, a hit!

Rolling line 1 : 3d8 + 6 to total : 7, 8, 5, + 6, TOTAL: 26

26 damage to Gor'zax.

The giant uses the rest of his turn to stand up.

The giant that emerged from the houses to the south hurls another rock at Warhol....

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 7, + 8, TOTAL: 15

If I'm reading the stat block right, that's a hit on Warhol.

Rolling line 1 : 3d10 + 6 to total : 4, 2, 6, + 6, TOTAL: 18

Warhol takes 18. The giant has finished its movement.



Warhol is up!

Warhol as a Tortle
Ac 20
Hp 56/56

Warhol as a Warhorse
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 13/19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 60 ft.
STR        DEX        CON
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 18

Trampling Charge. If the horse moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the horse can make another attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Adv. Str checks and str saves.

Warhol takes the blow in stride, wheeling around as if reined hard by an unseen rider.  He charges towards p-12 intent on trampling another giant under hoof.
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +8" :

18 + 8 = 26

Damage
Result of the throw of dice "2d6 +5" :

1 + 6 + 5 = 12

Giant must make a save dc 14 or be knocked prone

If prone, trampling attack is
Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +8" :

20 + 8 = 28 crit

Result of the throw of dice "4d6 +5" :

6 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 5 = 17

Ouch!
Technically, those attacks are at DIS since he swung while prone before standing up, but since he could stand first, then swing, Gor'Zax will enjoy 26 damage, lol

However, Zax will use his reaction for a Riposte maneuver, after the 2nd missed attack and take another swing, no PA

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 11, + 8, TOTAL: 19
Damage w BM dice
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 5 to total : 5, 3, + 5, TOTAL: 13
Rolling line 1 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 8, TOTAL: 8
21 more as payback for hitting me


Edit for stat block

Chris wrote:

Gor'Zax
HP: 36/67
AC: 19/21
BM dice: 2/5d8
SV: str +7, con +6, wis +2
Action Surge 0/1
2nd Wind  1/1
PP: 15
Necro resistant
Pre-rolled save d20 : 11

Arrod
HP: 31/19
AC: 18

**ADV str checks and saves 9/10rds***

Alan, up to you. I will withdraw my counter attack if you want to finish #2 or you could engage #3 since my riposte can happen before your turn.

well, since the giant's have already gone, Alan can re-take his turn.  You killed the giant with that riposte.

my mistake on the prone/disadvantage thing. Forgot about that

Just move Warhol to O-16 to make the attacks against him instead.

how are you getting there?  That space looks to be 50' from your position, the rocks in the way are rough terrain.

However, M-16 looks to be within 40'. Is that ok?

I’ve got 60’ of movement. So straight across to o-10 is 30’. Then straight down to o-16 is another 30’. Then Whammo!

oh, forget my comment then. Swear I saw 40'

Any who..

The Giant takes the initial damage but manages to stay standing.

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 6 to total : 16, + 6, TOTAL: 22




Top of round 3, Marvin is up!

Will post Marvin’s turn this evening.

Marvin ducks out from cover and snaps off a shot at the giant bearing his Hunter’s Mark:
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 7, + 10, TOTAL: 17

Damage, with Sneak Attack due to Zax’s proximity and Colossus Slayer & Hunter’s Mark:

Rolling line 1 : 3d6 + 6 to total : 5, 1, 3, + 6, TOTAL: 15
Rolling line 2 : 1d8 + 0 to total : 1, TOTAL: 1

Total Damage: 16

Crap damage roll,  but will await the Giant’s fate before resolving the remainder of the turn…

The giant takes the damage...

the giant was already dead, lol

both Alan and I killed it, so now all 3 of us have killed it

I’m so confused. It’s dead twice but still on the map?

Whitey wrote:I’m so confused. It’s dead twice but still on the map?

What Chris is trying to say is that the Giant’s last attack inadvertently triggered a reaction that allowed Chris to pre-kill the giant before the attack I declared to kill it. I was allowed to retcon my killing blow as a non-killing blow to the remaining giant, as I imagine you will be allowed to do also. So please refrain from re-killing the dead giant and instead not-kill the other giant.

navyik wrote:

Whitey wrote:I’m so confused. It’s dead twice but still on the map?

What Chris is trying to say is that the Giant’s last attack inadvertently triggered a reaction that allowed Chris to pre-kill the giant before the attack I declared to kill it. I was allowed to retcon my killing blow as a non-killing blow to the remaining giant, as I imagine you will be allowed to do also. So please refrain from re-killing the dead giant and instead not-kill the other giant.

Ah, got it. I had a hell of a time following that chain of events. Thanks for dumbing it down for me. Reminds me of the old fast-effect war that occurred during the Magic years. Took forever to sort out the order of operations when 15 Instants hit the table.

Anyhoo, with Giant #2 really really dead, Marvin will retcon his turn as follows:

Bonus action to move Hunter's Mark to Giant #3. Chopper will Dash to K-14. Maintain original attack & damage rolls.

Marvin will take a second shot at Giant #3, with the benefit of Hunter's Mark:

Thu Jul 07 2022 12:54:15 GMT-0600 (Mountain Daylight Time)
Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 19, + 10, TOTAL: 29

Solid hit! Damage:

Thu Jul 07 2022 12:54:51 GMT-0600 (Mountain Daylight Time)
Rolling line 1 : 2d6 + 6 to total : 4, 6, + 6, TOTAL: 16

So, total damage from the two attacks is 32

Marvin spurs Chopper behind cover at I-14

Done.

now we're all confused.... lol


ok, the third giant takes damage from Marvin's two shots. The other two are dead

I will update the map after Gor'Zax goes.

Gor'Zax is up!

can you guys stop "beating a dead giant?"


Gor'Zax jams his elbow into the ribs broken by the giant's club.  He reminds himself, "Pain is weakness leaving the body"

Bonus Action = second wind

Result of the throw of dice "1d10 +7" :

6 + 7 = 13 HP recovered


Arrod will circle around the thrice-dead joke and head to P-18. Action Dodge.  
Zax noticed Marvin's tactical positioning and again calls for "COVER FIRE!"

Action - Attack
Commanding Strike - Zax gives Marvin 1 more attack with a +1d8 damage if it hits, plus Sneak Attack (since its a new turn, namely mine), colossus slayer (since he's wounded and a new turn) and his HM.  


Zax will also take a swing with Shatterspike at the giant's club (might as well give this a try)

Result of the throw of dice "1d20 +8" :

4 + 8 = 12

or not, lol, maybe next time

Chris wrote:

Gor'Zax
HP: 49/67
AC: 19/21
BM dice: 1/5d8
SV: str +7, con +6, wis +2
Action Surge 0/1
2nd Wind  0/1
PP: 15
Necro resistant
Pre-rolled save d20 : 11

Arrod
HP: 31/19
AC: 18

**ADV str checks and saves 8/10rds***

Nice!

Marvin takes his cue from the coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs elf and snaps off another shot:

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 10 to total : 6, + 10, TOTAL: 16

Damage (NOW we’re stacking some dice!)
Rolling line 1 : 3d6 + 6 to total : 4, 6, 2, + 6, TOTAL: 18
Rolling line 2 : 2d8 + 0 to total : 6, 8, TOTAL: 14

Tack on another 32.

Gor'zax rejuvenates himself but swings with his mighty war club and misses the giant's club.

His attack distracts the giant as it howls in anger at him... allowing an opening for Marvin.  Marvin's attack is true and the giant takes a shot to the knee.  Now he's really pissed!

The giant takes two mighty swings at Gor'zax...

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 19, + 8, TOTAL: 27

Rolling line 1 : 1d20 + 8 to total : 5, + 8, TOTAL: 13

one hit for:
Rolling line 1 : 3d10 + 5 to total : 1, 3, 2, + 5, TOTAL: 11

lol... he bruises your shoulder but your armor deflects most of the damage (what a crap damage roll!)

that's his turn





Warhol is up!

oof, just re-lost what I had healed up, lol

Chris wrote:

Gor'Zax
HP: 38/67
AC: 19/21
BM dice: 1/5d8
SV: str +7, con +6, wis +2
Action Surge 0/1
2nd Wind  0/1
PP: 15
Necro resistant
Pre-rolled save d20 : 11

Arrod
HP: 31/19
AC: 18

**ADV str checks and saves 8/10rds***

Warhol as a Tortle
Ac 20
Hp 56/56

Warhol as a Warhorse
Armor Class 11
Hit Points 13/19 (3d10 + 3)
Speed 60 ft.
STR DEX CON
18 (+4) 12 (+1) 13 (+1)
Senses passive Perception 18

Trampling Charge. If the horse moves at least 20 feet straight toward a creature and then hits it with a hooves attack on the same turn, that target must succeed on a DC 14 Strength saving throw or be knocked prone. If the target is prone, the horse can make another attack with its hooves against it as a bonus action.

Hooves. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6 + 5) bludgeoning damage.

Adv. Str checks and str saves 7/10 rnds

Warhol retreats with a snort to q-14. If hit by an AoO he will first take damage as a horse before reverting to his Tortle from. He then casts cure wounds as a 2nd level spell, delivered by the hawk, which also poops on Gor’Zax.

Result of the throw of dice "2d8 +5" :

2 + 1 + 5 = 8

Lousy dice…