JohnnyCacheStarting DefensePlace at the tableRegistered Userregular
edited April 2015
I always sort of visualize this kind of stuff as involving a lot of swings and misses and a roll being to make one telling. Like if you were RPing a boxing match, you wouldn't roll for each punch, it would be a few rolls a round to see who's landing more meaningful hits. So in my mind, there's a lot of assumed dramatic flailing around between "real" swings.
The whine of the chain gun's rotating barrels dies down as the bandit manning it slumps over the pintle, blood flowing from Aiden's headshot. The top hatch opens and another bandit climbs out awkwardly, as if he's being pushed from the inside, and goes about manhandling the dead body off the chain gun. After a moment, he manages to untangle the limbs and ditch the body over the side. It lands on the side of the road in a bloody splat. The impact forcing the effects of the Bloody Sweat to leave the body all at once. Its an unpleasant image and one that brings to mind the consequences of not being able to save Dr. Gateau.
The Roller itself slows, the driver working hard to negotiate the sharp hairpin turn in the road. As it is, the Roller tips up slightly on two wheels as it makes the turn. Once past the apex, the driver lays on the reins again, spurring the horses on. One of the side ports opens and a carbine points out at the charging Trollkin and fires! The bullet, fired from extreme range, plinks off of Stompy's harness. Eliciting an alarmed snort, but not much else.
The Roller slowing to take the turn allows both Aiden and Vetta to automatically gain a space. Their horses can make the turn with no issue. Chase check on your turns will let you catch up one more space if you pass the checks.
Tavish needs to make his Ride check (difficulty 14) to be able to intercept the Roller be in the same space on his turn. Rolling a 12 means you'll end up one space behind. 10 means two spaces. Below 10 and Stompy takes a spill on the slope.
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden is 2 spaces behind the Roller & Vetta is 3 spaces behind the Roller. Tavish is careening down the rough hillside trying to intercept the Roller.
Hmm...did you roll double sixes too? *goes back to check* ...Son of a bitch you did!
Correction: Vetta started this turn TWO spaces behind the Roller, not 3.
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
WELL THEN. Did you say I could rocket jump on from two spaces away? Or was it one? If it's two, forget the whole rolling thing I just did. I'm going to Mighty Leap instead and smack some dudes.
@Nealneal - Aiden is now 1 space behind the Roller and he still has an attack action, if you want to shoot at the Gunner this turn. 'Cuz, you know....he has a chain gun now and will be pointing it at you next round.
@OtakuD00D - You still have your attack action (and 1 feat point) if you want to try another Ride check again.
Now, with the Roller's occupants well within range of his magelock, Aiden lines up a shot on the newest member of the band to take up residence at the chain gun. His shot takes the poor bandit's head from his shoulders in a shower of blood, bones, and brains back into the interior of the Roller. Calmly he reloads his magelock and awaits the next target.
Geth roll 3d6+7 for Brutal Accurate Shot vs Gunner
Geth roll 3d6+10 for Damage vs Gunner
EDIT: Crit Hit, Dead Dude. Takes me back to 3 Feat points.
Brutal Accurate Shot vs Gunner:
3d6+719 [3d6=6, 3, 3]
Damage vs Gunner:
3d6+1024 [3d6=5, 3, 6]
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
edited May 2015
Graaaaaargh. Going to roll again then.
Geth, roll 3d6+2 riding
Sadly, no crit this time, but I am now within a space of the cart. Is there any sort of detection roll or SOMETHING I can do to try and spot a good place to approach the cart from? Maybe a good landing spot, etc.
Fantastic! Three rolls and three feat points later, you are finally in position to jump on something!
Sure, give me a Detection roll. If you beat a 12, you'll earn a +2 bonus on your Jump check next turn.
....I really hope the Driver of Roller doesn't advance a space on his turn...I am dying to see a steam propelled flying dwarf crash land on top of an armored wagon...
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
C'moooon. I gotta get my feat point back somehow. Rode my ass off to do it.
Geth, roll 2d6+4
Vetta just kept her head down, urging her horse to go as fast as it possibly could, through winding mountain roads and hail of gunfire. It took all her concentration to get this far, but does she have the means to make the jump? Is there enough pressure built up and can she focus enough to find a good spot to land on?
That 11 will let you drop into position 2 spaces back from the Roller. Not an ideal job, but hey....you aren't rolling down the mountainside in a giant ball of bison hair and trollskin! You can still take an attack action or make another Ride check instead of an attack.
There are also Feat points to spend if you'd like.
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JohnnyCacheStarting DefensePlace at the tableRegistered Userregular
edited May 2015
I will opt for the second ride check, and boost it. If I can get close enough, what will I have to do to board the roller?
Geth, roll 3d6+4 for ride check
As the roller rounds a switchback with the company in hot pursuit, Tavish, lost to view during his desperate attempt to close the gap, smashes out of the underbrush, and for a moment, beast and rider teeter on the edge of falling, but long years of travel together pay off, and somehow the pair fight off the insatiable hunger of gravity and scramble ever closer to the fleeing roller, at a pace faster than most would think the huge bison could move.
Super busy at work again this, my father-in-law has made a surprise visit to stay with us this week, and my daughters big first birthday party is on Saturday. But I WILL have an update for the game this weekend. Maybe tonight depending on how well loot bag packing goes.
For now...enjoy an updated stat block and a completely random pic of an Iron Kingdoms monster party "having fun" in a human tavern.
Stats:
Rookwood: 6/4/4, DEF:15, ARM:13, FP:1, Inside the Roller
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1, Cannot be Targeted (along with horses)...yet Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11DEAD Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, On the Chain Gun
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 5/4/4, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:3
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/3, DEF:9, ARM:16, FP:0
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
@Nealneal - Yes! Although this time, he gets to shoot at you guys first! :P @OtakuD00D - Yes! Current chase tracker positions are at the bottom of the stat block.
The Roller continues down the mountain road, thundering down the path with our heroes in hot pursuit. The road narrows again, this time with fatally steep drops on both sides of the road, the mountains giving way to a chasm and an old wooden and stone bridge. As the Roller hits the bridge, it creaks ominously and portions start to crumble behind it. The massive weight of the wagon is too much for the structure to bear. The horses know something isn't right as the bridge cracks and crumbles beneath your passage, only the desperate kicks of the riders keep the mounts from bucking and turning.
The newest chain gunner swivels his pintle mounted weapon and takes aim, unloading a withering storm of covering fire behind the Roller. The hail of shells impacting both Aiden and Vetta as they give chase. Multiple rounds strike them, and blood flows.
The rear firing port slides open as well....a mechanical weapon poking out and the runes flaring as Rookwood takes a shot further behind at Tavish. The rounds strikes true, but the tough trollkin can thank his armor for helping him take the hit.
Actions:
The old stone bridge is crumbling behind the Roller's passage. I hope nobody rolls Snake Eyes on their Ride checks this turn... Crossing the bridge will take this full turn, next turn everyone will be safe.
Geth, Roll 2d6+5 for The Roller's Drive Check
The Chain Gunner leaves a POW10 zone of fire one space behind the Roller, hitting Aiden and Vetta
Geth, Roll 2d6+10 damage vs Aiden & Vetta
Geth, Roll 1d6 for Aiden's Spiral
Geth, Roll 1d6 for Vetta's Spiral
Geth, roll 2d6+7 to hit Tavish
Geth, roll 2d6+12 vs. Tavish
Geth, roll 1d6 for Tavish's spiral
Stats:
Rookwood: 6/4/4, DEF:15, ARM:13, FP:1, Inside the Roller
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1, Cannot be Targeted (along with horses)...yet Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11DEAD Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, On the Chain Gun
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 0[//color]/4/0, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:3
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/0, DEF:9, ARM:16, FP:0
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
Aidan loses some ground due to being shot and having his clothes ripped up. That's not what he wanted to deal with today. He takes aim at the chaingunner and puts a round through the bandits eye.
Geth roll 3d6+7 for Brutal Accurate Shot vs Chaingunner
Geth roll 3d6+10 for Damage vs Chaingunner
Dead Chaingunner, get back one of the two spent Feat Points.
Man, Aiden is on fire taking out these chain gunners! I don't know whether or not to be impressed at your mook killing expertise or to be sad that all the mooks have been killed.
@OtakuD00D - How did you want to handle that damage? Also, I really wish you had feat points left. You should at least make your ride check and pray for doubles...
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
Shouldn't my Spiral be 3/4/1? I got hit in the 6 column which knocks out three bubbles, then it transfers over to the 1 column knocking out two more. I should still have one bubble left in the 5 column under INT.
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
Time to make a detection roll I guess. I'll also do ride after, depending. Yeah, I wish I could.
Geth, roll 2d6+4 for detection
detection:
2d6+415 [2d6=6, 5]
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
edited May 2015
Damn it. Well, here's my ride check.
Geth, roll 2d6+3
THERE'S MY CRIT. I'm gonna fly. Maybe that boss detection roll gives me a prime landing spot or something.
Aiden - 5/4/4 spiral...you took 9 damage, halved to 5 by Heroic Dodge, applied to the 6-Hole. Which means you are correct. I started counting from the 5 column.
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OtakuD00DCan I hit the exploding rocks?San DiegoRegistered Userregular
Bloodied but not out, Vetta spurred her mount on, reaching up to get her weapons drawn and ready. She weathered literal hell to get this close to the carriage. She wasn't about to go down yet! Taking a quick look, she spots a landing. Not wasting any more time, Vetta engages the steam vent! Built-up steam blasts out of the vents on her feet and ankles, sending her leaping into the air! Vetta lets out a hoarse battle cry, disease be damned, and lands on the carriage with a heavy, metallic thud. She gets up and lowers the visor on her helmet.
"Let's do this."
Feat point spent.
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Round 3
The whine of the chain gun's rotating barrels dies down as the bandit manning it slumps over the pintle, blood flowing from Aiden's headshot. The top hatch opens and another bandit climbs out awkwardly, as if he's being pushed from the inside, and goes about manhandling the dead body off the chain gun. After a moment, he manages to untangle the limbs and ditch the body over the side. It lands on the side of the road in a bloody splat. The impact forcing the effects of the Bloody Sweat to leave the body all at once. Its an unpleasant image and one that brings to mind the consequences of not being able to save Dr. Gateau.
The Roller itself slows, the driver working hard to negotiate the sharp hairpin turn in the road. As it is, the Roller tips up slightly on two wheels as it makes the turn. Once past the apex, the driver lays on the reins again, spurring the horses on. One of the side ports opens and a carbine points out at the charging Trollkin and fires! The bullet, fired from extreme range, plinks off of Stompy's harness. Eliciting an alarmed snort, but not much else.
The Roller slowing to take the turn allows both Aiden and Vetta to automatically gain a space. Their horses can make the turn with no issue. Chase check on your turns will let you catch up one more space if you pass the checks.
Tavish needs to make his Ride check (difficulty 14) to be able to intercept the Roller be in the same space on his turn. Rolling a 12 means you'll end up one space behind. 10 means two spaces. Below 10 and Stompy takes a spill on the slope.
Geth, roll 2d6+1 for shooting a carbine at Tavish
Stats:
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1, Cannot be Targeted (along with horses)...yet
Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11 DEAD
Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, Manning the Chain Gun
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, Inside
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 5/4/4, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:3
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/3, DEF:9, ARM:16, FP:2
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden is 2 spaces behind the Roller & Vetta is 3 spaces behind the Roller. Tavish is careening down the rough hillside trying to intercept the Roller.
Geth, roll 2d6+10 for Tavish's damage
Geth, roll 1d6 for spiral
Aiden does his best to keep pace with the bouncing Roller.
Geth roll 2d6+4 for Ride but for real this time
Boosting.
Geth roll 3d6+2 riding.
Geth roll 3d6+2 riding.
Correction: Vetta started this turn TWO spaces behind the Roller, not 3.
@OtakuD00D - You still have your attack action (and 1 feat point) if you want to try another Ride check again.
Now, with the Roller's occupants well within range of his magelock, Aiden lines up a shot on the newest member of the band to take up residence at the chain gun. His shot takes the poor bandit's head from his shoulders in a shower of blood, bones, and brains back into the interior of the Roller. Calmly he reloads his magelock and awaits the next target.
Geth roll 3d6+7 for Brutal Accurate Shot vs Gunner
Geth roll 3d6+10 for Damage vs Gunner
EDIT: Crit Hit, Dead Dude. Takes me back to 3 Feat points.
Geth, roll 3d6+2 riding
Sadly, no crit this time, but I am now within a space of the cart. Is there any sort of detection roll or SOMETHING I can do to try and spot a good place to approach the cart from? Maybe a good landing spot, etc.
Sure, give me a Detection roll. If you beat a 12, you'll earn a +2 bonus on your Jump check next turn.
....I really hope the Driver of Roller doesn't advance a space on his turn...I am dying to see a steam propelled flying dwarf crash land on top of an armored wagon...
Geth, roll 2d6+4
Vetta just kept her head down, urging her horse to go as fast as it possibly could, through winding mountain roads and hail of gunfire. It took all her concentration to get this far, but does she have the means to make the jump? Is there enough pressure built up and can she focus enough to find a good spot to land on?
Geth, roll 2d6+4 for Ride Check
Lol. I rolled the one number you didn't list a result for
I host a podcast about movies.
There are also Feat points to spend if you'd like.
Geth, roll 3d6+4 for ride check
As the roller rounds a switchback with the company in hot pursuit, Tavish, lost to view during his desperate attempt to close the gap, smashes out of the underbrush, and for a moment, beast and rider teeter on the edge of falling, but long years of travel together pay off, and somehow the pair fight off the insatiable hunger of gravity and scramble ever closer to the fleeing roller, at a pace faster than most would think the huge bison could move.
I host a podcast about movies.
For now...enjoy an updated stat block and a completely random pic of an Iron Kingdoms monster party "having fun" in a human tavern.
Stats:
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1, Cannot be Targeted (along with horses)...yet
Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11 DEAD
Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, On the Chain Gun
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 5/4/4, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:3
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/3, DEF:9, ARM:16, FP:0
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
@OtakuD00D - Yes! Current chase tracker positions are at the bottom of the stat block.
The newest chain gunner swivels his pintle mounted weapon and takes aim, unloading a withering storm of covering fire behind the Roller. The hail of shells impacting both Aiden and Vetta as they give chase. Multiple rounds strike them, and blood flows.
The rear firing port slides open as well....a mechanical weapon poking out and the runes flaring as Rookwood takes a shot further behind at Tavish. The rounds strikes true, but the tough trollkin can thank his armor for helping him take the hit.
Actions:
The old stone bridge is crumbling behind the Roller's passage. I hope nobody rolls Snake Eyes on their Ride checks this turn... Crossing the bridge will take this full turn, next turn everyone will be safe.
Geth, Roll 2d6+5 for The Roller's Drive Check
The Chain Gunner leaves a POW10 zone of fire one space behind the Roller, hitting Aiden and Vetta
Geth, Roll 2d6+10 damage vs Aiden & Vetta
Geth, Roll 1d6 for Aiden's Spiral
Geth, Roll 1d6 for Vetta's Spiral
Geth, roll 2d6+7 to hit Tavish
Geth, roll 2d6+12 vs. Tavish
Geth, roll 1d6 for Tavish's spiral
Stats:
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1, Cannot be Targeted (along with horses)...yet
Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11 DEAD
Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, On the Chain Gun
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 0[//color]/4/0, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:3
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/0, DEF:9, ARM:16, FP:0
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
Geth roll 2d6+4 for Ride check...again
Geth roll 3d6+7 for Brutal Accurate Shot vs Chaingunner
Geth roll 3d6+10 for Damage vs Chaingunner
Dead Chaingunner, get back one of the two spent Feat Points.
@OtakuD00D - How did you want to handle that damage? Also, I really wish you had feat points left. You should at least make your ride check and pray for doubles...
@JohnnyCache - You are also up...
And Because I want to make things a tad more interesting....and let you fish for feat points....everyone make a Detection Roll!
Stats:
Driver/Veteran: 8, DEF:14, ARM: 11, FP:1
Rider 1: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 2: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Rider 3: 8, DEF:13, ARM:11, DEAD
Dr. Gateau: Inside
The Roller: Damage Capacity:18, DEF:10, ARM:16, SPD:8, Damage Threshold: 4, Enclosed Body, Weapon Mount, Gun Ports.
Aidan: 3/4/1, DEF:13, ARM:10, FP:2,
Tavish: 7/3/3, DEF:9, ARM:15, FP:1
Vetta: 7/1/0, DEF:7, ARM:16, FP:0, Crippled INT (-2 DEF, cannot upkeep)
The Driver/Horses Cannot be targeted unless you are alongside the Roller
Anyone inside the Roller cannot be targeted UNLESS they are using a gun port and then you fire at them through it at a -4 penalty
Effective Weapons range is 2 squares, Vetta can make her jump from 1 space behind the Roller.
Chase Tracker: Aiden & Vetta are both 1 space behind the Roller, Tavish is 2 spaces behind.
Geth, roll 2d6+4 for detection
Geth, roll 2d6+3
THERE'S MY CRIT. I'm gonna fly. Maybe that boss detection roll gives me a prime landing spot or something.
Aiden - 5/4/4 spiral...you took 9 damage, halved to 5 by Heroic Dodge, applied to the 6-Hole. Which means you are correct. I started counting from the 5 column.
"Let's do this."
I host a podcast about movies.
Geth roll 2d6+4 for Ride
I host a podcast about movies.