The SSRS Kostroma lies idle in the southeastern bay of Mended Horn Island. Only the front portion, the two forward masts and the front of the superstructure that sits in the center of the freighter's hull, is illuminated by a pair of dim lights that glow orange-red, a sure sign that the boilers of the Kostroma are dying, and the lights will soon go off. The remainder of the ship's funnel, and the mast behind the superstructure are visible only in silhouette. The gibbous moon and starry night that would have provided a clear backdrop to the black hulk of the Kostroma have been smothered by the overcast skies and light rain.
A sound comes, not from the Kostroma, and indeed, not from anywhere at all. A low, vaguely tinnitus-like sound that drains out the sound of silence. It calls to you. It calls to everyone.
"Come to the Kostroma, good soldier. Join us here. Come."
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>>194896
Kira comes down with a massive THUD and lets out a quiet, "...owwwww..." Her eyes shoot open in a panic after only a second of realizing she's free, and she gets into a position to attack with her bow again...while she's still coiled around Sand, with the bulge from the digesting Hopper very near him.
Kira comes down with a massive THUD and lets out a quiet, "...owwwww..." Her eyes shoot open in a panic after only a second of realizing she's free, and she gets into a position to attack with her bow again...while she's still coiled around Sand, with the bulge from the digesting Hopper very near him.
>>194900
Stained Sand:
“No! These things keep grabbing me!” He attempted to push off Kira’s trunk, presumably unsuccessfully.
There are three creatures in Cargo Hold 4, all three of whom are ponies. One pony left and port who has moved back and is shooting a barrel. In the center, a rifle pony who has started to retreat from the room and is now the courtesy away. To the right and starboard, a pony has been kicking barrels in Cavaliere’s direction
Stained Sand:
“No! These things keep grabbing me!” He attempted to push off Kira’s trunk, presumably unsuccessfully.
There are three creatures in Cargo Hold 4, all three of whom are ponies. One pony left and port who has moved back and is shooting a barrel. In the center, a rifle pony who has started to retreat from the room and is now the courtesy away. To the right and starboard, a pony has been kicking barrels in Cavaliere’s direction
>>194901
They're not communicating with each other, right?
Posey returns to the next room on her turn, with intent to run through it to the boiler room.
They're not communicating with each other, right?
Posey returns to the next room on her turn, with intent to run through it to the boiler room.
>>194901
Apparently you can't disarm or sunder with a ranged attack. Very sad.
Cavaliere shoots at the earth pony kicking barrels.
[1d20+8 = (5+8) = 13]
[2d6 = 11]
Apparently you can't disarm or sunder with a ranged attack. Very sad.
Cavaliere shoots at the earth pony kicking barrels.
[1d20+8 = (5+8) = 13]
[2d6 = 11]
The left rifle pony moves away and retreats towards the bow. The right pony, previously at the barrels, moves away and retreats towards the bow. The rifle pony in the center moves to look for an item in the front half of Cargo Hold 4.
>>194901
Bull Rush Charge: With Posey out of the way, Silver charges the pony shooting at the barrel full of kerosene and attempts to slam him into the wall, hopefully with enough force that he drops the weapon.
[1d20+5 = (11+5) = 16]
Bull Rush Charge: With Posey out of the way, Silver charges the pony shooting at the barrel full of kerosene and attempts to slam him into the wall, hopefully with enough force that he drops the weapon.
[1d20+5 = (11+5) = 16]
>>194907
I think so. Or he could still try the one on the left but that one gets a save, because it's had time to move out of direct line of attack. the one of the center has a clear line of attack though
I think so. Or he could still try the one on the left but that one gets a save, because it's had time to move out of direct line of attack. the one of the center has a clear line of attack though
>>194905
Seeing as how the one in cargo hold 4 is flat-footed and closest, Posey draws her bow and shoots him samurai style.
Bone Bow:
[1d20+6 = (8+6) = 14]
[1d10+3 = (10+3) = 13]
Iajutsu Focus
[1d20+8 = (15+8) = 23]
Seeing as how the one in cargo hold 4 is flat-footed and closest, Posey draws her bow and shoots him samurai style.
Bone Bow:
[1d20+6 = (8+6) = 14]
[1d10+3 = (10+3) = 13]
Iajutsu Focus
[1d20+8 = (15+8) = 23]
Wait, did I target the wrong enemy?
I'm sorry. I am very confused with the situation and initiative order.
I'm sorry. I am very confused with the situation and initiative order.
I don't want to waste that excellent damage roll
>>194913
The butt of the rifle slams into Silver's head, no doubt leading to what will be a painful welt later, but it's too late as Silver carries his momentum into the pony and likewise slams into him, forcing him back.
The butt of the rifle slams into Silver's head, no doubt leading to what will be a painful welt later, but it's too late as Silver carries his momentum into the pony and likewise slams into him, forcing him back.
>>194917
"They are not retreating, they are repositioning! Neutralize them before they burn down the entire ship."
"They are not retreating, they are repositioning! Neutralize them before they burn down the entire ship."
>>194913
With the darkness defeated for the moment, Kira slithers into the bulkhead, grimacing as she feels the kerosene get stuck on the underside of her snake body, and gets into position for optimal constriction on the pony on the right.
With the darkness defeated for the moment, Kira slithers into the bulkhead, grimacing as she feels the kerosene get stuck on the underside of her snake body, and gets into position for optimal constriction on the pony on the right.
I think it’s Posey’s Turn, assuming Silver confirms his action
Wait, did Silver move with the enemy after pushing him babk? Because if he didn't he wouldn't be in melee.
I thought the enemy was flat-footed because he was bust retrieving an item.
I thought the enemy was flat-footed because he was bust retrieving an item.
>>194924
It the enemy is flat-footed and not in melee, does that shot hit?
Whatever the results, my turn is over.
It the enemy is flat-footed and not in melee, does that shot hit?
Whatever the results, my turn is over.
>>194926
>>194925
So, I suppose a successful bull rush… pushes the target forward a few feet? Okay. If he’s not in melee there is no -4 penalty. But if he has his dexterity bonus then a 14 does not beat his AC. I’m not sure if him foraging would leave him flat footed, especially with Silver to take him out of it. But then would being pushed back leave him flat footed? If it does, even a flak jacket would only give him 14 AC, and Posey’s 14 would beat that
>>194925
So, I suppose a successful bull rush… pushes the target forward a few feet? Okay. If he’s not in melee there is no -4 penalty. But if he has his dexterity bonus then a 14 does not beat his AC. I’m not sure if him foraging would leave him flat footed, especially with Silver to take him out of it. But then would being pushed back leave him flat footed? If it does, even a flak jacket would only give him 14 AC, and Posey’s 14 would beat that
>>194930
Kira definitely seems distressed at the dead body in the room. She wonders to herself if this pony's soul is lost forever, or if by some miracle he'll still be able to be rejoined with Ouroboros once the cycles turns.
Kira definitely seems distressed at the dead body in the room. She wonders to herself if this pony's soul is lost forever, or if by some miracle he'll still be able to be rejoined with Ouroboros once the cycles turns.
>>194930
>>194931
>>194929
So basically the question is this - did the pony have his dexterity bonus to AC? If yes, then the shot misses, if no it hits. Looking at the rules I don't see anything that says that a bullrush or looking around would cause him to loose his dexterity bonus, but I'll hear arguments to the contrary.
I will say that Posey one shot killing the pony, while very impressive, would be contrary to some other party member's goals.
>>194932
Awww
>>194933
Kek.
I will say that the juxtaposition between Kira's silly, friendly, general cinnamon-roll-like personality and her existence as a large monstrous creature that needs to eat creatures similar in size and shapes to ponies to survive, could easily eat ponies, and has been demonstrated time and time again to effortlessly constrict and disable ponies - is why Kira is allowed as a second PC
>>194937
No. There are two lines of objects down the center of teh room. Think of it like a grocery store having two rows of shelves creating three aisles. The row of things is low enough to allow visibility over it, or ranged attacks over it, and of course it isn't that hard to just go around it, but it prevents a straight, diagonal line across the room. And those unimpeded lines are what is required under D&D rules to go long distances within the six seconds of a turn and still have time to make an attack
>>194931
>>194929
So basically the question is this - did the pony have his dexterity bonus to AC? If yes, then the shot misses, if no it hits. Looking at the rules I don't see anything that says that a bullrush or looking around would cause him to loose his dexterity bonus, but I'll hear arguments to the contrary.
I will say that Posey one shot killing the pony, while very impressive, would be contrary to some other party member's goals.
>>194932
Awww
>>194933
Kek.
I will say that the juxtaposition between Kira's silly, friendly, general cinnamon-roll-like personality and her existence as a large monstrous creature that needs to eat creatures similar in size and shapes to ponies to survive, could easily eat ponies, and has been demonstrated time and time again to effortlessly constrict and disable ponies - is why Kira is allowed as a second PC
>>194937
No. There are two lines of objects down the center of teh room. Think of it like a grocery store having two rows of shelves creating three aisles. The row of things is low enough to allow visibility over it, or ranged attacks over it, and of course it isn't that hard to just go around it, but it prevents a straight, diagonal line across the room. And those unimpeded lines are what is required under D&D rules to go long distances within the six seconds of a turn and still have time to make an attack
>>194941
Can Cavaliere get adjacent to any of the hostile ponies with a 20 ft. move? Are there any open exits on the other side of the hold?
Can Cavaliere get adjacent to any of the hostile ponies with a 20 ft. move? Are there any open exits on the other side of the hold?
>>194941
>I will say that the juxtaposition between Kira's silly, friendly, general cinnamon-roll-like personality and her existence as a large monstrous creature that needs to eat creatures similar in size and shapes to ponies to survive, could easily eat ponies, and has been demonstrated time and time again to effortlessly constrict and disable ponies - is why Kira is allowed as a second PC
I have a Breezie Frenzied Berserker I am interested in playing...
>I will say that the juxtaposition between Kira's silly, friendly, general cinnamon-roll-like personality and her existence as a large monstrous creature that needs to eat creatures similar in size and shapes to ponies to survive, could easily eat ponies, and has been demonstrated time and time again to effortlessly constrict and disable ponies - is why Kira is allowed as a second PC
I have a Breezie Frenzied Berserker I am interested in playing...
We could just call it a movement turn, with everyone in Cargo hold 4 just moving around as the remaining ponies reposition/retreat
>>194944
Cavaliere's gun doesn't have a non-lethal setting, sadly, nor can he shoot weapons out of the hooves of ponies (unless if we pull something from DnD Modern, but let's not do that now), and we're not in any imminent danger.
>>194945
kek
>>194946
Last question is, can Cavaliere run to the door on the opposite side of the hold to block an exit?
Cavaliere's gun doesn't have a non-lethal setting, sadly, nor can he shoot weapons out of the hooves of ponies (unless if we pull something from DnD Modern, but let's not do that now), and we're not in any imminent danger.
>>194945
kek
>>194946
Last question is, can Cavaliere run to the door on the opposite side of the hold to block an exit?
>>194949
Not make it? He can still move 80 ft. in a run move. And if the place is actually littered with junk, he could just fly to the other end. Are you really sure? Where are Silver and Posey relative to each other? If he can't reach the exit itself, he will position himself a little bit in front of Posey, maybe to her right or left depending on layout.
>>194950
Those are a thing?
Not make it? He can still move 80 ft. in a run move. And if the place is actually littered with junk, he could just fly to the other end. Are you really sure? Where are Silver and Posey relative to each other? If he can't reach the exit itself, he will position himself a little bit in front of Posey, maybe to her right or left depending on layout.
>>194950
Those are a thing?
>>194952
Well, it would get him close to the door. Perhaps 10 feet or even less. Only Silver and maybe the rifle pony Silver pushed could be in the way
Well, it would get him close to the door. Perhaps 10 feet or even less. Only Silver and maybe the rifle pony Silver pushed could be in the way
>>194952
Merciful
>The weapon deals an extra 1d6 points of damage, and all damage it deals is nonlethal damage. On command, the weapon suppresses this ability until commanded to resume it. Bows, crossbows, and slings so crafted bestow the merciful effect upon their ammunition.
Pretty mid for a +1 enhancement, but given the tactics you prefer it's pretty essentia.
Merciful
>The weapon deals an extra 1d6 points of damage, and all damage it deals is nonlethal damage. On command, the weapon suppresses this ability until commanded to resume it. Bows, crossbows, and slings so crafted bestow the merciful effect upon their ammunition.
Pretty mid for a +1 enhancement, but given the tactics you prefer it's pretty essentia.
Okay, I overestimated the size of the cargo hold. Yeah, Cavaliere could probably get to the door or close enough.
>>194953
>Perhaps 10 feet or even less
That's close enough to make attacks of opportunity on creatures trying to leave.
>>194955
I'm looking through flight (https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Fly) and I'm not sure what Cavaliere's flight speed would be, or what is meant exactly by minimum speed. Is it movement speed? If so, he should be able to get to the other side with 80 ft. of movement, or if it's less he should still be able to make it due to it being a direct line. The worry would be more if it's too small to safely do so, but he should be fine. He is a poor flier so let's approach this step by step:
Takeoff and ascent: half speed, so 10 ft. intervals. To be out of range of melee attacks he ascends to 10 ft. He does so at a 45 degree angle, which takes two movement steps and moves him forward 10 ft.
Level flight: minimum forward speed is 10 ft., regular is 20 ft. He must move at least 10 ft. between up and down. This is one movement turn.
Descent: to land, he descends 10 ft. at a 45 degree angle, which also moves him forward 10 ft. This fits within one movement turn, concluding his run turn.
From what I gather the distance he can travel is between 40 and 50 ft. Is this possible within the confines of the hold?
>Perhaps 10 feet or even less
That's close enough to make attacks of opportunity on creatures trying to leave.
>>194955
I'm looking through flight (https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Fly) and I'm not sure what Cavaliere's flight speed would be, or what is meant exactly by minimum speed. Is it movement speed? If so, he should be able to get to the other side with 80 ft. of movement, or if it's less he should still be able to make it due to it being a direct line. The worry would be more if it's too small to safely do so, but he should be fine. He is a poor flier so let's approach this step by step:
Takeoff and ascent: half speed, so 10 ft. intervals. To be out of range of melee attacks he ascends to 10 ft. He does so at a 45 degree angle, which takes two movement steps and moves him forward 10 ft.
Level flight: minimum forward speed is 10 ft., regular is 20 ft. He must move at least 10 ft. between up and down. This is one movement turn.
Descent: to land, he descends 10 ft. at a 45 degree angle, which also moves him forward 10 ft. This fits within one movement turn, concluding his run turn.
From what I gather the distance he can travel is between 40 and 50 ft. Is this possible within the confines of the hold?
>>194956
I mean, he can just run past Silver
The ceiling isn't exceptionally high, maybe 20 feet, but that's probably enough
I will say that if he comes within the rifle pony's space that would provoke an attack of opportunity.... which he's already expended on Silver this turn so no, actually it would not
I mean, he can just run past Silver
The ceiling isn't exceptionally high, maybe 20 feet, but that's probably enough
I will say that if he comes within the rifle pony's space that would provoke an attack of opportunity.... which he's already expended on Silver this turn so no, actually it would not
>>194957
Oh, well if you insist, Cavaliere takes the boring option and sprints to the other side of the hold. If the withdrawing ponies want to make an escape they will have to brave his claws.
Sorry for wasting everypony's time. Still, it was fun to figure that out. Now I have a frame of reference. If he wasn't encumbered he could move much further which shows why weight is a big deal with this character.
Oh, well if you insist, Cavaliere takes the boring option and sprints to the other side of the hold. If the withdrawing ponies want to make an escape they will have to brave his claws.
Sorry for wasting everypony's time. Still, it was fun to figure that out. Now I have a frame of reference. If he wasn't encumbered he could move much further which shows why weight is a big deal with this character.
>>194959
He's on a boat now
The rifle pony off to the left shoots at Cavaliere
[1d20+4 = (20+4) = 24]
[2d8 = 8]
The pony off to the right starts looking for something
The pony in the center tries to move through the door.
He's on a boat now
The rifle pony off to the left shoots at Cavaliere
[1d20+4 = (20+4) = 24]
[2d8 = 8]
The pony off to the right starts looking for something
The pony in the center tries to move through the door.
That is... other than Ideal for Cavaliere
Kira's turn, then Silver's
Kira's turn, then Silver's
>>194957
Silver steps forward to the center pony trying to flee with his sword and returns the favor of the butt bash, bringing his sword's pommel right on down his noggin with quite a bit of force.
[1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
[2d6+8 = (4+8) = 12]
Kira, meanwhile, makes to wrap around the pony on the right while he's distracted.
Touch Attack: [1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
Improved Grapple: [1d20+13 = (7+13) = 20]
Silver steps forward to the center pony trying to flee with his sword and returns the favor of the butt bash, bringing his sword's pommel right on down his noggin with quite a bit of force.
[1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
[2d6+8 = (4+8) = 12]
Kira, meanwhile, makes to wrap around the pony on the right while he's distracted.
Touch Attack: [1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
Improved Grapple: [1d20+13 = (7+13) = 20]
>>194959
I don't want griffons to be too powerful (not that flight is ever a weak ability) so making them poor fliers by default and have bipedal weight limits seems reasonable. We never decided on griffons having a charisma malus but I've gone without that so far and it would hurt Cavaliere substantially.
>>194960
>>194961
Perhaps I made the wrong choice. Cavaliere is now down to 3 HP.
The bullet hits him square in the torso and will certainly leave a scar. The griffon staggers, and seems close to falling over, but with supreme force of effort remains standing. Moreover, he throws a punch at the pony moving past him.
[1d20+4 = (12+4) = 16]
[1d6 = 2]
I don't want griffons to be too powerful (not that flight is ever a weak ability) so making them poor fliers by default and have bipedal weight limits seems reasonable. We never decided on griffons having a charisma malus but I've gone without that so far and it would hurt Cavaliere substantially.
>>194960
>>194961
Perhaps I made the wrong choice. Cavaliere is now down to 3 HP.
The bullet hits him square in the torso and will certainly leave a scar. The griffon staggers, and seems close to falling over, but with supreme force of effort remains standing. Moreover, he throws a punch at the pony moving past him.
[1d20+4 = (12+4) = 16]
[1d6 = 2]
>>194967
Kira gently pets the pony's head, as she speaks to him. "Don't worry new friend! We'll chase out all of those nasty thoughts the Traveler put in you and make you better!"
Kira gently pets the pony's head, as she speaks to him. "Don't worry new friend! We'll chase out all of those nasty thoughts the Traveler put in you and make you better!"
Is Posey kill?
(I'm terribly sorry for the delay)
>>194974
What about with an arrow?
Posey takes a move action to reposition and shoots whatever target she can
[1d20+6 = (20+6) = 26]
[1d10+3 = (1+3) = 4]
What about with an arrow?
Posey takes a move action to reposition and shoots whatever target she can
[1d20+6 = (20+6) = 26]
[1d10+3 = (1+3) = 4]
>>194975
Yes.
I'm guessing this is towards the rifle pony that just shot cavaliere? or would she attempt the one that got away?
Yes.
I'm guessing this is towards the rifle pony that just shot cavaliere? or would she attempt the one that got away?
>>194981
Alright. He limps behind a nearby crate, draws his gun, and fires once at the riflepony.
[1d20+8 = (8+8) = 16]
[2d6 = 8]
Alright. He limps behind a nearby crate, draws his gun, and fires once at the riflepony.
[1d20+8 = (8+8) = 16]
[2d6 = 8]
The center pony closes the door.
There are sounds of gunshots from behind
TAT TAT TAT
BANG BANG BANG
There are sounds of gunshots from behind
TAT TAT TAT
BANG BANG BANG
>>194986
From the end of the room, it looks like Stained Sand, Rustling Pine, Blackheel and Mala, although the latter two are... less shooty. They seem focused on something high and in the Port-center of the room.
Kira does indeed find a barrel. It feels safer down there
From the end of the room, it looks like Stained Sand, Rustling Pine, Blackheel and Mala, although the latter two are... less shooty. They seem focused on something high and in the Port-center of the room.
Kira does indeed find a barrel. It feels safer down there
>>194988
>>194989
Stained Sand:
"There was something forming in that corner up there. Black and long, like what attacked me in the last hold."
Blackheel doesn't say anything, but he has a look of skepticism.
Mala has a look of "Everyone else was shooting in that direction, so I thought I would too."
Rustling Pine is hard to read, though more serious
>>194989
Stained Sand:
"There was something forming in that corner up there. Black and long, like what attacked me in the last hold."
Blackheel doesn't say anything, but he has a look of skepticism.
Mala has a look of "Everyone else was shooting in that direction, so I thought I would too."
Rustling Pine is hard to read, though more serious
Coming close to the millennial post
>>194991
Blackheel:
"The hull"
Based on sounds Silver would have heard, at least some of the bullets fired must have ricocheted.
>>194991
Blackheel:
"The hull"
Based on sounds Silver would have heard, at least some of the bullets fired must have ricocheted.
>>194993
"No." Stained Sand calls out.
Blackheel comes into the room to look around, Rustling Pine following behind with his automatic rifle.
Mala looks over at the slain pony, but shuffles out of the room back to Cargo Hold 5.
"No." Stained Sand calls out.
Blackheel comes into the room to look around, Rustling Pine following behind with his automatic rifle.
Mala looks over at the slain pony, but shuffles out of the room back to Cargo Hold 5.
>>194995
Silver decides that whatever it is, it must have been scared away. He returns to the cargo hold, kneeling down next to the fallen pony. If his eyes are open, he closes them, and speaks to him, "Надеюсь, вы обретёте покой, подальше от этого ужасного места."
>>194996
Kira looks to Cavaliere and smiles, though she has a look about her that the griffon might recognize: she's scared, and trying to hold it back. "Y-yeah, I'm fine. Just some bruising. How about you, are you okay? You smell hurt..."
Silver decides that whatever it is, it must have been scared away. He returns to the cargo hold, kneeling down next to the fallen pony. If his eyes are open, he closes them, and speaks to him, "Надеюсь, вы обретёте покой, подальше от этого ужасного места."
>>194996
Kira looks to Cavaliere and smiles, though she has a look about her that the griffon might recognize: she's scared, and trying to hold it back. "Y-yeah, I'm fine. Just some bruising. How about you, are you okay? You smell hurt..."
>>194997
The griffon grimaces stoically and holds a claw against his side. "We'll have it looked at," he wheezes. "What we're fighting is trying bolder plays to stop us, but he's still holding back his main force. We need to proceed cautiously."
Once the enemy pony is secured, he looks for the creature that has their medical supplies.
The griffon grimaces stoically and holds a claw against his side. "We'll have it looked at," he wheezes. "What we're fighting is trying bolder plays to stop us, but he's still holding back his main force. We need to proceed cautiously."
Once the enemy pony is secured, he looks for the creature that has their medical supplies.
>>194996
The pony is soon enough tied up, and presumably Kira holds onto him until he is.
>>194997
Assuming Silver is going to the one that Posey killed and not the one recently downed by Cavaliere:
His eyes are indeed open and milky white. If they focus on anything at all, it is far above the roof of the cargo hold, and beyond the clouds looming above.
The pony is soon enough tied up, and presumably Kira holds onto him until he is.
>>194997
Assuming Silver is going to the one that Posey killed and not the one recently downed by Cavaliere:
His eyes are indeed open and milky white. If they focus on anything at all, it is far above the roof of the cargo hold, and beyond the clouds looming above.
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