Gamma World Adventure 20XD6: IC

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[S.K.U.M.M.]

natsuko is n; adrian is a. They are in a "tunnel" formed by adrian cutting out the undergrowth. I'm assuming the rest of the party is behind those two before the hedge row. Natsuko "spots" a vaugly human looking form through the trees to her right; it is standing at the top of the bleachers. However, the trees in between them does not allow her a better look at what the thing/person is.

the green o's represent woodland; the black o's are empty ground. Numbers represent elevation; 4 means that the bleachers at that point are 4 squares above the ground, or 20 feet above the ground.

Okay, now what?

[BDEYE]

Dog follows the group through the tunnel if they do not stop, and takes the first opportunity to leap to the top of the bleachers.

Jump check: (1d20+59)[5](64)

[S.K.U.M.M.]

((Dog: There is no clear path through the hedgerow yet, you guys only cut through 10 out of 20 feet of it.))


I suppose you can simply try to jump over the hedgerow if you wanted to. It is about 10 feet high.

[souldoubt]

((Not to be a rules lawyer, but Dog should be able to reach the bleachers (20 feet) on a roll of 48 (a 12 foot vertical jump), since as a medium creature he can reach 8 feet up to grasp the edge without making a Jump check. His roll of 64 makes for a 16 foot vertical jump. If you think that clearing the hedgerow and making it up to the bleachers would increase the DC beyond what he rolled, or if you think some additional check is required to see if he makes it, that's totally up to you.))

[BDEYE]

((Sorry, my roll was made in anticipation of us continuing to chop through the hedge and making it through to the other side. If we never make it through or are interrupted he'll do something else. Sorry for the late response, forum issues.))

[Jokes]

Doc

"We gonna keep moving?" Doc whispers forward. "Can you see anything?"

[souldoubt]

Natsuko is going to continue moving until she can get a better view of things. If this requires additional Hide or Move Silently checks, assume she takes 10.

[BDEYE]

Dog scratches his scabs and waits for the group to keep moving.

[puctheplayfull]

Adrian waits for Natsuko to get a little ahead of the group then turns to quiet everyone.

In a hushed voice he says, "We will wait for her to scout ahead, and if she is unable to find anything we will hack our way through to the other side."

[Rettu Skcollob]

Irfan nods silently in acquiescence, clutching his medical supplies tightly.

[S.K.U.M.M.]

Natsuko: You see that the thing at the top of the bleachers resembles a large fat man entirely covered in dark robes. What appears to be a scarf is covering it's head. It's face is pointed to you but it does not appear to be making any more to do anything about you. It is unarmed.

[souldoubt]

Natsuko makes her way back to the group. ((Taking 10 on Hide and Move Silently again because I'm too lazy to roll ))

((Assuming she makes it back unhindered...))

Natsuko points to the top of the bleachers where the figure was standing. "I saw a man in robes. He was very..." she pauses thoughtfully, then holds her arms out in a pantomime of a big belly, "magnanimous."

((Politeness protocols render Natsuko incapable of calling someone "fat" ))

[puctheplayfull]

Adrian considers the situation for a moment,

"Was he armed, did he look dangerous, did he see you or seem to know we were here?"

[souldoubt]

Natsuko grimaces slightly in thought, unused to so much talking. "No weapons. Dangerous...?" She shrugs.

[BDEYE]

Dog says nothing. His first reflex is to run, of course, but he can afford to wait now that the has all these new friends to keep the other people busy if he chooses to flee later.

[Jokes]

Doc

Doc scratches the back of his head. "Maybe someone should go talk to him. You know, see if it's friendly."

[puctheplayfull]

Adrian considers Doc's suggestion for a moment.

"I'm not very diplomatic, did you have anyone in mind Doc? Whoever we send, we should send Natsuko as backup since they wouldn't be able to read or control her mind."

[Jokes]

Doc

Doc hesitates. He doesn't like the idea of something controlling his mind. "Perhaps we should wait, get a feel for their movements. If they head inside at nightfall, it might give us a better chance to take a look around."

[puctheplayfull]

"I would agree if this were just a sneak in and slit their throats operation, but," Adrian points back towards the outside, "How do we know we can trust the other creatures and know these are our enemies. I'm not one to go back on a deal, but I only agreed because our lives are in danger and the only way we can figure our way out is if we have time to think about it and know all the different angles."

Adrian moves through the group to Irfan, "When that thing was in your mind, did it give you any reason to fear it, or trust it? Did you suddenly feel like you were safe or anything like that?" Adrian seems hesitant to continue...