Giants a 3.5 experience (IC)

[MikelaC1]

+96 to hit????? one more round like that and Shiver is a bloodstain

SHIVER

Shiver doesnt ever remember being hit like that in one round and with no damage reduction to speak of, she will be out if she doesnt finish Elladan in this last round. She draws a huge breath and goes to work once again

(1d20+52)[17](69) attack & (3d6+39)[46] damage
(1d20+47)[13](60) attack & (3d6+39)[54] damage
(1d20+42)[3](45) attack & (3d6+39)[45] damage
(1d20+37)[1](38) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage

threats on 17-20

(1d20+52)[5](57) attack & (3d6+39)[56] damage
(1d20+47)[4](51) attack & (3d6+39)[49] damage
(1d20+42)[9](51) attack & (3d6+39)[43] damage
(1d20+37)[17](54) attack & (3d6+39)[54] damage

EDIT: With rolls like that, shes a bloodstain...at best, only two hits for 100 total.

[MikelaC1]

SHIVER'S EXTRA ATTACKS FROM BUFF

(1d20+52)[12](64) attack & (3d6+39)[43] damage
(1d20+52)[20](72) attack & (3d6+39)[46] damage
(1d20+52)[19](71) attack & (3d6+39)[46] damage
(1d20+52)[14](66) attack & (3d6+39)[44] damage

and potential threat confirms
(1d20+52)[2](54) attack & (3d6+39)[45] damage
(1d20+52)[12](64) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage
(1d20+52)[7](59) attack & (3d6+39)[45] damage
(1d20+52)[17](69) attack & (3d6+39)[46] damage

EDIT: 179 before crits, not sure on those confirm rolls.

[Eric Scott]

+96 to hit????? one more round like that and Shiver is a bloodstain

SHIVER

Shiver doesnt ever remember being hit like that in one round and with no damage reduction to speak of, she will be out if she doesnt finish Elladan in this last round. She draws a huge breath and goes to work once again

[roll0] attack & [roll1] damage
[roll2] attack & [roll3] damage
[roll4] attack & [roll5] damage
[roll6] attack & [roll7] damage

threats on 17-20

[roll8] attack & [roll9] damage
[roll10] attack & [roll11] damage
[roll12] attack & [roll13] damage
[roll14] attack & [roll15] damage

EDIT: With rolls like that, shes a bloodstain...at best, only two hits for 100 total.

SHIVER'S EXTRA ATTACKS FROM BUFF

[roll0] attack & [roll1] damage
[roll2] attack & [roll3] damage
[roll4] attack & [roll5] damage
[roll6] attack & [roll7] damage

and potential threat confirms
[roll8] attack & [roll9] damage
[roll10] attack & [roll11] damage
[roll12] attack & [roll13] damage
[roll14] attack & [roll15] damage

EDIT: 179 before crits, not sure on those confirm rolls.

He tilts his head a little to the right, almost like he is about to say something... then, his head falls to the floor... followed by his arms, then torso, then finally his legs...

The audience is completely quiet... then the platform begins to rise back up... by the time it reaches the top most of the audience is screaming your name... although, the 5 or 6 that aren't screaming your name are looking at the stair case where you originally came into the underground area... a figure is visible as they reach the bottom steps...

(Description of figure pending on new recruit)

[jojolagger]

Not having managed to find a temple to a god of magic in the short time he was out before curfew, Vitis teleports to check on Atlus. Upon returning, he spends a few minutes to assure Atlus is stable, then buffs him up and ties him into the group telepathy channel.

After doing so, Vitis sends a message to Melk.
"I've just finished working on Atlus. I plan on joining you as a spectator soon. Could you please look around and find a nice spot for Atlus and I to teleport to?"

[Prime Arcanist]

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Hello, folks. I'm your new player. I won't be entering on the best of terms, but I hope to bring enjoyment to your sorry, dull, miserable lives.

A short, green figure steps down from his place above the staircase. Once you get a good look at him, you begin to wish you hadn't. He is about three feet tall, with warty green skin and an elongated nose. Some sort of a troll, probably, but one so small would have to be... a child? He is dressed in simple clothes, practically rags, and he holds two oddly-shaped knives, katars. As he nears you, he mutters a single word of magic, and they burst into flames. He grins wickedly as he speaks in a gruff voice, not fitting for one of his apparent age. 'Ello, luv. Name's Bugsy. You sure are a pretty one, ain't ya? I'll be sorry ta cut you up, but ya gotta make a livin' round here, y'know?


Initiative: (1d20+23)[43]

[Prime Arcanist]

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Natural 20! Guess that means I go first. Also, small mistake there, my initiative is actually +19. Still won, though.

"Bugsy" rushes forward with unearthly speed, and suddenly he is upon you, slashing madly and precisely.


Making a charge, and I have the Dire Charge feat. Also casting extended wraithstrike. This means that she is flat-footed, and any armor, shield, or natural armor bonuses are negated. The only bonuses that would apply would be deflection bonuses, or those gained by being a monk. Also, targeting my dodge against her.

Attacks:
(1d20+44)[45]
(1d20+44)[54]
(1d20+44)[48]
(1d20+44)[53]
(1d20+39)[46]
(1d20+39)[53]
(1d20+34)[41]
(1d20+34)[53]
(1d20+29)[46]
(1d20+29)[30]

Sacrificing all my sneak attack damage to steal seven spell effects (I have constant arcane sight, so I would be able to see all the auras around her; was perusing the OOC, and noticed that she had oodles of buffs).

Since I wouldn't know what spells are on her, I just steal randomly, aside from trying to steal Energy Immunity (Fire) and Energy Resistance (Fire) (I don't actually remember whether those were any). If she has either of those, I take them, if not, it's determined randomly.

[Prime Arcanist]

Bugsy grins as he stabs again and again. Enjoying this, luv? 'Course you are, you dirty girl. This is somewhat disturbing coming from a child.

Gah, those were some terrible rolls. The first and last miss because they were natural ones. The eighth one was a critical threat, though.

Confirmation: (1d20+29)[41] EDIT: Wrong again, add another five to this.
Extra damage: (2d3+26)[30]
Critical fire damage added (6d6)[17]

Damage (in order of attacks, ignoring the two critical misses):
Base:
(1d3+13)[14]
(1d3+13)[15]
(1d3+13)[16]
(1d3+13)[15]
(1d3+13)[15]
(1d3+13)[16]
(1d3+13)[16]
(1d3+13)[16]


Extra Fire Damage: (If she's not protected, or if she was and I stole it, then it's going to be an extra 50%)

(3d6)[7]
(3d6)[5]
(3d6)[9]
(3d6)[8]
(3d6)[15]
(3d6)[12]
(3d6)[4]
(3d6)[11]

[Prime Arcanist]

EDIT: After a lot of confusion, it ended up being 79 normal damage, 81 fire damage. No spells were stolen.

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* post roll count doesn't match database

[jojolagger]

Didn't notice the displacement. Assuming that's not one of the ones randomly stolen,

Doesn't missing the first and second attacks foul up your stealing of spell effects?

Never mind that. Sorry, Displacement gives concealment. No Sneak Attack for you.

However, congratulations on revealing yet another hole in my buffs defenses (Crits).

[Chained Birds]

Melk

Sure thing Vitis, good to hear from you and about Atlus. I do hope he doesn't mind his upgrade.

Melk, being a big guy, moves people out of the way to make room (If there isn't room already).

"VIP coming through!"

[Eric Scott]

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Hello, folks. I'm your new player. I won't be entering on the best of terms, but I hope to bring enjoyment to your sorry, dull, miserable lives.

A short, green figure steps down from his place above the staircase. Once you get a good look at him, you begin to wish you hadn't. He is about three feet tall, with warty green skin and an elongated nose. Some sort of a troll, probably, but one so small would have to be... a child? He is dressed in simple clothes, practically rags, and he holds two oddly-shaped knives, katars. As he nears you, he mutters a single word of magic, and they burst into flames. He grins wickedly as he speaks in a gruff voice, not fitting for one of his apparent age. 'Ello, luv. Name's Bugsy. You sure are a pretty one, ain't ya? I'll be sorry ta cut you up, but ya gotta make a livin' round here, y'know?


Initiative: [roll0]

Bugsy grins as he stabs again and again. Enjoying this, luv? 'Course you are, you dirty girl. This is somewhat disturbing coming from a child.

Gah, those were some terrible rolls. The first and last miss because they were natural ones. The eighth one was a critical threat, though.

Confirmation: [roll0] EDIT: Wrong again, add another five to this.
Extra damage: [roll1]
Critical fire damage added [roll2]

Damage (in order of attacks, ignoring the two critical misses):
Base:
[roll3]
[roll4]
[roll5]
[roll6]
[roll7]
[roll8]
[roll9]
[roll10]


Extra Fire Damage: (If she's not protected, or if she was and I stole it, then it's going to be an extra 50%)

[roll11]
[roll12]
[roll13]
[roll14]
[roll15]
[roll16]
[roll17]
[roll18]

Asking you if you wanted to join is was definitely a good idea... and I'm saying that just from the things he's said so far...

[Prime Arcanist]

Asking you if you wanted to join is was definitely a good idea... and I'm saying that just from the things he's said so far...

Thanks. It looks like a good group.

[MikelaC1]

SHIVER

The frost giantess looks really irritated at this new threat coming at her, so soon after her first victory.
Who are you to try and steal my thunder???
She retaliates against the new opponent

(1d20+52)[5](57) attack & (3d6+39)[48] damage
(1d20+47)[1](48) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage
(1d20+42)[15](57) attack & (3d6+39)[44] damage
(1d20+37)[20](57) attack & (3d6+39)[47] damage

potential threats (17-20)
(1d20+52)[16](68) attack & (3d6+39)[57] damage
(1d20+47)[1](48) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage
(1d20+42)[11](53) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage
(1d20+37)[19](56) attack & (3d6+39)[51] damage

Note: DR applies to first attack only due to shadowstriking

[MikelaC1]

gah, keep forgetting the extra two attacks

(1d20+52)[20](72) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage
(1d20+52)[12](64) attack & (3d6+39)[50] damage

threats
(1d20+52)[10](62) attack & (3d6+39)[51] damage
(1d20+52)[17](69) attack & (3d6+39)[47] damage

EDIT: I dont know what your AC is, but I see at least 252 points there. Perhaps more

[Prime Arcanist]

Bugsy looks absolutely giddy as he neatly dodges attack after attack-one falls short, creating a clanging sound as thr sword clashes against a floating, invisible shield. However, somewhere in the mix, Shiver twists the blade just as he sidesteps, and the blade is buried deep in his thigh. Bugsy growls. Oi! Yer already a good looking' lass, why'a ya gotta go giving me a new scar like that?

Sorry to break this to you, but the only attacks that that hit were the 20s, and neither of those confirmed.

I'm not going to post my sheet, for fear of the other group seeing, but here's an explanation of my AC.

10 base +8 armor (bracers) +9 Shield (+7 animated heavy mithril shield, permanent invisibility on it) +5 deflection (Ring of protection) +11 natural (racial + amulet) +1 size, +1 dodge, +13 dex, and +13 monk bonus. Total of 71.

So, Bugsy takes 97 points of damage. Posting his turn in a moment.

[Prime Arcanist]

Bugsy grins. You ain't actually there, are ya? Got some nice spells on ya, you do. Perhaps ol' Bugsy oughta take 'em for himself, yes he should.

He mutters in an ancient tongue, and his eyes glow violet. Now, he can tell exactly where the frost giant is....

The troll then reaches out with his weapon, and attempts to bluff the frost giant into falling for his feint.

Suddenly, he adjusts his belt, and time seems to give him an advantage. He begins to lash out with his Kukris again.


Casting quickened true seeing, then making a feint attempt. Bluff check: (1d20+42)[47]

Shiver gets an attack of opportunity, though I have mobility, so against it, my AC is 75.

Then, use Belt of Battle to gain a full-round action. Using this to activate my Ring of Diamond Mind (Greater) to activate the Time Stands Still maneuver.

Due to the feint, she is flat-footed against the first attack. My extended wraithstrike is still in effect, so it is also a touch attack. This means, as before, that everything but deflection bonuses are negated, but this time, only for the first attack. The others are all touch attacks. Due to true seeing, displacemeny does not apply. I'll determine stolen spells randomly again.

Attacks (more this time, I love this maneuver):

(1d20+42)[53] (Touch + FF)
(1d20+42)[50] (This and the rest are touch)
(1d20+42)[57]
(1d20+42)[60]
(1d20+42)[43]
(1d20+42)[61]
(1d20+42)[50]
(1d20+42)[51]
(1d20+37)[54]
(1d20+37)[40]
(1d20+37)[44]
(1d20+37)[51]
(1d20+32)[40]
(1d20+32)[46]
(1d20+32)[43]
(1d20+32)[36]
(1d20+27)[35]
(1d20+27)[38]
(1d20+27)[29]
(1d20+27)[33]


Handling damage in next post.

[Prime Arcanist]

Okay...so...

Not a single 1, and one critical threat. Everything hit.
Stealing Fire Immunity, Displacement, True Seeing, and four random effects.

Confirmation:

(1d20+42)[58]
Extra Critical Damage: (2d3+26)[32]

Damage:
(20d3+260)[300]

Fire Damage (including from crit):(66d6)[221]

Stolen spell effects:
(1d32)[19]
(1d32)[11]
(1d32)[8]
(1d32)[24]

So I stole Starmantle, Accuracy, Nondetection, Life's Grace

EDIT: That puts you at a grand total of -15 HP, unless you've got some sort of DR.

EDIT II: However, I just realized. You never rolled your reflex saves against my attacks last round granted from Starmantle (wouldn't apply now). You probably actually succeeded at all of them, and are thus at 4 hp. (You should roll them anyway, if you fail one or two you'll just be at negative HP).

[jojolagger]

EDIT: That puts you at a grand total of -15 HP, unless you've got some sort of DR.

EDIT II: However, I just realized. You never rolled your reflex saves against my attacks last round (wouldn't apply now). You probably actually succeeded at all of them, and are thus at 4 hp. (You should roll them anyway)

Actually, all the damage you did is non-lethal. Buffs everywhere.

[Prime Arcanist]

Okay, so she's unconscious. Dandy.

[Prime Arcanist]

Bugsy grins triumphantly, holding his hands at his hips.Well, missy, do ya yield? I'll leave you with most of yer stuff, promise.

[MikelaC1]

SHIVER

Theres not much point in asking whether or not she yields, seeing as she is unconscious.

[Eric Scott]

Bugsy grins triumphantly, holding his hands at his hips.Well, missy, do ya yield? I'll leave you with most of yer stuff, promise.

SHIVER

Theres not much point in asking whether or not she yields, seeing as she is unconscious.

Well... I'd say he makes a decent addition to the group, wouldn't you? And if he doesn't have to steal the buffs off of any of you... I can see him being able to take down anything I throw at you... including the other group...

[Prime Arcanist]

Now, I wouldn't say that. But it does seem I did a decent job optimizing.

[Prime Arcanist]

Bugsy doesn't find anything much that he wants from the giantess, except her cloak. He realizes that it is far too big for him, and frowns. He instead grabs some of the expensive jewelry on her.. Well luv, I suppose Bugsy'll leave ya wif everythin' else. He leans into her ear, and grins. Jus' be glad I don't take what I really want from you, luv- doubt them friends a' yours in the stands would be awright with that, though.

To get the message across, he gives her a slight slap on the rear, before yelling out. Oi! Could someone cart 'er off or sumfin'? I don' want her in the way when I wallop the next bloke!

[Debbie_D]

SHAKE

Shake watches her sister's "battle" from her seat in the stands. Its obvious she is not impressed with what happens...but when the troll-child desecrates her sister's cloak, it doesnt take a sense motive to read the cold fury written across her face.

[Prime Arcanist]

(It actually turns out he had no reason to do that, so I was going to edit that post. I suppose this cold rage could also be due to the copping a feel bit)

[Chained Birds]

Melk

"Hold the popcorn, I'll just go get her."

Melk floats down to the arena (teleporting if necessary), and retrieves Shiver. He also gives the troll a confused look.

"Was that truly necessary, you've made an even greater enemy."

Melk then Flies (Teleports) away to the stands.

"She'll probably wake back up in a minute or two. Best of luck Shake. I do hope I didn't cross any lines by taking her back up here and... Eh, I guess I did inadvertently touch a woman without her permission. I'm a horrible person."

Melk seems a bit depressed and angry with himself.

[MikelaC1]

I suppose this cold rage could also be due to the copping a feel bit

Pfft..copping a feel. As if Shiver and Shake care about that. They actively encourage it at times.

Melk

"Hold the popcorn, I'll just go get her."

Melk floats down to the arena (teleporting if necessary), and retrieves Shiver. He also gives the troll a confused look.

"Was that truly necessary, you've made an even greater enemy."

Melk then Flies (Teleports) away to the stands.

"She'll probably wake back up in a minute or two. Best of luck Shake. I do hope I didn't cross any lines by taking her back up here and... Eh, I guess I did inadvertently touch a woman without her permission. I'm a horrible person."

Melk seems a bit depressed and angry with himself.

When Shiver finally recovers, she thanks Melk for "rescuing" her.

[jojolagger]

Teleporting in with Fusion elemental in tow, Vitis seems to disappear and the reappear beside Shake, Healing her repeatedly, then refreshing the buffs that went missing, while dismissing the stolen versions.

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Healing as per the spell. 450 hp worth should be enough.
I seem to remember something about no spellcasting in the arena, but can't seem to find it.
Also, sorely tempted to activate the Aries Combat system and Punch out Bugsy in the first round, but that would be poor form.

[Prime Arcanist]

Actually, you have no way of dismissing the stolen spells. I am now in complete control of them, albeit for only 22 minutes.

Also, if no spellcasting is allowed, then shiver already broke that rule.