3.5 Monk Campaign: A Boot to the Head (OOC)

[Vixsor Lumin]

Hey all! I'm the new guy, and ill go post IC in a bit. I just can't. Seem to fond how HP is done. Max at first then average?

[inexorabletruth]

It's by RAW. Max HP at lvl1, then roll for HP.

Don't worry if you get blah HP or stats. This isn't DM vs. PC here, and good combat RP could result in attack or damage bonuses, as well as RPXP.

[inexorabletruth]

If possible please add your character sheet to your sig, Vix. If not, then post a link to it in the OOC. odigity set up a wonderful website that has been an invaluable resource for me, but I don't know if he will regularly update it or even keep it up if he's not playing. So, that said I'm going to need easier access to some character sheets.

[Vixsor Lumin]

I'll add it to my sig, a soon as I get some rolls done.

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[Azoth]

Welcome to the team Vix. Please don't get too offended at Li being a bit of a blunt jerk. He means well, but is well a pain to deal with.

[Azoth]

Hey Inex...check out the recruitment forum for Freaks on a Leash...hopefully we find a DM soon, but would so love to have you in the group.

[inexorabletruth]

Ok, sounds fun. I'll poke my head in.

[Vixsor Lumin]

Originally Posted by Azoth

Welcome to the team Vix. Please don't get too offended at Li being a bit of a blunt jerk. He means well, but is well a pain to deal with.

Oh don't worry haha, I'm not offended

[PSinger]

Howdy, neighbor! I say "neighbor" because I'm next door in New Mexico.

In another vein ... how does Tilmek have Combat Expertise with only a 9 INT?

[Vixsor Lumin]

Well hello! And I got it from the Passive way variant in UA I didn't take all the feats for it which is why I don't have the bonus to Bluff and I won't get the bonus at 6th level

[lostsole31]

Got it, and since most of us know each other well enough ... beyond just a character sheet ... Coanacoch is a student of Cobra Strike, and PSinger's character is that of the Undying Way.

[Vixsor Lumin]

Gotcha haha in case you can't tell from my sheet, Tilmek is an AoO build that doesn't focus on tripping or grappling. I plan on him being a tumbling fool haha

[Man on Fire]

if we know each other, Vir-Sashi may remember some even involving Tilmek, how about I mention something and let you fill the story to show what kind of guy he is?

[Vixsor Lumin]

Ok thank you, that seems like a great way to try and get him up to the same level of charicterization as you. I'm all for it

[inexorabletruth]

I detect a flashback sequence for Li coming up sometime in the future.

I'm glad that you guys are putting effort into your character development. It gives me great plot-point ammo to personalize the story, and it's really fun to read. Perhaps, sometime in the near future, we'll allow an anime-warrior-hero-dark-past-memories session where everyone can have flashbacks of flashbacks of flashbacks that reveal an experience each of you had as an impressionable youth that made you the men (and woman) you are today.

And BTW, PSinger... thank you for channeling Romeo & Juliet as your way of embracing the forced line-up switch. "But soft" is the last thing I ever expected Necahual to say. Laughter ensued.

[PSinger]

I admit, I was just being silly, but sometimes you need that.

Instead of flashbacks of flashbacks, how about we just have cutaways of truly obscene and practically non sequitur cutaways like in "Family Guy"?

[inexorabletruth]

It was a campy plot revision; it deserved campy dialog. I give it two thumbs up.

[inexorabletruth]

Sending your spot an listen results via PM. Another DM in a campaign I'm in did it that way, and it's freaking awesome.

[lostsole31]

Well, might as well get ready. Coanacoch's Initiative (1d20+2)[13]

[inexorabletruth]

I'm going to say that you completely caught these goblins off guard. Vir-Sashi and Han Chun Li, if you charge in now, you can use Necahual's diversion to catch the Goblins in a surprise round. Necahual, sorry, you don't get a surprise round, but your sacrifice has made it to where all eyes are now on you and the goblins can easily be blindsided by a swift strike from two of your compatriots.

I'll build a battle grid after I get off work, but here's the basics:

Rectangle room, simple design (30x20) two floors. Debris everywhere, so all terrain is considered difficult terrain for purposes of movement. I will allow tumble checks to hop, skip and twist your way through difficult terrain at full speed due to your Monk training. DC 12. High ground/low ground advantages apply if you're on the cashier's desk, stairs, etc. Beware, the stairs look damaged and not all steps are stable anymore.

After Vir-Sashi and Han Chun Li have a go, everyone who hasn't already, please roll initiative.

@ Li: You are welcome to finish what you're doing out of initiative at the bottom of the round, since the goblins haven't the faintest idea you are there.

@ Necahual: They aren't a size category bigger, but it is clear that one of these two is the alpha, because they are a bit taller and stronger, and bossier. Assuming you walked right up to them, the one on your left has nicer gear: Morningstar Mace and a Chain Shirt, rings and multiple silvery-metal piercings on his nose, eyebrows and ears. The other one is sporting a short spear and is wearing gauntlets, he is wearing studded leather armor and has fewer pierced body parts, but it still clearly bigger than the third one, who appears a bit emaciated, is several inches short and is wielding a crudely constructed javelin. A sling is hanging from his belt, and his back is criss-crossed with many scars, presumably from a whip. He is clothed in mainly rags.

[Vixsor Lumin]

Oops I checked the IC as soon as I got off work, and thought we all got to go

Initiative (1d20+2)[4]
Tumble (1d20+7)[14]

Well at least I made the tumble check haha I guess the initiative makes up for the good rolls IC >.< if its ok ill edit my post to be more flavorful and theatric

[PSinger]

I am more than fine with Necahual not getting an attack since the tactic did exactly as desired ... and gave our group a hell of boost.

Necahual's Initiative: (1d20+1)[5]

[zever]

Tumble check:
(1d20+7)[19]

[inexorabletruth]

Initiative Results after Surprise Round:

1. Vir-Sashi
2. Goblin
3. Goblin
4. Coanacoch
5. Goblin
6. Han Chun Li
7. Nehual
8. Tilmek
9. Goblin
10. Li (not in Init. Keeping your actions stealthy will earn you a surprise round)

Battle Grid:

Spoiler

@Li: You are directly below a 2nd story window.

[inexorabletruth]

Everyone please post in initiative order. It makes it quicker for me to sort everything out. Plus, it will allow me to tell you whether or not the goblin you are trying to smack around is still breathing.

The surprise round is over. Vir-Sashi... go get 'em.

[Man on Fire]

Sorry guys, I opened IC and OOC in two windows and then posted in wrong one. I keep the rolls here.

Spoiler

Attack as before, rage + flurry= +6/+1/-1
(1d20+6)[12] damage (1d6)[5]
(1d20+1)[2] damage (1d6)[3]
(1d20-1)[0] damage (1d6)[5]

[lostsole31]

Neo, what happened with Coanacoch's trip attempt?

[Vixsor Lumin]

@ Inex, which icon is Tilmek? And will I have to reroll my stuff? Id rather not (obviouslly haha) but I understand if I do, and ill go delete it my post if you want.

[inexorabletruth]

@ Vixsor Lumin: No, I'm not going to make you re-roll. I'm just asking for future reference. You're using Ulyono's icon for now, due to the fact that I have no idea what your character looks like. He's the one standing on the right side of the door in the blue pants and tan tunic. Find a square shaped image you'd like to use to represent your character, and I'll incorporate him.

@ Lostsole31: My apologies, Morpheus. I somehow completely missed the fact that your character had an opportunity to join in the surprise round goodness, considering you were pretty much ready to go before Necahual was. Yes you get in on the trip, I'll post the description in IC soon.

[lostsole31]

Inex ... ow, Coanacoch did get critted. Please roll the second die of damage.