OK, I haven't decided yet what I will do there, and it will depend on the previous actions, but...
Morgunn wears a spell-battle ring, which allows him a free spellcraft check if there is a spell cast up to 60 ft from him, and if he manages the roll he can counterspell the spell or change its target... just so I can use it the next time.
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So Rahne is trying to set it up so when the assassins pass by them that she will have them flanked for her AoO. Just so we know where I am going with that.
The assassins pay no heed to Morgunn's words. They barrel towards Rahne, who in the guise of an innocent maiden looks like the most vulnerable of the people blocking them. As they move, they sheathe their daggers and each draw a pair of rapiers, their motions almost in sync. The two charge right at Rahne and attempt to slice through her with both their weapons.
Mirus stands within melee range of one of the assassins. The other party members are seated (except Morgunn, who is standing) but could use their 30 ft move action to move and attack them.
Morgunn, the Recitation I found doesn't give bonuses to AC, just attacks and saves. On the other hand, it gives penalties to foes.
While the assassins attack Rahne, Morgunn suddenly senses the spell web being cast by an enemy. He doesn't know where the caster is, but if he acts immediately, he might be able to prevent it from doing the damage that was intended.
ETA: Rahne expertly dodges three of the swipes, but the fourth slashes a shallow gash into her arm.
I use the Spell Compendium version
Spoiler
The spell affects all allies within the
spell’s area at the moment you cast it.
Your allies gain a +2 luck bonus to AC,
on attack rolls, and on saving throws,
or a +3 luck bonus if they worship the
same deity as you.
In the end it is more or less the same, as the -2 to attack for enemies is the same as +2 AC for allies... the only difference is the penalty to saves... so if I were to choose, I think I would prefer the one you found :P
As for the web spell, Morgunn tries to redirect it so it only affects the assassins (the visible ones at least).
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“No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style.”
― Steven Brust
“Plan. Yes. Good idea. I should come up with a plan.”
― Steven Brust, Dzur
Lexin, the ring doesn't itself allow you to redirect any spell that is cast with just a spellcraft check (that would be wildly, wildly overpowered). You have to have a spell in effect that allows you to react to spells that are cast (for example by choosing new targets for them), which doesn't apply in this case.
You can counterspell it, though (if you have dispel magic prepared you can cast it and make a caster level check).
"Once per day, when you succeed in identifying a spell in this manner, you can activate the ring to counterspell that spell as if with dispell magic, or change the target of the spell to any target within 60 ft of you..."
I don't think I need to use any spell for that to work... being a caster isn't even a prerequisite for this ring...
But if you rule it to need one... I guess I paid a lot too much for this ring, but it happens...
If needed, Morgunn uses one of his Dispel Magic spells (1d20+14)[23]
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“No matter how subtle the wizard, a knife between the shoulder blades will seriously cramp his style.”
― Steven Brust
“Plan. Yes. Good idea. I should come up with a plan.”
― Steven Brust, Dzur
Lexin, you are 100% right. I was in a hurry, dont have that book, and jumped to conclusions; the once a day comment clarified perfectly. I will update IC soon
Mirus moved into melee with the assassins, one or both depending on how they were standing. If they didn't tumble away wouldn't Mirus get an attack of opportunity? :)
Mirus moved into melee with the assassins, one or both depending on how they were standing. If they didn't tumble away wouldn't Mirus get an attack of opportunity? :)
One incurs an AoO for leaving a threatened square, not for entering it.
One incurs an AoO for leaving a threatened square, not for entering it.
With Rahne just standing and blocking the exit the assassins would have to leave a threatened square in order to attack Rahne.
Not sure if the charge was descriptive or a game term. If they charged in a game sense they would have had to move 10 ft. which would have left a threatened square.
With Rahne just standing and blocking the exit the assassins would have to leave a threatened square in order to attack Rahne.
Not sure if the charge was descriptive or a game term. If they charged in a game sense they would have had to move 10 ft. which would have left a threatened square.
Mirus is riled and wants to hit something :)
Charge was as in the game term.
Is Rahne standing behind you? My impression is that she was next to you with both of you blocking the way. They didn't start their motion threatened by Mirus (they were over at the booth), they entered Mirus's melee range only when they attacked Rahne.
While I still don't want to draw maps, it is clear I have to be much more descriptive!
Lord Hakura- Mage armor wouldn't stack with Rahne's chain shirt anyway since they are both armor bonuses. That's why its called mage armor- its generally cast on spellcasters who don't wear armor! So choosing a different spell would be a good idea anyway.
Is Rahne standing behind you? My impression is that she was next to you with both of you blocking the way. They didn't start their motion threatened by Mirus (they were over at the booth), they entered Mirus's melee range only when they attacked Rahne.
While I still don't want to draw maps, it is clear I have to be much more descriptive!
hehe I pictured Rahne behind Mirus. My thinking is she stood up next to the party's table to block the exit while Mirus walked up to the assassins at their booth.
You did say it was a test run. We'll work the kinks out.
So if we had to guess where I was, would we say that I was going to be able to flank?
You're not in a flanking position since the two assassins charged straight at you- Mirus wouldn't have had time to get behind them wherever he was. And furthermore, you decidedly don't want to get in a flanking position, because the space behind the assassins is now taken up by a sticky entangling web. The web was redirected by Morgunn such that it stops between you and the enemies, so that they are entangled and you are not (as per the spell's description, you can still attack them without risk).
Has anyone worked with mapping software that they would recommend, or do they just make maps in Photoshop, Powerpoint or Paint?
The ideal would be an online interactive map that I could set up and then each player could go in and move their character (and only their character, based on their login). I doubt it exists; perhaps it's worth building. (ETA: Not by me, that is. Just saying it's a product I would pay for).
Has anyone worked with mapping software that they would recommend, or do they just make maps in Photoshop, Powerpoint or Paint?
The ideal would be an online interactive map that I could set up and then each player could go in and move their character (and only their character, based on their login). I doubt it exists; perhaps it's worth building. (ETA: Not by me, that is. Just saying it's a product I would pay for).
Has anyone worked with mapping software that they would recommend, or do they just make maps in Photoshop, Powerpoint or Paint?
The ideal would be an online interactive map that I could set up and then each player could go in and move their character (and only their character, based on their login). I doubt it exists; perhaps it's worth building. (ETA: Not by me, that is. Just saying it's a product I would pay for).
I've looked into Pyromancers.com I've made made a few test maps but never tried it with different players.
Another game I'm in uses Google docs but I think any piece can be moved.
In 4e, maps are indispensable; it is just a part of the game. I have seen everything used from
-- making tables using the forum's table generator EXAMPLE
-- a very detailed map kept and edited by the DM EXAMPLE
So far I don't have any experience using googledocs or anything, but I've heard it is possible.
I have only played one 3.5 game on PbP, and that one doesn't use a map -- but the fights have been pretty vague and loose; either a good thing or not depending on your own preference EXAMPLE
So yeah, I don't know if any of that is helpful or not, but. . .
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With Jeanne's boost if I can hit these guys with a flanking attack I will do 10d6 damage.
. It's to Verden, then Hope, then the top of the order with Rahne.
