Session Log 11/5/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, November 5, 2000 9:17:47 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "shouldn't be much recap necessary today :)"
GM says, "you have just entered Euric's villa, having been checked for weapons by two guards just inside the main gate"
GM says, "all six of you are standing over by the little copse just to the left of that path that you see heading towards the villa"
GM says, "the carruca is just outside the main gate and is about to be led through"
Corin says, "((and Renard was pulling the guard's spear into his own chest with a vengeance?))"
GM says, "the distance between where you're standing at the main gate would be roughly 15 yards"
GM says, "you have currently seen four guards: two outside the gate, and the two inside who are covering you with spears"
Corin says, "((you mentioned that the two guards on us at the trees were busy holding back the others, perhaps leaving me to be able to roam?"
GM says, "i planned to go back to just before Renard was forcing the issue, so that we could make decisions based on a map and a better tactical picture"
GM says, "well, in general, only two guards are going to be limited in what they can cover. if you chose to scatter, they'd have to choose whom to go after."
Corin says, "heh"
GM says, "currently the guards are most focused on Johan and Renard, who are looking intently towards the carruca and seem to be very nervous"
Corin looks around to see if he can see more guards within.
GM says, "brb"
Bodoni (I say we wait and see, and don't start swinging. Who's with me?)
Corin says, "(hrm, there may be a more opportune time anyway.))"
Caralchis (i was thinking along the same lines, Bodoni)
Corin says, "(separate these pairs of guards with a little more distance.)"
Joseph says, "I think this situation is really bad. We need to do something drastic. I just feel these guards are going to do us harm."
GM says, "you're whispering this among yourselves, of course"
Joseph says, "of course :-)"
Corin says, "heh...GM's a meanie""
Corin says, "why would they harm us? whats their motive?""
GM says, "renard hears you and turns around: "you bet it's bad. i noticed some movements in those trees and my brother thinks we're in some danger.""
Corin looks to the trees.
Bodoni glances at the trees as if looking idly about the grounds
Corin 's feet are getting itchy, he wants to sprint for the carruca and his weapons.
GM says, "the little copse of trees is heavily overgrown with bushes and you can't get a clear view through them, but looking carefully you can see branches moving in ways that the wind wouldn't cause"
Joseph says, "to corin- we'er a bunch of guards, but *none* of us tried to sneek in without weapons? I'm sure that looked supspicious. But more importantly, were here to get Garomach and they don't want us to"
Corin says, "we havent mentioned Garomach yet Joseph""
Corin says, "((which trees are moving on the diagram?))"
GM says, "ones you're standing next to: cluster just to the left of the path"
Joseph says, "I mentioned his name a few hours ago when Caralchis and I were here asking questions"
Bodoni adds "I hate to say this, but I believe the lad may be right. This does seem a bit peculiar, and some of my old 'gut' feelings are tugging at me."
Caralchis says, "does that mean it will rain or that we are in danger?"
Corin says, "well, the carruca has to come down the path, we'll be closer to it then/""
Bodoni looks at Corin and grunts "Ye'll know soon anough, lad."
Corin looks at the guard tower.
Corin says, "(quick descr? anyone within?)"
Bodoni (Sorry...should be looks at Caralchis and grunts. ;D)
GM says, "speaking of which, the carruca driver Tuval gives a word of command to the horses and the carruca starts to rumble through the gate"
Corin says, "ah, here comes Lady Portia!" and begins to walk towards the carruca quickly."
GM [to Corin]: the guard tower is a stone building about twenty feet square, with a simple wooden roof. it's one story high, so it's not really much of a "tower"
GM says, "let's switch to second-by-second action here"
GM [to Corin]: as for people within the tower: there are several windows cut into the walls. all are shuttered.
GM says, "ok, corin, the carruca is halfway inside when you start to walk towards it"
GM says, "caralchis, what are you doing?"
Corin says, "((the tension rises!))"
Caralchis waits for now
GM says, "bodoni, what about you?"
Bodoni takes his full move towards the carruca
GM says, "you're launching into a full-bore sprint?"
Bodoni (Oh...heh... no...just moving 6 full spaces)
Bodoni (or however many I have... like 5 or 6?)
GM says, "full move is running full speed. corin's 'fast walk', for example, i am taking to mean about 3 hexes per second"
GM says, "normal walking is maybe 2 per second"
Bodoni (well, then so be it. I'll roughly match Corin's speed)
GM says, "ok. joseph, how about you?"
GM says, "one sec, phone call"
Joseph says, "I start walking towards the carucca (2 hexes) out of curiosity is there any way into the Main building besides the main entrance?"
Corin says, "((btw,who are losing for a player? James is advertising for another.))"
Corin says, "((should say who are we))"
Bodoni (What? Who?? where??)
Corin says, "((Fogies list...do you get it by email?))"
Caralchis (i used to be on gurpsnet-l, but I really couldn't keep up with all the messages)
Bodoni (dunno. Don't think so. ::shrugs:: Maybe no one's quiting..maybe the Gm is planning on GASP killing one of us off! ;D)
Caralchis looks around in terror
Corin says, "((heh...no! Renard isn't here though))"
GM says, "a meteorite falls from the sky, striking bodoni in the head."
GM says, "wait, wups... wrong roll. :)"
Caralchis says, "nooo!"
Bodoni (dammit! I knew it!! ;D)
Corin says, "((amazingly, the rock does no damage!))"
GM says, "no, we're losing Johan. shouldn't come as a huge surprise, as he's never here."
Bodoni (Figured. :D)
Corin says, "((ah ok))"
Corin says, "((any response to the ad James?))"
GM says, "he got married and has two stepkids now, so his time is a lot more constrained that is was when we started"
GM says, "unfortunately only one response so far. guy seems interested and had a decent idea for a character - i'm waiting for a full write-up before making a final decision."
Corin says, "((i'll talk it up at my Tuesday game...think there may be someone there.))"
GM says, "if he's not suitable, we'll just stick with 5 players until i can find someone else. i won't bring someone on board just to have another player."
GM says, "we can talk further after the session, however. :)"
GM [to Joseph]: to answer your question about entrances... you don't see any, at least
GM says, "renard and johan also wait. they are assessing the situation and wait to see what the guards covering them do as the three of you approach the carruca."
Corin says, "((hey, we have Johan to throw at the wolves now))"
GM says, "the carruca, incidentally, comes a little farther inside this turn."
GM says, "the door to the guard tower opens and you see a figure coming out"
Bodoni (Did anyone hear about the player that wanted his armor made out of orphans. Well, Orphans tied all around his armor?)
GM says, "i'll denote the guards covering you as #1 (covering Johan) and #2 (covering Renard)."
GM says, "#2 is the leader. he says, "Wait, you! stay put until the carruca gets inside! it's orders.""
GM waits for the punch line from Bodoni
Corin keeps walking to the carruca, looking casually towards the figure as he does.
Bodoni (he's was a bad guy, and figured himself untouchable as no good guy character would ever DREAM of hurting an orphan. :D)
GM chuckles.
GM says, "caralchis?"
Caralchis says, "yes?"
GM says, "what are you doing this second?"
Caralchis takes a step towards the carruca
GM says, "joseph?"
Caralchis (a casual looking step)
Joseph says, "can I wait to see what Bodoni and Corin do before making a decision?"
Corin says, "(that is your action then *grin*)"
GM says, "well, i sort of randomly run through the players each round to avoid having any one player have a permanent advantage"
GM says, "this time you're up early. :)"
GM says, "so the answer is 'no, not unless you wait until next round'"
Joseph says, "well, for lack of a better idea, I'm hesitantly following them. move me one hex closer to the caruca"
GM [to Joseph]: also, corin already said he continues walking towards the carruca
GM says, "ok, bodoni, you're up"
Bodoni continues to walk but slows a bit to a 2 hex walk and says to the guard without turning "Aye, we all have our orders now, don't we."
GM says, "ok"
GM updates tactical map
Corin waits for a spear to pierce his spine.
Corin says, "((that was not my action btw))"
GM says, "the current situation:"
GM says, "corin and bodoni are 10-ish yards from the main gate, and guards #1 and #2 are behind them and to their right"
GM says, "joseph is also behind them; the guards are to his left"
Corin says, "(how far are we from the carruca?)"
GM says, "wups - sorry. the guards are to joseph's RIGHT. repeat RIGHT. :)"
GM says, "caralchis is behind joseph and can see the guards in front of him and to his right"
GM says, "the carruca is nearly all the way inside the gate. incidentally, the carruca itself is 4 hexes long, and the horses are 2 hexes each (side by side). the whole assembly is 7 hexes long (counting some space between the horses' rumps and the carruca structure)"
Corin says, "(carruca moving at approx my walking speed I presume?)"
GM says, "guard #2 turns to stop corin"
GM [to Corin]: i'd say about 1 hex per second.
Corin says, "(and how far is guards 2 from me?)"
GM says, "renard, seeing an opening, grabs for his spear"
Corin says, "(Johan jumps on the other one? *grin*)"
GM [to Corin]: about 3 hexes. he'd have to all-out attack to strike at you
GM says, "unfortunately, renard misses"
Bodoni (Oh Crap... ;P)
GM says, "guard #2 yells, "they're resisting!""
GM says, "from inside the guard tower, the figure steps outside, and is followed by another figure. both are dressed in glittering metal armor and have swords at their sides. they reach for their swords as they walk slowly forward. behind them you can see other shadows moving inside the doorway"
Corin says, "((oh jeez))"
Caralchis ((mommie!!!))
Bodoni (oh crap...crap...crap...)
GM says, "there are footsteps on the brick-lined pathway behind you (in the direction of the villa)"
Bodoni (Time to roll up new character's, lads.. :D)
Caralchis (except in GURPS we can just make twins... mwahahaha!:))
GM says, "next second!"
GM says, "bodoni, you first"
Corin says, "(are these new guards we didnt see before?)"
GM says, "actually, wait bodoni"
GM [to Corin]: the ones that just stepped out of the guard tower are brand-spankin'-new
Corin says, "(and we see more behind?)"
GM [to Corin]: so you've now identified SIX guards - two outside the main gate, guards #1 and #2, and the two new guys
GM [to Corin]: well, you haven't 'seen' them quite yet :)
Corin says, "(play nice now James.)"
Caralchis (plus the rustling in the trees)
GM says, "i'll let some of the NPCs move first this second on the assumption that moving last is a slight advantage"
GM says, "the carruca continues to roll inside, horse hooves clop-clopping on the bricks. the guards outside are starting to push the gates closed behind it. the horses are within one second of corin & bodoni now."
Corin says, "(how far are the glittering knights from me and bodoni?)"
GM says, "the two new guards (#3 and #4, let's call them) are followed by another two (#5 and #6) who are similarly outfitted"
GM [to Corin]: a little over 10 hexes and on the other side of the carruca. you're looking at them over the horses' bodies, actually.
Corin says, "(and the occupied trees are behind me?)"
GM [to Corin]: yup!
GM says, "glancing back, you see Euric walking down the pathway from the villa"
GM says, "um, i should mention probably that he's not alone: there are six guards with him"
Corin says, "(sudddenly i'm thing Renard is alone on this attack idea.)"
Corin says, "(thinking that is)"
Caralchis (hmmm, 6+4+2=12, i'm missing some, right?)
GM says, "[Euric] well, what have we here?"
Corin says, "Lord Euric! There are bandits in those trees over there! Beware!" I point."
GM says, "let's see... that should be all the NPCs. corin, that's your move?"
Corin says, "(yes, as I climb aboard the carruca.)"
GM [to Corin]: you're going to run up and climb inside? (just to make sure i'm clear...)
Corin says, "do I need to run?"
GM says, "yeah, i think so... the lead horse is a second away, which is about 3 hexes, so the carruca itself is about 6 hexes away"
Corin says, "I maintain my pace, but excitedly motion to the guards and Euric about the men in the trees."
GM says, "ok. bodoni, your turn"
Bodoni stops moving, knowing it's nothing short of suicide to fight now. Waits
GM says, "caralchis?"
GM says, "(don't say 'yes?' :)"
Corin says, "rofl"
Caralchis turns towards Euric non threateningly
GM says, "joseph?"
Joseph waits
GM says, "going to let corin toss your weapons to you, eh? :)"
Corin says, "(like i will)"
GM says, "johan sees what renard did the previous second and grabs for guard #1's spear"
Corin says, "oh no."
GM says, "he succeeds!"
Bodoni (heh...)
GM says, "he tries to pull the spear away but the guard manages to hold onto it"
GM says, "[Renard] Johan, i think we're outnumbered here."
GM says, "he takes a step back away from guard #2"
GM says, "next second!"
Corin says, "(how did Euric and guards react to my statement?)"
GM says, "i'll get to that"
GM says, "you notice Tuval's face as he takes in the situation he's driving in to - he's clearly panicked and nearly frozen in place"
GM says, "the carruca has picked up a little speed and is now going about 2 hexes per second. note that it's rolling between you six and the four metal-armored guards from the guard tower"
GM says, "[Euric] is that so? then i hope my bowmen were able to handle them."
GM says, "he gestures in the direction of the trees and three men stand up and show themselves to be covering you with bows"
GM [to Corin]: (interesting idea, though!)
Corin breathes a big sign of relief. "Renard! Johan! It's ok! Lord Euric is not under attack!"
GM says, "Euric and his 6 guards are maybe 10 hexes away from caralchis and joseph, down the path towards the villa"
GM says, "they are approaching at a regular walking pace"
GM says, "what are you doing this round, mmmm...., bodoni"
Bodoni continues to stand there, no longer moving, but watching the glitter knights
GM says, "caralchis, how about you?"
Bodoni (yes? LOL!)
Caralchis looks visibly relieved and remains in place
Caralchis looks over to the bowmen in a bit of surprise before looking relieved
GM says, "corin? are you continuing towards the carruca with an eye to getting inside, or holding your position?"
Bodoni (This is the part where the guards all either run us through or chop us in half, right? ;D)
GM says, "did i mentioned the statue of Scylla and Charybdis in the middle of the yard? :)"
Corin walks beside the carruca towards Lord Euric, keeping it between him and the other guards, and calls to Portia within, "Are you ok, Lady Portia?"
GM [to Corin]: just to keep you updated, you've moved about 8 hexes past Bodoni by now, who is the nearest PC to you
GM says, "joseph, your move"
Corin says, "(everyone else is checking their underwear?)"
Joseph waits, figuring it is hopeless to resist at this point
GM says, "corin, what's your general plan over the next few seconds? i think we can compress this if everyone is going to wait and see what happens"
Corin says, "stay beside the carruca but no attempt to get in."
GM says, "ok, so here's the next few seconds compressed:"
GM says, "Euric and his guards continue to approach until they are a few yards from caralchis & joseph"
Bodoni (Guards: Poke, poke...chop, chop..chop? ;D)
GM says, "the carruca keeps rolling inside, Tuval making no effort to bring it to a halt yet"
GM says, "the four armored guards are coming around behind the carruca and following it up the path."
GM says, "the two main gate guards have closed the gate entirely and remain outside it, so they are effectively out of the action."
GM says, "the bowmen covering you start to move out from behind the trees, and are coming around their western edge to flank everyone"
GM says, "this puts them closest to johan and guard #1"
GM says, "[Portia] this looks bad, Corin. what do we do?"
Corin says, "Relax, m'lady. Stick to our plan and talk to Euric, inside if possible?""
GM says, "the bowmen, btw, have arrows nocked and partially drawn"
GM says, "(and have had the entire time, so this is not new information for the PCs)"
GM says, "anyone doing anything different based on these movements?"
Bodoni (Let's see...Archer's all about, giant, robot knights...more guards than you can shake a war fork at...um... no. ;D)
GM checks the log for the giant robot knights :)
Bodoni (Heehehehe... ;D)
GM says, "ok, then."
GM says, "one of the bowmen stumbles."
GM says, "he releases his arrow, which goes flying wildly and buries itself in the wood about a foot behind Tuval's head."
Corin says, "rofl"
GM says, "Tuval screams and whips the reins, and the horses whinny in protest and start to pick up speed"
Bodoni says, "Tuval!"
Corin says, "Tuval, stop!""
GM says, "the carruca is heading directly for Euric and his 6 guards"
Corin jumps on the nearest horse, trying to pull in its reigns.
Caralchis (are there doors on both sides of the carruca, or just one?)
GM checks the book for the 'jumping on a moving horse' section
GM [to Caralchis]: both sides
Corin springs towards its neckl-like.
Corin says, "(I am good on horseback, so I would be familiar with them.)"
GM [to Corin]: i agree, i'm just looking for guidelines... can't find it, so i'll wing it. make a Riding roll at some unspecified penalty.
Corin says, "heh"
Corin says, "syntax for the 50th time?"
GM says, "roll 3d with dice"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 6 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Bodoni (AHHHHHH!!! Corin gets caught under the wheels!!! Ahhhhh!!! ;D)
Corin says, "(not very funny Bodoni. *grin*)"
Corin thinks to himself, "If this doesn't get me laid...."
GM says, "hrm... you get up next to the horse and can't get a good grip, so you're still next to it"
GM lol @ corin
GM says, "bodoni, the carruca is coming past you right now, actually. the lead horses are right next to you (which puts corin right there as well)"
Corin says, "(2 horse carruca right?)"
GM says, "right"
Bodoni tries to grab at the horses and help out Corin
Bodoni (Should I like, roll, or do I have a chance?)
Corin says, "(less of a penalty,with 2 trying to subdue?)"
GM says, "ok, GM needs some realism assistance here"
GM says, "(not being a horse riding kinda guy)"
Caralchis (don't look at me.. never touched a horse in my life... ok well maybe once)
Corin says, "(but that was in college, and he was experimenting sexually.)"
GM says, "would two people get in each other's way if on the same side of a horse, trying to control it?"
Bodoni (LOLOLOLOL! OMG!)
Caralchis (how did you know?)
Corin says, "(rofl)"
Bodoni (Fall outta the chair.. ;D)
Corin says, "we probably would get in each others way."
Bodoni (Horses are pretty big though? Lotsa space to grab, right?)
GM shakes head at Corin. Shameless, man.
Bodoni (Corin needs to do this alone so he can get him some? ;D)
Corin looks like he needs help.
GM says, "i'm thinking the quarters are too tight. Bodoni, you step aside and let Corin run past, but if you wanted to try jumping onto the carruca or something, that looks more feasible."
Bodoni tries that instead
Corin says, "tell sorry, couldnt resist the humor. to GM"
Bodoni (Can I climb towards Tuval?)
Corin says, "(yeah, smack Tuval around.)"
GM says, "sure, bodoni! make a DX roll at -2 to climb aboard"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 1 2] = 4 + 0 = 4.
Corin says, "wow!"
Bodoni (Whahoooo!!)
GM says, "holy crap! what a roll!"
Bodoni (Super Bodoni!)
Corin says, "(looked like a young whippersnapper.)"
Bodoni (what's that under your shirt? Is that a big 'S'?!?!)
GM says, "you grab for the first handhold in sight, and it pulls you easily up onto the outside of the carruca. you're holding on right next to where Tuval is seated."
Bodoni calls out "Tuval!! Stop!"
GM says, "caralchis & joseph, what are you doing?"
Corin says, "(punch him in the face!)"
Bodoni (punch out the driver? Isn't that a little like shooting your pilot over the ocean? ;D)
Caralchis first makes sure he is not in the path of the speeding carruca
GM says, "neither of you are in its path; it's going to pass you safely. of course, Euric and his group are *directly* in its path"
Corin says, "(if we kill Euric, we're dead meat.)"
Caralchis yells, "Tuval! wake up man! reign in the horses and everything will be fine!"
Caralchis says, "Portia, are you ok in there?"
GM says, "joseph, what about you? any particular actions?"
Corin says, "(kick the bowman that tripped.)"
Caralchis moves toward the side of the carruca and will help Portia out of the Carruca if she thinks that is a good idea
GM says, "joseph makes sure he's out of the way as well, but otherwise waits to see what Corin and Bodoni accomplish"
Joseph prays that we can get through this without anyone getting hurt. (To Euric) "We only came to speak with you."
GM says, "(i think Euric's going to be a little busy just now, actually... :)"
GM says, "johan and renard wait to see what happens. guards #1 and #2 are also watching, not paying attention to renard and johan at all."
GM says, "the other two bowmen adjust their aim for the horses, but don't let fly yet"
Corin says, "(oh no!)"
GM grins
GM says, "the four armored guards coming up behind the carruca don't react especially - they seem stunned"
Bodoni (Had Tuval listed to me, or is he still jonesing?)
GM [to Bodoni]: i'll get to that - there are lots of actors here :)
Bodoni (Ahah! :D Okie. :D)
GM says, "Euric and three of his guards jump out of the way to the east side of the path, while the other three guards jump the other way. one trips and falls, though, and ends up supine, half on the path and half off it."
GM says, "next second!"
GM says, "Tuval has a wild look in his eyes and is looks uncomprehendingly at Bodoni. he starts to turn the carruca to the right."
GM says, "corin, go!"
Corin grabs for the reigns again, trying to pull them hard to his side," Easy, boy....easy..."he says to the horse.
Corin says, "roll?"
GM says, "roll Riding"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 4 4] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM says, "Animal handling is really the right skill for what you're wanting to do"
Corin says, "yes, true."
GM says, "but i'm giving you a default because it's sort of close"
GM says, "in any case, the horse seems confused, but slows its pace a bit"
GM says, "the net effect, with Tuval slowing the right-side horse in preparation for a turn, is that the carruca doesn't accelerate this turn and keeps moving straight."
GM says, "bodoni, what about you?"
Bodoni tries to push Tuval aside and grabs the reigns to slow the thing down completely
Bodoni (should be 'to stop' the carruca)
GM says, "ok, make a DX or Brawling roll"
GM says, "brawling, it would be"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 5 5] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Bodoni (damn.)
Bodoni (falls and gets caught under the wheels, eh? :P)
GM says, "yep, that sucked. i'll assume you AOA'd at +4 to hit, which helps a bit. of course, the One Eye thing hurts you :)"
Bodoni (Ar...!)
Corin says, "brb....gotta reboot."
GM [to Corin]: ok
Corin has disconnected.
Bodoni (Then I made it exactly.. with a 15?)
GM [to Bodoni]: however, with the +4 and the -1, you end up succeeding barely
GM says, "so roll your ST"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 5 1] = 8 + 0 = 8.
Bodoni (claps..)
Caralchis says, "weehooo!"
GM says, "you push Tuval roughly, and he loses his balance and drops the reins, grabbing wildly for a handhold"
GM says, "caralchis & joseph, recall that one of the guards is lying in the carruca's path. a heroic effort could probably drag him to safety"
Bodoni says gruffly "Out of the way, man!"
GM says, "joseph, your move"
Joseph moves closer to the carruca to help stop it. 3 hexes
GM says, "what are you going to do when you get to the carruca?"
Bodoni Pretty soon the whole parties gunna be hanging off the Carruca.. ;D)
Joseph says, "hadn't figured that out yet. I just wanted to be near it this turn."
The housekeeper arrives to cart Corin off to bed.
GM [to Joseph]: ok, you run over and start jogging along next to it
GM [to Caralchis]: your move
Corin has arrived.
Corin says, "did i miss anything?"
GM says, "bodoni beat up on poor, defenseless Tuval. and Joseph's coming over to the carruca."
Corin says, "ok"
Corin says, "how many arrows in my back?"
Bodoni (Damn NPC's!!! Feel my wrath! Muahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!)
GM says, "the count is zero so far!"
Corin says, "heh"
GM says, "renard pushes caralchis out of the way and is running towards the guard lying in the pathway"
GM says, "johan comes after him"
GM says, "and we'll continue next time"
GM says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, November 5, 2000 11:45:51 am LunaSoft MOO time --