Session Log 2/18/2000 Log
-- Start log: Sunday, February 18, 2001 9:12:25 am LunaSoft MOO time --
GM says, "*** START SESSION ***"
GM says, "when we left off last time..."
Johan says, "Yes please summarize the numbers and locations of persnos"
Corin says, "((quick question...are our way to the villa, when we passed the east servants gate, did we notice guards there?))"
GM says, "Joseph was running for the wall. he has roughly 6 turns to go to reach the trees, which will afford at least a little cover, and probably another 5-6 turns after that to reach the actual wall."
GM [to Corin]: yes. there are two guards posted at each of the two gates.
Corin says, "tnx"
GM says, "corin has just fired an arrow at the approaching armored guards"
GM says, "and the previous turn he dropped his next arrow."
GM says, "bodoni has climbed through the window and is now ready to act"
GM says, "caralchis has climbed through the window and must spend a turn getting to his feet before he can act"
GM says, "johan faces two guards. one of them is down and the other is seriously wounded, on the ground holding a knife, but still conscious."
GM says, "renard also faces two guards, one of whom is seriuosly wounded. the other is still in shock from Renard's attack from behind."
Corin warms up his dice rolling hands.
GM says, "is that a sufficient recap?"
Corin nods.
Caralchis says, "yup"
Johan says, "one sec"
Bodoni (Let's rock.. :D)
Johan says, "the general party plan is to escape from the room via the window"
Johan says, "head for the trees and OVER the wall?"
GM [to Johan]: for reference, the map of the villa is at http://www.lunasoft.com/gurps/twilight/villa.JPG; you guys are at the northeast corner of the Main Building.
Johan says, "We are in possession of all our equipment?"
Corin says, "((I think I am sprinting....oncoming armored guards are getting too close. yes Johan.))"
Johan nods.
Corin says, "((equip wise you have a spear and armor))"
GM [to Johan]: you have been given equipment by your new owner (did i mention you've been sold into slavery), which consists of leather armor, a spear, and a knife.
Corin says, "((notice the phrase slipped in inside paranthesis))"
GM says, "ok, corin, start us off!"
Corin says, "Figures...ok one seec"
GM says, "the armored guards are jogging towards you, clank clank. they'll be on top of you in perhaps 7 rounds."
Corin yells inside the window "Guards out here coming real close! I'm running for the wall!"
Corin begins sprinting after Joseph.
Johan says, "Guards are approaching the window in 7 sec, right? no the wall"
Corin says, "((they may follow us that run actually))"
GM [to Johan]: they're coming towards the window, but they're outside. so they may follow you towards the wall.
Johan says, "I just want to know if they get between us and you"
GM [to Johan]: right now it's the same direction for them.
Johan nods.
Corin says, "((not sure if they saw Renard enter the window ))"
GM says, "caralchis, you're next."
Caralchis stands up
Corin says, "((each roound is 6 secs right? so they are 42 sec away?))"
GM [to Corin]: ACK! AD&D ALERT!! Woop woop woop!
Corin says, "((heh))"
GM [to Corin]: no, a round in GURPS is 1 second.
Corin says, "((just confused...I am playing AD&D now too though))"
Johan says, "That's a game foul."
Johan says, "Like eyeing the GM's papers."
Bodoni (Oh! No...they're 6 seconds away! We'll never escape....!! We're doomed! Ah!Oh! Oh fortune.. oh.. *continues to lament* ;D)
GM [to Joseph]: you're next
Joseph runs for the trees
GM says, "ok, bodoni, now you"
Bodoni sprints after Joseph
Bodoni (big surprise... hehe)
GM says, "ok, now let's move inside the room."
GM says, "johan, here's the situation"
GM says, "you've just pulled your spear out of a now-limp body, which slumps at your feet. to your right is a guard on the ground, groaning, holding a knife, not acting too threatening yet."
GM says, "behind you is the open window."
GM says, "also in front of you is the open door, in which are two more guards."
Johan says, "on the ground means laid flat?"
GM says, "these guards are being engaged by renard. one has been badly injured; the other, closer to you, is uninjured but surprised."
Johan says, "vs kneeling,for example?"
GM says, "lying down for game purposes"
Johan says, "My strategy will be to ignore the guards in the room (keeping an eye on the one with the knife)"
Johan says, "and to help Renard. Therefore, I will charge/AOA at +4 to hit the surprised guard"
Johan says, "sound reasonable?"
Johan says, "if we can down him, I'll head to the window, askind Renard to follow"
Johan says, "knowing that Renard is the faster of us"
GM says, "sure. he's more than half move away from you, howevre."
Johan <- grumble>
GM says, "so you'd get a wild swing if you chose to attack this round, or you could put it off and AOA next round."
Johan says, "Knowing we have 7 seconds and can't afford to miss, I'll try to move to the doorway"
Johan says, "as stealthily as possible so as to get a clean shot next round"
Johan says, "so I'll just move, watching the wounded guard and the suprised guard/Renard"
GM says, "surprise has to do with mental shock, not stealth. you move towards him."
Corin says, "((cant he bullcharge him?))"
Johan says, "well... maybe he'll lose sight of me in the melee"
GM says, "the surprised guard, btw, looks around and says, 'Wha...?' his eyes remain glazed."
GM says, "(i'm rolling a steady stream of 16s for this poor idiot...)"
Bodoni (This must be his first day on the job, maybe.)
GM says, "renard moves into close combat with the guard he has just impaled and uses his spear as a lever to shove him aside."
GM says, "the guard yields, slumping into the hallway."
GM says, "next round!"
GM says, "corin & joseph, can we assume you're still running"
GM says, "?"
Corin gathers speed, heading for the trees.
Bodoni (Me too, I'm still a runnin' :D)
Joseph says, "yes still running"
GM says, "it looks like all three of you will reach the trees at about the same time"
GM says, "caralchis, you can take a normal move this turn. you're standing outside the window."
Caralchis says, "sounds like a plan"
GM says, "what does? running?"
Caralchis runs after Bodoni
GM says, "ok, you set off. i'll handle the next four rounds quickly, just focusing on renard and johan then. ok?"
Johan nods.
Joseph says, "ok"
Johan says, "I'll lower a shoulder and bowl the surprised guy out of the door, yelling for Renard to COME ON!"
Bodoni (okie dokie)
GM [to Johan]: ok, this last guard is right between you and renard
Johan says, "Are you saying I might knock him into Renard?"
GM [to Johan]: renard is coming IN that door.
Johan says, "alrighty. I was trying to be civil, too bad for him"
Johan says, "In that case, I'll stick a spear in his side/back and try and pull/push him aside"
Johan says, "My general objective is just to move him from the doorway"
Johan says, "I suppose to grapple, I'd have to drop my spear, which isn't happening now"
GM [to Johan]: ok, i guess that's an AOA at +4 to hit
Johan nods.
Johan says, "I roll?"
GM says, "roll it"
GM says, "(the command is 'roll 3d with dice')"
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 5 5] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Johan says, "that should hit, no?"
GM says, "yes, that hits with the +4."
Johan cackles.
Johan says, "no defense?"
GM says, "man, that's some scary damage. 2d-1, i think. roll it."
Johan rolls 2 + -1.
Result [1 3] = 4 + -1 = 3.
Johan pouts.
Corin boos.
Johan says, "a fleshwound!"
Johan cheers for Renard!
Johan says, "what are we down to 5 second? "
GM says, "renard does basically the same thing from the other side."
Johan says, "is this guy is leather? did we see any real effect at all?"
GM says, "yep, he's in leather. luckily, renard's hit is much more effective. he goes down."
Johan nods.
GM says, "next round."
GM says, "johan, go ahead."
Johan says, "I look at Renard for affirmation and yell COME ON, turning for the window, eyeing the guard on the ground with the knife"
Johan says, "turning = turning and running"
GM says, "that guy isn't putting up a fight. in fact, he's crawling under the bed to hide."
Johan says, "CHICKEN!"
GM says, "ok, you head for the window with renard behind you."
Johan says, "I'll do my best to leap right through, given sufficient height"
GM says, "it takes you a second to reach it. roll DX to jump through."
Johan nods.
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 3 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Corin says, "((slams his head on the window frame))"
Johan shivers with delight.
Johan says, "Johan isn't the deftest of allies."
GM says, "you trip yourself up, taking an extra couple of seconds."
Corin says, "((this big, brutish man is shivering with delight?))"
GM says, "renard, behind you, is yelling 'come on, move it! come on!'"
Johan says, "I was unfamiliar with that emote. I was just shivering from the thought of those guards!"
Johan says, "I can imagine. Damn, Renard, get off my ass!"
GM says, "oh yeah, and 'clank! clank! clank!' the armored guys are approaching"
GM says, "finally, you're through"
Johan says, "Upon exit, barring complete entrapment, we'll haul ass, not looking back"
Johan says, "saying a few prayers as I run"
Corin says, "((we should all get the running skill after this escapade))"
GM says, "the armored guys are right behind you, but you're faster than they are. renard quickly catches up to you, johan."
GM says, "ok, let's skip ahead several rounds."
Johan says, "we run towards the others"
Bodoni (Are those armored guys approaching from the direction of the wall, or from the front of the villa??)
Corin says, "((when i reach the cover of trees, I turn and consider shooting covering fire from behind a tree.))"
GM says, "now everyone is outside. joseph, corin, caralchis and bodoni reach the trees first, and have another 25 yards or so to reach the wall. johan and renard are a few seconds behind."
GM [to Bodoni]: the armored guys are moving east along the north side of the Main Building.
Johan says, "do they have horses?"
GM says, "nope"
Bodoni (Thanks)
Johan smiles.
GM says, "at least, none that you've seen :)"
Caralchis (don't be giving the GM ideas now...)
Johan says, "I mean in the complex. Did we see stables? What's that building on the sw corner of the map?"
Corin yells at Joseph, Bodoni and Caralchis, "Get over the wall! I'll help Renard and Johan!"
Johan says, "Hell, the GM probably has a dragon waiting over that wall."
GM [to Johan]: you mean that scale bar? it's not a building.
Johan giggles.
Johan says, "oops"
GM [to Johan]: there are certainly horses in the complex.
Johan sighs.
Johan says, "anyone got a long term plan? They aren't going to none appreciate us killing guards."
Bodoni (oh god! It reads: "stables!!" Ahhhh!)
Corin says, "((no more suggestions Johan to the GM))"
Johan says, "trust me. he doesn't need my help"
GM says, "corin, are you going to shoot some arrows? i'd advise against it, unless you're just trying to spook them. they have plenty of armor."
Johan says, "how high is the wall?"
GM says, "6 feet"
Corin says, "((I was trying to spook them, slow them down perhaps a bit.))"
GM says, "ok, stopping and turning takes one second."
GM says, "roll fast-draw (arrow) (i assume)"
Corin says, "((how far is Johan and Renard from me?))"
GM says, "they're 10 yards away, coming fast"
Corin says, "((fast draw, and braced against a tree.))"
Corin roll 3d with dice
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 2 4] = 12 + 0 = 12.
GM says, "ok, you spend another turn nocking an arrow, during which renard and johan advance another 6 yards."
Corin says, "((can I aim for their head?))"
Corin says, "((hopefully if I miss they hear or see it go by))"
GM says, "the armored guys are running full speed now, and shouting."
GM [to Corin]: sure, you can aim for their heads
Corin says, "((I aim for the head))"
Bodoni (Having flashbacks of the last time Corin shot an arrow nearabouts Renard. Hehe. ;D)
GM says, "how long do you spend aiming?"
Corin says, "((one round))"
Corin says, "((come on baby roll a 3))"
GM says, "ok, the head is -4, and you have another -6 for range"
Corin says, "((ok))"
Corin says, "((+1 brace, +1 aim, +2ACC?))"
GM says, "right"
GM says, "so a net -6"
GM says, "roll 'em"
Corin rolls 3 + -6.
Result [2 2 2] = 6 + -6 = 0.
Corin says, "oops +6"
GM says, "you just roll the 3d. the modifiers are on the target (you HAVE been playing lots of AD&D, haven't you?)"
GM says, "so you rolled a 6, which hits!"
Corin says, "woo woo!"
GM says, "no defense, so roll damage"
Corin says, "1d?"
GM says, "right"
Corin rolls 1 + 0.
Result [5] = 5 + 0 = 5.
Bodoni (Corin... the Robin Hood of the ancient world. Heh. ;D)
Johan says, "Good. Piss 'em off some more! hehe"
Bodoni (He shot LOU in the face! Let's kill 'em!! Haaahhr!!!)
Corin says, "that had to hurt"
Johan says, "If you treasure your bow fingers, much less your neck, don't get caught!"
Johan says, "That will leave a mark."
GM says, "you definitely do some damage. the guy you hit screams and slows to a stop."
Johan says, "Is it sticking out of his head?!"
GM says, "out of his cheek piece, actually. pretty ugly. not that you've turned to look, right? :)"
Corin says, "((two have arrows now, right?))"
Johan says, "I don't know. After hearing that scream, I might have to!"
GM says, "yep, one has an arrow in his breastplate. another has this arrow protruding from his helmet."
Johan says, "No, We leap over the wall in stride."
Corin cackles in satisfaction, and runs towards the wall.
GM says, "(that was more successful than i expected. got a little lucky with the damage there!)"
Corin says, "heh"
Corin says, "((must slow em down))"
GM says, "ok. joseph, bodoni and caralchis reach the wall first. they'll have 3 rounds to act before renard, johan and corin reach them."
Bodoni starts to try and help Joseph up and over the wall
Caralchis helps Joseph as well, if possible
Johan says, "Did they make a moral check?... COWARDS!"
GM says, "it might work best for one of you to climb up first, then help him up, one below and one above. just watch for the spikes!"
Corin says, "((this is where the GM gets even))"
Bodoni tries to scale quickly upwards "This isn't working. I'll go up first! Hold on."
GM [to Bodoni]: roll climbing
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 1 3] = 7 + 0 = 7.
Corin says, "nice"
Bodoni (I try... *grin*)
Corin says, "((fear is an amazing motivator))"
GM says, "you reach the top in 2 seconds."
GM says, "and the other three have arrived at the base of the wall."
Bodoni tries to reach down and grab Joseph's hands to help him up when possible
Joseph tries to reach out for Bodoni's hand
Johan says, "Johan hunkers down with his hands ready for a boost, yelling go Corin!"
GM says, "clank! clank! clank! you see the gleam of armor coming through the trees."
Corin tries to climb the wall fast, stopping at the top.
Bodoni (AHHHHHHHHHHHH!)
Johan says, "if Corin doesn't take the help, Renard can"
Corin says, "((doesnt take it))"
GM says, "renard helps joseph from below, lifting him as best he can"
GM says, "joseph, give me a climbing roll at -2, and bodoni, give me a ST roll"
Johan says, "GO RENARD. Johan will lift him up to the top of the wall"
Bodoni pulling upward with all his strength
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 5 4] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Bodoni (sigh.... ;P)
GM says, "uh oh"
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 2 1] = 8 + 0 = 8.
Johan says, "anyone have a rope? "
Bodoni (Failed by 2 :P)
Corin says, "Jos did good tho"
Johan says, "yes yes a plus for that!"
GM [to Joseph]: you get a hand up on the top of the wall, but bodoni can't get you all the way up. you're in a precarious spot.
GM [to Corin]: roll your climbing
Corin says, "((do the guards find the arrows in them hit the tree branches painfully as they go thru the woods?))"
Johan says, "I'll help Renard throw Joseph over the wall"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 3 6] = 12 + 0 = 12.
Bodoni grunts and groans as he pulls, cursing himself
Johan says, "rolling ST for me"
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 6 6] = 18 + 0 = 18.
Corin says, "ow!"
GM [to Corin]: no problem. in 2 seconds you're atop the wall.
Johan says, "YIKERS!"
Johan says, "I'll always been lucky with the dice."
Johan says, "uh...what happens now?"
Bodoni has disconnected.
GM has disconnected.
Johan cowers
Caralchis says, "aw geez"
Bodonic [Guest] has arrived.
jjones says, "i lost a connection"
Corin says, "((maybe the guards will help you over with their spears from below.))"
Johan says, "aw...the gm lost connection!"
Bodonic [Guest] (T'was me!)
Johan says, "so he didn't see that!"
Corin says, "heh"
Johan prays
Bodonic [Guest] What happened last I saw was Corin rolled his climb roll
jjones says, "one second..."
Corin says, "Johan has to roll :)"
Bodonic [Guest] Ah...good luck Johan. :D
GM [Guest] has arrived.
GM_ [Guest] says, "bleah. ok, where were we?"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: no problem. in 2 seconds you're atop the wall.
Johan says, "you tell us "
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: nice try re the arrows. :)
Corin says, "heh"
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, let's review."
Corin says, "((ever try running thru the woods with an arrow in your cheek or chest?))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "corin and bodoni are atop the wall. johan and renard are helping joseph climb up there."
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis, what are you doing?"
The housekeeper arrives to cart Bodoni off to bed.
The housekeeper arrives to cart GM off to bed.
Caralchis says, "helping people up, and then going up the wall myself"
Bodonic [Guest] (brb!)
Bodonic [Guest] walks up the stairs, and you can't help but watch jealously.
GM_ [Guest] says, "on phone, one sec"
Bodoni has arrived.
Bodoni (bak)
Caralchis has disconnected.
Bodoni (Whups!)
Caralchis has connected.
Corin says, "wb Caralchis"
Caralchis says, "I blame microsoft"
Corin says, "((we've done some major damage to these guys so far))"
Corin says, "((Euric wont be happy))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "well, my 'jones' persona did see that crit fail the Johan rolled."
Corin says, "rofl"
Corin says, "Johan was noticebly quiet."
GM_ [Guest] says, "but i'll let it slide, since i didn't call for it yet. damn, i'm generous."
GM_ [Guest] says, "remember this the next time i send demonic wolves after you. :)"
Corin says, "heh"
Bodoni (What was that Gurps: Transhuman space joke? Oh... about how BIll gates will be his OS in the future. Windows 2100 BG. "Yeah, Bill kept crashing, so I just installed a more stable OS. ;D)
Johan says, "what? I was afk "
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, let's get another Climbing from Joseph and ST rolls from Bodoni and Johan"
Corin helps pull anyone up that seems to need it.
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 6 3] = 10 + 0 = 10.
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [3 3 3] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Bodoni (Yeah!)
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 1 2] = 4 + 0 = 4.
Johan says, "that's more like it!"
Corin says, "wow"
Caralchis (heh.. mush better!!!)
Bodoni finally hoists him upwards with a grunt after what seems an eternity
Caralchis (much, rahter)
GM_ [Guest] says, "joseph is atop the wall."
Johan says, "Renard, let's go."
Johan bears down to help lift Renard over the wall
Johan glances over towards the guards, estimating his life expectancy.
GM_ [Guest] says, "neither caralchis nor renard is a skilled climber"
Corin seems to think that he cant help up here, and climbs down the other side, avoiding the spikes.
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: you could shoot arrows from up here
Caralchis (or help us unskilled climbers)
Bodoni leans down again offering ahand to either Renard or Caralshis. Whoever is closest
Corin says, "((ok scratch my last then))"
Bodoni says, "Quickly, now..."
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis, give me a climbing roll."
Johan sighs.
Corin kneels atop the wall, and nocks an arrow.
GM_ [Guest] says, "and bodoni, another ST roll"
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 6 5] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 2 4] = 8 + 0 = 8.
Caralchis says, "gak"
Bodoni (erm...)
Corin says, "((ooo, height advantage))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "ouch, caralchis is having trouble"
Johan says, "If only I had a mace....."
Johan says, "is renard helping him or taking my help?"
Bodoni grunts "ye and me both, lad..."
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: roll ST for helping renard
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: roll your fast-draw
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 3 1] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 2 4] = 10 + 0 = 10.
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: ok, you nock an arrow this turn.
Caralchis tries to levitate up the wall
Johan says, "how far are the guards? 4 seconds?"
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: renard has some trouble, but he's getting there.
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: 4 seconds is about right, actually.
Johan says, "I continue to boost."
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, next turn."
Johan says, "hell it's only 6 feet, I can lift him that high."
Bodoni continues to pull
Johan says, "tell me if I should roll again"
GM_ [Guest] says, "rolls to make - caralchis: climbing. bodoni: ST. johan: ST."
GM_ [Guest] says, "corin, are you aiming?"
Corin says, "yes"
Johan says, "Aim at his eyeballs!"
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, you spend this turn aiming."
Corin says, "if I SS what would that mean?"
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 2 3] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Johan says, "you'd miss"
Bodoni rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 6 1] = 9 + 0 = 9.
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 2 6] = 14 + 0 = 14.
Johan says, "may we use fatigue for extra effort?"
Johan looks afraid.
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: you actually made your ST roll, dude :)
Corin says, "((wall over 6 feet high?))"
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "renard is atop the wall"
Johan says, "but we need some real success to get going"
Johan says, "alrighty, where's caralchis?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis is on his way up. bodoni's pulling him."
Bodoni hoists Caralchis upwards "There ye are!"
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: so you're the only one still down. you can start climbing next round.
GM_ [Guest] says, "next round!"
Johan looks up, looks back at the guards, looks at Renard, and says "Brother, give me your hand."
GM_ [Guest] says, "the guards are only 6 yards away now and coming hard! they'll be able to hit you on the wall, with overhand swings of their swords."
Corin aims at the closest guard's head and lets the arrow fly.
Johan attempts to scale the wall with all his might.
Johan grits his teeth.
Bodoni tries to get a hand on Johan to help him
Johan says, "say when to roll"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: ok, that's a +2 for ACC bonus, a -4 to hit the head, a -3 for range. roll 'em.
Corin says, "((any +'s due to my height advantage?))"
Corin says, "((and +1 for aim))"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: actually, the first round of aiming only gives you straight ACC bonus.
Corin has disconnected.
GM_ [Guest] says, "(he didn't like that rule interpretation, i guess)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, johan, roll climbing"
GM_ [Guest] says, "i'll give you a +4 bonus since Renard critical succeeded on his ST roll helping you up"
Corin has connected.
Corin says, "weird"
Corin says, "lost my Internet connection."
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 3 6] = 13 + 0 = 13.
Johan says, "Good ol' Renard"
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: you made it - you'll be atop the wall in two seconds.
Johan flails his legs to avoid being hit.
Corin says, "((so -4 head, +2ACC, +1 Aim, -3 range, height?))"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: if you didn't get the last thing i wrote - you get only straight ACC bonus on the first turn of aiming (i did that wrong before - shouldn't have trusted ya.:)
Corin says, "oh ok"
Corin says, "((anything for height?))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you could aim at his brain for -7, which does much more damage if you hit :)"
Corin says, "((too small a target :P))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "i think you only get height bonuses on melee attacks, not ranged ones. anyone know otherwise?"
Bodoni (Time to invest in the hit location skill from Gurps: Martial arts! :D)
Johan says, "I would expect a range adjustment of some sort"
Johan says, "easier to shoot 40 yards from 10 yards up than from on the ground"
Corin says, "-2 for the range then""
Johan says, "I don't know about 6 yards and 6 feet"
GM_ [Guest] says, "it only reduces the range. so let's call the range modifier -2 to be generous."
Corin grins happily.
Corin says, "total mod?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "(p. B117 has the relevant rule.)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "+2 ACC, -2 range, -4 head: -4 total"
Corin says, "ok"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 3 6] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Corin says, "dam"
Corin gets ready to dodge.
GM_ [Guest] says, "that's a miss, and by too much to hit the torso instead."
GM_ [Guest] says, "the spikes up here make your footing difficult - everyone has a -2 to combat skills"
Bodoni Can the spears be thrown?
GM_ [Guest] says, "(not enforced for firing a bow, since you're just standing there.)"
GM_ [Guest] [to Bodoni]: sure. do you have spear-throwing?
Bodoni (uh....nevermind... heheh...)
Johan says, "they can, but if you don't have throwing skill, you're advised not to"
Corin says, "((gm says, with tongue in cheek))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "let's organize this turn by turn now."
Caralchis says, "when am i gonna get up?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "three of the guards will be at the wall this turn, with one other two seconds behind (this is the one with the arrow in the face - he's pulled it out and is now just bleeding)"
Corin says, "((B124 has height modifiers to melees))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis will be atop the wall this turn. johan will be fully up next turn."
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "corin, you're holding your bow. whaddya do?"
Johan says, "I assume I have no defenses"
Corin try to get dwon the other side, dodging swords on the way.
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: i'll give you a dodge at -3
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: you climbing down or just jumping?
Corin says, "I'll climb"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: roll climbing again, then
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 4 3] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Corin says, "((retreating basically))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "(i almost wish joseph would try swinging those blocks of stone at the guards' heads... but probably not a good idea...)"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: no problem.
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis, your move"
Joseph says, "I thought about it. out of curiosity, what's on the other side of this wall?"
Corin says, "((not those guards thats all I care about.))"
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: flat ground. no people... yet.
Johan says, "ManEating Boars!"
Joseph says, "a moat full of sea monsters perhaps :-)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "caralchis is still with us, right?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, moving on then. joseph, your move."
Caralchis says, "i'm here... just grabbing a bite to eat, i finish getting on top of the wall"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you're up there this turn, so you can take an action."
Joseph says, "can I try to climb down? Is there anything for me to hold onto?"
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: it'll be difficult with the stone blocks. no good handholds.
Caralchis says, "alright, i'll try and go down the other side then.. "
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: the spikes have sharp edges, so they would cut your hands.
Joseph jumps
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: ok then! roll DX.
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [5 3 3] = 11 + 0 = 11.
GM_ [Guest] [to Caralchis]: meanwhile, you can roll Climbing.
Caralchis rolls 3 + 0.
Result [2 4 5] = 11 + 0 = 11.
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: you land heavily
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: you've taken some damage to your right leg
GM_ [Guest] [to Caralchis]: you have difficulty finding the right position to climb down in.
GM_ [Guest] [to Bodoni]: ok, you're move.
GM_ [Guest] says, "(sheesh!) your"
Bodoni has disconnected.
GM_ [Guest] says, "(what's up with the internet this morning?)"
Corin says, "dunno, weird."
GM_ [Guest] says, "we'll come back to him and move on to Johan/Renard"
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "Renard stabs downward with his spear at the guard who is attacking Johan's legs"
GM_ [Guest] says, "your good luck has run out, i'm afraid. renard missed and the guard hit."
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: roll a dodge at -3
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 5 5] = 11 + 0 = 11.
Johan grits his teeth
GM_ [Guest] says, "ok, he hit your leg"
Johan says, "damage?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "good thing you're so tough - but you still take damage"
Johan says, "ouch.. those swords are pointed?"
Johan says, "come on... everyone uses BLUNT broadswords."
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: yes, but he was swinging at you
Johan frowns.
GM_ [Guest] says, "what's the problem?"
Johan climbs furiously while his leg is still attached.
Johan says, "It hurts!"
GM_ [Guest] says, "heh"
Johan says, "shall I roll climbing?"
The housekeeper arrives to cart Bodoni off to bed.
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: nah, you'll be atop the wall next turn.
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "still no Bodoni... damn"
Johan shrugs.
GM_ [Guest] says, "he starts climbing down as well"
GM_ [Guest] says, "once again we'll deal with just renard and johan, taking up the rear once again :)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "so johan, you're atop the wall. if you just dive for the ground, the guards won't get an attack. of course, it's a 2-yard fall. :)"
Johan sighs.
Johan says, "I think I'd rather face the ground"
Johan says, "I'll try to land on my better leg (without the damage) if possible"
Johan says, "It shouldn't hurt a big strong guy like me!"
Johan says, "shall I role Climbing/Dx?"
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: this is an unprepared dive. roll DX at -4 (default Jumping, essentially).
Johan rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 6 3] = 15 + 0 = 15.
Johan says, "OUCH"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you land badly, but miraculously it does no damage."
Corin says, "heh"
Corin helps Johan to stand, "Lets get out of here!"
GM_ [Guest] says, "renard gets down quickly"
Johan says, "Is Renard down?"
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "so you made it out!"
Johan says, "we're following Corin for the moment."
GM_ [Guest] says, "(too bad about Portia, eh, Corin?)"
Corin heads towards the congested area of town.
Corin says, "((yeah, no time for romance))"
Johan says, "I wouldn't count our chickens yet"
Johan says, "What are our estimates of the total guard strength of that compound?"
Johan says, "we severely wounded 4 and left 4 behind the wall, 2 hurt."
GM_ [Guest] says, "so you're outside Euric's villa now. recall that he lives about 30 minutes walk outside of the outer wall of the city."
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: the last time you were at the villa, there were more than 10 guards. you'd have to assume similar strength tonight.
Corin says, "what is it like around us? Geographically?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "the villa is near the top of a hill. there is a road which heads back toward town, and other villas along it."
Johan says, "Given their numbers, they may just report us to the city guards rather than chase us"
Corin says, "((they'"
Johan says, "maybe we should just go somewhere else altogether?"
Corin says, "((they'll report to Euric first))"
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "there are scattered groves of trees everywhere, little gullies... fairly decent cover, especially at night with the new moon."
Corin heads quickly towards town, using cover where possible.
Johan says, "but he could send a messenger to town. I suppose if we hurry we could get inside maybe"
Johan says, "but what do we do from there?"
Corin says, "Lets move it!""
Johan says, "we can't stay... right?"
Johan is running on his bleeding leg.
GM_ [Guest] says, "certainly at night getting inside the city walls is more difficult... everyone will be checked."
Corin says, "Are we going back to Augax? or running for Praesus?""
Johan says, "let's get a plan together."
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: that's a critical decision, i agree :)
Corin says, "we dont have a lot of time to talk, people.""
Corin says, "Guards on horses will be here soon.""
Johan nods.
Johan says, "they will also be in town soon"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you move along the road, keeping to its edges, for a few minutes, until you find a little ridge to hide behind. you settle back there to tend to your wounds and make plans."
Johan says, "I think we hurt them bad enough that they may not pursue us immediately"
Caralchis says, "what about augax' cave?"
Caralchis says, "i mean moodag's cave"
Corin says, "Lets hide among the trees for the night. return to town in the daytime.""
Johan will try to First Aid his leg. Can Joseph do this?
Joseph tends to Johan's leg
Joseph has disconnected.
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: roll First Aid
GM_ [Guest] says, "ack!"
Joseph has connected.
Corin chuckles in the darkness, "I'd love to see Euric's face when the guards report in."
GM_ [Guest] [to Joseph]: roll First Aid
Joseph rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 1 5] = 12 + 0 = 12.
GM_ [Guest] says, "well, you bandage his wounds, but you can't do much more than that."
Corin says, "well, Joseph, welcome back to the land of the free!""
Joseph says, "thanks guys"
Corin says, "lets get those chains off."
GM_ [Guest] says, "what the heck am i saying? joseph can't do first aid with those stones on his arms! anyway, corin or Renard can do first aid. same result :)"
Johan nods.
Corin examines the chains to see how to get them off, now they have more time.
Corin says, "((lag?))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "looks like there's a pin that goes all the way through the stone, anchoring the chain in it. the chain then attaches to an iron cuff, in two pieces, which are locked together with an iron lock"
Johan says, "Can we break them pin/lock with the spears?"
Corin says, "Lets not make too much noise, guards may be searching for us.""
GM_ [Guest] says, "probably not without risking impaling joseph's arm."
Joseph says, "Dad's friend the innkeeper might have something to break the chains, but I don't know if we should risk getting him in trouble. It's probably one of the first places they'll look."
Corin says, "smash the lock with a rock?""
GM_ [Guest] says, "the best way to do this would probably be to chop through the chain with an axe or broadsword, then worry about the lock when you can find a specialist or have time to fiddle with a wire or something."
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: you can try that. lock looks tough, though.
Johan says, "sure"
Johan says, "but do we have an axe or a broadsword?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "well, corin has a sword"
Corin says, "I have a sword, but...."
GM_ [Guest] says, "don't want to risk breaking it, eh? :) hehe"
Corin looks doubtfully at the chain and his sword.
Johan grins.
Johan says, "let me give it a whack."
Corin says, "yeah right, use a rock first you brute.""
GM_ [Guest] says, "you hear hoofbeats on the road."
Johan says, "lie down"
Corin says, "shhh, get down!""
GM_ [Guest] says, "sounds like just one horse"
Johan lays down in the grass
GM_ [Guest] says, "you're out of sight behind this ridge"
Corin peeks over the ridge.
Corin says, "((being curious))"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: you see a single rider galloping in the direction of the city.
Corin says, "(towards or past me?)"
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: he doesn't slow as he goes past.
Corin says, "((armored?))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "nope"
Corin says, "(quick draw and let fly at horse.)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "yep, that should get his attention"
Corin says, "lol"
GM_ [Guest] says, "roll fast-draw"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [4 6 3] = 13 + 0 = 13.
GM_ [Guest] says, "you nock an arrow"
Corin says, "ss at horse"
Corin says, "((I figure kill this guy, town wont be waiting for us.))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "take a +1 for the horse's size, a -6 for speed/range"
Corin says, "roll?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you can aim for up to 3 seconds before the speed/range gets worse"
Corin says, "ok will do then"
GM_ [Guest] says, "so you'd have +1 size, +4 aiming, -6 speed/range, total -1: roll 'em"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [6 6 5] = 17 + 0 = 17.
Corin says, "dammit"
Caralchis (ah fuck)
GM_ [Guest] says, "yessir, that's a critical fail."
Corin says, "shoot myself in the foot?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "feel free to roll on the table yourself :)"
Corin says, "what dice?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "3"
Corin rolls 3 + 0.
Result [1 3 4] = 8 + 0 = 8.
Johan says, "Corin launches a flare into the night air."
GM_ [Guest] says, "'weapon turns in your hand.' not too meaningful in this context. we'll say that the arrow whizzes past the rider's ear and serves notice that someone is shooting."
Corin says, "((aww, not sure I like that interpretation :P))"
GM_ [Guest] says, "(there really should be a 'bow and arrow' critical fail table.)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "the rider starts, looks around, and kicks his mount faster."
Johan says, "I prefer GM's ruling"
Johan says, "maybe the rider critical fails his riding roll and falls off!"
GM_ [Guest] says, "he's bugging out of there. of course, he probably knows you're there."
Corin ducks and slinks back to the others.
Caralchis says, "what was that about Corin? now is not the time for duck hunting"
Corin says, "lets move from here, the bastard may have seen me, but kept riding to town.""
Corin says, "I figured kill the messenger, and we'd get into town easier.""
GM_ [Guest] says, "how many arrows you have left, corin?"
Corin says, "now we're gonna have trouble anyway.""
Corin says, "((4?))"
Corin says, "(unless I can run and retreive that last one *grin*)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "yeah, i think that's about right. you had 8, and you fired three at guards and one just now."
Johan says, "Let's head off somewhere else under cover of night"
Johan says, "we can hide during the day"
Johan says, "It's a bad idea to head back into town."
GM_ [Guest] [to Corin]: at night? you can try. :)
Corin says, "heh its ok"
GM_ [Guest] says, "what sort of hiding place are you looking for?"
Caralchis nods, "it would be monumentally foolish to head back to town straight away"
Johan says, "Trees, cave, a hiding place"
Corin says, "(is Modags cave this side?)"
Johan agrees with Caralchis.
GM_ [Guest] says, "Modag's cave is a good day's walk up into the mountains."
Corin says, "(did I promise not to reveal it?)"
GM_ [Guest] says, "i believe you did."
GM_ [Guest] says, "of course, you also promised not to bring the telescope into the villa. :)"
Corin looks thoughful and confused, apparently having mixed feelings about something.
Caralchis says, "what is it, Corin?""
Johan turns to his older brother for help. "Renard, what should we do?"
Corin says, "ummm, its nothing...we're in trouble, is all.""
Caralchis tries to smile, "you noticed too eh?"
Corin nods solemnly.
GM_ [Guest] says, "[Renard] hide somewhere, i guess. what are we going to do about Augax?"
Joseph says, "I would really like some clothes before we go too much farther."
Corin says, "Joseph, you and I are free....we have no ties to Augax."
Corin says, "You guys cant hide your brandings...the guards at thegates may be looking for them.""
Joseph says, "that's true, but how could we leave these guys?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "[Renard] didn't Augax say we'd be leaving the morning after next?"
Caralchis says, "Joseph is no more free than us"
Corin says, "Tomorrow, I'll go into the city and tell Augax you guys will meet them outside on hisway out."
Corin says, "or we all run for Praesus.""
Johan is a little confused.
Caralchis thinks of Portia
Corin says, "((lets go back and get Portia!))"
Corin says, "((they'd never expect it!))"
Johan says, "is she in the compound?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "(i should make Corin make a Will roll NOT to do just that. :)"
Corin pokes the GM.
Corin says, "yes, Johan, I heard her voice in there."
GM_ [Guest] says, "yes, she's in the villa and apparently being forced to marry Euric against her will by her father."
Johan sighs.
Johan looks a little bleary eyed.
GM_ [Guest] says, "this is a good stopping point."
Johan nods.
GM_ [Guest] says, "i'll say that you move a few hundred yards and find another decent place to hole up for the night. before we break, let me know how you're going to spend the night (in terms of posting guards or whatever). then we'll pick it up here next time."
Corin says, "((2 hour shifts until dawn?))"
Joseph says, "fine"
Corin takes first shift, then wakens Bodoni.
GM_ [Guest] says, "you'll need four shifts: Corin, Bodoni, Johan, Renard?"
Johan says, "well...."
Johan says, "what if we decided to go back tonight?"
Johan grins.
Corin says, "how will we get in? Guards will question us.""
GM_ [Guest] says, "then tell me now. otherwise i'll assume you wait until morning to do anything else."
Johan says, "go back to the villa"
Johan says, "we know they're down 4 guards"
Corin says, "Get Portia?""
Johan says, "2 more are wounded, one is riding for town"
Johan says, "there are 5 of us"
Johan says, "I'd say we have the odds."
Corin says, "He was no guard...he was a messenger.""
Johan says, "the point is they'll never expect it"
Johan says, "we can't just leave her"
Caralchis says, "Johan raises an interesting point... though they are now on their guard and much better prepared"
Corin says, "We dont know how many guards there are, I aint taking them on in a fight."
Johan says, "maybe...mabye not"
Johan says, "maybe they are tending to their wounded and getting a good night's rest so they can look for us tomorrow"
Johan says, "we don't know"
Corin says, "You guys make more noise than a herd of cows."
Johan says, "we don't have to kill them all. We just have to get Portia."
Corin says, "If I had to do it again, I'd go alone."
Caralchis says, "I agree we cannot let Portia be coupled with that fiend, she is a good woman and I would hate to see harm come to her. However, it is not as if her fate is sealed after tonight and she will never leave the villa again"
Johan says, "I dont think those guards have the stomachs to face Renard and I again face to face"
Corin grins.
Corin says, "You guys are trouble..."
GM_ [Guest] chuckles
Johan cackles.
Johan says, "Just give me my damn mace, or an axe"
GM_ [Guest] says, "you got a *little* lucky, and Renard was smart coming around behind like that."
Johan says, "I hate these damn spears"
Johan nods.
Johan says, "We're out of our element a bit and certainly out armoured"
Corin says, "Its crazy going back in...I aint doing it as a big group again."
Johan says, "so you want to go alone?"
Corin looks at Johan.
Johan says, "You could go in separately, from the back."
Corin says, "Not really.....but..""
Johan is working himself up more and more, thinking of poor Portia.
Corin remembers the luscious curves of Portia.
GM_ [Guest] says, "interesting idea... an attack on the main gate, with Corin sneaking in from the back while everyone else is distracted... :)"
Johan says, "Renard is smart, he'll think of a plan."
Corin shakes his head. "Are you guys alright?
Caralchis (when we left was the party still going on?)
Johan says, "btw, will Renard be here next week?"
GM_ [Guest] [to Caralchis]: as far as you know, it was. of course, the events involving you may have changed that.
GM_ [Guest] [to Johan]: i'm not sure, actually.
Johan says, "I doubt he would have thrown his guests out - that would be rude and make him look weak"
Corin says, "Why do you think we outnumber them Johan? Did you see those armored guards?"
Caralchis says, "maybe we could get a hold of Portia's father and... change his mind a bit..."
Johan says, "by the way, What does Portia want? do go back home to her father?"
Corin says, "She'll probably want to travel with me."
Corin grins.
Johan says, "I was thinking that, a strong, good looking young man like you should have a woman."
Corin says, "I'll take her home to meet Ma."
Johan says, "Of course, that is, if you're up to it."
Corin says, "Dont play games Johan, I aint a boy anymore..."
Johan says, "We"
Johan says, "We will see...."
Johan giggles.
Corin says, "I could rescue her if I wanted to..."
Johan says, "Do we need to finalize a plan today, GM?"
GM_ [Guest] says, "all right, next session we'll pick it up at the new hiding place, BEFORE you decide what to do. :)"
Corin says, "sounds good"
GM_ [Guest] says, "*** END SESSION ***"
-- End log: Sunday, February 18, 2001 12:10:00 pm LunaSoft MOO time --
Johan says, "we could discuss it in email"