[D&D] The Lost Mines of Phandelver

[Plutonius]

Every single strike is - or has been - scored as 'slightly below average'?

That is supposed to be a serious spell, capable of doing some real damage to "ruffians".

The three missiles do a total of 6 - 15 points of damage for an average of 10.5 points damage. You did a total of 10 points of damage with your three missiles (.5 points less than average).

Don't feel too bad. Syllin has done a total of 40 points of damage, Portia has done 6 points of damage and the Count has done 6 points of damage. The ruffian have also missed and hit themselves for a couple.

As far as everything below average, it's just the luck of the dice and @ravenvii's rolls. Maybe if we all change our names to Portia, he will roll better for us .

 

[twietee]

Sorry ss, I was under the assumption that all of the ruffians would have 16 healthpoints.

But I think you still did your part well enough - it's up to the rest of us to finally step up and bring something to the table!

*leans back again and twiddles the thumbs*

 

[Huntn]

Because I am receptive and easily influenced by the voice of experience, you know whom I'm talking about, I step forward and apply Torak Vaari's loving kiss to Ruffian No.5's head as the name 'Lucille' flashes at the point of impact...Curious.
(if not within melee striking distance I'll send Sacred Flame at R5.)

My action ^^^^^^^^^^^
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Suggestion:
@ravenvii and happy travelers, due to the drawn out nature of this adventure, I just reviewed 5 pages of text to bring myself up to speed to make my next dazzling move. I see a better way. I mentioned it before, but the Battle Status posting that Plutonius graciously typed out is something that could be easily cut and pasted by our Dungeon Master and included with each attack result post he makes. It would only require minor changes to the participants HP/life or death status, which is something the DM is having to track anyway. It might save a bit on multiple page reviews by the participants. What do you think?

Post Syllin Attack, correct? (Using Plutonius Post as reference :
Status:
Ruffian 1: Attacking Claus Unhurt
Ruffian 2: Attacking Syllin (@Scepticalscribe) Unhurt 7 Pts of damage.
Ruffian 3: 8 points of damage
Ruffian 4: Dead
Ruffian 5: Attacking the Count 15 18 points of damage

Claus: 7 ? Hit Points
Count: 16 Hit Points
Syllin: 12 Hit Points

the order is: Ruffian 5, Syllin, Dalo, Claus, Ruffian 1, Ruffian 3, Portia, Veit, Ruffian 2

Reference posts follow for my benefit:

We know how many hit points we have left but we never know how many the opponents (monsters) have left.

Since Syllin did 15 points of damage to ruffian 4 with her burning hands and it didn't fall, we have to assume that they all started with at least 16 hit points.

Status:
Ruffian 1: Attacking Claus Unhurt
Ruffian 2: Attacking Syllin (@Scepticalscribe) Unhurt
Ruffian 3: 8 points of damage
Ruffian 4: Dead
Ruffian 5: Attacking the Count 15 points of damage

Claus: 7 Hit Points
Count: 16 Hit Points
Syllin: 12 Hit Points

the order is: Ruffian 5, Syllin, Dalo, Claus, Ruffian 1, Ruffian 3, Portia, Veit, Ruffian 2

Kind of -- the summaries were haphazard because, like you, I am lazy.

@Scepticalscribe let's get a spell or attack going -- those ruffians aren't going to kill themselves.

***
Syllin: 2
Syllin: 3
Syllin: 2

You deal 3 points of damage to Ruffian 5 and 7 points of damage to Ruffian 2.
***

The ruffians cried in pain and shouted obscenities at you.

@Huntn You're up!

Slightly below average .

At least we know they have at least 19 hit points (ruffian 5 has 18 points of damage on him and he's still up).

Dalo (@Huntn), if you attack, you might want to finish off ruffian 5.

edit: fixed post...

 

[twietee]

Now that I've re-read a bit I hate to say it but Pluto got it all wrong (again). I was suggesting multiple times to ss that going after Ruffian #3+#5 would be a good idea while he said that I said #2+#5. Tztztz - no wonder this went suboptimal.
[doublepost=1477403412][/doublepost]Also, I'm having problems following Huntn's posts at times.

You can walk a notch or two if not directly facing an opponent and still be able to fight that turn. If I'm not mistaken we all get minus-points or sth. when disengaging a melee fight to approach another target - so getting up close to Ruffian #5 and engage him strikes me as a good idea since the count is unconscious or so and would be an easy target otherwise.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Now that I've re-read a bit I hate to say it but Pluto got it all wrong (again). I was suggesting multiple times to ss that going after Ruffian #3+#5 would be a good idea while he said that I said #2+#5. Tztztz - no wonder this went suboptimal.

Okay: In future, @twietee, I shall let you guide me. I don't even remember your suggestions, for some reason, my mind didn't register them As That Which Needs To Be Followed; they may need to be recommended strongly, rather than mild reminders.

That went pear-shaped, and I have no idea why. If you say that Pluto got it all wrong (again) okay, it may be better; to be honest, I miss @Don't panic, because I always understood his suggestions.

Since his departure, I have felt as though I have been operating in something of a fog.

 

[twietee]

Okay: In future, @twietee, I shall let you guide me. I don't even remember your suggestions, for some reason, my mind didn't register them As That Which Needs To Be Followed; they may need to be recommended strongly, rather than mild reminders.

Well, it appears that Pluto himself is eventually lost in the Fog of War - without even noticing it! Happens to the best so no surprise it also happens to Plutonius.

All in all, despite his misleading suggestions, I don't think your action was a waste, not at all. And with more friendly dice could have come out even better.

Regarding our next moves I would suggest that Dalo indeed goes after Ruffian #5 who is standing in front of Bart. Since Ruffian #2 - the one that is facing you, Syllin - is the very last this turn, I suggest that I myself move forward before to show him my great warhammer "Belaver's Revanche" personally and in great detail. Portia is quite free in her choice - she could backstab #1 or #5 (in case Dalo hasn't finished him already) or pursue #3.

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Well, it appears that Pluto himself is eventually lost in the Fog of War - without even noticing it! Happens to the best so no surprise it also happens to Plutonius.

All in all, despite his misleading suggestions, I don't think your action was a waste, not at all. And with more friendly dice could have come out even better.

Regarding our next moves I would suggest that Dalo indeed goes after Ruffian #5 who is standing in front of Bart. Since Ruffian #2 - the one that is facing you, Syllin - is the very last this turn, I suggest that I myself move forward before to show him my great warhammer "Belaver's Revanche" personally and in great detail. Portia is quite free in her choice - she could backstab #1 or #5 (in case Dalo hasn't finished him already) or pursue #3.

Where is @Don't panic's character (Ser Bartholomeus)? I assume that @ravenvii is making his moves for him?

 

[Huntn]

Now that I've re-read a bit I hate to say it but Pluto got it all wrong (again). I was suggesting multiple times to ss that going after Ruffian #3+#5 would be a good idea while he said that I said #2+#5. Tztztz - no wonder this went suboptimal.
[doublepost=1477403412][/doublepost]Also, I'm having problems following Huntn's posts at times.

You can walk a notch or two if not directly facing an opponent and still be able to fight that turn. If I'm not mistaken we all get minus-points or sth. when disengaging a melee fight to approach another target - so getting up close to Ruffian #5 and engage him strikes me as a good idea since the count is unconscious or so and would be an easy target otherwise.

In both the posts were I made attacks, my actions are clearly stated first, no? The rest of it is just fluff. Ok maybe less fluff, but I added a suggestion in post 2403 and included some reference posts. Those are not part of my action, and can be ignored. However I think the suggestion is important, speaking of...

Regarding my suggestion, imo, this is why a running battle status would be helpful, I'm a bit unclear about regarding Claus's status. On p90, post 2228 Claus took 8pts of damage. On p94, post 2336 he took another 8 pts of damage. I healed him for 7 pts of damage, so he's at 7 pts of health?

 

[twietee]

Well, to you it's fluff (no offense) but to me I never know if you're thinking aloud and question your own, clearly stated actions before. And with thinking aloud I mean stuff that I'm not sure about where it begins and ends or whther it was a misquote that slipped in.... Not saying you should change that just saying that I personally have some difficulties to follow. Doesn't say much.

Anyway, I assume Pluto has 7hp. If need be I will cast a spell to heal him further while also moving myself inbetween Syllin and Ruffian #2. I'm going after the map ravenvii has presented before and I believe that nothing significantly changed after that (except the HP/spell status of course).

 

[Huntn]

Well, to you it's fluff (no offense) but to me I never know if you're thinking aloud and question your own, clearly stated actions before. And with thinking aloud I mean stuff that I'm not sure about where it begins and ends or whther it was a misquote that slipped in.... Not saying you should change that just saying that I personally have some difficulties to follow. Doesn't say much.

Anyway, I assume Pluto has 7hp. If need be I will cast a spell to heal him further while also moving myself inbetween Syllin and Ruffian #2. I'm going after the map ravenvii has presented before and I believe that nothing significantly changed after that (except the HP/spell status of course).

I clarified post 2403. I'll try to be clearer in future posts.
edited...

 

[Plutonius]

Now that I've re-read a bit I hate to say it but Pluto got it all wrong (again).

I don't even remember your suggestions, for some reason, my mind didn't register them As That Which Needs To Be Followed

Ye of little faith . @Scepticalscribe made the right decision. Syllin had to attack ruffian 2 with at least one of the missiles since he was attacking her. If she went for ruffian 3 and 5 (both not near her), ruffian 2 would have got a free attack on her (attack of opportunity).

i.e. if you are standing next to an enemy who is attacking you, you can not ignore that enemy and focus all your ranged attacks on others. If you do, the enemy next to you will get a free swing at you.
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Where is @Don't panic's character (Ser Bartholomeus)? I assume that @ravenvii is making his moves for him?

@ravenvii is controlling the Count during this battle. The Count is currently stunned and unable to fight this combat round (this turn).

 

[Scepticalscribe]

Ye of little faith . @Scepticalscribe made the right decision. Syllin had to attack ruffian 2 with at least one of the missiles since he was attacking her. If she went for ruffian 3 and 5 (both not near her), ruffian 2 would have got a free attack on her (attack of opportunity).

i.e. if you are standing next to an enemy who is attacking you, you can not ignore that enemy and focus all your ranged attacks on others. If you do, the enemy next to you will get a free swing at you.
[doublepost=1477413412][/doublepost]

@ravenvii is controlling the Count during this battle. The Count is currently stunned and unable to fight this combat round (this turn).

Fair enough - I had wondered where the Count was; even by his standards, he had gone silent, so thanks for clearing that up.

Anyway, I look forward to someone dealing with Ruffian Number Two, that gentleman with the scraggly beard, halitosis, and given to expressing himself in foul and abusive language.

 

[Plutonius]

Fair enough - I had wondered where the Count was; even by his standards, he had gone silent, so thanks for clearing that up.

Anyway, I look forward to someone dealing with Ruffian Number Two, that gentleman with the scraggly beard, halitosis, and given to expressing himself in foul and abusive language.

Veit (@twietee) said he was going to help you fight ruffian two and Veit attacks before Ruffian number two attacks.

I'm going to attack ruffian one after Dalo's turn is resolved by @ravenvii. Unfortunately, that leaves ruffian 3 to do mischief to the party before Portia can act.

 

[ravenvii]

Dalo readies his battleaxe and charges at the ruffian that seems the furthest along on the path to the afterlife. With a battle scream, Dalo swings the battleaxe as he approaches the ruffian, aiming for his head --

***
The ruffian has an AC of 14, so:

Dalo: 14 + 4 = 18

You hit. The damage is 1d8 + 2, so:

Dalo: 4

You hit the ruffian for 6 damage, killing him.
***

-- and aimed true. The ruffian fell to the ground, his head rolling to a stop a few paces away from his neck.

@Plutonius you said you'll attack Ruffian 1 -- are you sure?
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So the order is: Ruffian 5, Syllin, Dalo, Claus, Ruffian 4, Ruffian 1, Ruffian 3, Portia, Veit, Ruffian 2, Batholomeo.

So I don't have to search for it...

 

[Plutonius]

Nice hit Dalo (@Huntn).

Orders:
1) Do a second wind (1 - 10) + 2.
2) Do an action surge to take two attacks with my great sword on ruffian 1 (boss that has been attacking me).

I'll leave ruffian 2 for Veit.

 

[Huntn]

Nice hit Dalo (@Huntn).

Orders:
1) Do a second wind (1 - 10) + 2.
2) Do an action surge to take two attacks with my great sword on ruffian 1 (boss that has been attacking me).

I'll leave ruffian 2 for Veit.

Years of practice whacking watermelons off of spikes...

 

[Huntn]

Nice hit Dalo (@Huntn).

Orders:
1) Do a second wind (1 - 10) + 2.
2) Do an action surge to take two attacks with my great sword on ruffian 1 (boss that has been attacking me).

I'll leave ruffian 2 for Veit.

Second wind, action surge- I am unfamiliar with these terms. Could you explain them?

 

[ravenvii]

Second wind, action surge- I am unfamiliar with these terms. Could you explain them?

Look at the character sheets (his is the last one).

Will resolve after work.

 

[Huntn]

Look at the character sheets (his is the last one).

Will resolve after work.

Will do, are these characteristics shared by all, or unique?

 

[Plutonius]

Will do, are these characteristics shared by all, or unique?

Fighter class abilities.

 

[ravenvii]

Nice hit Dalo (@Huntn).

Orders:
1) Do a second wind (1 - 10) + 2.
2) Do an action surge to take two attacks with my great sword on ruffian 1 (boss that has been attacking me).

I'll leave ruffian 2 for Veit.

You summon your will --

***
Claus: 1

You get 1 + 2 = 3 hit points back
***

-- and it didn't do much, but it's something. You surge forwards to attack the ruffian --

***
The ruffian has an AC of 14, and you have +4, so:

Claus: 18 + 4 = 22

You hit for 2d6 + 2, so:

Claus: 4
Claus: 5

You hit the ruffian for 9 + 2 = 11 damage.

And again:

Claus: 15 + 4 = 19

Claus: 6
Claus: 3

You hit the ruffian for 9 + 2 = 11 damage, totaling in 22 points of damage.
***

Swinging your greatsword, you take the ruffian's hand as he tries to ward your strike. As he clutches the bloody stump that remains, you take another swing, and take a chunk out of his leg. You found it extremely difficult to believe, but the ruffian is still standing, screaming both in pain and in rage.

Screaming incoherently, the ruffian lets go of his stump and takes a swing at you with his shortsword --

***
You have an AC of ... it doesn't matter, because:

Ruffian 1: 8
***

but he couldn't possibly hit you in his condition, and he stumbles to his knees. Out of the edge of your eyesight, you spot a ruffian rushing towards you in aid of his friend.

***
Yeah, another bad toss:

Ruffian 3: 5
***

You sidestep his erratic swing.

@Moyank24 which of the three ruffians do you want to kill today?

 

[Scepticalscribe]

The pacific philosophies and gentle and mild thoughts of mutual tolerance and a warmly saluted recognition of the right to difference - I struggle to access them.

Actually, those beliefs that Eleven society has persuaded itself have governed and guided and sustained it since time immemorial and the countless centuries seem to be.......evaporating with a sightly troubling rapidity, in my heart, mind, breast, spirit, to be replaced by an insane desire to make mincemeat of these ruffians........

With gritted teeth, I seek to suppress these unworthy and unElven thoughts.......with some - slightly unseemly - difficulty.........

 

[Plutonius]

Portia (@Moyank24)

Ruffian 1 (Boss) has 22 damage and is attacking Claus.
Ruffian 3 has 8 points of damage and is attacking Claus
Ruffian 2 has 7 points of damage and is attacking Syllin.

Claus: 10 Hit Points
Count: 16 Hit Points
Syllin: 12 Hit Points

the order is: Syllin, Dalo, Claus, Ruffian 1, Ruffian 3, Portia, Veit, Ruffian 2, Batholomeo

It's your attack next. Sneak attack if you can.
Veit said that he would get between ruffian 2 and Syllin to protect Syllin.
The Count is stunned and is losing his action this turn.
Ruffian 2 is attacking last.

Everyone else has taken their turn.

 

[Moyank24]

Portia (@Moyank24)

Ruffian 1 (Boss) has 22 damage and is attacking Claus.
Ruffian 3 has 8 points of damage and is attacking Claus
Ruffian 2 has 7 points of damage and is attacking Syllin.

Claus: 10 Hit Points
Count: 16 Hit Points
Syllin: 12 Hit Points

the order is: Syllin, Dalo, Claus, Ruffian 1, Ruffian 3, Portia, Veit, Ruffian 2

It's your attack next. Sneak attack if you can.
Veit said that he would get between ruffian 2 and Syllin to protect Syllin.
The Count is stunned and is losing his action this turn.
Ruffian 2 is attacking last.

Everyone else has taken their turn.

Should I sneak attack Ruffian 3? Is Ruffian 1 too much to handle on my own?

 

[Plutonius]

Should I sneak attack Ruffian 3? Is Ruffian 1 too much to handle on my own?

The way @ravenvii described ruffian 1 (Boss), he sounds close to death .

A successful sneak attack by you does 2d6 + 3 damage (5 - 15 points damage).

I'm not sure how many points ruffian 1 (boss) has left but, ruffian 2 and 3 most likely have at least 12 points left based on the other ruffians we killed.