` HT Aliaver/Player DS Character Name Type Status/N;;tes Sex -- ----------------------------------------------------------------- R1.John Haight.......HY..Arawn.............Druid .Normal/Alfar .. Ma --.Tobie Bonahoom....YY..Fremea............Sidh....Normal/Faerry.. Fe R3.Mark Murtha.......HN..Kell..............Trader..Normal/Human....Ma W2R2.David Sanders.....HN..Kiet.Sunan........Acrobat Normal/Human ..Ma R4.Wout Broere.......YY..Unali.............Ninja...Normal/Human ..Fe W2.Julian.Draven.........Zabyra............Dancer..Normal/Human....Hu R3 Panthera..............Pyandalgor........Hunter..Normal/Human....Ma W3R4.Alex Koponen......YY..Z'leyra...........Healer..Normal/Human ..Fe R3 Npc...............YY..Trihs.Der.........Warrior.Normal/Human....Ma R3 Npc...............YY..Reddof Nonnac.....Warrior.Dead../Human....Ma Animals: Corona [Eagle] Z'leyra Game Web Site - http:/nrgcomputers.com/pbem/ Public posts/actions to pnpgm@list.powersandperils.org (mailing list) Private emails (not public actions) to pnpgm@comcast.net Game Update #30 sequence (file #219) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Admin Notes: Updated Roster to include Reddof's status. :< ---------------------------------------------------------------- [Recap] From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Kiet yells out "SPIDERS!!", activates the Earth Strength of his shield, then grabs the dagger sheathed in the shield. Kiet is pretty certain that trying to draw his tulwar would be futile. Stab with dagger, but use the dagger expertise defensively. If still alive after next round(s), use Smokeless Flame from rings on any spiders, the one on top of me first! And ASAP! OOC...gee mister spider....I'm not that kinda guy! GM: Ack. BTW what is your activation for the shield? Just for notes in future. Thanks to your CDF comments the spiders are tougher. Everyone thank Kiet. :) From Z'leyra: [Re: Actions] Hearing the shout Z'leyra orders "Save Kiet!" and triggers the Speed enchantment in her boots to run towards his yell... readying her shield and sword as she goes. GM: Ack. From Kiet: [Re: Actions] Hopefully Kiet won't be taking a long nap here...nor a permanent one! Kiet isn't doing this, but it would be fun to activate his own boots for speed and fire trail...then start kicking! GM: Ack. A basic fire trail they are gangly enough to avoid that but if you were to try to kick that might sort of work The power is meant as a fire trail but IF fast enough and good Martial Arts skill it could work. From Unali: [Re: Actions] If Unali hears the yell from Kiet and notices the fear in his voice, she will grab her daggers and run towards that sound. Once she sees they are giant spiders she will attack to kill. Once the fight is over and if Kiet is not sleeping/dead, she will extend a hand to help him up, saying "You are not afraid of the local wildlife, isn't it?" GM: Ack. :) From Arawn: [Re: Actions] Arawn doesn't want to leave the horses and camp unguarded. If there are less than 3 characters left guarding the horses/camp then Arawn will remain in camp, making sure his buckler and elvish blade are on hand. His first action, if he's not forced into combat, will be to Sense Evil at max EL in hopes of detecting any other giant spiders that might hiding nearby. If he senses any he'll alert the party to their presence. If he doesn't sense any he'll warn the horses to be on guard for danger and will keep an eye out, using his ability to Hide in Forest to disappear from sight. If combat begins then he'll try to maintain distance, using Purifying Lance at max EL on the spiders. If forced into melee he'll use his buckler and sword EL defensively. GM: Ack. Most spiders avoid horses my guess. Kill the threat (man) then maybe the horses. ------------------------------------------------------------ [New Stuff] [Northern Zarun - Forest] [Decalis 7th, 1634TH] [Time: 6:39:00 pm] [Phase 1] Kiet looks up at the towering spider over him and knows the second attack will come soon. Some 30-40 feet away the others are nice and warm around the fire talking about something like tanning in Sivas compared to Ba'ru. Kiet yells out, "SPIDERS!!" With his shield in hand he activates the spell inside. It will take a few seconds to fully activate and he knows if he loses contact with the ground he is out for a couple days. With his other hand he reaches up and activates his Smokeless Flame ring at the towering spider over him. A second after he realizes if that beast lands on him it could be bad. The spider over Kiet's chest begins to squirm as he is blasted by 16 points of smokeless flame. But the spider remains in position just now a bit upset at the meat bag below. The spider tilts his head to look right at Kiet. Kiet wonders if spiders can have expressions since thin one seems to say your dead meat. The spider above Kiet uses two legs to try to slash at Kiet but he is able to shift his face and shoulders just in time to miss the strikes. The Spider lunges downward eager to bite the meat bag but Kiet brings up his shield again and it blocks the attack. Spider #2 to the left of Kiet moves forward to help his companion. He thrashes out with two of his legs. The first leg hits Kiet's shield but the second hits him in the chest but his chainmail blocks the attack. Spider #3 having moved earlier with his buddies through the trees leaps down from the tree (S18) right to the left of Kell. Kell just heard Kiet's warning only a second before and now he is being attacked. The spider topples Kell to the side and lunges down onto his left ribs. The creature bites and Kell convulses for a second as the poison runs through his body. Spider #4 steps over the bushes north of the horses and Trihs moving south. Spider #5 in the south west moves toward the camp and ends up about 10 feet behind Kell's location. Spider #6 also moves from the south west to join his ally Spider #5. Spider #7 leaps from the tree (F34) and lands on the ground facing the horses and camp. Spider #8 leaps from tree (R25) behind Unali and Zabyra and looks for new targets. The Spider moves toward Unali which is only feet away and who is just now warned a second before. The spider slashes two legs toward her. The first on her back is blocked by her armor. But the second one hits squarely on the back of her head and neck causing 7 points of damage. Startled Unali remains awake at least for now. Fremea hears Kiet yell in the west and sees darkness form her angle. She walks a few feet forward and grabs her daggers and takes to the air. As she does she sees Unali being and Kell being attacked as well at least one other spider north of the horses. They are huge spiders this time. [Time: 6:39:03 pm] [Phase 2] Arawn casts a spell to try to detect any evil in the group. But this is the first use of the spell so its weak. Arawn can see the one in the north of the horses. He scans around with his eyes but the spell detects nothing within the 40 feet around him. Z'leyra activates her speed boots before standing. Corona takes to the air and circles the camp briefly in a half circle. He sees Kell and Unali being attacked. It seems Unali has 2 others nearby but Kell does not so dives toward the spider. The eagle fires a blast from his magical eyes but hit hits the tree instead. Fremea hovering in the air sees Unali and Kell also being attacked. It looks like Kell is already down either dead or knocked out. Unali is still alive but looks dazed but her skill and armor should protect her. But even if Arawn and Z'leyra move fast they might not reach Kiet in time. So she decides to go save Kiet. She flies fast and ends up about 15 feet away from Kiet and his pet spiders. Now in the darkness away from the campfire she sees the two large towering beasts clearer. Unali rolls forward and using a acrobatic tumble she kicks forward and upward to her feet. Once up she reaches for both daggers. Upon drawing the magical dagger she feels the ping of the dagger in her mind that should help her. She charges the few feet and slashes to kill to help protect Zabyra. The normal dagger slices off one leg doing 9 points and the magical dagger hits the bottom of the abdomen base doing a massive 30 points of damage. The spider falls dead upon itself straight down onto the grass. Arawn looks south just in time to see Unali kill one. He sees Kell on the ground but figures Unali can help. To the north west he sees the horse squirm and neigh seeing the spider north of them. He moves that way and gets past Trihs to almost protect the warrior. He ends up about 5 feet from the spider. Zabyra stands startled by the sudden attack. Did they just say spiders. This barely registers in her mind when she attack on Unali starts and ends so swiftly. She admires the quick way the woman works. She sees to the left Kell fall being eaten or something by the spider. But she is wary of approaching alone. She waits for at least Unali. Hearing the shout Z'leyra orders. "Save Kiet!" She reaches for her shield and small sword standing. She rushes toward Kiet's yell. She just saw Kell fall but if he is already dead or knocked out the spiders will probably leave him alone. But Kiet could be surrounded by spiders and who knows even snakes! She passes Fremea and finds Kiet after a second of looking. She sees the crouching spider over the acrobat and wonders if they should be left alone to play. But decides to stab it instead doing 12 points with her sword in its upper abdomen, since it was lower to the ground. The spider begins to sway slightly and Kiet hopes he doesn't die from a spider falling on his head it would be a bit embarrassing. But instead it falls to the south east. It slams to the ground but some of its furry legs lands on Kiet's leg. Pyan stands and grabs his spear just as Unali kills the spider only 5 feet away. If that was him he might not be here now. He glances around now aware of what is going on. He sees Kell fall but is unsure if he should attack or not. He moves closer but ends up about 12 feet from Kell's spider. Kiet rolls away from the spider and toward the downed one. Rolling to his knees he quickly stands raising his shield to block any attack and nods toward Z'leyra for helping. He lowers his shield though to reveal his other unused ring to blast the spider. Red Shirt draws his sword and charges. The last few days with the death of his cousin a new renewal for revenge and blood lust soaks his body. His sword hits high doing 9 points to his lower abdomen. Spider #2 looks to Z'leyra and Kiet to decide which is better to take out. Both have those round block things that seem to block attacks. But the first one seems less viable as a threat with that small pointy stick. It charges Kiet fast. Somehow the charge is so fast and furious it knocks Kiet back off guard and he falls down again! The spider tries to lunge downward trying to bite and paralyze the man but Kiet rolls to the left just in time. Spider #3 turns toward Zabyra, Pyan and Unali after it finished with Kell. It charges Pyan trying to knock him off his feet but the charge is too light and Pyan who has seen charging animals braces his feet firmly on the ground. Instead the spider uses two legs to attack. The first hits scrapping Pyan in the upper right chest doing 1 point of damage but the second fails to hit. Spider #4 looks to Red Shirt and Arawn. The spider can sense that this creature with the round shield is his eternal enemy of some kind. Ignoring Red Shirt, the spider charges Arawn. He tries to also knock down the Alfar but fails to do so. The first leg impacts against his shield but the second claws at Arawn's middle left ribs doing 6 points of damage drawing blood. Spider #5 moves through the bushes climbing and stepping over the bushes to get near Kell. It looks around and sees one companion at Pyan and heads that way but moving through the bushes slowed it down and only gets within 5 feet from Pyan. Spider #6 sees his companions move into the camp but he sees one attacking Arawn. It seems that one looks more captivating and the spider feels a threat. It charges Arawn as well. It charges at the same time that the other does. This causes a conflict with collision and the spider fails to throw Arawn down. It flails two arms but both miss entirely to hit. Spider #7 moves ssouth into the camp only glancing at the horses briefly and moves toward Pyan, Unali and Zabyra. But it ends up about 10 feet from the campfire and 20 feet from the humans. Actions? Comments? Next Update.....Friday... GM: A fun combat eh? This is a GREAT chance to get experience. The CDF of these things is so much that even a few good hits can earn some nice experience combat wise. I will do 2 more phases for next update. You may notice phase 1 didn't include much? This is because Kiet on the movement cycle moves near the end. So by time he warned folks it only meant that he, spiders and Fremea (walking not flying) move last. Thus a small phase. Once it was done all in phase 2 could act. I will start next update Thursday at least noon EST. I'm off that day so can work on it better then and hope to be done by night time. Keep in mind this update took around 9-9.5 hours or so. Each combat phase lasts upwards of 3 hours. So I hope to start promptly early on Thursday to be done by night. Since there was no warning via magical (sleep spell) the spiders got close. No sentry at this hour per se since just got into camp. For placement of players and spiders I did it randomly. For players around the campfire in a 4 or so hex area. For the spiders a area of 100 hexes (10x10) for random placement and then moved from there. This is why the one with Unali was so close got lucky. GM: Arawn - Short range for the Evil thing sorry. So next phase I assume use the Purifying lance? But now you have 2 spiders next to you and they seem to sense your their mortal alignment. Fremea - Now its 2 vs 1 left spider by Kiet. Do you continue to help Kiet or go back to help others? Kiet - Knocked down again at least not on top of a snake. At least not paralyzed :) Darn Shields. They suck. I mean for the bad guys that is. Yes. For them. I assume use other ring on the last Spider and then still defend with dagger - not attack? Unali - Now got 3 in your area. May want to do some back to back fighting. I guess I'll select one that is closest to attack unless stated otherwise. Zabyra - Since no post I wasn't sure if you wanted to try to attack or defend? I do not know you and Pyan enough to figure it out. But at this point it might be too late not to act. So I will assume you fight one unless stated otherwise. Hope all is well been quiet. Pyan - Same with Zabyra. I halted you before attacking since I had no clue what you wanted to do. Now it will be little choice but to defend yourself. You don't have to post during combat you can role play as well. :) Z'leyra - Assume finish the one over by you and Kiet and rush back to probably help Arawn since closet but if you prefer the Pyan group let me know. GM: Spells - Player Spell Start End Kiet Earth Strength 6:39:06 6:49:06 Z'leyra Speed (Boots) 6:28:03 6:31:21 GM: Treasure Goblin - Not sold yet Goblin King Magical Sword - 1 [Who Wants?] Fighting Daggers - 8 Clubs - 7 Swords - 29 Bandit - Not sold yet 3 Riding Horse IIIs Kept for Group 2 2 Man Tents & Gear 1 Gold Ring estimated value 2 gold? Cooking/Bedding Materials (Blankets, etc) 32 Travel Rations GM: Third Leg of Travel Thaliba City to Zara City * Completed Journey Location/Terrain Miles Day * Thaliban Camp - Dec 2 * Leave Thaliban Camp - Dec 2 2pm * Forest (N/NW) 60 Dec 2 2pm - Dec 4 ~11am * Border into Zarun - Dec 4 ~11 am * Forest (N/NW) 40 Dec 4 ~11 am - Dec 5 * Forest (West) 80 Dec 5 - Dec 7 ~3am (63 miles into the 80 miles currently) Plains (West) 40 Dec 7 ~3 pm - Dec 8 Enter Zara City - Dec 8 or Dec 9 Notice there are no towns/villages/inns between camp and of Forest. The last 40 miles there might be a small place. GM: Great Spider Combat Map /I\ - North 1 Hex = 10 feet, 1 Column - 5 feet, 1 Row = 5 feet 1 2 3 4 1234567890123456789012345678901234567890 / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \ A ** - Campfire L/M 24-25 \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ B H - Horse tied up / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ %%%%% \__/ \ C \__/ \S_/ \__/ T%%% \__/ \__/ \__/ B A - Arawn [G21] / \__/EZ\__/ %%%%T %%%% \__/ \__/ \ E F - Fremea [F12] \__/ \__/ F\__/ \__/ \_%%%T\__T \__/ F K - Kell [Paralyzed] / \__/ \__/ \__/ ASD_/ \__/ \__/ \ G E - Kiet [E 8] on ground \__/ \__/ \__/ \_S/HHH__/HH\__%%%%__/ H U - Unali [P24] / \__/ \__/ \__/ \HTH HTH/ \%%% \ I B - Zabyra [P23] \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/HHH__/HH\__/ \__/ J P - Pyan [N22] / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ %%%%/ \ K Z - Z'leyra [E 9] \__/ \__/ \__/%%%_S/ **__S \__/ T\__/ L D - Trihs [G23] / \__/ \__/ \_T/ \_** \__/ \%%/ \ M C - Corona [Over camp] \__/ \__/ \__%%%K__SP \__/ \__T \__/ N S - Spider1 [KO?] / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/T \__/ \ O S - Spider2 [D 8] \__/ \__/ \__/%%%__/BU\__/ \__/ \__/ P S - Spider3 [N22] / \__/ \__/ \__T \__/ \__/ %%%/ \ Q S - Spider4 [G12] \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/T%T%%/ T%%%%% \__/ R S - Spider5 [L21] / \__/ \__/ \__/ %%%% \__/ \__/ \ S S - Spider6 [H21] \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ T S - Spider7 [L28] \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ U S - Spider8 [Dead] / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \ V T - Tree >30' \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ W % - Bush <6' / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \ X Campfire light - 50 feet diameter so maybe column 11 to 38. But in reality its a circle so there is no corners. I show where Trees/Bushes are bases on this camp light. Other hexes may have others but not shown due to darkness. Map with no hexes - for ease of viewing. Again see website if can't read update. / \__ _/ \__/ \__/ %%%%% \__/ \ C \__/ S_ T%%% \__/ \__/ \__/ B A - Arawn [G21] / \ EZ %%%%T %%%% \__/ \__/ \ E F - Fremea [F12] \__/ F %%%T T \__/ F K - Kell [Paralyzed] / \__/ ASD \__/ \ G E - Kiet [E 8] on ground \__/ \_ S HHH /HH %%%%__/ H U - Unali [P24] / \__/ HTH HTH/ \%%% \ I B - Zabyra [P23] \__/ \_ HHH HH \__/ J P - Pyan [N22] / \__/ %%%%/ \ K Z - Z'leyra [E 9] \__/ \_ %%% S ** S T\__/ L D - Trihs [G23] / \__/ T ** \%%/ \ M C - Corona [Over camp] \__/ \ %%%K P G \__/ N S - Spider1 [KO?] / \__/ T _/ \ O S - Spider2 [D 8] \__/ \_ %%% BU \__/ P S - Spider3 [N22] / \__/ T %%%/ \ Q S - Spider4 [G12] \__/ \__/ T%T%% T%%%%% \__/ R S - Spider5 [L21] / \__/ \__ %%%% __/ \ S S - Spider6 [H21] \__/ \__/ \_ / T S - Spider7 [L28] \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ U S - Spider8 [Dead] / \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \ V T - Tree >30' \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ \__/ W % - Bush <6'