nareik123 Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 Wow, in one turn the Roman has been effectively beaten. Why do I bother...
Nyrath Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 ...What? I believe you've misunderstood something. When you spend a Hero Point for a reroll you roll again as normal, except that if the die shows a number between 1-10 you add another ten the result. So in your case the worst result you could end up with on your save would be 17; merely a bruise.
nareik123 Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 Oops my bad. I use Rage (which i have 2 ranks in) and deal to you a +9 toughness check. This also means I have to win in five rounds, other wise fatigue will do me in.
Nyrath Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 You've currently only got one rank of Rage listed on your sheet, and I do believe a second rank spent on effect would put you above your PL in any case. Ah well, I rolled so poorly in any case that I'm spending a Hero Point of my own. Adopting an Aggressive Stance, sacrificing defence for attack. You've got a DC 23 Toughness save to make, keep in mind the -1 penalty for being bruised.
nareik123 Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 Why would my second level of rage interfere with PL7?
Dr Archeville Posted May 11, 2008 Posted May 11, 2008 It wouldn't, if the extra rank went to duration. If it went to effect (bumping his Str up to +6 rather than +4), it'd give him a Str of 24/+7. Which, combined with his Attack bonus of +6, wouldn't break his PL Caps... but if he uses his Gladius (mighty +2 Strike), that'd bump his damage up to +9, which combined with his +6 Attack would break PL caps (attack + damage must be less than or equal to 2 x PL).
MarkK Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Just to clarify there Nareik, you've posted as to your character launching into what looks like some kind of blood maddened fury and trying to hack up Mongrel Angel with a sword?
MarkK Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 While I wait for an answer to that question, consider the thread on pause. Sorry guys.
nareik123 Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 Yes, i did go into a frenzy and tried to use my sword as a super effective can opener. Well, i need a way to defeat Mongrel with the annoying regen.
Nyrath Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 "Annoying regen"? For one her only regeneration is the ability to come back from the dead without fail, after a day or so. Secondly she hasn't even mentioned that she can do so. You could just go with Power Attack when it comes to overcoming my Impervious Toughness; a single point shifted from attack to damage would suffice.
MarkK Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Yes, i did go into a frenzy and tried to use my sword as a super effective can opener. Well, i need a way to defeat Mongrel with the annoying regen. ... I'm conferring with one of the Refs at this point as far as how to handle this in terms of reactions. I'll hopefully be able to move the thread along this evening. Thank you regardless for confirming.
Barnum Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 I posted Raven's reaction. The shields are down so you guys can intervene if you want. If Mongrel Angel protests that she wants to keep the fight going, you guys can also respect that. Basically, do what you want. :)
MarkK Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 As I've noted in deliberating this with people, Emissary will entirely be intervening..
MarkK Posted May 12, 2008 Author Posted May 12, 2008 Which is to say, grappling Legionnaire. http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1594190/ 26 total, which hits. My grapple check is... http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/1594192/ 33 total. Need an opposed grapple check from nareik.
Barnum Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 *goes back into her corner to hide* IM/PM me if you need me.
nareik123 Posted May 12, 2008 Posted May 12, 2008 I suppose i can pass, thanks to rage, i'm gonna need a natural 20 and a hero point though. Close!
MarkK Posted May 13, 2008 Author Posted May 13, 2008 Then indeed, you're grappled. And since your character does not seem to be letting go of the death rage, the Emissary will opt for the squeeze to unconsciousness option. Toughness save against dc 27, remember the -1 for having a bruised result.
MarkK Posted May 14, 2008 Author Posted May 14, 2008 Well, that you're stunned obviates needing a new grapple check, so, going with damage again, another toughness save at 27 Nareik, and if you could factor in your bruised results this time when calculating the total, I'd appreciate it.
nareik123 Posted May 14, 2008 Posted May 14, 2008 So what? Wonder gets in touch with friends and Legionnaire returns to Rome? Can I have Valencia interrupt, it gives me a chance to show a bit more of here and why she likes Legionnaire.
MarkK Posted May 14, 2008 Author Posted May 14, 2008 THe Legionnaire can always mention her when he wakes up, but for the Emissary's part, he's not about to let this guy walk the streets of Freedom City after this.
nareik123 Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 So when do I wake up, you've already got Legionnaire subdued and outside, and he probably wouldn't do anything, seeing as you have killed his honour. I think Valencia will be a bit hacked off though.
MarkK Posted May 15, 2008 Author Posted May 15, 2008 You have, I have to say, an interesting view of Ancient Rome.
Nyrath Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Being a student of history specializing the relevant period I've got to say I kinda agree. Romans in war were stubborn, disciplined (at least in theory), and emphasized teamwork over personal skill and valour; doesn't really fit when describing Legionnaire.
Thevshi Posted May 15, 2008 Posted May 15, 2008 Not to mention that according to the background you have for him, he would be from a Senatorial family, which means his career path would be very different. He would have been well educated, and while he certainly would have had military service, it would have been as a tribunal, or junior officer, initially and perhaps then to higher ranking postings, before he would have gone back to Rome to sit in the senate.
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