Location: Destroyers
Headquarters.
HQ bottom floor:
HQ middle floor:
No Crusaders on the HQ top floor
HQ roof
[19] Annihilator flew through
the clouds straining against the sound of the storm winds to listen for his
prey. He heard the faint sounds of helicopter blades whirling through the air.
{GM Note: Annihilator had to make a perception test
to try to find the Copter with another one of his senses since he couldn’t see
or hear the easily Crusader Copter because of Dreamweaver’s illusions hiding
it. The illusions provided both vision and sound components. He succeeded in
his perception test so he could attack with a -3.}
Annihilator fired his disintegration ray at the sounds he had
successfully isolated.
ZOM! It hit.
{GM Note: Hits for 11 damage, armor doesn’t stop disintegration and vehicles
can’t roll with damage. All damage to vehicle’s hits points for 11 points of
damage}
[14] Adamas went after
Behemoth and Erdbeben... he easily closed the distance that was between them
and himself. Adamas fired his power
blasts targeting Behemoth's face.
ZZWWT!! First power
blast hit
{GM Note: 5 points of
damage which Behemoth rolled with all of it}
ZZWWT!! Second power
blast missed
ZZWWT!! Third power
blast hit
{GM Note: 4 points of
damage which Behemoth rolled with all of it}
ZZWWT!! Fourth power
blast hit
{GM Note: 9 points of
damage which Behemoth rolled with most of it. His head rolled from the minor
pain he felt. He was still standing}
ZZWWT!! Fifth power
blast hit
{GM Note: 12 points
of damage which Behemoth rolled with half of it. His head jerked back from the
blast. He was still standing}
Behemoth smiled while wiping the back of his hand across his jaw. “There
you go Adamas, not bad for an ex-Forcer. That last blast has a little sting to
it. If I wasn’t busy with the running man, I wouldn’t mind going a few rounds
with you for ole time’s sake.”
[12] Chrysalis fired four
poison darts at StrikeForce
PFFT! First dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. StrikeForce’s
armor doesn’t protect against Bio. StrikeForce must make an Endurance save with
-1 modifier to avoid taking 4 points of damage. If he failed his save, he would
continue to take 4 points of damage each turn until he does make his Endurance
Save. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 4 points to his save target (13+4-1)
of 16. StrikeForce rolled a 5 he made his save.}
PFFT! second dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. StrikeForce rolled
with the save, adding 4 points to his save target (13+4-1) of 16. StrikeForce
rolled a 4 he made his save.}
PFFT! third dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. StrikeForce rolled
with the save, adding 4 points to his save target (13+4-1) of 16. StrikeForce
rolled a 20 he failed his save. There is no critical failure on a save. StrikeForce
took 4 points of damage. He rolled with 3, -3 to Power Points. He lost 1 Hit
Point. He is still standing. He will continue to take 4 points of damage until
he makes his Endurance Save between turns}
PFFT! fourth dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. StrikeForce rolled
with the save, adding 3 points to his save target (13+3-1) of 15. StrikeForce
rolled a 4 he made his save.}
[11] Annihilator fired his
disintegration ray at Crusader Copter again.
ZOM! It hit.
{GM Note: Hits for 9 damage, armor doesn’t stop disintegration and vehicles
can’t roll with damage. All damage to vehicle hits points for 9 points of
damage}
[ 9] Annihilator fired his disintegration ray at Crusader Copter
again.
ZOM! It hit.
{GM Note: Hits for 19 damage, armor doesn’t stop disintegration and vehicles
can’t roll with damage. All damage to vehicle hits points for 19 points of
damage. The Crusader Copter is incapacitated. It is unable to fly.}
The helicopter started to free fall from the sky as its engine stopped
working.
[ 9] Blizzard noticed the hangers doors on the roof of the
Destroyers roof were starting to open. Dreamweaver did not as she was attempting
to steer the falling helicopter to crash land on one of the nearby roof tops.
[ 7] {GM Note: Shapeshifter and Chrysalis decided to coordinate their
attacks of StrikeForce to combine their attack on him by attacking
simultaneously. They are attacking on the same phase, Phase 7. Shapeshifter and
Chrysalis both will suffer a -3 penalty to hit. If their attacks are successful
StrikeForce’s protection will protect as normal, but StrikeForce may only roll
vs damage once. This means it is divided equally among all of the simultaneous
attacks (rounded down).
[ 7] Shapeshifter’s fists took the shape of massive spiked maces as
she swung them at StrikeForce
WHAM! Her first fist hit
{GM Note: Shapeshifter has a -3 modifier to hit for
the coordinated attack, -3 bonus for the multiple attack and a +6 bonus because
StrikeForce was grappled. She needed a 17 to hit, rolled 12. She rolled 11
points of damage. StrikeForce’s armor stopped 6 points of damage. StrikeForce
has 28 Power Points. Since 4 of the coordinated attacks were successful, he
could roll with 2 points divided by 4 with the Damage. Rounding down per rules,
the amount StrikeForce can roll with in Damage is 0. StrikeForce lost 5 Hit
Points. Since he is in a grapple hold there is no knockback. He is still able
to fight}
WHAM! Her second fist hit.
{GM Note: Shapeshifter has a -3 modifier to hit for
the coordinated attack, -3 bonus for the multiple attack and a +6 bonus because
StrikeForce was grappled. She needed a 17 to hit, rolled 6. She rolled 9 points
of damage. StrikeForce’s armor stopped 6 points of damage. StrikeForce has 28
Power Points. Since 4 of the coordinated attacks were successful, he could roll
with 2 points divided by 4 with the Damage. Rounding down per rules, the amount
StrikeForce can roll with in Damage is 0. StrikeForce lost 3 Hit Points. Since
he is in a grapple hold there is no knockback. He is still able to fight}
[ 7] Chrysalis fired 3 poison darts as Shapeshifter simultaneously
attacked Strikeforce.
PFFT! First dart missed.
PFFT! second dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. Since 4 of the
coordinated attacks were successful, he could roll with 2 points divided by 4
with the Save. Rounding down per rules, the amount StrikeForce can roll with in
Save is 0. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 0 points to his save target
(13+0-1) of 12. StrikeForce rolled a 13 he failed his save. He lost 4 Hit
Points. He is still standing. He will continue to take 4 points of damage until
he makes his Endurance Save between turns}
PFFT! third dart hit.
{GM Note: the dart is Bio damage. Since 4 of the
coordinated attacks were successful, he could roll with 2 points divided by 4
with the Save. Rounding down per rules, the amount StrikeForce can roll with in
Save is 0. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 0 points to his save target
(13+0-1) of 12. StrikeForce rolled a 17 he failed his save. He lost 4 Hit
Points. He is still standing. He will continue to take 4 points of damage until
he makes his Endurance Save between turns}
[ 6] Electrocutioner teleported off the roof with a WHUMP!
None of the New Crusaders saw where he teleported to.
[ 6] StrikeForce with his heightened hearing heard a distant rumble
above him. He knew from his piloting experience the rumble was the sounds of the
starting of jet engines.
{Perception checks: StrikeForce received bonus of +5
for Hgt Sense: Hearing and +3 for Pilot knowledge. He passed his check with 7, he
needed to roll anything less than a 20 to pass.}
Erdbeben from his frequent airline flights as part of an international
medical team recognized the sound was that of jet engines above him.
{Perception checks: Erdbeben needed a 12 or less, he
rolled a 2 to pass}
Patty Plus from her academic travels where she provided lectures on her
research papers recognized the sound was that of jet engines above her.
{Perception checks: Patty Plus needed a 12 or less,
he rolled a 2 to pass}
Dr Wildman from the travels he did as part of Wildman’s World for his
TV on-location specials he recognized the sound was that of jet engines above him.
{Perception checks: Dr. Wildman needed a 12 or less,
he rolled a 3 to pass}
Demy from training he received in the Russian Military recognized the
sound was that of jet engines above him.
{Perception checks: Demy needed a 11 or less, he
rolled a 1 to pass}
Black Orchid from when she was research lead on programs to augment the
capabilities of soldiers in reconnaissance and surveillance, recognized the
sound was that of jet engines above her.
{Perception checks: Black Orchid needed a 14 or
less, she rolled a 6 to pass}
Adamas was focused on Behemoth. He didn’t hear the distance rumble at
all.
{Perception checks: Adamas needed a 11 or less, he
rolled a 19 to pass}
[ 5] Ratman listened intently to his prey. He had heard her and
wasn’t about to let her slip away from him.
{GM Note: Ratman past his perception task to acquire a target last turn.
He can attack Black Orchid with a -3 to hit.}
Ratman flicked his tail at the origin point of the sounds he heard.
SNAP! He hit Black Orchid
{GM Note: Ratman needed 17 or less to hit. He rolled
a 9. The attack was a Paralysis Ray attack with reduced distance. Black Orchid
has to make an Endurance save with -8 to her target number, if she fails, she
is unconscious. Black Orchid’s based Endurance save is 13. She rolled with 8
power points. Her save target is (13+8-8) = 13. She rolled a 12. Black Orchid made
her save. She is still conscious and able to fight.}.
[ 5] StrikeForce weighed his options, the Cyborg Crusader decided
the most successful option was to stick with battling Shapeshifter. While
Chrysalis was wearing on him, his ranged attack doesn't seem very promising.
"It seems that the Pliable Pugilist will be getting my full
attention." He thought. StrikeForce readied his Escrima sticks and attacked
Shapeshifter.
KRAK! The first Escrima attack hit.
{GM Note: StrikeForce
had a -3 modifier for being in a grapple hold and his normal -1 for a dual Escrima
attack. He needed a 11 or less to hit. He rolled a 1 and a 14, a normal hit. He
rolled 23 points of damage. Shapeshifter’s pliable body acted like armor
stopping half of the damage. She rolled with half of the remaining damage. Her
body stretched backwards as she was knocked into the wall behind her. She did
not lose her grip on StrikeForce and she was still able to fight.}
KRAK! The second Escrima attack hit.
{GM Note: StrikeForce
had a -3 modifier for being in a grapple hold and his normal -1 for a dual
Escrima attack. He needed a 11 or less to hit. He rolled an 8. He rolled 21
points of damage. Shapeshifter’s pliable body acted like armor stopping half of
the damage. She rolled with half of the remaining damage. Her body stretched backwards
as she was knocked into the wall behind her. She did not lose her grip on
StrikeForce and she was still able to fight.}
[ 5] Dr. Wildman from the chatter on the 'Crusader Comms' link and
the chaos he could sense from the other side of his portal suspected things
were not going as well as planned. In this sort of scenario taking the higher
ground seemed to be the wisest move to the supernatural-survivalist. With a
sweeping motion of his arms, he redirected the portal back to the rooftop from
where they had come - trusting to his recent memory - and stepped through;
gripping his staff in preparation for what might be unfolding in front of him.
William stepped through the portal and onto the roof. One of the
important elements of his training was to adjust quickly to the instantaneous
alteration of his environment as he teleported from one context to another.
One adapted quickly to survive.
He assessed the threats. Annihilator was airborne and the Crusader Copter
was in near free-fall, clearly damaged.
Instinctively the decision was made. “Size of a roc” cried the
polymorphic protagonist and a nimbus of green eldritch energy burst from him as
man turned to avian predator. The bird of prey took flight and as it did it
continued to grow with every wing beat as it headed for the stricken craft
spiraling in descent.
Dr Wildman plucked
the copter from the air and carried it to the roof. Placing it just outside the
hanger door attempting to block the craft within.
[ 4] Patty Plus said "OK, time to make a real entrance! Be
right back, don't stop the party without me!" Patty yelled playfully to
cover her nervousness, then directed her astral form back to her unconscious
body with all possible haste.
She immediately returned
to her body. She ran upstairs to the roof where Dr Wildman's portal was. She entered
it. Patty was in the Chemistry Lab on the bottom floor of Destroyers
Headquarters. From her scouting she knew exactly where the stairway to the next
floor was. It led to the middle floor hallway which was next to the security
room where the fight was occurring. Patty ran up the stairway.
[ 3] Ratman attacked again with his tail.
SNAP! He hit Black Orchid
{GM Note: Ratman needed 17 or less to hit. He rolled
a 7. The attack was a Paralysis Ray attack with reduced distance. Black Orchid
has to make an Endurance save with -8 to her target number, if she fails, she
is unconscious. Black Orchid’s based Endurance save is 13. She rolled with 8
power points. Her save target is (13+8-8) = 13. She rolled a 20. There is no
critical failure on a save, just a failed save check. Black Orchid was
unconscious. She will get a save roll against the Paralysis at the end of the
turn}.
[ 3] There was a thud as Black
Orchid fell to the ground. She turned visible as she was lying unconscious on
the floor. Ratman snickered loudly as he crawled across the ceiling. As he
pushed himself, he left the room The sound of him running down the hallway
could be heard as the sound became fainter the farther Ratman was from the
room. There was the sound of a heavy down as it swung close. The sounds of
clawed footsteps were no longer heard after that.
[ 3] Blizzard climbed out of the helicopter on to the roof. “Thanks
for the save Doc, I think. I sure hope that’s you.”
Dreamweaver said, “It has to be Dr. Wildman, there is no way Shapeshifter
would have saved us.”
Blizzard agreed, “You’re right, besides, I don’t think she can supersize
her changes the way the Wildman can.” As he finished speaking his entire body
started to vibrate. Blizzard became a blurred outline of himself, appearing as
if he had been painted in watercolors. He raised his hand to the sky.
Blizzard fired a Vibe blast at Annihilator.
VARR! He missed.
{GM Note: In Mighty Protectors, Vibration defense is
the same as non-corporeal. Blizzard has the modifier for his Vibe Blast of
non-corporeal can harm corporeal. It costs 20 CPs for the modifier. Without it,
Blizzard would only be able to harm other non-corporeal entities with he fired
his vibe blast when his vibration defense was active. Blizzard needed a 6 to
hit. He rolled a 19.}
[ 3] Dreamweaver turned herself invisible and activated a Kinetic
field 25 feet around her {5” in game terms}
[ 3] Rubicon saw StrikeForce wrapped up by Shapeshifter. "Ack,
I was afraid of that.
Rubicon aimed his blaster at her and fired.
BLAM! The pistol shot at Shapeshifter missed.
{GM Note: Rubicon needed a 11 to hit Shapeshifter.
He rolled a 17}
[ 3] M.I.S.H.A. seeing Behemoth run out the door started to charge
when Demy said, "Nyet, the shape changer first. They are splitting us
up-focus on this one."
MISHA did his bite attack on Shapeshifter trying to rip her off of
StrikeForce.
CHOMP! The bite attack hit.
{GM Note: M.I.S.H.A. received -3 to his attacks for
the multi-action of biting and attempt to break the grapple hold. He needed a 7
to hit. M.I.S.H.A. rolled a 6. Now the break hold roll. It is HtH vs HtH roll.
M.I.S.H.A rolled 16 with the -3 is 13. Shapeshifter rolled 6. He successfully
broke the grapple hold that Shapeshifter had on StrikeForce. He used his
movement to drag her across the room away from StrikeForce}
[ 2] Erdbeben ran down the hallway and went screeching around the
corner in his New Balance running shoes. He was still screeching when Behemoth
caught up to him and swung on him.
He couldn't believe his luck when Behemoth's huge fist didn't connect
directly. Taking advantage of the situation, Erdbeben blasted Behemoth two more
times and turned to continue screeching down the hallway.
VARR! The first vibe blast hit.
{GM Note: Erdbeben needed a 13 or less on his multi attack. He rolled a 9.
Erdbeben rolled 18 points of damage. Behemoth rolled with less than half the damage.
He grunted in pain. Vibration doesn’t cause knock back, so he was still
standing and able to fight}
VARR! The second vibe blast hit.
{GM Note: Erdbeben needed a 13 or less on his multi attack. He rolled a 5.
Erdbeben rolled 27 points of damage. Behemoth rolled with a little of the damage.
He cried out in pain, but he was still standing and able to fight}}
As Behemoth cried out, “Come back here you runt! It’s my turn to bring
the pain!” Erdbeben ran as far as he could looking for something or someone to
help get this monster off his tail. Erdbeben ran around the second corner to a
hallway that looked like it led to a dead end. He looked from side to side
trying to decide which door to try to open when he remembered he had past a
door which was the entrance to the stairway. He turned back running as fast as
he could into the stairway, up the stairs to the next floor.
[ 1] Behemoth ran past Adamas brushing the hero to the side of the
hallway when his former military teammate attempted to block him from chasing
after Erdbeben. “Not today! civilian life has made you soft, slowed your
reflexes! You should change your code name, Adamas no longer fits!”
{Adamas attempted to assert his zone of control to stop Behemoth from moving
through the squares next to him. Behemoth needed to roll an 11 or less to get
past Adamas. He rolled a 4.}
Behemoth ran down the hallways. He turned down the same dead-end hallway
as Erdbeben had. He looked at all the doors trying to figure out which down his
opponent had used. Frustrated, he decided to return to where he had just come
from.
{GM Note: Behemoth took a perception test to see if he could figure out
which way Erdbeben went. He needed a 10 or less. He rolled a 19}
“Hey Adamas, its play time after all. Now it is time to find out which is
better, Freedom Brigade or Super Forces. I showed Arbalest that I was the baddest
Brigader there ever was. {Issue 68 of the Crusade}. Now its time to show
that the Super Forces are a PR stunt created to impress Congress and Media!” Behemoth
yelled as he ran back the way he had came from.
He swung his massive fist at Adamas.
BAM! The punch hit Adamas.
{GM Note: Behemoth needed a 14 or less on his attack. He rolled a 3.
Behemoth rolled 21 points of damage. Adamas’ invulnerability stopped 16 points
of damage. He rolled with 4 points of damage, -4 to power points. Adamas
suffered -1 to Hit Points. His mass check automatically stopped any knock back.
Adamas is still able to fight}
[ 0] StrikeForce checked his internal control systems. The Nanites
were flushing the poison from his system.
{GM Note: StrikeForce is poisoned. Between turns he
gets to make an Endurance save to resist the poison. StrikeForce must make an
Endurance save with -1 modifier to avoid taking 4 points of damage. If he
failed his save, he would continue to take 4 points of damage each turn until
he does make his Endurance Save. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 2
points to his save target (13+2-1) of 14. StrikeForce rolled a 11 he made his
save.}
[ 0] StrikeForce checked his internal control systems. The Nanites
were flushing the poison from his system.
{GM Note: StrikeForce is poisoned. Between turns he
gets to make an Endurance save to resist the poison. StrikeForce must make an
Endurance save with -1 modifier to avoid taking 4 points of damage. If he
failed his save, he would continue to take 4 points of damage each turn until
he does make his Endurance Save. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 2
points to his save target (13+2-1) of 14. StrikeForce rolled a 14 he made his
save.}
[ 0] StrikeForce checked his internal control systems. The Nanites
were flushing the poison from his system.
{GM Note: StrikeForce is poisoned. Between turns he
gets to make an Endurance save to resist the poison. StrikeForce must make an
Endurance save with -1 modifier to avoid taking 4 points of damage. If he
failed his save, he would continue to take 4 points of damage each turn until
he does make his Endurance Save. StrikeForce rolled with the save, adding 2
points to his save target (13+2-1) of 14. StrikeForce rolled a 13 he made his
save.}
[ 0] Black Orchid woke up and was able to move. She looked up to
the ceiling as she laid prone on the floor.
{GM Note: Black Orchid is unconscious due to a Paralysis
Ray attack. Black Orchid has to make an Endurance save with -12 to her target
number, if she fails, she remains unconscious. Black Orchid’s based Endurance
save is 13. She rolled with 7 power points. Her save target is (13+7-12) = 8.
She rolled a 6. She is now conscious. She is prone on the floor, but she will
be able to move and take an action on her next turn. She is visible}.
HQ middle floor:
HQ top floor:
HQ roof:
<Turns and Actions due November 22nd>
After Battle Conditions (Mighty Protectors character data):
Adamas Hit
Points: 23 Power Points: 36
Black Orchid Hit
Points: 24 Power Points: 71 Visible
StrikeForce Hit Points: 10 Power
Points: 22
Dr. Wildman Hit
Points: 20 Power Points: 44 Form: Roc Transform: 8 left, King Size: 0 Left
Patty Plus Hit
Points: 15 Power Points: 55 Corporeal
Erdbeben Hit
Points: 46 Power Points: 34
Rubicon Hit
Points: 20 Power Points: 66 Absorption Protection
MISHA Hit
Points: 41 Power Points: 93
Dreamweaver Hit
Points: 13 Power Points: 34 Kinetic Shield
Blizzard Hit
Points: 12 Power Points: 33 Non-Corporeal
(Vibration)
Phase
of Action for next turn:
[13] Adamas
[ 7] StrikeForce
[
5] Patty
Plus
[ 5] Dreamweaver
[ 4] Dr.
Wildman
[ 4] Blizzard
[ 3] Rubicon
[ 3] M.I.S.H.A.
[ 2] Erdbeben
[ 2] Black
Orchid
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WOOT!
Thanks Tom. Fun
issue. This fight is going to be a bear!
Things just got more
dynamic.
OOC: Tom, would MISHA
OR RUBICON be able to get an attack on Behemoth leaving there area of
influence? If so, they try to shoot an bite attack.
Regardless:
Rubicon sees Strike
Force wrapped up by Shapeshifter. "Ack, I was afraid of that.
Rubicon aims his
blaster at her and fires.
MISHA seeing Behemoth
run out the door starts to charge when Demy says, "Nyet, the shapechanger
first. They are splitting us up-focus on this one."
MISHA does a bite
attack on Shapeshifter trying to rip her off of Strike Force.
-Greg
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No, Mighty Protectors
doesn't have opportunity attacks for someone leaving their zone of
control. It does have the ability to
stop them from crossing 2 squares within their zone of control. That is what happened to StrikeForce. Read the GM Notes from last issue to see how
it works.
I don't apply the
rule to a character leaving an existing zone of control square and entering a
square not in the zone of control which is what Behemoth did.
Tom
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Got it. Thank you for
clarifying Tom. Please disregard that aspect of my response.
Looks to be a fun
time!
Greg
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Erdbeben ran down the
hallway and went screeching around the corner in his New Balance running shoes.
He was still screeching when Behemoth caught up to him and swung on him.
He couldn't believe
his luck when Behemoth's huge fist didn't connect directly. Taking advantage of
the situation, Erdbeben blasts Behemoth two more times (double attack at -3 per
attack) and turns to continue screeching down the hallway.
Erdbeben runs as far
as he can looking for something or someone to help get this monster off of his
tail.
Paul
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Tom - Whereabouts is
Dr Wildman? I seem to have lost my bearings
Steve
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Ooc:
Lol! Funny Paul. Fyi,
I considered running to help you but feel we'll be split up and figure Behemoth
will getting Adamas focus next, I do intend to help as soon as Strike Force is
free, hopefully!
Greg
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Thanks Greg. Not a
problem on getting Erdbeben help. He's more survivable than he knows as this is
the first time he's ever really been in combat. So, I'm just playing him up as
still new to the whole superhero thing.
Paul
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Steve, yes there is
the ability to get the files. I haven't checked on the cost because I don't
have a 3D printer.
Dr. Wildman is still
on the bottom floor of the HQ in the lab they had entered standing next to the
portal.
I will send map
tonight.
Tom
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Fab, thanks Tom!
Steve
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Here is the lower floor
map where Dr. Wildman is.
Tom
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OOC: I'm hoping that StrikeForce won't be tied
up for too long.
Jamey
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Adamas will go after
Behemoth... he should easily have the movement to put himself between
them.
I haven't tried this
before, but what would it look like if he tried to target Behemoth's face with
autofire?
Maybe that will get
his attention.
Let's take him down
Erdbeben.
OOC: I do think
Erdbeben could take a beating, but as he's the only team member that seems to
be in distress, and Adamas has a mothering instinct that kicks in when his
teammates are in danger. Adamas is not
the strongest, and may not look like the toughest, but he can take a beating,
that's what he does... his powerset is based on reducing damage taken, so even
Behemoths hits should not take me out... maybe out of the building, but not out
of the fight. :)
If we're going to
continue as a team, we've got to work on some "moves" to work
together. Obviously, the Destroyers have
done this kind of thing before...
Jon
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A called head shot is
at a -6. If it hits any hit point Damage (after armor, rolling with, etc) is
doubled.
Jon, do you still
want to take the head shots?
Tom
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Tom,
Is it possible for
StrikeForce to target Chrysalis with the blast from his Escrima sticks?
Jamey
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Yes, he could target
Chrysalis with his repulsion blast from his staff/Escrima stick. It does
knockback only, so the only damage would be from striking a wall or other
barrier
Tom
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Tom,
Could the grapple
ability be used to pull her into a strike? I'm considering my options.
Jamey
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Yes, it could. To
perform the grapple attack and attempt to pull her on the same turn would be a
double attack, -3 to hit on both.
Tom
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IC: From the chatter
on the 'Crusader Comms' link and the chaos he could sense from the other side
of his portal Dr Wildman suspected things were not going as well as planned. In
this sort of scenario taking the higher ground seemed to be the wisest move to
the supernatural-survivalist. With a sweeping motion of his arms he redirected
the portal back to the rooftop from where they had come - trusting to his
recent memory - and stepped through; gripping his staff in preparation for what
might be unfolding in front of him.
OOC: Hi Tom, I think
this might be movement only - can you describe what Dr Wildman can see on the
rooftop and I'll post an action based on that (assuming he is successful in
teleporting back to the roof!).
Cheers
Steve
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He is successful and,
on the roof, across from Destroyers HQ.
He sees the cloud
cover that Dreamweaver created was gone.
Annihilator is flying
above the roof.
Electrocutioner had teleported
away.
The Hanger doors are
opening and will be completely opened in less than 10 seconds (at the end of
this turn).
The Crusader
Helicopter has been destroyed
Dreamweaver is
frantically trying to direct it is a controlled crash.
Blizzard is
desperately searching for the closest building roof or ledge that might off a
place of safety for them to jump to.
Tom
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Tom,
So -3 to both, what
are my chances with the "blast"?
Jamey
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IC: William stepped
through the portal and onto the roof. One of the important elements of his
training was to adjust quickly to the instantaneous alteration of his
environment as he teleported from one context to another.
One adapted quickly
to survive.
He assessed the
threats. Annihilator was airborne and the Crusader Copter was in near
free-fall, clearly damaged.
Instinctively the
decision was made. “Size of an roc” cried the polymorphic protagonist and a
nimbus of green eldritch energy burst from him as man turned to avian predator.
The bird of prey took flight and as it did it continued to grow with every wing
beat as it headed for the stricken craft spiraling in descent.
OOC: Dr Wildman will
shapeshift into a roc (eagle/condor + Helm of the Chimera + super size) and
attempt to pluck the copter from the air and carry it to the roof, if possible
just outside the hanger door in an attempt to block the craft within.
Hope that is
allowable within his power framework. Happy to adjust if necessary.
Steve
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Jamey, Blast would
hit on a 7 or less.
Tom
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Tom,
I need to get some
clarification on this from Astral Projection:
The physical body and
the Astral body share the same Hits and
Power, and have all
of the same Abilities (even their personal
Gear is Astrally
duplicated).
Patty has a
poison/venom power which intuitively I feel like she wouldn't be able to use
astrally, but this seems to indicate she could.
How do you prefer to
handle Astral Projection and abilities / gear?
Shane
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Shane, Astral
Projection is a form of non-Corporeal ability. Per the rules only Astral
Projection can harm another Astral Projection NPC unless a modifier to harm
Corporeal is bought for 20 CPs.
So Patty's has all
the stats blocks and equipment for when the GM attacks her with another NPC
using Astral Projection, Brouhaha!!
Tom
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Tom,
So, the
"pull" would be 7-3? It doesn't seem that this avenue of attack has
much of a chance. Would my attacks against my current dance partner fare any
better?
Jamey
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Jamey, StrikeForce
can tell that Chrysalis is a very agile and skilled fighter. (Yes, it would be
7 or less if grapnel has a -3)
StrikeForce can tell
that Shapeshifter is a very competent fighter that knows how to use her
stretching powers for both defense and protection (it would be 8 or less with a
-3 to the grapnel or blast attack)
Tom
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Yes, let's give it a
shot or 5. :)
Jon
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Tom,
Thanks for the
information. It helps me to make my decision. I'll start working on my reply
soon.
Jamey
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Weighing his options,
the Cyborg Crusader decides the most successful option is to stick with
battling Shapeshifter. While Chrysalis is wearing on him, his ranged attack
doesn't seem very promising. "It seems that the Pliable Pugilist will be
getting my full attention." He thinks. StrikeForce readies his Escrima
sticks and attacks Shapeshifter.
Jamey
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Shane, I wanted to
point out that if Patty Plus pushes (-2 Power Points) she has more than enough
movement to return to her body and then run upstairs to the roof where Dr
Wildman's portal is to enter it. She will be in the Lab. From her scouting she
knows exactly where the stairway to the next floor is (which is next to the
security room where the fight is occurring). She would end her move in the
stairway. I took an old issue map and marked the spot Patty could be in with
her Corporeal body if she pushed her movement this turn using Dr. Wildman's
newly created portal.
Patty would know what
is happening from the Comm chatter and the portals disappearing in the room
that she is.
You don't have to do
this, but I wanted to make sure you realized there was an easy way this turn
for Patty to return to her body and get back to the fight quickly.
Thanks
Tom
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Steve, I have created
the Roc for you. Here is what I used to create the mythical bird, let me know
if you like it or if you want changes.
Mind Control and Size
Change are standard for this form.
I used Avian
Abilities for the rest.
·
Hgt Strength I had to add 2 in CPs and
use King Size of 24' to get the Carrying Capacity above 11,520 lbs which is the
weight of the Crusader Copter
·
I notated that Endurance received +18
from King Size
·
Hgt Defense: +3 to Physical, this
represents the feather hiding the Roc's body from those attempting to target
it.
·
Hgt Senses: With a profile of x4, the
telescopic prevents range penalties when the Roc is attempting to grab a
profile x1 target.
·
Flight with wings is the standard 20 CPs
level with -5 CPs because Wings can't fly in a vacuum. I multiplied the
movement by 4 to represent the 4x profile movement. (Giant taking Giant steps)
·
Natural Weaponry for Talons and Beak. I
removed the poor penetration weakness that the Hawk has because of it being
King Size
·
I had 20 points left, So I wanted to
make a unique power for the Roc. I remember the wonderful Japanese Monster
movies (Rodan, Mothra, and King Ghidorah) where the winged monsters could flap
their wings blowing the military vehicles away. So I gave it to Roc too. It is
a Repulsion Blast which is a kinetic blast that causes knockback only.
Protection abilities reduce the amount as does the target's Mass roll. Because
of King Size I made it a 5" area attack.
Let me know what you
think.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Outstanding as ever
and love the wing beat repulsion - I play a lot of Age of Wonders 3 and also
love those movies!
Thank you as this
must have taken a lot of time; so, appreciated. Your level of GM'ing is
awesome!
Thanks again,
Steve
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Honestly, Tom's a
better PBEM GM than I am in person... really puts in the work.
And I totally
agree! Thanks, Tom, for all you do!
Jon
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Thank for the kind
words. You, my players, make all it
worthwhile. No way I would have made it
11 years and to the upcoming issue 75 of the Crusade without all of you.
Tom
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I need to know what
Patty Plus is doing this turn. I have
actions for all the other PCs.
Tom
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"OK, time to
make a real entrance! Be right back, don't stop the party without me!"
Patty yells playfully to cover her nervousness, then directs her astral form
back to her unconscious body with all possible haste.
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Patty Plus will do
exactly as you recommended and push to have enough movement to make it to the
Lab this turn.
For some reason, I
was thinking I was in the next building over where the surveillance is
occurring.
However, I still
would like to get your thoughts on what can and can't be done while in astral
form :D The book seems to indicate more than I would assume.
Best,
Shane
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You are correct and
that is where Dr. Wildman had to go with his teleport portal as he was never on
the roof of the building that the Destroyers are in
Tom
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The plot thins!
Thanks for the clarification.
Best,
Shane
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Actually, I’m not
sure I ever said that The Black Orchid would continue her attack on Ratman, but
she will, to keep his attention on her and not the others.
Marc
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