Group 4 Part 3 Dig Tunnel *Discussion*

[Greebo]

I'm for surprising the lot of them by getting close to several and hitting them with my armor and removing them as potential later threats. Opinions?

[Greebo]

IF ES decides we can't discuss this (given the situation, it's what I'd do), then Greebo will use hand subtle, patented Master Douval hand signals the entire party will understand (required credit at school) to cue everyone into advantageous positions to spring the attack.

[Moonshadow]

At this point I'm semi impressed by your ruse and willing to follow it to the conclusion in your head. I'll be watching Greebo for cues.

[Greebo]

I intend to separate the mage from the melees, pump him for information in an isolated spot, and finally kill him. This is something I would hope would be part of Master Douven's basic "infiltrating enemies lairs" 101 course...

[Sagar]

I also am following Greebo's lead.. fight or continue on..

[Sagar]

Have we not passed through the kobs, yet?

[Greebo]

Bah, looks like I failed the bluff.

[Shiz]

We should not go aggressive until we are out of line of sight of the pillar/rock-thrower.

[Sagar]

I am a little wary of leaving so many enemies behind us.

[Greebo]

I am too. I'd *like* to split them up and take out the mage alone. If that fails, I'm thinking we go partway down the hall, dim the lights, and sneak back for a surprise attack from behind.

[Greebo]

YAY! A 19!

[Moonshadow]

I liked how that turned out btw, combination of RP and rolling make it fun :D

Now, lets kick mage ass.

[Sagar]

That was fun! I liked the RP aspects. And I felt on edge.. like I really needed to be ready just in case it came to axe time :)

[Sagar]

I don't know if I want to KILL the little bugger. Can we tie him up and gag him? Knock him out? But I suppose he IS a kobold. I guess we SHOULD kill him.

[Moonshadow]

I don't know if I want to KILL the little bugger. Can we tie him up and gag him? Knock him out? But I suppose he IS a kobold. I guess we SHOULD kill him.


And thus is revealed the danger of speaking to the enemy. You discover they have hopes, dreams and personalities too :twisted:

[Greebo]

Yeah, I know, I've been waffling between killing him and telling him to take his buddies and get out or else. How he answers this next question will help me decide that.

[Sagar]

I wonder if he would like help getting rid of Irontooth...

[Quervo]

I can speak draconic, maybe a few words of encouragement for em?

My comunication skills are not the greatest though... I will just default to your judgement.

[Greebo]

I like where this is going...

[Moonshadow]

Careful, you can't be sure that he won't turn on us once he discovers we've been lying.

[Greebo]

Yes, that makes it more exciting, doesn't it? ;)

[Greebo]

I'm letting him live. I think if we can restore Issitik to power, the kobolds will go back to their quiet existence and there's no need to destroy them. And who knows, if that mage is convinced, and we have to run for some reason, we may just have a room full of kobolds willing to help *us*.

That or we're all, really, royally screwed...

[Greebo]

Whatcha think - pretty sure a dragonling isn't gonna fall for a bluff...but do we want to try it or just plan on going in swinging?

And, while we're dealing with the dragonling, would it be worthwhile to try and persuade the kobolds to aid us using what we know now about Issitik?

[Shiz]

Guns blazing. Rend is bored.

[Sagar]

Keep the rod really dim until we get close, then uncover it and blind them while we attack?

And maybe grumble in draconic?

"Something along the lines of "Go tell them he's here, grimtooth. get your ass moving, grimtooth. carry this torch.. like I need light... " lather rinse repeat.

Do it JUST loud enough to cover sounds of failed stealth :p

[Greebo]

Works for me. Enough RP for a while, lets kick lizard!

[Quervo]

Hey ES, can we get an update on who has AP's left and How many Surges remain...

[EricStratton]

Hey ES, can we get an update on who has AP's left and How many Surges remain...
Here:

BTW, here's the current status as I have it. I might have missed an AP used in there somewhere.

Cilene (used both daily powers)
Jagged (used daily power; 6/11 surges remaining)
Sagar
Mazirith (4/9 surges remaining; AP used)
Rend
Greebo (4 dmg, 26 HP; AP used; 6/7 surges remaining)

[noptov52]

Waiting to see the effect of Rend's action and that of the creature(s).

[Shiz]

Remember to leave room for the "tank" to engage. You might want to delay, but that would be un-barbarian-y of you.

Also, everyone, leave Rend room to shift out of melee please. I cannot shift into an ally-occupied square.

[Greebo]

Can I prepare the Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch now, please???

[Shiz]

Only if it pushes or slides the target! Get it off!

[Greebo]

So this is a Medium sized monster, not large?

What is this, a baby dragon?

[Shiz]

I am thinking a large drake more than a baby dragon.

[EricStratton]

Waiting for Sagar, Cilene and Greebo.

[Shiz]

*squirming in my seat*

[Greebo]

Was waiting on Cilene and Sagar's results m'self, but ok ;)

[Shiz]

Not a lot the melees can do right now.

[Moonshadow]

I'm here, I'm here! Posted.

[Greebo]

I'm not even gonna bother rolling damage.

[Moonshadow]

I've got my move prepared but given the number to act before me I'll hold and see if positioning changes. As it is Maz is now in my way.

So um.. how's your reflex Maz?

[Quervo]

uhh a 15 with the amulet

[Greebo]

Leave a space open for me to get next to those minions and I'll deal with them in the next round.

[Greebo]

ES - I am assuming those kobolds have an ability that allows them to take two move actions in addition to an attack? Not asking for specifics - just ... want to be sure that's correct...

[Moonshadow]

They have a shift away action. the last kobolds had it too.

[Shiz]

Shifty (minor; at-will)
The kobold shifts 1 square.From the MM. It is a good power. Makes goblins and kobolds more than fodder.

[EricStratton]

ES - I am assuming those kobolds have an ability that allows them to take two move actions in addition to an attack? Not asking for specifics - just ... want to be sure that's correct...
What Moonie correctly remembered and Shiz looked up.

And even if it wasn't in the monster manual...I AM the rules!! :twisted:

[Greebo]

Oooh - good answer! :D

[EricStratton]

Move to H3
Cast Scorching Burst centered on Big Kobold 2 using my Wand to add +3 to attack rolls.
You're going to incur an opportunity attack from the dragon at I4 if you do this. You ok w/ that?

[Shiz]

H2 I imagine.

[Greebo]

Damn, I was gonna go to H2. She's first, though...

[Shiz]

I will be moving.

[Greebo]

Yeah but not this round.

[Shiz]

You can delay your action until after Maz moves and then take his spot. You are Speed 6, right?

[EricStratton]

Too late. Move posted. Didn't matter anyway.

[Greebo]

I am fates bitch.

[Moonshadow]

Big Kobold 2 should take another 5 pts of dmg. Dmg on scorching burst is the die roll +5.

[Greebo]

I'm taking out 2 minions with my armor and I can keep walking up to minions for the rest of the encounter with that armor and they should all die, so focus on the mains.

[EricStratton]

Big Kobold 2 should take another 5 pts of dmg. Dmg on scorching burst is the die roll +5.
Fixed. I also forgot to put that both big kobolds are bloodied.

[Shiz]

Good thing we can roll. I would have had a monster IF/THEN statement if ES had to roll ad then slide my targets for me.

[Moonshadow]

Updating attacks.

I'm presuming that we don't change our rolls when we update attacks (although this turn I wish I could :D)

[Shiz]

I wouldn't think so but it would help ES if you copied them to the new post.

[Greebo]

Updating attacks.

I'm presuming that we don't change our rolls when we update attacks (although this turn I wish I could :D)

Agreed. The die once rolled should stay rolled, IMO.

[Shiz]

It might hurt now but at some point you will want to keep that 20.

[Shiz]

Anyone else a totem class?

[noptov52]

No, but it might help Jagged woo that elf chick ;)

[Sagar]

After further reflection, I think we should head back to town and tell the Councildude what we found here. How the kobolds are being ordered by guys from the keep.

Also, get our master to come with us. Besides, the scholar guy might have found something. If nothing else, they might be able to tell us something about the idol.

[Greebo]

If we can go to town, rest, and get to the lair in about the same time as go to the lair and rest keeping watch, then ok - lets go to town.

[EricStratton]

When you've made your decision please post it in the Adventure thread. W/ the amount of discussion going on, I'm going not to assume one way or the other.