Kingsport Horror (ic)
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Final Battle Round 1, Investigators Attack
Mandy takes a moment to exchange equipment with the others fighting alongside her, learning a powerful spell that she is only barely able to master. She lays into Yibb-Tstll with an unmatched fury, her spell and her special knife devastating it. She even uses her trusty bullwhip to swing out of harm's way at one point. Even so, with all the damage she and her companions had inflicted on it, it shows no sign of falling any time soon. However, it is definitely weakening. Mandy feels her mind starting to slip away, and she staggers back to join the other woman, who had helped her steady herself before the battle.
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Excellent Mandy! Can we even dare to hope for a victory? I've got a horrible feeling we're gonna start dropping like flies, starting with Luke next round.
Excellent Mandy! Can we even dare to hope for a victory? I've got a horrible feeling we're gonna start dropping like flies, starting with Luke next round.
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SANITY 4/6
STAMINA 3/4
SPEED/SNEAK 3/0
FIGHT/WILL 2/3
LORE/LUCK 5/2
Ok, attack - lose 2 sanity - Attempt to cast cast Dread curse:
Crystal of the elder things - 2 uses left.
Lore 5, -2 for spell = 3 dice (is that correct?):
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3643876/
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [1] = (1)
Fail. Bleh.
@Tabs reminded me that I get +1 die for skill checks (I thought that it meant suceeding on a 4+ rather than a 5+):
1d6 → [5] = (5)
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3643977/
Pass!
9 dice for spell, +2 for fight, -1 for YT penalty = 10d6:
Oh so very much better:
10d6 → [4,6,3,4,1,6,6,2,4,1] = net 4 sucesses!
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3643979/
Spoiler:
Taking the spell and crystal thrust into her hands, she concentrated. Confusion reigned and her thoughts clouded, but then Carolyn concentrated and read it all again, with a little help from a friend, she managed to cast the spell which caused harm to the great leviathan which threatened all. She could feel the draining effect from the spell, but it was curiously distant, and realised that the crystal was taking the drain away.
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Maybe it's not too bad. . . . "Time Stands Still" grants +1 to skill checks except Combat checks; so Carolyn rolls another d6 for her Lore check.Peacehammer wrote:Attempt to cast cast Dread curse:
Crystal of the elder things - 2 uses left.
Lore 5, -2 for spell = 3 dice (is that correct?):
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3643876/
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [2] = (2)
1d6 → [1] = (1)
Fail. Bleh.
Okay, Round 2, let's do Upkeep, at the end the first player becomes myself, so Luke is facing up to Yibby this round; after Upkeep, I'll post the Epic Battle card. Carolyn can perform "Psychology" during Upkeep.
Round 2, Upkeep
Refresh "Marksman" skill and Brazier [Brazier of the Souls only refreshes if you spend all of your Focus to do so--Fight stays at 3]. Luke trades Brazier to Rex. He also has a Unique Item and 2 Spells to trade,--certain Epic Battle cards will say to discard items in order to attack,--he gives Gate Box to Michael, Mists of Releh to Mandy and Flesh Ward to Carolyn.
Luke cheers as his companions strike at Yibb-Tstll, and is relieved when the chap with a goatee dodges the pseudopod.
The pause before the next onslaught allows him to hand out his items, he gives everything away, including his treasured Gate Box, because he realises his turn to face the jelly-demon is at hand. He smiles as the trade takes place, hoping his hands are not trembling too much.
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Thanks for that, I forgot it was +1 die, i thought that it was a +1 to the dice result.Tabs wrote:Maybe it's not too bad. . . . "Time Stands Still" grants +1 to skill checks except Combat checks; so Carolyn rolls another d6 for her Lore check.
Unfortunately, the spell says "Any Phase: Cast and exhaust to ignore all Stamina loss being dealt to you from one source. Discard this spell if the Ancient One awakens"Tabs wrote:Flesh Ward to Carolyn
http://www.arkhamhorrorwiki.com/Flesh_Ward
SANITY 4/6
STAMINA 3/4
SPEED/SNEAK 3/0
FIGHT/WILL 4/1
LORE/LUCK 5/2
Upkeep: boost fight to 4, whoever needs the sanity healing (Mandy?).
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Upkeep FB2(Focus 2)
Refresh Brazier
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Bah!Peacehammer wrote:Unfortunately, the spell says "Any Phase: Cast and exhaust to ignore all Stamina loss being dealt to you from one source. Discard this spell if the Ancient One awakens"Tabs wrote:Flesh Ward to Carolyn
Carolyn scored 4 successes in Round 1, that's 32 of 110.
Already refreshed by Luke before he traded. (i) Upkeep (ii) first player changes (iii) trade.ProfToff wrote: Refresh Brazier
Round 2, Upkeep
No changes.
Michael accepts the toy box from the weirdo wearing a bathrobe; he notes the shaking hands.
"We got this critter licked!"
Luke cannot help but shed a solitary tear, it slides down his cheek, and drops from his chin into the dust below.
"I don't know why you're so cheerful, it's your turn next."
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Final Battle Round 2, Investigators Refresh
Mandy steels herself to charge the enormous monster again, having been comforted by some reassuring words from Carolyn. She tries to recall Yibb-Tstll's weaknesses from her studies.
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Order: Luke, Michael, Mandy, Carolyn and Rex.
Luke attacks, he has nothing to discard. 3[Fight] -1[c. m.] (1d6=4, 1d6=5), 1 success (he won't use his "Marksman" skill).
Michael does not attack.
"I don't know why you're so cheerful, it's your turn next." The words ring in Michael's head like a death knell. He loses hope.
Luke attacks, he has nothing to discard. 3[Fight] -1[c. m.] (1d6=4, 1d6=5), 1 success (he won't use his "Marksman" skill).
Michael does not attack.
"I don't know why you're so cheerful, it's your turn next." The words ring in Michael's head like a death knell. He loses hope.
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If trading goes before attacking this turn, does anyone have an attack which is powerful enough to warrant throwing away a weapon / a weapon / spell not good enough to keep?
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I aint got diddly 'cept fer my Brazier so no attack for me!
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Well, there is the bullwhip which basically allows 1 re-roll, while useful I am not sure if it is better than a whole turn's attack from someone, and the 'Mists of Releh' can be ditched. Mandy has an enchanted knife (+3), a pistol (+3) as well as shrivelling, so might be worth giving up one of the one handed items - just a case of who it goes to.
If I pass the lore check then I can kick out 13 dice, Rex reliably kicks out 12 dice, Michael reliably puts out 12, Mandy also puts out 12 with a successful lore check - and is also blessed.
If I pass the lore check then I can kick out 13 dice, Rex reliably kicks out 12 dice, Michael reliably puts out 12, Mandy also puts out 12 with a successful lore check - and is also blessed.
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Too late for trading,Peacehammer wrote:If trading goes before attacking this turn, does anyone have an attack which is powerful enough to warrant throwing away a weapon / a weapon / spell not good enough to keep?
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Tabs wrote:Too late for trading,Peacehammer wrote:If trading goes before attacking this turn, does anyone have an attack which is powerful enough to warrant throwing away a weapon / a weapon / spell not good enough to keep?
Boo.
Of the above then, Mandy has plenty of items to choose from, so it looks like she can chuck / attack.Peacehammer wrote:Well, there is the bullwhip which basically allows 1 re-roll, while useful I am not sure if it is better than a whole turn's attack from someone, and the 'Mists of Releh' can be ditched. Mandy has an enchanted knife (+3), a pistol (+3) as well as shrivelling, so might be worth giving up one of the one handed items - just a case of who it goes to.
If I pass the lore check then I can kick out 13 dice, Rex reliably kicks out 12 dice, Michael reliably puts out 12, Mandy also puts out 12 with a successful lore check - and is also blessed.
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Final Battle Round 2, Investigators Attack
The sight of the monstrosity disturbs Mandy, and she forgets the new spell that the strange man with the dreamlike expression just taught her. She presses her attack regardless, as she still has the rest of her arcane knowledge and her deadly weapons. This attack is even more destructive than her first effort, and she sees the enormous creature begin to falter, but it is far from beaten. She does not even notice that her companions have not joined her this time.
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Mandy Thompson: a lone woman, Research lovin', Bullwhip cracking, Ancient One destroying, etc. etc.
Carolyn could discard the Dread Curse and use the Tommy Gun instead? . . . I think that there is a fine line between conserving items and scoring successes.
Okay, he only got 1 success anyhow.Mr. Handy wrote:Unfortunately, I don't think Luke can attack, as the card says you must discard a Weapon or Spell in order to do so. It makes no difference whether you have nothing to discard or choose not to do so.
Carolyn could discard the Dread Curse and use the Tommy Gun instead? . . . I think that there is a fine line between conserving items and scoring successes.
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I think that it depends on how many attacks I am likely to get. Lets work it out:Tabs wrote:Carolyn could discard the Dread Curse and use the Tommy Gun instead? . . . I think that there is a fine line between conserving items and scoring successes.
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SANITY 4/6
STAMINA 3/4
SPEED/SNEAK 3/0
FIGHT/WILL 4/1
LORE/LUCK 5/2
Attack - throw away Dread Curse, attack with Tommy Gun.
Fight 4, +6 for Tommy gun, -1 = 9.
http://invisiblecastle.com/roller/view/3646999/
9d6 → [6,4,2,2,1,4,3,6,3] = 4-1 = net 3 successes
After casting the last spell, alien thoughts started assaulting Carolyn, "what are humans?", "why should Azathoth curse an ancient being such as Yibb-Tstll?", "who are these ants which seek to stop the rise of Yibb-Tstll?", "what is grapefruit?"...
These curious thoughts swirling around made her realise what unnatural forces we were all playing with, this Dread curse could be no good for humanity, discarding it instantly made her feel better and clutching the cold iron of the Tommy gun fired off into the pulpy mass of Yibb-Tstll.
Watching the other people who had come forward to confont this horror, Carolyn realised that they were all undergoing this same confusion, only Mandy seemed to be able to shake it off.
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That's 51/110 hits, almost halfway at the end of Round 2. Just so you know, there are a max of 16 rounds, and after 8 rounds the battle will get even harder.
R2 Yibby attacks Luke (1d6=4)--the end.
The monster lurches towards Luke; he knows his time is up, just knows. He wishes he hadn't eaten that curried turtle last night because the contents of his intestine are liquefying, and dribbling down his colon. Partly to hide any shitty smell he charges Yibb-Tstll--and trips--face-planting into the belly of the beast. As Luke's brain is melting he thanks the good gods that he is wearing sturdy briefs.
Okay, Round 3: (i) Upkeep (ii) first player changes [Michael] (iii) trading.
R2 Yibby attacks Luke (1d6=4)--the end.
The monster lurches towards Luke; he knows his time is up, just knows. He wishes he hadn't eaten that curried turtle last night because the contents of his intestine are liquefying, and dribbling down his colon. Partly to hide any shitty smell he charges Yibb-Tstll--and trips--face-planting into the belly of the beast. As Luke's brain is melting he thanks the good gods that he is wearing sturdy briefs.
Okay, Round 3: (i) Upkeep (ii) first player changes [Michael] (iii) trading.
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How does it get harder?Tabs wrote:That's 51/110 hits, almost halfway at the end of Round 2. Just so you know, there are a max of 16 rounds, and after 8 rounds the battle will get even harder.
Alas poor Luke, brought down by poor food choices and an ancient horror.Tabs wrote:The monster lurches towards Luke; he knows his time is up, just knows. He wishes he hadn't eaten that curried turtle last night because the contents of his intestine are liquefying, and dribbling down his colon. Partly to hide any shitty smell he charges Yibb-Tstll--and trips--face-planting into the belly of the beast. As Luke's brain is melting he thanks the good gods that he is wearing sturdy briefs.
We will remember him in our dreams / nightmares.
Also, we all have to take 1 point of sanity or stamina damage from someone being devoured.
SANITY 4/6
STAMINA 2/4
SPEED/SNEAK 3/0
FIGHT/WILL 4/1
LORE/LUCK 5/2
Upkeep: none for me as important stats are at max.
Healing sanity: Looking over the investigators, Rex is on 1 san, is it worth giving him a point by Carolyn's ability in case there is another sanity penalty thing?
Also, give crystal of the elder things to Mandy. Has 2 charges left, so you can cast 2 spells for no sanity cost.
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Final Battle Round 3, Investigators Refresh
Mandy watches in shock as Luke is devoured, and she winces in pain. She prepares to unleash more of her fury on Yibb-Tstll.
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