XCrawl: Team 1 - Killian's Killers ONLY

[PurdueBrad]

Answers to my questions from KWhit

Yes, J23 can heal me prior if I am the one that goes

We don't know whether or not he can cast from the sideline

We assume that we'll be able to drink health potions mid-battle (interesting answer)

[KWhit]

J23 is now level 6.

[hoopsguy]

OK, lets see what spell options J23 has before this battle. If he is able to pick up some kind of defensive spell or a summon monster then maybe it makes sense to throw him in there.

I want to have all the available info in order to figure out which pawn to sacrifice.

[KWhit]

J23:

Level 6 (pick 1 additional):
You may choose one additional spell from the following list:
Heal, Magic Missile, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Mage Armor, Fear, Sleep, Web, Identify, Cure Poison, Summon Monster, Protection From Arrows, Fireball, Remove Curse, Dispel Magic

You may choose a spell you already possess which will allow you to cast it 2x per room/combat instead of once.

[PurdueBrad]

I'm going to be out pretty soon but if I am the one you decide to send, please send these instructions:

J23 casts heal on PB
J23 or Hoops passes PB 1 health potion
Hoops passes PB cursed necklace
PB hopes to put cursed necklace on his opponent
PB ATTACKS!!!

[PurdueBrad]

HEY, if J23 takes the remove curse magic, do you think the necklace would do the opposite, add hit points to the wearer?

[hoopsguy]

We've got until noon tomorrow, so I want J23 to be around for discussion on this.

I'm thinking either fireball or summon monster would be good options for him to take if he wants to go on the offensive. A 1-2 punch of sleep/fireball seems like it would make life hard on a number of foes.

[J23]

I'm here, though probably not for too long.

I think I'll be taking fireball of those spells. The Sleep/Fireball combo immediately comes to mind, but beyond that, it's a new damage spell that is avaliable now that wasn't last level, leading me to think that it may be more potent. The remove curse question is interesting, but assuming that it just becomes useless rather than magical in a good way, I don't know that I'll bother w/ that spell for now.

Another interesting spell would be dispel magic, but I might hold off another level for that one and hope we don't come across a need for it.

[PurdueBrad]

Good call on going fireball, I think that definitely helps to make you into more of a weapon.

[PurdueBrad]

We've got until noon tomorrow

Did KWhit say this? Because this write-up explicitly said I'll run it as soon as you get it to me. I actually assumed that his goal was for us to put it in early and then we may have a post-battle choice due by noon.

[hoopsguy]

I guess not - lets go ahead and put the order in to have J23 with fireball + item pass head into battle.

[hoopsguy]

Dola - lets get that order rolling now in the event that KWhit can process it faster.

I was expecting to get more of a "yes, I'm game" response from J23 to go in but frankly it doesn't matter to me. I'll order my puppet to go wherever it pleases me most and at this time I want him throwing fireballs at enemies.

I'll even pass him "my precious" to aid in the battle with the understanding that I receive it back at the conclusion of the fight. Failure to comply will result in a very, very slit throat.

[PurdueBrad]

I'll pass him the health potion I have, you sending one too?

[PurdueBrad]

Alright, so order will be:

J23 gets fireball spell
J23 casts heal on PB (HEY, if he dies in there, I want one)
PB passes health potion
Hoops passes health potion and strength ring
J23 attacks

[PurdueBrad]

Is that right?

[J23]

I don't want to cast a heal spell before I enter the cage if it will cut into the number I can cast in the cage.

[EagleFan]

I think you should teach PB a lesson, cast fireball on him instead of heal... :)

[PurdueBrad]

Cue up Alan Parson Project's "Sirius (Eye in the Sky)"

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand now, introducing your 2010 Killian's Killers. Entering the arena, the level 6, the willing, killing, and able, the MAGE IN THE MIDDLE, J23!!!!!

And the fans go crazy as the laser show continues, the fog machines pump smoke, and the bass pounds away at everyone's ear drums.

[J23]

I don't need a fancy light show to put on a show.

Bring it on.

[KWhit]

As each of you waits for battle, the DJ comes on the screen with a message:

"Good luck to you today. I'd hate to have a team short handed because one of you died in the arena. We saw what that did to the Yeasty Beasties."

J23 is escorted to the middle of the arena. And then you hear a horrible snorting sound.

[KWhit]

A towering Minotaur strides into the arena. He carries a large battleaxe and... Is that a health potion?

"I am Balaghash! You will not make it past me."

The crowd loves it.

And then you attack.

[Alan T]

J23 doesn't really resemble Theseus.....

[PurdueBrad]

Hmmmm, good luck J23. This may not go as well as I had hoped.

[KWhit]

J23 lets loose with a sleep spell. No effect.

The minotaur charges - closing the gap between you.

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J23 casts fireball - blasting Bal.

Bal hits! A big hit!

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J23 hits with his staff of lightning.

Bal misses.

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J23 hits.

Bal misses

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Bal hits!

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J23 hits!

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[KWhit]

J23 connects with a CRIT!

Bal hits back!

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J23 casts heal

Bal hits!

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Both miss

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J23 hits

Bal hits

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J23 hits with a CRIT

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Both miss

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J23 hits

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Bal hits!

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[PurdueBrad]

TAG ME IN, TAG ME IN!

[KWhit]

J23 with a CRIT!

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Both hit!

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Both hit - And J23 is hurt again!

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j23 casts Heal.

Bal misses

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Bal hits! BIG HIT

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J23 hits

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Both hit

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J23 drinks a healing potion

Bal drinks a healing potion too

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[KWhit]

Both hit!

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Bal hits! BIG HIT!

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Just one healing potion left for J23. He gambles and doesn't use it yet.

Bad decision.

Bal hits with a CRIT.

J23 goes down.

He is unconscious.

The crowd rains cheers and boos onto Bal as he struts up and down the arena.

[PurdueBrad]

I'm ready to charge in since he's used his healing potion. Come here Bal, lets rock!

[J23]

Bah, why wouldn't I use the healing potion!

[PurdueBrad]

Bah, why wouldn't I use the healing potion!

Saving it for me?

[KWhit]

Bah, why wouldn't I use the healing potion!

Judgement call on my part.

You wouldn't have gotten full use out of the potion, and the only thing that could have killed you was a critical hit by Bal (and him doing near max damage on his damage roll). The odds were very long against that. Of course that's what happened.

Frankly, you needed every last HP out of that potion to be able to defeat him so I decided that you would wait to take it. Sorry dude.

[KWhit]

A cameraman who follows your team tells you to keep your chin up. He tosses each team member 60gp each.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 6
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 1
Bonus: Intelligence, +1 vs. GOOD, STR
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
165 GP
Staff

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 4
Max HP: 48
Current HP: 48
Bonus: Constitution x2,
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
165 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 4
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 23
Bonus: Fame,
Equipment:
Rope
165 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers

[Poli]

This party sucks.

[PurdueBrad]

This party sucks.

You wanna look at the leaderboard and re-think that my friend! :devil:

[PurdueBrad]

Posting here for private conversation:

Rapier of Biting 200gp
Healing potions 25gp
Scroll of Experience 400gp
Potion of Speed: 300gp
An unidentified scroll 100gp
An unidentified ring 200gp
2 Daggers +1 150gp
Lockpicks +1 50gp
An Old Mage's Spellbook 400gp
Orb of Sight 400gp

[PurdueBrad]

We have 480 gold. Right off the bat, we've got to take all 4 health potions, leaving us 380.

Thoughts beyond that? Rapier is either Hoops or I (and I'm guessing Hoops). The two unidentified items are tempting since our buddy can read the magic (we could buy both). Hoops could use the +1 dagger. Everything else is just a bit out of reach.

If you're up for gambling, I would say:
4 potions of health
the 2 +1 daggers
the unidentified ring

[PurdueBrad]

NM, rapier is a sword and would be me. Sounds cool be we've already bought me the +1 longsword.

[EagleFan]

B
A
L
A
G
H
A
S
H

BALAGHASH!!!!!!!

[J23]

We have 495, which would be 395 after 4 health potions.

[J23]

Judgement call on my part.

You wouldn't have gotten full use out of the potion, and the only thing that could have killed you was a critical hit by Bal (and him doing near max damage on his damage roll). The odds were very long against that. Of course that's what happened.

Frankly, you needed every last HP out of that potion to be able to defeat him so I decided that you would wait to take it. Sorry dude.

Not a big deal. I'm surprised to see someone defeated the minotaur honestly given that I was tied w/ the highest lvl player out there, and had 2 healing spells as well as 2 healing potions at my disposal.

I guess there are mechanics behind the scenes that I don't get as far as the classes go or something along those lines.

[Poli]

Nice.

[EagleFan]

At least one team stepped up for the battle...

:devil:


Yeah, I know, I'm dead already...

I'm doing my New York area hockey fan impersonation.... just keep picking a team that's still in it... (Go Rangers... oh crap... Go Devils... oh crap...) :)

[hoopsguy]

So, EF - here is your chance to play Monday morning QB. Knowing what you do about our team, who would you have sent in for the last battle and why? What were your thoughts on sending in J23?

[PurdueBrad]

If I sell my first sword, we'll have an even 500 to work with.

[KWhit]

So, EF - here is your chance to play Monday morning QB. Knowing what you do about our team, who would you have sent in for the last battle and why? What were your thoughts on sending in J23?

I call foul.

He has probably read the other threads. So he shouldn't answer this.

[Poli]

Eagle is about as trustworthy as Poli.

Take that for what it's worth.

[Poli]

Actually, that's (kwhit's post) what I was trying to say without saying it.

[Alan T]

So, EF - here is your chance to play Monday morning QB. Knowing what you do about our team, who would you have sent in for the last battle and why? What were your thoughts on sending in J23?


Obviously you don't want to send a sissy in to fight a Minotaur, so the correct choice would have been.... oh actually sometimes there is no correct answer I guess.

[KWhit]

:)

[hoopsguy]

Fair enough, KWhit. I certainly didn't want to do anything that damaged the spirit of the rules. It was more looking to tie back to his "I'll post after the deadline" comment from last night, but I didn't consider him gaining info from other threads to factor into the answer.

[EagleFan]

I'll let you know after the game.

[EagleFan]

Fair enough, KWhit. I certainly didn't want to do anything that damaged the spirit of the rules. It was more looking to tie back to his "I'll post after the deadline" comment from last night, but I didn't consider him gaining info from other threads to factor into the answer.

Actually, nothing that I read would have factored into my response but I will give it after the game.

[hoopsguy]

We have 480 gold. Right off the bat, we've got to take all 4 health potions, leaving us 380.

Thoughts beyond that? Rapier is either Hoops or I (and I'm guessing Hoops). The two unidentified items are tempting since our buddy can read the magic (we could buy both). Hoops could use the +1 dagger. Everything else is just a bit out of reach.

If you're up for gambling, I would say:
4 potions of health
the 2 +1 daggers
the unidentified ring

This plan works for me - ring to J23, potions split among us with extra to PB. Daggers to me.

J23 should heal and identify ring prior to next room.

I think that covers the stuff between now and deadline, unless anyone has strong feelings in another direction?

[J23]

That looks fine to me.

[PurdueBrad]

Alright, I'll send it in to KWhit and copy you guys.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 6
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 20
Bonus: Intelligence, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
2 Healing potions
15 GP
Staff

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 4
Max HP: 48
Current HP: 48
Bonus: Constitution x2,
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
2 Healing potions
15 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 4
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 23
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
15 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1


Ring of Protection (Unknown who has it right now)

[KWhit]

Room 12:

You enter a small utility room - bare cinderblock walls, a table in the center. On the table has been built a makeshift rack - as in the torture device. And strapped to it is a grey bearded elf.

Above the elf stands a tall man wearing an executioner's hood.

They both turn to look at you when you enter, surprised to see you.

The elf's eyes light up. "Help me!" he says.

The executioner says, "What? I thought the DJ was diverting you guys through corridor B. Ah, well. Go on through if you must. Don't mind this coward!"

"I'm not a coward! I just ran away from a completely unwinnable combat in the last Crawl! That makes sense actually. I was looking out for the DJ's investment in me."

"Yeah, right! Seriously, guys. Good luck in the Crawl. I'll be done with this guy soon."

The elf pleads with you. "Please help me! Get me out of this mess and I can help you win. I know where all the secret passages are! And which direction is fastest!"

Your choices:

Attack the Executioner
Slit the Elf's throat
Pass on through the room

[PurdueBrad]

As for the Ring of Protection, I would say (and sorry Hoops), it should probably be me or J23. J23 because he has a lower number of hit points or me because I stand in front of you guys.

Evil, evil, evil me says slit the guy's throat. I don't see much of a reward in that though, beyond just being evil.

If we want to attack the Executioner, I'm up for it. Reward there is whatever the elf knows.

I don't love bypassing everything though. I guess I lean fighting the Executioner.

[hoopsguy]

Slit the elf's throat = evil, might get Executioner attacking us as well. Small chance that we get a reward from Executioner or DJ.

Attack Executioner = get secret passages with a win. If the Wang's get this one it is pretty obvious they will make this pick.

Pass on through = focus on winning race.

I don't think we can, in good consciousness, attack the executioner. If there was an option to slaughter them both then maybe but that isn't spelled out for us. So we can take the speedy route or the higher risk/reward.

[PurdueBrad]

Plus the XP of kicking the Executioner's ass might be nice.

[PurdueBrad]

Slit his throat then, I'm not a big fan of just walking through.

[PurdueBrad]

Can we attack Tim Tebow? I'm sick of hearing him talk.

[PurdueBrad]

I was also wondering if this Elf was the one we fought earlier.

[PurdueBrad]

I'm out for the night but feel free to submit whatever you guys want. I'm up for anything.

[EagleFan]

I don't think we can, in good consciousness,

...and you call yourself evil? That phrase should never be muttered by true evil...

[EagleFan]

Boooooo


Posers!!!!

[J23]

Can't we kill the executioner, find out the info, and then kill the elf?

[Poli]

Hoops!

[hoopsguy]

Poli!

[hoopsguy]

Can't we kill the executioner, find out the info, and then kill the elf?

If that is an option, then that is the best possible plan. I was working under the assumption that we only have the options provided by KWhit.

[Poli]

Don't be a sissy. Evil does what evil wants. If taking out the executioner helps, then toss that conscience or whatever you humans call it aside and set it on fire while you are at it.

[hoopsguy]

No, my point was that evil would not take the choice of helping the elf.

I know that EagleFan lacks reading comprehension ... I just did not realize that the condition was contagious.

[EagleFan]

No, my point was that evil would not take the choice of helping the elf.

I know that EagleFan lacks reading comprehension ... I just did not realize that the condition was contagious.

The sadly unintentional comedy of this statement. You may want to read my post again. Try it slowly this time...

[Poli]

You're not helping the elf...you're helping yourselves, fool. Of course you can backstab that foolish elf later...but use the pitiful thing to your benefit while you can. Besides you're jacking up the Crawl while you're at it, and we all know that has to just be plain evil.

[PurdueBrad]

If the elf is being killed for "justice", wouldn't upsetting that be the evil thing to do? We then screw over the DJ, the executioner, and the balance of the game to get cheat info from the Elf. Besides, maybe we can kill the little bastard afterwards.

[hoopsguy]

I'm thinking killing someone helpless is about the most evil thing we can do. But I'll go with the will of the group on this one - if we can parlay a "kill them all" and get needed info that would be really fabulous.

[PurdueBrad]

I'm gladly up for killing the helpless as well. I think the DJ may reward us.

[J23]

Ok, so we're killing the executioner to find out the info, and have every intention of killing the elf after finding out said info, correct?

[PurdueBrad]

I just sent in a last minute order of: Kill the executioner IF we can get the info from the elf and then kill him.

If we can't do that, then I said we'll just kill the elf.

[PurdueBrad]

Where do we want the ring of protection to go? And Hoops, did you get the ring of strength back?

[J23]

Ring of Strength back to Hoops
Ring of Protection to PB

[PurdueBrad]

I'm hoping this goes well!

[KWhit]

You assume that you will be able to kill the elf when you choose to do so.

So you attack the executioner!

[KWhit]

"HELP!" The executioner cries.

Uh oh.

[EagleFan]

I'm hoping this goes well!

What kind of evil geniuses are in this team?

First we hear talk of "good consciousness" and not "I hope this goes well"

It's getting to be live watching Leave it to Beaver...

[PurdueBrad]

Screw you EF, how's that?

[PurdueBrad]

Team, get behind me, I'll take out whatever this dungeon throws at us.

[KWhit]

J23 uses his staff of lightning. Hit.

PB hits

Hoops hits.

Executioner misses PB.

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3 Guards rush into the room to assist the executioner. They rush to engage you (next turn). Each guard will attack one of you - and the executioner continues to attack PB.

PB hits.

Ex hits!

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[hoopsguy]

(ponders stabbing PB in the back that is offered up)

[KWhit]

J23 misses

PB misses.

Hoops hits guard 3 with a CRIT

Executioner: miss

Guard 1: miss

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3: miss

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J23: hits

PB: hits Ex with a CRIT

Hoops: hits guard 3

Executioner: miss

Guard 1: hits J23

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3: miss

[EagleFan]

Finish Them!!!!

[KWhit]

J23: casts sleep spell - EX and guard 1 fall asleep!!!

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

Executioner: sleeps

Guard 1: sleeps

Guard 2: miss

Guard 3: miss

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J23: casts fireball! it does damage to Guard 1 guard 2 and guard 3!!

PB: hist ex with a crit!

Hoops:hits guard 3

Executioner: sleeps

Guard 1: sleeps

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3: miss

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[PurdueBrad]

(ponders stabbing PB in the back that is offered up)

Ponders picking Hoops up and using him as a shield.

[KWhit]

J23: hits guard 1

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

Executioner: Wakes and hits PB

Guard 1: sleeps

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3:miss

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J23: hits guard 1

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

Executioner: hits pb

Guard 1: wakes and misses

Guard 2: miss

Guard 3: hits Hoops

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J23: hits guard 1

PB: hits ex

Hoops: hits guard 3 - CRIT - and guard 3 is almost dead

Executioner: miss

Guard 1: miss

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3: hits hoops

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[PurdueBrad]

We're in good shape, I've got 2 healing potions, I think J23 does, Hoops has 1, and we still have 2 heal spells.

[KWhit]

J23: miss

PB: miss

Hoops: hits guard 3 - GUARD 3 drops dead!

Executioner: miss

Guard 1: hits J23

Guard 2: hits PB

Guard 3: miss
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J23: miss

PB: hits EX

Hoops: hits Ex

Executioner: hits PB

Guard 1: miss

Guard 2: miss

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J23: casts Heal on PB

PB: hits

Hoops: hits

Executioner: miss

Guard 1: hits j23

Guard 2: hits pb

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J23: casts heal on himself

PB: hits

Hoops: miss

Executioner: miss

Guard 1:miss

Guard 2: miss

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[PurdueBrad]

The Executioner will fall this round.

[KWhit]

J23: hits

PB: hits

Hoops: miss

Executioner: hits

Guard 1:miss

Guard 2: miss

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J23: hits

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

Executioner: hits PB with a CRIT

Guard 1: hits J23

Guard 2: miss

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J23: miss

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

Executioner: miss

Guard 1:miss

Guard 2: hits pb

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J23: miss

PB: downs a healing potion

Hoops: hits EX

Executioner: hits pb

Guard 1: miss

Guard 2: hits pb

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[KWhit]

J23: hits guard 1 - and G1 is almost dead!

PB: hits ex

Hoops: hits ex 2x!!

Executioner: hits pb

Guard 1: hits j23

Guard 2: hits pb

all hits this round - weird...

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J23: hits and KILLS Guard 1

PB: hits ex

Hoops: hits ex - and the Executioner is near death!

Executioner: miss

Guard 1:miss

Guard 2: miss

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J23: miss

PB: miss

Hoops: hits ex! AND THE EXECUTIONER FALLS!!!!

Guard 2: hits pb

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[PurdueBrad]

One guard to go...

[KWhit]

J23: hit

PB: miss

Hoops: hit

Guard 2: hit

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J23: miss

PB: drinks his last healing potion!

Hoops: hit

Guard 2: hits PB with a CRIT!

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J23: hit

PB: hit

Hoops: hits 2x!! And the Guard dies a bloody death!



The crowd cheers your victory!

[hoopsguy]

3 more kills - just another day at the office.

Now for the elf ...

[KWhit]

The elf thanks you over and over again.

But you stop him short.

"Tell us what we need to know to get through the Crawl quickly!" you say.

"I can't just TELL you. I have to SHOW you. You must take me with you!" he says, still tied to the rack.


You see an open door before you. Do you kill the elf and move on without him or take him with you into the next room?

Let me know asap, and I'll give you the next room writeup.

[PurdueBrad]

ARE WE BETWEEN COMBAT ROUNDS BEFORE WE CHALLENGE THE ELF? IF SO, J23 would probably like to cast a heal spell on our two lowest fighters (if needed)

ALSO, SINCE COMBAT ENDED, WILL HE GET HIS SPELLS BACK FOR THE NEXT BATTLE?

[PurdueBrad]

The elf thanks you over and over again.

But you stop him short.

"Tell us what we need to know to get through the Crawl quickly!" you say.

"I can't just TELL you. I have to SHOW you. You must take me with you!" he says, still tied to the rack.


You see an open door before you. Do you kill the elf and move on without him or take him with you into the next room?

Let me know asap, and I'll give you the next room writeup.

I say kill him, he's extra baggage, thoughts?

[PurdueBrad]

Although, what's the worst thing that happens if we keep him for a room?

[hoopsguy]

We'll take him with if we can have him remain tied up and bleed him to the edge of passing out. I don't want him to put up a fight later when we turn on him.

[KWhit]

PB and Hoopsguy are now level 5!

[KWhit]

ARE WE BETWEEN COMBAT ROUNDS BEFORE WE CHALLENGE THE ELF? IF SO, J23 would probably like to cast a heal spell on our two lowest fighters (if needed)

ALSO, SINCE COMBAT ENDED, WILL HE GET HIS SPELLS BACK FOR THE NEXT BATTLE?

The elf is so weak that he will not put up a fight.

You can take time now to cast a heal, etc.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 6
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 14
Bonus: Intelligence, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
2 Healing potions
15 GP
Staff

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 5
Max HP: 60
Current HP: 34
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
Ring of Protection
15 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 5
Max HP: 30
Current HP: 24
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
15 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1

[KWhit]

You search the corpses and find 300gp!

[PurdueBrad]

Hoops, what should we do here and how much healing should we do?

[PurdueBrad]

Send it to KWhit as soon as you decide. I'm tempted to take him to the next room but I'm afraid he would work against us or run but at the same time, if we kill him now we only got experience and gold.

[J23]

I'd say keep him with us for now. Hoops has a rope we can keep him on a short leash with, literally.

I'm thinking I heal myself and PB and then move on ahead with our elfin dog on the leash.

[PurdueBrad]

I like that J23, go ahead and send that in.

[PurdueBrad]

The leash idea is inspired.

[KWhit]

The leash idea is inspired.

The fans are also quite fond of it.

[PurdueBrad]

I sent in that order, particularly seeing that the fans like it. I curious about our next room. J23 has cast the two heals he suggested as well.

[KWhit]

Done.

[PurdueBrad]

What awaits us in the DJ's next playground?

[KWhit]

Lucky Room #13!

A blackjack game is going on. An unruly, drunk dwarf sits at the table. A large pile of gold sits in front of him. Underneath his chair is a small locked box.

On the other side of the table is the dealer, also with stacks of gold in front of him. He greets you and asks if you want to play a couple of hands.

"I know you're in a rush, but I deal really fast. It won't take much time." he says. "I like your elf-dog, by the way."

The dwarf scowls at you. "These assholes don't look like they can play cards anyway."

The dwarf is so drunk, you imagine that the specialist could steal the box if one of you sits down to play a few hands. And you might win a little something while you're at it. He gives you a wink.

Your fans watch you through cameras mounted on the walls. You can see them in TV monitors. They encourage you to play some hands.

The elf says, "I love this game! And I'm excellent at it! Untie me so I can play a few hands! Seriously! I'll win you some gold, I promise!"

Choices:
Pass on through.
Play a few hands, but don't try to steal the box.
Play a few hands, and try to steal the box from the dwarf.
Let the elf play a few hands, but don't steal the box.
Let the elf play a few hands while you try to steal the box.
Attack the Dwarf.
Attack the Dealer.
Try to kill everything in the room and take all the loot you can find.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 6
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 24
Bonus: Intelligence, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
2 Healing potions
115 GP
Staff
Elf dog on leash

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 5
Max HP: 60
Current HP: 54
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
Ring of Protection
115 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 5
Max HP: 30
Current HP: 24
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
115 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1

[J23]

I don't intend on letting the dog off the leash to play cards. I'm thinking that I could play a couple hands while Hoops steals the Dwarf's stuff, but I'm cautious about Hoops ending up in a fight with another munchkin.... he's got a bad track record with them.

[PurdueBrad]

Somebody should play, I can get Hoops' back if he gets in a fight with short stack.

[PurdueBrad]

The other option would be to just slide on through. I'm thinking this might be a similar situation to last time, where the Executioner got back-up. I bet the dealer gets back-up, even if he says we're robbing the drunk guy. We could save a lot of time if we pass through.

Thoughts?

[J23]

I wouldn't be surprised if we end up fighting more folks than just the dwarf or dealer if we were to attack one. Hopefully Hoop's bonus dex can help him be sneaky enough to come away w/ the lockbox without starting a bloodbath. Even then, we're fairly healthy....

[hoopsguy]

Stealing is evil, and we can use the cash. I'm all for this direction.

[PurdueBrad]

Then J23 will play a couple hands, Hoops will try to steal. I'll be eye candy and, if need be, I can hold the leash.

[PurdueBrad]

HEY, is this possible:

Could J23 put them both to sleep (sneakily) and we could just rob the room and keep going?

[J23]

Then J23 will play a couple hands, Hoops will try to steal. I'll be eye candy and, if need be, I can hold the leash.

I'm not sure candy would be the appropriate term..

[PurdueBrad]

How about you stop playing with your staff and conjure me up some buffalo wings?

[J23]

Did you want to buy a healing potion for that 100g PB? A bigger bankroll would probably help out the team here.

[PurdueBrad]

50 would do it.

[PurdueBrad]

Although frankly, I think we should all probably invest our money into this endeavour to see if you can take both the gambler and the dealer.

[J23]

I'm happy to take your money to put into some good investments of my choosing.

[Poli]

That's what I'm talking about! I nearly threw you a copy of my book, "Evil for Dummies". I very much approve of leashing the elf. I dare say that idea was stolen from me. Bravo!

Now, watch that elf. He is bound to try to get free and bolt. Make sure you whack him a few times to remind him you have an eye on him.

[PurdueBrad]

Hey guys, I just got diagnosed with strep throat (GUH!) so I may crash out tonight but I did want to ask, is there any value in sliding past these guys? We're 8 seconds behind, which I guess isn't much, but I'm wondering if we pick up time by skating through.

[hoopsguy]

There is value in passing, but I think there is greater value in stealing cash from the dwarf. We're healthy enough, in the event that we find a battle. And if we end up with a good haul we could afford some of the higher level equipment that we've had to pass on the last couple of times.

[J23]

I suppose it all depends on how long this is game is going to last really.

[KWhit]

You play a few hands of cards.

J23 actually loses 100gp to the dwarf!

While he's playing, Hoops tries to steal the box. He succeeds!

Inside the box is a small earring and 200gp. The earring appears to be magical. Maybe it will help?

Let me know if any of you wants to wear it.

You finish playing cards and move on. The dwarf gloats at beating you.

[KWhit]

You move onto the next room:

Room 14:

You enter a small room. In the center is a pedestal on which sits a crystal orb.

You totally want to take the orb, but it is connected to the pedestal. Still, you have the ability to use the it to your advantage.

Your choices:

Spy on another team (indicate which team you wish to view).
View the upcoming room.
See how many rooms are left before the finish line.
Ignore the orb and continue through the room as quickly as possible.

Let me know by noon on Monday.

[KWhit]

Hoops reaches level 6!!

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 6
Max HP: 24
Current HP: 24
Bonus: Intelligence, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
2 Healing potions
15 GP
Staff
Elf dog on leash

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 5
Max HP: 60
Current HP: 54
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
Ring of Protection
115 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 6
Max HP: 36
Current HP: 30
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
315 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1
Unidentified Magical Earring

[PurdueBrad]

We need to cast the identify spell on the earring and then I would say figure out how many rooms are left. That or look ahead.

PB

[hoopsguy]

Yep, remaining rooms is critical for end-game strategy.

I'm an amazing thief.

If the elf doesn't provide value in the next room I want to bleed him out. He is devaluing my rope minute by minute.

[J23]

I agree we should see how many rooms are left. I also agree on killing off the elf if he isn't providing any value. There's no reason to let it get healthy enough to put up a fight.

I cast identify on the earring to see what my new earring will do for me!

[KWhit]

J23 casts Identify and learns that the earring gives a bonus to Intelligence! This will benefit J23's spellcasting ability, so I equipped it on him.

Then you approach the orb to find out the remaining rooms. But the elf stops you. "No need for that. It will take too long. We only have a few rooms left. They sometimes change the layout of the last couple of rooms depending on how masochistic the DJ is, but usually there are about 20 rooms in this Crawl. Let's keep moving."

Do you still want to use the orb, or just keep moving through the Crawl?

[PurdueBrad]

Hmmm, I'm up for moving as the Elf has a shot to prove his worth.

[KWhit]

Oh, and let me know as soon as you guys reach a decision and then I'll post the next room.

[hoopsguy]

PB, if you want to trust the elf so be it.

I'm more of a "prove, then trust" sort. If we trust him then that suggests we leave him around for at least one more room.

[J23]

If I was to have taken a guess before getting our result, 20 was the number I would have picked. It seems a very reasonable amount, and since we're in room 14 now, I'm almost inclined to just move ahead and save some time.

[J23]

Hmmm, I'm up for moving as the Elf has a shot to prove his worth.

We can't prove anything about what the elf is saying until we reach the end of the crawl. This could very well be a desperate attempt to not be killed, knowing that he's near the end of his leash (ha!).

As I said above, I think it's a very reasonable number, and combined w/ my gut instinct, I'm inclined to believe that number for now.

[PurdueBrad]

Hey guys, just broke up a gang fight outside my classroom, so I'll be on and off a ton. Talking to police, administrators, etc.

[PurdueBrad]

In other words, choose what you guys want.

[KWhit]

You tell the elf to shut up and approach the orb anyway. J23 carefully places his hands on it and closes his eyes. You see a faint image in the orb of a cloaked woman. Her skin is tight and grey. J23 mouths his question to her.

You see her nod and reply.

She explains that she cannot see the exact number of remaining rooms; however, there are approximately 20 rooms total in the Crawl.

"Told you." says the elf-dog.

[KWhit]

Room 15:

You move on into the next room.

This room is empty save for a door across from you.

You inspect the door but find no handle. However, there is a small hole in the middle of it underneath the following inscription:

"Coax the door open with your sharp wit and magical tongue."

What do you do?

Let me know by 9pm tonight.

[hoopsguy]

If the elf is magical I'm all for killing him and shoving his tongue/brains into the hole in the middle.

[J23]

Well that sucks. I guess we got delayed for not coming to a decision quickly on whether to trust the elf or not.

[Poli]

I'd kill the elf now...he's already admitted the last few rooms change at the Djs whim. Kill it.

[dubb93]

I'd kill the elf now...he's already admitted the last few rooms change at the Djs whim. Kill it.

I'm the exact opposite. Why kill your blind dog the day he finally starts to see again?

[PurdueBrad]

Any thoughts/ideas about the next room? I'm guessing a find magic spell?

[PurdueBrad]

Otherwise, I guess it could be like Saw and the key is in the Elf's tongue.

[J23]

Perhaps the DJ doesn't want the elf giving us info on the dungeon. Cutting out his tongue would certainly hamper that plan.

[KWhit]

Well that sucks. I guess we got delayed for not coming to a decision quickly on whether to trust the elf or not.

Crap.

My bad. I got a PM from a different team about this room and thought it was from you guys. I will not penalize you the time it would take to use the orb as it looked like you all would have chosen to just keep moving on.

Sorry. But at least now you know the elf was telling the truth!

[PurdueBrad]

I'll need you guys to submit tonight as I still have to give a statement "downtown" (hehe) and then have Opening Day of co-ed softball.

[J23]

I'm fine with cutting out the elf's tongue and putting it through the slot in the door. Hoops, you can put one of those magical daggers to work. Let's take the time to explain to the dog...er...elf that should he live through this, he had better continue to prove useful or his lack of tongue will be the least of his worries.

Thoughts?

[hoopsguy]

J23, I'm going to make the order a little more nuanced than this but that will be the gist of it.

[J23]

sounds fine to me.

[KWhit]

You ask the elf about the door. He says, "Oh yes. I know all about this one."

"Well… I used to know all about it… Can't remember the answer right now. That's unfortunate."

You slam his face into the door, sticking his tongue into the opening.

"Gi 'member 'ow."

"WHAT?" You pull his face back.

"I said, I remember now. The 'sharp' part is important. I think you have to use a sword or dagger?"

So Hoops pokes the end of his dagger into the hole. Nothing happens.

"Oh! And then 'magical tongue' is a spell. Cast a spell on it!"

J23 casts detect magic on the door, which immediately glows. And then opens.

The elf gives a cry of joy.

"Let me go! Please! See how much I helped you?"

[J23]

I thought our solution was much more creative than the DJ's. Oh well, we still have a pet.

[KWhit]

I thought our solution was much more creative than the DJ's. Oh well, we still have a pet.

True. But the magical lock was not designed to open by inserting a cut off tongue. What was the DJ supposed to do when creating the Crawl - assume that you would have a pet elf whose tongue you could remove at the earliest opportunity?

He's twisted, but that's just crazy!

[hoopsguy]

If we didn't have a pet elf we would have used J23's tongue. I'm sure he would have sacrificed it for the good of the team.

[KWhit]

You move through the door and into a short hallway that ends in another door. The door is locked. You hear movement on the other side of it, and realize that you may be in for a battle.

Let me know if you wish to cast spells or take any other action before picking the lock and moving into the next room.

I'll process that at noon tomorrow.

[KWhit]

J23 is now level 7!

PurdueBrad is now level 6!

[KWhit]

Level 7 (pick 1 additional):
You may choose one additional spell from the following list:
Heal, Magic Missile, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Mage Armor, Fear, Sleep, Web, Identify, Cure Poison, Summon Monster, Protection From Arrows, Fireball, Remove Curse, Dispel Magic, Improved Healing, Bless, Stone Skin

You may choose a spell you already possess which will allow you to cast it 2x per room/combat instead of once.

[hoopsguy]

So those two get levels for not killing things, not stealing treasure, etc, etc? Got it.

I'm going to make s'mores in the next room while those other two start doing a little heavy lifting for a change.

[KWhit]

J23:
Mage
Level: 7
Max HP: 28
Current HP: 28
Bonus: INT x2, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
2 Healing potions
15 GP
Staff
Earring of Intelligence
Elf dog on leash

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 6
Max HP: 72
Current HP: 66
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
Ring of Protection
115 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 6
Max HP: 36
Current HP: 30
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
1 Healing potion
315 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1

[J23]

If we didn't have a pet elf we would have used J23's tongue. I'm sure he would have sacrificed it for the good of the team.

I'm sure we could find an EF corpse around somewhere to dismember before I'd need to do anything of the sort.

[PurdueBrad]

Nicely done gentlemen. I'm ready to kick some ass.

[hoopsguy]

J23, can you cast a spell of "Detect Wee People"? I want to see if I have any reason to be worried about this upcoming room.

[J23]

For some reason, I didn't feel the need to pick up that spell hoops.

Speaking of which, for this level, I'm leaning towards Bless, Dispel Magic or Summon Monster. Any thoughts so I can ignore them and choose what serves me best?

[hoopsguy]

I would think the latter two you mention or possibly Improved Healing given the amount of damage PB takes when we use him as a pin cushion for sharp enemy objects.

[PurdueBrad]

I was thinking Summon, fireball again as it seems to have done well, or improved healing (as I think it would bump up both your healing casts).

[PurdueBrad]

Is there anything we want to do prior to picking the lock and facing Jabba's Rancor in the next room?

[J23]

I guess I'll pick up improved healing. It seems like healing up said pin cushion has given me a decent chunk of xp.

I notice that you still have that flask of poison PB. Maybe apply that again for this next fight?

[PurdueBrad]

Yeah, I'll send that order. Good call J23.

[KWhit]

PB applies poison to his blade.

Room 16:

You pick the lock and open the door.

Inside is a large dimly lit smoky room. The room is made of rough rock - it's barely a room at all, closer to a cavern.

You smell burning flesh, but can't make out much beyond a smoky haze in front of you.

And that's when you hear a shrieking sound and are confronted by:

2 Winged Harpies.

They seem to call out in their unnatural language, and they are joined by:

2 Spined Devils.

They attack.

The harpies begin by singing their Alluring Song. They are trying to charm you!

J23 is charmed!
PB resists
hoops is charmed!

The Spined Devils hang back and shoot poison spines at you.

They both miss.

--------------------------

The harpies close in and attack with their claws!

Harpy 1: miss

Harpy 2: miss

Spined Devil 1: miss

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops!

J23: charmed

PB: hits harpy 1

Hoops: charmed

---------------------------


Harpy 1: hits j23

Harpy 2: miss

Spined Devil 1: miss

Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: charmed

PB: miss

Hoops: escapes charm and hits harpy

---------------------------


Harpy 1: miss

Harpy 2: hits PB

Spined Devil 1: hits pb

Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: escapes charm and casts fireball! It damages 1 harpy and both devils!

PB: miss

Hoops: hits harpy 2x

---------------------------


Harpy 1: miss

Harpy 2: miss

Spined Devil 1: hits pb

Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: casts sleep. Harpy 2 falls asleep!

PB: hits - and harpy 1 is hurt!

Hoops: miss

---------------------------


Harpy 1: miss

Harpy 2: sleeps

Spined Devil 1: miss

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: hits - and harpy 1 is DOWN!

PB: hits devil 1

Hoops: miss

---------------------------


Harpy 2: sleeps

Spined Devil 1: hits j23

Spined Devil 2: hits pb

J23: hits

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

---------------------------

Harpy 2: sleeps

Spined Devil 1: miss

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: casts heal on hoops

PB: hits sd1

Hoops: hits 2x!

---------------------------


Harpy 2: sleeps

Spined Devil 1: hits pb

Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: casts improved heal on pb

PB: hits!

Hoops: misses

---------------------------

Harpy 2: wakes up and misses

Spined Devil 1: miss

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: miss

PB: miss

Hoops: hits 2x.

And the spine devil goes down!

---------------------------

[KWhit]

Harpy 2: hits pb

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: hits harpy 2 with a crit!

PB: hits

Hoops: miss

---------------------------


Harpy 2: miss

Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: miss

PB: hits

Hoops: miss

-------------------


Harpy 2: hits pb

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23:miss

PB: hits

Hoops: hits - and the harpy goes down!

-------------------

[KWhit]

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: hits!

PB: miss

Hoops: miss

-------------------


Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: casts heal on hoops!

PB: hits!

Hoops: miss

-------------------


Spined Devil 2: miss

J23: hits!

PB: miss

Hoops: hits 2x

-------------------

Spined Devil 2: hits hoops

J23: hits!

PB: hits!

And the devil drops dead.

You are victorious!

[KWhit]

You find a chest in the room. Unlocking it reveals a book that appears to be magic. Let me know if you want to open it and read from it. In addition, tossed about the room are 3 healing potions and a total of 300gp.

[EagleFan]

The harpies should have showed PB a picture of Crosby, he would have been charmed (and unable to fight due to the boner it would have given him)...

:devil:

[PurdueBrad]

I must say, that may be our best performance yet.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 7
Max HP: 28
Current HP: 20
Bonus: INT x2, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Improved healing, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
3 Healing potions
115 GP
Staff
Earring of Intelligence
Elf dog on leash

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 6
Max HP: 72
Current HP: 60
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
1 Healing Potion
Longsword +1
Flask of Poison
Ring of Protection
215 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 6
Max HP: 36
Current HP: 31
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
2 Healing potions
415 GP
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1

[KWhit]

The equipment cart passes through again.

The old man says, "It looks like you have some gold to spend. Don't be stingy!"

"And sorry, but I can only sell you 3 healing potions this time."

Club of Stunning 300gp
Healing potions 25gp
Scroll of Experience 400gp
Potion of Speed: 300gp
An unidentified scroll 100gp
Unidentified boots 100gp
Bracers of Lifegiving 600gp

Let me know what you want to buy by 9pm.

[PurdueBrad]

Alright fellas, we're up to 745 gold and 6 healing potions, not bad. Although I anticipate some very tough fights ahead.

J23 you'll need to cast an identify spell on that book, I hope you'll learn a new spell from it or something.

I'm feeling pretty confident as of now.

[PurdueBrad]

I would say we go for the 3 potions, to put us at 9 (3 each). That puts us 670 left. Thoughts from there? Here are my thoughts on each item:

Club of Stunning- Sounds cool and it looks like stun could be useful
Scroll of Experience- Expensive to gain a level, so probably not
Potion of Speed- Meh
Unidentified Scroll/Boots- I'm always up for a gamble here
Bracers of Lifegiving- Really expensive but my guess is that they let a player regenerate health as they lose it.

I guess I would say go 3 potions, Club of Stunning, Unidentified Scroll, Unidentified Boots, and that leaves us 170 if we need it.

I am curious your thoughts though. I'm guessing this is our last shot as our next room will be #17.

[J23]

Yep, I'll cast identify on the book. Hopefully we can see the result before we have to make our purchases.

[PurdueBrad]

BTW- Thanks for covering for me yesterday during my work adventures. Glad you guys didn't screw things up.

[J23]

Would the cart owner be interested in buying a somewhat abused elf servant? Perhaps we can work out an exchange of goods.

[EagleFan]

Healing potions? Real teams don't need healing potions...

[J23]

Healing potions? Real teams don't need healing potions...

Says the rotting one...

[EagleFan]

Says the rotting one...

Be a man, not a Poli...

[KWhit]

I never got an order from you guys.

Do you want to buy something?

I didn't see any real consensus in this thread.

[hoopsguy]

KWhit, I'll make a command decision - give me two minutes to do a quick review.

Sorry for not having more of a presence here ... very challenging day here and heading to Florida tomorrow.

[hoopsguy]

I'll take the sure things rather than unidentified items at this point. And I'm higher on the Potion of Speed than PB with only a couple of rooms left. Having 2x attacks for one battle is probably a big edge, and even bigger if it has multi-uses or applies to our entire party.

745 total
-75 3 Healing Potions = 670
-300 Club of Stunning = 370
-300 Potion of Speed = 70

[Poli]

Be a man, not a Poli...

!

[EagleFan]

I never got an order from you guys.

Do you want to buy something?

I didn't see any real consensus in this thread.

I think that means they want to sit around in this room for a circle jerk while the other teams move on...

I'm sure Poli will "lend a hand"


:eek:

[Poli]

!

[J23]

Sorry I wasn't able to pop on. I tried getting on from my phone a few times w/ little luck. Group project for class ran a lot longer than planned.

Thanks for picking up the slack Hoops. Nice to see you're good for something.

[hoopsguy]

You mean besides killing over half of our foes over the course of our dungeon crawl, and being the target of nearly every attack in the last room?

[J23]

You mean beating up on the sleeping harpy and demons that were on fire thanks to yours truely? Yes, I mean besides picking off our weakened foes while I have to prop you and the pin cushion up. Sorry for any confusion.

[hoopsguy]

OK, I'm off to the airport in a few. This will certainly be my last post before the daytime deadline and there is a good chance I'll miss the night one as well. So please keep us heading towards the exits ahead of the losers from Wang and that other irrelevant team whose name I've completely forgotten by now.

[PurdueBrad]

I will be around for the night deadline, noon is a bit more iffy for me. Good call on purchases Hoops.

[J23]

I should be able to be around for the noon deadline (before it at least)

[KWhit]

You buy the following:

745 total
-75 3 Healing Potions = 670
-300 Club of Stunning = 370
-300 Potion of Speed = 70

I distributed the healing potions so that you each have 3 of them.

[KWhit]

Room 17:

Leaving the room takes you through another long hallway. You move through it as quickly as you can, but once again, it becomes darker and darker. You slow down a bit to ensure that you don't trigger any traps.

Suddenly, PB cries out in pain. He was in the back of the party (since Hoops was looking for traps) and was critically backstabbed with a sneak attack! You get a quick look out of the corner of your eye at a Tiefling holding two black bladed short swords.

But when you all turn around, he is gone!

You wait for a moment, wondering what will happen next.

When he appears next to Hoops and attacks him! It's a hit!

He is teleporting from place to place and seems to be wearing a cloak that makes him very hard to see.

You spread out and look around to try to find him.

[KWhit]

After 5 turns of battle, the Tiefling is only semi-hurt and J23 has had to cast 2 of his heals on the party. This is a tough battle.

[J23]

can I cast detect magic to make him easier to track?

[KWhit]

After 10 turns, the Tiefling is hurting, but not near death yet. You all are in okay shape, but J23 has used all his healing spells and as a group you've used 2 potions. You're not out of the woods yet.

[KWhit]

And on the 12th turn, a dagger from Hoopsguy pierces the Tiefling's heart. He drops to the ground. Dead.

You used a total of 3 healing potions during the battle.

You search his body. 2 darkblade daggers and a blood red gem are on him.

You take them.

[KWhit]

Room 18:

You move on into a large stone room.

There are exits apparent in this room, except the one you just came through. After a quick look, you see the following features in it.

A large yellow gem sits in the middle of the room. 2 charred skeletons lie next to it.

A large pool of water sits on the floor to the right.

A locked chest.

A painting of a pile of gold and treasure.

Please let me know what you want to do - and in what order - and by whom by 9pm tonight.

[KWhit]

The elf tells you that he doesn't know anything about this room.

"It's new. I guess the DJ wanted to mix it up a little."

[KWhit]

FYI -

If you want to take an action and get a result back before committing to your next action in the room that is fine, just try to get it to me as soon as you can and I'll process it.

[Poli]

Stupid elf dog. Why is he still alive?

[Alan T]

Stupid elf dog. Why is he still alive?


Because they have gone soft obviously.

What a disappointment, I had high hopes for this team too.

[Poli]

Sometimes I feel like these guys:

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/wysiwyg/image/statler_waldorf.jpg

actually, I feel like that often.

[PurdueBrad]

Hmmm, I want to look behind the painting I think. Hoops definitely needs to try and unlock the chest. As for the skeletons and the gem and the water, fuck if I know. OHHHHH, what if we fill the flask, have J23 or Hoops OR THE ELF grab the gem and then we can throw water on them to put out the fire.

That last part is more of a joke, but my guess is that the door is behind the painting. This room could slow us down though so I am concerned.

[J23]

I'm thinking I should cast detect magic first off.

I also thought that we should have the pet elf pick up the gem and see if he melts into some neat gooey substance. (BTW, I take it that the vendor in the prior rooms didn't want to trade for him, eh?)

[J23]

I'm out for the evening. Don't screw it up tonight!

[PurdueBrad]

Hehe. I'll put in for you to cast first and then we'll see what happens from there.

[KWhit]

J23 casts Detect magic.

The chest and gem glow.

I'll wait a bit and not process the rest so you can decide if you want to change your actions now.

[KWhit]

Should have mentioned this earlier.

You have all leveled up!

[KWhit]

For J23:

Level 8 (pick 1 additional):
You may choose one additional spell from the following list:
Heal, Magic Missile, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Mage Armor, Fear, Sleep, Web, Identify, Cure Poison, Summon Monster, Protection From Arrows, Fireball, Remove Curse, Dispel Magic, Improved Healing, Bless, Stone Skin, Slow, Confusion

You may choose a spell you already possess which will allow you to cast it 2x per room/combat instead of once.

[KWhit]

Team 1: Killian's Killers
J23:
Mage
Level: 8
Max HP: 32
Current HP: 30
Bonus: INT x2, +1 vs. GOOD,
Spells: Heal x2, Improved healing, Detect Magic, Sleep, Identify, Fireball
Equipment:
Staff of Lightning
Flask
1 Healing potions
115 GP
Staff
Earring of Intelligence
Elf dog on leash

PurdueBrad: Arx
Adventurer
Level: 7
Max HP: 84
Current HP: 69
Bonus: Constitution x2, Protection
Equipment:
3 Healing Potion
Longsword +1
Ring of Protection
215 GP
Longsword

Hoopsguy:
Specialist
Level: 7
Max HP: 42
Current HP: 13
Bonus: Fame, STR
Equipment:
Rope
Magic Ring (STR)
2 Healing potions
415 GP
2 Darkblade Daggers
Blood Red Gem
Lockpicks +1
2 Daggers +1

[PurdueBrad]

Guys, I think we still want to go with the same actions but I may be wrong. My guess is that the red stone may have to replace the yellow but I'm not sure.

[PurdueBrad]

I'll send that in.

[PurdueBrad]

I also added to the order that J23 heals Hoops.

[PurdueBrad]

For J23:

Level 8 (pick 1 additional):
You may choose one additional spell from the following list:
Heal, Magic Missile, Detect Magic, Light, Read Magic, Mage Armor, Fear, Sleep, Web, Identify, Cure Poison, Summon Monster, Protection From Arrows, Fireball, Remove Curse, Dispel Magic, Improved Healing, Bless, Stone Skin, Slow, Confusion

You may choose a spell you already possess which will allow you to cast it 2x per room/combat instead of once.


J23, I would recommend 1 of 3: Improved healing again as it would then allow you to heal 4 times (twice at the old, twice at the better) or slow or confusion. My guess is that we'll be squaring off with Danny's team in that last room and those are probably some useful spells.

[KWhit]

J23 casts improved heal on Hoops.

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Hoopsguy works on picking the lock on the chest. It takes 3 turns, but he gets it done. Inside the chest are three scrolls.

J23 takes a quick look at the scrolls - 3 scrolls of Shapechange!

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PB takes a peek behind the painting, pulling it back a bit with a finger.

As soon as he does, spikes shoot out from behind it, stabbing into him!

That hurt.

There is nothing behind the painting.

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[KWhit]

While all of this is going on, the elf grabs the gem. Nothing happens for a moment, then elf gets a BIG smile on his face.

Then the gem pulses a searing, hellish red. You quickly put the red gem in its place, but that does nothing.

Then the elf speaks in a loud clear voice, "I wish to escape from this XCrawl."

The elf slowly begins to get shorter. A quizzical look appears on his face, then horror as he looks down and realizes that his feet have melted - they are completely gone. Then the melting moves up his shin and up to his knees. He screams in pain.

The flesh of his legs is pooling on the floor in a small puddle of goo. The elf's torso begins to melt away. He flops on the ground.

"Help me! Do something!!!"

There's nothing you can do but watch as the elf continues to melt away. Finally, there is nothing left of him but a small pool of pinkish liquid. It puddles on the floor and seeps out of the room through a small crack between two of the stones.

You hear cheering and then remember the cameras mounted in every room. The fans love blood and gore.

[J23]

So... we're still in the same room with the same situation, less 1 elf pet.

A couple of ideas:

1) Maybe we could use the scrolls of shapechange to turn into something small enough to go through the crack that the elf seeped through.

2) Check out the large pool and see what's might be in it.

[J23]

Another thought is knocking the gem into the pool of water to see what happens.

[J23]

I'll take slow as my spell btw Kwhit.

I'll also heal up PB.

[J23]

Well, in case this is a noon deadline, I'll say that our group will check out the pool on the floor.

[PurdueBrad]

So... we're still in the same room with the same situation, less 1 elf pet.

A couple of ideas:

1) Maybe we could use the scrolls of shapechange to turn into something small enough to go through the crack that the elf seeped through.

2) Check out the large pool and see what's might be in it.


GREAT CALL!

[KWhit]

You check out the pool. You can't see very deeply into it as the water is murky.

[KWhit]

Note: You determine that there is only dirt underneath the crack the elf went through - you can't get through that way.

[PurdueBrad]

Shapeshift into a fish, an eel, and a shark?