Dec 14, 2022 9:19 pm
@Adrasthea,@Rabbits,@Ciriaco,@Dunko a heads up that I most likely will be offline from about Christmas until about New Years Day.
OOC - Killing in Khelia
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Jan 9, 2023 10:17 pm
I just want to check in here, I am torn between Ognimir being a bit of a stick-in-the-mud rationalizing in denial or having his faith in the Guardians start to crumble... Not sure which way I want to go. Thoughts? What sounds more interesting to you all?
Jan 15, 2023 9:53 am
I don't think one woman out in the sticks carries much weight without physical evidence. Let's see what happens. Maybe there are more ex-Guardians out here?
I'd like to take a break with Damir as I am on the road for a week and do not know how well reception will be. So if anything occurs that requires a roll, please just take him along for the ride. Should be back next weekend. Give 'em hell until then ;)
I'd like to take a break with Damir as I am on the road for a week and do not know how well reception will be. So if anything occurs that requires a roll, please just take him along for the ride. Should be back next weekend. Give 'em hell until then ;)
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Jan 20, 2023 3:39 pm
Idea for combat that I mentioned.
[ +- ] schrödinger's ghosts - combat
When you're in combat, things happen in clashes. In each clash, whoever wants to act first says what they're doing. Types of actions include: attacking a target within range, retrieving gear from a backpack, giving another combatant advantage, etc. What they say happens, but in order to do it safely, they need to make a DEX Danger Roll. If and only if a person fails their DEX Danger Roll, every combatant who attacked them before the roll, or who attacks them after the roll, will do them harm. Then the next person says what they're doing, and rolls.
If you wear light armor, you get +1 to your DEX Danger Roll. If you have a shield, you get +1 to your DEX Danger Roll.
If a group ambushes another group or NPC, members of the ambushing group can act safely without having to make DEX Danger Rolls.
You do harm as follows: STR, +1 for a light weapon or +2 for a heavy weapon.
If you wear heavy armor, you subtract 2 from the harm each attacker does you.
You may add your Attack Bonus (AB) to your DEX Danger Roll **or** to the harm you do.
Shooting weapons: make a DEX Danger Roll to see if you miss. Add your AB to the roll. If you succeed at the roll, do harm: DEX, +AB, +1 for a heavy weapon. You can't shoot AND defend.
If you wear light armor, you get +1 to your DEX Danger Roll. If you have a shield, you get +1 to your DEX Danger Roll.
If a group ambushes another group or NPC, members of the ambushing group can act safely without having to make DEX Danger Rolls.
You do harm as follows: STR, +1 for a light weapon or +2 for a heavy weapon.
If you wear heavy armor, you subtract 2 from the harm each attacker does you.
You may add your Attack Bonus (AB) to your DEX Danger Roll **or** to the harm you do.
Shooting weapons: make a DEX Danger Roll to see if you miss. Add your AB to the roll. If you succeed at the roll, do harm: DEX, +AB, +1 for a heavy weapon. You can't shoot AND defend.
Jan 30, 2023 2:05 am
Stay strong! The Arcane Order is counting on you.
Unless the Arcane Order is evil, in which case it is coming to get you. One of those.
Unless the Arcane Order is evil, in which case it is coming to get you. One of those.
Jan 30, 2023 4:00 pm
Maple died, then everything went downhill from there...
Would you guys want to proceed? As zombies maybe or new characters?
I doubt we can find out the truth without you ;)
Would you guys want to proceed? As zombies maybe or new characters?
I doubt we can find out the truth without you ;)
Jan 30, 2023 7:34 pm
I guess Maze Rats emulates old school play pretty well ... what with the potential for TPKs ... :sad:
Scratch the idea for combat that I had, I have play tested with another group and it was not good.
An alternative idea that I'll float is this:
When you're in combat, things happen in clashes. In each clash, whoever wants to act first says what they're doing. Types of actions include: attacking in melee, shooting, getting gear from a backpack, giving another person advantage, etc.
If someone is attacked, they can avoid harm by succeeding at a DEX Danger Roll. If someone is ambushed, they cannot attack in the first clash.
You do harm as follows: STR, +1 for a light weapon or +2 for a heavy weapon.
You may add your Attack Bonus (AB) to your DEX Danger Roll **or** to the harm you do. If you have a shield, add +2 to your DEX Danger Roll.
Shooting weapons: make a DEX Danger Roll to see if you miss. Add your AB to the roll. If you succeed at the roll, do harm: lower die, +DEX, +AB. You can't shoot AND defend.
If you wear heavy armor, ignore harm less than the high die of your Danger Roll. If you wear light armor, ignore harm less than the low die of your Danger Roll.
Scratch the idea for combat that I had, I have play tested with another group and it was not good.
An alternative idea that I'll float is this:
[ +- ] Schrödinger's Ghosts in Combat (take 2)
When you're in combat, things happen in clashes. In each clash, whoever wants to act first says what they're doing. Types of actions include: attacking in melee, shooting, getting gear from a backpack, giving another person advantage, etc.
If someone is attacked, they can avoid harm by succeeding at a DEX Danger Roll. If someone is ambushed, they cannot attack in the first clash.
You do harm as follows: STR, +1 for a light weapon or +2 for a heavy weapon.
You may add your Attack Bonus (AB) to your DEX Danger Roll **or** to the harm you do. If you have a shield, add +2 to your DEX Danger Roll.
Shooting weapons: make a DEX Danger Roll to see if you miss. Add your AB to the roll. If you succeed at the roll, do harm: lower die, +DEX, +AB. You can't shoot AND defend.
If you wear heavy armor, ignore harm less than the high die of your Danger Roll. If you wear light armor, ignore harm less than the low die of your Danger Roll.
Jan 31, 2023 2:19 pm
I'm going to change the rules for combat significantly to hopefully reduce the likelihood of one-hit kills.
Accordingly, I updated your character sheets ... with buttons for making all the common rolls!
[ +- ] Schrödinger's Ghosts: Combat
Feb 1, 2023 2:08 pm
How are we feeling about the game, after the demise of Maple and Ognimir and Quintus?
Feb 4, 2023 1:18 am
What say the folk who lost PCs? I was ready to carry on but my character has been a kinda a side character 😆
Feb 4, 2023 4:24 pm
Work's gotten crazy for me this year, so this is probably a good place for me to step aside. I had a good time! Thank you all for having me in the game. I'm sure I'll see you around the site.
Feb 4, 2023 5:01 pm
Ciriaco says:
Work's gotten crazy for me this year, so this is probably a good place for me to step aside. I had a good time! Thank you all for having me in the game. I'm sure I'll see you around the site.