Discussion Tavern: Sleeping Giant

[T'anks]

Ki/Qi/Chi?

Hai.

...A translator may (or may not) help.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Hai.

...A translator may (or may not) help.

 

[TD]

All I found was more supporting my theory.

 

[T'anks]

Little toy tanks!

...They're probably harder to break than T'anks is.

Spoiler: It's me, of course it's dumb.

Thanks, I hate it!

...No I'm not a nerd. Why would you even think that??

 

[TD]

 

[T'anks]

 

[TD]

@VashTheStampede
I'm trying to make out the lines but having a hard time. Is it 20 feet to T'anks for Dude?

 

[Kutshort Yes]

@VashTheStampede
I'm trying to make out the lines but having a hard time. Is it 20 feet to T'anks for Dude?

Might even be 25

 

[TD]

Watching one of the other campaigns like...

There seems to be quite the selection of veggies there, including some lettuce. Aims had learned early in life that @turtles love this stuff, and it's just conveniently here. Wow.

 

[T'anks]

The tiles aren't exactly 145x145, so some shifting occurs... but 1) I'm lazy and 2) you get the idea.

 

[TD]

Oh dear.

That looks like 30ft for Dude and 35ft for Dragmire.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Oh dear.

That looks like 30ft for Dude and 35ft for Dragmire.

But what is the range of vicious mockery or bardic inspiration?

 

[TD]

But what is the range of vicious mockery or bardic inspiration?

60 feet for both.

Assuming that's what Dude would do in this situation.

 

[T'anks]

That looks like 30ft for Dude and 35ft for Dragmire.

I assume we have to take into consideration obstacles, such as the wall, and weave around those? So more like 45ft and 50ft.

Logic would dictate moving back into the tunnel and forcing them to funnel towards us.

But the characters are the characters, soo... we'll see how that goes.

 

[TD]

Character has to do what would make sense...
In character.

 

[T'anks]

@VashTheStampede would this be a roughly accurate interpretation of my movement options, barring consideration for various Checks (like trying to climb/flip/generally scale the wall)?

 

[TD]

Don't forget about opportunity attacks lol

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Don't forget about opportunity attacks lol

You’re too far away to get that opportunity

 

[TD]

You're assuming I was referring to myself and not simply ensuring a mechanic remained top of mind.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Kutshort waits for Dragmire to learn chain lightning

 

[T'anks]

 

[VashTheStampede]

 

[TD]

T'anks surrounded by goblins.

Kutshort:

 

[TD]

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Is 11 the result of the 2d8+2? Does that mean 2 d8s were rolled then added +2?

 

[TD]

Also lmao the names.

 

[T'anks]

From my Googling on other topics, that's the way the rules present options.

Like the 11 is the average, so if you're (read: the DM) in a bit of a hurry that's the quick and dirty number to use. Otherwise, you (read: the DM) roll the dice and that's the result instead.

 

[TD]

So if I'm understanding correct, kut used his main action for improv right?

Or are skill checks free actions?

 

[VashTheStampede]

This particular skill check would be a free action

 

[T'anks]

Anyway I might be feeling a certain way about the wolf having equal AC but more HP and movement than T'anks. Should just let the mutt tank!

...Also didn't realize mobs were so detailed. Are there, uh, skill/proficiency checks we should be using to glean some of this as opposed to running blind like with the last Goblin Boss?

 

[TD]

Is there an "easy rule" to determine which ones would count as your improv action?

Or is it really like an.. up to the DM discretion thing?

 

[VashTheStampede]

Anyway I might be feeling a certain way about the wolf having equal AC but more HP and movement than T'anks. Should just let the mutt tank!

...Also didn't realize mobs were so detailed. Are there, uh, skill/proficiency checks we should be using to glean some of this as opposed to running blind like with the last Goblin Boss?

With random beasts (like wolves or snakes) I suppose a Survival check might give you hints as to how they may attack, even if you don't get the specific rules behind the attack.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Is there an "easy rule" to determine which ones would count as your improv action?

Or is it really like an.. up to the DM discretion thing?

The thing I really like about 5e compared to older versions of D&D is that almost every rule could end with "unless the DM decides otherwise". I am usually a fan of Rule of Cool, which means even if something doesn't technically fit the ruleset, if there's a good enough argument for it, or its just fuckin cool, we roll with it.

That's how you end up with a wolf helping you out with no Ranger in the party.

 

[VashTheStampede]

I mean, Benzine just traded a beyblade for a magic item because of a nat 20 in my other campaign.

 

[TD]

that's why you added attunements to the guide

 

[TD]

IT'S SILDAR.

 

[TD]

the Rogue quickly realizes that his usual approach of relying on stealth to maneuver around his enemies has become significantly more challenging.

Kutshort tries to get to Sildar as quickly and stealthily as possible, to free him

 

[TD]

Everyone's gonna be dead by the time Dude gets there.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

IT'S SILDAR.

Who?


Just kidding

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Note the 16 role. Hoping it’s good enough

 

[TD]

You have 5 goblins looking at you, one blocking the stairs, and a 10ft cliff.

How you gonna get there quickly and quietly?

 

[Kutshort Yes]

You have 5 goblins looking at you, one blocking the stairs, and a 10ft cliff.

How you gonna get there quickly and quietly?

I didn’t realize there was a cliff… should I do an acrobatics check?

 

[TD]

Cliff would be athletics I believe if that's what you want to do.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Cliff would be athletics I believe if that's what you want to do.

@VashTheStampede would it be acrobatics or athletics and how difficult would it be for a guy with magical wooden legs?

 

[TD]

One way to find out how difficult it is.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

@VashTheStampede would it be acrobatics or athletics and how difficult would it be for a guy with magical wooden legs?

Also, can I use my rope from earlier to help make it easier?

 

[TD]

Assuming the 5 goblins would not be suspicious at all of you throwing a rope up their 10 foot wall and scaling it, I'm sure the rope could help you climb it... if you're successful.

 

[VashTheStampede]

Assuming the 5 goblins would not be suspicious at all of you throwing a rope up their 10 foot wall and scaling it, I'm sure the rope could help you climb it... if you're successful.

Setting up a rope to scale a wall, though not a massive wall, is something that would take longer than a round of combat.

 

[T'anks]

I'm under the impression that anything that isn't a plain rope would have a different name, yeah? So it's not like there's a grapple or anchor attached, and you'd need to manually tie it to something. More of a down thing than an up thing, is what I'm getting at?

 

[TD]

Unless Kutshort is secretly Batman.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Setting up a rope to scale a wall, though not a massive wall, is something that would take longer than a round of combat.

So theoretically, if I stay where I am, behind T’anks, and she Leroy Jenkins her next turn, I can scale the wall with my stealth roll from earlier + athletics/acrobatics?