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[Dwarmin]

This looks GREAT! I'm always interested in some good rp and the battle system looks very interesting. Count me in for the waiting list:

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Kai Name: Patient Mountain
Race: Earthen (ones born from rock)
Rank: Intiate
Disciplines: Kai weaponsmith, Mind shield
Starting Weapon: Katana

-Stats-
Strength: 5
Endurance: 4
Agility: 4
Intelligence: 6
Charisma: 2

Bio/Physical Appearance/Personality: The earthen are typically not seen outside their deep underground halls, since they tend to keep to themselves more often than not, staying underneath the mountain ranges of the north. They tend to be set in their ways and are somewhat stubborn to shift to new ways of thinking, but once they are taken by something, be it a sudden mood or an event that upsets them, they can make sudden and even violent changes to their lives in an instant. It takes one that is particularly hot-headed and sometimes even brash to the point of rudeness to leave the safety of their mighty halls for the outside world, and this particular earthen is no difference (to other earthen that is).

It (since earthen possess no sex) is mostly calm and methodical, paitently and logically going through the very long life that earthen possess (when compared to other, younger and less stable races) but also possesses a hot-streak of sorts and is not afraid to speak its mind or take violent action if required. It also likes to make internal jokes to itself, mostly when other people talk to it, and tends to turn a blind eye to sarcasm from time to time, since it is not overly used to the concept yet.

He (after some time on the surface, it discovered that most species up here don't know earthen possess no sex and thought it looked male, so it just accepted this judgement instead of fighting against it all the time) has light, pale grey skin which although is somewhat soft and flexible to the touch is also somewhat rough and grained in texture and all of his "hair" is seemingly made from liquid crystal, which sticks up from his head in short spikes and is a deep green in colour. His eyes are naturally pitch black with no visible iris, but somehow seems to sparkle with life, and his teeth seem to appear to be dull coloured diamond or quartz. He is currently 647 years old (still quite young for an earthen)  and has spent only 38 years on the surface in total.

A quick question about weapon/armour smithing, does it gain a bonus from intelligence?

So in! I guess I should say if I get five total players on the waiting list, I'll consider making a team out of them. :3

Yep, the primary crafting stat is intelligence, recovery roll is agility-craftsmanship, which what determines your quality is more affected by randomness and how well you planned it out beforehand. I'll post an example of what Taricus did earlier.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

(Luck Roll=5) The base is low on food and medicine, but they do have extra tools, nails and screws, scrap iron, wood, or cloth and all sorts of thing in a makeshift workshop in the back. (+2 workshop bonus gained) <---You get bonuses for working smartly-he would have gotten a penalty for trying to smack together a shield in the field.

War Wind decides to make a (1=light, 4=heater) light heater shield-he's not confident that he has enough Ironwood to make anything larger than that. <--He could have specified any sort of shield, being light-medium-heavy, but he didn't so it was random

(Intelligence Crafting roll 10-3(young ironwood bark)-2(Workshop Bonus)-1 Armor Specialty=4, pass!) <---He rolled a ten with an intelligence of eight, fail. But between the easy crafting material, workshop bonus and his speciality in armor, though there was no way he could really mess up. Note, you have to roll under your stat to pass, not over.

(Craftsmanship Quality roll 3+2(Workshop Bonus)+3(young ironwood bark)+1 Armor Specialty=9, bonus trait gained 4, Spiked)<---He rolled low on his quality too, but all his bonuses really added up. Rolling above a 5 gives you a bonus trait, in this case a spike, though he could have specified this too.

Finished product=Exquisite Young Ironwood Light Spiked Heater Shield:+2 to defense, -1 damage, wielding in offhand, additional 1 spike damage on successful defense roll

[Riccto]

So in! I guess I should say if I get five total players on the waiting list, I'll consider making a team out of them. :3

   
It would be really awesome if you did

[SeriousConcentrate]

If you got another one you could split us up four and four. ^^

[IronyOwl]

I guess this means I need to actually make my character soon.

Question: When you say "any" fantasy race, what do you mean?

Also, is it possible to gain items in play that function similarly to starting bonus items?

[Dwarmin]

Question: When you say "any" fantasy race, what do you mean?

Go crazy. Choose whatever race you like that would it into D&D/Dwarf Fortress/Fantasy setting-it's got to have to eat and drink something to survive, bleed or take damage someway, breathe oxygen and be within roughly mortal limits of strength and stamina. Even non-bipeds like centaurs would be tricky, but doable, as long as you could keep up with a man on a horse... You would have to choose something pretty crazy for me to say no.

So no shapeshifter blobs or were-creatures (Technically you could take a merman or something that switches from legs/fin on land to sea, but that's as far I would allow), fully elemental beings/undead/demons (I'll take half-elementals though, like Zako's char, or half-Demons for example), or Demigods.

Whatever you choose, make it fun to roleplay if you like-helps me too, since it makes the turns less boring.

Also, is it possible to gain items in play that function similarly to starting bonus items?

Hmm...They're meant to be semi-powerful bonuses, given to your first discipline choices. You could obtain similiar things, but probably not as good. I imagined it as your first discipline choices are what you've been focusing your training on to a great degree, and you'll always be better in that specific area than anyone who picked it up later. 

[Zako]

Yeah, I had to put a lot of thought into my character, so it would still be practical in the game. For instance, an earthen would still require water, but has more flexibility in food since they only require raw minerals for sustenance. If things get really bad, one could simply pick up specific rocks that are rich in minerals, grind it up and add the powder into water and drink it. They can still eat human food, but they prefer to eat something like a powerbar made from soft rock.

It's not hard, but it makes the game more interesting to play. It would also be great to have a second team as well!

[Ahra]

i need an proper throwing weapon or something.

[Darvi]

Get a rock?

[Dwarmin]

Turn 7

Lone Wanderer: run away from the chain before attacking again
Sheltering Leaves: As close as he was, there wasn't time to run, only defend...
Silent Fox: Buckshot to the head! Boom!
Mending Moon: Move out of melee range, then shoot the other eye.
War Wind: Sneak behind the gorgaz at a distance.


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Mending Moon
(Agi roll:10, miss!) (Arrow save? 1d4=3, no)

Wisely backing away to a safe distance, you nock your last arrow and aim carefully...Mending Moon misjudged his range by a few feet though! Seeing the chain coming from the side on a collision course, you hastily fire a wild shot which embeds itself harmlessly in the Gourgaz's torso armor, before rolling yourself into a tight ball underneath it-the chain cuts a whickering path in the air a few inches above your head. You've had closer calls before!

-1 arrow

Silent Fox
(Agility hard roll, targeted shot Roll 6+2=8, fail)
(Int hard Roll: 4+2, pass (7-6+2=3,armor absorbs 4, location 3, Left Arm)

Silent Fox summons another sphere of Earth and directs a deadly shrapnel blast toward the creatures face! The Gourgaz hastily raises it's left arm to block the deadly spread, and you watch with dismay as they deflect off a thick slab of muscle and bone-it's difficult to damage a narrow target such as a creatures head with this attack-you'll need something more accurate. Your blast has an unintended effect-by damaging his arm, you've slowed down the momentum of his swing chain.

-3 Left Arm Armor
Gourgaz swing momentum impeded, -1 to str this round

War Wind

(Agi Stealth roll:7-2=5, fail)

War Wind does not rush into battle, but instead takes the time to circle around, and prepare himself carefully. He figures he'll need a distraction-the Gourgaz spots him right off in the distance as he attempts to descend the hill-War Wind is in within charging distance.

Lone Wanderer
(Str roll:8, hit! (Damage 8-8+2=2 armor absorbs location 4, Right Arm)

Seeing Sheltering Leaves standing his ground, you decide to emulate Silent Fox and strike the right arm-you swing your glaive underhand and stab up into his armpit, hoping to hit something vital, but again, the thick armor on his forearms deflects it with no immediate effect except for further slowing the deadly momentum of his chain weapon.

-2 Right Arm Armor
Gourgaz swing momentum impeded, -1 to str this round

Sheltering Leaves
(Defensive Stance,+2 agility, double defense 1/3 rounds)

You predict the rough arc of the chain based upon the Gourgaz's stance-swinging in at waist length, meant to bisect you-you'll have to be fast...

Gourgaz
(Gourgaz attacks Sheltering Leaves)
(Str roll:5+2=7 (miss!)

Despite being damaged, the monster continues his swinging arc, turning around and angling the chain at you! You effortlessly backflip over it, watching the battle in freeze frame whilst airborne for what seems like an eternity.

(Random attack:6, bonus 1d2 attack)
(Sheltering Leaves Agility dodge roll 1-2=-1, pass)

The Gourgaz howls in frustration and brings his claw up to swat sheltering leaves! But the canny Elf pivots in midair, sending it's clawed fist smashing in the ground and spraying him with mud.

The creaures torso has been scarred with glaive and earth magic buckshot, but seems to be moderately damaged. He abruptly tears out the arrow gouged above his right eye, clearing his vision, and tosses it away-he's got another arrow embedded in upper right chest, but it's merely stuck harmlessly in the hide. He's going a bit slower on his left leg where Sheltering Leaves kick connected. His arms are scratched, but mostly undamaged. Any trace of his former sluggishness is now lost in his rage!

Following effects lost

-right eye damaged, -1 to all stats when attacked or attacking targets from the right side for one round
-Sluggish- Strength -2, will fade in 1 round

He growls and turns on Sheltering Leaves, obviously intent on tearing the Elf limb from limb.

Gourgaz enraged:Sheltering Leaves, +1 damage to primary target, will attack this target until distracted

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Sub-boss battle!

Spoiler: Gourgaz (click to show/hide)

34/50 HP
Weapon: Giant clawed Hands +2 damage, broken swing chain +4 damage/ long range cancels reach weapon, takes one turn to spin up for attack
Armor: Tough Hide, +4 defense absorbs damage until stripped away
Strength: 6
Endurance: 5
Agility: 0
Intelligence: 1
Charisma: 4

Traits:
Boss-Beware, this enemy is much more dangerous than a common Darkspawn...
Mind Blast Immune
No Agility-This unit always goes last in intiative, and gets no agility defense rolls, suffering full damage on every hit.
Hoary Hide-Successful ranged attacks made against this unit must make a strength or intelligence roll in addition to agility-otherwise, the arrow is deflected.
Big Beast-Immune to reach weapons
Gourgaz enraged:Sheltering Leaves, +1 damage to primary target, will attack this target until distracted

Armor
Left Leg=15/15 (undamaged)
Right leg=7/15 (moderately damaged)
Left Arm=12/15 (lightly damaged)
Right arm=13/15 (lightly damaged)
Torso=14/25 (moderately damaged)
Head=5/10 (moderately damaged)

Spoiler: Inventory (click to show/hide)

Silent Fox (Darvi)

Str: 3     End: 3
Agi: 4     Int: 5
Cha: 6     HP: 11/13
Equipment
Iron shod Battle Staff, wielded, +1 to damage, +1 to defense
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense
Food Rations for 5 days
1xLampsur Potion, refill all HP, cannot be used during battle
Karma Cards
5xElemental Spheres
Prayer Book, A book of prayers to the Gods Kai and Ishtar. A noble soul who reads certain passages can pacify wayward souls, calm the dead and dying and may be able to repel evil.
Folding Shovel, Can be used for digging, or a weapon in extreme circumstance, +0 to damage

Omens
1. "Be steadfast...and do not show fear. When it is presented, do not take the low road, for it will be your doom"

Known Elemental Spells
-Hungry Earth: Entombs and crushes an enemy under the ground. Easier on smaller enemies.
-Earth buckshot: Summon a sphere of shrapnel, damaging all enemies in front of you in an arc-useful for piercing armor.
-Air Shield: Used to hamper enemies, increasing defense for whole party-needs a good breeze to work with.

Lone Wanderer (Ahra)

Str: 5     End: 5
Agi: 4     Int: 4
Cha: 3     HP: 14/15
Equipment
Iron Glaive, blood soaked, wielded, +2 to damage, reach weapon-single enemy must make agility roll to close with you or be stunned. Negated when facing multiple foes from different angles.
Green Kai Cloak, blood soaked, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, blood soaked, worn, +2 to defense
Food Rations for 5 days
1xLampsur Potion,refill all HP, cannot be used during battle
Karma Cards

War Wind (Taricus)

Str: 3     End: 3
Agi: 3     Int: 8
Cha: 5     HP: 13
Equipment
Iron Longsword, wielded, +3 to damage
+1 Exquisite Young Ironwood Light Spiked Heater Shield:+2 to defense, -1 damage, wielding in offhand, additional 1 spike damage on successful defense roll
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense =Demon Bane= +2 defense vs Demon enemies (The Term Demon is used to describe anything that comes from the evil realm-things like dragons, Shadows, and the Dark Lords themselves.)
Smithing Tools, allows crafting
Food Rations for 5 days (smoked meat, tasty)
1xLampsur Potion, refill all HP, cannot be used during battle
1x Chunk of White Iron:Weapons or armor smelted from white iron are bane to the undead, doubly so if the rites of Ishtar and Kai are spoken aloud while they are being forged.

Companion
Horse (Paladin)
HP: 20/20

Mending Moon (Frelock)

Str: 2     End: 3
Agi: 5     Int: 7
Cha: 4     HP: 13/13
Equipment
Longbow, wielded (0 arrows), +5 to damage, cannot be used in melee
Holdout Dagger, +0 to damage
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense
Food Rations for 5 days
1xLampsur Potion, refill all HP, cannot be used during battle
Healing Kit (4 Poultices left, heals 5 hitpoints)

Sheltering Leaves (SeriousConcentrate)
Str: 4     End: 4
Agi: 5     Int: 3
Cha: 5     HP: 11/14
Equipment
Reinforced Gauntlets/Boots, +1 damage, +1 agility, mud spattered
Green Kai Cloak, worn, +2 to sneaking, mud spattered
Leather Armor, worn, +2 to defense, mud spattered
Food Rations for 5 days (Came with orange slices, so you can share with Merame)
1xLampsur Potion, refill all HP, cannot be used during battle
1xFresh Oranges (Heal 4 HP when eaten, double effect on monkey companion)

Companion
Monkey (Merame)
HP:10/10
Status: Well Fed, +1 to all rolls

OOC: You guys actually got lucky on the arm hits. I expected someone to try attacking his arms purposefully, but when no one did >_> lol

Anyway, he's at full strength now! I timed it so that War Wind would join the battle pretty much by now.

Notice, the more SeriousConcentrate takes its attacks and damages it, the angrier it will get at him, increasing it's damage toward him exponentially and eventually lowing it's defenses. It's up to you guys to determine how much you want to risk by keeping the Gourgaz centered on one Kai at a time, or try and switch him up periodically.

[Taricus]

Attack the legs!

Do I have firebreath?

[Darvi]

By the way, why does Taric have 22 Stat points?

[Taricus]

Weapon disipline

[Darvi]

Ah.

[Dwarmin]

Attack the legs!

Do I have firebreath?

Well...if you want a non-obvious racial bonus, then you'll have to give me a real racial weakness to balance it out. I didn't really want to force anything on someone who wanted to play a specific race.

[Taricus]

Any suggestions for the weakness?