conversations: human
conversations:  Arena Tournament, Round 54:  Ciel  vs.  Finn    
   Map:  
   Spoiler 
  
   
   
  
   XP Award:  300 XP
   GP Award:  300 GP
  
   Ciel  - gigz
   Finn  - Gauntlet
  
  
   All Combatants, please roll initiative and declare any final purchases. 
conversations: ArenaManager:
conversations: human
conversations:  Initiative:  (1d20+7)[ 27 ] 
  
  No purchases...
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Initiative  - (1d20-6)[ -4 ] 
  
  No purchases.
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Ciel is up first, Good Luck!
  
   
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  Start in B14, nothing in hand. Double move to N13. Done.
   
  
  
  Stats:
   
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  HP 9, AC 15 (Touch AC 15)
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler 
  Ready action: Shoot crossbow at anyone coming to the top of the stairs.
   
  
  
  Stats:
   
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  HP 12/12
  AC 17 (FF 16, Touch 11)
  Main hand: Heavy Crossbow
  Carried: Guisarme, Tanglefoot Bag
   
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Ref Mav 
  
  @Ceil
   
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  No LoS
   
  
  
  @Fin
   
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  No LoS
   
conversations: Mavian:
conversations: human
conversations:  Round 2
   
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  No LoS? Hmm... probably cast True Strike. Let's put my superior Movement to good use. Move to S9, take the Total Defense action.
   
  
  Stats
   
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  HP 9, AC 22 (Touch AC 22) +4 Total Defense, +2 Expeditious Dodge, +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Proabably could do with another LoS check..
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  Please post initial and final location in every status block to facilitate LOS calculation.
  
  @Ciel 
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  Please specify your route to S9.
   
  
  @Finn 
   Spoiler 
  Please specify your initial position.
   
  
  
  @other refs 
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  Gauntlet's readied action says, "top of the stairs."  Does that include S12 and S15?  I'm inclined to say yes.
   
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref chilepepper  
  
  Match on hold for a second.  (edit:I was ninja'd but relevant ref info is in my ref spoiler)
  
  refs 
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  If Finn is in the Z column, LoS is established when Ciel is in Q.
  If Finn is in the Y column, LoS is established when Ciel is in R.
  
  Either way, Finn's readied action triggers at that point.  Then Ciel can finish his move, then finish his turn.
  
  edit: I would allow the entire area to be the top of the stairs.  As in, the area with the quick sand is at the top of the stairs, the area with the bushes in it is at the bottom of the stairs.
   
  
  
  Finn 
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  What square did you start in?
   
  
  
  edit: ninja'd
conversations: chilepepper:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  @refs 
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  He said top of the stairs, not LoS established.  That means the S file to me.  I don't think Q or R count.
  
  Hmm.  I guess we could have Gauntlet clarify without revealing more info.
   
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref chilepepper
  refs 
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  I'm fine with that.
   
conversations: chilepepper:
conversations: human
conversations:  refs 
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  Actually, his ready says
  
   Ready action: Shoot crossbow at anyone  coming to the top of the stairs . 
  
  He could easily interpret that movement as moving "to" the top of the stairs.
   
conversations: chilepepper:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  @Finn 
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  By "top of the stairs," do you mean T13/T14?  S13/S14?  Something else?
   
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  @refs
   
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  I'm in Y14- Ready action to fire if I see anyone in S13 or S14.
   
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  @refs
   
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  N13 to Q13, then up and over to R12, S11, then North to S9. Assuming a Truestrike for a Glaive charge, staying out of a strait line.
   
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  LOS results
  
  @Ciel 
   Spoiler 
  LOS established as you enter Q13.  Finn is in Y14.  As you specified move, then full defense, you may continue your move, and you have a standard action remaining.
   
  
  
  @Finn 
   Spoiler 
  LOS established as Ciel enters Q13
   
  
  
  Game on.  It is still Ciel's turn.
  
  @refs 
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  If Finn was in Y13, LoS wouldn't be established until R, but by my calculation, the line from Y14-Z15, 5' to Q13-R14,25' just clears the top of the stairs.
   
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  Ciel catches sight of Finn, and continues to move north along the cliff face to S9 before taking a defensive posture
  
  Stats
   
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  In S9, Total Defense
  HP 9, AC 22 (Touch AC 22) +4 Total Defense, +2 Expeditious Dodge, +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  According to a previous post, Ciel's path is "...Q13, then up and over to R12, S11, then North to S9."
  
  Finn's turn.
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  @refs
   
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  Sorry, was I supposed to get that indepth with my movement? I figured I just needed to let him know where I ended after LoS was established.
   
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  @Ciel 
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  Usually it doesn't matter.  Sometimes it does.  It can save a cycle of questions if you're specific, and it's bad form to plumb for hidden information by testing when we do and don't ask.  After the match you can read the spoilers and see what was up.
   
  
  
  No hold; still Finn's turn.
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler 
  Action stays readied. Nothing changes.
   
  
  
  
  Stats:
   
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  HP 12/12
  AC 17 (FF 16, Touch 11)
  Main hand: Heavy Crossbow
  Carried: Guisarme, Tanglefoot Bag
   
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  Looks like Finn stays where he is.  He continues to hold and aim his crossbow.
  
  Ciel's turn.
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  Spoiler 
  Maintaining total defense as a standard action
   
  
  Ciel moves from S9 to S10 then R11. Finishing movement in R11, she watches Finn with a wary eye and continues standing in a defensive stance.
  
  Stats
   
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  In R11, Total Defense
  HP 9, AC 22 (Touch AC 22) +4 Total Defense, +2 Expeditious Dodge, +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
  
  
  
  Done.
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  If you guys could say, "Done," once you've completed your actions, then I wouldn't have to post and say, "It's so-and-so's turn."
  
  It's Finn's turn.
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  Finn keeps his crossbow aimed, shifting slightly.
  
   
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  change ready action to cover R13 and S13
   
  
  
  Stats:
   
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  HP 12/12
  AC 17 (FF 16, Touch 11)
  Main hand: Heavy Crossbow
  Carried: Guisarme, Tanglefoot Bag
   
  
  
  done.
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  By shifting slightly, did you move or are you still in y14?
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Edit: (because I'm going home and won't be back for several hours)
  If you didn't move, read on:
   
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  Move action: R11, S12, T13, U14, V14 W14 X14
  
  "Come here and let me show you what you lack."
  Standard action - Grapple attempt:
  Touch Attack:  (1d20+3)[ 11 ] 
  If a success, opposed Grapple checks:  (1d20+7)[ 11 ] 
  If a success, Damage:  (1d6+3)[ 5 ] 
  
  Free action - Move into opponents square if grapple was a success.
   
  
  
  Stats:
   
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  In X14 or Y14, depending on sucess of grapple
  HP 9, AC 18 (Touch AC 18) +2 Expeditious Dodge, +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
  
  
  If you did move, all bets off. :D
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  I didn't move, and I get a crossbow potshot at you from my readied action 😉
   (1d20+1)[ 16 ] 
  
  on a hit:
   (1d10)[ 6 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  Gauntlet, I believe he avoided the squares you chose.
conversations: Maurkov:
conversations: human
conversations:  Ah, so he did. Sneaky little monk. Awright, well, you hit my touch AC.
  
    opposed Grapple  - (1d20+4)[ 7 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Looks like you win the grapple. I'll drop my crossbow.
  
   
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  HP 7/12
  Hands: nothing.
  Carried: Guisarme, Tanglefoot bag.
   
  
  
  If you're done?
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Yep, I'm done.
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  I'm gonna try and break out of this grapple, I guess.
  
   (1d20+4)[ 19 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  And Opposed:
  
   (1d20+7)[ 9 ] 
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Well, seeing's I'm out of the grapple, I'll move 30' down to Y19, drawing my Guisarme as I do so.
  
  Stats
   
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  HP 7/12
  AC 17 (FF 16, Touch 11)
  Main hand: Guisarme
  Carried: Tanglefoot Bag
   
  
  
  Your turn.
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  "You tempt fate, I was not done yet."
  
  As a move action Ciel will tumble from X14 to X15, X16, Y17, Y18
  Tumble Check:  (1d20+7)[ 27 ] 
  
  Stats
   
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  In Y18
  HP 9, AC 16 (Touch AC 16) +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
  
  
  Not done -
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  Tumble was a success, so Ciel will once again attempt to grapple.
  
  Touch Attack to start:  (1d20+3)[ 13 ] 
  If a hit, Opposed Grapple:  (1d20+7)[ 8 ] 
  If a success, Damage:  (1d6+3)[ 9 ] 
  
  Stats:
   
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  In Y18
  HP 9, AC 16 (Touch AC 16) +1 Dodge, +2 WIS, +3 DEX
  F +4, R +5, W +4
   
  
  
  Done
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  opposed grapple:
  
   (1d20+4)[ 19 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Since you failed to initialise the grapple, my turn.
  
  I'll take a 5ft step back, cast Blade of Blood as a swift action, and take a melee swing with my Guisarme.
  
    melee attack  - (1d20+4)[ 24 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Confirm crit:
  
  [roll0]
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Graah.
  
   (1d20+4)[ 17 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  If that's a crit:
  Damage:  (4d4+8)[ 19 ] 
  
  Otherwise:
  Damage:  (2d4+4)[ 11 ] 
  
  and I'll activate Blade of Blood (taking 5 damage) to add 3f6 to my damage:
   (3d6)[ 16 ] 
conversations: Gauntlet:
conversations: human
conversations:  Yup, it's a crit. Nice rolling. I rolled awesome for non-important ones. :D
  
  Ciel crumples to the floor.
  
  Done. :D
conversations: gigz:
conversations: human
conversations:  High Ref Maurkov  
  
  I declare Finn the winner by cleave-in-twain.
conversations: Maurkov: