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Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:08 pm
by mushgnome
OOC: If you use the tunnel as a funnel, then that funnel is a two-edged sword: it forces the beetles to come at you 1 at a time, but you can only fight back 2 at a time. The other 10 hobbets would presumably be standing by to rotate in the fight if Wilbur or Dame Simonetta get wounded? (We know the combat would go at least 6 rounds, since there are 6 beetles, coming at you 1 by 1.)
High-arcing 'lawn dart' attacks from the 2nd rank are not possible in low-ceilinged areas. Hypothetically, if I ruled Noh can safely throw javelins over Wilbur the Tall's head, then to be fair, I'd also have to rule the beetles can make similar trick shots with their sesame loogies. Hilarious as that would be, I don't want to go down that road, so: If anybody wants to make missile attacks, your best shot is an opening volley, right here, right now.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2023 10:47 pm
by Bastet1002
Okay opening sling volley for Robur, and then he will wait if he needs to get in there to help the front line.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 2:17 pm
by mushgnome
OOC: How about this, let's put it to a vote.
Vote ATTACK to spend the 1st round of combat fighting the beetles 12-on-6 in the open. Vote RETREAT to spend the 1st round of combat maneuvering into the tunnel, potentially setting up a 2-on-1 tight quarters battle on round 2 (if the beetles choose to pursue).
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2023 4:08 pm
by mgtremaine
By my action I'm voting option 2, but don't let that stop anyone from doing what they want. I will try to get in shadows and I will try to backstab at the first opportunity, I'm a thief not a fighter
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Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:45 am
by Bastet1002
Robur votes to retreat.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 2:26 pm
by kipper
Wait, we've got 12 hobbets? In that case we outnumber them 2:1 in both cases. I don't recall the specifics of the previous battle (I have a horrible memory) but I would assume the beetles can still use their tahini in melee? In that case, the only advantage to retreating would be to prevent the beetles from targetting any of our weaker (low HP) party members. That's a rather small advantage, for which we have to give up a round of combat at the start, plus possible further losses of attacks if we need to switch-out front-liners. Based on this, I will change my vote to ATTACK.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2023 5:14 pm
by rredmond
I only count 10 on the character list, one is a bird and two(?) are inactive? I don't think Noh was in the last tahini melee so I'm fine with attacking!
Unless we are lible to be overrun, then "run away!!!!" My vote is: attack.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 7:29 am
by Bastet1002
I'll still vote for the retreat plan as Robur could be killed by one hit.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:25 pm
by ehiker133
Dougal feels the draw of his new sword and almost can't control himself. He draws it and steps up beside the Dame and Wilbur, ready to attack the beetles.
Re: The Ninth Adventure
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:34 pm
by mushgnome
OOC: Sorry folks, the covid wiped me out for a few days. I'm on the mend! Update in a day or two.