[OOC] D&D 5e - Hoard of the Dragon Queen

[Lucius Cypher]

Sounds like a plan. Let's see, Ralth can kick open the door, triggering Parum's readied action. I'll have Ralth use a dodge action to tank a few hits, but he'll move in to give everyone else space to engage the enemy. Oh, and he'll rage too, to half any damage that does hit him. Sound like a plan, because that's exactly what Ralth is going to do in my next post.

[Lucius Cypher]

@Musaki Hajime I see you staring! Come on in!

[Hekazu]

Ralth

@Lucius Cypher

Who this?

In any case, we are only waiting for @Phoenix's input and we'll be ready to roll.

[Lucius Cypher]

I have too many orcs.

Ntaj, Malakaus, Malkai, Orchid, Ralthavar (Ralth for short, pronounced Ralph), Tyrael, and occasionally Karnage. I tend to get Ntaj, Ralth, Malakaus, and Orchid mixed up since they're my current four circulating orcs. They're mostly the same guy in terms of ability and personality, and I like to think that each variance is just the same guy in different adventures. Except Tyrael/Karnage. Separate entity.

[Phoenix]

Alright, I'm sitting down now to write out a post. It's going to be a little retroactive to make up for my post from before and my being skipped. :/
I'll have a roll for initiative in the post. ^^

[Hekazu]

@Phoenix
I'm not seeing an initiative roll. Other than that, we are ready to proceed.

[Phoenix]

Sorry, I was having trouble with the site/my computer for a minute. All fixed, though. And it's added to the post (23).

[Hekazu]

Very well, I'll be typing in my entry now.

Also, I have updated the topic to say Apply and the 1st post to contain the following: "There is a single spot free, preferably for someone willing to fill in on the less-than-desirable healing capabilities of the party. This is not a requirement, but in case of multiple applications I will look upon it beneficially." None of my former contacts decided to join in the end.

[Hekazu]

Typing of entry is done. Initiative tracker is on the "Characters" tab as before. This time I decided to show when the enemies will act since the start was rather unusual and could have otherwise led to posting out of turn in the future. Who is who will be revealed on their respective turns.

Also, given how small the room is, our melee combatants should be able to reach any target they want. Just keep the Oppourtunity Attacks in mind if you charge in deep.

[Phoenix]

@HekazuJust for clarification: Are we at the "Entrance" or the "Sally Port" marker? (Or is "Sally Port" just a title for the diagram as a whole?)
Anyway, I'll have another post up tonight (I pinky promise xP) so we can post in order. ^^

[Lucius Cypher]

Then I guess I out to wait for Harbinger yeah? Can't wait! Orchid is going to want to take on the dragon.

[Hekazu]

@Phoenix
The team is currently behind the door labeled "Entrance". The Sally Port is both the title and the broken open entryway at the top of the map.

Your spot in the initiative order is at the top, which would mean that you will have to wait until the tracker roams back to your position.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

@Lucius Cypher, I had figured as much where Orchid is going. Unless things change suddenly on the two (perhaps three) turns ahead of us, you are likely to receive your wish. If we are getting a true surprise round? All the better, but do let me know.

[Phoenix]

@HekazuI think there might be a few things wrong with that post. Send me a PM or just reply here if there are. I'll fix them promptly.

Hider

I'm unsure if the Drake could be considered 20 ft. away and if I have to roll for disadvantage if he's closer than that (but not within 5 ft.)
I'm thinking the unsheathing doesn't correspond with the gripping it in the post before.
I'm not entire sure about the Dart attack and then moving to make an Unarmed Strike. I'm trying to look it up now.

[Lucius Cypher]

@Phoenix

Since we're vaguely going off a 5e tabletop, I would guess that from the sallyport to the drake is roughly ten feet, so you're not within disadvantage range. Though even if you were, if you're hitting anyone effected by the Fairie Fire it doesn't matter you'll be hitting for neutral.

Darts are technically ammunition ala arrows, so you don't need to "unsheath" a dart and you can just throw it if you have the attacks for it. As for unsheathing a quaterstaff, you could do it as part of your move action I think. I could be wrong.

And yes, you can throw a dart and move in for melee if that's part of your fury. Unlike in previous editions, there isn't anything that stops you from attacking, moving, and attacking again as long as you have the movement to burn. Well aside from AoP's whenever possible. basically everyone can do a sort of lesser spring attack, except they'll provoke AoPs for moving out of a threaten square (But not through, so you can reposition yourself since there also isn't a 5-foot step anymore).

However, it's also not your turn on the initiative order. It's Brannon's turn, the turn order sheet is on the first post in the CS page for easy access. Though if this is a surprise round in our favor, I suppose it doesn't matter, but still. We should go when it's our turn, hence why I haven't posted yet.

And if @Hekazu doesn't mind, I could try to make a grid map of the room. Of course using his dimensions, it might be a bit... Cramp.

[Phoenix]

@Lucius Cypher Uuuuuugh
I should have asked what the arrow was for since I didn't understand why it was there if I had the highest initiative and am at the top of the list.

I apologize and shall request for my post to be deleted. I'm going to save it in a PM to myself so I can use it again (if allowed/relevant).

[Hekazu]

@Phoenix
Since it's simply out of turn, I'll disregard it until your turn rolls around. Of course, if you do save it somewhere and repost it once your turn arrives, all the better.

[Hekazu]

@Lucius Cypher
Feel free to! Yeah, my version has quite a bit too much empty space in it to be honest, so an actually accurate map could serve both sides better. Easier to tell attacks of opportunity and all that. Anyways, it would be Orchid's turn to roll.

[Hekazu]

@Lucius Cypher
We are still waiting for your entry, just in case you forgot.

[Lucius Cypher]

Roger dodger, on it's way!