Kurot continues concentrating his fire on the leader. Rifle (Aimed shot, short/medium range): [1d24+4]=4+4=8 (+2 if short range) [2d12]=20 Rifle (Short/Medium range): [1d20+4]=15+4=19 (+2 if short range) [1d12]=2 Rifle (Short/Medium range) (4th action): [1d14+4]=8+4=12 (+2 if short range) [1d12]=11

Kurot takes aim with his rifle and opens fire on the leader. Initiative: [1d20]=16 Rifle (Aimed shot, short/medium range): [1d24+4]=5+4=9 (+2 if short range) [2d12]=15 Rifle (Short/Medium range): [1d20+4]=11+4=15 (+2 if short range) [1d12]=7 Rifle (Short/Medium range) (4th action): [1d14+4]=10+4=14...

Initiative: [1d20]=8 Kurot attempts to blind the remaining opponents. Light beams: [1d20+4]=3+4=7 Light beams: [1d20+4]=10+4=14 Light beams: [1d20+4]=19+4=23 Can I get some luck help from Denslow to bring that first 7 up to a 13 (+6)? As it stands, that roll prevents him from using the power again ...

How does that work in DCC/MCC? The reason I ask I had envisioned this as a surprise "attack" from an unexpected source. But if there's no such thing as "surprise," or it wouldn't work in this situation, I'm not sure it makes sense for Kurot to kick off a combat in which he may n...

If you want to initiate Combat then you need to roll an Initiative die. How does that work in DCC/MCC? The reason I ask I had envisioned this as a surprise "attack" from an unexpected source. But if there's no such thing as "surprise," or it wouldn't work in this situation, I'm ...

"Might I ask a question?" interjects Kurot . When the captors are looking at him (and, ideally, no longer pointing their weapons at his companions), he hits them with a bright flash of light from his eyes. Light beams: [1d20+4]=6+4=10 I need to bring that to at least an 18 (blind 6 target...

Well, so much for hoping they aren't hostile , thinks Kurot . He raises one eyebrow at being the only one the would-be captors haven't pointed a weapon at (or would, if he had eyebrows). He'd like to think that it's because androids have some special position of importance—but, no, it's probably ju...

Kurot likewise tries to stay hidden, hoping that if he is found, maybe—against all odds—these birdmen aren't actually hostile.

"I...don't think it was supposed to do that," says Kurot sheepishly. "Whatever it was supposed to do, I don't think it's going to do it now. That might actually be for the best, given the kinds of things that tend to get dropped from the sky."

"Let's move on."

Norjax wrote: ↑Fri Feb 21, 2025 12:31 am

Edeldhur wrote: ↑Thu Feb 20, 2025 10:24 pm Is Kurot checking the item? I did not see his actions.

Zhym sometimes can't post for a while, so I will NPC Kurot when appropriate.

Thanks for the NPC, Norjax.

Is this something Kurot can make a roll to understand further?

Kurot also remains hidden.

FWIW, I ran a quick simulation on the dice chain, starting at d8. The median number of rolls to exhaust the barrier device is about 31—i.e., we've got a 50/50 chance that it lasts for 31 uses. There's a 75% chance it lasts for at least 24 uses, and a 90% chance we get at least 18 uses. So I wouldn't...

"An artifact we are afraid to use for fear of exhausting it is no better than not having the artifact at all," pontificates Kurot . "In current circumstances, where we have only a vague idea of the threats we face in this place, I am in favor of using the barrier device. I will take ...

Welcome, Rex, to the game!

This game is definitely "a little bit different" (as are the players!).

Kurot takes a moment to survey the lay of the land. Knowing that many humanoids don't respond well to being interrogated by an android, he waits for someone else to act as spokesman for the group.

Spokesperson.

Spokes-sentient.

Whatever.

Kurot:

Artifact Check: [1d20+10]=7+10=17

Roker joins the charge—wolfing out along the way, because why not?

Using 4WP

"I think I can turn off the water flow," says Kurot , "but perhaps we should finish our investigations here first." He turns his attentions to the blue boxes. "Perhaps the holes are for airflow?" he speculates. "But it seems unlikely that these would be cages for ...

Kato senses darkness within Dineas. It's a sense he might have had before, but with a bit of training (thanks to the now-departed Vale) he's better able to recognize what he's sensing. Still doesn't mean Kato knows what the heck it means, though. Is Dineas an agent of the Empire? A spy, maybe, sent ...