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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Muskrat » Thu Sep 24, 2009 4:13 am

Seeing that he has gained some distance on Ulberth and that the Rathgar chief is choosing to be cautious in the woods, Bjorn slows down to a somewhat more sensible speed, while still pressing ahead and being slightly reckless.
Is it possible to go 35 m, at a DC of 12 or 13, with a REF of 5 or something like that to avoid branches? If so, I would like to do that. If not, I'll do 30 m. Either way, I'll do aid self as my standard action.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Grimbold » Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:06 pm

Bjorn drives more carefully now, slowing down a bit but still going through the undergrowth. He easily dodges a low-lying branch and urges his dogs on.
Ulberth goes around the trees but edges a bit closer to the other sled.
Bjorn aid self: success
Bjorn drive: r5+7+2=14 for 36m. (speed 35, DC 13 is ok).
Ref save: success.

Ulberth: aid self: success.
Ulberth drive: 17 for 37m.

Bjorn total distance covered: 266 m
Ulberth total distance covered: 247 m
One more round of forest.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Muskrat » Sun Sep 27, 2009 4:18 am

Bjorn continues through the woods at the same semi-reckless speed. He is feeling a little better, because he has a definite, if small, lead on Ulberth. He knows all too well that the lead could disappear at any moment, so he stays intent on the course ahead.
I go at 35 m again and I do another aid self.

When we got to the slope, could you tell me roughly how many rounds it will take to cross? That will influence the speed I adopt it crossing it. Thanks.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Grimbold » Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:33 pm

Bjorn races on through the forest but some thick bushes hinder his way and he has to slow down a bit. Ulberth, going round the trees, is able to make up some of the distance, though still behind Bjorn.
Now everyone can see there is a ditch coming up at the end of the forest.
Bjorn aid self: success
Bjorn drive: r4+7+2=13 for 35m. (speed 35, DC 13 is ok).
Ref save: success.

Ulberth: aid self: success.
Ulberth drive: 23 for 43m.

Bjorn total distance covered: 301 m
Ulberth total distance covered: 290 m

Now there is a ditch coming up. You can either slow down to speed 30 this round (difficulty to jump the ditch 12), or go at it full speed (speed 40) and difficulty 17. After that, there is roughly 200m of slope. You will be able to see it better next round.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Muskrat » Mon Sep 28, 2009 4:17 am

Bjorn is tempted to go over the ditch at full speed, but knows that he is not a skilled enough sledge-driver to risk a trick like that. He slows the dogs down and takes it at a safer speed.
I go at a speed of 30, plus aid to self.
Now that he has reached the end of the forest, Bjorn feels some relief that he has not encountered an ambush. Perhaps Ulberth was so confident he could win this race on skill alone that he planned no ambush. Or perhaps the ambushers have orders to strike only on the return if it appears Bjorn will win. He resolves to remain wary.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Grimbold » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:53 pm

Bjorn slows down and successfully jumps the ditch, urging his dogs on as fast as he can...
Ulberth goes at the ditch at full speed and also jumps it successfully, coming up right behind Bjorn. Ulberth's sled is only one meter behind and the two dog teams are almost running neck at neck.

Now they are at the top of a long sloping way that goes downwards. It is a kind of snowy ledge (but wide enough to allow for two sleds next to the other) that descends down the side of a steep cliff - sometimes gradually, sometimes more steeply. On the right side, the cliff goes almost straight down, on the left side, the wall of the cliff goes up. At the bottom, a large frozen lake can be seen. The two sleds come out of the forest and onto the slope, picking up speed as they descend.

Aid self: success
Jump ditch (30): r 16, success
Ulberth: Aid self: success
Jump ditch (40): success.

Bjorn total distance covered: 331 m
Ulberth total distance covered: 330 m

On the slope you have the following choices. If you miss the difficulty by more than 5, some kind of accident happens (going off the side of the cliff, driving into the wall etc.).
Speed (difficulty)
- Careful Speed 40 (10)
- Normal Speed 50 (14)
- Fast Speed 55 (16)
- Breakneck Speed 60 (18)

The slope is another 200m, up to a total of 500.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Muskrat » Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:59 am

Bjorn glances grimly over at Ulberth's sleigh. He has lost almost all the headway he gained in the forest. It would appear that he and the Rathgar chieftain are about evenly matched. Bjorn evaluates the situation grimly--one false move here and he could be tumbling over the cliff. On the other hand, if he does not beat Ulberth in this race, he may well end up dead anyway.

He decides to balance speed with caution, pushing the dogs as fast as he thinks his skill will allow him, allowing for some risk, but not utter foolhardiness.
Bjorn goes at fast speed (55). I also do aid to self.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Grimbold » Thu Oct 01, 2009 12:12 pm

Ulberth pulls out his dagger as he picks up speed, going down the slope. Bjorn hits a small rock hidden under the snow and veers a bit to stay on the ledge. Just then, Ulberth easily passes Bjorn's sled in an amazing maneuver. Just when passing, he slashes out with his dagger, aiming for Bjorn! The strike misses as attacking on a moving sled is difficult, but now Bjorn knows that this is no children's game! Ulberth is a bit ahead now, so both can use the full width of the ledge.

Bjorn aid self: success
Bjorn drive (fast): r2+7+2=11, missed by 5 so just no mishap! 50m!
Ulberth: drive (fast):total 26! 65m!
Ulberth attack: rolled total of 8 vs 12, miss.

Bjorn total distance covered: 381 m
Ulberth total distance covered: 395 m

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Muskrat » Fri Oct 02, 2009 4:38 am

Bjorn is shaken--by his near accident, by Ulberth's attack, and the chieftan's moving ahead of him. He grits his teeth and urges the dogs on, doing his best to catch up with Ulberth. As he thinks about it, Ulberth's attack is something of a relief--it may well mean that he didn't expect Bjorn to do so well and therefore none of his men are waiting in ambush. And, while it's possible he might strike Bjorn, it's unlikely he will do so on fast-moving sleds. To be on the safe side though, Bjorn decides to ride Ulberth's tale and try to pass him on the lake, where he can give him a wide berth. Who knows? Having Bjorn right behind him might inspire Ulberth to do something really stupid, out of frustration. He tries to think of some choice insult that might spur such idiocy.
Bjorn goes at fast speed and does aid to self. If gets the chance to pass Ulberth though, he won't take it. Instead, he'll remain behind, just out of Ulberth's reach--essentially hoping to goad Ulberth into something really stupid. Indeed, if Bjorn finds himself in that position, he will make a Diplomacy check to try to enrage Ulberth into stupidity.

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Re: LTGD 3

Post by Grimbold » Sun Oct 04, 2009 1:23 pm

Racing down the slope, Bjorn edges closer to Ulberth, though he is still a bit behind...
Ulberth aid self: success
Ulberth drive: 13, 52m
Bjorn aid self: success
Bjorn drive: 15, 54m

Bjorn total distance covered: 381+54=435 m
Ulberth total distance covered: 395m+52=442m

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