B/X actual play demonstration

Ladybird · August 29, 2012, 04:59:05 PM

Quote from: Sacrosanct;578107I'm assuming you are moving up as well?

If so, yes you do. And now you are close enough to make out the speech. These diminutive, yet foul beasts are kobolds. From what you can make out, they are celebrating their thievery of a deer haunch from the "big dumb brute" in the other cave.

Yep, I'll move up.

From our hiding position, I'll whisper what I've heard to the rest of the group.

"Where you get one Kobold, you get a hundred. These are just runts, but there'll be a lair of them around somewhere... we don't want to draw the other thing's attention, though."

jedimastert · August 29, 2012, 06:52:35 PM

Luring the large creature into an ambush sounds like a good idea. But we will have to deal with the small ones in the tree as well.

We don't need more of them coming out as we engage the big one.

Exploderwizard · August 29, 2012, 09:21:47 PM

Quote from: jedimastert;578161Luring the large creature into an ambush sounds like a good idea. But we will have to deal with the small ones in the tree as well.

We don't need more of them coming out as we engage the big one.

If we wait a bit, the kobolds might take their prize back to their cave, then we can move in on the big brute if its still all clear.

StormBringer · August 29, 2012, 09:57:01 PM

"This is a good opportunity to get an ally, perhaps. If we help the big one get his deer back, we might have some strong backup if we need it. On the other hand, the kobolds might know more about the cave complex itself. At any rate, I don't like the idea of dealing with them both at once. Even though they appear to be hostile to each other now, they may band together in the face of a threat."

Turning to Sir Ector, "Your courage and valour is admirable, but I am not sure what else is in those caves, and you would agree our party isn't big enough at the moment to defend ourselves against all the inhabitants. When the time comes, we will need your stout sword arm to engage the enemies and draw them into an ambush."

Blackhand · August 30, 2012, 02:22:12 PM

'Very well, Padre,' Sir Ector replies, 'just let me know when you want me to pick a fight. I'm sure I could be very persuasive in getting our friends out there to go where we want them to.'

Sir Ector regards the symbols of St. Anselmo.

'Tell me something, Brother Brun. As far as unresolved mysteries go, does Anselmo know the secrets, or keep them from being discovered?

If we kill all these goblins and no one ever finds out, does that fall under his purview or does it not count since we know?"

StormBringer · August 30, 2012, 07:07:41 PM

Quote from: Blackhand;578378'Very well, Padre,' Sir Ector replies, 'just let me know when you want me to pick a fight. I'm sure I could be very persuasive in getting our friends out there to go where we want them to.'

Sir Ector regards the symbols of St. Anselmo.

'Tell me something, Brother Brun. As far as unresolved mysteries go, does Anselmo know the secrets, or keep them from being discovered?

If we kill all these goblins and no one ever finds out, does that fall under his purview or does it not count since we know?"

"St Anselmo commands us to uncover the mysteries of this world. Even the heads of my order cannot say whether he places them for us or wishes to learn them himself. Our current mission is of some interest, however, as the purpose of these humanoids in these caves is perplexing. And if there is a hermit to the north of here, I would dearly like to interview him; often they hold knowledge that is forgotten to others.

After we have gained a foothold in these caves, perhaps I can show you some of the lost knowledge we have re-discovered that many didn't know was gone, because it is used every day now."

Sacrosanct · September 02, 2012, 12:14:40 PM

In the effort of trying to keep this alive, can you all describe to my your plan of action? There are five kobolds in the tree, and it is approaching early evening.

Ladybird · September 02, 2012, 01:58:18 PM

Medwen would rather take on the kobolds than the big thing, but we'd need to be fast and decisive about it so as to not alert the others.

jedimastert · September 02, 2012, 03:29:47 PM

Which ever target we are going for I will follow the warriors in. I will have a dagger drawn.

StormBringer · September 02, 2012, 03:41:05 PM

Quote from: Ladybird;579144Medwen would rather take on the kobolds than the big thing, but we'd need to be fast and decisive about it so as to not alert the others.

Agreed. But therein lies the problem. It only takes one of them to sound the alarm. Perhaps we could try negotiating with them, and keep the big stick hidden behind our backs. The warriors with missile fire hang back, perhaps hidden in the treeline, Sir Ector, Zephiros and myself will approach and attempt to negotiate a settlement. If things turn ugly, we will give a sign and the archers open fire while the spearmen can advance and ensure we are not surrounded.

Sacrosanct · September 02, 2012, 10:22:26 PM

(Die Result: 10)

The kobolds react to you in surprise, and seem to be very apprehensive, but do not attack. You don't know if the apprehension is because you're demi-humans and humans armed for adventure, or if they think you are trying to steal the deer haunch.

When you get within 50 feet or so, one of them seems to summon the courage to say, "Stop manlings! You no come near! Why you here?"

StormBringer · September 03, 2012, 12:26:18 AM

Quote from: Sacrosanct;579277(Die Result: 10)

The kobolds react to you in surprise, and seem to be very apprehensive, but do not attack. You don't know if the apprehension is because you're demi-humans and humans armed for adventure, or if they think you are trying to steal the deer haunch.

When you get within 50 feet or so, one of them seems to summon the courage to say, "Stop manlings! You no come near! Why you here?"

"Greetings, courageous Warrior! You and your band are clearly in charge of this area, perhaps we can work out some sort of exchange for some information about the caves?"

Sacrosanct · September 03, 2012, 10:51:53 AM

The lead kobold (at least you think it's the leader because he's doing all the talking), looks at you dubiously.

"You no try to kill us? Good for you, 'cuz I stab you in your belly with sharp pointies! We give information, if you promise to leave us alone and give us.....some shinies?" He leans forward a bit and his eyes get large in expectation.

GameDaddy · September 03, 2012, 02:11:23 PM

Tetnuca rests his spear, however keeps it in hand, and eyes the cave area where the Ogre vanished, listening.

Ladybird · September 03, 2012, 04:06:13 PM

Medwen's not attacking, but he's definitely looking somewhat stern. He's dealt with kobolds before, and doesn't really trust them.