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Post by Japic on Jan 27, 2005 16:42:50 GMT -5
Well, Since the BOYD game has recently been experiencing some of that inner-party strife... I thought it might be good to have a place to play out those fantasy grudge matches.
This areana is open to ALL PCs available in the community, however I request that only the person who made a PC plays that PC unless he has permission from it's owner. If a BOYD PC wants to challenge one of the Darksun PCs it's certainly a possibility. All I ask is that both parties agree to the battle.
For the most part this exists to give PCs an opportunity to have a battle versus another PC. This is not for treasure or, power, or experience. This is for FUN. If you are not prepared to have your PC defeated in a mock battle against another PC, then I might recommend not participating.
Now, when I say mock battle I do so because this holds no bearing on the game settings or any cush. This is supposed to be a good ol fashioned ass whoopin for one if not both of the PCs involved.
You are allowed to use whatever items you have available on your character sheets, using any tricks of the trade or special abilities that one may possess.
If at any time a group wants to do battle, bring it on. 3 on 3, 5 on 5, 3 on 1, whatever. The only think I ask is that all characters involved in the match are participating of their own free will, and they they all understand this is for fun. I don't want any real hatred or any such brewing here please.
That said, I look forward to having some of our PCs dishing it out to eachother!
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Post by Toptomcat on Jan 27, 2005 16:46:32 GMT -5
This looks fun. If that bloody Draegoloth didn't have ability scores that would make a demigod cry, I might try it.
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Post by Wizard on Jan 27, 2005 16:49:09 GMT -5
After some thought, I move that those fighting paladins are considered evil. Now, I guess I could understand a "if you don't like it, pally, go find some other arena," response. That's fine with me, but remember that that's really just depriving a class of class abilities.
Also, I'd move against invisibility, just to prevent forcing every character in every campaign to have be able to see invisible things.
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Post by Fangor the Fierce on Jan 27, 2005 16:51:06 GMT -5
I would have to deny that request, as a one on one match would in essence deprive the Rogue of its Sneak Attack for not being able to flank its enemy. Or the Ranger not being able to use it Favored Enemy ability vs a Human.
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Post by Toptomcat on Jan 27, 2005 16:52:52 GMT -5
What's the arena like?
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Post by Wizard on Jan 27, 2005 16:53:44 GMT -5
In light of Combat Reflexes, Cleave, and Great Cleave, I suppose I can agree in the Callian v. Krysta battle. Still, though, we ought to find some sort of solution for these things.
Also, rogues do have the opportunity to feint.
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Post by Wizard on Jan 27, 2005 16:55:24 GMT -5
I remember a group on the WotC boards (Character Optimization?) that ran an arena. I think it was circular, with pillars throughout. They had it calibrated so that you couldn't possibly get a fireball at someone first round unless they moved up.
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Post by Toptomcat on Jan 27, 2005 17:05:32 GMT -5
*wince* Good Lord, I hope it doesn't get that involved. The BOOKKEEPING on that was crazy.
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Post by Japic on Jan 27, 2005 17:11:40 GMT -5
Well, I had initially thought of just a plain, barren arena.
But Wiz brings up a valid point. I had not considered the magical abuse that one could endure before even potentially reaching combat. However it is possible that if a Wizard doesn't wish to fight a Barbarian, then he doesn't have to; that's all part of accepting the challenge.
However size/shape should be considered. Probably no larger than 300 feet across, Hexigonical in shape would be good, and pillars of some sort would be helpful as well for the above stated cover reasons. I'll try to get eth arena made up tomorrow, and then we can start this first challenge.
Does anyone else have thoughts on how the arena should ba shaped?
As for considering people Evil just because you battle against them... no. There are evil characters on this board, and they could certainly be smoten if the challenge were issued. If the Paladin does not wish to accept (for lack of Smite), then he doesn't have to. But every ability cannot be used in every circumstance, it's the neature of the beast. You have to use your abilities to the best of your power. Good luck all!
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Post by Wizard on Jan 27, 2005 17:42:18 GMT -5
I'd outlaw vein-riding, as well.
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Post by Toptomcat on Jan 27, 2005 17:49:24 GMT -5
That's kind of campaign-specific anyway.
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Post by Japic on Jan 27, 2005 18:29:30 GMT -5
I'd outlaw vein-riding, as well. I agree with TTC. Besides the only way that vein riding works is when Theld's machine is charging the land. Theld's machine doesn't exist in this arena; its a different plane of exstance. Good thinking though. Thanks for the feedback.
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Post by Althael on Jan 27, 2005 22:21:18 GMT -5
This looks fun. If that bloody Draegoloth didn't have ability scores that would make a demigod cry, I might try it. lol. For the appearance, my arena were simply a large sphere with magnetic force that shaped themselves to look like anything when desired. That's why the combat I've runned was in a forest. But that's just a thought. A standard arena seems interesting too. Even if the bastard half-black mino have better stats than my draegloth.. I might try a shot agaisn't him. Maybe.
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Post by Toptomcat on Jan 28, 2005 7:55:29 GMT -5
Oh, I dunno. You seem pretty evenly matched to me. Mino: Str 28 Dex 16 Con 21 Int 10 Wis 8 Cha 8
Nex: Str 22 Dex 20 Con 20 Int 14 Wis 10 Cha 10
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GeneralMHB
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Post by GeneralMHB on Jan 28, 2005 11:24:46 GMT -5
Can I bring Yuri.... Pleeeeese? ;D
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Post by Japic on Jan 28, 2005 11:48:33 GMT -5
Can I bring Yuri.... Pleeeeese? ;D If you want him in a fight, then you either need challenge someone or be challenged accordingly. I'll allow anyone to fight if all parties are willing. Have a good one!
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Post by VemuKhaham on Jan 28, 2005 12:06:20 GMT -5
This seems cool. I like the arena as it is now, and you could always say that certain things are changed in any given challenge if possible: like putting traps at certain places that could be used to bullrush the other into, or barricades or such. But that's different every challenge. Don't you agree? Also, a few questions. What if anyone from Noctis or Utatti Asfet (modern campaigns) challenged a BOYD or some other standard campaign setting character, what would happen? If one would have a machine gun and the other a sword, that would be quite wacky. Second, what about remarks that are based upon the campaign during the arena fight. Say, Romar challenges Hero and says, after dealing her a blow: "That's for betraying your king, you wanna-be paladin!" (of course, these remarks would not be known by the characters while they're in campaign, sort of like everyone who exits the "Arena Plane" back to their real world forgets all that was said and done while on that plane, but vice versa, from campaign world to arena plane does not erase any memories. Other then that, I look forward to watching the action here; maybe I'll even try my own fighting skills too. Perhaps, to practice against Yuri for should the time come that I will be forced to slay him.
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Post by GeneralMHB on Jan 28, 2005 18:17:18 GMT -5
Don't worry about actually FIGHTING him. He'll make his own stake and let you plundge it in him. It would be nice to see how he would go up against ya. And Yuri surely wants a rematch with Hero
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Post by TheUdjat on Jan 31, 2005 13:59:00 GMT -5
No offense, but isn't Yuri inherently unbalanced? I mean, speaking in terms of his level adjustment? I thought part of the point was people of equal levels, and that'd sort of eliminate the point, wouldn't it? Not that I don't think I could take him. Just saying.
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Post by Wizard on Jan 31, 2005 14:17:28 GMT -5
Certainly. Isn't he something like ECL 12?
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