GURPS Banestorm redux

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

Thwip The goblin strokes his chin as he considers this plan. “My only prablim wit tis is tat wonce tey know we’re still in here tey kin just retreat an starf us oot. Are tey a ‘Proud Warrior Race’ type o peeples? Meebe we kin lure tem in wit tere prefious defeet?” “Meebe we kin use magicks t’ help wit an escape?” He asks Blue Hawk, “Kin yi command t’ worms an bugs t’ soften bits o t’ ground aroond t’ foundations enuff tat a critter as big as a center will easily collapse? Make holes jus’ big n…

The map table is only able to view scenes visible from the air, and stored schematics. The surface pinkies are not visible; they may have gone underground.

[anon70983703]

The surface pinkies are not visible; they may have gone underground.

That seems a bit “Oh shit!”

[Wanderfound]

For now, there’s still a flooded tunnel between you.

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

Ranar Bolijyr “Ah yes, our spider friend! Good for capturing pests. Her home would be a good trap, but we would only have a few minutes. Hmm…” Ranar sits on the floor and draws lines and X’s in the dust with his fingers for a couple of minutes, wipes over it and starts over on a fresh patch of dust. “Thwip, Jibril, De Courcy could rig something in that hallway so that when the water clears and our attackers come in, it makes noise, preferably with some light. Cover that sign on the door w…

Possible issues:

• While hiding behind the hidden door, you have no way of observing what is happening in the main complex.
• Although he can command the spider at distance once control is established, Hawk’s actual spell casting range is limited to a few yards. Duration is limited to a few minutes.
• You have no idea how long it would take the spider to make a web over the doorway.

[anon70983703]

While hiding behind the hidden door, you have no way of observing what is happening in the main complex.

Is it soundproof too? I suppose Thwip or Jabril could stealth out to get an update but if they step out at the same time a wizard or someone is eyeing the wall the plan will be dead before we can use it.

Although he can command the spider at distance once control is established, Hawk’s actual spell casting range is limited to a few yards

As a player I don’t think we should use Hawk’s batteries until people are bleeding. Aronn should be the one to clear the water.

Also, I used “miles” as a unit of measurement not knowing what it is locally. And because the game system was made by Americans. (I think?)

[Wanderfound]

For “possible issues” read “reasons I see why this probably won’t work”.

Hawk can only control the spider for a short period, and he needs to observe it if he’s going to give it precise instructions. And its web, while awkward, is not impenetrable.

If the spider is to be used, it’s probably as a short-term diversion or combat ally only.

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

Thwip He nods, finally understanding the plan. “We’dt haf t’ make it look like we’re berrykaydid up tere or sometin. Try t’ make t’ otter stairs look like a distrackshun wit t’ traps so tey’ll ignore tem?” He frowns at the map again. “Not knowin’ were t’ pi… hoomans are is makingk me worry. Tey couldn’t haf gone tat far in tis time.” Chin scratch. Brow furrow. Arabic. “Map. Show me zee surface wittin und two mile radyus of zis vacility. Underlay any maps und schematics zat you haff of vacili…

The surface humanoids are not visible, nor are any other underground facilities. It seems likely that they’re just inside the dungeon entrance, on the other side of the water.

[anon70983703]

I’ve edited my last post to relay this information/ likelyhood to our Dwarven leader.

Also a personal note: I’m heading to Busan for the next few days so hopefully there won’t be any time-sensitive updates until next Monday.

[MalevolentPixy]

Have fun!

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

Ranar Bolijyr Ranar nods and agrees. “Yes, that’s what I’m hoping for.” After the others have had their say, Ranar paces back and forth for a few moments, stroking his beard and "hmm"ing and grunting to himself. Blue Hawk may be able to run far faster than Ranar ever could, but nowhere near fast enough for that. And he would then be too tired. And the whole team would have to take a blind leap of faith that everything was timed perfectly. Not quite workable. But still, the core idea of l…

Okay; it sounds like the plan is to set some bait near the medical wing, get Aronn to clear the water, scurry into hiding, then occasionally poke a head out to observe what’s going on.

Yes?

[DaakSyde]

Yes, that’s the best plan I’ve got, so I guess it’ll have to do.

[Wanderfound]

Could I get some idea of step 2?

i.e., if the opposition eliminates the spider or otherwise fails to fall for the trap, what next?

Stay hidden and hope they don’t find you? Charge out to attack as soon as an opportunity presents? Try to sneak past them without engaging?

[DaakSyde]

Generally, the hope is that the majority of them will head in there and end up temporarily occupied either fighting the spider, stuck in the web, examining the two other rooms beyond, or in the plague/demon room. Once they go in, we move quickly to get out the exit. If they’ve left guards and we have to fight our way out, it’s going to be a case of fighting to bash through them, not sticking around to play and finish them off.

[ETA: If for some reason they don’t go that way, then we’ll have to try to sneak out behind them if that seems possible. If not possible, then I guess we’d have no choice but to try our best to attack them by surprise while they’re looking the other way.]

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

GM POST @DaakSyde @William_George @MalevolentPixy @strokeybeard As Aronn studies the antique scroll, the rest of the party scramble to prepare. With Hawk close behind as a precaution, Ranar and de Courcy carry Eabd’s armour into the hospital wing, using the webs to glue him into a standing position with his helmet back in place. The spider lurks in the back of its web as they hastily do this. A scrap of cloth cut from the hem of Nic’s cape suffices to cover the “plague/demon ward” sign; the f…

Stretching things out a bit for the sake of tension, and to give @William_George time to get back.

New players: I’ll work you in ASAP. It shouldn’t take too long to finish off this encounter.

[MalevolentPixy]

No worries. I’m enjoying the read.

[strokeybeard]

Well I best get moving then!

[anon70983703]

Has enough time passed to be able to use gizmo again and would it allow for a small tube that he could poke through the wall in the hopes that sound could pass through it to his ear on the other end?

[Wanderfound]

Yup. I was wondering when Thwip was going to suggest something like that…

The illusory wall doesn’t appear to muffle sound at all; it just blocks vision. The inability to hear the intruders at the moment is due to their stealthiness, not the wall.

[anon70983703]

Ah. Then let’s shut up ourselves and wait for the sounds of combat.

We should also back up and take defensive positions as quietly as possible in case they have a map of the place

[Wanderfound]

GURPS Banestorm redux narrative thread

Thwip Thwip takes a deep breath and takes a quick peek with the hope that no one else with a bow is looking in his direction.

Roll some dice for me.

3d6 as usual. Where are you looking?