[Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

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[Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Mindshred » Sat Apr 08, 2023 3:59 pm

The battle between Calico Carter and Desmond Brown begins!

The monsters begin the battle 30 ft. from their Wranglers, and 20 ft. from each other.

Monsters gain 2 Rage at the start of each of their turns. Please post your monster's current Health and Rage, as well as distance from the opponent and current status effects, in each of your posts.

You may concede on your turn, and if you have the Overprotective Flaw, you must make your roll to avoid conceding when your monster becomes Bloodied (half health) and when it takes damage while Bloodied. If you have Overconfident, you must pass your roll to concede.

If your monster is damaged past 0 Health, the opponent makes an Injury Roll to see if your monster becomes Injured.

Orlok, Saturnadus
Df 2, Wp 2
Armor 0
Health 6/6

Compound Eyes- The Success Value of Orlok’s attacks improves by 1

Disorient- Characters without the Psychic Type that begin their turns in Melee with Orlok become Stunned 1

Effortless Flight- Orlok does not have to spend Rage to remain flying during combat
Secondary Trait

Cryokinesis- After Orlok uses a Technique that deals Psychic Damage to an opponent, that opponent becomes Pinned 2 to a surface, character, or object within 5 feet of its current position (Orlok’s choice)
Lucy, Zephid
Df 1, Wp 3
Armor 1
Health 8/8

Hard Shell – When an Opponent uses a Direct attack that targets this character, the first dice that explodes on that attack has no effect (no extra dice, but still counts itself).

Rainmaker – With ten minutes work, this character can create a rainstorm in a 1 mile radius. The storm counts as Obscuring Terrain and lasts 1 hour.

Vacuum – As a Reaction, this character can create a powerful vacuum until the start of its next turn. Characters within 40’ that attempt to move away must spend 2x normal Movement (3x for flying).

Sharp Horn – Success Values of this characters Horn Techniques are improved by 1.

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Mindshred » Sun Apr 09, 2023 9:52 pm

Initiative
12 - Desmond Brown
9 - Calico Carter
~ ~ ~
11 - Orlok
11 - Lucy

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:16 pm

Calico gave Desmond a wave.

She was legitimately bummed to be facing him, instead of one of the three remaining wranglers she'd never spoken to.

Orlok had his Vasoworth Solutions necklace on- and he appeared keenly interested in his mate's call from the stands.

"Focus, buddy. Lucy hits hard."
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
DF:2 WP:2

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Mon Apr 10, 2023 2:27 am

Desmond waved back. It was a little sad that only one vermin would be able to proceed, but he couldn't really do anything about that.

"Remember, we've seen these before it the wild. The Saturnadus hunts by attacking your mind. Don't let it confuse you, and you'll be fine."

<no actions>
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Mon Apr 10, 2023 4:56 am

If we go down, we're cheering for Desmond and Lucy.

Well.

I am. Orlok isn't much for cheering.


Calico had weighed what she knew of zephids in general and this one in particular as opposed to Orlok's offensive capabilities.

"Try and be gentle, buddy! She's tough-minded, but I don't see us winning this violently..."

Between Orlok's own limited durability and the tough build on the Zephid, she wasn't in the mood to try chopping away at Lucy's physical well-being.

[Trainer action- all Out, Success Value of Orlok's Hypnosis is improved by 1]

Orlok bobbed in place for a moment- then his antennae flared briefly.

To no effect. Lucy's willpower held firm.

So Orlok did something that had Calico grabbing her hair.

He flew right up to the zephid to let his dazzling wings do their thing.

[Start of turn, Orlok gains 2 Rage
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Hypnosis/Energy vs. Lucy's Willpower of 3, spending 1 rage to activate tech, 1 more for extra die, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes and 1 more from Calico's Trainer ability: 5d10h5 2. No effect.
At the start of Lucy's next turn, she will be Stunned 1 thanks to Orlok's oh-so-pretty wings.
Orlok ends his his turn at 6/6 Health, 0 Rage, 0' from Lucy, 50' from Calico]
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
DF:2 WP:2

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Mon Apr 10, 2023 6:48 pm

Lucy's Turn
Lucy was familiar with Saturnadus, and although briefly affected by Orlok's display, recovered quickly and delivered a sweeping attack with her horn, connecting with her opponent.

2 rage generated
free recovery roll vs stunned (1 success) = cleared stun
Horn Sweep (1 rage, no additional) - 2 successes = 1 damage

1 damage to Orlok, Lucy is stun-free and adjacent to Orlok with 1 unspent rage

Desmond's Turn
Still a bit upset with the matchup, and with nothing to contribute to Lucy's efforts, he paced nervously watching intently. He winced a little at the hit on Orlok. He hoped that neither of them would be badly hurt.
(No action)
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Mon Apr 10, 2023 7:07 pm

Calico's Turn

"All right, all right, didn't work last time, but give it another go!"

Then get back here you little twerp.

[Trainer action- Call Out, Success Value of Orlok's Hypnosis is improved by 1]

Orlok's Turn

He could tell Lucy wasn't really trying to hurt him. She was just trying to win for her human. Orlok could respect that.

So he went for a gentle approach again.

And this time, it worked, as Lucy felt the full weight of Orlok's hypnotic personality.

He bobbed in front of Lucy, still in melee range, while Calico rested her face in her palms.

[Start of turn, Orlok gains 2 Rage
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Hypnosis/Energy vs. Lucy's Willpower of 3, spending 1 rage to activate tech, 1 more for extra die, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes and 1 more from Calico's Trainer ability: 5d10h5 4
Lucy is now Exhausted until the end of Orlok's next turn, and will be Stunned 1 at the start of her next turn.
Orlok ends his his turn at 5/6 Health, 0 Rage, 0' from Lucy, 50' from Calico]
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
DF:2 WP:2

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Mon Apr 10, 2023 8:56 pm

Lucy's Turn
Feeling drowsy, Lucy tries to shake off the dazzling effect of Orlok, but can't.
Free recovery roll vs stunned - failed

Feeling herself becoming too drowsy, she unleashes a large blast of air to try to get some space between the two of them. Orlok is buffeted away by the force of the blast, crashing to the ground some distance away. Lucy moves to a nearby rock, waiting to see what her opponent will do next.

Wind Blast - (3 rage cost, +1 for exhausted) = 3 successes, raise spent for damage
Orlok suffers 3 damage, is pushed away 40ft (due to flying), suffers Bleeding 2 and is Prone.

There is now 40ft between the two monsters.

Desmond's Turn
Seeing Lucy's movements slow, he was conflicted. It would be a nice and peaceful end to the bout, but he still wanted Lucy to win if she could. When Orlok was smashed away, all he could think was please don't get up...
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Mon Apr 10, 2023 9:54 pm

Calico's Turn

Calico winced, but called out.

"Hit 'er a bit harder, buddy, then get over here!"

[Trainer action- Call Out, Success Value of Orlok's Psychic Assault is improved by 1]

Orlok's Turn

He didn't want to hurt the big bug with the blue bow.

But he'd taken a bit of a beating, no two ways about it.

His human was giving him good advice.

As he lay there on the ground, his antennae sparked again, his mind reaching out across the distance.

Sorry!

He assaulted the zephid's mind, and then awkwardly fluttered along the ground back to Calico's side.

[Start of turn, Orlok gains 2 Rage
Free Recovery Roll vs Bleeding 2, Using Vitality: 2d10h7 1. Down to Bleeding 1
Orlok takes 1 damage from bleeding
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Psychic Assault/Energy vs. Lucy's Stunned Willpower of 2, spending 2 rage for extra dice, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes and 1 more from Calico's Trainer ability: 7d10h5 5 However, Lucy's shell nullifying the first direct attack explosion means this is really only four success. Two raises to increase damage by 1- Lucy takes two psychic damage, ignoring armor, and Cryokinesis means she's Pinned 2 tot he boulder, and still Stunned 1
Orlok makes a half-speed move (because you can do that while prone, apparently!) to reach Calico.
Orlok ends his his turn at 1/6 Health, 0 Rage, 55' from Lucy, 0' from Calico]
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:18 am

Lucy's Turn
Lucy recoiled a bit when struck by the psychic assault. Stuck to the rock by the growing tendrils of ice, she struggled to move freely. She shook her head to try and clear it.
Free recovery roll for stunned (No successes)

It took her a while, but she finally managed to shake her head clear.
Action for a recovery roll (third time's the charm - 1 success)

Lucy's at 6/8 HP, pinned2 to the boulder, with 2 rage. 55' from Orlok.

Desmond's Turn
She's hurt! Orlok must have used a psychic assault. He clenched his hands. I wish I could do something...
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Tue Apr 11, 2023 1:24 am

Calico's Turn

She didn't shout any commands this time.

No, she whipped out one of the sprays she'd gotten from her sponsorship deal and hosed Orlok's injuries down

[Calico uses a Health Spray, healing Orlok by 2]

Orlok's Turn

That felt better. A lot better. Maybe he'd just sit here for a bit.

And reach out with his psyche.

[Start of Turn- Orlok Gains 2 Rage
Free Recovery Roll vs Bleeding 1, Using Vitality: 2d10h7 0
Orlok takes 1 damage from Bleeding
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Psychic Assault/Energy vs. Lucy's Willpower of 3, spending 2 rage for extra dice, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes: 7d10h6 2 Nothing further happens.
Orlok Stands Up, no longer Prone
Lucy is still Pinned 2 to the boulder
Orlok ends his his turn at 2/6 Health, 0 Rage, 55' from Lucy, 0' from Calico]
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:26 am

Lucy's Turn
Well, she was stuck to a boulder against an opponent that outranged her. That was not good.
Struggling against the ice binding her to the rock, she twisted, and it detached from her shell, leaving points of ice sticking out from the rock.
Free recovery roll vs pinned (Strength) - 2 successes, lowering pinned to 0

With the ice broken, she moves towards her opponent, unleashing another blast of wind once she was within range, but Orlok manages to avoid the blast this time.
Wind Blast (3 rage, 1 extra rage spent for +1 dice, against difficulty 2) - 1 success, so no effect

Lucy 6/8hp, all conditions gone, 0 rage, 30' from Orlok

Desmond's Turn
The fight was dragging on, and Lucy was moving away from him. There really was nothing he could do but wait for it to be over.
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Tue Apr 11, 2023 3:37 am

Calico's Turn

"Hoo, Lucy's not playing around- hold still, dammit!"

She tagged him with the second Heal Spray and stepped back.

"Do your thing!"

[Calico uses a Health Spray, healing Orlok by 2]

Orlok's Turn

Well, there she was again. His toughest opponent in his short monstrous life.

He gave it another shot, but her will was too strong. Getting closer would have enabled other tactics, but it also would have opened him up to being ragdolled again.

Orlok gave a frustrated chitter- and held his position. He'd be in range of a lot of things, but not melee.

[Free Recovery Roll vs Bleeding 1, Using Vitality: 2d10h7 0 Still Bleeding 1
Orlok takes 1 damage from Bleeding
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Psychic Assault/Energy vs. Lucy's Willpower of 3, spending 2 rage for extra dice, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes: 7d10h6 2 Nada!
Orlok ends his his turn at 3/6 Health, 0 Rage, 30' from Lucy, 0' from Calico
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:38 am

Lucy's Turn
Lucy once more advanced on her opponent, not quite closing the gap to melee range, but getting to within 5' - Just within range of her horn. She swept it in a wide arc, just managing to catch Orlok.
Horn Sweep (1 rage cost, no extra), +1 to hit from Shart Horn - 2 successes

1 damage to Orlok.

Lucy 6/8hp, 1 rage, 5' from Orlok

Desmond's Turn
He watched, and waited for it to be over.
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
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Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Tue Apr 11, 2023 2:39 pm

Calico's Turn

Calico winced, but, out of healing sprays, didn't have much to add beyond, "Time to shift gears buddy, you got maybe one shot at this- chill her out."

[Trainer action- Call Out, Success Value of Orlok's Cold Snap is improved by 1]

Orlok's Turn

He didn't really want to. He knew the humans got along.

But he didn't think he'd do any lasting harm if he let fly, and so the temperature of the air plunged as he let Lucy have it.

Out of melee, he didn't need to Disengage- so he flew right past the now-chilly-zephid toward the center of the arena.



[Start of turn, Generates 2 Rage
Free Recovery Roll vs Bleeding 1, Using Vitality: 2d10h7 1 Orlok is no longer Bleeding
Day 3 bout, Orlok's Cold Snap/Energy vs. Lucy's Defense of 1, spending 2 rage to activate technique, success value improved by 1 for compound eyes and by 1 further by Calico's Trainer Ability: 5d10h5 4- Lucy takes 5 Cold Damage, reduced to 4 by armor (I think this triggers Desmond's need to roll against Overprotective assuming we reach his turn), and has her Movement halved for one round.
Fly 30' up and over Lucy toward the center.
Orlok ends his his turn at 2/6 Health, 0 Rage, 25' from Lucy, 30' from Calico]
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
DF:2 WP:2

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:24 pm

Lucy's Turn

That definitely hurt. She not enjoying this at all. But she was put into this area to have a fight against the saturnadus she had seen yesterday, so she would do what she was told. She was preparing to attack again, when she heard her human call out to her.

Desmond - Instant action (speak) - "Lucy! Stop!"

She looked over at where her human was. He looked very upset. She felt bad. He was nice.

It was difficult for her to move, but she started to trundle over to him.

Lucy 62.5' from Desmond.

Desmond's Turn
"We forfeit!"
Desmond was very visibly distressed. I can't do this...this is not what I raised her for.
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Calico Carter » Tue Apr 11, 2023 5:40 pm

"Orlok, we're done here!"

The Saturnadus immediately landed- and trundled over toward Lucy,

If ever an insect looked apologetic, he did.

Calico waited for the judges to formally call the bout, then headed over to Desmond.
Adult * Allegedly burned her hometown down once * Nimble * Amorian
Carries: Strollman, rations, and monster chow
DF:3 WP:2

Travels with: Orlok (Juvenile Male Saturnadus and Reigning Champ) Personality- Wise-assed bug
DF:2 WP:3

and

Surtr (Juvenile Male Maguana) Personality: Surly
DF:2 WP:2

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Virgil Conway » Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:49 pm

Virgil and his team trot out into the arena to provide medical attention to both monsters as the crowd starts to cheer for Calico and Orlok.
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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Mindshred » Tue Apr 11, 2023 6:50 pm

[Calico Carter is the victor!]

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Re: [Tournament R2] - Calico Carter vs Desmond Brown (D3 EA)

Post by Desmond Brown » Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:05 pm

Desmond met the others, checking over Lucy as she and Orlok were quickly treated by the field staff. He offered his hand to Calico to shake "Congratulations. You and Orlok did very well." He laughed self-deprecatingly. "Heh, I knew I wasn't cut out for this."
Juvenile Competitor * Trapper and Vermin Appreciator * Quick to Flee * Overprotective * Pack Rat
Df2 * Wp3

Lucy the Zephid and her pretty blue bow
Df1 * Wp3 * Ar1

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