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Attack Charlie

In post 2674, Ircher wrote: Just a note that if you have any feedback/suggestions, you are still welcome to provide them. Particularly, I am interested in your thoughts regarding the current balance of some spells like say Magic Arrows.

The reading isn't entirely clear, it says it costs 1 mana and uses 1 mana per target, is the cost a minimum because you need to have at least one target or is it a cost to use at all and then +1 for each target? (seems to be just 1 per target as GE used 4 mana for 4 targets)

I don't think it's very useful, you're spreading out damage while it's usually better to focus on one target and you're triggering a defence roll on each one. Against these guys with 1d3 defence you need to spend 4 mana, over half your pool for multiple fights, just to do more expected damage than a double slash and then it's still inefficient because you're damaging multiple targets slightly instead of just killing one. Being able to just spend x mana to do xd8 to a target (and triggering only one defence roll) would make the damage actually efficient, but then it'd still be a niche use due to the mana consumption being unsustainable and needing to spend 2 just to break even with double slash.

To be clear, the casting cost is the minimum mana you need to cast the spell. You don't actually spend that amount; the usage cost is how much you actually spend.

Edit: This is now explicitly specified under special rules---level 7 in the opening post.

(expired on 2020-09-28 19:00:00) left in the round. You have 3 actions left.

Attack Charlie

I think Charlie has 2-4 HP remaining?

How do y'all want me to finish of Charlie, skill or spell?

Skill, what would even be a good spell for this situation?

inspiratieloos slashes downward at Charlie. The cultist raises her blade and attempts to ward off the attack. (4 so far on Charlie {1}.) But before the cultist can reposition herself, dsjstr swings in and sweeps her legs. (4 + 7 = 11 so far on Charlie {2}.) Seeing that Charlie is struggling to defend herself, Not Known 15 decides to join in the fun and attacks from behind. (7 + 8 - 1 = 14 so far on Charlie {3}.) Finally, Gamma Emerald swoops in for the kill. Surrounded and outnumbered, Charlie succumbs to her attackers. (14 + 7 + 3 - 2 = 22 so far on Charlie {4}.) **Charlie is .**
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Beta attacks Gamma Emerald.


(Defense:)


Delta attacks dsjstr.


(Defense:)

Once more, Gamma's luck fails him. Perhaps he was too distracted by dispatching Charlie that he failed to notice Beta creep up on him. With a powerful blow, Beta knocks Gamma Emerald off his feet. **Gamma Emerald has HP left.**

dsjstr is also slow to notice Delta's presence. While Delta catches dsjstr offguard, Delta fumbles the attack decreasing its effectiveness. The cultist silently curses himself for not doing better. **dsjstr has .**
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(Threshold 4/0)
(8) Alpha : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d3 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Beta : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Charlie : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Delta : Cultist : HP = 20/20 | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3


Counter: 2/3 (Updates at the of each round.)

Attack Beta

Do I have a CD still?

I don't think you've actually used an ability yet.

(expired on 2020-09-30 20:00:00) left in the round. Round is a bit shorter since I will be V/LA this weekend.

@dsjstr -- You are not on cooldown.

In post 2692, Not Known 15 wrote:

Attack Beta

Original Roll String: 1d6-2 (STATIC)

1 6-Sided Dice: (2)-2 = 0

Original Roll String: 1d4 (STATIC)

1 4-Sided Dice: (2) = 2

The remaining cultists chant a brief prayer. Suddenly, a surge of red light fills your vision. As the light fades, you notice that some of the cultists wounds have begun to close up already.
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inspiratieloos, as always, is quick to rush into battle. He slashes vigorously at Beta. (6 so far on Beta {1}.) dsjstr releases his weapon at Beta with a mighty throw. He succeeds in inflicting a grievous wound. (6 + 10 = 16 so far on Beta {2}.) Not Known 15 tries to sneak up behind Beta, but he nearly trips! Lucky for him, he regains his balance and manages to deal a hefty blow against Beta. The cultist attempts to defend itself against the onslaught. (16 + 7 - 1 = 22 so far on Beta {3}.)
(Defense:)

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Delta lunges at dsjstr:


(Defense:)

Alas, the incoming onslaught is too much to overcome, and Beta dies a tragic death. **Beta is .**
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dsjstr nimbly sprints out of the way of Delta's attack and suffers no damage.
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(Threshold 4/0)
(8) Alpha : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d3 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Beta : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Charlie : Cultist : HP = | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3
(7) Delta : Cultist : HP = 20/20 | MP = 2/2 | Morale = 5/5 | Attack = 1d4 + 1d2 | Defense = 1d3


Counter: 0/3 (Updates at the of each round.)
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Next update is almost certainly going to be next week as I am V/LA for the rest of the week.

/in

Attack Delta

We can finish this unless we get really unlucky