How many ninjas would it take to defeat a Jedi?

BillyBlaze · Post by **BillyBlaze** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 9:18 pm

[quote="Rfairney";p="390708"][quote="BillyBlaze";p="390666"]What if voltron didn't know that Nimble the theif was near, and Nimble backstabbed voltron in the back with a balista? (allegedly, there arent any rules against backstabbing with a balista.)[/quote]

Mostly because of the size of the bloody thing, if you can wheel a ballista behind someone, and close enough to STAB them from behind without them noticing then.. well.. they deserve it for being so watchful[/quote]
I saw in a movie once called "The Gamers". Nimble the theif was at the bar stealing someones purse while Hunk the mercenary (who was, and I quote "7 feel tall and built like a lighthouse.") walks to the table and threatens the rest of the team. Since Nimble wasn't noticed, he propped a balista on a pair of chairs and backstabbed Hunk with it. The OOC GM conversation that transpired thereafter was comedic gold.

GM: You're going to backstab him with a balista?
Player: Yup!
GM: A FUCKING SEIGE WEAPON?
Player: Uh huh!
GM: There's got to be a rule against this...
*after searching for some time*
GM: Well there doesn't seem to be any rule against it. I can't believe I'm doing this.
*after damage calculation*
GM: You deal 267 damage. You splatter Hunk all over the commons room. The patrons run out screaming while occasionally slipping on guts and entrails. It looks like a vat of beef stroganov exploded.

I don't play D&D but during the directors commentary they said they searched and there was indeed, no rule against it, but I was never sure about it.

SothThe69th · Post by **SothThe69th** » Sat Aug 28, 2004 11:34 pm

That'd be rule 0'ed (a.k.a. the all purpose rule.). Barring that, I'd force a move silently check (Though no hide check though, since Hunk not paying attention to them.) and if he was in 30 feet, then said attack be valid. Of course, that's 3rd editiion rules, not second.

BillyBlaze · Post by **BillyBlaze** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 2:40 am

Nimble will definetly be at least 30 feet away, and considering voltron is busy fighting the power rangers and eva unit 01 I doubt it'll pick up on Nimble. So soth, what would you put Voltrons THAC at?

SothThe69th · Post by **SothThe69th** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:20 am

[quote="BillyBlaze";p="390820"]Nimble will definetly be at least 30 feet away, and considering voltron is busy fighting the power rangers and eva unit 01 I doubt it'll pick up on Nimble. So soth, what would you put Voltrons THAC at?[/quote]

He'd have to be within 30 feet for a valid sneak attack. And aside from that, as Voltron is basically a golem, he'd be immune to them. No vital organs to hit and all that.

Again. 3rd edition rules.

BillyBlaze · Post by **BillyBlaze** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:43 am

Oh WITHIN. My bad.
So, just for shits and giggles (and because this thread never really offered anything socially redeeming in the first place.). Could you regale us with nimbles death DM style?

SuperTylor · Post by **SuperTylor** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 4:59 am

Wait, what if it was an important Jedi who had Plot Device Immunity?

NorthernComfort · Post by **NorthernComfort** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 5:06 am

Doesn't matter. These days it's quite trendy for the hero to die.

Deacon · Post by **Deacon** » Sun Aug 29, 2004 9:11 pm

[quote="KitsuneMusume";p="390519"]Yeah, I put my $$ on Sneaky Ninja

[/quote]
...she's a dancer??

Skorpion · Post by **Skorpion** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:45 pm

Depends, do the ninja get the sith-made ointment stuff to make swords lightsaber-proof?
If not, the Jedi would be able to take a good many down, due to not needing to worry.
If they do, a lot of ninjas would be needed to surround the Jedi.

Arm the Jedi with a blaster pistol, and we have an automatic winner. Pinpoint accuracy with a reflector.

Post by **Blaze** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 9:52 pm

Depends, do the ninja get the sith-made ointment stuff to make swords lightsaber-proof?

Vibroblades are Lightsaber Resistant because of a Cortosis Ore weave in the metal. Not ointment. Get your SW facts straight.

Lunatic Jedi · Post by **Lunatic Jedi** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 1:00 am

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Calus · Post by **Calus** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 2:22 am

LJ, does Blaze need to beat you upside the head with some cortosis ore?

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