casino II

(First of all, "Crap, crap, crap!" I was hoping to split the party expecting some of you to go in right away, with others staggering in later...)


As the party approaches the casino again at 2am (assuming stealthily), you notice a large semi truck pulling out full of used cars, a fairly empty parking lot, and another semi being loaded up with cars. There are 6 Teiflings loading cars, and 4 Goliath bouncers outside the main doors, which are closed, and no one else outside the casino (neither in or out).

Investigating the freeway exit leading to this casino, you see traffic being detoured away by 2 cop cars and a burning car.

Going around back to the parking garage (where the elevator entrance to the main gaming floor and the service entrance door is) you notice every single car parked there has very dark tinted windows and no one or nothing else.

Let me know what everyone wants to do next: front door (now or after the Teiflings leave) or the service entrance? Something else?...

So from 2am to 4 am we see no one new enter the casino?

Hmm, it sounds like the party is already getting started.

I'd like to check out the service entrance first.

Telgarth suggests "or maybe the parking entrance." But we should get inside soon.

Likely no one is entering the casino because they have enough bodys to suck.
If all the car in the garage have tinted glass, that must be the vamp enterance.
How many tinted cars do we see? that may give us a idea of how many vamps are inside.

Mick wrote:So from 2am to 4 am we see no one new enter the casino?

Well, AT 2:00am, yes. The "...to 4 am" part you don't know, since that time hasn't happened yet.

Dwarmaj wrote:Hmm, it sounds like the party is already getting started.

I'd like to check out the service entrance first.

Going around back, avoiding notice by the Tieflings and bouncers out front, the Slayers go to the parking levels and see 15 cars with dark tinted windows (all parked away from where the morning sun rises), the elevator, and the service entrance. (both closed.) There are no people or activity going on here.

Well, AT 2:00am, yes. The "...to 4 am" part you don't know, since that time hasn't happened yet.

Are we play out from 2:00 am on?

Say to the party " I think we need to get Blade the a coat with the coven symbol from the kids.
Looks like we may need to aquire a car with tinted windows.

Yikes, 15 vamps. Someone wake up that guy in the van!

bradly wrote:
Going around back, avoiding notice by the Tieflings and bouncers out front, the Slayers go to the parking levels and see 15 cars with dark tinted windows (all parked away from where the morning sun rises), the elevator, and the service entrance. (both closed.) There are no people or activity going on here.

How sturdy do the door look?
Can we hear music or other noises from inside?

I think we should slash the tires of the tinted window cars. Does it look like anyone is in the cars? We can't see in, but is there any music playing, movement from inside, or any other signs that a driver may still be inside.

Going to be fun that's for sure. Does anyone appear to be near the cars with tinted windows? How many surveillance cameras are there on the cars? Could we get close enough to them without arousing suspicion?

We could create a diversion by lighting a few fires in the cars down here and then heading back upstairs to go in the service entrance and/or the front entrance.

At some point the hired help will probably disperse once they get rid of the cars of the victims. I would hazard a guess that they are not so alive anymore so I don't mind burning the place down.

quick investigation of the tinted cars - are any of them occupied(assume they are until are checked)? Are they locked? Are the keys in any of them? Weapons? Might be smart to check.

Also note the license plates, registration if we can get at.

Dwarmaj wrote:How sturdy do the door look?
Can we hear music or other noises from inside?

Both are metal, but exactly as you'd expect an elevator door & deliveries entrance to look like. You don't notice any extra fortifications. (Ember gathered this intel the first time, before she went in... everything looks the same as then, except less cars and they didn't all have tinted windows last time.)

I'm assuming you are observing from a distance, but if everyone's really quiet, you can hear the feint din of a base beat from loud music coming from inside.

PCs: As this new info might change the original plans, please give me an update on what your PC is wearing, and what items you're carrying or have on you, and how you approach the casino.

Krystoff wrote:Going to be fun that's for sure. Does anyone appear to be near the cars with tinted windows? How many surveillance cameras are there on the cars? Could we get close enough to them without arousing suspicion.

You don't see anyone near the cars. You also don't see any movement in the cars, but it's night, the tint is pretty dark, so you are not sure about inside each car from your observation point. Yes, there are surveillance cameras. They are pointed at the various parking spaces and the driveway into the parking lot. They look to be positioned to put patrons at ease against being mugged in the parking lot more than anything else. Those of you trained in stealth think it's possible to avoid all the cameras, but not a given (i.e., might depend on how well your stealth rolls are)

jibuki wrote:quick investigation of the tinted cars - are any of them occupied(assume they are until are checked)? Are they locked? Are the keys in any of them? Weapons? Might be smart to check.

Also note the license plates, registration if we can get at.

You'll need to go in and be much closer to know any of that, and could conflict with avoiding cameras...

Well I don't think we want to take the elevator, they could easily shut it down and we'll be trapped inside.

I think our best shot may be to sneak up to and break into the service entrance.

I think we should try have Blade & Ember walk up to the elevator.
With a coven emblem on Blade that should get us in.
Blade can tell the bouncers he's bring in this sweet tasting thing (Ember)in for the party.
Ember will allow Blade to put a set on bite marks on her neck but "NO SUCKING!" to make it look convincing.

If we get in, we can work our way to open the service door.

Sounds good to me. However, I will do a bit of sucking.

Ross wrote:Sounds good to me. However, I will do a bit of sucking.

1 hp minimum damage to leave a somewhat convincing scar... (more if Blade gets a little carried away).

Everyone else stays back for now, Blade & Ember walk up to the elevator and hit the button. After about 45 secs, the light turns off. You try it a couple times but nothing else happens.

Now what?

While Blade and Ember are heading up to the elevator, Telgarth will use his streewise and stealth checking out some of the most hidden vehicles

Are there any cameras pointed at the elevator?
Are there any cameras pointed at the service doors?

If none pointed at the elevator, Blade and Ember can try to force open the doors.
If none pointed at the service doors, Blade and Ember can try to force open the doors.

jibuki wrote:While Blade and Ember are heading up to the elevator, Telgarth will use his streewise and stealth checking out some of the most hidden vehicles

stealth 9+10=19 you think you're stayed out of view of cameras & possible onlookers. Streetwise is the new gather info, so doesn't apply unless you can talk to cars... They are locked and unoccupied. We'll say you've written down most of the plates.

Mick wrote:Are there any cameras pointed at the elevator?
Are there any cameras pointed at the service doors?

If none pointed at the elevator, Blade and Ember can try to force open the doors.
If none pointed at the service doors, Blade and Ember can try to force open the doors.

No. No. Ember's str ck 1+6=7, fail, Blade 15+5=20 success. The little lady needed a man to help her.

You pry open the door on the 1st try and you see wall, just as the rest of the side of the building. (Ember rode the elevator earlier)

...really was hoping the party would be split up now.

So we see no elevator car or elevator shaft.
Try putting her hand thru the wall to see if it's for real.
If it's solid

OK Blade, try opening the service door & Ember will help him (+2)

If we can't get in through the service area...

We could try rigging a car and have it drive through the front door.

We could try rigging a car and have it drive through the front door.

That would kind of alert them that they are being attacked.
I think we need to get in without alerting them of the pending attack to get more intel.

Mick wrote:That would kind of alert them that they are being attacked.
I think we need to get in without alerting them of the pending attack to get more intel.

Well if the elevator has been bricked up and we can't get in through the service entrance, then we don't have much of a choice. We'll have to go through the front and take out as many as we can.

Hopefully it won't come to that, but it may...

Mick wrote:So we see no elevator car or elevator shaft.
Try putting her hand thru the wall to see if it's for real.
If it's solid

OK Blade, try opening the service door & Ember will help him (+2)

Ember aid another: 12+5=17 theivery

Blade theivery: 10 +6 +2 tp&t +2 aid=20. The service door clicks unlocked. Blade, Ember, and Telgarth are by the service doors (with Telgarth keeping everyone out of view of the security cameras), Ashe & Angel are hanging back in reserve.

The music you hear is a little louder once the door cracks open, but isn't coming from this room. You hear lots of laughter & non-discript chatter, not much screaming like in the Orpheus dream, but occasional ignored pleading & moaning.

I'm assuming you haven't opened the door yet... Wait for the others? Open the door now? What order do you all want to be in? (We might be ready for initiative rolls! )

Unless the others signal for us to stay back, Angel will approach stealthily.

I would suggest Blade and Ember go first to see whats inside this room.
They have the best chance of not being attacked on entry.
"A coven vamp and his next meal" Blade can flash his teeth & Ember has the bite marks.

Dwarmaj wrote:Unless the others signal for us to stay back, Angel will approach stealthily.

Angel 9+10=19 stealth starts moving up and he thinks he's staying pretty hidden.

Ashe will move up as well using stealth.

Edit: Just checked and Ashe's stealth check is a +2 (I believe that is with the 'hide' armor on). Ashe will hang back at the perimeter of the cameras and wait for a signal or a fight to break out.

Krystoff wrote:...Ashe will hang back at the perimeter of the cameras and wait for a signal or a fight to break out.

Got it. Waiting on Telgarth & especially Blade if Blade & Ember are going to try to bluff their way in first...

Hide behind service door, enter behind Blade(assuming Ember is in front) if no one is in view.

Wearing longsword as battle doesn't seem to be far off. Getting my at will would sure be nice... But with fifteen cars I imagine there will be a lot of battle opportunities.

If your action points aren't active yet, do the previous battles count?

jibuki wrote:If your action points aren't active yet, do the previous battles count?

Yes, you've all been achieving milestones whether you'e unlocked your AP or not, however, since everyone took an extended rest, your milestones are all reset.

bradly wrote:
Got it. Waiting on Telgarth & especially Blade if Blade & Ember are going to try to bluff their way in first...

Looks like we're waiting on Blade...

Sorry, been busy with work and BF games.

Yes, I will attempt to bluff our way in.

"the N waitress near the cage and she and the other 2 to the S are the only ones cooking (or working at all for that matter, save for the one heading up the stairs with 2 trays full of food)."

Umm, oops. eyeballing it, you can see the waitress going up the stairs to the NW, but maptools' fog of war says you don't have LOS. We'll say you can't see her but clearly hear her plates & trays clanking and growning dimmer.

Is this a new map you created?

Check to see if the map is visible to players. Map->Player Visible


If Fog of War is on, try Ctrl-i to illuminate the area around the PC.

Dwarmaj wrote:Is this a new map you created?

Check to see if the map is visible to players. Map->Player Visible


If Fog of War is on, try Ctrl-i to illuminate the area around the PC.

Thanks! Both of those worked!



Most, but not all, stop and glance up at you two and look surprised to see someone come through that door. Everyone except the 4 ladies to the W cooking and serving, the rest are playing, talking, or just hanging out.

Angel, Ashe, & Telgarth are outside, I assume squeezing to stay within blackout zones of the security cameras. Angel catches the door just at the last moment before it swung closed and relatched and 10+10=20 perception hear a lot of talking and playing gradually quiet down, but not altogether stop. None of you can see into the room to make the door appear fully closed and latched as usual.

If Enber is first
Standard action only: move 6 SW

Mick wrote:If Enber is first
Standard action only: move 6 SW

fyi, that's straight toward one of the giant pillars blocking LOS... Blade's turn.

Where is stairs going up to casino. Im going try and stop people from going up to get help.

Mick wrote:Where is stairs going up to casino. Im going try and stop people from going up to get help.

You can't actually see the stairs from where you are, but it's the grey platform to your NW. You know it's the stairs because the music is louder there and coming from above. You also hear sounds of a waitress clanking trays and dishes just out of view on the same platform.

Mick wrote:Im going try and stop people from going up to get help.

Ember moves 6 squares from where she is and is about half way to the platform of the stairs, just about to round the corner out of view of Blade. She sees the back of a waitress walking out of view.

Blade's turn...

Post Script: This looks to be a huge kitchen area for prepping food. You note it's at least roughly the same size as the entire casino gaming level above.

I have Angel, Ember, and Telgarth, but I stil need wish lists for Blade & Ashe of 7th or 8th level items (or lower) you might like to happen to find in upcoming treasure). There just might be some useful magic items somewhere in this building...

bradly wrote:

Mick wrote:Im going try and stop people from going up to get help.

Ember moves 6 squares from where she is and is about half way to the platform of the stairs, just about to round the corner out of view of Blade. She sees the back of a waitress walking out of view.

Blade's turn...
Post Script: This looks to be a huge kitchen area for prepping food. You note it's at least roughly the same size as the entire casino gaming level above.

Blade said he was trying to bluff his way in. Did you need more of a description or is it someone else's turn?

Dwarmaj wrote:Blade said he was trying to bluff his way in. Did you need more of a description or is it someone else's turn?

Yes, but he & Ember went in bluffing last round, and now it's Blade's turn again for a standard action after he went in...

Follow Ember as if I'm leading her.

Ross wrote:Follow Ember as if I'm leading her.

Do either of you say anything as you enter the room and walk toward the stairs? A good portion of the room was surprised by your entry and look over to you both...

I'll say, "Get movin' cattle. We have a dinner date."

Is there an area to hide inside the service entrance? I would like to be inside the building.

Ross wrote:I'll say, "Get movin' cattle. We have a dinner date."

An Eladrin man dressed as a dealer gets up from his table and says, "Whoa there brother! You're pretty late to the party... No more fun to be had up there anymore. Might as well hang out here until Witching Hour." (Looking at Ember) "She'll be a good one to sire, is she juiced? We have plenty of Orpheus to go around... Why you here so late?"

jibuki wrote:Is there an area to hide inside the service entrance? I would like to be inside the building.

You don't know yet unless Angel wants to open the door, which may effectively blow Blade & Ember's cover. The 3 outside can hear the conversation inside but can't & haven't seen in. Let me know if you want to hold position and/or do anything else.

Otherwise, Ember then Blade again...

Move & Standard: still moving towards the stair at 2/3 speed (4+4 spaces) but walking and talking like I'm high on the Orpheus drugs (for same reason to cut off route to get reinforcements)
Free: say "baby, I thought you said the party was upstairs"