Cyrith

As I recall from the original print Barnum had, there was just a large open area slightly away from the bar/sitting area. The empty space borders a wall on two ends(the bottom and the right). I think there may have been a partial wall at the top, but I'm not sure. At least one side was completely open, facing toward the sitting area, diagonal from the bar. I don't recall anything about a cage or a dome, and in fact have not been play it as such. Why I keep flying around before hitting the walls is because I tend to go very far from knockback(like 1000 feet.) For simplicity sake I've been hitting one of the walls. I have no idea how the walls would be electrified without sending a jolt through the whole arena.

Just a theoritical pl 14, max points Matthias. Essentially death proof, unless he's one hit killed. Also, I figure by this point he'll have found someone who believes what he says(or is attracted to his power) so he gets a Sidekick. It's not in the board style because that's way more time then I fancy spending on theory. Matthias Power Level: 14 (250 power points) Abilities: STR 10(+0) DEX 16(+3) CON 8(-1) INT 18(+4) WIS 16(+3) CHA 18(+4) Skills: Escape Artist 8 (+11), Intimidate 12 (+16), Knowledge (Theology and Philosophy) 16 (+20), Language (Latin, ), Perform (Oratory) 9 (+13), Sense Motive 6 (+9) Feats: All-out Attack, Attack Focus (Melee) 4, Chokehold, Diehard, Equipment 2, Fearless, Grappling Finesse, Improved Grab, Improved Initiative 3, Luck 2, Quick Draw, Rage 2, Sidekick 6, Ultimate Effort (Save (Willpower)) Powers: Absorption (Physical) 15 (E:Both Types,Energy Storage;PF:Slow Fade), Transfer 14 (Drain (Constitution) 14;Boost (Trait (Strike)) 14) Combat: Attack +10 Defense 18 (Flat-footed: 14) Initiative +15 Grapple: +17 (Attack - +114,Dexterity - +3,Size - +0) Saves: Toughness -1 Fortitude +5 Reflex +9 Willpower +17 Lifting: 100 lb. Equipment (10 points): Compact Car Knife Cost Summary: Ability 26 + Skills 16 (61 Ranks) + Feats 27 + Powers 119 + Combat 36 + Saves 26 = 250 / 250

I'm tempted to steal this one

"I don't think that's that King Kong. Mind you I never did see the remake, and with Jack Black involved, it just might be. Definitely original though. We might even have some new forerunners for the costume contest. Personally I think the Were-Tigers look coolest. They remind me of creatures in my dads old table top gaming books. Something with an R. I just liked reading about all the different fantasy characters." 'Excellent, got her talking. Those weird costumes were a blessing in disguise. Keep asking questions.' "Sooo, do you like to read?"

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying here Doc A.

Matthias snarls as he feels his anger continue to pump through his veins. His first reaction is to leap at Knieval, but even through the haze of anger he understands what the taller man intends to do to him. Matthias positions himself so that his back is facing the bar area of the Arena. If the Captain where to try and blast him now, he'd be blasting him into the drink section. "You obviously don't know your biblical literature very well, or you would not have invoked such a doomed example. Do you recall what happened to Cain after he killed Abel? He was cursed. Doomed to wander the earth in freakish misery, alone, until judgment day. I'd say that will make a fitting punishment for you. Though if you want to really pull off being Cain, you'll need my knife!" Matthias widens his strength and hurls the knife, but even his anger can't keep away the touch of fatigue. Knievalslaps the knife away harmlessly.

3/10/09-- A new Messanger-- Matthias Arrives in Freedom

I'm using my fearsome presence,(and my rage, since you insulted me) which is a DC 11 Will save. I'm also drawing a knife.

Matthias takes the punch on the chin, his head snapping to the side. He then turns back to reveala small electrical burn on his chin. Even as Knievel watches thisheal over, leaving Matthias with only an angry look in his eyes. Blood and anger begin to flood his face as he draws his knife from inside his robes. "How dare you insult that which you don't understand! Call me a Philistine, when it is you who does not understand the works of the Lord, or the words of the messenger. Flee from this place, lest I be forced to take my wrath further!"

you forgot to add the plus 10 for a HP reroll, you only lost 1 con. Drain now only drains the amount failed by. opposed grapple check (1d20 12=25) Looks like you got it.

"Really? He was there more than one day in a row? Creepy. Although.....I suppose that means lots of people must have seen him. Yet he supposedly needs protection from thugs? Something about this seems off. Whatever, we can brain storm on the way. I need to grab my costume and some food. Shall we meet in the parking lot at say....6:00-6:15? That should leave us with plenty of time to get there, maybe do some scouting." Gordy visibly relaxes now that he'd found some help. His stomach growls, and he gives an embarrassed smile. "Sorry, haven't eaten in awhile.

The second attempt was a surge attack, So I'll be fatigued start of next turn. I may have interpreted improved grab wrong, in which case ignore the grapple attempt. Judges ruling?

Matthias falls from the ceiling like a vengeful comet, shoulder turned, attempting to lay hands on the Capt. as he fell, but missing. The self styled holy man digs deep though, drawing on an inner strength to try again, and makes his grab. The Capt. can feel the energy of his body trying to leave him. Matthias then attempts to lock up with his adversary. ""Give up? What makes you think I would ever give up. I am the chose one. You are nothing."

How would we handle me purposely trying to fall on the Capt? I know falling is a move action, would trying to direct it be a standard action?

By the way, it's my turn. Knocked out doesn't carry a stunned condition with it. I have to fall back to the ground, but that's only a move action.

Actually it was disabled, but either way not enough to put me through it. Keep that in mind in case it gets disabled again though.

Trying to figure out if the ceiling breaks there. I didn't from the knockback, but I'm thinking a line attack would also likely damage it. I guess you should roll the save for the ceiling with a minus 1, see what happens.

There was no way to dodge, slammed up against a wall. Matthias feels the blast lift him, but only for a second before darkness overtakes his senses. The force of hitting the ceiling stretches the metal almost to the breaking point. though also serves to wake Matthias up.

Gordy takes Chris's hand in a firm handshake. "Yeah, I only knew your first name. And that likely wouldn't have narrowed it down by all that much. Anyway, I'll cut to the chase. I need a bit of a favor. I may have agreed to meet up with a local storekeeper in my secret identity tonight at around 7, in riverside park. I can't drive, nor can I really take the bus in my costume, and you're the only guy I know with his own means of transportation. Plus there's just something about this guy I don't quite trust. Probably that he was observing us the whole time he was at the park. Sooo....yeah. Long story short, can I get a ride back up there after dinner?" Gordy gives his most 'please-help-me' smile. "It could be fun."

I'm going to be away from now until sunday night. I'll try and post my reply before I leave.

That wall is actually only injured, and that's only if walls in the arena can be injured. I couldn't find the original post.

Matthias saw the energy coming and tried to dodge. For a moment it looks like his leap won't take him far enough, but he manages to throw himself flat at the last moment, catches him only by the back, rather than the full blast. The impact still hurls Matthias against the wall,once more knocking him for a loop. The wall itself bends under the impact, but the slight burn on Matthias back seems to instantly heal over. "Do you see now how fruitless this all is? I can outlast you."

Ok. That's what I saved against. Even if it had all been physical(now that I work it out) I think it would have been the same. I edited my IC post accordingly.

does that include the power attack though? That seems a bit of a grey area. Otherwise I need to save at a 18?

I missed that. Does the electric apply to mighty?