# Middle Earth FA63 D&D Game: Fifth Adventure - War in Goblin Gate **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Tags:** middle-earth-game\ **Created:** [December 5, 2008, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898 "2008-12-05T19:34:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 26
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2009, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/501 "2009-01-09T18:42:28Z")
> [@NAF1138](#): > > So, anyone think that there might be some more cave trolls around? I enjoyed that fight. Braggart:D ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2009, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/502 "2009-01-09T18:57:45Z")
\*If Elfstan is not back yet, I will go and find him before he decides to jump in front of another troll or take on a horde of Goblins. After all, he has killed one troll already. I really don’t want him aiming for another.\* 😉 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2009, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/503 "2009-01-09T20:12:27Z")
Mulligan heads down the east hall and after a short bit she hears goblin voices before seeing Elfstan or the Goblins. A short time later she sees Elfstan inching his way back towards her. He stops and signals for her to wait. He waits 30 seconds and comes swiftly back to her and relays that he thinks the Goblins are ready to make a break for it the way we came in. “What should we do?” ---
**Author:** ![NAF1138](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/naf1138/32/3245_2.png) [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2009, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/504 "2009-01-09T20:17:21Z")
Not that I know what is going on yet, but when I do know my first thought is going to be “Ambush!” ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/505 "2009-01-10T09:07:37Z")
\*Hmm, lots of Goblins coming this way. Elfstan, you go back and tell the others what you just heard, our job is to stop them escaping, so I think they will want to make sure of it. I’m going to see if I can get an idea of how many are coming and when. Hopefully I can get a bit of warning to the party before they come through. Yes, I know it’s dangerous, but I am a little more expendable than you, not to mention a little more cautious \*😉 Mulligan is going to inch forward to see what she can find. ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/506 "2009-01-10T22:19:24Z")
Deor stands ready to Sleep any goblins that should happen our way. ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/507 "2009-01-10T22:45:03Z")
Elfstan reports back and suggests the party get moving to cut off the goblins. Mulligan comes racing back shortly after with a report of only 30, but two big ones in the rear that look dangerous. ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2009, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/508 "2009-01-10T22:54:13Z")
That’s what we keep [del]burrahobbits[/del] scouts about the place for - best follow the recommendation. Form up and move out, and there will certainly be some dangerous creatures in the next fight; I can count a dozen or so from where I am standing. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/509 "2009-01-11T02:03:56Z")
Thoroncir draws his longsword and hefts his shield, ready for whatever may come their way. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/510 "2009-01-11T15:30:27Z")
Shield wall is best for swarming goblins, so form up. Ranged weapons should concentrate on the two big ones, but I’m sure you already knew that. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/511 "2009-01-11T15:37:18Z")
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**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/512 "2009-01-11T15:59:47Z")
Given where this fight is going to take place, if the goblins decide to break and run they could go back and down and head for the chamber with two doors leading to the main gate. I think it would be a good idea if Elfstan and I circle round and make sure they cannot get out that door. I don’t expect any of them to make it of course, but its better to be safe than sorry. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Malacandra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Malacandra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malacandra)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/513 "2009-01-11T16:46:11Z")
Take two of the rearguard with you - we still have two more to cover Gilraen and Ghân. A quick non-magical blast on _Glinras_ just to give the new arrivals a cheery welcome… ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/514 "2009-01-11T17:11:50Z")
Jari, Vili, with me and flank Elfstan. Let’s go cut off their escape, shall we. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/515 "2009-01-11T21:45:49Z")
I could Web the passage behind them, cutting off retreat, but I don’t think it’s worth using the spell on this group. Sleep on the back of the Goblins’ ranks, so that those at the rear can’t retreat and any from the front who try may trip on their way. ---
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/516 "2009-01-11T23:18:44Z")
I want a piece of those orcs!! ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/517 "2009-01-11T23:26:02Z")
Me first! ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/518 "2009-01-11T23:39:16Z")
> [@appleciders](#): > > I could Web the passage behind them, cutting off retreat, but I don’t think it’s worth using the spell on this group. Sleep on the back of the Goblins’ ranks, so that those at the rear can’t retreat and any from the front who try may trip on their way. Ghân agrees: Web works on all sorts of opponents, but Sleep is best v loads of weedy chaps (like these goblins). ---
**Author:** ![CatInASuit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3be4f8/32.png) [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/519 "2009-01-12T04:43:41Z")
Deor, if there are no archers in the groups and they are just plain goblins, I would save your spells for when we really need them. ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898/520 "2009-01-12T10:58:38Z")
If any opponent starts casting (or turns out to be as dangerous as a Troll), Ghân will use a Summon Insects. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898.md?page=25) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-earth-fa63-d-d-game-fifth-adventure-war-in-goblin-gate/475898.md?page=27)