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game 6 east arena

Posted July 8, 2014 by Pirate_Ninja

East Arena

The essence of life was once strong here in the eastern reaches of the arena. The burned remains of several varieties of trees reach pathetically toward the sky - the once-mighty forest has been charred extensively and the surrounding brush has largely burned away. Most of the animals seem to have abandoned the area for fear of the forest fire.

Fire has damaged most of the room, rendering its vegetation largely useless. Warriors can still hide in the area, but the usual chance of failure will apply.

-Center-
A small clearing holds a makeshift tent, partially surrounded by a simple fence of long, leafless sticks and decorated with small animal bones and other peculiarities. Primitive signage suggests that its owner is some sort of mystic, willing to practice his mysterious works on any visitors who request his aid.

-North-
The haggard forest vegetation thins as powdery white snow begins coating the ground underfoot. The frigid winds of the North Arena lie ahead. The winds ahead sound much more dangerous than before.

-East-
The ground gradually becomes soft and moist, eventually giving way to a soupy marsh. Mangroves and mushrooms grow nearby, as if to watch over the mysteries that lurk within the muddy waters...some probably more dangerous than others. A sizable pile of charred timber can be found near the mangroves at the swamp's edge. Several sharp sticks are arranged in a rough circle in the shallows, pointing out of the water in various angles and directions.

-South-
A bright blue sky stretches above sweeping grass plains decorated with vibrant wildflowers. The South Arena is truly a sight to behold.

-West-
A narrow trail winds through charred undergrowth toward the Dais of Deities. Its elegant marble surface seems especially cold and clean from here. Several sharp sticks are jutting out of the ground, angled toward the exit.


Exits:
  • North (to North Arena) (Dangerous)
  • South (to South Arena)
  • West (to Dais of Deities)

    Players:

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    -Round 2-

    Combat restrictions are now lifted. Let the battle begin!

    July 10, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Hrm

    July 10, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Ghowilo looked around at his fellow combatants, no one seemed to become aggressive quite yet, he was thankful. He had yet to speak with Dooku and had no idea what to think. Lady Flare seemed nice enough.

    "I'm going to take a look around, see if I can't find something useful"

    July 10, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    "Hello, Mystic One. What kinds of things can you do? Is there any aid you can give me like boost my stats (such as Luck)?"

    July 10, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Ghowilo shrugged at Dooku, "Not one for conversation huh?" He headed over to the tent with the mystic and asked for her help in the battles to come.

    July 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    Looks like I'm going to be staying here for a Round or 2. Time to become invisible. And since Ghowilo is my temporary ally, I'll conceal him as well. (Having someone with a big stick could come in handy.) This is a mobile illusion so we can walk around and provided Ghowilo stays close he can remain concealed. Could I have about a 10 foot radius with myself being the center. Or please specify how big of an area it is.

    Hmm, and since I might not be able to see Ghowilo in my illusion and vice versa, I'm going to need a tether.

    I hope I'm not forgetting anything. Time will tell.

    July 11, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    *Ghowilo also decides to ask the Mystic about magic mushrooms at the last moment if that can be added in there somehow...*

    July 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    Lady Flare and Ghowilo pay a visit to the peculiar local, then follow Count Dooku's example of exploring the woods. The birds in the trees make more conversation than the warriors do.

    July 11, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 3-

    July 11, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Going to go ahead and do my first action since I'm still awake. Basically, the way I want this one to work is if someone attacks Lady Flare, I step in to intervene and protect her. Like the move sentinel from Final Fantasy.

    July 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    I need some suplies.

    July 11, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    As the crickets begin to chirp, Ghowilo moves to the center of the Arena with LF and looks through the bones for a suitable piece to make a spear-head out of.

    July 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    Because it's easier. Shame there's no dialogue.

    July 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    I might be back here to check out more of the area. Bor for now, moving on.

    July 12, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Here we go...

    July 12, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Count Dooku emerges from deep in the brush and heads over to investigate the swamp before quietly considering his surroundings for a while. As he does, there's a brief, flickering glimpse of Lady Flare and Ghowilo checking out the central encampment.

    July 12, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 4 -

    July 12, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Bah

    July 12, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    Why was I revealed?

    July 12, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    LOVE BUNNIES

    July 13, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    ALRIGHT WHO DID THIS

    FESS UP

    NOW

    July 13, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Roxas invites Pollo to check out the swamp, but it proves to be nothing but an attempt to shove her head beneath the soupy surface and drown her! She manages to fight him off - just barely keeping her hair out of the muck - but before she can share a few choice words with her attacker he runs off into the underbrush out of sight.

    Sighing, Pollo conjures up a pile of absolutely breathtaking carrots and leaves them out where a small gray rabbit soon emerges and starts nibbling on them. She immediately becomes quite fond of the cuddly critter.

    Count Dooku skulks around the forest for a bit before disappearing from view, and the solitary Chefmage decides to take advantage of the serene scene and practice her most impressive pro wrestling posts.

    July 13, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 5-

    July 13, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    "Violence. Great."
    SDYoshi was stunned by what he saw occur as he arrived, incapable of believing one would be able to do such a thing.

    But this was the area for him. Plenty of trees for maneuverability around and over opponents, as well as many hiding spots and escape routes in case something goes wrong.
    It couldn't hurt for him to at least check out the North Arena later, though.

    "...so besides...almost drowning...how are you?"

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Let's try this again

    July 13, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    "Oh wait, there are probably more people here than just is two, Excuse me for a moment."

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Suddenly, a loud voice echoes through the air:

    "Greetings, brave warriors! Just delivering a bit of information for you all. The item caches and buff dispensers in each area can be used again and again - multiple times in one round, even - but you'll only get one item or effect per action used. Take note, however, that carrying too many items may be a hindrance, and that the friendly spellcasters may not appreciate it when someone takes advantage of their generosity..."

    July 13, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    He had his legendary weapon, but he had no idea how powerful it was.

    And he didn't want to test it on people...
    ...but as long as he remained hidden in the trees, people wouldn't see him. They don't normally look up when they're looking for someone.

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    And don't mind me if you see some explosions.
    It probably isn't me.

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    "Flowers as a weapon? That's got to be good."
    SDYoshi whispered to himself, commenting on the flowers that he picked. The blue ones cause numbness, and the white ones cause burning, he thought.
    Maybe he could use them to his advantage. He would get some more later, after he visited the snow area.

    But he didn't know how he would use them. He could grind them down and coat his weapon with it, or he could put them inside the eggs...somehow? He would need to figure this out.

    The rot dust he picked up could also be useful. If he could coat an egg with it, he could launch it at someone and use its effects without being seen.

    He would have to use the flowers. Were the blue and white ones the only ones that did anything?

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    ...are you even here, Pollo?

    July 13, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    hi *waves* ^_^

    July 14, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Hum de dum

    July 14, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    :D

    July 14, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    (OH for some reason didn't see your first posts ;~;)

    I am doing well, sir! It's a quiet Sunday night here... so I decided on some delicious baking ^O^ I hope you like chocolate chip cookies ^_^ how are you doing on this fine night?

    July 14, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    "...it's night time? I hardly even noticed."
    SDYoshi looked at this person. This was the master chef that offered the sausage at the beginning of the tournament.

    Chef. Hm.
    "Do you like cooking a lot? In the field south of here, there are numerous flowers, and some of them smell like they're good for cooking. They might be good in your cooking! I would experiment with them."
    He thought he would try to help.
    "Make sure you know what they do, first. They could help you gain an advantage here, as long as you cook them right!"

    He felt warmth. He never thought of ingesting the flowers he acquired, but others could.

    July 14, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Roxas emerges from the brush and makes his way around the woods, searching and working. SDYoshi, curious about his surroundings, uses his incredible flutter kick to quickly ascend the branches of a large tree, where he soon disappears among the leaves overhead. Roxas suddenly bolts upward as if to follow, but it's because he's wandered into a hunting snare someone laid out!

    Meanwhile, Pollo Deen bakes up some delightful treats for herself and SDYoshi, but when she looks around he's nowhere in sight. She decides to hold on to his portion, hoping he'll return soon. Finished, she then summons another tasty carrot and bribes the curious little rabbit with a second meal.

    Suddenly, a white object shoots downward out of the treetops and hits a bush, exploding on impact with a loud pop!

    July 14, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 6-

    July 14, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Well shit.

    July 14, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    AHA

    July 14, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Public enemy number one now I suppose...

    July 14, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    "By the way Pollo, I would make good use of those flowers in the south arena. They could save more than just your cooking..."
    SDYoshi realized there was somethig wrong in the south arena.
    "...though since Helium just died, and the south arena is where I just saw him, I would make sure you're ready for anything."

    Those cookies sure look appetizing, he thought.

    July 14, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    And then, as silently as the wind, he moves on once again.

    July 14, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Ahhh really? I've only been here so far... I spent an extra round in the Dais/original place we were in because I forgot this was a mini game. Hmmm... Thank you for the tip, though, kind sir, I most certainly will.

    Oh, my little bunny Luna says hi. ^____^

    July 14, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    I hope you have a good time up there, Roxas.
    For your sake, I hope someone cuts you down before they decide to do something else.

    July 14, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    hi roxas

    July 15, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    If you're feeling kind Apollo, you could cut him down. Or Lucy could.

    July 15, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    I'll gladly help him down if he reveals himself/isn't just sneakin' around in sneaky mode ;~;

    July 15, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    BABY LOVE

    MY BABY LOVE

    July 15, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    (Pirate_Ninja)

    July 15, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Roxas pulls out a handmade bow and fires at the snare holding him captive, but only manages to damage it and he's still left hanging. Suddenly, Count Dooku springs out of hiding nearby and plunges a dagger into Roxas's abdomen! The color drains from Roxas's face as he feels poison enter his veins. "Looks like quite a catch," the huntsman sneers as he twists the dagger before yanking it free and jumping back into the brush.

    Meanwhile, SDYoshi drops down from the treetops and exchanges pleasantries with Pollo as he accepts her fresh-baked cookies. He then pays a visit to the strange mystic while Pollo herself devotes some time to bonding with her rabbit friend - Luna proves to be a fan of baby carrots, but not so crazy about being pet. As she smiles at the little gray bunny, an arrow suddenly flies past her head! The chefmage shoots a dirty look at Roxas, who grows increasingly frustrated over his miss.

    July 15, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 7-

    July 15, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    When does the laziness penalty set in?

    July 15, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    roxas what the FUDGE

    hi dooku

    July 15, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Hi (:$)

    July 15, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Great minds think alike, I suppose. >:/

    And I didn't even fire an arrow... :(

    Sorry Pollo. Truce? :3

    July 15, 2014
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    `Roxas`



    July 16, 2014
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    Jo Nathan

    okay..... fine.....................

    July 16, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    You... you attacked her, monster! I will not stand for this!


    1.


    2. "Disaster cries out to smash all...
    !"

    3.


    July 16, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    T.G. LLight, looking rather cross, visits the central encampment before turning his attention to the dangling Roxas. "For shame, raising arms against an innocent maiden!" LLight cries, pointing his blade at the captive warrior and unleashing an icy strike that leaves him feeling a little more injured and a little less blessed. LLight turns to Pollo Deen with a charming smile, but she seems too focused on her chefmagic to notice. After producing matching donut outerwear for herself and Luna, she heads off to cuddle with her rabbit friend in private.

    Jo Nathan, not looking for a fight, ducks behind a bush to try on a daring new outfit before paying a visit to the tent in the central clearing. He and LLight decide they've had their fill of forest and head off to the north.

    July 16, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 8-

    July 16, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Suddenly, a fearsome tiger slips out from the underbrush! It stalks around the campsite briefly before training its gaze on a bush several yards away, causing a nervous Count Dooku to slowly emerge from his hiding place within. The sound of laughter can be heard all around, followed by a voice:

    "Oh, he looks maaaaaaaad...I'd make tracks outta here if I were you. But hey, maybe you want to be cat food. I'm not gonna judge...not out loud, at least."

    July 16, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Chief... while you may be considering murdering my archer arse, perhaps we could chat?

    I understand you recently had a run in with LLight and company?

    July 16, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Chief... while you may be considering murdering my archer arse, perhaps we could chat?


    Killing you now was not in my plans. I have more dirty fish to fry. Talk yes. But not here. Don't know if we're allowed to use the Site Notification to talk or not.

    I understand you recently had a run in with LLight and company?


    Yep. LLight and Ghowilo ganged up on me. Damned near died, but made it to the healing pool. I don't care if I win or lose this game. My #1 goal is to put those two out of their misery.

    July 16, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and action in sneak please.

    July 16, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Don't know if we're allowed to use the Site Notification to talk or not.
    this is fine (and it's not like I could realistically enforce a ban on it anyway)

    July 16, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    :/


    July 16, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    (:$)

    July 16, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and action in sneak please.

    July 16, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    @ P_N:

    Will we know when we find our Legendary Weapon. Been to all arena's and don't think I've found it

    Also can we spend more then one round in the same arena. The east arena id ideal for a sniper.

    And did I do anything to cause the fire in the Dais? When you said this:

    No one dies, but an act of environmental irresponsibility occurs that could have far-reaching consequences...


    lol When you posted this I thought you were talking about someone peeing in the snow next to the pool.

    July 16, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    DAYUM NATURE YOU SCARY

    July 16, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Your death in Mafia shall be most unpleasant for this!

    July 16, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    (sad) Why you gotta go and make it all personal...

    July 17, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Let's see... Uh... You stabbed me!

    July 17, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    And strung you up with a trap, but that's no reason to get nasty about it! {:(}

    July 17, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and action in sneak please.

    July 17, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Count Dooku does an impressive job of multitasking, arguing with the snare-bound Roxas as he tries to keep away from the tiger that's stalking him. As he passes by the swamp at the east end of the arena, though, the snarling beast manages to catch him with a swipe of its claws, drawing blood! With renewed purpose, the huntsman sprints out the north exit as quickly as his legs can manage.

    Back at the swamp, chiefsonny can be seen poking around before finding a nice, comfy heap of brush to settle down in...as Pollo Deen jumps out of hers, startled by a curious squirrel.

    July 17, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 9-

    July 17, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Carried by the wind, some small embers and fragile bits of flaming debris rain down all over the room. Most of them catch in the treetops.

    July 17, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Well damn. :(

    July 17, 2014
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    `Roxas`

    Please make Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 18, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Please make Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 18, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    gf hhdndg

    July 18, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Please make Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 18, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    As the fierce tiger slinks away into the dark underbrush of the deep wood, Pollo Deen rushes around the area in a panic, doing her best to keep the flying embers from starting a forest fire. Her nervousness in full view, she starts to leave for the central dais but stops short to keep a cautious eye on the situation. The only things she sees, however, are a glimpse of chiefsonny searching the woods, and an injured, dejected Roxas breathing his last.

    July 18, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 10-

    July 18, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    The patches of sky visible from ground level seem darker than before. There's a strange crackling noise that seems to be quieting the birds...

    July 18, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    "Did someone start a fire here, too?"
    There could be an arson on the loose. Without a lot to lose, he knew people would do crazy things just because they can.

    July 18, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    He liked this area. If the fire were to take it out, he would be doomed.
    Best to so what he can to stop it before it spreads.

    July 18, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Please make Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 18, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Pollo seemed like she needed help, as she didn't know what to do.
    Maybe he would help her out. It's not like he would be using something that would lower his mobility.

    July 19, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Please make Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 20, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    I don't want to leave this area but I need to make sure the fire don't get bad.

    I will come back here as it's the best place for me to take a stand.Please make

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 20, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    SDYoshi hurriedly dumps out his makeshift vase to collect water from a tiny creek, but his reward for fire safety is getting tagged by a crossbow bolt in the shoulder! Identifying chiefsonny as the shooter, he leaps up to the treetops to take a look around. Once he's done, he returns to the ground to charm Pollo Deen a little as chiefsonny slips out the northern exit.

    July 20, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 11-

    July 20, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    The crackling sounds intensify as flames become visible in the forest canopy. The flames are far overhead and no immediate threat, but spreading steadily.

    July 20, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    wow I'm so dead if everyone wants to kill me

    July 20, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Maybe I could get help.

    July 20, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Man... Kinda messy in here... Eesh...

    July 21, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    oh yeah, a dead body

    July 21, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    poo poo

    July 21, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    Dinner and dancing are on the agenda for Pollo and Luna - though they're careful to remain on the defensive all throughout. SDYoshi launches a bottle of water at the flames overhead and seeks firefighting assistance from the old mystic before checking Roxas's body...and getting tackled to the ground by Enthorp Manthrob, who knocks him to the ground and punches him several times, drawing blood!

    July 21, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 12-

    July 21, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Fire has spread throughout the upper canopy of the forest, and the animals living within have fled. Flaming debris may fall from above.

    Rainclouds are starting to drift into the skies overhead.

    July 21, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    what the hell i swear at least 6 people have attacked me

    July 21, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    And with that diversion I could either attack or run away.
    Maybe I could do both.

    July 21, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    @P_N will you except a action like this and use it the way it's intended. By that I mean only if it's needed?

    Action:
    chiefsonny hides in the brush very close to the edge of the muddy waters and jumps in the water to avoid the fire if necessary to protect himself from it.

    Also, since I have been to every arena, will there be a penalty if I make this my base of operations now. In other words, I'm going to let them come to me since this arena is best suited for my character.

    Please make post in sneak mode.

    July 21, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 21, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    WHO ELSE WANTS SOME

    July 21, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    heh heh heh....

    July 21, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 22, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    I hope you prepare for the forces you have just set off.
    Or maybe you won't have the time

    July 22, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Bloodied and annoyed, SDYoshi flings a smoke bomb at Enthorp to cover his escape into the trees - though the mighty fighter simply takes a moment to savor the smoky taste of victory before heading off into the woods in search of someone else to beat down. From above, SDYoshi launches an egg into the cloud of smoke, but the attack doesn't connect with anyone.

    Suddenly, flaming branches and clumps of burning leaves fall from above! chiefsonny narrowly avoids danger by leaping out into the swamp as a branch crashes down near his hiding place, and SDYoshi's flutter kick just barely gets him out of harm's way in time! Pollo is visibly shaken, but spared from the wrath of the fire for now...maybe her pet Luna has a few lucky feet.

    July 22, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 13-

    July 22, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    The fire continues to spread, and the falling branches have ignited the underbrush in many areas of the East Arena! Fortunately, the sky is a cloudy gray and the sound of a distant rainstorm approaches - it seems that relief may be on its way soon...

    July 22, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    oh god it's chiefsonny

    July 22, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    Post and both Actions in sneak mode.

    July 23, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    also ow

    July 23, 2014
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    SDYoshi

    SDYoshi tries to take refuge in the trees, but can't seem to find a safe perch among the flames and is left to treat his wounds at ground level. Meanwhile, chiefsonny seeks shelter in the waters of the swamp, but his plan falls apart when something lurking in the depths takes a bite out of his leg!

    A deafening crack comes from above as several large, flaming branches fall to the ground. chiefsonny's defensive stance saves him, but Pollo Deen and SDYoshi are both struck by falling debris - and worse yet, only one of them is able to survive the impact! The injured SDYoshi lies pinned beneath a fallen branch as he draws one final breath from its smoke.

    July 24, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 14-

    July 24, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Suddenly - and yet none too soon - a heavy rain begins to fall from the sky above. The forest fire quickly begins to die out, but the damage already done to the woods is substantial.

    July 24, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    @ P_N,

    Will the wounds I have effect my fighting ability?

    Make post in sneak mode please

    July 24, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    goes to the tent and ask the old man for his blessing and assistance.

    July 25, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    (shifty)

    July 25, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    This is the hardest thing I've done in any Adventure Game. She is such a nice person. Hope she understands it's just a part of the game. {fp}

    Post and Actions in sneak mode.

    July 25, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    chiefsonny visits the old mystic and the dearly departed SDYoshi, then introduces Pollo Deen to the business end of his crossbow, leaving her with a bloody wound!

    July 25, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 15-

    July 25, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    The rainstorm slows to a trickle, then stops completely.

    July 25, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Well this game is about kill or be killed. Sorry Apollo.

    Since my Legendary Weapon is for hunting birds and rabbits I guess I need to attack humans over and over.

    Post and Actions in sneak mode.

    July 26, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    If it don't work. Try, try again.

    Wonder if I can kill the dude in the tent?

    Post and Actions in sneak mode.

    July 26, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    There's got to be away to kill that old fool.

    July 26, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    chiefsonny fires his crossbow at Pollo, but misses the mark! Visibly annoyed, he combs over the burned-out forest pretty thoroughly.

    July 26, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 16-

    July 26, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    @ P_N

    Was there a reason my 2nd attack with Action 2 did not count?


    chiefsonny still in sneak mode, puts on his Nike Sprint Shoes, aims his cross bow and fires 6 more bolts into Pollo Deen\'s body.



    Please make Post in sneak mode.

    July 26, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Actions in sneak mode.

    July 27, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    sneaks up behind Pollo Deen and slits her throat with the long-bladed Bow-ie Knife severing the Carotid artery and then plunges the blade into her Solar Plexus with enough force to sever her Aorta.

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 27, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 27, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    ugh the NERVE

    July 28, 2014
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    Apollo Justice

    "Wow. Rude."

    Pollo Deen rolls her eyes and summons up a hearty meal to keep her strength up. Once finished, she starts tending to her still-bleeding wounds with bandages made of fresh lasagna...only to sense trouble incoming and duck out of the way just as chiefsonny comes at her from behind with a knife!

    "I'm going to destroy you, chiefsonny," Pollo says slowly, narrowing her eyes at the sight of her attacker running back to his hiding place near the swamp.

    "This..." she continues, pausing to softly scratch Luna behind the ears, "...I vow."

    July 28, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 17-

    July 28, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Ok, I can see where this is going. After attacking the same person 3 rounds in a row, 2 of which they were not even active and all 3 kills failing, I will not be making anymore actions in this game.

    July 28, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    "I'm going to destroy you, chiefsonny," Pollo says slowly


    Good luck. I won't try to stop you.

    July 28, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    After making the above post, I later remembered that I made a commitment to another player to have their back as long as both of us were alive and I was in a position to do so.

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 28, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    chiefsonny emerges from hiding to send two salvos of crossbow bolts toward Pollo - one hits and reopens some bloody wounds, but the other misses! He then takes a defensive posture and waits.

    July 29, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 18-

    July 29, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    After a lot of thought, if I have this figured out right it look like LLight has a crew of 2-3 which leaves Apollo, Hindy and maybe Dooku and me on our own.

    It's going to be fun to watch which one he throws under the bus first. Maybe they'll learn something from this for the next time they play a game with Mr. LLight. I did.

    So my only chance of lasting for another round or two is stay low and stay hidden and wait for them to kill each other or come after me. Might take another attack on Apollo.

    This Post should be in sneak mode please.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Can't say I'm inactive.


    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 29, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    chiefsonny runs back into cover and fires at Pollo Deen once more, hitting the chefmage! Ever cautious, he assumes a defensive stance in case of retaliation.

    July 30, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 19-

    July 30, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 30, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Let's put this alliance to the test

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Quick to get down to business, Count Dooku nocks an arrow and sends it flying toward Pollo Deen - and before anyone has a chance to react, follows up by throwing a dagger that buries itself deep in her stomach! As the chefmage collapses to the ground in a heap, her tamed bunny hops sadly to her side and delicately places one paw on Pollo's cheek. Pollo weakly touches her nose to Luna's, then breathes her last with a smile, leaving her furry friend to hop slowly away toward the central dais.

    chiefsonny, ready to assist if needed, merely surveys the scene from the east as Count Dooku cautiously makes his way toward the south exit in case of danger.

    July 31, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 20-

    July 31, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    (cry) I'm a monster.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    So I'm thinking we engage in some deception here... depending on if the host will play ball.

    When you enter a room, you see the combat log from last round.

    LLight and company want me to slow you down, so I could launch an attack in your direction that deliberately misses.

    In exchange, you use your weapon to give me a light wound, then escape in a direction of your choosing.

    This should give the impression there's no cooperation between us.

    I also have an item on me that could heal you, but I'm not sure how I'd pass it over without the combat log giving it away.

    So assuming they don't gut me next round for failing to kill you, I'll suggest we split into two groups to hunt you. Whoever I end up with I can apply the deadly poison pin to and finish off.

    Thoughts?

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    I doubt that P_N will agree to this. But you can ask him.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Depends on how specific the combat log actually is. If I do:

    "Fires an arrow in chiefsonny's direction, deliberately missing him by a small margin."

    I would assume it looks like my combat log with Apollo.

    Quick to get down to business, Count Dooku nocks an arrow and sends it flying toward Chiefsonny, but it misses!

    If it specifies that I wasn't really trying to hit him though, yeah it'd be a waste of time. Just depends on how detailed PN intends to get.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    I guess I always viewed the combat log as an outsider's perspective. It always seems to be fairly general and based on things someone watching would see. So you don't get the motivations or intentions behind an action, just the end result.

    Regardless, I have directed PN to this thread for clarification.

    If my idea doesn't pan out, what would you like to do?

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Well as you can see LLight is already using you to keep me here regardless if you survive or not so he get get the credit for taking me out. You have to know you're next because the other 2 have been with him longer.

    If it will help you in making a decision, I will release you from your agreement.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    So you know. I will be away from the internet for about 2 hours. Taking my wife for some blood work.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    I fully intend to work with you and take no action that would cause you harm, regardless of what I say in the quick topic.

    Worst case scenario, I'll go with you when you move rooms and cut off communication with them, at which point battle lines will be drawn. At that point, a Hindenburg alliance may be our only chance of taking them on.

    That said, you and me both have Legendaries. LLight, Lady Flare, and Ghowilo do not. That has to count for something.

    Anywho, I'll check back later.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    hi hi just came in from re-injuring myself doing yardwork (hug)

    I guess I always viewed the combat log as an outsider's perspective. It always seems to be fairly general and based on things someone watching would see. So you don't get the motivations or intentions behind an action, just the end result.
    this is generally how I do the public updates, yes. Like, when someone goes searching an area for something, I don't specify what exactly they're up to, but will usually mention where in the room they go with things like "searches around the mystic's campsite" or "heads over to the swamp"


    If I do:

    "Fires an arrow in chiefsonny's direction, deliberately missing him by a small margin."

    I would assume it looks like my combat log with Apollo.
    pretty much, yeah. If you fired toward him and intentionally missed, I'd probably say something like "Count Dooku looses an arrow at chiefsonny, but narrowly misses!"

    July 31, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    At this point I think it's either fight or flight.

    If we make our last action in sneak mode and leave they won't know where we went if I understand P_N right. And the we can decided if we want to see if Hendy wants to join up.

    If we stay and fight it's 3v2 and they will be all firing at me because LLTeamleader told them to. So that may give you a chance to take out their leader with the poison, but you'll have to use your last action to flee. So 2 actions will probably not take him out.

    The question is will they split up and go looking in different directions. I don't think their leader will let them do that, he needs their support. But if we can hook up with hendy, at least the numbers will be 3v3 and we both have ranged weapons.

    Let me know what you think. I'm for sneaking out this round and live to fight another day, but that will put you on their shit list, and I don't want to screw up your game.

    Hell do we even know if Hendy is still active in the game.

    By the way did you search Apollo's body. If not I will. maybe something on her that can heal me.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    My basic concern is that if they realize a betrayal has taken place at this point, they won't split up. We'll have to fight them 3v2 at some point.

    Hence why I propose the plan where I 'attempt' to stop you, while you get away to a specified destination (let's say North).

    So next round, they show up here and the combat log says I tried to stop you but you escaped. This should make me trust worthy.

    Now if 'we' know where you've gone, I can propose that we split up into two groups to head you off. One would go north to follow you, the other would go to the Dais in case you're heading that way.

    So on the next turn, I would go to the dais with 1 of the LLightsquad. And having communicated this to you, you would also be there. At this point, we 2v1 the LLightsquad member, you can heal up, and the next conflict becomes a 2v2 with hindenburg as a wildcard.

    But I will defer to your plans. No matter what, I don't think you can be here next round when they show up.

    That's my take on it at least. Divide and conquer seems to be our best option.

    Granted, we could try a straight up 3v3 by allying with Hindenburg. Since LLight and co have been hunting him all game, he may join with us to ensure a slot in the 'top 3'.

    Thoughts?

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Also no, if I search her body I'll end up being encumbered again. Plus that would look bad in the combat log. You feel free.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    With all of them coming from the Dais. I should make a camouflaged Punji Pit like the Viet Cong did during Vietnam War.

    There's a lot of branches laying around, I have a knife and you have poison. Probably take all my actions and leave me none to escape with. Wish I'd thought of it sooner.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    So here's what I think I need to do with my actions

    1. remaining in his hideout and in sneak mode takes whatever defensive actions necessary to protect himself from attacks made at him.

    2. Same as above.

    3. in sneak mode leaves via Exit#? searching for and avoiding any traps as he leaves.

    Since I'm already injured I'll probably die anyway.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    So are we running or trying to trick them? :P

    FYI, I'll be doing my actions publicly.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    If we're doing trick, I would recommend:

    Me:

    1. Fire arrow at you, purposefully miss.

    2. Take defensive position near southern exit

    3. basicaly useless

    You:

    1. Fire at Dooku with whatever weapon you have, with intent to cause a light wound.

    2. Loot Apollo's body

    3. Escape North/South or... even to the dais so you can heal.

    But you'd need to make your escape non-stealth so I could propose the two-groups-of-two strategy.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Or if we're running:

    I'll give you my hollow pepper full of healing water, and you'll get back to full strength.

    I may also try to rig up some kind of trap to hurt/slow them down.

    July 31, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    You make the call.

    The only problem I have is with this:

    But you'd need to make your escape non-stealth so I could propose the two-groups-of-two strategy.


    LLBossman will never agree to that. He wants me out so bad he can taste it. Been like that every game I've played with him.

    July 31, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    lol

    just for clarity, since I'm not trying to cram it in a notification this time:

    If we make our last action in sneak mode and leave they won't know where we went if I understand P_N right.
    if the sneak roll for your movement action is successful, yes. If someone tries to sneak out of a room, I roll to see if they successfully avoid being seen.

  • if the roll is high enough (this is the more likely case), you'll move to the new area and there will be no mention of you leaving in the update
  • if the roll is too low, you'll still move to the new area, but the update text will mention which way you went

    • July 31, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Thanks P_N.

    @My Homie.

    I think our best bet is to sneak out of here together or separate and then meet up. That way they will be back to look for people again, only this time it will be 3 people they are trying to find.
    Because I believe that once they take me out, the 3 of them will turn on you.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    If we get lucky and our sneak moves get a good roll, then they won't know where we are and with 3 of us out there they will have to split up.

    I have a feeling someone from the Dead thread is feeding hem info so lets just us our other posting place and just use this for action that we make.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    I'd rather stick together, honestly. If one of us runs into hindenburg alone it would be... unfortunate. And probably not for him, given how well he's done so far.

    August 1, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Edited your last post. Do not say anything in this thread about where we're going or what our plans are.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Sorry, saw your post after I did mine.

    I agree.

    Also, had no idea you could edit posts in Adventure. Neato.

    August 1, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    @P_N

    2 questions please.

    1. How does Dooku go about giving me some healing water he has.

    2. Will this count as one Action or do I need two?

    "chiefsonny exits by the South Exit searching for and avoiding all traps found along the way"

    Post in sneak mode.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Here's hoping...

    August 1, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    CATCH

    August 1, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 1, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    -Round 21-

    August 1, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Time constraints.

    August 1, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    Hoping this works...

    August 2, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    Come on brain, think of something.

    August 2, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Ghowilo makes his way over to the mystic for some help before going to check out the swamp. Meanwhile, T.G. LLight gives the area a thorough inspection before swiping some fence from the campsite - and stirring up a furious response from its owner!

    August 2, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 22-

    August 2, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    LLight has elicited a bad response from jungle man, eh... Now is my time to STRIKE

    use your imagination with that last one btw

    August 2, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Something came up. I may possibly have minimal traffic on GT for the next few days.

    This is a bad time to have an identity crisis.

    August 2, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    Oh boy do I love fighting! Especially this guy! Ghowilo puts in his headphones and starts listening to Headstrong. He hums the song alongside the music as he goes to town on hindenfucked.

    August 2, 2014
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    ghowilo

    I'm not very creative. But you are doing a great job when describing the actions' outcome. I look forward to reading them.

    August 3, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Enthorp Manthrob carefully eyes the warriors he narrowly escaped during their last meeting. Suddenly, a smirk crosses his chiseled jaw and he takes a quick step to his left just as Lady Flare appears behind him in the middle of executing a wide sword slash!

    "Saw it coming a mile away, baby," Enthorp calls back toward his attacker as he pulls out a pile of razor-sharp ice shards and hurls them into the ground before him. No sooner is he done than he's forced to evade two more attacks in quick succession - first a spear thrown by Ghowilo, then a makeshift raft chucked Frisbee-style by T.G. LLight!

    The massive soldier's confidence proves a bit excessive, though, as his protective bone armor cracks under the force of a second strike from Lady Flare! "So you got lucky...once," she replies dryly. Ghowilo then makes the next move, moving in close to stab Enthorp through the leg, but in doing so manages to step on one of the embedded ice shards!

    Enthorp grunts and whips out a small bottle of liquid, which he quickly applies and undergoes a shocking transformation - fur sprouts from his body, as well as sharp canine teeth and wicked claws! Undeterred, LLiight lunges at him with a smoke bomb in hand, attempting to jam it into his foe's mouth! The smoke bomb erupts into a puff of thick fog as the sword saint realizes one of the improvised ice spikes found its way into his foot as well!

    A terrifying howl splits the air from inside the billowing smoke cloud, followed by the pained cries of both warriors hidden within! Lady Flare stands ready to prevent another escape attempt, as Ghowilo carefully chooses his moment before launching an attack into the thick smoke...that hits no one!

    August 3, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 23-

    August 3, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    As the smoke clears, both Enthorp and T.G. LLight are revealed to be injured - but alive - after the clash, and the latter warrior bleeding.

    Thanks to the warm, open air, any remaining ice spike traps have melted enough to become ineffective.

    August 3, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    3v1, eh... No honor among my peers, it would seem... Guess it wouldn't be fair otherwise, HYEH

    August 3, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    This is it.... The final showdown.... too bad everyone except me sucks

    August 3, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Severe injury from my foot? I thought there were damage tiers. Well here's my minimal for today.

    August 3, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    You're so OP how do you expect us to take you on?

    August 3, 2014
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    ghowilo

    Some fast actions in case I'm not back in time.

    August 3, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Ghowilo peered over to the beast that no longer seemed human. How the werecreature maintained it's armor is beyond me. In any case, murder was the only objective.

    August 3, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    And beside, no great men were ever remembered for their manners.

    August 3, 2014
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    ghowilo

    I hear Alexander the Great was quite the gentleman, actually...

    August 4, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    He's not OP, he's just been extremely and consistently lucky with his rolls.

    August 4, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    Haha, that may be it, but I see him as like +50 attack +50 Defense +50 speed.

    August 4, 2014
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    ghowilo

    "What the hell does it take to kill you?!" Ghowilo cries in frustration, leveling his weapon at the wounded Enthorp.

    "More than you've got, punk," the towering beast of a man snarls. His lips curl into a confident sneer...that freezes abruptly when he finds himself with a new leg wound!

    "What, forgot me again? Wonder why I even bother hiding in the first place..." Lady Flare muses, clutching her sword.

    The increasingly-desperate Enthorp decides to test his lupine powers with a diversion, frantically tearing at the earth underfoot with his claws. T.G. LLight and Ghowilo both launch long-range attacks in response, but the barrage of dirt being thrown their way leaves them unable to find their mark! Ghowilo then moves in close with a swinging spear slash aimed at Enthorp's throat, but the determined soldier ducks and grabs his assailant from behind, clutching him in a full nelson! While Lady Flare shields herself from the melee, LLight charges in with swords drawn...but Enthorp manages to block the attack - with Ghowilo!

    Ghowilo falls free from Enthorp's clutches as a result of the attack, but before he can get away he feels a beefy hand slip into his pocket and grab something! His improvised protective gear destroyed by the attack, Ghowilo nimbly backflips to a safer distance before raising his weapon to attack. As he readies his throwing arm, though, Ghowilo is suddenly hit in the face by a soft, harmless lump that unsteadies his aim slightly and contributes to another missed attack!

    "Heh heh...you guys see these things?" Enthorp asks with a laugh, holding one of the mushrooms he stole a few moments earlier. "It's like your pal here is walking around with a pocket full of dicks. You sure that's the kind of deviant weirdo you wanna hang around with?"

    The only responses he gets, however, are the cold stare of Lady Flare waiting to block his escape and LLight pulling out a drink for himself. "If you really insist on dragging this out," the sword saint calmly replies, "I'm sure we can hold out longer than you can."

    August 4, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 24-

    August 4, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    (at least I wasn't carrying around pocket vaginas)

    August 4, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    The frustration in this one is strong. How does he manage to dodge 5 of my 6 attacks??? These die are rigged :P jk pn I know you don't have any control. Anyways, here's to hoping that this works this time.

    August 4, 2014
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    ghowilo

    Alright, fellas... We can all just walk away and forget this ever happened... Go on, I'll give you all a head start...

    August 4, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Heh... Those simpletons... OLDEST DICK IN THE BOOK

    August 4, 2014
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    Hindenburg
    Life's path is never straight.

    Since the purifying water removes buffs and debuffs, my sword skills should be usable now.

    I should have asked this earlier, but how will I know if one of my attack debuff effects hits him? Will it say so in the attack resolution or be displayed publicly to the room?

    August 4, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    I must say, Hindenburg, you are putting up one heck of a good fight.

    August 4, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    A very good fight.

    August 4, 2014
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    ghowilo

    I'll leave the creativity to you.

    August 5, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Ghowilo and T.G. LLight adopt defensive stances as they cautiously eye Enthorp Manthrob. In spite of his wounds, a smile creeps across the face of the durable behemoth as he begins jogging in place at a furious pace, his massive thighs rubbing together with every step.

    "I don't know where it is you think you're headed, but you're not leaving this place alive," LLight says, narrowing his eyes as he cautiously follows Enthorp's every move.

    "Oh, you want to know where I'm headed?" Enthorp replies, not slowing his pace for even a moment. "Heh...good choice of words!"

    Suddenly, Enthorp's rapidly-pumping legs begin to carry him forward as he runs straight toward LLight! The wary sword saint quickly sidesteps as the huge man draws near, but Enthorp turns slightly as he leaps directly at him, pinning LLight's head between his thighs! The searing heat of friction-fried skin and the crushing force of Enthorp's muscles impart horrible pain on their unfortunate victim, whose vision is still completely occupied by the supersoldier's prominent codpiece when he begins to feel warm blood dripping down his face...but not his own!

    "Third time's the charm, right?" Lady Flare says, smirking as she pulls her blade free from Enthorp's back. The hulking man's vise-like thighs lose their grip on LLight as he collapses to the ground in a pool of his own blood.

    "A true warrior...only needs himself," Enthorp gasps, his chest heaving with his final labored breaths. "Bunch of...cowards..."

    The mighty soldier spits weakly into the dirt as his strength finally gives out - after a lengthy battle, Enthorp Manthrob is no more!

    August 5, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 25-

    August 5, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Ghowilo felt a chill run up his spine, almost as if someone was watching him. Were they or was he being paranoid? No matter, he felt better safe than sorry, so he prepared himself for a defensive. Meanwhile, he searched Hindenberg's corpse to reaquire his mushrooms, Ghowilo very much so intended to trip his balls off if he won the game and still hadn't had time to test the mushrooms to see if they were, in fact, psychedelic. He did so as he removed them from the corpse. Afterwards, he joined his friends as they exited to the prairie, carefully.

    August 5, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    {xcat}

    August 6, 2014
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    T.G. LLight

    So, let's see:

    Mystic help: Check

    Active Camouflage: Check

    Go South: Check

    August 6, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    T.G. LLight performs a few disparaging squats over the motionless face of Enthorp Manthrob, then removes the huge man's armor and makes off with some cloth from his pants in order to wrap his own wounds. Ghowilo retrieves the mushrooms that were taken from him during the battle, as Lady Flare visits the old mystic and then waves as she vanishes from sight. After LLight repositions Enthorp's body in a demeaning manner, the three warriors exit south - though Lady Flare is only visible intermittently.

    August 7, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 26-

    August 7, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 27-

    August 8, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 8, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Lets try dis

    August 9, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Count Dooku unearths some of the wooden spikes facing the south exit and reburies them to face the western exit.

    August 9, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 28-

    August 9, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    @P_N

    A sizable pile of charred timber can be found near the mangroves at the swamp's edge.


    Is this in East description above:^^

    The same hiding area I built in Round 15. See quote below:

    //in sneak mode and as far away from the tent as possible, gathers some old lose branches and brush and makes a Blind to hide in. Lays in the Blind staying as close to the ground as possible



    Post in sneak mode.

    August 9, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 10, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 10, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Tick tock goes teh clock

    August 10, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Count Dooku and chiefsonny head over to the charred timber pile near the swamp.

    August 10, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 29-

    August 10, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Words words

    August 11, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    -Round 30-

    August 11, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    As T.G. LLight enters from the Dais of Deities, he carelessly walks into a sharpened wood spike sticking out of the ground in his path!

    Driven either by concern or a desire to take advantage of the opening, Ghowilo hurries over at the sound of LLight's pained cry to see what happened...and experiences ths same thing himself!

    August 11, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

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    chiefsonny
     

    Ghowilo runs over to LLight and sits down next to him, "You alright buddy?" he says as he grabs his own foot. "Damn sticks, remind me to get rid of them if we go back there."

    Ghowilo stood up and limped his way over to where some new plants hopefully have started growing in the ruined forest. He searches through the small bushes for some woolly lamb ear (Stachys bizantina) to use as a bandage due to its healing properties. Afterwards he walks over to the mystic and kneels down on one knee, offering some of the edible, non-Psychedellic mushrooms to him by placing them in one of the larger bones that is shaped somewhat like a bowl and placing that at his feet. Looking up at him, Ghowilo rubbed his biceps and abs and made a pained face as if to indicate weakness. He then pointed up at the sky to suggest a god had punished him. He hoped he got the message across and that maybe the mystic could do something to help.

    When he stood up, he rejoined his amici. "so... What now?" he said, standing with left foot placed flat against his right knee and using his spear to keep him balanced, even though he didn't really need it, he just didn't want to waste his energy.

    August 11, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    To battle!

    August 11, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 11, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 11, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    I'm still paranoid as hell about this area, that trap didn't come from Dais because that one only swings once.

    I'm knowingly going into hiding with the Sprint Shoes equipped on the same turn, hoping for the best, but it's a dive.

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    T.G. LLight

    (Pirate_Ninja)(Pirate_Ninja)(Pirate_Ninja)

    August 12, 2014
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    ghowilo

    "I'm heading off to hopefully find something for this injury," Ghowilo calls over his shoulder to T.G. LLight. The staff-user makes his way toward a patch of unburnt plants as the sword saint nurses his own fresh wound.

    "Stay on your guard - I've got a bad feeling about this place..."

    LLight's bad feeling soon becomes a much worse feeling, as a flaming arrow soars through the air and buries itself in his stomach! He scarcely even has time to react before a crossbow bolt embeds itself in his shoulder, releasing a puff of acrid, smoky dust!

    "Sorry, are we early?" Count Dooku asks with a smirk as he reaches for another arrow. As LLight hurriedly reties an old bandage over his new wounds, chiefsonny fires a second bolt at him and narrowly misses. LLight's eyes quickly scan the area - for an escape route, for Ghowilo's aid - but before they find anything to help, another arrow lands in his neck with a sickening thunk of finality.

    "LLight, no!" Ghowilo cries, emerging from the old mystic's tent to a horrifying sight.

    "G-Ghowilo...run...save yourself..." the sword saint moans, using the last of his strength to urge his partner on. To the very end, T.G. LLight proves himself a man who looks out for his friends.

    Ghowilo's eyes flare with anger as he spies Count Dooku and chiefsonny standing out by the swamp, their weapons still aimed at his fallen comrade. But as soon as they turn in his direction, he recognizes the value of LLight's last words and sprints for cover in a patch of brush that is still partially intact. Both chiefsonny and Count Dooku fire at him as he runs, but Ghowilo manages to dive safely out of sight in time to avoid their attacks!

    August 12, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 31-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    Ghowilo screamed out as LLight fell to the ground. After dodging their attacks he turned his gaze to chiefsonny determined to avenge his comrade.

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    Ghowilo

    Oh my god! You killed T.G.! You bastards!

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    Ghowilo

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 12, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    How the war was won

    August 12, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 12, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

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    chiefsonny
     

    Sneak mode: check.

    I've been considering how to play this. My first action is going to be to attack chief. Now, I've been thinking, they must know I'm around here somewhere. So, they could make one of their actions to counter an attack. Hence, I'm not going to attack twice. That and Ghowilo said he's using a smoke bomb so I could miss and/or hit him instead. Therefore, I'm going to pay my last respects to LLight and steal his bottle of Purifying water. Finally, I'm going to try to lead them astray. I'm not actually leaving this area. I just want them to think I am.

    August 12, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    "What's wrong? Come on out and play!" Count Dooku taunts, loosing a flaming arrow toward the bushes where Ghowilo took cover. The staff-user himself is unharmed, but when the brush catches fire he's forced out into the open - at which point he hurls his spear at chiefsonny!

    "Too slow," chiefsonny replies, quickly sidestepping the attack. His eyes suddenly go wide and he spins around just in time to see Lady Flare appear behind him...though not in time to avoid getting clubbed in the head by her staff! But it's not enough to sway him from his purpose, as he aims his crossbow at Ghowilo and fires, nailing him in the leg!

    Count Dooku immediately capitalizes on the situation by sending another arrow stright into Ghowilo's shoulder, but chiefsonny's followup attack hits nothing but open air.

    "Man, you guys are relentless..." Ghowilo pants, pulling out a smoke bomb and hurling it toward chiefsonny. The ball explodes on impact with the ground, releasing a cloud of thick smoke all around his target! As chiefsonny can be heard coughing within the cloud, Lady Flare takes a minute to visit the fallen T.G. LLight.

    Resolute, Ghowilo adjusts his weapon grip before charging into the smoke cloud for a close-range attack! A crossbow bolt that comes flying toward him from within misses, but Count Dooku's incendiary projectile hits him squarely in the left arm as he reaches the dense fog - and a moment later, chiefsonny can be heard crying out in pain from within!

    "These burned-out woods are so depressing...I've got to get out of here," Lady Flare gripes, making a break for the north exit. "Here I am!" she calls as she disappears from sight. "Follow me if you dare!"

    August 13, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 32-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    The cloud of smoke clears, restoring visibility to normal.

    August 13, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    I will fucking kill you! Ghowilo screams as he unleashes a flurry of strikes against chief.

    August 13, 2014
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    Ghowilo

    War once more.

    August 13, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 13, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

    August 13, 2014
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    chiefsonny
     

    We have to take one of them out. And hopefully they will be concentrating on Ghowilo. So first thing, heal him up a bit then ATTACK!!

    August 13, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Post and Action in sneak mode.

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    chiefsonny
     

    Wasting no time, Ghowilo immediately charges toward chiefsonny with a frenzied series of stabs, catching him in the stomach! While Ghowilo's attention is on his target, though, Count Dooku hurls a Prank Buzzer at him - which connects and delivers a painful shock to stop him in his tracks!

    Ghowilo collapses to the ground, stunned and severely wounded. Having retreated to a safe distance, chiefsonny calmly takes aim at the staff-user - but before he fires a shot, Lady Flare appears at Ghowilo's side and treats him with water from the Purifying Pool! "You didn't think I'd leave a friend in need, did you?" Lady Flare asks; in response, Ghowilo simply looks up at her and smiles.

    The smile is short-lived, however, as a visibly annoyed chiefsonny finally takes his shot and really makes it count - the bolt hits Ghowilo squarely in the chest, with devastating results! Frustrated to see her work undone so quickly, Lady Flare takes a swing at chiefsonny with her staff, but he easily ducks.

    The bloodied Ghowilo struggles back to his feet and takes up his spear to strike back at chiefsonny, but he suddenly stops with a groan and collapses to the ground with a flaming arrow lodged in his back! "L-Lady..." Ghowilo says weakly with his final breaths. "Finish this...finish them. It's all up...to you..."

    "Nice shot," chiefsonny remarks, turning toward Count Dooku with a nod. The gesture takes him but a second, but that proves to be all the time needed for Lady Flare's staff to connect with the back of his head! The veteran warrior's eyes cross as his body goes limp and crashes to the ground, dead on impact.

    Lady Flare and Count Dooku eye each other cautiously, weapons in hand. It had all come down to this - just one warrior standing between them and victory!

    August 14, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 33-

    August 14, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    This one's for Chief!

    August 14, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Let's see, This is my last round with my camouflage so I need to recast that. I have a sticky hand so I can steal something from Dooku. And I shouldn't let my sword blessing go to waste hence an attack.

    August 15, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Lady Flare fades out of sight as she runs toward a nearby tree, while Count Dooku keeps a watchful eye on his surroundings. After a brief lull, he suddenly catches a glimpse of a strange wavering in the air as Lady Flare briefly comes into view with a Sticky Hand at the ready.

    "POCKET SAND!" Count Dooku shouts, tossing a handful of sand in his foe's face! The illusionist cries out in shock as she flicks the Sticky Hand toward him, but misses completely. Before she can get her bearings, the huntsman delivers a flaming arrow straight into her shoulder!

    Lady Flare fades out of sight again, nursing her wound. Count Dooku watches closely for any clue to her location, firing another arrow when he sees a suspicious movement in the dirt nearby but hitting nothing. After a few more moments of silence, he hears something behind him and instinctively darts to the right - narrowly avoiding a blow to the head from Lady Flare's staff!

    August 15, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 34-

    August 15, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    You're a wily one. Care to try again? Plenty more pocket sand for those fair eyes of yours...

    August 15, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Annoying stealth classes, I swear.

    August 15, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Two can play that game.

    August 15, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    I’m going to make an illusion of a whirlwind that surrounds Dooku. It’s not going to be very big, about 2m wide. Although from his perspective inside of it, he won’t know how big it is. (Please be careful of this fact when you write the Round description.) This diameter should also be big enough that he can move a bit without seeing out. Like a sidestep motion shouldn’t do it. But if he were to run around, it should follow him but he will get glimpses of the area as it takes a moment for it to catch up with him. And for it to follow him, I have to be able to see him moving and move the whirlwind accordingly. I’m guessing that a roll will determine how obscured his vision is by the whirlwind. And the reason I’m making it kind of small, is that it shouldn’t reduce my chances of attacking him. It’s basically my counter to his sand. It’s not a Smoke Bomb which obscures a large area.

    Now, after all of that fun, I’m going to still be cautious. He can’t see me, but he can still shoot blindly out of the whirlwind and hit me. So I’m going to be a moving target for my second action. This is in effect a defensive measure.

    And this defensive measure is going to bring me out from behind the tree I’m standing behind and toward Dooku where I’m going use my third action to swing my staff into the whirlwind where he is lurking. (does this count as a sneak attack because he doesn’t see me coming although he knows I’m there somewhere.)

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    Lady Flare

    Count Dooku cautiously surveys his surroundings for any sign of the sneaky illusionist, knowing his eyes alone might not be enough. Suddenly, Lady Flare makes an appearance as she gestures toward him, making circles with one extended finger until everything around Count Dooku starts to spin!

    Lady Flare makes a cautious approach, bobbing and weaving as the huntsman blindly fires an arrow that comes nowhere near her. Once she has closed the distance between them significantly, she takes a swing with her staff just as Count Dooku shoots another arrow...and neither attack connects!

    August 16, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 35-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    Concern levels increasing

    August 16, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    My attack rolls haven't been the greatest lately but this is my last Round with the sword blessing. So maybe I'll try to put that to some use. But first let's try to get Dooku to damage himself.

    August 17, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Frustrated by the spinning wall of wind surrounding him, Count Dooku manages to get his bearings well enough to sprint for the edge of the swamp, where he stops in the shallows. As he does so, Lady Flare uproots the wooden spike traps from around the south exit and plants them in the muck around him to make movement tricky for the huntsman and his limited visibility.

    Count Dooku keeps his eyes lowered as he carefully searches for his target, eventually loosing an arrow that misses altogether... but as soon at the fiery projectile whizzes by, Lady Flare closes in and takes a swing with her staff that connects! She tries to follow up with a second strike, but the tables are turned as she misses altogether while a second flaming arrow strikes her in the thigh - setting her aflame!

    August 17, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 36-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    Burn, baby burn...

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    Count Dooku

    Is that the best you can do? With a name like Flare, do you really think a little fire is going to slow me down?

    August 17, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Hrm...

    August 17, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Well, not a little fire my dear...

    August 17, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    What's on the agenda for today.

    1. Put out fire. Stop, drop, and roll. I know, that's technically 3 actions but I think you can make an exception this time.

    2. Heal self. I have Purifying Water so this shouldn't be too much of a problem.

    3. I've taken care of the immediate difficulties. So, I'm going to let Dooku hang out in the swamp while I run an errand sort of.

    I'm still keeping an eye on Dooku in case he makes a break for it again.

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    Lady Flare

    Count Dooku quickly nocks another arrow and sends it toward Lady Flare, but his aim fails him as the illusionist backs off to drop and roll on the ground in order to extinguish her flaming clothes. She then hurries for cover to heal herself - but not before his second fiery shot connects!

    Still looking healthier than before, Lady Flare heads for the central campsite to ask the old mystic for assistance. Another red-hot arrow flies through the air toward the camp, but between the distance and the continued interference of the whirlwind, it hardly has a chance of hitting its intended target - and doesn't.

    August 18, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 37-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    A great grinding sound can be heard from the direction of the Dais.

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    Pirate_Ninja

    Thanks for the defensive fortifications

    August 18, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Your conduct is quite unbecoming of a lady. How far do you think deception and cowardice will take you?

    Sooner or later you will have to face the music.

    August 18, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    How so?

    1. I'm an illusionist. It's my job to confuse, confound and deceive.

    2. My behaviour has not been cowardly. I'm still here facing you am I not? And let me remind you that the whole whirlwind thing was actually your idea. If you hadn't thrown sand in my eyes and then boasted about it, I wouldn't have made the whirlwind.

    August 18, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Hmm note to self: Don't give opponent ideas in the future

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    Count Dooku

    Very wise advice.

    August 18, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Unsure what else to do. Hopefully the guy she visited gave her a debuff.

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    Count Dooku

    Alright, I'll attempt to bash Dooku's head in while he attempts to shoot me full of arrows. It's time to end this.

    MAY THE ODDS BE EVER IN YOUR FAVOR!!

    August 18, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Hoping to take advantage of the distance between them, Count Dooku drops low and feels around for nearby spike traps, hoping to use them for his own defensive needs. He manages to reverse a few of them to face outward before Lady Flare gets close, but she deftly avoids his re-repurposed spikes and clubs him with her staff!

    The illusionist tries to maintain momentum by moving fluidly into another strike, but her followup attack fails to connect. A moment later, another arrow flies out of the whirlwind and strikes her in the arm, disrupting her concentration and causing the illusionary whirlwind to vanish! Lady Flare quickly snaps back to fighting form, however, and delivers a punishing blow to Count Dooku's ribs with her staff - just as the huntsman lands another searing-hot arrow in her stomach!

    August 19, 2014
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    Pirate_Ninja

    -Round 38-

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    Pirate_Ninja

    You've fought well.

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    Count Dooku

    This isn't over yet? I thought this would be the end.

    You are a worthy opponent. LLight said you had a great chance of winning.

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    Lady Flare

    I fear that chance has diminished somewhat against such a crafty opponent!

    Regardless, we've certainly made for an epic final showdown. Best of luck :P

    August 19, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Eeeeeh

    August 19, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    Good Luck Dooku.

    August 20, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Up until now, I've relied upon my illusions for defense. But since I'm in pretty bad shape and I can't concentrate enough to hold one in place, I'll try to use this beautiful Rod.

    This really has to be the end this time.

    August 20, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    The anticipation is killing me.

    Or maybe that's just Lady Flare.

    August 20, 2014
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    Count Dooku

    I could say the same, only about you.

    I hope things are all right with Pirate.

    August 20, 2014
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    Lady Flare

    Aye, me too.

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    Count Dooku

    The tired, injured warriors eye each other warily. Count Dooku slowly raises his bow as Lady Flare lets her staff carry most of her weight. Just as Dooku draws back his bowstring, she turns to the side and the mirrorlike surface of her staff catches the sunlight, reflecting it in his eyes and causing his shot to go wide!

    As the huntsman shields his eyes from the blinding light, Lady Flare capitalizes on the opening by adjusting her staff grip and bringing the reflective rod down on his left shoulder with a great overhead swing! He moves to respond with another fiery arrow, but she manages to elude him with a quick sidestep.

    "You fought well," Lady Flare says between labored breaths, "but this ends now." Fighting the pain from her injuries, she grits her teeth, takes a firm grip of her staff, and brings it down directly atop Count Dooku's skull - but the blow has no force to it, with the last of her strength having escaped the moment one last arrow buried itself in her chest. An exhausted Count Dooku drops his legendary weapon, Firestarter, as he watches Lady Flare collapse to the ground, still clutching the legendary Rod of Reflections. She fell limply, then remained still.

    "Funny...I was about to say the same thing."


    The Challenge of the Chosen had finally come to an end, with Count Dooku as its sole survivor.

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