Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
For once, Rasereit is silent.
OOC: I refuse to cause us to lose another piece by suggesting another move. =(
OOC: I refuse to cause us to lose another piece by suggesting another move. =(
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S3: The Scythe of Seto (Bront Judging)[Completed]
- Thread starter Manzanita
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SlagMortar
First Post
A bead of sweat forms on Beamer's forhead and slowly drips down his face. It is followed by a twin. I never should have sent Raz over there. I do not like this position, I do not like it at all.
OOC:
We're pretty much running out of pieces to 'soften up' the king. However, if the black king wanted to fight Raz one-on-one, he's already had a pretty good chance and has not made the attack. I propose that Raz move up one square to check the black king. It is a risk for Raz, so is that ok with Rae? A bit more on my strategy, which Manz can read if he wants, but may not want to if he would rather not know for sure what I'm thinking.
[sblock]Raz moves up one square to the white square next to the bishop. My guess is the king will not attack and instead move away from Raz to the white square between the black queen and bishop. Then Raz can take the right most pawn in the white square, checking the king again. I think the king will again move, or possibly the enemy bishop next to Beamer will attack Raz. Either way, I think Raz is the only one that can kill the black bishops due to their hardness. If the bishop attacks, Raz will not have to fight the king and can instead move back for healing.
This plan could go horribly wrong if the black king attacks and defeats Raz. Another difficulty might be if the black king decides to not move away from Raz's threat and we have ot decide whether to try out luck with Raz vs King or continue to back away.
If instead of using Raz, I move our white bishop up and right to avoid being captured by the enemy bishop, the black queen can move up to threaten Ogrin and I don't like Ogrin's chances against a spiked chain fighter due to his Small size. Beamer can give Ogrin some help by hasting him and possibly using his bag of tricks, but I don't think that will even the fight. Even with my plan, Ogrin could end up against the black queen after Raz ends up capturing the enemy bishop next to Beamer, but at least then we would have some help there immediately and Raz would be able to take down the Black Queen.
If this gambit works, Raz should be able to kill the enemy bishop next to Beamer and probably also the minotaur and be back in the center of the board for better control.
Thoughts?[/sblock]
OOC:
We're pretty much running out of pieces to 'soften up' the king. However, if the black king wanted to fight Raz one-on-one, he's already had a pretty good chance and has not made the attack. I propose that Raz move up one square to check the black king. It is a risk for Raz, so is that ok with Rae? A bit more on my strategy, which Manz can read if he wants, but may not want to if he would rather not know for sure what I'm thinking.
[sblock]Raz moves up one square to the white square next to the bishop. My guess is the king will not attack and instead move away from Raz to the white square between the black queen and bishop. Then Raz can take the right most pawn in the white square, checking the king again. I think the king will again move, or possibly the enemy bishop next to Beamer will attack Raz. Either way, I think Raz is the only one that can kill the black bishops due to their hardness. If the bishop attacks, Raz will not have to fight the king and can instead move back for healing.
This plan could go horribly wrong if the black king attacks and defeats Raz. Another difficulty might be if the black king decides to not move away from Raz's threat and we have ot decide whether to try out luck with Raz vs King or continue to back away.
If instead of using Raz, I move our white bishop up and right to avoid being captured by the enemy bishop, the black queen can move up to threaten Ogrin and I don't like Ogrin's chances against a spiked chain fighter due to his Small size. Beamer can give Ogrin some help by hasting him and possibly using his bag of tricks, but I don't think that will even the fight. Even with my plan, Ogrin could end up against the black queen after Raz ends up capturing the enemy bishop next to Beamer, but at least then we would have some help there immediately and Raz would be able to take down the Black Queen.
If this gambit works, Raz should be able to kill the enemy bishop next to Beamer and probably also the minotaur and be back in the center of the board for better control.
Thoughts?[/sblock]
rln
Explorer
Ogrin has a pretty good tumble score and isn't worried about fighting a spiked chain fighter in such an enclosed area*. She might have other tricks up her sleeve, though.
However, I'm wondering if Razh shouldn't just go for the king while he's fresh... it's a gamble, of course, since we don't know what kind of pain he'll unleash.
*) essentially 15x15. Hmm... pie?
However, I'm wondering if Razh shouldn't just go for the king while he's fresh... it's a gamble, of course, since we don't know what kind of pain he'll unleash.
*) essentially 15x15. Hmm... pie?
Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
[sblock=OOC: ]If Razh takes the bishop, chances are he will then fight the queen. And only then will he be able to engage the king. The bishop is weakened, but the queen looks formidable, and the king, though inscrutable, has been revealed as "the most powerful black piece".
I'm willing to give it a shot, but it's quite a gamble. I suppose if the queen totally trashes Razh, he can retreat. I don't expect Razh would accept losing to a girl, but she could do some real damage.
Anyway, that's OOC. In character...[/sblock]
"Alrigh', that's it, Ah've had enough! Beams, let meh at this one, it's time for a regicide!" Staring coldly at the bishop, Rasereit loosens his shield and takes his waraxe in both hands, a vice-like grip around the handle.
I'm willing to give it a shot, but it's quite a gamble. I suppose if the queen totally trashes Razh, he can retreat. I don't expect Razh would accept losing to a girl, but she could do some real damage.
Anyway, that's OOC. In character...[/sblock]
"Alrigh', that's it, Ah've had enough! Beams, let meh at this one, it's time for a regicide!" Staring coldly at the bishop, Rasereit loosens his shield and takes his waraxe in both hands, a vice-like grip around the handle.
SlagMortar
First Post
OOC: To be clear, I was not proposing that Raz attack the bishop, but move forward next to the bishop to put the king in check. I'd rather not gamble that Raz can defeat both the injured bishop and the queen or king. As far as keeping Raz fresh, we do have the NPC cleric and unicorn for healing. Since no one seems to object to putting Raz in potential attack from the king ...
IC:
"Don't be too rash, Rasereit. I've got a plan. Move forward one square to the white square and if the king wishes to come to you, then let him." Addressing the king, and the strange temple in general, "What say you sir, my champion man to man against you? Let's end this charade here."
IC:
"Don't be too rash, Rasereit. I've got a plan. Move forward one square to the white square and if the king wishes to come to you, then let him." Addressing the king, and the strange temple in general, "What say you sir, my champion man to man against you? Let's end this charade here."
Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
OOC: Ah, I see. Better, much better!
Manzanita
First Post
I haven't been reading your strategy - go to it.
Razh advances, and the King quickly retreats. Razh got even closer though, for a moment. He now thinks the King's face may actually resemble Beamers. He can see that the bishop does look very weak. There's a good chance Razh could escape that battle unscathed.
Razh advances, and the King quickly retreats. Razh got even closer though, for a moment. He now thinks the King's face may actually resemble Beamers. He can see that the bishop does look very weak. There's a good chance Razh could escape that battle unscathed.
Attachments
Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
Rasereit guffaws loudly at the king. "Aww, what's the matter? Can't handle a bit o' red in yer black world?" He tugs at his flaming red beard and makes a rude gesture. "Well then, it's time for one o' your friends t'go. Which'll it be, me lord and king?" Rasereit gestures towards the bishop and pawn before him.
SlagMortar
First Post
"We'll give the king one more chance for a fair fight. Rasereit, remove the pawn from the board."
Rae ArdGaoth
Explorer
"As ye say, m'lord." Rasereit loosens his shield, puts away his axe, and pulls out his warhammer. Clenched tightly in two hands, he comments to the vikings, "Who says Ah can't take 'im out in one hit? Let's start a pot, any takers?"
Combat notes: Charge, wielding warhammer two handed w/ 4 power attack: +8 atk, 1d8+14 dmg. (AC: 18)
Subsequent rounds: Full attack, warhammer 2-handed w/ 4 PAtk. Atk1: +6 atk, 1d8+14 dmg; Atk2: +1 atk, 1d8+14 dmg.
Combat notes: Charge, wielding warhammer two handed w/ 4 power attack: +8 atk, 1d8+14 dmg. (AC: 18)
Subsequent rounds: Full attack, warhammer 2-handed w/ 4 PAtk. Atk1: +6 atk, 1d8+14 dmg; Atk2: +1 atk, 1d8+14 dmg.
