He does have more combat encounters under his belt than Verge does, but that doesn't mean they're all better.

The two of them have loved very different lives after all and approach things from fundamentally different angles.

Verge is a martial artist, his goal in battle is normally the fight itself and doing the very best he can within it. He sees battle as a way to improve himself and gain Power. Furthermore, his ability to heal and status as a soldier within the Host means a fight that leaves him extremely injured doesn't mean much,

Gnaw on the other hand is a mercenary. While he likes fighting (and deleting) in the end, there's always been that need to end things as quickly as possible. And unlike Verge, his only method of healing most of the time is either waiting, or utilizing very expensive and rare discs. Meaning he hasn't been able to take the same risks Verge has.

Meaning the general quality of their experience is very different.
So basically Gnaw fights like an Assassin, or someone who kills in one hit, hence his high Strength and Agility, plus his low Fortitude.

Also
The two of them have loved very different lives after all and approach things from fundamentally different angles.
Think you meant lived.
Eh, not for most of them. Gnaw isn't a fantastic example of strength and potential, but he's still *above average*. His best stats cap out just below ten thousand, so could theoretically end up the same general level of strength as a Host's Elite Bellator
So Agility and Strength wouldn't even reach ten thousand? Yeah we better squash his dreams of beating Count and being the one to avenge our Village then.
 
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So basically Gnaw fights like an Assassin, or someone who kills in one hit, hence his high Strength and Agility, plus his low Fortitude.

Also

Think you meant lived.

So Agility and Strength wouldn't even reach ten thousand? Yeah we better squash his dreams of beating Count and being the one to avenge our Village then.
I will say, to be fair to Gnaw, he's both above average and reached ultimate meaning as far as power goes he's actually pretty up there, after all most digimon don't get past champion from what I understand of it. Plus Verge and friends are legit bullshit and even the host thinks so.
 
So basically Gnaw fights like an Assassin, or someone who kills in one hit, hence his high Strength and Agility, plus his low Fortitude.
That's not quite it. Gnaw uses what he has in a different way than the other WereGarurumon Verge fought. The next update should showcase that.
So Agility and Strength wouldn't even reach ten thousand? Yeah we better squash his dreams of beating Count then.
Heh, that might be wise.

It might sound odd, but Verge and Gnaw are basically in different genres.

Gnaw has been going on a dark themed adventure, while Verge is part of a Wuxia protagonist crew.
 
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That's not quite it. Gnaw uses what he has in a different way than the other WereGarurumon Verge fought. The next update should showcase that.
Based on your wording I guessing they have similarities but their not exactly the same, must be why you said that Gnaw and other WereGarurumon would have a fairly even match even with the Stat disparities.
Heh, that might be wise.

It might sound odd, but Verge and Gnaw are basically in different genres.

Gnaw has been going on a dark themed adventure, while Verge is part of a Xianxia protagonist crew.
And Gnaw is about to fight his first Abomination boss monster.

Also if Verge is part of a Xianxia crew would he be the protagonist or something else, and also pretty sure the Squad doesn't actually fit the Xianxia niche way too less of an asshole to be one... Except for Sparks he fits in perfectly.
 
Then you're pretty much correct. Also same question which roles would the Squad be divided to if they were in a Wuxia story.
Pit would be classified as the main protagonist. He straight up has the most potential of the party and is most vital to the world at large. Beat is his *lancer* the darker more stoic character who started off fairly dark but ended up a *Stalwart Comrade*. Sparks is a mixture of comedic relief and slightly untrustworthy schemer, with the benefit of doubling as the mystical guy. Verge is the loyal friend and designated *Big Guy* who's big into honor.
 
Pit would be classified as the main protagonist. He straight up has the most potential of the party and is most vital to the world at large.
Ah yes the reincarnated Dark Master/God/Demon whichever who is now of the side of good.
Beat is his *lancer* the darker more stoic character who started off fairly dark but ended up a *Stalwart Comrade*.
The Dark Master/Demon/God's number two who followed him to the afterlife.
Sparks is a mixture of comedic relief and slightly untrustworthy schemer, with the benefit of doubling as the mystical guy.
I literally can't help but picture Sparks as Kevin Hart for some reason, must be his short height and being the comedic relief.
Verge is the loyal friend and designated *Big Guy* who's big into honor.
He is also literally a *Big Guy*.
 
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And Gnaw is about to fight his first Abomination boss monster.
And then Gnaw was digimon Chris Redfield.

Also if Verge is part of a Xianxia crew would he be the protagonist or something else, and also pretty sure the Squad doesn't actually fit the Xianxia niche way too less of an asshole to be one... Except for Sparks he fits in perfectly.
What even is Xianxia I tried to look it up but all I got was Wuxia.... which appears to be shonene before shonene.

Pit would be classified as the main protagonist. He straight up has the most potential of the party and is most vital to the world at large. Beat is his *lancer* the darker more stoic character who started off fairly dark but ended up a *Stalwart Comrade*. Sparks is a mixture of comedic relief and slightly untrustworthy schemer, with the benefit of doubling as the mystical guy. Verge is the loyal friend and designated *Big Guy* who's big into honor.
I don't know why but a part of me can't help but see Verge as being a combo between the good guy and that one character in RPG's that alway starts out weak and than becomes a massive and really useful beat stick later on.

... Being the only mon in the ground that still has healing capability now that Pit lost his Mega Heal probably helps.
 
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How Ardat Got Her Eyepatch, By ZwartJaeger (Canon)
=== Nameless Town:
Ardat the recently evolved Witchmon sits at on top of a small bridge's railing, watching her reflection on the stream below. The womon frowns at the sight her own downtrodden picture, saddened by the sheer plainness of it and moves to rest her chin on the palm of both hands. Her legs dangle below, idly swinging back and forth as Ardat sulks-broods about her future.

She'd only came to this nameless town (which only remained nameless because she hadn't found it distinctive enough bother learning said name) because her best friend-servant had promised to get her something after the mission. However he'd vanished after arriving and even Sir Scratch had to take along the other mon for some reason. And now she was alone, staring at a figure that might as well have been any other Witchmon.

It wasn't fair, why did she have to end up so... *average*. Sure her hair was a little darker than normal, but that hardly counted!

Raising her head from her reflection from the stream, Ardat watches a couple of Rookies play tag with each other. They weren't very good at it, back when she was a rookie back with Frigimon, Ardat had dominated the game. These mon were practically trading being tagged, pathetic. She could totally show them how to play properly.

But no, she was a champion now, which meant all those to stupid responsibilities.

The Witchmon sighs before returning to look at her reflection once again with a sullen expression.

As Ardat continues to sul-Contemplate!!! She didn't notice the presence of a large blue humanoid dramon sneaking closer. By the time she heard the *crunch* of his footsteps it was too late, the ExVeemon pounced, sweeping her form off the railing and up into a massive hug. While initially taken by surprise, Ardat is able to recover rapidly and returns the embrace with one of her own, cackling happily all the while.

"There a smile suits you better than sulking!" The large Dramon declares before setting her back down on the bridge. "Now what's bothering you?"

"Nothing! What could possibly bother this world's most beautiful creature?!" He lets out a snort at her protest, he was intimate with the womon's normal exuberant attitude and silently sitting there with a frown was incredibly unusual behavior. Ardat flushes a shade of pink at the dismissal, then looks away "The Librarian of Forbidden Knowledge doesn't sulk, she contemplates!" ExVeemon's bow raises at that, causing Ardat to hastily amend her statement. "Okay she was, but she also really was contemplating something serious."

"Well, then you better tell me all about it then!" Hefting Ardat to rest on his shoulder, ExVeemon asks about her thoughts, which takes the Witchmon a few moments before she could find the words.

"It's just that... while she knows that her whole life is ahead of her, The Keeper of Forbidden Knowledge just can't shake this feeling of purposelessness, the lack of something to strive for. I.. I guess I'm a bit sad that I don't know what to do with my life." The womon admits, looking down at her empty claws. "And I'm just like the other Witchmon too..." ExVeemon seems to mull over her words for a few seconds, then nods to himself.

"Well if its purpose you want, then improving yourself is always a worthwhile endeavor!" ExVeemon rumbles raising both arms up and striking a pose to display his bulging musculature. His posturing manages to get a little giggle out fresh champion, though her happiness is fleeting. The Dramon pauses, wracking his brain for an answer, then snaps his fingers as if having a eureka moment. "Aha! I've got it! You could totally master Wind Magic better than any other Witchmon ever! Become the one and only Mistress of the Winds! I remember the spell you used in our mission being super impressive! That other girl didn't stand a chance!"

"R-really you think so?.. Well of course I am destined to become Mistress of the Winds, such a thing is only natural for my august self." Ardat states now striking her own pose upon ExVeemon's shoulder.

"That's the spirit! You know I wouldn't lie to you, if I said you have talent then you have talent, that I know that you are destined for great things, then you do!" As ExVeemon reaffirms his beliefs in her, the Witchmon finds herself growing a true grin, and strikes another pose with greater enthusiasm.

"Of course one such as myself is destined for greatness, for I am Ardat! Mistress of Winds, Librarian of Forbidden Knowledge and future Leading Lady of the Digital World!" By now the duo of Witchmon and ExVeemon are attracting stares from nearby mons with their antics, but those were easily ignored by the duo.

"Future Leading Lady of the Digital World huh? Roho, well I did say you were destined for great things, so you know what go for it, a grand goal for a grand mon like yourself, go show the world what Ardat can do!" Encouraging the womon's ambitions ExVeemon takes out a small box and hands it to the Witchmon posing on his shoulder.

"Sorry for leaving you alone for a bit, I had to get grab this from the Host's Mail Post. Got it custom ordered from Agent Greymon you know? It's a gift celebrating your recent evolution to champion." While ExVeemon was explaining his gift's origins Ardat wastes no time in opening it, tearing open the packaging to find a red eyepatch decorated with a white cross. Squealing in delight, the Witchmon immediately hugs the blue dramon's neck which is returned in kind.

"Thank You, Thank You, Thank You...." While Ardat rapidly blurts out words of gratitude, ExVeemon merely pats her back smiling at her enthusiastic response, before pulling her off his neck then setting her on the ground.

"Why don't you try it out?" That small prompt was all that was needed for womon to do just that, lifting it up to her face and pressing the article to her right eye. From how the Witchmon's smile somehow got even brighter and her body trembled with manic energy, ExVeemon just knew she that little speech is coming up.

"Tremble in awe mons of the Digital World, for you witness the birth of the Librarian Of Forbidden Knowledge, the GrandMaster of Wind Magic and Future Ruling Lady Ardat! AHaHaHaHaHa!" The Witchmon once agains strikes a pose, her sadness erased and a goal acquired, ready to take the world by storm.

 
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What even is Xianxia I tried to look it up but all I got was Wuxia.... which appear to be shonene before shonene.
I'm not an expert, but I can give you the cliff notes version

Wuxia and Xianxia are Chinese genres that fill a similar niche to Western Fantasy, being based off of Chinese mythology, Chinese history/culture, and martial arts in general.

Wuxia is relatively more grounded in reality, in that while martial arts and the like can enable superhuman feats... a human still dies when he gets shot and martial arts aren't magic. IE, a guy can't set his fist on fire cuz martial arts.

Xianxia is the above with none of the limits. Xianxia stories almost always revolve around 'Cultivation' tho methods vary. IE Meditate under a waterfall for 50 years? You regain your youth and now can control water via breakdancing :V Keep practicing and eventually you can be a God. Almost always has a protag that starts at the bottom but catches up do to their OP plz nerf Protag power that nobody new they had but the wise old mentor, etc...
 
I'm not an expert, but I can give you the cliff notes version

Wuxia and Xianxia are Chinese genres that fill a similar niche to Western Fantasy, being based off of Chinese mythology, Chinese history/culture, and martial arts in general.

Wuxia is relatively more grounded in reality, in that while martial arts and the like can enable superhuman feats... a human still dies when he gets shot and martial arts aren't magic. IE, a guy can't set his fist on fire cuz martial arts.

Xianxia is the above with none of the limits. Xianxia stories almost always revolve around 'Cultivation' tho methods vary. IE Meditate under a waterfall for 50 years? You regain your youth and now can control water via breakdancing :V Keep practicing and eventually you can be a God. Almost always has a protag that starts at the bottom but catches up do to their OP plz nerf Protag power that nobody new they had but the wise old mentor, etc...
Also with Xianxia almost all the characters and especially the Protagonists are all varying degrees of Asshole.
 
Not gonna lie, Gnaws speed is kind of making me doubt our chances of winning. I know Verg is used to fighting faster opponents but I have no real clue how fats they can be before he can't hit them.
 
Also with Xianxia almost all the characters and especially the Protagonists are all varying degrees of Asshole.
Yeah, I don't know why

Also, if you're interested in learning more about Xianxia, I'd recommend the Cradle Series by Will Wight. It's an attempt to write the Xianxia genre while still using the structure of a Western Fantasy, and has turned out to a be a surprisingly good series
 
Not gonna lie, Gnaws speed is kind of making me doubt our chances of winning. I know Verg is used to fighting faster opponents but I have no real clue how fats they can be before he can't hit them.
MadLeomon's stats exceed Gnaw's by quite a bit and we defeated him with only pure martial arts without the use of spells.
===MadLeomon's Rough Stats:
  • Strength: 6000
  • Fortitude: 5000
  • Endurance: 7000
  • Agility: 6500
  • Special: 5000
  • Spirit: 5500
"Mr Grumpy"
Strength 5240
Fortitude 3740
Endurance 4150
Agility 5140
Special 4000
Spirit 3420
 
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And depending on how much Hasten Burst raises Agility, (Character sheet doesn't give an exact number or percentage) Verge could actually match him in speed.
 
Something I'll note about this fact: While MadLeomon was faster, he was also a lot bigger. So his mass to movement ratio was actually worse than Gnaw's own despite having that higher agility.
Well at the very least, every hit we land in Gnaw is going to Hurt, considering we were able to punch through MadLeomon's roughly 5000 Fortitude with our 4600 something Strength at the time.

Gnaw's Fortitude of 3740 is not going to stand a chance at tanking Verge's hits.
 
Well I guess we will see in the next update how things go but given how strong Verg hits are I think the moment he lands one blow Gnaw might not be able to go top speed anymore depending on where Verg aims. If he hits his legs or chest I can see his speed going down.
It's for the best, his best stats isn't even going to hit 10,000, he stands no chance against Count and his minions, best to end his delusions early.
I do wonder how having his pride damaged will affect his character, especially when it's Verg that showed him up of all digimon.
 
I think all of this depends on how quickly Gnaw manages to estimate Verge strength.

He species mostly fights with punches and kicks and while they day ave claws they Verge's sheer size and toughness mean they are much less useful than most slashing weapons would be against Verge due to their low reach meaning that you aren't going to do much more than shallow cuts so you need to hit a lot before he really feels anything.

Likewise Verge himself is pretty well built against bludgening damage due to the sheer mass you need to punch through and his heavy build meaning the standard punching isn't going to do much unless your outright out of his league or have an added affect like poison (That works) or fire.
 
I think all of this depends on how quickly Gnaw manages to estimate Verge strength.

He species mostly fights with punches and kicks and while they day ave claws they Verge's sheer size and toughness mean they are much less useful than most slashing weapons would be against Verge due to their low reach meaning that you aren't going to do much more than shallow cuts so you need to hit a lot before he really feels anything.

Likewise Verge himself is pretty well built against bludgening damage due to the sheer mass you need to punch through and his heavy build meaning the standard punching isn't going to do much unless your outright out of his league or have an added affect like poison (That works) or fire.
You've basically just listed reasons for why Gnaw would lose, plus Gnaw would definitely not estimate Verge's strength.

Remember that Gnaw didn't realise Beat outclasses him, so Gnaw would definitely not be able to judge Verge's strength.
 
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