In Thunder's Echo (Legend of the Five Rings Quest)
Dirtnap
Kanmusu Affecionado
about the only way we'd hit him with his ATN 25.
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
Sirrocco
Pedantic
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
We are literally going all-in in an attempt to manage a tie. We certainly respect *this* foe.
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
We are literally going all-in in an attempt to manage a tie. We certainly respect *this* foe.
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mothematics
How wide is the concept of "you"?
- Location
- the bottom of a coffee cup
- Pronouns
- She/Her
So. I get this is a bit of a silly thing; it's an Honor roll to reroll Initiative in a fight that we can easily tie. We don't have to win. We don't have a huge stake in this anymore beyond "don't come over as a twit" and we are not at all likely to do so. Our Honor is not at stake here. And if we do make this roll--that we're almost certain to not flub--then all we're getting is the ability to go first and increased ATN by 5.
If self-Awareness were an Attribute we'd be rocking another 4 at this point in time. Naoto has consistently demonstrated that he is not only ingenious and articulate, but he has a firm understanding of his place in the world - and of his abilities. He knows what he can handle, he knows how to bite his tongue and hold his temper, he knows enough to know when he doesn't know enough. All Naoto had to do if he was dead set on winning this was win Initiative and, at most, pour every resource into hitting Hida Kinra first. Hida Bushi are slow and Bayushi Bushi are not; he could, in another world, handily win this with no questions asked.
He has the capacity to hit this man first and I'll be damned if he doesn't know it; while it may not be the biggest thing to him if he doesn't, tie or loss, he certainly is aware. And he's also a special sort of canny and ambitious, by all rights - he sees opportunity and he takes them as his meeting with the Ikoma and talks with Pale Oak demonstrated.
I believe Naoto to be self-confident enough to know he can truly win this, deep down, and that (although this may be because of my initial positing for his concept) he's ambitious enough to scrape out this last advantage to allow him a win to further his reputation and influence in this Winter Court, regardless of by how much.
There's no bad choice here but I would feel like I'm wasting a good meal if I didn't at least make the case for why it makes sense--at least to me, maybe not to everyone else, I grant--that Naoto could make an Honor Roll here. I don't mind either way what wins but, oh well.
According to our QM all that needs to be established here is that our "strength of belief and personal conviction would help sustain [us] here". I think I have one. Namely that we know exactly what we are.
If self-Awareness were an Attribute we'd be rocking another 4 at this point in time. Naoto has consistently demonstrated that he is not only ingenious and articulate, but he has a firm understanding of his place in the world - and of his abilities. He knows what he can handle, he knows how to bite his tongue and hold his temper, he knows enough to know when he doesn't know enough. All Naoto had to do if he was dead set on winning this was win Initiative and, at most, pour every resource into hitting Hida Kinra first. Hida Bushi are slow and Bayushi Bushi are not; he could, in another world, handily win this with no questions asked.
He has the capacity to hit this man first and I'll be damned if he doesn't know it; while it may not be the biggest thing to him if he doesn't, tie or loss, he certainly is aware. And he's also a special sort of canny and ambitious, by all rights - he sees opportunity and he takes them as his meeting with the Ikoma and talks with Pale Oak demonstrated.
I believe Naoto to be self-confident enough to know he can truly win this, deep down, and that (although this may be because of my initial positing for his concept) he's ambitious enough to scrape out this last advantage to allow him a win to further his reputation and influence in this Winter Court, regardless of by how much.
There's no bad choice here but I would feel like I'm wasting a good meal if I didn't at least make the case for why it makes sense--at least to me, maybe not to everyone else, I grant--that Naoto could make an Honor Roll here. I don't mind either way what wins but, oh well.
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[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
...Since the void point exactly brings us to a tie, I feel like it's telling us to spend it. Here goes nothing!
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
...Since the void point exactly brings us to a tie, I feel like it's telling us to spend it. Here goes nothing!
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al103
Grumpy Russian Bear (SV edition)
- Location
- Russia, Krasnoyarsk
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
...
I must note that getting tie then conceding to opponent that is more fresh and have more chance to win further is quite thematically correct move. Works on image quite well.
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-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
...
I must note that getting tie then conceding to opponent that is more fresh and have more chance to win further is quite thematically correct move. Works on image quite well.
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- Location
- Canada
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
I'm perfectly fine tying, and then conceding the match. We know we're outmatched here long term, and having a win and a tie under our belt is already better than we had expected going in, which is good enough for me.
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
I'm perfectly fine tying, and then conceding the match. We know we're outmatched here long term, and having a win and a tie under our belt is already better than we had expected going in, which is good enough for me.
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Sirrocco
Pedantic
Edited that explicitly into my vote. Others might wish to do the same.
[] Attack in Full Attack
-[] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
[] Attack in Full Attack
-[] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
Losing to a Crab bushi is perfectly fine. Being slower than a Crab Bushi, not so much.
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
Losing to a Crab bushi is perfectly fine. Being slower than a Crab Bushi, not so much.
- Pronouns
- They/Them
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
- Location
- Sydney, Australia
Ok, at a TN 25 (assumed Crab TN) we hit:
Attack - 67.51%
Full Attack - 96.78%
Crab Bushi (guess 6k3) hits:
TN 10 (Full Attack) - 99.99%
TN 20 (Attack or Full Attack + Void) - 97.34%
TN 30 (Attack + Void) - 68.65%
So option A of matching initiative and going all out gets us mutual hits.
Option B of void to TN gives us ~ 21% chance of winning (Crab miss & Us hit).
Better to go for the mutual hit and concede.
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
Attack - 67.51%
Full Attack - 96.78%
Crab Bushi (guess 6k3) hits:
TN 10 (Full Attack) - 99.99%
TN 20 (Attack or Full Attack + Void) - 97.34%
TN 30 (Attack + Void) - 68.65%
So option A of matching initiative and going all out gets us mutual hits.
Option B of void to TN gives us ~ 21% chance of winning (Crab miss & Us hit).
Better to go for the mutual hit and concede.
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
- Location
- Trapped in the Warp
[X] Attack in Full Attack
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
-[X] Use a Void Point to add +10 to our Initiative
--[X] If we tie, concede the match. We had to put our all into merely matching him. it is clear that Hida-san is the better warrior.
2.18 - Display of Steel, Hida Kinra
- Location
- London, England
Hida Kinra advances like an avalanche. It is not that he is particularly fast or nimble, but that the sheer weight and force of his charge seems like it must surely crush all opposition before it. Indeed, such is the impression of unstoppable might that for a moment you hesitate, overcome by the futility of trying to oppose such a giant in a direct contest of arms. Then you focus, recalling every lesson your sensei ever taught you, and force yourself into motion.
Two katanas are raised, held ready and then swung as one, you and your opponent matching each other so perfectly that not even the greatest of swordsmen among those watching can determine who strikes first.
Hida Kinra's attack roll 5k3: 28 against TN 10
Soshi Naoto's attack roll 7k4: 25 against TN 25
You aim for your opponent's side, sacrificing defense in exchange for the speed and force necessary to punch through armour and draw blood from the hardened flesh beneath. Hida Kinra satisfies himself with a relatively textbook chopping motion at your left arm, where your armour is not sufficient to deflect his blow.
Both of you strike in the same instant, moving past one another with the sound of metal on metal. As you each slow down from your charge, you glance first at each other, and then at your bared weapons.
Kinra's damage roll 6k2 = 4 - 3 reduction = 1 wound inflicted
Naoto's damage roll 5k2 = 14 - 8 reduction - 10 void = 0 wounds inflicted
Scrutinizing your katana, you find you cannot detect a single drop of blood on the edge of the razor-sharp steel blade. Meanwhile, there is the slightest of all possible cuts running across your forearm just under your armour, barely more than a scratch. It's not even bleeding, at least not any more than a drop or two. If Kinra inflicted that deliberately, while in the middle of a charge, he must have more self control than the strictest monk.
For a brief moment it occurs to you that you could probably fake your way past this. Your injury is not visible, and even if it were uncovered by an inspection it would be easy to claim that it was a pre-existing wound or that you simply had not noticed it in the thick of the action. The appearance of truth is just as important as what mere facts would say, and you could easily continue the fight and quite possibly attain victory.
But... that is not who you are. Subterfuge in service to your lord and clan is permissible and indeed encouraged, but using it here would serve nothing but your own ego. You are not so arrogant as to consider such a gain worth denying a fine warrior his well earned triumph, and with that in mind you reverse your sword and slide it back into its sheathe with a single smooth motion. Aware that you have the eyes of everyone upon you, you face your opponent and bow respectfully.
"Hida-san, you are clearly a finer swordsman than I. I concede the match."
Hida Kinra straightens up, sheathing his own blade and returning your bow. "Soshi-san, there is more to being a samurai than skill with a blade. You are a credit to your sensei and your ancestors."
Amid a storm of whispers from the audience, the two of you turn and depart from the dueling field, heads held high.
-/-
Courage is perhaps the most universally accepted and lauded tenant of Bushido, and those who are brave are respected by all. You willingly entered a tournament that would place you in direct contest with samurai far above you in skill and prestige, because to avoid it would be to place your own wellbeing over the interests of your lord and your family. For this, you gain five points of Honour.
A true samurai tempers Courage with Honesty, acknowledging that there are situations and enemies which are beyond his skill, no matter how pure his heart. By acknowledging a superior opponent and being acknowledged in turn, you have demonstrated that your courage is based on a firm understanding of your own abilities and not simply blind foolishness. For this, you gain four points of Honour.
Though you did not win your second duel, nor did you clearly lose, and your conduct is sufficient as to see your name spoken of among the samurai of Shiro Matsu and beyond for some time. You gain two points of Glory.
Upon removing your armour, you have the option to view the rest of the tournament in the company of some of the other attendees, who have signaled invitations for your company. Who do you stand with to observe the rest of the contest?
- [ ] Yogo Hanzo
- [ ] Doji Mariko
- [ ] An unknown Lion with the marks of a ranking military officer
- [ ] Yasuki Mia
- [ ] Otomo Kairyu
- [ ] Do not return to the tournament, but use the opportunity to attend to something else.
-- [ ] What? (Write in)
Two katanas are raised, held ready and then swung as one, you and your opponent matching each other so perfectly that not even the greatest of swordsmen among those watching can determine who strikes first.
Hida Kinra's attack roll 5k3: 28 against TN 10
Soshi Naoto's attack roll 7k4: 25 against TN 25
You aim for your opponent's side, sacrificing defense in exchange for the speed and force necessary to punch through armour and draw blood from the hardened flesh beneath. Hida Kinra satisfies himself with a relatively textbook chopping motion at your left arm, where your armour is not sufficient to deflect his blow.
Both of you strike in the same instant, moving past one another with the sound of metal on metal. As you each slow down from your charge, you glance first at each other, and then at your bared weapons.
Kinra's damage roll 6k2 = 4 - 3 reduction = 1 wound inflicted
Naoto's damage roll 5k2 = 14 - 8 reduction - 10 void = 0 wounds inflicted
Scrutinizing your katana, you find you cannot detect a single drop of blood on the edge of the razor-sharp steel blade. Meanwhile, there is the slightest of all possible cuts running across your forearm just under your armour, barely more than a scratch. It's not even bleeding, at least not any more than a drop or two. If Kinra inflicted that deliberately, while in the middle of a charge, he must have more self control than the strictest monk.
For a brief moment it occurs to you that you could probably fake your way past this. Your injury is not visible, and even if it were uncovered by an inspection it would be easy to claim that it was a pre-existing wound or that you simply had not noticed it in the thick of the action. The appearance of truth is just as important as what mere facts would say, and you could easily continue the fight and quite possibly attain victory.
But... that is not who you are. Subterfuge in service to your lord and clan is permissible and indeed encouraged, but using it here would serve nothing but your own ego. You are not so arrogant as to consider such a gain worth denying a fine warrior his well earned triumph, and with that in mind you reverse your sword and slide it back into its sheathe with a single smooth motion. Aware that you have the eyes of everyone upon you, you face your opponent and bow respectfully.
"Hida-san, you are clearly a finer swordsman than I. I concede the match."
Hida Kinra straightens up, sheathing his own blade and returning your bow. "Soshi-san, there is more to being a samurai than skill with a blade. You are a credit to your sensei and your ancestors."
Amid a storm of whispers from the audience, the two of you turn and depart from the dueling field, heads held high.
-/-
Courage is perhaps the most universally accepted and lauded tenant of Bushido, and those who are brave are respected by all. You willingly entered a tournament that would place you in direct contest with samurai far above you in skill and prestige, because to avoid it would be to place your own wellbeing over the interests of your lord and your family. For this, you gain five points of Honour.
A true samurai tempers Courage with Honesty, acknowledging that there are situations and enemies which are beyond his skill, no matter how pure his heart. By acknowledging a superior opponent and being acknowledged in turn, you have demonstrated that your courage is based on a firm understanding of your own abilities and not simply blind foolishness. For this, you gain four points of Honour.
Though you did not win your second duel, nor did you clearly lose, and your conduct is sufficient as to see your name spoken of among the samurai of Shiro Matsu and beyond for some time. You gain two points of Glory.
Upon removing your armour, you have the option to view the rest of the tournament in the company of some of the other attendees, who have signaled invitations for your company. Who do you stand with to observe the rest of the contest?
- [ ] Yogo Hanzo
- [ ] Doji Mariko
- [ ] An unknown Lion with the marks of a ranking military officer
- [ ] Yasuki Mia
- [ ] Otomo Kairyu
- [ ] Do not return to the tournament, but use the opportunity to attend to something else.
-- [ ] What? (Write in)
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[X] Yasuki Mia
The Crab are still a hole in our contacts aren't they? Addressing that could be prudent. Also,
The Crab are still a hole in our contacts aren't they? Addressing that could be prudent. Also,
her reaction to our previous duel amuses me
Oh... I don't think we will be able.to go with the Yasuki. ..
We received an invitation by all the others...
@Maugan Ra could you roll etiquette so we could know what would be the appropriate action here?
After all we received invitation from people of different status...
We received an invitation by all the others...
@Maugan Ra could you roll etiquette so we could know what would be the appropriate action here?
After all we received invitation from people of different status...
