Gladiator III - Let the Battle Commence! - Page 14

Drogue · March 24, 2004, 17:09

Theben starts on the offensive as the gladiators rush to meet each other in the middle. A skillful swipe finds the Doctor's bare flesh and cuts a nasty gash in his side. Meanwhile, to Doctor stabs at Theben, in an almost identical manoeuvre, but slightly closer to the centre of Theben's body.

Theben reels back into a defensive position, while the Doctor spins round and tries a similar attack against Theben's back. However Theben moves with the Doctor, facing him, and manages to parry the blow, his sword knicking the Doctor's arm.

The Doctor looks exhausted, and seems easy picking for Theben's low thrust, piercing the Doctor's thigh.

As they both retire, Theben is still a little dazed from the first blow, although his continued assault seems to have hit paydirt too. The crowd cheers, finally seeing some action from both sides, baying for more blood.

/me grins, feasting on the spectacle, wincing when the Doctor goes offensive, but enjoying the valiant and successful attacks by Theben.

The Doctor has 83 HP and Theben has 78 HP.
Accepting orders for round 3

Drogue · March 24, 2004, 17:16

Both gladiators are slow out of their rest area, obviously a little dazed after the first enslaught. They adopt defensive postures, and remain there while The Doctor and Theben land blows on each other. Spacius tries a couple of halfhearted blows, but both are blocked by Skanky's defense.

The crowd starts to boo and jeer the two gladiators, expecting the relative carnage of the first round to be repeated. Just as they're about to give you, Skanky twirls in a flurry and aims a blow right at Spacius' head. Powerful it may be, but that blow is easily thwarted by a sidestep from Spacius, who holds his sword out, knicking Skanky as he twirls past.

The crowd is taken aback by the last attack, and becomes excited at the prospect of a hard fought, skillful, tactical battle.

Skanky has 86 HP and Spacius has 95 HP.
Accepting orders for round 3.

/me however, spots Jamski-San, the 5th place gladiator, in the crowd, jeering for blood. Drogue get's up and wanders over to the area where he's sitting, and asks for his view on the match...

(I might ask for the opinions of people who browse this thread but are not competing, as a little side attraction. Bits like that are an opportunity for them to comment, on the action, if they wish)

Jamski · March 24, 2004, 17:26

I have to say I'm quite impressed by the Doctor showing some sporting restraint against Theben. Quite a surprise to see how gently he's swinging his Witmaster +20.

As for Skanky vs Spacius, I think its too early to be SURE of a winner, but Spacius's deep tactical experince should see him through to a final 'gainst the Doctor.

That's my 3 eurocents

-Jam

Skanky Burns · March 24, 2004, 22:48

I'm not out yet.

Theben · March 25, 2004, 02:31

Ooohh, I closed the gap. By 2 hps.

If this stays at the same rate of comeback I should pass Doc at around ~1 hp.

Jamski · March 25, 2004, 04:02

Quote:

I'm not out yet.

But you know Spaced, he always wins

-Jam

DrSpike · March 25, 2004, 05:26

Except when he draws.

Skanky Burns · March 25, 2004, 07:51

And there is always a first for him getting killed by a Skanky bastard.

Drogue · March 25, 2004, 08:35

Have orders from:
Skanky
Doc

Awaiting orders from:
Spaced
Theben

DrSpike · March 25, 2004, 09:30

After work.

I meant to do them this morning but I made posts instead.

Spaced Cowboy · March 25, 2004, 10:16

Me too, later today.

DrSpike · March 25, 2004, 15:10

Sent.

DrSpike · March 25, 2004, 19:38

Why no blood?

Theben · March 26, 2004, 01:57

Some of us were at work all day and night.

DrSpike · March 26, 2004, 08:14

I understand and am patiently waiting.

Theben · March 26, 2004, 09:56

And then we had to sleep to regain our strength.

Shortly...

Theben · March 26, 2004, 10:07

sent.

Spaced Cowboy · March 26, 2004, 11:02

Sent, sorry for the delay.

Theben · March 26, 2004, 12:28

Alright, Drogue, all present and accounted for, we are impatient, results please!

Drogue · March 26, 2004, 13:13

You'll have to wait until I get home and can put it into my spreadsheet... About 3 hours or so. But yes, I have all orders now

Drogue · March 26, 2004, 13:16

Actually, I'll post now:

Both gladiators wander out to the centre, look menacingly at each other, and attempt a couple of half-assed blows, which are all easily blocked by their opponent.

The crowd jeers, boos, hisses, and starts looking for things to through.

/me joins the crowd.

The Doctor has 83 HP and Theben has 78 HP.
Accepting orders for round 4.

Drogue · March 26, 2004, 13:20

Both gladiators wander out to the centre. Skanky attacks, but Spacius is having none of it, and blocks the blow, leaving Skanky open to attack. However Spacius' retaliation is pitiful, and he misses an almost stationary target. They look menacingly at each other, and attempt a couple more half-assed blows, which are all easily blocked by their opponent.

The crowd jeers, boos, hisses, and starts looking for things to through.

/me joins the crowd.

Skanky has 86 HP and Spacius has 95 HP.
Accepting orders for round 4.

Theben · March 26, 2004, 13:56

The crowd has no appreciation for the tactical mind.

Skanky Burns · March 26, 2004, 14:43

Dammit Spaced, how am I supposed to kill you if you keep blocking?

DrSpike · March 26, 2004, 14:47

You have to ask yourself who would be stupid enough to boo 4 skilful fighters with sharp weapons. We might put aside our differences and massacre the front row if this continues.