Death of a P-R From: mward@maths-and-cs.dundee.ac.uk (Martin Ward) Date: Fri, 29 May 1992 21:39:41 +0000 I had said before that my P-R, Atomic Punk, had died in the Adepts Tourney at last month's Mail-In. Atomic Punk had an Expert in Attack, Adv Expert in Parry and Riposte. She had won three fights before-hand, beating a Slasher, Striker, and Parry-Striker in 1 and 2 minute fights. Here is the final fight. Adepts Tourney Turn 4 Atomic Punk Darkside Moon Fearless Five Rocka Rolla (39-888) [3-0-0] (40-1369) [1-2-0] [11-8-0,58] [13-5-0,44] ATOMIC PUNK is 5' 8" ATOMIC PUNK is left handed ATOMIC PUNK has chosen to fight without body armor ATOMIC PUNK has selected an EPEE with an off-hand HATCHET for parrying ATOMIC PUNK is a devotee of the PARRY-RIPOSTE style ATOMIC PUNK is well suited to the weapons selected. ATOMIC PUNK has a back-up EPEE at her side. DARKSIDE MOON is 5' 10" DARKSIDE MOON fights as well with either hand DARKSIDE MOON has chosen to wear CHAINMAIL armor and will wear a HELM DARKSIDE MOON has taken a WAR FLAIL and a MEDIUM SHIELD DARKSIDE MOON is a WALL OF STEEL fighter DARKSIDE MOON is well suited to the weapons selected. DARKSIDE MOON has a back-up WAR FLAIL at his side. The battle begins. DARKSIDE MOON steps back from the fight, looking for a moment's rest. ATOMIC PUNK carefully steps to her left. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK thrusts with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK moves toward better positioning. ATOMIC PUNK thrusts with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys with his WAR FLAIL. The fights slowly circle each other-looking for a weakness. There is a lull in the action as both warriors consider their actions. ATOMIC PUNK carefully steps to her left. ATOMIC PUNK foregoes the offensive to save her strength. ATOMIC PUNK strikes forward with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys with his WAR FLAIL. ATOMIC PUNK shifts to her right. ATOMIC PUNK attacks from low guard, EPEE slicing wickedly upwards at her foe! MINUTE 2. The warriors appear equal in skill. DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK strikes forward with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. DARKSIDE MOON steps back, and then rushes forward in a counterstrike! ATOMIC PUNK looks for a better position. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. DARKSIDE MOON bats his foe's weapon aside leaving him open to attack! ATOMIC PUNK strikes forward with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK lunges wielding an EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON turns, and falls back, out of his opponent's reach. DARKSIDE MOON sidesteps, trying to throw his opponent off balance. MINUTE 3. There is no decisive victor here yet. DARKSIDE MOON takes a tremendous swipe at his foe with his WAR FLAIL! ATOMIC PUNK parrys with her HATCHET. ATOMIC PUNK is thrown back several paces by the power of the blow! ATOMIC PUNK bats her foe's weapon aside leaving her open to attack! Weapons clash as the warriors each strive for an opening. DARKSIDE MOON attempts to smash his opponent with his WAR FLAIL! ATOMIC PUNK dodges left, out of harm's way. ATOMIC PUNK disengages her foe's weapon arm and tries to steal the initiative! ATOMIC PUNK's EPEE strikes forward in a flash of cold steel! DARKSIDE MOON has been wounded in the STOMACH! The blow glances off the armor. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON is struck on the LEFT RIB CAGE! The armor is near proof against the blow. ATOMIC PUNK lunges wielding an EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON dodges right, out of harm's way. DARKSIDE MOON bashes using his WAR FLAIL! ATOMIC PUNK quickly sidesteps the blow! The crowd chants its praises! ATOMIC PUNK feints an attack, freezing her opponent's initiative! ATOMIC PUNK's EPEE strikes forward in a flash of cold steel! MINUTE 4. ATOMIC PUNK appears favorably on top of the fight! DARKSIDE MOON takes a blow to the NECK! DARKSIDE MOON grates, 'Try that again, dog!' DARKSIDE MOON is knocked off his feet!!! ATOMIC PUNK thrusts with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON is wounded in his RIGHT BICEPS! ATOMIC PUNK strikes forward with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK whips her EPEE blade back and forth as if to slash her foe to ribbons! DARKSIDE MOON appears, bit by bit, to have given his opponent an edge in this contest! DARKSIDE MOON is hit on the RIGHT FOREARM! ATOMIC PUNK lunges wielding an EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. ATOMIC PUNK makes a downward cut with her HATCHET! DARKSIDE MOON takes a hit to the LEFT LEG! DARKSIDE MOON grates, 'Try that again, dog!' ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON is hit in the ABDOMEN! DARKSIDE MOON spits, 'Cursed be thy family and thy guildhouse!' The attack bounces off the armor. ATOMIC PUNK thrusts with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON is struck on the LEFT SHOULDER! ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. MINUTE 5. ATOMIC PUNK is winning the duel! DARKSIDE MOON has struggled up from the ground! ATOMIC PUNK is wheezing and sweating profusely. ATOMIC PUNK slashes with her EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON parrys the attack using his MEDIUM SHIELD. DARKSIDE MOON bats his foe's weapon aside leaving him open to attack! There is a lull in the action as both warriors consider their actions. DARKSIDE MOON lashes out, WAR FLAIL chains curling with a hideous power! ATOMIC PUNK is struck in the HEAD! DARKSIDE MOON says, 'Surrender and I won't do that again!' DARKSIDE MOON strikes with his WAR FLAIL! ATOMIC PUNK moves beyond her opponent's reach. ATOMIC PUNK is fighting defensively to preserve her energy. DARKSIDE MOON seems to be running out of energy. DARKSIDE MOON lashes out, WAR FLAIL chains curling with a hideous power! ATOMIC PUNK parrys with her HATCHET. ATOMIC PUNK feints an attack, freezing her opponent's initiative! ATOMIC PUNK lunges wielding an EPEE! DARKSIDE MOON is struck in the RIGHT BUTTOCKS! DARKSIDE MOON begins to panic and fights DESPERATELY! ATOMIC PUNK slows her pace to conserve energy. ATOMIC PUNK fades back, snatching a much needed moment of rest. MINUTE 6. ATOMIC PUNK appears favorably on top of the fight! ATOMIC PUNK pauses to regain her strength. ATOMIC PUNK shifts to her right. ATOMIC PUNK feints an attack and then rests to conserve her energy. DARKSIDE MOON pauses to regain his strength. The fighters slowly circle each other, looking for a weakness. DARKSIDE MOON strikes with his WAR FLAIL! ATOMIC PUNK takes a blow to the NECK! ATOMIC PUNK yells, 'You'll regret that, you swine!' ATOMIC PUNK appears DESPERATE! ATOMIC PUNK is bleeding badly! ATOMIC PUNK bows her head in token of surrender! DARKSIDE MOON is the victor of the match! The audience is thrilled by the action! ATOMIC PUNK is rushed to the infirmary, but DIES on the way. ATOMIC PUNK's popularity has greatly increased! DARKSIDE MOON's popularity has increased. Strategy 1 2 3 4 5 6on Desp OE 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 AL 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 KD 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 Att Loc RA --> LL Pro Loc HE --> Parry Lessons to be learned. Damn, I loved the fight. Parry-Ripostes are damn fine fighters to run. Many of you will say I mistakenly used an EPEE vs Heavy Armor, but, so what? It doesn't matter when the hits are to the arms, legs, or head. [If you post a reply, then e-mail a copy to me. Thank you.] |a|} Marty Ward, computer science student from Acadia University, Wolfville, |l| Nova Scotia on exchange to the University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland. |e| & Cerebus fanguy & b&w comics elitist & Apple IIe owner & DM player --- o^o E-mail: mward@mcs.dund.ac.uk or mward@maths-and-cs.dundee.ac.uk Referenced By Up