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Give the boy a hug and tell him everything will be OK

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Confiscate the property by force, and leave him there as punishment

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Pick the boy's pocket to take the stolen property for yourself, and leave the boy to his fate

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Lead the boy to safety, then turn him over to the authorities

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Voting closed: October 31, 2013, 11:14:32 pm

[HmH]

I suggest rolling until something changes, then posting, and tossing in a reference to the number of rounds it took.

+1, I think this would be best.

+1

[Nerjin]

The battle raged for only four more minutes. Hundreds of common soldiers had died and legends met their end in the battle but it was finally at its finale.

“Hansen old friend?” Brewmaster stated as he watched the three heroes approach them from a distance.

“Yes, Brewmaster?” Hansen asked trying his best to hide his fear with bravado. He knew he was not the best of fighters but he was loyal in the end. He would not quit the battle-field.

“I think it’s time for us to face facts. We’ve lost. We’re both injured and they’re as fresh as a field of flowers.”

“You’re not suggesting-“

“Of course I am!” Brewmaster shouted turning towards his one remaining ally “We’re outnumbered and outmatched. Perhaps if we cease our resistance they will be lenient towards the citizens.”

“You just want to survive!”

“Obviously. But if we keep feeding their blood-lust they’ll surely kill all the Araisen’s within the city. Perhaps… Perhaps if we assist in their destruction of the nobles they will allow the city-proper to survive?”

Sir Hansen sighed before tossing down his weapons “I am loyal to the citizens above all else. We shall try your way.”

When the three remaining Breston heroes approached the duo they found them crouched with their weapons tossed aside.

“Stand tyrants!” Alex Shate shouted “Face your final doom!”

“Nay, we’ll stay right here.” Brewmaster replied “We have an offer as it is.”

“Oh? And what’s that?” Cromwell asked curiously.

“We’ll assist you in killing the nobles responsible for the subjugation of the city. I am a knight. I know many secret entry-ways into their castle.” Sir Hansen responded.

“In exchange you will leave the citizens alone. They had no choice in the matter.”

It took the heroes only several seconds to make their decision.
Noble Cain sighed as he saw his own forces retreat the field “It looks, my friend, that we’ll not survive the day.”

“The castle is on lockdown my friend,” replied Noble Rite “We’re as safe as can be. We have enough supplies to protect ourselves for many months until our allied arrive.”

“But what of the citizens?”

“What about them? They can survive as they’d like. We don’t need them. We’ve conquered many cities. We’ll simply raise a newer stronger Araisen!” Rite replied.

“I think not tyrants! You’ll be raising no more armies!” A voice rang from behind the two on their balcony.

“What? How did you get in here Brestonian?”

“My beauty is too much for any door to resist.” The Handsome Stranger stated with a smile.

“Bah! You’ll have not the satis-“ Noble Cain’s worried expression turned to a smile “Satisfaction of my death today I’m afraid.”

“Three men armed for war against two unarmed old men? I think we can manage.” Cromwell Jackson said as the three approached the old men.

“Oh? I count four! Now Brewmaster! Hansen!” Cain called to his soldiers standing behind the Brestonian invaders.

“Sorry, too drunk to hear anything.” Brewmaster stated while taking a drink from one of his many flasks. At this Sir Hansen simply shrugged.

“What!? You idiots! Help us!” Rite shouted as he was grabbed by The Handsome Stranger.

“You will stand trial for your crimes.” The Handsome Stranger said as he dragged the man away from the balcony.

“Release me!” Noble Cain shouted as he struggled against the grip of both Alex Shater and Cromwell Jackson tried to hold him. For a man of his age he was putting up quite the fight.

“Stop struggling!” Cromwell shouted as he punched Cain in the gut. But even this did not stop the man.

“I tire of this! Die tyrant!” With a single shove Noble Cain was sent plummeting several hundred feet to his death on the hard stones below.
“Wh- Cain!”

“That will be you if you do not surrender. Simply stand your trial and you shall be treated fairly. Even though you’re a tyrant.”

Thankfully the death of Noble Cain was the last of the wars fatalities. Soon after the city-state of Ariasen became a second-rate city. Though it was still a powerful force of trade it never again became a military power house. Meanwhile the city of Breston became the leading power in the continent. Eventually they merged all of the city-states into a powerful empire named after the city-state that started it all. Breston exists to this very day as a major player in all conflicts. Eternally fighting against aspiring tyrants.

Spoiler: Heroes’ Legacy (click to show/hide)

Sam of B; became a hero in his own right as the Stone of Sam, a memorial for those who fall in battle against tyrants has his name at the very top and is the reason for its colloquial name.

Elton of A; As a leader of the “Tyrant’s Army” he has found his name levied with that unto the very nobles responsible for the Araisen conquests.

Jenny Longhorn of B; Has found an odd sort of legacy. Her odd “Ten-gallon Hat” helmet has found a resurgence recently in popular culture and she even finds a restaurant chain named after her.

Knight Matis of A; The weilder of Mourning Star has become the patron saint for rogues. Now when one attempts to join any thieves guild they swear fealty to his memory. His enchanted dagger remains unfound even to this day.

Ms. Pretty Obvious of B; She has gained the satisfaction of becoming like unto the very god of beauty. Rumors exist that a relative of hers survived a battle. However none know his name.

Roliep of A; His name has found no lasting fame. However there are tales of a spear imbued by the hatred of its owner at its death. Said spear, the “Sunlight Spear” is highly sought after as the magic within keeps its creator safe from all forms of attack.

James of B; His wife and daughter were treated like royalty when tales of his valor reached his home-town. His daughter, Jasmine, is said to have become a valiant warrior in her own right.

Leon of B; In death he gained the fame he sought in life. The “Lord of Fairs” was the title bestowed to him post-humously. Every actor and jester in all kingdoms sends their regards to him.

Luke and Luke II of A; A true pair of beasts on the battle-field. They found eternal acclaim as their progeny is noted for their deadly effectiveness in combat to this very day. Luke XXXXXXXXIVII is the current holder of the mantel.
 
Henry of the Holes of A; It is not known where this man came from. But hundreds of expeditions have been sent out in an attempt to find the home-place of such a powerful man.

Axe of A; Searching for the body his allies and enemies found no sign of him. It is theorized that even losing a head did not stop his eternal life-time. Sightings of him are reported from time to time.

Fane Ravien of B; While she worked for a life-time to leave behind the life-style of a pirate for the sake of her beloved it was only in death that she achieved her goal. A public ceremony is held every year to celebrate her sacrifice and valor.

Lachlan DeGroot of B; His honor and power on the field of battle is often cited as the catalyst for a great change within the kingdom. All those with DeGroot blood within them were no longer seen as lazy drunks bent on destruction. Millions of Degrootians owe their current way of life to this man.

Klaus of B; A master strategist even in death. It is said that after his death the god, Nerjin, elevated him to the position of a demi-god. To this day he assists the gods in their own battles.

Berry Smiles the Wraith of B; Even the powerful pun that vanquished her could not destroy her forever. She has been sighted upon battle-fields for hundreds of years still seeking the capture of the only man to evade her grasp. It is said that soon after the Araisen conflict she was elevated past a mere wraith into the true spirit of death.

Eltonius of A; While his career in war was relatively short he is still seen as a master craftsman. His armors still hold their protective power hundreds of years after his death. The name Eltonius is now considered a blessing for the merchant class.

 Raalup the Great One of A; While his performance in the Araisen conflict would lead many to doubt his title he is feared to this day due to his violent conquests across a third of the continent. Despite how badly the last ten minutes of his life were; he was fulfilled in the end.

Brewmaster Yoohoo of A; While Araisen military loyalists viewed him as a traitor he survived for many years after his death. Being only the second man to evade Berry Smiles many sought out his advice at his Brestonian still. When asked he would always laugh and say “I’m simply very familiar with spirits!”

Sir Haspen of A; After the defeat of Araisen he felt lost. He wondered the world for many years in a fog of sorrow and despair at his guilt of betraying his lords. However he soon found new life. While he never again returned to the art of war-fare he died fulfilled. Surrounded by his loving wife and their two children.

The Handsome Stranger of Side B; Though he was offered many rewards and titles the Handsome Stranger turned them all down. He is quoted as saying that “Breston is a place of beauty. That is the only reason I helped.” Some have theorized that he had truly come to seek out his mother but none can prove this. He walked away into the sunset after a party hosted in the honor of the heroes of the Araisen conflict. Some say that he continued fighting to defend beauty unto the day he died.

Cromwell Jackson of B; The only person to survive the entire conflict he is remembered unto this day in stories and songs at the “Wall of Breston” due to his staying power. He laughed at this title each time he heard it and simply stated that he was doing his duty. Be that as it may he never wanted for anything from that day forward. To this very day people speak of the “Wall of Crom” in tales.

Alex Shater of B; A double agent the entire time Alex was sorrowed by those he was forced to kill to keep up his deception. Though many would forgive him he had made his own fair share of enemies. He was promoted to a lord-ship and he used this to re-establish his home town. It is said that he gave up his lord-ship shortly after in order to lead the new city into a golden age

Spoiler: Team A has lost! (click to show/hide)

Name: Sir Hansen
Class: Warrior [7-10 HP as opposed to 4-7
Health: 5/7
Weapon: Long Sword [1d6]
Shield: Tower Shield [+3 to DEFEND rolls]
Armor: Full Plate [-3 DAM received, -1 to DEFEND rolls]

Name: Brewmaster Yoohoo
Class: Commander [Has access to Commands, Heavy armor only]
Health: Dead
Weapon: Short Sword [1d4] [+1 to Parry Rolls]
Shield: Small Shield [+2 to DEFEND rolls]
Armor: Full Plate [-3 to DAM received] [-1 to DEFEND rolls]

Spoiler: Team B is victorious! (click to show/hide)

Name: Handsome Stranger
Class: Warrior
Health: 7/9
Weapon: Club [1d4-1]
Shield: Tower Shield [+3 to DEFEND rolls]
Armor: Cloth [+1 to DEFEND rolls]

Name: Cromwell Jackson
Class: Warrior [7-10 Health rather than 4-7]
Health: 10
Weapon: Hatchet [1d4+1]
Shield: Buckler [+1 to DEFEND rolls]
Armor: Chainmail [-2 DAM received] [-3 DAM received via Swords]

Name: Alex Shater
Class: Warrior [7-10 health]
Health: 3/9
Weapon: Morning Star [1d8-1] [Ignores non-HEAVY armor]
Shield: None
Armor: Chainmail [-2 to DAM received, -3 DAM received from swords]

Spoiler:  The Graveyard 20/15 (click to show/hide)

9 to 11
R.I.P. Sam of B; killed by a Morning Star to the Face
R.I.P. Elton of A; killed by two hatchets to the arms.
R.I.P. Jenny Longhorn of B; killed by a Enchanted Dagger to the eye.
R.I.P. Knight Matis of A; killed by a true Morning Star.
R.I.P. Ms. Pretty Obvious of B; killed during a tragic beautification incident.
R.I.P. Roliep of A; knocked into the waiting, jagged arms of Death.
R.I.P. James of B; fighting until the end, he lost his temper and then his head.
R.I.P. Leon of B; His broken ribs did little to stop the short sword.
R.I.P. Luke of A; His will was strong but no man survives a punctured throat.
R.I.P. Henry of the Holes of A; His defense slipped for but a moment, now he’s gone forever.
R.I.P. Axe the Not-Yet-Undead Pre-Zombie of A; He died as he lived, by the Axe
R.I.P. Fane Ravien of B; She was a noble woman who deserved better than she got in life.
R.I.P. Axe the Undead Pre-Zombified Axe Weilder of A; His undead body went to meet a Morning Star.
R.I.P. Lachlan DeGroot of B; Even the fabled Weapon Trinity could not defend him.
R.I.P. Klaus of B; He killed Axe, Axe killed him. Seemed a fair trade.
R.I.P. Berry Smiles the Wraith of B; She was gone and gone again.
R.I.P. Eltonius of A; A creator and victim of war.
R.I.P. Luke II of A; He followed in his father’s foot-steps
R.I.P. Axe the Zombified UnYielding Axe-Weilder of A; His skull was crushed and crushed again.
R.I.P. Raalup the Great One of A; He went for the stars and was killed amongst them.
R.I.P. Brewmaster Yoohoo of A; A traitors morning star released his fine spirit.

Spoiler: The Rolls and Actions (click to show/hide)

SIDE A

Parry

Parry

SIDE B

DEFEND
+4 to Counter Rolls
 

Attack: Brewmaster Yoohoo
4:2
1 + 1 – 3 = 0 DAM
 

Attack: Brewmaster Yoohoo
5:2
8 – 1 – 3 = 4 DAM
Brewmaster Yoohoo has died!
 

Well that’s that. Took four re-rolls for anything to happen. Good game guys! I’ll start working on the next edition. While you’re waiting why not check out Haspen’s new fodder? It’s got the sci-fi thing going apparently.

Just in case it wasn’t obvious Cain was Brewmaster’s noble while Rite was Sir Hansen’s. I found the idea of them surrendering more likely than them fighting to the death [considering the 2v1 rule I stated earlier]. Why those names? C is after B and R is before S.

[Tavik Toth]

That was awesome.

[HmH]

That was awesome.

I concur. Good game, everyone.

Impressions:
This game had significantly fewer balance issues than Medieval Fodder 2, but it lost a lot of diversity when the Defend action got ditched, so there was little opportunity for players to win against overwhelming force with ingenuity rather than luck. Team B's victory was due to us being an overwhelming force, by the way, not just luck; we've been softening up Team A for three turns before endgame, and it showed.

If you need a second opinion on your system for the next game, Nerjin, I'm available; I'll crunch the numbers, see if there are any balance issues and if the players' options are diverse enough to allow for surprising turns of events. Balance issues are especially important for things like classes and weapons, because, as you can see here, lack of balance has led to the prevalence of Warriors, Barbarians, Cavemen and Commanders. That's five classes out of nine completely unused in the midgame and endgame, including some that were pretty good but not as overpowered as the other ones.

I'm pretty sure I won't participate in any other Fodder games any time soon, since I got elevated to godhood and all that. Though maybe if someone would make a Celestial Fodder game...

[mastahcheese]

When I first joined this, I took the ability that gave me extra health, and I never lost a single point of it.

I am quite pleased with this, this was an excellent game.

[Nerjin]

Impressions:
This game had significantly fewer balance issues than Medieval Fodder 2, but it lost a lot of diversity when the Defend action got ditched, so there was little opportunity for players to win against overwhelming force with ingenuity rather than luck. Team B's victory was due to us being an overwhelming force, by the way, not just luck; we've been softening up Team A for three turns before endgame, and it showed.

I plan to add the "Defend other players" option but I'm not sure how yet.

If you need a second opinion on your system for the next game, Nerjin, I'm available; I'll crunch the numbers, see if there are any balance issues and if the players' options are diverse enough to allow for surprising turns of events. Balance issues are especially important for things like classes and weapons, because, as you can see here, lack of balance has led to the prevalence of Warriors, Barbarians, Cavemen and Commanders. That's five classes out of nine completely unused in the midgame and endgame, including some that were pretty good but not as overpowered as the other ones.

Yeah I did notice that and I'll happily send you a copy of the rules when I get them done. I'm already working on typing up a bit of "Nerjin Edition: 2" So if you're willing I'll send that when I get the chance.

[darkpaladin109]

That ending was pretty good, in my opinion.
For defending other players, you could propably first roll to see if they suceed in taking the hit for the player they're defending, then roll to see if they take damage from the attack. You would propably receive penalties if the player you're defending was attacking another enemy. That's my idea for how it would work, at least.

[Tiruin]

I knew Team B would win!
[/biasedcheering]

[Ozarck]

Good game. Good job on the epilogue, and the final scene. Congrats to all from side B, and well fought to side A.

[HmH]

I plan to add the "Defend other players" option but I'm not sure how yet.

The first person attacking the target ends up attacking the defender instead, like in Haspen's games. Counterattacks are not subject to defending. No need to bother with conditional bonuses and maluses, you'll probably forget to apply them anyway

However, 'Defend' is not the only action that needs to be added. For example, some mechanic like 'Flanking', making attackers more likely to hit the target if they attack en masse, would speed up the game's pace in a way that gives the underdogs a bigger advantage than it does for the dominant force on the field: underdogs generally need to eliminate one target extremely fast, whereas the dominant force would rather focus on minimizing the damage done to their own side.

Actions whose usefulness does not depend on one's damage dealing potential would be necessary as well: as we can see in this game, Axes and Lukes pretty much dominated the battlefield since their spawning until their death, whereas weak damage dealers like Ozarck and Brewmaster had practically no offensive potential. There is a variety of things I can suggest on that matter, but I'll need to see the system before I can determine which ones would be useful and which would be junk.

All in all, this is the sort of discussion we'll need to have after we both have the new rules to look at. I can suggest the actions in their bare-bones form, but I can't flesh out and balance them without the system to work with.

Yeah I did notice that and I'll happily send you a copy of the rules when I get them done. I'm already working on typing up a bit of "Nerjin Edition: 2" So if you're willing I'll send that when I get the chance.

I'm willing.

[scapheap]

*Slow clap* excellent game.