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[lionstar]

The heck - I think the wrong fighter passed out here:

It's round 15, and Mistress Z is leading in endurance 5 to 1.

Round 16, and I get this message:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

DYNDER speeds around as if on fire.
 
MISTRESS Z almost bursts into laughter as DYNDER embarrasses himself by attempting to bash with his GREAT SWORD.

An unimpressive injury occurs on MISTRESS Z's foot.  (+14 Damage)

Then...

MISTRESS Z passes out.
The crowd roars its approval!

I definitely would like it if they'd rework the way endurance is handled. Make me slower? Weaker? More likely to take a hit? Sure; but just collapsing and immediately losing is... annoying.

Dev probably doesn't care.

[Neyvn]

http://forum.pitofwar.com/showthread.php?1222-Readdressing-Endurance-and-Passing-out.

Seriously... Only one reply and its someone being snobby...

[Jelle]

It would be better of a fighter were to gradually become slower and less effective, forcing a fighter into inaction when endurance runs out and having it regen over time.

Right now there's really no way to play around with endurance asides from conserving it.
Should be able to order a fighter to rest in his fight strategy so you can set up ideal times to catch a breath.

But then to keep defensive fighters in the game the difference between being winded and still having a lot of energy should be magnified so defending becomes a matter of biding time for an oppertunist assault instead of outlasting.

[lionstar]

Well time for Armok's next arena fight. First I'll try my luck at Ironjaw AGAIN.

*Grom Ironjaw brings his weapon crashing down on Armok with unbelievable force! (+332 Damage)
*Grom Ironjaw swings wildly (+512 Damage)

*Armok dies

FFFFFFFFFF

And Toady One, who has been a pansy ever since I got him, beats Ironjaw on the first try.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The crowd jumps up to their feet at the site of the gladiators entering the arena!
R O U N D  1
>> GROM IRONJAW SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> TOADY ONE SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
TOADY ONE cautiously paces around GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE makes a rookie attack with his CRUEL HEATER SHIELD.
A pitiful wound is opened on GROM IRONJAW's tricep.  (+12 Damage)
R O U N D  2
TOADY ONE seeks to cut into GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE lands a strike on GROM IRONJAW's chin causing mighty injuries!  (+45 Damage)
     • Attack Power: -20  (5 rounds)
 
TOADY ONE attentively moves around GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE attacks GROM IRONJAW and seeks to injure his enemy.
An unimpressive injury occurs on GROM IRONJAW's leg.  (+12 Damage)
R O U N D  3
TOADY ONE attentively maneuvers around GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE seeks to cut through GROM IRONJAW with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
Amazing shot to GROM IRONJAW foot almost severs it!  (+55 Damage)
TOADY ONE whips his SABER OF PRESENCE through the air, brutally slicing at GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE tries to fake GROM IRONJAW out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
Slash to GROM IRONJAW's hand sends severed fingers to the ground!  (+59 Damage)
     • Stunned: 1 round
     • Possible Disarm
     • Possible Serious Injury
 
GROM IRONJAW cringes as his weapon drops to the ground after the strike!
GROM IRONJAW finds an old CLAYMORE laying on the ground.
TOADY ONE conservatively moves back and forth.
TOADY ONE makes an off handed attack.
TOADY ONE moves at GROM IRONJAW with an unsteady shield bash.
Strike to the right hand breaks a fingernail.  (+12 Damage)
R O U N D  4
GROM IRONJAW bounces quickly around his opponent.
GROM IRONJAW tries to dismember TOADY ONE.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
Fast slash to the neck exposes TOADY ONE's windpipe...quick anatomy lesson anyone!  (+75 Damage)
     • Can Not Defend: 1 round
     • Bleeding: 9 health per round
 
TOADY ONE cautiously circles around the arena.
TOADY ONE seeks to stick his SABER OF PRESENCE deep into GROM IRONJAW.
TOADY ONE lands a strike on GROM IRONJAW's abdomen creating mighty injuries!  (+51 Damage)
     • Bleeding: 10 health per round
 
>> GROM IRONJAW SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  5
TOADY ONE gingerly moves around his enemy.
TOADY ONE nearly falls as he swipes with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
Light strike to the back does very little.  (+18 Damage)
R O U N D  6
TOADY ONE looks to strike GROM IRONJAW again, however the Enforcer steps in and spares the bested GROM IRONJAW!
The fight lasted 55 seconds!

[dogstile]

Kadjb actually beat him before he got a swing off. I was really impressed.

Velupes (A fighter who I believe is better than kadjb) still can't beat him however.

Edit: Scratch that, she disarmed him on the first hit and followed up with a massive (+500) hit.

Panzer is going to be a pain. He's a defensive fighter, just stands there and takes a beating. Kadjb can barely touch him

edit edit: VELUPES times a shot just right with her BLOODSTEEL BATTLE CHAIN.
VELUPES connects with her BLOODSTEEL BATTLE CHAIN creating monstrous wounds!  (+982 Damage)

Oh, oh dear

[lionstar]

edit edit: VELUPES times a shot just right with her BLOODSTEEL BATTLE CHAIN.
VELUPES connects with her BLOODSTEEL BATTLE CHAIN creating monstrous wounds!  (+982 Damage)

Oh, oh dear

Challenge Accepted

Armok actually managed to hold off an attacker clad in an odd mixture of purple, blue, and green stuff.
He got me an Underdog achievement

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The arena gates rise slowly as the gladiators ready to spill blood!
R O U N D  1
>> TEMY SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
TEMY looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
TEMY looks to maim ARMOK.
Sparks fly as ARMOK's armour deflects the strike!
TEMY cautiously maneuvers to and fro.
TEMY takes a wild swing.
Grazing blow to the stomach.  (+14 Damage)
R O U N D  2
TEMY looks to strike ARMOK.
TEMY goes for ARMOK's upper back and connects with her EPIC KRIS inflicting disappointing injuries.  (+20 Damage)
TEMY sneaks in an off handed strike.
TEMY ducks down and unleashes a deadly uppercut with her WYRDSTEEL CESTUS.
TEMY goes for ARMOK's lower calf and connects with her WYRDSTEEL CESTUS inflicting prodigious damage!  (+45 Damage)
 
ARMOK pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
R O U N D  3
ARMOK tries to stop his bleeding!!!
ARMOK brutally slams his RUNE-ETCHED MAUL into TEMY.
ARMOK tries to fake TEMY out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
ARMOK connects with his RUNE-ETCHED MAUL creating mighty damage!  (+324 Damage)
TEMY is bleeding from various wounds on her body!!
TEMY swings her EPIC KRIS in a strong arc.
TEMY goes for ARMOK's knee and connects with her EPIC KRIS creating moderate wounds!  (+38 Damage)
ARMOK has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
TEMY conservatively maneuvers around her enemy.
TEMY lashes out with her EPIC KRIS, but her attack is poorly timed.
A minor wound results on ARMOK's stomach.  (+20 Damage)
Fatigue weighs ARMOK down, slowing his attacks.
R O U N D  4
ARMOK's wounds continue to bleed!!!
TEMY gingerly paces around ARMOK.
TEMY throws an uncertain punch toward her opponent.
Glancing blow to ARMOK's back.  (+10 Damage)
TEMY seeks to spear ARMOK.
Blow slides along the ribs...probably tickles.  (+18 Damage)
TEMY takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
R O U N D  5
ARMOK is bleeding from various wounds on his body!!
ARMOK uses his RUNE-ETCHED MAUL to lash out with deadly force.
ARMOK aims for TEMY's front leg..
Magnificent hit to the shin creates a pain so unbearable TEMY bites off a portion of her tongue in an attempt not to scream!  (+448 Damage)
 
TEMY spins around and face plants following the strike!
Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
ARMOK should really think about taking a break!
TEMY appears very concerned with her physical state!!!
ARMOK yells in anger as the Enforcer saves TEMY's life!
Jimmy the Squid makes a few extra notes.
The fight lasted 54 seconds!

EDIT: Well it won't be long because Armok's hits tend to range from 500 to this
R O U N D  3
ARMOK carefully maneuvers back and forth.
ARMOK leaps forward using his RUNE-ETCHED MAUL to smash all in its path.
ARMOK's RUNE-ETCHED MAUL connects with THE URK's hand creating crippling injuries!  (+724 Damage)

[dogstile]

Bear in mind that is an absolute freak occurrence Her usual hits are still only around 350

[Aklyon]

Well, my new gladiator is doing much better than my original one. Also hi, lionstar! Saw this in my fight history.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

R O U N D  1
>> TOADY ONE SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALTERIXIA SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
TOADY ONE gingerly paces around ALTERIXIA.
TOADY ONE looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
TOADY ONE tries to flatten his opponent.
The strike merely grazes the defender's knee.  (+4 Damage)
ALTERIXIA's CRAFTED CRUSHER crashes down with tremendous power.
Magnificent hit to the shin creates a pain so unbearable TOADY ONE bites off a portion of his tongue in an attempt not to scream!  (+46 Damage)
R O U N D  2
TOADY ONE whips around with his off hand.
TOADY ONE moves at ALTERIXIA with an unsteady shield bash.
ALTERIXIA's armour protects her!
ALTERIXIA makes an awkward strike with her RUNE-ETCHED FRANCISCA.
Sparks fly as TOADY ONE's armour deflects the strike!
R O U N D  3
TOADY ONE decides to attack with the other hand.
TOADY ONE moves at ALTERIXIA with an unsteady shield bash.
After assessing the situation, TOADY ONE decides against it.
TOADY ONE pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
ALTERIXIA carefully maneuvers around her enemy.
ALTERIXIA decides to attack with the other hand.
ALTERIXIA seeks to hammer her enemy.
ALTERIXIA looks for a place to hide her face after the embarrassing hit to TOADY ONE's bicep.  (+19 Damage)
R O U N D  4
TOADY ONE thoroughly paces around the arena.
TOADY ONE stumbles forward and makes an uncoordinated attack with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
TOADY ONE fumbles about with his weapon!
ALTERIXIA cautiously paces to and fro.
ALTERIXIA strikes at TOADY ONE and looks to hurt her enemy.
Herculean blast to TOADY ONE's elbow rips it from the socket and causes it to sway in the wind like a pendulum!  (+72 Damage)
 
TOADY ONE watches as the ground comes rushing up to meet him after the wicked strike!
ALTERIXIA pauses for a moment to catch her breath.
TOADY ONE has small cuts and bruises from today's fight!
R O U N D  5
TOADY ONE almost gets up onto his feet, but gets kicked back down!
ALTERIXIA makes a novice attack with her CRAFTED CRUSHER.
Stopping mid action, ALTERIXIA realizes her timing is off and aborts.
Fatigue weighs TOADY ONE down, slowing his attacks.
R O U N D  6
TOADY ONE can't find an opening to stand!
TOADY ONE tries to attack from the ground.
TOADY ONE decides to attack with the other hand.
TOADY ONE strikes back with his CRUEL HEATER SHIELD.
Feeble blow to ALTERIXIA's elbow.  (+6 Damage)
ALTERIXIA carefully paces back and forth.
ALTERIXIA brutally lashes out with her CRAFTED CRUSHER leaving the crowd in awe.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
Incredible blast turns TOADY ONE's head into a red spray!  (+140 Damage)
TOADY ONE is bleeding from multiple flesh wounds!!
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
ALTERIXIA looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  7
TOADY ONE attempts to pick himself up off the ground, but slips and falls back down!
ALTERIXIA carefully paces around TOADY ONE.
ALTERIXIA slams her CRAFTED CRUSHER into TOADY ONE.
Well placed shot to the arm slightly mangles the meat!  (+42 Damage)
Fatigue weighs ALTERIXIA down, slowing her attacks.
TOADY ONE tiring quickly, is looking to finish the fight!
TOADY ONE appears very concerned with his physical state!!!
R O U N D  8
TOADY ONE yells in frustration as he looks for an opening to stand!
TOADY ONE tries to attack from the ground.
TOADY ONE clumsily lashes out with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
Blow slides along the ribs, probably tickles.  (+12 Damage)
ALTERIXIA anxiously moves to and fro.
ALTERIXIA looks to injure TOADY ONE with her CRAFTED CRUSHER.
Crushing blow to TOADY ONE's chest causes the heart to skip a beat!  (+36 Damage)
ALTERIXIA yells in anger as the Enforcer saves TOADY ONE's life!
Some of the other gladiators in the arena begin to sweat!
The fight lasted 1 minute & 15 seconds!

[lionstar]

Well, my new gladiator is doing much better than my original one. Also hi, lionstar! Saw this in my fight history.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

R O U N D  1
>> TOADY ONE SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALTERIXIA SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
TOADY ONE gingerly paces around ALTERIXIA.
TOADY ONE looks to an off handed strike to deal damage.
TOADY ONE tries to flatten his opponent.
The strike merely grazes the defender's knee.  (+4 Damage)
ALTERIXIA's CRAFTED CRUSHER crashes down with tremendous power.
Magnificent hit to the shin creates a pain so unbearable TOADY ONE bites off a portion of his tongue in an attempt not to scream!  (+46 Damage)
R O U N D  2
TOADY ONE whips around with his off hand.
TOADY ONE moves at ALTERIXIA with an unsteady shield bash.
ALTERIXIA's armour protects her!
ALTERIXIA makes an awkward strike with her RUNE-ETCHED FRANCISCA.
Sparks fly as TOADY ONE's armour deflects the strike!
R O U N D  3
TOADY ONE decides to attack with the other hand.
TOADY ONE moves at ALTERIXIA with an unsteady shield bash.
After assessing the situation, TOADY ONE decides against it.
TOADY ONE pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
ALTERIXIA carefully maneuvers around her enemy.
ALTERIXIA decides to attack with the other hand.
ALTERIXIA seeks to hammer her enemy.
ALTERIXIA looks for a place to hide her face after the embarrassing hit to TOADY ONE's bicep.  (+19 Damage)
R O U N D  4
TOADY ONE thoroughly paces around the arena.
TOADY ONE stumbles forward and makes an uncoordinated attack with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
TOADY ONE fumbles about with his weapon!
ALTERIXIA cautiously paces to and fro.
ALTERIXIA strikes at TOADY ONE and looks to hurt her enemy.
Herculean blast to TOADY ONE's elbow rips it from the socket and causes it to sway in the wind like a pendulum!  (+72 Damage)
 
TOADY ONE watches as the ground comes rushing up to meet him after the wicked strike!
ALTERIXIA pauses for a moment to catch her breath.
TOADY ONE has small cuts and bruises from today's fight!
R O U N D  5
TOADY ONE almost gets up onto his feet, but gets kicked back down!
ALTERIXIA makes a novice attack with her CRAFTED CRUSHER.
Stopping mid action, ALTERIXIA realizes her timing is off and aborts.
Fatigue weighs TOADY ONE down, slowing his attacks.
R O U N D  6
TOADY ONE can't find an opening to stand!
TOADY ONE tries to attack from the ground.
TOADY ONE decides to attack with the other hand.
TOADY ONE strikes back with his CRUEL HEATER SHIELD.
Feeble blow to ALTERIXIA's elbow.  (+6 Damage)
ALTERIXIA carefully paces back and forth.
ALTERIXIA brutally lashes out with her CRAFTED CRUSHER leaving the crowd in awe.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
Incredible blast turns TOADY ONE's head into a red spray!  (+140 Damage)
TOADY ONE is bleeding from multiple flesh wounds!!
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
ALTERIXIA looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  7
TOADY ONE attempts to pick himself up off the ground, but slips and falls back down!
ALTERIXIA carefully paces around TOADY ONE.
ALTERIXIA slams her CRAFTED CRUSHER into TOADY ONE.
Well placed shot to the arm slightly mangles the meat!  (+42 Damage)
Fatigue weighs ALTERIXIA down, slowing her attacks.
TOADY ONE tiring quickly, is looking to finish the fight!
TOADY ONE appears very concerned with his physical state!!!
R O U N D  8
TOADY ONE yells in frustration as he looks for an opening to stand!
TOADY ONE tries to attack from the ground.
TOADY ONE clumsily lashes out with his SABER OF PRESENCE.
Blow slides along the ribs, probably tickles.  (+12 Damage)
ALTERIXIA anxiously moves to and fro.
ALTERIXIA looks to injure TOADY ONE with her CRAFTED CRUSHER.
Crushing blow to TOADY ONE's chest causes the heart to skip a beat!  (+36 Damage)
ALTERIXIA yells in anger as the Enforcer saves TOADY ONE's life!
Some of the other gladiators in the arena begin to sweat!
The fight lasted 1 minute & 15 seconds!

Yep Toady sucks. I want to take his shield away from him so he'll stop trying to fight with it, but he doesn't have another weapon yet

#$%@!
R O U N D  1
>> BLOODY NYMPH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
BLOODY NYMPH attentively maneuvers back and forth.
BLOODY NYMPH uses her EPIC GIANT CHOPPER to lash out with deadly force.
BLOODY NYMPH looks to seriously damage ARMOK's armour!  (-Sunder Armour-)
BLOODY NYMPH lands a strike on ARMOK's lower arm creating mammoth damage!  (+527 Damage)
 
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
BLOODY NYMPH looks to strike ARMOK again, however the Enforcer steps in and spares the bested ARMOK!
The fight lasted 5 seconds!
I'm death sick, damn it! Leave me alone!

[jakeread1]

Wow... Endurance is incredibly annoying but i found a way to make it less dream shattering. Train stamina and strength, stamina increases endurance and strength increases how much a gladiator can carry, attributes don't count to your 100 skill increase maximum. Buy only the biggest slaves as they can carry more without getting encumbered. I know this may sound low buts its ideal to have a gladiator below 30% of their encumbrance.

[Ma88hew]

This guy...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Both warriors stare at one another before taking their positions!
R O U N D  1
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 5
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  2
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  3
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  4
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  5
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF dances hurriedly about.
ACE OF's WYRDWOOD GREAT STAFF slams toward ALNISURIST with bone-shattering force.
ACE OF tries to fake ALNISURIST out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
ACE OF lands a strike on ALNISURIST's tricep causing prolific injuries!  (+43 Damage)
ALNISURIST hops around the arena in hopes of action.
ALNISURIST's muscles ripple as his POWERFUL MORNING STAR arcs swiftly through the air.
Awesome blow ruptures the stomach!  (+48 Damage)
R O U N D  6
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST parries before making a crushing attack. with his POWERFUL MORNING STAR.
Towering blow to the back cracks several ribs and sends one into the lungs!  (+38 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
ALNISURIST looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  7
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF shuffles hastily around ALNISURIST.
ACE OF moves towards ALNISURIST and seeks to puncture him.
ACE OF fumbles about with his weapon!
ACE OF slips and falls onto his ass!
R O U N D  8
ACE OF picks himself up off the ground!
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST smashes his POWERFUL MORNING STAR into ACE OF.
Sturdy strike aimed at ACE OF's foot crushes many of the tiny bones there!  (+22 Damage)
Resisted Stun Effect!
R O U N D  9
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ALNISURIST decides to attack with the other hand.
ALNISURIST closes on ACE OF and seeks to strike him.
ALNISURIST tries to fake ACE OF out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
Minor strike under the left eye...that was close.  (+14 Damage)
R O U N D  10
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  11
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  12
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  2
ALNISURIST looks to be winning the fight so far!
R O U N D  13
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  14
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  15
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF attempts to kill his opponent with his WYRDWOOD GREAT STAFF.
ALNISURIST cries aloud as his body is sent crashing to the ground by the attack!
Very little force behind that one...nothing more than a small bruise on the forearm.  (+11 Damage)
ALNISURIST is ready to drop from exhaustion!!!
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+10 Damage)
R O U N D  16
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  17
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  18
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  3
ALNISURIST appears to be winning this duel!
R O U N D  19
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  20
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  21
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  22
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
The arena guards shoot arrows at ALNISURIST as punishment for just standing around!  (+16 Damage)
R O U N D  23
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+33 Damage)
R O U N D  24
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST is bleeding from minor cuts and bruises!
The arena guards shoot arrows at ACE OF as punishment for just standing around!  (+10 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  4
ALNISURIST appears to be winning this duel!
R O U N D  25
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  26
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  27
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  28
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  29
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  30
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
The Enforcer swings one of his massive fists into ALNISURIST as punishment for his inactivity!  (+39 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  5
ACE OF is winning the fight!
R O U N D  31
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  32
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+19 Damage)
R O U N D  33
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  34
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+13 Damage)
R O U N D  35
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The Enforcer swings one of his massive fists into ALNISURIST as punishment for his inactivity!  (+15 Damage)
R O U N D  36
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  6
ACE OF is beating ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  37
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The arena guards shoot arrows at ALNISURIST as punishment for just standing around!  (+26 Damage)
R O U N D  38
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  39
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  40
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  41
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  42
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  7
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  43
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  44
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+10 Damage)
R O U N D  45
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+23 Damage)
R O U N D  46
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  47
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  48
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+12 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  8
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  49
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  50
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+35 Damage)
R O U N D  51
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  52
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  53
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The crowd boos in disgust at the lack of action and begins throwing things at ALNISURIST!  (+20 Damage)
R O U N D  54
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  9
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  55
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF brings his weapon down only to be blocked by the Enforcer!
The fight lasted 9 minutes & 5 seconds!

He was pretty active up until he had 1 energy left. Then, he kept switching strategies, not using up any energy whatsoever, until my guy died.
I have my dude set to tank when he is very exhausted. This uses up very little, if any, energy. However, it causes him to be randomly damaged if he does it for long. This guy, "Ace of", bypasses this with strategy switching, it seems. That's really clever.
What strategy do you guys use?

[lionstar]

This guy...

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

Both warriors stare at one another before taking their positions!
R O U N D  1
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 5
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  2
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  3
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  4
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  5
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF dances hurriedly about.
ACE OF's WYRDWOOD GREAT STAFF slams toward ALNISURIST with bone-shattering force.
ACE OF tries to fake ALNISURIST out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
ACE OF lands a strike on ALNISURIST's tricep causing prolific injuries!  (+43 Damage)
ALNISURIST hops around the arena in hopes of action.
ALNISURIST's muscles ripple as his POWERFUL MORNING STAR arcs swiftly through the air.
Awesome blow ruptures the stomach!  (+48 Damage)
R O U N D  6
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST parries before making a crushing attack. with his POWERFUL MORNING STAR.
Towering blow to the back cracks several ribs and sends one into the lungs!  (+38 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
ALNISURIST looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  7
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF shuffles hastily around ALNISURIST.
ACE OF moves towards ALNISURIST and seeks to puncture him.
ACE OF fumbles about with his weapon!
ACE OF slips and falls onto his ass!
R O U N D  8
ACE OF picks himself up off the ground!
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST smashes his POWERFUL MORNING STAR into ACE OF.
Sturdy strike aimed at ACE OF's foot crushes many of the tiny bones there!  (+22 Damage)
Resisted Stun Effect!
R O U N D  9
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ALNISURIST decides to attack with the other hand.
ALNISURIST closes on ACE OF and seeks to strike him.
ALNISURIST tries to fake ACE OF out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
Minor strike under the left eye...that was close.  (+14 Damage)
R O U N D  10
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  11
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  12
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
>> ALNISURIST SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  2
ALNISURIST looks to be winning the fight so far!
R O U N D  13
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  14
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  15
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF attempts to kill his opponent with his WYRDWOOD GREAT STAFF.
ALNISURIST cries aloud as his body is sent crashing to the ground by the attack!
Very little force behind that one...nothing more than a small bruise on the forearm.  (+11 Damage)
ALNISURIST is ready to drop from exhaustion!!!
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+10 Damage)
R O U N D  16
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  17
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  18
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  3
ALNISURIST appears to be winning this duel!
R O U N D  19
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  20
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  21
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  22
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
The arena guards shoot arrows at ALNISURIST as punishment for just standing around!  (+16 Damage)
R O U N D  23
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+33 Damage)
R O U N D  24
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
ALNISURIST is bleeding from minor cuts and bruises!
The arena guards shoot arrows at ACE OF as punishment for just standing around!  (+10 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  4
ALNISURIST appears to be winning this duel!
R O U N D  25
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  26
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  27
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  28
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
R O U N D  29
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  30
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 4
The Enforcer swings one of his massive fists into ALNISURIST as punishment for his inactivity!  (+39 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  5
ACE OF is winning the fight!
R O U N D  31
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  32
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+19 Damage)
R O U N D  33
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  34
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+13 Damage)
R O U N D  35
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The Enforcer swings one of his massive fists into ALNISURIST as punishment for his inactivity!  (+15 Damage)
R O U N D  36
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  6
ACE OF is beating ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  37
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The arena guards shoot arrows at ALNISURIST as punishment for just standing around!  (+26 Damage)
R O U N D  38
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  39
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  40
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  41
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  42
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  7
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  43
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  44
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+10 Damage)
R O U N D  45
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+23 Damage)
R O U N D  46
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  47
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  48
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The Enforcer picks ALNISURIST up with one hand and smashes him into the sands for not fighting!  (+12 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  8
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  49
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  50
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
The crowd hurls insults and sharp objects at ALNISURIST as he stands around doing nothing!  (+35 Damage)
R O U N D  51
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
R O U N D  52
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  53
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
The crowd boos in disgust at the lack of action and begins throwing things at ALNISURIST!  (+20 Damage)
R O U N D  54
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  9
ACE OF has the edge over ALNISURIST!
R O U N D  55
>> ACE OF SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
ACE OF brings his weapon down only to be blocked by the Enforcer!
The fight lasted 9 minutes & 5 seconds!

He was pretty active up until he had 1 energy left. Then, he kept switching strategies, not using up any energy whatsoever, until my guy died.
I have my dude set to tank when he is very exhausted. This uses up very little, if any, energy. However, it causes him to be randomly damaged if he does it for long. This guy, "Ace of", bypasses this with strategy switching, it seems. That's really clever.
What strategy do you guys use?

I have Armok set to Killshot whoever he is fighting 2-3 times, then go crazy if they're still standing.
And killshot again as a last-ditch effort once he's exhausted.

EDIT: FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

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Thunder clouds form on the horizon
R O U N D  1
>> NIPPS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
NIPPS pelts furiously around the arena.
NIPPS looks to injure ARMOK with his DRACONIC TOMAHAWK.
NIPPS tries to knock ARMOK down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
ARMOK screams as he hits the sand from the force of the blow!
Devastating slash to the shoulder almost removes the arm as a huge spray of blood covers the crowd!  (+137 Damage)
NIPPS moves with unbridled energy.
NIPPS stumbles as he lashes out with his DRACONIC TOMAHAWK.
NIPPS fumbles about with his weapon!
R O U N D  2
ARMOK yells in frustration as he looks for an opening to stand!
NIPPS whirls his DRACONIC TOMAHAWK overhead and brings it crashing down with awesome power.
NIPPS aims for ARMOK's front leg..
NIPPS's attack lands on ARMOK's waist inflicting beastly wounds!  (+161 Damage)
 
NIPPS moves furiously trying to gain the advantage.
NIPPS brings his DRACONIC TOMAHAWK brutally crashing down.
NIPPS is aiming at ARMOK's leading leg.
NIPPS connects with his DRACONIC TOMAHAWK inflicting massive injuries!  (+146 Damage)
 
ARMOK cringes as his weapon drops to the ground after the strike!
>> NIPPS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
ARMOK tries to give up!!!
NIPPS picks ARMOK's lifeless body up and parades it around the arena for all to see!

I GOT DEATH SICKNESS. THEN RIGHT AFTERWARD I GOT CHALLENGED THREE TIMES IN A ROW AND THEN THIS HAPPENS. WHY.

[Jelle]

How big is big though? Because I (once again) sold all my fighters in favor of larger ones. Currently I have one of size 67 and the other size 72. That said the last one needs to up his strength a lil bit more to propperly carry his armor.

I just hope I won't have even bigger slaves pop up next batch, about time I get my fighters to a respectable level 

As for strategy mine aren't really complex yet but I plan my war defensive fighter to initially tank activity 1 bloodlust 1, when opponent gets tired start parrying 1 1, and when nearing exhaustion to go all out until exhausted self with activity 4 bloodlust 6.
My theatrics has a steady stream of attacks to try and put some bleeds on activity 4 bloodlust 4, I plan for him to use signature move to create an opening and when the opponent then has a condition for him to go apeshit. To low level to actually try that out though.

[dogstile]

Signature moves are ok, but a lot of the time you'll just use sweep.

Sweep is barreling attack without the damage. It sucks.

Edit: My fighters aren't very big. Kadjb is size 68 and Velupes is size 53

[woose1]

Size 53? Oof, that's kind of rough. I don't even look at gladiators if their size is under 70. Then stats in order of importance:
Stamina>Strength>Chi>Agility>Intelligence>Presence

It varies depending on your class, of course. Chi tends to be more important for 2H gladiators, while agility is more important for dual-wield or 1H gladiators.

Stamina tends to be less important at higher levels, since fights aren't likely to last for more than 2 minutes. (Another reason why trugs are godly at higher levels but suck at lower levels.)