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[Rex_Nex]

Ugh. Ashenzari (Rage 2H) is up against nightmare, Cerebov (Dual-wielding Theatrics) against Panzer.

Panzer I just cant damage no matter what. Is it worth trying to outlast him? At max bloodlust and activity, I can deal about 1/2 his HP before I drop. I rarely do more then 1/3 his HP with mid-level bloodlust/activity.

Nightmare just wont take a hit! Ashenzari usually 1-hits everything in the arena (in fact she still does), but using the same tactic against nightmare is just round after round of her missing and him wailing at her. How come he evades everything but almost everyone I have faced in the arena and tavern can't take ashenzari's attacks for more then a couple rounds?

Oh well. Used both their free challenges for today as well as an extra trophy to give ashenzari another chance. No luck.

[King DZA]

Well, Reginald managed to even out his win/lose scores, while earning me two lovely trophies in the process. He was also able to take down Skull Reaver, adding yet another trophy to the pile. That Urken Zweihander of his is serving him far better than I imagined. Bottom line is that he has managed to make yet another excellent comeback, and thus earn his keep in my barracks, making me a very happy master indeed.

I've yet to revive Ingrid, still dealing with the death sickness and all, but I can only hope that her performance remains top notch once she's in fighting condition again.

[lionstar]

"I'm very sorry Master, but Armok has not proven himself worthy to battle in this month's Blood Games. Only top ranked gladiators may compete, so throw him back into the arena for awhile and rise up through the ranks as quickly as you can! Once he is eligible to compete, the Arena officials will send a notice to your stable! Good luck!"
So its only for the top gladiators ever, then.
Well, time for Armok to get rid of those accumulated tokens.

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A fine mist lays on the arena floor as the battle begins.
R O U N D  1
>> REIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  2
ARMOK leaps forward, hammering his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT downward with great force.
Herculean slash to REIS's arm leaves it limp and mangled!  (+837 Damage)
 
>> REIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
REIS can't take much more of this beating!!!
REIS begs and pleads that her life be spared, and in a moment of weakness, ARMOK allows it!
The roar of the arena can be heard for miles!
The fight lasted 22 seconds!

And with that, he was sent straight to the #1 spot in Elite. I think I'll let him stay there for a while.

EDIT: Well it didn't take long for someone to challenge me

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A fine mist lays on the arena floor as the battle begins.
R O U N D  1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> GARDOSCH SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  2
ARMOK having been patient attacks with his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT.
ARMOK's GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT connects with GARDOSCH's throat causing mammoth damage!  (+521 Damage)
 
GARDOSCH is bleeding very badly from several wounds!!!
ARMOK grabs a handful of the remains of the gladiator who was once GARDOSCH!
 
The roar of the arena can be heard for miles!
The fight lasted 25 seconds!

Armok is in Juggernaut now.
First few fights:

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

A volcano erupts in the distance.
R O U N D  1
>> KILLBILL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  2
ARMOK's GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT sails through the air with wicked intent.
ARMOK looks to seriously damage KILLBILL's armour!  (-Sunder Armour-)
A huge laceration to the lower arm exposes meat and tissue...KILLBILL's arm becomes almost useless!  (+434 Damage)
 
KILLBILL has seen better days!!
KILLBILL shuffles quickly around ARMOK.
The Enforcer peers quizzically at KILLBILL's manager as he bashes with his SOUL-FORGED GREATSWORD.
KILLBILL connects with his SOUL-FORGED GREATSWORD creating cyclopean damage!  (+77 Damage)
 
R O U N D  3
Open wounds continue to bleed on KILLBILL's body!!!
KILLBILL hops swiftly around ARMOK.
KILLBILL looks foolish as he attempts to bash his foe with his SOUL-FORGED GREATSWORD.
Wicked slash slices open ARMOK's chest...heart and lungs pureed, sickening!  (+83 Damage)
ARMOK pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
ARMOK has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
R O U N D  4
ARMOK clashes with KILLBILL and seeks to kill his enemy.
ARMOK aims for KILLBILL's head.
ARMOK lands a strike on KILLBILL's back creating gigantic wounds!  (+400 Damage)
 
Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
>> KILLBILL SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
KILLBILL is bleeding very badly from several wounds!!!
ARMOK brings his weapon down only to be blocked by the Enforcer!
The roar of the arena can be heard for miles!
The fight lasted 35 seconds!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The sky begins to darken.
R O U N D  1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> GIKLEII SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
GIKLEII decides to attack with the other hand.
GIKLEII looks to maim ARMOK with his BLOODSIDIAN SABRE.
GIKLEII fumbles about with his weapon!
R O U N D  2
GIKLEII charges forward, his BLOODSIDIAN SABRE transformed into a whirlwind of steel.
Slash to ARMOK's sternum opens a sucking chest wound!  (+59 Damage)
 
ARMOK tries to kill GIKLEII.
ARMOK's GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT connects with GIKLEII's lower back inflicting towering damage!  (+499 Damage)
 
GIKLEII drops his weapon as the pain from the hit streaks through his body!
GIKLEII falls to the ground with tears in his eyes and begs the mighty ARMOK to spare his impotent life!
The fight lasted 15 seconds!

^ Whoah, full purple 0.o
Armok: F*CK YOU

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The sky begins to darken.
R O U N D  1
>> MASIN SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
MASIN ducks down and unleashes a deadly uppercut with his CLAW OF STAMINA.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
MASIN's CLAW OF STAMINA disappears into ARMOK's hand!  (+33 Damage)
 
R O U N D  2
ARMOK leaps forward swinging his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT in a deadly arc.
An old injury is hit and magnifies the damage!
ARMOK lands a strike on MASIN's tricep inflicting freakish injuries!  (+900 Damage)
 
MASIN's arm might never fully heal!!! *** Serious Injury ***
>> MASIN SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
MASIN tries to give up!!!
ARMOK grabs a handful of the remains of the gladiator who was once MASIN!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

 The crowd begins stomping their feet as the gladiators enter the arena!
R O U N D  1
>> MILITIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  2
ARMOK decisively attacks with his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT.
The crowd cheers as MILITIS redirects the attack into the arena wall.
MILITIS carefully circles around the arena.
MILITIS attempts a poorly planned attack with his DUNDEREN SLASHER.
MILITIS almost connects with ARMOK but misses by inches.
R O U N D  3
MILITIS moves off a parry and makes an arcing slash.
Surgical strike removes ARMOK's left eye!  (+64 Damage)
ARMOK pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
R O U N D  4
ARMOK leaps into the air and executes a cruel strike with his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT.
ARMOK tries to knock MILITIS down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
MILITIS drops to the ground grabbing his wound!
Gruesome slash opens MILITIS's forehead...gray matter spills forth!  (+712 Damage)
 
MILITIS screams as he hits the sand from the force of the blow!
MILITIS can't take much more of this beating!!!
ARMOK stares at the Enforcer and yells words of protest as he stops the fight preserving the life of MILITIS!
Some of the other gladiators in the arena begin to sweat!
The fight lasted 40 seconds!

[AlStar]

Managed to get a kill on someone who (IMO) really deserved it - a fully defensive player.

On round 9, after inflicting only minor scrapes, I finally inflicted 10 points of bleeding, which by round 21 (3 mins 25 seconds) bled him out.

Props to the Enforcer, for inflicting 30 points of damage to my opponent for his inactivity, and of course, for not getting in the way when I chopped his head off.

I ended the fight with full health, 21/64 end to his no health and 49/65 end.

[lionstar]

Nipps... I can never beat Nipps...
Some guy who is extremely quick and delivers 2H-level hits with one single handed flail.
What.

EDIT: I wanted to kill this guy just because of his name

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
>> TEA BAGGINS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> ARMOK SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
TEA BAGGINS moves furiously trying to gain the advantage.
TEA BAGGINS's EPIC WARHAMMER moves unsteadily through the air.
TEA BAGGINS fumbles about with his weapon!
R O U N D  2
ARMOK smashes his GREAT AXE OF SPIRIT toward TEA BAGGINS with devastating force.
ARMOK is aiming at TEA BAGGINS's head.
A towering wound is opened on TEA BAGGINS's nose!  (+524 Damage)
     • Can Not Defend: 1 round
     • Bleeding: 12 health per round
 
Resisted Can Not Defend Effect!
TEA BAGGINS can't take much more of this beating!!!
TEA BAGGINS tries to crush his enemy.
TEA BAGGINS's MYSTIC FLAIL tastes victory and inflicts freakish injuries on ARMOK's collarbone!  (+87 Damage)
TEA BAGGINS whips around with his off hand.
TEA BAGGINS makes a clumsy attempt to smash ARMOK.
TEA BAGGINS tries to knock ARMOK down with the force of the blow!  (-Barreling Attack-)
ARMOK spins around and face plants following the strike!
TEA BAGGINS goes for ARMOK's waist and connects with his EPIC WARHAMMER causing unimpressive injuries.  (+26 Damage)
R O U N D  3
Blood continues to pour from TEA BAGGINS's body!!!
ARMOK regains his ground and stands!
TEA BAGGINS sneaks in an off handed strike.
TEA BAGGINS slips as he charges forward.
TEA BAGGINS looks to seriously damage ARMOK's armour!  (-Sunder Armour-)
Fans begin to leave disgusted after that last hit to the eye.  (+21 Damage)
TEA BAGGINS furiously lashes out with his MYSTIC FLAIL making the crowd gasp.
TEA BAGGINS goes for ARMOK's elbow and connects with his MYSTIC FLAIL causing prolific damage!  (+53 Damage)
ARMOK pauses for a moment to catch his breath.
ARMOK has minor cuts and bruises on his body!
R O U N D  4
ARMOK smashes brutally at TEA BAGGINS.
ARMOK smiles after the massive hit to TEA BAGGINS's solar plexus!  (+499 Damage)
 
TEA BAGGINS screams in agony as the strike causes him to drop his weapon!
ARMOK stands triumphant over the broken remains of TEA BAGGINS!
 
The crowd stomps their feet and claps their hands as the victor leaves the arena!
The fight lasted 41 seconds!

[dogstile]

Holy shit, i just realised how hilarious it is that people are getting owned by Kadjb. She's 3ft 7.

Can you imagine how small that is? That's someone the size of a child knocking around massive strongmen.

[Paul]

I just tried this again using a new gladiator. I got challenged a bunch and lost 3 matches before I even got my new guy equipped and trained

[Zangi]

Str-Int-Agi-End-Size-Pre-Chi
#1:55-71-68-73-86-63-61
#2:67-69-57-80-66-53-59
#3:59-63-79-64-71-55-62

Looking to make another theatrics(replacing my placeholder)...   Exotic weapons.  I'm thinking #3 is my best bet... ain't too shabby, what do ya'll think?  Wait or sink on #3?

EDIT: Actually, #1 Ain't too shabby either... though, the low Agi may end up being a problem, will see if a better one pops up later...

[Jelle]

I'd get the first. I don't much care for agility if the fighter has more endurance and can maintain a higher activity level.
Or maybe I'm wrong, either way the first is the only one with a respectable presence wich I suppose is useful for a theatrics.

But then I'm probably not best source of advice anyway. 


Woop first place in black market arena, now to wait as someone with a perfect score of 50 wins comes along. If not be nice to get a prize again, I got a shiny blue chestpiece last time.

[Zangi]

Nah, winning by tanking is more of a War type thing.  I'm more inclined to my Theatrics going on the offensive, but yea, I'll keep her for now and look out for better.

Exotic weapons favor agility, so yea, it'll help determine how hard she hits later on I figure.

[Jelle]

Just had an intense adrenaline filled staring contest. Doesn't get any more perilous then this!

Spoiler (click to show/hide)

The ground is soaked with water from last night's rain storm.
R O U N D  1
>> THE ELAAR SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 1
R O U N D  2
R O U N D  3
R O U N D  4
R O U N D  5
R O U N D  6
THE ELAAR sizes up AEGIS.
THE ELAAR seeks to destroy AEGIS.
AEGIS kicks THE ELAAR in the chest knocking him out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  1
THE ELAAR has the edge over AEGIS!
R O U N D  7
R O U N D  8
R O U N D  9
R O U N D  10
R O U N D  11
R O U N D  12
THE ELAAR looks to crush his adversary with his BATTERED BATTLE FLAIL.
THE ELAAR tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
AEGIS's shield moves quickly to intercept the bulk of THE ELAAR's flailing attack!
Soft strike to the ribs causes AEGIS to giggle....must be ticklish.  (+4 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  2
THE ELAAR is beating AEGIS!
R O U N D  13
R O U N D  14
R O U N D  15
R O U N D  16
R O U N D  17
THE ELAAR pauses to save energy.
THE ELAAR lashes out with his BATTERED BATTLE FLAIL, but his attack is poorly timed.
THE ELAAR tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
AEGIS's shield moves quickly to intercept the bulk of THE ELAAR's flailing attack!
Glancing blow past AEGIS's chin raises a small welt.  (+6 Damage)
THE ELAAR takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
R O U N D  18
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  3
THE ELAAR is winning the fight!
R O U N D  19
R O U N D  20
R O U N D  21
AEGIS triggers a trap and spends the next few moments removing a giant spike from her leg!  (+22 Damage)
R O U N D  22
R O U N D  23
THE ELAAR sizes up his opponent.
THE ELAAR charges at AEGIS and tries to maim his adversary.
AEGIS kicks THE ELAAR in the chest knocking him out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  24
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  4
THE ELAAR surely won that last minute!
R O U N D  25
R O U N D  26
R O U N D  27
A group of wandering Ogres stops about 30 meters away and begins throwing boulders at AEGIS!  (+14 Damage)
R O U N D  28
R O U N D  29
R O U N D  30
THE ELAAR seeks to kill his opponent.
THE ELAAR's attack lands on AEGIS's forearm causing disappointing wounds.  (+3 Damage)
THE ELAAR should have spent more time running laps.
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  5
THE ELAAR has the edge over AEGIS!
R O U N D  31
R O U N D  32
R O U N D  33
R O U N D  34
A bolt of lighting streaks through the sky and hits AEGIS!  (+7 Damage)
R O U N D  35
R O U N D  36
A bolt of lighting streaks through the sky and hits THE ELAAR!  (+5 Damage)
E N D  O F  M I N U T E  6
THE ELAAR looks to be ahead as of now!
R O U N D  37
THE ELAAR attempts to cripple AEGIS.
However a nicely executed block sends a look of disgust across THE ELAAR's face.
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 3
THE ELAAR tiring quickly, is looking to finish the fight!
A group of wandering Ogres stops about 30 meters away and begins throwing boulders at AEGIS!  (+9 Damage)
R O U N D  38
AEGIS gingerly paces around THE ELAAR.
AEGIS moves off a parry and goes for a cutting attack.
The blow to THE ELAAR's stomach lands with exceptional force!  (+41 Damage)
THE ELAAR is drenched in sweat and is finding it hard to breath!!
R O U N D  39
AEGIS gingerly paces back and forth.
AEGIS overruns THE ELAAR and seeks to wound her opponent.
THE ELAAR kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  40
THE ELAAR swings his BATTERED BATTLE FLAIL nearly falling over in the process.
THE ELAAR tries to fake AEGIS out with a few twirls of his weapon!  (-Feint-)
AEGIS's armour protects her from the attack!
>> AEGIS SWITCHES TO STRATEGY 2
AEGIS diligently paces around THE ELAAR.
AEGIS fluidly shifts her weight, leaps forward and viciously slashes at THE ELAAR.
Flesh is ripped from the back...muscle is exposed!  (+36 Damage)
AEGIS takes a step back to catch a quick breather.
THE ELAAR is gasping for air and finding it hard to stand!!!
THE ELAAR has small cuts and bruises from today's fight!
R O U N D  41
AEGIS tries to stab her enemy.
AEGIS is aiming at THE ELAAR's midsection.
THE ELAAR kicks AEGIS in the chest knocking her out of striking range!  (-Create Distance-)
R O U N D  42
AEGIS slowly paces around the arena.
AEGIS moves at THE ELAAR with an unsteady shield bash.
AEGIS tries to fake THE ELAAR out with a few twirls of her weapon!  (-Feint-)
AEGIS's attack lands on THE ELAAR's gut inflicting weak wounds.  (+15 Damage)
AEGIS laughs at THE ELAAR as he cries 'mommy' one last time!

Didn't get attacked by a pack of wolves or gored by a herd of boars at least.

[Paul]

How do you kill enemy gladiators? I just beat one by getting it down to 19 hp and then hitting it again for 70 more. That's -51, out of a total of 249. More than 20% of its hp in negative - yet it's still saved by the enforcer.

Holy shit, i just realised how hilarious it is that people are getting owned by Kadjb. She's 3ft 7.

Can you imagine how small that is? That's someone the size of a child knocking around massive strongmen.

Apparently some of the races are way smaller for a given size. I had my Dunder go against a Trug - the Dunder is 4'11" and 297 lbs, the Trug is 8'7" and 807 lbs. Yet the attribute comparison shows that my Dunder is larger than his Trug.

[Eagle_eye]

How do you know how much hp the enemy has? I get the damage totals for each attack, but I don't see any indicator of how much health they have to start with.

[AlStar]

How do you know how much hp the enemy has? I get the damage totals for each attack, but I don't see any indicator of how much health they have to start with.

Click on the little + that's next to most messages and it'll pop up the numbers for current/total HP, END, and whatever status effects are active.

edit:

How do you kill enemy gladiators? I just beat one by getting it down to 19 hp and then hitting it again for 70 more. That's -51, out of a total of 249. More than 20% of its hp in negative - yet it's still saved by the enforcer.

My guess (probably wrong) is that it's an opposed presence roll, modified by any skills that make it more/less likely to kill/be killed.

[dogstile]

How do you kill enemy gladiators? I just beat one by getting it down to 19 hp and then hitting it again for 70 more. That's -51, out of a total of 249. More than 20% of its hp in negative - yet it's still saved by the enforcer.

Holy shit, i just realised how hilarious it is that people are getting owned by Kadjb. She's 3ft 7.

Can you imagine how small that is? That's someone the size of a child knocking around massive strongmen.

Apparently some of the races are way smaller for a given size. I had my Dunder go against a Trug - the Dunder is 4'11" and 297 lbs, the Trug is 8'7" and 807 lbs. Yet the attribute comparison shows that my Dunder is larger than his Trug.

Suppose that makes sense, kadjb is a spite after all. From the description, they suffer from some serious small man syndrome.

Edit: Suppose that's how she's hurting people with such little damage. She just beat a guy by making him bleed for 21 a round from round one and kept increasing it up to 43. She barely damaged him aside from that. I have a feeling if I ever replace her (I will if the win rate gets lower than 50%) I'll know exactly how to craft a better fighter. I'll also have the money to keep a newer fighter equipped.