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[LAAT501legion]

Great Sword(240 + 8 )
Adept to Great Shield User(144)
Competent to Talented Swordsman(90)
14 remaining

[Carpman]

Melvin! NOOOOO!

[Josephus]

Melvin! NOOOOO!

It was the armor, I think. You guys slowed down a lot, allowing Vox to get in multiple hits before you could react.

[Flagrarus]

Melvin! NOOOOO!

It was the armor, I think. You guys slowed down a lot, allowing Vox to get in multiple hits before you could react.

That sounds promising . Although I guess that's what Armor User is for?

[RavingManiac]

Dang, when making my purchases, I was all: "Oh no, Ravus Maniacus will get oneshotted as soon as Vox stabs him, looks like I had better give him as much steel armor as possible."

And you know what? Not only did the armor encumber Ravus to the point that he could barely move, but Vox oneshotted him anyway with a stab to the ribcage, because chainmail does jackshit against kinetic energy.

I questioned the usefulness of breastplates before this. Now, less so.

[Josephus]

Both of the knife users in this tourney (Vox and Spanner) seem to have a nasty tendency to hit with disabling attacks to the hands and arms, so even a breastplate might not have helped that much.

[Howells]

Aw shit. I just realized I should have had Expert Pike, not Adept.  Proficent + 105 = Expert lvl. 

Anyway

140+14*2 - 168 pts to spend

Expert Pike to Great Pike (150 pts)

Proficient to Talented Fighting (18 pts)

0 left

[ArthurWilborn]

The Pointy End

Points 240 + (6 * 2) = 252

Master to High Master Bowman - 65
Proficient to Accomplished Archer - 120
Adequate to Competent Fighter - 9
Novice Dodger (carried over)

252 - 194 = 56 points remaining

By the way, credit for our last win goes to my partners incomparable meat shielding!  I'll try to peg them before they get your vitals this time, buddy! 

[Vox Nihili]

Vox
Dwarf

Skills
Fighting lvl 2
Knife lvl 7
Shield lvl 9

Equipment
Steel Dagger
Oak Shield

30 points remaining

240 + (30*2) = 300 points to work with

Purchases

Skills
Shield 9->14 (-240)
Knife 7->8 (-40)

Vox Round 3 Totals

Skills
Fighting 2
Knife 8
Shield 14

Equipment
Steel large dagger
Oak shield

20 points remaining

[breadbocks]

Damn. Ah, well. I put up a damn good fight, especially since I was a pierced Antwoman. The bleed put deadly fast. But still, badass way to die.

[Mysteriousbluepuppet]

By the way, credit for our last win goes to my partners incomparable meat shielding!  I'll try to peg them before they get your vitals this time, buddy! 

Wont let you do that, space elf.

[Josephus]

We need Mekboy and Mountain-King to post their skill updates, so's we can start.

[Mountain-King]

The Spartan
Human (240+46)

Professional to High Master Spearman (-230) (56)
Talented to Adept Shield User (-28) (28)
Novice to Competent Fighter (-27) (1)

1 point remaining

[Josephus]

Semi-Finals
Match One

Maple Willow Aspen (Dwarf Hippy) and Gutstabberson, son of Gutstabber (Minotaur) versus Great Sword (Human) and The Pointy End (Elf)
Managers Mysteriousbluepuppet, Howells, LAAT501Legion, and Arthur Wilborn

"Here we are, Olon! It's the first match of the Bay12 DF Gladiator Challenge Semi-Finals! Look at that crowd! We've got dwarves, humans, goblins, and even the occasional walrus!"
"Well, they'll certainly get their money's worth, Urist. Today we're going to see the human Great Sword, who is veritably covered in armor, and his partner The Pointy End, who has gone through this tournament so far with only his silver bow and arrows. Great Sword appears to be relying on his sword skill as well, having stuck with the Iron Long Sword that won this team their elimination match.
"And entering the ring now are their opponents, Maple Willow Aspen and Gutstabberson, son of Gutstabber! Neither of this dominating pair have decided to wear armor; Maple Willow Aspen's sole concession to defense is a thick oaken shield, while Gutstabberson appears to be relying on the naturally thick hide all Minotaurs have!"
"We've seen that platinum scourge of Maple Willow Aspen's put to devastating use in the previous match, Urist, knocking the minotaur The Smith unconscious with a blow to the shoulder. On the other hand, the Pointy End's own bow skills should prove quite the challenge, especially for the unarmored Gutstabberson!
"We'll see, Olon. This one could come right down to a coin toss!"

The Pointy End begins the match by sending a silver shaft flying towards Maple Willow Aspen, who catches the arrow handily on his Oak shield and shrugs off the impact. Unperturbed, the elf nocks another arrow and pulls the bowstring taut. Meanwhile, Great Sword and Gutstabberson have closed the distance and begin to exchange blows! The weapon skill of both combatants shows here, as each parries the others' strike easily while making an attack of their own.

The Pointy End's second arrow is stopped by Maple Willow Aspen's shield again. Great Sword manages to land a stab to Gutstabberson's guts, and the Minotaur heaves. Enraged, Gutstabberson drives the full length of his bronze pike at Great Sword. The attack is blocked, but the impact knocks the human on his back. Maple Willow Aspen blocks another of the Pointy End's arrows as Gutstabberson begins to spew vomit all over the floor. Disgusting.

Great Sword manages to get to his feet just as Gutstabberson pukes again, but Maple Willow Aspen has finally closed the distance between him and the Pointy End. Up close, all of the elf's archery skill is useless, as the Dwarf Hippy brings his scourge crashing down on the Pointy End's arm, breaking it easily and causing him to drop his arrows.

With a heavy blow, Gutstabberson knocks Great Sword off his feet again, this time sending the human tumbling head over heels and stunning him quite handily. Maple Willow Aspen takes up the slack and lashes the Pointy end twice: once in the chest, nearly caving in his ribs, and once more in the hand, breaking his finger. Gutstabberson attempts to give a bellow of triumph, but is interrupted by another influx of puking. The Dwarf Hippy displays his expertise of the Yuktobanian Whip Dance once more - he breaks the Pointy End's arm entirely with one stroke and dashes the elf's brains in with another.

Puking furiously, Gutstabberson charges Great Sword and knocks him over again, exposing him to the whirling dervish that is Maple Willow Aspen. The two begin to rain blows down on the prone human, breaking bones and tearing muscles. One of the Dwarf Hippy's attacks lays open an artery in Great Sword's neck, spelling the beginning of the end.

The match ends in a spray of arterial blood and minotaur vomit.

Winner: Maple Willow Aspen and Gutstabberson, Son of Gutstabber

"Amazing! It looks like this match was won once again by outstanding team work, Olon!"
"It is a tag team tournament, Urist."
"That's right! Will we see the same kind of teamwork from Spanner and Mr. Stabs, as they face the notoriously efficient Vox and the Spartan? Tune in next time, folks!"

Spoiler: Combat Log (click to show/hide)

Maple Willow Aspen blocks The flying {silver arrow}!
Great Sword strikes at Gutstabberson but the shot is parried!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Great Sword counterstrikes!
Great Sword strikes at Gutstabberson but the shot is parried!
Maple Willow Aspen blocks The flying {silver arrow}!
Great Sword stabs Gutstabberson in the lower body with his iron long sword, tearing the muscle and tearing the guts!
Gutstabberson looks sick!
Gutstabberson charges at Great Sword!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Gutstabberson collides with Great Sword!
Great Sword is knocked over and tumbles backward!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Gutstabberson vomits.
The Great Sword stands up.
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Maple Willow Aspen blocks The flying {silver arrow}!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the right upper arm with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone!
An artery has been opened by the strike, many nerves have been severed and a tendon has been torn!
The Pointy End loses hold of the silver arrows [27].
Gutstabberson charges at Great Sword!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Gutstabberson collides with Great Sword!
Great Sword is knocked over and tumbles backward!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the right lower leg with his platinum scourge, tearing the muscle and bruising the bone!
An artery has been opened by the strike and a tendon has been torn!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the upper body with his platinum scourge, tearing the muscle, shattering the right floating rib and bruising the liver!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
The Great Sword is no longer stunned.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the third finger, right hand with his platinum scourge, tearing apart the fat!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the right lower arm with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone!
An artery has been opened by the strike and a tendon has been torn!
Gutstabberson vomits.
The Great Sword stands up.
Maple Willow Aspen charges at Pointy End!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Pointy End in the head with his platinum scourge, tearing the muscle, shattering the skull and bruising the brain!
A tendon in the skull has been torn!
Maple Willow Aspen collides with Pointy End!
Pointy End is knocked over!
Pointy End has been struck down.
Gutstabberson vomits.
Gutstabberson charges at Great Sword!
Gutstabberson misses Great Sword!
Gutstabberson collides with Great Sword!
Great Sword is knocked over and tumbles backward!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the left upper leg with his platinum scourge, chipping the bone through the small bronze mail shirt!
Gutstabberson stabs Great Sword in the right lower leg with his bronze pike, fracturing the bone through the small bronze greaves!
A ligament has been torn and a tendon has been torn!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the right lower leg with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone through the small bronze greaves!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the throat with his platinum scourge, tearing it!
A major artery has been opened by the strike!
The Great Sword is no longer stunned.
Gutstabberson vomits.
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Great Sword counterstrikes!
Great Sword strikes at Gutstabberson but the shot is parried!
The Great Sword stands up.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the head with his platinum scourge, bruising the muscle and bruising the neck's muscle through the small bronze helm!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the left upper arm with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone and fracturing the left shoulder's bone through the small bronze mail shirt!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Great Sword counterstrikes!
Great Sword misses Gutstabberson!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the right upper arm from the side with his platinum scourge, bruising the bone through the small bronze mail shirt!
Gutstabberson vomits.
Gutstabberson charges at Great Sword!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Gutstabberson collides with Great Sword!
Great Sword is knocked over and tumbles backward!
Gutstabberson stabs Great Sword in the left upper arm with his bronze pike, bruising the bone through the small bronze mail shirt!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the left lower leg with his platinum scourge, chipping the bone through the small bronze greaves!
The Great Sword is no longer stunned.
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the left upper arm with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone through the small bronze mail shirt!
Gutstabberson strikes at Great Sword but the shot is blocked!
Great Sword counterstrikes!
Great Sword misses Gutstabberson!
Maple Willow Aspen lashes Great Sword in the left lower leg with his platinum scourge, fracturing the bone through the small bronze greaves!
The Great Sword stands up.
Great Sword has bled to death.
Gutstabberson vomits.

Next match: Spanner and Mr. Stabs versus Vox and The Spartan

[Flagrarus]

Hurry up Mekboy!