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[Crazy Cow]

Name: Skisk
Gender: Male
Race: Serpent Man
Skills: Skilled Wrestler (4), Skilled Dodger (4), Adequate Armor User (2)
Equipment: Copper Mail Shirt (40), Copper Helmet (22)
Bio: Unsatisfied with life in a cavern, living in mud and fear of the many unknown dangers that lurked all around, Skisk left via an abandoned Dwarven mine and has entered the Blood Throne Arena for glory and money.
13 dorfbucks in pocket

Also, do you realize that daggers and whips are overpowered right now? They both ignore armor far more than they should. Other than that, I hope that your arena thread lives on. They are always fun to watch.

EDIT:
I bet my 13 dorfbucks that Kzelo will win.

[Naryar]

Name: Naryar
Race: Human
Skills: Proficient Dodger, Proficient Fighter
Equipment: 2 two-humped camel leather high boots, 1 copper mail shirt, 1 copper cap, 1 two-humped camel bone bolt (for stabbing enemies with). No money left.
Bio: Originally a trader in the rocky wastes, Naryar become increasingly violent after his prolonged exposure to gratuitous attacks by camels. Obviously this trait was not suited for a good trader, so after getting warned by the trader guild he decided to try it's luck somewhere else than in trading. He found an ancient, stereotyped monastery, buried in the sand. There, he learned a bit of unarmed fighting. Then he decided to walk the wastes, and went to the north. He learned here something about a blood throne combat tournament, and decided to take his chances on it, to show the rest of the world that the self-proclaimed "Two-Humped Camel Style" he was walking the path of wasn't a joke.

[digitCruncher]

@Crazy Cow. Added, and no I didn't know that daggers were OP, but when (or if) Toady 'fixes' that, then anyone with a strong dagger-build will suddenly find themselves down a couple of leagues [Edit] Had to check that Serpent Men were in fact classified as a animal man. It is (alongside Amphibian men,  Antmen, Cave fish men, Cave swallow men, Olm men, Reptile men, and Rodent men), so everything is fine. However I just noticed a bit of wiki trivia that I think your opponents should realize:

Unlike other animal men, they have a venomous bite that will quickly cause a syndrome that paralyzes any dwarves, likely causing them to die of suffocation shortly afterwards. However, as long as serpent men are armed, they will always use their weapons instead of biting.

Have fun Skisk's opponents *wince*.

@Naryar: Oh. Lol. That is funny... I thought all leather had at least a value multiplier of x2, but it turns out most has a multiplier of x1. So there you go. You don't need to have just wolf leather *duhhhhhhhhhhh* But you are added too.

Finally, set up the next two games:

Today, 9:00pm NZT: Dancing Dagger vs. Skisk. Tommorow, 12 noon NZT: Stiric vs. Naryar.

[Crazy Cow]

There happens to be a reason Skisk is a wrestler.
*maniac laugh*
My favorite races in Dwarf Fortress happen to be the animal men, and most if not all of my characters will be animal men.
And I lol'ed at the "Two-Humped Camel Style."

EDIT:
Are Badger Men and Tiger Men considered Animal Men? Just curious about the possibility of ARRGH! SNAKE! the Badger Man.

[Naryar]

Actually I think serpent men are OP because of the syndrome. Though as Skisk is a wrestler and not a BITER... there will be no bonuses from wrestling skill to his bite attacks

Plus AI wrestlers ? I don't think they work that well, unlike player controlled wrestlers that can choke an humanoid into unconsciousness pretty soon.

I am also quite sure all races are not equal. I am quite sure a tigerman, badger man or better platypus man can tear a dwarf/human easily.

EDIT 2: Hey Digitcruncher, I cannot visibly get two-humped camel bone bolts in arena mode. If you do not succeed in getting some (would be more fitting for my character), just use a blood thorn bolt, then.

[digitCruncher]

Apparently, in arena mode, you cannot make leather shields, only wooden or metallic ones. I have swapped Beans 'Wolf Leather Shield' with an equivalently priced 'Pine Shield'. Sorry about that!

@Crazy Cow: Since Badger Men and Tiger Men do not have the [CAN_LEARN] tag, as well as do not normally create villages (You can stumble upon a Serpent Man village underground, but not a Badger Man village), no. Badger/Tigermen do not classify as animal-men. That was an exhaustive list I gave there (And I will make that more clear in the OP). The reasoning behind this? Badger men and Tiger men are in the 'Humanoid Creature' group, not the 'Races' group, and as such, they share the same properties as Trolls, Harpies, and Magma Men. Although, it may be balanced enough to accept any Humanoid monster, if they are willing to drop all skill points, but I am not so sure about that.

@Naryar: If it gets too carried away (IE. EVERYONE going Serpent Man), then I may ban future Serpent Men, but what he did was well within the rules.

Spoiler: The battle (click to show/hide)

The two foes could not have hated each other more. Bean had a long standing grudge against all Goblins, as for his entire life he had been kept down and enslaved by those most brutal of races. This one was no different ... possibly even worse than his kin. He had already slain one in his quest for bloodlust, but Bean would stop him from ever fighting again.

Smosp saw the dwarf as food... or a foe willing to kill him. His anger was beastial, animal, and almost uncontrollable. Three animal trainers had to be used to hold this lumbering beast in place.

And Kzelo? He hated Bean for no other reason than Bean was in his way. It was a cold, impersonal hatred, devoid of actual anger, but cool and calculating. Anywhere you went in the world, the only way up was to step on other people's head. Bean just was in the wrong place at the wrong time.



The bell rung out once, twice, and on the third ring, the three foes charged at each other. Kzelo had worked on his marksmanship over the past day, but still he missed his first shot, and the bolt flew for miles over Beans right shoulder. As Bean smiled, he let his guard down, only to find Kzelo firing a second shot... which hurt.

From the perspective of Bean (Left) and Smosp (Right):



And Smosk killed Bean. The grim duty of killing his foe completed, Kzelo hugged, and fed, Smosk, and then walked out to a crowd estatic with the outcome.

Spoiler: Engraving of Bean (click to show/hide)

Engraving of Bean:

This is an engraving of Bean and Smosp in Obsidian. Bean is being shot. This engraving relates to the killing of Bean by Kzelo and Smosp in the early spring of 1011 in the Blood Throne Arena.

Spoiler: Engraving of Kzelo (click to show/hide)

Engraving of Kzelo:

This is an engraving of Kzelo, Smosp and Bean in Obsidian. Kzelo is embracing Smosp. This engraving relates to the victory of Kzelo in the early spring of 1011 in the Blood Throne Arena. Kzelo recieved 25 dwarf bucks, a copper pick, a pine shield, but lost 1 copper bolt in the battle.

Spoiler: Discussion (click to show/hide)

Again, congratulations Kzelo! Welcome to the Bronze League. Please pick one skill to improve, and for once, you can use everything you looted from Bean!. Or, of course, you can just sell the loot out-right, and get 25% of the money back. And of course, you may choose to stay in the Copper League if you want. Although you will get more money if you move up a league...

Congratulations Dancing Dagger and Skisk. Your loyalty has been rewarded, and you won 67 DB, and 25 DB respectively. Your inventories have automatically been updated.

Sorry Bean. You didn't have much of a chance (I ran that game 6 times, due to assorted problems. One, I made Kzelo a Kobold, and another everyone was on the same team). Beanchubbs, feel free to whip up a new character when you want.

Next battle in just 6 hours!

[Crazy Cow]

Note to self - purchase pet at first opportunity. Numbers help very much, it seems. I can spend extra dorfbucks on new stuff, right? I would think so, but it is best to know for sure.

And finally, I knew that Tigermen and Badger Men weren't civilization-creating animal men, but I was wondering about making characters out of them. Thank you for clearing that up.

EDIT:
Read the discussion. Never mind about the winnings.

[Beanchubbs]

I knew I would die if had to fight kzelo first round. The ranged weapon + pet is a pretty solid plan. I was hoping to get a hit in at least.

[digitCruncher]

Yes you can, and round up. I will add it to your equipment now.

And on one of the previous run-ins, you managed to get within 2 tiles of Kzelo, AND stick your pick in his pets torso. Still survived it though >.<

[Crazy Cow]

Helmet Snakes have a pet value of 50.
Team Syndrome, go!

EDIT:
Stupid me didn't read the rules fully.

[digitCruncher]

Spoiler: The battle (click to show/hide)

Skisk was the favorite in this battle. The crowd was certain that the creature with poison in his head, and completely armoured would be far stronger than the small, unarmored kobold, armed only with two daggers.

But the kobold only known as the Dancing Dagger was armed lightly, and would move quickly. Her supporters expected the battle to be completed quickly, a few quick stabs before Skisk bit her, or failing that, kill him before she was paralyzed.



The bell rung out once, twice, and on the third ring, the two enemies charged at each other. Skisk was exactly the same speed as the Dancing Dagger, but luck shined on Skisk, and he took the first blow.

From the perspective of Dancing Dagger (Left) and Skisk (Right):



The battle was more brutal, more animalistic than Skisk's supporters expected. People expected such raw power from Smosp, not Skisk! But it was effective, and the Dancing Dagger was stopped not by his venom, but by his powerful jaw.

Spoiler: Engraving of the Dancing Dagger (click to show/hide)

Engraving of the Dancing Dagger:

This is an engraving of the Dancing Dagger and Skisk in Obsidian. The Dancing Dagger is being bitten by Skisk. This engraving relates to the killing of the Dancing Dagger by Skisk in the early spring of 1011 in the Blood Throne Arena.

Spoiler: Engraving of Skisk (click to show/hide)

Engraving of Skisk:

This is an engraving of Skisk and the Dancing Dagger in Obsidian. Skisk is standing over the Dancing Dagger. This engraving relates to the victory of Skisk in the early spring of 1011 in the Blood Throne Arena. Skisk recieved 25 dwarf bucks and 2 copper large daggers.

Spoiler: Discussion (click to show/hide)

Congratulations Skisk! You won that fight, although your venom didn't seem to do anything. Enjoy your reward.

Sorry Dancing Dagger. Better luck next time, Mipe9

[elizar]

Because pets rock, and Beakdog is actually the strongest [Petvalue:50] beast:

Name: Copycat
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Bowyer (10)
Pet: Beakdog (50) named Clever Girl (and obviously female)
Equipment: Wooden Bow (10) and 6xCopper arrows(12)
3 dwarfbucks in bank.

Copycat has seen a goblin win the battles with his pet. She wants to win, even though it means 'stealing' a tactic. Screw popularity, she wants to win!

[Blade Master Model 42]

Pet: Beakdog (50) named Clever Girl (and obviously female)

I see what you did there.

[Naryar]

Because pets rock, and Beakdog is actually the strongest [Petvalue:50] beast:

Name: Copycat
Race: Human
Gender: Female
Pet: Beakdog (50) named Clever Girl (and obviously female)
Equipment: Wooden Bow (10) and 6xCopper bolts(12)
3 dwarfbucks in bank.

Copycat has seen a goblin win the battles with his pet. She wants to win, even though it means 'stealing' a tactic. Screw popularity, she wants to win!

Because you expect a bow to use bolts as ammunition ?

[Siquo]

Awesome.

Name: Ace mcSpade
Gender: Male
Race: Dwarf
Skills: Fighter (2)
Dodger(5)
Armor User(1)
SpearDwarf(2)
Equipment (And pets):
copper spear (36DB)
leather cloak (26DB)
copper cap(10DB)
Total: 72DB, 3DB in the bank.
Backstory (Optional): Ace is the top recruit of his fortress, Mazelenses, and was sent forward to the arena for the greater fame of the fortress.