Turn 120

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:45 pm

Wow. I haven't had time to read the threads here for the last 2 months and it seems I have missed some things. Bummer about people leaving. Hopefully everyone who stays enjoys the arena.

As for the turn, 2-3-0-1. The death stunk - Turin was a 21 wit/15 will setup. Oh well, back to the drawing board. At least it will be if the turn (and ru) ever show up in the mail!

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:59 am

PecKiller wrote:

3-2-1 and one death. ...kathy died in the hospital but that wasnt a surprise considering con and will totalled less than 15. no hard feeings on my side kid arcane....

quick question to all managers. i always run a kill desire of 6.... is 6 really too high when not trying to go for the kill? or it is just the nature of the fight? after all, they are fighting with weapons designed to hurt/maim/kill not playing lawn bowling.

pec killer
50 public enemy
52 wah ching
54/100 asian invasion
81 gfe

Yeah, wow. I've been out of town for a week due to family illness. (seems okay now.) School started (for teachers) this past week as well, so I'm running behind there.... my parents don't believe in that newfangled thing called INTERNET, so I haven't kept up with this at all. Now I check the forums... WOW. On the positive side,it makes waiting around at the airport (where I'll be for the next few hours) more entertaining. Smile

KD is a whole new thread, but I will volunteer this: I almost NEVER go 10, as I found that my fighters were killed more often than not. I generally go 4-7, depending on the style and the opponent.

Ronin Zen is nothing special. I half-expected him to get killed like Blind Tim. I ran a KD of 9 because I wanted to go all out; if he was going to win at all it had to be in the first trade of blows. I can't wait to get home and read the fight. I didn't intend for him to score a kill. I'm happy that you're not incensed, and look forward to the bloodfeud. Hurry before someone else kills him! Laughing

Blind Tim was also nothing special -- an AB with a 21 DF and that's about it. I expected him to die, just not so early. As I've said other places, I've NEVER graduated an AB or PR or PS. I am focusing on numbers that can fit those styles, though. I'd like to experiment, and my record can't get much worse! Confused

As for the far up-challenge by Patroclus -- I was in a weird mood when I filled out the form. I expected a BF, and it didn't materialize.

Elephant leaving Shadowspire? My 2¢ is that he's doing the right thing. With all his veterans getting moved on, it's good for him to leave on a high note. Otherwise he'd be getting the sort of recruits that are truly CHALLENGING to run. And I think he made too big a deal about his feelings. I don't know what most of you think of me, and I don't lose any sleep about it.

On the off chance you're reading this, Elephant: Man up! Stick around! I'd love to run my new guys against yours, where the playing field is more level. Your current crop of cars are too tough!! Smile

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:06 am

KidArcane wrote:

PecKiller wrote:

3-2-1 and one death. ...kathy died in the hospital but that wasnt a surprise considering con and will totalled less than 15. no hard feeings on my side kid arcane....

quick question to all managers. i always run a kill desire of 6.... is 6 really too high when not trying to go for the kill? or it is just the nature of the fight? after all, they are fighting with weapons designed to hurt/maim/kill not playing lawn bowling.

pec killer
50 public enemy
52 wah ching
54/100 asian invasion
81 gfe

Yeah, wow. I've been out of town for a week due to family illness. (seems okay now.) School started (for teachers) this past week as well, so I'm running behind there.... my parents don't believe in that newfangled thing called INTERNET, so I haven't kept up with this at all. Now I check the forums... WOW. On the positive side,it makes waiting around at the airport (where I'll be for the next few hours) more entertaining. Smile

KD is a whole new thread, but I will volunteer this: I almost NEVER go 10, as I found that my fighters were killed more often than not. I generally go 4-7, depending on the style and the opponent.

Ronin Zen is nothing special. I half-expected him to get killed like Blind Tim. I ran a KD of 9 because I wanted to go all out; if he was going to win at all it had to be in the first trade of blows. I can't wait to get home and read the fight. I didn't intend for him to score a kill. I'm happy that you're not incensed, and look forward to the bloodfeud. Hurry before someone else kills him! Laughing

Blind Tim was also nothing special -- an AB with a 21 DF and that's about it. I expected him to die, just not so early. As I've said other places, I've NEVER graduated an AB or PR or PS. I am focusing on numbers that can fit those styles, though. I'd like to experiment, and my record can't get much worse! Confused

As for the far up-challenge by Patroclus -- I was in a weird mood when I filled out the form. I expected a BF, and it didn't materialize.

Elephant leaving Shadowspire? My 2¢ is that he's doing the right thing. With all his veterans getting moved on, it's good for him to leave on a high note. Otherwise he'd be getting the sort of recruits that are truly CHALLENGING to run. And I think he made too big a deal about his feelings. I don't know what most of you think of me, and I don't lose any sleep about it.

On the off chance you're reading this, Elephant: Man up! Stick around! I'd love to run my new guys against yours, where the playing field is more level. Your current crop of cars are too tough!! Smile

KidArcane, what do we think of you ......?

We think it is great to see someone say his piece, offer info, and yet understand that it is just words. We all have our days.

We are glad you are here, and pleased to compete with you.

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:15 am

PecKiller wrote:

sorry for the death of saxo grammaticus darque. while i was thankful it was an even challenge and not someone that highly outclassed me fe wise, i do regret the death. as for the following blood feud there shouldnt be any controversy at all. after that big point jump to 81 and in the champs, anything would look fair.

As I said, he had a 5 Deft and wasn't bonused anywhere that I could tell, so not a biggie. I will be blood feuding, just not sure with who at the moment. Looks like a pretty good warrior you have on your hands there!

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:22 am

on a scale of 1 to 10 i would give bernadette a 6.5. i think luck plays a bigger factor than physicals or skills.

pec killer
50 public enemy
52 wah ching
54/100 asian invasion
81 gfe

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:31 am

PecKiller wrote:

on a scale of 1 to 10 i would give bernadette a 6.5. i think luck plays a bigger factor than physicals or skills.

Luck certainly helps, but don't under-sale it. As Pasteur said, "Fortune favors the prepared."

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:46 pm

The Consortium wrote:

KidArcane, what do we think of you ......?

We think it is great to see someone say his piece, offer info, and yet understand that it is just words. We all have our days.

We are glad you are here, and pleased to compete with you.

Ah, shucks... Embarassed

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 8:48 pm

Darque wrote:

PecKiller wrote:

on a scale of 1 to 10 i would give bernadette a 6.5. i think luck plays a bigger factor than physicals or skills.

Luck certainly helps, but don't under-sale it. As Pasteur said, "Fortune favors the prepared."

"Shoot first and ask questions later" shouldn't be ignored either. Also, a personal favorite: "You don't have to like it, you just have to do it."